If there's one complaint I have about Flite Test it's that you guys are releasing new planes so fast I don't have time to build, fly and crash the last one before a new one comes out. It's an awesome problem to have, keep it up!!
What if...instead of getting a cup of coffee and sitting down to watch an FT episode, we all started the video, then went to get the coffee while the commercial runs. This way, FT gets a little ad money. At least listen to the ad from the other room. ;)
+Chuckles I hate to break it to you, but the ad revenue from you watching the ad is like $0.0001 It is basically meaningless, if we all used ad block or not. In comparison to the sales on kits and parts it is change.
You guys keep getting better and better, from production value, to products, to most importantly new airplane designs! I have a backlog of FT flying things I MUST build, keep up the amazing work. (can't figure out how people complain about what you give us.)
Thanks +Balu , the back catalog is going to take a while, but it is going to be done eventually. And speaking of credit, I have to give you and the rest of the FT Forums community credit for all the invaluable feedback to help establish the format for the plans.
I don't know if this was already mentioned, but there is an aircraft called "Bronco." The Rockwell OV-10. It looks exactly like Peter's twin. I thought I'd mention it since I couldn't tell if that was planned or not. Another great looking FT design. Thanks guys.
i love the fomies for new pilots but i feel that flite test needs to cover some advance parts of the hobby. flying in competitions for example. also don't forget that balsa models exist. they've touched on f3k and f1d and this is a more of a personal request but i would love it if they have at least one episode about pattern or f3a. Nowadays most people just want to do 3d and dont really care for other types of flying so i think it important to talk about and show people other types of acrobatic flying like pattern. Also some coverage of other things in the hobby like fuel powered and larger size aircraft would be nice. TLDR: i feel like flite test is really focusing on two parts of the hobby. The new pilot and their the first aircraft and multi-rotors. i feel that, while helping people that are new the hobby is a amazing thing, flite test is kinda lacking content for the more advance pilot who is well past the newbie stage. hopefully flite test reads this and takes it into consideration.
+The silent gamer Yeah I agree. I remember back when Flite Test was small they did every thing. Or at least worked with every thing. But now I think I can say its more focus in on certain aspects of the hobby. Which is great but it would be really cool to see other stuff like scale and balsa stuff. But over all Good work Flite Test!
+The silent gamer Agreed, maybe they could create like a "intermediate" series to follow after their beginner used to condense allot of the tips they have had in previous episodes and talk about physics and tips for doing tricks, competitions, and patterns flying. Also as a offshoot I think it would be cool to see a competition between the flight test crew and either a local school or hobby group near them. Maybe a vote based competition where viewers decide what is the more interesting design? Say a competition where they try to create the most radical recovery design (chute, ejection box for electronics?), or some crazy wing designs such as a variable swept wing. The competition could also be where the plane that looks least like its flight capable, but still can, wins.
+The silent gamer i think the same. my second plane was already a (foam) extra 300, electric. i wanted to fly 3d, and i am still learning. but i think its very fun to just try to fly f3a with precision and its not that easy it may look like. i really think people should try such things out, aswell as the gas or nitro planes would be fun.
Peter, "depressingly working." Funny! Thanks for being awesome guys! This episode had so many cool things! The Explorer is a great modular design, I love the ideas that went into it. I must build the VTOL! The A-tail looked really cool too. All around awesomeness.
This is just so cool... RC designed by RC guys. Great work Peter. The modular concept is fantastic!. The Bronco and the Vtol set up are fantastic. Keep up the good work guys.
+Jacob Webb I would second that. Just built my first Quad and Tri-Copter but the damn motors keep burning out... H.K. are already having 4 back so far (the motors were of the size/KV recommended for the vehicles....)
+Tom Chambers You need some guidance on what motor to pick as well as what ESC to use. Motors should last you (from our experience) roughly 2 years with consistent weekly use.
+LotusRobotics On my 3rd motor and only started flying this one of those motors never flew just got to get a bigger esc for one i have fitted to my bix2
+RadRider33 slightly annoying eh? Not sure why it's annoying but a big part of just wants to believe it and the phantom are awful, despite all the contrary evidence
***** I mean, I'm still using a Phantom FC40 for my Aerial Photography. To say it's outclassed by the newer models would be an understatement. Today, DJI just released a new drone, the Mavic Pro, which now folds up for maximum portability, and does it without sacrificing the 3 axis gimbal or 4K camera, all for the price of a Phantom 3 Pro! DJI gets way to much hate for their products. It's not DJI's fault, it's the people who are irresponsible with their drones faults. With the low price of the Phantom 3 Standard, I am seriously considering upgrading to the newer model.
I think you released this at a perfect time. No the plane type is not an original itself, however you did a great job at modifying it's features. Thanks!
If Peter gets paid then your not paying him enough, he is one clever guy he is like brains out of thunderbirds. Well done FliteTest it's great what you're doing for the hobby, you got me into mini quad fpv.
Josh Bixler, Flite test are the best!!! Thx for being such an inspiration and God bless you for being the person you are. You have been my company latelly. C Pack is on the way to Portugal and my FT Explorer is almost done from the free plans that FT released. Looking forward to get it in the air and share some footage from our coastline with you guys. Thx FLITE TEST for intoducing me to this wonderfull hobbie. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹 !!!
I just can't HELP myself...! Nearly every video I watch from Flite Test, I'm grinning Ear to Ear...! After making 5 of your planes from plans (scratch built), I finally bout a "Store-Bought" Kit. You guys are just having TOO much Fun (and I wished I worked for you). Haha!
+Balu no thats fine now, i got it for 50 bucks fully assambled and tuned from a buddy from my local RC-Club ;) can't beat that price.... I love that plane... but its funny although.
Out of all the kits I think this will be the first I attempt to build. Being a complete novice to everything rc aviation I think this is a decent foot in.
Oh man..... Ive designed a tiny trainer twin VTOL but haven't built it yet!!! Ive avoided watching any VTOL videos so that I come at it fresh. Ill try not to copy what Peter did. Im aiming for smooth transition between the modes and using two separate controllers; Both being used in self level mode. Once it flies Id be happy to pass on the plans if you are curious.
You should take you 360 servo mod with the spool and mount it on your tow plane. That way when the glider punches out you can reel in the line. Albeit not as fun as trying to catch someone with it. lol Love the channel btw. Keep it up.
I literally had a plane in my cart at hobbyking. Trashed it because of THE BRONCO. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show how you made the VTOL. I have 3 motors that have been waiting for your VTOL to come out! Excellent job on the design.
Reminds me a bit of the old aerobird series from around 7-8 years ago. That was my first plane. Never really got it up in the air due to a damaged wing and no replacements because the plane was discontinued. Mabey it's time to revisit the design
Awesome new plane(s)! The Explorer is great but wanna definitely see a Bronco build if not a kit. Peter, you are a genius, that thing is spectacular. Hey here's a challenge for you, make it amphibious! Great job guys.
I'm currently in the process of starting an RC club at my High School, and during the winter, when we can't fly, we want to scratch build, just like on Flite Test!
I mean it is great to get new people into the hobby but I wish you guys could have a little more fun like you used to like the challenges that you used to have like the flying brick
when can we get to see some more FT designs and build videos? There are dozens of suggestions on the FT forums but you guys seem to have given up on this side of the hobby :(
Peter, one thing that would be very neat to try using using the back motor on the vtol while in forward flight to do similar things as the honey badger you featured
I appreciate you guys mentioning the EasyStar as many others that have, uh, reproduced that platform have made it seem like they weren't and it was all new. I learned on an EasyStar and modded it as well. Glad to see the platform evolve into something made for modding (which the EasyStar isn't). Very cool FT.
AWSOME!!! Can't wait for tomorrow to get here and D/L the plans!!! Great show guys!!, I always enjoy the videos of the flying and Peter is one great designer!! Thanks for the memory's!!
What a great plane! Too bad I lost my plane from an fpv blackout with my powerpod :( If I still had it I would definitely would have spent the time building this. cheers
+Josh Bixler I am also interested in finding out more information on this. I work for a small private Academy in Florida and would love to implement something like this. Huge fan of FT and all you do for the community.
I'd love to see more of this guy's experiments. That vtol is pretty cool. u guys should also do a more advanced series. I'm still a super beginner, but I'd be interested in seeing how crazy yall can get
Peter is an an aeronautical genius. The segment with the Bronco and the glider tow was amazing. It deserved its own video. The aerial video of Josh's glider taken with the Inspire was first rate. It felt like we were in a Cessna looking out the window and seeing a glider close enough to touch. And then the string whip that caught Josh by surprise and Peter whipping people was so funny.
What if you put the tail motor upside down in the VTOL so when the forward motors would transition to forward flight the Tough Tilt would transition too. Then you would get a pusher puller combination with thrust vectoring!
Finally! Thanks for demoing my OpenAeroVTOL firmware. Nice model, and good that FliteTest has parts that make it easier to do. The transition needs some tuning and practise, but I think it could be pretty smooth once done. Have a look at the videos of other successful models on the RCGroups thread www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1972686
Phew! an excellent episode, I'd begun to lose hope, and what a smashing little plane. I also agree with some of the comments below though... REAL model reviews ( Sebart Angel 30, Stev trainer, FMS F3A Explorer, Durafly Spitfire MK1 (when it comes out); absolutely let's have some content on F3A/Pattern style flying.
Just a thought, could you add a small 10 gram CO2 bottle to your glider or powered aircraft? Sort of a JATO? Maybe with a release after thrust mechanism?
Hay filter test I'm 11 yrs old and I've been flying Ric for 2 and a halvfvfvfvf yrs now I'm training to become a real pilot next year I'm in the RAAF (Royal Australian Airforce) and u guys are inspiring me and have inspired me HECK my high school is called Aviation High So thanks guys keep up they comedy work 😀😀😉😉😉😉😎😎
just a thought, bear with me im new to this, if the vtol Bronco's rear prop was configured to face down on vertical flight you could leave it turning in horizontal flight and have a smoother transition??
Hi Guys, great designs and video!!! Is there plans available for the FT Explorer? Thanks for all your hard work making the videos to share with us!! W.
+msevyt bigger=easier smaller=harder. but it all depends of the kind of the airplane. by using bigger wings on that plane you probably have to get better motors and make the fuselage longer.
If there's one complaint I have about Flite Test it's that you guys are releasing new planes so fast I don't have time to build, fly and crash the last one before a new one comes out.
It's an awesome problem to have, keep it up!!
+LeonardChurch33 Oh, come on. Crashing them is not that difficult and time consuming as you make it seem... ;-)
+LeonardChurch33 Sorry about that! :D
+Balu XD Agreed.
What if...instead of getting a cup of coffee and sitting down to watch an FT episode, we all started the video, then went to get the coffee while the commercial runs. This way, FT gets a little ad money. At least listen to the ad from the other room. ;)
+Chuckles Not bad! Any form of support is always appreciated! :)
+Chuckles i usually scroll through comments while ads are playing so im not distracted during the video =]
+FliteTest Any chance of more information about the V tail and maybe videoing another being built ?
+Chuckles I hate to break it to you, but the ad revenue from you watching the ad is like $0.0001
It is basically meaningless, if we all used ad block or not. In comparison to the sales on kits and parts it is change.
Skyliner04s p
peter you are a amazing designer and builder , and it looks like good flying skill runs in the bixler family nice job
Absolutely my favorite rc aircraft channel! You guys are fun to watch and learning alot. Keep up the great job!!
You guys keep getting better and better, from production value, to products, to most importantly new airplane designs! I have a backlog of FT flying things I MUST build, keep up the amazing work. (can't figure out how people complain about what you give us.)
+Josh Moss Thanks Josh! Good luck with your backlog of flying/building fun :)
+FliteTest I Love Flite Test)
Thanks for the shout out Josh, completely unnecessary, but still pretty cool. Couldn't be happier to be working with you guys!
+Daniel Sponholz Credit where credit is due.
Now get back and finish _all_ the plans already! ;-)
Thanks +Balu , the back catalog is going to take a while, but it is going to be done eventually. And speaking of credit, I have to give you and the rest of the FT Forums community credit for all the invaluable feedback to help establish the format for the plans.
+Daniel Sponholz You stepped up and did the real work though while we were still discussing stuff. :)
I love the FT community.
Hey Balu, I just saw in the news that we now have to register our "drones" to the government. Have you heard any of this on the forums?
+mentuemhet No. I didn't hear about that yet. What country though?
I challenge peter to do a $200 200 Mph plane :)
Looks like an incredibly modular and adaptable design. Props (pun half-intended) to you sirs!
I don't know if this was already mentioned, but there is an aircraft called "Bronco." The Rockwell OV-10. It looks exactly like Peter's twin. I thought I'd mention it since I couldn't tell if that was planned or not. Another great looking FT design. Thanks guys.
i love the fomies for new pilots but i feel that flite test needs to cover some advance parts of the hobby. flying in competitions for example. also don't forget that balsa models exist.
they've touched on f3k and f1d and this is a more of a personal request but i would love it if they have at least one episode about pattern or f3a. Nowadays most people just want to do 3d and dont really care for other types of flying so i think it important to talk about and show people other types of acrobatic flying like pattern. Also some coverage of other things in the hobby like fuel powered and larger size aircraft would be nice.
TLDR:
i feel like flite test is really focusing on two parts of the hobby. The new pilot and their the first aircraft and multi-rotors. i feel that, while helping people that are new the hobby is a amazing thing, flite test is kinda lacking content for the more advance pilot who is well past the newbie stage.
hopefully flite test reads this and takes it into consideration.
+The silent gamer Yeah I agree. I remember back when Flite Test was small they did every thing. Or at least worked with every thing. But now I think I can say its more focus in on certain aspects of the hobby. Which is great but it would be really cool to see other stuff like scale and balsa stuff. But over all Good work Flite Test!
I would love to see some pattern tips and tricks. All I know about pattern is what I read in Model Aviation magazine.
+The silent gamer Agreed, maybe they could create like a "intermediate" series to follow after their beginner used to condense allot of the tips they have had in previous episodes and talk about physics and tips for doing tricks, competitions, and patterns flying.
Also as a offshoot I think it would be cool to see a competition between the flight test crew and either a local school or hobby group near them. Maybe a vote based competition where viewers decide what is the more interesting design? Say a competition where they try to create the most radical recovery design (chute, ejection box for electronics?), or some crazy wing designs such as a variable swept wing. The competition could also be where the plane that looks least like its flight capable, but still can, wins.
+The silent gamer i think the same. my second plane was already a (foam) extra 300, electric. i wanted to fly 3d, and i am still learning. but i think its very fun to just try to fly f3a with precision and its not that easy it may look like. i really think people should try such things out, aswell as the gas or nitro planes would be fun.
+The silent gamer Couldn't agree more.
Flite Test not only is the team oriented but so humble ... Good God I feed off you
Wow... I can NEVER understand how Peter does it... YOU guys are the true hobby kings!
Peter, "depressingly working." Funny! Thanks for being awesome guys!
This episode had so many cool things! The Explorer is a great modular design, I love the ideas that went into it. I must build the VTOL! The A-tail looked really cool too. All around awesomeness.
This is just so cool... RC designed by RC guys. Great work Peter. The modular concept is fantastic!. The Bronco and the Vtol set up are fantastic. Keep up the good work guys.
You guys are amazing! This is why I'm watching FliteTest since 3 years now! Big thumb up!!!
Peter! A flyable foam VTOL. Another homerun. You too, Josh! The FT Explorer, STEM plane will be built by the next generation...and their kids!
Really loved the Inspire footage- I don't think it can get any better!
That glider tow though :D really cool! Towing is something me and my dad do regularly, it's really good fun!
You guys should make a multirotor beginner series! The one about planes taught me everything I know, so bump it up to multirotors!
+Jacob Webb I would second that. Just built my first Quad and Tri-Copter but the damn motors keep burning out... H.K. are already having 4 back so far (the motors were of the size/KV recommended for the vehicles....)
+Tom Chambers You need some guidance on what motor to pick as well as what ESC to use.
Motors should last you (from our experience) roughly 2 years with consistent weekly use.
+LotusRobotics On my 3rd motor and only started flying this one of those motors never flew just got to get a bigger esc for one i have fitted to my bix2
Whats you're prop size, your ESC type/max load, all up weight and whats your motor can size and max watt?
Not sure if you saw, but they are planning to do a Multirotor beginner series soon! Good luck.
Wow. The video from the inspire is like it came off a full-sized helicopter. Just unbelievably smooth.
+RadRider33 slightly annoying eh? Not sure why it's annoying but a big part of just wants to believe it and the phantom are awful, despite all the contrary evidence
+Robbie Goodman I too am impressed with how smooth the Inspire footage is, but I am a huge fan of the Phantom, since I fly a DJI Phantom myself.
+Robbie Goodman Why does the phantom suck? It's great, especially the p4!
*****
I mean, I'm still using a Phantom FC40 for my Aerial Photography. To say it's outclassed by the newer models would be an understatement. Today, DJI just released a new drone, the Mavic Pro, which now folds up for maximum portability, and does it without sacrificing the 3 axis gimbal or 4K camera, all for the price of a Phantom 3 Pro! DJI gets way to much hate for their products. It's not DJI's fault, it's the people who are irresponsible with their drones faults. With the low price of the Phantom 3 Standard, I am seriously considering upgrading to the newer model.
I think you released this at a perfect time. No the plane type is not an original itself, however you did a great job at modifying it's features. Thanks!
If Peter gets paid then your not paying him enough, he is one clever guy he is like brains out of thunderbirds. Well done FliteTest it's great what you're doing for the hobby, you got me into mini quad fpv.
Josh Bixler, Flite test are the best!!! Thx for being such an inspiration and God bless you for being the person you are. You have been my company latelly. C Pack is on the way to Portugal and my FT Explorer is almost done from the free plans that FT released. Looking forward to get it in the air and share some footage from our coastline with you guys. Thx FLITE TEST for intoducing me to this wonderfull hobbie. Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹 !!!
I just can't HELP myself...! Nearly every video I watch from Flite Test, I'm grinning Ear to Ear...! After making 5 of your planes from plans (scratch built), I finally bout a "Store-Bought" Kit.
You guys are just having TOO much Fun (and I wished I worked for you). Haha!
The "A" tail is amazing vertical take-off tri-copter/plane inspired design Brilliant chaps!!
I want to know more about Peters VTOL Bronco helicopter plane thing
You have taken your designs to a new level!
The FT explorer looks awesome!! I think this is a great opportunity to get more into the hobby .You guys are a huge inspiration to me
fantastic, 3 days after I bought my easy star for FPV you came up with a ft explorer.
+rc-wingman Still time to bring it back to the store? ;-)
+Balu no thats fine now, i got it for 50 bucks fully assambled and tuned from a buddy from my local RC-Club ;)
can't beat that price.... I love that plane... but its funny although.
Out of all the kits I think this will be the first I attempt to build. Being a complete novice to everything rc aviation I think this is a decent foot in.
Oh man..... Ive designed a tiny trainer twin VTOL but haven't built it yet!!! Ive avoided watching any VTOL videos so that I come at it fresh. Ill try not to copy what Peter did. Im aiming for smooth transition between the modes and using two separate controllers; Both being used in self level mode. Once it flies Id be happy to pass on the plans if you are curious.
That's an awesome design. I love the interchange ability with the explorer core. What a great idea. Keep it comin guys!
You should take you 360 servo mod with the spool and mount it on your tow plane. That way when the glider punches out you can reel in the line. Albeit not as fun as trying to catch someone with it. lol
Love the channel btw. Keep it up.
I literally had a plane in my cart at hobbyking. Trashed it because of THE BRONCO. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show how you made the VTOL. I have 3 motors that have been waiting for your VTOL to come out! Excellent job on the design.
+Chris Stolle +1 on the VTOL a worthy project for the discarded kk2 boards left over after upgrading to cc3d and naze etc
+Jason Day They will have the tilt mechanism in store after Peter polished all the quirks out. I'm guessing there will be a built video with it then.
+Chris Stolle Seconded, Peter, put the Bronco on the store!
+Chris Stolle Peter is doing the Bronco Build video now. Plans, Speed build kit and hopefully VTOL coming soon!
JB
+FliteTest Fantastic! What a great airplane! Glad I saved my old KK2! ;-)
And hey, love the BOXLER!!! Hehehe ;-P
Reminds me a bit of the old aerobird series from around 7-8 years ago. That was my first plane. Never really got it up in the air due to a damaged wing and no replacements because the plane was discontinued. Mabey it's time to revisit the design
Awesome new plane(s)! The Explorer is great but wanna definitely see a Bronco build if not a kit. Peter, you are a genius, that thing is spectacular. Hey here's a challenge for you, make it amphibious! Great job guys.
I'm currently in the process of starting an RC club at my High School, and during the winter, when we can't fly, we want to scratch build, just like on Flite Test!
Mine just arrived with the c-pack. So excited
I miss old flight test at least Peter still has the insane, diy, rocket powered, zip tie everything, flight test spirit
I mean it is great to get new people into the hobby but I wish you guys could have a little more fun like you used to like the challenges that you used to have like the flying brick
I think flitetest need to get david back in chads basement to put after burners on foamies. Where did he even go?
+nicolas telfer Back home to his wife, his family, his house and his own company rcexplorer.se.
lol that is the first vid I watched from these guys
when can we get to see some more FT designs and build videos? There are dozens of suggestions on the FT forums but you guys seem to have given up on this side of the hobby :(
Peter, one thing that would be very neat to try using using the back motor on the vtol while in forward flight to do similar things as the honey badger you featured
I appreciate you guys mentioning the EasyStar as many others that have, uh, reproduced that platform have made it seem like they weren't and it was all new. I learned on an EasyStar and modded it as well. Glad to see the platform evolve into something made for modding (which the EasyStar isn't). Very cool FT.
Okay. I'm sold. IM FINISHING MY VTOL!!!! That was so cool!
AWSOME!!! Can't wait for tomorrow to get here and D/L the plans!!! Great show guys!!, I always enjoy the videos of the flying and Peter is one great designer!! Thanks for the memory's!!
Coming back to old days...good job guys!! This was a really nice episode and that design looks super!!
could you guys please review the Habu s 180 with SAFE? I really want to see that! also, can we have a bronco SBK or plans maybe? Thanks Flite Test!
FULL BUILD ON TRICOPTER BRONKO PLZ
Seriously that was amazing awesome
That VSTOL Bronco(?) is wicked awesome. That would be nice to see in production!
Another winner, or was that 2. Love your work guys.
Great episode!, I need to start some foam projects- never have and it looks too fun!
This is really a great idea, cant believe I didn't see it before now.
Hello Josh, I really liked this model that reminds you of "convergence vtol", will you make a so also and publish?
awesome guys. that's the kind of airframe that really was missing in your line up. looking forward to building it. thanks.
What a great plane! Too bad I lost my plane from an fpv blackout with my powerpod :( If I still had it I would definitely would have spent the time building this.
cheers
Flitetest needs to bring FT connections here to DC. my school has an aerospace engineering class, and there can't a better addition to it than this.
+Takeshi M Connections beta will launch soon. So excited to see this great hobby in educational environments. Look for future updates friend!
JB
+Josh Bixler I am also interested in finding out more information on this. I work for a small private Academy in Florida and would love to implement something like this. Huge fan of FT and all you do for the community.
The VTOL looks amazing, I want one of those!
I'd love to see more of this guy's experiments. That vtol is pretty cool. u guys should also do a more advanced series. I'm still a super beginner, but I'd be interested in seeing how crazy yall can get
Super fun and unusual VTOL plane Peter! You are the mad scientist of flight test. :-) The glider tow was also a pleasure to watch.
I'd love a plan & kit for Peter's VTOL plan. That would be sweet! Also, some FT parts for what is needed for VTOL motor mounts.
+Michael Kaler He's working on it. Still needs to get rid of some quirks before they can release the VTOL mounts.
Great episode guys. The VTOL was very cool.
Nice work. The modular features are great.
Ton of fun over there :)
Have a great week guys
Peter is an an aeronautical genius. The segment with the Bronco and the glider tow was amazing. It deserved its own video. The aerial video of Josh's glider taken with the Inspire was first rate. It felt like we were in a Cessna looking out the window and seeing a glider close enough to touch. And then the string whip that caught Josh by surprise and Peter whipping people was so funny.
What if you put the tail motor upside down in the VTOL so when the forward motors would transition to forward flight the Tough Tilt would transition too. Then you would get a pusher puller combination with thrust vectoring!
7:02 hey! it's the Chimera v.2!
Peter, you should use a reversing ESC (hobby king has one in the skipper XL) for the rear fixed motor, and mix it with elevator :)
Finally! Thanks for demoing my OpenAeroVTOL firmware. Nice model, and good that FliteTest has parts that make it easier to do. The transition needs some tuning and practise, but I think it could be pretty smooth once done.
Have a look at the videos of other successful models on the RCGroups thread www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1972686
+David Thompson Thanks for the cool firmware. I'm definitely trying that some day :)
Great video, would love to see a build video for the VTOL.
+purepurebliss The tilting mechanism still has some quirks Peter has to figure out before they can release it.
This is awesome..... Deffo doing a build at some point in future
Really good, much enjoyed. Great how you are attracting great members to the team along the way like Dan Sponholz. Keep the great planes coming.
Phew! an excellent episode, I'd begun to lose hope, and what a smashing little plane. I also agree with some of the comments below though... REAL model reviews ( Sebart Angel 30, Stev trainer, FMS F3A Explorer, Durafly Spitfire MK1 (when it comes out); absolutely let's have some content on F3A/Pattern style flying.
Just a thought, could you add a small 10 gram CO2 bottle to your glider or powered aircraft? Sort of a JATO? Maybe with a release after thrust mechanism?
Hay filter test I'm 11 yrs old and I've been flying Ric for 2 and a halvfvfvfvf yrs now I'm training to become a real pilot next year I'm in the RAAF (Royal Australian Airforce) and u guys are inspiring me and have inspired me HECK my high school is called Aviation High So thanks guys keep up they comedy work 😀😀😉😉😉😉😎😎
LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!
Nice work.
Finally a pusher! I feep breaking the props on all my other builds.
Just built the bushwacker... Gotta build this too!
Flying boat version ?? Love this design .
awesome! looks like a fun relaxing plane to fly!! definitely going to build this one!
This is sick, love it guys
just a thought, bear with me im new to this, if the vtol Bronco's rear prop was configured to face down on vertical flight you could leave it turning in horizontal flight and have a smoother transition??
There should be a price for most innovations with the least likely material. I don't know how you continue to do it.
I would love to see you guys build a corsair. keep up the good work.
Brasil representando na gringa !!!!
I've always had the idea of putting props inside the middle section of either tips on wings on a regular looking glider.
I wish I started fpv with that aircraft configuration.. so stable and reliable
+Daniel Lelievre absolutely right, i started with a 2000mm glider lol
Build video and setup video for the VTOL would be great guys!
I have just got this as a starter plane and going to learn to fly I am looking forward to it :)
Hi Guys, great designs and video!!! Is there plans available for the FT Explorer? Thanks for all your hard work making the videos to share with us!! W.
People that have large open areas available to them are so lucky.
Looks like a great plane.
Nice job
In flight footage is awesome.
Bronco VTOL looks really nice. Wondering what is the wingspan? And if increasing the wingspan would make it harder to control?
+msevyt bigger=easier smaller=harder. but it all depends of the kind of the airplane.
by using bigger wings on that plane you probably have to get better motors and make the fuselage longer.
Very nice, lots of good ideas in there.
Peter should make a shop so we can buy his planes they look so cool
+deadman devil Oh, you will be able to buy a VTOL kit in the Flite Test store after Peter managed to get rid of all the quirks.
Thanks so much for this plane! Love it, since I saw it first time!
... amazing design guys :-) ... big thumbs up for this!
I enjoyed the episode and I think this is a really good plane
I would like to know how Peter set the Vtol to shut off the back motor when transitioning to forward flight...????
wowww. Thank you guys...The Explorer looks awesome!!!!