Blohm & Voss BV141B Maiden Test Flight

This is a test flight of my unfinished Flyboys Models Blohm & Voss BV141B. The BV141 was the only asymmetrical aircraft to reach even limited production (20 were made including prototypes). This is an old, long out-of-production ARF (acquired NIB), which I've totally rebuilt and revamped over the last few months, including electric conversion, rebuilding the tail surfaces, fully sheeting the wing, making the outer panels removable, and adding flaps. The test flight was very successful, except for how it reacted to half and full flaps. The 3-section flaps are also asymmetrical, and it appears that more thought and tests will be required. The landing was made without flaps. Next the model will be painted and fully detailed.
EDIT: I did a new lateral balance using two postal scales, positioned at the juncture of the outer wing panels and determined that my assumption that the right side was too light was incorrect -- in fact, 4.5 oz of ballast had to be removed from the right outer panel to achieve lateral balance. We will see how this affects the performance with flaps down.
Build log: www.rcgroups.c...
Builder/Pilot: Nick DeCarlis Video: Pat DeCarlis, Larry Miller, Marsh DeHart
05.05.2024 / Flying Gators RC Airport, Archer, FL

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Wow, that is one weird aircraft. But the Germans pulled off a few "weird" looking aircraft in WWII. As for the asymmetric flaps, that is a head scratcher to say the least, but I feel in time you will work that out. I see the advantage of going electric. The battery(s) weigh the same charged or not charged so you won't have to fight a gusty landing with some fuel sloshing around. BTW, I subbed to your channel as I'm into rc planes too.