This is going to be the worlds largest foamy! Documented no...but heck who would claim it if it wasn't darn close to being Legendary! Long live Team Abby Normal!
I thought it was funny they assembled the thing inside that building. Looking at the doors, they would never get it out of there. haha. I guess they had no intention of flying it that day.
Amazing, looks almost the same profile as my Mud Duck Toffee Bomber. Did yours fly? Mine only flies once a year at our clubs Fly In event. If yours flies anything like mine does it flies so slow... Interesting to see one this big.Good luck with your flight. Regards Peter
It's differently not the worlds largest. Big Floyd - 50-foot wingspan pink foamie was built in 2010. All the parts where cut by hand, Built by an aeronautical engineering student in Wisconsin in his dorm!
I was there for the maiden. Crappy day, fog and rain, only cleared just before sunset...it was a race to get the thing to the field and set up before it was too dark to fly! Big Floyd was built in a Bayfield, WI garage. The 27-foot Pink Floyd was built in a dorm on the University of Wisconsin, Madison, campus. The first in the series, Floyd, (the pink was implied by the color of the foam) flew regularly in a golf dome on the south end of town, where the local electric RC guys had weekly fly nights. All three were electric.
That tail wheel....why not just make it standard tricycle gear, if you want the thing to be level on the ground. The tail wheel seriously inhibits the low speed take off, and it's ability to rotate
It's a giant leap from building a large toy that may or may not fly from sheets of the pink stuff that keeps your house warm to engineering a heavier than air machine designed to sustain powered flight and withstand sustained flight loads in all flight regimes and every imaginable scenario, carrying a human safely and being flight-worthy enough to be certified and given authority to fly but being complex enough to require that it's pilot be trained and licensed - don't you think?
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I guess this answers the question. " Is mine's bigger than yours ?? " LOL!!! 😀😀😀
This is the cleanest garage I have seen.
This is awesome !! How much engine cc, propeller size, wingspan size, weight?
Very cool project! Ill bet it would be a good tow plane for really large sailplanes.
lol a UAV sailplane tow
I bet you have ! This plane had a 2 cylinder 100cc engine. Just enough to get it flying and do basic manuevers
aweeeesome guys. been following the series... hurry up june so we can see this beauty fly.
but best of luck with the maiden !
just realized the guy is drinking a beer too ... love it
Cool video. Liked the fast-forward w/ circus music.
You could put a six year old child in this thing! It's huge. I like the big wheel tires off a toy. lol This is awesome thoug
Good luck on the maiden guys, nice work!
Standing in line with a prop. Brilliant. Looks fun tho.
thanks for sending the youtube link gruuthuse, the DC 10 build was truly awesome
Yours looks like a full size plane, so you definitely get points for style!
Hahahaha the music...love it!
This is going to be the worlds largest foamy! Documented no...but heck who would claim it if it wasn't darn close to being Legendary! Long live Team Abby Normal!
those are some massive main wheels you got there
Two guys standing in line with the prop are just brilliant. Darwin at work I suspect.
Yes, I noticed that, too. I was particularly impressed with old mate with the durrie and beer LOL
Nice edit , I love the pause at 3:44
It flies like a beaut!
I love it, foam, gasoline, a few beers and a few smokes. What could possibly go wrong?
The panels are what are used for home insulation. Pink panels are 2 inches thick.
COOL! Build a version of Dr. Lippisch's Aerodyne ! I'd get a super kick out of that!
where can u buy that foam in Australia? near Melbourne to be specific?
What i like as well is the sound track! ;)
I thought it was funny they assembled the thing inside that building. Looking at the doors, they would never get it out of there. haha. I guess they had no intention of flying it that day.
what would you estimate to be the all up wieght??
...looks awesome!
Amazing, looks almost the same profile as my Mud Duck Toffee Bomber. Did yours fly? Mine only flies once a year at our clubs Fly In event. If yours flies anything like mine does it flies so slow... Interesting to see one this big.Good luck with your flight. Regards Peter
Just perfect for the kid pilot.
Any expert want to tell me what kind of servos and receiver does it use ... thankyou so much have a good day.
Little bigger your in ultralight territory instead of rc. Great work looks like a fun project.
Looking forward to the maiden!
0:13 if there's a dude gawking smoking a cigarette... it's going to be a good video.
Awesome can't wait to see this fly at Newton!! If i can't make it till the 9th don't crash it on the 8th!! Great Job!
do u have any videos of this thing flying yet ?
Don't let the big guy drop his cigarette on it.
thnx for the idea, c'yah.
holy huge. liked and subscribed
Whats up with the tiny prop and motor? I know its light but you could have made it look proportional.
1:00 the guys cigarette ash just burned a hole in the wing.
and it's powered by smirnoff vodka!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!
It's differently not the worlds largest.
Big Floyd - 50-foot wingspan pink foamie was built in 2010.
All the parts where cut by hand, Built by an aeronautical engineering student in Wisconsin in his dorm!
I was there for the maiden. Crappy day, fog and rain, only cleared just before sunset...it was a race to get the thing to the field and set up before it was too dark to fly! Big Floyd was built in a Bayfield, WI garage. The 27-foot Pink Floyd was built in a dorm on the University of Wisconsin, Madison, campus. The first in the series, Floyd, (the pink was implied by the color of the foam) flew regularly in a golf dome on the south end of town, where the local electric RC guys had weekly fly nights. All three were electric.
powered by smirnoff hahaha, that made my day!
Any details available like glue,type of foam,fabric covering etc. ?
+Patrick Kraemer
I'm afraid not as I only took the video.
Do you have a video of this flying yet?
Hail the SPADs..Love the CofG machine.. What was the total weight? I that a HK 100cc engine?
Proportional???? Do you know that is the biggest motor and prop combo available till you go ultra light variances?
Peter did better
Lanzenreiter Galaxis agreed
Yee
Comparing apples and oranges. This isn’t a foam ultralight, this is an RC model
What size of mother are you using I can tell you from here it is way to small and will be underpowered for sure
nice job gentleman
Darren Oliverio thank you
Did you fly it or not yet ?
I am so eager to see it flying. Good job
Hey you’re plane kicks ass now give us the flight video o yeah
is that plane about 20 pounds and 10 lbs thrust?
Did it fly?
This will be flown at the Newton Skyking's Club during the 2012 SPADFEST
June 8-9th . Details are located on Spadworld.
Really big servos!
Wow good job guys
Cool plane guy's! but have you seen Pink Floyed? It's got a 24' wingspan it's on RUclips.
I would like to see wing construction... I think an ultralite wing can be made of foam with some frp reinforcement
We will leave it pink. Because no one would believe it foam if we covered it!
That tail wheel....why not just make it standard tricycle gear, if you want the thing to be level on the ground. The tail wheel seriously inhibits the low speed take off, and it's ability to rotate
OMG, I can't wait to see it fly :-)
How much of it is actually foam?
I like it bloody awesome ! like to see it fly though.
When do we get to see it fly?
i love the gas tank
that thing would probably carry that kid
The fuel tank is so original.
What's that, abou t1/2 scale?
whats the point? Might as well build one you can fly in.
Has this flown yet?
actually, they did maiden the plane, the video is on their channel.
If you build something this big why not just make a real one?
It's a giant leap from building a large toy that may or may not fly from sheets of the pink stuff that keeps your house warm to engineering a heavier than air machine designed to sustain powered flight and withstand sustained flight loads in all flight regimes and every imaginable scenario, carrying a human safely and being flight-worthy enough to be certified and given authority to fly but being complex enough to require that it's pilot be trained and licensed - don't you think?
If you never flew rc, and scratch built rc airplanes, you will never understand. 😬😬😬
What certified? FAR 103 doesn't even recognize it as an airplane, hence none of the things you mentioned apply.
Sure? No! PeterSripol? DIY Electric Ultralight...
AMA regulations (can't remember if it was a FAR) state that if it goes beyond 55 pounds it has to be certified (or something like that)
I would like to make a Corsair that size, maybe a little smaller.
They should build real planes this big for dwarfs
i could realy do away with the old rocket launch style music at the beggining and the weird music after that
that looks like its probably at least 20 foot wing span
All of the dislikes wanted to see it fly!
What is the engine, rpm, hp ?
awesome guys!!!!!!
Where is the test flight???
We may of gotten beat but we did it with style......
Actually, they are plastic wheels off of a child's toy.
Thats what I thought. They look like Malibu Barbies beach cruiser wheels. Lol
Time to move on and build an ultralight. Maybe it will be easier without the radio gear and servos etc.
Of Course... It works with a bottle of Smirnoff :) 1:30
Cool video, thank god for the mute button though
Music is over the top a bit lol. nice plane though, bet it was a challenge to strengthen
2:29 bad kid want to sit on the elevator lol
Does it fly?
whats the song in beginning when u unload it?
Theme from 2001 Space Odyssey movie. 😎
why didn´t they fly it?
Why are those people holding it back for the engine tests when all they need is a few pieces of rope?
does it fly...?
Size plz
why did you not build a cri cri instead of hiding behind apareture?
It could be more handsome and realistic
Love it!!!
If it isn't, I sure would like you to show me the biggest foamy out there..
@4:47 pretty brave (or stupid) to stand next to the prop while its running up.
when is the maiden? I will be there !!!