Big Bipe. Maiden flight.

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • This was the maiden flight of my latest design. It was a bit of a mash-up, using existing wings and tail from old models.
    It weighs 1.5kg and was flying in about 7-10mph of wind. I feel it will be happier in about 5mph.
    The all-moving tail needs changing slightly as it developed some serious flutter if I picked up too much airspeed.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 625

  • @BillKisel
    @BillKisel 3 роки тому +83

    Beautiful and so relaxing. I think watching and listening lowered my blood pressure 10 points. 😊

    • @KenshinAE82
      @KenshinAE82 3 роки тому +1

      Lowered down my cholesterol watching this 🤣

    • @blueblocker5207
      @blueblocker5207 3 роки тому

      my accitey when he flew over waterr

    • @beanboy5315
      @beanboy5315 3 роки тому +1

      My beanile length increased by 1.4 inches. Girth by .8!

  • @GENESUTUBE69
    @GENESUTUBE69 3 роки тому +57

    BEEN SLOPING FOR 50 YEARS FIRST BIPE I EVER SAW WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING? A REAL PIECE OF ART !!

    • @SlopeRCGliders
      @SlopeRCGliders  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you!

    • @dynodom4677
      @dynodom4677 3 роки тому

      Gehe
      Your enthusiasm in honor, it would have done it without the bottom canard regardless.
      D

    • @ahmdabdallah5811
      @ahmdabdallah5811 3 роки тому +2

      What Is Islam?
      Islam is not just another religion.
      It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham.
      Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God.
      It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone.
      It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine.
      The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as:
      { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4)
      Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus.
      Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him.
      More ....

    • @IndependentBear
      @IndependentBear 3 роки тому +5

      @@ahmdabdallah5811 What does that have to do with this glider? Egad, Rude Evangelicals of any faith are irritating!

    • @fins59
      @fins59 3 роки тому

      @@ahmdabdallah5811 Sod off with your religious proselytising.

  • @CYDeviant
    @CYDeviant 3 роки тому +22

    That launch for a plane that size is a dream come true. Very impressive plane, I love how it looks with the light passing through it.

  • @JFlyer1973
    @JFlyer1973 3 роки тому +41

    Perfect plane, perfect flight, perfect music.... perfect way to spend my lunch hour break from work today. Thank you!!! 🥰

    • @raymondo162
      @raymondo162 3 роки тому

      omg you get a 2:58 lunch 'hour'....?? are you a deliveroo driver ??

    • @JFlyer1973
      @JFlyer1973 3 роки тому +3

      @@raymondo162 lol! Ok ok I’ll clarify... great way to spend the FIRST 2.58 of my lunch hour. I actually do get 3 minutes. 🤪

    • @dynodom4677
      @dynodom4677 3 роки тому

      It's a bit like doing 3d in 2d.

    • @stopspam420
      @stopspam420 3 роки тому +1

      @@JFlyer1973
      That was funny 😅

  • @snowgorilla9789
    @snowgorilla9789 3 роки тому +100

    Man and his Pet Plane with soft music thanks we needed that from Canada

    • @tonytotten408
      @tonytotten408 3 роки тому +1

      Flew all the way from Canada 🤔🤣👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Radiogirl1931
      @Radiogirl1931 3 роки тому

      This is an underrated comment

  • @techairline4282
    @techairline4282 3 роки тому +46

    That video‘s a true poem, perfect to the last second! Thank you for that inspiring moment.

    • @stopspam420
      @stopspam420 3 роки тому

      I totally agree!
      Who and why would anyone give it a thumbs down?? Seriously, what is bad about this video? There are some very hurt and angry people in this world who can't appreciate this wonderful video.

  • @TheOneAndOnlyRandy
    @TheOneAndOnlyRandy 3 роки тому +35

    This made me think of my recently deceased friend, one of the boulder shooting victims Denny Stong. He was into RC gliders and such. He had a channel here on youtube called Denny's Models. I just felt the need to share this as I do miss my friend

    • @nuboyhere
      @nuboyhere 3 роки тому +5

      You have all the right to honour your friend.

    • @mattcook5375
      @mattcook5375 3 роки тому +2

      Rip to your friend !

    • @bahoonies
      @bahoonies 3 роки тому +4

      @Randy What a tragedy. My heartfelt condolences to you. Your friend was so young with his whole life ahead of him only to have it stolen from him by a very evil individual.

    • @TheOneAndOnlyRandy
      @TheOneAndOnlyRandy 3 роки тому +4

      Thank you everyone.
      I sincerely believe that Denny rushed in trying to be the hero that he was, confronted the shooter hand to hand with a small pocket knife in an attempt to save everyone else and ultimately lost the battle.

    • @bahoonies
      @bahoonies 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheOneAndOnlyRandy Bless him.

  • @trex450flyer
    @trex450flyer 3 роки тому +8

    Reminding us again what a wonderful hobby RC flying is, I've not found a hobby I enjoy more than this!

  • @SlopeRCGliders
    @SlopeRCGliders  3 роки тому +46

    This was the maiden flight of my latest design. It was a bit of a mash-up, using existing wings and tail from old models.
    It weighs 1.5kg and was flying in about 7-10mph of wind. I feel it will be happier in about 5mph.

    • @devadershan
      @devadershan 3 роки тому +4

      great job , its pleasing to the eye seeing it fly

    • @associatedblacksheepandmisfits
      @associatedblacksheepandmisfits 3 роки тому +2

      floaty tho. music good.could try some Kieth Jarrett?

    • @mikeupton5406
      @mikeupton5406 3 роки тому +2

      LOL that's a mashup? So there's no plans? You just eyeballed it together? I thought that was a ground up build from plans.
      Mixed elevator and a shorter verticle with just a pinch of rudder clear up flutter? Too much area in front of pivot points?

    • @SlopeRCGliders
      @SlopeRCGliders  3 роки тому +3

      @@mikeupton5406 I did draw a very basic outline plan for the fuselage, to fit around the wings I already had. I think the flutter maybe because the elevator revolves around a metal spar which has a lot of flex in it. Hopefully I’ll get it sorted....

    • @sideshowbob5237
      @sideshowbob5237 3 роки тому +1

      @@SlopeRCGliders Here (if UA-cam will accept an eBay link) is a link to decent roll-wrapped carbon tube: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARBON-FIBRE-TUBE-8mm-12-5mm-18mm-25mm-30mm-OD-1-8m-long/331663684829?var=540797607458
      Much stronger and stiffer in torsion than the pultruded carbon tube. Not that expensive and UK made.

  • @terrythornock6468
    @terrythornock6468 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely wonderful!!!! You make it look so easy, so simplistic!!!! Watching this makes one wonder why everyone isn’t an RC Pilot!!!! Of course my boxes and bags of RC Plane parts answers that question!!!

  • @walk4718
    @walk4718 3 роки тому +4

    I love the slow graceful flight. It gives the viewer the opportunity to see every facet of your beautiful construction. The fingertip launches are a bonus. Great job.

  • @tomewing4645
    @tomewing4645 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve been a modeler for 70 years. What you have done here gives me faith that our craft will continue on. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
    TJEIII AMA8855

  • @woutmoerman711
    @woutmoerman711 3 роки тому +6

    This looks so great and is so relaxing to watch. I love where you are holding it by it's nose. As if you are petting a dolphin.
    Thanks for posting!

  • @PiefacePete46
    @PiefacePete46 5 місяців тому +1

    The perfect child... gentle with lovely manners! 😊

  • @ronbrown5430
    @ronbrown5430 3 роки тому +4

    I'm Just jealous of the model, Your skills and The slopes you hang out on...Very cool..

  • @Mr1978Dan
    @Mr1978Dan 3 роки тому +2

    This was art! Great design and flying skills and perfect matching music!

  • @wcolby
    @wcolby 3 роки тому +76

    No ailerons? No gyros? No prop to power out of trouble? That is an adult toy! Well done!

    • @sandboy4
      @sandboy4 3 роки тому +6

      Wow it just wants to fly!

    • @tonytotten408
      @tonytotten408 3 роки тому

      Yes the rudder and tail are being operated by the model plane radio control unit ........don't think us humans have mastered telepathy 👍🤔🚀👽

    • @scottbuck9348
      @scottbuck9348 3 роки тому +1

      Is there even a tail control? Almost looks like rudder and ailerons/flaps for the vertical control?

    • @wcolby
      @wcolby 3 роки тому +1

      @@scottbuck9348 I don’t think this aircraft has ailerons. I believe it is a full flying horizontal stabilizer and a traditional rudder.

    • @hughmellerick4417
      @hughmellerick4417 3 роки тому

      @@wcolby How is it flying though?? Does it have props inside its body? Is it a drone with wings or something???

  • @KumaBean
    @KumaBean 3 роки тому +2

    What a great fun little model, it's full of character and almost seems happy to be up there floating about, like it's alive and just having a good time, thanks for sharing, great work Brother! 🙂 👌 🤝

  • @bob2161
    @bob2161 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous video, all the way round. Camera work, editing, choice of music, all stellar. You're getting pretty good at this.
    What a unique and beautiful bird you've got there. The shape of the wings, pure elegance. The slightly, pudgy looking fuselage and large rudder give it a definitively playful look. She's quite graceful on the wing, no sense of urgency as she sedately skims, low along the ground. Then headlong over the abyss to carve some pretty little pirouettes. Then finished for the moment, she seems to just step from the air, to rest placidly on the grass, until the next time.

    • @SlopeRCGliders
      @SlopeRCGliders  3 роки тому

      Thanks Bob, so glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @markrothenberg9867
    @markrothenberg9867 3 роки тому +2

    Gorgeous. Nicely built aircraft. Enjoyed the video too.

  • @randymelnychuk5131
    @randymelnychuk5131 3 роки тому +8

    As a former RC modeler, kudos to John on his effort.

  • @aaronbyrd8428
    @aaronbyrd8428 3 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful flight!! It took me back to my childhood days at my dad's secret glider spot on the mountain on our farm. The good times!!

  • @math4U1234
    @math4U1234 3 роки тому +3

    Got off work and watching this has totally relaxed me. This sure is theraputic.

  • @RcAircraft
    @RcAircraft 3 роки тому +8

    Wow that looks like a huge giant kids toy or a big balloon. It`s fantastic you do make some unusual planes. And they all fly great. 👏👏👏👏😍

  • @mrbrown6421
    @mrbrown6421 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice, sir.
    Brings back memories of RC from my past, 40 years ago.
    Different world now, but gravity will never change.

  • @K3Flyguy
    @K3Flyguy 3 роки тому +5

    Kind of like a cartoon plane, but certianly flies very well! Thanks John!

  • @johndawson7302
    @johndawson7302 3 роки тому +4

    Wow ! That's some maiden flight for a "bitsa". As always awesome flying & photography. Your building speed & quality are amazing ! I've flown RC soarers for nearly 50 years & am delighted if can land them 10 yards away ! Yours are either "caught" or land at your feet. Amazing skill...

  • @jeremyfdavies
    @jeremyfdavies 3 роки тому +2

    One of the nicest videos I've ever seen, a true celebration of flight! beautiful.

  • @SpaceFaceFPV
    @SpaceFaceFPV 3 роки тому

    What incredible engineering going into this amazingly balanced example of perfect lift and aerodynamics...it's awesome I'm blown away! Thank you for sharing this !!💕

    • @SlopeRCGliders
      @SlopeRCGliders  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video

  • @twebster1948
    @twebster1948 3 роки тому +1

    Gracefully taking to the turbulence.
    Always impressive...always beautiful.
    Thank you John.
    Wayne from Colorado Springs

  • @bob2161
    @bob2161 3 роки тому +10

    I'm sure that more than a few of us would love to see a drawing for this one.

  • @esox56
    @esox56 3 роки тому +3

    Again a marvellous video, and, seen from my level, an unbelievable skill of flying and a remarkable plane, thank you!

  • @jamesharper7661
    @jamesharper7661 3 роки тому +1

    Nice little bird you got there. It dances in the air so gracefully. Nice video too.....

  • @noemkr
    @noemkr 3 роки тому +7

    Your videos always make me smile.

  • @SH1974
    @SH1974 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite of Your RC-plane Videos have always been the Leprechaun - until now.
    Now I've got a new favorite. WHAT A PLANE, WHAT A FLIGHT!
    Just Amazing!

  • @1tonyboat
    @1tonyboat 3 роки тому +1

    A fantastic piece of flying you are so lucky to have such a perfect place to fly, always wanted to slope sore such a relaxing form of flying . there`s nowhere around me for miles !!!!!!

  • @Wolkenstecher
    @Wolkenstecher 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful plane and fantastic video, thank you for taking us up there

  • @rodneymaennling5963
    @rodneymaennling5963 3 роки тому +1

    On this spring evening, your video prompted me to build something to fly! However, I live where the winds are always gusty, so I will stick with a beer in hand and watch your wonderful videos.
    Well done.
    Rodney Vancouver Island Canada

  • @beegee22
    @beegee22 3 роки тому +4

    Big and beautiful! Love that "Hover Ballet !"

  • @liecht
    @liecht 3 роки тому

    Beautiful.This vid deserves being watched over and over.A true work of art.Thank you and congratulations.

  • @spiritzweispirit1st638
    @spiritzweispirit1st638 3 роки тому +2

    Just wish to stay in the 'feeling state' I allow this beautiful audio and imagery' to permeate my spirit with🏞 Thank You

  • @garybaxter7297
    @garybaxter7297 3 роки тому +4

    Tis the season to get those new winter builds up in the atmosphere. That design just leaped outta your hand. Great video

  • @terrytippett5507
    @terrytippett5507 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful to watch John. All that lift from the two wings must help. Almost helicopter-like at times. I remember flying a Cumulus glider on a caravan holiday in the seventies from Porth Beach but the cliff edge there was a bit severe and not easy. Keep the videos coming. It's good for us oldies to reminisce!
    Thank you, young man.

  • @jimmcdougall9973
    @jimmcdougall9973 3 роки тому +6

    Wow! I’m impressed. Reminds me of the movement’s a seagull makes. Well done sir.

  • @wingnutzster
    @wingnutzster 3 роки тому +1

    You blow me away and make me smile a proper smile with every video! Again proving that anything can soar

  • @davidrussell6105
    @davidrussell6105 3 роки тому

    Sir! That is the most thought out and the most awesome flying aircraft I've ever seen. That is a Precious piece of work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NeilStainton
    @NeilStainton 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. Fabulous workmanship too.

  • @PseudonymAliase
    @PseudonymAliase 3 роки тому +7

    "Life has no meaning except facing the dangerous odds of playing with yourself near treacherous heights, while looking for someone else to play with, but inevitably you can't play with yourself anymore or fall and die!" -Owen Hart

  • @Ash1965..
    @Ash1965.. 3 роки тому +1

    I did this once, 20 years ago..magic flying perfect model thank you 🙏

  • @neerajlivesinindia
    @neerajlivesinindia 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos inspire me and take me back to 1979 when I began

  • @Ghoststriker107
    @Ghoststriker107 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing handling! It’s posture looks so docile and smooth, another charmer for the books!

  • @TheAlphaWolfMan
    @TheAlphaWolfMan 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome build, awesome flying, awesome video!!!!!

  • @blackbrass1973
    @blackbrass1973 3 роки тому +1

    I like the piano work also.
    Very relaxing to watch.

  • @hugokramer8562
    @hugokramer8562 3 роки тому +1

    Simply Great....beautiful Bird over the Coast. Congratulation

  • @brucematthews6417
    @brucematthews6417 3 роки тому +3

    Such big floofy models with simple structures. But you manage to pack so much model happiness into the way they look. I'm really enjoying your original designs. Or adaptations in this case.

  • @laurentbarre7887
    @laurentbarre7887 3 роки тому +2

    Pure beauté et joli moment de grâce. Bravo.

  • @philchigges2955
    @philchigges2955 3 роки тому +2

    Nice to see someone enjoying life.

  • @altafvhora
    @altafvhora 3 роки тому

    Dude this is the most relaxing VDO ever...thank you...You are a legend 🙏

  • @RadioTech7388
    @RadioTech7388 3 роки тому +6

    So graceful - thank you.

  • @That_Freedom_Guy
    @That_Freedom_Guy 3 роки тому +2

    That glider is really in its element ! Now THAT'S aerodynamics!

  • @marktibbetts3799
    @marktibbetts3799 3 роки тому +1

    Gawd...that plane if freakin BEAUTIFUL

  • @stir_stick
    @stir_stick 3 роки тому +1

    Well, now you can say you flew it... now hang that masterpiece in the living room to display the work of art it is! Amazing structure, I love the transparent skin 👍👍

  • @christopherworth1
    @christopherworth1 3 роки тому +1

    That was enchanting ! Beautiful build and movement.

  • @fayebaker3043
    @fayebaker3043 3 роки тому +1

    I'm amazed. For a mash-up it all looks so right. Fabulous film-job too.

  • @user-tl5fi9lz9z
    @user-tl5fi9lz9z 3 роки тому +1

    I really love the elliptical wings. Congratulations on an awesome build. May you have many happy hours flying it.

  • @longjammeriii3323
    @longjammeriii3323 3 роки тому +2

    Hi John and Mrs W, another masterful display of flying and filming for us mere mortals to enjoy 🤩🤩🤩😜😜 seriously another great mix of film and music thanks for sharing and best wishes from Alan in South Yorkshire 😊😊😊👏👏👏👏❤

  • @dannyb2349080
    @dannyb2349080 3 роки тому

    I am lost for words! What an amazing video, plane and Flying! Great job!

  • @Williamb612
    @Williamb612 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks John..the piano track along with tour magic soaring plane brings great peace to this hectic world

  • @ericrosengren1661
    @ericrosengren1661 3 роки тому +1

    I love the plane and the music! Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @sideshowbob5237
    @sideshowbob5237 3 роки тому +1

    Outstanding innovation, flying, camera and editing.

  • @Jadarek
    @Jadarek 3 роки тому +1

    Cudne ! Świetny modelarz i jego model... Brawo ! 👏

  • @andredecaldas4818
    @andredecaldas4818 3 роки тому +1

    Good Job. Remember the 30's old WACO biplanes. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷

  • @Lascariis
    @Lascariis 3 роки тому +1

    Dancing in the wind. Wonderfull. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Subcoolschool
    @Subcoolschool 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing! ... Thank you for this video It was therapeutic. .... But I do find it odd that there were 80 or so people that didn't like it... I'm glad I don't know people like that...

  • @jotomctu
    @jotomctu 3 роки тому +4

    I thought I'd seen the ultimate in model glider flight when I watched the "Flying Matchstick" video-but then I saw this! Absolutely superb.

  • @richgarabedian2313
    @richgarabedian2313 3 роки тому

    You flew her like she was alive. Great glider build and videography also!!!
    Thank you...calming and peaceful too!!

    • @SlopeRCGliders
      @SlopeRCGliders  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching. So glad you enjoyed it.

  • @simonhewitt9805
    @simonhewitt9805 3 роки тому +2

    I like it....I like it a lot ! Reminds me of a DH Dragon Rapide...which is a great looking plane😍👍

  • @danielkeirsteadsr6939
    @danielkeirsteadsr6939 3 роки тому +2

    Great build John. It flies like a Dragon Fly. A few tweaks to the tail and another run. Looking forward to it.

  • @jerryfite4651
    @jerryfite4651 3 роки тому +1

    Man, a biplane glider that looks like a load of fun. Beautiful ..

  • @ArmSoar
    @ArmSoar 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful glider and site... thank you for sharing!

  • @christopherweedon6944
    @christopherweedon6944 3 роки тому +1

    One of your best videos! Beautiful work!

  • @noelnajera9993
    @noelnajera9993 3 роки тому +1

    So awesome! Incredible control. What a beautiful bird!

  • @jackjuhasz533
    @jackjuhasz533 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your excellent videos. I'm ready to start building again because of you !

    • @SlopeRCGliders
      @SlopeRCGliders  2 роки тому

      Thank you. Good luck with whatever you decide to build.

  • @David-hm9ic
    @David-hm9ic 3 роки тому +1

    Your best video yet! The high drag really works for you in this design.

  • @nickmarangelis2251
    @nickmarangelis2251 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely stunning, I so enjoyed the video.

  • @MomberyMochi
    @MomberyMochi 3 роки тому +1

    You make it look so easy, and Wow what a beautiful plane!!!!!!

  • @teddrewflack400
    @teddrewflack400 3 роки тому +1

    I could watch and listen for hours .

  • @blakjack3053
    @blakjack3053 3 роки тому +3

    Wow the description says it weighs in at 1.5 kilos (over 3 lbs) yet it glides as if light as a feather! Very impressive and beautiful bipe!

  • @jamesmather9990
    @jamesmather9990 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic plane and video. It is alive!

  • @truthbomb4775
    @truthbomb4775 3 роки тому +1

    Those take offs made me smile. Great job.

  • @mac760
    @mac760 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful John , superb control of an outstanding model 👍

  • @joshrandall3632
    @joshrandall3632 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful plane and really great flight.

  • @zillafunfun1576
    @zillafunfun1576 3 роки тому +7

    Ok John, time to come clean! Where is your balsa factory and where do you keep the army of gnomes who must spend most of their time cutting out wing ribs! You must have close to 100 ribs in that model, all beautifully cut - are they for hire?

  • @edwardcolbert922
    @edwardcolbert922 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, mesmerizing, really great plane and great flying too!

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 3 роки тому +1

    Ooh that one flies in a very special way, love it.😁

  • @davedeweese5810
    @davedeweese5810 3 роки тому +2

    Dang: that's a whole bunch of wing ribs! I'm glad you're a fan of transparent covering, as it'd be almost criminal to hide all that work.

  • @Max-vh9hv
    @Max-vh9hv 3 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful flight

  • @anaetachandler6318
    @anaetachandler6318 3 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful video and build not to mention flying skills.

  • @MarkHahn
    @MarkHahn 3 роки тому +1

    Super cool! the wind didn't seem like it was blowing that hard either. That is a sharp looking machine. Nice work 👍

  • @robinfhild
    @robinfhild 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! Who on earth would give this video a thumbs down?! SMFH!