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  • Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
  • Watch all the aircraft mentioned in our top 10 here: goo.gl/DKVKsD
    With the New Year, the Flite Test crew decided to take a look back on 2016 and share some of their favorite DIY planes from this past year.

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  • @localfiend
    @localfiend 7 років тому +13

    Thanks for the Shout Out guys! The Catalina was a group effort. I wouldn't have gotten it done with Todd and Kevin donating CNC time to cut the parts out on site, or without Ray and Matt who donated a ton of hours over several days to help me put everything together. Thanks to you all for helping, and for everybody else that stopped by to assemble a piece of the plane!

  • @simonhince9443
    @simonhince9443 7 років тому +65

    Thanks so much for mentioning the B-17 that was the most fun I ever had with the least amount of sleep I've ever gotten.

    • @OutaTimeFPV
      @OutaTimeFPV 7 років тому +2

      Simon Hince I second that, Sim

    • @FliteTest
      @FliteTest  7 років тому +13

      Simon Hince hey buddy!!! We have to say we were so impressed by your determination and passion for flight! We loved how you brought your friends along side you and accomplished something HUGE together and got the community involved! We are so thankful for you and the rest of the community that makes what we do possible!!
      Keep on dreaming, keep on building and most of all keep on flying and moving this hobby forward my friend!
      Blessings and can't wait to see what 2017 brings bud!
      Stefan

    • @allthings5875
      @allthings5875 7 років тому

      Simon Hince o

    • @pamhill4037
      @pamhill4037 7 років тому

      Simon Hince p

    • @ImranAhmad-oh7nq
      @ImranAhmad-oh7nq 4 роки тому

      That is very bad !

  • @agrxdrowflow958
    @agrxdrowflow958 7 років тому +38

    The 3D printed P-38 was my favorite.

    • @uberblade1669
      @uberblade1669 7 років тому +3

      Scott Wolford Very beautiful plane.

  • @MacroPheliac
    @MacroPheliac 7 років тому +86

    Holy cow I've never seen Stefan that calm. Did you guys hide the sugar from him?
    Happy New Year!

    • @jacksonB24
      @jacksonB24 7 років тому

      MacroPheliac hahaha

    • @mediocrefpv5446
      @mediocrefpv5446 7 років тому +6

      He's a new father, he's not calm, he's probably exhausted. :)

    • @lemo_manda6076
      @lemo_manda6076 7 років тому +2

      MacroPheliac #moresugarforflitetest

    • @rcuniverse8114
      @rcuniverse8114 7 років тому

      i met him i day ago!!! hes so fuunnny

  • @Travelinmatt1976
    @Travelinmatt1976 7 років тому +1

    The FT Sea Duck is hands down the winner for 2016. I did some research on how to build one a couple years ago but never got around to it. Then I saw one hanging up in the background of one of your videos. I bought it as soon as it came out.

    • @TommyGFPV
      @TommyGFPV Рік тому

      Still my favorite to fly in any conditions - snow, water, on the ground, in the air, dropping stuff from it, towing stuff.... Great plane.

  •  7 років тому +6

    Thanks guys! Between the Arrow, Sea Otter and Sea Duck you guys have kept me and my Dad busy fly and having fun. I can't wait to do more in 2017. Building the Stem fleet next. ;)

  • @imhim8186
    @imhim8186 7 років тому +1

    JOSH why are u so humble.you are truly the most humble sincere dude I've ever seen.👌👍

  • @KevinFlynn1967
    @KevinFlynn1967 7 років тому +3

    Wow Guys!! I am truly honored! Thank you so much, it amazes me that I am in a group of such fantastic builders and wonderful people. You guys are an inspiration to everyone, and Flitetest in so many ways has changed my life for the better! Thank you!!

  • @jesseturner8693
    @jesseturner8693 7 років тому

    In 2016, I built an FT Arrow and an FT Alpha. Thanks for an awesome year Flite Test!

  • @engineeringworld.
    @engineeringworld. 7 років тому +3

    That was amazing !
    Thanks for the upload !

  • @toboldygo5823
    @toboldygo5823 2 роки тому

    I am older 65 and I love watching you build your planes I will eventually buy one and fly it🤪👍🏻✨

  • @xFunTomCZx
    @xFunTomCZx 7 років тому

    this is really what this hobby is all about! creativity!

  • @jaxoncroydon3516
    @jaxoncroydon3516 7 років тому +47

    you guys should do like a flite fest tour, if thats within your reach i think tha would be really awesome

    • @stuchris
      @stuchris 7 років тому +4

      yeah that would be awesome, i would totally buy tickets! :D

    • @chazzerfpv1929
      @chazzerfpv1929 7 років тому +2

      FlyRC that would be sick

    • @harryford3224
      @harryford3224 5 років тому

      Jaxon Croydon yah come to the uk

  • @johnong7196
    @johnong7196 7 років тому

    3d printed P38 is my number 1 favourite plane. It's a work of art and look so cool.

  • @RileyFM
    @RileyFM 7 років тому +1

    Flitefest 2016 was awesome!!

  • @perkyplanesrc9363
    @perkyplanesrc9363 7 років тому +1

    yup I agree... lots of cool planes from 2016. My fav being the Seaduck since I loved the Talespin cartoon as a kid.

  • @OutaTimeFPV
    @OutaTimeFPV 7 років тому +8

    We made it! B17 team! Actually it was me, Sams brother and Sam who put it together and we all came from California.

    • @Him_1
      @Him_1 5 років тому

      Cool man I watched your videos nice plane man.

  • @cmfrizzz
    @cmfrizzz 7 років тому +1

    You guys rock!!!✈ Thanks for a family friendly channel. God bless you all.

  • @rogueFactor
    @rogueFactor 7 років тому

    extremely satisfying top 10 video. These kids (along with my 3.5yr old daughter) give me hope for our future. Kudos, FlightTest.

  • @mr.mgaming7725
    @mr.mgaming7725 7 років тому

    Flite test best video of 2017 yet

  • @turmat01
    @turmat01 6 років тому

    2:54 AWESOME moment between a proud father and his son! :)

  • @BOKI797
    @BOKI797 7 років тому

    Josh that was a Nice review of Planes for 2016 & looked like lot's of Fun ! Thanks for the Nice video !

  • @Nici619
    @Nici619 7 років тому +1

    happy 2017 Flite Test Team

  • @philkennedy1105
    @philkennedy1105 7 років тому

    Loved the last plane with the sliding surfaces :))) but they where all brill 👍👍👍👍

  • @rcaviator8408
    @rcaviator8408 7 років тому

    hi flite test you guys are awesome and I like the 2016 rewind.

  • @SkylosSobaka
    @SkylosSobaka 7 років тому

    Oh, i really liked the pizza one with the big cargo bay! Super strong and cool design.

  • @Dashierez
    @Dashierez 7 років тому

    Hard to say what my favorite was, but at the same time it's difficult for me not to simply knee-jerk for the Seaduck considering I loved that plane as a child. I kept a lego version I made of it well into my teens.
    Then the P-38 is my favorite old warplane as well and that 3D printed version was gorgeous.....

  • @kaiki8318
    @kaiki8318 7 років тому

    Love your mission guys. been a fan for a few years. thanks for being a huge pillar in the community

  • @AllenSchmidtSr
    @AllenSchmidtSr 7 років тому

    Great compilation! I was at and saw all those planes fly at FliteFest! Only 6 more months to go! Whoohoo! FliteFest rocks!!

  • @ironman90265
    @ironman90265 7 років тому

    The sky is like watching the STAR WARS space dog fights LOL. Pretty KooL

  • @guyhermanson4108
    @guyhermanson4108 6 років тому

    How could anyone dislike this?

  • @charliespann3967
    @charliespann3967 7 років тому

    Thanks for all that you guy's do

  • @exquisiteguy6867
    @exquisiteguy6867 7 років тому +1

    You guys should do a competition on who can design and throw a paper plane that glides the furthest, ingenious.

  • @BPlus-oz7cm
    @BPlus-oz7cm 7 років тому

    Wow, I love that Catalina! Also thanks so much for the free build plans on the site, I built my first foam build, an FT Arrow from them.

  • @CorbinBlast
    @CorbinBlast 7 років тому

    Loved 2016 flitetest videos! Can't wait to see what you bring to the table in 2017!

  • @pulkit458
    @pulkit458 4 роки тому

    Liked every model! But p-series definitely got me

  • @tristanmaz3212
    @tristanmaz3212 6 років тому

    I love the p38 lightning (both of them) because I’m a fan of this plane. They did a good job !!

  • @laurencook6040
    @laurencook6040 7 років тому

    The B-17 is definitely my favorite. Great job to those kids

  • @karld34
    @karld34 7 років тому

    Happy new year Flite Test.

  • @dantheman4421
    @dantheman4421 7 років тому

    So now I've got my next Flite Test mod project. Going to do a jumbo Sea Duck with Fowler Flaps! Low and slow or fast and high! :) Thanks for all this cool stuff you guys do!

  • @JimN5QL
    @JimN5QL 7 років тому

    boohoo you missed my SE5😟! Haven't started building yet due to the holidays but will be my first project of the new year! Wishing a blessed New Year to all the Flitetest crew! Thanks, Jim, Ft Worth Texas

  • @whidzee
    @whidzee 7 років тому

    Really loved the Red Bull Flug Tag plane too

  • @Jacob-hx4kr
    @Jacob-hx4kr 7 років тому

    I live what you guys do. you got me into the best hobby there is and I love. I am trying to get some of my friends into fly. thank so much hope you have a great new year and continue making great videos

  • @andrewcooper3845
    @andrewcooper3845 7 років тому

    You really are an incredible group of people. I have been watching your videos for a couple of months and have been inspired to get back into RC. I have been building an Old Foggy which should be ready to fly very soon. Happy New Year and keep up the great work.

  • @anujchandkapoor
    @anujchandkapoor 7 років тому

    An Awesome video in a long long time... Stefan you really did complement Josh in this Video. Great job guys. keep it up.

  • @carlwelch5944
    @carlwelch5944 7 років тому

    cool choices, I really enjoyed both p38 articles and the sea duck and PBY

  • @AaronBlake
    @AaronBlake 7 років тому +9

    NerdNic's nnChipmunk and nnP39 should be on the list.

  • @sunspot6502
    @sunspot6502 7 років тому

    I love all the selections. My favorite FT plane last year was the Mini F-22. It is so easy to fly and it goes like a rocket ship. Looks great in the air too.
    Of course, I am in the process of building all three Mesa jets, can't wait for the snow to melt, or at least a decent winter day, to try them out!

  • @aerofpv2109
    @aerofpv2109 7 років тому +7

    All great airplanes but for me #6 Sea Duck 105" airplane is the one I would love to have.

    • @Tinkerbell227
      @Tinkerbell227 6 років тому +1

      Aero FPV I want this giant plane. Tailspin is my favorite show from childhood memories. If they still showed it on tv. I would still be watching it. I so want the season dvds of it.

  • @artharr4394
    @artharr4394 7 років тому

    cool! can not wait for first kit in mail!

  • @EnuffsEnuff318
    @EnuffsEnuff318 7 років тому

    Honorable mention to Peter.

  • @richb313
    @richb313 7 років тому

    Great job guys. Looking forward to all the stuff you will do in 2017.

  • @TheGrateWall
    @TheGrateWall 7 років тому

    I can't wait to choose one of these to fly

  • @JoshuaOrchard
    @JoshuaOrchard 7 років тому +1

    Gotha! I'm biased ;) Seriously nice airplanes this year and look forward to what 2017 has!

  • @edwill62
    @edwill62 7 років тому +10

    ALL the builds are Top 10............

  • @curtis2641
    @curtis2641 7 років тому

    mighty mini Corsair, was great starter build bit looked great.

  • @robertemmons2260
    @robertemmons2260 7 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your top ten with us! They all looked fun to fly.
    I couldn't help but notice the blue foamy in the background, it strongly resembles my 59" WS Slow-Fly Corsair F4U that I had designed and built back in October 2015. :D Unfortunately I can't post pics here, but I'm sure that I could create a photo sharing account if necessary. ;)

  • @charleshuffman7320
    @charleshuffman7320 7 років тому

    I think you should build a plane from drywall. kind of a throwback to the days of flying toasters and cinder blocks. And if it flies, drill holes in it with a big holesaw....
    really miss some of the wacky experimentals.

  • @tbirdracefan
    @tbirdracefan 7 років тому

    Great recap! I somehow missed 2 or 3 the first time around.

  • @ramses0167
    @ramses0167 7 років тому

    i think the star destroyer was still the best out of everything you guy's built...its what had me subscribed to your channel

  • @staplermatze
    @staplermatze 7 років тому

    you are the best. thanks for all this very good videos and tipps and informations. greetings from germany

  • @userTJ39780
    @userTJ39780 Рік тому

    It's funny, but the planes on the wall behind them are all planes I flew in Flite Test Combat. My mini Corsair hit the big A-10 (and promptly came down in pieces), My mini Sparrow won a combat because nobody could hit it, then I hit something much bigger on the third combat and it died. My mini Arrow has several props embedded in the wing, but still flies like it did when it was first built!

  • @LetsFlyRC
    @LetsFlyRC 7 років тому

    Haha. Awesome. Love the arrow. Great design

  • @vonSchwartzwolfe
    @vonSchwartzwolfe 7 років тому

    awesome year guys, keep up the fun.

  • @haraldschevik5213
    @haraldschevik5213 7 років тому +1

    I hope you have a great 2017 :) Fly High!!

  • @LacheanApostate
    @LacheanApostate 7 років тому

    I loved the Sea Duck!

    • @aerofpv2109
      @aerofpv2109 7 років тому +1

      Same here ... #6 105" inch Sea Duck was amazing.

  • @hansleatherby1032
    @hansleatherby1032 7 років тому

    Just built the Spear from depron at 115% scale - it flies beautifully
    Happy New Year to FT from the UK

  • @TheWizardGamez
    @TheWizardGamez 7 років тому

    Number one had flaps so cool

  • @johnjenkins129
    @johnjenkins129 7 років тому +1

    Great Job Guys!!!!!!!!! Happy New Year, and God Bless You ALL!!!!!!!!:)

  • @arjungupta3531
    @arjungupta3531 2 роки тому

    We need a new version of this

  • @matthewelyash6538
    @matthewelyash6538 6 років тому

    Loved the PBY.

  • @lorisbregolato9926
    @lorisbregolato9926 7 років тому +1

    happy new year! !!

  • @NETBotic
    @NETBotic 7 років тому

    Great year guys!

  • @ogaje4944
    @ogaje4944 7 років тому

    Great vid guys!

  • @gismo6097
    @gismo6097 7 років тому

    At the Beginning in the background...The corsair i'm on building it...I love your channel nice Video!!! :)

  • @Aerospaceman
    @Aerospaceman 5 років тому

    I just caught your channel and I'm totally surprised by the new ways and technology. I especially enjoyed the interchangeably of wings fuselage. Secondly I enjoyed the front view camera to fly.

  • @johnhenderson1760
    @johnhenderson1760 7 років тому

    What to do this year to top last? How about building a Stipa-Caproni model? I was reminded of these things the other day, and immediately thought, "Looks like something FliteTest would have come up with."

  • @joejoeevans
    @joejoeevans 7 років тому

    Could you do a video to show the steps you take to design a new plane? I would love to see how you go through the process.

  • @you_just
    @you_just 7 років тому

    I love that outro music :)

  • @jonbbaca5580
    @jonbbaca5580 7 років тому

    I'm seeing a theme here....so many multi engine planes made the list!

  • @danielsmith6114
    @danielsmith6114 7 років тому +15

    Please do a review on David Windestål's Baby Tricopter

    • @joseppi2610
      @joseppi2610 7 років тому +2

      yessssssssss

    • @JimN5QL
      @JimN5QL 7 років тому

      Daniel Smith , I second the commotion! 😀

    • @samhince8797
      @samhince8797 7 років тому

      agreed

  • @jpfurrow7445
    @jpfurrow7445 7 років тому

    BF1 Blimp is my favorite!

  • @javierzaporta7807
    @javierzaporta7807 6 років тому

    hey guys I'm from spain. I discover our channel and it is amazing. congratulations for our job. I am working in one of your model Pietenpol... i am excited with that. i hope make it to fly... thanks for your really good job. I would like to share some photos of the plane. , :)

  •  7 років тому

    Last one is my favorite :D

  • @benhoresh9122
    @benhoresh9122 7 років тому +13

    Happy new year to all the flite test team

    • @FliteTest
      @FliteTest  7 років тому +3

      Happy new year Ben! ;)
      Thanks for watching my friend!
      S.O.

    • @benhoresh9122
      @benhoresh9122 7 років тому

      FliteTest Wow, replayed on my birthday. GG

    • @DeltaPilot9er
      @DeltaPilot9er 7 років тому

      Ben Horesh no way my birthday is also on jan2

    • @benhoresh9122
      @benhoresh9122 7 років тому

      it's nano! Mine is Jan 4th

    • @DeltaPilot9er
      @DeltaPilot9er 7 років тому +1

      Ben Horesh cool

  • @TheScottsawesomeart
    @TheScottsawesomeart 7 років тому

    your destine of the superbee is one my fav!

  • @ulysses1685
    @ulysses1685 7 років тому +1

    Very inspiring.

  • @thatisjake
    @thatisjake 5 років тому

    Please make a video showing how to make transmitters and receivers because it is overlooked how expensive it is for people starting the hobby.

  • @rallekralle11
    @rallekralle11 7 років тому +2

    my favourite is probably Peter Sripol's RC javelin missile.

  • @TheEpicFlame411
    @TheEpicFlame411 7 років тому +2

    There was a huge fifteen foot glider and a half size 7.5 foot glider at FliteFest too. They looked great.

  • @danielharman4437
    @danielharman4437 7 років тому +19

    Please do a video on the blade vortex pro 150

    • @zarekmerchant7432
      @zarekmerchant7432 7 років тому

      YES!! would love to see that

    • @harryguy76
      @harryguy76 7 років тому

      Went to the link but don't see anything saying 50% off??

  • @garrykennedy5484
    @garrykennedy5484 7 років тому

    I love my Kraken! I gave it retracts, OSD RTH by Arkbird paired with th Arkbird antenna tracker system. The 13 feet of lights as per your build. I'm shooting for 4 miles out next weekend.
    I'll be building the FT Dusty Crophopper next. I love ALL of them. LOL I"ll never grow up.

  • @NotNibrasakhi
    @NotNibrasakhi 7 років тому +3

    Can you do giveaways for the small plane?

  • @Noryev1
    @Noryev1 7 років тому

    Thanks for the great content! You guys are amazing!!

  • @quinnvandewalle4373
    @quinnvandewalle4373 7 років тому

    The Arrow I love it!

  • @joseppi2610
    @joseppi2610 7 років тому +1

    my favorite this year was the bronco

  • @tossedsaladandscrambledegg8576
    @tossedsaladandscrambledegg8576 7 років тому

    Indeed!

  • @jamesrostie4784
    @jamesrostie4784 7 років тому +16

    Hey guys great content, my name is Jimmy and I have bin watching since the beginning I think you only had 3 episodes done when I fist started subscribing and it's my favorite show now and I have a great idea for an episode, what if you did a FPV scale cot pit of your favorite plane say like a dehavaland beaver use an old vehicle or maybe a wooden structure to build the cot pit interior add 2 tv screens as windshields or maybe even 3 if you can do it, take apart a remote to make real controls and place it all on the model with 3 cameras see if you can successfully take of, fly around and land as if you in a real plane.... hope you get my message best regards Jimmy

  • @sparrowlt
    @sparrowlt 7 років тому

    hey guys.. what kind of mat were you using as runway in the flitefest? We are looking for somthing like that for our field (grassy field) for microplanes with small wheels.. for now only cricket-mat ran bells...

  • @marcosaucedo7818
    @marcosaucedo7818 7 років тому

    Please do more top vids trust me they are really fun you could also make a top of the best drones