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  • @Project-Air
    @Project-Air  2 роки тому +407

    If you own about 1000m of straight, perfectly smooth private road, let me know! 😉

    • @johanlugthart7782
      @johanlugthart7782 2 роки тому

      Not private and a bit far away, but the Netherlands have a bike path on a former airport: ua-cam.com/video/LjprkOprmg4/v-deo.html

    • @itsnorvinplayz4308
      @itsnorvinplayz4308 2 роки тому +12

      i do

    • @dorsalfinn89
      @dorsalfinn89 2 роки тому +58

      Colin fuze maybe like he uses a runway maybe ask him

    • @dorsalfinn89
      @dorsalfinn89 2 роки тому +1

      Furze, sorry

    • @Slide100
      @Slide100 2 роки тому +30

      @@dorsalfinn89 Bingo! That’s exactly what I was thinking! A collab with Colin, perhaps? 🤔

  • @DIYPerks
    @DIYPerks 2 роки тому +386

    Dude, that was INSANE! The sound!! 🔥🔥🔥😃 Looking forward to seeing what it can do!!

  • @operatorflix6339
    @operatorflix6339 2 роки тому +456

    I have a driveway that is quite long but was recently given a new tarmac layer, it is very smooth meaning the vehicle wouldn't have any issues with bumps etc.

    • @operatorflix6339
      @operatorflix6339 2 роки тому +36

      Not 1 Kilometer long sadly

    • @Build_Eye
      @Build_Eye 2 роки тому +9

      Perhaps project air could use it (if you live in the uk)

    • @operatorflix6339
      @operatorflix6339 2 роки тому +3

      @@Build_Eye ik but its too short

    • @Build_Eye
      @Build_Eye 2 роки тому +1

      @@operatorflix6339 fair

    • @Getnoclipped
      @Getnoclipped Рік тому +2

      I don’t think he’s coming to ur house

  • @Dqtube
    @Dqtube 2 роки тому +143

    Try redesigning the fuel tank and adding baffles to it. That might help increase stability when decelerating.

    • @henryyandell3222
      @henryyandell3222 2 роки тому +7

      Yes! Baffles will help a lot for stability. Look at milk tank trailers for example, they all have baffles

    • @ryancurtis1881
      @ryancurtis1881 2 роки тому +1

      exactly!

    • @8thofthe8th
      @8thofthe8th 2 роки тому +2

      Came here to say add baffles. Good shout.

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 роки тому +7

      Fuel Cell Foam is a special, sponge-like material that is installed inside a racing fuel cell. The foam is mostly air, so it doesn't reduce the capacity of the cell. However, it provides a few key benefits: It reduces sloshing.

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 роки тому +3

      @@henryyandell3222 you can just stick a fuel safe sponge in the tank.

  • @mrmurder75
    @mrmurder75 2 роки тому +122

    All I can say is, you gotta print a badass batmobile looking body for that. It would look sick af 😀
    Maybe out of TPU so it's got a bit of give for the inevitable crash. 😏

    • @DannySullivanMusic
      @DannySullivanMusic 2 роки тому +4

      👍

    • @danmerillat
      @danmerillat 2 роки тому

      Or a new VW Beetle. ua-cam.com/video/91McLLej0N4/v-deo.html

    • @TheWebstaff
      @TheWebstaff 2 роки тому +1

      You want to do the one out of dark night...
      You need to make a new chassis but imagine that thing screening down the road..

  • @Mehrdad995GTa
    @Mehrdad995GTa 2 роки тому +1

    4:40 grinding the shaft instead of drilling and welding a mid section on a fairly cheap disc!
    brilliant dude, brilliant 👏

  • @nyeleskettes
    @nyeleskettes 2 роки тому +54

    At high speed I can guarantee it will tumble, rupture the fuel tank and spray fuel everywhere ending in a nice fireball, so make sure you record that.
    Or implement a roll cage.
    Btw the brakes are efficient if you have downforce, im not sure how much of it you will see if your parachute pulls the chassis upwards?

    • @skyforce1983
      @skyforce1983 2 роки тому +1

      I agree plus his motor is high centered already a roll over risk in itself I’ma truck driver i know all about roll over’s i see them twice a week out here 😆

    • @kristophersmith4525
      @kristophersmith4525 Рік тому

      You could throttle the motor up so the thrust his the chute in turn pushing air forward to help slow the rc car

  • @poemes
    @poemes 2 роки тому +21

    I have a runway, never used as good as new, previously owned by old lady who only used it once a week to go to the grocery store, only down side is that its a bit long so parking might be a challenge

  • @ralphbronzin9721
    @ralphbronzin9721 2 роки тому +47

    Amazing video! If this car starts moving when on idle, I can only imagine how fast it will go at full power. You might need to add on an FPV system so that you can still control the car when it goes out of sight. I also noticed a crucial flaw in the car; it doesn't have a name!

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 2 роки тому +17

    insane amount of work - well done man!

  • @hammer_ttk
    @hammer_ttk 2 роки тому +24

    I'd love to see some thrust reversers on that thing. Not only would it allow you to break at high speeds without deploying a parachute, but you can even taxi backwards with it.
    Should be fairly easy to make with some sheet metal and a servo.

    • @poule1723
      @poule1723 2 роки тому +1

      Haha easier said than done... Do you think about the one that were fitted to the first 737s ? Those one should be the simplest but if he ever installs reversers he might have to shield a big part of the car I think.

    • @illuminati.official
      @illuminati.official Рік тому +1

      Clamshell is really the only option with a turbojet. All modern reversers use bypass air. Cool idea though!

  • @allan80supra
    @allan80supra 2 роки тому +54

    you will want a gyro stabilizer at a minimum for the high speed run, i'd recommend also looking closely at the wheel alignment and a body that provides some downforce.

    • @lio1234234
      @lio1234234 2 роки тому +1

      Gyro stabilisers are a good shout. Not sure how well they'll compensate since they're designed for working when the wheels are driven, not a thrust source above the centre of mass...

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 роки тому +1

      @@lio1234234 It would still work. It's not like the gyros turn off when you don't apply throttle. You can have gyro on a model glider which has no motor and no wheels.

    • @TheWebstaff
      @TheWebstaff 2 роки тому

      You can also adjust the suspension setup so its neutral and won't want to turn unless you really mean too.

  • @kennethjanczak4900
    @kennethjanczak4900 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely great.
    Thanks for taking the time to make the car and video and share it

  • @harrygalvan6425
    @harrygalvan6425 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome content from ProjectAir as allways!

  • @dronetalia8012
    @dronetalia8012 2 роки тому +6

    You make this sport awesome, congratulations! Frank Whittle is proud of you!!

  • @butterpupper
    @butterpupper 2 роки тому +6

    A suggestion for future braking system: a thrust reverser with a cascade assembly

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 роки тому

      Yes, let's add more complexity and more mass.

  • @kevo1163
    @kevo1163 2 роки тому +24

    Can we just appreciate how much effort and time he puts in for every video and how good his content is

  • @fastlifedreamer868
    @fastlifedreamer868 2 роки тому +3

    Pretty cool build , i hav a idea for brakes that maybe useful, it is used on real planes, maybe put a deflector of some kind behind the jet engine to send the trust forward , that will surely stop/ slow the car

    • @omar.a5947
      @omar.a5947 2 роки тому

      Hmmm🤔🤔 I see some potential here

  • @Dindonmasker
    @Dindonmasker 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are always really fun to watch!

  • @JKTCGMV13
    @JKTCGMV13 2 роки тому +1

    Did you take your wheel off for a 5 second shot of your disk brakes? That's dedication

  • @matthewmann8951
    @matthewmann8951 2 роки тому

    That sounds so good bro. Wow!

  • @TheTonester2312
    @TheTonester2312 2 роки тому

    Love your projects. Definitely my kind of hobbies.

  • @prodr0xxthefirst267
    @prodr0xxthefirst267 2 роки тому +76

    I definitely suggest getting some startup and shutdown procedures down. Just turning the engine off after it's just been on can cause excessive wear and warping of the internal components of the engine. I'd say a 30 - 60 second at idle before powering down should do for an engine of that size. It's a big part of testing engines at full scale. The effect isn't as pronounced with smaller engines but is still there.

    • @srck4035
      @srck4035 2 роки тому +5

      The ecu does that by itself

    • @chuckels431
      @chuckels431 2 роки тому +6

      I own and fly several model turbines
      to help with cooling I have a marine bilge blower with a length of dryer vent hose on the inlet..I put the hose over the tail cone and run the blower on a 3 cell lipo.
      it does a fantastic job of drawing cool air through the engine and keeps the turbine spinning till its cool enough ..only takes a minute or 2 and temp is below 90c.

    • @Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer
      @Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer 2 роки тому +9

      That's a very good comment. There's a shutdown procedure in the manual. www.sw-jet.com/uploads/1/1/1/0/111064875/sw_manual.pdf . You can do that by RC command and the ECU will do it, BUT in case of a flameout( when fuel supply is interrupted) the ECU won't automatically do a shutdown and cool down the engine safely. That's also in the manual. I'm (fairly) sure James has read the manual :).

    • @mikelarin8037
      @mikelarin8037 2 роки тому +2

      @@chuckels431 or a used leaf blower works

    • @Mike-oz4cv
      @Mike-oz4cv 2 роки тому +2

      Is that really necessary? Once it’s shut down the maximum temperature can’t increase, it can only spread slowly from the hottest regions to other parts. If they are designed to survive those temperatures it shouldn’t really be a problem.

  • @awood12345
    @awood12345 2 роки тому +2

    The second this car flips over this engine is toast.

    • @JUK3MASTER
      @JUK3MASTER 2 роки тому

      No

    • @GoldenCroc
      @GoldenCroc 2 роки тому +1

      Yep, and the chances of that is very high as the car stands right now. Parachute being a large factor as well. Needs a lot more CG/thrust optimization and/or some cage protecting it if he wants it to survive.

    • @JUK3MASTER
      @JUK3MASTER 2 роки тому

      @@GoldenCroc no

  • @DaveWhiteInYoFace
    @DaveWhiteInYoFace 2 роки тому +1

    Your channel is coming along quiet nicely! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤘🏼

  • @BlenderTimer
    @BlenderTimer 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to see where this goes! Loving it so far!

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic, James! Really well done! 😃
    Looking forward to the speed tests!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @lyonscultivars
    @lyonscultivars 2 роки тому

    Look forward to the full throttle run!. Great build

  • @P8FPV
    @P8FPV 2 роки тому

    Dam cool project 👌
    Can't wait to see part two

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 роки тому

      Damn it! This is a car not a beaver dam.

  • @cowboyross
    @cowboyross Рік тому

    Awesome video bro. Differently need a runway to open her up. That's a awesome project. Nice job 👍🏾

  • @Juhujalp
    @Juhujalp 2 роки тому +6

    Check your area for flying clubs with asphalt runways. The often can't fly at night so if it gets dark or it's early in the morning, you can probably find someone who will let you use their runway. Also sometimes you can just "rent" the runway. It's sometimes done where i fly for vehicle tests, film recordings or even races.

  • @timwegman5776
    @timwegman5776 2 роки тому

    Man that things sounds amazing. I'm an RC guy so this is candy to my ears. I can't wait to see it fly down the runway/driveway lol

  • @scorchedparts8013
    @scorchedparts8013 Рік тому +1

    Nice work James! Come and run with us RC speed freaks at ROSSA in August!

  • @Just-Finn.
    @Just-Finn. 2 роки тому

    I’ve been waiting for this for so long

  • @JasonWGamingnProd
    @JasonWGamingnProd Рік тому

    how crazy this is, I am in love with it

  • @cliffwright1970
    @cliffwright1970 2 роки тому +9

    Looks very promising! ... Whilst the parachute is going to be pretty interesting engineering wise, I'd question whether it's the most effective / appropriate braking method for this though ... wouldn't the 4 wheel brakes, and maybe some kinda "active aero" approach (like an aeroplane does) be sufficient / simpler to build? If not, could you have a "U bend" type way of swivelling the thrust forwards to brake?
    Look forward to the next edition already 👍🙂

  • @andyroo3022
    @andyroo3022 Рік тому

    Nothing beets a jet engine sound spooling up. Good on you for all your design and build efforts. I would like to see some further runs. Oh and a Batmobile Body.

  • @GolfFoxtrot22
    @GolfFoxtrot22 2 роки тому +9

    Nice. Have you got access to a bubble tank to fit between the main tank and the engine. It will give the engine a small reserve and also prevent bubbles getting to the engine and causing an inadvertent shutdown. I always used a bubble tank in my model jets for this very reason. Just a thought and keep the content coming.

    • @lio1234234
      @lio1234234 2 роки тому

      Great shout with the bubble tank!!!

  • @4acae86
    @4acae86 2 роки тому

    Love the Thunder Dragon cameo!

  • @toftimsecondaire
    @toftimsecondaire 2 роки тому +1

    very nice work !

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne 2 роки тому

    Awesome job so far.

  • @jesse-pikman
    @jesse-pikman Рік тому +1

    bro, your content is amazing, but please try building jet plane models

  • @Ryan_Tidwell
    @Ryan_Tidwell 2 роки тому

    I have watched all of your videos. Always excited when another one comes out. Can't wait for the next one. 👍

  • @Slikx666
    @Slikx666 2 роки тому

    Another interesting project. 😀👍
    There are a few things that are worth looking at for various reasons.
    1. Is the engine level? Most jet cars have their engine lower at the front so the thrust pushes the car into the ground, but your car has the engine high up not low down.
    2. The parachute. Yours seems to want to lift the rear of the car up. Maybe trying a cross shaped chute (top fuel dragsters) made out of a lighter material? This would mean you can have a smaller box and I'll just add drag.
    3. If you had some shock cord between the car and the parachute then it would soften any sudden jolts from the parachute. Less chance of the car getting out of control.
    Can't wait to see it stretch it's legs, it'll be awesome. 😃👍

  • @EJ-74
    @EJ-74 2 роки тому

    Very cool. Can't wait to see it at full throttle. 🔥

  • @DIGITALRC
    @DIGITALRC 2 роки тому +1

    That's insane 😍

  • @josephreber525
    @josephreber525 2 роки тому

    Well done. You never quit good on you. Your a great example to the young people today👍😎

  • @timgooding2448
    @timgooding2448 2 роки тому

    I'm just as excited to see the Thunder dragon". My first real RC car purchased over 30 years ago!

  • @kerrycorcoran4885
    @kerrycorcoran4885 2 роки тому

    Dude, your experiments and content are great. Keep up the great work.

  • @nelsongaldeman
    @nelsongaldeman 2 роки тому

    Awesome work, keep it up man

  • @thomasmancuso8805
    @thomasmancuso8805 2 роки тому

    What a good looking Mini you've got! Never knew you had that. I've got an '92 myself and it's my pride and joy. I'd love to hear about yours!

  • @hetconaviation2624
    @hetconaviation2624 2 роки тому

    James, you are truly a man of your word... First, the ridiculously large carbon fibre rocket, and now the jet car! When you do your first podcast from space, I hope to be one of the first to tell you, "I told you so." You're a breath of fresh air on the Internet.

  • @RetiredTechnician
    @RetiredTechnician 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome project well done.
    Also Pendine sands would be a fitting place with it’s land speed heritage, get there early when the tide is out, hardly anyone out and untouched sand for miles, fpv headset would be a nice touch too or steering gyro if it gets a bit squirmy at high speed.

  • @javac08642
    @javac08642 2 роки тому

    You Sir.... Are a Certified Champion

  • @BirolUzun61
    @BirolUzun61 2 роки тому

    Loved it!

  • @danielt1g3r75
    @danielt1g3r75 2 роки тому +1

    Add thrust reverse braking ... Would be an interesting idea!!!!
    Nice Video!

  • @RizwanGnag
    @RizwanGnag Рік тому

    MAN YOU ARE AWESOME...LOVE & SUPPORT FROM INDIA, MUMBAI

  • @nbfs0001
    @nbfs0001 2 роки тому

    What we were all waiting for!

  • @freudmightcry
    @freudmightcry 2 роки тому

    awesome project!

  • @oliverandersen9917
    @oliverandersen9917 2 роки тому

    That is so Cool!!

  • @B0aws
    @B0aws 2 роки тому

    Sweet! This is awesome. I wish you the best of luck. And drink your water!

  • @robsrcinsanity1220
    @robsrcinsanity1220 2 роки тому

    Great project 👍🏻🍻

  • @SommerAdric
    @SommerAdric 2 роки тому +2

    Looking to see a Kev Talbot collaboration and send this thing to the moon 🤣

  • @jamesscott9081
    @jamesscott9081 2 роки тому

    Just earned yourself a sub... That car is awesome!

  • @asmrrelaxationtv8673
    @asmrrelaxationtv8673 2 роки тому

    fantastic content. Have a nice day!❤👍

  • @henrywood5462
    @henrywood5462 2 роки тому

    YES!!!! Finally the video is out!!

  • @ogiego298
    @ogiego298 Рік тому +1

    I think LTT once said “anything is compatible if you have a Dremel”

  • @FredrikElgstrand
    @FredrikElgstrand 2 роки тому

    Super content, quality 👍

  • @eh7378
    @eh7378 2 роки тому

    You got me to turn on notifications with this one

  • @awesomecronk7183
    @awesomecronk7183 2 роки тому

    You really need to make a crash guard over that jet engine!! Super cool car, I'm excited to see where this goes!

  • @davidpayne4315
    @davidpayne4315 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool stuff you might want to consider adding some components from the F1 down force build up

  • @bycosqun
    @bycosqun 2 роки тому

    Nice Video Dude

  • @Artistlife4ever
    @Artistlife4ever 2 роки тому

    Amazing and inspiring 😇

  • @jansvasta2146
    @jansvasta2146 2 роки тому

    What a cool project, I think it has potential! But I'd really give it a nice aero body for good handling at speed.

  • @filippocorsi8780
    @filippocorsi8780 2 роки тому +1

    I want to challenge you.
    Can you build a plane where you can recharge drone during a flight?

  • @Vfulncchl
    @Vfulncchl 2 роки тому

    Very cool!!!

  • @ram358
    @ram358 Рік тому

    That car must be crasy fast!

  • @tygr0
    @tygr0 2 роки тому

    I love this videos, this car is fantastic

  • @brei.z
    @brei.z 2 роки тому

    YES! Been waiting for this one as you mentioned awhile ago and been keen ever since. Here we gooooooo!!! :)

    • @brei.z
      @brei.z 2 роки тому

      Soo good! Can't wait to see more.. Good luck finding some road :)

  • @rchelis693
    @rchelis693 2 роки тому

    I like it! I have a future suggestion for you which came to mind when I saw the car driving around... Since its jet powered, why not try to make and fit a Bat Mobile body to the car? It will make it more fun!!

  • @DIYwithBatteries
    @DIYwithBatteries 2 роки тому

    That was Cool Bro 👍

  • @LiteLotus
    @LiteLotus 2 роки тому

    good god man. the power!

  • @brownie9948
    @brownie9948 2 роки тому

    Floyd Bennet Field in NYC is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s an old airfield turned into a park. If you can’t get to NYC, look for an old WWII airfield no longer in use.

  • @locouk
    @locouk 2 роки тому +4

    Have you thought of using a tether around a central pole, it’d be great to see the stability limits at higher speeds.

    • @toolbaggers
      @toolbaggers 2 роки тому

      The world record for the top tether car speed is 214 miles per hour (344.4 kilometers per hour.)

  • @washingelement5855
    @washingelement5855 2 роки тому

    Connect the shaft mate ! :) :) :)
    The one from the reactor to the one of the car ! With a sort of simple clutch 👌

  • @ChiefRickyRC
    @ChiefRickyRC 2 роки тому

    Well done 👏 🏁😎🏆

  • @cheagle464
    @cheagle464 2 роки тому +1

    Check out ¼mile dragster chutes. They have a way to keep the chutes from lifting the tail like yours does. Opening some of the chute panels in some sort of pattern but I know not what.

  • @simonabunker
    @simonabunker 2 роки тому +10

    That already looks like a beast! Do you have enough downforce to keep it on the road?

    • @alanmalcheski8882
      @alanmalcheski8882 Рік тому

      You don't need down force. You need suck force. You need a vacuum under the car.

  • @annaroberts7055
    @annaroberts7055 2 роки тому

    Very cool

  • @vichetdragoncars3186
    @vichetdragoncars3186 2 роки тому

    Amazing

  • @kylebrake1806
    @kylebrake1806 2 роки тому

    I love your videos!

  • @livefreeordie5534
    @livefreeordie5534 Рік тому

    Another awesome video. Only the 2nd I watched. The 1st was the rocket video. That was very impressive. I gave you "A BIG THANKS" on that one. That's when I said I Subscribed for good reason. Another 2 👍👍for this video.

  • @MidnightMysteriesVault1
    @MidnightMysteriesVault1 2 роки тому

    I love project air

  • @whoever6458
    @whoever6458 Рік тому

    I hope to see this car go fast!

  • @acomingextinction
    @acomingextinction 2 роки тому +14

    I'll be curious how car-like this is going to be at top speed, 'cause I suspect it's going to be more of an odd-looking plane. Hope someone is able to hook you up with a proper race track to find out.

    • @TheWebstaff
      @TheWebstaff 2 роки тому

      And that is why in the next video I can guarantee some wings will be fitter front and rear to hold it down..

  • @ChrisTeamOnyx
    @ChrisTeamOnyx 2 роки тому

    Look to join the next uk rossa event in august. There is one next weekend but it’s fully booked

  • @apsrats
    @apsrats 2 роки тому

    Keep it up 👏👏

  • @rayh594
    @rayh594 2 роки тому

    I think some slosh baffles in that fuel tank would be a very very good idea.

  • @UmarHamza
    @UmarHamza 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @hammadandduavlogs
    @hammadandduavlogs 2 роки тому

    i have become a huge fan of you man !!!