Building a High Power Rocket Plane (V2)

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This week I've built a large new high powered rocket plane capable of being launched with a mid-high power model rocket motor. I hope to launch in a week so look out for part 2.
Items used on this build:
Cesaroni rocket motor: cesaroni.net
FPV cam - Runcam Split
Second onboard camera - Runcam 2 4k
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@BPSspace 3 жыл бұрын

Stoked to see this fly, great work as always, James!

@Project-Air 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Joe!

@sanaboinalakshmibalaji4780 3 жыл бұрын

Great guys

@harryithink5336 3 жыл бұрын

@@sanaboinalakshmibalaji4780 your like an awkward third wheel

@gourav925 3 жыл бұрын

@@Project-Air wow

@tuga_ace 3 жыл бұрын

@@Project-Air you should do a colab

@benisjammin8926 3 жыл бұрын

‘Who doesn’t want to see flames and a smoke trail?’ An airline pilot, that’s who

@DeanMilan 3 жыл бұрын

OOOOOF true

@spamcan9208 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@TheWorstBridger 2 жыл бұрын

Concorde pilot's specifically

@erikverhoeven2853 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, nice!

@Tjboi6590 Жыл бұрын

Trueeeee

@marclikespigeons8240 3 жыл бұрын

dude.. the paint and design job on the finishing of this plane is incredible.. that yellow is kickass!

@Project-Air 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@volantcomet9143 3 жыл бұрын

@@Project-Air why do you only have about90 k subs u deserve at least 500 k subs ;)

@JoeOvercoat 3 жыл бұрын

@@Project-Air Serendipity!

@Packless1 3 жыл бұрын

...X1-inspired...! :D ...R.i.P. Chuck Yeager...! :-(

@kingofexcellent5450 3 жыл бұрын

Here is an Cruise missile coming..... For tea delivery, sure.

@michiganengineer8621 3 жыл бұрын

Actually that airframe design is very similar to air to air combat drone targets from the 1980's. Although those were air-breathers, not rocket powered if I remember correctly.

@kingofexcellent5450 3 жыл бұрын

@@michiganengineer8621 it seems like israeli harop kamikaze drone

@Shreyam_io 3 жыл бұрын

Grown-up paper mache, can't be better analogy than this

@tyche8800 3 жыл бұрын

if this guy didn't have to deal with British weather he would be sending himself into the mesosphere by now

@Project-Air 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the one reason why we have no space program

@vivien9017 3 жыл бұрын

What I hear is you took KSP to a whole different level

@NicholasRehm 3 жыл бұрын

That weather situation you've got is such a bummer. We gotta see ProjectAir: US in the future to keep up with your flight testing schedule ;)

@francecastro8966 3 жыл бұрын

This man has a lot of passion and money

@archie2842 3 жыл бұрын

Someone posted the same exact comment last video

@francecastro8966 3 жыл бұрын

@@archie2842 sorry didn’t see the last vid

@francecastro8966 3 жыл бұрын

@@archie2842 sorry

@jimmynoname4089 3 жыл бұрын

Im lost on the money part.

@_Piers_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmynoname4089 Thick card doesn't grow on trees Jimmy! :)

@syyi8407 3 жыл бұрын

Me: fails math Also me: I love aerodinámics

@judeackland-patel6646 3 жыл бұрын

At this point, your channel is like this perfect mix of Peter Sripol, Tom Stanton and BPS Space, keep it up :)

@robertdodd2087 3 жыл бұрын

ever thought of putting a bubble canophy over the camera, bit less drag?

@eastoforion 3 жыл бұрын

very hard to find a plastic that wont distort the view

@jamesedington7903 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest problem with canards is at high speed they easily become dynamically unstable

@darkmann12 3 жыл бұрын

thought you said canada

@JoeOvercoat 3 жыл бұрын

Canard designs are inherently unstable across the speed range. Also, intentionally stalling the canard before the main wing stalls can lead to some interesting flight characteristics.

@OzAndyify 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I would have gone for a slightly longer delta and no canard. I'd also ditch the wingtip verticals and either have one larger one vertical on the fuselage, or two at about 40 degrees. I *reckon* this would be faster and better, but it ain't my camel and this guy's designs do seem to work. My experience with EDF deltas may not apply to friggin rocket planes!

@JoeOvercoat 3 жыл бұрын

@@OzAndyify Yes - delta wings want vortices to align with the leading edge of high angles of attack to keep the flow attached to achieve that high angle of attack before stalling. Arguably the wing tip verticals foil that flow, no pun intended.

@OzAndyify 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeOvercoat Yeah, but tip winglets are tricky buggers to optimize at the best of times. Airliners only use them due to wingspan restrictions. Highly swept, low-aspect deltas have more spanwise stuff going on than "normal" wings, with the relative wind angle increasing towards the tips. The Leading Edge vortex effect, which only works for highly swept deltas with sharp LE, allows surprising high AOA by generating a stable vortex that effectively increases camber. It's almost a virtual top surface...similar to turbulators on STOL planes. (see Facetmobile for extreme delta lift.) They are rather gnarly to control at slow speeds and have dangerous "corners" if low, slow and underpowered. Having said that, I don't think he is aiming for minimum drag, especially on landing approach, where high AOA is likely. Looking a little bit cooler and being more draggy is probably better for this project.

@jong4321 3 жыл бұрын

Yellow & Black - combined to standout as highly visible colors warning of danger, excitement, & a cool flying plane...!

@mickeyfilmer5551 3 жыл бұрын

Little tip to keep your hands warm, and be able to do fiddly things - Fingerless gloves, preferably 3m Thinsulate ones, I used them on the outdoor markets for years handling cash and doing small repair jobs. You will not be disappointed- they are excellent. Your hands are covered and your fingers free to work without getting cold.

@ayrtonthompson750 3 жыл бұрын

Apply a coat of resin before you lay the cloth, it makes it easier to saturate the cloth and should require less resin

@JoeOvercoat 3 жыл бұрын

And minimize bubbles under the threads.

@kevinshort3943 3 жыл бұрын

It's a very heavy way of reinforcing, maybe some carbon stringers would be better? Glass is normally used with polyester resin rather than epoxy. Maybe you could consider Diolin instead of grp? It doesn't shatter. Am I the only person who thinks it looks like Fireball XL5?

@BeefIngot 3 жыл бұрын

Holy god, stereos marketing budget must be gigantic. All sorts of tubers are jumping on.

@tejussonics2323 3 жыл бұрын

Woah Man you really stand out in the rc community Great great channel

@acomingextinction 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, that was a very clever pivot from using a carbon tube as the body of the rocket itself, to using a carbon tube as internal support to a wood & paper rocket body.

@TDREXrx9 3 жыл бұрын

hey I'm a certified autobody tech in Canada, A tip for painting yellow is start with a grey/green base coat yellows pigments tend to have poor coverage and is extremely expensive when mixing your own paint so i would save some green and and it to a dark grey shade primer, it cuts the coats needed of the yellow in half. just for future and same goes for orange for your next time.

@geepersoilyrag1884 3 жыл бұрын

Theres a few people chasing a 200mph RC car record, but real Land speed cars arent driven wheel. Cant wait for you to smash some RC records with turbines and rockets!! Keep up the good work!

@thurmar111 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the quality of the paint job. Well done

@skateerdud Жыл бұрын

I think seeing an RC JATO would be CRAZY

@melcrose 3 жыл бұрын

canards are INCREDIBLY twitchy. IF (IF IF IF IF IF IF IF) you actually nail the initial setup (it would have to be spot-on-perfect) the second you introduce movement that plane is going to do flips.

@mike_oe 3 жыл бұрын

Nice project! Most canard planes have zero or very little elevator mix into the ailerons/elevons, I suggest you to reduce the mix to 10% elevator and 90% aileron. As for CoG, you should aim for slightly higher wing area load for the canard than for the main wing. You no NOT want the main wing to stall before the canard wing.

@simonl7784 3 жыл бұрын

Good job, keep it up. looking forward to seeing your test flights. Little tip: For putting servos in foam board, I like to print a sticker with the outline of the servo, apply it to the model, then cutout the outline through the sticker with a hobby knife before inserting the servo. It makes neat holes and reinforces the surface.

@alisioardiona727 3 жыл бұрын

This is exciting !

@WillStrong69 3 жыл бұрын

This thing looks like a RB 14, a Swedish anti ship missile from the Cold War

@rowanrix5589 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand how this channel has less then 100k subs?? His video quality is gorgeous, his projects are absolutely fantastic... I seriously don’t understand

@tofilofi7650 3 жыл бұрын

My guy is underrated

@contrastej 3 жыл бұрын

I think I enjoy the construction phase better than the flying...it really is scary to see all the hard work been destroyed in few seconds. Nice video!

@OzAndyify 3 жыл бұрын

Keep building and crashing! Every crash means another build, and RC and FPV components *usually* survive for the next one. The worst thing to do IMO is to build so pretty that flying becomes stressful. "If you live, you will die, if you fly RC, you will crash" - such is life.

@justsomemincedgarlic 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Watching the build process, i wasnt expecting much, but when you revealed it fully painted i was blown away! What an incredible job.

@TheEviling 3 жыл бұрын

"when the sun comes out" but you're in England, the sun doesnt do that there :)

@crocogile2352 3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm

@_PixelVoid 3 жыл бұрын

When using fibreglass or carbon fibre for strengthening. You should apply the resin first, lay down the fibre layer and then gently push the resin up through the layer. This reduces the damage to the stitching, thus making the layer stronger, and also reducing inclusions and other defects caused when adhering these layers. Doing this method over the method you used can greatly increase the strength of the fuselage. Hope this helps in future 😁

@oscarmeyrick3140 3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain with the British weather! I hadn't flown all week till today. Hopefully the nice clear weather is heading north.

@samspeed6271 3 жыл бұрын

Well, the weather has been rather unpleasant over the last few days... No, weeks, I mean weeks. Even after the snow cleared, the English weather was blasting us with howling gales. Can't wait to see that thing launch. Looks cool with the bright yellow paint job.

@MrHichammohsen1 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for this baby to fly!

@rafiaslam1768 3 жыл бұрын

This man has allot of glue

@freshice785 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is very underrated

@dylanhealy4473 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool build I'm excited to see the virgin flight

@JoeOvercoat 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work on this build, especially V2.

@abhiramreddy4849 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video James,looking forward for the flite test

@warlord6935 2 жыл бұрын

ProjectAir : Makes a new aircraft. Weather: So my time has come......

@GolfFoxtrot22 3 жыл бұрын

I like the 'no prodding' on the canard controls. Fingers crossed for the weather.

@tawanamatewe2860 3 жыл бұрын

stereo be sponsoring every UK youtuber

@RCnerd74 3 жыл бұрын

Exciting build😍 You cannot have too much power😂

@charlesyoung8600 3 жыл бұрын

The yellow looks better than the orange.

@yxhankun 3 жыл бұрын

excellent fabrication!

@hunterairplane6405 Жыл бұрын

your vids are awsome Project air

@fox3missilevr965 3 жыл бұрын

Flames + smoke Trail = awesome

@evanbradbury6297 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome

@rithvikabinav7585 3 жыл бұрын

I hope the weather clears

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful model...👍👍

@grimfpv292 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, are both the canards and elevators working the same direction? They should be working opposite if you want to pitch the plane. I'm sure I'm misunderstanding and you didn't make such a basic mistake..

@Project-Air 3 жыл бұрын

They're opposite for pitch - up elevator lowers the canards and raises the wing surfaces

@grimfpv292 3 жыл бұрын

@@Project-Air Thanks, now I can rest assured. :-)

@OrionAerospace 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at the design of this thing I just realized you must be an insanely good pilot! I can’t imagine these things are intuitive to fly! Good luck with the tests🚀

@rickyquinteros7100 Жыл бұрын

That looks exactly like the spaceplane I built in KSP, pretty cool

@upscwithbabaji 3 жыл бұрын

Hay I'm Indian. Very knowledgeable your all videos. I like this channel 🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙋🙏🙏🙏🙏

@joshcurry6976 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the flight!

@MichaelNelsonYT 3 жыл бұрын

it looks like a sweedish Rb-04 air-to-ship missile.... kinda epic

@TheWirksworthGunroom 3 жыл бұрын

I can't be the only one thinking that the small one, mounted on the nose of the large one as a two stage ship with a return to earth, flyable booster would be truly epic! Looking forward to the flights.

@ahamedkhan232 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing project. Can't wait to see more

@tracytron7162 8 ай бұрын

Am I the only one getting Fireball XL5 vibes from this thing? The smaller text on the left vertical stabilizer even ends in XL5!

@lucacianchette9570 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@michaelbateman8469 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever encounter design questions, contavt the guys at the Flite Test channel. They have designed and fine tuned hundreds of aircraft designs. I think they would be interested in this project as well.

@zachgenc8467 3 жыл бұрын

If you ever come to Chicago we should race, just made a 3D printed carbon fiber hybrid rocket jet using dual Edfs one 5000kv 12 blade and a 20,000 kv 5 blade, with two G engines in the tail activated via pica switches. Runs on two 120A esc and 12s Currently working on V2 witch will be all carbon fiber utilizing a similar delta wing configuration!

@miredquadrangle3963 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Looking forward to see the flight

@israelshero9125 2 жыл бұрын

Just an FYI hot glue is generally frowned upon when you get to high powered rocketry. It's less of an issue the farther from the motor you are, but we generally prefer epoxy, 5 minute or 30 minute if you have the patience and are flying up to level 2 motors (J-L). The fiberglass helps a lot, but you might not even need it with the right adhesive.

@Quefelsees 3 жыл бұрын

You´re friends with Diy Perks? That´s amazing!

@66bala70 3 жыл бұрын

I love this high speed project!!

@jimmynoname4089 3 жыл бұрын

Ive always loved the jay hawk design! I was thinking about throwing rc components in one, but went a different route with my rc rocket. Hopefully it will be ready this spring!

@pontuswendt2486 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZINGNES!!!! So well done!!!!

@scotar1nb146 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Looks fab. 👍🏻

@HeliosPlaysYT 2 жыл бұрын

i like how you make DIY Aircrafts keep it up

@icannotfly 3 жыл бұрын

spraypainting with white shoes? you're a brave man

@arfyness 3 жыл бұрын

It's always exciting to see a new video from you, but this one has me pre-excited for your next one too. Come on sunshine, give this guy a launch day!

@davidpayne4315 2 жыл бұрын

You don't have any idea how inspiring to me your builds are

@pierauspitz 3 жыл бұрын

Damn dude! That looks quite a lot like model of the 1950's Franch Matra R511 air-air missile. :D

@dirtaction6183 3 жыл бұрын

so cool man. I like the production quality

@WeatherWorld 3 жыл бұрын

I stg this is just too inspiring to see. Honestly outstanding job, can't wait to see what the future holds for this project. Also, you deserve FARR more subscribers and support, this is just marvelous. :)

@raykewin3608 3 жыл бұрын

DaftBollocks. Nice😉

@AlbertoPirrotta 11 ай бұрын

Interesting job !

@dariodalcin5177 3 жыл бұрын

If you're serious about going fast, make the fuselage just large enough to fit the motor

@Project-Air 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't really touch on this in the video, but this particular plane is purposely large and draggy so it doesn't fly too fast!

@pieman12345678987654 3 жыл бұрын

A minimum diameter rocket would be hard to fit all the electric bits into and also it would fly incredibly fast and you wouldn't really be able to control it as a human 😉

@JoeOvercoat 3 жыл бұрын

@@Project-Air interesting. A larger cross section will generate more lift in a yaw, as well.

@dariodalcin5177 3 жыл бұрын

@@pieman12345678987654 that would be the fun part!

@jamiedevine2168 3 жыл бұрын

that is a nice paint job!! and easier to find the parts after it blows up

@LightsCameraandLego 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so inspiring! I am considering making my own model rocket.

@Project-Air 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@OzAndyify 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Can't wait to see it fly.

@Visiting_Price 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it staying up late!

@DaveBoatBuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck on the flight

@martinmark6520 Жыл бұрын

Well done you are genius. 👏👏💥

@sembutininverse 3 жыл бұрын

such a awesome video 👍🏻👍🏻

@torstenhutchinsonbyrne6940 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is amazing and very inspiring! Keep it up 👍

@HAMlLTON 3 жыл бұрын

When you are going to lay fiberglass fabric down, bast the intended area lightly with resin. It will save you a lot of working time.

@DIYwithBatteries 3 жыл бұрын

Dude that was awesome 😃👍

@ParaglidingManiac 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you're not putting a fairing behind the FPV camera at all:)

@richardlong3615 3 жыл бұрын

I thought your plane looked familiar - Fireball XL5 from my childhood in the 60s Looking forward to the maiden

@talicz9081 8 күн бұрын

for V3 you can try putting 3 rockets motors in and igniting them one after the other, like the Yokosuka did.

@andie_pants 3 жыл бұрын

It's as if the XB-70 and Starship had a baby. :-D

@dennisperkinson3756 3 жыл бұрын

Another interesting video. You are conducting the same kinds of airplane and rocket experiments I did when I was your age back in the 1960’s and 70’s, except that with today’s technology, you have achieved a much higher level of sophistication. Good job!