Biggest Loser - Airplane Weight Loss Challenge

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Biggest Loser - Airplane Weight Loss Challenge

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Winter is here in the holidays are upon us along with a couple extra pounds from all those holiday meals with family. Today’s episode we shed weight on both our waistline and also a model aircraft in a classic flite test competition. Both Steve and Josh pick an iconic FT design to see how much weight they can trim off while not compromising strengthen flight characteristics. The goal is simple, reduce weight, there any means possible and the largest amount of weight loss wins. Peeling foam, removing parts, and smaller batteries are all on the table. At the end of the day, Josh tries to take a large flying wing and get it under the legal limit so there’s no remote ID required. While Dave takes a different tactic and taking an iconic FT scout and making it the ultimate indoor flyer. At the end of the day, they both test their modify designs, and push them to the limits. It’s only losing weight versus much fun and easy! These beginner, friendly designs are great ways to get into the hobby through the holidays, and also provide incredibly quick and rewarding build and flight experience. This is also modifications that anyone can do if they would like to re-create the flight characteristics you see.
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@1asdfasdfasdf 8 ай бұрын

I think we all appreciate what FT has done to keep the FAA out of RC. Having said that I do find it interesting that a paramotor pilot is NOT required to have remote ID while our RC planes do.

@flyerelite5153 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting point

@my_dear_friend_ 8 ай бұрын

Unlike a drone, it seems to be obvious who is controlling the paramotor.

@yeteboi2259 8 ай бұрын

well how many people walk around a park with a radio around their neck just cause@@my_dear_friend_

@FlyMIfYouGotM 8 ай бұрын

When grams matter, move the elevator, rudder servos, and receiver as far to the back as the wires allow. This will shorten the control wire length. (Control wires are heavy.) Move the battery pack and esc as far forward as possible and shorten the wires from the esc to the motor and from the Esc to the battery as much as possible. Now, adjust the wing position to achieve the desired CG without adding any additional nose or tail weight.

@jetstreamer3 8 ай бұрын

Do not comply.

@gabrieldavies-clark6628 8 ай бұрын

I loved watching these videos with my dad, we’d constantly send each other clips or links to the crazy things you guys did. It was a massive bonding experience for us as we didn’t really get along during my teen years. I lost him October 4th and it’s been really hard to watch these videos knowing I can’t send them to him anymore. Thank you for bringing my father and I a good couple years of fun ❤

@FlyMIfYouGotM 8 ай бұрын

😢❤ Sorry for your loss. Remember the joy it brought you and your dad and share that with another struggling dad/son/daughter. I also had a struggling, prodigal son relationship. When my son was at his lowest point in life, this hobby helped take his mind off of some of his struggles. Fortunately, he left that dark place 5 years ago, and I couldn't be more proud of him.

@davidjester5085 8 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear of your loss. Happy that you reconnected with him and have those memories

@collingardiner7647 8 ай бұрын

Love the sub 250g content! Keep it coming! Have been loving the new tiny tutor! Can't wait to get the new ez pack!

@FliteTest 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!

@kilroy07 8 ай бұрын

Gorilla (the foaming kind) instead of hot glue can shave a few grams off that scout! Use painters tape to hold the pieces as the glue sets.

@sakarrc5001 8 ай бұрын

The rope gap at the end of the tunnel is actually just wide enough. Well piloted Josh! My first was The FT Spear and its still the best wing I own!

@walk4718 8 ай бұрын

Love the thumb in the FAA’s eye. My opinion not FT. Yall are just great!!

@FliteTest 8 ай бұрын

Love ya brother!

@tabdougherty8549 8 ай бұрын

I started with FPV with a 25 dollar receiver connected to the tv and a 30 dollar all in one transmitter. connected to a Walmart quad copter I got for Christmas. And things got way more expensive after that lol!

@RadboyFlies 8 ай бұрын

Glad you still posting because your my go to rc content :D

@davidjester5085 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@gv7756 8 ай бұрын

Thanks guys for the video first because I have been thinking about getting into a fpv for a while but keep getting tired of trying to figure out how to start. I used to fly the old gas and nitro helicopters like Shluter champion and I was nitro boat racing but has been a while. I am in a power wheelchair and that makes it really hard to fly because of limited movement so I have to always have the aircraft in front because I can't turn to look so that was the main reason to fly helicopters. So leads me to the thanks again I will be trying to order some equipment from you guys soon so I can get back into the hobby again. Keep up the great work guys

@rustyshaklford9557 8 ай бұрын

Joshua Bardwell on KZfaq would be a good place to start. He does quadcopter fpv stuff, but it all applies to planes too.

@Willy_Tepes 8 ай бұрын

Ultralight aircraft are fun and you can do a lot of creative stuff. But they often look very ugly. You can make a DeHavilland Mosquito in the same composite monocoque design as the original with just feathers, sowing thread and glue if you use the same technique as with fiberglass and carbon fiber. It would be a fun project. Feathers are a naturally light and strong material while still having excellent flexibility. You can get them in up to Peacock length and they are very easy to work with. You can use boiled linseed oil or thin wheat flour paste as glue/resin if you want to go fully organic.

@userTJ39780 3 ай бұрын

My mini Jn-4 climbs like a demon. I had to put in lots of negative elevator trim. With minimal glue in the tail, it's still tail heavy. Good looping, but not much of anything else.

@FlyMIfYouGotM 8 ай бұрын

@ChristKrew-Rev1.8 8 ай бұрын

I hope you would do the Baby Baron for a kit as I would love to do combat. Love it... having switched over to whoop racing... now I can hopefully start flying FT park flyers!!!! Thank you!!!!!

@EJ-74 8 ай бұрын

Love all the tips and different ideas you can come up with from watching you guys, It's helped me tremendously, much appreciated!!! 🙏🏻

@microbuilder 8 ай бұрын

Yes, simplify and add lightness!! Chapman approved lol

@userTJ39780 3 ай бұрын

The Scout may fly well with 3 channels, but it's amazing with 4 channels.

@jghanson25 8 ай бұрын

Yeessss explore lightweight indoor!!

@sUASNews 8 ай бұрын

The Colin Chapman challenge, only thing to add is lightness

@air-headedaviator1805 8 ай бұрын

The lotus of RC planes

@KyTheAviator 8 ай бұрын

hey, flite test team I've been watching ur videos since the very beginning, if you were to take this suggestion I would be so happy. The suggestion is you should make a ground-effect vehicle or ekranoplane. Like the "Caspian sea monster" "the mudskipper" or the "Airfish 8"

@SycamoreRCSpeedway 8 ай бұрын

Lightweight indoor aircraft should be a sinch with the hot wire setup you have Josh. I look forward to seeing the video! 😉😉

@air-headedaviator1805 8 ай бұрын

Its awesome how versatile foam board is. You can just make real feather weight planes out of the stuff

@FLITETEST_SUPER_FAN 18 күн бұрын

I would watch you guys because you are my favourite YT channel❤😂 I am your BIGGEST SUPER FAN ❤❤❤❤

@kevintaylor791 8 ай бұрын

I know this is adds complexity to what you've done, but, this was good, run on this... My suggestion: Who can build the plane with the best payload vs empty weight. Best ratio wins. 5 flights, need to do a either a smash and go, loop, or roll, then and land. Both can shave empty weight or add payload at will between flights. The numbers can be quibbled over for the starting point, but I propose: Any air frame. Must use less than 6 sheets of foam board for the plane that enters the first round. Both have 5 channels of the same electronics available, that may be omitted or deleted. All flights must use an equivalent battery.

@bernarddostie8892 8 ай бұрын

Excellent content guys! This was a fun challenge to watch! If your lacking ideas, I suggest you bring back more of your old models for all the new subscribers on your channel. I specially like the Sea Duck.

@FliteTest 8 ай бұрын

Love that idea and thank you. With Winter just around the corner, it would be a great way to break out the amphibious planes for the snow. Thank you for your support and great feedback!

@tb_fpv4379 7 ай бұрын

Flite test Should make a mighty mini indoor or backyard 3d plane!

@ZapTeam 6 ай бұрын

Please release these versions of the airplanes for purchase

@richardamiss7000 8 ай бұрын

Hmmm... i would have done the equivalent of creating lightening holes on every surface by removing foam and leaving the outer paper.

@PilotTyler1121 7 ай бұрын

I’m coming back to flightfest this year🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Thfeyhvfdetyhbvcd Ай бұрын

I wonder if Foam Tac instead of hot glue would shave off weight? Or just tape in areas?

@ramalho 8 ай бұрын

You mentioned the goggles were about $100. My problem is i need to wear glasses. The cheaper goggles don't have anyway to focus them. Do these, or are they large enough so that i can wear my glasses at the same time as the goggles?

@FliteTest 8 ай бұрын

Sadly, they’ll be too tight for your glasses. But with the transporters, the screen removes which is a nice feature. Larger box goggles may be a good fit for you. Goggles are like shoes where it’s always best to try on the couple different pairs to see what works best with your face and eyes.

@douglaselsass299 8 ай бұрын

Nice flying Dave and Josh

@cynzhero62 8 ай бұрын

Indoor, slo fly, 1/4 scale is an awesome idea!. Thank you and please do 🫡.

@MJ-bj1gn 8 ай бұрын

what a smooooth intro! Keep up the good work👍

@sirjasim4469 8 ай бұрын

You are the happy side of my hard day . many thanks

@davidjester5085 8 ай бұрын

Glad to help thank you for watching

@kdoubleg 8 ай бұрын

I just ordered a turno tutor. Pretty excited. This will be my second attempt at getting into this. The first time i tried to do too much on my own so i decided to take a step back. Excted

@FliteTest 8 ай бұрын

Happy flying in building buddy! Great choice in plane and remember to keep your throws nice and small on your control surfaces when starting out. It really helps keep you ahead of the airplane :-)

@kdoubleg 8 ай бұрын

@@FliteTest thanks

@borntobike8276 8 ай бұрын

I made the simple storch with landing gear without electronics and wheels weighs 250grams, pretty cool im surprised considering it's a big plane 1.45 meters wingspan

@userTJ39780 3 ай бұрын

My mini Arrow with the F pack on a 3S 850 can hit 90 mph!

@bennickerson9581 8 ай бұрын

do a helium filled plane to see how big you can go and stay under 250g

@NorgeSquad 8 ай бұрын

Can you guys Make a video on long range? and use the Radiomaster Bandit and fly as far as possible? Someone has made 130KM so far

@Voyajer. 8 ай бұрын

The FAA/FCC would definitely jump on them doing that immediately.

@matt7164 8 ай бұрын

I’d like to see another try, but use your laser to skeletonized the air frame. Then peel the paper off both sides of the foam and cover with packing tape or monocoat

@Vaeloron 8 ай бұрын

Could have left the winglets off to save more weight on the wing. It will fly better with them but it would not make a huge difference to remove them as the prop actually acts as a vertical stabilizer.

@tonyriley5233 8 ай бұрын

In the interest of making your plane under 250 grams, could you 3D print new plastic servo cases and servo arms with the new lightweight PLA filament light you have used in some of your 3D models and save a few grams? If it is successful, you could offer the files in your store and maybe printed servo cases and arms in your store for those of us without printers.

@yeteboi2259 8 ай бұрын

will help us aussies cos our foamboars is super heavy

@hawkfpv4950 8 ай бұрын

where can I find the free downloadable plans?

@Markevans36301 8 ай бұрын

Just go to the flight test fourm and there are hundreds of plans.

@davidjester5085 8 ай бұрын

They are available on the Resource page in the flight test forums

@dragonkube 8 ай бұрын

Is 250 limit need to be achieved with the battery?

@Voyajer. 8 ай бұрын

Yup, 250 includes battery. Though you don't have to weigh fuel in gas powered RC planes, since the rules are made up and don't make sense.

@metlhed7 8 ай бұрын

I like the real light idea both indoor and sub 250 grams

@user-qz2ip2nf7d 8 ай бұрын

I would like to see a weight loss for the cub and tutor

@nickademuss42 8 ай бұрын

SO if you build a large plane, large enough to house helium bladders, and after its filled with gas its below the idiot 250g rule, is it legal?

@wetbobspongepants 8 ай бұрын

We all know what happens to styrofoam in a vacuum. How about one of your planes? Great content...keep 'em coming. Thanx

@jwc4520 8 ай бұрын

Reduced your A-10 to 60 % 2 X 45 mm duct fans , 3s and too fast ?.

@nathangreer8219 8 ай бұрын

You need to also do the reverse: keep adding weight to these kits until they are unable to maintain flight!

8 ай бұрын

absolut perfect and thumbs up👍👍 many greetings from #germany 🤘

@FliteTest 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and support :-)

@bobhenderson7961 8 ай бұрын

Dave, you should do a lot more content on the sub 250 gram models, maybe take larger popular kits and reduce the dimensions by 10 or 20 % to comply with the woke regs

@tench745 8 ай бұрын

Woke is not a slur, nor does it apply to the regulations.

@Voyajer. 8 ай бұрын

418 grams on a foam plane, yet still too heavy for the FAA somehow...

@javen6873 8 ай бұрын

I love your video

@kieren7763 8 ай бұрын

Would be great if you guys could show some voltage osd options for cheap fpv setups

@mrcelsius2928 8 ай бұрын

Some X user is going to see the title and try and cancel these legends

@TheSquirrelRCchannel 8 ай бұрын

balsa wood

@thatguyblue4811 8 ай бұрын

I thought remote ID was postponed again?…

@Voyajer. 8 ай бұрын

iirc enforcement was, but they still expect you to buy and install them.

@morkshanmedia3998 8 ай бұрын

Now do the opposite. Every flight you add an ounce. Kinda like the inverse of the original jenga plane challenge

@jammer2isme 8 ай бұрын

y'all have VASTLY different ideas of what 'affordable' is these days.

@leebrewer7394 8 ай бұрын

watch out they will ask you with hat in hand to pay for thier stuff too.

@williamfroese6626 8 ай бұрын

RemoteID is BS

@jetstreamer3 8 ай бұрын

You only need it if you get caught doing something stupid. Do not comply.

@lady_draguliana784 8 ай бұрын

Gah! just piqued my Post Traumatic Gaming Disorder! I will NOT "Do a barrel roll" Slippy!!!!" 😖😡

@52TONBI 8 ай бұрын

アメリカは、250ｇ規制なのか！

@AutiCodes 8 ай бұрын

Is it just me or is the quality/FPS low?

@dlityn556 8 ай бұрын

Yeah the fps is not great

@anthonyvale 8 ай бұрын

Pls try to make a rc mxy-7 ohka

@lady_draguliana784 8 ай бұрын

y'know you didn't specify that it had to fly under power and control... coulda just cut a little plane shape out and tossed it like a paper airplane, dozen grams tops... 😂