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  • @hondoonaka1823
    @hondoonaka1823 Před 3 lety +475

    You guys should build an SR 71!

  • @THANGEngineer
    @THANGEngineer Před 3 lety +61

    *Yes. Very good airplane. Really well✈😍😍*

    • @rodneycaupp5962
      @rodneycaupp5962 Před 3 lety +1

      These guys are not Engineers... They are Advanced Aliens from another solar system far far away.. Nothing in our Air Force maneuvers like that.

    • @crunchybro123
      @crunchybro123 Před 3 lety

      Very cool but can you only use emojis of objects and not these: 😀😃😄😁😆😅😂🤣🥲☺️😊😇🙂🙃😉😌😍🥰😘😗😙😚😋😛😝😜🤪🤨🧐🤓😎🥸🤩🥳😏😒😞😔😟😕🙁☹️😣😖😫😩🥺😢😭😤😠😡🤬🤯😳🥵🥶😱😨😰😥😓🤗🤔🤭🤫🤥😶😐😑😬🙄😯😦😧😮😲🥱😴🤤😪😵🤐🥴🤢🤮🤧😷🤒🤕🤑🤠😈👿👹😺😸😹😻😼😽🙀😿😾🤲

  • @Abyss9099
    @Abyss9099 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely hilarious when Bixler dances with uncontrollable excitement at 14:43 This is TRULY the joy of flying! Keep it up! ✌️

  • @paulyc37
    @paulyc37 Před 3 lety +2

    sooo good to see you folks still at it. we have had a lot of high quality entertainment from the efforts of ALL of you. may the powers that be allow you to see your dreams continue and grow. thank you for allowing us to be a part. well done Josh

  • @Sweedster
    @Sweedster Před 3 lety +139

    “Giant Spaceship Thing” is probably the most obscure title of any FT video😂

    • @boxman5414
      @boxman5414 Před 3 lety

      Ya

    • @TheMunky83
      @TheMunky83 Před 3 lety

      Just wait until you see what They did with it next.... 😁

    • @ahmdabdallah5811
      @ahmdabdallah5811 Před 3 lety

      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

    • @Sweedster
      @Sweedster Před 3 lety +1

      @@ahmdabdallah5811 mmmm I love religion bots in the comments section

  • @BigAlFPV17
    @BigAlFPV17 Před 3 lety +161

    Here's a challenge build for you guys: Build the flying steam locomotive from Back to the Future Part 3

  • @gryfandjane
    @gryfandjane Před 3 lety +2

    I love this sort of episode, where the guys think on their feet to come up with solutions that make these really bizarre designs actually fly. It’s a real test of knowledge and experience, so once again congrats!

  • @joshuamasingo307
    @joshuamasingo307 Před 3 lety +1

    I swear that has to be my favorite plane you all have built to date! I don't even know why it's just the sheer craziness of it and improbability of it, Great job job guys!!! You all are AMAZING!!!

  • @hondoonaka1823
    @hondoonaka1823 Před 3 lety +7

    13:49 Josh pulled a Tokyo drift right there, ducking halarious

  • @claymore609
    @claymore609 Před 3 lety +90

    "how's it going to land?"
    It doesn't, it's a space ship! Lol

  • @ShaunieDale
    @ShaunieDale Před 3 lety +3

    The laughter is infectious, I'm grinning right now! It flies amazingly well BTW. Hi, from the UK as well.

  • @johnymodem1326
    @johnymodem1326 Před 3 lety +1

    I love these huge versions of the models you make ... Look's like so much fun to do. Keep up the good work and great vid's

  • @Sixty4_Redstone
    @Sixty4_Redstone Před 3 lety +28

    It looks like a Covenant Ship!

    • @Zankaroo
      @Zankaroo Před 3 lety +4

      Reminds me more of the Sisters of Eve ships from EVE Online.

    • @Timberwolf69
      @Timberwolf69 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Zankaroo Well, my guess would have been a Vulcan cruiser from Startrek...

    • @romekheimann7775
      @romekheimann7775 Před 3 lety +1

      Imagine if they built a flying covenant cruiser

    • @overtbias9305
      @overtbias9305 Před 3 lety +3

      CCS class battlecruiser

    • @edwarddrost5299
      @edwarddrost5299 Před 3 lety +1

      I thought it was a Romulan ship. to go with the Federation and Klingon.

  • @markharrison7872
    @markharrison7872 Před 3 lety +3

    That was quite awesome, at the end when you guys was on about making people think they might have seen a UFO or something is the exact thought i had about 14 minutes in.

  • @michaelortega5185
    @michaelortega5185 Před 3 lety

    Guys I am so loving this video for all its worth. Nothing better than going big and making it work 100%. Keep up the good times as always.

  • @phi9249
    @phi9249 Před 3 lety

    Now that was a lot of fun.
    Well done and thanks.

  • @shawnstrode3825
    @shawnstrode3825 Před 3 lety +9

    There is an expression (We threw in everything and the kitchen sink) So fly a foam industrial kitchen sink. They have huge wings.

    • @Lanzbik
      @Lanzbik Před 3 lety +1

      They’ve flown a cinderblock before so I think they can do a sink

  • @blackburnmike
    @blackburnmike Před 3 lety +10

    I think the lobster fish thing Josh was thinking of is called a Horseshoe crab.

  • @Fehrnseherglucken
    @Fehrnseherglucken Před 3 lety

    I love it guys! I get so excited when you get them up and away.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @perezm714
    @perezm714 Před 3 lety

    I got excited when they got excited.. that was exhilarating to watch even! Good job guys.

  • @maddietrivitayakhun8922
    @maddietrivitayakhun8922 Před 3 lety +52

    I feel like this is proof of the “with enough power” anything can fly.

    • @judgeomega
      @judgeomega Před 3 lety +8

      next on the list; the flying brick

    • @EucaBear
      @EucaBear Před 3 lety +8

      @@Vousie The loop actually does provide a lot of lift, hence why it can go so slow and stay in the air.

    • @tactical_p0tato
      @tactical_p0tato Před 3 lety +2

      @Vousie V actually the circular shapes contribute a lot when it comes to lift, that's why if you cut a piece of paper into a long, thin rectangle and tape it into a circular shape when you throw it like a football it stays in the air longer than a normal paper airplane

    • @NwoDispatcher
      @NwoDispatcher Před 3 lety

      @@tactical_p0tato think that circle is inducing a coanda effect?

    • @ShayneJenkins
      @ShayneJenkins Před 3 lety

      @@judgeomega We did that with the F-4 in the 60's...

  • @mystealthlife6991
    @mystealthlife6991 Před 3 lety +19

    Please please please! make an "FT Serenity" from Firefly the TV series.

  • @AnonDe71
    @AnonDe71 Před 3 lety

    That sweet and kind emotions touched a little kid obsessed with aviation inside me! You are so open and great guys, thank you for what you doing!)

  • @walk4718
    @walk4718 Před 3 lety

    The boyish excitement is authentic, folks. Keep it up!

  • @sombojoe
    @sombojoe Před 3 lety +11

    I can’t believe you did NOT try flying the drone through the hoop!

  • @prokillerog961
    @prokillerog961 Před 3 lety +3

    14:44 when my mom finally buys me the toy I been asking at the store.

  • @akura2
    @akura2 Před 3 lety

    You guys crack yourselves up... LOVE it!!

  • @westraiser8702
    @westraiser8702 Před 3 lety

    Just awesome, truly enjoyed this..!!!

  • @ricovali9245
    @ricovali9245 Před 3 lety +4

    It looks like one of my grandmother's retro 1960's table lamp

  • @justvej
    @justvej Před 3 lety +8

    It looks like the plane that carried the enemy ball thing in "The incredibles".

  • @roadsweeper1
    @roadsweeper1 Před 3 lety

    Man, I laughed so hard at this :) Great build and flight guys. Didnt actually think that one was going to survive, that hoop was flexing all over the place.

  • @urbanundergroundracingleag4956

    I love it! I would love to see the Serenity from Firefly and I love the Grumman Goose. The Goose is probably a fairly straight forward beast but Serenity is a box with a neck, quite a challenge.

  • @Lachrandir
    @Lachrandir Před 3 lety +4

    This thing reminds me of some of the Vulcan starships from Star Trek,

    • @joemelton4747
      @joemelton4747 Před 3 lety

      That's what I thought
      Cause the others are totally a galaxy class and k'vort bird of prey

  • @MatthewJorgensen1968
    @MatthewJorgensen1968 Před 3 lety +4

    Giant Spaceship thing looks like a Romulan or Vulcan ship... The Star Fleet and the Klingon are there as well

    • @joshuamelvin
      @joshuamelvin Před 3 lety +1

      Good eye ;)

    • @bgp6656
      @bgp6656 Před 3 lety

      @@joshuamelvin woah is this the mighty josh himself?

    • @joshuamelvin
      @joshuamelvin Před 3 lety +1

      manuallybreathing lol. Not much mighty in me. ;) I know someone who is mighty though!
      Love ya brother!

    • @bgp6656
      @bgp6656 Před 3 lety

      @@joshuamelvin don't mind me just let me nerd out for a second...
      For real though I appreciate your reply, I've been watching for the past 5 or 6 years so it means a lot

    • @christopherblevins1968
      @christopherblevins1968 Před 3 lety

      @@joshuamelvin I'll give that an AMEN!!

  • @goma8167
    @goma8167 Před 3 lety

    The positivity and the enthousiasm coming from this video is just amazing. It set me in such a good mood. I love your videos guys!

  • @BilgePump
    @BilgePump Před 3 lety +1

    It’s a lot of fun but nothing beats the flying tank. Love that one.

  • @hugh_jasso
    @hugh_jasso Před 3 lety +5

    I would love to see a turbine jet version of this spaceship design.

  • @epauletshark3793
    @epauletshark3793 Před 3 lety +31

    Make the Enterprise huge, and actually look like an accurate enterprise from star trek.

    • @maciek_k.cichon
      @maciek_k.cichon Před 3 lety

      miniPrise got downed by miniBOP, that's quite accurate, but yea that would be epic

    • @myusernameisrighther
      @myusernameisrighther Před 3 lety +2

      Full size. Crew and all.

    • @AstraOG
      @AstraOG Před 3 lety

      @@myusernameisrighther 2040: Making a 1:1 scale model of the USS Enterprise (It actually flew)

  • @gregorycollins3096
    @gregorycollins3096 Před 2 lety

    Super fun to watch. Thanks.

  • @tomschmidt9385
    @tomschmidt9385 Před 3 lety +1

    I love watching their videos, they are pretty cool. Does anyone else like drones and cool stuff like this?

  • @Gosuminer
    @Gosuminer Před 3 lety +6

    "Hey look Noah how much fun I have with the plane you built. Nah, sorry, you can't have the sticks but you could catch it for me thank you."

  • @iampig0125
    @iampig0125 Před 3 lety +9

    It looks like a Vulcan battlecruisre from star trek enterprise

    • @Timberwolf69
      @Timberwolf69 Před 3 lety +3

      All three designs seem to be based on that franchise...

    • @iampig0125
      @iampig0125 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Timberwolf69 the one with the circle

    • @GrymmEvil
      @GrymmEvil Před 3 lety +2

      I came here to say the same thing.

    • @RykSch
      @RykSch Před 3 lety

      that's because it is, they are a Vulcan ship, a Starfleet ship, and a Romulan Ship

  • @colin-manyeates-clan5221

    This is the happiest video !! Great stuff!!!

  • @alexgrigoreas4825
    @alexgrigoreas4825 Před 3 lety

    That went way better than expected. Very cool!

  • @Mobius118
    @Mobius118 Před 3 lety +8

    NEXT BUILD:
    Make a *giant rubber ducky* fly

  • @UnitZER0
    @UnitZER0 Před 3 lety +15

    Here's a challenge:
    An EDF aircraft, with variable sweep wings.
    Like the VF-1 series fighters from Macross

    • @mr.imtrying5174
      @mr.imtrying5174 Před 3 lety

      Yesss this is a must lol

    • @dadbrad852
      @dadbrad852 Před 3 lety

      It's been done and uploaded. Search.

    • @sporadicidiocy
      @sporadicidiocy Před 3 lety +1

      Forward swept wing like the YF-19 with vector thrust EDFs... XD oh and canards

    • @evilcanofdrpepper
      @evilcanofdrpepper Před 3 lety

      And to help launch it they should create a launching rail. Like a super easy one with 3 meters of extruded aluminum and then just use a cheap tripod at the front and maybe a cheap mini tripod with those flexible legs at the back just to keep it off the ground. think about it the tripod has the flexible top that would mount perfectly to the aluminum with a T nut and then you can use the adjustments on the tripod in the front to raise and lower the angle of the rail. 3D print out a few parts to roll along the rails like for 3D printers and things and then all you need is something to pull the sled with and rubber is the simple solution there! Hmm that makes me want to design this, I'll wright up a full design in another comment!

  • @patrickmatian101
    @patrickmatian101 Před 3 lety

    Love that I found this channel during Quarantine! You guys are amazing! Keep it up

  • @Zubin19
    @Zubin19 Před 3 lety

    Jumping with joy 😂 it's always a treat to watch your videos. Keep up the good work. Awaiting the next video

  • @ThorbjrnRagnar
    @ThorbjrnRagnar Před 3 lety +3

    "-911, what's your emergency?
    -I just saw an UFO flying over my backyard!"

  • @kilroy07
    @kilroy07 Před 3 lety +4

    "LIGHTS!" it needs lights and flown at night!

  • @tubedag
    @tubedag Před 3 lety +2

    "It flew!"
    More like fell, with style 😂😂

  • @crypkrazee1903
    @crypkrazee1903 Před 3 lety

    Great job Guys ,amazing that you can make almost any shape flyable

  • @argothianswine5125
    @argothianswine5125 Před 3 lety +19

    Nation In Political Unrest:
    FliteTest Team: RC PLANE GO BRRRRRR.

    • @SAAltPants
      @SAAltPants Před 3 lety +2

      J the heroes we need, but not the ones we deserve.

  • @Doubleelforbes
    @Doubleelforbes Před 3 lety +11

    "4 or 5 cell"
    Light Speed
    Ridiculous Speed
    Ludicrous Speed
    Coming in 2025: FliteTest PLAID Motors and Batteries.

  • @scooby3133
    @scooby3133 Před 3 lety

    That's awesome guys!

  • @alanmcrae8594
    @alanmcrae8594 Před 3 lety

    Amazing that the original design scaled so well. Nice work!

  • @listenhereyoulittleshit389

    How about an rc plane where someone can sit in

  • @EldarKinSlayer
    @EldarKinSlayer Před 3 lety +4

    Like an F4 big enough engines and a brick can fly.

    • @OlaftheGreat
      @OlaftheGreat Před 3 lety

      The f4 was revolutionary and it kicked some serious ass

  • @VjRobotX
    @VjRobotX Před 3 lety

    wow amazing! the consepte wing loop is perfect good job guy !!!!

  • @Estabanwatersaz
    @Estabanwatersaz Před 3 lety

    You guys r having too much fun! We are loving 🥰 these videos.

  • @georgebusby6466
    @georgebusby6466 Před 3 lety +4

    Suggestion: something "like" a Harrier jump jet, with a combination of fans for liftoff and actual model jet engines for forward flight.

  • @F16_go_neuuuum
    @F16_go_neuuuum Před 3 lety +36

    The government watching like: 😑

  • @NICHOLASRGLORIOSO
    @NICHOLASRGLORIOSO Před 3 lety

    Awesome guys!!!

  • @thomasspravka1370
    @thomasspravka1370 Před 3 lety

    It's not a roll if you're turning in place! Love it!

  • @DerksDucky
    @DerksDucky Před 3 lety +5

    Did anyone notice that he’s wearing the king of random merch

  • @cnsrcandotherprojects4557

    I’m early

  • @stephendoherty1275
    @stephendoherty1275 Před 3 lety

    I would love to see an 8' Senior Telemaster foam-board set of plans! My dad had an original when I was a little kid, I had one when I was in my teens... It is an epic design. We flew them at night, towed gliders, dropped bombs & chutes! We even flew a 30 minute FREE FLIGHT with it. Several times we flew it by using nothing but the trim tabs. Super versatile plane. It had a flying stabilizer so it took off and landed like a B-52 with the nose down. I have a pile of 4'x8' foam board that I'd love to put into one of those but don't have a good way to design it with. My dad still flies daily and has the equipment for FPV flight - The perfect combo. SD

  • @theallotmentguys9602
    @theallotmentguys9602 Před 3 lety

    What an amazing flight. So cool.

  • @driftblade-nyc9888
    @driftblade-nyc9888 Před 3 lety +3

    You guys should build a dragon or some type of flying creature

  • @desertdronepilot
    @desertdronepilot Před 3 lety +6

    Don't lie who else went straight down to the comments?

    • @EggBerdo
      @EggBerdo Před 3 lety +1

      I did. I went straight down to the comments.

  • @JWSmythe
    @JWSmythe Před 3 lety

    That thing is wild. I was sure the circular wing was going to come apart at launch, or shortly after. Flying, it looked great!

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse1959 Před 3 lety

    That was awesome guys!
    I need one of those!

  • @edtolentino1692
    @edtolentino1692 Před 3 lety +7

    Hello random person scrolling through the comment section.
    Have a great day and stay safe from covid-19

    • @codymurphy5036
      @codymurphy5036 Před 3 lety

      Thank you

    • @DismantleHAARP
      @DismantleHAARP Před 3 lety

      Hello random person scrolling through the comment section. Have a great day and quit watching television and believing everything you're told without research. Take your mask off. There's no reason to wear one!

  • @samsgarage1716
    @samsgarage1716 Před 3 lety

    Really cool.Great job.

  • @rmdcade1717
    @rmdcade1717 Před 3 lety

    The chase footage for this one was next level. Alex must have had a ton of fun with it.

  • @eddielane9569
    @eddielane9569 Před 3 lety

    That was one sweet aircraft!! The motors are unbelievable! I didn't know they made them that big.

  • @raytron1138
    @raytron1138 Před 3 lety

    So COOL!! Love it.

  • @ericpuffer3359
    @ericpuffer3359 Před 2 lety

    That was so awesome! You all amaze me.

  • @kevinnelson4359
    @kevinnelson4359 Před 3 lety +2

    Watching that it occurred to me that you could use a fiberglass rod to reinforce the leading edge of the hoop. Probably need two or three along with metal ferrules to join them. Then you would not have to worry about speed or wind collapsing the hoop and if you come in slow you could touch down without breaking the hoop. I would think 1/8" is strong enough for that. I love the excitement and the look of that. It should definitely be on the list of planes for your next fly-in. Keep up the great work, it makes sitting in front of the computer doing remote support go a lot faster.

    • @crucifyrobinhood
      @crucifyrobinhood Před 3 lety

      I was thinking more like the springy metal framed windshield shades.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Před 3 lety

    That should be sickening fun to fly! 😂
    Great job, guys!!! It looks fantastic! 😃
    Stay safe there, everybody! 🖖😊

  • @mikecarbone828
    @mikecarbone828 Před 3 lety

    Hey guys! This was an interesting build. It could benefit with Fleshing it out with paint and graphics and a set of lights for night flights. I think you could reinforce the hoop with a carbon rod on the leading edge so it would be more durable, it may be possible to then installing some landing gear. Foam spheres could potentially make functional landing gear and could be incorporated into the design as special features, unless they create too much drag. Anyway, there are a few ideas I just thought of off the top of my head. Thank you for posting this video! Please have an excellent and awesome day! 🙂

  • @fpvhead4312
    @fpvhead4312 Před 3 lety

    When i need a laugh i watch FT. These guys are awesome. Great job.

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper2 Před 3 lety

    glow in the dark paint!!! thanks for sharing!

  • @timallen6035
    @timallen6035 Před 3 lety

    That thing is just nuts. It is amazing that it's still in one piece.

  • @ur_pilot_4_2day82
    @ur_pilot_4_2day82 Před 3 lety

    hearing you guys laugh makes my day every time :)

  • @JohnHill-jm7tm
    @JohnHill-jm7tm Před 3 lety

    You guys are always awesome in what you dream up. 3am and the Old Man from North Carolina almost spilled my coffee ☕ laughing. Been following since almost day one. Love you guys for what you are doing for our Hobby. Thanks for sharing your excitement. ✈️😎💝💝💝💝💝

  • @johnnymaynard299
    @johnnymaynard299 Před 3 lety

    Amazing and totally Awesome!

  • @garypaisley
    @garypaisley Před 3 lety

    Well done guys!

  • @PhreddCrintt
    @PhreddCrintt Před 3 lety

    Totally AWESOME!!!!

  • @thevillageblacksmith8550

    These shows really make my day. I never need the bell icon cause Im waiting for them to post every Friday. 😁

  • @foxpopuli6982
    @foxpopuli6982 Před 3 lety

    Heck yeah! Loop that Hoop!

  • @hafizal3701
    @hafizal3701 Před 3 lety

    Thats so cool!

  • @davidpayne4315
    @davidpayne4315 Před 3 lety

    Awesome work guys

  • @MYSUPERBOAT
    @MYSUPERBOAT Před 3 lety

    That was awesome looks cool in the air !

  • @kenrichardson4144
    @kenrichardson4144 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Thanks for sharing❗❗❗ 🙂🙂🙂 👍👍👍

  • @carystallings6068
    @carystallings6068 Před 3 lety

    Cool video. Nice drone work!

  • @dabunnyman9133
    @dabunnyman9133 Před 3 lety

    Love to see you guys try to fly some of the plane designs from the German Secret Projects books. So many interesting shapes.

  • @micheleg9492
    @micheleg9492 Před 3 lety

    Amazing Guys 👍😁

  • @telephony
    @telephony Před 3 lety

    Love love *✈LOVE✈* the chase drone video!!! :-)

  • @meiam1130
    @meiam1130 Před 3 lety

    AWESOME !!!!! Congrats :)))))