Top 10 DIY Planes of 2016 | Flite Test

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  • 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 Před 7 lety +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!

  •  Před 7 lety +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. ;)

  • @simonhince9443
    @simonhince9443 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +2

      Simon Hince I second that, Sim

    • @FliteTest
      @FliteTest  Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety

      Simon Hince o

    • @pamhill4037
      @pamhill4037 Před 7 lety

      Simon Hince p

    • @ImranAhmad-oh7nq
      @ImranAhmad-oh7nq Před 4 lety

      That is very bad !

  • @kaiki8318
    @kaiki8318 Před 7 lety

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

  • @KevinFlynn1967
    @KevinFlynn1967 Před 7 lety +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!!

  • @Travelinmatt1976
    @Travelinmatt1976 Před 7 lety +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 Před rokem

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

  • @imhim8186
    @imhim8186 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @CorbinBlast
    @CorbinBlast Před 7 lety

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

  • @cmfrizzz
    @cmfrizzz Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @agrxdrowflow958
    @agrxdrowflow958 Před 7 lety +38

    The 3D printed P-38 was my favorite.

  • @BPlus-oz7cm
    @BPlus-oz7cm Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @richb313
    @richb313 Před 7 lety

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

  • @jesseturner8693
    @jesseturner8693 Před 7 lety

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

  • @engineeringworld.
    @engineeringworld. Před 7 lety +3

    That was amazing !
    Thanks for the upload !

  • @MacroPheliac
    @MacroPheliac Před 7 lety +86

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

  • @AllenSchmidtSr
    @AllenSchmidtSr Před 7 lety

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

  • @anujchandkapoor
    @anujchandkapoor Před 7 lety

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

  • @sunspot6502
    @sunspot6502 Před 7 lety

    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!

  • @Noryev1
    @Noryev1 Před 7 lety

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

  • @BOKI797
    @BOKI797 Před 7 lety

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

  • @andrewcooper3845
    @andrewcooper3845 Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @perkyplanesrc9363
    @perkyplanesrc9363 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @toboldygo5823
    @toboldygo5823 Před 2 lety

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

  • @philkennedy1105
    @philkennedy1105 Před 6 lety

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

  • @JoshuaOrchard
    @JoshuaOrchard Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @jaxoncroydon3516
    @jaxoncroydon3516 Před 7 lety +47

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

    • @stuchris
      @stuchris Před 7 lety +4

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

    • @chazzerfpv1929
      @chazzerfpv1929 Před 7 lety +2

      FlyRC that would be sick

    • @harryford3224
      @harryford3224 Před 5 lety

      Jaxon Croydon yah come to the uk

  • @charliespann3967
    @charliespann3967 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for all that you guy's do

  • @Jacob-hx4kr
    @Jacob-hx4kr Před 7 lety

    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

  • @rogueFactor
    @rogueFactor Před 7 lety

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

  • @tbirdracefan
    @tbirdracefan Před 7 lety

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

  • @tristanmaz3212
    @tristanmaz3212 Před 6 lety

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

  • @Nici619
    @Nici619 Před 7 lety +1

    happy 2017 Flite Test Team

  • @dantheman4421
    @dantheman4421 Před 6 lety

    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 Před 7 lety

    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

  • @karld34
    @karld34 Před 7 lety

    Happy new year Flite Test.

  • @rcaviator8408
    @rcaviator8408 Před 7 lety

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

  • @robertemmons2260
    @robertemmons2260 Před 7 lety

    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. ;)

  • @xFunTomCZx
    @xFunTomCZx Před 7 lety

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

  • @gismo6097
    @gismo6097 Před 7 lety

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

  • @RileyFM
    @RileyFM Před 7 lety +1

    Flitefest 2016 was awesome!!

  • @ogaje4944
    @ogaje4944 Před 7 lety

    Great vid guys!

  • @carlwelch5944
    @carlwelch5944 Před 7 lety

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

  • @matthiaskellner910
    @matthiaskellner910 Před 7 lety

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

  • @aerofpv2109
    @aerofpv2109 Před 7 lety +7

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

    • @Tinkerbell227
      @Tinkerbell227 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @ironman90265
    @ironman90265 Před 7 lety

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

  • @curtis2641
    @curtis2641 Před 7 lety

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

  • @mr.mgaming7725
    @mr.mgaming7725 Před 7 lety

    Flite test best video of 2017 yet

  • @SkylosSobaka
    @SkylosSobaka Před 7 lety

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

  • @vonSchwartzwolfe
    @vonSchwartzwolfe Před 7 lety

    awesome year guys, keep up the fun.

  • @artharr4394
    @artharr4394 Před 7 lety

    cool! can not wait for first kit in mail!

  • @johnong7196
    @johnong7196 Před 7 lety

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

  • @Aerospaceman
    @Aerospaceman Před 5 lety

    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.

  • @turmat01
    @turmat01 Před 6 lety

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

  • @TheGrateWall
    @TheGrateWall Před 7 lety

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

  • @LetsFlyRC
    @LetsFlyRC Před 7 lety

    Haha. Awesome. Love the arrow. Great design

  • @lorisbregolato9926
    @lorisbregolato9926 Před 7 lety +1

    happy new year! !!

  • @laurencook6040
    @laurencook6040 Před 7 lety

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

  • @garrykennedy5484
    @garrykennedy5484 Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @exquisiteguy6867
    @exquisiteguy6867 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @hansleatherby1032
    @hansleatherby1032 Před 7 lety

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

  • @JurgenBoes
    @JurgenBoes Před 7 lety

    I loved the DIY Giant cargo plane.
    its awesome
    when will flite test 2017 be?
    I think I going to hop on a plane from holland to be there too!

  • @shefaatahamed1581
    @shefaatahamed1581 Před 6 lety

    U guys r awesome....

  • @TheScottsawesomeart
    @TheScottsawesomeart Před 7 lety

    your destine of the superbee is one my fav!

  • @you_just
    @you_just Před 7 lety

    I love that outro music :)

  • @alexsmits1960
    @alexsmits1960 Před 6 lety

    excellent!

  • @haraldschevik5213
    @haraldschevik5213 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @whidzee
    @whidzee Před 7 lety

    Really loved the Red Bull Flug Tag plane too

  • @ulysses1685
    @ulysses1685 Před 7 lety +1

    Very inspiring.

  • @Dashierez
    @Dashierez Před 7 lety

    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.....

  • @parekoytv7057
    @parekoytv7057 Před 7 lety

    awesome!!!

  • @lorisbregolato9926
    @lorisbregolato9926 Před 7 lety +1

    you are the best!

  • @NETBotic
    @NETBotic Před 7 lety

    Great year guys!

  • @OutaTimeFPV
    @OutaTimeFPV Před 7 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      Cool man I watched your videos nice plane man.

  • @javierzaporta7807
    @javierzaporta7807 Před 6 lety

    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. , :)

  • @cnc2rc
    @cnc2rc Před 7 lety

    good job!

  • @ramses0167
    @ramses0167 Před 7 lety

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

  • @pulkit458
    @pulkit458 Před 3 lety

    Liked every model! But p-series definitely got me

  • @Maulzz0608
    @Maulzz0608 Před 7 lety

    so awesome

  •  Před 7 lety

    Last one is my favorite :D

  • @guyhermanson4108
    @guyhermanson4108 Před 5 lety

    How could anyone dislike this?

  • @anmoldua5203
    @anmoldua5203 Před 7 lety

    hey guys you are awesome! recently subscribeed you can please do a video on how to make diy planes!! I would love to see!

  • @marcosaucedo7818
    @marcosaucedo7818 Před 7 lety

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

  • @rektrc1142
    @rektrc1142 Před 7 lety

    That"s awesome.

  • @joejoeevans
    @joejoeevans Před 7 lety

    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.

  • @AaronBlake
    @AaronBlake Před 7 lety +9

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

  • @johnjenkins129
    @johnjenkins129 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @jamesrostie4784
    @jamesrostie4784 Před 7 lety +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

  • @matthewelyash6538
    @matthewelyash6538 Před 6 lety

    Loved the PBY.

  • @sparrowlt
    @sparrowlt Před 7 lety

    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...

  • @fletchermartin6604
    @fletchermartin6604 Před 7 lety

    Great vid but would love to see a full episode on the propel star wars battle quads

  • @Steven-er2od
    @Steven-er2od Před 7 lety +1

    please do a review over the cirtical mass micro from hobbyking

  • @danielharman4437
    @danielharman4437 Před 7 lety +19

    Please do a video on the blade vortex pro 150

  • @quinnvandewalle4373
    @quinnvandewalle4373 Před 7 lety

    The Arrow I love it!

  • @chucknortis5418
    @chucknortis5418 Před 7 lety

    hey guys, was wondering. how many servos does it take for normal flight controls as well as flaps. ive got a 4 ft wing span by-plane ive had it for yrs in a box. finally getting my money straight and the hobby shop i bought it from is closed now. alot of advice would be great. radio servos so on and so forth. thanks tim

  • @LacheanApostate
    @LacheanApostate Před 7 lety

    I loved the Sea Duck!

    • @aerofpv2109
      @aerofpv2109 Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @ScottLarsenThePilotwingsFan

    you should do more top 10 videos!

  • @abhilashm6711
    @abhilashm6711 Před 5 lety

    I like all your videos
    Superb all
    Can you introduce any one Aeronaurical engineer?
    😍😊😊😂

  • @wideyxyz2271
    @wideyxyz2271 Před 7 lety

    superb

  • @johnkennedyk522
    @johnkennedyk522 Před 7 lety

    that was almost the same list I would have made except for the battle buddies. the bi an tri planes. But I don't know who's plane I would have left out to put them in. lol. keep up the good work. later.

  • @TheHarberHangar
    @TheHarberHangar Před 7 lety +3

    Kevin Matusik's RAIDEN!!

    • @undeadking7033
      @undeadking7033 Před 6 lety

      Hey just getting started but would like to see Lockheed's SR71 Blackbird