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Diesel engine run: Retro Mk1 by André Demesse
French gentleman André Demesse built the Retro's in Luxemburg. This engine is the first version, Mk I of the Retro, a classic piston ported design, built in 1985. I also own a Mk II which, I haven't run yet.
The run on the video is the first run in my hands of this rare engine. Not knowing its history, I'm running it rich and under-compressed, using a fuel with high castor oil content.
Fuel: equal parts of ether, castor oil, lamp oil, plus 2% ignition improver (Amsoil)
Propeller: 9x4
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My Sherman Gillespie Project - Episode #6 - The Sport Wing
Переглядів 492Місяць тому
The Sport Wing was one of the finished plans by Sherman Gillespie in 1957, in the bunch of plans that I got from him. The video is from the maiden day, June 29, 2024, in Lakeville California. I converted the wire wing saddle shown on the original plan, to a spruce built-up construction which, I'm hoping is going to be more builder-friendly. While adjusting the incidences, I opted to only pack t...
Diesel engine run: Mills Mk III, 2.4cc from 1949
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Mills Brothers' third engine, after the popular 0.75cc and 1.3cc versions. The Mk III is a rear rotary valve engine, unlike the previous and smaller Mills engines, which were side-ported. Propeller: 10x4 Tornado Fuel: Equal parts of ether, lamp oil and castor oil, plus 2% ignition improver (Amsoil)
Diesel engine run: Valentine modified Cox Medallion .09 cu.in.
Переглядів 785Місяць тому
Cox Medallion 09 modified by Ronald Valentine for diesel operation. This is a brand new engine so I was being careful with the first few runs. I had a little trouble keeping the prop on, but nothing major. Propeller: Cox 8x4 Texaco Fuel: Equal parts with 2% ignition improver (Amsoil0
Robert's Dakota at the 34th NorCal
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Robert flying his beautiful "Looney Tunes" Dakota in the Time Target event of the 34th NorCal Champs, at the Waegell Field in Rancho Cordova.
AmaGuy flying Bud Romak's Hopper
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Guy flying Bud's Hopper (by Lloyd & Ed Decker) at the 34th NorCal event, in Rancho Cordova - Waegell Field. The engine is OS Max 15.
Bud Romak's Dyna-Moe
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Bud Romak test-flying his Dyna-Moe at the 34th NorCal Championships.
Nardi FN.305 from Mike Nassise plan
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A couple flights of my Nardi FN.305 which I built from late Mike Nassise plan. The model has a 20.5" wingspan and weighs about 27g excluding rubber. In the first flight I used a 4g 4 strands of 3/32" rubber, which roughly resulted in a motor length of 1.5x hook-to-peg distance. This long motor made the glide quite unpredictable as the slack moved about in the fuselage after the motor run. The s...
NorCal Free Flight Champs 2024, Vintage FAI flyoff
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Vintage FAI 5-min fly-off at the Nothern California Free Flight Championships in Rancho Cordova, CA. Guy Menanno, Robert Edmondson and Rocco Ferrario made to the fly-offs with Rocco being the eventual winner of the event.
Bill Dean's Bandit
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Bill Dean's Bandit flying at Lost Hills in a wonderful evening at Lost Hills. The model was built and given to me by dear friend Paul, before his move to overseas. I stripped the old tissue and recovered the model (doculam tissue). The model needed some retrimming due to change in weight distribution. The engine is an original Mills 75 with an 8x4 Top-Flite nylon propeller.
Diesel engine run: Early American "pre-Gotham" Deezil, 2cc, circa 1948
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I've been after an early version of the Deezil for some time and recently found one in reasonable shape. Most importantly, the guts were in excellent shape with very good compression, even though the mounting flanges were broken, the rear cover had brutal tool marks on it and the needle was missing. I discovered that the crankcase of this early version is interchangeable with the later and the ...
Diesel engine run: Buš FROG 2.5cc, made in Czechoslovakia 1952
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Front-induction plain bearing long stroke diesel engine designed and manufactured by Gustav Bušek in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1952 according to the Dunkin book, or in 1944 according to the Linka/Kafka book. Per James Dunkin, it is assumed that this engine is called "FROG" because of the long cylinder hold-down bolts, which are reminiscent of English FROG 100 series diesels. In the video, I'm ...
Brad's King Burd
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Bradley LeVine flying his King Burd at the Lost Hills Free Flight Model Airfield, on February 11, 2024.
Diesel engine run: French Micron 2.5 cc side port, from 1951
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My first run of this old Micron. It took a while to get it going but at the end it delivered a sweet song... It's a very quiet engine though it may a bit over-propped which probably contributes to the its quietness. I shall experiment with a smaller propeller and different fuel mixtures. Vive la France! Fuel: Equal parts (I used SAE 60 mineral oil and no ignition improver) Propeller: 10x6
Diesel engine run: Taplin Twin 8cc diesel engine
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A short run of my British Taplin Twin Mk III, air cooled version. According to the invoice in the box, the engine was purchased in 1970 and was imported to the US. I'm still getting the hang of running a twin. Here in this video, I'm not sure if the rear cylinder is properly adjusted... Sounds pretty nice nevertheless! Fuel: equal parts of ether, lamp oil, castor oil, plus 2% ignition improver ...
Diesel engine run: Embee 75
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Diesel engine run: Embee 75
Diesel engine run: Cox 049 Babe Bee with MECOA diesel head
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Diesel engine run: Cox 049 Babe Bee with MECOA diesel head
Diesel engine run: ED 146 Hornet
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Diesel engine run: ED 146 Hornet
Loren flying his E-36 in SGMA Fall Contest.
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Loren flying his E-36 in SGMA Fall Contest.
Keith Laumer's Twin Lizzie revisited
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Keith Laumer's Twin Lizzie revisited
Twin Lizzie powered by Derek Giles 0.3cc Mills Replica remaidened
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Twin Lizzie powered by Derek Giles 0.3cc Mills Replica remaidened
Fantastik P-30
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Fantastik P-30
Will Tilse flying his Playboy Senior
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Will Tilse flying his Playboy Senior
Robert Hauk's Heron ROW rubber model
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Robert Hauk's Heron ROW rubber model
Glenn Grell flying his rubber model
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Glenn Grell flying his rubber model
Bruce Hannah's gas model
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Bruce Hannah's gas model
Diesel engine run: Sparey 0.64cc (aka 0.8cc)
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Diesel engine run: Sparey 0.64cc (aka 0.8cc)
Diesel engine run: Clanford Clan 0.48 cc
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Diesel engine run: Clanford Clan 0.48 cc
Steve Donna's Mr Max
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Steve Donna's Mr Max
Bill Swift's La Bestia
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Bill Swift's La Bestia

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @PeterScholl621
    @PeterScholl621 15 днів тому

    Beatiful flight 😮 28" wingspan guauuu amazing. Thanks very much. 😊

  • @1freedlander
    @1freedlander 25 днів тому

    The famous Oakland Cloud Dusters. I've heard so much about you over the years, Thanks: Rudolph. Was this Joe Bilgri's club?

    • @atesus
      @atesus 24 дні тому

      @@1freedlander yes Rudolf. Joe Bilgri was an Oakland Cloud Duster.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 2 місяці тому

    Awesome plane! Thank you for sharing.

  • @engleharddinglefester4285
    @engleharddinglefester4285 3 місяці тому

    Super color treatment of the wings!

  • @stephengould9385
    @stephengould9385 6 місяців тому

    What did you cover the tissue with?

    • @atesus
      @atesus 6 місяців тому

      The tissue I use is regular Esaki in most cases, which is a lightweight tissue. On larger models, I tend to use medium weight tissue. I also covered a number of models with Hallmark gift wrap tissue, or dollar store tissue with no major problems, unless you'd like to cover wet.

  • @diceman2004
    @diceman2004 7 місяців тому

    That's actually a very cool looking plane . Marvelous build . Sweet .

  • @collinmccallum
    @collinmccallum 7 місяців тому

    wonderful!

    • @atesus
      @atesus 7 місяців тому

      Thank you! I should build another Guillow model. They got much better after laser cutting.

  • @frankartieta4887
    @frankartieta4887 Рік тому

    You should lock him up in a glass case He is just too good to lose He a bonafide cloud hopper

  • @joostwaleson8917
    @joostwaleson8917 Рік тому

    Just perfect!

  • @mikecarbone828
    @mikecarbone828 Рік тому

    Beautiful P-40 Warhawk! You ought to build one as an RC airplane, particularly because it flies so well and looks very realistic. Happy building and flying! Thank you for sharing and posting these videos! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨✈️

  • @airfoilsinmotion4777
    @airfoilsinmotion4777 Рік тому

    I just discovered your channel Thanks so much. Simple (if you’ve done it before) but beautifully executed build and flight!

  • @Pesawattenagakaretjakarta88

    beautiful place to play rubber powered planes bro

    • @atesus
      @atesus Рік тому

      Yes, we're blessed that way!

  • @zhaba6694
    @zhaba6694 Рік тому

    красивая модель, очень!! буду такую же делать летом

  • @bveracka
    @bveracka Рік тому

    That thing flies wonderfully! I had a Jetco Thermic 50 original, which has very similar wing and tail, but the fuselage is a traditional full-frame. That was one of the best free-flight planes I'd ever built as a kid, and I'm looking into building it again by bringing the plans to a copy shop. There are a bunch of people online selling copies of these old gliders' plans too! Anyways, NICE PLANE!!!

  • @igorkhokhlov6914
    @igorkhokhlov6914 Рік тому

    Прекрасный полет.

  • @paulshea7022
    @paulshea7022 Рік тому

    Here In the UK we have to choose the weather conditions very carefully. That's the what being an island does for free flight.

  • @ricardoalves5092
    @ricardoalves5092 Рік тому

    Show de bola parabéns!

  • @pachanauta7083
    @pachanauta7083 Рік тому

    what a beauty!!!

  • @ricardoalves5092
    @ricardoalves5092 Рік тому

    Muito legal parabéns!

  • @lovegarbage
    @lovegarbage Рік тому

    Poetry.

  • @TheKommercial
    @TheKommercial Рік тому

    What wingspan is this?

    • @atesus
      @atesus Рік тому

      If I recall correctly, 64".

  • @pperretjr
    @pperretjr 2 роки тому

    THANKS!

  • @user-kt9hy9tm1p
    @user-kt9hy9tm1p 2 роки тому

    Круто

  • @Ra_dio_Iberico_ea4ggc
    @Ra_dio_Iberico_ea4ggc 2 роки тому

    Aeromodelo muy Bonito e Interesante... ¿Donde Podría Conseguir los Planos en autoCAD o PDF para adaptarlo a una Versión en 3m.? para Radio/Control, con un motorcito Eléctrico y Baterías/Lipo... Muchas Gracias de todas formas.

    • @atesus
      @atesus 2 роки тому

      There's already a 2.5m version in the Zaic line of Thermics. You can find the plans on Outerzone. outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=1573

  • @mjd4174
    @mjd4174 2 роки тому

    Brave man - no stuffer tube.. ok it was a test flight. Glad he missed the thermal streamer pole at launch!

  • @chalofclaudio
    @chalofclaudio 2 роки тому

    podrias poner los planos de alguno de los modelos con motor a goma que tienes???

    • @atesus
      @atesus 2 роки тому

      These are not my models, so I don't have the plans. You may be able to find some of them, or similar models' plans on Outerzone. outerzone.co.uk/

  • @mickaelgrondin6202
    @mickaelgrondin6202 2 роки тому

    c le 974 ile de la reunion dans locean indien . super metrise et de tres jolie vols merci pour les video

  • @mickaelgrondin6202
    @mickaelgrondin6202 2 роки тому

    c magique super vole .c de la par du 974 dans locean indien .mrrvi

  • @baptistapereira7210
    @baptistapereira7210 2 роки тому

    Excelente, sir! Do you know how can I get a plan?

  • @bobgibb2781
    @bobgibb2781 2 роки тому

    As good as it gets .

  • @bobgibb2781
    @bobgibb2781 2 роки тому

    Beautiful . Every model so perfectly trimmed . I went to watch a rubber scale competition in the UK and most of the models spiraled into the ground . It was heartbreaking to watch so many experienced modellers get it wrong .

  • @igorradevich2402
    @igorradevich2402 2 роки тому

    какая прелесть..

  • @alistairmorton497
    @alistairmorton497 3 роки тому

    Wow! What memories this brought to the surface. Free flight is so pure and the experience of this guy. Beautiful. Thanks for posting!

  • @miguelsuarez8010
    @miguelsuarez8010 3 роки тому

    What a great rubber model. No need for a dethermalizer?

    • @atesus
      @atesus 3 роки тому

      For sure :). See around 10:40.

  • @skipperrussell2025
    @skipperrussell2025 3 роки тому

    More right thrust and down thrust with some left rudder.

  • @narkmallingerugardentool6217
    @narkmallingerugardentool6217 3 роки тому

    I think many of those were lost in a thermal back in the 1950s and never saw him again

  • @thatchermcphail237
    @thatchermcphail237 3 роки тому

    Where can I buy one of these models?

    • @atesus
      @atesus 3 роки тому

      Hi Thatcher, these are all built from kits or plans by Jonathan. If you're interested in knowing about sources for kits, please let me know and I'll try to send you a few pointers.

  • @jimbo2629
    @jimbo2629 3 роки тому

    I bet that wouldn’t come down in a thermal even when dt ed.

  • @bobgreen3116
    @bobgreen3116 3 роки тому

    This video is awe awesome. As a 69 year old man I can not thank you enough for posting this. Now I know that rubber powered can fly for a long time on their own. I hope you were able to find that P51 Mustang. My favorite airplane and apparently best flying it just went out of sight. Great job again. 👍👍👍

    • @atesus
      @atesus 3 роки тому

      Thank you for the nice comment Bob! That Mustang didn't go very far actually, as you can see from the streamers in the video, it was a calm day, excellent for these smaller models.

    • @bobgreen3116
      @bobgreen3116 3 роки тому

      @@atesus good I was hoping you did not loose it. That little guy has to be my favorite although very difficult to choose a favorite out of all your collection they're all great. Was that Mustang from plans or was it a kit?

    • @atesus
      @atesus 3 роки тому

      @@bobgreen3116 Jonathan Nunez, the gentleman in the video, is the builder. I suspect it's a Peck-Polymers kit. All the best!

  • @royalanania3306
    @royalanania3306 3 роки тому

    Nice 👍🙂 really nice

  • @rubberfly
    @rubberfly 3 роки тому

    That is fun. Great video.

  • @juliehaas6868
    @juliehaas6868 3 роки тому

    Big boi

  • @Colin399
    @Colin399 3 роки тому

    Wow, fantastic

  • @Channel-os4uk
    @Channel-os4uk 3 роки тому

    Delightful. Utterly delightful in every way. There's hope for the world whilst old boys and their models like this exist.

  • @Channel-os4uk
    @Channel-os4uk 3 роки тому

    Such beauty, such simplicity. True aeromodelling. A delight to witness.

  • @petergronroos5455
    @petergronroos5455 3 роки тому

    Great build, Great modet, Great flying!

  • @Kempton3200
    @Kempton3200 3 роки тому

    Awesome plane

  • @jamesmcdaniel7907
    @jamesmcdaniel7907 3 роки тому

    Comet sold a little 3 airplane Kik that the cloudbuster was part of

  • @rafaeltorres2886
    @rafaeltorres2886 3 роки тому

    That's the biggest Javelin I have ever seen.

  • @allanegleston4931
    @allanegleston4931 3 роки тому

    i don't know how i started, but i have been following these type of videos all day today. 9/4.20. been finding them theraputic and relaxing to watch.:) they go uppety up, they go down de down down , looping the loop and defying the ground . (from those magnifican men in their flying machines movie.: )