So..... you think building a cub from scratch is tough?

Amazing

http://theballybomber.com/

Glenn

Can you imagine being the test pilot in that thing? He says it is not R/C.......

Looks pretty cool. A guy could get a multi engine rating in that thing

WOW!! Yes a Cub takes some patience but a B-17G!! Awesome!
When you think you have done a couple projects.. you see one like this.
Has anyone heard how it fly's?

LittleitCub said:

WOW!! Yes a Cub takes some patience but a B-17G!! Awesome!
When you think you have done a couple projects.. you see one like this.
Has anyone heard how it fly's?

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Not sure how it flies, they have a navigation problem. What ever compass heading they pick it always points toward Berlin.

Glenn

What a fantastic effort! I am looking forward to seeing some flying photos. I am surprised that he used so many pop rivets, particularly in areas which have a high amount of vibration.

Has this thing ever flown? What an incredible undertaking!

I've now made two first flights in aircraft I have built. While some have suggested it takes remarkable skill and/or guts to do such things, I don't believe that is true. Take a proven design, build it straight, get the W&B correct and keep the engine running and first flight will be a nominal non event.

The first flight in my AD2 this past Dec. was such an event.(picture above just after first flight......BTW gentleman on the right, Walt was a WW2 B17 pilot)

That said, IMHO this 1/3 B17 is indeed a remarkable airplane.

But as a serious effort to build an actual flyable human carrying aircraft it must be one of the dumbest things I could imagine. I may be wrong but I suspect a single engine failure may result in an uncontrollable airplane considering the fixed pitch props. And like they say, 4 engines= 4 times the probability of a failure.

I wouldn't push those 4 throttles forward for anything. Nor would I even watch it's first flight or be close enough to see the smoke.

I've been reading about this thing for several years. As I recall, first flight was supposed to be in a few months for a few years. I suspect there are good reasons it hasn't flown?

If someone does try I sincerely and prayerfully hope I am wrong.

Jack

I suppose there is a "safe" way to fly it? Take it to the salt flats where in the event of a failure all four throttles can be pulled and land straight ahead........................?


Oh! I ran this thing by Walt when I first heard about it and asked what he thought? He scratched his head and said,

"Not while I still have to take care of my wife"

cubdriver2 said:

Not sure how it flies, they have a navigation problem. What ever compass heading they pick it always points toward Berlin.

Glenn

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Is that in eastern New York, or near Tulsa?

I totally agree with n40ff 2 stroke engines power to the crash site. Saw one happen once, never want to see another. Schenectady NY Wood 2/3 P-51 with a small block Chevy Sept 23, 2008

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I totally agree with n40ff 2 stroke engines power to the crash site. Saw one happen once, never want to see another. Schenectady NY Wood 2/3 P-51 with a small block Chevy Sept 23, 2008

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I've owned over 20 SBC, even had one that would turn 8500 rpm. Don't remember mixing oil in the gas Skippy

Glenn

Come on Glenn, think before you click the keys. The motors in the B17!!!!!