Now that's what I call a radio controlled model plane - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: CJay
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 12:37:48 pm
content: Wow...Wonder how long before someone goes supersonic

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 12:42:48 pm
content: Shortly just before it explodes into pieces

author: RoadRunner
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 02:02:44 pm
content: steering it at such a high speed is going to be challenging , looks nice though

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 02:20:08 pm
content: This one has the silhouette that catches my eye....

author: M4trix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 02:44:19 pm
content: Meh, all those models are controlled by humans from the ground. What you need is a pilot...a squirrel pilot !

author: tggzzz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 03:53:37 pm
content: Pah. All that proves is that a brick can fly fast with a big enough engine.Much more impressive is aglidertouching 505mph for an extended period, very close to the deck.

author: rstofer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 30, 2017, 05:03:13 pm
content: When you care to send the very best (after intruders), you use the F-106. It still holds the single engine speed record and is only 19 MPH slower than a twin engine F14.A fun story about the "Cornfield Bomber" told by the pilot:

author: raptor1956
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2017, 01:48:23 am
content: Yeah, the F-106 is still one of my favorite planes and was in active service well into the 80's in the USA. The Russian trolls (YouTube videos) have made a big deal of the US not buying the Canadian Avro Arrow and you can guess why they're doing that. The Arrow was a great interceptor but came a bit later than the F-106, was not as fast, was heavier and had a lower payload. The US didn't really buy many of them to begin with, something like 350 total.Now some of the other century series fighters were less than stellar!Brian

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2017, 02:03:26 am
content: That is an incredibly fast RC model! I love jet models but there is no way I could fly them with my poor eyesight. I can barely track a jumbo sized prop RC model travelling slowly.... I could not believe how that pilot managed to keep an eye on that 700 mph jet RC model. I lost it after the first turn. It has to be extremely difficult just to keep your eye on the thing!

author: daybyter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2017, 03:34:22 am
content: No problem...there are also models for folks with poor eyesight available...

author: bd139
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2017, 07:43:35 am
content: At that size you basically just built a plane that you’re too scared to get into.

author: brucehoult
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2017, 07:01:07 pm
content: Quote from: tggzzz on October 30, 2017, 03:53:37 pmYeah, my brother's kid used to play around with gliders like that in New Zealand. Best they managed was I think this 456 mph effort.