Bell X1 RC

[Mick (Michael)]

Nothing much to do up here the rain is relentless. I Found this amazing RC flying YouTube with a space race twist that may interest some of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr9oOUyeh9E

[koputai (Jason)]

Pretty impressive, and suprisingly aerobatic for such a large model!

Unfortunately it's not strictly correct.

The X-1 was launched from within the fuselauge, not hung from the wing. When the film 'The Right Stuff' was made back in the 80's they used a scale B-29 and X-1 about the same size as these ones. I think I still have the magazine article on it in the shed at the old's place.

Cheers,
Jason.

[astroron (Ron)]

Pretty impressive all the same
Thanks for posting
cheers

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

Originally Posted by Mick

Nothing much to do up here the rain is relentless. I Found this amazing RC flying YouTube with a space race twist that may interest some of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr9oOUyeh9E

Tell me about it Mick I am starting to wonder if June will be any good for Eungella. It should be a perfect month but I wonder if we will see the stars at all this year. Am downloading the video to watch now.

Thanks

[MrB (Simon)]

The pilot's bailed and then... "he's got it under control"... erm.. you mean the pilot that just bailed?
LOL

Whenever I see a model in inverted flight I'm just waiting for the pilot to pull back on the stick.

Good vid, shame about the music.

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Perfect landing on the X1!