Dang this almost seemed like yesterday! Good to see the scout still rocking it, I think that was my favorite simple design out of the mini series!
@marcels9111
4 жыл бұрын
Hey peter how are you i love ur videos greetings from the uk 😁🇬🇧
@FliteTest
4 жыл бұрын
Once this all passes over we need to get together and fly once and for all.
@thatoneweasel
4 жыл бұрын
@@FliteTest Yes, like when Josh Scott, And David Windestal were in the squad
@rcnation4466
4 жыл бұрын
What is up peter. You should make a quarantine ultralight
@ivangillette4908
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I could give multiple thumbs up
@wamplertube
4 жыл бұрын
Speaking of nostalgic. This video is very reminiscent of the old school days of flight test. Thanks for providing excellent content! Be Safe , be well!
@mikeaninger7388
4 жыл бұрын
Dylan’s Channel : “Be well, and what a joy joy experience this was! Keep the glow rod out of the pool...”
@JamesSiek
4 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the videos of garage projects made in Chad's backyard. Wow! I've forgotten how wonderful that setting was. The production of FliteTest has come so far but I'm so glad that Josh has taken this opportunity to bring his passion and this hobby back down to the level most of us out there are at and can achieve. This is a wonderful video.
@mahkhyecheng5675
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Pretty cool. This is what RC model aircraft is about. Building your own plane in your garage or basement. The joy of flying a DIY craft. Nowadays, it’s huge planes, costing thousands of dollar, flown by big boys, with deep pockets. It’s nice to see, appreciate the airplane manoeuvres etc etc, but call me old fashioned, I still love the joy of kids, dads flying their handmade planes and having loads of fun. Hang in there. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Z
@gryfandjane
4 жыл бұрын
I built a Mini Scout shortly after they first appeared, and I still have it. Great little plane! I really enjoyed flying it... in fact, I brought it to (I think) the first Flite Fest.
@semperparatus3685
4 жыл бұрын
Just got my CNC Router outfitted with PEN ATTACHMENT! Can draw ONE FOAM SHEET PLANS! When I heard Josh say "All our minis are one sheet builds..." I thought I NEED MORE FOAM BOARD!!! I'M GONNA BUILD THEM ALL!
@TommyGFPV
Жыл бұрын
This episode and the stories were so amazing... please do another like this!!!!!!!!!!! I might've had a little tear in my eye seeing all the flashbacks and memories.
@terriblegoatman826
4 жыл бұрын
1:20 I really appreciate that edited stabilization in the camera, that's extra work that only benefits us and I dont see any comments about it and wanted to say thanks and I hope you and everyone else here on youtube and in the ft family is staying safe during these times :D
@phoenixeragon6404
4 жыл бұрын
Basement builds... Feels just like old times with both Joshs
@OutaTimeFPV
4 жыл бұрын
Josh’s basement is sick! Blessings to you and everyone in the FT crew!
@erickcoffin6848
4 жыл бұрын
So far on quarantine, I have built from scratch a mini mustang, an EZ Glider, a mini sparrow glider and built a mini scout kit...and just received a p40 kit with power pack, and the freighter. Starting the P40 after I watch this video, and will be building another EZ glider along with Bix tomorrow. Thank you guys for keeping me busy through all this!
@pintokitkat
4 жыл бұрын
I love the your idea of a back yard, Josh. Here in England a back yard is about 15 feet by 12. There barely enough room to 'fly' the washing.
@panoeconomou2017
4 жыл бұрын
You guys are so awesome. I’m from South Africa and my dream is to go to flute test. I’ve never been to Ohio before. You guys allow your fans to meet you guys and you guys help them with building and stuff. It’s awesome that we don’t have to have special passes to meet you guys. I really like all the vids. Keep it up guys. You are all awesome😎😎✌️👍👍
@keithdickerson9240
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 58 now but as a child I use the go to the park and watch the people flying the model air planes and wishing I could afford to build and fly one. What you did was to put the hobby into the hands of people like me and I thank you. Respectfully Keith Elliott Dickerson. Subscriber and fan.
@TylerOstergaard
4 жыл бұрын
Alex is a champ with that fire extinguisher work :)
@FliteTest
4 жыл бұрын
haha thanks man. i was young and had nothing to lose at that time:)
@slembcke
4 жыл бұрын
Ah the Scout. A few summers ago that was my go-to plane. With a 2205 and ailerons it could be quite maneuverable. I had mine stuffed with a flight controller and FPV gear. Flew that plane until it turned to mush. :D
@DavidDeLuge
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic house and garden. No one, in the UK, has gardens that big. We're packed in like sardines!
@jeffdillingham2999
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I remember building 2 Mini Scout's when the design first came out, so about 6 years ago. Built one for me and one for my grown son. They were built with the black foamboard and I printed German insignia's for the wings and tail. Gave mine away to a young boy at FliteFest last year :-)
@mikesheahan6906
4 жыл бұрын
I love this new format. It reminds me of the early days in your garage.
@mithrandir6283
4 жыл бұрын
The mini scout was my first plane, it’s very stable and (Because of the under-camber wing) it flies very slow. I learned how to fly it then I taught my dad and grandpa how to fly! Thank you very much Flite Test, you brought my hole family into flight. ❤️❤️ With love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️
@redactedname5038
4 жыл бұрын
Flite Test is by far the most wholesome channel out there.
@terminalpsychosis8022
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome build. and huge thumbs up for blowing the wing off the tree bird. ;-) Gotta lood up that episode. You could totally mount a potato cannon on one of the bigger planes. Bust out the tank again... after the team can get together again.
@karlschwab6437
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your cheerful attitude and video, appreciate what you have and are doing!
@keithbeck9454
4 жыл бұрын
HI Josh. I just built the FT Simple Scout last week here in Malaysia. It was a lot of fun, I did add ailerons to that one, not yet painted. I've also built in the past the Simple Cub only 3 channel. Painted red, white and blue. It flies fine. I have the Explorer on my shelf yet to build and this week have just ordered the A-10 Warthog! Now if I was only allowed out to fly!
@Zubin19
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Josh thank you for this video hope you and your family's safe. We pray that these difficult times are over soon. Wish to build My first plane soon.
@nieko3038
4 жыл бұрын
Love these plans Josh. Right now I am building the mini sportster. Great to take it on my bike to the field. Going to maiden it soon. Want to build the Scout too. Best to you all 👍 keep it up.
@nathanwiw9731
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Josh for sharing your love of the hobby and allowing me to be part of it!
@dantecusolito8513
4 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, this video is bringing me back to the early days. Wondering what all the other projects are gonna be!
@jonjoncudiamat4227
4 жыл бұрын
I’m just a kid who wishes to have its own rc plane I like josh planes and it’s awesome
@bubblezovlove7213
4 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I could be part of Flite test. I'd do it for free no worries so long as I could live. Even if I won a hundred million on the lottery, joining the Flite test company would still be my number one desire in life. I worked as a goldsmith for twenty some years before injuring my spine. 😔 Even through my pain and need for blummin best rest , I think I could contribute loads. Its just exactly what I always needed in life. Nice people, invention, experimentation and practice. I really hate lying here in my thirty year death bed. Even though I write and paint and draw, itd all mean so much more with other artists and something to work toward. Just watching Flite test cheers me right up! I strongly admire every one of them. I hope you guys realise how much your content is enjoyed and appreciated!
@bubblezovlove7213
4 жыл бұрын
And if I ever win a lottery fortune, I'll be knocking on your door with a massive grant... and I mean that. 😁
@mikeaninger7388
4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work Josh. This is actually quite refreshing. Love even seeing and hearing the family. Thanks for bringing us into your home and sharing memories there and FT nostalgia footage. :-)))
@FliteTest
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mike!
@larrysouthern5098
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ... This a prime time for families to get together and enjoy each other on a wonderful hobby and it's educational too!!!
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks
4 жыл бұрын
Josh, my favorite Plane is still my Mini Sportster!! 3 years old and still going great. Living in Arizona helps!! Thanks for sharing this. Stay SAFE Bro! Carmine ✈🚂🚙
@tinybloodywonder
4 жыл бұрын
I think so, too! I made 5 of them and all of them flies really good!
@loach392
4 жыл бұрын
I've been designing and building under 250 gram jets. So far I have flown an F7U cutlass, F-14 Tomcat, F-111 Aardvark, F4D Skyray. I wasn't expecting planes that small to fly that well. Just Awesome!
@whitebeltforlife
3 жыл бұрын
just bought some second hand electronics for my first diy build. Thank you so much for all your work, its a joy getting in to the hobby. Bless you all!
@rmdcade1717
4 жыл бұрын
Love the opening clip. Great throwback to the old days. The pool cover landing was perfect--it wouldn't be Flite Test without a crash, followed by a joyful "It still flies!"
@geoker55
4 жыл бұрын
Josh, I have been with you guys for a long time now. I have loved every step of your journey and someday hope to wear my Founder's hat in Ohio. Thank you for everything you do for the hobby and just reminding us that life is crazy and we need to find the joy everyday. Now I gotta go order a plane with the A power kit.
@ChristKrew-Rev1.8
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Josh.... because of you and Flite Test we have fpv quads to fly at our house. We fly the toothpick style frames similar to the gremlins. Thank you for sharing this build... the boy and I had bought some foam board and should be making one of these to fly around the yard. So love FT!
@imnotsure6618
4 жыл бұрын
I've bought some foam board and glue sticks from the doller tree and am trying some of my own glider designs
@aliberkozderya3112
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@parkerhackinson2321
3 жыл бұрын
I started doing that about 2 or 3 years ago and now I’m building 15 foot wide foam sailplanes and 4 foot tall triplanes! You will come a long way very quickly. Good luck!
@detroit19531
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for putting the video out I followed you from the beginning, and have Enjoyed every episode. When I get sick of the news I always turn guys on and watch you gets my mind out of the gutter and into the air.
@baccas66
4 жыл бұрын
Love watching Josh. Clear, concise instructions. No hidden steps. Very relaxed. Perfect lockdown viewing. Thank you FliteTest.
@gran4404
4 жыл бұрын
The editing work on this is phenomenal! I love all the short flashbacks
@justinchilds1593
4 жыл бұрын
This was our very first Flitetest build! My son and I absolutely love it! Actually, we have one that we haven't built yet... after watching this, perhaps we will this weekend! Thanks Josh! Hope you and the Flitetest family are all safe and well.
@rajazo11
4 жыл бұрын
I found this video one week ago, and I couldn´t resist make one... it's so simple and relaxing both in construction and in flight. Thank a lot to publish a video so inspiring. (BTW I made a couple of modification (no power pod) because scarce material here. 3d printed ww1 style wheels and light weight motor support an fusselgae reinforcement). Thanks again
@rodgeyd6728
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Josh, love watching you at work on these planes. Built a cub last year and still not flown it due to confidence 😔, going to build a mini scout and just taxi it on the lawn 😊. Best wishes to you , your family and all RC modellers worldwide. 🖐🖐 from England.
@stuckintrees4796
4 жыл бұрын
Hi josh. I’ve built ft simple scout, ft 3D, ft simple cub all from scratch and purchased the ft bushwhacker love them all they offer what no other planes offer witch is carefree flying. If you crash one they are so easy to fix. Thanks for all you do for us including your efforts to stand up for us in the faa fight and the ability to fly carefree and no have to purchase and wait for parts. Stay safe my friend.
@sadeghbeygian8252
4 жыл бұрын
I love flite test , from about 4 years I enjoy different planes I built ,Tiny trainer, racer ,simple soarer,..., I learn many from you especially Mr JOSH BIXLER , THANKS very much ....
@jefferybowden1113
4 жыл бұрын
Miss you guys to, I have recently bought the Simple Scout and all the electronics for it and gave it to a 13 year boy for him to build. I gave him the hot glue gun and sticks, and I told him if he had any questions go to KZitem and go to Flite Test there is a great teacher named Josh Bixler that would walk him through it.
@vvmane2004
4 жыл бұрын
Namaste, Its so nice to see you back, your family grow with the flitetest family. I recently started with the tiny trainer. Greatly love the contribution you guys have brought to the community. Really indebted to you all so that i could finally start with a long held dream. Big Thanks to you all.
@JustwingitRC
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool video indeed! I think I agree with much of the sentiment being posted here; very much reminds me of the old "Flite Test" from yesterday. Me and a friend actually built and flew a pair of 125% Scout....and they flew AWESOME! Keep up the great work, and stay healthy and safe my friends! From "Wildcat John" (you guys probably remember me from SEFF, 2014)...Wishing you all the best!
@JohnHill-jm7tm
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Josh. Not really building anything new but taking this time on some older planes. Cleaning ones with 4-Stroke engines that haven't been flown in 20 years. Love you showing how your family's were and are still involved in Flite Test. This Old Man love you guys. ✈😎💗
@3-danything977
4 жыл бұрын
So cool josh. Thank for signing our shirts yesterday buddy
@glennmullis1477
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh (and your family and everyone at FliteTest) for always inspiring us, and sharing fun and laughter with us. We love you all.
@cj_r3249
4 жыл бұрын
Oh ma gawd Josh is so gosh darn wholesome
@zeilstar
3 ай бұрын
I just finished cutting out cardstock templates for this plane! Need to get it flying before the corn gets too tall, or put a Tile in it lol!
@lonewarrior6633
4 жыл бұрын
You guys rock! Can’t wait for life to get back to normal!
@01Beaker
4 жыл бұрын
Josh is the Bob Ross of model aviation!
@lukemcglynn4192
4 жыл бұрын
I’m brand new to the FT community and this video was super touching and informative. I just ordered a Simple Cub kit from the store and have nearly finished a scratch built mini mustang. (Waiting for electronics) thanks so much for all of this. I’m super excited to get into the hobby. And maybe even drag my kids into it as well. 😁
@brewtechie205
4 жыл бұрын
Josh, this is just what I needed! These last few months I’ve been trying to get out of the winter funk only to be slammed with Coronavirus leaving us all sheltering at home has left me completely unenthusiastic about flying. Heck, I even had to turn my RC workshop into my home office! But after watching this video makes me want to dust off the foam board, build up a mighty mini and hit the back yard! Thank you for always being an amazing inspiration. I hope you and your family, along with all the Flite Test families out there stay safe during these strange days.
@benjaminscheibe7436
4 жыл бұрын
Hey josh. If your needing more pallets I'm not that far away I can always bring more out. Once this virus chills out.
@O.L.D_RC
4 жыл бұрын
Missed it when it came on.😪 I was working on my Baby Blender build.😁 Wrapped up now, painting then flying. Got my Spitfire kit in, will build her next, thank you for the content. Be well, stay safe! Love to the whole FT family!!
@CraigLowe13
4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work! My kids and I look forward to your content every week.
@oscarmeyrick3140
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! What a nice throwback. Time to order some foam board 😊
@RCPlanesAndTravels
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful your family and friends. Nice people, nice hobby
@daniellesmith1059
3 жыл бұрын
Building this plane right now. Great deal and lots a fun.
@briandavies5232
4 жыл бұрын
Mini scout, my go to plane when I just want to chill out. I made mine out 3mm coreflute and it’s virtually indestructible, I have tried to stall it so many times but it’s impossible. I made it into a four channel with ultra light electronics and no landing gear. Brilliant little plane.
@jasonb.johnson9588
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent again Bixler! Thank you for the inspiration. (Fate, TX)
@galaxy21a86
4 жыл бұрын
Those plans are my favorite. There cheap and fun
@dextermacauley6966
4 жыл бұрын
Hearing David's swedish accent sure brought back memories.
@ctsteve1967
4 жыл бұрын
Dave was way smarter than the flight test guys
@Eagle44
4 жыл бұрын
Hey don't mind a toilet sound here 🤭flush away🙃 and keep the videos coming😁thanks for sharing Josh😎
@FliteTest
4 жыл бұрын
deal:)
@mandarin1257
4 жыл бұрын
I miss these old style vids, two people having fun, building and flying.
@rcfaab843
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh. First of all i hope you, your family, your team and their family are safe and healthy. Second I would like to say that, being a long time FT viewer, I have missed the soothing sound of just you building airplanes. Not to give any of the other members less credit for their part in making this FT-fam what it is today ( they are doing an amazing job in expanding the hobby) but a big part of my experience in the hobby comes from sitting in the basement of my parents house building airplanes. This with your calm and soothing voice in the background. I would often curse and loose my temper when things went wrong while building, however this never lasted long when I was following a FT build video. Every single plane that left that basement was another learned lesson, either in life or in the hobby. long story short, thank you for learning me more than you intended to ;)
@andreadellamico1217
4 жыл бұрын
hi guys how are you ???? good easter to you all and greetings from italy!
@idsteinvanderwahn8163
4 жыл бұрын
Nicke water landing🤣 keep on building!
@weegelthecat7772
4 жыл бұрын
I got into the hobby because of you guys!
@mesolsot
3 жыл бұрын
This was my first plane too. I got a kit from you guys and I too flew it until it melted mid flight. (RUD) Was so bad I had electrical tape going from each wing tip to the top and bottom of the fuselage to hold the wings in place. Didn't help when an entire wing detached. I swear it fell straight down faster than full throttle. Building a water proof Storch right now and waiting for batteries for a FT-22 mini (oops, I have the not mini power pack. should be fun). Thanks ^_^
@haydenemms6300
4 жыл бұрын
Mate, all I can say is thankyou. Over the years, flite test's videos have been great inspiration for my brothers and I (We're big fans), and its great to see that you carry on building and flying,even amongst all this havoc. Cheers from Australia, Hayden
@hawkskyflier
4 жыл бұрын
Sweet, one of the videos I've seen from you in a LONG time. Miss Josh Scott and you working together. Just you and the camera (me)... Awesome!! Thank you so much for what you do for this hobby. Keep building & flying.
@3duckit
4 жыл бұрын
Literally just finished building my first speed build sea duck while watching this awesome video. My wife and I plan to maiden it tomorrow if the weather holds up. Thank you and your team for bringing this amazing hobby back into my life. You all are truly amazing and are such an inspiration to so many in these troubled times. Thank you again. P.S. hello from Pennsylvania
@PBoogerwood
4 жыл бұрын
This has been a FANTASTIC walk down memory lane and was just a special video in general. Thank you sincerely for all you do for the community. Wishing you many more years of success!
@sergebaele5577
Жыл бұрын
i live in belgium and i followed you on youtube from in the beginning bought the FT Mighty Mini Scout myself in belgium but now they don't sell anymore and luckily I can still buy it from you
@Hatch61
4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever made a Ford TriMotor? It seems like it would be a challenge. Great content, thanks.
@MSmith-jf5wo
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video, and the love between you, your Family, and Friends, shows where your inspiration comes from. Prayers for You and Yours - stay Safe and Healthy...
@chrisgate200
4 жыл бұрын
Bring back the mighty minis..... stay safe guys
@rayb57412
4 жыл бұрын
Even though I'm not building this plane, it is great to see your content and life sharing. So, now that everyone is having so much time on their hands with quarantine, how about some plans for the Master series Mustang and P-38 Lightning??? Just hopeful thinking with all this free time that many people have. Love you guys and all that you have been doing for the hobby. I'm praying for all of you to be safe and healthy.
@devinarnold3734
4 жыл бұрын
Use a tennis ball and fishing line in the potato gun. You will need a different sized barrel. Aim above the plain and then pull the line to shake the tree.
@Andylaw25
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know much about RC, but build miniatures and studio scale models/props, love the channel keep up the good work and spreading the word. I may email you when I build my RC R2D2 👍🏻 stay safe and keep the amazing videos coming 👍🏻
@OutaTimeFPV
4 жыл бұрын
2:43 Remnants of Josh’s Mountain Dew addiction!
@joshuamelvin
4 жыл бұрын
OutaTimeFPV man. I remember those days. :)
@OutaTimeFPV
4 жыл бұрын
Josh Bixler hahaha I do too! Blessings to you and have a happy Easter!
@Bamaoutdoors
4 жыл бұрын
Never built one of the minis but I guess now is a great time thanks!
@chrisboyd4433
4 жыл бұрын
I second the gratitude for seeing Josh do videos again. We missed you, man.
@rafaelerealtor3571
4 жыл бұрын
love your show Josh. Will you guys someday fly a futuristic plane with jet engines?
@jwc4520
4 жыл бұрын
Well I took your advise built a few planes in the basement...running out of storage space...wife isn't happy but after so many y days together the planes are the least of it. Missing family all 15 grandkids, guess I'll have a crash in, and let me all fly ...that should thin out the inventory...so keep up the good work..
@collinmc90
4 жыл бұрын
You guys got me into flying back in 2012! Built my own after watching some of videos and figured it out myself thanks to you guys! Thanks for all the goods times guys!
@jazzukes
4 жыл бұрын
I The old original theme music.... brings me back to building my FT tricopter, the start of my flight test adventure
@matthewbarnes5088
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for creating new content considering the difficulties. Even if you do have a basement LASER, it's fun to see what you can throw together and fly. I think I may need to order one of these.
@easy_3d
4 жыл бұрын
Felt very happy watching josh make use of quaratine and the entire video was so peaceful to watch...josh,the plane and his camera man..feels like a perfect crew to explore wonderland😍
@terriblegoatman826
4 жыл бұрын
It's time for the basement bash
@Zayllyaz
4 жыл бұрын
This seems like old school flite test and I love it, I know things have changed but the run and gun, across the table look of this video is great. Also Josh Bixler, man you are the heart of this channel, the others are good but this is prime flite test.
@Tomb13
4 жыл бұрын
Old world looking airplane so it needed the patina. 😁👍
@neilbiggadike5094
4 жыл бұрын
Josh: It's fantastic that you guys are building planes out of affordable materials...spot on Dude..! The thing is that though the airplane itself is very cheap, the most exensive part, the radio elements are not. Would it be possible to make some kind of clip structure that could be glued to the foamboard to secure the servos to the fuselage that would allow the servos to be removed without damage to the foamboard, to be used in another airplane? I live in Thailand where it's actually not so easy to get the radio componenets cheaply enough to have multiple aircraft. If the radio units could be easily interchanged it would be a great help. Thanks again for your team's great vids...!
@maurobobo6923
4 жыл бұрын
I always loved your videos, but some like this one are just inspirational and great! I just built an FT Explorer and in the next few days I will add the FT Spitfire - master series. Unfortunately, even if I live in a townhouse, I don't have enough space to flight them. Yet. But soon I will. Thank you Josh and thanks Flite Test! (Virtual) Hugs and good wishes from Italy!
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