Author Topic: THE LARGEST PLANE (Read 10765 times)

Bob Disharoon · « **on:** May 05, 2007, 05:30:37 AM »

Out of curiosity, what is the largest u/c plane ever flown?....thnx, H.D.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2007, 06:21:24 AM »

HD;

I can't remember how big, but there was a "Scale B-36 Peacemaker" at the Nats one year and it was huge. Anyone out there remember it?

"Billy G"

minnesotamodeler · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:06:07 AM »

Frank Carlisle's LA Heat. It won't fit in his truck.

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2007, 12:26:44 PM »

Windy U's Sweeper is 900+ sq in. That's pretty big, isn't it?

Tom McClain · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2007, 12:42:12 PM »

In past issues of American Aircraft Modeler and Air Trails, there was a Sgt Ford of the Air Force that built huge scale CL aircraft. Those that I remember were: C-5A Galaxy, C-119 Flying Boxcar, T-29, C-133 Cargomaster were several. All were huge and the Galaxy required him to wear a harness with another flyer holding on to him as he flew it.

Jim Thomerson · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:29:45 PM »

I think the largest flown were at Wright-Pat. I'll have to hunt up the article. As I recall they were flying using a remote control set up and 200 ft lines. Large scale models of existing military aircraft, and experimental aircraft.

A friend in Illinois was building a 1/4 scale Citrabra for a Quadra. Don't know if he ever finished it. I recall seeing a Zilch, back in the 50's, with a lawnmower engine, maybe 8 ft wingspan. It flew at a contest in Beaumont.

peabody · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2007, 06:30:43 PM »

The GSCB had a member that flew an 8' spanned Cub...he's taking a dirt nap now...........

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2007, 07:13:41 PM »

HD;

How about a plane with 1000 sq. in. of wing, does that count? I know where there are two of these being built. Then there is one with 1524 sq. in. that is about to go on paper.

"Billy G"

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:11:39 AM »

WOW..1000sq."! that is pretty dam big. Is it going to be in a magazine when its finished?..H.D.

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:29:47 AM »

The largest model I have flown was my C-7A Caribou with a 76 inch wing span.

The largest I have seen competing was Dick Byron's B-24 Liberator with, as I remember, a 100 inch wing span. When Dick transported it to the field the wing "sat" in the passangers seat with the back reclined. I forget how he got it in and out.

Clancy

Michael Boucher · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:13:59 AM »

Hi Clancy, How did the B-24 fly? Did it start off as a R/C kit? Thanks, Mike

Peter Nevai · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2007, 10:24:26 AM »

Lookie

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2007, 10:30:18 AM »

Quote from: Peter Nevai on May 06, 2007, 10:24:26 AM

Lookie

YOU DA MAN

"Billy G"

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2007, 12:59:56 PM »

Hey Billy The G-Man
I got a secret I won’t tell…

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:03:49 PM »

HEY ROOTBEARD

"Billy G"

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:20:02 PM »

Hey G-Man

Here kitty kitty....

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:25:29 PM »

OK You Two (HD and Rootbeard)

BUT NOT TODAY

"THE ONE AND ONLY G-MAN"

Peter Nevai · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:31:23 PM »

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:39:23 PM »

Peter;

We got that secret OK Rootbeard is talking about a cat only I can let out of the bag, and like I said it ain't gonna happen today

"THE ONE AND ONLY G-MAN"

PS---- I forgot there is one other person who can let the perverbial "KITTY OUT OF THE BAG" and he ain't tellin either. When he is ready he will step forward and tell you guys who he is. It is not for me to say. There are a few that know and they are "baiting" us but it ain't gonna work.

Joey Mathison 9806 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:56:59 PM »

could it be a tri slob?

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:23:47 PM »

JOEY;

NOPE

THAT IS A THOUGHT THOUGH HUH !

"THE G-MAN"

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2007, 05:05:43 PM »

THANKS Joey,

You just gave the G-Man another wild idea!!!!

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #22 on:** May 06, 2007, 05:16:45 PM »

Joey and Rootbeard;

Tri-Slob--900 sq. in.-- RoJett .90

"THE G-MAN"

Bill Little · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2007, 08:36:38 PM »

Hmmmmmmmm...........

A "TRI-SLOB" with a .90........................

Dick Byron · « **Reply #24 on:** May 07, 2007, 04:15:23 AM »

The B-24 was a Stafford kit. 4 OK Max 25's , 14 lbs. It flew great but landed like a basket ball. Bouncy, Bouncy. I took it to Kiev in 1988 to the world championships. On the first flight, when I retracted the gear I could hear the crowd oooh and aaah. It was a thrilling sound I will never forget. It hangs in a hobby shop in Cedar Rapids Iowa now.

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #25 on:** May 07, 2007, 06:57:16 AM »

Is this it?

Warren Leadbeatter · « **Reply #26 on:** May 07, 2007, 07:24:41 AM »

For F2B try PJ Rowlands' Lancaster powered by 4 Enya 19s - 3rd place 2006 Vic State Championships

Charlie Pate · « **Reply #27 on:** May 07, 2007, 07:47:20 AM »

I have video of the B36 ,Flying at the nats ;55 I believe.
Had 6 K&B 19s (I also believe).

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #28 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:28:53 AM »

HEY I KNOW AND I"M NOT TELLING

Bob Zambelli · « **Reply #29 on:** May 07, 2007, 11:12:32 AM »

Cliff - regarding successful large stunt planes, I think you're right on about the Sweeper.

I restored Windy's second version to flying status a few years back and when I flew it, I was amazed at the performance. I would not hesitate to compete with it. As I recall, it was around 110 ounces.

I also have the original, a I-beam version in many pieces, that will someday fly.

To get an idea of the size, here's a picture of it hanging on my kitchen wall - compare it to the Nobler!!!

Bob Z.

Chris McMillin · « **Reply #30 on:** May 07, 2007, 01:04:56 PM »

Quote from: bob disharoon on May 07, 2007, 06:57:16 AM

Is this it?

No, No Bob. That is someones Mk II Spitfire getting a bit of very expensive maintenance!
Chris...

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #31 on:** May 07, 2007, 04:40:31 PM »

Actually, its a museum restoration project, but, as you say, definitely not cheap.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2007, 06:00:49 AM »

HD--Rootbeard--Leo

The winner is a 1---------------------------------------- not yet.

Nope

"G-MAN"

Bill Little · « **Reply #33 on:** May 08, 2007, 07:04:08 AM »

I remember someone posting an old, old picture of a guy trying to fly (maybe he did!) an almost full size Cub on what looked like towing cables! Anyone else remember that picture? Was the early '50s, IIRC.

I do remember some references to Sgt. Ford that Tom referred to. He had some huge multiengined scale jobs.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #34 on:** May 08, 2007, 10:21:37 AM »

Nope.I am not telling either I am with the G-man on Tis one

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #35 on:** May 08, 2007, 10:30:31 AM »

CLUE #1 It begins with "T" and ends with "z"----------Have Fun

"G-Man"

Shultzie · « **Reply #36 on:** May 08, 2007, 10:55:14 AM »

Wow!
U GOT ME..."G"MEISTROMAN?

??

(Beyond my demented brain cell capassaciditee'

Charlie Pate · « **Reply #37 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:18:33 AM »

Thought I put this in yesterday;
I have a tape of the B36 flying at the nats.
It had Six, count em ,Six torp 19s
I believe this was the 55 nats.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #38 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:30:48 AM »

You Did it is reply #27

"Billy G"

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #39 on:** May 08, 2007, 11:57:43 AM »

Quote from: Bill Gruby on May 08, 2007, 10:30:31 AM

CLUE #1 It begins with "T" and ends with "z"----------Have Fun

"G-Man"

G-Man,
Yous a much better spellrer then I is....but me thinks it ends with the letter d

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #40 on:** May 08, 2007, 12:05:56 PM »

Rootbeard;

"Z"

"G-Man"

Charlie Pate · « **Reply #41 on:** May 08, 2007, 12:46:30 PM »

I thought I did;but just couldn,t find it this morning; looked twice..
It,s awful to get old , thank goodness I still have my good looks!

Dick Byron · « **Reply #42 on:** May 08, 2007, 02:35:14 PM »

In 1958, I think, I went to a contest in Torrington, CT. There were 2 B-36's there. They both flew off grass. I was very impressed.
Not to change the subject, but, why do we remember those kind of things but have no idea where the car keys are?

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #43 on:** May 08, 2007, 03:46:38 PM »

I know what IT is, but I cant even figure out this "t" and 'Z" stuff..thats pretty pitiful is it not, BG?....Still thinking, H.D.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #44 on:** May 08, 2007, 03:49:13 PM »

I would tell you what it is but I don't remember how to spell it. #1 Clue. This is a little tease.

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #45 on:** May 08, 2007, 04:12:10 PM »

HI everybody;

You ready---CLUE #2 middle word or number out of 23 total is------40"

"The G-Man"

I will check back to see how you are doing, let me know when you have had enough OK

Mike Palko · « **Reply #46 on:** May 08, 2007, 04:18:49 PM »

The largest plane I have seen is the double up Flight Streak built by Dan Banjock and Ted Heinritz. Wingspan is 84", wing area is 1600sq" weight without fuel is 10.25lbs. The power is provided by an ASP 1.08 swinging a 16" prop. Many have seen it fly at Brodaks. In 2006 there was also a double up Buster and a large PT-19 both flying in scale.

The largest plane I have heard of was a B36 if I remember correctly. It had 3 whizzer motor bike engines and 3 dyna jets. An old member of the Philly Fliers said he helped build the model. I remember seeing pictures of it and I believe someone still has it.

Mike

Bob Disharoon · « **Reply #47 on:** May 08, 2007, 05:40:27 PM »

Quote from: Bill Gruby on May 08, 2007, 04:12:10 PM

HI everybody;

You ready---CLUE #2 middle word or number out of 23 total is------40"

"The G-Man"

I will check back to see how you are doing, let me know when you have had enough OK

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #48 on:** May 08, 2007, 06:15:16 PM »

Don't anyone give up It would spoil Rootbeard, leo and the big's G's fun. Next clue will come from Bill because I don't know what in the hell he is thinking about. Tune in tomarrow. I am printing this out so we can use it against him. If this sounds like a consperisey you are probably right

Bill Gruby · « **Reply #49 on:** May 08, 2007, 07:06:03 PM »

Dang---If Leo is copying this thing I knew I should have added a "Disclaimer". That's it for today folks I would not want to be the one to keep anybody from a good nights sleep. I will see all of you in the morning, I will try to post "CLUE #3" before you go to work so you can't concentrate there either. It may not be bothering all of you but there are a couple.

"THE ONE AND ONLY G-MAN"