Popular Post Jason_Williams Posted October 20, 2020 Popular Post Posted October 20, 2020 He gives this producer a heart attack every time I see him fly the Dragonfly, but he loves that thing. It's like an episode of Russian Top Gear. Enjoy. Jason 47 7 22 9
PatrickAWlson Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 I like the early lead that the tractor gets 1
RedKestrel Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Jason and the Il-2 Forums watching the Principal Software Engineer of IL-2 performing low level acrobatics: 13
40plus Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, RedKestrel said: Jason and the Il-2 Forums watching the Principal Software Engineer of IL-2 performing low level acrobatics: That maneuver had me clutching my pearls for sure.
Monksilver Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 That plane reminds me of a FE2. What's the bet this will start rumours he is doing research for Flying Circus Vol 2 1 4 2
Gambit21 Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 ? I hope you have him insured. Very cool video - thanks for posting. Neat aircraft and interesting design - I like how the human is placed in front to absorb impact/protect the aircraft in case of a crash. ? 14
Gambit21 Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 I can’t believe how fast that little thing is Very cool
RedKestrel Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Also, as an amateur leatherworker...that is some bitchin' headgear. One of these days I'll find the time to do a reconstruction of the old leather flying helmets... 1 minute ago, Gambit21 said: I can’t believe how fast that little thing is Very cool Il-2 developers are very aerodynamic apparently!
TWC_Ace Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Liked that good hearted man since NEOQB days. Lunatic. 1 1
Beazil Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 I want one. I'd hurl my cookies on that ride for sure though.
Alonzo Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Now *that* is proper flying. Stick and rudder. Nice. 1 1
Lusekofte Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 That that tube and linen thing is a twoseater ? and it performed aerobatics 1
Zeev Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Hehe I liked the swearing of the camera man (SOB) when he made the U turn back ? 2 1
Avimimus Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 So... manoeuvres like an Immelmann (the man not the manoeuvre)... ...while flying an ultralight... which is basically a refinement of the pre-WWI aircraft (same lovely view and low wing-loading... but same high death rate). I suppose there is nothing like first-hand experience, but... I really hope he is careful... because we couldn't replace the man! 2
356thFS_Melonfish Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Hey neat, they're only about 30k assembled. Also, that guy is replaceable right?
J2_Bidu Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Flown like someone who actually controls the damage model. ?
JG1_Vonrd Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 So, will it be issued as a Collector plane? ??? 1 1
Manstein16 Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Straight out of ROF! And as someone who is very excited for Normandy, I’m right with Jason re: the heart attack factor of that vid ?
Feathered_IV Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Too much riding on that for me. I think I prefer to have my key flight sim personnel preserved in bubble wrap. 1 1
DD_Arthur Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Feathered_IV said: Too much riding on that for me. I think I prefer to have my key flight sim personnel preserved in bubble wrap. Agree. If I were Jason I'd tell him to cut that heart stopping sh#t out or he'll impose compulsory, annual prostate testing on all key workers. I believe raaaid knows a good finger doctor!
TX-Zigrat Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 Awesome!!! Man you have some cojones my friend. Crazy idea, why don't you make a flight model of that plane as a "collector" plane. I'd buy it for a reasonable price! And would be a great way to AnPetrovich to validate the fundamentals of the modelling. 1 1
ST_Catchov Posted October 20, 2020 Posted October 20, 2020 That is the only way to really fly. Safe as houses if you know what you're doing. Jason has nothing to worry about. I think. Loved the guy on the quad bike taking on the challenge with grim determination by sliding his spectacles down into racing position LOL. 2
Avimimus Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 4 hours ago, JG1_Vonrd said: So, will it be issued as a Collector plane? ??? One has to love the view...! Kindof reminds me of one reason I wanted a WWI era Boxkite trainer: Or a WWII era SG-38 training glider:
unreasonable Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Avimimus said: So... manoeuvres like an Immelmann (the man not the manoeuvre)... ...while flying an ultralight... which is basically a refinement of the pre-WWI aircraft (same lovely view and low wing-loading... but same high death rate). I suppose there is nothing like first-hand experience, but... I really hope he is careful... because we couldn't replace the man! That was an Immelmann in it's original form. The engine better be perfectly maintained. That sort of manoeuvre immediately after take off, probably combined with engine failure, is what killed James McCudden. It is a brilliant video but I wish AnP would get a safe height before stunting! Edited October 21, 2020 by unreasonable
JG1_Vonrd Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, unreasonable said: That sort of manoeuvre immediately after take off, probably combined with engine failure, is what killed James McCudden. It is a brilliant video but I wish AnP would get a safe height before stunting! I disagree. It wasn't immediately after take-off. He had a full head of energy before starting the maneuver. I would surmise that he could have completed it without engine power. Gliders can do the same maneuver as long as they have sufficient airspeed. That being said... any low level aerobatics are fraught with risk. I know, I have quite a bit of time as a full scale aerobatic pilot, but I don't have a low altitude endorsement, (and I'm not active anymore) so I had to stay above 1000 ft AGL... in reality I didn't initiate any maneuver with less than 3000 ft at start. Edited October 21, 2020 by JG1_Vonrd
Guest deleted@50488 Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 It's always great to know we have talented / passionate developers working on our preferred air combat title ! Me just thinks he took it a bit too risky on that wing drop ... He is surely confident of the machine he has under control, but Heck! - that recovery was too close to the ground ! Please be careful An. ! ;-)
Soilworker Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 @AnPetrovich Some seriously awesome flying dude! Not to mention a hilarious video! (But take care of yourself, we like having you around!) 1 1
Hoots Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 3 hours ago, JG1_Vonrd said: I disagree. It wasn't immediately after take-off. He had a full head of energy before starting the maneuver. I would surmise that he could have completed it without engine power. Gliders can do the same maneuver as long as they have sufficient airspeed. That being said... any low level aerobatics are fraught with risk. I know, I have quite a bit of time as a full scale aerobatic pilot, but I don't have a low altitude endorsement, (and I'm not active anymore) so I had to stay above 1000 ft AGL... in reality I didn't initiate any maneuver with less than 3000 ft at start. Smart move, "there are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots". Competition finishes in a glider are the limit of what I mess around in close to the ground. Up high anything goes 1
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