Building the WORLDS FASTEST RC Rocket Plane! (Part 2)

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[neversinkmakes]

This went from being a plane to being a guided missile with enlarged fins…

[witoldkaptur]

Some GPS have built in protection that disable GPS module above certain speed to prevent using them in rocket guided missiles ( such as the one that you've built) Maybe try UWB localization methods ? Best of luck !

EDIT: After reading datasheets of couple cheap GPS modules it seems that they have a limit of 4G acceleration then they shut down for legal reasons. I think that's more probable cause than speed limit.

[ChrischiTutorialLPs]

Pro tip: The back of the craft is as important as the front when it comes to aerodynamics. Maybe try making the adapter conical next time to see if that helps.

[atToebiscuit]

This reminds me of how the X 15 would be released from a mothership before using its own engine to get it to Mach 6.7. So cool

[BlackGryphn]

I watched 4:12 like 15 times!! That sound is incredible!! Makes me wanna build one!

[Apticx]

This is such a cool series! Really enjoying watching the progress

[christiansprojects-cgmanuf]

Your goal should be somewhere around 200mph, if you want it to be the fastest foam jet.
One of my Multiplex Funjets reaches 188mph and there are many even faster ones.
[Edit] Actually, they already reached 250mph with foam jets. See comments below.

[maeldorne]

Would love to see a third part where you launch it from another bigger plane and use a gyro to help you keep it straight. I think targeting 200 mph would be very fun as it will need to be more reliable as well.

[MikeStallone]

This was so creative, from how you dropped the aircraft to keeping the rocket motors from falling out. Keep it up bro, really loving these vids

[awesomecronk]

Insane results! I wonder if a big part of the reason the GPS recorded excessively low is because its sample rate is low enough that it didn't catch the full turns and thus misjudged the distance traveled. It would be handy if you could adjust the sample rate on it

[johnreynolds]

I love what you do and your endless enthusiasm, juts a question on this series, other than the Bell X1 when did you last see a high speed aircraft with a straight wing? Maybe a swept wing would be better? Keep up the great work

[krnldude]

You're very talented! I'd like to see more content like this.

[DoubleBFPV]

Great work man! That looked like it was pretty fun actually!

[PiDsPagePrototypes]

Amazing how a toy that started out looking like a P-80 Shooting Star, has ended up looking like the prototype V-1 bomb that had a pilot for development of the airframe.

[peternickerson]

I love your videos. It's amazing to see how dedicated you are to finishing a project and giving it all you got. From watching your videos I was inspired to design my own RC Hovercraft and was able to finish it and have a cool and working design. Thanks for you amazing content and your inspiration to people in the hobby.

[althejazzman]

I was hoping you would take this project further! Yes it's original brief has been met, but longer flight times and a proper take off would have been very interesting.

[KLucas_]

I'm always impressed by your creations everytime

[MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, James! Really well done! 😃
But yeah, the GPS module got a bit too scared to register it correctly. 😬
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[ChrisMisMYhandle]

Great job James. As entertaining as it would be to see, I'm glad it didn't end in a flaming pile of foam and electronics.

[stevesoutham]

Your vlogs are brilliant. I always look forward to what your next project will be as well as your enthusiasm.