Microwave Plane

by FliteTest | October 15, 2014 | (17) Posted in Challenges

On the way to the 2014 Triple Tree Aerodrome eWeek, Peter came up with a crazy idea for a team build.

With some wood, aluminum, foam and tape, and the help of a bunch of foam board builders, the Microwave plane was born.

Inspired by the World War biplane bomber, The Vickers Vimy, Peter sketched out the Microwave Plane.

The team of builders assembled and got to work building this very large scale foam board airplane.

 With the help of everyone, the biplane microwave bomber came together in about 24hrs.

The best part of this challenge was to see everyone come together to make it happen!

We had a chance to fly the Microwave Plane in the noon-time demo at this years Triple Tree Aerodrome eWeek .

Our first test flights worked out to be successful! The microwave actually flew!

The airplane was a bit underpowered, Peter was still able to get the microwave in the air! 

The microwave plane crashed a few times, but we were able get it back together with everyone's help! 

Teamwork and spending time building really made our time at eWeek the most rewarding.

We had an amazing time with this project and had a great time meeting everyone at this years eWeek! 

Though our flights at eWeek were successful, we weren't able to fly long enough to pop popcorn.

So, we beefed up the microwave plane with more motors, and a bigger power converter.

More cool airplane "B"-Roll.

We decided to launch the plane from on top the utility car!

Don't try this at home, we wouldn't recommend anyone trying this.

 Keith Brown stopped in from the set of Rotor DR1 to help out with this crazy attempt to launch the biplane.

With the microwave running, the plane was in the air!

...and then, we landed it.

The microwave handled the crash well, but the team built foam board airplane not so much.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make this plane a reality at eWeek!

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COMMENTS

Fairmont Flyer on October 15, 2014
Man looks like an awesome time! Wish I could've gone to E-Week. Also, are you guys planning on going to the Horizon Indoor thing this November? If not, do you allow visitors to your HQ? I would love to build a plane with you. :D
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FliteTest on October 16, 2014
We will be at Horizon Indoor :)
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IflyQuad on October 15, 2014
Its good to see you guys get back to challenges! Keep up the good work.
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FliteTest on October 16, 2014
We always love a good challenge too!
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FlyingMonkey on October 15, 2014
Great job guys!

This was a fun episode to watch, I cheered a couple times, and may or may not even done a fist pump when it flew...
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FliteTest on October 16, 2014
Haha, good!
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onelesseye on October 15, 2014
Nice build. Wish it had popped a bit better, but nice try. Not sure if this is the right place to post a challenge, but here goes anyways. Find somebody that is good with rc boats. Have them build an aircraft carrier to scale with your multi rotors and other planes. Then see if you can land on it while it is moving on water. Then we shall see who has pilot skills. Sounds nuts? Yes it does. And I would love to see it attempted.
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FliteTest on October 16, 2014
I think we can one up that. :)
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1959cutter on October 16, 2014
I LOVE! the Bee He is laughing at us!
More bee!!,More bee!!
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FliteTest on October 16, 2014
Photo bomb!
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The Groundhog on October 16, 2014
Looks fantastic! Great job guys! Happy to see more ambitious stuff like this done! I was missing the old blender and toaster episodes.
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flying farmer on October 16, 2014
That is really cool. Fun to watch. Keep up the good work. We love to see challenges like this. Your challenge videos are always fun to watch.
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TimmyGT on October 16, 2014
Is Alex rocking the HD dominators now? And was that Eric with cinemizers? Do you guys rob banks in between episodes? Lol. I didn't think you guys were gonna get that thing to fly...I don't know how I could have ever doubted you Peter! ! That was awesome!
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hotroder69 on October 16, 2014
Lots of fun, thanks. I call it the Foam Goose.
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kheatherly13@gmail.com on October 16, 2014
Great Build Love watching you guys fly these creations.
Would love to see the basis plans template for the wing former's Etc.
anyway
Peter a great design and a great build. Keep up the great work.
Looking forward to more "War Birds"
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Poppascoot on October 17, 2014
Fantastic!!!!!! Would love to see the detailed equipment list!!!!! Also would like to say, I appreciate your values and clean content! Great work!
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maue on October 18, 2014
Man that's awesome. If only the microwave was a bit lighter.
Next up. Flying weber kettle for tailgating.

Love the WW1 look. I'm working on plans for a HANDLEY PAGE type 0400 bomber. When I saw Peters designe I got excited.
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maxsmodels on October 24, 2014
Try making an accurate and scale of a Vickers Vimy as you can out of foamboard for under $100 using only basic shop tools that anyone would have. Glue gun, xacto knife, scissors etc. And paint it nicely too like you did the Storch.
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Thunder5 on November 1, 2014
Hi Flitetest, I watched the microwave plane video and loved it. The only problem I see with the plane's design is the horizontal stabilizers are upside down. Try it again with the HS mounted correctly and it will fly well and "pop" corn. Thanks for the entertainment!
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Tyson Haslam on March 14, 2015
Awesome! Did you do it all in one day?
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