the right stuff
On October 14, 1947, a Bell X-1 piloted by Chuck Yeager was dropped from a modified B-29. After ignition of its rocket engine, the X-1 became the first aircraft to break the sound barrier. Yeager and the X-1 reached a speed of Mach 1.06.
As the above video shows, Mac Hodges is obviously a fan of The Right Stuff. He has constructed a 20-foot, 100 lb. B-29 radio-controlled replica that launches its own rocket-powered X-1. I don’t want to give away all the best parts, but when the B-29 appears to be in distress and stalls, pay close attention. Thanks to Bill for the great discovery.
Bonus link bonanza:
-Fly into the danger zone with this RC F-14 Tomcat
-See what happens to this 8 engine, 300 lb. $60,000 B-52. Sadly, it isn’t pretty
-Check out 240 mph, $15,000 RC jets doing acrobatics
-Watch this incredible flying exhibition conducted in a gymnasium
-Finally, defy the laws of physics with RC helicopters. How are those tricks possible?
posted by paul @ 11:34 PM
3 comments
3 Comments:
really amazing video. On a somehwat related note: while I greatly enjoyed the Right Stuff as a movie I highly recommend the book which gives a lot more insight about what is the "Right Stuff"
You should really thank Hanns for the discovery, as he sent me the link.
We want one! Just watched The Right Stuff 2 weeks ago for the first time-- fantastic (and hilarious) movie. Thanks Paul!
--Elaine
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