Black Ops 'Dark Deltoid' VTOL Caught Flying In Texas Hangar

 It's hard to believe something so small, light, and inexpensive could look so stinkin' cool in the air, but this little Dark Deltoid RC model is all that and more. I've seen a lot of nifty RC ideas in the last couple years, but nothing makes me wanna get active again more than this little thing. And no, it's not really 'black ops' material, and technically the building isn't really a hangar, except for when a group of electric modelers take over and bring their airplanes inside.

 You might recognize the building from the amazing foamy C-47 video from last summer. I enjoyed communicating with Gary (youtube user sr71afan) last year about his stunning 10' span C-47 that only weighs 5.4 pounds, and I found this Dark Deltoid video today on his page. Gary and friends have been building a wide variety of hyper light foam RC aircraft and flying them inside this football field size building in Texas. The combination of unbelievably low wing loadings and the still air of the building create some of the most fascinating flying I've ever seen. Not only does this little Dark Deltoid fly slowly with tremendous maneuverability, but the vertical takeoffs and landings are spectacular. It's just pure avgeek fun!

 The video below is another similar VTOL worth checking out as well. It's the VFO from Great Planes and it also flies great. These guys definitely know how to have fun : )

Comments

[JohnCFord]

Wow, loved the second video. Not only do these guy know how to have fun, they really, really know what they are doing. Good post, Martt!

~J~