B-52 model crash video

[dpantazis]

http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photogallery/Videos/RCb52crash.wmv

1/8 scale R/C model of a B-52 takeoff and crash
thing has 8 gas turbine motors running A1. outrigger wheels and all!

me thinks Tail_Gunner may have something to do this winter while uneployed...

after some googling-

http://www.mcgirt.net/RC/VIDEOS/Giant_B52/

Wingspan: 23'
Length: 23'
Speed:
Range:
Dry Weight: 297 lbs
Fueled Weight: 330lbs (inside the CAA 150kg limit)
Fuel Capacity: 22 litres Jet A1

http://www.mfarchive.modelstuff.co.uk/mf089/airspace.htm

"Commenting on the incident in the SCSA (South Cotswold Soaring Association) Newsletter, Phil Hayward refers to a report of a very similar looking crash of a full-size B-52 which states, "The B-52 in a steep turn at low airspeed loses roll control, resulting in a natural over-banking tendency. The small rudder authority is unable to keep the nose from dropping, nor can it pick up the lower wing. B-52s do not have conventional ailerons, but spoilers on the upper wing surface similar to the MU-2."

Phil then goes on to say, "I think you will also find the model did not have ailerons! It was using scale spoilers. The video seemed to show lack of response rather than stall. More like it ceased to fly and rolled over. Sad lesson to learn. Doubt he will repeat it. Good luck to him on the MK2 but I would add ailerons for the model .. " (Tony Baker, BMFA Public Relations Officer, says that Gordon is actually planning to build another B-52 for next year!)"

dp

 

[jvencius]

That's an expensive whoopsie...

 

[W4RLR]

The crash even had the boom of exploding jet fuel. Mondo cool. I'm glad it was a MODEL. I was a public affairs NCO when the REAL thing happened with an aircrew practicing for an air show, which the BUFF shouldn't have been in in the first place. But the commanding general of SAC at the time insisted that SAC have an aerial demonstration as well. They should have court-martialed the SOB for even bringing up the idea.-mad

 

[jvencius]

The crash even had the boom of exploding jet fuel. Mondo cool. I'm glad it was a MODEL. I was a public affairs NCO when the REAL thing happened with an aircrew practicing for an air show, which the BUFF shouldn't have been in in the first place. But the commanding general of SAC at the time insisted that SAC have an aerial demonstration as well. They should have court-martialed the SOB for even bringing up the idea.-mad

I used to work with some guys who saw that crash happen (Fairchild, right?) and apparently the pilot was a known jackarse and there were more than a few crewmembers scared to fly with him since he was known to have broken more than a few airplanes (put one -52 into phase for 9 months doing a hammerhead). The copilot got ~1/2 way out trying to eject but ended up not making it all the way out.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Here is a clip of the crash of the real B-52 at Fairchild AFB, WA.

B-52 CRASH

I knew the pilot that was blamed for and perished in the crash way back when he was a young captain, before he got arrogant and cocky.