Top Flite DC3 Maiden Flight

Maiden Flight, April 2, 2018....finally. Hairy takeoff. AUW: 12.5 lbs or 5.67 kg. Powered with 2 4S 5000 mAh lipos in parallel Thanks go out to Eldon for recording as well as the huge ceiling tile he provided me for my build. Also, thanks to Chris M. for giving me the frame for my building bench. Much appreciated guys. Modelled after this bird: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nHN79BTVIU&ab_channel=AerometalInternationalInc Other Related Videos: Build Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld8tLuLg7cE Twin Engine Individual Outrunner Throttle Control Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0yWtr8axZk Top Flight DC3 Cutting Windows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOWHyMNWEzE Top Flite DC3 Bare Balsa Taxi test at dusk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3bWfz6xl_w Top Flite DC3 Completed Taxi Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeL1Byxx-_w Top Flite DC3 Completed Taxi Test Dusk to Dark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBpVxBMZWYc