Check out this video

http://static.rcgroups.com/gallery/data/50...6YAK54-VPP2.wmv

http://static.rcgroups.com/gallery/data/50...6YAK54-VPP1.wmv

No, it's not trick photography or extreme, 270 degree throws. It's a variable, reversable pitch prop. Pretty cool. Can't wait for the 40% version!!!!!

Here's a couple of threads about it.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/5%2DD_Flyi..._2592434/tm.htm

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285023

Well, it was just a matter of time! Awesome! :o

With modifications to the airframe an aircraft like this should be able to transition from forward to backward flight. I visualize a plane like this as a pusher canard in backward-flying mode...

So, Jon, when will your YAK-55 be able to do this? ;)

I was the Unregistered Guest in the previous post... forgot to log in... :wacko:

I hope Tal sees this!

He should be able to do this... :yes:

That would just be so cool. I can see bringing the plane out, flying regular for a second then real low head straight for the ground, then the plane just stops, nose straight down in mid air, like you hit the pause button!!!!! That's when I'd like a picture of the expression on everyone's face!!!!!!!

Good Idea Jon :thumbup: You fly the plane :) and I will get the picture.

I seen an article about him in Fly RC Magazine. He used a tail rotor from a helicopter to make it :thumbup: I think this guy is about to become RICH..

I think he has a deal with Horizon Hobby.....

Don

Sooooo Many ideas come to mind when I see that! Tinkering time! :yes:

Hey Andrew...You got to get forward flight down pat first before going into backwards flight.
;) :P :lol:

whats even better almost, is the guy in the background ! he looks so totally unimpressed !...lol :P