10 Most Odd Planes in the Sky
Dive into the fascinating world of aviation with our latest video, "Top 10 Most Unconventional Aircraft: Pioneers of the Skies." Explore the bounds of creativity and innovation in aircraft design through a captivating journey that showcases ten of the most unique planes ever to grace the skies. From visionary engineers like Burt Rutan to groundbreaking designs like the Edgley Optica, this video celebrates the bold spirit of invention that has propelled aviation beyond traditional limits.
Edgley Optica: Discover the story of an aircraft with a helicopter-like cockpit and a quiet, ducted-fan engine, designed for versatile low-speed operations but faced with tragedy and challenges.
Rutan VariEze: Marvel at Burt Rutan's revolutionary personal aircraft that changed the landscape of experimental aviation with its unique canard design and composite construction.
Rutan Defiant: Unveil the innovative design of Rutan's canard front wing and push-pull twin-engine setup, which offered a new era of efficiency and safety.
Miles Aerovan: Step back in time to learn about this post-WWII freighter with its high payload capacity and the political and legal issues that led to its premature demise.
IAI Arava: Nicknamed "The Flying Watermelon," delve into the story of this bulky aircraft designed for short takeoffs and hefty payloads, which found a niche in challenging airstrips of Central and South America.
Starck AS-37: Be intrigued by the novel design of this French aircraft, known for its staggered wings and the use of a Citroën GS engine, a testament to simplicity and efficiency.
Patchen Explorer: Hear the poignant saga of an innovative amphibian aircraft transformed for land operations, its struggle for market acceptance, and its tragic end.
Beechcraft Starship: Witness the ambition and the reality clash in the story of this composite, canard-designed twin turboprop that aimed high but fell short in the commercial market.
Jabiru J43 Twin: Discover how innovation and necessity drove the creation of this twin-engine adaptation of the Jabiru Model 430, designed to navigate the challenging terrains of South Africa.
Rutan Boomerang: Kick off with the asymmetrical marvel designed by Burt Rutan, showcasing efficiency, safety, and a radical departure from conventional aircraft aesthetics.
"Top 10 Most Unconventional Aircraft: Pioneers of the Skies" not only celebrates the technological feats and daring visions that have shaped aviation history but also highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneering designs. Join us on this exhilarating journey through time and technology, and witness how these aerial anomalies have contributed to the quest for conquering the skies in the most unexpected ways.
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Bert Rutan is a serious fan of Blohm&Voss designs.
Colomban Cri-Cri should be on the list. Also many Rutan design could be mentioned, but my favorite is the Scaled Composites 151 ARES Mud Fighter.
I never understood why that airplane wasn't developed further. OK, the US military was never going to adopt something that wasn't high-tech and ridiculously expensive, but I could easily see this selling very well to many other other countries. But for some reason it didn't. Maybe a little too radical...
Awesome video!
Bert Rotane fanclub detected 😅
Who the f**k is Burt Rotane??!
I worked at Edgley aircraft in the eighties making the Optica and actually got to fly in the prototype one evening and take the controls for a few minutes
The Optica seems so “right.” I believe a set of courageous investors will resuscitate the design, implement some computer based manufacturing, and finally bring it to market.
I was waiting for the abrams P-1 and the flying pancake tho~
I built a radio controlled Patchen Explorer airplane about 10 years ago. I still fly it occasionally. Quirky but fun plane.
So where are the Skyvan, Flying Flea, VFW640, Hansajet, Piaggio Avanti etc? Rutan was a very clever designer but there were and are others.
Maybe no 11 .12.. 😂😂
Not sure I would use the word reputable with Jabiru. They had a lot of issues with their engines.
Interesting that so many new aviation company’s seem to have arson happen to them effectively destroying their production capabilities. So many it almost seems beyond coincidence.
These planes look unique and at time serene :) 이 비행기들은 독특하고 때로는 고요해 보입니다 :)
#3：08 the aircraft of beech looks like the plane "shinden" made by Japan during ww II
*sad airtruck noises*
I was expecting the Falcon XP
You skipped the Long ez and should have placed the Star ship after the Long ez
4:51 that pylon pod engine type leaves alot to be desired in a small plane. I think more practical in multi engine larger type plane situation.
No FLS Microjet?
Interesting collection. Thank you. But the way you pronounce "innovative" is weird .
Hollee Crap - what nonsense !!! The Jab J43 twin was developed and built in South Africa. It was designed as a cost-effective twin trainer with asymmetric thrust. Only the prototype exists. You do not get extorted by farmers for landing, we have all the normal rules for landing that apply elsewhere in the world, get permission to land on private property. Do not land on a runway with X's at each end. Seriously WTF ??!!
These AI voiceovers sound like a student trying to write a term paper the night before it's due... ie meaningless word salad..... "Navigating the complexities of their journeys with newfound ease.... A symbol of ingenuety, but its presence in the skies remains a mystery..."
It's not AI
@@Dwaynesaviation well, if the voice isn't AI, the text that the person is reading is AI generated...