This is a scratch built plane designed by Steve Shumate. I downloaded the plans from rcgroups.com. Look in the "Foamis Scratchbuild" section and find the "Polaris" thread That page has all the info you need to build this yourself or links to buying a pre-cut kit. Hope that helps.
Very cool and different concept to flying. Gr8 footage,thanks for posting. I am in the process of making a polaris from scratch. Any tips in building ? Is the tail and wing joint section strong enough on hard landings? Hey thanks.
Nice shots! You're right... when you're on the water it looks faster than 28mph. I would suspect the polaris would have no problem outrunning the boat.
I would think you could fly out front of the boat and ride the bow wave like slope soaring if the boat is that big and going fast enough! Where were the rolls and the inverted flight! I would say you found the sweet spot behind the boat, stay out of there!! Very nice!!
We thought about flying out front, except the boat we were on was a 24 ft Cuddy cabin type which made seeing the plane difficultwhen it was out front as the boat had a hard bimmini top over the driver station. Also the boat goes a max of about 28mph (yeah... looks faster on the video) so keeping the plane along side meant it was flying right near the limit of it tip stalling constantly. That's partly why I didn't try any rolls or inverted flight this first time out. Thanks for watching!
I'm wrapping up a polaris build and you've inspired me to give the "fly along" a shot. I'm going to try to call in a favor with my Sister-in-law and get out and race her brother's Scarab a bit. Around 50mph+ the polaris should be much more stable... although I may have to strap myself in... The Scarab still shouldn't be a match for this polaris speed-wise...
Glad you guys like it. Yes the crash at the end was caused by the turbulence from the boat. I new that the back of the boat was essentially a "No Fly Zone because of that, but it looked so cool coming around the back that I just had to try. No damage was done to the plane or electronics. I coat the electrical components with CorrosionX which does a good job of repelling water.
End wasnt good
RcLento 5 months ago
kinda dangerous dont you think not being able to tell the planes speed and possibly staalling out?
M0NEYBAGMAN 1 year ago
This is a scratch built plane designed by Steve Shumate. I downloaded the plans from rcgroups.com. Look in the "Foamis Scratchbuild" section and find the "Polaris" thread That page has all the info you need to build this yourself or links to buying a pre-cut kit. Hope that helps.
turt1e 1 year ago
where do you purchase it this plane is awesome where do u get it
lilvof 1 year ago
where do you purchase it at
lilvof 1 year ago
This Plane is Awesome but where do you purchase it i looked all over and found no results please sum1 help me
lilvof 1 year ago
where did you get it?
SparkRockerFire 1 year ago
@SparkRockerFire did u find where to get it
lilvof 1 year ago
@lilvof no
SparkRockerFire 1 year ago
Very cool and different concept to flying. Gr8 footage,thanks for posting. I am in the process of making a polaris from scratch. Any tips in building ? Is the tail and wing joint section strong enough on hard landings? Hey thanks.
lewandlo 1 year ago
Nice shots! You're right... when you're on the water it looks faster than 28mph. I would suspect the polaris would have no problem outrunning the boat.
wilmracer 1 year ago
That was absolutely amazing!! I know what I'll be doing this summer! Looked like a lot of fun. That plane looks great flying.
B4its2L8guy 1 year ago
wow coool tht looks fun but is the plane ok??
harveymacdonald 2 years ago
swweeet video!! I am building my Polaris now and I may have to try that with my boat. :)
baddb1 2 years ago
I would think you could fly out front of the boat and ride the bow wave like slope soaring if the boat is that big and going fast enough! Where were the rolls and the inverted flight! I would say you found the sweet spot behind the boat, stay out of there!! Very nice!!
bakerrv 2 years ago
We thought about flying out front, except the boat we were on was a 24 ft Cuddy cabin type which made seeing the plane difficultwhen it was out front as the boat had a hard bimmini top over the driver station. Also the boat goes a max of about 28mph (yeah... looks faster on the video) so keeping the plane along side meant it was flying right near the limit of it tip stalling constantly. That's partly why I didn't try any rolls or inverted flight this first time out. Thanks for watching!
turt1e 2 years ago
@turt1e
I'm wrapping up a polaris build and you've inspired me to give the "fly along" a shot. I'm going to try to call in a favor with my Sister-in-law and get out and race her brother's Scarab a bit. Around 50mph+ the polaris should be much more stable... although I may have to strap myself in... The Scarab still shouldn't be a match for this polaris speed-wise...
wilmracer 1 year ago
Glad you guys like it. Yes the crash at the end was caused by the turbulence from the boat. I new that the back of the boat was essentially a "No Fly Zone because of that, but it looked so cool coming around the back that I just had to try. No damage was done to the plane or electronics. I coat the electrical components with CorrosionX which does a good job of repelling water.
turt1e 2 years ago
That crash (dunk) most likely cause by the boat turbulance.
freemarlochip 2 years ago
At 40 sec an up when its close to the chase CAM. REALLY COOL nice video. AND VERY NICE PLANE
freemarlochip 2 years ago
nice job
zostritch 2 years ago