The death of the Ultimate Bipe

Shaker · 01-01-2006, 04:19 AM

What was 'almost' caught on video a couple years ago was quite possible the most spectacular crash I've ever had. I'm sure it woke up Showtime too since he was in the debris field..

We were at an IMAC contest in Camarillo, CA and competition flying had just finished up for Saturday. So we figured.. Time to bust out the huckin! Showtime and I blast off and are goofing around for a good 10 minutes when I get this great idea in my head to drive around him in a high alpha knife edge while he's hovering..

So here's the scene:
Showtime and I are standing at the far side of the runway (for safety.. to keep the flightline further away from the spectators). He's hovering in place about 10' up and 20' out. I setup into a SLOW knife edge from right to left at about 10' up. Ten Feet? That's WAY too high. So I pull the throttle back slightly to let the big bipe settle.. and down she comes.. it's about 100' out still.. and I start to add power to catch the descent. Except nothing happens. The engine responds.. and I'm making more power.. but the bipe is still coming down. More power.. more rudder. Nothing.. FULL power. Full rudder and the big bipe has finally had enough and snaps out hard left on me in a 3/4 outside snap.. and WHAM!! It hits the ground about 20' to my right.

Now this whole time.. Showtime has been standing next to me hovering.. but hearing this.. (not seeing.. he's still flying), he starts to run to his left.. still trying to hold a hover. The biplane has hit the ground.. is shedding pieces and coming apart as misc. stuff goes flying by me.. including the gas tank which has ripped from the airframe and is spraying gas.. you guessed it.. all over Showtime. When it all finally comes to rest.. there is equal debris to my right and left.. with me standing in the middle.. and all of us laughing our ass off.

Now the funniest part of all this is Showtime decides he's going to dance on the rubble of my now destroyed Ultimate Bipe by hovering his black and airbrushed flames ZN Line Extra right over the wreckage.. where he nearly adds to it by giving wrong rudder at 2' up and nearly dumping his airplane right on top of what's left of mine.

It sucked.. because I really liked flying that Ultimate.. but it was really funny from our perpsective..

~Shaker

RustyTumbles · 01-01-2006, 08:24 AM

Shame it wasn't on vid that would have been a site to see man. Shame to loose ya ulti though...!!!

3dav8r · 01-01-2006, 01:40 PM

That would have been a great video!

Raleigh3dFlyer · 01-01-2006, 02:40 PM

I agree that would have been an awesome video..sorry about the bipe but at least you got a bad ass story out of it

Shaker · 01-01-2006, 03:27 PM

Well truthfully.. it was ALMOST captured on video. You can hear the crash.. you just can't see it. It was up on the Cirkus site.. should be here eventually I think (maybe?). Have to ask Max.

Cajun · 01-01-2006, 07:00 PM

I remember that vid. Yea that stuff was torn up when the camera finally caught up to it. Yea and I saw him fall out of that hover in the last few seconds of the clip, thought it was routine.

PLANKBONE · 01-03-2006, 12:57 AM

Can't wait to see that vid. Hope your able to upload it to the new site.

SEG · 01-03-2006, 01:11 AM

Hey Shaker its Eric. My dad Was filming the flight but he was watching jason and didnt get it. Its too bad nobody got it on vid it would have been a great vid. that was one of the worst crashes ive ever seen haha.

**Boulder** · 01-03-2006, 10:01 AM

I like your story much better than mine, but I have pics

skymaster68 · 01-09-2006, 09:43 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by kennyandannie
	I like your story much better than mine, but I have pics

Hi Ken is that the GP ultimate? if so what engine was on it?
Sorry for the lost
Cristian

**Boulder** · 01-09-2006, 09:47 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by skymaster68
	Hi Ken is that the GP ultimate? if so what engine was on it? Sorry for the lost Cristian

No, it was the Goldberg 30%. I had a Precision Eagle 4.2 swinging a 22-10 wood prop, Pro Zinger. I had just ordered the Bolly and it wasn't here yet.

Thanks, but it's all good, I'll get another.

RustyTumbles · 01-09-2006, 11:25 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by kennyandannie
	I like your story much better than mine, but I have pics

What happened????

01-01-2006, 04:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shaker Old School Hucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 41 Posts: 78	The death of the Ultimate Bipe What was 'almost' caught on video a couple years ago was quite possible the most spectacular crash I've ever had. I'm sure it woke up Showtime too since he was in the debris field.. We were at an IMAC contest in Camarillo, CA and competition flying had just finished up for Saturday. So we figured.. Time to bust out the huckin! Showtime and I blast off and are goofing around for a good 10 minutes when I get this great idea in my head to drive around him in a high alpha knife edge while he's hovering.. So here's the scene: Showtime and I are standing at the far side of the runway (for safety.. to keep the flightline further away from the spectators). He's hovering in place about 10' up and 20' out. I setup into a SLOW knife edge from right to left at about 10' up. Ten Feet? That's WAY too high. So I pull the throttle back slightly to let the big bipe settle.. and down she comes.. it's about 100' out still.. and I start to add power to catch the descent. Except nothing happens. The engine responds.. and I'm making more power.. but the bipe is still coming down. More power.. more rudder. Nothing.. FULL power. Full rudder and the big bipe has finally had enough and snaps out hard left on me in a 3/4 outside snap.. and WHAM!! It hits the ground about 20' to my right. Now this whole time.. Showtime has been standing next to me hovering.. but hearing this.. (not seeing.. he's still flying), he starts to run to his left.. still trying to hold a hover. The biplane has hit the ground.. is shedding pieces and coming apart as misc. stuff goes flying by me.. including the gas tank which has ripped from the airframe and is spraying gas.. you guessed it.. all over Showtime. When it all finally comes to rest.. there is equal debris to my right and left.. with me standing in the middle.. and all of us laughing our ass off. Now the funniest part of all this is Showtime decides he's going to dance on the rubble of my now destroyed Ultimate Bipe by hovering his black and airbrushed flames ZN Line Extra right over the wreckage.. where he nearly adds to it by giving wrong rudder at 2' up and nearly dumping his airplane right on top of what's left of mine. It sucked.. because I really liked flying that Ultimate.. but it was really funny from our perpsective.. ~Shaker

01-01-2006, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
RustyTumbles Straight Hucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Townsville, NTH QLD, Australia Posts: 3,949	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe Shame it wasn't on vid that would have been a site to see man. Shame to loose ya ulti though...!!! __________________ It's hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.. www.extraaircraft.com www.scaleaeros.com.au www.desertaircraft.com.au www.theprofilebrotherhood.com www.booma-rc.com

01-01-2006, 01:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
3dav8r Fly it like you stole it ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salinas/Monterey, CA Age: 49 Posts: 244	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe That would have been a great video! __________________ www.poweraerobatics.com www.teamoracle.com www.daltonaviation.com

01-01-2006, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raleigh3dFlyer Low budget Hucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 29	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe I agree that would have been an awesome video..sorry about the bipe but at least you got a bad ass story out of it __________________ Raleigh3dFlyer, the artist formerly known as 3dnelson Now if you were real bad ass, you would fly it without the gear -- Jee Um

01-01-2006, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shaker Old School Hucker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 41 Posts: 78	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe Well truthfully.. it was ALMOST captured on video. You can hear the crash.. you just can't see it. It was up on the Cirkus site.. should be here eventually I think (maybe?). Have to ask Max.


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01-01-2006, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cajun Teen Scene Staff Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Franklin, Louisana Age: 22 Posts: 370	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe I remember that vid. Yea that stuff was torn up when the camera finally caught up to it. Yea and I saw him fall out of that hover in the last few seconds of the clip, thought it was routine. __________________ Why don't all you little kids quit fottin around and get a real hobby like golf? Pro-Bro #350 Never forget the the Capitol K.

01-03-2006, 12:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
PLANKBONE chitty3d.com Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 439 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe Can't wait to see that vid. Hope your able to upload it to the new site.

01-03-2006, 01:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
SEG HUCK IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 18 Posts: 1,333	Re: The death of the Ultimate Bipe Hey Shaker its Eric. My dad Was filming the flight but he was watching jason and didnt get it. Its too bad nobody got it on vid it would have been a great vid. that was one of the worst crashes ive ever seen haha. __________________ Eric Powell 2005 & 2006 Tucson Shootout Champion 2005-2007 Southwest Region Champion Team Jr, Desert Aircraft, Smart Fly Team Vegas

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