Aero-TV: The Bally Bomber - The All Time Ultimate Warbird Replica?

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Aero-News Talks With The Airplane's Builder
One of the many unique airplanes at AirVenture 2018 was a 1/3-scale B-17 bomber built by Jack Bally, who talked about the 17-year project with Aero-News at the show last summer.
Bally said that the idea was born over "too much beer one night with a bunch of buddies" as they talked about what kind of airplane they could build that would be the only one of its kind. They settled on the B-17, because as far as they knew, there were no flying 4-engine scale models WWII airplanes. They had originally intended to build a B-24, but that airplane would not scale properly.
Bally used scaled-up model airplane plans to build the Bally Bomber. The single-place airplane has a wingspan of 34 feet, 7 inches and is 25 feet long. It is powered by four Hirth 80 horsepower engines rated at 45 horsepower due to modifications, cruises at 110 knots and stalls at about 50 knots.
Bally said that during the construction process, he was visited by several WWII B-17 pilots, "and those were some real good stories."
Bally's story is a good one too. Congratulations on bringing your dream to a reality.
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@georgemallory797 Год назад

This guy is a better man than I'll ever be on my best day. I'm glad people like this give us something to aspire to. Top notch.

@oldtimer2192 Год назад

I couldn’t agree more sir!

@largol33t1 11 месяцев назад

I can't believe he admitted "It wasn't supposed to fly but it did." Um, wow. I wonder if he thought the engines weren't strong enough to produce enough lift for an average adult. The wings sure look long enough to get it flying. Sorry if I'm rambling a bit. I'm still shocked by his statement that it wasn't supposed to fly!!

@jameshudson7053 4 года назад

Seriously man, that is one of the coolest things I have ever seen!

@cdjhyoung 4 года назад

You have to really appreciate his tenacity to see this project through to the end. And the disappointment he must feel not being able to actually fly it himself now that it is done. Great job Mr. Bally.

@afterburner2869 4 года назад

I would have flown it at least once after devoting 17 years of my life and who knows how much money. The FAS can kiss my ass.

@ButchNackley 4 года назад

I have a strong feeling he was the pilot of it's first flight.

@Paiadakine 4 года назад

I hope he had a chance. What a work of art.

@suzukirider9030 3 года назад

not able to LEGALLY fly it and not being able to ACTUALLY fly it are different things. He won't have insurance coverage on it if he does fly it. Not sure he cares at this age - it's the love of his life, I think insurance coverage means to him now about as little as it did to the B-17 pilots on war missions in WW-2. Actually, I wonder if military aircraft have any insurance during war time? You get all kinds of insurance these days, but not from being shot down?

@TheCallMeCrazy 3 года назад

@@suzukirider9030 Nah, insurance isn't really a thing for military assets. You could say they're self-insured I guess?

@gmcjetpilot 5 лет назад

17 years to build. Well done Sir. I saw it at Oshkosh. It is hard to wrap your head around it. I hope it gets donated when this Gentleman passes so everyone can enjoy seeing it.

@mqbitsko25 4 года назад

I've joked about giant scale models and wondered why they don't just build an airplane? This guy went and did it.

@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname 4 года назад

Same thing I say when I see a giant rc I always comment why not make it a little bigger and just fly the thing

@c431inf 4 года назад

Right lol

@ActionableFreedom 4 года назад

Regulations bro. This guy got a bit lucky or was very persistent. Its like in China, its more free in some way. One guy built a sub and it was np. He takes around his lake and river all the time. In the US getting it registered would probably be more expensive than building it.

@encinobalboa 4 года назад

This plane belongs in the Smithsonian. It's a work of art.

@kieranfitzgerald2030 4 года назад

Nah man.....IT BELONGS IN THE AIR

@cuttersgoose 3 года назад

No it belongs to the guy who built it and he should be flying it

@MicRuLerZ 3 года назад

@@cuttersgoose that original comment pissed me right off, the guy did build his life's work to have it parked in a museum when it's only just begun its flightlife, it should be flown around to his enjoyment and possibly make appearances at shows.

@JohnVHRC 5 лет назад

Its amazing, yet disappointing, its been done for so long, and very light flight footage of it.

@stevevukich8958 4 года назад

agreed...grr

@spyder000069 4 года назад

17 years of one mans life is a lot to risk. It flew so it proved it can. I can understand just making it a show piece. He now can take it places and enjoy the rewards of people coming up to view it for as long as he is in possession of it.

@g6rcteam81 4 года назад

it has 55hours on it but looks tale heavy and underpowered . At least on video.

@gerardfenn3988 2 года назад

@@g6rcteam81 Can you tell me where I can see some videos of this gem flying?? Thanks

@VegardMinde 4 года назад

The engineering and maintenance is more important than the use, -some people don´t understand that.

@johnnyblade1955 4 года назад

Even if it had never flown, this has to be in the top 3-5 home built projects of all time. I hope it winds up displayed at the EAA museum, permanently.

@merlin5by533 4 года назад

Just hearing that the old WW2 pilots wanted to fly your plane made me smile. Back in the saddle again.

@suzukirider9030 3 года назад

When was that? Are there any WW2 pilots still alive in 2021? Hell if they were 18 in 1945 they'd have to be 94 now...

@gerardfenn3988 2 года назад

@@suzukirider9030 My Dad passed away 8 years ago and he was in training for over 1 year when the war finally ended. He always wanted to fly the B-17. He told me that upon volunteering the AAF gave a psychological test to determine if you should be a fighter pilot or a bomber pilot. Never realized his bomber dream but logged many hours in the air training to go to europe. That was a different era and such a proud generation of Americans. I think I was born in the wrong decade. I wish I was there with the guys.

@arkwill14 4 года назад

Well that could mess up the anti-aircraft fire. "Sir, the range finder says that B-17 bomber is flying at 5,000 but obviously it's much higher. Thing must be broken!"

@eaglewolffox6275 4 года назад

Would it be ok to call the bally bomber a baby fortress

@thercbarn5001 Год назад

Its a shame baily is no longer with us. I shure hope he got to fly it at least once. It sure is a beautiful airplane. It was built not far from where i lived at the time. Mike c

@jerryumfress9030 4 года назад

This is the most awesome replica B-17 I've ever seen, and to top it off.... it flies. WELL DONE SIR!

@geeeeeee3 3 года назад

Builder died recently. Wife sold the plane.

@Zoydian 4 года назад

Incredible, just incredible!! No words to describe this man's perseverance and the work of art he created!

@jockojohn3294 3 года назад

If folks want to know why the USA is in the mess it's in......this airplane is your answer. This is a representation of talent, skills, tenacity, hard work that the older generations had because most people were raised that way, it's the way the country got great, how we used to win wars, and all those things built men and women who did things, if they didn't know how to do it , they learned. That's what we're missing - A couple generations of doers all across the country who wanted a better life, to make a difference, and support freedom. It's up to you to give a name of what we have now. For me, I call it " Sh***%t..

@fourfortyroadrunner6701 Год назад

Saddens me that he didn't live to enjoy this for very long. I hope the present, and future owners will take good care of it

@Ralph2 4 года назад

'Just drank too much beer one night with a bunch of buddies.' That part wasn't the problem. You're supposed to forget all that crazy talk when you sober up.

@cavecookie1 4 года назад

Either that, or get it done before you sober up...just imagine; a 17 year drunk!

@graham2631 4 года назад

Wow!!! What a awesome idea/build! Very interesting how it it would scale down. I hope to see some air footage. Hope someone builds some more four engine bombers. My grandad as a bomb aimer in the 405 pathfinders met his end in '43 in a Halifax. Hats off to the bomber boys.

@TA-Mike7 4 года назад

Too bad too many organizations are holding you back on how much power or who can fly it. Great project.

@gtracer6629 Год назад

In 17 years, I wonder why he never got a multi engine rating. He had a commercial rating, A multi rating should only take a weekend or so.

@indridcold8433 4 года назад

It is magnificent! The name of it is definitely appropriate. I hope he gets his multi engine certification so he may fly it himself. I think the build was definitely a labour of love.

@michaelcarmean4906 Год назад

💥 Jack Bally 🇺🇸 You Are Truly a Master Craftsman… I Have Never Seen Anything This Unusual and Unique… Makes Me Feel Good To Look At It… Thank You💥

@hud86 4 месяца назад

Sad the FAA ruined this man’s dream. As a multi engine commercial pilot I say let him fly the damned thing!

@duncanread4442 4 года назад

Well done sir. That is a thing of beauty 👍

@Cesko_Plny_Fialovejch_Zmrdu Год назад

This is what one manwith passion made. What gen Z can create?

@coldsamon Год назад

It's a challenge for Gen Z to tie shoelaces.

@miguelsuarez8010 Год назад

17 years and 10 months to build. That's why it's a B-17 I guess....

@roadking99jokerst60 4 года назад

Saw the blue tail rudder and thought of Sentimental Journey. Congrats , good sir.

@billlarrabee9436 3 года назад

Typical of our government, get you down and keep you down. Here is a man who put his heart and soul into building this beautiful replica and just because he wasn't multi-engined rated he wasn't allowed to fly it, even though he is a commercial pilot. Wrong Way Corrigan was told by our know-it-all government he was not to cross the Atlantic Ocean but he did it anyway and he became a hero. So much for Freedom!

@keesvandenbroek331 Год назад

That must be the smallest 4 engined airplane in the world!!

@kkrankie 4 года назад

31 German Luftwaffe pilots disliked this micro bomber

@K3Flyguy 3 года назад

I'd like to know what kind of beer the guy was drinking to get inspiration to do something like this? Usually !ots of beers makes me sleepy, I'm thinking i need to change brands.

@rogerb5615 4 года назад

Following in the wake of Howard Hughes and his "taxi" of the Spruce Goose!

@TheGodParticle 4 года назад

Omg! at first I just thought it was a RC.

@Paiadakine Год назад

This is so cool. Why are there not many videos of this homebuilt

@xsbuilder1 5 лет назад

What is the weight and power loading? I have to wonder about that with only 160hp (4 X40) available and a lot of drag inducing exterior structures (like turrets and gun ports).

@brianholland2916 4 месяца назад

Wait that thing isn't rc??

@firebird77clonefirebird89 4 года назад

So get certified and have fun.

@russellsmith3825 4 года назад

The builder has passed into the wild blue yonder.

@albertvonschultz9137 3 года назад

I just seen the thing and it's a shame he's passed away

@midsouthexpress 4 года назад

I love that those old WWII pilots are still willing to get in there and fly that plane. And I know they mean it! I wonder how it handles compared to a full size one, if any of the flight characteristics are similar?

@sohailsajed7283 4 года назад

You gave a diamond,in original shape

@newlibertarian139 Год назад

The test pilot was going to follow the builder's instructions. Then when he felt the plane wanting to run and lift, rationality blew out the exhaust and the little kid in him took over. That day, the test pilot learned that excessive smiling leads to drool.

@lancerevell5979 Год назад

Great project. It's a darned shame they won't let him fly it himself.

@poly_hexamethyl 4 года назад

Awesome aircraft! I'm really surprised that you can actually scale down a design and still have the aerodynamics, weight, etc. work out so that it will fly. Just curious...why didn't you use radial engines like in the original? Perhaps they're not available in the right size and you would have had to build those as well?!!

@oscarrlee18 4 года назад

Thank you Sir. You are. one. In a million to be able to have the intelligence, skill, and faith to build such a beautiful machine🇺🇸

@rabrumf 4 года назад

Amazing skill to be able to build something like that! Hats off to you sir!!

@Mr-Damage 4 года назад

Which way to Berlin

@darkdom5439 4 года назад

Wonderfull !! This vidéo is too short for that talent !! The RC models lovers will be impressed ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@richardriddell6077 4 года назад

Beautiful!!!

@byronwooten5092 3 года назад

Does anyone know how I can get in touch with the current owner of this plane. I’m with the Dyersburg Army Air Base Memorial Association.

@liamhollin8265 3 года назад

This is fantastic, you are truly a genius,in the same vain as Barnes Wallis and Roy Chadwick.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@toddwieland7664 4 года назад

Where was it that a l17 was elevated over gas pumps at a service station?

@duckingtonedits2369 Год назад

That's a work of art

@jimmytiler5522 7 месяцев назад

Now a guy made a B-29'er same scale.Both @ Oshkosh 24'?

@donivanpotter2762 2 года назад

That's really cool, glad you found a passion that resulted in something truly cool to be shared.

@elvismark6816 4 года назад

Just the model doesn't fly holy damn that would have been nice to see a fly Elvis I'm gone

@rvail136 10 месяцев назад

There is a 1/3 scale b29 out there. It's on 4 Honda civic engines

@petewest5973 2 года назад

imagine the pilot flies off in 17 years of work without the builder permission - he seems a polite man but for sure he was mad as hell

@Mike-01234 Год назад

These are what you call a lifetime project

@davidshields220 Год назад

Wasn't supposed to fly it, but he did. Was it one of his beer drinking buddies?

@bluetopguitar1104 4 года назад

This is amazing

@brettwoodard167 Год назад

Beautiful aircraft, love to see more video.

@andyfredericks6205 4 года назад

I thought this was RC at first then the penny dropped when he opened the canopy! Fantastic!

@endwood 4 года назад

That's dedication for ya! I would think at that age I would have flown it anyway, life is too short to miss out on once in a lifetime events!

@simon_k4551 4 года назад

That's what the other guy thought.

@afterburner2869 4 года назад

That’s, that’s ........ wow, uh yea, that’s quite........!!

@2manycatsforadime Год назад

Lucky you got it back from your hired pilot.

@timhensley1297 Год назад

I remember this story. Very cool.

@largol33t1 11 месяцев назад

So, is this the largest "scale model" ever built?

@chrisbaker2903 4 года назад

It would kill me to build something like that and then not be allowed to fly it because of a technicality. On the other hand, the guy who did fly it after being told to just run the engines, would have to have his license revoked and be fired and blacklisted so he could never fly anything again. What a turd.

@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935 3 года назад

It being a death trap is an important technicality.

@JoeSmith-zg7in 4 года назад

Wow,what you built is amazing.

@dingopuppytoo Год назад

That is so beautiful it’s untrue!! ❤

@tonythompson4951 4 года назад

Unbelievable, much respect !

@Jaujau933 2 года назад

Amazing 👏👏👏 beautiful job

@pcar5 4 года назад

The pilot said if you lose an engine you are in serious trouble. Can't feather the dead prop and with minimal power to begin with the margin of safety is pretty much zero. Not a fun airplane to fly.

@dred311 2 года назад

Now that's something. Wow.

@jamesotisjr2322 3 года назад

teach a baby to run the tail guns...

@RK-mv8so 3 года назад

talking talking only...? no fly🙄

@libertyforever4270 4 года назад

Thumbs up.

@ThreePhaseHigh 3 года назад

I don’t thing most people have any idea what it took to build this airplane. It’s practically a miracle . Plus he sound like a great guy . Its a amazing accomplishment ! Congratulations. Now the bad news .The country he built and flys it in well soon be gone . The Pandemic Plan has work to perfection .

@StudioDaVeed Год назад

Still here...

@CFITOMAHAWK Год назад

Now i can die in peace. Seen them all.

@nigel900 Год назад

Fantastic! 👍🏻

@abundantharmony Год назад

Can it drop a small payload?

@fogstreet108 4 года назад

WOW! so cool.

@mithrandir1313 Год назад

WELL DONE!!!

@jimdavis8391 Год назад

What a great guy 😊

@Warbird-Aviation 2 года назад

Very nice

@massimomelodia3670 Год назад

A genius....

@KeeneFx Год назад

Beautiful!

@redstone51 Год назад

Beautiful aircraft, amazing story, National Museum of the US Air Force bound!!! REST IN PEACE ⭐JACK BALLY⭐!!!🙏🌹👌

@LukeCasten Год назад

Quite an accomplishment! It's a marvelous airplane! RIP mr. Bally. This plane belongs in the Smithsonian. It's a work of art..

@valtito9297 3 года назад

FINALLY!

@brbob4934 3 года назад

There's a vid somewhere of this departing Oshkosh I think. Ridic cool.

@dirtyharry1844 3 года назад

RIP

@tomsawyer9403 3 года назад

That is an amazing accomplishment. And it looks BEAUTIFUL.

@hankramos8663 Год назад

Quite an accomplishment! It's a marvelous airplane! RIP mr. Bally

@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname 4 года назад

That has got to be the coolest plane I've seen my grandfather was a crewman on one of the b17s awesome that this guy built it himself and you can actually fly it

@cavecookie1 4 года назад

What really gets me is he can't even fly it. If I had built that baby, I will guarantee that one day I would fly it, whatever it took! I would go plum crazy if I couldn't!

@davecrupel2817 4 года назад

Good God. This thing is right up there with the latest flyable Concorde model!! O.O

@isaacsrandomvideos667 2 года назад

awesome

@rconger384 3 года назад

With all of the enthusiasm for this fine aircraft, we wonder of Mr. Bally would have appreciated a go-fund-me to set him up with some stronger engines. With Hirth engines at 4 x 45 horsepower = 180 horsepower and a ROC of 350 ft/min, that is quite short for the weight. It only needs some real radial engines 4 x 9 cylinders would give it some climbing moxie! Vernier Scarlett 9U for nearly 550 horsepower ! With those, it ought to climb like a homesick angel! 550 horsepower ! With those, it ought to climb like a homesick angel!