British man builds world’s largest aircraft carrier model, capable of remote-controlled airplane takeoff and landing.

An internet sensation from the UK has made headlines by creating a custom-made remote-controlled aircraft carrier model, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest remote-controlled aircraft carrier model in the world. What’s more impressive is that he successfully orchestrated the takeoff and landing of two remote-controlled airplanes on this aircraft carrier, achieving yet another world record.

James Whomsley, known as Holmesry on the engineering channel ProjectAir on YouTube, has amassed around 500,000 subscribers. According to a report by the Guinness World Records website on April 30th, he devoted three months to planning and constructing a 16.46-foot (5.02 meters) long remote-controlled aircraft carrier model, which has been certified as the world’s largest by Guinness World Records.

Using foam plastic and recycled wood, he crafted the deck of the carrier model and reinforced it with a layer of fiberglass. To ensure the carrier was waterproof, he applied expandable foam plastic along the seams inside the hull.

After completing the aircraft carrier model, he took it to Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire for testing. Not only did it float, but it also met the requirements set by Guinness World Records.

Whomsley then practiced maneuvering three remote-controlled airplanes to take off and land on the deck of the carrier, presenting another challenge. Cameras mounted with a first-person view were installed on these airplanes to provide footage that aided in easier control, especially during landings.

Although it is the largest remote-controlled aircraft carrier model globally, for fast-flying remote-controlled airplanes, it still poses a small target, making safe landings a bit challenging.

After multiple attempts and setbacks, including airplanes plunging into the water, Whomsley finally succeeded in having both remote-controlled airplanes land safely on the carrier deck, setting a new Guinness World Record for the first time remote-controlled airplanes take off and land on a remote-controlled aircraft carrier model.

Regarding this achievement, Whomsley remarked, “To have an idea, make it a reality, and for it to actually work is just amazing.”

This isn’t the first time Whomsley has been recognized as a record holder. Last year, he also constructed the world’s fastest remote-controlled jet car model. During its initial test, the car set a Guinness World Record with a speed of 94.76 mph (152.5 km/h).

Constructed with an aluminum chassis, the car underwent a third test after breaking the world record. When it reached a speed of 141 mph (226.9 km/h), strong winds blew it off the runway, causing it to collide with a drain cover and soar into the air. Unfortunately, it exploded upon landing, resulting in total destruction.

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