How a WWI Biplane Works

A detailed 3D dissection of the wonderful German made Fokker DVII biplane from WWI. Special thanks to Jeff Brooks for script accuracy review! Check out his actual flying replica of this plane at his channel: @jeffery7756 Also thanks to others at the forum () for their knowledge and research help. CREDITS Jacob O’Neal - Research, script, narration, 3D modeling / animation, music PATREON SOFTWARE USED I use Blender 3D to create these models. It’s free and open source, and the community is amazing: 0:00 Intro 00:27 Frame 01:58 Cantilever Wing 02:42 Exterior 04:05 Engine 05:15 Propeller 05:57 Fuel 06:27 Cockpit 07:22 Starting Process 08:41 Cockpit (Cont’d) 11:46 Flight Control 13:42 Landing Gear 14:44 Guns 15:38 Gun Synchronizing Gear 17:22 Pilot 18:18 Full View Correction: 0:10 Before commenting, check the top pinned “VIDEO CORRECTIONS“ thread. 15:38 Prop is rotating backwards!