@@compairaviation No worries..all good. Just a reference to the "Tango-Uniform" letter choice which has long been slang for something beyond repair. It really is a beautiful airplane that is reminiscent of a mini Caravan or Kodiak. Would like to see this in person...perhaps Sun n Fun?
I'm confused. It looks kind of like a modified Cessna? I can't find an answer in the video or copy. This randomly popped up in my feed. I do know a bit about airplanes, though...I've just never heard of this mod. It is a mod, right? Oh yes...you talked about "adding" things, so that means it is. What is the base airplane?
This is a kit build aircraft known as the Comp Air 6.2. Some people also refer to kit build planes as "homebuilt aircraft". They are built and flown under the the FAA experimental aircraft classification.
Retractable landing gear uses up valuable interior space while adding un-needed complication for this airplane. We are already cruising at 230 knots because we have aerodynamic fairings on the landing gear. Would you give up a few knots of airspeed to remove the complications of retractable gear during flight and maintenance? Just like what Ron said in the video, keep it simple, so it's easier to build and maintain.
It is not parachute capable. We've been working to come up with a ballistic parachute solution for this kit, but the size/weight of the airframe makes it a very difficult task.
FADEC is an option for some turbine engines that are suitable for this platform. If you are interested in building a CA6.2t with one of those powerplants, we are more than happy to help you out.
Checkout that information their website. With that said, the basic kit is $250k and then the turbine option is $235k more, then there's avionics which can be $110k if you go dual Garmin G3X. They also have build assist and other cheaper engine options. It looks very customizable and also reasonable. One of the few low cost turbines well under 1 Mill. Range 920nm, or piston 840nm.
Beautiful Airplane, Congratulations! Hope some day i can pilot them around in the Patagonia :)
fantastic looking utility turbine
Beautiful no fuss plane. Love it!
looking really nice
I saw this at Oshkosh. At a distance I thought it was a Jabiru lol. As an Australian, it looks like J230’s big brother 😂 impressive aircraft.
Damn I love this plane.😊
Well done!!!
I like your enthusiasm
Wish you much success :-)
Thank you! 😃
Very impressive aircraft! Might have rethought that N# though ;)
@@compairaviation No worries..all good. Just a reference to the "Tango-Uniform" letter choice which has long been slang for something beyond repair. It really is a beautiful airplane that is reminiscent of a mini Caravan or Kodiak. Would like to see this in person...perhaps Sun n Fun?
Thanks!. The piston has been to Sun n Fun the last two years. Turbine and piston were both at Oshkosh, and should be at Sun n Fun.
Was this similar or the same fuselage you had at Oshkosh a couple of years ago? Turned out well. Kudos.
Yes, this fuselage was at Oshkosh in 2023, and it flew up for 2024. The piston version flew up for 23 and 24.
How many have been made? That's an important question in the experimental aviation world
Since it’s got no wing struts, what’s the structural integrit of the carry through spar?
I'm confused. It looks kind of like a modified Cessna? I can't find an answer in the video or copy. This randomly popped up in my feed. I do know a bit about airplanes, though...I've just never heard of this mod. It is a mod, right? Oh yes...you talked about "adding" things, so that means it is. What is the base airplane?
This is a kit build aircraft known as the Comp Air 6.2. Some people also refer to kit build planes as "homebuilt aircraft". They are built and flown under the the FAA experimental aircraft classification.
you should make it like the extra 400 and 500 with retractable gear
Retractable landing gear uses up valuable interior space while adding un-needed complication for this airplane. We are already cruising at 230 knots because we have aerodynamic fairings on the landing gear. Would you give up a few knots of airspeed to remove the complications of retractable gear during flight and maintenance? Just like what Ron said in the video, keep it simple, so it's easier to build and maintain.
Aerodynamic fixed gear is more simple, less insurance cost and no gear up landings.
What’s the mission?
Footstep/armrest doesnt seem very sanatary in muddy environments lol
Yeah especially flying out of the Columbian jungle 👀
Ha. That was my 1st thought too.
Parachute capable? If yes, I can't think of another turbine aircraft that also had ballistic parachute capability.
It is not parachute capable. We've been working to come up with a ballistic parachute solution for this kit, but the size/weight of the airframe makes it a very difficult task.
Nice build. audio sounds muffled
I’ll sell them. Send me out with the piston version across the eastern US!!!
👍
A kit Kodiak.
Pressurized?
We are working on making pressurization an option for the kit.
First ✊🏾
Should be FADEC.
FADEC is an option for some turbine engines that are suitable for this platform. If you are interested in building a CA6.2t with one of those powerplants, we are more than happy to help you out.
no boots or tks? sure yeah lemme spend a gajillion dollars on an airplane that cant fly through some cold rain.
If you build one, you can add a Deicing system. The beauty of experimental is that you can configure the aircraft for your intended purposes.
How much ? Speed ? Range ?
pricey for sure. crowded field for that type of aircraft, but good effort.
Checkout that information their website. With that said, the basic kit is $250k and then the turbine option is $235k more, then there's avionics which can be $110k if you go dual Garmin G3X. They also have build assist and other cheaper engine options. It looks very customizable and also reasonable. One of the few low cost turbines well under 1 Mill.
Range 920nm, or piston 840nm.
@@br4nd0nh347 thank you