Flying is as safe as the competency of the pilot and flying within the capabilities of the aircraft. I've flown the RAF 2000 for over two years now and have had an amazing time. With proper training, the RAF 2000 will be a great machine for you. Good luck!
Great stuff. I have just started on the first 40 hrs. on my raf 2000 its old school holley carb on a e82 subaru. runs great and I am learning fast. keep up the vids.
Hey Brian, been watching a good couple of your vids and now subbed. I'm envious that you live on an airfield! I am thinking about buying an RAF2000 (rebuilt 2014) with low hours on egine and frame (about 40) - not sure of rotor age, no stab mod. Can you still recommend this gyro compared to what's out there? I'm in the UK with a low budget and it looks like I can pick one up between £18k - £30k depending on features, avionics and condition. Most newer gyro's are in the £45k to £100k bracket. I've flown various Rotax engines before and naturally they are pretty reliable - not sure if the Subaru 4 stroke. Also, is blade balancing enough to get rid of stick shake? Any comments? Much appreciated, Richard
Thanks for subbing and watching sir. Because I have only flown the RAF, o can only recommend that above any thing else. I’ve seen a lot of others fly. I’ve sat in just about every other gyro out there. I’ve never been interested in flying anything else, period. As you may have seen in some of my other videos, I HAD a stabilizer on the tail and ended up ripping it off. I did repair it but never put it back on. I was missing so much having that thing on there. Because of that, I can’t really recommend having one. The stabilator on the mast I think is helpful for forward and aft trim in flight and some other stabilizing characteristics in general. The Rotax 2 stroke is not as reliable as pilots need them to be. The Rotax 4 stroke is. The Subaru 2.2 and 2.5 are absolute power houses. And they are quite commonly used for aviation engines. Bulletproof. NEVER had an issue with mine. Never a leak, compression issue, etc. Hope that is helpful!
Flying is as safe as the competency of the pilot and flying within the capabilities of the aircraft. I've flown the RAF 2000 for over two years now and have had an amazing time. With proper training, the RAF 2000 will be a great machine for you. Good luck!
What was the name of the company that fixed your gas tank brian
Great stuff. I have just started on the first 40 hrs. on my raf 2000 its old school holley carb on a e82 subaru. runs great and I am learning fast. keep up the vids.
great RAF
Just bought a RAF 2000 need some advice, where do I go for help?
What would you like too know
Great video ! Thanks for the ride.
Hey Brian, been watching a good couple of your vids and now subbed. I'm envious that you live on an airfield! I am thinking about buying an RAF2000 (rebuilt 2014) with low hours on egine and frame (about 40) - not sure of rotor age, no stab mod. Can you still recommend this gyro compared to what's out there? I'm in the UK with a low budget and it looks like I can pick one up between £18k - £30k depending on features, avionics and condition. Most newer gyro's are in the £45k to £100k bracket. I've flown various Rotax engines before and naturally they are pretty reliable - not sure if the Subaru 4 stroke. Also, is blade balancing enough to get rid of stick shake? Any comments? Much appreciated, Richard
Thanks for subbing and watching sir. Because I have only flown the RAF, o can only recommend that above any thing else. I’ve seen a lot of others fly. I’ve sat in just about every other gyro out there. I’ve never been interested in flying anything else, period. As you may have seen in some of my other videos, I HAD a stabilizer on the tail and ended up ripping it off. I did repair it but never put it back on. I was missing so much having that thing on there. Because of that, I can’t really recommend having one. The stabilator on the mast I think is helpful for forward and aft trim in flight and some other stabilizing characteristics in general. The Rotax 2 stroke is not as reliable as pilots need them to be. The Rotax 4 stroke is. The Subaru 2.2 and 2.5 are absolute power houses. And they are quite commonly used for aviation engines. Bulletproof. NEVER had an issue with mine. Never a leak, compression issue, etc. Hope that is helpful!
Many thanks for the reply Brian! Very helpful indeed! Now I have to find a flight school pronto -:) Take care!
Compare that stickshaker to THIS marvel : ua-cam.com/video/ix-_wUMCht0/v-deo.html
may i know the price
Is this safe? please sell me because I love these aircraft!
looks kinda shaky