Ultimate STOL - Maule Aircraft - Factory Tour
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Ultimate STOL - Maule Aircraft - Factory Tour a "How It's Made" episode on the popular bush plane often used because of it's STOL performance and ability to carry a large payload. The Maule MX7 was also the very first aircraft that I personally ever flew in and was my introduction into the amazing Aviation world. Visit Maule Air at: www.mauleairin...
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That serial #1 aircraft must be restored ASAP and someone employed specially to have it polished everyday. Can’t leave it to rot away😩
SCORE! You're on a roll. This could have been twice as long. Not at all what I was expecting. More in depth vlogs like this.
Yeah? @David Platt THANK YOU for your support! I truly appreciate it. Thank You for watching! See you in the next one!
Yeah, good stuff.
Had the chance to tour the factory as a kid, wonderful people.
Truly! Really a family owned business and it is refreshing! Thank you for watching!
I didn't hear a reference to B.D. Maule having based this design on the Piper Pacer/Tri-Pacer. In the late 60's Maule used to have a demonstation of the aircraft starting a takeoff roll inside the hanger, and being airborne as it passed through the hanger door. I heard this was discontinued because it scared off customers.
I got to ride in a Maule back in the 1960s. Even with 4 of us in the plane it got off the ground and had a fantastic rate of climb. I have never ridden in anything like it since then. B. D. Maule was a genius.
AGREED! This Aircraft was my first experience flying and left a LIFETIME lasting impression on my. Thank you for taking the time to watch.
I learned to fly at the grass strip in Napoleon MI where the company started. The first and only time I ever flew backwards was in a Maule, we throttled back into a strong headwind and back we went!
The Maule Aircraft is a Beast. When you really what to Haul use a Maule! Simple and effective so just keep building them and the world will keep flying them.
Brent gave me a personal tour when I dropped in a few years ago, and showed me number 1. Notice the instrument panel is very similar to today's panels in the construction. I love Maule aircraft for their robust and tough as nails construction. I would definitely choose a Maule over many others. But with a nose wheel. Thanks, Bryan.
Regards, Brian
Enjoyed the video, brings back many good memories, 500 hours in an M4 with 220 Franklin, a real performer.
Very archaic but excellent and beautiful airplanes. Those jigs are money machines. Once I met two guys in Mexico owning an M7 rebuild from zero. As far as I know, the airplane is still flying. Great video.
Thanks for the tour Bryan! Owning/ flying a Maule has been on my aviation bucket list for some time. I've personally seen the one in your thumbnail on the taxiways of Bethel, AK, what a machine!
Yea, God's Country Aviation, that's it! Was drawing a blank...
16:30 That's almost as much space as in my Toyota station wagon! Impressive!
Also, is everyone else here enjoying hearing all these technical specs described in that relaxed "aw shucks" drawl as much as I am?
18:20 you LUCKY sod, I'm envious
I had the pleasure of putting 1,000's of miles on the M5 Lunar Rocket back in the late 70's early 80's. We were always a hit at the Air Shows. Wish I had another.
At easter 1989, I have been there, and virtually nothing changed. It was a blast to witness a takeoff of the Turbine Prototyp.
I taught my dad to fly tail-draggers in an M4-210, back in the 1990s. No toe-brakes on the right side back then...fun stuff. It looks like they've come a long ways since the aircraft he owned. Great video!
Ahhhh. Some great Father/Son time in a MAULE! Excellent! What an experience! Thank you for sharing that! And Thank YOU for watching!
Great video....Making me miss the MX7-235 I had for 15 years....
Looks like I have found my next aircraft for my wish list.
I was fortunate enough to fly an M-6-235 my last 14 years with the Department of Interior. Great little airplane.
Used to fly to Spence Field for 'touch-n-go' practice. Runway there was starting to show loose gravel, etc. in early 90's. 😁Never had chance to tour factory. Nice to see it unfold here. Great birds!
148DP is now owned by Kristen in Wisconsin. Just in case u wanted to know. hehe. I was at the factory in the 70's and Mr. Maule took me and my CFI on a very short run takeoff of less than 400ft from the taxiway in front of the hanger right over the fence and small lake (pond). What an air plane it is.
AWESOME video. I NEED one of those. LOVED the last plane (yellow one).
So cooool!
Thank You so much for the positive support! I appreciate you! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely love the how it’s made aspect.
Yeah? So keep these coming then? I appreciate your support and also your feedback! Thank You!
Sure would be nice to go to Georgia and just write a check, instead of spending years building, but the building is fun. Keep up the good work, Bryan!
Building is FUN. Don't get that confused for sure! This is just an awesome Certified aircraft as well. Thank for your continued support!
The Maule is a great Aircraft I have a lot of time in them.
They are tough and very cost effective. Once you figure them out they are incredible performers.
If the factory would get their stuff together they should outsell any of the Cubs and Cub clones.
Since old BD Maule died no one has ever figured out how to move the factory into the present.
A bit of fine tuning improvements to fit and finish and a proper marketing department could get them from being a parts supplier back to becoming an Aircraft manufacturer again.
With the popularity of STOL planes this should be a none brainer.
To get the best Quality Maule one needs to rebuild one and Keep it light. The late models are getting to Heavy
The Aircraft is top notch -- the Company behind it -- well is a bit behind unfortunately.
My favorite STOL aircraft...great video...I keep waiting for the Diesel Maule...maybe someday.
Love my Mx7 and my J3C65
Awesome! MX7 was my first flight and aviation experience! Thank You for watching!
Excellent stuff bro
the M4 is the best model of the Maule. Nobody can change my mind
It's so fun to see how and where this great airplane is made. Thanks for another great video.
Flew a few hours in the old Maule M-4 with the 220h.p. FRANKLIN and also the 210h.p. CONTINENTAL as I recall. MAULES hate ground roll, they much rather fly !! I liked the interconnect between the rudder and ailerons as well. They are a HOSS !!!
Always loved the Maule’s Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to watch and also comment here. I appreciate you!
Nibblin' jigs sounds like a delicious candy! 😆
Big respect from Montenegro MNE :)
Thank You! From way out there! Hah! I appreciate you!
My first plane was a MT-7-235. After watching this I gotta get a new M9-260 on order!
Wow...There is some real personality in that video. Good hell.
Why hasn’t this company restored the original plane sitting in the hanger?
time and money.
@@2Phast4Rocket And maybe they enjoy looking directly at his Grandpa's handiwork!
These are great videos, it is always cool to see how an aircraft got its start and where they are today. Thank you, oh and I did subscribe.
Been flying Maules for years. Have one on the mission field. Love these aircraft. Nothing else can do as much, as well, for less adquisition and operating costs than a Maule. Looking great Brent!
Maule is a great airplane that has survived time and tested. Was a bit surprised to see so much of the equipment being so old - lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc. Would have thought to have seen CNC machine for 'nibbling' tubing. But what they done is art work. Interesting tour.
Old machinery: Lathes, Mills, Presses, etc. are MORE RIGID and massive than contemporary machine tools... That is why they are so durable. Ask any knowledgeable machinist... I prefer an old Czech lathe to anything "modern" !
The Maule's are great airplanes. I flew twice around-the-world with them. Eastbound with the M5-180 and westbound with the M7-230. I landed in riverbeds, on pastures and roads. And I flew non-stop for 21.4 Hours from Hawaii to California. Such a great plane. Look at www.weltweitweg.eu.
Dieter, I just read through your site. You are a true adventurer! I would love to read your book, any chance of an English translation?
They look so good :)
Classic "Mighty Maule" Thank You for watching!
That is a really nice design. I was not familiar with this plane before this video.
FANTASTIC.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING
Another great video. Thanks again.
Really Great video. Your videos are getting better, and very enjoyable.Can't wait for more!!!!!
Wow! Thanks for that! I've learned a lot this past year that is for certain. The passion is flying the plane for me right now. But having people like you being supportive makes all the difference. Thank you for taking the time to comment here and for watching!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel My pleasure brother! You deserve everything positive coming your way! Thanks again for the great content.
Классный самолет! Мечта
Zajebisty. Pozdrowienia z POLSKI
The Maule's are great airplanes. I flew twice aroundLook
Excellent Video Brother
wonderful video thank you .
A rather stupendous amount of manual labor goes into small planes, hence the rather scary prices.
These are in fact "Hand Built" so I guess if you were to compare it to a Ferrari....then YES that makes sense. Thank you for taking the time to comment here and also watch this episode! I appreciate you!
I like airplanes that leave the ground in less than 25 feet and go straight up into the sky..
Right?! Pretty amazing performance that they have! Thank you for commenting here and Thank You for taking the time to watch and support here!
Great plane and video !
Awesome Bryan! Very interesting and informative. I'm amazed given their production volume Maule are still use a tube nibbler iso CNC tube cutter - time is money after all!
Btw, the constantly hunting camera focus during your interviews is pretty distracting to otherwise great material. I've heard other vloggers use fixed focus in this scenario to avoid the issue - just a suggestion. Keep up the great work! Thank you :)
Keep em coming pal!!!
YEAH? You like? Thank You for the vote of confidence. I am trying to dig in and go full time at this. Spread the word where you can! Thanks for watching!
Love this!
@Randi Cook. THANK YOU. I appreciate your support and taking the time to watch!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel love the documentary. I think Maule has a fantastic product! They are a leader in the aviation STOL industry.
Really cool video. Some investment in new technology would help bring the cost down over time. Really shocked to see how low tech this still is.
They are "traditional" that is for sure. But still going strong for 60 years! Thank You for watching!
I could see them going with laser cut tubing, MAYBE some composites here and there that could be mass produced, but the benefits depend on volume...
What process do they use to do the final welds with? MIG or TIG
Neither oxy acetylene would be my guess.
Fine airplane but I have one question, why the yoke? Okay I’m prejudiced, even though I started out in Athens, Georgia at Clark’s Flying Service in Cessna 150s, the first time I held that center stick with left hand throttle (PA-16), I knew I was home. Since then Strearman, Agcats, Citabrias, and Scouts have left me very pointed on one end. Great video.
Lovely Stuff !!!!!
What a Plane.
Nice right?! Thank you for watching!
Is those pipes aluminum or steel?
Мужики Мауль,это круто!
Все ржавое в раковинах, какая жесть... Надеюсь они используют пескоструй перед окраской. Ну хоть станки советские, уже радует )))
great
Thank You! Thanks for watching!
WHAAAT?! There's an airplane factory in Moultrie, GA? I live in the next town over! It would take me fifteen to twenty minutes to get there. I've lived here for fifteen years and I never knew that. How much does one cost? I imagine that it would be a bit more expensive than a Kitfox.
So I guess a turboprop would be a "special" order? Wasn't there a M7 420 turbine model?
Do they offer the turbine engine or is it special order?
They were in production for a number of years. I bet if you asked them to build one they would. Thank you for watching!
How do you make sure the inside of the tubing is not going bad after you install it ? Does it ever get checked?
Why doesn’t Maule or company’s like it offerer in a kit like a quick build in experimental category?
Seem like it would be a big hit.
We asked this very question to Brent Maule. It just isn't in their wheel house unfortunately. :-/
That tells me they are doing well financially. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
Bummer experimental class Maule would be a massive hit!
Bearhawk would be second place IMHO. Can’t beat Maule fleet hours and parts support. A guy can dream!
If you want kit planes like this look up bearhawk aircraft.
It's interesting that his shirt says EST. 1962 but the website says 1941. Great review however.
One great airplane. It's still a deal compared to the big boys and it performs as good.
It has potentially 5 seats! And compare the performance to most of the 2 seaters out there! Sure! Thank you for watching and supporting here!
I live in South Florida, my son in North Carolina, my brother in Ohio. We three will get our pilots license soon . Looking to purchase a plane soon . Hunting and fishing is our passion. Anyone have suggestions for our airplane purchase?
Is there a stick conversion STC for any of these planes?
didn't say anything about price range, there is no info on the website either.
Like it alot 😃
Thanks! Thank You for watching!
almost near to be fstorch
Price plane ?
IS there a KIT for Maule like a KIT FOX...........HAS ?
It’s called a bearhawk
Where does the passenger plug their headphones in? I didn't see it on the dash (Hey I could have missed it).
I think.... no... I missed that too! Hah! Sorry. Maybe it is in the roof. Thank You for watching!
Start TO FINISH..on an AVERAGE build? Average build PRICE(s)?
We have upgraded the instrument panel from
construction paper and crayons 🖍 to real gauges that are really hooked up....😳
Yeah.... Avionics and Instrumentation have really come along way over the years! Thank you for watching here. I really appreciate you!
This is the first thing I will buy when I win the PowerBall.
Be faster and more definite if you just go work for a down payment and buy one.
Сколько стоит самолёт?
Ive got a question to the Maule experts here. How did the Maule get certified without published performance charts in the POH, a restriction of 30 degrees of bank and that terrible idea of a rudder servo tab? I've got about 35 hours in one and thought it was a terribly designed and performing airplane.
I guess you never got the "hang" of it... I learned on an M7 and will never stop to appreciate it so much!
I think it's sad that they haven't restored that original plane. They seem to be proud of their long history, but that doesn't show it.
Great video, but you've got to pay attention to the focus of your camera (and probably get a better camera for that matter). Otherwise it's a great video!
@David Caissy THANK YOU for the feedback. YES... I saw it after the fact in POST that it was hunting (again). Sorry about that. Hope to invest in some newer equipment this year. Thank you for your support! I really appreciate you!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Your channel brings a fresh new look to general aviation and I like it! Keep up the good work! ;)
if they cant restore serial #1 then they should hide it away, doesnt look good for busiges.
This vid probably decreased sales by at least 10%
👍🇺🇸💯
Already subscribed Brian , great channel, I highly recommend everyone to subscribe 👍🏻👌 great videos
It would be nice to $ up &down
thats have perfect to thailand small airports. factory need send one FREE to me i show and sell plane to thailand users.thailand not have any plane this model, perfect, 2 seat or 5 seat can change. and whit big wheel have good many little sand airports.
Let e know if that works for you. Great idea!!
Do not you think that this is a production from the Mesozoic? Even dinosaurs were not made from rusty scrap metal!!!
YES. Some Aircraft today are still built and welded with steel. No worries on the surface rust. All metal here in the south will start to just in just days due to our humidity. The airframe is sand blasted and then painted etc. Thank you for watching!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel You understood me wrong. The expression, a rusty tin, I used as a figurative expression of the backwardness of technology. I live in Russia, in my opinion in the USA everything should be made of carbon fiber, titanium and vibranium. You have Elon Musk, Iron Man, Spider-Man, etc. How is it possible to make airplanes from piece of iron?
@@dmitrytoushe4533 I see. Yes.... we certainly due have a variety of manufacturing mediums over here. All depends on what you want. Me personally... I really like working with metal. Etc.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Just because you love metal..? You are breaking my faith in America as the ideal of progressive development. Why are you doing it?
In the late 1980's, I was dating a gal in Mobile, who was from the Moultrie area. Her brother Lawrence was the test pilot/delivery/tailwheel transition instructor for Maule.
I flew Donna and myself over to Moultrie in my highly modified C170B.
After our introductions and securing my bird into Maules large hanger, we went outside to look over the line of new birds sitting there.
Suddenly I hear an engine starting and powering up from inside the hangar. My new best friend said..."Oops, back away from the hangar doors!" I'm wondering what the hell is going on, just in time to see old man BD Maule, in the air, flying out the door!
You don't see that every day!!
So YOU....were there for that "infamous" photo that was taken?? How cool is that! Thank you for sharing! Thank You for watching and supporting here!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel "The photo" was even before my visit to Maule, but I know of what you speak.
If anyone hasn't seen the pics, a quick search for 'Maule flying out of hangar' should do the trick
Right before I walked outside the hangar, BD asked me.."Goddamit...why didn't you buy a Maule?!?"
I can't remember my reply exactly, but it didn't seem to buy much sway with the old man. I kinda felt bad...for a minute anyway.
I can admit being in a rut, having begun an aviation career by skydiving from Cessnas, then moved to training in one, to giving instruction in 150s., before ending up in all types of 206, 207 and 208 Caravans. I just like the balance of the Cessna controls.
To me, a Maule has a long elevator throw, a short aileron throw, and the rudder travel is just about what I like.
Great plane and video !
seems like some CNC pipe machines would speed that whole process up quite a bit. Love how tactile everything is still
Enjoyed the video, thank you for providing it. Thought I noticed the Ribs were Stamped Sheet Aluminum but didn’t see the Punch Press and Die System. Stamping the Ribs would provide extra strength by folding Lips in one direction to add strength. Would be better then a Rib Build Up and Riveted. However it isn’t known how it compares to a CarbonFiber molded Rib which might weigh less and actually be equally as strong or even stronger. Been looking and wondering if anyone makes a Wing completely from Carbon Fiber? CarbonFiber Composite Fabricated Units have many advantages over Aluminum Assembled Units both with weight and Strength Integrity. Industry seems to be evolving in this direction.
I flew volcano tours in an M7 Super Rocket out of Hilo, Hi and love that airplane! It's like the "Swiss Army knife" of aircraft.
@Hulagan 808 have fun! The islands are a beautiful to fly.