Ultralight Aircraft Takeoff & Landings. From Beginner to Advanced Level. C160

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • Courtney demonstrates a number of landings in her Quicksilver MXL-2 to help you get on your way! #quicksilver #ultralight #microlight
    Note: A LEGAL ultralight is limited to 1 seat and requires no pilot certificate to fly. A 2-seat "ultralight" is, in fact, a Light Sport Airplane and requires a pilot certificate to fly. There is no such thing as a "legal 2-seat ultralight."
    Courtney is an FAA-certified Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI).
    Courtney's Website: www.CourtneyTak...
    Courtney's Facebook Group: / deafpilots

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  • @CourtneyTakesFlight
    @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +8

    Feel free to comment!

  • @leecowell8165
    @leecowell8165 Рік тому +8

    Courtney is a helluva pilot. She ALWAYS keeps her speed up when near the ground. Do NOT make steep turns on climb out. She also doesn't fly in extreme wind conditions these planes don't weigh hardly anything they ain't hurricane hunter aircraft, folks! One only flies in "nice" weather.

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comments. I fly to be safe!

    • @Mircal-f7g
      @Mircal-f7g 10 місяців тому

      Nice hai 😂😂😂😂

    • @jimbennett2795
      @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому

      Obviously don't know the capability's of an MX. The old original way back in the 70's had 4.7g positive and negative. Same as a Cessna 182 !!! Guide wires are stronger than you thought huh?

  • @dwightdodd3734
    @dwightdodd3734 10 місяців тому +4

    almost as good as being there ! Courtney is he BEST !!

  • @Jokayne
    @Jokayne Місяць тому +2

    Ive just found these videos and never heard of ultraligts I'm hooked I'm definitely going to learn to fly !!!!

  • @wildlifeYaktographer
    @wildlifeYaktographer Рік тому +4

    Great instruction! I learned in a 2 seat Quicksilver. I purchased my first quicksilver in 2008, but had to sell it. Your videos are giving me the itch again!

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!

    • @jimbennett2795
      @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому

      I learned before they made the 2 seater. All your instructor could do was hand you a 2 way radio. Such wimps now days. lol

  • @bugrahansaltik4131
    @bugrahansaltik4131 Рік тому +2

    Love the videos. I'm deathly afraid of flying but your videos inspire me to get my own ultralight! Keep them coming, I will conquer this fear.

  • @RM-el3gw
    @RM-el3gw Рік тому +3

    Awesome video Courtney, very insightful and informative.
    Been a while since I've flown in one of these, but I still remember the amazing feeling of floating in the air and feeling connected with nature in a way haha.
    Please keep posting these!

  • @michaelbishton9439
    @michaelbishton9439 Рік тому +1

    Great demonstration, Courtney !

  • @airmailman1971
    @airmailman1971 Рік тому +3

    You make it look easy. Great job.

  • @scruffytech
    @scruffytech Рік тому +9

    Courtney, you sure are an accomplished Pilot! How many hours have you been flying? Your videos are chock full of fun and information!

  • @ted1728
    @ted1728 Рік тому +1

    I flew the MX right after Quicksilver introduced them. We would chase sheep, do hammer head stalls and generally have a good time. 19 at the time having a blast finding out how little space could put one of these into. Think I my best was short level spot about 50' long.

  • @Ritefita
    @Ritefita Рік тому +2

    best video about ultralight.
    thank you

  • @33tonino
    @33tonino Рік тому +1

    just nice...well done..

  • @alexanderjoseph1918
    @alexanderjoseph1918 Рік тому +1

    NIce thanks for the flight.

  • @dennisswanberg1718
    @dennisswanberg1718 6 місяців тому +1

    Freaking awesome 😊
    I got to try it .

  • @wrdturkey
    @wrdturkey Рік тому +2

    Good job! Keep your eye on the target (where you want to land).

  • @rogeriolopes6297
    @rogeriolopes6297 6 місяців тому +1

    That's beautiful!

  • @F111BMATHIS
    @F111BMATHIS Рік тому +2

    Flying is awesome! Check!

  • @erl2nd
    @erl2nd Рік тому +2

    Courtney you can be my wingman anytime you are totally my kind of gal amazing confident and a pleasure to listen to.😊

  • @boblethbridge6292
    @boblethbridge6292 3 місяці тому +1

    Good sound stuff. I'm a bit surprised that you didn't use sideslip to adjust the approach gradient.

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  3 місяці тому +1

      I don't recall if I did here, but I generally use the slip every time I come down.

    • @boblethbridge6292
      @boblethbridge6292 3 місяці тому

      @@CourtneyTakesFlight , could be you had enough drag already :) . Reminds me of flying a Thruster (Aussie UL) in that respect...

  • @albertogarciaarango2411
    @albertogarciaarango2411 Рік тому +1

    GREAT!!!

  • @RRF9739
    @RRF9739 Рік тому +1

    Love the lessons, thanks.

  • @jp220662
    @jp220662 Рік тому +1

    THANKS

  • @poppetrurazvan3900
    @poppetrurazvan3900 4 місяці тому +1

    Strctural, cloth, tubing and an engine. It takes very much courage to fly this types of ultralights. Better think very much before flying. Amazing courage. Thank you.

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  4 місяці тому

      You're welcome.

    • @Jokayne
      @Jokayne Місяць тому

      Probably Less risk than commercial with all the pilots jabbed up and could have heart attack anytime

  • @michaelberry950
    @michaelberry950 Рік тому +2

    Obviously no other traffic around if you are circling at pattern altitude over the end of the active runway.

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +1

      That is correct. I would not do this if anyone else is in the pattern or active on the ground.

  • @GregoryBrown6283
    @GregoryBrown6283 Рік тому +5

    I love watching your videos. Thank you

  • @BIG-DIPPER-56
    @BIG-DIPPER-56 Рік тому +2

    Had me on the edge of my seat that last one ! !
    🙂😎👍
    Do you put a bag of salt, or mortar mix in the empty seat for Ballance ? ?

  • @rosedaisy3602
    @rosedaisy3602 Рік тому +2

    Tight circuit

  • @dwightmcqueen5771
    @dwightmcqueen5771 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm wanting to get a 2 seater

  • @Makermook
    @Makermook Рік тому +1

    Have you made any videos about stall or spin recovery?

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +1

      Not yet, but it is in the works.

    • @jimbennett2795
      @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому

      @@CourtneyTakesFlight oh come on your advanced landing was so lame. No way you'll ever do a spin recovery are you kidding. lol You'd be dead your first try. by yourself

  • @commentatron
    @commentatron Рік тому +2

    If you would please, a simple definition of the phrase that kept coming up: "a stabilized approach."
    Also, what's the glide ratio on the MXL-2, about 8:1 ? So , if you throttle back at about 1.5 miles (at 1,000 ft altitude, and without the slip), you'd expect to hit the threshold? Thanks, love the vids!

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +3

      The glide ratio/distance varies depending on drag, headwinds and so on. As you start to descent, you're making judgement call right there for the angle/speed you need to hit that touchdown point for that particular landing. With practice you will easily use muscle memory to get the airplane in the right spot/angle/speed.
      From the FAA:
      A pilot is flying a stabilized approach when he or she establishes and maintains a constant angle glidepath towards a predetermined point on the landing runway. Every runway is unique, but a commonly referenced optimum glidepath follows the “3:1” principle.

    • @commentatron
      @commentatron Рік тому +2

      @@CourtneyTakesFlight Is a 'non-stabilized approach' a marker that you've got something figured wrong (and should consider going around)?

    • @jimbennett2795
      @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому

      She can't even judge her slip. She is still a beginner lol

    • @jimbennett2795
      @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому +1

      @@CourtneyTakesFlight OMG hello anybody home? The glide ratio of your plane is already predetermined when they built it. Check your manual. Unbelievable

    • @aeroplod
      @aeroplod Місяць тому +1

      ​@@commentatronA stabilised approach is to be achieved on final or it isn't stabilised. Correct airspeed, descent rate, flap setting etc are as required.
      Otherwise it is not stabilised and the standard practice is go around. However in a light aircraft, turning sharply onto the runway is a good skill to perfect as an engine failure solution.

  • @tholtzman83
    @tholtzman83 Рік тому +1

    Man I want one so bad! Have to look up laws and regs but I'm not sure where I can use it in my area.

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 Рік тому +1

      Check to see where student pilots are building up their flight hours.

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому

      You can fly an ultralight from most public airports without a control tower.

  • @duskintheforest584
    @duskintheforest584 Місяць тому

    Im amazed that those flimsy ailerons hold together or even have control effect. But obviously they work.

  • @Lauritzzz
    @Lauritzzz 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Coutney - Great Vid 👌
    I am a wannabee (maybe a Gonnabee)
    Maybe you can answer me, some questions
    If I sell my suburban house, I wanna move to the country side and buy a house with some farmland
    How long / short distance is required to land / take off in a UL
    One of the grassfields is 880 ft long and 225 ft wide - do you think this could work - for the distances ?

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  11 місяців тому

      Yes, you will have enough distance, but concern yourself with obstacles beyond your property. Are there tall trees? Powerlines? Buildings? Figure those in your plans.

    • @Lauritzzz
      @Lauritzzz 11 місяців тому

      👍Thank you very much for answering me - it a field strip with threes along one long side, and the end and other longside has a steep slope to the beach - so threes provides the cover for wind, and no further obstacles
      From my heart I wish you Blues skies and happy landings 💙🤍
      @@CourtneyTakesFlight

  • @epiccreations1214
    @epiccreations1214 4 місяці тому

    awesome Courtney...would you take me on board for practice

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  4 місяці тому +1

      Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures in Oregon can help you with this.

    • @epiccreations1214
      @epiccreations1214 4 місяці тому

      @@CourtneyTakesFlight I'm building a Aerolite 103 kind of ultralight

  • @stevesjurset4880
    @stevesjurset4880 Рік тому +1

    Besides all the common sense stuff, I want to fly like that.

  • @dennisswanberg1718
    @dennisswanberg1718 6 місяців тому

    How do i start , i love the plane .

  • @JungleJargon
    @JungleJargon Рік тому +1

    Never a shame. No one will ever know the difference anyway. You might just be practicing.

  • @rasim81
    @rasim81 4 місяці тому

    Nice! Where is this airport?

  • @dinnyconway695
    @dinnyconway695 Рік тому +1

    Can you take off on 60% power

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  Рік тому +1

      No, never less than full throttle!

    • @jimbennett2795
      @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому

      Yes, You can get off the ground a little over stall or at stall speed which could be less than 50% power. You won't climb out but you can do crow hops all day. Who is she. She needs to take flight training again lol

  • @charleslindsay3201
    @charleslindsay3201 Рік тому

    i have never gotten an answer to why ultralights don't have carb heat?anybody?

  • @winterrhorse
    @winterrhorse Рік тому +1

    leave your statements up a little longer...otherwise, GREAT!!

  • @jimbennett2795
    @jimbennett2795 6 місяців тому

    Ah man, I thought you would be looking strait down the left wing at the ground like I do. What a wimpy turn Advanced at the end I think not.

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  6 місяців тому

      You're free to make your own video and show me how it's done! :)

  • @user-tofunnyeh
    @user-tofunnyeh 23 дні тому

    yawn

  • @murraymallinson1337
    @murraymallinson1337 Рік тому +3

    Hi, I'm from South Africa and always wanted to fly, but having a family and not wanting to put them at the risk of crashing and not having a husband and father, as kept me from following my dream. So while you are single, go for it!

  • @SailorPilot
    @SailorPilot Рік тому +4

    Perfect view. I love this ultralight. 😍😍

  • @stevebelcher1527
    @stevebelcher1527 7 годин тому

    Long story short i ended up with a 40hp rotax and pulleys with no craft to fly , is there someplace where i could sell it for a fair price

  • @Seregium
    @Seregium 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a wonderful aircraft! It is too expensive to me now but i hope to buy one somewhen in the future😊

  • @carlosandreblatt
    @carlosandreblatt Рік тому +2

    Love the captions. Even a noob like me can (kinnda) get what you're doing.

  • @FreebornJohnLillburne
    @FreebornJohnLillburne 4 місяці тому +1

    Do they make parachutes or something to help in case you have engine problems

    • @CourtneyTakesFlight
      @CourtneyTakesFlight  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, I have a ballistic parachute. It's mounted on the rear axle. It's white.

    • @FreebornJohnLillburne
      @FreebornJohnLillburne 4 місяці тому

      @@CourtneyTakesFlightis that a parachute for yourself with an ejection seat?

  • @adriancampolla2807
    @adriancampolla2807 Рік тому +1

    👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @theartfulm
    @theartfulm 4 місяці тому +1

    love this. thank you.

  • @nhppc3198
    @nhppc3198 Рік тому +2

    I like the open captions. I'm a HoH PPC pilot.

  • @dredger9mm
    @dredger9mm Рік тому +1

    Great video. I feel like YOU'RE my CFI. 😁

  • @inspiredmechanics8752
    @inspiredmechanics8752 Рік тому +1

    Awesome... an inspiration and passion that made my day.. thank you for the great videos 👍🛫🛩️🪂🛬😎

  • @thomascrowe3407
    @thomascrowe3407 Рік тому +1

    Nice one!

  • @SimonAmazingClarke
    @SimonAmazingClarke 11 місяців тому +4

    Excellent flying. The 360 turn was developed in ww2. Its called a run in break. Pilots did this to prevent enemy fighters getting onto their tail just before landing.

  • @jmvideoseffects
    @jmvideoseffects Рік тому

    38

  • @jmvideoseffects
    @jmvideoseffects Рік тому

    38

  • @Mobev1
    @Mobev1 Рік тому

    Where can I train?

  • @markwebb8013
    @markwebb8013 Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @sck4592
    @sck4592 Рік тому +1

    멋져요~~~

  • @santiagogaytan205
    @santiagogaytan205 Рік тому

    Planea cómo máquina escribir