Backcountry Field Repair - Rescuing My Brothers Kitfox

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  • @bobbylcraig
    @bobbylcraig 10 місяців тому +56

    Dang, ground looping and no damage? Your brother is hella lucky.

    • @johnlucas2037
      @johnlucas2037 10 місяців тому +4

      Yes I agree… lucky for sure I ground looped yesterday hit a pile of dirt and killed my Champ :(

    • @bobbylcraig
      @bobbylcraig 10 місяців тому +5

      @@johnlucas2037 Damn, sorry to hear that man.

  • @davidrobins4025
    @davidrobins4025 10 місяців тому +11

    Good rescue - and your brother no less. Glad you both enjoy flying. Brothers are special.

  • @rocketlife9549
    @rocketlife9549 10 місяців тому +1

    Look like compression fittings on plastic tubing. U wanna get rid of the spongy feeling , nix the plastic and install hard lines with flared ends and fittings

  • @BringMeSleeps
    @BringMeSleeps 10 місяців тому +9

    Trent, love your posts. I’ve been hooked since 2019. I’m an aircraft maintainer by trade. Even watched your flying videos while deployed (yours and Mike Patey’s Scrappy build 😜👍🏻) on one of the many TVs in our off duty hot spot. I’d look around by the end of each vid and have at least 10 more audience members hooked on your content. Great work! I hope to experience some of what you post someday. Keep it up!

    • @juancoetzee3376
      @juancoetzee3376 8 місяців тому

      This is what I would a real adventure with all the other friends flying together landing at places and take off again great fun

  • @grimdrown7293
    @grimdrown7293 10 місяців тому +6

    a hint as a c140 owner and a 40 year harley tech by profession we have issues with some front brake bleeding (dual disc) we take cap off resvoir then pump up perssure tye wrap master cylinder with pressure on leave for several hours, because lines go up (as do airplanes) bubbles go up and out , the viscousity of brake fluid makes this takes a while , works every time also checks for leaks. This is a professional trick so don't tell anyone. thanks for all your vids !

    • @robm.4512
      @robm.4512 10 місяців тому

      Ex-race engineer here (WSB).
      I’ll vouch for this method, usually leave it ziptied on firmly overnight. Works like a charm, especially useful for freshly rebuilt or brand new calipers or master cylinders that are prone to getting micro-bubbles trapped behind seal lips. They can be a real pita to get fully bled, leaving them under pressure works every time.
      😎👍🍻

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 10 місяців тому

      rubber band a fish aquarium air pump to it and plug in leave run for an hour or so, the vibration from the pump will dislodge any micro bubbles.😉

  • @nicholasmorrow2601
    @nicholasmorrow2601 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely going to need to pull the wheels and clean the rotor really good, acetone is good.
    And pull the pads. You can probably bake the pads at 350 for a half hour but your better off replacing the pads obviously.
    The fluid had to go somewhere.. definitely coated the brake 🤘🏻
    Lucky he didn’t dump a wing on the ground loop. He’s obviously experienced enough to manage it with control surfaces 👍

  • @thegreg79
    @thegreg79 9 місяців тому

    I love the dog coming out barking to greet him.

  • @musicfan944
    @musicfan944 10 місяців тому +1

    Love all the bronze radio returns music! One of my favorite bands

  • @Cam_Wight
    @Cam_Wight 10 місяців тому +1

    Good to hear it's only a small fix, can't wait for the hanger opening fly in!

  • @HunterTKO
    @HunterTKO 10 місяців тому +4

    real hard to watch with the really loud music track. Wasn't mixed that well Trent. Have to keep pushing volume down for it and back up for listening to you talking.

  • @velocity550
    @velocity550 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video, glad it worked out. I had my new stater fail last year at Fond du Lac on one of my multiple attempts to get into Oshkosh. Nothing like true friends to help you get through a crisis.

  • @patrickheavirland3599
    @patrickheavirland3599 10 місяців тому

    Hello from Minnesota! Great episode!

  • @jessealvarado6939
    @jessealvarado6939 10 місяців тому

    Thankfully he is ok and your quick to come when your needed your a great man yall always look out for each other and show examples what family means👊🙏😁🇺🇸😎

  • @craigwhiting9373
    @craigwhiting9373 10 місяців тому

    Love Kevin! He has been such a huge help with me and my 4-1200!

  • @jackrolfson312
    @jackrolfson312 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice to have good brothers!

  • @redisgonenowitsgray
    @redisgonenowitsgray 9 місяців тому

    Looking at Trent's brake it looks like you could fabricate a brush guard for the brake lines and that would end any problem as far as something from the ground breaking the line.

  • @liamtobey2936
    @liamtobey2936 9 місяців тому

    Suprised to see that style of brake line on the brothers plane! I would have assumed it would have some kind of flexible hose more similar to the freedom fox. Learn something new everyday!

  • @jessealvarado6939
    @jessealvarado6939 10 місяців тому

    Hanger looks good in the air and bad a$$ on the ground👊

  • @1diggers1
    @1diggers1 10 місяців тому +2

    Trent, Field Repair videos are interesting. More of those would be cool.

    • @av8or971
      @av8or971 10 місяців тому

      So you want people to break stuff, for more videos?

    • @1diggers1
      @1diggers1 10 місяців тому

      @@av8or971 Seems to happen all on its own. Frequently.

  • @OneAV8
    @OneAV8 10 місяців тому

    Can't wait to see the Freedom Fox make it HOME!

  • @markshadden500
    @markshadden500 10 місяців тому

    Great to see you out flying ...

  • @DBartWest
    @DBartWest 10 місяців тому

    Cool "day in the life" video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @debbiemckee2530
    @debbiemckee2530 10 місяців тому

    Watched you guys flying by from the deck!! Yup - the hanger looks fabulous even from here! Been watching since it’s birth,lol! Good job Trent and team, hanger is gorgeous!

  • @1225drob
    @1225drob 10 місяців тому

    Change the pads,, they were probably soaked when the line blew, then just sat overnight absorbing fluid👍

  • @challenger2ultralightadventure
    @challenger2ultralightadventure 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice to see another great video from you Trent. I always like, and I've been a subscriber for a long time. Maybe one day I will fly down there and be your wing man for a day or two. Cheers from Winnipeg.

  • @neilphillips7895
    @neilphillips7895 9 місяців тому

    I liked your original intro the best years back

  • @iukeay
    @iukeay 10 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos! As a Reno local, I'm really excited about this winter. To me, the snow makes the mountains really pop. I'm trying to get 120 days of snowboarding on the mountain this coming season!

    • @alexdarcydestsimon3767
      @alexdarcydestsimon3767 10 місяців тому +2

      I tried to have 120 hours flying a year, once.
      I was short 2 hours but then it was snowboard time already.

    • @iukeay
      @iukeay 10 місяців тому

      @@alexdarcydestsimon3767 this guy gets it

  • @armandutan5901
    @armandutan5901 10 місяців тому

    It is nice to see Kevin flying again. Glad the issue was a quickfix

  • @deanmiles3505
    @deanmiles3505 10 місяців тому

    Hi Trent,
    I believe he should have opened the cap. With that much air and pushing the fluid up the system there needs to be some place for that air to go. If he keeps it closed it will just push the fluid around and not bleed.
    He should definitely take your example and have tools on board flying in the remote areas. He's not really prepared...just lucky your around.
    Take care,
    Be safe.

  • @jimcripps3612
    @jimcripps3612 10 місяців тому

    Over here in the UK on a certain Aeroplane Forum the biggest issue that always turns up is bleeding brakes. I guess it is a work of art as some find it easy whilst others spend days (weeks) on the issue. Regards, Jim the Brit in NI UK

  • @tonysrv10
    @tonysrv10 10 місяців тому +10

    Haven't seen much from Hailey lately... how is she doing ? Keep posting !

    • @Lookup2Wakeup
      @Lookup2Wakeup 10 місяців тому +1

      I get the feeling that she is not too keen on flying.....but I might be wrong.

    • @MrBishop077
      @MrBishop077 10 місяців тому

      @@Lookup2Wakeup she might also just not want to be in the public spotlight.

    • @Fivemonthslater1
      @Fivemonthslater1 10 місяців тому +3

      From what I’ve seen in other videos, she really hates flying, and her career keeps her insanely busy.

  • @Kujjiman
    @Kujjiman 10 місяців тому +1

    This the same brother who’s trailer blew up too?! He may not wanna go near that lakebed anymore haha

  • @erichetherington9899
    @erichetherington9899 10 місяців тому +1

    yes is good ty

  • @HiddenWindshield
    @HiddenWindshield 10 місяців тому +5

    The music from about 2:38 to about 3:22 was too loud, it was hard to hear you talking. It seems like it was a slow ramp up, were you intending for it to actually get louder at 3:22 for the takeoff, and accidentally put in a long buildup time?

    • @XskinkX
      @XskinkX 10 місяців тому +1

      I had to pause Trent's vid to see if there was another tab in my browser playing music :P

  • @rumbear1
    @rumbear1 10 місяців тому

    Good vid! Surprised he is not rolling on a set of Beringer's!

  • @christopherpeters5916
    @christopherpeters5916 10 місяців тому +1

    Yeah man

  • @shaunroberts9361
    @shaunroberts9361 10 місяців тому +6

    You hanger is very very nice there Trent For sure. Good job building it on your own.

  • @GlenAndFriendsCooking
    @GlenAndFriendsCooking 10 місяців тому

    Wait - Trent was working on the hangar, and his brother flew by for fun and didn't stop to help?

  • @michaelsamson3276
    @michaelsamson3276 10 місяців тому

    I too live without tailwheel steering. I keep a very close eye on my brakes!

  • @bradleypatterson4759
    @bradleypatterson4759 9 місяців тому

    Don't need breaks they only slow you down

  • @nuchbutter
    @nuchbutter 10 місяців тому

    brakes! So happy the AT402 I fly has Beta...

    • @willjohnson3907
      @willjohnson3907 10 місяців тому

      Pretty sure palmers other brother flew an ag cat till he had enough time to go fight fires.

  • @user-px1wj2uv3r
    @user-px1wj2uv3r 9 місяців тому

    More dogs!! 🐕 ✈️

  • @johnwillsund
    @johnwillsund 10 місяців тому

    I feel like I’ve seen that scene at 7:10 in some movie when someone opens the torture toolkit 🤣

  • @KitplaneEnthusiast
    @KitplaneEnthusiast 10 місяців тому

    Reach out to Steve at Aircraft Specialty Floghtlines for steel braided lines. Great quality and I have my Zenith Super Duty decked out with them.

  • @jacobreichardt441
    @jacobreichardt441 10 місяців тому

    He Trent please make a video, when you fly the Kitfox for the first time back to your new Hangar. :) I would like to see your reaction;)

  • @alexdarcydestsimon3767
    @alexdarcydestsimon3767 10 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for sharing.
    I'll check my brakes better.

  • @RelativeWind
    @RelativeWind 10 місяців тому +3

    Background music a little too loud bro.

  • @tavins8886
    @tavins8886 10 місяців тому +2

    Can I fly with you someday my closest air port is Nampa municipal airport

  • @yurimig253
    @yurimig253 10 місяців тому

    Do what I do haul every possible spare part and tool required. Oh right weight and Balance.. ok I have a better idea a flying tool box you can tow behind 😂

  • @divelizard1966
    @divelizard1966 10 місяців тому +1

    I realise how busy you are Trent,but how is Nic going?

  • @erichetherington9899
    @erichetherington9899 10 місяців тому +1

    liikes here, how many planes he break before? :) all good

  • @bigfala9122
    @bigfala9122 10 місяців тому

    Dang, hopefully it would be good for reno air races! U going trent?

  • @jackbelk8527
    @jackbelk8527 10 місяців тому +2

    Funny people complaining about the loud music. I watch most youtube on mute and read the CC. It's all too loud (for me) to hear dialog.

  • @tahoeguyz71
    @tahoeguyz71 10 місяців тому

    Hey Trent, will you be at the air races next month?

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 10 місяців тому

    I put a rental 182 into a field because the mechanic who did the annual didn't use a lockwire on the oil drain plug and it vibrated loose. That's one of the benni's of renting. I just called them, told them what happened, where their plane was and to come get it. I called a Lyft and was home for supper. That's why my dad always told me that if it flies, floats or f*cks, rent it. Ownership is overrated.

  • @wreckum56
    @wreckum56 10 місяців тому

    Or you can go to 1/8 inch tubing and it works way better!

  • @charlesmartin1121
    @charlesmartin1121 10 місяців тому

    Damn! What is all that green growth in the bottom of the dry lake bed? You guys have had some rain I guess.

  • @olympiashorts
    @olympiashorts 10 місяців тому

    Trent, what tools do you always have in the plane? Just got my first plane (experimental NX Cub)

  • @stardestroyer98
    @stardestroyer98 9 місяців тому

    Better brake line type.

  • @normanmoore1469
    @normanmoore1469 10 місяців тому

    Great video as ALWAYS! was the yellow plane aC140 or C170. I just purchased a 48 C170!!

    • @akflyer7689
      @akflyer7689 10 місяців тому

      looks like 140 to me.

  • @charlesdurham6793
    @charlesdurham6793 10 місяців тому

    is the left brake stuck?

  • @neilphillips7895
    @neilphillips7895 9 місяців тому

    Brake lines do collapse

  • @tomdenny8507
    @tomdenny8507 10 місяців тому +7

    loved the video, hated the loud music background.

  • @patrickk1966
    @patrickk1966 5 місяців тому

    Is there a reason you don’t use springs on your stinger Trent?

  • @callline7183
    @callline7183 10 місяців тому

    Looks awesome. Congrats for finishing such a huge project!

  • @donnstambaugh1506
    @donnstambaugh1506 10 місяців тому

    Still love the intro.,.

  • @sraptes
    @sraptes 10 місяців тому +3

    First comment! Love your content!

  • @elarr8733
    @elarr8733 10 місяців тому

    14:05 - When the dog started barking I thought he was dropping censored f-bombs.

  • @opieshomeshop
    @opieshomeshop 10 місяців тому +1

    *Just say **_NO_** ! To ground loops!*

  • @TheBks573
    @TheBks573 10 місяців тому

    Was the taxi camera something you added?

    • @TrentonPalmer
      @TrentonPalmer  10 місяців тому +1

      It was, after I taxied into a piece of surveying equipment that was left unmarked on the ramp at my airport 🤦🏻

  • @joesilvasr9733
    @joesilvasr9733 10 місяців тому

    Holy crap, you guys use plastic brake lines. That is CRAZY. AKA No Bueno

    • @SkylaneGuy
      @SkylaneGuy 10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, widely used on experimentals but it is crap.

  • @Schevron
    @Schevron 10 місяців тому +3

    If he got Brakefluid on the Disc he now also got it on his Brakepads now - Definitely change them - there is no way to get them fully clean again.

  • @pinnedit
    @pinnedit 10 місяців тому

    Hardlines direct to caliper is a big no no in the Motorsport world . Crown performance in vista ca makes Kevlar dot stainless braided lines in any configuration and length you want . More than good enough for a small plane .

  • @robertlafnear7034
    @robertlafnear7034 10 місяців тому

    Was not brother crop dustin' during the summer ?. ........ good thing two planes, looks like a long walk out.

    • @janepalmer4292
      @janepalmer4292 10 місяців тому

      Scott Palmer is his brother with another mother ( and father) he does crop dusting

    • @robertlafnear7034
      @robertlafnear7034 10 місяців тому

      👍Got it ,Thanks.

  • @davidcardin3271
    @davidcardin3271 10 місяців тому

    What is going on with the FFA?

  • @JamesBond-xq3tw
    @JamesBond-xq3tw 10 місяців тому

    Might have a master cylinder problem on the left ???

  • @jamiebraman2299
    @jamiebraman2299 10 місяців тому

    Trent, you should do another tool kit review…

  • @robert5712
    @robert5712 10 місяців тому

    I know where that dry lakebed is and also know the area well, live not far from your house and also a pilot and dirt biker. Enjoy and look forward to all your videos.

  • @oneskydog6768
    @oneskydog6768 10 місяців тому +1

    Gotta love those nylon brake lines! NOT!

  • @RobOnTheJob_YouTube
    @RobOnTheJob_YouTube 10 місяців тому

    Me want da plane

  • @jhaedtler
    @jhaedtler 10 місяців тому

    As slow as those things land, Why do you need brakes??

    • @KPalmAir
      @KPalmAir 10 місяців тому

      Steering, differential braking is the primary form of steering for off field landings and taxiing. Only form on the freedomfox, rudder doesn’t do anything without airspeed. My plane has tailwheel steering but if it’s bouncing through dirt it’s not getting enough traction to steer the plane, it’s just skipping and skidding along.

    • @jhaedtler
      @jhaedtler 10 місяців тому

      I totally understand that. My point is that when there is a problem you work the problem. Don't make a mountain out of a mole hill! @@KPalmAir

  • @charlesdurham6793
    @charlesdurham6793 10 місяців тому

    You are good at sliding the ad into the conversation just like it is part of the subject

  • @jakesandman242
    @jakesandman242 10 місяців тому

    Please please please bring back the FLYING COWBOYS?!?! Please

  • @chrissnaproll26
    @chrissnaproll26 10 місяців тому

    Think those brake pads have a lot to do with his problem, they don’t like brake fluid sprayed on them. Spray can of brake cleaner may just do the trick

    • @iffykidmn8170
      @iffykidmn8170 10 місяців тому +1

      Kevin said he had brake cleaner in the plane and reached in the back to retrieve it.

    • @chrissnaproll26
      @chrissnaproll26 10 місяців тому

      @@iffykidmn8170 Pads must removed then give them a good clean, I had the same Kufic 4, those pads are tiny.

    • @chrissnaproll26
      @chrissnaproll26 10 місяців тому

      Kitfox

  • @cpawp
    @cpawp 10 місяців тому

    Bleeding from the bottom up....?
    Unusual, or not ...?

  • @dforr2981
    @dforr2981 10 місяців тому

    I would love to share my "Starter Story" with you some time... now this would take a day of fly fishing to get you all the information...and why do you ever take off from the runway rather than soft surface with those tundra tires?

  • @sonnyshort6455
    @sonnyshort6455 10 місяців тому

    Ferrules on a brake line??? Automotive standard is double flaired tubing. Surprised that ferrules are acceptable on aircraft.

    • @SkylaneGuy
      @SkylaneGuy 10 місяців тому +1

      In the EXP world they still use a lot of cheap parts and materials that wouldn’t be allowed in production aircraft.

  • @wheelsupbardown
    @wheelsupbardown 10 місяців тому

    C-140 in one of Trent's videos??? My goal of making the 140 popular is complete 😂

  • @YARCHLRL
    @YARCHLRL 10 місяців тому +2

    MUSIC IS TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LOUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

  • @indyjons321
    @indyjons321 10 місяців тому +1

    Ok, hear me out..... Towing a kitfox, with another kitfox.

  • @flyingmachineworks
    @flyingmachineworks 10 місяців тому

    Compression fittings on brakes???? In the automotive world that’s a massive no no.

  • @davidgrandy4681
    @davidgrandy4681 10 місяців тому +7

    TURN THE MUSIC DOWN!!!!!

  • @Stone177
    @Stone177 10 місяців тому +5

    Turn that music down. Cant hear anything you are saying.

  • @av8or971
    @av8or971 10 місяців тому

    Wait.. you knew you needed to fix stuff and didnt bring tools? Sounds about right

  • @vasicp
    @vasicp 10 місяців тому +2

    "....Dude! The hangar looks good from up here!",
    ...but no actual shot of the hangar and the house from up there... It would have been nice to actually see it!

  • @johnstoffel5885
    @johnstoffel5885 10 місяців тому +6

    Could you please turn down the music?

    • @jacobt5459
      @jacobt5459 10 місяців тому

      I agree, Trent and his editor(s) are usually really good at not overpowering the dialogue with music but not this time!

  • @olympiashorts
    @olympiashorts 10 місяців тому

    Trent, I love your content. I know you are crazy busy and unable to communicate personally with your followers but I would ditch the Telegram AI Bot. It’s just creepy and off-putting. It makes you sound like English isn’t your first language and that you skipped all grammar classes.

  • @JohnJones-oy3md
    @JohnJones-oy3md 10 місяців тому

    How are you not in prison?

    • @theangrybeaverpilot3973
      @theangrybeaverpilot3973 10 місяців тому +4

      Explain?

    • @LuciferMorningstarDanny
      @LuciferMorningstarDanny 10 місяців тому +1

      Not sure about Trent , but the po po can’t find me . 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
      Really dood ?? Find a hobby🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @oneninerniner3427
      @oneninerniner3427 10 місяців тому +1

      Why?

    • @oneskydog6768
      @oneskydog6768 10 місяців тому

      John get a life! Prison for an aborted landing approach next to a NIMBY ?

  • @carnyzack
    @carnyzack 10 місяців тому +2

    Mix the music a bit louder....I can still almost here you talking.