I’m a retired airline pilot, I’ve owned my Foxbat since 2016, that’s what we call the A22LS here in Australia. I absolutely love flying it, no vices & a large cabin which is actually wider than a C172 makes it very comfortable. Spares & support has not been affected since the war started.
I've owned two of these, one in Dubai, which I used to fly around the UAE desert, and one in Vancouver, BC Canada, which I used to fly around the mountains. Awesome little aircraft. STOL, and can be flown off small strips, and very slow without stalling. It's wider than a C-172, and has a view similar to a helicopter.
It's not a new thing like the title suggests, Aeroprakt have been importing to the USA for years. I have a Foxbat A22 here in the UK and it is a super safe and capable aircraft with superb views from the cabin.
@@francismoran1230 Hello from the UK. I got my licence to fly in 1987. I went on to get a commercial licence but never used it, I had a business that needed me more. I bought the Foxbat in 2014 and keep it at a farm strip. In previous years I shared a couple of aeroplanes in a group, a 172 and a C42 but nothing beats the freedom of getting into your own aeroplane just when you like. Thanks for your interest. 😀
It's not "The Ukraine", it's just "Ukraine". It hasn't been "The Ukraine" since 1990. I realize that this seems like a trivial difference to Americans, but it makes a big difference to Ukrainians.
I like the plane and the install but the music is just not necessary and really distracted from the video. So many UA-camrs make that same mistake thinking that music enhances the video.
Yes . . . why do they do that?? Can't they hear themselves how badly "soundtracks" interfere with the audio? Thanks for mentioning this plague. I've given up complaining, especially since it should be obvious . . . but somehow isn't, apparently.
@@TheInfidel_SlavaUA Based upon the fact my comment got 40 thumbs up, along with numerous comments from others complaining about the background racket, it would seem . . . in this case . . . as if I'm hardly in the minority.
The engineering and production quality in those planes look superb. That says a lot about the skill and conscientiousness of Ukrainian designers and builders. Impressive!
and strictly speaking these can be classified as Warbirds, since they've fought in Ukraine in actual combat. they were used as drones to strike targets in RUssia.
As others have pointed out, this plane has been popular and sold in the U.S. and other countries for years. If anything has changed, it's that supply is improving despite the war. Ukrainians are a smart and adaptable people.
During the Cold War , Ukraine has always been the center of the Soviet aerospace industry. The work force in Ukraine was always much better than the Russian.
@@No-timeforimbeciles hahahha all the missiles and engines for their su and a lot of naval ships come from ukraine , russia was just good on stealing talents
I thought the ridiculously high cost of aircraft was due to product liability insurance. Is Ukraine manufacturing concerned about being sued by home-built owners next of kin?
you'd think the wonderful welder they have would build an adjustable height mobile rack to facilitate the assembly of the wings since they literally throw away tons of steel frames the planes come with....
Exactly what I was thinking !!! With a redesign it could easily be a 1 man job an become an assembly and holding jig ... Am I the only one thinking that those bolts are kinda small an light to hang your life upon ??? Unlike lug bolts on a car wheel... Ya loose a wheel unlike loosing a wing your death isn't probable outcome !!! But what do I know I've only built cars an motorcycles...
@@WilliamCollins-sh6lm Proof in the pudding; millions of hours using the too small bolts on millions of aircraft types says they are sufficient. They are being pushed not pulled or sheared.
weld in right angle triangual fillets on the frames at the base, or they will break one day. We do a lot of welding galvanised box section in thailand. Look at any street pole base where the pole meets the base fillts are used to improve the stress reduction
Same for tail section… could be one person task… you have a nice floor so alignment would probably be spot on…. You have all the scrap metal and a welder to build… days work for hours saved…
Production didn't stop and these are so available cause the are building them like hot cakes as improvised drone cruise missiles for the UAF. These are what hit all those Russian factories and power plants deep inside russia over the last year or two. There is some great footage of one of these flying into a Russian defense complex in western Siberia! Buying a few off the production line for cash money is only some welcome subsidizing of their defense production.
@@iffykidmn8170 Jimmy: (Waving raised hand wildly) "Pick me! Pick me!" Teacher: "Yes. Jimmy." Jimmy: "Because the military-industrial complex needs to test its latest weapons systems in a non-American country. Using it ourselves in a war would produce politically unacceptable military casualties and turn the public opinion against our leaders." Teacher: "Very good, Jimmy. You go to the head of the class."
Please don't call it "The Ukraine". That is how the Soviet Union referred to it when they viewed it as part of their empire. It is Ukraine, an independent country, democratic, and trying very hard to maintain their autonomy against a large and belligerent adversary.
A country with a not at all corrupt government established by a coup d'etat that has cancelled elections, started an ethnic genocide against its own citizens and praises nazis from WWII as national heroes. Don't pretend to care about ukrainians. It's about 12$ trillion of minerals buried underground Ukraine.
They are so independent that they would be gone without us. They sacrificed a generation of young men for a war our CIA started. Ukraine has no elections and has no free media. This is not the type of country we help but use. The american people move on to the next thing quickly. Most of us have the minds of goldfish.
@jordillach3222 A generation of young men are already dead. What are you trying to save? A bunch of land for Ukrainian or Russian oligarchs? Because those are the only two options left.
Very nice -- but would love to see a folding wing kit. Small airstrips with a small hanger are crowded and many of us dont wish to leave out on the field in the elements. I need a aicraft that folds its wings so I can put into a enclosed trailer, take it home and park in my driveway as to no have to pay storage fees. IMHO this is the market now. Ultralight is dying off becuase of old school mentality of not accomadating such needs. One of the reasons I guess Ultralight Flexwing Trikes are catching on more and more. A small hanger could store 3 times the aircraft if all the wings folded and without having to do a dance in the hanger to move an aircraft out for flight prep. I think that would make a great topic. From Canada, Wishing freedom for Ukraine.
Torque wrenches? I haven’t seen or heard of any specific torque. On the bolts. Do they merely tighten them? Where do they source the hardware? Fasteners etc.?
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, losing your Mom just sucks man. People die all the time from disease. We don’t shut the world down except for COVID. Yes COVID killed people just not in the huge fear mongering numbers they claimed. There was no legitimate reason besides the consolidation of wealth to shut down economies and force people to get experimental shots. World’s largest snake oil scam. If you got the shot good luck ever getting anything for adverse reactions or medical complications in the future. First question out of insurances mouth will be did you get the vaccine! Our government swindled generations of people out of their rights!
Can't believe people still using that rhetoric after all the deaths. A co-worker, his father, and aunt died of the disease. Wife , two of our kids, and myself have had it.
No but we do say the South, the Midwest, the northeast, etc. Adding the word "the" refers to Ukraine as a region of the Soviet Union which is why it shouldn't be said that way.
Another Ukrainian made aircraft (with french origins) is the Skyranger and derivates: it’s a aluminium alloy tubes and fabric simple robust and safe ultralight aircraft
We have one in our light sport club too, it's the trainer plane. It's a little primitive :) it has a soviet air to it. They should transition to a sleek composite construction
I believe that there is a drone version of this aircraft and that it then becomes Ukraine's longest range drone. The crew compartment is filled with explosives.
Properly the strangest application ever. I’m a light sport mechanic. With a ll the certification s . My rotax certificate just ran out . Work here slowed down I have a 2007 jabiru I just sold my 1947 luscombe silver air .. Took care of flight designs in Columbus Ohio . Many other aircraft. I go to Illinois joy field. Do their annual s . I’m a little over a half hour away from Johnstown.. I’m looking for work in a field I love .. just jumping out on a limb . Never know . Have a great day .
"The Ukraine" is not USSR. It used to be the common reference decades ago and many people have it imprinted in their brains. You still hear it slip out from older newsfolk and boffins from time to time.
Don’t you just love the huge American flag in the background while talking about selling imported airplanes. At the very least they could have put a huge Ukraine flag next to it.
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We’ve been flying those in Australia for decades.
They’re excellent.
I’m a retired airline pilot, I’ve owned my Foxbat since 2016, that’s what we call the A22LS here in Australia. I absolutely love flying it, no vices & a large cabin which is actually wider than a C172 makes it very comfortable. Spares & support has not been affected since the war started.
Sorry I thought you meant a Mig 25 Foxbat!
Keep an eye on rudder cables great aircraft good bush plane
How much here in Australia
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Beautiful aircraft! Impressive Ukrainian engineering!
This is a beautiful well made aeroplane. A retired airline Captain friend of mine has had one for many years
Should come in Blue with yellow tips trim and highlights 😉😎🇺🇦
🔰🛩💛💙👍
Blue and yellow, a freedom edition 👍🏻
@@petter5721 cringe.. keep it to planes not political crap
@@mach533x Planes are result of policy.
Definitely NOT
I've owned two of these, one in Dubai, which I used to fly around the UAE desert, and one in Vancouver, BC Canada, which I used to fly around the mountains. Awesome little aircraft. STOL, and can be flown off small strips, and very slow without stalling. It's wider than a C-172, and has a view similar to a helicopter.
It's not a new thing like the title suggests, Aeroprakt have been importing to the USA for years. I have a Foxbat A22 here in the UK and it is a super safe and capable aircraft with superb views from the cabin.
@@SuperRealityKid that’s awesome! How many years pilot?
Is this first aircraft you own?
@@francismoran1230 Hello from the UK. I got my licence to fly in 1987. I went on to get a commercial licence but never used it, I had a business that needed me more. I bought the Foxbat in 2014 and keep it at a farm strip. In previous years I shared a couple of aeroplanes in a group, a 172 and a C42 but nothing beats the freedom of getting into your own aeroplane just when you like. Thanks for your interest. 😀
It's not "The Ukraine", it's just "Ukraine". It hasn't been "The Ukraine" since 1990. I realize that this seems like a trivial difference to Americans, but it makes a big difference to Ukrainians.
Agreed
agree
You beat me to it. Right after I posted my comment I saw yours. Some people just don't think....
Thanks for that! It is indeed a slight to Ukrainians; some Russians will use it in a demeaning way.
Thank you for clarifying the proper name. I am sure the Ukrainian people appreciate your bring it to our attention. Thanks again.
I like the plane and the install but the music is just not necessary and really distracted from the video. So many UA-camrs make that same mistake thinking that music enhances the video.
I agree annoying music. All music is annoying in aviation.
Yes . . . why do they do that?? Can't they hear themselves how badly "soundtracks" interfere with the audio? Thanks for mentioning this plague. I've given up complaining, especially since it should be obvious . . . but somehow isn't, apparently.
Airplane sounds are the best music.
@@TheInfidel_SlavaUA Based upon the fact my comment got 40 thumbs up, along with numerous comments from others complaining about the background racket, it would seem . . . in this case . . . as if I'm hardly in the minority.
Music sells.
I've been waiting for this forever. The A-22 and A-32 were my first true loves of LSA/experimental aviation.
Slava Ukraine
Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦⚔️
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I FLEW The A32 with Andy From Ohio, Awsome controls
I flew that A22 for a couple of lessons. Fun aircraft to fly!
The engineering and production quality in those planes look superb. That says a lot about the skill and conscientiousness of Ukrainian designers and builders. Impressive!
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Let us support Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇦
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Beautiful looking craft.
Great way to support Ukraine
and strictly speaking these can be classified as Warbirds, since they've fought in Ukraine in actual combat. they were used as drones to strike targets in RUssia.
Buy USA as it is our tax dollars being sent there.
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Good video Bryan! AeroPrakt has been doing great work, both for commercial aircraft and the occasional drone to serve military purposes.
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One of your best videos to date. Great subject matter. Keep up the good work.
It looks great! Made in Ukraine is just a bonus. I hope they sell lots. Good for everyone.
Awesome!!!
Glory to Ukraine! God bless all Ukrainians!
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As others have pointed out, this plane has been popular and sold in the U.S. and other countries for years. If anything has changed, it's that supply is improving despite the war. Ukrainians are a smart and adaptable people.
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Аeroprakt👍 Made in Ukraine!☝️💪💪💪✌️✌️✌️
Looks very well made !
Andy is the Best!!!!
Looks like a fun plane to fly. I’m no pilot, but it looks fun..
Great airplanes!
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During the Cold War , Ukraine has always been the center of the Soviet aerospace industry. The work force in Ukraine was always much better than the Russian.
Thank you for not saying "The" Ukraine!
@@catman4644 Thank you for making the point: "Ukraine", not "The Ukraine". "The Ukraine" is a bit of an insult.
Yes of course it was...... Without the USSR Ukraine would not even be producing it's own agricultural equipment. !!
US citizens are so deluded they know nothing outside of what CNN tells them !
@@No-timeforimbeciles hahahha all the missiles and engines for their su and a lot of naval ships come from ukraine , russia was just good on stealing talents
Nice job Andy. I am sad N328AM left San Diego. If I didn’t loose my sport pilot privileges, I’d buy an A22!🐢
Wow I saw a Porterfield sitting there wanting to go flying.
I would be making Karts on wheels with precise high measurements so one person alone can install both wings
That is a nice aircraft, would buy one if I could afford it :)
I thought the ridiculously high cost of aircraft was due to product liability insurance. Is Ukraine manufacturing concerned about being sued by home-built owners next of kin?
Me too friend 😢
Great video. Would be better without the obnoxious noise
This is amazing 😊
Firewall-forward is an impeccably clean design :)
😇Only metal airplanes have a soul !
you'd think the wonderful welder they have would build an adjustable height mobile rack to facilitate the assembly of the wings since they literally throw away tons of steel frames the planes come with....
Exactly what I was thinking !!!
With a redesign it could easily be a 1 man job an become an assembly and holding jig ...
Am I the only one thinking that those bolts are kinda small an light to hang your life upon ???
Unlike lug bolts on a car wheel...
Ya loose a wheel unlike loosing a wing your death isn't probable outcome !!!
But what do I know I've only built cars an motorcycles...
@@WilliamCollins-sh6lm Depends on the strength of the bolts. Lots of variation available, just don't buy any from China.
@@WilliamCollins-sh6lm Proof in the pudding; millions of hours using the too small bolts on millions of aircraft types says they are sufficient. They are being pushed not pulled or sheared.
weld in right angle triangual fillets on the frames at the base, or they will break one day. We do a lot of welding galvanised box section in thailand. Look at any street pole base where the pole meets the base fillts are used to improve the stress reduction
Same for tail section… could be one person task… you have a nice floor so alignment would probably be spot on…. You have all the scrap metal and a welder to build… days work for hours saved…
Gd looking plane.
Love the video, the music is a bit much. I want to see the assembly, prefer no music or very quiet....
Production didn't stop and these are so available cause the are building them like hot cakes as improvised drone cruise missiles for the UAF. These are what hit all those Russian factories and power plants deep inside russia over the last year or two. There is some great footage of one of these flying into a Russian defense complex in western Siberia! Buying a few off the production line for cash money is only some welcome subsidizing of their defense production.
Then why is the USA still sending millions in Aide.
So when they come to end of life you could return them to Ukraine for recycling in Russia.
@@iffykidmn8170 To state the obvious, fighting a militarized country much larger than yourself is very costly.
@@iffykidmn8170 Feeding the USA slush, corruption pipeline.
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Jimmy: (Waving raised hand wildly) "Pick me! Pick me!"
Teacher: "Yes. Jimmy."
Jimmy: "Because the military-industrial complex needs to test its latest weapons systems in a non-American country. Using it ourselves in a war would produce politically unacceptable military casualties and turn the public opinion against our leaders."
Teacher: "Very good, Jimmy. You go to the head of the class."
I cannot not wrap my brains around those connection points for the wings as we see them being strong enough
Отличный самолет . Я себе для начала хотел бы такой.
In a single word, a name, Sikorsky.
A really coool edition could be a harlequin, with all primary colors.
for those who want to own a warbird but can't afford one from WW2. these planes are combat tested ;)
😇Only metal airplanes have a soul!
So with this machine you have a warbird from WW3!
Please don't call it "The Ukraine". That is how the Soviet Union referred to it when they viewed it as part of their empire. It is Ukraine, an independent country, democratic, and trying very hard to maintain their autonomy against a large and belligerent adversary.
Slava Ukraini!
A country with a not at all corrupt government established by a coup d'etat that has cancelled elections, started an ethnic genocide against its own citizens and praises nazis from WWII as national heroes.
Don't pretend to care about ukrainians. It's about 12$ trillion of minerals buried underground Ukraine.
Ukraine is fighting someone else's war
They are so independent that they would be gone without us. They sacrificed a generation of young men for a war our CIA started. Ukraine has no elections and has no free media. This is not the type of country we help but use. The american people move on to the next thing quickly. Most of us have the minds of goldfish.
@jordillach3222 A generation of young men are already dead. What are you trying to save? A bunch of land for Ukrainian or Russian oligarchs? Because those are the only two options left.
Ukraine is not "The Ukraine" which is what it was under Russia!
.???
The Ukraine!
@@parkerds10 Ukraine. A wonderful country and people. Drop the "The".
@@davidg3944 I live in The United States.
@@johnelliott8630 Can't see what this is in reference to. Prior post deleted?
Russia ought to try avoiding being a bully
I see the Russian troll factory has infiltrated the comment section.
Not only trolls, also simple-minded gullible blokes that are easy prays of the Russian propaganda.
Very nice -- but would love to see a folding wing kit.
Small airstrips with a small hanger are crowded and many of us dont wish to leave out on the field in the elements. I need a aicraft that folds its wings so I can put into a enclosed trailer, take it home and park in my driveway as to no have to pay storage fees. IMHO this is the market now. Ultralight is dying off becuase of old school mentality of not accomadating such needs. One of the reasons I guess Ultralight Flexwing Trikes are catching on more and more. A small hanger could store 3 times the aircraft if all the wings folded and without having to do a dance in the hanger to move an aircraft out for flight prep.
I think that would make a great topic.
From Canada, Wishing freedom for Ukraine.
Question: What with the background music?
Are we back to year 2000?
Good on Ukraine
Torque wrenches? I haven’t seen or heard of any specific torque. On the bolts. Do they merely tighten them?
Where do they source the hardware? Fasteners etc.?
I'm amazed that Ukraine are not using them as Unmanned attack drones.
They are and they have.
How do you think they made the refineries in St Petersburg go boom?
If I was going to buy an airplane that's probably what I would get
Cockpit instrumentation and options?
The planes they're showing is the A32 Vixxen...
Very nice, but are they bulletproof?
Do you have a socks option?
At 4:20 WOW That's looking like a STOL aircraft.
Does it come with pagers😅
Why don't you ask for more information about the engine ?
Does it come with the standard 500 lb warhead or is that extra?
I’m 50% Ukrainian. How big of a discount do I get?
What’s up with some of these comments?? Looks like a cool aircraft, albeit maybe a little colorful for my tastes
for those who want to own a warbird but can't afford one from WW2. these planes are combat tested ;)
Covid nonsense? My mother died of COVID. You lost me there.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, losing your Mom just sucks man.
People die all the time from disease. We don’t shut the world down except for COVID. Yes COVID killed people just not in the huge fear mongering numbers they claimed. There was no legitimate reason besides the consolidation of wealth to shut down economies and force people to get experimental shots. World’s largest snake oil scam. If you got the shot good luck ever getting anything for adverse reactions or medical complications in the future. First question out of insurances mouth will be did you get the vaccine! Our government swindled generations of people out of their rights!
Some of the crap required by some of the bureaucrats was nonsense. Sorry about your loss.
Can't believe people still using that rhetoric after all the deaths.
A co-worker, his father, and aunt died of the disease. Wife , two of our kids, and myself have had it.
No Loctite?
How much are these bad boys ? No mention of Priceline’s
Didn't some of these get used as drone bombs
As an AME I highly question that everyone with the skills to build one of these is making “way North of 6 figures”! 😂
Wanted to watch but had to turn off because of unnecessary background music.
The A32 too or not?
I see - obviously the Skunk Works wants to capture an exact radar signature - it will replicate a big gap - S-300 / 400 capabilities
Great way of avoiding taxes since its considered parts and not a plane.
It is Ukraine.
One doesn't say "the France" or "the Canada" or "the Texas".
No but we do say the South, the Midwest, the northeast, etc.
Adding the word "the" refers to Ukraine as a region of the Soviet Union which is why it shouldn't be said that way.
Is this the same plane that does the good job keeping russians warm in russia? If so, I might look into what it take to get license to fly :D
Yep, same aircraft configured as a drone.
@@tlevans62 beautiful :D
Why is this aircraft called the Foxbat in the UK & AUS? That's the NATO designation for the Mig-25, and that doesn't look like this at all!
It looks like the ranger LSA
Another Ukrainian made aircraft (with french origins) is the Skyranger and derivates: it’s a aluminium alloy tubes and fabric simple robust and safe ultralight aircraft
Drones for F16s?
What F-16s have been given to Ukraine by the USA?
@@jordillach3222 zero. it's just a Russian bot
How much do they cost $$
For those who do fly, do you ever listen to music in the cockpit like you are in a car or just listen to the engine?
We have one in our light sport club too, it's the trainer plane. It's a little primitive :) it has a soviet air to it. They should transition to a sleek composite construction
A Soviet Air to it, can you explain that comment 🤔🇨🇦
@@stevecarlisle3323Rough (?) The Soviet AN224 was at OSH years, the landing gear looked like a heavy cast iron piece.
@@DblIre Well we are not talking about the AN224
@@stevecarlisle3323 air just means flavor. It has a soviet era basic construction
Wow....Some bonkers folks in your comments section here. 🤪
Wing racks not cheap either
Im sure aeroprakt is pretty busy supply[ng war material too............
I believe that there is a drone version of this aircraft and that it then becomes Ukraine's longest range drone. The crew compartment is filled with explosives.
Why not build two t-jacks and make wing assembly a two person task…
Properly the strangest application ever. I’m a light sport mechanic. With a ll the certification s . My rotax certificate just ran out . Work here slowed down I have a 2007 jabiru I just sold my 1947 luscombe silver air .. Took care of flight designs in Columbus Ohio . Many other aircraft. I go to Illinois joy field. Do their annual s . I’m a little over a half hour away from Johnstown.. I’m looking for work in a field I love .. just jumping out on a limb . Never know . Have a great day .
Shouldn’t they be using these as drones?
I think they are already, it's been footage of a crashed drone that looks like AeroPrakt
they have. for those who want to own a warbird but can't afford one from WW2. these planes are combat tested ;)
They already are. Especially very long distance. Russia canny t tell them apart from leisure craft.
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Bryan, it’s Ukraine not “The Ukraine. The Ukraine is USSR speak. Thanks for the video
"The Ukraine" is not USSR. It used to be the common reference decades ago and many people have it imprinted in their brains. You still hear it slip out from older newsfolk and boffins from time to time.
Great aircraft but that green☹️
I agree about that color of green. But then maybe it was a customer's request.
Don’t you just love the huge American flag in the background while talking about selling imported airplanes. At the very least they could have put a huge Ukraine flag next to it.
Is this the same plane that Ukraine uses in their w@r against Russian Aggression ? 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦💯
Crazy
"The Ukraine" It's a country, it comes from Ukraine.
Wrong. It's like The United States." The word, "Ukraine," is literally, "Ukoniscosh Raichenkov," or The "United Villages."
@@commentatron Sure.
When you said "We are told there is a war going on over there" it made me furious.
Can you explain your phrasing please?
That was a bit odd...
Agreed 🤷♂️
Letting everyone know where the hundreds of billions of USA tax dollars are being sent, Buy American!
Only the truly stupid don't know about the RUSSIA Ukraine war