FIRST TAXI TEST! - DarkAero 1
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- Опубліковано 11 сер 2022
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We recently completed the first taxi test run on the DarkAero 1 prototype aircraft! Prior to the test, there were several preliminary tests that were completed including the first and second static engine test runs. These tests helped us verify that there were no outstanding installation issues with the engine and that all our engine monitoring data was properly functioning. This gave us enough confidence to proceed forward with the first taxi test for the aircraft! It was always meant to be just a machine, but it's starting to feel like something more...
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I continued pursuing my private pilots license just so I can have the opportunity of flying this masterpiece one day. So excited for you guys and what’s to come for DarkAero!
I hope that rudder is going to be big enough to keep you out of trouble, in say a stiff crosswind, or an imminent stall spin...
You guys should do an online course to reach more people.
@@IngeBall the online version of the course can be found here: darkaero.podia.com/aerospace-composites
@@DarkAeroInc Haha!
I missed that one *books appointment @ optician* 😂
I highly recommend that you brothers get some other eyes on these days of testing and readying the DarkAero for flight. The more you become familiar with something the less likely you are to see things that others see with ease. Thanks for sharing your project, what a feat of planning, engineering and assembly!
Agreed! This is good advice. We are bringing in a professional test pilot to support flight testing. More to report on that soon. :)
@@DarkAeroInc Elliot Seguin? Would love to see that test program!
@@ThomasStenbakk that’s the guy who /didn’t/ test that Raptor contraption? That would be a fantastic choice, not that I’m an expert.
@@lawrencemanning Elliot has testet quite a lot of things, very interesting briefs and debriefs on his channel of the various phases they go through in different types of programs. Check it out! ua-cam.com/users/utopiasnow
@@lawrencemanning yes, he is very methodical and recognized the raptor was not ready to fly. Not sure what he charges but it might be worth the cost just from a marketing perspective. I'm sure he would post stuff on his channel too bringing more awareness to this awesome Dark Aero project. These young men are doing a fantastic job, can't wait to see this thing fly!
I am truly impressed by the fact that three brothers have been working together on a common dream and still get along! Your parents should be proud of the young men they've produced. Congratulations to all.
@bbayerit, I've looked at a lot of their videos and have yet to notice any black eyes...lol
@@RobertHouston-sf5fh I gave my middle brother a couple of broken collarbones (accidentally, of course) and saved my baby brother from a few blackeyes from my aforementioned middle brother. Being the oldest I was under "You're the oldest, so set the example!" general order. 😁
The powerplant to airframe ratio became real when the aircraft taxied past... it gave me goosebumps.
BIG congrats guys!!! Huge milestone!!!
I love when I see innovators, entrepreneurs, or just plain visionaries. Always working, improving and showing us that there is a lot of more room to grow. Keep pushing the envelope! I'm rooting for you, your team and mission!
One can only imagine the positive energy levels you guys must experience in these milestone events. Thank you for going to the effort of adding film production to your already overscheduled lives at this time, so we can be part of it too. Such extraordinary enterprise. As a dad, I do hope my kids can find something as engaging and positive to be a part of when their time comes to build careers. Cheers from Sydney - Dave
Super excited to see all the DarkAero updates. Thanks!
So freaking excited for this Plane! Can't even imagine how excited you guys are! Well done!
THANK YOU so much for releasing an online course! Being in the military, it was not possible to travel to you guys. I have been a long-time fan of your channel and you are a huge inspiration. I can't wait to start your course and hope to one day work in the composites industry. Thank you and keep up the great work!
Such a thrill to watch it moves by itself for the first time!
Can't wait to see next tests!
Simply amazing what you guys are accomplishing. Clear skies.
Great stuff! Looking forward to seeing the journey you guys have ahead of you!!
Congratulations fellas! That's just super to see the progress.
Very exciting guys! Looks and sounds so good!
Outstanding progress. I'm always amazed at how neat and tidy your operation is, despite working with messy materials. Your professionalism is equal to that of the finest aircraft manufacturers. That will help you in the kit market. I would have confidence buying one of your kits even early in the production run.
so exciting! Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
Well done guys, amazing milestone
Yes! One step closer to first flight! I can't wait! Excellent job!
Lovely to see it coming together so well.
Congrats! Been following for at least a couple years now. I can't wait to see her fly!
You provide just the amount of detail for regular folks interested in aircraft engineering to see and understand the process of making a plane from an idea to finished product.
I have enjoyed watching your progress over time, looking forward too more.
Good to see DarkAero coming together!
What a great momentous occasion! That plane looks fast just taxiing! Sincere congratulations!
Congrats guy looks amazing. It's been a fun process watching you on this journey..
Fantastic sound from the flat 6 engine when idling!
It's an amazing accomplishment, guys! That UL-520iS engine sounds great! (Of course, I'm biased, as I have one, too!) With your combined engineering knowledge and skills, I expect flight testing to go smoothly.
Absolutely beautiful aircraft, incredible work
Great to see your project coming together. I have been watching a few of your videos on composites as that was my main interest.
It’s looking really good, well done guys.
Another huge milestone behind you, maintain the diligence on the details and first flight will be a monumental success!
I am so proud of you guys!
Exciting stuff! Keep up the good work!
Cant waite see its first take off. Great work
Stellar plane fun🤣🤣🤣Love spending time with you guys... Thank you for sharing the progression of the DarkAero project👍👍👍
This is an absolute piece of art.
congrats guys, been following from what feel like day one. great achievement
Congratulations on your endeavor.
Looks very nice
Great “Force x Distance” persistence. 👍
Looks excellent.
Can’t wait to see her fly.
That's one wicked looking aircraft!
Great job, congratulations
Awesome, well done guys. You've gone from having a thing to having a vehicle. Now to take it from vehicle to aeroplane!
Nice work. Getting closer! Look forward to the next one :)
Thanks so much. I waiting for this to fly reminds me of waiting for Xmas. Best of luck and thanks again for all the videos.
CONGRATS GUYS
I've been following this project for a while, and it's really nice to see you guys progressing. Can't wait to see the first flight!!
Thanks for following along! :)
Great job on both the build and the videos, guys! You are 3 very cool dudes that your parents must be very proud of.
Congrats guys. I hope you are up there soon. It's been exciting watching your journey. What is your projected date for offering the actual product?
So happy for you guys! I can't wait to get to fly it :D
This is beautiful from CAD drawings on Onshape to an aircraft on testing stages.
Very cool to see you young guys making your dreams come true. I am looking forward to the maiden flight.
Started nicely!
Excellent stuff bro
Wow…wow.
You’ve come a long way. I cannot wait to get mine!
Congrats on the successful test.
Boys.. you are getting close to the first flight.. You must be getting excited ! very much looking forward to seeing it !!
I can't wait to see how you "send it" after seeing how good that engine sounds at iddle/low rpms :D
Keep the good work in your proyect guys, proud of follow it since the years.
Congrats
LOOKING GOOD
So excited to see it fly
looking good.
It looks very fast and keen moving around in the wild!
So happy to see you guys progressing. I still can’t get over just how sleek the aircraft looks
Way to go guys. I am sohappy for everyone.
Great work!
Thanks!
You never disappoint!
A fan. Great work and waiting for the flight test.
Cant wait to get my hands on one of these. Can't wait to meet you guys sometime too.
It's like I built this masterpiece. All the best DARKAERO guys. Salute.
I like the way on tight turns it appears to rotate around its nav lights.
You should be very proud of all the results. Let this dream be very successful.
I am a huge fan of yours! I am currently pursuing mechanical engineering and did my internship, your content was very valuable for me to understand certain things, especially your video on composite vs metal difference with necessary example. With an avgeek myself and having a hunger to work on cutting edge stuff, I absolutely find your channel a gold mine. A Dream is to work under you guys someday (hopefully) even as an intern. You guys absolutely rock!!
That’s awesome! Thanks for following the project and happy to hear that you found value in our videos!
Looking good
Can't believe how quicky this has progressed! Anyone else a huge fan of how the forward-raked landing gear looks??
good job guys!
Absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to see the bird reach for the sky!
Dude ,,, you are the best ,,, keep going ✌️
Really hope you paint it black! Looks amazing right now!
This project is such a delight to watch because these three brothers are incredibly talented in their respective areas of expertise and they cooperate with each other to produce what clearly looks to be a winner...contrast this with the Raptor Project which was a disaster from the start......night and day, as they say!
its looks so beautiful
What a freakin beauty. Looks like a supercar 😍
Big congrats to you guys. Can we look forward to a first flight in the first half of next year?
Congratulations on your successful taxi test.
Check out 0:55 when the nav lights shine ove the A of Dark Aero ... Awesome .... and awesome everything .
What an absolute pleasure, joy and blessing to watch the ENTIRE development of this incredible little pocket rocket ... while sitting far far away in my home land India ...that too in a small town kinda city called Mangaluru.
I mean the shear excitement that in a few weeks or maybe a month or so ..it will be reaching for the skies.
Next Oshkosh ... WOWOWOWOWOW.
and accompanied by Draco X ... dammmmmmmnnn
You guys rock.
These guys don’t do anything half-ass ! They have approached this whole project with superlative attention to detail and sound engineering principles. I’m eagerly awaiting to see results of the flight testing.
Moving under her own power is a huge milestone. Congratulations, gentlemen.
It's been awesome to watch this aircraft go from a bare fuselage to a taxiing aircraft. Can't wait to see the maiden flight.🤙
Good job 👍
Outstanding guys! Kids will be out of the house in a few years and this is on the short list for a cross country 2-seater.
I CAN'T WAIT to see this airplane fly and see the results of the flight test regime. I really hope to be able to afford this aircraft eventually. I'm really enthusiastic about the ULPower engine and the electric prop.
It's helpful to look over a running engine in the dark from time to time. It becomes easy to see corona or sparking, which indicate maintenance issues such as failing ignition harness insulation or loose connections.
In an era when giving up is easy, it is awesome to see people still reaching to the heavens!!!
Hi, what a beautiful piece of engineering! What is the expected max cruising altitude?
Great work. Who will make the first flight and if it’s one of you guys what have you done to prepare?
Hey guys, awesome to see it rolling!!! Question though… where is the beacon?!
Aww shit, getting close now. This has been a pretty cool project. Been watching on and off since the beginning waiting eagerly to see this thing fly.
I agree so I won't say it. I will say the aircraft is gorgeous. Congratulations!