@@theaeronaut-channel At times it’s been restrictions on flying but more often it’s been general lock rules where small airports closed or we simple couldn’t meet in groups which is how I enjoy flying and STOL. I haven’t even tried to file an international flight during Covid, to many restrictions, paperwork and risk of not being able to fly back home.
So what do you guys think is better for stol, savannah or skyranger (maybe a classic withthe wider wing)? Also, where did you get the tyres? Nice one ✌️
Those tyres are a standard option for the Foxbat, you must only use the little mud guards with them not spats. I think the Savanna is the winner because of its drag, I suspect the skyranger is a little faster and therefore a little less drag but I could be wrong. In general drag is seen as a bad thing but for STOL it’s your best friend, both takeoff and landing because more drag is more lift unless the wings is a crap shape.
@@irishflyer6377 yes, I'm in Bristol at the moment but looking at moving to mid Wales shortly. I'm currently getting close to the end of my training in a Skyranger, once completed I'm getting more advanced training, I've seen some great short take off's with them online. The savannah looks very appealing with its solid wings etc for storage, the plan is to use it to travel into Portugal / Spain, obviously the Skyranger would have a great need for hangarage. I work in Permaculture in Europe so it will be useful for field hoping
@@ThePikeywayne when we look at the difference between these aircraft we’re often talking about very small differences in performance and it becomes far more about training and experience of STOL flying and environments. STOL competition is very much about the aircraft setup and lots of practice with that aircraft, these are normally conducted in good weather and fairly open spaces. In off airport STOL flying it’s as much about knowing your limits and reading the environment correctly as the aircraft itself (assuming it’s a STOL type of some kind) we have to understand how the wind will act around trees and buildings, how the ground surface is and when/if we have any go around option and if so where’s our last chance to call it. It’s a very rewarding kind of flying but needs steady progress and trying to stay safe.
There was an Irishman, a Dutchman and an English Australian; a G reg with a roo on it, and an A22 outside of a corporate - can only be good! Who's the Oz stoll champion?
I think light aircraft have only improved a small amount over the decades, they have perhaps become a little more novice friendly. Most STOL is about the skill of the pilot, especially true when landing. Its also not a great spectator sport because the camera does show the day/conditions well. Thank you for watching
Brilliant! really enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed it, unfortunately I haven’t got much flying during the last year.
@@irishflyer6377 were the restrictions particularly strict there? In Germany apparently GA bloomed during covid!
@@theaeronaut-channel At times it’s been restrictions on flying but more often it’s been general lock rules where small airports closed or we simple couldn’t meet in groups which is how I enjoy flying and STOL. I haven’t even tried to file an international flight during Covid, to many restrictions, paperwork and risk of not being able to fly back home.
So what do you guys think is better for stol, savannah or skyranger (maybe a classic withthe wider wing)?
Also, where did you get the tyres?
Nice one ✌️
Those tyres are a standard option for the Foxbat, you must only use the little mud guards with them not spats. I think the Savanna is the winner because of its drag, I suspect the skyranger is a little faster and therefore a little less drag but I could be wrong. In general drag is seen as a bad thing but for STOL it’s your best friend, both takeoff and landing because more drag is more lift unless the wings is a crap shape.
Are you UK based?
@@irishflyer6377 yes, I'm in Bristol at the moment but looking at moving to mid Wales shortly.
I'm currently getting close to the end of my training in a Skyranger, once completed I'm getting more advanced training, I've seen some great short take off's with them online. The savannah looks very appealing with its solid wings etc for storage, the plan is to use it to travel into Portugal / Spain, obviously the Skyranger would have a great need for hangarage. I work in Permaculture in Europe so it will be useful for field hoping
@@ThePikeywayne when we look at the difference between these aircraft we’re often talking about very small differences in performance and it becomes far more about training and experience of STOL flying and environments. STOL competition is very much about the aircraft setup and lots of practice with that aircraft, these are normally conducted in good weather and fairly open spaces. In off airport STOL flying it’s as much about knowing your limits and reading the environment correctly as the aircraft itself (assuming it’s a STOL type of some kind) we have to understand how the wind will act around trees and buildings, how the ground surface is and when/if we have any go around option and if so where’s our last chance to call it. It’s a very rewarding kind of flying but needs steady progress and trying to stay safe.
@@irishflyer6377 yes for sure. There's many things to take into consideration
There was an Irishman, a Dutchman and an English Australian; a G reg with a roo on it, and an A22 outside of a corporate - can only be good! Who's the Oz stoll champion?
Nice mud flaps.
Thank you. Simple, light and no air resistance.
** GREAT ** videoediting Eamonn !! this is better than watching Top Gear !
Which place is this???🤔🧐
Hi, it a private field near Headcorn in Kent, UK.
@@irishflyer6377 thanks bro🥰
Interesting. I can do much better in an Auster J5F.
I think light aircraft have only improved a small amount over the decades, they have perhaps become a little more novice friendly. Most STOL is about the skill of the pilot, especially true when landing. Its also not a great spectator sport because the camera does show the day/conditions well. Thank you for watching