Showing You How I Crow Hop My Airplane
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- In this video I show you what I think the three keys to a successful crow hop are! please like and comment! #texas #airplanes #aviation #flying #grassstrip #pilot #experimentalaircraft #2stroke #challenger #explore #crowhop
Being a private pilot with a curiosity for ultra-light and super-light sport aircraft I got to learn alot about crow-hopping which tends to be less talked about in mainstream GA flying. Thank you for how you explained everything! Great content, loved how you showed us your camera setups!
@flyboy21345 I agree as a private pilot most GA pilots don't know of crow hops rightfully so! Thank you for watching!
I had all of my training in tractor aircraft vs pusher like the challenger. I did a lot of fast taxi runs up and down the runway, just fast enough to hold the nose wheel off to get the feel of both the rudder and the pitch changes with throttle changes. I did this until it became muscle memory that the stick needs to do the opposite of what the throttle does. I think the biggest problems with crow hopping are what you mentioned, be ready to fly and you need to know how much that nose needs to be pushed if you back off the throttle or you will stall. One of my fast taxies actually turned into a flight around the pattern as I was pushing it a bit faster and it lifted and started climbing quickly. At about 30-40 feet and halfway down the 3000 foot runway I decided it would be safer to fly it and I had an uneventful flight around the pattern and landing. It is better to get transition training, but if you are a bigger/heavier guy like myself at 240 it is hard to find a very light instructor for these aircraft. I just had remember to fly with me feet and use small control movements and I found it very easy to fly (Was a very calm day).
@@techlifetime4098 I'm glad you made the decision to go around! Turned into the day you flew your challenger! Thanks for watching
If you didn’t babble quite so much it would be easier to watch your stuff!
I like what you have to say but it’s like talking to a girl , you’re all over the place.
Otherwise it’s great that you take the time to share and you concider the fact that not everyone knows everything already!
So it’s great to get the basics of how and where to start!
So thx you!
@bradwiebe5692 well I'm me and I'm not gonna change that but I appreciate you watching!
I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for putting in the effort to make them. This is very good info for new Challenger owners. I did a lot of crow hopping to learn the characteristics of the airplane. One day, I pushed my limits too much and ended up going too high with not enough runway left to land. Unintentionally, it ended up being the first flight with my Challenger. I was able to manage to land after going around, but I was definitely not prepared. I am sure I am not the only one who has had a similar experience. Like you say in the video, "Be willing to go around" is a good statement.
@DreamChaser1903 wow thank you! I just subscribed to your channel too! You have a good looking challenger!
@@TheJonjonj Thank you! My channel is not as fun or informative as yours, but I am having fun creating videos and sharing them with my friends and family.
Great video. Please keep making them. 😊
Thank you so much! I will!
Well said sir, power.... you have to get the airplane flying. Demonstration well done
@danmahoney4545 thank you for the kind comment and thanks for watching! More to come!
@@TheJonjonj you explained it plain and simple before you even left the hanger. If you do not have control of the aircraft, you will be eating dirt!
Very useful tips, tnx. 👌
@@labeedghaleb thanks for watching
I like your explanation for ground effect and really like your hangar door setup too.
@user-ie6uw7nc9b thank you! I like your boat is it a McGregor?
@@TheJonjonj Nope, its a 1967 Sailstar Boats - Corinthian Model. 19 feet, full restoration. Lots of Teak and Mahogany, Sails great in rough weather. Deep keel.
@@user-ie6uw7nc9b is it retractable keel?
Thanks for the video. I found it very informative.
@karlcounts29 thank you so much! New video tonight! Or tomorrow morning
We need more of these vids.
@alcourtines4707 more to come I promise it's just soo hot! Very soon
Great video as always.I started as you described with high speed taxi, and one day it popped up by itself and I settled it back down with gently throttling back. I then did crow hops after that and it’s been fun flying. Think rudder rudder rudder. My Challenger made me a smoother pilot when I’m flying my C-172.
@@makedolife I agree 100%! Challenger with stick and rudder you right up!
Awesome video. More instructional/technical stuff gives me more knowledge and confidence going into my new CH-II purchase. From Ottawa Ontario.
@@VerticalSpeed1987 I love this ! Be confident and getter done! Any requests please let me know!
@@TheJonjonj Honestly, this is the first time I have ever seen the engine-out "nose up" result in a video! You seem quite competent enough to be able to safely demonstrate do's and don'ts of different phases of flight in a CH-II. I am a glider pilot transitioning up to Challenger this summer, so the more technical / procedural side of things I can learn about, the better!
Great insight.
@broughtonaktcjj thank you for watching!
Thanks for the videos
@@berniebrown9115 you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
New subscriber……. Great information
@@keithpearson1552 welcome! Thank you for joining us!
Very informative, and FUN! Thanks!
@@sr71afan you're welcome! Thanks for watching
If I ever get my pilots license I’ll be flying my ultralight/sport everywhere.
Your videos are good, I enjoy them. I don’t think you have to apologize for anything during your videos. As an amateur UA-cam film maker, it take a LOT of effort and time to make a decent video.
Keep up the good work!
@Notsoshadyacres. hey thank you so much I appreciate these types of comments they keep me motivated to keep making videos!
1700 views in 2 days and just 85 likes? Come on people, is it so hard to click on LIKE? It doesn't cost you anything buy you're helping the person who makes these videos.
@carlosrodz1 my thoughts too 😆 🤣 thank you sir I appreciate your support 🙏
Thanks for the demonstration 👍.
Great videos. Your practicing a soft field takeoff with aborted landing. Practiced same thing in a 172 if you have a long enough runway. People should get flying lessons in a general aviation plane before they start ultralight aircraft. I think if you got at least 20hrs it will save your life. Take a online course like gold seal.
@brentsheldon8667 I agree with you 100% thank you for watching!
Enjoy watching your videos....watching from south carolina
@@jamessanders3899 awesome! Thanks for watching!
I appreciate all the info. I'm going to be doing this soon in my first challenger 1
@@ffixrr awesome! Just be confident and own it!
You have a new subscriber now! Thanks!
watching from Western Australia
@kevintengvall4642 wow thank you for your support!
Appreciate the video and topic!
@@rickerra I appreciate you watching!
Thanks for the videos. I am looking forword to my first Challenger 2 flight.
@@jeremyjohnston5769 I'm excited for you!
GA pilot here please explain what are the reasons to do crow hops?
@Sierranite in ultralight inspired aircraft or slower experimental people use crow hops to build their confidence and to get the hang of things. I'm also GA pilot so I understand the get up and away fast for safety but in these aircraft it's more low and slow! Everyone has their opinions on it. Main reason for video is IF someone is gonna do it atleast do it safely and understand the expectations
Keep it up good content
@joelbingham6754 thank you so much!
Good info
@@richarddubord3978 thank you for watching!
The most dangerous thing I’ve ever seen, massive steel school bus beside the runway. Our Airpark would have someone put in jail for doing that.
@marvlb it's a private Restricted runway he asked me if I wanted him to move it I said no because I know what I'm doing!
great video
@joeyturner9687 thank you for watching!
I am very interested in flying ultralights. Just listening in to the radio chatter I heard pattern entry calls for Stephenville (122.8?) and Granbury (123.0), so I guess you are somewhat close to where I live. Where are you flying out of? I live about exactly midway between 74TE and TX28.
ETA - Based on another video of yours (testing the loadout for camping trip to Ardmore), I am guessing Vaca Moo? That's not as close as I was hoping.
@bradrobinhancock8491 I'm actually near Tyler TX I just have amazing radio!
Thanks! :)
@@bruceprigge5212 you're welcome!
Bought a challenger 1 with wires everywhere. Finally got it to run. Still a lot to do but it looks like a fun aircraft. How many feet to clear a hundred foot object?
@333knbn there's alot to factor in with that question? Engine? Your weight? Where you live? Time of the year?
I liked the second half with Challenger 1 frequent crow hopping! Turn around & crow hop the other way as well. How slow does that fly? Can this be done with certified airplanes like vintage taildraggers? 😊
@buzzz241 thank you for watching and honestly I wouldn't want to answer that because it's a debated topic and also I don't have my tailwheel endorsement so I can't put in my 2 cents on that. Definitely reach out to someone who flys them or a cfi! Or both! More the the better!
Cool
@@donwayful thank you for watching!
Need to make some video stalling the challenger ll.
Cool video,,what are the wing coverings on the challenger 1 ??
@@alkempton1512 slip covers!
Most people i see crow hoping are people trying to feel there plane or there scared to fly
@Todpevy I agree with you! Some people need that confidence building.
Did you hit 40 or something?🎉 looking a lot older!
@@pcautoworks1 😂😂 I figured you would have a comment like this!
@@TheJonjonj just giving you a hard time!!
What the hell is a crow hop? You trying to apply something that only applies to baseball and horse riding to aborting takeoff? That already has a name.