Hal's dead-stick landing with a blown engine in the middle of nowhere, then back in the air in 24 hrs with a new engine flown in by a friend in a Bonanza, is legendary.
A 1/4" socket (maybe seldom used on it's own) will drive a magnetic bit extension like you'd typically use to drive bits with a drill chuck. The 1/4" socket will also drive bits directly for tight access (I've found this extremely handy). You already have a socket extension, so just carrying a bit extension plus bits can replace all your conventional screwdrivers and nut drivers - maybe your socket-mounted allens too depending on the torque requirements. When threads are free and you wanna spin, pop your ratchet off and your extension is the handle. whatever other bits you need. I build my own kits for motorcycles. They need to be small! Whenever you come across another random fasteners on the plane or your equipment that you want your tool kit to handle, chances are all it takes is adding a teeny little bit to your kit. Enjoyed the video as always:)
You should have seen the tool and parts kits we used to put aboard the old DC-7's after they had been retired form passenger service and used to run cargo from Miami to South America. When each aircraft has four 18 cylinder engines, you don't just go with tools, you put a case of spark plugs and several extra cylinders onboard, plus assorted hydraulic lines and electrical cables. And oh yeah, a mechanic makes the trip too. Those old radial engines and propellers took so much maintenance, it's a wonder the airline business ever took off.
I've been a Commercial airline A&P for 35 years. By far, the Smooth Jaw Knipex pliers are the best tools in my box. I have 3 sizes. I bought my first set about 25 years ago. Awesome pliers!
Someone already commented I’m sure about a wire crimper and a small assortment of terminals maybe even a cotter plier and some safety wire but I couldn’t agree more! Very handy in a pinch.
It's all very well having the tools, but don't forget essential spares. A very common failure is spark plugs, so add one or two of those to the kit (plus the tools needed to replace them)
I have a group of offroaders with custom 4x4's who all take 2 weeks and we go do the Moab desert trails in Utah and camp. In addition to each guys personal gear, there's one each designated special equipment. One guy carries extra fuel, one guy (who's a paramedic) carries all the medical gear, one has a Chuck Wagon for food (he's a pro chef) and so forth. I am the tool guy. We all have our own kit, but I carry the larger kit, my Jeep Rubicon has an engine driven air compressor and I installed a piping all through the jeep with an 40 gallon air tank accumulator. I have four air panels around the truck with retractable hose reels. Plus I carry a large assortment of nuts, bolts, threaded rods, bailing wire and six rolls of T-Rex tape. You'd be amazed at how many exhaust pipes and body panels end up with wire and tape holding them together. All in all I carry about an extra 300 pounds of tools and supplies. I am the rolling garage.
I used to keep a kit like this in my cars... then I finally got a reliable car. Lol But I definitely understand that Airplanes are far different beasts. Keeping a kit like this in a bush plane just makes so much sense. You never know what can happen when you are too far out for easy help to arrive, and what might be the the simplest issue to fix with the right tools could easily leave you stranded without them.
Yep this was me when I was younger. Used to carry all my work tools with me to and from work. I used the excuse “working on things at home” When really it was to fix things when they broke on the way too or from work 🤣 Changed a gearbox on the side of the road one night. Needless to say not the safest or best place. But you have to do what you have to do.
My suggestion. I ride dirtbike all over Reno and Sparks back hills, things i carry along with tools is common replacement bolts, nuts, and screws. Also some stainless wire in case a zip tie isnt strong enough. Last, levers for when i randomly toss my bike in the rocks.
38 years driving truck-3 things I don’t leave home without. Assortment of hose clamps, small roll of bailing wire and premium brand of tape. All can be used individual or together as adhoc fasteners 👍🏼
Great combo platter; perfect mix of flying and practical info. You rock. And Trent, I’ve admired how most of the time you go right up to the edge of a cliff without going over the edge. Good advice for others you know. You do it well. Oh, one suggestion...bungee cords. But I know you have them. Gotta have one to haul the one-wheel!
Thanks for the awesome flying footage Trent! I've been sidelined for about 4 months now (airlines...) and all this time sitting around watching your videos inspired me to finally get back into GA and join a local flying club. Keep up the awesome videos!
Velomacchi makes great stuff. I use their duffle and back pack on the motorcycle all the time. Great waterproof options and extremely durable for travel, off-road etc.
You mention you haven’t flown in 3 weeks. Tomorrow will be one month since we were hit here on the Alabama coast by a nearly Cat-3 hurricane moving at 2 mph. Damage was brutal but my plane survived in its hangar. I’m going flying tomorrow morning! It’ll be 6 weeks since my last flight. We’ve been too busy putting things back together. Amazing how fast time flies and I feel I’ll be a little rusty. That doesn’t take long either. Thx for your inspiration! Great video as always ✌🏻😎
Hey Scott, hope your house was alright! I’m over in Pensacola and live right on the bay, most of the street was torn up by the storm surge. Glad the hanger held up for ya🤙🏼
@@Jefreeman13 thx man. Was your house ok? That was brutal. Like a war bombing for hours and hours. Everyone I know has said they were scared to death and couldn’t believe it lasted so long. My hangar building actually didn’t fare well. My T- hangar in the building did so my plane was spared. The hangar I’ve since learned was so damaged on the north side we’ll be paying a hefty deductible and they’re tearing it down to build back. I lost my dock and pier at home but my house did well. No flooding. I feel blessed
@@57eleven1 My home, thankfully, is on slightly higher ground and was spared from the waters. The roof has some damage and I’ve been picking up limbs on and off since most of the trees in the yard fell thanks to the wind and 30ish inches of rain!!! I decided to get out of town on a camping road trip when the storm was still forming out in the Atlantic though so I didn’t have the pleasure of living that first hand. I lucked out somehow!
Like the weight idea. We used to throw 3-4 cases of oil in the aft baggage of our twin otters if we were just flying with the pilot’s seats occupied. It made the plane much nicer to fly.
Nice kit, Trent. As you mentioned, which tool to include depends on each individual's plane, and the kind of maintenance one anticipates performing away from base. For my Long EZ I started by deciding what a "bad day" might look like for me, and what maintenance I wanted to be able to perform by myself on an apron somewhere. Then I assembled as many tools as needed to perform those actions on my own, realizing that in case of a "really bad day" (aka more serious maintenance) I might need to seek help from other individuals, or perhaps an FBO. With those decisions made, I used my kit in the comfort of my hangar a few times to perform those exact maintenance tasks as they came up during the course of normal flying, say for example spark plugs or main wheel removal and installation. Whenever I found I needed a tool not already in my kit, I'd add it to the kit until I could perform all the maintenance action in my original list with the tools in the kit alone. Later I went out and duplicated all those tools to replenish my hangar's tool box. So the big idea was to first decide what I was willing to work on, and let that decide what tools I needed to carry, then verify the kit effectiveness by using it for the intended purpose a few times. At that point one might add a couple of other tools for unforeseen circumstances if one so desires. Ciao, Marco.
@@cebunting I kinda did the same thing Cameron, I replaced my two batteries setup up front with one bigger more powerful battery. That freed up enough space to move my 7 pound tool kit from the back seat into the nose, improving my CG and getting away from the passenger's feet area.
One of the beauties of experimental aircraft is that you as the owner can work on everything. Certified aircraft requires an A&P to do more advanced work.
Awesome flying segment. I like the tool kit, add some Gorilla tape and maybe metal set or JB Weld, replace the two nut drivers with one 1/4” drive handle and two sockets or however many sockets you need, less weight and bulk that way. Keep up the great work Trent.
A nice ratcheting screw/bit driver could help consolidate your screw drivers to just one handle that can accept any 1/4inch bits and could also be used for sockets. I use one with a 5/16 socket for band clamps on ducting all the time!
Just a suggestion, you might consider a small digital multi-meter, I recommend a fluke 101 or 106. They are small, light weight, cheep and very handy for diagnosing those electrical gremlins. With all the avionics being electric, having one tool to test fuses, switches and battery voltage might be prudent especially given it only weighs 5 to 7 ounces.
Seeing your footage passing over the Nevada landscape made me think of the recent NASA video release of the OSIRIS-REx probe passing over the Asteroid Bennu. And I'm grateful for the toolkit tips; great reference material for my own RV-8 toolkit.
A file for prop nicks has been very useful a time or two for us. If you have an aluminum prop anyway. If you run a composite prop maybe some of the epoxy and sand paper to fix any nasty chips.
Kudos!!! A great video that was needed! Have more tools to add but it is up to each pilot what he needs....I'd add a breaker bar/large ratchet but I get your need for being compact....again, a great video.....keep them coming!!!!!......
You carry a lot less than I do, but I have a much older airplane that’s always “falling apart” lol. I keep a spare plug and plug socket for the lycoming and a random arrangement of nuts and bolts, zip ties and duct tape. It’s saved my butt multiple times! It won’t fix everything but it’ll get me home or to the next closest airfield with service.
Small suggestion for that toolkit - Have a small backup torch in it. Handy if you need to work on a tight spot of the plane, or you don’t for whatever reason, have your survival kit in the Freedom Fox.
Flying over dirt roads in the boonies....once upon a time I was pit crewing in Baja California and I was working my way from the coast to Highway 1 on a typical crappy Baja dirt road when all of a sudden a single engine aircraft flew over my truck from rear to front about 20’ overhead. Scared the crap out of me but it was very cool.
as always...cool vid Trent!! - really love the cam pushed out in front of the wing and when you flick forward or back is just great - always awesome when you can give us different views - great work man!!!
I'd probably add some tyre plugs to the kit. Super useful for dirtbike riding, don't know how big of an issue it is with the giant Alaska Bush wheels though. But could be useful I imagine. 😊 Love the videoes Trent, keep up the good work. 💪😁
I carry a tool kit when I fly too. Hope to never use them but also carry a heavy duty bag with lead plates in the back of the baggage compartment of the 182. So the tools help no matter what. Really helps the CG. Makes landing much better. May add some lock wire. Agree 100% on the Knipex pliers.
The hanger is painted that color for energy management tan is the best color in the desert to retain enough heat for warmth thru the night and during the day should stay cooler than if u used other colors
If you have the Knipex flat jaw pliers. You really need the Knipex cobra pliers. They work as a set. You almost don't need wrenches. Great tool when in a pinch. Like always, thanks for the great video Trent! 👋😁
I would suggest a couple of additional items. One is a very sharp pocket knife/razor blade and the other is no less than 100' of fluorescent colored 550 paracord. Thanks for the video Trent!
Very helpful video. I would add a small mag light (flashlight) and switch out the sockets for 6-point. You can generally cheat on SAE vs Metric if you have a full set of 6-point metric sockets at each millimeter increment. Also, if weight and space allow, a coil of generic insulated wire with a few connectors or wire nuts to make temporary repairs to broken, frayed, or burnt wires.
Maybe something to add?? Self fusing silicone tape. You can find it at most hardware stores like Lowe's or even amazon. Great for leaks on any component with an operating temp of -50 to +500 degrees fahrenheit. 1" wide by 10' long roll will cost roughly 10$. Maybe throw in a spare spark plug and a spark plug socket if you don't already have one.
I'd recommend a good ratcheting screwdriver with replaceable tips. I have a Husky one that includes a hollow handle with a little 12-space storage block for different bits. Also, most mechanics will swear by having a Yankee driver, which is essentially a 1/4" ratcheting box-end wrench that's designed to take replaceable screwdriver tips. It's really good for getting at screws in the most annoying spots where no other screwdriver can fit. Last, roller ratchets. They're not able to withstand quite as much torque as a regular toothed ratchet, but they don't require nearly as much space to rotate in order to turn whatever nut or bolt you're going after.
That kit looks comparable to what I carry on my adv motorcycle, but I add to that about 10ft of general purpose wire, and a roll of electrical tape (often used for things not electrical).
Get a top quality 7 or 9 way screwdriver. Something like Kline. That will then be multiple screwdrivers, Allen’s, torx, along with several nut driver sizes including 5/16 when you take the bits out. You could then eliminate several items in your kit.
Safety wire pliers and wire in the sizes used on your plane, and a roll of gaffer (*not* duct) tape. I'd also add one of those little tools that makes hose clamps from safety wire.
I can tell we are close to the same age by the way you labeled your tools. I call them the same thing. Haha. Maybe 2 suggestions for you. A short bit of wire in case you have a short and burn a wire. And second would be a small roll of electrical tape. Keepem coming buddy. Love your vids.
Hey Trent great video! For your tool kit next time you’re at Home Depot grab Klein 11 in 1 multi screwdriver. That would consolidate your flat, Phillips, 3/8” nut-driver and 5/16th driver into one tool while adding a bunch of other options
Good video, especially the flying! Suggestions for tool kit: Duct tape, Electrical tape, Stainless steel wire, Multi-bit screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers.
I use knipex every day and absolutely love them. The only other thing I would do would be to swap out the screw driver for a ratcheting crew driver that has bits in the back of it. I stepped up and got a snap on for the warranty but also for its slim size. Most ratcheting screw drivers are sorta cheap and they break quickly and are bulky but the snap on one is basically the same size as a normal number 2. The other advantage is that you can put ratchet adapter bit into your bag and be able to use it like a bit driver without having all of the other bit drivers and it's ratcheting! Really could reduce the size of your kit and save some space and gain flexibility. Great video as always! P.s. Might pay to have some fuses as well if you don't have spares in the cockpit already.
Hey Trent love the diverse topics like this! What would be super helpful and unique I think would be a closer look at bush tyres. Some slo-mo gear leg mounted shots showing what kinds of terrain they open up. Most of us start on cessnas fitted out with pizza cutters and I for one have aborted a few outback strips because I just didn’t know what kind of rut would turn the 172 into a winged turtle 🐢😖
Good day Trent. Hey maybe a tire plug kit they are pretty light and can plug a hole and if you use enough a small tear in a side wall. Gret video with the 360. Keep it up
safety wire and pliers, needle nose pliers, electric tools, crimpers strippers and connectors or electrical tape and a butane solder iron are some other suggestions.
Sod Law states that the tool you require will go missing at the most inopportune moment. Oh and make sure that your wife does not do a clean up of your workshop. My wife only recognises a tool if it has Stanley written on it every thing else she considers as junk. Regards, Jim in NI UK
Trent, nice kit, the socket wrench extension looks to be a "wobble head" extension (you pull the socket back and it allows a few degrees of "wobble" axial misalignment), you didn't mention that.. way better than the straight.
I love your videos Trent. Keep up the great work. Have you thought about using the Klein 11 in 1 driver? It has several size Phillips drivers, flat head drives, 3/8, 1/4, and 5/16 nut drivers. I keep one in by bag for work and it comes in handy all the time.
Add in a mini multimeter, small crimpers and 6' of med ga wire with various connectors. Love the flying.
Either that, or those soft solder wire connectors. You can fix a wire with those and a bic lighter
@@JoeVanDyke4240 or going down the scale even some mini croc clips and some tape : I used that for my old cars before they got "computery".
If you fly with Hal don’t need no stinking tools,he’s a flying tool box. Lol
Hal's dead-stick landing with a blown engine in the middle of nowhere, then back in the air in 24 hrs with a new engine flown in by a friend in a Bonanza, is legendary.
LOL! He could put wings on a snap-on toolbox and make it fly!
@Parker Brizendine Love these Hal mentions! Hal, the Man, the Legend.
I would have a VOM meter.
What a lovely idea about using tail scuba lead to balance plane for solo no bags flight. Genius. Good moment far back!
This music is making me feel good. Nice choice.
I thought he was playing What's the Vibe, by Jufu for a minute and I was a little surprised... 😂
A 1/4" socket (maybe seldom used on it's own) will drive a magnetic bit extension like you'd typically use to drive bits with a drill chuck. The 1/4" socket will also drive bits directly for tight access (I've found this extremely handy). You already have a socket extension, so just carrying a bit extension plus bits can replace all your conventional screwdrivers and nut drivers - maybe your socket-mounted allens too depending on the torque requirements. When threads are free and you wanna spin, pop your ratchet off and your extension is the handle. whatever other bits you need. I build my own kits for motorcycles. They need to be small!
Whenever you come across another random fasteners on the plane or your equipment that you want your tool kit to handle, chances are all it takes is adding a teeny little bit to your kit.
Enjoyed the video as always:)
You should have seen the tool and parts kits we used to put aboard the old DC-7's after they had been retired form passenger service and used to run cargo from Miami to South America. When each aircraft has four 18 cylinder engines, you don't just go with tools, you put a case of spark plugs and several extra cylinders onboard, plus assorted hydraulic lines and electrical cables. And oh yeah, a mechanic makes the trip too. Those old radial engines and propellers took so much maintenance, it's a wonder the airline business ever took off.
I've been a Commercial airline A&P for 35 years. By far, the Smooth Jaw Knipex pliers are the best tools in my box. I have 3 sizes. I bought my first set about 25 years ago. Awesome pliers!
Knipex tools are worth every dollar spent. Their engineering, quality and performance have raised tool making standards globally.
Someone already commented I’m sure about a wire crimper and a small assortment of terminals maybe even a cotter plier and some safety wire but I couldn’t agree more! Very handy in a pinch.
It's all very well having the tools, but don't forget essential spares. A very common failure is spark plugs, so add one or two of those to the kit (plus the tools needed to replace them)
Why spare spark plugs? Already have a 2nd one in each cylinder.
I always carry a spark plug socket and a spare spark plug when I’m going long distance
I have a group of offroaders with custom 4x4's who all take 2 weeks and we go do the Moab desert trails in Utah and camp. In addition to each guys personal gear, there's one each designated special equipment. One guy carries extra fuel, one guy (who's a paramedic) carries all the medical gear, one has a Chuck Wagon for food (he's a pro chef) and so forth. I am the tool guy. We all have our own kit, but I carry the larger kit, my Jeep Rubicon has an engine driven air compressor and I installed a piping all through the jeep with an 40 gallon air tank accumulator. I have four air panels around the truck with retractable hose reels. Plus I carry a large assortment of nuts, bolts, threaded rods, bailing wire and six rolls of T-Rex tape. You'd be amazed at how many exhaust pipes and body panels end up with wire and tape holding them together. All in all I carry about an extra 300 pounds of tools and supplies. I am the rolling garage.
One of my favorites already. The music choice with the canyon flying was epic. Thank you
I used to keep a kit like this in my cars... then I finally got a reliable car. Lol
But I definitely understand that Airplanes are far different beasts. Keeping a kit like this in a bush plane just makes so much sense. You never know what can happen when you are too far out for easy help to arrive, and what might be the the simplest issue to fix with the right tools could easily leave you stranded without them.
"Airplanes are far different beasts". Especially on sitting on a riverbed or, even worse, in that river.
....but that would ever happen.
Yep this was me when I was younger.
Used to carry all my work tools with me to and from work.
I used the excuse “working on things at home”
When really it was to fix things when they broke on the way too or from work 🤣
Changed a gearbox on the side of the road one night. Needless to say not the safest or best place. But you have to do what you have to do.
My suggestion.
I ride dirtbike all over Reno and Sparks back hills, things i carry along with tools is common replacement bolts, nuts, and screws. Also some stainless wire in case a zip tie isnt strong enough. Last, levers for when i randomly toss my bike in the rocks.
Very picturesque canyon runs, Trent! "Fly it like you drone it!"
38 years driving truck-3 things I don’t leave home without. Assortment of hose clamps, small roll of bailing wire and premium brand of tape. All can be used individual or together as adhoc fasteners 👍🏼
Great combo platter; perfect mix of flying and practical info. You rock. And Trent, I’ve admired how most of the time you go right up to the edge of a cliff without going over the edge. Good advice for others you know. You do it well.
Oh, one suggestion...bungee cords. But I know you have them. Gotta have one to haul the one-wheel!
Thanks for the awesome flying footage Trent! I've been sidelined for about 4 months now (airlines...) and all this time sitting around watching your videos inspired me to finally get back into GA and join a local flying club. Keep up the awesome videos!
Velomacchi makes great stuff. I use their duffle and back pack on the motorcycle all the time. Great waterproof options and extremely durable for travel, off-road etc.
You mention you haven’t flown in 3 weeks. Tomorrow will be one month since we were hit here on the Alabama coast by a nearly Cat-3 hurricane moving at 2 mph. Damage was brutal but my plane survived in its hangar. I’m going flying tomorrow morning! It’ll be 6 weeks since my last flight. We’ve been too busy putting things back together. Amazing how fast time flies and I feel I’ll be a little rusty. That doesn’t take long either. Thx for your inspiration! Great video as always ✌🏻😎
Hey Scott, hope your house was alright! I’m over in Pensacola and live right on the bay, most of the street was torn up by the storm surge. Glad the hanger held up for ya🤙🏼
@@Jefreeman13 thx man. Was your house ok? That was brutal. Like a war bombing for hours and hours. Everyone I know has said they were scared to death and couldn’t believe it lasted so long. My hangar building actually didn’t fare well. My T- hangar in the building did so my plane was spared. The hangar I’ve since learned was so damaged on the north side we’ll be paying a hefty deductible and they’re tearing it down to build back. I lost my dock and pier at home but my house did well. No flooding. I feel blessed
My hangar is in a big building of 10 T-hangars is what I mean
@@57eleven1 My home, thankfully, is on slightly higher ground and was spared from the waters. The roof has some damage and I’ve been picking up limbs on and off since most of the trees in the yard fell thanks to the wind and 30ish inches of rain!!! I decided to get out of town on a camping road trip when the storm was still forming out in the Atlantic though so I didn’t have the pleasure of living that first hand. I lucked out somehow!
@@Jefreeman13 that’s awesome! Sorry about the roof damage but that’s a good story to hear from that night for a change. Very cool
Like the weight idea. We used to throw 3-4 cases of oil in the aft baggage of our twin otters if we were just flying with the pilot’s seats occupied. It made the plane much nicer to fly.
Nice kit, Trent. As you mentioned, which tool to include depends on each individual's plane, and the kind of maintenance one anticipates performing away from base. For my Long EZ I started by deciding what a "bad day" might look like for me, and what maintenance I wanted to be able to perform by myself on an apron somewhere. Then I assembled as many tools as needed to perform those actions on my own, realizing that in case of a "really bad day" (aka more serious maintenance) I might need to seek help from other individuals, or perhaps an FBO. With those decisions made, I used my kit in the comfort of my hangar a few times to perform those exact maintenance tasks as they came up during the course of normal flying, say for example spark plugs or main wheel removal and installation. Whenever I found I needed a tool not already in my kit, I'd add it to the kit until I could perform all the maintenance action in my original list with the tools in the kit alone. Later I went out and duplicated all those tools to replenish my hangar's tool box. So the big idea was to first decide what I was willing to work on, and let that decide what tools I needed to carry, then verify the kit effectiveness by using it for the intended purpose a few times. At that point one might add a couple of other tools for unforeseen circumstances if one so desires. Ciao, Marco.
After going rough river this year I realized I needed to replace the 10 pounds of lead in my nose with a tool kit that is 10 pounds!
@@cebunting I kinda did the same thing Cameron, I replaced my two batteries setup up front with one bigger more powerful battery. That freed up enough space to move my 7 pound tool kit from the back seat into the nose, improving my CG and getting away from the passenger's feet area.
My man, Knipex makes the best hand tools. Love em
One of the beauties of experimental aircraft is that you as the owner can work on everything. Certified aircraft requires an A&P to do more advanced work.
The Knipex pliers are made in my hometown in Germany 💪 so awesome you are using them! Greetings from Germany
Awesome flying segment. I like the tool kit, add some Gorilla tape and maybe metal set or JB Weld, replace the two nut drivers with one 1/4” drive handle and two sockets or however many sockets you need, less weight and bulk that way. Keep up the great work Trent.
Good video 😊 glad to see you again can't wait for the next video. Good bless you and your wife, take care.
What a great start to the video, so fun and great tunes.
A nice ratcheting screw/bit driver could help consolidate your screw drivers to just one handle that can accept any 1/4inch bits and could also be used for sockets. I use one with a 5/16 socket for band clamps on ducting all the time!
Just a suggestion, you might consider a small digital multi-meter, I recommend a fluke 101 or 106. They are small, light weight, cheep and very handy for diagnosing those electrical gremlins. With all the avionics being electric, having one tool to test fuses, switches and battery voltage might be prudent especially given it only weighs 5 to 7 ounces.
Seeing your footage passing over the Nevada landscape made me think of the recent NASA video release of the OSIRIS-REx probe passing over the Asteroid Bennu. And I'm grateful for the toolkit tips; great reference material for my own RV-8 toolkit.
A file for prop nicks has been very useful a time or two for us. If you have an aluminum prop anyway. If you run a composite prop maybe some of the epoxy and sand paper to fix any nasty chips.
Kudos!!! A great video that was needed! Have more tools to add but it is up to each pilot what he needs....I'd add a breaker bar/large ratchet but I get your need for being compact....again, a great video.....keep them coming!!!!!......
Backcountry Flying is a Perishable Skill ... great sales presentation BTW (!!)
You carry a lot less than I do, but I have a much older airplane that’s always “falling apart” lol. I keep a spare plug and plug socket for the lycoming and a random arrangement of nuts and bolts, zip ties and duct tape. It’s saved my butt multiple times! It won’t fix everything but it’ll get me home or to the next closest airfield with service.
The forward camera boom shots are awesome ... great content to view
Small suggestion for that toolkit - Have a small backup torch in it. Handy if you need to work on a tight spot of the plane, or you don’t for whatever reason, have your survival kit in the Freedom Fox.
Flying over dirt roads in the boonies....once upon a time I was pit crewing in Baja California and I was working my way from the coast to Highway 1 on a typical crappy Baja dirt road when all of a sudden a single engine aircraft flew over my truck from rear to front about 20’ overhead. Scared the crap out of me but it was very cool.
as always...cool vid Trent!! - really love the cam pushed out in front of the wing and when you flick forward or back is just great - always awesome when you can give us different views - great work man!!!
I'd probably add some tyre plugs to the kit.
Super useful for dirtbike riding, don't know how big of an issue it is with the giant Alaska Bush wheels though. But could be useful I imagine. 😊
Love the videoes Trent, keep up the good work. 💪😁
I carry a tool kit when I fly too. Hope to never use them but also carry a heavy duty bag with lead plates in the back of the baggage compartment of the 182. So the tools help no matter what. Really helps the CG. Makes landing much better. May add some lock wire. Agree 100% on the Knipex pliers.
That's a compact set of tools... Appreciate the explanation of what you would use them for.
That’s a great selection there Trent. I’d never seen those knipex pliers before. I’ve now ordered a set for the car...cheers.
Best aviation UA-camr going round - always quality - keep it up Trent.
The hanger is painted that color for energy management tan is the best color in the desert to retain enough heat for warmth thru the night and during the day should stay cooler than if u used other colors
If you have the Knipex flat jaw pliers. You really need the Knipex cobra pliers. They work as a set. You almost don't need wrenches. Great tool when in a pinch.
Like always, thanks for the great video Trent! 👋😁
Clear packing tape and/or duct tape can assist with a lot of temporary repairs.
You need a candy bar. Every job, big or small, needs a reward.
So now that you've had the 915 for a little while, what kind of range can you get out of the kitfox with gear?
I would suggest a couple of additional items. One is a very sharp pocket knife/razor blade and the other is no less than 100' of fluorescent colored 550 paracord. Thanks for the video Trent!
Love the soundtrack!
I’ve carried a tool kit in all my vehicles, boats n acft. Light n multi functional is the key
Great choice of song! Brought my mood straight up.
Very helpful video. I would add a small mag light (flashlight) and switch out the sockets for 6-point. You can generally cheat on SAE vs Metric if you have a full set of 6-point metric sockets at each millimeter increment. Also, if weight and space allow, a coil of generic insulated wire with a few connectors or wire nuts to make temporary repairs to broken, frayed, or burnt wires.
Your a Good Man and Appreciate and Enjoy your Videos
Strong music! Thank you.
This is the type of flying I want to do. You are a inspiration Trent!!!! #flyinggoals
Maybe something to add??
Self fusing silicone tape. You can find it at most hardware stores like Lowe's or even amazon. Great for leaks on any component with an operating temp of -50 to +500 degrees fahrenheit.
1" wide by 10' long roll will cost roughly 10$.
Maybe throw in a spare spark plug and a spark plug socket if you don't already have one.
I'd recommend a good ratcheting screwdriver with replaceable tips. I have a Husky one that includes a hollow handle with a little 12-space storage block for different bits.
Also, most mechanics will swear by having a Yankee driver, which is essentially a 1/4" ratcheting box-end wrench that's designed to take replaceable screwdriver tips. It's really good for getting at screws in the most annoying spots where no other screwdriver can fit.
Last, roller ratchets. They're not able to withstand quite as much torque as a regular toothed ratchet, but they don't require nearly as much space to rotate in order to turn whatever nut or bolt you're going after.
Great video Trent, did not realise that your onboard tool kit is this compact! was expecting larger!
Really got hooked on your channel Trent! Love your flight adventures, love your choice of music especially your title track.
So beautiful down there. I just spent a week in Sparks, I was watching for ya.
That kit looks comparable to what I carry on my adv motorcycle, but I add to that about 10ft of general purpose wire, and a roll of electrical tape (often used for things not electrical).
Get a top quality 7 or 9 way screwdriver. Something like Kline. That will then be multiple screwdrivers, Allen’s, torx, along with several nut driver sizes including 5/16 when you take the bits out. You could then eliminate several items in your kit.
Safety wire pliers and wire in the sizes used on your plane, and a roll of gaffer (*not* duct) tape. I'd also add one of those little tools that makes hose clamps from safety wire.
Electrical tools and some connectors with some shrink wrap would be a good add Trent
I can tell we are close to the same age by the way you labeled your tools. I call them the same thing. Haha. Maybe 2 suggestions for you. A short bit of wire in case you have a short and burn a wire. And second would be a small roll of electrical tape. Keepem coming buddy. Love your vids.
TP once was a person that made me want to fly. Nothing's free but now this channel is a commercial. Stay safe.
It is more of a helpful channel for those of us who do fly. Come join us!
Hey Trent great video! For your tool kit next time you’re at Home Depot grab Klein 11 in 1 multi screwdriver. That would consolidate your flat, Phillips, 3/8” nut-driver and 5/16th driver into one tool while adding a bunch of other options
great shots on those 360s Trent! Awesome flying vid yet again!
Good job Trent
Damn you make great videos!!!! Thanks for sharing with us all!!!!!
Shoo Goo in a small tube works great for a quick fix for a slash in a tire.
Flying like you're immortal...Keep sharp brother.
It'd be cool to see a full walk through of flying into and out of some of the spots
Good video, especially the flying! Suggestions for tool kit: Duct tape, Electrical tape, Stainless steel wire, Multi-bit screwdriver, Needle-nose pliers.
Love the videos Trent want to fly a kit fox when I’m older 🙂
That plane is sick!
Those nipx pliers are gangster! Definitely grabbing a pair for my father and our c182 floats
what an amazing place to fly !!
I use knipex every day and absolutely love them.
The only other thing I would do would be to swap out the screw driver for a ratcheting crew driver that has bits in the back of it. I stepped up and got a snap on for the warranty but also for its slim size.
Most ratcheting screw drivers are sorta cheap and they break quickly and are bulky but the snap on one is basically the same size as a normal number 2.
The other advantage is that you can put ratchet adapter bit into your bag and be able to use it like a bit driver without having all of the other bit drivers and it's ratcheting! Really could reduce the size of your kit and save some space and gain flexibility. Great video as always!
P.s. Might pay to have some fuses as well if you don't have spares in the cockpit already.
Should look at knipex mini bolt cutters, awesome tool ...
Rotax is not so prone to plug fouling as a Lyc or Cont, but I would add a plug wrench and spare spark plug.
Dave Wheeler That’s my input as well - my toolkit includes an open end wrench to remove the ignition lead, spark plug socket, and replacement plug.
Definitely would add a spark plug socket and an extra spark plug as mentioned below.
Hey Trent love the diverse topics like this! What would be super helpful and unique I think would be a closer look at bush tyres. Some slo-mo gear leg mounted shots showing what kinds of terrain they open up. Most of us start on cessnas fitted out with pizza cutters and I for one have aborted a few outback strips because I just didn’t know what kind of rut would turn the 172 into a winged turtle 🐢😖
Bailing wire, hose clamps, duct tape are also useful items for remote flights.
Good day Trent. Hey maybe a tire plug kit they are pretty light and can plug a hole and if you use enough a small tear in a side wall. Gret video with the 360. Keep it up
Trent, A 6 way screwdriver= 1/4"+5/16" nut driver /#2 + #1 Phillips reversible bit /#10 + #6 reversible Slotted Bit all in one handle .
Love your videos beautiful seanrey.
Nice roll.
safety wire and pliers, needle nose pliers, electric tools, crimpers strippers and connectors or electrical tape and a butane solder iron are some other suggestions.
locking crescent wrenches are great too, but I haven't seen one made in the smaller size yet unfortunately.
Sod Law states that the tool you require will go missing at the most inopportune moment. Oh and make sure that your wife does not do a clean up of your workshop. My wife only recognises a tool if it has Stanley written on it every thing else she considers as junk. Regards, Jim in NI UK
Woohoo! New Video! Loved IT!
Trent, nice kit, the socket wrench extension looks to be a "wobble head" extension (you pull the socket back and it allows a few degrees of "wobble" axial misalignment), you didn't mention that.. way better than the straight.
Uuuurgh, That's a long reach! I'm so glad you did that, just for Cory!!
I love your videos Trent. Keep up the great work. Have you thought about using the Klein 11 in 1 driver? It has several size Phillips drivers, flat head drives, 3/8, 1/4, and 5/16 nut drivers. I keep one in by bag for work and it comes in handy all the time.
Spark plug wrench and spare plug. Tire patch kit. And the universal spare part, Duct Tape.
Riding dirt bikes I always carry jb quick weld, a patch kit and air also.
A little safety wire cane come in handy.