Do You Want To Fly Ultralight Aircraft?
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- In this video I speak about part 103 and the things I think you should take into consideration if you are thinking about purchasing an ultralight aircraft!
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Appreciate the vid, I subscribed. One comment though; I was very surprised you didn't mention what I think is the biggest obstacle by far to getting into flying: hangar availability. Where I live (and I think also most places), you can't get a hangar anywhere, at any price. Even if you're willing/able to spend $2K a month for a hangar, good luck finding one. Best you can do is get on a bunch of waiting lists, and hope you're not on it for 5 years, only to then get the privilege of paying an obscene amount for a hangar when one finally becomes available. And if you do ever get that call, you have to make a decision/commitment in about 30 seconds, because there's definitely someone else chomping at the bit for it if you don't want it.
Unfortunately it seems to me you have to FIRST secure a hangar somewhere, before you can even consider buying any aircraft, esp a fabric covered one. It's ridiculous, and I can't believe it's still such a problem; it really keeps a lot of people out of flying I think. Maybe someday. But seems it's not an issue where you are, which is fortunate. Anyway, I still enjoyed your vid and it was informative...thanks again.
You bring up a great point that I'll have to address in a future video!
Thanks for the truthful information about 103 ultralights. I was going to say if you had a legal 103 Challenger you were very lucky. When you said George Hurts, I knew you were a lucky man. I don't think many people would go to the lengths George went to to build that airplane. Thanks again.
This is the video of yours that I've stumbled across.
This video was very informative for those just getting into ultralights.
I've subscribed, and I will check out the rest of your videos too.
Keep up the great work!
@@RabbitHoleAdventures awesome thank you so much! I'm glad you're here!
Again, Great video Jon, it'll get people going down the correct path. Thanks for the plug, too.
Thank you so much! 🙏
Im nearly 80 and am a retired Alaskan bush piolet and have had a string of airplanes. Taildraggers rule. My first plane was a 1947 Luscomb 8 A C 65. Have a few hundred acreas of a farm up in the mountains. I miss flying and would love a legal Eagle. ( Or a Kolb) This is a very well done presentation and realisticaly accurate and responsible. Anyone in the air should be well versed on FARS. I subbed cause I like your perspective. I live in the NE mountains of Washington state 4 miles south of BC border. Have a lot of experiences that none if these town boys or flatlanders will ever experience. Like crabbing onto a small sand bar to pick up a hunter surrounded by trees. Haha Really miss my Super Cub's stol. Will be watching. Dandahermit
@dandahermitseals5582 Kolbs are cool. I fly in and out of Kolb field here in PA.
Good video. As for stick and rudder, glider is where it's at. Of course that's a very different licence.
Thank you for the valuable information. He did an excellent job explaining it quickly.
Thank you for watching I appreciate that 🙏
Just saw this video pop up and watched it and i am now a subscriber! Great video! And thanks! Im gonna spend a while binging on your past videos!
@@timgrant8729 awesome thank you so much 🙏. More to come!
Great video, thanks! I am a private pilot and owner of an old C172 out of Wilmington, DE (Say Presidential TFR, LOL). A couple of years back EAA had a week of UL webinars and sounds really cool. I understand the airspace and other limitations and like you said, you really need to be out in the country somewhere I think. There is a company in FL called Aeromarine (Chip Erwin) who makes a single seat LSA plane (Merlin) but also a Part 103 Merlin Lite. With optional add-ons it can be made an experimental motor glider, be a bit heavier, carry another gas tank, etc. A cool thing is he found an Italian engine that is 4-stroke and more reliable than the 2-stroke. I would need (and want) a radio and ADS-B in/out around here. Still I think it looks like a ton of fun, probably wouldn't be a good idea at KILG though, we have some commercial traffic (Avelo 737's), ANG C-130s and HH-60s, corporate jets, etc. I always wondered how UL's and, indeed LSA's handle with squirrelly winds. I have hindered of hours in my 172 and 100 hrs in a Cherokee years ago, and although I almost exclusively fly on near perfect days, it can still get bursty sometimes. The other day only RWY 1/19 was available as 14/32 and 9/27 were getting maintenance all week. Just so happened the winds were basically straight from 32! So it made it interesting...hehe.
@ph5915 yea if you fly these types of aircraft up at your airport you're braver than I lol.. but it sounds like you got plenty of experience so you Definitely were not the intended target for this video! I'm just worried about the people who hear no training required and go oh yea let's go buy a plane!
@@TheJonjonj Yeah, I'm in the Philly Mode C Veil and to the west is the Baltimore Mode C veil and to the south is Dover AFB. I think strictly UL aircraft are basically allowed class G for the most part. I'm thinking more towards an LSA but I don't know. The day after I was minted a pilot my CFI at the time took me up in his old Citabria for an intro to tailwheel and that was such a hoot! I was shopping for TW planes for years. But, insurance would scare the bejesus outta me. my 172 is easy but, it's old. To go anywhere substantial I really want an A/P. But mostly I just bee-bop around locally, just to be up in the air...
Very much enjoyed your knowledge. I’m around 50 miles east of you and about to adventure into ultralight flying. You have my subscription and looking forward to watching more of your videos.
@@jasongrinnell1986 awesome! Come hang out sometime! Thanks for watching
Very informative video. I always wondered about the two seat rule. As somebody who is completely blind, light perception only, I need two seats. As I would need somebody with me. And as I can’t get my license due to obvious reasons, it’s a bit of a problem. Although again, I don’t live in America. I live in Australia. Where flying anything without a license can get you in trouble. That said, I do own a x-air standard with a 618 two-stroke on it. It is based on the weed hopper ultralight, and flies like an ultra light. In fact, I have been told by a self-taught pilot, that someone who teaches themselves to fly, learns to fly an x-air in about half an hour. It is also much trickier here, because the rules are different. Over there, a pilot can let someone who isn’t a pilot control vehicle. Whereas in Australia, only instructors could do that. Then I can’t afford instructors, and I haven’t met very nice ones. But I still have had a chance to fly several vehicles. I’ve just had to bend the rules a little bit.
@griffster17 the same law applies here must have a license to have two seats!
@@TheJonjonj yeah, I know. And I kind of understand it, but it is a bit of a bugger for blind people. But in Australia, you can’t even fly something with one seat without a license. You can’t even fly a drone without a license. You can’t even fly your toy helicopter ball from the shop without a license now.
17:30 😅 I was the kid who drove 12 hours to buy a paraglider off craigslist, and accidentally came home with 3 of them and taught myself with books and videos.. I'm glad I did it.. but damn I wish I would have saved more for the real training.. Years later I befriended another paraglider briefly (not many around here) and he was a certified instructor and started asking me questions and realizing i didn't have half the answers made me realize just how little i knew and how much risk I had been undertaking up until that point.. Lucky.. very lucky..
Now I'm looking at doing a home build plane.. I'm happy to listen to ALL suggestions that cost less than 15k all in.. Less is better though
@TrueHelpTV I love your honesty! That's what's made you a great aviator! Obviously I'm partial to challenger 😆 but they are all good!
@@TheJonjonj just out of curiosity what all have you had the pleasure of flying and is there any pros/cons that stood out with them
You had me at Grumman. Dad has a traveler. Myself, i was taking PPL lessons and financially had to stop. Good video, thanks.
@blackbirdwisconsin hey thank you! More to come so subscribe!
You can tell people to buy portable Garmin gps for moving map navigation
Ultralight Airplane Driver is a good channel to watch. He no longer posts content but what he has out there is great to watch.
@@MabrysDad yes I agree it's a good channel
haha i hope he stopped posting for positive alternatives
Hi from ardmore ok! Just found your channel and thank you for the info your getting out there. Im 50 and want to learn to fly but haven't been able to yet. I remember the first ultralight i ever saw was a quicksilver back in phx az (where i grew up) back in the late 80s.
That's awesome I'm from AZ too! I was almost just in your town!
@TheJonjonj I live just 2 minutes from the ardmore executive airport, so I get to watch the traffic fairly often. My wife gives me a hard time when we drive by because iam always trying to see what eye candy (for me ) is sitting out.
Thanks for this info. Learned some things I didn't know.
@winstonbelisle3560 one thing I've found out since making this video is you can fly under the airspaces I talked about but I stand by nobody without training should fly there in my opinion! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for sharing good stuff I need to put more thought into an engine out possibility 👍🇺🇸
@@onthemoney7237 thanks for watching!
just stumbled across your video's. i appreciate the info that you give. when i was a kid my father was an ultralight pilot. He had several years experience and still lost his life in an accident. i dont know about now but back then the FAA didnt investigate ultralight accidents so there was really no way to know what happened. i have my theories but thats all they are...
@truckingitup990 I'm so sorry to hear this. What do you think happened? What ultralight was it?
@@TheJonjonj weedhopper and from the info i have i belive it was a low altitude stall into a spin.
@truckingitup990 so sorry man I'm not too familiar with the model but was your theory that engine failed or?
@@TheJonjonj there are a long list of factors that could have caused it. The plane has just got completely redone. New engine and a complete inclosed cabin. Even had gotten new sails before it was shutdown to have the other work done.
Very interesting! Here in France the law defines “ultralight” as 900 pounds or less but I had to take ultralight license even though I had ppl, in terms to fly an 800 lb three exes light plane. And I have to say: real piloting skills are needed for flying an ultralight, ppl ga planes are a joke in comparison ! Thanks for this vid!
@RosssRoyce it's always interesting to hear other countries laws! I agree when you say these require actually piloting skills!
I'm 66 years old and do not have the budget for all the costs of flying. I did take and passed ground school w/the intention of flying. However, I never got over 11 hrs of left seat time. Today, getting my license is out of the question, however I LOVE flying. SO, in lieu of actual flying, I realized my dreams of flying vicariously through Microsoft flight simulator. I have dozens of planes at my disposal from a Cessna 150 ( Cessna 177 is my favorite single and Beech Duke is my favorite twin) to a DC-10 and can fly them all realistically, and I treat all these flights seriously. I follow all the rules of actual flight, ie, I don't do stupid, unrealistic things like try to land a DC-10 on my local airport's 2000' runway. I fly these planes as if they were REAL FLIGHTS. If I crash, I'm examining, what did I did wrong, etc. I don't have to worry about fuel, maintenance, hanger storage, and ownership costs and I can fly anytime I want. I've learned how to fly IFR in bad Wx for the challenge w/out the danger. The simulator fulfills all my desire to fly. It's a GREAT, very satisfying alternative to real flight.
@philliphill3390 I love this advice and I appreciate you sharing it! I will be there one day too! Thank you for watching!
Phillip, at 58 I have just started FS exactly thinking like you do👍. Congratulations for your passion + intelligence!!
VR headset helps with maneuvers and in pattern flying, additional option is to use voice ATC (like SayIntentions AI).
I highly suggest looking at paragliding.. If your knees aren't there anymore, then a paraglider trike.. Nice thing with them, is it's a glider first and foremost, so if you ever have a medical issue, you have a much better glide ratio/chance of reaching the ground alive. The wing new is going to be around ~3,000, you can find used trikes and engines for around 1500-2000 for the trike (although it's an easy thing to make yourself if you have any mechanical know-how) and a used engine for 3000-5000 and new for around 7000. I'm a big fan of the fresh breeze stuff because I like how they engineer quick detachments so if the engine for instance were on fire, you can release the engine to escape the fire. They fly slow, easily controlled, and you can get several hours of fly time, and land them in basically any field.
Not to plug any specific group in their comments, but there are many groups in the Flight Sim community who do group flights and/or information sharing if you're ever interested. I've found everything from diehard ultra-realism airliner groups to Bush/STOL groups. I tend to linger around the later personally.
Thanks
The new and used GA aircraft market is unaffordable. So, this leaves us with something affordable.
@flycatchful absolutely! It's not just unaffordable it's unrealistic unless someone just has too much $! Thanks for watching
Earned yourself another subscriber bro. 👊
@wkboggs5 thanks brother!
Great Vid man! And thanks bro✌️
@TheMainePilot no problem thanks for my shout out on your channel!
Thank you for the information Sir, watching here from Philippines.
I never knew that Courtney takes flight was deaf. Which is really funny, because I’m blind. That’s probably why I didn’t see the subtitles or something. I am subscribed, but wasn’t sure why she never talked. That would explain it.
Great advice!
Good information jon....
Awesome info thanks
@richarddubord3978 thank you and thanks for watching
Good reference for those who want to study and be legal.
Yes. The answer is yes.
Yes it is 😆
I live 35 miles away from a regional Airport. There is a mountain range in between.
Just remember, the FAA does not prove your ul is part 103, you have to prove the to FAA that it is 103 compliant. The FAA assumes that it is not 103 compliant in all cases.
Who cares. What are they going to do, take your license?
@@alabastardmasterson no, they fine you 5 digits then the fed has a lien on you and garnishments
Great video with lots of info and wisdom! I’ve been about buying a plane but you have me thinking. How can I find a partnership/group/pilots in Kissimmee, FL?
@eduardofernandez1850 definitely look for groups on Facebook and I will say Florida is a huge area for ultralights so definitely don't stop!
I just got a buccaneer 2 amphibian! Videos coming soon on my channel
@brandonfasan nice I just subscribed! I'm from kingman az I used to work for MCSO!
@TheJonjonj I'm unfortunately stuck in communist Canada and praying I can become American ASAP because Canada is too COLD and it's pretty shitty govrnment-wise
Kolb ultralights with FOLDING WINGS really work.
@@Bob-s2l3q I love those airplanes!
Also check state laws, for instance, in Virginia (and soon Florida), you UL must be registered with the state, and insured, which means you have to join USAA to get insurance, that will run about 700 a year plus USAA yearly dues and state yearly registration costs. Not having the insurance or the reg, that is TWO misdemeanor criminal convictions.
Nevermind - I found it. More state overreach.
@@motarded4214i have entire videos on it, this is all related to the fed faa AAM Advance Air Mobility initiative, air taxis, the feds dont want a fed law and the hassle, they bribe the states to do AAM and air taxis will use UL airspace, so the state that are onboard with AAM pass these laws to weed out the UL's out there that ont conform to the FAA 1982 federal register for why part 103 was created and part of that was organizations (EAA USAA etc) would register and police. Its all going under the radar and EAA and USAA are just watching it all happen.
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Do you build? What has been your best resource on the maintenance/building side. I joined EAA but have been disappointed…… ☹️ I’m a private/instrument/tailwheel pilot….
@Ifly1976 no I'm not a builder yet so any information I would give you would be from what I have heard! I hope to rebuild or build something at some point!
Great info for someone like myself who wants to get into Ultra Light Aircraft (Merlin Light) or Mosquito Helicopter. No pilots license and not sure if I'll pass a medical but either way I will get lessons first, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience for newbies like me. Gave my quite a few things to think about, especially where I live. I'm already at 5,600 feet of elevation and it gets quite windy up here more often than not it seems. Is there a threshold for wind that you typically would be wary of but still experienced enough to handle or is there a No Go" for wind speed you would great consideration to not flying in and wait another day? Thanks again for you video and I did subscribe and really appreciate you keeping it simple. Eugene, Monarch, Montana 59463
@eugenelynch9476 awesome thank you so much for the kind words and thank you for subscribing more to come!
Thanks for the info. What do you have for insurance, if any?
It sounds like maybe you’re not posting any longer, but I like your common sense video. I’m not a pilot, but have taken glider lessons in the past for about a year (until COVID). Where are you located?
@user-bj3fe1zw9l I do weekly videos so stick around! Thanks for watching
I just heard Danger zone on the radio also about 4 hours ago.
@@Mike-01234 😆 🤣 did you get fired up to go fly?
@@TheJonjonj Na I wish I live in Phoenix no hangers to keep a plane at a reasonable price wait lists at city airports are 5+ years. I could drive to Buckeye airport about an hour been super hot this week. Medical is a problem for me nothing serious I have a few odd ball diagnoses doctors told me not anything to worry about, but the FAA worries about way too much. FAA doctors only communicate by letter like they live in the 19th century. Takes them months to respond I just don't want the hassle. If I ever do anything either gliders, or light sport is my path if they do ever get Mosic done that all I need.
I noticed the registration sticker on your truck window, I’m in Texas too, north Texas. Where can I go to find other people flying 103s in my area and hangar share with them?
@MabrysDad what town are you in? I would definitely suggest Facebook groups. I know there is North Texas ultralight page on Facebook that would be your best bet for sure!
@@TheJonjonj Wylie
@@TheJonjonj just hit the snake part of the vid. Love the informality of your vids!
@@MabrysDad thank you!
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The mode c veil doesnt apply to aircraft manufactured with no electrical system
@five-55 yes I know but it's an opinion video and people without training should not be anywhere near that airspace for everyone's safety! Just my opinion thanks for watching
First time to watch your channel and I'm impressed your dedication and being nice guy 👍..did I heard you are working to be a cfi, you might be a good one. Thanks msn.
@wavewaker2 wow I really appreciate the kind comments! Thank you for watching
I live in Kaufman county is there any way you can take me in the seater? I would like to experience that
@timsalmon405 sure! You gonna be at Reklaw?
I did not hear you mentioned Echo or Golf airspace...?
@philmoredennie526 because this was an opinion piece and not informational my assumption would be if someone is interested in 103 aviation they at a minimum know that info. I'm a private pilot who enjoys all aviation and I'm not yet an instructor.
The biggest pain is the fuel capacity limit.
Fuel capacity can be better appreciated if you get into thermals with engine off and sail around like a bird.
Would love one but I'm too fat lol.
@@mikeepeck how much do you weigh?
@@TheJonjonj 300
It’s called “ Sleep Apnea”
You can fly delta airspace if you have comms
@stevetaticek1622 not an unlicensed ultralight pilot. Even sport pilot requires an endorsement for Delta airspace
@@TheJonjonj not true man-I legally fly in D with comms with my paramotor which falls under 103
@stevetaticek1622 with prior authorizations is how it reads but not on the regular. I'm not arguing with you I'm just explaining it from what I've heard and read in the faraim. Why even have an endorsement for sport guys if any tom or sally can roll through?
@@TheJonjonj yea it’s totally their call-they gotta let you in for sure. They can tell you to pack sand, but from what they explained to me is it’s not a licensed pilot issue, but more of a speed vs tying up the pattern issue.
@stevetaticek1622 yea definitely and some Deltas get airlines like ours does so everything is a factor. And this video was aimed at people who have no training and they definitely need to avoid it at all cost in my opinion until they learn or at a minimum understand it fully for everyone's safety!
Where do you look for a nice used quicksilver?
@excellenceinanimation960 great birds! Probably barnstormers.com definitely ask Courtney over on the channel flying with Courtney she will have better insight!
Will do thanks@@TheJonjonj
Also has a ballistic parachute.
... I think you need to look up where trsa's are again. Within 100 miles of me there's 3. They are all over the Midwest
@andystampfli9127 yea my bad I did say I really don't know how many there are I don't script my videos so these things happen but this video is intended for non pilots more or less. Thanks for watching
@@TheJonjonj I'm no a pilot... Cost, life and location all got in the way. Started never finished. Now live in tomah between volk and McCoy... Weekend flying can be really hit and miss here
What wing coverings are on the challenger 1 ???
@alkempton1512 I believe those are just the slip cover you can get from mike at the factory but we didn't build it George Hurt did!
Ok thanks,I just finished watching your video and good job,I am planning to recover my wings in the next couple of years so I’m seeing what’s out there,the bean patch did a nice video covering his,,
Hi you said to ask so I'm asking is Lincolnton North Carolina a good place to have an ultralight? I have watched a lot of videos and done a lot of reading and it shows that there are different altitude you can stay within but I still don't understand it. Thank you for any help
@nashfan1000 you're under Class Bravo shelf. I've been told there might be some way for you to fly there legally but honestly you shouldn't unless you go through getting a license in my opinion! If I was in your position I would find somewhere 20 30 miles north and fly there.
its not 254 or lighter, its LESS THAN 254. the dirty secret of ultralight manufacturers for 30 years is they list the ultralight at 254 lbs. they did that so if you got nailed for weight and tried to come back on them, they could say hey, it says 254 on the literature, a ul must be LESS than 254. as the owner pilot YOU must make our 254 lb plane weight LESS than 254
Fun fact, you can fly within the mode c veil.
That’s what I was thinking. ULs don’t have an electrical system so transponder not required. AND can fly into class D with prior approval from tower.
@@MabrysDad you could technically fly in class A,b,c, or d with prior permission according to 103.17.
You didn't mention rules against flying within 500 feet of peeple, homes, etc. (Unless landing)
This wasn't a detailed video it was simply my opinion on things people should take into consideration and I do believe part 103 says no flying over populated areas or in a manner that creates a hazard to other persons or property but doesn't state 500ft. I might be wrong I don't have it in front of me. Thanks for watching!
Part 103 states "not to endanger persons or property." No buzzing, the 500' radius/height does not apply to ultralights. Being prudent to not abuse the privilege either though. Also no overflight over populated areas of towns, open air assemblies of people.
TIP IF the UL you are looking at has a rotax 503 on it, probably overweight and not legal
I am trying to find an instructor for ultralight planes I live in saint Petersburg Florida and have tried different places in my city and all the way to Lakeland Florida without success. Do you have any suggestions? Is there a problem with ultralights that instructors are not interested in giving instructions??
It's not that there is a problem with them it's just GA general aviation pilots just don't usually like them and don't think they are safe! Are they more dangerous? Sure but it's how you do it that will reduce the risk and the fact you're looking for instructions tells me you will be fine! I would join local ultralight group on Facebook and reach out to them! Hopefully they can help
I'm bummed about the TURSA
@excellenceinanimation960 you can still fly under the TRSA but if not trained or on radios I wouldn't for your own safety
TRSA is a "service" area. It is legal to fly in the lateral limits without talking to controllers. They provide services such as radar coverage for things such as practice and actual instrument approaches. The associated class D surface airspace you need to talking to Air Traffic Control, see Muskegon, MI for example.
Where are you, I’m up at Atlanta (KATA)
@@donniecole3472 Tyler TX grass strip TA37
Where is this
@@Dennisnail-d6g near Tyler TX
@@TheJonjonj I’m thinking about buying a Kolb I found would love to come to your field and pick your brain sometime
@@TheJonjonj is it on the charts
Both planes are considered ultralite . The difference is that one is 103 complient and one isn't.
An opinion on a Kolb light-sport anyone?
I’m unable to reply to your email, but yes, I’m looking into flying ultralight aircraft.
Recently, I watched a teenager fly her ultralight 1,000 miles to Oshkosh. Wot 'bout dat den ??
@berniemccann8935 yea I watched that! How awesome! I think that's great! Her and her dad did alot of training. I seen today she had a bolt fall out and hit her head while flying at Oshkosh
Alina Scott!!!! that girl is awesome n has a bright future ahead of her.
Lol! The "Scam ad" was posted by someone who can't even spell...(but I'm sure you can trust his workmanship !-)
@jimmielittle4414 😆 facts. It's getting crazy out there I seen a post today a guy got took $5k on Garmin G5 but guess what it wasn' treal... people why is this happening?
Ultralight pilot here. With over 200 hrs. No one cares at all how you fly your overweight ultralight, as long as its only you. And your nit flying over populated areas. Ive had the sheriff flag me down to chase thwir boat. Ive met over a dozen good friends by flying over thwir property and being waved in to land.
If you live in Arkansas you live with Copper Heads 😂😂
@dandahermitseals5582 😆 yea we are in East Texas the copperheads run the show!
Whoa whoa - take it easy with the camera movements! Ouch, you are wrecking an otherwise good presentation.
Try lifting a challenger ll like that. Won't happen.
@@62heliman haha right!
It's actual UNDER 254lbs... not 254lbs or lighter.
Don't buy a belite .the plane looks good but built poorly. I bought an ultra cub in 2012 first it was shipped without a battery. Then when battery arrived it melted wires under the dash . I couldnt find the problem. Until the 4th time. When the builder put it together he did not crimp the main ground on the engine block. It was parked in our hanger. When it is first started and warmed up I always had a tail tie down. Just on idle it would vibrate 8-10 ft. To the right found that the prop was used it had a hub mark that did not match. My. Engine took it to a cfi and aircraft mech. It was way out of balance . The airframe was twisted. The tail wheel bolts were bent .the left main spar on the wing had 3/8 inch of slack up and down right before take off it would lift into position with a hard thump .brakes kept locking up problems were endless. I parked it for 3 months when I came back to clean it up check it over etc. the rivets between the cab area and fuselage had just fallen out or pulled thru just from south Texas heat. And it was completely in two pieces on the concrete floor. Sadly belites are buy as is. No refunds. Although James is a nice guy .he's not a good builder. And when he sees a sucker he takes advantage. Go with. Badlands. !!!
@altonkenne579 what a crazy experience I would love to watch one vibrate that far actually sounds entertaining!! I've heard alot about Badlands seems all good!
@@TheJonjonj biggest financial mistake iv ever made. I should have gone to see one before I bought it but I tend to trust ppl too much. .still kicking myself for that .my dad was a pilot. Owned three different planes I flew with him. Iv flown them been around the inspections and maintenance of them and other aircraft. I just got in a hurry. Wish I had waited for others to come along. Badlands seems like an awesome little plane
You can tell from the construction it’s a poorly designed airplane. Fully riveted fuselage with a 2 stroke engine is never a good idea,they vibrate loose. The foam and all the subpar building techniques are quite obvious if you look at any of the construction videos. They took a great patented kitfox lite and ruined it… thankfully badland aircraft has revived the design
@@ctquicksilver yes James bought the rights from kitfox if I remember correctly. I was stupid and in a hurry he saw a sucker and took advantage
edit, edit and more edit. Makes for better videos.
I only use my cellphone so maybe one day I will have better equipment! Sorry it's not quality. Thanks for watching
@@TheJonjonjI like it as is actually.
Not scripted, thinking as you speak…etc.
it’s all good. 👊😊
Houston, YOU'VE got a PROBLEM with your 'logic', concerning medical reasons for not flying solo!
How is that again?
Well, if a person is NOT 'medically able' to fly solo, but they ARE legally able to drive a 4,000 lb to 11,000 lb vehicle down the Interstate at 70mph-80mph, just HOW do you square that Circle?
Which is MORE dangerous? What is the FREQUENCY of danger in a comparative sense? Are you gathering my drift?
Further, I've come to despise the FAA for the most part: there are many quality people in the field, but those running the agency are duplicitous, loathsome, and highly hypocritical scum in my view, re, Part 103, and regarding the Experimental LSA Class of aircraft. Their 'one size fits all' paradigm is a load of bovine fecal matter in the extreme!
The FAA is NOT concerned about the safety of pilots, nor non-pilots on the ground: they are concerned with POWER, THEIR power, and in getting their BUDGETS increased, so they can 'grow the agency', which means MORE money and more power, and hence, more control! The FAA STOPPED being about SAFETY ages ago!
How is that again?
Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy: I live in the midlands of the Rocky Mountains. The FAA 'power', 'weight', etc. requirements/limitations of ANY aircraft I would purchase for either Part 103 or LSA, are the SAME as someone who would operate that SAME aircraft at Sea Level (Florida, Texas, take your pick of any coastal state, or inland state). So tell me, does a plane operating at 7,000-10,000 feet altitude operate the same as a plane operating at 2,000-5,000 feet altitude, carrying the SAME LOADS?
I have 33 hours of flight time in a Cessna 172, and my Practice Altitude was 8,000-8,500 feet, because my airport is at 5,200ft!!! During the Summer, with temps at 95F, will the Cessna 172 at my airport have the SAME operational abilities as a Cessna 172 taking off from an airport ANYWHERE in Florida, or Georgia, etc?
No, they won't. Despite these FACTS of Physics, the scum at the FAA have promulgated requirements upon those of us who live in Mountain Country, which DIRECTLY PUT OUT LIVES IN DANGER, because our aircraft do NOT have the abilities to operate with the same power available to Sea Level pilots. Our Load capabilities are NOT the same. Our fuel consumption is NOT the same! Are you getting my drift?
I live in the Middle of Nowhere. I like it that way. I don't like Big Cities (or most of the people who live in them, given the 'Blue' destruction in most Big Cities, happening because of how the majority of people vote, but that is a different matter), and I intend on flying 'back country' the majority of the time. I'll have to fly Part 103 in the future, because I haven't been able to find a SPL instructor anywhere within Wyoming; Billings would probably be the closest locale, and the best option, considering how much I despise Colorado politics. The ONLY way to get to Billings affordably and in a timely manner, would be flying Part 103.
So again, how about you address the illegitimacy of the requirements from the FAA, which I would argue contravenes the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, and how that endangers pilots and people on the ground, as it relates to Part 103 Aircraft, and what we can do to ameliorate, or CHANGE the requirements?
If I sound pissed off, that would be because I am pissed off: I want EQUAL TREATMENT and EQUAL ABILITIES (craft wise) with all you fine folks flying at 'Sea Level' (altitudes under 6,000 feet). I really do NOT think my demands are unreasonable!
Thank you for making this video, which has focused just how much is wrong with the Part 103 rules as they currently exist.
Cheers from the Oil Patch in Central WY
@jrbailey3208 I do not completely disagree with you and trying to explain it from my perspective is obviously a waste of time considering your passion towards the issue however I will say that most... not all but most medical issues come with some warning which in a vehicle mean pulling over and possibly making a call. Something that is not an option while flying. Like I said I'm not arguing with you but in this video I said I personally would not fly if medically it was not safe for me because I don't want to have an issue while flying and get dead and some people saying "well he died doing what he loved" because no I Don't want to leave that way. I do understand your frustration and there definitely needs to be a reform to medical but we can hold our breath! And for future comments they will hold more traction if you don't start out by questioning someone's logic. I'm a licensed pilot I have alot to lose and I'm not willing to take chances. If that's logic problem then I think we are all in trouble!
His speech is confusing.
most of them are flying piles of junk.
But flying... 🤦🏽♂
what makes you say that?
@@CourtneyTakesFlight I would never risk my life in one of those flimsy things. The Legal Eagle is about the only one so far that seems structurally viable. Most have sail cloth for the wing fabric. If left out in the sun too long they become unsafe and prone to rip.
Seems like a lot of things where knowledge, maintaining and making good choices can go along way to making things significantly safer 🤷
The quicksilver spint is good for 4+/4- gs. Like it can fly those all day long. There has never been a recorded in flight failure of one that was assembled properly. It quite literally CANNOT hit its own vne. Too much drag. Your talking about something you know nothing about and instilling YOUR OWN FEAR into other people. Shame on you.@tedstriker754
I'm bummed for the snake.
@michaelschwartz9485 I'm also a snake advocate so I get that completely!