Dennis you are slow to get the left rudder in because you lean your body to the left first. Then you apply the rudder. Look at the cam picture from the tail at the beginning of your video. A lot of people do this even while they play video games. Remember, let the plane become an extension of yourself! Just as you naturally lean to the left . Let that plane know that you love it! Just do naturally what you need to do. I can see by the video that your airplane was built with the utmost care. Thanks for inspiring the rest of us! You have accomplished what many people can only hope to accomplish. Great job….Keep Smiling!
I would say anticipate but don't pre-empt the aircraft's want to go right. I tend to just do what it takes to keep the nose pointing in the direction I want and this has been good for me with both directions of rotation.
Just came across your video today. Nice little craft you have there. Nothing like building and putting one in the air. Congratulations. I love the paint. I've built a Zenair and an RV9 and have always wanted to put together something like your mini max. I am impressed with your work. Looks like a lot of fun ahead.
Класс👍 Ваш тщательный подход в постройке и система ведения канала подталкивает нас к подобным занятиям)) Будем восстанавливать свои познания в постройке авиамоделей, изучать язык с Вашими видео и готовится к стройке. Пусть взлеты и посадки будут равны! Быть Добру✊️
Very interesting landing analysis! I can see why tailwheel training is a must. I bet once you begin landing at a slower speed the tail will settle quicker. I bet it's tough to remember left rudder when we're so used to right rudder.
I’m doing test card 4 next because I’m not convinced my airspeed is reading correctly. Tonight I was looking at ground speed on downwind compared to airspeed and there was a 15 mph differential. So I could be landing at 55 and actually coming in at 60 or so. Card 4 will tell us. Centerline control tonight was so much better with that left rudder awareness. 5 of the 6 landings were good
Congratulations...your craftsmanship and attention to detail is exceptional ! Scratch built or did you use a " kit " from Team Mini Max ? Love the videos.. professional and very educational !!
I scratch built. 750 hours over 3 years and 6 months from start to first flight. Such an awesome project and an exceptional flyer! Glad you find the videos useful
I can't remember when you started the build process. Was it 3 years from start to being in the air? Definitely took the time to build it the best you could. You inspired me to start building my own plane.
I'm just excited you figured out how to stop the video on the V-stab cam from being wavy! If you could do that, I'm sure you can figure out all the flying stuff. LOL
Dennis, stalling an inch off the asphalt with the stick fully back on landing is an absolute must on the Mini-Max. Otherwise, the tailwheel won't have any traction. Also, as per Wayne Ison, getting the tire pressure just right is critical. The tires should be sort of flat, as they are your only suspension. I learned all this the hard way, with a couple of ground loops, and one runway excursion. After that excursion into the grass, I tried to drive back onto the runway, nosed over, and destroyed my prop! I advise against doing that! 😂As usual, I'm sure you know all this, but for anyone building a Mini-Max, maybe this will help, once they are in the air. It's a pretty squirrely airplane on the ground. I flew from grass whenever possible.
I didn’t know you broke your prop. Doing those three hours taxi testing really made a difference in this phase. You’re certainly right about traction, if that stick isn’t back, it’s not there
@@DTMinimax Yep, I did. It's one of those things I'd just as soon forget! My home runway was even with the surrounding grass, so going from the grass to the asphalt was no big deal. Since we had a grass runway, it's something I did from time to time. The runway excursion happened at another airport about fifteen miles away. The asphalt on that runway was just high enough that when I tried to get back on the runway, I nosed over, taking out the prop. The embarrassment of having left the runway, and the anxiety to get back on it was a factor. Lesson learned...
Like the camera angles, much more informative than the usual pilot's eye view behind the panel. Good choice of music too :) Nice...! Is a 4 cylinder vw too heavy for the 1100r airframe..?
It is too heavy. There are some airframe gussets required in the front end as well as a different firewall arrangement. Glad you like the camera angles!
Great job! Thanks for sharing these. Have you gone out and done stalls and slow flight yet? I’m not familiar with the home built test flight rules; but it would be a real confidence builder.
Next test card is to do airspeed calculations. Basically you fly different directions while comparing ground speed to what airspeed is indicated. So far you’ve probably seen me checking ForeFlight on my arm while on final so I know I have adequate airspeed. Once I work through that test card, I’ll know exactly what my actual airspeed is. Test card 6 gets into stalls.
I’m starting to practice wheel landings, looks like that’s going to be the preferred method. Once you flare with this one, it’s down! No matter how high you are.
Absolutley fantastic Dennis! I wonder if a smaller camera on the tail might not be so shakey like tose Insta Go 360 things or something, the wing cam is super stable video. Must be such a joy to be up there in this little beauty you built from scratch. What a journey, I'm just happy I got to follow it all the way through to now, what does it feel like to fly? Does it feel different with the Prop turning the other way? I would imagine so ha ha. I've only been at the controls on a couple GA planes years ago when flying to remote communities for work. Have 30 or so hours in Gliders & man I miss flying so bad! I did get to fly a DG1000 8 months ago & fricken loved it! My biggest passion in life is Aviation! Wish I could talk to you ha ha. Anyway, maybe you could do the voice over thing describing how it's flight characteristics are. Love it man cheers!
I’m trying to figure out the cockpit voice recording. I don’t have an intercom but they do make a small battery powered one that I’m considering. That way all I have to do is speak and my voice recorder will pick it up. First will be the little Gennipod wind generator. I can only get 2 hours out of my little battery and adding a larger battery is the same weight was the wind generator, about 2.5 lbs. The literature says it will run my fuel pump, radio, instruments, and secondary ignition. Of course it will also charge the battery. Parker got his Glider license in High School. I have a few hours in gliders and we both love them. We were looking for a couple Schweitzer 1-26’s at one point and we may continue that search one of these days. But then we’re also talking about which 2 seater we want to build. Good times all the way around!
Hate to pester you... but can you advise if the guy who did your laser cutting still does it ? I'm doing my due diligence for a potential build... and the laser cut parts look very helpful.
No, my empty weight is around 350 lbs. It’s Experimental Amateur Built. The 1100r can be built as a Part 103. The tail is constructed lighter and you put something like a Rotax 277, or Hirth, or polini on it.
Nice plane. I built a Minimax with a 1/2VW…looked just like yours, even had similar wing tanks. They are a delight to fly, except for the cold open cockpit. Your landing speeds seem very high….my max cruise speed was 60-65kias, & stall around 25kias (bit slower). So my approaches were in the 40-45kias. At slower speeds your attitude will be more nose up….at really slow speeds you land tailwheel first. Land on grass not hard surface…. Heaps easier.
Grass is not an option at my home airport here:) My next test card is stalls. Once I have that completed I’ll know exactly what my stall speed is. Then I can figure out my minimums for landing. I have been flying with a high margin of safety for now with approach at 50mph. I will be doing my stall test soon. I just got my adjusted prop installed so we’ll see how that changes things.
Dennis you are slow to get the left rudder in because you lean your body to the left first. Then you apply the rudder. Look at the cam picture from the tail at the beginning of your video. A lot of people do this even while they play video games. Remember, let the plane become an extension of yourself! Just as you naturally lean to the left . Let that plane know that you love it! Just do naturally what you need to do. I can see by the video that your airplane was built with the utmost care. Thanks for inspiring the rest of us! You have accomplished what many people can only hope to accomplish. Great job….Keep Smiling!
I can’t stop smiling! Thanks for the encouragement.
😊
So Cool! Leather skull cap, goggles, and white silk scarf would really add to the ambiance.
I agree with you
The feeling of accomplishment must be amazing.
I’m actually having a hard time describing it. Every time I tell someone I built it, I smile big!
As always, much admiration for you and your methodical approach to every facet of this project. She is certainly a beauty!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing Dennis. Keep going, learning and doing!
For sure…it’s definitely learning, but that’s what we do, right?
I would say anticipate but don't pre-empt the aircraft's want to go right. I tend to just do what it takes to keep the nose pointing in the direction I want and this has been good for me with both directions of rotation.
That’s really good advice!
That’s good advice, Thank you!
Love your paint job; watch out for the Mini Messerschmitts! England is proud of you! Max envy from Aotearoa (NZ)
Thanks! Always loved the Hurricane
Just came across your video today. Nice little craft you have there. Nothing like building and putting one in the air. Congratulations. I love the paint. I've built a Zenair and an RV9 and have always wanted to put together something like your mini max. I am impressed with your work. Looks like a lot of fun ahead.
Thank you! This has been such a rewarding project and I’m really looking forward to what’s ahead as I start to stretch out.
Looking good . Bet that one landing got your attention, but still in control!
It sure did. Carting power into the flare is not something I’m used to but it sure helps with that descent rate when rounding out.
Класс👍
Ваш тщательный подход в постройке и система ведения канала подталкивает нас к подобным занятиям))
Будем восстанавливать свои познания в постройке авиамоделей, изучать язык с Вашими видео и готовится к стройке.
Пусть взлеты и посадки будут равны!
Быть Добру✊️
Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m glad you find the videos valuable.
Very interesting landing analysis! I can see why tailwheel training is a must. I bet once you begin landing at a slower speed the tail will settle quicker. I bet it's tough to remember left rudder when we're so used to right rudder.
I’m doing test card 4 next because I’m not convinced my airspeed is reading correctly. Tonight I was looking at ground speed on downwind compared to airspeed and there was a 15 mph differential. So I could be landing at 55 and actually coming in at 60 or so. Card 4 will tell us.
Centerline control tonight was so much better with that left rudder awareness. 5 of the 6 landings were good
Belo voo, parabéns
Thanks so much!
Congratulations...your craftsmanship and attention to detail is exceptional !
Scratch built or did you use a " kit " from Team Mini Max ?
Love the videos.. professional and very educational !!
I scratch built. 750 hours over 3 years and 6 months from start to first flight. Such an awesome project and an exceptional flyer!
Glad you find the videos useful
I can't remember when you started the build process. Was it 3 years from start to being in the air? Definitely took the time to build it the best you could. You inspired me to start building my own plane.
Hey Mike, it was bout 3 years and 6 months from start to first flight. It’s so incredibly rewarding
I'm just excited you figured out how to stop the video on the V-stab cam from being wavy! If you could do that, I'm sure you can figure out all the flying stuff. LOL
Funny!
congrats on the maiden voyage! I borrowed your song for my last video. :)
Gyro!!! I’ve wondered what happened to you
Nice!
Thanks so much!
Dennis, stalling an inch off the asphalt with the stick fully back on landing is an absolute must on the Mini-Max. Otherwise, the tailwheel won't have any traction. Also, as per Wayne Ison, getting the tire pressure just right is critical. The tires should be sort of flat, as they are your only suspension. I learned all this the hard way, with a couple of ground loops, and one runway excursion. After that excursion into the grass, I tried to drive back onto the runway, nosed over, and destroyed my prop! I advise against doing that! 😂As usual, I'm sure you know all this, but for anyone building a Mini-Max, maybe this will help, once they are in the air. It's a pretty squirrely airplane on the ground. I flew from grass whenever possible.
I didn’t know you broke your prop. Doing those three hours taxi testing really made a difference in this phase.
You’re certainly right about traction, if that stick isn’t back, it’s not there
@@DTMinimax Yep, I did. It's one of those things I'd just as soon forget! My home runway was even with the surrounding grass, so going from the grass to the asphalt was no big deal. Since we had a grass runway, it's something I did from time to time. The runway excursion happened at another airport about fifteen miles away. The asphalt on that runway was just high enough that when I tried to get back on the runway, I nosed over, taking out the prop. The embarrassment of having left the runway, and the anxiety to get back on it was a factor. Lesson learned...
About 10 psi seemed to work.
Like the camera angles, much more informative than the usual pilot's eye view behind the panel. Good choice of music too :) Nice...!
Is a 4 cylinder vw too heavy for the 1100r airframe..?
It is too heavy. There are some airframe gussets required in the front end as well as a different firewall arrangement.
Glad you like the camera angles!
I wish I could know more about this beatiful plane. Where can I find info about it ? Thanks. Awesome practice. Regards from Brazil.
www.teammini-max.com
@@DTMinimax Awesome Thanks Buddy !
Dennis,
Aircraft looks to fly beautifully
Fit a Matco tailwheel, get rid of that direct steer tail....
Thanks! I know, the direct definitely creates the sensitivity on asphalt.
Great job! Thanks for sharing these. Have you gone out and done stalls and slow flight yet? I’m not familiar with the home built test flight rules; but it would be a real confidence builder.
Next test card is to do airspeed calculations. Basically you fly different directions while comparing ground speed to what airspeed is indicated. So far you’ve probably seen me checking ForeFlight on my arm while on final so I know I have adequate airspeed. Once I work through that test card, I’ll know exactly what my actual airspeed is. Test card 6 gets into stalls.
You are an education! Thanks.@@DTMinimax
I am wondering what fabric you used, I am assuming SF102.
www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/cs/fabric/polyfiberuncertified.php
Wheel land it. What is your cruise speed?
I’m starting to practice wheel landings, looks like that’s going to be the preferred method. Once you flare with this one, it’s down! No matter how high you are.
Absolutley fantastic Dennis! I wonder if a smaller camera on the tail might not be so shakey like tose Insta Go 360 things or something, the wing cam is super stable video. Must be such a joy to be up there in this little beauty you built from scratch. What a journey, I'm just happy I got to follow it all the way through to now, what does it feel like to fly? Does it feel different with the Prop turning the other way? I would imagine so ha ha. I've only been at the controls on a couple GA planes years ago when flying to remote communities for work. Have 30 or so hours in Gliders & man I miss flying so bad! I did get to fly a DG1000 8 months ago & fricken loved it! My biggest passion in life is Aviation! Wish I could talk to you ha ha. Anyway, maybe you could do the voice over thing describing how it's flight characteristics are. Love it man cheers!
I’m trying to figure out the cockpit voice recording. I don’t have an intercom but they do make a small battery powered one that I’m considering. That way all I have to do is speak and my voice recorder will pick it up. First will be the little Gennipod wind generator. I can only get 2 hours out of my little battery and adding a larger battery is the same weight was the wind generator, about 2.5 lbs. The literature says it will run my fuel pump, radio, instruments, and secondary ignition. Of course it will also charge the battery.
Parker got his Glider license in High School. I have a few hours in gliders and we both love them. We were looking for a couple Schweitzer 1-26’s at one point and we may continue that search one of these days. But then we’re also talking about which 2 seater we want to build.
Good times all the way around!
@@DTMinimax Fantastic, that sounds cool if you can get it sorted, Awesome stuff re the Gliders too. Thanks Bud.
Hate to pester you... but can you advise if the guy who did your laser cutting still does it ? I'm doing my due diligence for a potential build... and the laser cut parts look very helpful.
They were done by Bob Holman. BHPlans.com
Bob has been sick but his son Rick took over the laser cutting.
Never a bother, happy to help!
Perfect - Thanks so much !@@DTMinimax
Just received a big box of laser cut parts from Bob / Rick. Very nice work and super fast turn around time ! We owe you...Thanks !@@DTMinimax
@@archerflyer9375 Excellent! That saves a ton of work
What cht's were you seeing?
The left one is running 300 and the right one 330
Light enough to comply part 103?...
No, my empty weight is around 350 lbs.
It’s Experimental Amateur Built.
The 1100r can be built as a Part 103. The tail is constructed lighter and you put something like a Rotax 277, or Hirth, or polini on it.
@@DTMinimax thanks. It looked like you had a LOT more power than a part 103 plane.
Nice plane. I built a Minimax with a 1/2VW…looked just like yours, even had similar wing tanks. They are a delight to fly, except for the cold open cockpit. Your landing speeds seem very high….my max cruise speed was 60-65kias, & stall around 25kias (bit slower). So my approaches were in the 40-45kias. At slower speeds your attitude will be more nose up….at really slow speeds you land tailwheel first. Land on grass not hard surface…. Heaps easier.
Grass is not an option at my home airport here:)
My next test card is stalls. Once I have that completed I’ll know exactly what my stall speed is. Then I can figure out my minimums for landing. I have been flying with a high margin of safety for now with approach at 50mph. I will be doing my stall test soon. I just got my adjusted prop installed so we’ll see how that changes things.
Yeeyy ... you can fly
And it’s crazy fun too
hi.. you could use some flaps..?????? maybe you would not go quite so fast on the landing...?? take care.. atb Tone U.K.
The Minimax isn’t very pavement friendly. I’d say you’re doing fantastic!!
Thanks for the encouragement Josh!
practice practice practice
Just had flight 4 tonight and it was my best landing yet…go figure, all I needed was a little cross wind to make me focus
The thing it is that this if the chrapest aircraft money can buy
To have your own airplane for 14K that only burns 2.5 gal an hour is just awesome! I’m usually putting in $18 worth of fuel to go fly
That's not a plane, it's a lawn mower with pretensions.
😀
There is a dirt Runway just due North of WM. J. Fox. You can use it for practice. IT'S Uncontrolled.
Is it between Fox and Rosamond?
yes Sir
@@DTMinimax
Congratulations I watched your Solo. Reverse Psychology DOES work! HA!
Is that what you were doing? I was like, “what is this guy talking about, of course I’m gonna fly it!”