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lookin good Troy

Oh, I like that removable seat bucket! That will be much easier.

The drawings look quite a bit like the RFB ducted fan trainer. I think the name was the FanJet 500? It was made to be a cost-effective military trainer with similar performance to a jet trainer. IIRC It had a Wankel too. Cool idea!

I am happy to be one of your 50 subscribers! I unfortunately don't have any attachment to Garmin .😢

14:49 At first glance I thought your bling looked like cake sprinkles or something, I was very confused. And then you explained it 😂. Priceless!

You are a legend!!!

This is a fascinating series! I'm looking forward to seeing these planes come together.

Sir, other than Mike Arnold, nobody has put on a master class in composite construction as much as you have. I am blown away at the craftsmanship in every aspect of your build. Thank you for the education! Blessings Sir!

7K in materials. I damn sure believe it brother. I purchase my Aero-poxy from Aircraft Spruce. I typically order the gallon kit and each time I have ordered the price has risen exponentially over the past three years. Just like everything else inflation is killing us at the moment. The reason my composite bird is not done at (90 percent complete) is the cost of good is so high. I am also at a cross roads where my engine mount has to be designed and fabricated. As the son of a retired US Army Jump Master who did 3 tours in Vietnam (1st Calv, 7th) , I can tell your dad appears just as salty on appearance alone as mine was. He wears his hat the same way my dad wore his. Best wishes and keep on keepin on!

I have been fascinated by the possibilities a ducted fan system could offer. As a builder of a composite airplane myself, I can appreciate every thing that was said in Episode 1 and 2. Episode 1 was very informative and I am a huge fan of this project and I pray it succeeds past your wildest imagination. Every last item has been meticulously scrutinized and designed for ease of installation and access. The average individual has no idea the amount of blood and sweat that is required to have the outcome that I have seen in the molds in Episode 1. This will be one tough bird when everything is said and done. A particularly liked how the blade hub was designed. Hell, I like every last aspect of this aircraft. Will be patiently waiting each update. Subscribed!

Very cool on the variable duct geometry. Have you done any CFD modelling to validate the concept?

Thanks for the landing gear overview! Does the front gear pivot arm act as a spring? What material are you planning to use for it?

"Imagination is the highest kite one can fly".

Would love to learn more about the landing gear configuration. Keep up the work. Seems like a cool design! Also... Do you have any plans to incorporate a ballistic recovery chute? You never know when you might need one...

I try to made WA Fan on base of bicyckle wheel and PA38 alu thin sheet, circa 1kg...26".

I suggest to examinate WHISPER AERO Fan technology= 35 dB, D=0.6m, 250 kG thrust, only 3000 RPM ! For comparation similar VESY FAN..., 92 dB, 150 kG ,6000 RPM. WA Fan can be very light & cheap !

Exciting! Who is the test pilot 🙂 I have no doubt you will be successful good luck!