I really did enjoy your documentary Rich. As a 77 year old I still desire to fly in an ultra light or something ever since my early 40’s when I took flying lessons but lacked getting to solo due to the instructor moving away. Thank you for the flame of hope renewed.
I guess I'm a real softy... Sir you have brought tears to my eyes... Ten years ago when I stuck a camera on my airplane I wanted to share what I saw in the desert from my flights, and the love and joy that resulted. From reading your comment & others from this documentary I'm realizing that the purpose of this TH-cam.com channel has begun to rise through the clouds with my real intentions from the beginning...Love and joy of flying these aircraft.
Thank you for your videos. I am also a contractor and always wanted to fly and once my kids grown up I went to do the ground school two years ago. There was a medical issue with my eye to correct before I could fly and when that got figured out I got into a motorbike accident and broke my collarbone. It got all fixed up and healed up last December. So this summer I started my flight training on an ultralight and half way with it. So will finish it this year finally. Thank you again!
Wow!!! I really admire your path in aviation. It's a path I am dreaming to follow. I'm a 64 Yr old retired Air Force officer. Been dreaming of flying my own airplane and of course an ultralight is my best option. I just love your story. Looking forward to more. ❤❤❤
Hi Rich. I stumbled upon this video, and really enjoyed it. I myself have an interest in ultralight aviation, but am not active in it, in any way at the present time. I am in my 70's and may get into it at one time. I started flying with family at 9 years old. Was a military non-pilot crewmember for most of my 20 year career. After that, I worked mostly as an aircraft mechanic, and Commercial Pilot (big airplanes mechanic, and little airplanes pilot). Back in 1989, I checked out in an Eipper MX-2 in Turlock, CA. I actually lived in Tombstone in the 90's. I have a Daughter living in Tombstone, and another one living in Benson. I get over there from time to time (I live in NM). Happy Trails (in the sky), Rusty Keller.
Im 79 now good physical shape held a commericl,multi engine ,cfi probably about 2000 hrs,so im ate up wanting to do ultralight but its been about 40 yrs .my dream is to do it again for just the pure pleasure of flying. Oh to break the surly bonds of earth,and dance the skys !!!!!
I went about 30 years without flying and then got involved in an RV12 project. Even as a Cessna driver I found checking out in the low wing RV was not difficult at all. It really is just like riding a bike. I’ve since lost my medical but am scheming on a Part 103 plane, just as soon as mama gets her kitchen remodel. Check out the Top Rudder 103 Solo and the Badlands F-series planes. Conventional layout high wing planes that can meet 103 weight limits. Trying really hard to be a good boy so Santa rewards me before I get too far into my 70s.
What a wonderful story, with excellent videography and editing! I especially enjoyed the account of your dead-stick landing. My father back in 1940 had to land a Taylorcraft in a farmyard on just his third solo flight when the carburetor heat failed and the engine quit. I always admired his airmanship and presence of mind in that situation, and similarly admire your ability to land safely and do everything right under very demanding circumstances. Wishing you many more safe and enjoyable flights and looking forward to videos of your future exploits!
Rich, my story is very similar to yours except I built myself a Kolb Firestar 37 years ago. In 2006, I decided to get my sport pilot's license and buy a Kolb Kolbra two seater. I don't have the luxury of a private airstrip like you do but fly out of an airport. Flying is fun and can be done very safely. I was very fortunate to start out in an ultralight when they were cheap to buy.
Hi, Rich, You really described the whole operation in detail, keep up the good work!! I'm also 72, and since I retired from the Harbor Patrol last year I've been looking to get into ultralight flying. Unlike you, I always wanted to be a commercial pilot, but my dad was totally against it, and I ended up studying something else which I really hated. Your video inspired me tremendously, and at this point I'm looking for an ultralight flying school either in Arizona or even Florida, so I can fulfill my dream before I "graduate" 🙂
Thank you so much for posting this vid! I have been watching your videos for a while now, and really enjoy them. I use them as a form of motivation to keep me encouraged on the rebuild journey of my Quicksilver. I bought a used one with extremely low hours that was flown into a tree on its maiden. Unfortunately, I have stalled out at rebuilding the left wing because I have run out of room in my garage. Unfortunately where I live hangar space is at a premium. I have 5 hours dual time and if I had more time that weekend I would have soloed prob at 7 hours. Keep up the great flying and posting of videos. You are living my life two years in the future.
@@RichParkerflys Definitely no regrets. I was building an RV7 when I lost my medical at the age of 44 due to type 1 diabetes. Gave up hope for many years even though we have our own airstrip. Rules have now changed and I'm hoping to do my flight test next week and at some point get the RV flying. Its never to late.
I enjoyed your video very much. A friend of mine had a QuickSliver dealership in central Ohio in the early 1980's. I worked for him and would assemble new aircraft for the customers if they didn't want to build it. I have owned a "Doublequick, MX, and an MXL, and my friend had an MX and a two-seat MX for training. He had his PPL. I learned to fly in a Cessna 150 and stopped training with 29hrs in 1969. I now have around 1000 hours, most of which are in Quicksilvers. I did demo flights, while my friend had a full-time job. It didn't take much to get me to pull my airplane out and fly. Even in the winter. I'm 80 now and I think my flying days are over, or maybe not.... Be safe always. P.S. I live in Mayer, Az.
Thanks for sharing your flying life story! Inspiring! Love it. Specially the part of staying active, learning and trying new things! I am a "freshman" senior citizen, so, I see you as role model! Thanks again! BTW, I used to fly trike ultralights. Now flying slow and low on MSFS VR. Saving for my motion simulator. 😊
Hi Rich, really enjoyed your video. I have been flying commercially for 34 years, presently on the ERJ145. I have owned hang gliders, a Jabiru, Druine Condor and a trike through the years. The trike was great, being open cockpit but I do prefer 3-axis. Bought a Quicksilver MX 1 Super recently (approved for aerobatics) Can't wait for it to arrive.
Rich, regarding your youth class, demo how to think... "How can I afford/learn this?" instead of "I can't ______." Give them tips on how to save 20% or more of their odd jobs (e.g. T Harv Eker's "6 Jars Method"). Tell them about trading work for flight hours. Stuff like that. You will be instrumental to opening their minds to find ways to fulfill their dreams (it doesn't have to be aviation). You inspired me to get back into the air, buy a plot of land, build a hangar/home, etc. THANK YOU.
glad you enjoyed it we had a blast putting it together check out some of our latest videos on our channel... we put a new flight video out every week on Thur. @ 4;00 P.M.
ty for your comment... there are more stories that didn't make it into the movie that are probably best not aired at this time... maybe the next documentary of the early years of Rich Parker?
I totally get what you're on about the dozer work,I remember pushing sand about,starting with a full blade and ending up with a wheelbarrow load 100 feet away.The owner explained how pricing went,and would always try to persuade hire's to go bigger,price to push 100,000yds would be lower if they hired his D9,at $90 per hour,people always wanted to pay for the D4.
An hour and seven minutes?? :) I believe it's 5 gallons you are allowed under part 103 but if you are a light sport pilot then that limit doesn't apply. And you can actually fly an LSA at night and in IMC if it has the instruments and you have the licenses. Some LSAs are very capable. One way to help make a plane affordable is shared ownership. I owned 1/8 of an LSA with a hangar and insurance and everything, it was only 200$ a year and 30ish$ an hour including fuel. And people didn't fly much so it was available like I was the sole owner with the exception of peak summer at times. The financial burden was like owning a bicycle. Didn't register. I sold it because it was rivet plane and some of the rivets needed replacement, that was a little too casual safety for my taste but the principle rocked. A beautiful composite plane would be great.
I don't... maybe for a much younger me? legally I'd have to have a factory built plane to teach... and take a lot of tests and I just think my schooling days for myself are over... I could be a ground school instructor but once again I have to be certified and schooling of my self would be in order
Great Video. ❤ Rich think about the engine Rotax 912 with 80 Hp. It’s much more reliable and safer. 😊 just a thought. Always safe flights and landings. Take care.
@@RichParkerflys yes it’s a different of 19kg. But maybe it works somehow. I know some flying around with the 912. It gives you much more margin and power respectively safety. Good used ones go around 5.000.- to 9.000.- if you find one on the market.
Cool video, I admire your spirit. I've gotta say, though... slips to a landing are a private pilot checkride maneuver. I promise every commercial airline pilot is intimately familiar with the maneuver. 47:10
ya I kinda got off track on that one a lil bit...just was trying to make a point that light sport and ultralight flying are real sticking and no coffee breaks with the stewardesses in the back, we fly the plane 100% of the time, no auto pilot...much thanks for your comment
@@RichParkerflysAgreed! I was being a pedantic dick. I just returned home yesterday from a 600 mile cross country flight in my biplane. No matter how well the elevator is trimmed and how calm the winds, you've only got a few seconds to take your hand off the stick before things start trending in an unfavorable direction, especially in these summer thermals.
Hello Rich…very nice work. I’m curious though. Right now (I am 70) I’m trying to keep challenging my brain and I’m flying a Sling 2 with Paul Hamilton’s school in Carson City NV. How is it possible to train as a light sport pilot in that 2 seat aircraft? I’ve been told that you cannot do it by the guy who sells Quicksilver aircraft. I cannot find a school that will do the training. It’s all ultralight or nothing..no LSA 2-seat Quicksilver trains for a Light Sport Certificate. Thanks in advance for any insight. Your video was very captivating.
I understand that part Rich. I was wondering if you can get trained from zero time and checked out as a light sport pilot on that 2-seat, more than 5 gallons of fuel Quicksilver you own (I realize your's is configured as an LSA not a part 103 ultralight).....Or, do you have to be certificated in another airplane like a sling or CTLS or (?) as a light sport pilot and then buy the factory built Sport 2SE SLSA 2-seater and fly it under light sport rules (1 passenger plus pilot, more than 5 gallons of fuel, weight limits etc.). I know MOSAIC may change a lot of things but just wondering about current rules. I hope I'm asking this right...sometimes you run into "you don't know what you don't know.
@@WadeLuttge Sorry Wade but I'm not up on the new rules and stuff. There is nothing saying you can't learn on one LSA and then buy a used non factory built experimental aircraft and just get checked out in it.
Hi Rich. We have similar backgrounds. I come from a "flying family". I solo'ed in a Piper Tomahawk when I was 22 and had to quit because I could not afford it. I'm 64 years old this September. I want to fly. Thank you for this video. I am going for it!
I've always wanted to fly... but my hopes of flying have turned into dreams and those dreams of flight have turned into fantasies... and fantasies just don't come true... Well done sir. I applaud you for not letting anything stand in your way once your passion for flight was re-ignited... To be sure you legacy will be that of inspiration...
@@RichParkerflys It's a sad reality of modern flying. It's why I stopped flying GA and moved out of the country. I did enjoy your talk about ultralights, and would greatly enjoy owning one. If I move back to the US, I'll be getting into ultralights or experimental, depending on circumstances. both are interesting, but GA is not anymore.
It’s a good feeling in Australia we had a fly in about every 4 months I never did much flying because I am an aircraft engineer and would take bits and pieces and tools to the fly in and spend the time looking at the guys planes and doing maintenance repairing their aircraft most were older guys and using bits of wire to hold bits on because they didn’t have a bolt or screw I would fix it and if I found anything on their planes they would let me fix it
My challenger 2 came from that airport, 4AZ8. we did the opposite of you we moved it from Glendale AZ to Virginia!! 5 Gal tank for a part 103 air vehicle
Ultralight aircraft are aircraft and a signal seater the maintenance is very important and the owner should have a maintenance plan and record it and do inspections and the hours should be recordered and have a take off check list and a landing list engine run ups because it is the same as a GA aircraft and the thing is if you do this it helps to sell your aircraft and by recording any maintenance done if you have a problem or keep having a problem you can find the problem easier or show an engineer what you have done and help you fix it
Another thing at the meeting we had once a month I would hand out leaflets on aircraft hardwear and how to rivet and bring a samples of bolts that were locked wired the right and wrong way and explain it to them and what and not what to do and give examples and show them and it was surprising how much they start maintaining their aircraft and because I worked for an airline the store manager would give me a few bits and pieces harwear to supply the guys with bolts screws washers etc
It was a total pleasure working with you in this documentary Rich!!! Cheers!!!
Helicopters & Ultralights - the most joy-giving aircraft in the universe.
I really did enjoy your documentary Rich. As a 77 year old I still desire to fly in an ultra light or something ever since my early 40’s when I took flying lessons but lacked getting to solo due to the instructor moving away. Thank you for the flame of hope renewed.
I guess I'm a real softy... Sir you have brought tears to my eyes... Ten years ago when I stuck a camera on my airplane I wanted to share what I saw in the desert from my flights, and the love and joy that resulted. From reading your comment & others from this documentary I'm realizing that the purpose of this TH-cam.com channel has begun to rise through the clouds with my real intentions from the beginning...Love and joy of flying these aircraft.
Awesome! Great stuff! I lost my medical 10 years ago and seeing your journey makes me want to get back in the air…..Stay safe.
Thank you for your videos. I am also a contractor and always wanted to fly and once my kids grown up I went to do the ground school two years ago. There was a medical issue with my eye to correct before I could fly and when that got figured out I got into a motorbike accident and broke my collarbone. It got all fixed up and healed up last December. So this summer I started my flight training on an ultralight and half way with it. So will finish it this year finally. Thank you again!
sounds like a rough road but you're keepin' on I love it
Yes, now I am not dreaming My life anymore. I am living my dreams finally.
Beautiful Rich. You’re a nice man. Great pleasure.
Wow!!! I really admire your path in aviation. It's a path I am dreaming to follow. I'm a 64 Yr old retired Air Force officer. Been dreaming of flying my own airplane and of course an ultralight is my best option. I just love your story. Looking forward to more. ❤❤❤
wow Air Force thanks for the comment
Hi Rich. I stumbled upon this video, and really enjoyed it. I myself have an interest in ultralight aviation, but am not active in it, in any way at the present time. I am in my 70's and may get into it at one time. I started flying with family at 9 years old. Was a military non-pilot crewmember for most of my 20 year career. After that, I worked mostly as an aircraft mechanic, and Commercial Pilot (big airplanes mechanic, and little airplanes pilot). Back in 1989, I checked out in an Eipper MX-2 in Turlock, CA. I actually lived in Tombstone in the 90's. I have a Daughter living in Tombstone, and another one living in Benson. I get over there from time to time (I live in NM). Happy Trails (in the sky), Rusty Keller.
you've been around aviation more than I have for sure... The love of flyin' ...
Im 79 now good physical shape held a commericl,multi engine ,cfi probably about 2000 hrs,so im ate up wanting to do ultralight but its been about 40 yrs .my dream is to do it again for just the pure pleasure of flying. Oh to break the surly bonds of earth,and dance the skys !!!!!
I love it you got my support, be safe
I went about 30 years without flying and then got involved in an RV12 project. Even as a Cessna driver I found checking out in the low wing RV was not difficult at all. It really is just like riding a bike. I’ve since lost my medical but am scheming on a Part 103 plane, just as soon as mama gets her kitchen remodel. Check out the Top Rudder 103 Solo and the Badlands F-series planes. Conventional layout high wing planes that can meet 103 weight limits. Trying really hard to be a good boy so Santa rewards me before I get too far into my 70s.
OHH MY !!! THAT WAS GREAT!!!!!
Wow! What a refreshing comment, ty
What a wonderful story, with excellent videography and editing! I especially enjoyed the account of your dead-stick landing. My father back in 1940 had to land a Taylorcraft in a farmyard on just his third solo flight when the carburetor heat failed and the engine quit. I always admired his airmanship and presence of mind in that situation, and similarly admire your ability to land safely and do everything right under very demanding circumstances. Wishing you many more safe and enjoyable flights and looking forward to videos of your future exploits!
Rich, my story is very similar to yours except I built myself a Kolb Firestar 37 years ago. In 2006, I decided to get my sport pilot's license and buy a Kolb Kolbra two seater. I don't have the luxury of a private airstrip like you do but fly out of an airport. Flying is fun and can be done very safely. I was very fortunate to start out in an ultralight when they were cheap to buy.
thx for your story ultralight can be the connection to further your aviation dreams
Hi, Rich,
You really described the whole operation in detail, keep up the good work!!
I'm also 72, and since I retired from the Harbor Patrol last year I've been looking to get into ultralight flying. Unlike you, I always wanted to be a commercial pilot, but my dad was totally against it, and I ended up studying something else which I really hated. Your video inspired me tremendously, and at this point I'm looking for an ultralight flying school either in Arizona or even Florida, so I can fulfill my dream before I "graduate" 🙂
cool, message me & I can hook you up with an instructor
Thank you so much for posting this vid! I have been watching your videos for a while now, and really enjoy them. I use them as a form of motivation to keep me encouraged on the rebuild journey of my Quicksilver. I bought a used one with extremely low hours that was flown into a tree on its maiden. Unfortunately, I have stalled out at rebuilding the left wing because I have run out of room in my garage. Unfortunately where I live hangar space is at a premium. I have 5 hours dual time and if I had more time that weekend I would have soloed prob at 7 hours. Keep up the great flying and posting of videos. You are living my life two years in the future.
live long then so will I... plus 2 lol... thx for the support
WOW... I'm 57 but your story is so close to mine. Never give up on your dreams.
You bet no regrets right
@@RichParkerflys Definitely no regrets. I was building an RV7 when I lost my medical at the age of 44 due to type 1 diabetes. Gave up hope for many years even though we have our own airstrip. Rules have now changed and I'm hoping to do my flight test next week and at some point get the RV flying.
Its never to late.
@@dereelairfield5168 oh ya I'm glad, go for it!
@@RichParkerflysfinally, I can now say I'm a pilot!! Never give up.
Wonderful, inspiring story. And beautifully shot. Thank you.
I enjoyed your video very much. A friend of mine had a QuickSliver dealership in central Ohio in the early 1980's. I worked for him and would assemble new aircraft for the customers if they didn't want to build it. I have owned a "Doublequick, MX, and an MXL, and my friend had an MX and a two-seat MX for training. He had his PPL. I learned to fly in a Cessna 150 and stopped training with 29hrs in 1969. I now have around 1000 hours, most of which are in Quicksilvers. I did demo flights, while my friend had a full-time job. It didn't take much to get me to pull my airplane out and fly. Even in the winter. I'm 80 now and I think my flying days are over, or maybe not.... Be safe always. P.S. I live in Mayer, Az.
wow a fellow Arizonan , a Quicksilver assembler, pilot etc. you had the life and the dream as well I salute you sir
@@RichParkerflys I was Northeast of Columbus Ohio. I wish I kept the MXL. It was a blast to fly...
@@wadja62 an expression I use often... I had a blast!
Thanks for sharing your flying life story! Inspiring! Love it. Specially the part of staying active, learning and trying new things!
I am a "freshman" senior citizen, so, I see you as role model!
Thanks again!
BTW, I used to fly trike ultralights. Now flying slow and low on MSFS VR. Saving for my motion simulator. 😊
Absolutely!!
Wow -- very smooth GoPro pan mechanism! Whole thing looks like joyous fun to fly!!
ya thx
Incredible documentary! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you too!
The thumbnail looks epic!!!!!
fascinating!
have shared on the Microlight & Ultralight group
Wow thx
Hi Rich, really enjoyed your video. I have been flying commercially for 34 years, presently on the ERJ145. I have owned hang gliders, a Jabiru, Druine Condor and a trike through the years. The trike was great, being open cockpit but I do prefer 3-axis. Bought a Quicksilver MX 1 Super recently (approved for aerobatics) Can't wait for it to arrive.
wow I'd love to see it
Great video documentary . Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video work and awesome story!
Really enjoyed your documentary. I think there is a lot of a young 17 year old still in you.
wow, what a nice comment
Great video!!
Rich, regarding your youth class, demo how to think... "How can I afford/learn this?" instead of "I can't ______." Give them tips on how to save 20% or more of their odd jobs (e.g. T Harv Eker's "6 Jars Method"). Tell them about trading work for flight hours. Stuff like that. You will be instrumental to opening their minds to find ways to fulfill their dreams (it doesn't have to be aviation).
You inspired me to get back into the air, buy a plot of land, build a hangar/home, etc. THANK YOU.
I just lost my airplane to Helene flooding in Western North Carolina. I’m thinking of going this route.
Thanks for the video.
I really like your approach, Ed from the south of France, good luck
wow where the Olympics is
Great stuff Rich! Hope to come fly with you at some point!
sure
Great documentary!
tyvm
Very nice. Really enjoyed it. 😊
glad you enjoyed it we had a blast putting it together check out some of our latest videos on our channel... we put a new flight video out every week on Thur. @ 4;00 P.M.
Your story is astonishing. Love your passion it is quite interesting and inspiring. So heart felt, overall great. Thank you for the experience.
ty for your comment... there are more stories that didn't make it into the movie that are probably best not aired at this time... maybe the next documentary of the early years of Rich Parker?
I totally get what you're on about the dozer work,I remember pushing sand about,starting with a full blade and ending up with a wheelbarrow load 100 feet away.The owner explained how pricing went,and would always try to persuade hire's to go bigger,price to push 100,000yds would be lower if they hired his D9,at $90 per hour,people always wanted to pay for the D4.
just seemed like it was taking forever, yep
An hour and seven minutes?? :)
I believe it's 5 gallons you are allowed under part 103 but if you are a light sport pilot then that limit doesn't apply.
And you can actually fly an LSA at night and in IMC if it has the instruments and you have the licenses. Some LSAs are very capable. One way to help make a plane affordable is shared ownership. I owned 1/8 of an LSA with a hangar and insurance and everything, it was only 200$ a year and 30ish$ an hour including fuel. And people didn't fly much so it was available like I was the sole owner with the exception of peak summer at times. The financial burden was like owning a bicycle. Didn't register. I sold it because it was rivet plane and some of the rivets needed replacement, that was a little too casual safety for my taste but the principle rocked. A beautiful composite plane would be great.
yep
Hello sir...18 minutes in and I'd like to know if you teach. Love your channel, been watching for awhile...
I don't... maybe for a much younger me? legally I'd have to have a factory built plane to teach... and take a lot of tests and I just think my schooling days for myself are over... I could be a ground school instructor but once again I have to be certified and schooling of my self would be in order
Great Video. ❤ Rich think about the engine Rotax 912 with 80 Hp. It’s much more reliable and safer. 😊 just a thought. Always safe flights and landings. Take care.
I'm just concerned about the weight, will look into it... cost is a factor also
@@RichParkerflys yes it’s a different of 19kg. But maybe it works somehow. I know some flying around with the 912. It gives you much more margin and power respectively safety. Good used ones go around 5.000.- to 9.000.- if you find one on the market.
Cool video, I admire your spirit. I've gotta say, though... slips to a landing are a private pilot checkride maneuver. I promise every commercial airline pilot is intimately familiar with the maneuver. 47:10
ya I kinda got off track on that one a lil bit...just was trying to make a point that light sport and ultralight flying are real sticking and no coffee breaks with the stewardesses in the back, we fly the plane 100% of the time, no auto pilot...much thanks for your comment
@@RichParkerflysAgreed! I was being a pedantic dick. I just returned home yesterday from a 600 mile cross country flight in my biplane. No matter how well the elevator is trimmed and how calm the winds, you've only got a few seconds to take your hand off the stick before things start trending in an unfavorable direction, especially in these summer thermals.
@@colinrdoyle np pd lol
thx for chiming in that's also what we are about wanting to hear it all
I fly the phantom ultralight and I think the quicksilver is a awesome ultralight also
yep, very cool
Saw all I need in the first minute. A two person airplane is not a legal ultralight!
I have been in a head wind flying backwards
👍👍
Rich what about the 360 camera where you can pick the view you want in your editing
some of the ones I've seen I don't like the views but not closed to testing it out
maybe, I'd have to test it out
It’s awesome,,,can i ride Mr. Rich?
it all comes down to weight and whether or not you are there when wheels are up
All commercial pilots know how to slip an airplane. It's part of their Private Pilot Training.
cool ty I kinda figured wasn't sure though
103.7 requires that you have only 5 gal of fuel. Check the regulation!
you're right
Enjoy the story know it all.
We know this.
How long is your strip? I’m based at Pegasus Airpark 5AZ3.
usable about 800 ft.
Hello Rich…very nice work. I’m curious though. Right now (I am 70) I’m trying to keep challenging my brain and I’m flying a Sling 2 with Paul Hamilton’s school in Carson City NV. How is it possible to train as a light sport pilot in that 2 seat aircraft? I’ve been told that you cannot do it by the guy who sells Quicksilver aircraft. I cannot find a school that will do the training. It’s all ultralight or nothing..no LSA 2-seat Quicksilver trains for a Light Sport Certificate. Thanks in advance for any insight. Your video was very captivating.
The only way to be instructed in a Quicksilver is to be a factory built or own it yourself
I understand that part Rich. I was wondering if you can get trained from zero time and checked out as a light sport pilot on that 2-seat, more than 5 gallons of fuel Quicksilver you own (I realize your's is configured as an LSA not a part 103 ultralight).....Or, do you have to be certificated in another airplane like a sling or CTLS or (?) as a light sport pilot and then buy the factory built Sport 2SE SLSA 2-seater and fly it under light sport rules (1 passenger plus pilot, more than 5 gallons of fuel, weight limits etc.). I know MOSAIC may change a lot of things but just wondering about current rules. I hope I'm asking this right...sometimes you run into "you don't know what you don't know.
@@WadeLuttge Sorry Wade but I'm not up on the new rules and stuff. There is nothing saying you can't learn on one LSA and then buy a used non factory built experimental aircraft and just get checked out in it.
@@RichParkerflys Thank you sir.
Is that the Anaconda Open Pit Copper mine in Butte MT?
no it's just south of Tucson
@@RichParkerflysThat terrain did look a little dry.
Hi Rich. We have similar backgrounds. I come from a "flying family".
I solo'ed in a Piper Tomahawk when I was 22 and had to quit because I could not afford it. I'm 64 years old this September. I want to fly. Thank you for this video. I am going for it!
ya you'll never wonder what if
I've always wanted to fly... but my hopes of flying have turned into dreams and those dreams of flight have turned into fantasies... and fantasies just don't come true...
Well done sir. I applaud you for not letting anything stand in your way once your passion for flight was re-ignited... To be sure you legacy will be that of inspiration...
WoW tyvm
It is sad that most talk about flying and aircraft is about rules by the FAA and not flying or aircraft.
I hope I'm not in that category of R & R's
@@RichParkerflys It's a sad reality of modern flying. It's why I stopped flying GA and moved out of the country. I did enjoy your talk about ultralights, and would greatly enjoy owning one. If I move back to the US, I'll be getting into ultralights or experimental, depending on circumstances. both are interesting, but GA is not anymore.
@@FPVREVIEWS yep I know what you mean
Where is this heaven located?
My airstrip called Black Bird's Nest is 20 miles south of Tucson, Az... My plane is called Black Bird
@@RichParkerflys Awesome
Good talk Rich, thanks
Any time!
great film guys, now we see who Rich is actually.
ya it's kinda hard to hide when I'm talkin' 'bout something I love
It’s a good feeling in Australia we had a fly in about every 4 months I never did much flying because I am an aircraft engineer and would take bits and pieces and tools to the fly in and spend the time looking at the guys planes and doing maintenance repairing their aircraft most were older guys and using bits of wire to hold bits on because they didn’t have a bolt or screw I would fix it and if I found anything on their planes they would let me fix it
My challenger 2 came from that airport, 4AZ8. we did the opposite of you we moved it from Glendale AZ to Virginia!! 5 Gal tank for a part 103 air vehicle
Ultralight aircraft are aircraft and a signal seater the maintenance is very important and the owner should have a maintenance plan and record it and do inspections and the hours should be recordered and have a take off check list and a landing list engine run ups because it is the same as a GA aircraft and the thing is if you do this it helps to sell your aircraft and by recording any maintenance done if you have a problem or keep having a problem you can find the problem easier or show an engineer what you have done and help you fix it
Another thing at the meeting we had once a month I would hand out leaflets on aircraft hardwear and how to rivet and bring a samples of bolts that were locked wired the right and wrong way and explain it to them and what and not what to do and give examples and show them and it was surprising how much they start maintaining their aircraft and because I worked for an airline the store manager would give me a few bits and pieces harwear to supply the guys with bolts screws washers etc
Very nice. Really enjoyed it. 😊
It’s awesome,,,can i ride Mr. Rich?
of course there is a weight limit how much do you weigh