This reminds me of the De Havilland Puss moth and Leopard moth, that were two and three seat general aviation aircraft from the 1930's, that were designed from the get go to be stored in a garage, and towed to the airfield when you wanted to fly. Nice to see this idea getting a run again! :-D
I haven't actually built one myself, was just saying what I'd do when and when (and if) I went to build one. Though... 13 years on an essentially wooden airframe, in Florida with it's humidity, is pretty impressive! Especially if it was stored outside. I've seen cars not last that long. There is always having automatic locks, like what navy fighters use, but really, it comes down to "if you can have a solid frame, that's the better route, if you cannot, set it up to be as simple as possible."
I really like how it folds up.. Very cool, My father had a few Ultralights in his day, They never folded up though.. His landing strip was in the Field. I guess he could of folded the wings if he really needed to.. Nice Video!
Oh, forget to mention. That 13 years, outside, was fairly easily accomplished. I made a cover that was fitted from the prop (prop also had its own cover) back, to a foot or so behind the canopy. So, 99% of the water just ran off. But, as it was a "tail dragger", water could (and did) accumulate at the most aft bulkhead - had to be careful there and have a "gazillion" drain holes! Had to make a couple repairs at that point, over the years. Tried for 1,000 hrs on it - only made it to 760.
Thanks for your kind replay. I really do like your flying machine; I'm envious, for sure. I flew an EROS 1650 Mini-max for 13 years. Retired it last year, as the Florida heat and humidity "did it in". Yes, it was tied down outside for all of those 13 years - for YOUR reason: Hangar rental! ALL of those dollars went directly into the two wing tanks (and an external 5 gal pod tank). Like I said, I'm envious of you flying - I've done 3 projects - might have one more left :-) N-6395T
The pilot has to make sure all the parts are 100% tightened/ fixed. I don't think there is a margin for error. Otherwise, this is a lovely plane with an attractive color scheme. Well done !
yeah, a little bit of setup, true, but there is something to be said for not having to pay for hangar rental (IIRC that's an arm and a leg) If you only do it once in awhile, or don't have the space to have one fully assembles all the time... If I where to do it, I'd make the assembly require as few little bits as possible, for the reason you stated, though.
In the USA, the Classic is a "Light Sport Airplane"; doesn't meet the FAR Part 103 254lb empty weight. The CGS Hawk Ultra IS an Ultralight, that is when using the single cylinder MZ little engine. (believe a 2 cylinder eng will take it above 254 lbs. (you could use a ballistic chute set up and get an additional 24lbs I believe). Your Classic is registered and has an Airworthiness Certificate, right? Those Feds love those little grass fields out in the middle of nowhere. Is true! N6395T
Too much set up for me - is easy to miss an item (like the "Jesus bolt", you know that bolt? That's the one when it comes off, in flight, everyone on the ground says: "OH JESUS"!! ) Honestly, takes a lot of the fun out of flying. Had a friend, here in the U.S. that assembled his mini-max to fly, and disassembled it afterwards - WAY to much work.
From what I've read, you're not suppose to use the aircraft as the trailer, as the suspension and tires are not rated for highway speeds, potholes, and the like. That's why people with foldable ultralights like these put them on custom little trailers, instead of towing them behind their car with a setup like this guy is using. But then who knows, maybe he didn't drive very far.... a mile or two.
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This reminds me of the De Havilland Puss moth and Leopard moth, that were two and three seat general aviation aircraft from the 1930's, that were designed from the get go to be stored in a garage, and towed to the airfield when you wanted to fly. Nice to see this idea getting a run again! :-D
i love it how the top comments are all about the car and not the plane!
I haven't actually built one myself, was just saying what I'd do when and when (and if) I went to build one. Though... 13 years on an essentially wooden airframe, in Florida with it's humidity, is pretty impressive! Especially if it was stored outside. I've seen cars not last that long. There is always having automatic locks, like what navy fighters use, but really, it comes down to "if you can have a solid frame, that's the better route, if you cannot, set it up to be as simple as possible."
Fantastic and practical for aviation lovers
Really kewl design.Wish there was a close up also of each operation he was accomplishing
I would have loved to see the rest of it...the takeoff and landing. Great little flyer.
you can see it here
th-cam.com/video/4aAfmT994MM/w-d-xo.html
I love my ultralight. CGS Hawk Classic.
Agreed! Good luck on your flying.
I really like how it folds up.. Very cool, My father had a few Ultralights in his day, They never folded up though.. His landing strip was in the Field. I guess he could of folded the wings if he really needed to.. Nice Video!
@pradeepknsiva It is in Czech Rep. - heart of Europe. Car is Daewoo Matiz - engine 800ccm (or actually Chevrolet) and plane seems as Airbike.
Oh, forget to mention. That 13 years, outside, was fairly easily accomplished. I made a cover that was fitted from the prop (prop also had its own cover) back, to a foot or so behind the canopy. So, 99% of the water just ran off. But, as it was a "tail dragger", water could (and did) accumulate at the most aft bulkhead - had to be careful there and have a "gazillion" drain holes! Had to make a couple repairs at that point, over the years. Tried for 1,000 hrs on it - only made it to 760.
Thanks for your kind replay. I really do like your flying machine; I'm envious, for sure. I flew an EROS 1650 Mini-max for 13 years. Retired it last year, as the Florida heat and humidity "did it in". Yes, it was tied down outside for all of those 13 years - for YOUR reason: Hangar rental! ALL of those dollars went directly into the two wing tanks (and an external 5 gal pod tank). Like I said, I'm envious of you flying - I've done 3 projects - might have one more left :-) N-6395T
The pilot has to make sure all the parts are 100% tightened/ fixed. I don't think there is a margin for error. Otherwise, this is a lovely plane with an attractive color scheme. Well done !
impressive craftsmanship
The little car is an ultralight too right?
What kind of plane is that? I like the folding wings.
His wife's gonna want the sewing machine back when he comes home.
yeah, a little bit of setup, true, but there is something to be said for not having to pay for hangar rental (IIRC that's an arm and a leg) If you only do it once in awhile, or don't have the space to have one fully assembles all the time...
If I where to do it, I'd make the assembly require as few little bits as possible, for the reason you stated, though.
Very cool. Looks practical for us Hg pilots. Very nice looking aircraft. Airbilke?
Well most of us can't afford one right now, but we would at least have a four wheel drive! hahahaha
I wanted to see the gentleman fly the ultralight a bit.!
look at
th-cam.com/video/4aAfmT994MM/w-d-xo.html
Cool! thanks.
In the USA, the Classic is a "Light Sport Airplane"; doesn't meet the FAR Part 103 254lb empty weight. The CGS Hawk Ultra IS an Ultralight, that is when using the single cylinder MZ little engine. (believe a 2 cylinder eng will take it above 254 lbs. (you could use a ballistic chute set up and get an additional 24lbs I believe). Your Classic is registered and has an Airworthiness Certificate, right? Those Feds love those little grass fields out in the middle of nowhere. Is true! N6395T
@aladinonaharley It is not Twingo, but Daewoo Matiz - btw Twingo has only 3 doors
which country is this ??
what size of this engine ?
and which brand ??
Nice very nice
Is this the Legal Eagle? or Affordaplane?
Donde esta el 2 video ?
Very nice ultralight , where can you buy it ???? Or where can one get it ???
Thanks
with all the money he saved on gas he got a plane!
the car makes me laugh hahaha
yo quisiera verlo volar
is that an airbike?
its not a geo, its a reanult twingo
Oh come on! It's not a freakin competition to see who can show up to the flight line towing their aircraft with the most ridiculous car possible.
I want it!
@framed30 Kinda looks like one
Agreed. Much to my embarrassment.
Too much set up for me - is easy to miss an item (like the "Jesus bolt", you know that bolt? That's the one when it comes off, in flight, everyone on the ground says: "OH JESUS"!! )
Honestly, takes a lot of the fun out of flying. Had a friend, here in the U.S. that assembled his mini-max to fly, and disassembled it afterwards - WAY to much work.
Cesky éro... bych chtěl vědět kolik žere to daewoo. :-)
Hg?
All that and no takeoff? really?
Do you know why its in black n white.movie?
lol a geo is pulling a plane o.o thats a first
faltou voar
haha RIGHT!
Nice camouflage, if you crash no one will see you.
From what I've read, you're not suppose to use the aircraft as the trailer, as the suspension and tires are not rated for highway speeds, potholes, and the like. That's why people with foldable ultralights like these put them on custom little trailers, instead of towing them behind their car with a setup like this guy is using. But then who knows, maybe he didn't drive very far.... a mile or two.
Plus it's embarrassing if you forget to unhook the plane - dragging your car behind as you take off.
why is it painted camouflage o shit a flying tree
Pra mim isso não iria funcionar sou muito esquecido !!!!!! imaginem voces se ele esquece de apertar pelo menos um parafuso da asa uauuu.
Juarez Paiva você comprou ou construiu um ultraleve. Estou presisando um vídio ou fotos das dobradiças do flape e do profundor. Meu imeio e' Reni Vitalis@ gmail.com
how the fuck did i get here?!?
6:03 ahahaha all plane from threads
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