Sun N Fun Convention Video Tour, Paradise City, Lakeland Florida 2019
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- Sun N Fun Convention Video Tour, Paradise City, Lakeland Florida 2019
Videoman Dave and I never left Paradise City’s exhibits in our first day of video interviews. Yet we found several airplanes worth reviewing that fit comfortably into the affordable aviation space this website reports.
Hawk Ultra - Despite some speculative rumors, all is well with the dual CGS Hawk project involving two-seat Hawk specialist and primary components fabricator Terry Short paired with the father and son team of Bob and LB Santom handling the single place Hawk 103, Hawk Ultra and Hawk Plus.
Hawks developed a strong following in the U.S. and several countries with more than 2,000 flying. As the design emerged in 1983, it was only single place. Once Part 103 aircraft were growing and need for a two-seat trainer became apparent, the Hawk Arrow series debuted in several variations. With one or two seats, Hawks won a place in the hearts of many aviators and that continues unabated to this day.
RevX - Evolution Trikes has now broadened their line to four trike models: Revo, the top-of-the-line deluxe cruiser; Rev, a Part 103 entry that folds up compactly and securely for trailer transport; Revolt, the tough two-seater to bridge the expanse between Revo and Rev; and now, the newest, RevX, a powerful single seater.
Even with most desirable features delivered as part of the base package, RevX is a relative bargain at around $33,000. Multiple positive qualities suggest RevX could be a big seller but perhaps the real value is how well it performs.
A Rotax 582 with 65 horsepower gives RevX a very short launch roll and steep climbs but it may be the smaller 28-foot-span, 12 square meter wing with its higher wing loading that leaves Evolution factory pilots grinning from ear to ear after a flight.
Given its weight with the beefy Rotax, RevX must be delivered as Experimenter Amateur Built but Evolution offers a Builder Assist operation to help do the job quicker and better.
Trifly - As is the case for other producers of Part 103 aircraft, Kolb Aircraft boss Bryan Melborn reported strong business with Firefly, the long established airplane manufacturer’s leading model. Like nearly all Kolb Aircraft, Firefly is a taildragger …although the company’s models represent some of the easiest-to-handle taildraggers you’ll find in all of aviation.
Cool as taildraggers may be, the fact remains that most pilots trained in the last couple generations have overwhelmingly learned to fly in tricycle gear aircraft. Most have zero experience with taildraggers but they’ve heard stories about ground looping and other challenges of handling taildragger designs. To address potential customers telling him they were unsure about their success with a taildragger, Bryan engineered a tricycle-gear version of Firefly. He inventively calls it Trifly.
In truth Trifly also comes with a tailwheel; Bryan reports you can definitely perform a three-point landing (main gear touching down in concert with the tailwheel) in Firefly. Or, if you prefer, land Trifly like any Cessna; that works well, too. Kolb’s Trifly can be delivered as a kit or ready-to-fly direct from the manufacturer.
CX5 - From dedicated designer David Thatcher comes an established and familiar design, the Thatcher CX models 4 and 5. Displayed at Sun ‘n Fun was the tandem seating CX5.
Using Revmaster’s 85-horsepower VW-derived-but-further-developed four stroke engine, Thatcher CX5 can get in the air for a sum in the $30,000 range. Able to hold two large Americans and fly better than 100 mph very economically, this proven design has attracted enthusiastic supporters.
Carefully designed to be an easy build, CX5 rewards the builder with an elegant wing featuring a tapered, upward-angled outer wing with dual taper trailing edge and inboard tapering ailerons.
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Dan, I just loved your video show. It seem I was riding in the back. Too bad for the squeaking wheel bearing. More like this, Please. Frank
Dan, thanks for the excellent tour, good to see the show circuit getting back to wings level.
A 30 minute informative and entertaining commentary with absolutely no umm-ing or arh-ing... Dan could get a job at Wimbledon I am sure. Enjoyed that! Thanks to all involved for giving the armchair viewers amongst us a front side seat. Appreciated.
This video was a real nice format to introduce and briefly highlight the large number of LSA options at Sun N Fun 2019.
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Great Job Dan . Always looking to see your Vids. Thank You
Thank you.... great information for us new to LS
Great report Dan - but those bearing need oil quick!
Not bearings, need to turn the second mike off, it was hanging beside the wheels, and the brake drum was rubbing against the shoes.
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I haven't seen information on this subject before. Good data and very good ending.
Great Summary Dan!
(Oops - left color balance on incandescent - Been there, done that.)
Really a great show case of talent and innovation! I'm just fine with my '06 Sportstar though. Evektor Aircraft...first out of the gate!
Have to say that guy wielding the crowbar as a hammer sure has a good eye!
Hay Dan, was Brad Phillips and Jeff Hudson at the Aircam booth ? They are both Michigan Ultralight flyers from the easily days. They work with Aircam now.
Thanks Dan. I miss the FL sun, being I based in Europe, we have the AERO show at Friedrichshafen in Germany. This year the show kicked off with low cloud, mist and rain. Luckily most of the exhibits are indoors. Your video makes me want to come back to Sun N Fun, maybe in 2020. Great job with the camera and commentary. What camera stabiliser do you use?
None - it is hand held by me, on my "gimpster".
The Ultralight Flyer
I weight 340 am 6'2" is there a ultralight that can work for me
Quicksilver Sprint, Kolb FireFly, Aerolite 103, Badlands Aircraft are some that should fit you.
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@@ultralightnews thanks
I wonder how SNF compares to Oshkosh. Can you comment on that ?
Sun N Fun would be my choice if I had to choose between the two. It has just as much LSA and experimental aircraft, engines, etc. but not all the warbird stuff. It is also found in a smaller area, so not as much traveling between areas.
The Ultralight Flyer
It's a great video for rich people. There's barely anything in here for less than $100,000, minimum.
Sun N Fun is not an EAA event as the title suggests. Air Venture in Osh Kosh is the big EAA event.
You are correct. Thank you for pointing that out. I have updated the title.
The Ultralight Flyer
WOW !!!!!....So many Planes and engines...How do you chose.....Mostly, can the average "Joe" get one of these.....I think alota more folks would love to get a "flying machine" if the price is right.......Also, whatabout longevity...It cant just be an expensive "play toy"...Gota earn its keep......