Thank you all for taking the time to check out this new video! Interview with Chris Deuel of Badland Aircraft and a TRUE Part 103 legal Ultralight with FOLDING Wings! This is certain to become popular in the coming months! I invite you right now to SUBSCRIBE to this channel and help me get more people involved in Experimental, Light Sport and Ultralight aviation! Hit that like button if you could too! Thank you! I appreciate you!
@@DrewLSsix indeed I did. But knowing both Kitfox and Belite both started with the very basic versions of the KF lite. Belite went on updating to the ultracub and procub lite. While Kf hasn't changed the design. Chris obviously changed many aspects from the very basic Kf lite (ie. the rear turtledeck and titanium). But dose not answer where he purchased the tooling and design from, just stated that he did purchase it. So in detail I would like to know if he has proprietary rights to Kf or Belite mods for his F series.
YES. and at the same time, as Chris mentions, he redesigned/improved enough of it that he can call it his own (True Badland Aircraft). Looking forward to seeing this with the different options in the future. Maybe there will become a UL class for the STOL Drags in the near future? Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
Awesome looking plane! Just one tip from an old dirt biker: It seems a lot of folks think that adding a little extra oil to the mix is "safer". The same folks, after seizing a couple pistons, will tell you that two strokes aren't reliable enough to fly behind. That extra oil in the gas makes the fuel flow slower through the jets in the carburetor, which actually leans the air/fuel mixture. Now 40:1 vs 50:1 you probably won't ever run lean enough to cause a problem, but the ratios are exponential, so going 32:1 and now you have a huge problem. All the extra oil in the world is not going to lubricate molten aluminum pistons. My advise is to run exactly the amount of oil the factory recommends and run REALLY good oil.
yes take the oiler off and premix.. the pums fail all tje time and destroy good motors . happened to me plug the oil pump hole and premix. fogg motor every time its down a long time too. in crank too . or will seze ..
keep aas close to called for so if you mess up and lightly light one time maby tad heavy on oil next time it all pans out!! mixing high on oil every time is just looking for a problem!! i have some very high milage/hr 2 strokes!
Adding more oil to the mix makes the engine run leaner not because it’s a thicker fluid. Given the same size jets you are simply flowing more oil and less fuel because the mix itself contains more oil. Just run good oil (Motul 800)and you’ll be fine .
Well, Since most women gotta find a place to put their purse 1st, the time it takes is exponentially matched...Small purse...short.. Big shopping bag style...Mite as well pull up a chair...Gon' be a minute...😆😆😳😳
Having worked on the original production of the Kitfox Lite, I am very pleased to see this reworked/improved version! The Lite was my favorite Kitfox, for it's simplicity, quick build time and it's remarkable inflight stability for an aircraft this size. So glad to see new life in the little bird once again!
That Aircraft is a Winner! Love it. I love it when new ultralights and sport aircraft come out since multiple sclerosis took the vision in my left eye they're all I can fly.
I love it!!! It looks like a REAL aircraft and I bet it fly like one too. Folding wings are a winner. This is the best 103 I've ever seen. I'm buying one!
@@ToyManFlyer1100 i don't know if I'll post vids of my Quicksilver once I get her in the air. FAA loves to watch flight videos just like some people love reporting them.
Nice looking plane, we need more of these. I would like to see a lower stall speed. The area under the curve needs a little improvement. All and all good job.
I believe Chris was "rounding." His website states "28mph" stall. And if you notice...currently there are NO "Wingtips" on this one. I believe when adding wingtips the stall speed will be reduced even further. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I have to say these are very cool little planes, and I'm hoping they help spark a resurgence of Ultralights in the flying community. There is really no more affordable way to get in the air. I've met Chris and spoken to him on the phone several times, and can say he's an upstanding guy who is really passionate about flying in general, and this plane he's designed in particular. I managed to stop by while he was building this plane, and was duly impressed. He'll be receiving my deposit soon, and I'm looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and starting my build!
Hi, as Chris Deuel said in the interview, the Plane is covered in Oratex600, but the company selling that product is not named Oratex ( that's a Canadian Clothing company; has Nothing to do with Aviation) the company selling and supporting Oratex600 and Oratex6000 is called BetterAircraftFabric. We have a You-tube-channel, Website and unavoidable Facebook presence... Thanks for doing the interview and thanks for posting this! Best Regards from Alaska!
Awesome video, I spent a bit of time with Chris and really like the plane! I hope to stay in touch for years to come, and wish these guys all the best!
Really dig the folfdable wings! I so want to get into one of these or a Hummel. And no price point mentioned!? A quick look-see tells us about $11,700 for the base model w/o engine/prop. Not bad for a complete airframe w/ minimal set-up time to get it flying and at #235 its adaptable to several power plant options. Think I'd look for a 4-stroke engine like a small motorcycle unit between 250cc and 400cc. Easy to get parts and maintain, yet still light weight w/ plenty of power to get you airborn quickly.
Totally an aviation nut myself! Dis guy right here always watch the plane video from here with my rock playlist crancked to 11. Metallica, Delta Parole, ACDC etc. AWESOME!
BIG THUMBS UP guys..... looks like they put a lot of work in the Fit & Finish.... really nice, what would be really cool is a whole FLOCK of these flying into Oshkosh fun zone at the same time................ hope to see ya at Oshkosh 2020. And Thank You to E.A.C. for posting this.
You are VERY welcome! Thank you for engaging here and letting me know what you think. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I was pleased to see your straight up "confession" that it was a Kitfox Lite, as opposed to claiming it was a propriety design you just dreamed up! This is from a RANS S-7 pilot (for the last 22 years now) who will never forgive the Zlin Aircraft company for their SHAMELESS ripoff of the S-7 ! Though copying is a compliment, at least admit it. Your engine choices look very good, as a 600 hour 2 stroke pilot before getting into the Rotax 912S, I have no fear of them. But as others have mentioned, run the recommended oil mix, more isn't safer or better! It is great to see this cool design find a new home, looks you are doing a great job with it.
portnuefflyer the difference here is that he purchased the rights and jigs for the design. They first went to Belite, and then to Baldlands. So nothing copied. He took what he had as a base and then altered it to his own thing.
I was always wondering. Do they let you land at Henderson Executive with a Part 103?? Has been a lifelong dream for me to actually do that as I have family over there. I am planing on doing a crosscountry flight with a Part 103 compliant plane in summer of 2022
Wow! Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate the positive feedback. I hope to keep growing to be able to get more videos out more often and hopefully get more people started in aviation be it flying or building. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
One of the Nicest 103 legal actual Airframe/AirPlane with a totally enclosed cockpit type high-wing Bush Plane. The Belite Chipper or whatever they are now calling it is their only competitor in this area. I have been watching and waiting for more info of this Badland Kit-plane. Would be Great if you could a flight test with it. Thanks for the Video and info, and looking forward to that flight test if you can make it happen....
I will definitely look into getting a flight test for this soon. Thank you for the kind comments! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
Yes. It is on the website. It changes a little with each model/option but it has an average useful load of 305lbs. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
That's a clever arrangement at the lift struts fuselage junction, never seen it done quite like that. I need to watch entire videos before commenting, in my earlier comment din't know that engine is liquid cooled, wow. Water cooled 2 strokes are in general better then air cooled ones, my experience anyway. Also, it for sure is YOUR design, not just a relabeled 'fox Lite, great work!
Thank you! Is it simply just the different content (building topic verses instruction) or the format? (I'm taking notes). The kits are really quite affordable. Could be a great winter project for you and be flying in the spring/summer. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel It is a combination of many things but most of all your personality. I am 15 hours into my pilots license and Im not really after flight instruction. I would rather watch the type of content that your covering. New planes experimental planes, plane builds and also interviews with folks about planes lol.
Another great option for you to consider if wanting to get into some affordable flying for sure! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
Approximately 305lbs useful and changes slightly with each model. Maybe a small tent, rifle, gun but...you may need to make a Cargo Pod on teh CG. :-) Thank you for watching and also SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
I want one of these..... but with that 305 pound limit, it would be me, my winter clothes, my hunting rifle, a sandwich, and ten rounds of ammo..... and none of my hunting buddies (save one skinny five footer) would even be able to use one if they were naked(how outdoors guys all get so big with all the exercise we get is beyond me). I guess it is kind of useless for me in Alaska since I would be hunting not just deer, but also moose and elk....
The UK has Single Seat Deregulated category, similar to US Part 103 ultralight but allowing more weight and speed, also I believe with no license required.
Very interesting. I'm looking for a manned aircraft to test using drone autopilots to control ultralight aircraft, and building up confidence to be in the seat with the autopilot in action.
There is a part in this video while he is peaking about how to disconnect the wings I pan around the area that you must remove the hardware etc. I do not have a "Folding Wing" video to share with you just yet.
I am seeing more four stroke engines, I definitely don't want to mix around with mixing gas and oil so when I get a plane is going to be a four stroke, a lot of choices out there for that. It's like comparing a chainsaw motor to a Harley in sound. More efficient on fuel as well.
I am quite impressed with it as well and very much looking forward to seeing these flying soon! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
AMIGO Chris Deuel tengo una pequeña historia Q! contarles en el año 1964 con un buen amigo Q! era propietario de una nave como la suya ahora,! nos fuimos a un Aero show a las Vegas Nevada desde SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CALIFORNIA y todas esas llegando A BARSTOW CALIFORNIA quisimos revisar algo y al Aterrizaje a las 1 P.M una rafaga de viento nos golpeo y caímos fatalmente pero sin otro daño Q! al pequeño avión y aprendimos 2 cosas 1° no! hay que buscar problemas y aterrizar con buena velocidad en los desiertos Q!? TAL? AMIGOS !!!
Ed the base price of the entry model starts at $11,700 with many options/upgrades to add to that if you prefer. www.badlandaircraft.com/pricing/ Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I believe this one shown in the video is the 3rd one produced. The intro (in the beginning of this video) shows it in flight. The 1st/2nd one produced now has over 40hrs on it. Maybe.... I can get more of an "in-flight" review in the coming months. to share. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
40:1 is actually LEANER than 50:1, you have 20% LESS fuel in the included mixture flowing through the jets, fouling risk increases as does seizing. Slowly add oil to the ratio on a TZ250 or RS250 GP bike and see what happens. Always mix per the manufacturers recommendations.
Ah, no, you have the math backwards. 20% more oil, but that changes the petrol fraction from 98% to 97.5%, a trivial difference. I suspect the difference is more what someone else mentioned, the change in fuel viscosity making the less flow through the jets.
Could someone compare this to the Belite UltraCub with a 1/2 vw engine because i like this aircraft more overall but it seems like the Belite UltraCub is half the price for the kit and is made to take the 4 stroke engine that I would really prefer to the 2 stroke Pollini.
The BELITE is no longer in production from what I understand. There was a fire at the factory and nothing was produced after that. This happened a little over a year ago now.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel oh no that sucks I didn't realize. the website and order forms are still available so I just assumed. thats a pity because it is a lot cheaper. I wonder if this can take the 1/2 VW and still be part 103?
YES. And unfortunately I think Belite is gone now since their unfortunate building fire. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel building fire!? What!? Well... hate to say it but im gonna... at least the kitfox lite plans made it out. That said i hope james and his entire family and work family are ok. The chipper will live on im sure
I don't see why not. If it is light weight enough and provides proper torque etc. Go for it! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
There are electric airplanes in development and I believe there are even one or two available for sale. The challenge with electric is finding batteries and electric motors that are light weight enough to stay 103 legal.
Electric with any useful flight time is hard to do in an ultralight. 100 lbs of batteries gives you an hour of useful flight time, plus the weight of the electric motor, and you are already almost all the way to the Part 103 ultralight weight limit.
Wow! That would be nice. But... those little engines aren't very expensive. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I wish you would not tell people that by NOT using the 50:1 fuel mixture as recommended you us a 40:1 mixture and saying it is safer - IT IS NOT SAFER ! ! ! A 40:1 mixture is TOO rich in oil and it will cause a carbon build up on the spark plugs deep inside the plugs causing spark failure because the motor burn chamber is now burning cooler than it was designed for. Also you will get a carbon build up behind the piston rings because of the oil rich mixture. This build up of carbon behind the piston rings will make your motor wear out more quickly because it forces the piston rings to be tighter to the cylinder and more likely to size as well as not producing it's full power.... But wait there is more the carbon build up will also be present in your muffler and it will harbor a oil build up which can cause a backfire burn that can disconnect your muffler from the motor....... Also this oil rich mixture of not burnt fuel can make the exhaust muffler get hot enough to start to glow red. So please stick to the letter for fuel mixtures as recommended by the motor manufacture. I have rebuilt more low hour two stroke motors because the owners thought they were doing GOOD for there 2-stroke motor by giving it that EXTRA oil. Remember if you were an engineer and knew more than the motor manufactures they would have found you by now and you would be working for them ! KEEP IN THE SKY AND NOT LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LAND......
I believe the F-1 kit is $11,700. It includes everything from the firewall back. It's definitely affordable - less than the price of a compact car. Check out their website as it's loaded with details and prices.
I use the same engine on a paramotor. Stay away from Polini. The most unreliable machines in the paramotor scene. Carburetion is a nightmare, blown pistons, expensive parts, etc.
have to have a transponer now . faa rules.. done to drones. you will have to comply with all faa rules. i got out of it cause obama put hard restrictions on ultralits, not it went in to radio controle hobnie too. faa strict rules.. will uave have to have a identafier on ultralights too and registered with faa..
Not even close. FAR Part 103 has not changed one bit. Please don’t pass along incorrect info. Someone may actually believe you. I’m a CFI and an active airplane builder and pilot... there is nothing in the FARs about what you are saying. If there is... please cite your source. Right now (March 2020) there is a possible rule making regarding unmanned vehicles and hobby RC aircraft that is being reviewed by the FAA which could potentially require a remote ID on those aircraft... but that hasn’t been approved yet. It has been met with extreme opposition. And even if it did happen... that has nothing to do with ultralights.
How easily does that Champ fit in your garage? How much does the annual run you? Or an overhaul? There's a useful place in the market for these ULs, whether you agree or not.
A lot of people will be dying in these planes too. No license, no experience needed just money. This is not a good thing! This is why they call the Beech V-38 a Doctor killer. They can afford a high performance airplane but aren’t qualified to fly one. I already know this is not a high performance airplane but it can get you killed never the less. Just saying, you may want to get properly trained first.
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Thank you all for taking the time to check out this new video! Interview with Chris Deuel of Badland Aircraft and a TRUE Part 103 legal Ultralight with FOLDING Wings! This is certain to become popular in the coming months! I invite you right now to SUBSCRIBE to this channel and help me get more people involved in Experimental, Light Sport and Ultralight aviation! Hit that like button if you could too! Thank you! I appreciate you!
Was the tooling purchased from Kitfox or Belite?
Grishe69 Didn’t watch the video did you?
@@DrewLSsix indeed I did. But knowing both Kitfox and Belite both started with the very basic versions of the KF lite. Belite went on updating to the ultracub and procub lite. While Kf hasn't changed the design. Chris obviously changed many aspects from the very basic Kf lite (ie. the rear turtledeck and titanium). But dose not answer where he purchased the tooling and design from, just stated that he did purchase it. So in detail I would like to know if he has proprietary rights to Kf or Belite mods for his F series.
Grishe69 1:23 “ about three years ago I bought the jigs and tooling for the Kitfox lite”
YES. and at the same time, as Chris mentions, he redesigned/improved enough of it that he can call it his own (True Badland Aircraft). Looking forward to seeing this with the different options in the future. Maybe there will become a UL class for the STOL Drags in the near future? Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
Awesome looking plane! Just one tip from an old dirt biker: It seems a lot of folks think that adding a little extra oil to the mix is "safer". The same folks, after seizing a couple pistons, will tell you that two strokes aren't reliable enough to fly behind. That extra oil in the gas makes the fuel flow slower through the jets in the carburetor, which actually leans the air/fuel mixture. Now 40:1 vs 50:1 you probably won't ever run lean enough to cause a problem, but the ratios are exponential, so going 32:1 and now you have a huge problem. All the extra oil in the world is not going to lubricate molten aluminum pistons. My advise is to run exactly the amount of oil the factory recommends and run REALLY good oil.
yes take the oiler off and premix.. the pums fail all tje time and destroy good motors . happened to me plug the oil pump hole and premix. fogg motor every time its down a long time too. in crank too . or will seze ..
many old 2-smokes called for 16:1
use fd rated oil
keep aas close to called for so if you mess up and lightly light one time maby tad heavy on oil next time it all pans out!! mixing high on oil every time is just looking for a problem!! i have some very high milage/hr 2 strokes!
Adding more oil to the mix makes the engine run leaner not because it’s a thicker fluid. Given the same size jets you are simply flowing more oil and less fuel because the mix itself contains more oil. Just run good oil (Motul 800)and you’ll be fine .
I ran AmsOil synthetic in my Mosquito XE --- no issues at all ... 100 hr of flight....
If a single person can fold up the wings in 10 minutes, how fast can a married person do it?
It'll take at least fifteen minutes, due to the arguing.
@@halfassranch8363 Keep it simple, just ask her, "okay, honey, what do we do next?"
Well, Since most women gotta find a place to put their purse 1st, the time it takes is exponentially matched...Small purse...short.. Big shopping bag style...Mite as well pull up a chair...Gon' be a minute...😆😆😳😳
That depends on if your wife is giving you instructions
Having worked on the original production of the Kitfox Lite, I am very pleased to see this reworked/improved version! The Lite was my favorite Kitfox, for it's simplicity, quick build time and it's remarkable inflight stability for an aircraft this size. So glad to see new life in the little bird once again!
Same here Dan!
Great looking aircraft !!!!
You're welcome by the shop anytime!!
That Aircraft is a Winner! Love it.
I love it when new ultralights and sport aircraft come out since multiple sclerosis took the vision in my left eye they're all I can fly.
I love it!!! It looks like a REAL aircraft and I bet it fly like one too. Folding wings are a winner. This is the best 103 I've ever seen. I'm buying one!
Did you ever buy one? I'm interested too
Yeah did you buy one?
@@everybodybeguccified575 nah, he never did...it's not on his channel....
@@ToyManFlyer1100 i don't know if I'll post vids of my Quicksilver once I get her in the air. FAA loves to watch flight videos just like some people love reporting them.
Nice looking plane, we need more of these. I would like to see a lower stall speed. The area under the curve needs a little improvement. All and all good job.
I believe Chris was "rounding." His website states "28mph" stall. And if you notice...currently there are NO "Wingtips" on this one. I believe when adding wingtips the stall speed will be reduced even further. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I have to say these are very cool little planes, and I'm hoping they help spark a resurgence of Ultralights in the flying community. There is really no more affordable way to get in the air.
I've met Chris and spoken to him on the phone several times, and can say he's an upstanding guy who is really passionate about flying in general, and this plane he's designed in particular. I managed to stop by while he was building this plane, and was duly impressed.
He'll be receiving my deposit soon, and I'm looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and starting my build!
Great video. Love that Ultralight.I sat in the KitfoxLite out in Nampa. My Dad has a Kitfox Model 7 tail dragger.
Dang!!! I’m sold 👍
Hi, as Chris Deuel said in the interview, the Plane is covered in Oratex600, but the company selling that product is not named Oratex ( that's a Canadian Clothing company; has Nothing to do with Aviation) the company selling and supporting Oratex600 and Oratex6000 is called BetterAircraftFabric. We have a You-tube-channel, Website and unavoidable Facebook presence...
Thanks for doing the interview and thanks for posting this! Best Regards from Alaska!
i thought he said 200
Saw it Oshkosh 2021 a few hours ago!!! Looks even more dope in person!!!
Awesome video, I spent a bit of time with Chris and really like the plane! I hope to stay in touch for years to come, and wish these guys all the best!
Jim, our wishes go right back at you buddy! The pleasure was all mine! See you soon!!
Really dig the folfdable wings! I so want to get into one of these or a Hummel. And no price point mentioned!? A quick look-see tells us about $11,700 for the base model w/o engine/prop. Not bad for a complete airframe w/ minimal set-up time to get it flying and at #235 its adaptable to several power plant options. Think I'd look for a 4-stroke engine like a small motorcycle unit between 250cc and 400cc. Easy to get parts and maintain, yet still light weight w/ plenty of power to get you airborn quickly.
That plane looks awesome!
You're everywhere man!
What a sweet little aircraft!
Worth a serious look. Beautiful.
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Totally an aviation nut myself! Dis guy right here always watch the plane video from here with my rock playlist crancked to 11. Metallica, Delta Parole, ACDC etc. AWESOME!
BIG THUMBS UP guys..... looks like they put a lot of work in the Fit & Finish.... really nice, what would be really cool is a whole FLOCK of these flying into Oshkosh fun zone at the same time................ hope to see ya at Oshkosh 2020.
And Thank You to E.A.C. for posting this.
You are VERY welcome! Thank you for engaging here and letting me know what you think. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I was pleased to see your straight up "confession" that it was a Kitfox Lite, as opposed to claiming it was a propriety design you just dreamed up! This is from a RANS S-7 pilot (for the last 22 years now) who will never forgive the Zlin Aircraft company for their SHAMELESS ripoff of the S-7 ! Though copying is a compliment, at least admit it. Your engine choices look very good, as a 600 hour 2 stroke pilot before getting into the Rotax 912S, I have no fear of them. But as others have mentioned, run the recommended oil mix, more isn't safer or better! It is great to see this cool design find a new home, looks you are doing a great job with it.
portnuefflyer the difference here is that he purchased the rights and jigs for the design. They first went to Belite, and then to Baldlands. So nothing copied. He took what he had as a base and then altered it to his own thing.
You vocalized a statistic that makes this not 103 legal in your interview, smooth.
Now we gotta play where's Waldo lol
702...I thought looked you were flying around Vegas. That’s where I am.
I was always wondering. Do they let you land at Henderson Executive with a Part 103??
Has been a lifelong dream for me to actually do that as I have family over there. I am planing on doing a crosscountry flight with a Part 103 compliant plane in summer of 2022
This is a great way to go. Really appreciate this channel. The video content just keeps getting better and better.
Wow! Thank you for sharing that. I appreciate the positive feedback. I hope to keep growing to be able to get more videos out more often and hopefully get more people started in aviation be it flying or building. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing more.
That is a real good looking ultralight, very slick.
I love these 103 legal planes. Id love a belite ultra cub
Definitely On my my list of things I need
One of the Nicest 103 legal actual Airframe/AirPlane with a totally enclosed cockpit type high-wing Bush Plane. The Belite Chipper or whatever they are now calling it is their only competitor in this area. I have been watching and waiting for more info of this Badland Kit-plane. Would be Great if you could a flight test with it. Thanks for the Video and info, and looking forward to that flight test if you can make it happen....
I will definitely look into getting a flight test for this soon. Thank you for the kind comments! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
Important information missing. Weight load limit?
Thank you for sharing this neat little plane :-)
Cheers,
Jay
its on his website
Yes. It is on the website. It changes a little with each model/option but it has an average useful load of 305lbs. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
That's a clever arrangement at the lift struts fuselage junction, never seen it done quite like that. I need to watch entire videos before commenting, in my earlier comment din't know that engine is liquid cooled, wow. Water cooled 2 strokes are in general better then air cooled ones, my experience anyway. Also, it for sure is YOUR design, not just a relabeled 'fox Lite, great work!
I would love to own and fly one of these!
Nice vídeo!
Kitfox lite, Then whatever Belite did with it, now this resurrection. I hope these guys pull it off because I love this plane.
Tragic what happened to Belite, but pleased to see another company is producing this very professional looking Ultralight.
Way better channel than flight chops. Great video new sub here. I really wish I had one of these seems like it would be awesome to just fly
Thank you! Is it simply just the different content (building topic verses instruction) or the format? (I'm taking notes). The kits are really quite affordable. Could be a great winter project for you and be flying in the spring/summer. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel It is a combination of many things but most of all your personality. I am 15 hours into my pilots license and Im not really after flight instruction. I would rather watch the type of content that your covering. New planes experimental planes, plane builds and also interviews with folks about planes lol.
Great thanks
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Cool little plane
Very neat !
Another great option for you to consider if wanting to get into some affordable flying for sure! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
I love these aircraft's so much :D
What's useful laod? Can you throw a couple deer, rifle and tent wt bed roll in it?
Approximately 305lbs useful and changes slightly with each model. Maybe a small tent, rifle, gun but...you may need to make a Cargo Pod on teh CG. :-) Thank you for watching and also SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
I want one of these..... but with that 305 pound limit, it would be me, my winter clothes, my hunting rifle, a sandwich, and ten rounds of ammo..... and none of my hunting buddies (save one skinny five footer) would even be able to use one if they were naked(how outdoors guys all get so big with all the exercise we get is beyond me).
I guess it is kind of useless for me in Alaska since I would be hunting not just deer, but also moose and elk....
You’ll need a Broussard!
I have been thinking I would really like to have one I will be calling you in the near future
I may have just found the aviation equivalent to grand tour
just love these microlite channels could you tell me please ,im in the UK, what are the CAA regulations regards flying without a licence
The UK has Single Seat Deregulated category, similar to US Part 103 ultralight but allowing more weight and speed, also I believe with no license required.
Looks like Sky Raider 1 fuselage and the wings of a Kit Fox Lite.
Interesting amazing aircraft!
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Just the Polini Thor sold me.
Very interesting. I'm looking for a manned aircraft to test using drone autopilots to control ultralight aircraft, and building up confidence to be in the seat with the autopilot in action.
Gonna need some big very fast servos. And a matek F4 flight controller. And maybe Peter Sripol's phone number...for starters
Thank you sir....thank you. thank you, thank you.
Are they sill around
Hello sir can u show how to connect the cable... to the wings
There is a part in this video while he is peaking about how to disconnect the wings I pan around the area that you must remove the hardware etc. I do not have a "Folding Wing" video to share with you just yet.
I am seeing more four stroke engines, I definitely don't want to mix around with mixing gas and oil so when I get a plane is going to be a four stroke, a lot of choices out there for that. It's like comparing a chainsaw motor to a Harley in sound. More efficient on fuel as well.
Do you have a plan to seller?
Being a ultra light If you cut the Engine off can you still land it safely
Neat Bird
Any chance of a nose wheel version? What do you think about Simonini engines? The victor1 might be a good fit.
Someone wants a Zenith but probably stands taller than 5'10" lol
I need such an engine. Please tell me how much it costs
wow my paramotor has the same size engine... by the same engine maker lol
That is awsome
I am quite impressed with it as well and very much looking forward to seeing these flying soon! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch.
AMIGO Chris Deuel tengo una pequeña historia Q! contarles en el año 1964 con un buen amigo Q! era propietario de una nave como la suya ahora,! nos fuimos a un Aero show a las Vegas Nevada desde SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CALIFORNIA y todas esas llegando A BARSTOW CALIFORNIA quisimos revisar algo y al Aterrizaje a las 1 P.M una rafaga de viento nos golpeo y caímos fatalmente pero sin otro daño Q! al pequeño avión y aprendimos 2 cosas 1° no! hay que buscar problemas y aterrizar con buena velocidad en los desiertos Q!? TAL? AMIGOS !!!
how much does an ultralight aircraft cost
Did I miss the price?
No, Ed. Folks just went to the website.
Ed the base price of the entry model starts at $11,700 with many options/upgrades to add to that if you prefer. www.badlandaircraft.com/pricing/
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Can I ask you what your building in the background?
Me? Personally? That is a Zenith CH750 Cruzer Fuselage. I also own "Walstrom Aviation." Fun aircraft to build and fly.
Experimental Aircraft Channel Thanks
Just wondering what is the definition of experimental aircraft. Is a home made plane?
yes
When's the flight test please?
I believe this one shown in the video is the 3rd one produced. The intro (in the beginning of this video) shows it in flight. The 1st/2nd one produced now has over 40hrs on it. Maybe.... I can get more of an "in-flight" review in the coming months. to share. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
40:1 is actually LEANER than 50:1, you have 20% LESS fuel in the included mixture flowing through the jets, fouling risk increases as does seizing. Slowly add oil to the ratio on a TZ250 or RS250 GP bike and see what happens. Always mix per the manufacturers recommendations.
Ah, no, you have the math backwards. 20% more oil, but that changes the petrol fraction from 98% to 97.5%, a trivial difference. I suspect the difference is more what someone else mentioned, the change in fuel viscosity making the less flow through the jets.
Could someone compare this to the Belite UltraCub with a 1/2 vw engine because i like this aircraft more overall but it seems like the Belite UltraCub is half the price for the kit and is made to take the 4 stroke engine that I would really prefer to the 2 stroke Pollini.
The BELITE is no longer in production from what I understand. There was a fire at the factory and nothing was produced after that. This happened a little over a year ago now.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel oh no that sucks I didn't realize. the website and order forms are still available so I just assumed. thats a pity because it is a lot cheaper. I wonder if this can take the 1/2 VW and still be part 103?
Synthetic mix is the way to go. Be careful measuring your mix and get it right. Always buy the best premium fuel and you will have no problems.
No wonder beelite wouldn't sell me a set of plans
YES. And unfortunately I think Belite is gone now since their unfortunate building fire. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel building fire!? What!? Well... hate to say it but im gonna... at least the kitfox lite plans made it out. That said i hope james and his entire family and work family are ok. The chipper will live on im sure
How much does would it cost for a 45 inch 3 blade for quocopter pliz reply
What type of Kwad are you building?
Why didn’t you fly it?
i thought the stol speed had to be below 24 to be considered part 103?
No way...I think it's like 35mph
I wonder if going electric is plausible as well?
I don't see why not. If it is light weight enough and provides proper torque etc. Go for it! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
There are electric airplanes in development and I believe there are even one or two available for sale. The challenge with electric is finding batteries and electric motors that are light weight enough to stay 103 legal.
Electric with any useful flight time is hard to do in an ultralight. 100 lbs of batteries gives you an hour of useful flight time, plus the weight of the electric motor, and you are already almost all the way to the Part 103 ultralight weight limit.
@@scbane 100lbs of batteries what decade of technology are you in, sir? 😱
@@twistedpixel2558 there are and the weight is not the issue. To find one cheap enough is the biggest hurdle at the moment.
I thought their prices included engines... Ha!
Wow! That would be nice. But... those little engines aren't very expensive. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.
The music does not add. Scrap it please.
Polini has a 300hr tbo. That's not very good considering the price.
98 octane?? where do you buy that?
My thought exactly, what a joke.
That's an Italian motor and they quote 98RON which is a slightly different scale but generally equivalent to US 93 octane.
Gahhh I want it so bad
I wish you would not tell people that by NOT using the 50:1 fuel mixture as recommended you us a 40:1 mixture and saying it is safer - IT IS NOT SAFER ! ! !
A 40:1 mixture is TOO rich in oil and it will cause a carbon build up on the spark plugs deep inside the plugs causing spark failure because the motor burn chamber is now burning cooler than it was designed for. Also you will get a carbon build up behind the piston rings because of the oil rich mixture. This build up of carbon behind the piston rings will make your motor wear out more quickly because it forces the piston rings to be tighter to the cylinder and more likely to size as well as not producing it's full power.... But wait there is more the carbon build up will also be present in your muffler and it will harbor a oil build up which can cause a backfire burn that can disconnect your muffler from the motor....... Also this oil rich mixture of not burnt fuel can make the exhaust muffler get hot enough to start to glow red. So please stick to the letter for fuel mixtures as recommended by the motor manufacture. I have rebuilt more low hour two stroke motors because the owners thought they were doing GOOD for there 2-stroke motor by giving it that EXTRA oil. Remember if you were an engineer and knew more than the motor manufactures they would have found you by now and you would be working for them ! KEEP IN THE SKY AND NOT LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LAND......
That break line is going to snag. Fix it, please.
Stall speed is more than 103 allows.
I didn't know that there was a minimum stall speed. Good info. So what IS the actual part 103 stall speed?
Garry Kennedy maximum stall speed is 27.8mph I believe.
Their website says 28mph stall FYI
www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_103-7.pdf
It looks like a 1/2 Kitfox
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how much there was no price given !!!!!!
Ball park price would be nice. Hopefully his target is not the super middle class and or the rich.
I believe the F-1 kit is $11,700. It includes everything from the firewall back. It's definitely affordable - less than the price of a compact car. Check out their website as it's loaded with details and prices.
I use the same engine on a paramotor. Stay away from Polini. The most unreliable machines in the paramotor scene.
Carburetion is a nightmare, blown pistons, expensive parts, etc.
What paramotor engine do you recommend? Any good water-cooled ones?
@@chetmyers7041 there're few water-cooled engines (all from Polini). Vitorazzi Moster 185 and Nitro 200 are well known for beeing reliable.
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What does a 300 pound person do to get into aviation?
Sport license and experimental light sport plane. Best choice for you and the most freedom.
have to have a transponer now . faa rules.. done to drones. you will have to comply with all faa rules. i got out of it cause obama put hard restrictions on ultralits, not it went in to radio controle hobnie too. faa strict rules.. will uave have to have a identafier on ultralights too and registered with faa..
vintage rc flights incorrect. No transponder required and no signs it will happen to part 103 aircraft.
check with faa. thats why most guys got out of ultralites. have to be registered , inspected every year, and mode c. they changed the federal laws.
Not even close. FAR Part 103 has not changed one bit. Please don’t pass along incorrect info. Someone may actually believe you.
I’m a CFI and an active airplane builder and pilot... there is nothing in the FARs about what you are saying. If there is... please cite your source.
Right now (March 2020) there is a possible rule making regarding unmanned vehicles and hobby RC aircraft that is being reviewed by the FAA which could potentially require a remote ID on those aircraft... but that hasn’t been approved yet. It has been met with extreme opposition. And even if it did happen... that has nothing to do with ultralights.
@@Yellow_cub your correct i wish people would study their information before commenting
this guy is on drugs 12k for a kit no engine plus engine close to 20k for this ultralight i bought me 1946 aeronca champ
How easily does that Champ fit in your garage? How much does the annual run you? Or an overhaul? There's a useful place in the market for these ULs, whether you agree or not.
A lot of people will be dying in these planes too. No license, no experience needed just money. This is not a good thing! This is why they call the Beech V-38 a Doctor killer. They can afford a high performance airplane but aren’t qualified to fly one. I already know this is not a high performance airplane but it can get you killed never the less. Just saying, you may want to get properly trained first.