Marco, great to hear from my best friend in Switzerland. Thank you for your comment (I think?). Best wishes to you and your family from this crazy guy learning to fly. Wayne
Greetings from the UK , I fly a 3 axis ultralight(Microlight) , you are going to love this adventure , it's not a race , takes as long as it takes , enjoy the flying training and well done on that lesson. Keep posting the videos 😁👍
Greetings from Florida, Andrew, and thank you for your thoughtful comments. I have fond memories of the time I spent in the UK on a work assignment over 30 years ago. I appreciate your input about the journey I have started and I plan to follow your advise. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Mike, thank you for watching and for your comment. I will continue sharing my flight lessons. By the way, I like your ice fishing video! Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Chris, thank you for your encouragement. I'm just a late bloomer. I'll leave building Highlanders and SuperSTOLS to you experts. Best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year my friend. Wane
Keep going! I promise to follow your lessons all the way to check ride. I am learning to fly in a Aeronca champ. Its slow due Covid, but as soon as I have my vacs. I start flying again. I am 68 years young!
Jose, thank you for your comment and best of luck in your journey. Covid has been a problem for me as well. I will keep the videos coming, hope they are useful. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
I really like the string training. Positive exchange of flight controls. You have the controls, I have the controls, you have the controls. I have the controls. Pretty yellow bird and great job as cool as it was. It is a life long love. Congrats! I was in the Air Force flying around in Combat Comm. I learn to fly after a 24 year 9 mos 11 days in the Air Force. My primary flight instructor was a Major in the Air Force F-4 , F-15 pilot and Instructor pilot in T-38 during 3 yr recall to duty without promotion ability. Should have been a Lt. Col. for putting his life on hold. He is my hero and Gulf War Vet. Two things he taught me first positive exchange of flight and things go wrong - don't scream and cry fly the plane. I look at the world and God differently now. The second greatest gift. Flight!
Great video! I'm a student pilot in Virginia, have my own Challenger ll but have taken all my instruction in a Technam because I can't find anyone nearby to help me in my plane. I'm sitting 3rd seat while your learning!! Keep them coming please.
Jack, thank you for your comment. I have no idea how big the transition from the Technam to the Challenger II is, but I am happy to have you sitting in the "virtual 3rd seat". Best of luck, I will keep the videos coming. Regards, Wayne Whitley
Thom, thank you for your input and the congrats. I hope Oshkosh opens soon, if it does, look for me around the Just Aircraft booth. I look forward to seeing you. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
I very much enjoyed your video. At 66 I would like to obtain my Sportsman certificate. All of the local schools around the Spokane area don’t want to teach the Sportsman Certificate. So the search is on. Thanks again.
Jeff, Thank you for your comment and questions. The trainer aircraft has a small tandem cockpit which makes camera mounting and views limited. I will see if other views are possible in future videos. I will keep them coming. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Steve, thank you for your comment. "I used to play one on TV" or was it in the passenger seat of any plane I got a chance to fly-in. Ha! Now I have to get serious. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos ok, so sort of like a tv doctor! I have seen you on a lot of rides in SuperSTOLs, so that explains it. Look forward to maybe bumping into you at OSH2021. Have fun.
Anthony, thank you for watching and I am glad you enjoy my videos. My brothers and I have a blast doing everything together. I subscribed to your channel just now and am very impressed with all I have seen. I look forward to watching (and learning) from your adventures. I appreciate your honest approach to information and also, "thank you for your service and welcome home" brother. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos I appreciate that. You're video structuring is fantastic! I have shared the Aerolite 103 journey video that you made with several of my friends. Fantastic! Aside from that, your grass strip that you and your brother fly from looks incredible. I love in El Paso, TX so I don't get to witness the amazing greenery... the the amazing brownery. Haha. Anyway, until your next video, take care. 🙂
Hello gentlemen I just found your videos water excitement. I’ve been wanting to fly ultralight for years. Just took up searching once again to see if I can find somewhere close by to get some kind of official training for safety aspect. I heard you mentioning 41 and 75 on this last flight how are you guys in Florida? I am in Venice Florida and heaven troubles locating training if you can help that would be awesome. Anyway that was awesome flying great job both of you happy flying and blessings.
Steve, thank you for your comment. I am very fortunate to be both learning to fly and being in the same airplane with my brother. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Why would he need to pull back on the throttle after a few minutes? Are these engines not built for long running at that full speed. Would a 4 cylinder prevent or lessin such fears??
At about 7,500 RPM, you are increasing the cylinder wear exponentially. Reducing RPM, even slightly to 6,000, will help the engine to last longer. That is a two-stroke engine, not a your typical slow-revving Lycoming or Continental.
It depends on the engine, fuel tank, and which wing you have, plus a few other options. But on average the airplane empty is just under 500 pounds, and has a maximum weight of just under 1100 pounds. On average. My Challenger 2 is on amphibious floats, has the 503 engine, and has an empty weight of 560 pounds. Affording me a useful load of 500 pounds.
i'm very happy that this crazy guy is flying around florida and not over our heads in the swiss mountains. Hello from Switzerland.....
Marco, great to hear from my best friend in Switzerland. Thank you for your comment (I think?). Best wishes to you and your family from this crazy guy learning to fly. Wayne
Greetings from the UK , I fly a 3 axis ultralight(Microlight) , you are going to love this adventure , it's not a race , takes as long as it takes , enjoy the flying training and well done on that lesson. Keep posting the videos 😁👍
Greetings from Florida, Andrew, and thank you for your thoughtful comments. I have fond memories of the time I spent in the UK on a work assignment over 30 years ago. I appreciate your input about the journey I have started and I plan to follow your advise. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
I hope to be following you with Bill very soon, good luck.
Steve, thank you for your comment. Bill is an excellent CFI. Best of luck to you. Regards, Wayne Whitley
I'm a Challenger II owner/pilot, just wanted to say well done on your video series.
Love it. Can't wait for the next one. Congrats!!
Mike, thank you for watching and for your comment. I will continue sharing my flight lessons. By the way, I like your ice fishing video! Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Very neat, hope to do the same thing soon. Very happy for you! Thanks for sharing.
Rodger, thank you for your comment and best of luck with your learning to fly. Regards, Wayne Whitley
Nicely Done Sir!! You’ll be building your own Highlander in no time!!
Chris, thank you for your encouragement. I'm just a late bloomer. I'll leave building Highlanders and SuperSTOLS to you experts. Best wishes for a safe and healthy New Year my friend. Wane
I like this A LOT!!!!! Amen, brother. Keep going!
Keep going! I promise to follow your lessons all the way to check ride. I am learning to fly in a Aeronca champ. Its slow due Covid, but as soon as I have my vacs. I start flying again. I am 68 years young!
Jose, thank you for your comment and best of luck in your journey. Covid has been a problem for me as well. I will keep the videos coming, hope they are useful. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
I really like the string training. Positive exchange of flight controls. You have the controls, I have the controls, you have the controls. I have the controls. Pretty yellow bird and great job as cool as it was. It is a life long love. Congrats! I was in the Air Force flying around in Combat Comm. I learn to fly after a 24 year 9 mos 11 days in the Air Force. My primary flight instructor was a Major in the Air Force F-4 , F-15 pilot and Instructor pilot in T-38 during 3 yr recall to duty without promotion ability. Should have been a Lt. Col. for putting his life on hold. He is my hero and Gulf War Vet. Two things he taught me first positive exchange of flight and things go wrong - don't scream and cry fly the plane. I look at the world and God differently now. The second greatest gift. Flight!
Awesome job! I am waiting for my CII kit and hope to join your ranks soon. Live in Maryland. Hope to see more of your videos soon. Bernie
Bernie, Thank you for your comment and best of luck with your CII kit. I will keep the videos coming.
Regards, Wayne Whitley
Great video! I'm a student pilot in Virginia, have my own Challenger ll but have taken all my instruction in a Technam because I can't find anyone nearby to help me in my plane. I'm sitting 3rd seat while your learning!! Keep them coming please.
Jack, thank you for your comment. I have no idea how big the transition from the Technam to the Challenger II is, but I am happy to have you sitting in the "virtual 3rd seat". Best of luck, I will keep the videos coming.
Regards, Wayne Whitley
Fun video. Congratulations on beginning your flight life. I hope to meet your flying into Oshkosh some day.
Thom, thank you for your input and the congrats. I hope Oshkosh opens soon, if it does, look for me around the Just Aircraft booth. I look forward to seeing you. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
I very much enjoyed your video. At 66 I would like to obtain my Sportsman certificate. All of the local schools around the Spokane area don’t want to teach the Sportsman Certificate. So the search is on. Thanks again.
I’m learning to fly as a senior too… but I’ve been flying for almost 45 years now.
Great video, Could you add a second view of the dash and string. Keep the videos coming.
Jeff, Thank you for your comment and questions. The trainer aircraft has a small tandem cockpit which makes camera mounting and views limited. I will see if other views are possible in future videos. I will keep them coming.
Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Nice! Thanks for sharing
Lynn, Thank you for your input. Best wishes as always, Wayne
Excellent Instructor teaching a student pilot.5/11/2021
Frank, thank you for your comment. I certainly agree. Wayne Whitley
Great video, Wayne! We want more!
Gerry, thank you for your input. I will keep them coming. Regards, Wayne Whitley
Congratulations Wayne. I somehow thought you were already a pilot. Have fun! 😊
Steve, thank you for your comment. "I used to play one on TV" or was it in the passenger seat of any plane I got a chance to fly-in. Ha! Now I have to get serious. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos ok, so sort of like a tv doctor!
I have seen you on a lot of rides in SuperSTOLs, so that explains it. Look forward to maybe bumping into you at OSH2021. Have fun.
@@PARTner91 Hope to see you at Oshkosh as well. Take care, Wayne Whitley
Hi there! I’m a big fan of your channel. I imagine it’d be a blast to fly with you both. 😁
Anthony, thank you for watching and I am glad you enjoy my videos. My brothers and I have a blast doing everything together. I subscribed to your channel just now and am very impressed with all I have seen. I look forward to watching (and learning) from your adventures. I appreciate your honest approach to information and also, "thank you for your service and welcome home"
brother. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos I appreciate that. You're video structuring is fantastic! I have shared the Aerolite 103 journey video that you made with several of my friends. Fantastic! Aside from that, your grass strip that you and your brother fly from looks incredible. I love in El Paso, TX so I don't get to witness the amazing greenery... the the amazing brownery. Haha. Anyway, until your next video, take care. 🙂
Golly - Will You JUST Look At THESE Ratio's ? Bravo !
Very much enjoyed it
I'm glad for you .. what a dream come true ...
Awsome video!! New subscriber! 🛸
great lesson well done
I need some lessons in a plane like that very serious about this sooner is better than later
How you coming along, Did you get your sports certificate?
thanks I love it
Candido, I'm glad you liked it. I hope you get a chance to learn to fly too,. Regards, Wayne Whitley
Thanks, very impressive, should I try myself?
Hi Wayne, heading to Sun n Fun and looking to extend the stay for flight training. I am looking to train in/for CH II.
Good evening Wayne. How does Bill like the back 40 gear on his challenger? Is he taking on new students
I like the back 40 gear very much. yes on taking on new students - email me directly at wewhitley@bellsouth.net
Hello gentlemen I just found your videos water excitement. I’ve been wanting to fly ultralight for years. Just took up searching once again to see if I can find somewhere close by to get some kind of official training for safety aspect. I heard you mentioning 41 and 75 on this last flight how are you guys in Florida? I am in Venice Florida and heaven troubles locating training if you can help that would be awesome. Anyway that was awesome flying great job both of you happy flying and blessings.
Hi my name is Alfredo I will more info on where did you learn to fly what part of the country
Where do I sign up? Great seeing you and your brother flying together!
Steve, thank you for your comment. I am very fortunate to be both learning to fly and being in the same airplane with my brother. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
How much is the flying program for seniors. From start to finish and what are the medical requirements to own and fly these type of planes?
Thank you.
I live in north florida and would like to be trained in flying a ultralight. Does your brother give lessons to other people?
Hi, great video.’
Where are you located?
mluisis1, thank you for your support. I am located in North Florida. A great place to learn to fly. Regards, Wayne Whitley
Hi, I live 45 min south of Ocala., I will like to get my sla license. How much do you change for hour of training?
I want to try too
What is the type of aircraft?
Why would he need to pull back on the throttle after a few minutes? Are these engines not built for long running at that full speed. Would a 4 cylinder prevent or lessin such fears??
At about 7,500 RPM, you are increasing the cylinder wear exponentially. Reducing RPM, even slightly to 6,000, will help the engine to last longer. That is a two-stroke engine, not a your typical slow-revving Lycoming or Continental.
What rpm do you have the airplane for cruise?
nice
Do you know the useful load on the Challenger? I'm 240#, light sport is hard for me I think.
It depends on the engine, fuel tank, and which wing you have, plus a few other options. But on average the airplane empty is just under 500 pounds, and has a maximum weight of just under 1100 pounds. On average. My Challenger 2 is on amphibious floats, has the 503 engine, and has an empty weight of 560 pounds. Affording me a useful load of 500 pounds.
Mr. Whitley I live in Jacksonville, Fl. How far away are you located where you give flying lessons with the Challenger II?
Regards,
BobbyC
Hi Bobby - email me directly - wewhitley@bellsouth.net
Is a light spoort/ ultralight a viable way to build some time?
LSA counts, UL time does not. Of course if you certificate your UL, then the time counts as LSA.
HI how can I contact your brother? pleasewhitley
How much
can I be one of your student please?
Candido, you will have to ask my brother Bill.
He said rudder goes up lol