New episode about the Popular Aventura II by Aero Adventure. Where we walk through the factory and see how these unique aircraft are built. Following this video...be sure to check out: Seaplane Pre-Flight: th-cam.com/video/Q-j8saQGwKU/w-d-xo.html Aventura My Aero Adventure Flight: th-cam.com/video/LR5cKrr5R8k/w-d-xo.html
Great engine choices. Friend built a single seat Aventura via Alex and just loves the plane. If amphibian is your dream, Aventura is the way to go. Alex is really taking the company forward. Great to see. Congratulations to Alex and Aventura.
You did an outstanding job with this video. Fantastic content which provided a very comprehensive coverage of the aircraft and company. Thanks for making it.
That's a great interview. It's nice to see some of the factory options as they look on the aircraft, and I can see how that really would be a pretty quick build. Take my money!!
James Fisher "TAKE MY MONEY" haha. OK. Thanks for watching! We look forward to the video content you share with us from Australia!!! Ready for YOUR "Aero Adventure" yourself?!?!?!
Nice to see this man making a go of it and provide an answer to the Icon A5, which I feel is entirely over-priced. Great look and solid build quality. Hope things go well. How has this lock-down affected the flight industry, as it has, per force, affected everyone and everything?
High quality and interesting overview of the building of the Aventura II and its options Brian. Superb job. All the specifications are obviously available on both your website and the Aero Adventure website.
Thanks for a cool video , was wondering how it all went together technically , its amazing how important it is to try and make everything as light as possible yet still be good enough to do the job , they pulled off a great affordable aircraft by not overbuilding. If you get a chance would love to see how the wings are made and attachment points for the wings. Fair play to Alex for driving the company forward , and being a contact for supply of spare parts.
I love this airplane, the only thing that I would love to see is a foldable wing. This would allow me to keep it in a enclosed trailer at home. I plan on purchasing one next year.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. There are 2 MORE videos in the series. PT2 PT3 etc. Last being the flight I took after the interview.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I would do more than that if I could. Physical (and financial) limitations will prevent me from purchasing one of those beauties. Would if I could. "If I had only known then what I know now...!"
Sergio Serafim THANK YOU! Thanks for taking the time to watch. This is Part 1 of 3. The 3rd one being the flight I took after the interview. I invite you to check those out as well.
My dream airplane! Wish the prices were still where they were couple years ago, guess I have to keep saving. Unless I get lucky on barnstormers and find a UL . But would really love to buy it new from aero adventure…
Ok. Will work on that. If not here...then over at Aero Adventure has a Channel now on TH-cam. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also engaging here. I really appreciate you!
Quit using the term breaking in. The run time before using full power for an extended time is called mating moving parts. This is to smooth machining roughness from newly made parts. Such as setting rings in the bore and bearings.
BUYER BEWARE! I purchased a kit from the prior owners of Aero Adventure in 2005. I almost returned it, but then received assurances from the owner that the problems would be resolved. They were not. Missing parts, wrong parts, incorrectly made parts, lack of documentation, incorrect documentation…you name it. It was impossible to build. I’d start, get about 15 minutes in, then find out I had incorrect length bolts, missing aluminum, or conflicting manual information. Then I’d have to document it, wait for a response from the factory, fight about getting what I needed, wait for the part, then start again. It was so frustrating we’d just give up for a few months, then take it up again. Here I am in 2024 with 200 hours into the build and its about half done. The control surfaces are ready for clear coat and the fiberglass work is yet to be done. Instrument panel and so on. What I learned was that very few, if any, of these kits were ever built by the “owner/builder”. All were built by shops with experience and spare parts where the owner supposedly participated. A few admitted to me that they never did.. We’ve decided to either finish the kit or dump it this year so I tried to contact Alex at Aero Adventure to see if a current version of the manual was available. l cannot get a response to email or voice mail. I had a friend contact them offering to pay for a manual to evaluate a purchase. They never responded to him either. I called the airport to see if anyone there knew these guys or if they were still in business. They are seen “occasionally”. Its sad cause this is a nice aircraft. I’ve flown one. Its a nice design that should be what it is advertised as, a 200hr build. But it has never lived up to its potential and now it appears may not even be in business any longer. Too bad. At least I can sell the Rotax…
Carl Schmiedeke Sorry for the delayed response... have been at Sun-N-Fun all week. I believe the Aventura UL (Ultralight) is around $25k (for EVERYTHING) and the Aventura II Experimental 2-seater KIT start at a base of $38k. Links to the website can be found in the body of the details for this video and you can reach out directly and privately for more information. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I appreciate you! :-)
Roy Boy soon In this type aircraft, and the testing they have done, they concluded that there isn't much performance gain "cowled" or "uncowled." So basically... it is more for aesthetics etc. There is an option for a cowling as well I am told. And this is water cooled with the radiator out in from anyway. Thanks for watching! I appreciate you.
Well... don't fret... YOU CAN! Check out Part 3 Let's Go Flying! We splash in around a few lakes in the Deland FL area. Thanks for watching! I appreciate you!
Just found the channel and am interested in this amphibian aircraft. Very disappointed in the lack of information provided. What are the weights? Empty, useful load, max weight? Cruise vs stall vs VNE? Dimensions for hanger requirements? Cost? Too much information missing. Most is not on the website either. Only partial cost is given there. Sadly lacking in information relative to a very interesting aircraft.
It's a little confusing because at the beginning he says its a single-seater, which initially turned me off to the plane. But then at 10:12 and 16:30 you can see that all the planes they are playing with at the factory are 2 seaters. Looking on the website they only show 2 seaters on the site.
The Pipistrel Alpha is easy to fly but quite finikey or in other meanings quite sensitive on the movement of the joystick the rudder pedals are alright but sensitive but I like the Alpha because it is quite easy to handle.
Ganesh V I am not sure I understand your request. What is the Trike Glider? This aircraft is called the Aventura II Seaplane. Are you wanting the specifications and details of this aircraft? If so... you can fill out a form here: www.walstromaviation.com/aero-adventure-kits
@@ohwell2790 I guess you don't agree with my assessment then. however at first glance, the only differences I can point out are that this have floaters attached to the wings instead the body, the 3rd wheel in the tail, and the stabilizers are in the lower part of the tail. and of course there's the aesthetics factor, hence my colorful and very nice "DIY" take on it.
I don't want to look like a hater but to have a semi structural hull absorbing hydrodynamic loads and astressed structure really seem like a dumb idea. You have he cost of creating a mould and not using it properly. This plane could have a nice composite fuselage......i really don't see why they designed it in this way...
@savagecub. Well... THEY SAY... that the IF Searey is the "LAND ROVER" then the Aventura II is the "JEEP." And THEY are 100% ok with that description. But... you can have the same FUN and same EXPERIENCE for half the price. I'll leave it for you to decide what to do with your money of course. :-) Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and also engaging here. See you in the next videos?
Experimental Aircraft Channel Looks like the Aventura lacks the sliding canopy doors of the Searey. Is that correct ? Meaning you have decide before you leave the airport if you wanna go doors on or doors off.
@@savagecub You are correct. But... there is space in the baggage area to stow the doors in flight. Sort of like back in the day with our American T-Top Camaro and Firebird sports cars.
I owned an Aero Adventure Aventura and it WAS CRAP! Alex, who owns Aero Adventure is (in my opinion) the worst possible person in aviation industry! My feeling for this sub-standard person aside, getting parts was nearly impossible and if I did get a shipment, it was almost always the wrong part! Just crap company and not a well-built aircraft. The design is great but the quality is like as a Quicksilver ultralight or worse. Wobbly, thin & cheap, poorly adapted for quick build times in sacrifice for quality. Truly Kerry at Progressive makes the finest sea plane on earth and why would you pay for this piece of crap supported by the (in my opinion) the biggest dirtbag in aviation? BUYER BEWARE! I now part own a Searey and I could not be happier. The difference between aircraft is incredible.
New episode about the Popular Aventura II by Aero Adventure. Where we walk through the factory and see how these unique aircraft are built. Following this video...be sure to check out:
Seaplane Pre-Flight: th-cam.com/video/Q-j8saQGwKU/w-d-xo.html
Aventura My Aero Adventure Flight: th-cam.com/video/LR5cKrr5R8k/w-d-xo.html
i need 4 pcs
I need to buy 4 pcs with a length of 1.2 to 1.4 m, what is the price, I am in Vietnam
I need to buy 4 wooden wings of plane with a length of 1.2 to 1.4 m, how much, I am in Vietnam.
Great engine choices. Friend built a single seat Aventura via Alex and just loves the plane. If amphibian is your dream, Aventura is the way to go. Alex is really taking the company forward. Great to see. Congratulations to Alex and Aventura.
Thanks for watching and THANK YOU for the positive feedback here as well!
I've always loved this amphibian since the Buccaneer Days
You did an outstanding job with this video. Fantastic content which provided a very comprehensive coverage of the aircraft and company. Thanks for making it.
This is a great looking plane.
That's a great interview. It's nice to see some of the factory options as they look on the aircraft, and I can see how that really would be a pretty quick build. Take my money!!
James Fisher "TAKE MY MONEY" haha. OK. Thanks for watching! We look forward to the video content you share with us from Australia!!! Ready for YOUR "Aero Adventure" yourself?!?!?!
Nice to see this man making a go of it and provide an answer to the Icon A5, which I feel is entirely over-priced. Great look and solid build quality. Hope things go well. How has this lock-down affected the flight industry, as it has, per force, affected everyone and everything?
High quality and interesting overview of the building of the Aventura II and its options Brian. Superb job. All the specifications are obviously available on both your website and the Aero Adventure website.
@Richard Boyle THANK YOU for the kind comments and encouraging words. Thanks for watching and supporting here as well!
It would be really cool if there was a time lapse video of one of these being built
Thanks for a cool video , was wondering how it all went together technically , its amazing how important it is to try and make everything as light as possible yet still be good enough to do the job , they pulled off a great affordable aircraft by not overbuilding. If you get a chance would love to see how the wings are made and attachment points for the wings. Fair play to Alex for driving the company forward , and being a contact for supply of spare parts.
Great video, Brian. Now get one of these kits shipped off to Mike Patey so he can get started on the back-country version.
Thank you for this nice technical overview !
Cybair Thank you for your kind support comments. And Thank You for watching. I appreciate it!
I love this airplane, the only thing that I would love to see is a foldable wing. This would allow me to keep it in a enclosed trailer at home. I plan on purchasing one next year.
I really like this airplane. Great interview.
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. There are 2 MORE videos in the series. PT2 PT3 etc. Last being the flight I took after the interview.
I must have one of these.
Get a loan from your bank and go for it.
Good for you, man! Best of luck this year. Looks like you have it all well in hand. Beautiful aircraft.
Thanks for the positive support and comments! Thanks for watching!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I would do more than that if I could. Physical (and financial) limitations will prevent me from purchasing one of those beauties. Would if I could. "If I had only known then what I know now...!"
This company has really jacked their prices on the kits from where they were a couple years ago at $32,000 to $49,000.
Good video....thank's and nice greetings from germany 🙂
How easy would it be to remove and attach the wing? Thinking about being able to load this up on a trailer.
It takes about an hour with at least two people. Not really difficult . I have seen it done in person once. Thanks for watching!
Great video
Sergio Serafim THANK YOU! Thanks for taking the time to watch. This is Part 1 of 3. The 3rd one being the flight I took after the interview. I invite you to check those out as well.
My dream airplane! Wish the prices were still where they were couple years ago, guess I have to keep saving. Unless I get lucky on barnstormers and find a UL . But would really love to buy it new from aero adventure…
I saw Draco in your intro. Awesome!
Please post an update video with the 130 hp Honda viking conversion.... fuel economy should be amazing as well as climb rate
Ok. Will work on that. If not here...then over at Aero Adventure has a Channel now on TH-cam. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also engaging here. I really appreciate you!
Show, incrível , adorei os ultraleves !!!!
Thanks for watching! :-) I really appreciate it!
So you can fly it as a breezy,just the bare frame like a motorcycle the hull is basically a fairing that lets it float.....that sounds strong
Very cool!!
Good report.
@Mark Mark Thank you! Thanks for taking the time to comment here and watching this episode. I appreciate you!
Hello ... I have same ideas and made some prototype that flys very well.. I will need help to build it in a real size... Could you help me?
Quit using the term breaking in. The run time before using full power for an extended time is called mating moving parts. This is to smooth machining roughness from newly made parts. Such as setting rings in the bore and bearings.
This is an UL?
BUYER BEWARE!
I purchased a kit from the prior owners of Aero Adventure in 2005. I almost returned it, but then received assurances from the owner that the problems would be resolved. They were not. Missing parts, wrong parts, incorrectly made parts, lack of documentation, incorrect documentation…you name it. It was impossible to build. I’d start, get about 15 minutes in, then find out I had incorrect length bolts, missing aluminum, or conflicting manual information. Then I’d have to document it, wait for a response from the factory, fight about getting what I needed, wait for the part, then start again. It was so frustrating we’d just give up for a few months, then take it up again.
Here I am in 2024 with 200 hours into the build and its about half done. The control surfaces are ready for clear coat and the fiberglass work is yet to be done. Instrument panel and so on. What I learned was that very few, if any, of these kits were ever built by the “owner/builder”. All were built by shops with experience and spare parts where the owner supposedly participated. A few admitted to me that they never did..
We’ve decided to either finish the kit or dump it this year so I tried to contact Alex at Aero Adventure to see if a current version of the manual was available. l cannot get a response to email or voice mail. I had a friend contact them offering to pay for a manual to evaluate a purchase. They never responded to him either. I called the airport to see if anyone there knew these guys or if they were still in business. They are seen “occasionally”.
Its sad cause this is a nice aircraft. I’ve flown one. Its a nice design that should be what it is advertised as, a 200hr build. But it has never lived up to its potential and now it appears may not even be in business any longer. Too bad. At least I can sell the Rotax…
Did you move north , or still in Deland
So what's the cost on the cheapest 1
Carl Schmiedeke Sorry for the delayed response... have been at Sun-N-Fun all week. I believe the Aventura UL (Ultralight) is around $25k (for EVERYTHING) and the Aventura II Experimental 2-seater KIT start at a base of $38k. Links to the website can be found in the body of the details for this video and you can reach out directly and privately for more information. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! I appreciate you! :-)
Цена вашей амфибии ?
I want one.
OK what's is like on and off the sea? Does it corrode?
It is fiberglass and the aircraft frame and structure is aluminum, So, why this question? As a person buying this aircraft would know that anyway.
How much?
How much kit costs in usd
👍
Is the engine not covered.
Roy Boy soon In this type aircraft, and the testing they have done, they concluded that there isn't much performance gain "cowled" or "uncowled." So basically... it is more for aesthetics etc. There is an option for a cowling as well I am told. And this is water cooled with the radiator out in from anyway. Thanks for watching! I appreciate you.
AHH was hoping to see it on WATER.
Well... don't fret... YOU CAN! Check out Part 3 Let's Go Flying! We splash in around a few lakes in the Deland FL area. Thanks for watching! I appreciate you!
Just found the channel and am interested in this amphibian aircraft.
Very disappointed in the lack of information provided. What are the weights? Empty, useful load, max weight?
Cruise vs stall vs VNE? Dimensions for hanger requirements? Cost?
Too much information missing. Most is not on the website either. Only partial cost is given there.
Sadly lacking in information relative to a very interesting aircraft.
Wow! JT Thill? Thank You?? Merry Christmas friend! :-)
Their website is criminally bare.
U need a dealer in Spain??Canary isles...I'm your man.
Is that a single seat? And do you make a 2 seater model?
It's a little confusing because at the beginning he says its a single-seater, which initially turned me off to the plane. But then at 10:12 and 16:30 you can see that all the planes they are playing with at the factory are 2 seaters. Looking on the website they only show 2 seaters on the site.
@@JAlexanderCurtis ok I must have missed that
@@JAlexanderCurtis you're correct in the first 5 minutes the frame has two sets of peddles
4 ur birthday present you can have this sea plane 😜
The Pipistrel Alpha is easy to fly but quite finikey or in other meanings quite sensitive on the movement of the joystick the rudder pedals are alright but sensitive but I like the Alpha because it is quite easy to handle.
looks a lot like a Icon A5
I want mine trike glider details
And Measurement
Ganesh V I am not sure I understand your request. What is the Trike Glider? This aircraft is called the Aventura II Seaplane. Are you wanting the specifications and details of this aircraft? If so... you can fill out a form here: www.walstromaviation.com/aero-adventure-kits
looks a lot like a DIY iconA5
Not even close.
@@ohwell2790 I guess you don't agree with my assessment then. however at first glance, the only differences I can point out are that this have floaters attached to the wings instead the body, the 3rd wheel in the tail, and the stabilizers are in the lower part of the tail. and of course there's the aesthetics factor, hence my colorful and very nice "DIY" take on it.
Stephen Drury
N. Balaoro
How long before the wings folded ?
I don't want to look like a hater but to have a semi structural hull absorbing hydrodynamic loads and astressed structure really seem like a dumb idea. You have he cost of creating a mould and not using it properly. This plane could have a nice composite fuselage......i really don't see why they designed it in this way...
Compare and contrast the Aventura to the Searey. This looks like a poor mans Searey to me.
@savagecub. Well... THEY SAY... that the IF Searey is the "LAND ROVER" then the Aventura II is the "JEEP." And THEY are 100% ok with that description. But... you can have the same FUN and same EXPERIENCE for half the price. I'll leave it for you to decide what to do with your money of course. :-) Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and also engaging here. See you in the next videos?
Experimental Aircraft Channel
Looks like the Aventura lacks the sliding canopy doors of the Searey. Is that correct ? Meaning you have decide before you leave the airport if you wanna go doors on or doors off.
@@savagecub You are correct. But... there is space in the baggage area to stow the doors in flight. Sort of like back in the day with our American T-Top Camaro and Firebird sports cars.
This looks like a ripoff of the Aerodyne SeaRey?
let india under license this aircraft!!
Great video but didnt like the plane
I owned an Aero Adventure Aventura and it WAS CRAP! Alex, who owns Aero Adventure is (in my opinion) the worst possible person in aviation industry! My feeling for this sub-standard person aside, getting parts was nearly impossible and if I did get a shipment, it was almost always the wrong part! Just crap company and not a well-built aircraft. The design is great but the quality is like as a Quicksilver ultralight or worse. Wobbly, thin & cheap, poorly adapted for quick build times in sacrifice for quality. Truly Kerry at Progressive makes the finest sea plane on earth and why would you pay for this piece of crap supported by the (in my opinion) the biggest dirtbag in aviation?
BUYER BEWARE! I now part own a Searey and I could not be happier. The difference between aircraft is incredible.