@@utopiasnow Just wondered why the control column issue was not brought to light on your first visit to Peters Raptor, hes now out with the begging bowl to finish his 'dream creation', but compared to the Lanceair you just tested, the basic engineering on the raptor dosen't come close, surely that a worry ?
Alan Pìerce thanks for the comment. Short answer is the friction issue was masked by the pitch trim issue and the aileron issues which were much bigger concerns. Both of which are much better now than they were. Peter was aware of the friction issues long before our previous trip but the rest of the system made it hard to quantify how bad it was. I am not sure I understand the engineering portion of your question can you rephrase?
@jet guy The hole plane is a big concern to me, I have seen so many things that make me doubt the integrity of the plane, I would never set foot in it. I havent seen much of the engine, but I will look for it now.
Really enjoying these long form videos with tons of technical detail, Elliot. They give a lot of insight as to what you do and why you're paid the big bucks! :) Keep it up!
Elliot Seguin as a pilot, these are very cool videos. You don’t shy away from explaining the details. Lots of neat airplanes, and so much info into the flight test process. Love it. Hope to see how things go if you are able to fly it again once he completes the mods.
Elliot how many owners hire a fella like yourself rather than testing their home built themselves or just getting an "experienced " pilot to do it. Your testing program is so structured and professional. I know everybody doesn't use an actual test pilot, but they probably should... The format is stellar...LOVE all the detail!
Love the new format. This really helps us understand risk management, and what goes into a flight testing program. Appreciated the explanation of Light vs Heavy flight testing. I like the mods this builder/engineer is doing. Great work by you and Justin. Having all that other air traffic was remarkable. Makes you appreciate a more remote uncontrolled airfield for this type of work when possible.
Oh baby this one is fantastic, plane, builder, and the boys! Shows just how much detail goes into these projects even after construction. Little hairy in airspace at Ramona but they got a good crew up there. Cheers Guys!
Amazing, just amazing. To be a fly on all the walls and inside your brain is a real privilege. Thanks so much. I have a Glasair S-II TD CSU 180 O-360. She is the only one if it’s type in my country. Cruises at 170 burning 32 litres an hour. I love it.
Elliot Seguin Course bro. I’m an aspiring pilot and a big fan. Currently working on getting my CFII. Want to start a TH-cam Channel regarding flight training. Hopefully we can collaborate one day. Thanks.
This is phenomenal. Appreciated how you explained the flight sequence first with your commentary spliced in then replayed it again with just tower/cockpit audio. Really helped get a sense of the flow. Love the content you’re putting out. Keep it up!
Really appreciate these longer videos! I'm sure they're a much bigger pain to edit, but as a pilot & homebuilder approaching my first flight (Sonex), its been valuable to follow along on these. Studying books and written materials on first-flight prep is one thing; but its another thing to get to see it in-motion and gain insight into methods and thought-processes.
I'm so grateful you're doing these now. Still really enjoying the music choices and style. Looking forward to one that is your short, more playful sort occasionally, but these methodical detailed things are the best! Am very glad of flight chops helping me find your channel. It's a gem.
Watched all eight and subscribed. I build machines that are proprietary which means no second opinions. It's a relief to see your methodology to problem solving is as mine...course if I screw up nobody dies. Good stuff Elliot!
What an absolute pleasure to hear you discuss the air traffic side of things so positively in this superb video. ‘We’ should be there always to HELP and that briefing goes a long way to ensure it. The briefing can be ‘light’ or ‘prototype’ depending on experience or complexity of the task, but it’s vital so there’s no second-guessing at a critical point, thus compromising any safety margin further. If a first flight is briefed, then crash crews should be standing by regardless (I can only speak for the U.K. side of things.) Use the facility if it’s available, it’s no skin off anybody’s nose surely?
Really interesting and useful video Elliot. Good to see the whole package. Very helpful tower! I will set about my annual permit test flight in a different way next week here in the UK.
I like your videos. Nice insight in the testing program and tailoring of testing requirements to fit the budget. Love the flaps. I work at the same company but not on the aerospace side, but was involved with a sUAV project as the part 107 pilot. Much less risk being a sUAV project but cost was high. Enjoyed the video.
very interesting content! Really appreciate your taking the time to document the details of your trade. Looking forward to The Raptor test flight footage. Thanks Elliot 👍
This is amazing! Makes me wish I went for an aerospace or aeronautical engineering degree in college so I could be a test pilot of some sort. I love the content! Hoping for reno air races this year. I want to see you and Justin Phillipson (my first ever flight instructor) kick some ass around the race course!!
Great video. Owned/flew a 360 with the Mk ll tail. First flight in the a.m. was fine re temps but that was uncontrolled home field & I'd get off quickly...soon as my oil was @ 100 F for run up. At controlled field with long taxi...esp on warm day and I'd be fighting temps. Very shallow climb, rich mix & low boost & at times pull back pwr. Light elevator u get used to. Fly with 2 fingers and use less trim to keep a bit more feedback. Impressive test program. Very professional.
yummy yummy content. Love the deep dice plus love you editing style (espically when you do the old plane video edits). Looking forward to the next one!!
Those Fowler’s look awesome. Was this a new O-360? Without a full break-in, this could contribute to the high CHTs. Looking forward to a follow up video when the cooling issues have been tackled.
That setup looks and sounds a heck of a lot like what's on an Arrow III, with that wide-chord Hartzell prop... and hubba HUBBA those big Fowlers... that's the one big issue I've always had with really hot ships like this, is they never seem to have enough flap... How do you set flap speed in something like this? Is this something you do with fluid dynamics in the computer and just verify on the test flights, or something you actually spend time in the air figuring out?
Thanks man! Flaps speed is a structural limit, so it depends on the structural margins you put on your program. Then yes it’s validated with flight test.
Really enjoy the intelligent videos. Love the content and the breakdowns. It's great to be able follow along and see awesome new O.O.A.K. airplanes and aviation experiences. Only criticism would be with the audio mix. As much as I can gather, your Voice Over is too low. Really noticeable at 11:35. and again coming out of the same clip back into the V.O. Applying a Audio Compressor should bring the volume differences under control. Thank you for all the effort and everything you do for the Aviation community. Airplane Are Cool and so are you.
@@utopiasnow you might try something like a Boya BY-M1 lavalier mic ($20 Amazon). It really upped my voice quality recording voiceover for classes compared to the headphone mic. Really loving the long deep dive format! :)
Any chance the builder (Hakan Langebro ) has some content of the mods or plans to put some up ? Would love to hear his thought process on the mods and see more what he did.
Love the channel. Just a technical youtube comment. At the end of each video, I usually want to click on the "like" thumbs up icon. However, what I need is about a 5 - 10 second end of video clip. Many youtubers do this by having a basic screen with the Wasabi icon and perhaps short video letting us know what is coming up on the next episode or some sign out music. During that time, I click to come out of full screen video watching and click on" like" icon before the youtube company puts on the next video in my lineup of "watch later" videos. Without that 5 second clip, at the end of the video, it hops right to the next video and you lose out on the benefit (?) of having more likes for a particular video. Keep up the good work, we are all learning from your experiences.
Thank you. Yes the concern with big flaps is the 320 is already known for less than perfect longitudinal handling qualities. Luckily this one has the big tail but the question remains is there enough tail to stabilize all the pitching moment those flaps will create. More to come! Thanks again.
Really nice looking airplane. If I can offer some feedback specific to that area (I was a flight instructor at CRQ for about a year and a half) the area you’re planning to use near Blackington and Palma can be a little problematic for CRQ’s ILS. You’re not in their airspace, but they some times will get a little irate with anyone who loiters in that area. Also I’m not sure if they told you but if there is a local fire sometimes Ramona will effectively shut down to non fire attack traffic, so you may want to include that in your briefings. My info is a little old as I haven’t worked in the area in a few years but I hope that helped in some way.
I absolutly love your channel, great content! I wonder what kind of pilots license you need to have to do those kind of flying? Is there an „experimental license“ or do you need to have a type rating for all those aircrafts? And how does it work with flying warbirds? Would be cool if you could share some informations, thanks man
There is no test pilot rating in the US, so getting qualified comes down to whatever the FAA requires for the airplane and whatever the company requires for test experience or training. As far as type ratings all turbo jets require type ratings, in piston aircraft the qualifications are any aircraft with a gross weight over 12,500 or any aircraft with more than 800 hp and a VNE over 250 knots.
First flight is always exciting. I still remember my first flight in my 360. My stall speed is 55 kts with small tail. Clean fuselage no mods. I've flown both fuselages and don't seem to see a difference landing.
Hey Elliot, when you fly you always have a helmet and O2 mask, do you always have O2 in the plane or do you have a portable / personal O2 bottle in the plane? Love all of your work, it’s awesome. Soon to have my own experimental aircraft to test.
We use the mask for three reasons: Smoke in the cockpit, crash protection and better comms. We carry as much oxygen as we can, typically either a bailout bottle or a pony bottle and regulator (sometimes both).
Hi Elliot and thanks for your reply to my comments ref control friction. My concern with regards to the Raptor project, is despite the effort that Peter has put into 'his baby', It just seems over ambitious for an 'amateur aircraft designer/engineer', and nobody wants to see you or him hurt with unproven ( engine e-drive systems ) etc components & assembly/design compromises .
You can solve most of the office selfie camera volume problems by getting a mic. There are some fairly cheap ones out there that do a good enough job. I assume you are using the built in mic.
How do you become a test pilot? I currently have my private pilot certificate and have done some aerobatic work. It's always interested me, just wasn't sure if you have an aerospace engineering degree or just lots of training.
Thanks for the comment. In the Us there is no test pilot rating, so it’s at the discretion of the company that needs the seat filled. The biggest part of the job is communication, so you need to know the languages of engineering, of pilot operator, and company management. An engineering degree offers a good foundation, or a masters degree from one of the test pilot schools, but like most things job experience is the key. So you have to find a way to get that.
(Having followed Elliot for a while, I know this one:) tl;dr: 1) crash protection, 2) if there happens to be a fire in the cockpit, the pilot has clean air to breathe. Here's the long answer: th-cam.com/video/a-lceaOL2E8/w-d-xo.html
@@utopiasnow ok? :) since converting to pressurized might be tricky, an oxygen rig could go nicely with the turbo to get the biblical speed at altitude. IV-P cruises at 539km/h at 75% power which is Cirrus Visionjet speed. A 320 is only half weight of a IV-P so a 360T at FL240 might be a religious experience.
Thanks for the comment. The Raptor visit went well. It is a tough airplane with aggressive goals. We are excited to help and I feel good knowing we are adding real value.
Three reasons: 1. Crash protection 2. Better comms 3. Smoke in the cockpit. I can admit that after my mask saved my bacon in the twerp accident it has become a bit of a security blanket but if it makes things safer I’m willing to look like a doofus. More info here: th-cam.com/video/a-lceaOL2E8/w-d-xo.html
Looking forward to seeing how the flaps perform. Did some sluething. Looks like the 320 and 360 are the same airframe. documents.lancair.com/aircraft_documents/320-360/320-360specs.pdf
The idea is it is the least stoic and "too cool for school" thing you can do (the double fist pump), and the last thing an airport needs is more stoicism and "too cool for school"
Music level is too high as I continually need to turn it down and then once you start talking, I have to turn it up again, which is a bit frustrating. Otherwise your videos are very interesting and informative to an older retired pilot whose closest to racing was a visit to Reno in 1979 when Steve Hinton crashed his P51 after an engine failure.
Can you do a video on you, what got you here and why you decided to strap yourself into something that “should work ok on paper” same for your partner in crime.
Thanks for the comment. The Raptor is a prototype with an unproven auto conversion engine. It is absolutely dangerous. Our goal is to minimize that risk to the point where Peter can reach his flight test goals and move the program forward.
I’ll say it again, you are the only one out there with this type of content and you are doing a great job at it. This enginerd really enjoys it.
Thanks man
@@utopiasnow It really makes my day, so unique and interesting. Airplanes are cool.
Can't wait for the Raptor tests.
We are stoked too!
jet guy please explain.
@@utopiasnow Just wondered why the control column issue was not brought to light on your first visit to Peters Raptor, hes now out with the begging bowl to finish his 'dream creation', but compared to the Lanceair you just tested, the basic engineering on the raptor dosen't come close, surely that a worry ?
Alan Pìerce thanks for the comment.
Short answer is the friction issue was masked by the pitch trim issue and the aileron issues which were much bigger concerns. Both of which are much better now than they were. Peter was aware of the friction issues long before our previous trip but the rest of the system made it hard to quantify how bad it was.
I am not sure I understand the engineering portion of your question can you rephrase?
@jet guy The hole plane is a big concern to me, I have seen so many things that make me doubt the integrity of the plane, I would never set foot in it.
I havent seen much of the engine, but I will look for it now.
Really enjoying these long form videos with tons of technical detail, Elliot. They give a lot of insight as to what you do and why you're paid the big bucks! :) Keep it up!
Thanks for the comment
Yes, the flight test with the commentary and details are great
@@CCitis Thank you
Elliot Seguin as a pilot, these are very cool videos. You don’t shy away from explaining the details. Lots of neat airplanes, and so much info into the flight test process. Love it. Hope to see how things go if you are able to fly it again once he completes the mods.
Elliot how many owners hire a fella like yourself rather than testing their home built themselves or just getting an "experienced " pilot to do it. Your testing program is so structured and professional. I know everybody doesn't use an actual test pilot, but they probably should...
The format is stellar...LOVE all the detail!
Thanks for the note. We certainly try to add as much value as we can.
Love the new format. This really helps us understand risk management, and what goes into a flight testing program. Appreciated the explanation of Light vs Heavy flight testing. I like the mods this builder/engineer is doing. Great work by you and Justin. Having all that other air traffic was remarkable. Makes you appreciate a more remote uncontrolled airfield for this type of work when possible.
Thanks James
Oh baby this one is fantastic, plane, builder, and the boys!
Shows just how much detail goes into these projects even after construction.
Little hairy in airspace at Ramona but they got a good crew up there.
Cheers Guys!
Thanks man!!
Amazing, just amazing. To be a fly on all the walls and inside your brain is a real privilege.
Thanks so much.
I have a Glasair S-II TD CSU 180 O-360. She is the only one if it’s type in my country.
Cruises at 170 burning 32 litres an hour. I love it.
Sounds like fun. Thank you for the comment!
I don’t understand why this channel doesn’t have millions of views.
Thanks for saying that
Elliot Seguin Course bro. I’m an aspiring pilot and a big fan. Currently working on getting my CFII. Want to start a TH-cam Channel regarding flight training. Hopefully we can collaborate one day. Thanks.
This is phenomenal. Appreciated how you explained the flight sequence first with your commentary spliced in then replayed it again with just tower/cockpit audio. Really helped get a sense of the flow. Love the content you’re putting out. Keep it up!
Thank you Sam!
Really appreciate these longer videos! I'm sure they're a much bigger pain to edit, but as a pilot & homebuilder approaching my first flight (Sonex), its been valuable to follow along on these. Studying books and written materials on first-flight prep is one thing; but its another thing to get to see it in-motion and gain insight into methods and thought-processes.
Thanks man!!
Tip of the hat to you guys, you make a great team. Pleasure to follow.
Thank you
I'm so grateful you're doing these now. Still really enjoying the music choices and style. Looking forward to one that is your short, more playful sort occasionally, but these methodical detailed things are the best! Am very glad of flight chops helping me find your channel. It's a gem.
Thank you
Watched all eight and subscribed. I build machines that are proprietary which means no second opinions. It's a relief to see your methodology to problem solving is as mine...course if I screw up nobody dies. Good stuff Elliot!
Thanks man
As always, a spectacular job, you are the only one here doing this type of content, and i'm thankful for that, cheers from Catalonia
Thank you!
You are doing a good job of leaving us wanting more. These videos are great to see. and I enjoy the technical information so much.
Thank you. We are super excited for the next phases of this program!
The new long form videos are fantastic, keep it up!
Thank you
Fantastic video. Love the detail. Can't wait for further flights and your work on the Raptor.
Thank you, we are excited too!
Been waiting for this one! Awesome video as always!
Glad you dug it!
Awesome. Can't wait to see the next installment.
Thank you, we are excited as well!
It's like racing building it and tinkering with it and the crew knowing what to do
I found your step by step explanation of the test & evaluation process very interesting. Looking forward to the Raptor videos. Stay safe, be well.
Thank you Olson!
So cool, thanks for sharing. That tower controller was awesome, so helpful!
Pretty awesome the way he made it all work. I should publish the raw footage with all the comms, its even more impressive.
What an absolute pleasure to hear you discuss the air traffic side of things so positively in this superb video. ‘We’ should be there always to HELP and that briefing goes a long way to ensure it. The briefing can be ‘light’ or ‘prototype’ depending on experience or complexity of the task, but it’s vital so there’s no second-guessing at a critical point, thus compromising any safety margin further. If a first flight is briefed, then crash crews should be standing by regardless (I can only speak for the U.K. side of things.) Use the facility if it’s available, it’s no skin off anybody’s nose surely?
Thank you Kev
Absolutely love the way you share your flight testing with us!! Love your videos!! Keep up the great work!!
Thank you!!
This is the first video I have seen from you. Very good job. I am looking forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you for coming along Ken. I look forward to your feedback!
Airplanes ARE cool!
Thanks for this.
Thank you Troy
Really interesting and useful video Elliot. Good to see the whole package. Very helpful tower! I will set about my annual permit test flight in a different way next week here in the UK.
Thanks for the comment!!
That is a screamin fast paint job! I am excited to see the flaps testing.
Great videos elliot!
So excited
I like your videos. Nice insight in the testing program and tailoring of testing requirements to fit the budget. Love the flaps. I work at the same company but not on the aerospace side, but was involved with a sUAV project as the part 107 pilot. Much less risk being a sUAV project but cost was high. Enjoyed the video.
Thank you for the note!!
very interesting content! Really appreciate your taking the time to document the details of your trade. Looking forward to The Raptor test flight footage. Thanks Elliot 👍
Thanks Rick!
New format A+. Looking forward to Part Deux. Would love to see the Hawken Lancair a success as there's a Lancair in my future.
Thank you John!
Great stuff ES!
Thank you!
This is amazing! Makes me wish I went for an aerospace or aeronautical engineering degree in college so I could be a test pilot of some sort. I love the content! Hoping for reno air races this year. I want to see you and Justin Phillipson (my first ever flight instructor) kick some ass around the race course!!
Thank you Mario!
Yes! airplanes are cool very cool.
Thank you James
An incredible insight into your world Elliot! Love this channel, and in my view your delivery is perfect 👌👍👏👏👏
Just love all of it!
Thank you Kevin!
Like the longer videos with technical details.
Thank you Jon
Very very neat video. I love this content.
Thank you
Really enjoyed that process. Nice.
Thanks man
Love this format!
Thanks man!
Ramona! I've been there, in 1981, I believe!
Love these videos. Airplanes are Cool, Dreadnoughts on the wall are Cool, and 924 on the wall is Cool!
For sure!!
beautiful aircraft!
Truth!!
Great video. Owned/flew a 360 with the Mk ll tail. First flight in the a.m. was fine re temps but that was uncontrolled home field & I'd get off quickly...soon as my oil was @ 100 F for run up. At controlled field with long taxi...esp on warm day and I'd be fighting temps. Very shallow climb, rich mix & low boost & at times pull back pwr. Light elevator u get used to. Fly with 2 fingers and use less trim to keep a bit more feedback. Impressive test program. Very professional.
Sounds like a good time. We are excited to support Hakan reaching his program goals!
Really love these planes. This one is particularly cool.
Thanks Danny!
yummy yummy content. Love the deep dice plus love you editing style (espically when you do the old plane video edits). Looking forward to the next one!!
Thank you
Very interesting, hopefully you'll publish the Raptor prototype tests as well :)
That's the plan!
Another epic video
Thank you!
near my neck of the woods. I loved KNYL area for my phase 1.
Lovely part of California
Alright alright alright!
Woot woot!!!!
Love these videos man!
Thank you Isaac!
The Fowler flap mod is GREAT ! Wish I had em on my SX for lower approach and landing speeds
That would be cool. SX is a cool airplane
Great to see the difference between light and full program. Are heating problems common in flight testing? Love the new format.
Thank you for the comment.
Yes engine overheating is very common on a first flight.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ informative
⭐ Wasabi music 😌
⭐⭐⭐ Aerial photography
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful boat ⛵ it's Ferrari interior 😁
Thanks man
21:30
Is that MIT Lecturer Phillip Greenspun on ATC comms?
Those Fowler’s look awesome.
Was this a new O-360? Without a full break-in, this could contribute to the high CHTs.
Looking forward to a follow up video when the cooling issues have been tackled.
Great comment. No the engine has 150 hours on it.
Glad to see you back on video Elliot . Its got fowler flaps What for? just wondering doesnt seem like A good idea for A lancair.
We are excited to learn more.
That setup looks and sounds a heck of a lot like what's on an Arrow III, with that wide-chord Hartzell prop... and hubba HUBBA those big Fowlers... that's the one big issue I've always had with really hot ships like this, is they never seem to have enough flap...
How do you set flap speed in something like this? Is this something you do with fluid dynamics in the computer and just verify on the test flights, or something you actually spend time in the air figuring out?
Thanks man! Flaps speed is a structural limit, so it depends on the structural margins you put on your program. Then yes it’s validated with flight test.
Really enjoy the intelligent videos. Love the content and the breakdowns. It's great to be able follow along and see awesome new O.O.A.K. airplanes and aviation experiences. Only criticism would be with the audio mix. As much as I can gather, your Voice Over is too low. Really noticeable at 11:35. and again coming out of the same clip back into the V.O. Applying a Audio Compressor should bring the volume differences under control. Thank you for all the effort and everything you do for the Aviation community. Airplane Are Cool and so are you.
Thanks, I have been struggling with volume since I changed the format to rely so heavily on the "office selfie shot". I appreciate the feedback.
@@utopiasnow you might try something like a Boya BY-M1 lavalier mic ($20 Amazon). It really upped my voice quality recording voiceover for classes compared to the headphone mic. Really loving the long deep dive format! :)
Great educational video!
Any chance the builder (Hakan Langebro ) has some content of the mods or plans to put some up ? Would love to hear his thought process on the mods and see more what he did.
He has a channel, but he hasn’t posted that kind of detail yet.
@@utopiasnow He does. th-cam.com/channels/uQZs4uv3H1msIfuqVCR9Zg.html
Love the channel. Just a technical youtube comment. At the end of each video, I usually want to click on the "like" thumbs up icon. However, what I need is about a 5 - 10 second end of video clip. Many youtubers do this by having a basic screen with the Wasabi icon and perhaps short video letting us know what is coming up on the next episode or some sign out music. During that time, I click to come out of full screen video watching and click on" like" icon before the youtube company puts on the next video in my lineup of "watch later" videos. Without that 5 second clip, at the end of the video, it hops right to the next video and you lose out on the benefit (?) of having more likes for a particular video. Keep up the good work, we are all learning from your experiences.
Yeah, that’s a good tip. Thank you
That's a huge mod, those flaps?! Looking really good! 👌🏻 Will there be more videos on this project? Nice job, both test flying and video 👍🏻
Thank you. Yes the concern with big flaps is the 320 is already known for less than perfect longitudinal handling qualities. Luckily this one has the big tail but the question remains is there enough tail to stabilize all the pitching moment those flaps will create. More to come! Thanks again.
@@utopiasnow Ah, I see. Said it before and I'll say it again: love the new format! Exciting project, as well as the Raptor experimental! 😀
Really nice looking airplane. If I can offer some feedback specific to that area (I was a flight instructor at CRQ for about a year and a half) the area you’re planning to use near Blackington and Palma can be a little problematic for CRQ’s ILS. You’re not in their airspace, but they some times will get a little irate with anyone who loiters in that area. Also I’m not sure if they told you but if there is a local fire sometimes Ramona will effectively shut down to non fire attack traffic, so you may want to include that in your briefings. My info is a little old as I haven’t worked in the area in a few years but I hope that helped in some way.
Great details, thank you!
I absolutly love your channel, great content! I wonder what kind of pilots license you need to have to do those kind of flying? Is there an „experimental license“ or do you need to have a type rating for all those aircrafts? And how does it work with flying warbirds? Would be cool if you could share some informations, thanks man
There is no test pilot rating in the US, so getting qualified comes down to whatever the FAA requires for the airplane and whatever the company requires for test experience or training. As far as type ratings all turbo jets require type ratings, in piston aircraft the qualifications are any aircraft with a gross weight over 12,500 or any aircraft with more than 800 hp and a VNE over 250 knots.
First flight is always exciting. I still remember my first flight in my 360. My stall speed is 55 kts with small tail. Clean fuselage no mods. I've flown both fuselages and don't seem to see a difference landing.
Sounds like you are having fun. Thank you for the comment.
Hey Elliot, when you fly you always have a helmet and O2 mask, do you always have O2 in the plane or do you have a portable / personal O2 bottle in the plane? Love all of your work, it’s awesome. Soon to have my own experimental aircraft to test.
We use the mask for three reasons: Smoke in the cockpit, crash protection and better comms. We carry as much oxygen as we can, typically either a bailout bottle or a pony bottle and regulator (sometimes both).
How hot ?...Just wondering no big deal.....Thanks Elliot....Carry on...No fubar.....ls always good.!
Hot enough to stop the flight but not hot enough to need to tear down. Thanks for the comment!
Hi Elliot and thanks for your reply to my comments ref control friction. My concern with regards to the Raptor project, is despite the effort that Peter has put into 'his baby', It just seems over ambitious
for an 'amateur aircraft designer/engineer', and nobody wants to see you or him hurt with unproven ( engine
e-drive systems ) etc components & assembly/design compromises .
Thank you for the comment.
You can solve most of the office selfie camera volume problems by getting a mic. There are some fairly cheap ones out there that do a good enough job. I assume you are using the built in mic.
Thank you
How do you become a test pilot? I currently have my private pilot certificate and have done some aerobatic work. It's always interested me, just wasn't sure if you have an aerospace engineering degree or just lots of training.
Thanks for the comment. In the Us there is no test pilot rating, so it’s at the discretion of the company that needs the seat filled. The biggest part of the job is communication, so you need to know the languages of engineering, of pilot operator, and company management. An engineering degree offers a good foundation, or a masters degree from one of the test pilot schools, but like most things job experience is the key. So you have to find a way to get that.
Just for reference, what would be a rough order of magnitude of cost for both your light test program and the full test program?
We charge a day rate. Send an email we can talk more (elliotseguin at gmail), more info at Wasabiaero.com
I'm curious why you used an oxygen mask - were you flying high enough to need it? thanks
(Having followed Elliot for a while, I know this one:) tl;dr: 1) crash protection, 2) if there happens to be a fire in the cockpit, the pilot has clean air to breathe. Here's the long answer: th-cam.com/video/a-lceaOL2E8/w-d-xo.html
@@stonebear Ah I didn't realize the mask provided crash protection! Thanks
Thanks guys
Genius !
Haha, not quite. But thank you!
how about a turbo. It's what makes the Lancair IV-P magical along with the pressurized cabin.
Woot woot
@@utopiasnow ok? :) since converting to pressurized might be tricky, an oxygen rig could go nicely with the turbo to get the biblical speed at altitude.
IV-P cruises at 539km/h at 75% power which is Cirrus Visionjet speed. A 320 is only half weight of a IV-P so a 360T at FL240 might be a religious experience.
Forgive me I am new to aviation physics, when you say constant speed prop, does that mean 1:1 with the crankshaft RPM? no PSRU?
google two terms; 1. "Fixed pitch airplane propellor". and. 2. "Constant speed propellor". Read about both two understand what's what..
@@MrZrryan2 thanks zrRyan2 I knew about fixed and variable pitch, did not know there was an automatic version
Thanks guys!
Are we going to see you involved with Flightchops and his RV?
That would be fun!!
Update ? How did the day with the Raptor go ?
Thanks for the comment. The Raptor visit went well. It is a tough airplane with aggressive goals. We are excited to help and I feel good knowing we are adding real value.
Why the oxygen mask, encase of smoke in the cockpit ?
Three reasons: 1. Crash protection 2. Better comms 3. Smoke in the cockpit. I can admit that after my mask saved my bacon in the twerp accident it has become a bit of a security blanket but if it makes things safer I’m willing to look like a doofus. More info here: th-cam.com/video/a-lceaOL2E8/w-d-xo.html
Why didn't the owner start with a lancair 360 since it was designed for that engine? Or did they already own this airframe?
Great question, he didn't already own the airplane. But beyond that I can't answer your question.
The Lancair was resurrected. It's a 320 that had been crashed, then rebuilt.
Looking forward to seeing how the flaps perform. Did some sluething. Looks like the 320 and 360 are the same airframe. documents.lancair.com/aircraft_documents/320-360/320-360specs.pdf
how tall are you, you seemed to barely fit in the 320. I'm 6'2" and about to get one; hope I don't have a problem
What does the fist pumping signify?
The idea is it is the least stoic and "too cool for school" thing you can do (the double fist pump), and the last thing an airport needs is more stoicism and "too cool for school"
@@utopiasnow American stoicism is probably similar in energy levels to British enthusiasm :-)
Elliot; don't you think that the "new" format would appreciate the completion of your business draft sketch logo ?
Interesting. I considered the logo complete, but I’ll take the feedback.
Music level is too high as I continually need to turn it down and then once you start talking, I have to turn it up again, which is a bit frustrating. Otherwise your videos are very interesting and informative to an older retired pilot whose closest to racing was a visit to Reno in 1979 when Steve Hinton crashed his P51 after an engine failure.
Thanks for the comment. Always working to figure this communication thing out. Thanks.
I work at the same company, in software 👍. I flight instruct in the area. I don't know him though
Seems like a smart group!
Can you do a video on you, what got you here and why you decided to strap yourself into something that “should work ok on paper” same for your partner in crime.
We should do that!!
Was someone in pain with you, oh that is suppose to be something like music?????? I thought this was suppose to be about flight.
180F oil, is happy oil.
Truth
Can’t take the music
I heard the Raptor is likely dangerous as heck and you won't fly it.
Thanks for the comment. The Raptor is a prototype with an unproven auto conversion engine. It is absolutely dangerous. Our goal is to minimize that risk to the point where Peter can reach his flight test goals and move the program forward.
What’s with the wanky O2 mask?😂