Captain T, great job on the video and a well told story. Billy Payne is a joy to meet and a gold mine of experience and quality work. I have subscribed and look forward to more well done videos. Regards, Wayne Whitley
I know Billy personally don’t let his accent fool you, he is one of the best and smartest in the business. The Just Aircraft is one remarkable plane and the guys at Just Aircraft and Billy pain build a great product
Well Im astonished ...that was as good and entertaining an interview as Ive seen in the entire aircraft you tube scene .. I mean it was that good ..absolutely top notch ..How on earth did you manage to pull this outa yer ars ... Flying Doodles , Flight Chops , Experimental Aircraft Channel move over , Captain T has entered the building
Ha ha, yes it certainly was one of the best interviews I've seen! That's what I was eluding to in my other comment as well, but it probably didn't come across very well as Mark's. 👍
Mark you are a true believer and very kind. I owe most of the goodness of the video to Billy Payne. He was great to work with and very accomodating. It was a fun time for sure. Thank you for your support! Capt. "T"
Great Video! I built a SuperStol XL with Billy in his builder assist program. 3 and a half months later I was flying it home! If you are looking for a Just Aircraft then look no further then Billy Payne.
@@TangoSierra2022 lovin it! 864 pounds, Rotax 915, constant speed prop and Garmin G3X. Had it on skis this winter which was GREAT! Going back to Billy’s in June to rig it for floats.
Do I need to make an appointment to come by? I'm about an hour away. Full LE slats? Nice. Did I see an oleo gear too? Lovin' it. Smoky Mountains ain't the most forgiving places to fly or land in the world.
Great, Great video. The info you provided was very informative. Would a used STOL aircraft be better for 1st time buyers or try and build one? The whole project would be a learning experience. Thanks, Danny Stockdaile USAF, Retired
It depends on your background. If you are mechanical and have an interest in airplanes then building is a great way to know your airplane. If you are simply interested in flying and don't get a kick out of flying then just tackling the learning curve on flying may be enough for you. Either program, learning to fly or building an airplane of your own will likely take a couple years . . . unless you hook up with someone like Billy Payne at Plane Fun Aircraft who can assist you in building a Just aircraft and cut your build time substantially. When you weigh out the alternatives, Billy's assist program is pretty cheap.
Not as tough as it looks, the wing struts are behind the entry instead of in the middle of it or in front of it. It makes a big difference. It's nothing like trying to get to the front seat of a Cub.
Hey Capt. My name is Danny Stockdaile, Retired USAF, would like to know what is the least dollars it would cost me to get license to fly a STOL aircraft.
I do not have an answer for you. Flight training programs vary widely. If you are interested in learning STOL techniques I would again say you should probably contact Billy Payne in NC. He does STOL specific training. This would allow you to become familiar with basic flying techniques and requirements as well as becoming familiar with taildragger and off field operations.
Can someone please pass it on to Mr. Billy Payne that he is my new hero! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!
You can send him a note, I am sure he would appreciate it. planefunaircraft.com/ Best, Capt. T
Captain T, great job on the video and a well told story. Billy Payne is a joy to meet and a gold mine of experience and quality work. I have subscribed and look forward to more well done videos. Regards, Wayne Whitley
Many thanks for your support. We enjoy what we do and you are right, Billy certainly is a treasure.
I know Billy personally don’t let his accent fool you, he is one of the best and smartest in the business.
The Just Aircraft is one remarkable plane and the guys at Just Aircraft and Billy pain build a great product
One of the good guys for sure.
Billy Payne seems like an awesome person...
Indeed he is.
He's an awesome guy
Well Im astonished ...that was as good and entertaining an interview as Ive seen in the entire aircraft you tube scene .. I mean it was that good ..absolutely top notch ..How on earth did you manage to pull this outa yer ars ... Flying Doodles , Flight Chops , Experimental Aircraft Channel move over , Captain T has entered the building
Ha ha, yes it certainly was one of the best interviews I've seen! That's what I was eluding to in my other comment as well, but it probably didn't come across very well as Mark's. 👍
Mark you are a true believer and very kind. I owe most of the goodness of the video to Billy Payne. He was great to work with and very accomodating. It was a fun time for sure. Thank you for your support! Capt. "T"
Thanks Dennis, All the support I can get is just fine with me. Let's me know what you gize want to see. I appreciate your comments. Best, Capt. "T"
Enjoyed. Good info, learned a bunch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Video! I built a SuperStol XL with Billy in his builder assist program. 3 and a half months later I was flying it home! If you are looking for a Just Aircraft then look no further then Billy Payne.
Thanks, we had a ton of fun with Billy. Great guy to work with. Still lovin' your XL?
@@TangoSierra2022 lovin it! 864 pounds, Rotax 915, constant speed prop and Garmin G3X. Had it on skis this winter which was GREAT! Going back to Billy’s in June to rig it for floats.
it only took 3 and a half months!!?? how much was the program?
awesome. I’ll go there to check it out. thanks for that super informative video
My pleasure.
This is my kinda guy! Really good stuff!
Billy is "Da man"!
Good stuff right there Capt T.
I like the balanced control surfaces on the Highlanders & Super Stols that you don't get on some of the others.
They have a great package all right.
Walhalla is in South Carolina
I DO know that but somehow got it wrong anyway!
Do I need to make an appointment to come by? I'm about an hour away. Full LE slats? Nice. Did I see an oleo gear too? Lovin' it. Smoky Mountains ain't the most forgiving places to fly or land in the world.
Recommend you contact Billy prior to dropping in . . . he's a busy guy!
@@TangoSierra2022 I am a Southern Gentleman, Sir. I would never impose my presence without an announcement and permission of acquaintance. Be assured.
Great, Great video. The info you provided was very informative. Would a used STOL aircraft be better for 1st time buyers or try and build one? The whole project would be a learning experience.
Thanks,
Danny Stockdaile
USAF, Retired
It depends on your background. If you are mechanical and have an interest in airplanes then building is a great way to know your airplane. If you are simply interested in flying and don't get a kick out of flying then just tackling the learning curve on flying may be enough for you. Either program, learning to fly or building an airplane of your own will likely take a couple years . . . unless you hook up with someone like Billy Payne at Plane Fun Aircraft who can assist you in building a Just aircraft and cut your build time substantially. When you weigh out the alternatives, Billy's assist program is pretty cheap.
Just Aircraft Stol's the best kept secret in aviation !
Yup!
I would love to be able to tell him build it how you want ….I just want a superstol…ultralight ultra utilitarian!
He is definitely into light weight.
I would like to know how someone who is not as mobile as a spring chicken gets in and out of the Highlander?
Not as tough as it looks, the wing struts are behind the entry instead of in the middle of it or in front of it. It makes a big difference. It's nothing like trying to get to the front seat of a Cub.
@@TangoSierra2022 thanks for the reply, front seat on a cub is tough on us old folks
Hey Capt. My name is Danny Stockdaile, Retired USAF, would like to know what is the least dollars it would cost me to get license to fly a STOL aircraft.
I do not have an answer for you. Flight training programs vary widely. If you are interested in learning STOL techniques I would again say you should probably contact Billy Payne in NC. He does STOL specific training. This would allow you to become familiar with basic flying techniques and requirements as well as becoming familiar with taildragger and off field operations.
Why don't you guys metalize one of these rag and tubes cheers
I doubt the boys at Just Aircraft are interested. Way too much work for an airplane that is already "tuff enough."
@@TangoSierra2022 I guess I'll be first captain t
Let me know when it starts to take shape, I'll be anxious to shoot a video of a modification like that!