Scott, as I said months ago it looks like your cyclic has a huge amount of shake. Both the XE's I owned didn't have any cyclic shake. Your flights would be so much more fun without the vibration. Either Mike Messex or Dwight should be able to cure the problem. Something is not right. You need to have it checked.
That vibration= accelerated wear on pivot points . You need to figure it out for sure quickly so we can keep seeing videos . I’ve got time in 300’s and in the OH6 and none of these machines had cyclic shake what I’m seeing in these.
It seems the cyclic is still shaking as much as before. It also seems that there is some shaking in the airframe. I agree - this looks a lot like blade tracking. It's also possible that you have a mismatched set of rotor blades that deviate from each other with respect to CG in some way. Just guessing. Enjoying your videos.
Thanks for the input. I don't think it's a blade match issue since it doesn't appear in a hover. I'm going to try adjusting the blade trim tabs and see if I can get them set for 80 mph.
@@WoodstaS still in the process. I'm replacing all the bearings in the control path. Found some tight and some loose above the swash plate that could be causing this.
No thoughts. The rules are that for ultralight, no license required. The only Mosquito in that category is the XEL. All the other versions, including the XET, require at least a PPL.
I am curious what the maint. costs are for the turbo vs. the piston version of the Mosquito? It is my goal to own one of these, but I want it to be as affordable for me as possible! What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.
I don't think the maintenance is any more than for the piston. I haven't documented cost yet, but so far it's not much more than I spend on my car. Getting all the tools for initial setup did cost some money. I spent maybe 600 on special tools or types of tools i didn't have already.
Solar turbine is on condition. So no hour requirement for overhaul. I had it overhauled before putting it in the aircraft. Unless you have a hot start or other condition causing an inspection requirement, then no maintenance is required. Change the oil regularly.
@@FlyNavy Thanks again. I have a million questions about this stuff! I like the turbo Mosquito a lot as well as the Eagle Helicycle. I am working on my helicopter pilot license with the aim of owning a recreational aircraft in the next year or so. I enjoy your videos and explanations. Keep up the good work.
I have became very interested in the Mosquito. I live in Port St Lucie, a few hours drive from where you are located I believe. Do you every fly south? Fort Pierce perhaps? I would love to meet and check out the ride and buy you lunch.
Jed, I have family in Stuart. But I am still in my 40 hour fly off so I am limited to 25 miles. I plan to get down there once the Fly off is complete. It's about a 3 hour drive from here to Stuart.
@@orue5499 VFR is Visual Flight Rules in the United States. It means flying with visual references as opposed to flying by aircraft navigation instruments.
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It is turbine time, so yes you can log it. Single engine turbine just like a certificated aircraft. Some employers may not see it that way, but it's legal.
I'm 6' 0 1/2" and I have about 1/2" clearance with my helmet. But sitting height matters more than height. You would need to try one out. Where are you geographically?
Thanks for the ride.....I'm in Ocala...again. Sweet vid.
Scott, as I said months ago it looks like your cyclic has a huge amount of shake. Both the XE's I owned didn't have any cyclic shake. Your flights would be so much more fun without the vibration. Either Mike Messex or Dwight should be able to cure the problem. Something is not right. You need to have it checked.
I hope he had it checked!
@@westonadams7135 well he replied to another comment a month ago, so it seems he's still alive lol. Hopefully he got it fixed.
Seeing all the flex in the cockpit canopy is disconcerting to say the least. Glad to see you fixed it
Still playing with lead lag and tracking, but it's already significantly better.
@@FlyNavy Do you know what kind of lifespan composite-fx rates those new rotors for?
As it stands, they will have the same 500 hour limit as previous blades until they get some more experience with them.
This is amazing! I fly RC drones and helicopters and shoot video with them. I'm too scared of heights to do what you're doing
you have an amazing life, im incredibly jealous! Look forward to more of the great content :)
Thank you. I certainly enjoy it and am thankful every day.
That vibration= accelerated wear on pivot points . You need to figure it out for sure quickly so we can keep seeing videos . I’ve got time in 300’s and in the OH6 and none of these machines had cyclic shake what I’m seeing in these.
It seems the cyclic is still shaking as much as before. It also seems that there is some shaking in the airframe. I agree - this looks a lot like blade tracking.
It's also possible that you have a mismatched set of rotor blades that deviate from each other with respect to CG in some way. Just guessing. Enjoying your videos.
Thanks for the input. I don't think it's a blade match issue since it doesn't appear in a hover. I'm going to try adjusting the blade trim tabs and see if I can get them set for 80 mph.
@@FlyNavy Hey Navy! Were you able to resolve this yet? Blade trim seems like a plausible explanation.
@@WoodstaS still in the process. I'm replacing all the bearings in the control path. Found some tight and some loose above the swash plate that could be causing this.
I live in summerfield , finally figured where u were in the flight over the sheriff's barracks over 441. Everything looks so different from that view
It certainly does. But it helps you learn relative locations of things even when driving.
those are cool helicopters...what is the price range for one of them?
nice.
They start in the mid $30k and go up to about $80k depending on engine and options.
good flying, i heard you have to have a pilot certificate, to fly the mosquito XET, and i heard from others that you do not, what are your thoughts?
No thoughts. The rules are that for ultralight, no license required. The only Mosquito in that category is the XEL. All the other versions, including the XET, require at least a PPL.
I am curious what the maint. costs are for the turbo vs. the piston version of the Mosquito? It is my goal to own one of these, but I want it to be as affordable for me as possible! What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.
I don't think the maintenance is any more than for the piston. I haven't documented cost yet, but so far it's not much more than I spend on my car. Getting all the tools for initial setup did cost some money. I spent maybe 600 on special tools or types of tools i didn't have already.
@@FlyNavy Thanks for the reply buddy! I assume at some point the engine will have to face a tear-down and major overhaul, yes? What will that be like?
Solar turbine is on condition. So no hour requirement for overhaul. I had it overhauled before putting it in the aircraft. Unless you have a hot start or other condition causing an inspection requirement, then no maintenance is required. Change the oil regularly.
@@FlyNavy Thanks again. I have a million questions about this stuff! I like the turbo Mosquito a lot as well as the Eagle Helicycle. I am working on my helicopter pilot license with the aim of owning a recreational aircraft in the next year or so. I enjoy your videos and explanations. Keep up the good work.
I looked at the helicycle too. My only issue with it was that the company was out of business
so cool! whats the model of the helicopter?
It's a Mosquito XET.
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Is there a way to smooth out the shaking of the stick?
Check out the most recent video. The cyclic feedback has been fixed.
I have became very interested in the Mosquito. I live in Port St Lucie, a few hours drive from where you are located I believe. Do you every fly south? Fort Pierce perhaps? I would love to meet and check out the ride and buy you lunch.
Jed, I have family in Stuart. But I am still in my 40 hour fly off so I am limited to 25 miles. I plan to get down there once the Fly off is complete. It's about a 3 hour drive from here to Stuart.
Nice flight Scott. Thanks for taking us along. Do you have to file a flight plan before your flight?
No. This is all VFR. No flight plan required
@@FlyNavy new to this, what does VFR mean?
@@orue5499 VFR is Visual Flight Rules in the United States. It means flying with visual references as opposed to flying by aircraft navigation instruments.
There hasn't been a video for a year, are you all right?
Working on replacing lots of bearings and getting my back fixed. I will be starting up again in a couple of months.
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2 more subscribers to hit 1000. It is pretty cool.
what? you can't fly backwards over to the hangar?
I'm old school Navy. I don't like going backwards without a plane captain directing me. Still not used to how much is behind me.
Yooooo you flew over my house
Cool.
Can you log turbine time on this experimental aircraft?
It is turbine time, so yes you can log it. Single engine turbine just like a certificated aircraft. Some employers may not see it that way, but it's legal.
A turbine engine is a turbine at the end of the day! I’ve always wondered with this question.
Thank you,
Why is your cyclic vibrating so much? Are your rotor blades out of balance?
@@mikemorgan8792 not out of balance. I think it's a tracking issue. Haven't resolved yet.
You should record of what the startup sequence looks like on the panel.
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I’m interested in this make helicopter but I’m 6’2” would I fit in this bird
I'm 6' 0 1/2" and I have about 1/2" clearance with my helmet. But sitting height matters more than height. You would need to try one out. Where are you geographically?