The Backyard Flyer_GeneSmith Interview

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  • This is an interview with Gene Smith about his Backyard Flyer
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  • @TenorDad
    @TenorDad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Rest in peace, Gene (2016). I wish your survivors continued making the BYF & modified Generac firewall forward package. You died too soon, sir. The BYF is a great feat of engineering. At the very least, I wish the BYF plans were available for sale/download.

    • @zubzub8280
      @zubzub8280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love plans for the BYF! I am going to build a modified legal eagle xl instead I’m thinking.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  ปีที่แล้ว

      Here is the BYF page on their website. Ask them. Maybe they will sell you the plans:
      culverprops.com/for-sale.htm

  • @petebraven1522
    @petebraven1522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just seems to jump into the air,.. like a true bird should. Amazing thought and skill went into the design of this one and it shows.

  • @logmeindangit
    @logmeindangit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent choice of background music! Nice. And the ultralight, goodness! What smart engineering features! The curved tube spring, multi-function pedals, efficient 4-stroke, the separated ailerons, weld considerations, all simply wonderful features. Thoughtfully done. My compliments, sir!

  • @sacooper802
    @sacooper802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    so sad to see this go out of production, what a clever machine and man

  • @davidevans6528
    @davidevans6528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Keeping it simple isn't always simple. Looks like all bases are covered by intelligent design. Well done!

  • @davidh7636
    @davidh7636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What a great design for an ultralight. 4 stroke engine, wings that rotate, well thought out design by someone who knew what they were talking about.

  • @georgetubbs2023
    @georgetubbs2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I want one! Such a beautiful,well thought out design.

  • @josephwinkler4863
    @josephwinkler4863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life

  • @mikestirewalt5193
    @mikestirewalt5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a pleasant video to watch. The amazing thing is you were able to stay so calm while you explained the design points while meanwhile all around you there was an air war in progress.

  • @5xls
    @5xls 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Two thumbs up! I'm an ATP with four type ratings....and his plane looks FUN!!

  • @flytoday
    @flytoday 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Great video, Gene is a great engineer

  • @Brough1111
    @Brough1111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Genius engineer, builder, craftsman! Pilot.

  • @johnfraser8158
    @johnfraser8158 8 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    i could listen to this guy talk all day

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +John Fraser
      I agree, John. He obviously knows of what he speaks when you see his craft hop into the air and fly so well!
      Blue Skies!
      The Sky Surfer

    • @roadrunner9887
      @roadrunner9887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I do too, but I don't understand why the background music is added over his voice. Not necessary and is distracting

    • @StupidTVclips
      @StupidTVclips 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      why?

    • @dustyrhoads5016
      @dustyrhoads5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Fraser sounds like he’s from Missouri

    • @lrstaf6
      @lrstaf6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Clark Gable A&P = Aircraft and Powerplant mechanic.

  • @triskellian
    @triskellian 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Such a sweet,sweet stable little plane.Lovely slow flying. :-)

  • @johncarold
    @johncarold 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have always loved the backyard flyer.

  • @k.w.churchill4397
    @k.w.churchill4397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    superb video, truly learned something. Thank you.

  • @edrosenberger6947
    @edrosenberger6947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was a very interesting and extremely well done interview! Even with all the racket going on all around, we could still clearly hear what Gene was saying and I for one enjoyed this very much.....thank you Brian!

  • @openuas9961
    @openuas9961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well designed, bravo!

  • @carpenterfamily6198
    @carpenterfamily6198 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Brain thank you for the years of support to the Ultralight community. Also a big thank you to the owners, operators and sometimes builders of these interesting aircraft.

  • @piersbowlan
    @piersbowlan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    A really well thought out design. I would happily fly one of these. More than I can say for many other ultralight designs.

    • @jamesringler987
      @jamesringler987 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about the leagle eagle or n3 pup and ison airbike

  • @HotAsHellSeedCo
    @HotAsHellSeedCo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's an awesome little aircraft! And one can tell the designer was extremely innovative just looking over the machine. Look at that exhaust system he invented, for example. Wild! I have NEVER seen one done so smart. Lil holes drilled into the tubing. I'd imagine he calculated the number needed for proper back-pressures and flow, etc. And it was wayyy quieter than many WITH mufflers - and there was no muffler. Wow! Awesome plane, Mr. Gene Smith.

  • @bouyant8659
    @bouyant8659 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHAT A BEAUTY... THANKS FOR SHARING

  • @jayrhoads3147
    @jayrhoads3147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dream of flying. Always thinking about building something. Am glad to see this video this man has thought about it with guys like me in mind.

  • @brent1041
    @brent1041 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I wish they would sell these again or at least the plans for this plane

  • @bj.roberts6410
    @bj.roberts6410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Just a fantastic video
    The engine sound is awesome
    I wish I could fly her too

    • @johnbennett8566
      @johnbennett8566 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      BJ. Roberts Should way to terratrike

  • @FTroop37F
    @FTroop37F 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful airplane and a great video. Gene, I learned a lot with your very detailed descriptions and explanations as to why you did things the way you did. Very innovative flying machine. Thanks for teaching me about Junker style ailerons.....thank you Gene and Brian

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. I'm glad you liked these two movies.
      You can see a lot more of my movies by going to my website.
      From there you can better jump to where they are on my TH-cam Channel:
      www.fitzvideo.com/

  • @fournierdon2172
    @fournierdon2172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a super little machine. I thought the gear design just wonderfully simple and elegant.

  • @stephensmith4480
    @stephensmith4480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice looking little plane. Some of these small ultra lights look flimsy but this one looks a sturdy,safe aircraft. I would love to have a go in one.

  • @Stringman1950
    @Stringman1950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You can tell he’s a crop duster. They love to fly low. My Dad dusted for years and loved to keep it real low. A lot of fun.

    • @CaptVB
      @CaptVB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flying low needs more guts as there is less reaction time if anything goes wrong. Salute to your Dad for putting the aviation machine to a genuine use. Regards

  • @dufus2273
    @dufus2273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice job. I like the simplistic engineering aspect of the plane and yet it appears to rugged. ease of maintenance is a big plus a too. well thought out.

  • @ozziepilot2899
    @ozziepilot2899 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is awesome, true STOL and safe.

  • @anthonydouglascontares3471
    @anthonydouglascontares3471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is quite the educator, love it.

  • @godofplumbing
    @godofplumbing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Rest in piece Gene. I'm sure you smile down from heaven when you see your granddaughter running Culver Props.

    • @r.daniels1165
      @r.daniels1165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *peace*

    • @almilani4300
      @almilani4300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What happened to Gene ? Did he crash ?

  • @murmurha2084
    @murmurha2084 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very inspiring & informative,thank you mr. Smith

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is just a segment from "UFM2". The whole movie is 2.5 hours long and I have more movies like it.
      Go to:
      www.fitzvideo.com

  • @demoking1422
    @demoking1422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great plane , everything thought out so well but extremely simple , his flight around the pattern showed off the planes performance and his crop dusting skills were breaking thru , Thanks

  • @cateyesaerial7703
    @cateyesaerial7703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! This airplane has awesome stol capabilities! Good job.

  • @rodeosound
    @rodeosound 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thats one sharp ol boy there

  • @jamessheehan2694
    @jamessheehan2694 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SOUND OF A FOUR STROKE WITH A TWO STROKE ENGINE WINE. Love the short take off and landing.Plus Gene is a really good pilot, looked a little windy that day. nice plane

  • @mikemorgan5015
    @mikemorgan5015 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool, and right down the road from me!!

  • @pulesjet
    @pulesjet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW, That's one clean build. Sure Liking it.

  • @whoisntwhoisit2126
    @whoisntwhoisit2126 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is SOOO Cool! Love it!

  • @michaelrs8010
    @michaelrs8010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 5 years late to this party but that's pretty cool. I'd buy from the guy not only for his Innovation but also for the way it seems to care for his little dog👍. 😁

  • @youtube.youtube.01
    @youtube.youtube.01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's always nice to hear an aviator who built their own plane.

  • @markspc1
    @markspc1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful little plane !

  • @kentwilliams3326
    @kentwilliams3326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great report. I’m sold on one and plan to order one when able...

  • @johnstanley4740
    @johnstanley4740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm quite impressed with the aircraft; the engineering explanations are sound. I had a dead stick with a badly designed king post, free wheeling prop craft, and it really put me off. I'd happily fly this design. Great job

  • @3melendr
    @3melendr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is just the video I needed to see. A lightweight aircraft designed and put together by an engineer. By the way Gene.....lots of respect to you as a graduate of the Missouri School of Mines! I had the pleasure of working with a man at White Sands Missile Range who graduated from the MSOM as a Mechanical engineer. He went to school, got a commission in the Army to serve his country then went to work for Raytheon. What is the cost for your lightweight? Where do you get flight lessons? Nice video, interesting interview. Nice to hear some one speak about things like harmonic motion and how it is addressed.

  • @effyleven
    @effyleven 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    What beautiful little plane that is! Wow!

    • @wingnutzster
      @wingnutzster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really? In what way? I understand that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but some things are just ugly...It's disproportionate, has not a single elegant line and is agricultural in it's finish to say the least....I am a lover of all fixed wing aircraft including utility, agricultural and ultralight machines, hek even an inflated ram air parachute has a symmetry and sexiness as a typical aerodynamic structure but this is a rare bird for being so ugly, the old adage "if it looks right it will fly right" took a break on this one. I don't quite get the aesthetic design philosophy here, it's not a case of form following function either, as an aircraft builder and designer myself I recognize several key design characteristics that could have been achieved in a far more aesthetically conventional ways that ultimately would have lead to a better proportioned design and allowed for some elegant touches but to me this machine is the ugliest wing they could find, strapped untidily to a barely symmetrical framework 'fuselage' with a well undersized empennage structure balancing off the dirty nose end with not a single refinement or curvaceous, elegant structure to enhance the aerodynamics and aesthetics, almost certainly the result othe collective efforts of a bunch of engineers with little to no aeronautical aesthetic expertise, look at how stunning to look at most modern aircraft are in design and finish, there is a lot to be said for the importance of the look of an aircraft as opposed to just the soundness of it's structure.

    • @J--bone
      @J--bone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Darren-Edward Oneill chill out he’s just sharing his opinion, which I agree with

    • @rontyler1984
      @rontyler1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wingnutzster < Could you provide a Link to a more efficient, less expensive machine you would recommend or that you have in production?

    • @colin-manyeates-clan5221
      @colin-manyeates-clan5221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wingnutzster Hey when you design the improvements please send them to me as I am interested in comparing notes.. the question is inevitably will the weight be the same or less? Even the lightest cowling is weight added. So anything we add we must take away that much in weight... The starter sure seems big and heavy... but other than that I don;t see a lot .. well of course an engine I designed would be half or less the weight and have twice or three times the thrust/torque...
      I like the wing spin for easy moving and that may also be a consideration as to length of the fuselage, else may not fit into trailer... also I think I hear him say there is a speed limit on these things? Well then it has to be ugly to keep it slowed down??

    • @flyingtime5501
      @flyingtime5501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wingnutzster then shut up don't watch and build your own mr perfect. I think it flies great and don't look that shabby for the stol its a gem!

  • @LeftSeatAdventures
    @LeftSeatAdventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent engineering on your Flyer Gene! Congrats to him on his induction into the EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame as well. (Posthumously) Just found your channel Brian, great stuff!

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I hope you like it. Check out The Flite Blog™, too:
      www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/FliteBlog.htm

  • @jrfoleyjr
    @jrfoleyjr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet that is the most fun you can have out of bed! WOW. Power up, tail up almost immediately and the mains just float off the runway. Looks like well under 100 feet on take off. It sure does float in ground effect or it appears so while landing. SWEET litle plane!

  • @alltheboost5363
    @alltheboost5363 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome little plane... this is what I've envisioned far as a part 103 4 stroke.

  • @terrycarter4459
    @terrycarter4459 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video many thanks.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Terry! I have many more movies to watch on my TH-cam Channel. Here is the best place to find them:
      www.fitzvideo.com/

  • @mikevanin1
    @mikevanin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely little machine.

  • @markmccastle7932
    @markmccastle7932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best straight forward designs I've seen

  • @jasonferguson1167
    @jasonferguson1167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Impressive !

  • @jrfoleyjr
    @jrfoleyjr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Low and slow... way to go! I want one. My back yard is about 400 feet deep. I think I could fly one out from here. :)

  • @kenroberts1714
    @kenroberts1714 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not a pilot or even close to being one,but I came across this video and Gene's name popped right out at me.In the early 90's I was a backyard mechanic specializing in VW's.I was in need of some spare parts and cars to restore and a friend and supplier of VW parts told me about Gene(Telle Enterprises in Rolla,MO).So I ended up going to Gene's farm.At this time he was working on powering his plane with Volkswagen engines.Long story short I ended up with vehicles and parts.It's been over 20yrs since I met him and Larry and was just thinking of them the other day.Anyway,I don't know if anyone monitors this or not but sure was nice to see that Gene accomplished what he set to do.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dear Ken,
      I appreciate the background on Gene. Unfortunately I heard that Gene died last year. The company is still going and you can see more here:
      culverprops.com/for-sale.htm
      Later,
      The Sky Surfer

  • @rodeosound
    @rodeosound 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @coreyandnathanielchartier3749
    @coreyandnathanielchartier3749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great philosophy regarding the tubing structure: The strength is in the geometry.......the welds are only there to keep the tubes from moving around. Neat little plane!

  • @sailingyemaya9781
    @sailingyemaya9781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks like a lot of fun

  • @edcew8236
    @edcew8236 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great background music!!

  • @tinmania
    @tinmania 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just clicked on this randomly, and was pleasantly surprised. At first when I saw the aircraft, and not knowing anything about its type, thought "wow, this looks like something someone threw together out of miscellaneous spare parts." But, dang, after hearing this guy describe all of the engineering nuances that went into it, AND watching him fly it, I was thoroughly impressed.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      "miscellaneous spare parts". That's what got my attention. Check out some more of my movies at:
      www.fitzvideo.com

  • @rodneystrom2749
    @rodneystrom2749 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Like the fact that you can be in the air at 30 to 35 mph. Same of course for landing. Much much safer.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Low speed. Low mass. Low inertia. They all make for a "relatively safe" flying experience. Just remember that when you get any higher than about 10 feet, the human body does poorly contacting the ground at 1 G and above...

  • @jaekib
    @jaekib 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done by a renaissance man.

  • @COPDAD60632
    @COPDAD60632 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video

  • @blindfredy6128
    @blindfredy6128 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love it.

  • @ManelvisSoares
    @ManelvisSoares 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    wow what a beauty it takes off with the slightest effort

  • @sridharp9972
    @sridharp9972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You only my inspiration

  • @robertsnyder5149
    @robertsnyder5149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is just too kool!

  • @jamesthornton1867
    @jamesthornton1867 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you

  • @skyillegaldiver
    @skyillegaldiver 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Check out the Moyes Dragonfly for a similar ultralight

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome guy love it. used to watch a crop duster up here in south Dakota, he would bend the wheat as he dusted with the tires great rapor with the machine. he was unfortionatly killed in a terrible accident, trying to unstick a jammed hanger door,

  • @Luminaring
    @Luminaring 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful

  • @dannymathia45
    @dannymathia45 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you could still buy one of these!

  • @Bass.Player
    @Bass.Player 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good...

  • @mmcgee2170
    @mmcgee2170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @R1FamilyR1
    @R1FamilyR1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love you for that UL and I'm working out a deal that will allow me time to work this out. i must get an ultralight and aside from being close to home your plane
    looks incredible! I'm in. call you soon

  • @slobama
    @slobama 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...and his hat stayed on! Nice video, thanks.

  • @keithnorris8982
    @keithnorris8982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the last two months I've been reviewing (I think) all of the UltraLight planes. This is my #1 Pick. Gene Smith is one of the reasons.

  • @patrickmckowen2999
    @patrickmckowen2999 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    NIce aircraft - I like that full cantilevered wing with the Junker ailerons and that spin for transport. I thought someone else is also doing the wing spin thing as well ??
    Cheers, Patrick

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +PATRICK MCKOWEN
      Dear Patrick,
      I definitely like the way The Flyer gets off the ground in a hurry, too. Many or all of the Kolb Aircraft swing their wings back for travel/storage but they don't do it as one piece. Each wing pivots at the shoulder and folds back.
      Happy New Year!
      Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
      The Sky Surfer

  • @marianchristian7325
    @marianchristian7325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it

  • @marknesselhaus4376
    @marknesselhaus4376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like a blast to fly. Back in the 1980's my ultralight had a Cuyuna 440 2- stroke. It only failed me once in flight out of hundreds of hours flight time and that was due to a bad ignition coil. Easy fix once it was tracked down. It would only fail after it heated up.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A small point, but I think you are talking about the Cuyuna 430. I had a couple and never had any luck. You were obviously better at it than me. Once I bought a Rotax 377 I started having fun. Now I have a Rotax 503DCI on my MXL and it is bullet proof.
      You can see it and more of my movies from my website:
      www.fitzvideo.com/
      Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
      Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer

  • @deaftodd
    @deaftodd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yeah anti-aircraft gun versus ultralight. Can't wait to see that!

  • @markadams7328
    @markadams7328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You REALLY flew with your cowboy hat on!! Yee Haw! :-)

    • @dufus2273
      @dufus2273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      after all he was in Kansas

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful. Would love to fly one. The large prop would make for quieter flying, I hope. I would be looking for longest cruise distance.
    How many hours on the current frames?

  • @phlodel
    @phlodel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Was the center of the wing left open on the bottom for hat clearance?

  • @johnmartin6140
    @johnmartin6140 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so sorry to find out last week that Gene had passed away in 2016....It was like losing a good friend. In my opinion he created the perfect airplane...The only one that I truly wanted. I have watched all the videos countless times. I am an old Vietnam helicopter pilot who thought that after all these years that I would finally fly again....Gene was a remarkable man who wanted the common man to have the joy of flying like a bird. YOu should feel blessed to have his DNA in your blood.

  • @MickPauly
    @MickPauly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Working at a large airport and seeing this amazing aircraft; I wish sometimes that I could fly.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most likely you CAN. After you learn to fly, the expense to fly an Ultralight or a Light Sport Aircraft is quite reasonable.

    • @pentachronic
      @pentachronic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you offer training at your local field (or have anyone who does) ? I'm looking at doing Sports Pilots license and wish to get an Ultralight after and your aircraft is pulling at me !! I have some PPL training from years ago but didn't finish due to personal issues. Now I'm free of all that and can spend time wherever I like!!

  • @claab65
    @claab65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful background music... :)

  • @johnheitz4427
    @johnheitz4427 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW I want one!

  • @godofplumbing
    @godofplumbing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Generac? You can fly around during the day, and at night you can plug your house into it if you lose your power. Awesome ultralight.

  • @oswaldobaronefilho
    @oswaldobaronefilho 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! This ultra light is special for those who like to fly to wander. For example, see your field of planting soybeans, maize or your beef cattle cut, for agriculture inspections.

    • @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer
      @BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Sir! If you want to get a better taste of what you describe, check out "The Harper Run" here:
      th-cam.com/video/Y6z-Omcq4fo/w-d-xo.html
      A flight over The Great Plains of Kansas.
      Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
      The Sky Surfer

  • @electricharmonyac7354
    @electricharmonyac7354 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah I know I've been wanting one for almost a decade

  • @mikemiller1414
    @mikemiller1414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gene was brilliant. So is his son. His son Larry built a hp version of this model that is even more impressive. Wish they still built planes. This ul is probably one of best ever built.

  • @alphonsotate2982
    @alphonsotate2982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT ENGINEERING

  • @Nigel2Zoom
    @Nigel2Zoom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want one!

  • @susanjones2701
    @susanjones2701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    two thumbs up on this video!

  • @mrsmith8737
    @mrsmith8737 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks SOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOL........ He makes it “look” so easy; but I’ll bet for someone who has never flown anything bigger then a drone it’s NOT that easy....

  • @edmilton738
    @edmilton738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressive. I like the thought put into the stall issue.. Stalls kill pilots.

  • @zezeandjr4110
    @zezeandjr4110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At 19:30, I thought he was heading into those trees on the horizon.