I dont think I've ever seen anybody look that excited really awesome.good luck with the Build I'm in south africa and have the previous version the cheetah and its magnificent.its currently having a 912uls fitted and a 72inch meglin prop for better climb.
I'm so looking forward to it myself. Should be starting in a week or so. Hopefully I'll have a new video every week or two, depending on how much we get done.
For the past year I’ve been investigating LSA/Experimental Aircraft. The Bushcat was the first one I looked at, and now I’ve come full circle. I think I’ve made my mind up and your video was the clincher. Thank you -I’m excited!
Steve great to have you on the Bushcat train! You gotta talk to Daniela and Jeremy Knoll at Aerosport, they will get the ball rolling for you. Tell them BushcatTom sent you. And stay tuned, videos of the build are forthcoming.
I was very close to choosing the green and black scheme myself, but then I wanted to be more unique. There will be no Bushcat like mine once it's finished. Thanks for watching.
Wow, that looks like a lot of fun! I got to help build a BushCat in a work experience program. 25 school students (including me) and 5 supervisors assembled a kit BushCat in 7 days! I would love to fly one someday, but till then, I'll keep watching your videos. Good luck with the rest of your build, and happy flying!
Tom, Just ran across your vlog!! I read a couple comments!! So you are building your plane from a lot!!? I am going to follow you and watch it from the beginning!! Way to go sir!! You will be an inspiration to myself and my aviation loving brother!! Hope that someday he and I will be able to experience the feeling of GA SPORT FLYING as well!! He ( my Brother ) is an awesome mechanic and we would love to put one of these birds together ourselves!! Happy building sir!! We will be asking you questions from time to time I am sure!! G -Man
Hello G-man. Welcome aboard. I think by the time you’re finished watching all the videos you’ll be writing a check for your BushCat. Tell AeroSport Bushcat Tom sent you.
Hey Cory, you've been one of my main inspirations for getting into bush flying. I've done an entire video series of the build of my plane. Check it out! And thanks for watching!
Hey Tom, nice video. Great production values, this coming from a long time documentary and corporate video producer. I've been intrigued by the Bushcat since I saw the tail-dragger version flying at Galt a couple of years ago. I'd be interested in your take on a Bushcat-CTLS comparison. I'm flying a CTLS out of Racine and flying with a friend in his PA28-160 based at Galt.
Thanks for the kind words about my video. I love making them, as I do flying. Having been trained in the CTLS I have to say the Flight Design is a pleasure to fly, but the Bushcat is a FUN MACHINE! Light and graceful (and not twitchy on the stick) she goes where you point it and doesn't wander. I felt like I was wearing the plane--that it was an extention of my body. I don't get that feeling in the CTLS. And man what a climber the Bushcat is! I think our take-off roll was less than 300 feet. I just could not help smiling the whole time I was in it. Like I said in the video, the Bushcat is a hoot! Can't wait until mine is finished. July can't arrive soon enough.
Looking at the accident events was surprised the lack of events a few nose overs worse one was guy hit terrain in Australia. I don't count that against the aircraft these I think go back 7-8 years. Not sure I like where the flap handle is located seems like be better if it was above the other arm he had to reach across hold the stick with his other hand then right hand reach up and set flaps up.
At first I had the same feeling about the flap handle. But now it’s such a natural thing for me to do that quick hand change on the stick, it’s absolutely no issue at all for me. Thanks for watching.
Tom! Another great video. I had the pleasure of flying with John Payne when the BushCat was on the rental line at Galt. Fun plane and a great CFI. Glad to see him up flying! When do you take delivery? Congratulations. That’s exciting.
I was flying one the other day and the canopy detached. The drag was so bad that i could not keep it straight and level and trimmed. Luckilly i was in the circuit and managed to do a really rough base and final and managed to land it in one piece. Phew....
I hate that you have to let go of the stick to put in flaps. or reach over with the left to either work the stick or flaps. seems a bad design. can the flap lever be relocated
It's really no big deal for me. I'm supposing they put the flap handle in the middle to enable the pilot in either seat access. Great for flight training with that and also the dual throttles. Every plane has it's design quirks, but this one is not an issue for me. I will usually keep my hand on the stick and reach over with my left to pull the flaps. Others will reach over with the left hand to hold the stick and pull the flaps with the right hand. The pros far outweigh the cons IMO. Thanks for watching.
Oh many things. Price for one. The Bushcat is most definitely the best bang for your buck. Ease of maintence. Ease of repair. Bolt on construction allows you to swap parts out in a jiffy. You want to recover the plane someday? (not that you would have to for a long long time), recovering the entire airframe with Trilam takes about 4 days. Try to do that with a dope and fabric aircraft.
I see that operating the flaps handle seems to be awkward... having to switch hands at the controls in order to extend or retract the flaps does not seem very practical. What your opinion on that?
Hey, odd questions maybe, but I'm trying to gather some "how does it fit" data. :) Can I ask your height, and how you felt in the seat? Ankle and knee angles feel natural, too straight, or too bent? Were you slid forward to reach the pedals at all, or slid as far back as possible to avoid crunching up your legs? Overall legroom observations? Thanks!
The Bushcat feels great in the seat. I'm 6' and about 225 lbs. Plenty of headroom. You are in a reclined position and your knees are bent just a little bit, right to the height of the bottom of the panel. The rudders are perfect for my frame, not too far, not too close. It really is a good fit. You feel like you're wearing the plane. Stick placement is in the perfect spot, and with the arm rest behind it you can relax without having to hold your arm up. When I first sat in it, I knew this was the one. I bet you'll have the same experience.
I appreciate the info, and the time you put into the reply and the video. At 6'1" (mostly legs) I've been a little nervous about the BC legroom, and you're the first 6-footer I've gotten feedback from. Thank you!
"eighty, seventy, sixty?" "Yeah, lets keep it at eighty, seventy, sixty..." Like speed is of no relevance to flying aeroplanes? Also; "Gonna be my first flight in a Bushcat before I get mine..." What, you just bought that with no idea what it flew like or having a test ride? 0_o
80-70-60 is a general speed reference for the pattern. Keep the plane at 80mph on the downwind, 70mph on base, 60mph on final approach. Yes, purchased the plane after doing my research without a test ride. I knew it would be a fantastic aircraft and I was right. Thanks for your questions.
The cabin heaters work well. There are two, one for each occupant. And a separate on/off switch for each. Even on really cold days, my wife leaves her heater off. That’ll give you a clue. Thanks for watching.
I dont think I've ever seen anybody look that excited really awesome.good luck with the Build I'm in south africa and have the previous version the cheetah and its magnificent.its currently having a 912uls fitted and a 72inch meglin prop for better climb.
You’ll love the Rotax up front. Thanks for the well wishes.
Really enjoying your editing and music. Keep it up. Had to share...
Had to create. Thanks for watching
Excited to watch the build!
I'm so looking forward to it myself. Should be starting in a week or so. Hopefully I'll have a new video every week or two, depending on how much
we get done.
Awesome, great video!! Congratulations capitán for your new bird.
Thanks very much! Been flying ever since!
Glad I happened on your channel and look forward to more videos from you. Thanks for posting
If this is the first video you’ve seen you’ve got some binge watching to do. Welcome aboard!
For the past year I’ve been investigating LSA/Experimental Aircraft. The Bushcat was the first one I looked at, and now I’ve come full circle. I think I’ve made my mind up and your video was the clincher. Thank you -I’m excited!
Steve great to have you on the Bushcat train! You gotta talk to Daniela and Jeremy Knoll at Aerosport, they will get the ball rolling for you.
Tell them BushcatTom sent you. And stay tuned, videos of the build are forthcoming.
BushcatTom Unfortunately I don’t live in the US, so my journey will be different.
@@stevebroomfield4000 Oh, my mistake. Well anyway, enjoy that journey. I know I sure have thus far.
Great video. Short; interesting; well edited; good camera angle. Congratulations on your new purchase and thanks for posting this vid. Safe flying!
Thank you very much. There's more if you like.
can't wait to experience the same Feelings
Enjoy every moment
What an opening shot, beautiful Skies
Yup
She's prrreetty. Thanks for sharing!
Your welcome
Nice plane. Love the paint job.
I was very close to choosing the green and black scheme myself, but then I wanted to be more unique. There will be no Bushcat like mine once it's finished. Thanks for watching.
@@bushcattom Do you want to really stand out ? Do green & yellow 😳 woooo !!!.
Wow, that looks like a lot of fun! I got to help build a BushCat in a work experience program. 25 school students (including me) and 5 supervisors assembled a kit BushCat in 7 days! I would love to fly one someday, but till then, I'll keep watching your videos. Good luck with the rest of your build, and happy flying!
Hi Jackson, the word "fun" doesn't do it justice. Try "transcendant"
@@bushcattom Agreed!
Love your beautiful videos tell Sharon the truck drivers said hi. Hope to meet you soon. Keep flying! Stay safe.
Thank you and I'll let Sharon know you said hi (I assume she will know who the "truck drivers" are. Thanks for watching
AWEDSOME!
Thanks
Great video thanks 👍🇦🇺
You’re welcome. Glad you liked it.
Tom,
Just ran across your vlog!!
I read a couple comments!!
So you are building your plane from a lot!!?
I am going to follow you and watch it from the beginning!!
Way to go sir!! You will be an inspiration to myself and my aviation loving brother!!
Hope that someday he and I will be able to experience the feeling of GA SPORT FLYING as well!!
He ( my Brother ) is an awesome mechanic and we would love to put one of these birds together ourselves!!
Happy building sir!!
We will be asking you questions from time to time I am sure!!
G -Man
Hello G-man. Welcome aboard. I think by the time you’re finished watching all the videos you’ll be writing a check for your BushCat. Tell AeroSport Bushcat Tom sent you.
Nice video! Enjoyed it! 🤙
Hey Cory, you've been one of my main inspirations for getting into bush flying. I've done an entire video series of the build of my plane. Check it out!
And thanks for watching!
Awesome Bushcat colors. Just subscribed due to great content. Keep up the good work.
I will. Thanks for watching.
i like that green and black colors.
Yes I do too. I was very close to choosing this color scheme for my own Bushcat, but I changed my mind to the orange and black. Thanks for watching.
Nice 👍
Thanks
Hey Tom, nice video. Great production values, this coming from a long time documentary and corporate video producer. I've been intrigued by the Bushcat since I saw the tail-dragger version flying at Galt a couple of years ago. I'd be interested in your take on a Bushcat-CTLS comparison. I'm flying a CTLS out of Racine and flying with a friend in his PA28-160 based at Galt.
Thanks for the kind words about my video. I love making them, as I do flying. Having been trained in the CTLS I have to say the Flight Design is a pleasure to fly, but the Bushcat is a FUN MACHINE! Light and graceful (and not twitchy on the stick) she goes where you point it and doesn't wander. I felt like I was wearing the plane--that it was an extention of my body. I don't get that feeling in the CTLS. And man what a climber the Bushcat is! I think our take-off roll was less than 300 feet. I just could not help smiling the whole time I was in it. Like I said in the video, the Bushcat is a hoot! Can't wait until mine is finished. July can't arrive soon enough.
Hey Steve! Stop into Galt and see us. We'd be happy to see about a demo flight for you also. Give us a call at (888) 211-1773
Looking at the accident events was surprised the lack of events a few nose overs worse one was guy hit terrain in Australia. I don't count that against the aircraft these I think go back 7-8 years. Not sure I like where the flap handle is located seems like be better if it was above the other arm he had to reach across hold the stick with his other hand then right hand reach up and set flaps up.
At first I had the same feeling about the flap handle. But now it’s such a natural thing for me to do that quick hand change on the stick, it’s absolutely no issue at all for me. Thanks for watching.
Tom! Another great video. I had the pleasure of flying with John Payne when the BushCat was on the rental line at Galt. Fun plane and a great CFI. Glad to see him up flying! When do you take delivery? Congratulations. That’s exciting.
Should have the Bushcat ready to go in July. Hope to heaven it will be done by Oshkosh week.
I was flying one the other day and the canopy detached. The drag was so bad that i could not keep it straight and level and trimmed. Luckilly i was in the circuit and managed to do a really rough base and final and managed to land it in one piece. Phew....
Dang!
CONGRATS ON THE NEW PLANE.
Thanks. It should be completed in just about a month! So excited. Thanks for watching
Lovely aeroplane, love the sturdy undercart on the tricycle and TD versions. What's its weight and what BHP Rotax does it use please.
My BushCat (the orange and black) empty weight is.792lbs. Total 912ULS at 100 hp. Thanks for watching.
wy did they quit maken the plane?
That is weird I could feel your excitement in the video again. I had to go through my old emails to find your youtube name.
It looks like a cold day outside. How well did the bushcat keep you from the cold wind, was it quiet?
Yes it was cold but the Bushcat has very very good cabin heat.
I hate that you have to let go of the stick to put in flaps. or reach over with the left to either work the stick or flaps. seems a bad design. can the flap lever be relocated
I have the same opinion... although the airplane is beautiful.. love the colors!!
It's really no big deal for me. I'm supposing they put the flap handle in the middle to enable the pilot in either seat access. Great for flight training with that and also the dual throttles. Every plane has it's design quirks, but this one is not an issue for me. I will usually keep my hand on the stick and reach over with my left to pull the flaps. Others will reach over with the left hand to hold the stick and pull the flaps with the right hand. The pros far outweigh the cons IMO. Thanks for watching.
The bush cat sure looks like a very capable aircraft. Are you getting the nose wheel or tailwheel version?
From Australia keep the video's coming
Nose wheel. Started the channel more than a year ago. Keep watching. We got more than 80 videos posted. Enjoy. And thanks for watching.
What makes the Bushcat superior to say a Rans or a Just Aircraft??
Oh many things. Price for one. The Bushcat is most definitely the best bang for your buck. Ease of maintence. Ease of repair. Bolt on construction allows you to swap parts out in a jiffy. You want to recover the plane someday? (not that you would have to for a long long time), recovering the entire airframe with Trilam takes about 4 days. Try to do that with a dope and fabric aircraft.
Beautiful plane - cool color combo. Do the wings fold by chance?
No--the wings do not fold. That said, there are too many positives that override such a feature.
I see that operating the flaps handle seems to be awkward... having to switch hands at the controls in order to extend or retract the flaps does not seem very practical. What your opinion on that?
Since flying the Bushcat I simply reach over with my left hand and keep my right hand on the stick. No issues.
What speed do you set flaps for barrel roll?
No flaps for the barrel roll. Also, it’s best not to inform your passenger that you’re going to do the maneuver. 🙂
Tom, What license do you have for flying, sports or private?
Sport
Can you fit some fishing gear in the back?
Sure. Plenty of room for fishing poles and tackle. Just make sure you keep them clear of the control cables.
Much much $$$$ one of those go for ?
If memory serves we’re talking 35G for the kit (less engine, prop, wheels & avionics). 85G for factory built ready to fly.
Cabin heat - Is there heat for cold flying?
Yes the Bushcat has cabin heat and it really works well.
Hey, odd questions maybe, but I'm trying to gather some "how does it fit" data. :) Can I ask your height, and how you felt in the seat? Ankle and knee angles feel natural, too straight, or too bent? Were you slid forward to reach the pedals at all, or slid as far back as possible to avoid crunching up your legs? Overall legroom observations? Thanks!
The Bushcat feels great in the seat. I'm 6' and about 225 lbs. Plenty of headroom. You are in a reclined position and your knees are bent just a little bit, right to the height of the bottom of the panel. The rudders are perfect for my frame, not too far, not too close. It really is a good fit. You feel like you're wearing the plane. Stick placement is in the perfect spot, and with the arm rest behind it you can relax without having to hold your arm up. When I first sat in it, I knew this was the one. I bet you'll have the same experience.
I appreciate the info, and the time you put into the reply and the video. At 6'1" (mostly legs) I've been a little nervous about the BC legroom, and you're the first 6-footer I've gotten feedback from. Thank you!
We’ve even accommodated 6’4” tall individuals in the BushCat, not a problem! ;-)
Check out Darrell Curtis. He has a channel on TH-cam. He's a big dude and fits nicely in the Bushcat.
@@quinnjim Yeah, I watch his also. But I'm not a big dude, just a relatively tall one. Cabin width isn't a worry, only legroom.
Is your new Bushcat gonna be equipped with a parachute ?
No, don't want the extra weight.
@@bushcattom I would recommend the parachute
Do we need lisence fo this plane
Yes, you need a lisence, this is not an ultralight.
Wish I had 150 grand.
Me too
"eighty, seventy, sixty?"
"Yeah, lets keep it at eighty, seventy, sixty..."
Like speed is of no relevance to flying aeroplanes?
Also;
"Gonna be my first flight in a Bushcat before I get mine..." What, you just bought that with no idea what it flew like or having a test ride? 0_o
80-70-60 is a general speed reference for the pattern. Keep the plane at 80mph on the downwind, 70mph on base, 60mph on final approach. Yes, purchased the plane after doing my research without a test ride. I knew it would be a fantastic aircraft and I was right. Thanks for your questions.
Can you get the bushcat with auto pilot?
No, no auto-pilot available.
How was the cabin warmth in the winter?
The cabin heaters work well. There are two, one for each occupant. And a separate on/off switch for each. Even on really cold days, my wife leaves her heater off. That’ll give you a clue. Thanks for watching.