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Gareth Hitchings
South Africa
Registrace 27. 09. 2015
| Aviator | South Africa |
The Kitplanes For Africa Bushbaby Is A Machine, Here's Why!
Join me as I dive into my three-year journey with the Kitplanes for Africa Bushbaby, equipped with 27.5-inch bush tyres and the powerful Rotax 912is engine. In this comprehensive review (or shall I say discussion), I showcase the incredible versatility and performance of this aircraft.
From camping on the salt pans to reaching the southernmost tip of Africa, the Bushbaby has proven to be a reliable and adventurous companion. Discover the breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable experiences, and the unparalleled freedom that only the Bushbaby can provide. Buckle up for good airplane adventure!
The Kitplanes For Africa Website: kitplanesforafrica.co.za/
Rotax Website: www.flyrotax.com/products/912-is-sport-isc-sport
From camping on the salt pans to reaching the southernmost tip of Africa, the Bushbaby has proven to be a reliable and adventurous companion. Discover the breathtaking landscapes, unforgettable experiences, and the unparalleled freedom that only the Bushbaby can provide. Buckle up for good airplane adventure!
The Kitplanes For Africa Website: kitplanesforafrica.co.za/
Rotax Website: www.flyrotax.com/products/912-is-sport-isc-sport
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"Bro, Where's Your Hooter?"
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Time flies when you are having fun! I have not seen my brothers in a while and they came to visit us in Stellenbosch. With them both loving aviation, we HAD to go flying, although we had limited time to allocate to flying, we managed to pop out for a spin. Follow along and enjoy the banter!
Saturday Cruise & How I Got Into Aviation - It's My Dad's Fault!
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Join me on this Saturday morning as I share my personal journey into the world of aviation and how I got there. In this video, I explain some of the moments and experiences that ignited my passion for flying. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or someone curious about the thrill of flying, this video offers insight, inspiration, and a glimpse into the incredible journey of becoming a pilot. ...
I Scratched The Spot Landing - Worcester Fly Inn
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My wife and I went to Worcester, WC, South Africa to attend their breakfast fly inn. It was a chilled flight which included us having to change our route due to low cloud, luckily this had dissipated by the time we headed home!
I Finally Put A Better HOOTER In My Airplane
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I've always had the idea of adding a hooter to my plane that works properly... The one I had was not great, with the cowls open, it was time!
A Weekend Getaway To Paradise, By Bushplane
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Lebanon Citrus Farm, Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa Join us on trip as we take our Kitplanes For Africa Bushbaby's (bush planes) to Lebanon Citrus Farm! After a long week at work, my friends and I decided to unwind by exploring this hidden gem. Friday After Work: The Adventure Begins We rendezvoused at the airstrip, Saturday Exploration: A Hot Night’s Rest, I made an unconventional cho...
Short Strips And A Ravine Run In The KFA Bushbaby
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Short Strips And A Ravine Run In The KFA Bushbaby
Conquering MOUNTAINS In a Tiny Plane - For Coffee
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Conquering MOUNTAINS In a Tiny Plane - For Coffee
Flying - The Bushbaby In The Western Cape | South Africa
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Flying - The Bushbaby In The Western Cape | South Africa
Friday Night WINTER Airplane Camping In South Africa
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Friday Night WINTER Airplane Camping In South Africa
Aviation Paradise With Friends; Thomas River Adventure!
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Aviation Paradise With Friends; Thomas River Adventure!
Trip To The Thomas River Adventure - Airplane Paradise
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Trip To The Thomas River Adventure - Airplane Paradise
Solo Flying Mission POV/Real Life Flight Sim?
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Solo Flying Mission POV/Real Life Flight Sim?
After Work Landing Practice With Friends!
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After Work Landing Practice With Friends!
Unplanned Last Flight of 2022 - Gone Exploring!
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Unplanned Last Flight of 2022 - Gone Exploring!
We Rode More Than 200KM's On Bicycles - In One Day!
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We Rode More Than 200KM's On Bicycles - In One Day!
CARF Mephisto flying at Maverick Jet Weekend
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CARF Mephisto flying at Maverick Jet Weekend
Hi Gareth. I recently fell in love with aviation. Being a complete noob in the industry, I am curious as to how expensive it is to maintain and also fuel wise how expensive is it to keep in the air. Thanks for the fantastic content. Keeps those of us who probably would never be able to afford this hobby, informed and involved.
This is a brilliant video Gareth! What a neat aircraft 👌
How does it compare to the Kitfox?
Might be an idea for another video?🙂 In Summary, the Bushbaby "V1" has a similar construction to the Kitfox 3, albeit there are differences in the actual structure (where the landing gear mounts and the actual landing gear for example/as well as fuel tanks, cockpit, etc). I have been told that the Bushbaby was inspired by the Avid Flyer and the Kitfox 3. I understand that mine looks really close to a Kitfox, I have upgraded the aircraft with parts used on the KFA Explorer (cowlings, and an upgraded elevator for example). For more detail, there is a video by the owner being interviewed at Oshkosh on the aircraft and they touch on "similarities"/inspiration: czcams.com/video/1VQGTjoVEz8/video.htmlsi=OfElU_DtDD9W_vWt
Thanks . Great video. It was nice meeting you on Sunday!
Thank you for saying hi! See you around!😁
Thank you Gareth, keep those videos coming
Very well done. Keep it up.
AWESOME Video Gareth! I have definitely subscribed. I really appreciate your effort to really go into the technical detail of the flying which is what most of us really like. Just a tip for the future, please add subtitles to your video's to balance the onboard audio.
Thanks for the comments! Noted, I am looking into ways of improving my audio following the feedback, in the meantime, I will add subtitles - Thanks for the feedback and subscribing! More to come🙂
Hey man, great video! Seems like you prefer / are more comfortable with wheel landings in your BB. I am struggling with consistency on my 3-pointers in my BB, so was just curious if wheel landings are perhaps a tad more suited to the aircraft's demeanour in your experience...
To be honest, I found that if my speeds and attitudes aren’t 100% and she is as slow as possible a 3 pointer ends up in a bounce, so what I do now is approach for 3 pointer, but as soon as she touches a slight “check” forward helps and she transitions into a wheel landing. For super short, I keep the speeds over the numbers as low as possible (under 40mph) and then she doesn’t bounce. I usually aim for less than 60 over the numbers. Since my approach speeds have been lower it’s been better and more consistent be it a wheeler or a 3 pointer. Hope that helps. If you still stuck. Drop me a mail or send me a message and we can chat 👍
Great advice thanks!
Awesome video, what a beaut machine
Nice mate. Although, you should use another technical solution to record your cockpit voice. Very difficult to understand, even for people familiar with the SA accent. Apart from that, very nicely done. The bigger Explorer / Safari are much more docile to handle. Especially with the new Buffalo landing gear. Nevertheless, if you are current with your flying skills and aware what your are doing, nothing beats the buck for joy value than owning a KFA Bushbaby. Probably one if the safest planes to fly. That steel cage, which bends first before it cracks takes the loads before it hurts the pilot /Pax. In steel we trust. Cheers
Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely work on a solution ASAP. I’ve had nightmares trying to get any sort of advice or best practices to record on the GoPro using their AUX input. I’m open to suggestions:-)
Ask Regard Coetzee or Thomas Marrow about it. They are pretty experienced with cockpit recording.
@@garethhitchingsThom recently moved over to using a dji mic2 plugged into the audio splitter and connected to a dji osmo action 4. Gives you a really sick setup with wireless control to the camera and dual backup on audio tracks.
Great one Gareth! Beautiful views. 👍
KFA planes are awesome....👍
Definitely agree!👍
"This is the setup and I dunno if its recording 😂" I remember that Rv bro. Keep it up
You know how it rolls...:-)
Love the video - beautiful post and scenery 👌
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it!
Haha,its a total jol dude.. smiles for miles 😊
Maybe we need to put BETTER hooters in for added volume:-)
Lekker Gareth!. Thanks for posting.
No problem!
that will come in handy when you want to pass other aircraft on final
ther's a guy at our small airport with a Zenith 750. he has a giant speaker mounted in it and when he is in th pattern h plays th sound track of Apocolypse Now.
That sounds epic!
Hilarious. Nice video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!:-)
Hey... it's Pablo Escobar.
Consider yourself divorced.
That’s a pity!🤣
Nice! Your verdict on the STOL fences? Worth it?
I definitely like the look of them! After all of the upgrades, I gave up at 34MPH power on stall, she would drop at 150ft/m power on and that's it, it was "boring", Power off, I did not see much of a difference, I did however find a difference in stall speed when the elevator trim position was changed, which was interesting
Love your passion Gareth! That wing shot over the water was so clean. Will be following along mate.
Thanks for the kind words! Feel free to drop any suggestions in the comments, and hope you enjoy following!✌️
Loved it, cool flying and editing.
Cool video! What happened to your roof?
A bit of user error when I was fixing a fuel leak... It ended up getting a kink in when I folded the wing back. When I initially got EMY it had a clear roof, I later put the closed style roof on, and after kinking that, I put the clear roof on. I might actually add a closed style roof in due time.
Amazing video Gareth. I hope you are doing well buddy. Beautiful scenery over there your way. Enjoyed it. Cheers
Thanks Dave!
I absolutely looooove this!!! Well done!!!
Great day of flying 🤘
LEGEND! good times, more to come! Try to keep up!
I just happened across this channel. I'm enjoying your videos. Nice that your wife enjoys flying as well. Mine wont go with me ever. I have a Kitfox 4 I rebuilt several yrs ago, and fly from my own strip. I'm in north central USA. Just noticed my picture is actually of my Avid Flyer that I rebuilt and sold a few weeks ago. Keep up the videos!
Thanks for the message Jim! Yep! She likes the flying. Kitfox 4 is nice! I’ll definitely try keeping up with the videos. Take care!✌️
That is not legal though, not in France anyway
In South Africa, we are "allowed", there are some regulations around it though.
Nice Video!
I had the opportunity to fly this to earn my tailwheel endorsement (basically a certification that allows you to fly aircraft with a wheel on the tail of the plane). I had so much fun. It’s crazy to transfer from aeroplanes with longer landing distances to these where it feels like you landed a helicopter.
Definitely keeps one humble!
Gta
With the new regs we might get smaller tyres for the Bushbaby when the 22's are done 😆
We might even need to put SPATS on
@@garethhitchings 🤣
Great video 👌🏻☺️
Thanks for watching!🙂
Great video ☺️👍
Thank you 👍
Well done, Gareth! A very nice description of the fun we had and important to note that we love having you guys around in the area we love living and playing in. We're looking forward to next year.
Hi Reid, thank you for having us, looking after us and the hospitality! The experience is something special!
What a great experience - than you for sharing it with us! Keep the videos coming…
Awesome Views!!
Thanks for the nice video. I made a lot's of research and only got good feedback. I am convinced and will order one for my Magni M16 Gyrocopter. Full carbon fiber and only weighs about 4.5 kg
Great, I am really happy with the performance I get from mine🙂
Nice video Gareth. Awesome beach views. I haven't flown my plane that low to the water as yet. I must give it a go. Thanks for posting.
Hi Roger, Thanks, the camera's make it look lower than it is. Always keep gliding distance from a safe landing spot!:-)
Hi Gareth. Thanks for the advice. I we definitely bare that in mind over the next few weeks while flying. Safe flying and thank you.
What an awesome Landing.
Thank you Daniel! I hope yours is almost up and ready to go!