"FLIP FOX" - The Whole Story

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  • @ICKY427
    @ICKY427 Před 5 měsíci +148

    so cool to see the same plane getting put back together AND brought back to make the same landing. full redemption.

    • @mhughes1160
      @mhughes1160 Před 5 měsíci +10

      He who flips and walks away , lives to flip another day .

    • @jkyu99
      @jkyu99 Před 5 měsíci +1

      And his heart rate at the second landing was beyond the redline.

    • @SVThailand
      @SVThailand Před 5 měsíci

      That's what your mom said when i took her up the hershey highway.

  • @WowReallyWhoDoesThat
    @WowReallyWhoDoesThat Před 5 měsíci +44

    Respect to Bryan. For not giving up on your passion for flying in general, and backcountry. For doing right by the plane, keeping the tail number, and the paint. And for sharing a story that many people would try to avoid telling.

  • @ronboe6325
    @ronboe6325 Před 5 měsíci +82

    Content like this is golden. With your large audience more than one pilot is going to learn this shared lesson. Props to you and Bryan sharing this story. Makes youtube worth while.

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 Před 5 měsíci +46

    Super glad Brian was not hurt and thank him for sharing his FLIP FOX story.....Thanks Trent......
    Old F-4 2 Shoe🇺🇸

  • @fritz4345
    @fritz4345 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Impressive how Bryan pieced that Kit Fox back together.

  • @treadlightly6427
    @treadlightly6427 Před 5 měsíci +19

    Lifting objects with a bird is like an even worse version of a f'ed up gas station claw machine. Hats off to the level of focus/skill!

  • @jeffreycohn
    @jeffreycohn Před 5 měsíci +87

    Well done. My Kitfox was stolen from Vegas in November and crashed near Barstow. I’m in process of putting her back together better than ever. She will live again!

    • @SUPER_HELPFUL
      @SUPER_HELPFUL Před 5 měsíci +22

      Who the hell steals an airplane????

    • @AllanFolm
      @AllanFolm Před 5 měsíci +24

      @@SUPER_HELPFUL Somebody who's not good at flying, it seems.

    • @wokkus5610
      @wokkus5610 Před 5 měsíci +4

      how did the thief acquire the key?

    • @MajorCaliber
      @MajorCaliber Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@wokkus5610 An ignition switch just connects 2 wires... there's other ways (and places) to do that... #Hotwired
      ... or maybe his drinking buddy is this guy: www.youtube.com/@lockpickinglawyer

    • @SUPER_HELPFUL
      @SUPER_HELPFUL Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@AllanFolm "he didn't fly so good"

  • @garyamusic
    @garyamusic Před 5 měsíci +46

    The downhill added 100' to your stop. Glad you were not injured!

    • @realulli
      @realulli Před 5 měsíci

      How much did the 10kt headwind reduce it? (Honest question, I'm not a pilot but I've read even a slight tailwind increases the landing distance significantly...)

    • @EllipsisAircraft
      @EllipsisAircraft Před 5 měsíci

      Depends on the specific airplane and gross weight. I.e. what the Indicated airspeed is when landing. If the wind is as fast as Your landing speed, You will have no lading roll. (Hovers in). Most people figure 10% improvement for each 5 knots.
      So at 50 knots of headwind You can pretty much takeoff without moving.
      Tailwind in any taildragger is a big no-no. Even on the ground holding short of a runway, a tailwind gust can lift the tail over the top and break your prop within 3 seconds.

  • @Shameless511
    @Shameless511 Před 5 měsíci +14

    Love the share of this story. MOST people’s ego would not allow them to share this. For most it’s a story you lock away in the hall of shame of your mind. It’s not shameful… it’s just a hardship as you said Trent. Thanks for sharing.

  • @joannehart9624
    @joannehart9624 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Brian just shared a life-lesson that goes well beyond aviation. There are many ways to face a setback like his, and he showed us a way to come out the other side better than ever. Perseverance and a positive attitude goes a long way in facing adversity. Thanks to Brian for sharing his story!

  • @guylindwall9377
    @guylindwall9377 Před 5 měsíci +7

    His experience was told by himself extremely professional and his skill level to repair the plane was at a level few of us could accomplish. Be the guy you would want as your friend. I can see he is a giver not on taker. So congratulations on all fronts and glad you were OK and able to stay positive and complete what you set out to do. Two thumbs up !

  • @daverohn383
    @daverohn383 Před 4 měsíci +2

    SO glad you weren't hurt in that incident! I bought a plane from a guy in Texas who encountered that exact same scenario and broke his spine. His flying career was over. I'm also glad to see you were able to put that beautiful plane back in the air and it didn't go to salvage, never to be flown again. And thank you Trent for publishing Bryan's story!

  • @GrumpyForester
    @GrumpyForester Před 5 měsíci +3

    What a fascinating story. I can easily imagine saying "nope, it belongs to the insurance company now" and moving on, but Bryan's attitude...and the degree of perseverance he displayed getting his Kitfox back in the air...is amazing...

  • @_skyyskater
    @_skyyskater Před 5 měsíci +10

    You do stuff like that in the backcountry, it's bound to happen. Glad he wasn't hurt and to see it rebuilt and better than ever. Keeping kicking ass Bryan! Hope to see you both out there one day. I have a 7GCBC 160HP Citabria with Tundra tires back east, N85.

  • @Berend-ov8of
    @Berend-ov8of Před 5 měsíci +3

    This shows how important having the right mind setting is in everything.
    In flipping the switch at the right moment, set on rebuild before it's done, staying true to the airplane and most importantly learning as much as sensible from the whole event.
    Strong and present mind, your friend Bryan. Respect.

  • @nancpatterson5178
    @nancpatterson5178 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Thank you Byran. I’m sure you helped many.

  • @openoutlaw
    @openoutlaw Před 5 měsíci +3

    IN THESE CRAZY TIMES WE LIVE IN, WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS GIVES ME A BREAK FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES. YOU DO REALLY GOOD WORK TRENT. THANK YOU. GREAT VIDEO

  • @DCGULL01
    @DCGULL01 Před 5 měsíci +20

    Great video & THANK YOU Bryan for your sincere sharing - very direct, honest & appreciated. Trent, you da man!

  • @KO-pk7df
    @KO-pk7df Před 5 měsíci +3

    Just love the way you handled all of this including the respect you gave your aircraft. Like a family member. Putting the aircraft back to the way it was and letting it live again!
    May you both have many more years of flying together.

  • @markheil6374
    @markheil6374 Před 5 měsíci +4

    You walked away, and that’s all that counts. We all learned from your lesson. Love your attitude, so good job!

  • @mkvance15
    @mkvance15 Před 5 měsíci +5

    It is really fantastic that you both put in the time to share this story.

  • @irishflyer6377
    @irishflyer6377 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you’re back in the saddle and respect for being so open and honest.

  • @garrygballard8914
    @garrygballard8914 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Great story Trent, Tell Brian tks for it. Good share. Keeping her flying, love it. 👍👍👍

  • @CLEAREDDIRECT
    @CLEAREDDIRECT Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great job telling this story. It’s very important to show people telling their most sad stories in aviation. Very tough but hugely valuable. Thanks, Trent and Brian

  • @tedm.3961
    @tedm.3961 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks Brian for sharing and thanks Trent for persuing and making/telling his story so well.

  • @phantom79
    @phantom79 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Awesome vid Trent.. I like all your stuff, but this one is pretty meaningful. Great job Brian. Thank you for sharing your story, awesome job rebuilding and getting back in the saddle,,, mad props.

  • @stew411
    @stew411 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thanks for the amazing story and I’m glad everything turned out ok. Safe flying guys. Take care.

  • @billyk5338
    @billyk5338 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Without a doubt, the best channel on youtube, thx TP !

  • @davidcatanach2620
    @davidcatanach2620 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Kudos to Bryan for sharing this journey. Humbled by a mishap (if you get out and about and Do things, sometimes sht happens, that’s life), took all appropriate actions, dealt with the situation and rebuilt the bird bigger, better, badder than before. Respect bro.😎

  • @aviationled_mmix
    @aviationled_mmix Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks guys for sharing 👍 … really happy you walked away unscathed Bryan and even happier you choose to continue pursuing your passion 👏… Great job Trent, in getting Bryan to tell his story on video and presenting it in such a captivating way 🙏

  • @Skoolie309
    @Skoolie309 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Absolutely fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Seeing Brian’s honest story telling style and tenacity was inspiring. Kudos to you Brian, and thank you Trent!

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful!! Great and inspirational story. I really like the man-plane connection there. That has GOTTA feel great. You and your FRIEND flying together again. Great story Trent. I really appreciate you bringing this one to us all. Thank you both!!

  • @dralexmclean
    @dralexmclean Před 5 měsíci

    TRENT: Very well done, best video I've seen from you in awhile. Also great thanks to Brian for being so open and honest, not always easy to do.

  • @tompetrushka1627
    @tompetrushka1627 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Nicely done summary of an unfortunate event and the aftermath. Redeemed indeed! Fly safe.

  • @akflyer7689
    @akflyer7689 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome Job Trent. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing your story Brian.

  • @peterhancox5268
    @peterhancox5268 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Nice plane, great repair. Thanks for sharing your story

  • @humvee34
    @humvee34 Před 5 měsíci +6

    What a great story and video thanks Trent

  • @skyepilotte11
    @skyepilotte11 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Great recount of an unfortunate incident ...thx Brian
    Thx Trent for that.

  • @kyushalimit5931
    @kyushalimit5931 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wicked story and stoked he was willing to share. Accidents happen, he came back stronger for sure.

  • @BrianPhillipsRC
    @BrianPhillipsRC Před 5 měsíci

    Very cool video! Thanks for sharing this story. Glad to learn what can be learned from this incident, but thank God you're safe, and so glad your plane is back in the air!!!

  • @paultriplett7306
    @paultriplett7306 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent video, great prospective. Appreciate you and Brian for putting it out there.

  • @beavismount
    @beavismount Před 5 měsíci

    Outstanding! I Love learning from other's mistakes so I don't have to learn the hard way! I also loved seeing the recovery, I had asked for that before so watching the rig and pick this time was great.

  • @Justiceair
    @Justiceair Před 5 měsíci

    thank you Bryan, it really helps all of us to understand as best we can what happens in cases like this...

  • @jamesprecious1035
    @jamesprecious1035 Před 5 měsíci

    Trent, this is a very well done doc. Nice footage and what a great story. Keep up this fine work! Cheers.

  • @NomadHatch
    @NomadHatch Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent interview! This might be my favorite TP video. Great story guys, glad it worked out!

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman5924 Před 5 měsíci +4

    What a cool dude, and a great story of triumph and redemption. Thanks for sharing. 🤙

  • @donmoyer3587
    @donmoyer3587 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Another dope video Trent! You’re what’s up man

  • @tsmngt
    @tsmngt Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliantly presented. Love how you are evolving this channel and the TP Brand.

  • @triav8n
    @triav8n Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic job telling this story. Thanks, Trent

  • @scottmichaels6854
    @scottmichaels6854 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love that Trent telegraphs when it’s time to click off the video. 😆

  • @brettteets8242
    @brettteets8242 Před 5 měsíci

    Lots of respect to you Brian for sharing the story. So happy you walked away with no injuries

  • @tCCZebra70
    @tCCZebra70 Před 5 měsíci

    Exceptionally well presented! Glad to see the redemption and what an impressive achievement flying back to ‘FlipFox’ in under a year. Great job Brian! Thank you Trent for the video description and view of the site and especially the pilot view of why Brian’s choice was the absolutely correct one even though it resulted in a crunch. Keep flying safe and I hope to see y’all in the air.

  • @TomInGulfBreeze
    @TomInGulfBreeze Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great story Trent! Well shot, well produced!

  • @challenger2ultralightadventure
    @challenger2ultralightadventure Před 5 měsíci +4

    A sad story with a happy ending. Cheers from Winnipeg.

  • @harrysheffield624
    @harrysheffield624 Před 5 měsíci

    Great episode Trent; very enjoyable. Congratulations Bryan !!

  • @bobninemire6859
    @bobninemire6859 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow Trent .....Always thought your productions were 5* but this one brings it to another level. Yet again you outdid yourself. Thanks for sharing and see you on the next one !!!

  • @jdfreeman97
    @jdfreeman97 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Nice video as always Trent!!

  • @GlennSisson
    @GlennSisson Před 5 měsíci

    I had wondered what the full story was behind the yellow tail feathers on your hangar wall when I met you at the races last fall, Bryan, so thanks for laying it all out. Great story. Thanks. And thank you Trent for yet another great video.

  • @brianb6603
    @brianb6603 Před 5 měsíci

    Excellent as usual!!! Great story told well! Congrats Brian!!!

  • @ront8261
    @ront8261 Před 5 měsíci

    Great job Trent!! Kudos to the pilot/owner on the job!! I assumed this was a few years ago; can't believe rebuilt in less than a year!!!

  • @johnrisher3007
    @johnrisher3007 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome brother. Trent brother it's always good to see a video from you.

  • @n.leeball3049
    @n.leeball3049 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video Trent! Hate that there was an accident brought this story to fruition, but it was told in an awesome way. Glad that you waited until the plane was back up and flying before telling it. Made it a complete story.

  • @tannerzielinski3480
    @tannerzielinski3480 Před 5 měsíci

    What an amazing story! Awesome job staying positive. I'm proud of you guys.

  • @FFDfirechef
    @FFDfirechef Před 5 měsíci +1

    I absolutely love the color combination and pattern of your plane Brian; glad you are safe and have your bird back up in the air.

  • @desertfox3860
    @desertfox3860 Před 5 měsíci +2

    That was a great story. Thanks Treat.

  • @snoopaloop007
    @snoopaloop007 Před 5 měsíci

    Bryan is an awesome guy! He shares his experience with us to learn and appreciate flying for what it is. Thanks Bryan!

  • @aleeexxx9
    @aleeexxx9 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing content! Good job Bryan , best decision to make that issue a new opportunity for upgrades and learn new things. Thats the way of thinking!

  • @av8rk9
    @av8rk9 Před 3 měsíci

    Full respect to Bryan ! .... Trent ... I love the chapter format ... well done to all

  • @jacobaxelrod9047
    @jacobaxelrod9047 Před 5 měsíci

    What a LEGEND! Amazing story and story-telling. Cheers!

  • @whoanelly737-8
    @whoanelly737-8 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Fantastic production!

  • @mittman9977
    @mittman9977 Před 5 měsíci

    What a great and inspirational story! Awesome job, Bryan!

  • @lucasvinholigoncalves1824
    @lucasvinholigoncalves1824 Před 5 měsíci +2

    excellent story, do more of these kind!

  • @jeiwaru
    @jeiwaru Před 4 měsíci

    What a beautifully shot and insightful video! Thank you!

  • @johnthorpe4532
    @johnthorpe4532 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Trent for sharing Brian's story. Brian, the plane looks great! 👍

  • @michaelswartz4528
    @michaelswartz4528 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I have always been fascinated with the Kit Fox. I spent many hours watching a man and sometimes helping where I could on the build. The final days after airworthiness and a beautiful blue and white beauty the owner who didn’t have tail dagger certification decided to have his friend who did take the plane for the first test flight. I had watched all of the times the plane had been started and run up tied down until it was flawless. Needless to say, the first and only flight ended in a ground loop severely damaging one wing. The weather conditions were perfect but the pilot had never flown a aircraft with flaperons. Heartbreaking! I don’t have any type of license, but considered purchasing the wreckage which would have been a massive repair. The owner was devastated! I don’t even know what model it was as it has been over 20 years ago.

    • @michaelsimpson9779
      @michaelsimpson9779 Před 5 měsíci

      That's a really rough story, that'd be hard to take.....😢

  • @jefffrank48
    @jefffrank48 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome that Brian shared this painful story. So happy that he got his plane back together and back in the air!

  • @Coops777
    @Coops777 Před 5 měsíci

    Really fantastic video thanks Trent and Brian

  • @RT-sk2li
    @RT-sk2li Před 2 měsíci

    What a great story of perseverance. Total respect! Keep em flying!

  • @rudidup
    @rudidup Před 5 měsíci

    Such a cool story to share. Enjoyed this video!

  • @Linds2476
    @Linds2476 Před 5 měsíci

    Dude, this is so cool. Thanks so much for the video.

  • @digdug1577
    @digdug1577 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks to Brian for being brave and telling us his very personal story it was touching and great to see him fix the plane and get back out there!

  • @DS-vy5ph
    @DS-vy5ph Před 5 měsíci +4

    Shit happens. Good on him for sharing his story. Impressive grit to get that thing back in the air at all, much less so quickly.

  • @thermalbug
    @thermalbug Před 5 měsíci

    Great video Trent. Brian, I am so glad you walked away from this unscathed. For those of you that don't know Brian, he is one of the most genuine, kind and helpful pilots out there. He has always been right there to help any pilot in need, I am impressed. Excellent job guys.

  • @ZagatoZee
    @ZagatoZee Před 5 měsíci

    What a beautifully told story. Cinematography was spot on, both in "studio" and on location, even the selfie mode stuff "fits".
    Not a style of video I ever want to see again, but if the occasion presents itself, I would happily watch someone elses "recovery" if shown like this.

  • @mlusiak
    @mlusiak Před 4 měsíci

    Great storytelling Trent! Glad to see the airplane back in the air!

  • @nicholaskell3987
    @nicholaskell3987 Před 3 měsíci

    The addition of the sisu decal after rebuild well encapsulates the journey! I kinda wish it was pointed out in the video. Awesome story!

  • @johnm9285
    @johnm9285 Před 5 měsíci

    What a cool and amazingly competent guy. I'd fly anywhere with him. Such a gift to the aviation community to go through all aspects of an accident.

  • @rowanditcham9617
    @rowanditcham9617 Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic story, well done to all involved. Give that man a bells

  • @paulm749
    @paulm749 Před 5 měsíci

    A great story and some great story-telling. Well done, gents!

  • @markcowell8096
    @markcowell8096 Před 4 měsíci

    What a lovely story. Happy Landings Bryan!!

  • @oregonarcher
    @oregonarcher Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great story and very humble pilot!

  • @America2gether
    @America2gether Před 5 měsíci

    Great vid, loved the methodical approach to the rebuilding.

  • @nigelappleton2963
    @nigelappleton2963 Před 5 měsíci

    Another great episode. More build/re-build stories please.

  • @TexasKid747
    @TexasKid747 Před 5 měsíci

    Congrats on the project completion! Cheers from Texas

  • @charles12062
    @charles12062 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Hey whatever happened to your friend that crashed a few years back? we raised a bunch of money for him and saw him in a few vids, did he ever get flying again? This crash reminded me.

  • @dc6233
    @dc6233 Před 5 měsíci

    Great stort, retribution done! It's always good to do this, I broke my collar bone and once 6 weeks passed I went back to the track and attacked it with full force. It was a bit scary, but it felt good to get back on the 2 stroke horse and go after it even harder than the day I got hurt. Always, face your fears or they'll haunt you forever...

  • @kennyFF033
    @kennyFF033 Před 5 měsíci

    Some of the best content on the tube! Long time viewer, and I just love the style, cinematography and content. Let's not forget that scream in the intro... Trent screams like little girl! ;-) Gets me every time.

  • @user-on6hz3re5m
    @user-on6hz3re5m Před 5 měsíci

    Really neat video! Glad to have seen the whole story

  • @bwnco
    @bwnco Před 4 měsíci

    Wow!! Great Video I was so glad you showed how you fixed it. Was going threw my brain an couldnt get it to mesh. Nice job!! a lot of Talent!!!

  • @EmmaAndSeanOutdoors
    @EmmaAndSeanOutdoors Před 5 měsíci

    Glad you’re safe Bryan! And it’s cool to see you land at the same place! Redeemed!