Also, I've been looking hard at the IconA5. But I do love your 'out there' flight experience. The flight deck, being so far forward, and the slow elegant fight your craft can take, I must admit I do love it. I need to look at the cost of ownership next. But a beautiful bird for sure.
GREAT video! One day, I also will build an AirCam - even for other people for small money - so, if you want to build one and need help, call/ask me ... QUESTION: what kind of uv-protection did you use? Could you please tell me the name and brand? Because, when I had my quicksilver on floats in the caribbean, I did NOT use any anti-ultraviolett-protection - GUESS, what happend, after less then one year the wing were soft like PAPER !!!
Nice plane. But then there is the little problem of needing a multi engine rating. Too bad we don't have sensible rules like Europe, where you can have more than one engine and constant speed props on a sport plane. I personally find it insulting that the FAA thinks that, even with an A&P rating, I can't figure out how to operate a couple of 582s!
Hi William, thanks for this video. I loved it. I was searching for Air Cam videos. But then I noticed your last name... Rasmussen. Are you related to a Del Rasmussen by chance? Had to ask. Meanwhile, thank you for the great video.
+Kevin Wells Thanks Kevin for your comments but no not related to Del Rasmussen, and I have never done anything that is this much fun and rewarding Skip Rasmussen
you said at the end of the video, it's possible to buy the 4-DVD-Set? How much are they and do you also send them to Frankfurt, Germany? Thanks, regards
At $35 an hour, 50th percentile of A&P Mechanic, Lockwood estimates a build time of 1000+ hours. $35,000 That's just for the labor. The airframe is 60k without the Rotax 912 Engine w/ Propeller package (add another 10k?!).
GeneralSirDouglasMcA if you lived near me I would be willing to help you for about $20 per hour. I have my A&P and work at Lockheed. This kit looks very easy to build and it shouldn't intimidate you all to much. I even see areas that could use improvement.
William you have done an excellent job
On the aircraft be proud
great job, thanks for making this video
Great Job William. Thank you for posting. Hope you are enjoying.
Awesome plane! I wish I had the ability to buy one! Have a great time in her!!
Great! Thanks so much for posting!
Jack Smith ATP (retired Alaska pilot)
Also, I've been looking hard at the IconA5. But I do love your 'out there' flight experience. The flight deck, being so far forward, and the slow elegant fight your craft can take, I must admit I do love it. I need to look at the cost of ownership next. But a beautiful bird for sure.
Thats great, thank you for posting!
Clecos! Haven't seen those since I worked at Lockheed back in the 80s.
Clecos! Haven't seen one of those since I last opened my toolbox.
thank you! Great video!
well done!
this was awesome, thanks
GREAT video! One day, I also will build an AirCam - even for other people for small money - so, if you want to build one and need help, call/ask me ... QUESTION: what kind of uv-protection did you use? Could you please tell me the name and brand? Because, when I had my quicksilver on floats in the caribbean, I did NOT use any anti-ultraviolett-protection - GUESS, what happend, after less then one year the wing were soft like PAPER !!!
I have a very similar iron for my Rc plane. Thanks for the video.
What a fantastic build video!!! Nice Job!! Covering it looks like a huge pain in the butt! can you use a heat gun instead of an iron?
Yup. And then you can strip everything off and recover it when you burn a hole through it!
Nice plane. But then there is the little problem of needing a multi engine rating. Too bad we don't have sensible rules like Europe, where you can have more than one engine and constant speed props on a sport plane. I personally find it insulting that the FAA thinks that, even with an A&P rating, I can't figure out how to operate a couple of 582s!
aren't they 912's?
Hi William,
thanks for this video. I loved it. I was searching for Air Cam videos. But then I noticed your last name... Rasmussen. Are you related to a Del Rasmussen by chance? Had to ask. Meanwhile, thank you for the great video.
+Kevin Wells Thanks Kevin for your comments but no not related to Del Rasmussen, and I have never done anything that is this much fun and rewarding Skip Rasmussen
you said at the end of the video, it's possible to buy the 4-DVD-Set? How much are they and do you also send them to Frankfurt, Germany? Thanks, regards
Yes Joe they are $45.00 just email me at skiparu@centurylink.net
@@skiparu1 Hello. Do you still have the DVD's available? I love the many videos you have posted. I too, hope to build an AirCam soon.
How much does it cost to hire an aircraft mechanic to put it together for you? Even the actions in this video are beyond me.
At $35 an hour, 50th percentile of A&P Mechanic, Lockwood estimates a build time of 1000+ hours. $35,000 That's just for the labor. The airframe is 60k without the Rotax 912 Engine w/ Propeller package (add another 10k?!).
Kit is $67,000; engines, props, mounts, $55,000; floats $50,000 + avionics, paint. Min of $170k probably closer to $200k
GeneralSirDouglasMcA if you lived near me I would be willing to help you for about $20 per hour. I have my A&P and work at Lockheed. This kit looks very easy to build and it shouldn't intimidate you all to much. I even see areas that could use improvement.