Sonex Aircraft - 120HP Build - Jim Culp Builder Tour
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Sonex Aircraft - 120HP Build - Jim Culp Builder Tour at his Hangar located in Live Oak Florida.
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Jims a Proud Man
Livin thé Dreám
Six cylinders and dual ignition all the way! Like the look of the avionics telemetry panel. The whole plane looks very thoughtfully and skilfully engineered.
Although I fly off on my personal strip in my hay field, And I know hanger rent is outrageous here in Texas, The last time I rented a hanger was about 20 years ago and it was $150 a month then. And he said he pays 160 for that private hanger. Man that is cheap, old wore out raggedy door ones around here are 550+. With water and elec run ya over 900-1200$ a month.
I had a sonex for 5 years. Love it ! Hated the jabby 3300 it was almost un flyable above 95°. The CHT’s are terrible on them and to many other issues. I spent to much keeping the engine running in good shape.
My 3300 jabby would cruise around 165mph at 80% and around 155 around 75%
So Glad Jim Conquer his dream before His time come , heyyy nice trick with the Keys thought
Good luck Jim. I hope you get that bird in the air soon!
That's one heck of a beautiful airplane that Jim built! I think I'd go with the AeroVee Turbo 2.1, but- I'm a stickler for weight and I think that smooth running and awesome sounding Jabiru is a touch heavier! How 'bout that start up though- like buttah! I really liked the panel and I hope to heck he got his 40 (and 5!) hours burned off and had all of August to enjoy the bird freely! Jim seems to be suffering from aphasia (inability to find words in your mind) which is often the result of a stroke. He seems very smart, looks as healthy as an ox and I hope he gets several excellent years of flying in before he needs to retire those keys! What great work he's put in, great choices on options- I bet he'll love every minute aloft in that beauty, and she's fast as snot too! Good on ya, Jim! Mebbe we can convince EAC to do a follow up later this Fall? Would love to see the grin on his face after a flight! Priceless.
Watch in 1.75x speed. Great video, thanks for all the information
Great job Jim 👍
Good Job, Jim! The Sonex is a fun airplane to fly, especially with the jab 3300!
Nice build
Love the Sonex
Maybe give this guy a golf cart and bicycle helmet. Yes, and hide the Sonex key.
man reminds me of my grandpa just a big kid who likes adventures
Beautiful Jim GREAT JOB >
I’m in Tampa. Would love to come see the plane in person sometime.
Bryan this was a hard interview but you kept him on point and was able to get him to provide answers. I’m guessing being in front of a camera makes him clam up!
He built a plane that's all!
He volunteered for this interview and did so in a spirit of generosity.
He doesn't owe us a polished performance.
Just appreciate this for what it is.
Nice! Congrats Jim, it'll be a hot rod for sure! 👍👍👍 I also did a bunch of taxiing before my first flight. The Sonex gets REAL light on the ground at about 25 MPH indicated, doesn't feel like it would take too much more to fly. I'm honestly thinking about going back to the lever brake on the side, but with a hydraulic master cylinder.
I’d recommend the Tracy O’brien hydraulic disk brakes with the motorcycle lever on the stick. With this setup you don’t have to take your hand off the stick to brake. Worked great for me.
@@blrmaurice Thanks Bob. I actually have the O'Keefe hydraulic brake setup with a Hegar master cylinder on the stick. The Hegar cylinder has been... inconsistent. Perhaps it just needs to be rebuilt. I went on the O'Brien site to see which cylinder they use, but it appears that they are retiring. Looks like all the Sonex products have been sold off. Much luck and enjoyment to them in retirement!
very cool
Good job Jim, good channel, all the best from Russia:)
Bryan great video look all the details. Jim good look 2021⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤘🏻🤠
Nice video!! Thank you
What happened to Jim we need a fallow up
Please.
Nothing better than a VW powered airplane! Truly the VOLKSLUFIN! 🤣
WAIT ..... no VOLKSWAGEN ...... friggin limey engine! 🤣 Well, I guess that thing just HOPS along! 🤣
I am like... ya that thing is designed to fly ''well'' with a 60 hp VW motor right??? ...aussies say ...'' you think they do it bigger in texass mate, step asside... let JABIRU sho YOU !!!''
Did I hear you make airplane noises when he lifted the tail...?😀
Why YES.... Yes you did! :-)
Kinda sad, guy builds his dream plane and now he's almost to old to fully enjoy it,
I’m am just worried about his finger rolling on both hands. These signs of Parkinson’s disease and there is no hiding it. My father contracted Parkinson’s and these are the biggest signs. If he has contracted it I hope it’s in the early stages because he can fly for a good amount of time before hanging up his keys like my father did. Hell he almost finished the Sonex so Let’s get the W/B done and call in the FAA! Great job!! Finish
I was thinking the same. That Bird need to fly!
This fella is toooo smart to not know what we see. I guarantee his mission was to fly before it's too late.... I hope he makes it. God speed.....
Whats your height and weight? How was it for room? With canopy looks like ample headroom eh
Better question is, what's your height and weight? Each build will feel a little bit different based on how controls are laid out and how the interior is finished. I choose to sit in the center and use the outside rudder pedals when I'm solo, back to the left seat with only small passengers when I get there. B models have more room forward of your hips with a more reclined seating position. Honestly though, your best bet is to go see one and sit inside. Cheers!
@@LeftSeatAdventures im 6"4, 220 lb
@@farmboy694 You're right to be wondering, first time I saw a Waiex I remember thinking, "boy that's small!" The owner was over 6 feet tall, probably under 200#. I'm 5' 9" and was about 250# at the time. (Less now.) We fit together, but it was tight. He didn't have a problem with headroom on the canopy, but I had to cock my head over due to the headset. (In-ear sets work great in these.) I'll be by myself 90+% of the time, so I consider my Sonex a roomy single seater. You should be fine, but as mentioned before, your best bet is to go see one.
@@LeftSeatAdventures was that a B model? I'm in Canada, once boarder opens again for vehicle traffic I'd like to go check them out in Wisconsin for sure
@@farmboy694 This will give ya some more info: www.sonexaircraft.com/sonex/
I have yet to see a B model in person, but they're supposed to be more roomy inside. Been considering a conversion on mine. They only come in kit form though, whereas the legacy model can be scratch built. (If that's your preference.)
A medium sized hanger like that costs $400+ here in the San Francisco Bay area(KLVK) and have a decade long wait. The small sizes that are 40' wide you have about 12month wait and $350.
Just park in on the field.
He seems like a very knowledgeable ol' man, probably forgot more than ill ever know but there is a big white elephant in the room and id would like to address it. Is someone of his current mental condition permitted to fly? Is it safe for not only the people below but himself? Maybe it was the camera making him space out and seem very confused so I don't want to pass judgment. I am genuinely curious if there is a governing body (i'd assume the FAA) that says (your grounded!) in a sense based off mental capacity.
PS. your video currently has 666 views... I made it 667 to get that bad mojo outta here!
Thanks for the EXTRA view! Haha. I think... he may fly with a Safety Pilot moving forward. I'm not certain. Especially for the first flight(s). That.....is becoming more common place now for first flights.
hand brake??? yikes
A bit difficult to find in an emergency and hard to reach.
John just use a parachute..
If I build one of these I would fly it with an 8 channel radio from the cock pit.
OH, FFS, turn OFF the music and tell the story. If I wanted music, I would turn on the radio.
No back-up analog air speed gauge--- not a good plan.
There are 1000s of aircraft both homebuilt and certified that don't have a mechanical airspeed indicator (not gauge). Such is the nature of modern GPS-driven avionics with battery backup.
These new "Glass Cockpit" options do have an option for a Battery Back up in case of full electrical system failure. Me personally... may install at least an airspeed indicator. Just-in-Case. :-) But they have been proven to be VERY reliable.
I wonder what the biggest engine that could go in one? Anyone out there know someone who added more fuel too? I would love one with double or triple the range for a 1 man cross country plane
@SonexFlyyer Yup, my Sonex kinda "whistles" all over when it's slow, let alone what the controls feel like. Fly the airplane! 👍👍👍
FWIW, the Sonex honestly doesn't have a lot of panel space for all the bells and whistles. All that being said, a couple local builders have used UMA mini "steam" gauges for mechanical backups. I'm considering adding some when I redo my panel. But as I mentioned in another comment, she gives you plenty of feedback to let you know she's slow, so it's not really necessary.