I sure have enjoyed seeing so many generations of the family involved in this project. What a beautiful location you get to base from. I am especially interested in seeing the performance and reliability you get from the AeromoMomentum engine. I’m impressed with Mark Kettering and his design philosophies. His line of aircraft powerplants may just be the best available (if it fits in your cowlings). CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Worked with a WW2 pilot back in the 80's, he said something they did for fun was to take the engine cowlings off of an aircraft and see how it flew, that looks like a really good design
Congratulations!!! Amazing accomplishment. You plane looks amazing and flies very nice. I have loved watching your videos and the father/son project come together.
Congratulations!! I have been watching your progress. I bought an AeroMomentum engine as well. I look forward to seeing some performance numbers! Well done
Wow nice work mate, Been watching your build since the start with some interest! Looks great, be interested to see your cruise speed once you get a cowl on it
I would love to see a walk around vid. Especially flight controls like flaps and trim. Does it have sight fuel gauges or electric etc.. Beautiful build!
Mate this is fantastic! I was looking to build a hornet and just got suggested your video's! Awesome to see your journey! Only thing I'm concerned about and can't seem to find good info on is what is Australian CASA rules and restrictions on homebuilt experimental aircraft once they've gone through initial testing? Can you fly with passenger and anywhere in Aus like any other LSA or do you forever get restricted? Thanks for any shared knowledge! Awesome build, looks amazing!
The plane looks amazing! Is there a plan for fitting a cowling? I'm not a fan of the AAK factory cowling personally so something custom would look good.. I do love the look of the engine without. Well done guys!
Was it a difficult process to bring the AM15 in from the US? The owner seems to have a great attitude to parts availability and its a very interesting setup
Great aircraft… Great engine… And you did it with your dad….awesome!!!!
I sure have enjoyed seeing so many generations of the family involved in this project. What a beautiful location you get to base from. I am especially interested in seeing the performance and reliability you get from the AeromoMomentum engine. I’m impressed with Mark Kettering and his design philosophies. His line of aircraft powerplants may just be the best available (if it fits in your cowlings). CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Worked with a WW2 pilot back in the 80's, he said something they did for fun was to take the engine cowlings off of an aircraft and see how it flew, that looks like a really good design
awesome what a buzz and great work mate..
Thanks Pod
Yet another incredible achievement Kyle. Beautiful machine. Congrats!!
Thanks David, we will go flying one day.
Nice one! Looks like Ady flies great.
Congratulations Kyle, good to see.
Catch ya one day, Brian taylor
Congratulations!!! Amazing accomplishment. You plane looks amazing and flies very nice. I have loved watching your videos and the father/son project come together.
Congratulations!! It's been a wonderful build story, can't wait to see you guys getting around magnificent Tas
Congratulations Kyle and crew. What an achievement!
Congratulations!! I have been watching your progress. I bought an AeroMomentum engine as well. I look forward to seeing some performance numbers! Well done
What a great story and achievement, well done. I will be looking out for you.
OMG !! This looks so amazing 👍
Love from UK ❤️
Awesome plane!! I just finished my Just Aircraft Highlander and I'm in the beginning stages of my flight testing.
Congratulations
Wow nice work mate, Been watching your build since the start with some interest! Looks great, be interested to see your cruise speed once you get a cowl on it
I would love to see a walk around vid. Especially flight controls like flaps and trim. Does it have sight fuel gauges or electric etc.. Beautiful build!
Mate this is fantastic! I was looking to build a hornet and just got suggested your video's! Awesome to see your journey! Only thing I'm concerned about and can't seem to find good info on is what is Australian CASA rules and restrictions on homebuilt experimental aircraft once they've gone through initial testing? Can you fly with passenger and anywhere in Aus like any other LSA or do you forever get restricted? Thanks for any shared knowledge! Awesome build, looks amazing!
Beautiful job gentlemen! I was wondering how many hours you've accumulated so far on the aeromomentum and what your thoughts are so far?
Not pre punched, the kit not packaged for puck up. Yeah I will give it a miss.
The plane looks amazing! Is there a plan for fitting a cowling? I'm not a fan of the AAK factory cowling personally so something custom would look good.. I do love the look of the engine without. Well done guys!
I am in the process of designing a cowling now in 3D. It needs a cowl, too much buffeting around the airframe. Thankyou.
Great job!! The plane looks great! Does the cowling fit with the Aeromomentum Engine? I've been looking at building the exact same combination.
No the 914 cowl will not fit. I am currently designing my own. Stay tuned for updates
I’m curious…one year on how is your Aeromomentum holding up? Would you choose it again?
Beautiful plane!! Can you give us an update on how things are progressing with the Aeromomentum set up?
Hi, all is going well so far. I have been doing some small personal upgrades to the engine systems. I now have 75 hours on the engine.
excellent. not a lot of AM15 flying. there is a lot of interest how well this engine and PSRU will continue to perform. Thanks for posting!!
Was it a difficult process to bring the AM15 in from the US? The owner seems to have a great attitude to parts availability and its a very interesting setup
So, How is the engine working out? Any issues ? Temps , pressure and performance meeting expectations. Nice aircraft you built there btw.
Yes all is going well , no probs with temps. Engine feels good, plenty of punch.
Update?
How do you like that engine?
How did the engine cowl turn out? very interested to see it. And a bit of video demonstrating the hornets stol performance
No cowl yet, still designing it. Will make some cool videos soon once I get the cowl on and finished the flight test period.
How did you find the engines performance in flight? It sounds a bit loud but that could be the sound or no cowl?
The engine was great, not loud at all., will be a lot nicer with a cowl, especially with the airframe turbulence.
How the Aeromomentum engine working so far?
So far so good, had a few issues with it initially but running well now. It now has 120 hrs.
what weight did the hornet end up?
It came in at 420kg