Dennis Brooks sweet! Those high lift fat wings of your ultra and h5 likely do better than my original HB’s, although i still had lots of lift reserve still. Im guessing it may have gotten to 10, given more time :-). What was your airspeed at 10k?
Hi Pete. I did not think about your thin wings. I was just thinking about your 1/2 VW. I have no need to go up there again. Except for getting above the clouds.
nicely flown Pete. the oil canning of the wing skin would bother me long term, and have me looking for fatigue cracks and loose rivets all the time. you mentioned 25 hp... what is the displacement of your motor ? what kind of climb rate are you getting on a "normal" day at sea level or whatever you;ve got ?
ya, I inspect constantly... so far, so good :-) Its an 82x94 1/2VW, but that HP at cruise is based on fuel flow of less than 2gal/hr. My hummel is quite heavy compared to some, and I get about 400ft/min on a std type day.
I’ve got mine down to about 20% of what it was at its worst (1/2 vw plate mount related). I used the white cloth and tiewrap method for isolating. I luv flying it up there, so smooth, like winter flying.
@@PeteZoot Pete that looks like so much fun. Some questions: -Performance; cruising speed 97 TAS? Rate of climb? Range? -Can you fly with the canopy off? -I'm no longer current but was a low time Cessna 152/172 pilot. I think I've seen that the Hummelbird has both tailwheel and nose wheel configurations. In the nosewheel would it be difficult to fly for a C152 pilot?
@@shevetlevi2821 ya about right…100mphish rate of climb= barely lol, range 300miles +1/2hr reserve. Canopy never tried it. Noeswheel, no, tailwheel ya, its very lively on the ground. Cockpit is smaaaaaall. 170lbs 5’8” max unless modded like mine for me at 6’
Most are! Including me, as i had to blow the bottom out of the bottom for more head and leg room. At 18” wide, it os a snug fit. No map unfolding in this one! :)
@@DrStoooopid actually, most skins are structural……like the skin ahead of the spar is definitely + the bottom skins, as is the fuselage skin. But behind the spar on top it is not.
Cool! Go for it! Its fun as heck! Advice to any new pilot, find a taildragger to start your training in as it teaches better stick and rudder reactions and is much easier to learn from zero hours than after learning on a nose gear, and provides the autonomic reactions skills required in this tiny bird on the runway. :-). Sure, it can be learned later, but takes more effort, and is more fun anyway :-)
Hi Peter , I'm from near Ottawa , I currently fly a 1/2 vw powered minimax . I cruise at 60 - 65 mph indicated . I'm interested in a Hummelbird that is for sale near Montreal . Same engine as my minimax (37 hp ) . Do you think I could get an extra 20 mph or so at the same power setting in a Hummelbird ? Thank you .
@@gerald4027 i was kidding. It wont work, period. That would require a more substantial airframe, with corresponding w&b. Definitely not any model of hummel. Also, the vw heads will melt after about 10seconds at that power level, if you could keep the case and crank together.
The background music gave me memories of my childhood that I had forgotten.
Ah i see, a man of culture listening to bach while flying. Nice vid and music choice bro :D
LOL no culture here :-) I like all kinds of music.. but most good 70's rock is based on Bach riffs ;-)
Pro tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies recently.
@Kaiden Dominic Yup, been using Flixzone} for months myself :D
Hi Peter I have been up to 10000 feet in both my Hummels. Its sure nice and smooth up there
Dennis Brooks sweet! Those high lift fat wings of your ultra and h5 likely do better than my original HB’s, although i still had lots of lift reserve still. Im guessing it may have gotten to 10, given more time :-). What was your airspeed at 10k?
Hi Pete. I did not think about your thin wings. I was just thinking about your 1/2 VW. I have no need to go up there again. Except for getting above the clouds.
Wonderful views, I bet it feels like heaven up there, to fly with wings of aluminium!
Love that little Hummel, I think I need to build one.... Good choice of music, nice flying!
This is so peaceful.
Nice flight and lovely landing
Very nice flying, Pete. Nice video all around. Thanks!
Hi Pete. I just seen this video!!! Wow so kool and you are going faster and burning less gas than my Hummel H5!!!
Where’s the keyboard? Love the music!
Next vehicle!
Don't need a pilot license
I just started building a Hummel bird that I bought from Mike Tond and am curious what you’re running for avionics and transponder?
Congrats! Trig. Awesome and bulletproof. And the only kit that fits in front of the tank. Radios are behind my seat.
Bach to the future...
nicely flown Pete. the oil canning of the wing skin would bother me long term, and have me looking for fatigue cracks and loose rivets all the time. you mentioned 25 hp... what is the displacement of your motor ? what kind of climb rate are you getting on a "normal" day at sea level or whatever you;ve got ?
ya, I inspect constantly... so far, so good :-) Its an 82x94 1/2VW, but that HP at cruise is based on fuel flow of less than 2gal/hr. My hummel is quite heavy compared to some, and I get about 400ft/min on a std type day.
Beautiful i love those hummelbirds. Dont they also have a part 103 version?
me too! ;-) Yip, the ultra cruiser. Different airframe (larger) and fatter hi-lift wing.
I cant seem to solve my oil leak in my h5. anyways beautiful view!
I’ve got mine down to about 20% of what it was at its worst (1/2 vw plate mount related). I used the white cloth and tiewrap method for isolating. I luv flying it up there, so smooth, like winter flying.
Your videos are a source of inspiration as I consider a homebuilt. Is your VW a 1600CC?
Thx…. More fun than a barrel full of monkeys :). 94x82 1/2vw (1200cc)
Don’t forget to check the oil.
Yes you do not dare burn 5 gallons of gas on one sorti!
1.8 gph?!! That's almost like a perpetual energy machine.
Like a motorcycle.
@@PeteZoot Pete that looks like so much fun. Some questions:
-Performance; cruising speed 97 TAS? Rate of climb? Range?
-Can you fly with the canopy off?
-I'm no longer current but was a low time Cessna 152/172 pilot. I think I've seen that the Hummelbird has both tailwheel and nose wheel configurations. In the nosewheel would it be difficult to fly for a C152 pilot?
@@shevetlevi2821 ya about right…100mphish rate of climb= barely lol, range 300miles +1/2hr reserve. Canopy never tried it. Noeswheel, no, tailwheel ya, its very lively on the ground. Cockpit is smaaaaaall. 170lbs 5’8” max unless modded like mine for me at 6’
@@PeteZoot Thanks for the quick reply.
Yep, it looks like it turns little sips of avgas into fun. Stay safe.
@@shevetlevi2821 much prefers mogas even :)
Ah, the Hummelbird. Wanted to build one, but I'm too large for this critter.
Most are! Including me, as i had to blow the bottom out of the bottom for more head and leg room. At 18” wide, it os a snug fit. No map unfolding in this one! :)
We don’t need to unfold maps no more. It’s all about pinch’n’zoom 😊
is the skin supposed to ripple like that?
Non structural, thin 0.016”. It was a build “feature” lol. Very difficult to get flat (solid rivets build).
@@PeteZoot I realize it's non-structural (I mean that *is* why they call it a "skin"...)...I just didn't know they rippled like that.
@@DrStoooopid actually, most skins are structural……like the skin ahead of the spar is definitely + the bottom skins, as is the fuselage skin. But behind the spar on top it is not.
@@DrStoooopid oh trust me it is structural ..
Can you fly it in the night??
Nope, basic ultralight registered here in canada. If registered experimental, then yes with proper lighting and license.
im planning on getting this aircraft when i get older anything i should know?
Cool! Go for it! Its fun as heck! Advice to any new pilot, find a taildragger to start your training in as it teaches better stick and rudder reactions and is much easier to learn from zero hours than after learning on a nose gear, and provides the autonomic reactions skills required in this tiny bird on the runway. :-). Sure, it can be learned later, but takes more effort, and is more fun anyway :-)
@@PeteZoot thank you so much man i really appreciate the tips! will do!
Whats with the vampire music?
“Ahhhhhh….Bach”. Don’t get it? Then yer too young ;-)
Music in my vids are whats in my headset….for my pleasure, not added in any silly edit.
What is that reading off your airspeed to you?
smartAss Asi from the UK.
Pete do you still have your Hummelbird?
Yip, currently hung up, as i rebuild the engine with a fresh case.
Hi Peter , I'm from near Ottawa , I currently fly a 1/2 vw powered minimax . I cruise at 60 - 65 mph indicated . I'm interested in a Hummelbird that is for sale near Montreal . Same engine as my minimax (37 hp ) . Do you think I could get an extra 20 mph or so at the same power setting in a Hummelbird ? Thank you .
For sure 90mph in a HB is no problem.
Whats your base?
I fly out of Cpr2 Embrun but keep my minimax on a trailer in my garage at home . I have a ppl so the hours on an amateur built HB
Would count . Thanks for your quick response . It would be great to have a conversation with you for some additional info on the HB .
@@pa22driver member of the fb “greater ottawa/eastern quebec flyingassociation group? I’ll IM you
Remember...Volkswagen engines like motor oil.
Mr Chiro Canuck and only 1.5 litres at that lol. That said, i finally have it pretty well sealed up, and it burns very little.
that just means you have to check the dip stick every time you top off the fuel. no biggy.
What is the max distance range one could travel in one of these?
3hrs+1/2hr reserve, at 100mph. So 300miles.
I will be putting a 350 HP 4 cylinder turbo VW in mine.The firewall will have to be reinforced.Better climb rate and take off speed.Any ideas?
@@gerald4027 Write me in to your life insurance thats my advice.
@@luchacefox259.Ok,it should work.The CG is off alittle.
A good 6 hrs if you add wing tanks.
Could a Hummel ultracruzer handle a turbo charged 350 hp VW 4 cylinder?
Yip. Once.
@@PeteZoot.I should then reinforce the firewall.
@@gerald4027 i was kidding. It wont work, period. That would require a more substantial airframe, with corresponding w&b. Definitely not any model of hummel. Also, the vw heads will melt after about 10seconds at that power level, if you could keep the case and crank together.
@@PeteZoot.ok,how about 100 hp 1/2 VW engine?
@@gerald4027 same issues