Should the Belite Ultralight make a comeback??? Watch it perform.

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • In this classic video, James demonstrates a Belite UltraCub (currently unavailable) with a 1/2VW four stroke engine. Performance is exemplary. If you are interested in the return of this classic ultralight, let James know by subscribing and leaving a comment!

Komentáře • 53

  • @briand4000
    @briand4000 Před 6 lety +6

    The fuel tank...perfect, simple solution and color matched too!

  • @montanasoftware5954
    @montanasoftware5954 Před rokem

    Yes ... I think the Belite UltraCub should definitely make a comeback. I'm interested in buying one. I like the idea of using an enclosed trailer as storage. You could park the trailer at your local grass airstrip for the duration of the flying season. Unfolding the wings and re-attaching the turtle deck takes about 10 minutes until ready to fly.

  • @riverrat4631
    @riverrat4631 Před rokem

    I think you should bring back the Chipper 2 place. I was getting ready to order one when the fire happened. I had already transferred money to my checking account to mail the check for the deposit on the kit. That Honeycomb design was very impressive to me. I had already talked to the UL Power Rep about ordering a 130hp engine. That’s the perfect little Bushplane for STOL work. Right after the fire the LSA market got huge. I know you would of been back ordered on kits.

  • @JPBugdust
    @JPBugdust Před 11 lety +4

    This is a great combination ! A small 4-stroke engine and lightweight Belite airframe. A person could log a lot of hours with a fuel consumption of only 1.9 gallons an hour !

  • @TNTrikePilot
    @TNTrikePilot Před 11 měsíci

    It was truly sad - the fire that killed BeLite. Great airplanes

  • @scottanthony4511
    @scottanthony4511 Před 8 lety +1

    I really like the sound of that engine...

  • @deepskyfrontier
    @deepskyfrontier Před 10 lety +8

    5:20 to skip strap-in, engine start, and taxiing. 15:50 for the landing.

  • @danbloodworth2953
    @danbloodworth2953 Před 8 lety +1

    I love the belite airplane, I watched the video two times back to back. Are you saleing plans ? Thanks for the video.

  • @sacooper802
    @sacooper802 Před 4 lety

    38 hp at 87 pounds for this 1/2 VW 4-stroke engine shown, not bad, but todays standard in 2020 with EFI 4-stroke is 65hp at 90 pounds watercooled as well, V-twin 800CC, 1.6 gallons per hour

  • @nickjones3559
    @nickjones3559 Před 2 lety

    Awesome!

  • @jappropriatetechno-logic1504

    man i hope so...... i miseed out on the wonderbread plane.

  • @icerinkdad
    @icerinkdad Před 10 lety +1

    Neat little 103 vehicle! Is that a "half VW"?

  • @marccarofano
    @marccarofano Před 11 lety +1

    Seems to fly well! I would like to know the wight of the pilot and the ASL of the field?

  • @OzParkPilot
    @OzParkPilot Před 11 lety

    Great little aircraft ! But try and edit your videos as its easier for us viewers to watch. Thanks for a great video.

  • @Rob-lz5iz
    @Rob-lz5iz Před 2 lety

    Belite videos are all over youtube, but the company seems to be defunct.

  • @bobsullivan5714
    @bobsullivan5714 Před 6 lety +2

    I'm 6'2" and 340 lbs. Does that thing come with a zipper?

  • @marccarofano
    @marccarofano Před 11 lety

    Thanks for the INFO, Impressive 9 sec take off! I have been flying Ultralight's since 1978 and would like to have a 4 stroke because of the fuel burn difference. How many GPH do you get with that setup? And what's your cruise speed? I saw no N numbers, are you part 103 legal?

  • @albertogarciaarango2411
    @albertogarciaarango2411 Před 9 lety +5

    Is a really practical flying machine, thanks

  • @magnus845
    @magnus845 Před 7 lety

    I like this. Is it +4/-2 rated or better?

  • @jerrywitt1736
    @jerrywitt1736 Před 10 lety +2

    will this comfortably fit a 6 foot 1 inch 270 lbs guy? I fit in a 152 with someone else and I also fit in a extra 300L and comfortably in a Supercub

    • @kennethwhite9720
      @kennethwhite9720 Před 9 lety +1

      +Jerry Witt Im same boat with the exact height and weight lol. It would fit us, but most likely wouldn't be able to lift us. Its a 254lb plane. So it would have to lift its weight +18% plus the weight of the fuel. I decided on building a mini Max 1100R and losing 50 lbs hahaha way cheaper. But the Belite is on my list of future toys i want to own

  • @bobbymcguyer
    @bobbymcguyer Před 8 lety +1

    What is the g-rating for this aircraft? I'm talkin' minus g's and plus g's; has it been rated? It looks pretty strong. How are the connections made; bolts or pins or what. How long to take the wings off for transport? thanks, I enjoyed the video.

    • @magnus845
      @magnus845 Před 7 lety +1

      Funny no one seems to want to answer this, I had the same thought.

  • @sharronneedles6721
    @sharronneedles6721 Před 6 lety +2

    I am building one of these myself can anyone tell me where I can get aluminum rods like those

  • @roadstar499
    @roadstar499 Před 6 lety

    im 6 foot 250 plus....what the pilot max size for this aircraft...? cost?thax

  • @cristianogoncalves3129

    Ola bons vous! Qual passo da helice? Para o meio vw.

  • @Backstaberiam1
    @Backstaberiam1 Před 8 lety +14

    I got bored watching him put the airplane on!!

  • @sakutaazusagawa208
    @sakutaazusagawa208 Před 4 lety +1

    What's the specifications of the engine used?

  • @kennethwhite9720
    @kennethwhite9720 Před 9 lety +1

    You guys should hire or find some one to Film you with a QuadCopter. You would get a lot more Really Good Footage ;) I just sold my quad or id offer to help out in exchange for a couple flights bahahaha

    • @joebucktexas
      @joebucktexas Před 6 lety +1

      The Mad-Mapper what's the 'map' reference?

  • @kingmilo12
    @kingmilo12 Před 10 lety +3

    How much does one of these cost?

  • @GaryFlymore
    @GaryFlymore Před 8 lety

    thats amazing! Gary :)

  • @bobbyjohnnascar
    @bobbyjohnnascar Před 10 lety

    No starter?

  • @The762nato
    @The762nato Před 3 lety

    ?? Can that fuel tank be jettisoned before a crash ?

  • @TheRooster602
    @TheRooster602 Před 11 lety

    Hooking the fingertips around the prop blade like that, you can lose them if the engine backfires.

  • @ertugrulyldrm3134
    @ertugrulyldrm3134 Před 9 lety +1

    3:12

  • @russellesimonetta3835
    @russellesimonetta3835 Před 3 lety

    Belites factory burned! I think he's selling it.

  • @midwestg4105
    @midwestg4105 Před 2 lety

    Comeback?....only with electric start engine....if still 103 compliant.

  • @laurenhull5941
    @laurenhull5941 Před 10 lety

    do these crash or wreck a lot

  • @rickuyeda4818
    @rickuyeda4818 Před 6 lety

    5:37 before take off? Edit your videos.

    • @GreenFillwood
      @GreenFillwood Před 6 lety

      Rick Uyeda Why are you so rude - you don't have to watch it?

  • @carolschroeder8704
    @carolschroeder8704 Před 8 lety

    wheres he going to the moon

  • @silkyjones2626
    @silkyjones2626 Před 7 lety

    Mug for the camera and whatnot.

  • @grumpysowhat6998
    @grumpysowhat6998 Před 5 lety

    A lot of wasted footage. We don't need to see the first 3 1/2 minutes and the crash and dashes need a lot more practice. It took me three tries, three different sittings to finely get through it.

  • @tommy765100
    @tommy765100 Před 6 lety +1

    a lot of $$ for that ugly bird

  • @Bushmasterpilot
    @Bushmasterpilot Před 6 lety

    Got bored....quit watching....edit your vids...