Thanks a bunch for making the video. You answered about any question I could have asked except if you have an electric backup fuel pump. I didn't see a battery so probably not. Other than the desire to take one of the kids flying, this aircraft has everything a pilot needs. Very well done, thanks again.
Your hangar solution is first rate. Going in/out sideways on a dolly is very inventive and practical. Please give us more videos about local flying, great stuff!
Молодец мужик, самолет отличный!!!! У меня самого зреет мысль... занимаюсь радиомоделями, сделал бензинового 2,5 в размахе. такого думаю потыну. Автору большой респект!!!!
Really nice video. Beautiful little plane. I'm not a fan of 2 strokes but your Herth could possibly change my mind. It is working well for you. Thanks for sharing. By the way great taste in the colors and superb finish on your plane. Well done!
Looks a lot like the one my brother built. He passed on last September and never completed it. All he had left to do was put the skin on the wings. He put a Suzuki snowmobile engine in it. It's still setting in his garage. Nice video.
You know what would be really cool to see is the construction of how the flaperon system actually works, the controls and all. theres is absolutely no video out there that shows it. I would love to know how they function and showing the controls as well. I want to build them but I never find a video or any type of plans out there on Flaperons
Kevin, love your videos. Very inspiring. I am looking into getting one of these (or very similar, from the company that bought the jigs, as I understand it - Badland Aircraft). It looks like you've put plenty of hours on yours, so I'd love some info on the flight characteristics (stalls, stability, ground handling, etc.). Thanks, and looking forward to more videos!
I will try and do another video of flight characteristics on the Belite next time I have it out. It stalls at 35mph clean 31mph dirty, cruises at 55mph all the way up to 80 mph(vne) with ease. It is a very stable and predictable plane both in the air and on the ground. It stalls nicely with a mild break and starts flying again instantly with no tendancy to drop a wing. Let me know if you need more info. I am considering putting it up for sale since I am building a Highlander now.
@@kevincamp189 Thanks so much for the info! I think half the fun will be the build, so I'm not looking for a completed plane. (Plus it will give me time to get a few more training hours under my belt in the meantime.) Any further info you have is most appreciated, and a video would be great!
The VG's came with directions which are mostly worthless. The best way to find out where to place them is a lot of experimenting with placement, and flight testing in as close to similar weather conditions as you can get. My stall speed was decreased 1-2 mph. T/O and landing distances are just about all pilot skill and have little to do with having VG's. A pilot who knows the airplane and how to fly it (in stock configuration) will outperform a pilot who is unfamiliar with an airplane that has VG's, slats, performance prop/engine and so on...... Also I cant give an exact number on T/O and landing distances because everyday I fly I have different wind strength and direction, temperature, humidity, pressure , and density altitude. In the winter when its 20 degrees F out with little to no headwind I can T/O in under 75 feet. In the summer at 90 degrees F with 5mph headwind it can take 250 feet to T/O.
The big question I would think is how much? Then how much annually, then the cost of motor after how many hours? The fabric? Plus, other cost? It's cool to own one, but...
Great video! You just showed just about everything your plane has.I like your cart design for getting the plane inside the hangar.I have some similar but more crude.Whatch at “Minimax Hangar” on CZcams.Thanks for sharing!
please make some simple wooden chocks and use them! You can tie them together and pull them in from within the cockpit. You've made a delightful aircraft and there's no point in risking it by starting it without chocks.
Thanks a bunch for making the video. You answered about any question I could have asked except if you have an electric backup fuel pump. I didn't see a battery so probably not. Other than the desire to take one of the kids flying, this aircraft has everything a pilot needs. Very well done, thanks again.
Your hangar solution is first rate. Going in/out sideways on a dolly is very inventive and practical. Please give us more videos about local flying, great stuff!
Молодец мужик, самолет отличный!!!! У меня самого зреет мысль... занимаюсь радиомоделями, сделал бензинового 2,5 в размахе. такого думаю потыну.
Автору большой респект!!!!
Super cool
Really nice video. Beautiful little plane. I'm not a fan of 2 strokes but your Herth could possibly change my mind. It is working well for you. Thanks for sharing. By the way great taste in the colors and superb finish on your plane. Well done!
The hirth f 23 is great. Its simple, light, and super dependable.
Looks a lot like the one my brother built. He passed on last September and never completed it. All he had left to do was put the skin on the wings. He put a Suzuki snowmobile engine in it. It's still setting in his garage. Nice video.
interested in selling the kitplane?
You know what would be really cool to see is the construction of how the flaperon system actually works, the controls and all. theres is absolutely no video out there that shows it. I would love to know how they function and showing the controls as well. I want to build them but I never find a video or any type of plans out there on Flaperons
Great job Kevin. It looks great.
Like your plane ✈️ but I'm thinking Shark Tank might be able to see your dolley system as vantastic💜
Thanks.... each plane that goes in that hangar gets it own custom cart. I think I have had 3 different airplanes in that hangar so far.
That sure looks like fun!
Will you share the plan for this build
Great video and walk around!
Kevin, love your videos. Very inspiring. I am looking into getting one of these (or very similar, from the company that bought the jigs, as I understand it - Badland Aircraft). It looks like you've put plenty of hours on yours, so I'd love some info on the flight characteristics (stalls, stability, ground handling, etc.). Thanks, and looking forward to more videos!
I will try and do another video of flight characteristics on the Belite next time I have it out. It stalls at 35mph clean 31mph dirty, cruises at 55mph all the way up to 80 mph(vne) with ease. It is a very stable and predictable plane both in the air and on the ground. It stalls nicely with a mild break and starts flying again instantly with no tendancy to drop a wing. Let me know if you need more info. I am considering putting it up for sale since I am building a Highlander now.
@@kevincamp189 Thanks so much for the info! I think half the fun will be the build, so I'm not looking for a completed plane. (Plus it will give me time to get a few more training hours under my belt in the meantime.) Any further info you have is most appreciated, and a video would be great!
Great job my friend!
Hola tendras los planos de tu avion que me los puedas proporcionar para hacer uno igual gracias
I need that aircraft same engine and propeller
Has it sold yet
How did you determine where the VS's would be placed? What was the difference in stall speed? What is the T/O distance and L/D with the VG's?
The VG's came with directions which are mostly worthless. The best way to find out where to place them is a lot of experimenting with placement, and flight testing in as close to similar weather conditions as you can get. My stall speed was decreased 1-2 mph. T/O and landing distances are just about all pilot skill and have little to do with having VG's. A pilot who knows the airplane and how to fly it (in stock configuration) will outperform a pilot who is unfamiliar with an airplane that has VG's, slats, performance prop/engine and so on...... Also I cant give an exact number on T/O and landing distances because everyday I fly I have different wind strength and direction, temperature, humidity, pressure , and density altitude. In the winter when its 20 degrees F out with little to no headwind I can T/O in under 75 feet. In the summer at 90 degrees F with 5mph headwind it can take 250 feet to T/O.
@@kevincamp189 Thanks.
The big question I would think is how much? Then how much annually, then the cost of motor after how many hours? The fabric? Plus, other cost? It's cool to own one, but...
Build a legal eagle if cost is the big concern. One of those can be built for around 5 grand
Desser tire. They are 21/800-6 buffed
Кеvin A сколько весит самалёт ?
Where did you get your tires from?
Great video! You just showed just about everything your plane has.I like your cart design for getting the plane inside the hangar.I have some similar but more crude.Whatch at “Minimax Hangar” on CZcams.Thanks for sharing!
Seems quiet, what's the engine? Muffler. Prop? Engine and prop rpm?
Hirth f23 50hp 2 stroke, stock mufflers, warp drive 64 inch, 6200rpm max 2.5 to 1 prop reduction.
@@kevincamp189 thanks for the info!
please make some simple wooden chocks and use them! You can tie them together and pull them in from within the cockpit. You've made a delightful aircraft and there's no point in risking it by starting it without chocks.
Okay...I was wonderin' what that yella thang was for...???...
Its a cart to push the airplane sideways in or out of the hangar.
Is it sold yet?
Not yet
So...a home build, kit?
Big boi biking Yes, Belite factory kit.