Thanks. And thanks for watching

Happy to inform

Yes, but really really expensive. You may want to think about it.

@@bushcattom how do you put a price on that level of safety?! LOL

@@lorendjones 😆

Hi Brett! Thanks for the kind words. And congratulations on your BushCat purchase!

It is totally worth the wait. Thanks for watching. Have fun flying somebody else’s BushCat in the meantime.

@@bushcattom I know it will be. I will be at your favorite airport, Galt, great place, I absolutely love it as well! I just have to hold on a bit longer and maybe we can go formation flying. I fly out of Aurora airport in Illinois..

@@johncornish9639 Let’s do it!

How long was the lead time when you ordered it John? Have you received any communication as to the progress of your bird? I’m curious as I have had a kit on order since Osh 23. I was told then that the lead time was four months, final payment a few weeks before shipping. Aerosport has been paid in full now since Christmas but still no kit and no idea what stage it may be in if any. I’m trying to have a good feeling about the prospects of receiving said kit, but it’s tough at the moment. Best of luck to you and the others like us in the same boat of wonder.

@@Pilotpaulie My contract was signed on December 5, 2022. The contract says with an expected delivery date of December 2023. So I am in my 16th month of waiting. They were right up front from the beginning, that it may be a tad bit more. With that said, I paid for a fully built SLSA. I am patiently waiting like everyone else. I am a little nervous too.

Awesome. Enjoy it!

Thanks

You’re welcome

Thanks.

You’re welcome

SOLD!!!

Thanks very much

Oh you mean about the rocket assist? Just for the record-the video would be inadmissible in court because it can be shown to have been “edited”. Also there are no witnesses to attest to the existence of a rocket assist on a BushCat. Also make note that BushCat Tom has been known to pretend. He’s been doing that since childhood and it looks like he hasn’t grown out of it yet. 😉

@@bushcattom , yes and that’s why I get a kick out of your channel, keep it up!

@@av8rshane491 I will. I am in touch with my inner child and I will not let him go.

Hello. Thanks for watching. So many questions. Yes you can set multiple waypoints not just “direct to”. I don’t think the Nesis is set up for HSI. I may be wrong on that point. Yes when you touch the destination airport you can also pull up airport info and frequencies. My radios are not interfaced with the Kanardia. I adjust those manually. The Kanardia is not the only option. Some BushCats have Dynons, some MGL. Good questions. Contact AeroSport for more details. They would love to talk to you.

It would be cool that Mike Patey would try to one up me with a Scrappy rocket assist. Just remember I did it first. Thanks for watching.

7,000 ft per minute. It’ll climb faster but I don’t have supplemental oxygen so we can only guess.

Yes it is. You should stop by AeroSport and have a look see.

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

That’s what I like about the BushCat. You can be creative with the panel. Many options, including panel sizes. I opted for the largest one. Still plenty of leg room. Thanks for watching.

Just out of curiosity, since I've got one coming myself, I wonder what you would you put on your panel that BushCatTom doesn't have? The all-in-one PFD/Engine display frees up a lot space the 6-pack steam gauges used to hog. Maybe a glovebox? ;->

Rick, we do have a glove box option. So you can go with one NESIS on the Pilot side and a glove box on the right, for example. The NESIS has everything you really need besides the radio and transponder.

@@rickkennerly2379 Yes, listen to AeroSport.

@@AeroSportLLC thinking right now about a ram mount ball in the center of the right panel for an iPad. So many choices! Maybe a popcorn popper to go with the Road Runner cartoons.

Stay on the ground and watch cartoons. 🙂

Only the best for BushCat Tom. Thanks for watching.

The Nesis reads the fuel burn in the engine according to the gph you set. You just have to manually set it when you gas up. Look over in the tank, find out how much you got, then enter it in. So it’s really just an estimate reading. But pretty accurate. For me I always look over my shoulder to make sure.

@@bushcattom great. tnx. I try not to poke holes in rotomolded tanks. Even with the hole above the liquid level, they're nearly impossible to seal well.

Step one. Find a BushCat. Seriously though, get yourself a demo ride first thing. An introduction to the flight envelope of this great airplane will get you hooked. Once addicted the rest will come easy, since most of your waking hours will be spent figuring out flight instruction, how you’re going to fund the habit, and finally, once certified, how you’re gonna buy it. Are you within driving distance of either AeroSport or AeroSport South? They’ll get you started.

Thanks -- I'll send your well wishes to Bob. Bushcat Tom thanks you.

And expensive!

Hello. Okay to answer your questions: altimeter settings and the like are easy peasy with the Nesis III touch screen. The barometric pressure is found just under the altitude indicator. Press it and you'll get a screen to adjust pressure with the roll knob on the panel. As far as the cargo compartments are concerned, there are two in the BuchCat. The first is immediately behind the seats and accessible in flight. 55lbs max limit. Spacious but a dog crate would not be feasible. The second cargo compartment is much larger (40 lbs max limit) but accessible only from the outside fuselage opening. I don't know of an LSA that is designed to carry two passengers plus dogs. And you may want to consult the regs if a non-human can qualifiy as a "passenger". And a Light Sport pilot you've only got two to work with. However, the Vans RV-12 does have a small cockpit accessible cargo area (don't know if a dog crate would fit but maybe). The Sling LSA is similar. Also, the more pricey Bristells may have some space. Of all the Light Sports out there the Bushcat has one of the most largest cargo areas in the class--just not meant for small animals. Hope that isn't a deal breaker. You may want to think about the dog's perspective in flying. It is very very noisy in an airplane and it might frighten them or cause a panic. That said, it is possible to train dogs to get used to it --but it might take some effort. But as far as cargo carrying is concerend, the BushCat is a beast. Of course under the LSA rules you need to keep the gross weight at 1320lbs. But I'm telling you--you can stuff a whole lot more in that airplane. One fine day when the new MOSAIC rules are finalized I would expect the Bushcat to be given a minimum of 1550lbs for a gross weight. I don't know what your budget is, but if you want carrying space for a couple of dogs you're going to have to spend some serious money with a Bristell or Sling or similar LSA. Thanks for your questions -- and thanks for watching.

@@bushcattom We found a few LSAs that were designed as a 4 place and converted to a 2 place LSA. The Jabiru 230D is a great example. That one had 2 major issues that stopped us from going with it. The Rans S-21 is very similar in size but seems to be a fairly complex build. We like the BushCat for its ease and speed of construction. By the way, Dogs are 'property' or 'cargo' not passengers according to all the references I can find. Yeah, MOSAIC is going to change some things which is why we are trying to find the right plane for us now and after mosaic's release. By the way, Our dogs are small, Chihuahua mix and a Bull Terrier mix. Crates are easy to fit in compact spaces and weigh almost nothing.

The Kanardias do not update automatically. WingX has current info at the ready (Notams, TFRs, Airport advisories). WingX is my backup nav. I also use the iPad as a inflight camera controller. So there!! 🙂

I think there is a BushCat owner whose rigging one up and the factory is keeping an idea on its viability.

The only dumb question is the question that is never asked. At this time I wish you wouldn't have asked it. Because I don't know. But the folks at AeroSport do. Give them a ring. And thanks for watching.

Almost any plane can be certified IFR. It's mainly about the required instrumentation & panel space and nothing much to do with the plane itself.

Because I didn’t have room for three. 😄Also, as an aspiring CFI-S, it’s nice to have what I need in the right seat.

I have Disco Bob do the fueling. I don’t touch the stuff.

Doesn’t need one. The BushCat’s pronounced wing shake upon an approaching stall is all you will need to warn you. You can always install an AOA if you want I suppose.

@@bushcattom Thanks Tom keep making the videos.

Me neither.

You’re right about hangar space being at a premium. That’s all a part of the hunt. But there are deals out there. So yes, everybody listen up: Finding your hangar is nearly as important as finding your plane. Get your ducks in a row people! Think through the process! If a hangar opens before you even buy your airplane pounce on it immediately! And thank Diesel Dan for a much needed reality check! And don’t despair, follow your dreams. And if you come to a roadblock get out and kick it off the road and proceed! Just lookout for any 800lb gorillas. They ARE out there. But even gorillas can be tamed.

@@bushcattom my preferred local hanger won’t put me on their waiting list until I get a plane!!! I am finding that is becoming the new norm around here. This is a big reality check. Imagine buying an expensive sports car and then find out you have to store it outdoors at the local Walmart parking lot.

@@dieseldan5189 Bummer. Here’s hoping a good opportunity comes your way.

How nice of you to say.