MAIDEN FLIGHT goes BAD on landing.😓 Abandon airplane PART 6.

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Flying a new airplane on its maiden flight and being a test pilot can be quite scary. as every airplane flies differently. I'm glad that I didn't crash and damage the airplane and was able to walk away. I'm still trying to understand what really caused the airplane to veer off the runway so fast and almost ground loop. We believe it was the gear that was the cause.
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@JonasMarcinko 2 жыл бұрын

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@PowerTurfRenovation 2 жыл бұрын

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@joshc7091 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas, You made me feel way better. I have hell keeping and ultralight straight. Kitfox or 170 and I’m good. Tail wheel ultralight and watch the hell out 🤣

@bobboo1319 2 жыл бұрын

you have the same operation as the DC3 keep the tail up as long as possible.

@BJCampbell 2 жыл бұрын

Been following you for a long minute. Ultimately do what makes you happy, but you’ve started a family and you seem to fly sketchy Aircraft and gambling higher risk. Just observations from the internet! Ultimately live your best life til the end

@fillywinks 2 жыл бұрын

Grab yourself a radio.

@MultipliedByZero 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched the 3rd person landing in slow motion, and the gear struts may have been the cause for the control issues directly after landing. While they did completely collapse after going off-strip, they were certainly twisting around as you were slowing down and losing lift after the initial touch-down. Those struts look like they're made by Twizzler, or just an old garden hose repurposed as landing gear...

@jamesordwayultralightpilot 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they changed alignment on landing for sure. Once one wheel goes toe out it just omits all rudder attempts to keep it straight.

@AkPacerPilot 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, I agree, pretty sure that left side twisted toe out well before it went off the runway.

@MarionBlair 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, agree, those wheels twisting couldn't be overcome with rudder. Landing gear too flimsy. At that point you were just along for the ride. Did you a hell of a good job staying with it all the way.

@michaelmartinez1345 2 жыл бұрын

The MLG struts are definitely an issue on this plane. The use of a different - stronger metal might be an answer to increase the strength.... One of the best ways to be able to handle the shock loads of landing, is to use struts that are made of 1"o.d. mild steel tubing with a w.t. of 0.062" that form an elongated tri-angle shape that have pivot saddles attached to hard-points on the fuselage while the apex of the tri-angle legs has the axle stub welded to a sturdy plate that is welded to the apex.. The Use of several winds of 1/2" bungee cords attached between the MLG legs and the opposite side of the fuselage, to handle the shock absorbsion when the rubber meets the runway is a relatively cheap & inexpensive way to improve this undercarriage. The engine heat needs to be lowered in that hot cylinder. Better ram-air ducts can help this. Anything above 475 degrees F. And the aluminum castings start to loose their tempering...

@qwadratix 2 жыл бұрын

The left wheel touched a fraction before the right and twisted backward and out as it did. There were a couple more small bounces, coming down on the left wheel each time, repeating the swivel to the left at each impact. Once both wheels were down, control (almost) came back.

@Florida-cracker 2 жыл бұрын

I'm no aviation expert but those landing gear wiggling certainly didn't help with steering. Kind of like "bump steer" in the automotive world.

@davidnelson4707 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wild ride ,I thought you were putting it on for a while . I was laughing with you . That was so good .

@av8ir68 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that was the kind of landing that you walked away from, didn't hurt yourself and didn't damage any property that wasn't yours!! The gentlemen that was talking to you in about the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="551">9:11</a> spot in this video has given you some wisdom that I really hope you understand whole heartedly!! Jonas, I love your videos!! When I need a little (LOT) of excitement in my day, I can always watch one of your videos and get my fill for the day sitting in the comfort of my home!! One last thought and that is, try to spread your excitement around a little more and try not to have it all in one spot!!! Fly safe Jonas!!

@samiam619 2 жыл бұрын

Do you really believe that a Bronze Age goat herders fairy tale is going to keep him alive?

@dentech987 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my Airbike gear with Rans gear, toe operated Tracy Obrien brakes, Azuza wheels and 6.00x6 aircraft tires. Homemade locking tailwheel based on Bob Barrows design but scaled down. All sturdy with excellent ground handling. Stock gear is crapola.

@Robnord1 2 жыл бұрын

A retired MiniMax 103 pilot, I enjoyed watching your footage. New gear is right! A definite weakness. Good luck in future flying adventures. 👍

@Eric-gi9kg 5 ай бұрын

Anybody else that was less of a pilot.. would have wrecked. Awesome Save

@bwalker4194 2 жыл бұрын

That, my friend, is a flying coffin. Let’s see: helmet not strapped on, mis-engineered main gear, sketchy engine, twitchy ailerons, no rudder authority, no radio, sitting and leaning back on two slabs of wood and 5 gallons of fuel between your legs. This is the flying equivalent of Russian Roulette with 5 rounds. Best of luck.

@calsurflance5598 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! What could go wrong?!?! Actually, a coffin has more structural integrity!

@MissionaryBushPilot 2 жыл бұрын

You know an unstrapped helmet doesn't stay on very well in an accident.

@JonasMarcinko 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know. I forgot 🤦🏻‍♂️

@badmonkey2222 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonasMarcinko 😳

@JeffCurtisIflyHG 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonasMarcinko ALWAYS buckle the strap immediately after squeezing your head into the helmet, ALWASY. Don't unbuckle your helmet without also removing it from your head. Hang glider pilots do at least 2 preflight checks, the glider, and then themselves just prior to launch. Shoe laces tied, legs in leg loops (harness), parachute handle, chin strap buckled, carabiner through main and backup loops and locked.

@WolfPilot 2 жыл бұрын

He was doing his John Wayne!

@god-tx4xz 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, the first hit is usually the hardest one so it's not useless. Yes, I watch my helmet bounce down the ski slopes all winter after protecting me from that first hit.

@walterthorne4819 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas, I’ve watched your adventures for sometime. I assume this was an early test flight. Many details of ground handling can be determined early in the plane and your life prior to leaving the ground by using logical test protocols, see EAA. I will withhold judgment of your actions but add that it is very easy to kill your self in any aircraft. STAY SAFE, STAY SMARTER.

@tomcoon9038 Жыл бұрын

And for gods sake buckle your helmet or don't bother!

@camarogs1 Жыл бұрын

Definitely gear. Stiffer gear needed with a few degrees of toe in.

@johanchurch2026 2 жыл бұрын

Man I really enjoy your videos. They are always so much fun to watch. I wish I could do the stuff you do.

@DocmurdocFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas, and when you build that new gear, put 3 to 4 degrees of toe in on the main wheels in relation to the centerline of the aircraft. This will aid dramatically in the ground handling on landing in particular. The “Toe In” will cause the aircraft to want to self center and track relatively straight in line with the body of the aircraft. Food for thought and keep having fun and taking us along for the ride. 👍

@paulbonasera4541 2 жыл бұрын

zero is the only way to set up the toe. no in or out

@djquick 2 жыл бұрын

No! Zero toe is what provides best stability.

@mfree80286 2 жыл бұрын

On something this small that sounds like a recipe for an oscillation and pitch over on the nose though...

@SCR181 2 жыл бұрын

Go with the toe in for sure and remember that this will vary as the tail is up or down. toe in provides a margin of directional stability, several degrees at least!!. some additional keel surface with a covering on the fuselage sides will assist with some positive directional stability as well. . zero toe in is a recipe for disaster, pay no attention to whoever that is, it is totally incorrect.

@alanmawson9601 2 жыл бұрын

Toe in, cars are the same.

@Mister510 2 жыл бұрын

The gear might have been the whole ground handling problem. You could see the tires flopping around in the first video while taxiing.

@the-not-bigkuhrbowsky4869 2 жыл бұрын

Dang then that really is just Jesus keeping him down here 👼👼👼👼

@danmallery9142 2 жыл бұрын

It almost looked like the gear gave out before you went "offroading". The bounce looked like it was caused by the gear giving out, causing the ground loop and not the other way around. Glad you are all right and didn't hit the lights. (airports frown on that😁 ). Also, with the gear folded, the outward cant of of the wheels looks a little bit like a BF-109. lol

@philpotter6388 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you are flying again!

@iflyc77 2 жыл бұрын

"head on a swivel" eyes 110% locked in on the panel during the entire takeoff and climb

@historybuff8136 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed that too.

@jdoe4983 2 жыл бұрын

No radio or ads-b either. Can't wait to have a midair with this guy.

@its9429 2 жыл бұрын

That was a pretty smooth landing for the gear to give out like that. Lucked out missing the lights and fence, whew!

@SuperReasonable 2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest that you were not fully stalled when you touched down and the gear struts are so flexible, you bounced, the struts splayed and with your right wing fractionally lower, it gave the right side more grip which in turn caused the directional control loss and slew to the left. Firstly, I’d suggest an approach about 5 knots slower and fully stalled on touchdown with stick fully back. Secondly, you need stronger, more rigid undercarriage struts.

@brentdykgraaf184 2 жыл бұрын

Ski doo( rotax) snowmobiler here. I have some tips for high Temps. Plug check. Running engine wide open to temp and shut it down. Pull plugs. White is too lean...brown is perfect...black to rich. High temp means lean...DO NOT RUN IT THIS WAY! Surprised you made it back! Good luck.. severe elevation changes and or ambient Temps affect jetting. You will become a master of this. Two stroke warning of impending granadeing......slight tink tink tink. If you hear this sound immediately look for landing spot !

@ChrisB257 2 жыл бұрын

I'd suspect the rear cylinder will always stay hotter but why quite so high is odd. May be worth adding a bit of sheet metal to go around the cylinders to get more ram air and get more also on rear cylinder.

@MikeM275 2 жыл бұрын

Richen it up a little. That will help until he figures it out.

@timcarter7616 2 жыл бұрын

If it has two carbs the rear cyl might have an intake leak. Check all the clamps or hoses, whatever for a good seal. (motorcycle mechanic but an engine is an engine.)

@JoeWayne84 Жыл бұрын

@@timcarter7616 this

@dandahermitseals5582 10 ай бұрын

What motor is that. Is it open air cooled or schroud directed?

@macmccune21 Жыл бұрын

Describing your near-death off-runway experience as "like Ken Block" carries a different meaning now! Be safe, thanks for upload

@CatRacer1a2a Жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭😭

@allanmontile8210 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas!!!! You are grounded until further notice! My nerves are shot man. Great F1 skills, I must say. Take care Brother.

@mean1flyer 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! it is soooooo great that the only damage is the landing gear and most of all you are ok. i was hesitant to watch this video thinking someone would get hurt. i was misslead by the title. love the plane :-) nice video

@johnfife3062 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see: 1. New gear. 2. If Trent takes the bait and quips back. ; }

@julesviolin 2 жыл бұрын

DC3 syndrome. Keep the tail up until last minute. Rudder probably in wind shadow of main wing

@jamesordwayultralightpilot 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he did a 3 point landing with too much speed.

@justforfunaviation6342 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! You are a brave man. I just subscribed!!

@flierbill 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you are okay. That look very exciting ! Waiting for the next video !!

@tenlittleindians 2 жыл бұрын

I've spent a lot of time chasing runway lights in ultralights but it was always crosswinds that sent me there. The only difference is I never had brakes or I would have been using them to steer! There's that danger zone on landing a light weight tail dragger which is when your slowing down and you finally get slow enough that the tail quits working for steering yet your still going plenty fast to bend things. It's time like those that I was glad the local airport had foot tall grass to slow me down. Those weak breaks might be perfect for steering until you get the feel for them. Good brakes would probably nose you over in a heartbeat if you applied too much too soon.

@ultralightflyer1260 2 жыл бұрын

double check your spark plug gap, smaller tire up front would help handling some. but they look too sweet to change. practice! do tail up landings lose speed and see how that works for you. also add a support strap or cable to keep the gear from flexing around. they're designed to be weak to prevent hurting the airframe longerons. dont make them too beefy just add supports i would much rather replace gear over rebuilding the airframe. plus that gear is old and has seen better days im sure

@jstewart627 8 ай бұрын

I know nothing, but I noticed that on 30% scale planes a pro RC pilot I was watching always pulls the elevator all the way up soon after landing to leep force down on the rear of the plane. I have no idea if that would help after you hit the ground and I see there was no time to experiment. Also that pro rc pilot has the throw distance to make that elevator go to about 80 degrees so it looks almost like an air break as well.

@fetchit55 2 жыл бұрын

It continues to be very interesting to witness your airbike experiences. 😊👍

@tomcan48 2 жыл бұрын

*I was told about your expereince from a test pilot "He was to hot and tried to wheel it on never great on a light machine….He was lucky..."*

@travisweide9071 2 жыл бұрын

old crank seals probably need replaced from sitting too long (the entire case is the intake plenum, leaks = lean, also watch for cold seizures). pull the mag end or gearbox end or both and inspect for oil. probably good to do a light rebuild with all new seals. Inspect the crank, bearings, pistons, and cylinders. when assembling, the crank seals should be clocked appropriately as well just fyi. might consider sending it to a rotax shop. LEAF comes to mind

@John-N797 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas NEVER disappoints!

@jimjimmyjam8242 Жыл бұрын

That thing looks like a lot of fun! Great video

@Dan_Bender 2 жыл бұрын

It's just so hard to comprehend what just happened. How can such a perfectly engineered, sturdy airframe have structural integrity issues.......?🤔

@1STGeneral 2 жыл бұрын

The former president and the current viruses fault.....That's the excuse for everything

@calsurflance5598 2 жыл бұрын

Truly an enigma! Maybe he used the wrong glue!

@whatilearnttoday5295 Жыл бұрын

This guy is going to die in that "airframe". All for some views on youtube.

@codymoe4986 2 ай бұрын

I'll bet it was because you didn't design it, huh?

@alexanderlacy4005 2 жыл бұрын

I see several problems with it, the reason you had a hard time controlling it with the rudder, is because it is way to small, and way to low. The way you are sitting with the windscreen, the is deflating the air away from the rudder, making it extremely hard to control in a flare at a low speed. Also looks like you have to much aileron but no flaps. That is causing it to be to responsive on the controls, and with no flaps, causing you to come in pretty fast for a landing. When you are on your down wind like that, gain plenty of altitude so that if you loose your engine, you have plenty of altitude to glide back to the runway. If you stay low like that, and loose your engine, you will loose to much altitude on your base and final turn, then come up short of the runway. You flew a pretty tight dog leg, that didn’t give you much time to stabilize your final approach. Keep kinda high on your down wind, give yourself some space before you start your bace, so that when you come in on final, you have plenty of time to stabilize, then bring it into the runway and just before touching down give yourself a good flare right over the runway, pull the engine back to ideal and just float it down smoothly, then when you taxi, always keep the stick pulled all the way back, to prevent going face down ass up prop strike. Lol

@satriyakristantowicaksono1714 2 жыл бұрын

Exccellent analysis, good job!

@SoloRenegade 2 жыл бұрын

bunch of nonsense. it's the wet noodle landing gear.

@alexanderlacy4005 Жыл бұрын

@@scotty657 I guess that’s a good thing, I’ve been CFII since 2009. Lol. If I can help someone by passing my knowledge down, I will, but I also listen to those who passes it onto me as well. I learn something everyday, and teach every time someone will listen.

@payin1971xr7 Жыл бұрын

not sure why end up watching you but you have a new follower :-)

@TheWelderandrew Жыл бұрын

dude the landing gear flexed so much it snapped, right after the left side peeled backwards and steered you left overriding your tail, epic save ! loved it

@L2FlyMN 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice on bringing it back in!!! High EGT is never good to ignore. Better to be on the ground, & open it up, & to explore what caused the EGT to run high, than to have it open up mid flight, as in 💥a cracked block, seized piston........ I couldn’t believe you kept it from ground looping, coming in that wild!!! 😬😬😬 Good save!!! 👍👍

@RUHDD4HVN 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a giant red Wilga do that one time a long time ago....... but it didn't have the same ending. Glad you walked away and had a laugh too.

@jamesordwayultralightpilot 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but that mishap was on takeoff and during very windy conditions. That might have been caused by too much hubris on behalf of the pilot. 😉

@jffrocks 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as the tail dropped, you had no directional steering from the rudder. It was behind the windshield and getting no airflow.

@TheJustinJ Жыл бұрын

Probably the issue seeing that piper cub type aircraft only have a fuselage blocking the tail.

@paulliebenberg3410 2 жыл бұрын

I have a set of Airbike plans that I might build from someday so I have the Flight Manual; Normal Procedures: Landings: step 5 of 5: "Land with full back stick to maintain directional control". FWIW, that landing gear is not like what's in the plans; the plans show a solid axle. Also the engine mount is completely different. And the elevator hook-up is different. And the engine is fan cooled...and...

@Pablo-sr5bx 2 жыл бұрын

Nice save! Glad you're ok.

@michaelsmith9237 2 жыл бұрын

From what I saw it looked to me like you didn't have the stick pinned back aft the tail was down. Can't tell if it has a steerable or locking tail wheel, but that stick should be all the way back once the tail wheel is on the ground to give you good positive steering. If its a free swivelling TW you might want to consider either of the other options.

@tonywright8294 Жыл бұрын

Did you watch a different video ?

@robstanton9215 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re okay Jonas! Obviously the gear is a problem but the one cylinder getting hot also. I know you’ll get her straightened out. 👍🤠👍

@davidelliott5843 2 жыл бұрын

What the bet it's the rear cylinder? There's no airflow to keep it cool.

@alfredfox8535 2 жыл бұрын

Quite the exciting landing. You are always entertaining. Keep the videos coming.

@challenger2ultralightadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Cub style gear, with two points of attachment on the airframe would be a great starting point. This would also be a great time to improve the brakes a bit. What an opportunity this mishap affords you. You survived, and the air bike managed to tell you what is wrong with it. Cheers from Winnipeg.

@JonasMarcinko 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the plan. And I’ll add some toe brakes! Cheers 🍻

@jamesordwayultralightpilot 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's just like saying any landing you walk away from is a good one.... Anytime your plane tells you what's wrong and you don't crash is a good day. It might suck when something breaks but it's a win anyway.

@williamjmansfield8768 6 ай бұрын

Yes. Thank God you came through that. Agree with several of previous comments-especially on the slight tow-in and higher grade material so can keep weight restriction.

@oneninerniner3427 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas I believe you are the test pilot on this one that you didn't initially build either. Who would have thought they didn't use good material for the gear legs! I think there has been quite a few Airbikes built and flying, so the design is proven right?, but but i don't think that one has flown much if ever. Can see how the roll control is touchy with those long ailerons!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 жыл бұрын

@ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="450">7:30</a> - I agree - looked like you greased it in!!!

@mikesandiland2652 2 жыл бұрын

Your propensity to walk the line, with airplanes, is glaring in its needless risk. All for the sense of being alive. Alive and dead are opposite sides of the same coin, however they are only 1/10 of an inch apart! You are a good kid...treat your life and your wife with more respect!! I hope you live long.

@MrStanwyck 2 жыл бұрын

As a pilot and as an installer/maintenance technician for PAPI equipment, I have to say I’ve never heard of the them being referred to as the light beacons.. I got a good laugh out of your buddy calling them that…. Thank goodness you were ok after that runway excursion.

@adamcaswell1924 2 жыл бұрын

You just can’t catch a break………. Glad you came out of it ok.

@HookedOnUtah 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas....You CRACK ME UP!!! Love it. Jonas get a sky cowboy helmet so you can use your headset, and plug it into a hand held radio.....:)

@rizzywizzy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am glad that you are Ok, this could have been scarier. Stay safe and Blue Skies!

@thkempe 2 жыл бұрын

"Quax the Crash Pilot" (old movie title). This airbike seems less safe than the old WW1 era biplanes. 😬

@bbrut3332 2 жыл бұрын

Only with him as the test pilot.... 😂

@zer0tzer0 2 жыл бұрын

You might want a bigger rudder on that tail.

@johnreed5253 2 жыл бұрын

1st thing I thought also!

@calsurflance5598 2 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to duck tape a lawn chair and a beach umbrella to my lawn mower! Yeeeeeaaaaaahh; NOPE!! Don’t think so! Not todaaaayyyyy!! Your feet are sticking out the door! WHAAAAAT?!?! No Doors!!!??? As a retired A@P, I can confirm, some of your aircraft is missing!

@johncarold Жыл бұрын

First time, I'm glad you didn't get hurt, and glad you didn't damage your plane. I never could afford to purchase a full-size plane but always wanted an Ultralight.

@jimcripps3612 2 жыл бұрын

I had another look at your landing and as you touched down it seemed to me that the left wheel twisted outwards from the front. This was what through you off the runway. It as the same as when you have a flat front tyre on a car the car will go in the direction of the dodgy wheel. Just get the gear fixed and you should be ok. Stay safe. Regards, Jim in NI UK

@georgestone1282 2 жыл бұрын

You may have to run the back cylinder a little richer than the front. Done on v twin motorcycles often.

@chetmyers7041 2 жыл бұрын

What options does he have with a single carb?

@yamahale 2 жыл бұрын

no its not, on the relatively few v twin bikes that have multiple carbs, stock at least.

@mikesuch9021 Жыл бұрын

Like Travis pastrana would say. WHOO! WHAT A RIDE. Good job👍

@wernerschulte6245 2 жыл бұрын

Great ! My homebuild isn´t ready for take off yet. So I feel with you on the maiden flight.

@yclept9 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe keep the tail up - wheel landings only, like a DC3 which has the same rudder blanketing problem.

@bernieschiff5919 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the vertical tail seems to blank out without thrust from the propeller, there may not be an easy fix here. The gear is a disaster, install a al bent gear sized for the weight of the plane that can hold its alignment, use real aircraft wheels and brakes. High drag types don't glide well with the engine out, see what your glide angle is without power. Glad you missed the approach lights, that would have been expensive.

@fraserp2377 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is entertaining but dude you got balls of steel. What if the rest of the plane is made to the same standard as the gear?

@Christomare1 2 жыл бұрын

WoW that was intense im so glad you ok!

@mrr0b 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!

@CaptainKrimson 2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen anyone do a maiden flight and fly a pattern without building up with taxitrails and hops....

@JonasMarcinko 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the airbike series. Go ahead and go watch the previous videos and you’ll see I did just that!

@CaptainKrimson 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonasMarcinko I appologise, thanks for clearing that up!

@400brian 2 жыл бұрын

As soon as you said, "I'm coming in a little hot" I figured it wasn't ending well. Note how quickly it slowed once you were in the grass. Landing on pavement may be a bit unforgiving with these unless your technique is spot on. There is that magical moment when you have little rudder authority, and you need the tailwheel on the ground to steer. There are two schools of thought on this: Morry Hummel said, "do not screw around in the transition zone, get through it as quickly as possible on take off and landing, and things will go better. His test pilot was of the opinion that you had to deal with this twice in every flight, so you needed to know how to handle it, so he advocated practice. But then I watched a guy he was training ground loop and pretty much wreck a newly built UltraCruiser, during taxi testing.

@suzukirider9030 2 жыл бұрын

That's why most taildragger instructors recommend a 3-point landing at first. Gotta come in reeeally slow, and basically stall the aircraft onto the pavement. Yes, ur kinda f_ed if there's a crosswind, and also f_ed if there's a gust and you're already slow. There's a reason all branches of practical aviation have abandoned taildraggers after... actually towards the end of WW-2.

@samiam619 2 жыл бұрын

It took “coming in a little hot” to figure out he was going to have problems? I figured it out after reading the TITLE…

@davidtonks6925 Жыл бұрын

ah m8, welcome to the world of taildraggers...the next ground-loop is always just a heartbeat away. Lots of good comments here from guys who have been there before - some of these rules are written in blood - ignore them at your peril ! as a former Drifter pilot, I always found bitumen runways more challenging - my choice would always be short grass if the option is there. I agree with the comments about rudder authority - your aircraft has a good sized rudder, so I doubt that was the ground-loop cause - I would definitely go with smaller front wheels and a tailwheel that has a good level of tyre contact with the ground. The way I was taught to land is to go to zero throttle at the end of base leg (and stick forward FAST) followed by a nice big circular 180 turn to short final. BEWARE THE LOW SPEED STALL AND SPIN. Then you can add a little power if you're low, or side-slip if you're high. Practice choosing a touchdown point and getting good enough to hit it every time = improve those skills! The idea of holding the aircraft in the three-point position until you run out of airspeed is a good one. final point - get Microsoft FSX of MSFS on your computer, you can get the Drifter - the 25-0455 aircraft in the sim was copied from my real life aircraft. Have fun m8, but remember - there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots...

@danielmierop662 2 жыл бұрын

That air bike looks like so much fun. Also glad to see that test pilot Jonas has enough taildragger experience to know when your not getting what you need for response to keep it safe. I don’t know how well guardian angels do with live bull and bucking broncos. The chain link fence other side of runway. Does it have a nickname of “plane catcher”?

@shaunmilor 2 жыл бұрын

damn Jonas, looked like you were running a Slalom course. Pretty scary looking. your homemade inventions work better than that gear did! Glad you fought to save that landing! your kit fox flip over at the river brought me to your channel years ago but it doesnt mean we want to see another one of those!

@mrmikesparks 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas, more often than not, you leave me asking the question, "Is he nuts, or does he just have titanium cojones?" Usually, I come to the conclusion = BOTH!

@gldjifly9307 Жыл бұрын

Just stupid no common sense whatsoever. He actually thought that would work. Barely put any pressure and it buckled. Maybe start by trying to build yourself a go cart first

@bishwatntl 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you are finding out some of the reasons the previous owner abandoned the aircraft.

@MetroDrones 9 ай бұрын

Glad you made it back in one piece.. Exciting video! DONT fly that pile anymore...:)

@KerboOnYT 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, glad you're safe!

@warrenlancaster286 2 жыл бұрын

You just got a taste of what the WRIGHT brothers must have felt like when they first Got airborne.!

@wals6383 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Jonas should get rid of the wheels completely and use skids like they did!

@warrenlancaster286 2 жыл бұрын

@@wals6383 good idea

@cropduster48sady46 2 жыл бұрын

Take that landing gear off and throw it in the trash bin. Install, or build a proper landing gear and it will be fine.

@vg23air 9 ай бұрын

"That one cylinders pretty hot" SWAP THE SENSORS FIRST ALSO USE A TORQUE WRENCH ON THEM You are using the cheapest sensors in the world they are not accurate at all, but once you are satisfied they perform their function, indicate hotter cooler than the normal weird readings, they are then useful. They are not scientific quality instruments.

@-tyt-258 Жыл бұрын

You are a lucky and slick guy to avoid lights on landing! Good luck!

@stevenhodgkinson7462 2 жыл бұрын

Holy sheeite that made me pucker, glad your OK dude.

@romainlena8082 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏😁 I am glad that you are ok 👍 🌟💫

@downandlocked7387 2 жыл бұрын

Swerv’n Mervin, nice job man good save! 😎

@buzzypeterson1147 2 жыл бұрын

So bro, 7000 hours here. A good amount of that in tailwheel. The ailerons yaw you opposite of the way you are pushing them. Stick left (yaw right) Next time if you get to full rudder and she’s wanting to ground loop use the ailerons. Throw them into the turn.

@carstenortlieb5040 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe that aircraft was abandoned for a reason ?

@metrocaptain 2 жыл бұрын

For reference, the "light beacons" are called a VASI, or Visual Approach Slope Indicator. :)

@richardmestas7690 Жыл бұрын

I do believe you're correct sir.., yes VASI , he was calling them Oh God oh God.. close. I tell ya one thing's certain I'd be a bit shy of my bird after that with a cylinder trying to drop off as well. I was sure by the second "oh God " it was going to get expensive. Hell I scooted up to the edge of my chair trying to look around his helmet for whatever was going to collect us and hollering "more right rudder " " more right rudder " pushing my foot into the tile of my living room. What a great learning experience.

@marcclayborn8189 Жыл бұрын

New sub here i really enjoy your flying adventures

@jamesvelvet3612 Жыл бұрын

Love the cavalier attitude on the test flight. VERY smart !

@southernsailor8296 2 жыл бұрын

You have me back! I drifted off, still periodically checking in though while you weren't uploading flying videos. But you've got me back now! I'd love to see more of the flying you were doing when you had your Kitfox. Thanks to you and that Kitfox for inspiration, Im now a pilot and own a B22j Bantam here in NZ. Hopefully in the next 12 months I'll have myself a Jodel D11 with big wheels for hunting trips. Look them up if you haven't heard of them, very capable and STOL.

@Desert_Fawks 2 жыл бұрын

same. i am doing ground school right now and saving for a kit fox

@greenalan12 2 жыл бұрын

This was the most entertaining thing I’ve ever watched. I’m so glad you’re ok!!

@jacknevitt7384 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! So glad you missed those lights and fence! Any landing you walk away from is a good landing!

@Crankinstien 9 ай бұрын

I’m shocked this guys alive lmao

@Ryan-jg5mf 2 жыл бұрын

Due to the design of the aircraft there’s a lot of dirty air coming back towards the tail. At slow speeds the rudder and vertical stabs have little authority without clean air. Other than a bigger tail i dont know what else you could do.

@BigWheelHawaii 2 жыл бұрын

The "Man" Could,,,, "Wake Up",,,, and Get On The Rudders and Throttle...

@spannaspinna 2 жыл бұрын

Ask some DC3 pilots about rudder authority after touchdown on roll out

@golfbravowhiskey8669 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that plane is extremely hard to handle on the ground at landing speed. By the way that landing gear looks like it was made out of conduit 🤣

@cb8591 Жыл бұрын

Awesome flight. Even better landing! Loved it! “Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Go Fly!

@suresureok 2 жыл бұрын

the piano music fast forward return to the hanger made me 😂

@RafMov 2 жыл бұрын

Jonas we need you alive. It looks like airplane is sketchy. Please do a static test of an airframe before next attempt.

@flipflopflyeralsibi2351 2 жыл бұрын

Get rid of the free air cooling..put the tins and the fan back on..If you dont have them..Ebay...or lockwood or CPS..Free air is sketch at best unless you have the corect shrouds..The gear legs..need to be stiffer..pay close attention to toe in and tracking

@JonasMarcinko 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll check it out. Good to know. Thanks!

@tesladiesel2420 9 ай бұрын

Looks like you figured out how to add some camber to those wheels… holy smokes, man! Glad you ok! (If it was me, I woulda had to change diapers that’s for sure lol)