Rest in peace Brian... August 9, 1971 - October 4, 2018
@fseaijaz99604 жыл бұрын
I was about to call him , I love his airplane
@hughacosta10905 жыл бұрын
Just watched this video. Sad to hear he passed. This is just the ultralight I was looking for. Wish plans were made available.
@TheMattholew3 жыл бұрын
What happened to him? I did not know this.
@nileshtrivedi22 жыл бұрын
@@TheMattholew Cancer.
@alanlaero Жыл бұрын
@@TheMattholew cancer
@hogey743 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear. Rip Brian.
@Backwoodssmith4 жыл бұрын
I wish his family would solidify his memory and reputation by releasing plans for this awesome little bird.
@doranjaffas96456 жыл бұрын
This guy represents what amateur-built aircraft building and flying is all about! I have been around them for many many years and it seems as a lot of us have forgotten Our Roots. This brings it back. I went back to my roots with the acquiring of a Sisler Cygnet SF2A. A very nice airplane even though the Volkswagen engine has some issues. The airplane itself handles absolutely beautifully and is a basic stick-and-rudder. Totally different class and category than this but again it is really great to see someone that represents what Grassroots Aviation building was and is still all about.
@DirkHav6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan for informing us also about these strange ultralights. Ingenious builder.
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@ejrupp95555 жыл бұрын
What a nice demeanor Brian had. Lost him way too soon.
@ronpurcell99845 жыл бұрын
I did not know you could use two engines on a 103 ultralight. Cool airplane!
@shannonwhitaker96304 жыл бұрын
Lazair, Hummingbird, Early Kolb and the Original Paraplane PM-1 have Twin Engines. The Toucan "Ultralight" designed by Peter Corley also was a twin but would not meet US 103 criteria.
@KCdurt5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if this applies to the Lightning Bug, but I know for the Hummel Ultracruiser clipping the wing 30" actually gives you 75lbs MORE gross, which seems counter intuitive until you think of it in terms of extra span = more leverage on the center of the spar.
@craigcolavito56066 жыл бұрын
This guy is an inspiration. What a cool thing to do!!?!
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@JailDoctor13 жыл бұрын
When it is shown flying, it even looks like a model aircraft. KJZI
@sdkarns695 жыл бұрын
I like this dude! It would be nice though if he would share that creativity with the rest of the aviation world. Any designer like him that is able to accomplish what he has, with the minimal investment he's put into his projects, could help those that would be inclined to build but can't afford it into the air. Come on Buddy, share with the world!
@alanlaero5 жыл бұрын
He passed away from cancer not too long after this video
@spritual_enlightenment6 жыл бұрын
Still interesting after 1 year with updated aircraft
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@spritual_enlightenment6 жыл бұрын
To Dan & Jon, I wish him good luck, and thank you for reporting his status quo.
@juststeve76654 жыл бұрын
@@ultralightnews how to get in touch with Jon?
@sakutaazusagawa2084 жыл бұрын
Are any plans available for this plane?
@WarblesOnALot6 жыл бұрын
G'day, Yay Team ! That's a very nice little bit of kit... Did you catch Peter Scripol's series of Videos showing his design, building & flight-testing of a Twin Pusher (Electric) Motor Biplane, entirely cobbled-up from Foamboard & Aluminium & using Model Aeroplane Techniques (with Aircraft-Grade Nuts, Bolts, Cables & Fasteners...) ? His Flight-Test programme suffered greatly from "Press On-Itis", in that he made his Ground-Hops at Sundown and then tried to fly a Circuit after what was technically "Last Light" (with no Lights on the Aircraft) in a Tail-Heavy condition, which resulted in an Outlanding in the next paddock...(Oopsie !). Sadly, the Laws here in Oz require ALL Ultralight/Recreational Aircraft to have ONE Engine....; no multi-engined types will be considered for Registration..., and neither will the Authorities permit the use of any Ultralight Sailplanes. (The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia will register Aerodynamically-Controlled Gliders, but only if they are capable of being Foot-Launched - into the Wind from a Hilltop, like Jim Maupin's Carbon Dragon...; any Aerodynamically-controlled Glider needing to be Aerotowed {being too fragile for Winch-Launches} must be administered by the Gliding Federation of Australia & they require a VH-registred General-Aviation Towplane for aerotowing, which all fly far too fast for Ultralight Sailplanes....). It must be nice to be permitted to make a personal choice regarding how many Powerplants with which to equip one's Ultralight Aeroplane. Have a good one, ;-p Ciao !
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@davidwright8732 жыл бұрын
I chose motorcycles and old cars as a lifetime hobby(s)....poor decisions..If I were 25 years younger...lol
@manusholm35364 жыл бұрын
can you put me in contact with Brian? i would love to pick his experience a bit.
@ultralightnews4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Brian has passed away.
@smartman57456 жыл бұрын
Very good plane. But how will present for all people
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@Jeffhowardmeade6 жыл бұрын
This guy flies out of his back yard, but where do most Part 103 pilots take off and land?
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@aldemir61276 жыл бұрын
you got my respect
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@hillock106 жыл бұрын
I see he improved pitch control and stability with an all flying larger canard. But you should have asked him about the structure. Last year it looked like he was using unreinforced store bought foam for ribs - no facings to increase rigidity. This would not be normal construction for a professional aircraft designer, and could lead to in flight failure. He really should strength test the aircraft for positive and negative G forces, before promoting it. A plane is more than parts, and has to offer pilots inherent strength built into the design. Even Part 103 ultralights are tested for positive and negative Gs, so this plane is no more than a large model plane. Materials Engineer for aircraft companies
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@ultralightnews6 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I hope all is well. My name is Jon Bailey and I am a very close friend of Brian Austein. Brian has spoken highly of you to me. I am writing you to inform you that the day after Sun N Fun (Monday April 16) Brian was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. I has moved into his brain. Brian is a FIGHTER and he is fighting a tough battle right now. He is currently in Atlanta under evaluation for a second opinion. I will take him to another doc on Tuesday for his opinion. Please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that you are well connected in the ultralight world and I know that a lot of ultralight people are amazed at what Brian has done. Can you share the attached Go Fund Me link. (www.gofundme.com/benefitingbrian) We set it up as a great way to give back and help out a man that has given so much to all of us. Please feel free to call or write with any other ideas or questions Thanks for your time, Jon Bailey
@doranjaffas96456 жыл бұрын
hillock10 He is not promoting it for commercial purposes at this time. Much to the disappointment of many. He has said several times it is his personal project. I'm sure if he would have had issues with structural Integrity they would have surfaced by now. I have been around Aviation all my life and this little bird of his or really both birds look very well built.
@mikehicks99245 жыл бұрын
@@doranjaffas9645 I AGREE and it would have been MY PLEASURE TO FLY THIS LITTLE PLANE I think it is an AWESOME PLANE ...