Minimax 1100r Aircraft First Flight 11.11.23

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Dennis Tyson's Minimax Aircraft Channel

9 ай бұрын

In Minimax 1100r Aircraft First Flight 11.11.23 it was a blast of a day!
Everything went really well and I couldn't be happier
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@ExSkyCyclePilot 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Dennis!!! As my test pilot, Sir Eric Clutton said after performing the first flight of my Mini-Max, "You now have a brand new airplane with about a hundred things wrong with it". I'm thrilled that the only problems you ran into were camera related. Throughout this video, all the emotions I felt on the day Eric flew my airplane came back - the apprehension, the joy, the excitement, and the knots in my stomach, not to mention choking back tears from missing my days of flying which are now behind me. One of my fondest memories was the day I flew my airplane home from Eric's airport to my home airport, and looking down to see my airport acquaintances and family at the end of the runway as I approached to land. Godspeed, Dennis. Does anyone have a tissue? Jealousy and nostalgia aside, 😂 I wish you many years of enjoyable and safe flying...

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Hey Michael, I always enjoy your messages! I certainly had all of those emotions and more. I test flew on Veterans Day, my first solo in 94 was on Independence day. I’m flying in some of the most historic air in the country. It’s a lot to take in all at once. Are your days of flying truly over? For you I certainly wish that was not the case

@ExSkyCyclePilot 8 ай бұрын

@@DTMinimax Thank you, Dennis. I'm about to turn 62, and no longer have the financial means to fly. Even ultralights are prohibitively expensive these days, as are airport hangar fees, etc. Realistically, it's highly unlikely I'll ever be able to fly again. You'll have to enjoy it for all of us who can no longer do it.

@c80pilot6 8 ай бұрын

A huge congratulations Dennis! It’s bitter sweet there won’t be any more build videos, but I hope that means we get more flying videos! Thank you for sharing this journey with us! Blue skies.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Parker and I have been talking about what 2 seat we’ll build

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely keep bringing the flying videos

@chamberlainpaintings 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Dennis!! What a huge achievement!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It’s a long obedience in the same direction! Difficult to describe the emotions around it. Now I can get back to some painting:)

@1hornet1 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Dennis! I want to give you a HUGE thank you for taking us along on your journey. Blue skies!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

No problem, it doesn’t feel right if I don’t have my camera rolling:) It has certainly been a journey

@graemebrown8851 8 ай бұрын

Hi Dennis, Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations. It’s Graeme Brown from Sydney, Australia. I have been following your every build video since you commenced your build in the rear of the factory, close to the rail line, somewhere I think it was in LA. I remember the trains going past at regular intervals. What a remarkable achievement with your build. You have been so meticulous with every part of your build. You must be very proud and satisfied with the outcome of your many, many hours of hard work. What makes it more remarkable is you hand built every part, not an assembled kit. I have built many scratch built RC aircraft from plans and also many kit RC aircraft and I know what goes into and the time to build an aircraft from plans. Well done Dennis.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your message! You’ve certainly seen a lot of videos! I’m glad I chose the path I did, it is the most rewarding adventure. I couldn’t have asked for a better first flight, I was enjoying every minute of it! From 2x6 boards from the lumber yard, to the many trips to Aircraft Spruce, from the Factory, to the Compton Airport, to my garage, to my fox field hangar…what a journey.

@jamesgogniat6698 8 ай бұрын

Amen Dennis......Enjoy God's blessings...….Rev. Jim Gogniat/North Texas

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It has been such a blessing in my life!

@wiseacredave 8 ай бұрын

What a rewarding achievment--congratulations! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. We were all up there with you! 😀🛩

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Hey Dave, I can’t even find the words to describe the experience! You are so right, the whole community is in it

@WacoNut1 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Dennis, looks like she behaved beautifully. Enjoy the accomplishment and I hope you have many more successful flights. Anthony

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Hey Anthony, I couldn’t have asked for a better first flight, the plane was in perfect trim.

@donaldmarklarsen8309 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, it's been great watching the whole build. Nice looking plane!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you…It is an amazing journey

@ronaldmoore2336 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, been watching you for years build this thing. It’s a great thing that you got her all done.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Ronald for following the journey!

@user-uk2cn5tv4i 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations all the way from New Zealand Dennis! I've been watching from the start and it was great to see her in the air. Thanks for sharing, I've learned a lot.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Wow, you’ve seen a lot of videos! Thanks so much for following along

@woodturner1954 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing. I built a Jeanies Teeny II back in 1976 after I got my A&P lic. I remember that first flight. Oh my G_D you did super. Been watching your build since the beginning. Do sweat the loss of some video now, you have years of video to shoot from here on. Congrats and good luck.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, and you’re certainly right, lots of video to come

@apfelsnutz 8 ай бұрын

Congratz on the First Flight...always remembered. Don't try to land too slow, and never fail to use the rudders ! Landing is like dancing with a taildragger... sometimes fast and sometimes slower, but it never stops until the engine does ! Have Fun ! Ron

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ron! Yea, fast small movements is the key

@jimhumphrey 8 ай бұрын

Very cool. This is exciting for us that are watching but I can't imagine how you must feel. Congratulations!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

That evening I was completely wiped out. It’s just absolutely rewarding!

@garyandrews5352 8 ай бұрын

I rarely comment, but I've been watching your progress for a very long time. Well done Dennis! I'm excited for you!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

I felt you there in the background the whole time :)

@hsquier2638 8 ай бұрын

Huge congratulations "félicitations !!!" as we say here. I discovered your chanel for about a year. And I really want to thank you for sharing your experience and the high quality of the content. These video have allways been helpfull (I'm retoring a Volksplane). This last video made a special thrill in my heart as I will be in your situation (hopely) in some months. Bravo et merci !

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! There’s a Volksplane at our field flown by an F35 test pilot. Talk about two ends of the spectrum! Thanks for following the journey!

@JETHO321 8 ай бұрын

I've been anxiously awaiting this since I watched your first video of the build. Congrats!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

You too have seen a lot of videos being there from the start. Thanks so much!

@genemiller4953 8 ай бұрын

Awesome accomplishment…..beautiful first flight

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Gene!

@SuzWhat 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! This is so exciting. It has been fascinating watching the build. Thanks for sharing! Peace and love..Suz What ☮️💛

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Suz! I know you have been there for the whole journey!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Can you message me your address, I have something I want to send you.

@brushitoff503 8 ай бұрын

Thats fantastic, huge congratulations on the first flight & thanks for bringing us along Dennis!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Hey Leo! It flys so good! Way better than I even imagined it could be

@brushitoff503 8 ай бұрын

Hey buddy, that's awesome mate!@@DTMinimax

@fuzzylogic8333 8 ай бұрын

Great spot for a first flight. Plenty of flat space in every direction

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Really blessed to have such a great airport to fly from, and the flying community is just exceptional

@edmondthompson1523 8 ай бұрын

Great stuff! The adventure begins.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

So true Edmond! It’s a great adventure for sure. I am so blessed with such a great place to fly

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

On downwind I couldn’t help but think about how much history has taken place in those skies I’m flying in.

@lugo2214 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Loved the flying visuals Beautiful area You even cleaned up for the video; looks like a Hollywood production Great going

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ayrwynharrison898 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations great to see you in the air!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Ayrwyn

@azarsepehr2065 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Thanks for sharing your

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Project2Aero 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations brother! Awesome first flight!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Everything went great!

@user-js2nr4zr1s 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, colleague! 👍

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mkrsek1 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Looks nice in its natural domain :)

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It does look great out in the desert

@raphael150 8 ай бұрын

Comgratulations, Dennis! My Himax is also ready to fly! Did some taxi tests. Soon it will be flying!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

You are going to love it!

@jedwig61 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations..super stoked for you.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jed!

@joshc7091 8 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations Dennis!!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Josh! You’ve seen the whole thing unfold for sure. It is so fun to fly!

@flyingkub 8 ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff Dennis, so now it is going through the cards and make friends with the Hurry Max 🙂

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed I have to limit the amount of info I’m trying to capture. I can’t accomplish the whole card in one flight, that’s for sure!

@flyingkub 8 ай бұрын

@@DTMinimax I was thinking of a chest camera and record audio from headset, rather than trying to write it in my tight cockpit. I also could go to another frequency and radio figures to my wife, while monitoring the airfield frequency (advantage of Trigg panel mounted radio).

@williamparker917 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!!!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thank you William!

@mmichaeldonavon 8 ай бұрын

Dennis - WOW! How nice your first flight turned out to be. Big congratulations from all of your followers. Next thing you'll know is that you will have 100 hours on your plane. :-) You put in a lot of work on your project, and it all panned out. I'm very happy for you. N6395T

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Michael my friend, you have been so supportive and I’m so grateful for that! Looking forward to lots of cool videos!

@davidquerry8869 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, great job.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much David!

@n164bj 8 ай бұрын

Awesome Dennis!

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@virtualcarrierwing3429 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on the first flight.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@laxplayer99 8 ай бұрын

nice to see it fly. Been waiting a long time for dynodon to finish his mini corsair.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

I understand his process and also understand that as a viewer, I’m like you and excited to see that one fly

@edivaniosilva8735 8 ай бұрын

Parabens Denis,deve ser uma satisfação imensa, belo voo ,eu tambem estou construindo um himax e so ho com esse dia, continue fazendo videos dos voos

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Immense satisfaction is a great way to describe the feeling!

@flyingfortressrc1794 8 ай бұрын

That's a pretty sweet little bird

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s a blast to fly

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

Dennis thanks again for your educated replies . You are correct a 503 in the 1030 airframe is a big jump , we have located both 1100R and 1600 plan drawi gs and are checking where the airframe variatio s or " beefing up " occur . The 1100 is approved to upgrade to a 1600 with a fan cooled 447 , however we have got our wieght down to more or less 500 lbs by using a free air cooled 503 and changing the wheels from cast alluminum to the black nylon type . The main difference so far we could find in the drawings is just that the 1030 has the ply leading edges at the empenage and the 1100 has the laminated edges . We are so close to the gross wieght design with 10 ltrs of fuel that we are probably going to test fly . ( That's the plan today , if we chicken out I have a 447 under the bench and I will drop that in plac3 of the 503 ) Will keep you posted , RiP

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

How did your W&B work out with the free air 503?

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

@@DTMinimax Dennis good morning , the W&B with the 503 is good , no problem , and the test pilot who is slightly lighter than me is happy to test as with him in it she is 500 lbs which is good . With me in her we did W&B again and that was also within the limits but wieght is 25lbs over . The only stress area I am concerned with is the tail unit which is the " light wieght " tail design , and it worries me if this will be OK ? However , due respect to Americans , but the things that I see people.e building into mini max's and the size of some of the guys flying them over there I am inclined to not be so worried 😯 RiP

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

Dennis s congratulations , you have overtaken me now , I am still messing with ailerons travel , and wieght and balance , hoping to start taxi practice in a week or so if the weather here is ki d to me , could use some California sunshine over here in the UK. Anyway Dennis well done my friend my congratulations . RIP

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! Are you having challenges with the ailerons?

@aviationdmr 8 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! How was it??? How'd she feel??? Many congratulations, Dennis!👏👏👏👏

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It was so exhilarating! There were so many emotions all at once. Having Parker’s voice on the clips brought me to tears when I had a chance to process it. The plane was perfectly in trim and I haven’t even used the trim tab yet on the elevator. The controls are much lighter than I expected.

@aviationdmr 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this!

@sawyersdad5292 8 ай бұрын

Awesome.... first flight you had other things on your mind than a good camera shot....

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

That’s for sure! Monitoring temps, keeping track of that helicopter maneuvering under me, so much more than cameras!

@dennismaguire5750 8 ай бұрын

Great

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dennis

@danielgoudreault1557 8 ай бұрын

Congratulation ! 🎉 I'm so happy for you ! What's the next project now ?😉

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Parker and I will probably build a Sonex together. Although, I would build the Epic Sport in a heartbeat!

@cwalke32477 8 ай бұрын

Can't wait to fly mine. I'm building to part103 specs.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It is so much fun to fly. So balanced!

@cwalke32477 8 ай бұрын

@DTMinimax good to hear. How's the ground handling. Any bad bad groundloop tendencies, or pretty predictable?

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

Dennis everything built to plan (1030R) but can’t get sufficient up movement . Will investigate today . Once wings are on its very difficult working under the seat 🤷‍♂️RiP

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

I left my cables loose in their mounts and then moved the outside one and the inside one to whatever extreme produced more up aileron and then tightened the nuts.

@victorpowell4757 8 ай бұрын

congratulation How many horsepower is the engine?

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It’s a Scott Casler (Hummel) 45hp with dual ignition

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

Dennis I am so sorry for all the questions but I can't get anything out of the "MINI MAX " ( Do they actually exist anymore ? ) and due to the big 503 in the little 1030R airframe I am worried about heavy wieght and stress . I have 447 but with a fan it's not much lighter than a free air cooled 503 😢😢😢😢😢 Can you advise are the leading edges of your fin and tailplane made out of laminated straps of wood or is it this ply glues around curved type formers ? Can you possible find a way to send me as some sort of attachment the drawing details of your main spar construction? Sorry again , RiP

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

No worries, I’ll help you all I can. My tail pieces are the laminated leading edges. With the weight of my engine, I had to go that route. A 503 on a 1030 airframe is a big jump. There is some extra material in the wing spars of the Eros which was designed for the 503. I don’t have those plans but I’m assuming it is probably the same as the V-max. You’re done with construction, right?

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

Dennis is the 528 gross wieght including you and fuel and if so how much fuel ?

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

It just includes me, if you message me on messenger I can send you some photos of my Weight and Balance

@robertripley1000 8 ай бұрын

Dennis what did your all up gross wieght turn out to be ? What were your CofG figures like ? My MAX is a 1030R it's the tiny baby Max but with a big 503 and so although it was a little plane it had a big motor so I guess at TAW of 536 lbs not too bad . CG 14.30 inches and 26%chord ! RiP

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

My gross weight including me is 528. Without me 358. After moving my engine forward my cg is at 28.4%

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

With that extra wing area you’re going to be fine

@ucanusta 8 ай бұрын

5.24 deki windsock ile kalkış yönü ters değil mi?

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

You can hear me ask the tower about it in the video, the wind was really variable and extremely light. I stayed on the ground in my roll longer than usual just in case.

@ucanusta 8 ай бұрын

@@DTMinimax Thank you for your time and reply. I can understand it when I watch videos with subtitles and translation, I guess he didn't translate that part. By the way, he didn't translate my comment, I'm sorry for bothering you. I want to start building a Hi-Max soon and your videos are an invaluable resource for me.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Certainly no bother! You can bother me anytime, I enjoy answering questions. Glad you are enjoying the videos.

@ucanusta 8 ай бұрын

@@DTMinimax So a question: The engine I have is a 20hp b&s. I will adapt the engine with gear, but I still think I need to lighten the plane. The shape of the hi-max is very nice, it looks like a smaller 152 than the 152. Is it possible to make it from aluminum, using the dimensions of Hi-max but completely changing the construction style? Like an affordaplane with a closed cabin

@vf24renegade23 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work! It was exciting to see your first flight. I just wish you guys wouldn't put that auto tune techno crap for music. Pick some good classical music, it goes better.

@DTMinimax 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!