Pros And Cons Of Experimental Aircraft! The Good The Bad And The Ugly.

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8 ай бұрын

In this video, I’ll talk about the pros and cons of experimental aircraft. I’d like to start by saying that I love experimental aircraft, depending on if you’re just looking for a cheap aircraft to get in the air or something that exceeds performance of a certified aircraft. There is an experimental aircraft for just about every style of flight. Also, you don’t have to be an aircraft mechanic or aviation, maintenance technician to work on one/build one. Albeit it does help. I will talk about all these points while I finish the condition inspection on this velocity aircraft. In my next video on experimentals, I will talk about what you can, and cannot do as the owner. Thanks for watching.

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@DucttapesUnicycle 8 ай бұрын

As far as I’m aware there are no airspace limitations for experimentals you can even fly them into foreign airspace as long as you get prior permission from the destination country. While the average owner cannot use their aircraft for hire or compensation, you can apply for a LODA(or letter of deviation authority) that will allow you to use your aircraft for hire in the specific area of giving instruction that cannot already be given in an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate. Say there was no one in your geographical area who was offering familiarization flights or instruction in a velocity. The owner of this aircraft given a large number of hours in the aircraft, a CFI certificate, and a current condition inspection could apply for a LODA with the local FSDO to teach flight instruction in that Aircraft.

@speedomars3869 7 ай бұрын

Correct. Experimentals are signed off on by the FAA. They have registrations the same as a certified aircraft. They are GA planes in every respect, some are even pressurized, like the Evolution.

@dwaynemcallister7231 4 ай бұрын

In Canada the owner of a Homebuilt aircraft is allowed to sign off the maintenance don't need to be the builder. It would be good if the owner was knowledgeable about said aircraft and what to look for and how it's built of course. I bought a Europa XS mono from Punta Gorda FL. and did need to educate myself with the help of the experts always learning something new.

@brycebuildsit 4 ай бұрын

I was actually wrong on this one, anyone can work on and sign off that work on an experimental in the US. Seems a little not safe to me but that's the way the reg is written

@dwaynemcallister7231 4 ай бұрын

Yes, True...but need a A&P to sign off the annual inspection, or the builder who would have the authorization. This is where it is different in Canada, here in Canada the owner can sign off the annual@@brycebuildsit

@trentthomson9641 5 ай бұрын

When i typed experimental aircraft into KZfaq this was exactly what i wanted

@embededfabrication4482 22 күн бұрын

Its just a big model airplane. I have models all busted up and crooked that fly just fine. I fussed over my kolb refurb but when i got it in the air it flew just fine. Experimental can be much safer because you can look at the engine and fix it whenever you want. Certificated aircraft maintenance is very expensive, you have to fly to the mechanic, leave it etc. This makes people neglect them. You have to form wing ribs from sheet aluminum to be taken seriously tho, kit builders are just wannabes

@jaredmercer392 4 ай бұрын

What if you buy a mostly complete experimental with no build logs. Can you still get a permit?

@brycebuildsit 4 ай бұрын

Yes, it will be more difficult, so I recommend finding a DAR first. Also, you would not be able to be considered the manufacturer.

@embededfabrication4482 22 күн бұрын

Just make it up, they don't even look at it. They just want to make sure things like weight and balance, fuel delivery are good. Everybody lies in aviation

@speedomars3869 7 ай бұрын

Sadly, the engine remains the same price for everyone, experimental or certified. Right now the Continentals are over $100k now. And to complete the engine installation, even at the home builder level, the full engine install with a big Continental as this plane has will be in the $125k range.

@DucttapesUnicycle 7 ай бұрын

It’s at the point now where it’s cheaper to buy an engine from a salvage company that’s had a prop-strike and get it rebuilt. Or if you’re going experimental the automotive conversions are getting better these days and at a fraction of the cost.

@embededfabrication4482 22 күн бұрын

That's not true, lots of cheap worn out engines to be had and you can rebuild it yourself

@dvsmotions 7 ай бұрын

Where's the next one?!!?

@brycebuildsit 7 ай бұрын

Well you see what had happened was. The propeller spinner had to get sent back to Germany, so I'm waiting for that to get back to film it.

@dvsmotions 7 ай бұрын

HAHAHAHA

@jloren314 5 ай бұрын

Can you zip tie brake lines on an experimental 😂

@brycebuildsit 5 ай бұрын

You can do anything you want on an experimental.... makes me nervous. Believe me I have seen some things

@jloren314 5 ай бұрын

@@brycebuildsit I’m a skywagon guy, seen plenty of zip ties on break lines on certified airplanes foo

@MrRJSorrell 4 ай бұрын

I've worked on certified airplanes that have zip ties holding the brake lines to the landing gear. It's weird.

@embededfabrication4482 22 күн бұрын

@brycebuildsit so zip tying my fuel pump to the frame is bad?

@yurimig253 Ай бұрын

I would seriously ask that you concentrat. on the aircraft at hand. and for God sake unless it's Hitler himself flying that aircraft.. please do a good job on the maintenance that you perform.. distracted mechanic is only as good uncertified mechanic....

@brycebuildsit Ай бұрын

Ok.... do you really think that I talked to a camera the entire time I worked. I spent like 15 mins tops out of a 8 hour day filming. Believe me when I tell you I double and then triple check everything I do. It's not my name on the logbook that matters. it's my friend in the pilot seat, it's a student and a CFI, and occasionally it's my wife and I. The moment my camera or video gets in the way of a quality job, I turn it off.

@embededfabrication4482 22 күн бұрын

@@brycebuildsitaviation is filled with such weiner. They're usually a lousy pilot too

@747driver3 4 ай бұрын

Pros: You can put all kids of cheap parts in them including fasteners and avionics. Cons: A lot of people are spending a lot of time and money building their own flying coffins.

@embededfabrication4482 22 күн бұрын

Not true most of the accidents are from poor airmanship. Very few structural failures in flight.

@747driver3 21 күн бұрын

@@embededfabrication4482 That’s not what i am reading.

@embededfabrication4482 21 күн бұрын

@747driver3 I was telling the guys at the ultralight field they couldn't just use a soldering iron to put the ferrule on the end of their throttle cable, u need a pot and the right Flux. They ignored me. They were repairing the cable cause the ferrule came off and caused a forced landing!