Thanks Podunk

It was thirsty, but the best? What category is it the best at? Definitely the best at SQUATS! Rawr!

@@flycory Obviously not a race airplane.

Haha no. But it’s a monster for sure

@@flycory None bush pilots not need to apply. You wouldn't know than.

I installed the M-14PF myself. Pretty sure I know what engine was on my own airplane.

@@flycory In that case this was not certified PZL 104 35/80 Wilga but its experimental version. As far as I know, only a few Wilgas in the USA were converted with this engine as originally it was used in Yakovlewv and Sukhoi airplanes as well as some experimental American Aircraft such as Murphy Moose and Pitts Model 12. But generally, this engine was not installed on certified planes.

@@michaelksiezopolski What a knowledge 👏 💯

The engine AI 14R was not assembled but produced in Kalisz under licence from Soviet Union. The engine ist taken from amercan engine Wright Cyclon R-1820.

@@piotrgrzywacz144 OK, the engine was produced and assembled in Kalisz. It was based on Cyclon R-1820 and modified so the original parts would not fit the Russian version. Most of the Russian technology during communism was backwards engineered from the West (Not just the USA) so what? Czechoslovakia was also producing staff stolen from wester countries and stuff under Russian license, I thought it was obvious to the whole world! AK47 in several versions were produced in Lucznik, Poland or in DDR or Czechoslovakia. The first series of IA14R for Wilga 35 was only assembled in Poland before Poland obtained a license from the USSR to produce and modify the engine - Just for you to know!

Me too! Thanks for watching.

Keep me updated on your progress! You're going to absolutely love it!

Yeah this is a “fan edit” video. How am I wrong about the engine? Enjoy the grass! Haha.

Yeah 400hp is not enough.

agreed... Yep

I’m not in Poland. Here we see W and pronounce it the way we do. But thanks for being proud of your linguistics.

He’s a close pal. It’s amazing

So I watched this video and immediately went on barnstormers since I've also seen Mike's modified wilga to check them out. Happened across the ad and was saddened to see it.

I did the same thing in the reverse order, was looking on barnstormers and then saw this video

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Is Patey's plane a different airframe or did you sell this one to him prior to the Draco conversion?

Yes, absolutely. What it's like to own a Wilga... You will have greasy pants and shoes. It leaks. I changed mine to the M-14PF engine as my home airport is based at roughly 4,500MSL. The AI-14 Engine just didn't pull well above anything higher than 3000'DA for me. With that new engine, performance was legendary. I did keep the same operating limitations relating to speeds and weight and balance. So with the new engine being a bit heavier, the useful load was very limited. But I flew it light like a bushplane so I didn't mind. And I could still outperform much lighter aircraft. It is not an intuitive airplane to operate. One must respect the unique operation of the engine and the flight characteristics. The airplane flies the way it looks - it's unique. Takeoff and landing is easily accomplished once you get used to how the airplane behaves with the trailing link gear. It sort of squats and leans dramatically, and one must understand how it's going to behave. But it's not difficult to master. NEVER land with ANY side load or you WILL ground loop. You will do an hour of maintenance for every hour you fly. Yes, it's not great. No parts are available so anything that fails you have to make it or modify the aircraft to accept something else. If you can find parts, the wilga culture seems to be quite shady and difficult to work with. Not sure why that is, but it's not a good representation of humanity. Overall, it's a fantastic airplane that didn't get the right engine (should have been the M-14 all along). Ownership is not recommended honestly. But I remain a huge fan of the airplane itself.

@@flycory thanks for the reply. I really appreciate the insight. I love your videos keep up the great work.

What’s coming soon!? Do tell!!!! 🤠

Cory Robin one day ill start training so can be flying with yall!

I'm not quite sure when I have ever flown under a windmill, that certainly DOES seem like a bad idea! Those blades move FAST!

Unfortunately, the high rev motors don’t translate well to airplanes…

@@flycory what makes you think that?

Experience seeing many many failures…

@@flycory Not my understanding. Maybe the engines used. A lot of myths regarding engines and what does or does not work well.

If they worked, they’d be in airplanes. But this isn’t a debate I care about. Put one in an airplane and let’s see.

Yay!

I keep looking at an advert for one in France. It's got an Engine AI-14RA, TSN 1502 hrs, TSO 379 hrs. Propeller US12000, TSN 745 hrs. but I can't find any TBO info for the engine and prop. Any leads on info for me Cory? Sorry to hear you crashed her. Was she totalled?

OH NO!!! I'm so sorry to hear this bro but as long as you're okay that's all that matters!!!

You’d likely be looking at an Experimental Exhibition certification. Same as mine. And passengers were frequently on board!

@@flycory ok, thanks. I’m in Salt Lake area, is there a way can could talk more about it, there is no one that knows how to check you out in one!

In the USA it’s pronounced the way I said it in the video. Thanks for watching!

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9OGiZWnxtHUoKM.html some history about if you like. 😉

It’s the WilgaBeast. Only 400ho

not bad so just shy of 200hp from a turbine prop, 400 already impressive! i thought original wilgas were only in the 250-260hp region ?

fabslyrics yes, 260hp is stock

LOL Mike put $1,000,000.00 into DRACO... and a zillion hrs ;) !!!

JUSTACHIPN yeah probably but just the million won't buy you everything. Back to work :)

Unfortunately, I crashed it.

Mate that must have been heartbreaking best part is you’re alive and well. Thanks for replying you have a big fan over here in Perth Western Australia

Hemet CA

P.S. Video Editor also.

Ahhh, the veiled insult.... amazing

Not sure what you’re asking. Sorry

I was interested in parts availability stateside , i saw one at the Arlington (Washington) airshow many years ago, and have liked them ever since. There is one in Poland with a worn out engine for $14000 but shipping and import costs might make prohibitive . Is there a club in the States?

Ashland Oregon S03 there was a Rasta colored Wigla looks like its been there for a long tome. For sale by Skinner aviation the FBO on the field.

noooooo, draco was a wilga 2000. now its just a super wilga beast

It’s a birdy

This was a fan edited video.

Sure, email is in the “about” section