"FLIP FOX" - The Whole Story

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@WowReallyWhoDoesThat 4 ай бұрын

Respect to Bryan. For not giving up on your passion for flying in general, and backcountry. For doing right by the plane, keeping the tail number, and the paint. And for sharing a story that many people would try to avoid telling.

@ICKY427 4 ай бұрын

so cool to see the same plane getting put back together AND brought back to make the same landing. full redemption.

@mhughes1160 4 ай бұрын

He who flips and walks away , lives to flip another day .

@jkyu99 4 ай бұрын

And his heart rate at the second landing was beyond the redline.

@SVThailand 4 ай бұрын

That's what your mom said when i took her up the hershey highway.

@ronboe6325 4 ай бұрын

Content like this is golden. With your large audience more than one pilot is going to learn this shared lesson. Props to you and Bryan sharing this story. Makes youtube worth while.

@steveshoemaker6347 4 ай бұрын

Super glad Brian was not hurt and thank him for sharing his FLIP FOX story.....Thanks Trent...... Old F-4 2 Shoe🇺🇸

@jeffreycohn 4 ай бұрын

Well done. My Kitfox was stolen from Vegas in November and crashed near Barstow. I’m in process of putting her back together better than ever. She will live again!

@SUPER_HELPFUL 4 ай бұрын

Who the hell steals an airplane????

@AllanFolm 4 ай бұрын

@@SUPER_HELPFUL Somebody who's not good at flying, it seems.

@wokkus5610 4 ай бұрын

how did the thief acquire the key?

@MajorCaliber 4 ай бұрын

@@wokkus5610 An ignition switch just connects 2 wires... there's other ways (and places) to do that... #Hotwired ... or maybe his drinking buddy is this guy: www.youtube.com/@lockpickinglawyer

@SUPER_HELPFUL 4 ай бұрын

@@AllanFolm "he didn't fly so good"

@fritz4345 4 ай бұрын

Impressive how Bryan pieced that Kit Fox back together.

@Shameless511 4 ай бұрын

Love the share of this story. MOST people’s ego would not allow them to share this. For most it’s a story you lock away in the hall of shame of your mind. It’s not shameful… it’s just a hardship as you said Trent. Thanks for sharing.

@garyamusic 4 ай бұрын

The downhill added 100' to your stop. Glad you were not injured!

@realulli 4 ай бұрын

How much did the 10kt headwind reduce it? (Honest question, I'm not a pilot but I've read even a slight tailwind increases the landing distance significantly...)

@EllipsisAircraft 4 ай бұрын

Depends on the specific airplane and gross weight. I.e. what the Indicated airspeed is when landing. If the wind is as fast as Your landing speed, You will have no lading roll. (Hovers in). Most people figure 10% improvement for each 5 knots. So at 50 knots of headwind You can pretty much takeoff without moving. Tailwind in any taildragger is a big no-no. Even on the ground holding short of a runway, a tailwind gust can lift the tail over the top and break your prop within 3 seconds.

@guylindwall9377 4 ай бұрын

His experience was told by himself extremely professional and his skill level to repair the plane was at a level few of us could accomplish. Be the guy you would want as your friend. I can see he is a giver not on taker. So congratulations on all fronts and glad you were OK and able to stay positive and complete what you set out to do. Two thumbs up !

@joannehart9624 4 ай бұрын

Brian just shared a life-lesson that goes well beyond aviation. There are many ways to face a setback like his, and he showed us a way to come out the other side better than ever. Perseverance and a positive attitude goes a long way in facing adversity. Thanks to Brian for sharing his story!

@daverohn383 3 ай бұрын

SO glad you weren't hurt in that incident! I bought a plane from a guy in Texas who encountered that exact same scenario and broke his spine. His flying career was over. I'm also glad to see you were able to put that beautiful plane back in the air and it didn't go to salvage, never to be flown again. And thank you Trent for publishing Bryan's story!

@treadlightly6427 4 ай бұрын

Lifting objects with a bird is like an even worse version of a f'ed up gas station claw machine. Hats off to the level of focus/skill!

@_skyyskater 4 ай бұрын

You do stuff like that in the backcountry, it's bound to happen. Glad he wasn't hurt and to see it rebuilt and better than ever. Keeping kicking ass Bryan! Hope to see you both out there one day. I have a 7GCBC 160HP Citabria with Tundra tires back east, N85.

@DCGULL01 4 ай бұрын

Great video & THANK YOU Bryan for your sincere sharing - very direct, honest & appreciated. Trent, you da man!

@Berend-ov8of 4 ай бұрын

This shows how important having the right mind setting is in everything. In flipping the switch at the right moment, set on rebuild before it's done, staying true to the airplane and most importantly learning as much as sensible from the whole event. Strong and present mind, your friend Bryan. Respect.

@GrumpyForester 4 ай бұрын

What a fascinating story. I can easily imagine saying "nope, it belongs to the insurance company now" and moving on, but Bryan's attitude...and the degree of perseverance he displayed getting his Kitfox back in the air...is amazing...

@KO-pk7df 4 ай бұрын

Just love the way you handled all of this including the respect you gave your aircraft. Like a family member. Putting the aircraft back to the way it was and letting it live again! May you both have many more years of flying together.

@nancpatterson5178 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Byran. I’m sure you helped many.

@markheil6374 4 ай бұрын

You walked away, and that’s all that counts. We all learned from your lesson. Love your attitude, so good job!

@mkvance15 4 ай бұрын

It is really fantastic that you both put in the time to share this story.

@garrygballard8914 4 ай бұрын

Great story Trent, Tell Brian tks for it. Good share. Keeping her flying, love it. 👍👍👍

@irishflyer6377 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you’re back in the saddle and respect for being so open and honest.

@openoutlaw 4 ай бұрын

IN THESE CRAZY TIMES WE LIVE IN, WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS GIVES ME A BREAK FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES. YOU DO REALLY GOOD WORK TRENT. THANK YOU. GREAT VIDEO

@phantom79 4 ай бұрын

Awesome vid Trent.. I like all your stuff, but this one is pretty meaningful. Great job Brian. Thank you for sharing your story, awesome job rebuilding and getting back in the saddle,,, mad props.

@CLEAREDDIRECT 4 ай бұрын

Great job telling this story. It’s very important to show people telling their most sad stories in aviation. Very tough but hugely valuable. Thanks, Trent and Brian

@billyk5338 4 ай бұрын

Without a doubt, the best channel on youtube, thx TP !

@tedm.3961 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian for sharing and thanks Trent for persuing and making/telling his story so well.

@stew411 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the amazing story and I’m glad everything turned out ok. Safe flying guys. Take care.

@humvee34 4 ай бұрын

What a great story and video thanks Trent

@skyepilotte11 4 ай бұрын

Great recount of an unfortunate incident ...thx Brian Thx Trent for that.

@davidcatanach2620 4 ай бұрын

Kudos to Bryan for sharing this journey. Humbled by a mishap (if you get out and about and Do things, sometimes sht happens, that’s life), took all appropriate actions, dealt with the situation and rebuilt the bird bigger, better, badder than before. Respect bro.😎

@peterhancox5268 4 ай бұрын

Nice plane, great repair. Thanks for sharing your story

@BrianPhillipsRC 4 ай бұрын

Very cool video! Thanks for sharing this story. Glad to learn what can be learned from this incident, but thank God you're safe, and so glad your plane is back in the air!!!

@jdfreeman97 4 ай бұрын

Nice video as always Trent!!

@Skoolie309 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Seeing Brian’s honest story telling style and tenacity was inspiring. Kudos to you Brian, and thank you Trent!

@akflyer7689 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Job Trent. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing your story Brian.

@tompetrushka1627 4 ай бұрын

Nicely done summary of an unfortunate event and the aftermath. Redeemed indeed! Fly safe.

@donmoyer3587 4 ай бұрын

Another dope video Trent! You’re what’s up man

@dralexmclean 4 ай бұрын

TRENT: Very well done, best video I've seen from you in awhile. Also great thanks to Brian for being so open and honest, not always easy to do.

@whoanelly737-8 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic production!

@aviationled_mmix 4 ай бұрын

Thanks guys for sharing 👍 … really happy you walked away unscathed Bryan and even happier you choose to continue pursuing your passion 👏… Great job Trent, in getting Bryan to tell his story on video and presenting it in such a captivating way 🙏

@arthenry498 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! Great and inspirational story. I really like the man-plane connection there. That has GOTTA feel great. You and your FRIEND flying together again. Great story Trent. I really appreciate you bringing this one to us all. Thank you both!!

@brianb6603 4 ай бұрын

Excellent as usual!!! Great story told well! Congrats Brian!!!

@desertfox3860 4 ай бұрын

That was a great story. Thanks Treat.

@kyushalimit5931 4 ай бұрын

Wicked story and stoked he was willing to share. Accidents happen, he came back stronger for sure.

@paultriplett7306 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video, great prospective. Appreciate you and Brian for putting it out there.

@blueman5924 4 ай бұрын

What a cool dude, and a great story of triumph and redemption. Thanks for sharing. 🤙

@jamesprecious1035 4 ай бұрын

Trent, this is a very well done doc. Nice footage and what a great story. Keep up this fine work! Cheers.

@beavismount 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding! I Love learning from other's mistakes so I don't have to learn the hard way! I also loved seeing the recovery, I had asked for that before so watching the rig and pick this time was great.

@Justiceair 4 ай бұрын

thank you Bryan, it really helps all of us to understand as best we can what happens in cases like this...

@tsmngt 4 ай бұрын

Brilliantly presented. Love how you are evolving this channel and the TP Brand.

@triav8n 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic job telling this story. Thanks, Trent

@Squid_Wizard70 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video on and a Amazing rebuild by brian.

@brentdykgraaf184 4 ай бұрын

Have a " off field landing".

@Squid_Wizard70 4 ай бұрын

@@brentdykgraaf184 Destin to happen I have seen over four people crash of field last year

@TomInGulfBreeze 4 ай бұрын

Great story Trent! Well shot, well produced!

@brettteets8242 4 ай бұрын

Lots of respect to you Brian for sharing the story. So happy you walked away with no injuries

@harrysheffield624 4 ай бұрын

Great episode Trent; very enjoyable. Congratulations Bryan !!

@lucasvinholigoncalves1824 4 ай бұрын

excellent story, do more of these kind!

@johnrisher3007 4 ай бұрын

Awesome brother. Trent brother it's always good to see a video from you.

@NomadHatch 4 ай бұрын

Excellent interview! This might be my favorite TP video. Great story guys, glad it worked out!

@Coops777 4 ай бұрын

Really fantastic video thanks Trent and Brian

@michaelswartz4528 4 ай бұрын

I have always been fascinated with the Kit Fox. I spent many hours watching a man and sometimes helping where I could on the build. The final days after airworthiness and a beautiful blue and white beauty the owner who didn’t have tail dagger certification decided to have his friend who did take the plane for the first test flight. I had watched all of the times the plane had been started and run up tied down until it was flawless. Needless to say, the first and only flight ended in a ground loop severely damaging one wing. The weather conditions were perfect but the pilot had never flown a aircraft with flaperons. Heartbreaking! I don’t have any type of license, but considered purchasing the wreckage which would have been a massive repair. The owner was devastated! I don’t even know what model it was as it has been over 20 years ago.

@michaelsimpson9779 4 ай бұрын

That's a really rough story, that'd be hard to take.....😢

@jacobaxelrod9047 4 ай бұрын

What a LEGEND! Amazing story and story-telling. Cheers!

@DS-vy5ph 4 ай бұрын

Shit happens. Good on him for sharing his story. Impressive grit to get that thing back in the air at all, much less so quickly.

@GlennSisson 4 ай бұрын

I had wondered what the full story was behind the yellow tail feathers on your hangar wall when I met you at the races last fall, Bryan, so thanks for laying it all out. Great story. Thanks. And thank you Trent for yet another great video.

@av8rk9 3 ай бұрын

Full respect to Bryan ! .... Trent ... I love the chapter format ... well done to all

@oregonarcher 4 ай бұрын

Great story and very humble pilot!

@travisminneapolis 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story.

@tannerzielinski3480 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing story! Awesome job staying positive. I'm proud of you guys.

@chrispbacon550 4 ай бұрын

So well done!!! All of it!

@tCCZebra70 4 ай бұрын

Exceptionally well presented! Glad to see the redemption and what an impressive achievement flying back to ‘FlipFox’ in under a year. Great job Brian! Thank you Trent for the video description and view of the site and especially the pilot view of why Brian’s choice was the absolutely correct one even though it resulted in a crunch. Keep flying safe and I hope to see y’all in the air.

@jeiwaru 3 ай бұрын

What a beautifully shot and insightful video! Thank you!

@challenger2ultralightadventure 4 ай бұрын

A sad story with a happy ending. Cheers from Winnipeg.

@ront8261 4 ай бұрын

Great job Trent!! Kudos to the pilot/owner on the job!! I assumed this was a few years ago; can't believe rebuilt in less than a year!!!

@bobninemire6859 4 ай бұрын

Wow Trent .....Always thought your productions were 5* but this one brings it to another level. Yet again you outdid yourself. Thanks for sharing and see you on the next one !!!

@cliffhelterbran3536 2 ай бұрын

Great Video man!

@mittman9977 4 ай бұрын

What a great and inspirational story! Awesome job, Bryan!

@johnthorpe4532 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Trent for sharing Brian's story. Brian, the plane looks great! 👍

@garycummings1706 4 ай бұрын

Excellent story telling. Thanks!

@Linds2476 4 ай бұрын

Dude, this is so cool. Thanks so much for the video.

@FFDfirechef 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the color combination and pattern of your plane Brian; glad you are safe and have your bird back up in the air.

@RT-sk2li Ай бұрын

What a great story of perseverance. Total respect! Keep em flying!

@snoopaloop007 4 ай бұрын

Bryan is an awesome guy! He shares his experience with us to learn and appreciate flying for what it is. Thanks Bryan!

@johnm9285 4 ай бұрын

What a cool and amazingly competent guy. I'd fly anywhere with him. Such a gift to the aviation community to go through all aspects of an accident.

@aleeexxx9 4 ай бұрын

Amazing content! Good job Bryan , best decision to make that issue a new opportunity for upgrades and learn new things. Thats the way of thinking!

@rudidup 4 ай бұрын

Such a cool story to share. Enjoyed this video!

@jefffrank48 4 ай бұрын

Awesome that Brian shared this painful story. So happy that he got his plane back together and back in the air!

@n.leeball3049 4 ай бұрын

Great video Trent! Hate that there was an accident brought this story to fruition, but it was told in an awesome way. Glad that you waited until the plane was back up and flying before telling it. Made it a complete story.

@digdug1577 4 ай бұрын

Thanks to Brian for being brave and telling us his very personal story it was touching and great to see him fix the plane and get back out there!

@America2gether 4 ай бұрын

Great vid, loved the methodical approach to the rebuilding.

@rustys6301 4 ай бұрын

This was so so great. Thanks!

@thermalbug 4 ай бұрын

Great video Trent. Brian, I am so glad you walked away from this unscathed. For those of you that don't know Brian, he is one of the most genuine, kind and helpful pilots out there. He has always been right there to help any pilot in need, I am impressed. Excellent job guys.

@halepauhana153 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling this story!

@scottmichaels6854 4 ай бұрын

I love that Trent telegraphs when it’s time to click off the video. 😆

@kennyFF033 4 ай бұрын

Some of the best content on the tube! Long time viewer, and I just love the style, cinematography and content. Let's not forget that scream in the intro... Trent screams like little girl! ;-) Gets me every time.