Thank you all for taking the time to check out this new video! Interview with Chris Deuel of Badland Aircraft and a TRUE Part 103 legal Ultralight with FOLDING Wings! This is certain to become popular in the coming months! I invite you right now to SUBSCRIBE to this channel and help me get more people involved in Experimental, Light Sport and Ultralight aviation! Hit that like button if you could too! Thank you! I appreciate you!

Awesome looking plane! Just one tip from an old dirt biker: It seems a lot of folks think that adding a little extra oil to the mix is "safer". The same folks, after seizing a couple pistons, will tell you that two strokes aren't reliable enough to fly behind. That extra oil in the gas makes the fuel flow slower through the jets in the carburetor, which actually leans the air/fuel mixture. Now 40:1 vs 50:1 you probably won't ever run lean enough to cause a problem, but the ratios are exponential, so going 32:1 and now you have a huge problem. All the extra oil in the world is not going to lubricate molten aluminum pistons. My advise is to run exactly the amount of oil the factory recommends and run REALLY good oil.

If a single person can fold up the wings in 10 minutes, how fast can a married person do it?

Having worked on the original production of the Kitfox Lite, I am very pleased to see this reworked/improved version! The Lite was my favorite Kitfox, for it's simplicity, quick build time and it's remarkable inflight stability for an aircraft this size. So glad to see new life in the little bird once again!

That Aircraft is a Winner! Love it. I love it when new ultralights and sport aircraft come out since multiple sclerosis took the vision in my left eye they're all I can fly.

Awesome video, I spent a bit of time with Chris and really like the plane! I hope to stay in touch for years to come, and wish these guys all the best!

Just found your channel. Looking forward to seeing more.

I have to say these are very cool little planes, and I'm hoping they help spark a resurgence of Ultralights in the flying community. There is really no more affordable way to get in the air. I've met Chris and spoken to him on the phone several times, and can say he's an upstanding guy who is really passionate about flying in general, and this plane he's designed in particular. I managed to stop by while he was building this plane, and was duly impressed. He'll be receiving my deposit soon, and I'm looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and starting my build!

I love it!!! It looks like a REAL aircraft and I bet it fly like one too. Folding wings are a winner. This is the best 103 I've ever seen. I'm buying one!

Great video. Love that Ultralight.I sat in the KitfoxLite out in Nampa. My Dad has a Kitfox Model 7 tail dragger.

What a sweet little aircraft! Worth a serious look. Beautiful.

BIG THUMBS UP guys..... looks like they put a lot of work in the Fit & Finish.... really nice, what would be really cool is a whole FLOCK of these flying into Oshkosh fun zone at the same time................ hope to see ya at Oshkosh 2020. And Thank You to E.A.C. for posting this.

Saw it Oshkosh 2021 a few hours ago!!! Looks even more dope in person!!!

Nice looking plane, we need more of these. I would like to see a lower stall speed. The area under the curve needs a little improvement. All and all good job.

That is a real good looking ultralight, very slick.

Totally an aviation nut myself! Dis guy right here always watch the plane video from here with my rock playlist crancked to 11. Metallica, Delta Parole, ACDC etc. AWESOME!

Hi, as Chris Deuel said in the interview, the Plane is covered in Oratex600, but the company selling that product is not named Oratex ( that's a Canadian Clothing company; has Nothing to do with Aviation) the company selling and supporting Oratex600 and Oratex6000 is called BetterAircraftFabric. We have a You-tube-channel, Website and unavoidable Facebook presence... Thanks for doing the interview and thanks for posting this! Best Regards from Alaska!

That's a clever arrangement at the lift struts fuselage junction, never seen it done quite like that. I need to watch entire videos before commenting, in my earlier comment din't know that engine is liquid cooled, wow. Water cooled 2 strokes are in general better then air cooled ones, my experience anyway. Also, it for sure is YOUR design, not just a relabeled 'fox Lite, great work!

This is a great way to go. Really appreciate this channel. The video content just keeps getting better and better.

Really dig the folfdable wings! I so want to get into one of these or a Hummel. And no price point mentioned!? A quick look-see tells us about $11,700 for the base model w/o engine/prop. Not bad for a complete airframe w/ minimal set-up time to get it flying and at #235 its adaptable to several power plant options. Think I'd look for a 4-stroke engine like a small motorcycle unit between 250cc and 400cc. Easy to get parts and maintain, yet still light weight w/ plenty of power to get you airborn quickly.

Definitely On my my list of things I need

Nice vídeo!

That plane looks awesome!

Dang!!! I’m sold 👍

I love these aircraft's so much :D

Thank you sir....thank you. thank you, thank you.

Way better channel than flight chops. Great video new sub here. I really wish I had one of these seems like it would be awesome to just fly

Very neat !

I would love to own and fly one of these!

One of the Nicest 103 legal actual Airframe/AirPlane with a totally enclosed cockpit type high-wing Bush Plane. The Belite Chipper or whatever they are now calling it is their only competitor in this area. I have been watching and waiting for more info of this Badland Kit-plane. Would be Great if you could a flight test with it. Thanks for the Video and info, and looking forward to that flight test if you can make it happen....

Interesting amazing aircraft!

Great thanks

702...I thought looked you were flying around Vegas. That’s where I am.

Cool little plane

I love these 103 legal planes. Id love a belite ultra cub

You vocalized a statistic that makes this not 103 legal in your interview, smooth.

Important information missing. Weight load limit? Thank you for sharing this neat little plane :-) Cheers, Jay

I was pleased to see your straight up "confession" that it was a Kitfox Lite, as opposed to claiming it was a propriety design you just dreamed up! This is from a RANS S-7 pilot (for the last 22 years now) who will never forgive the Zlin Aircraft company for their SHAMELESS ripoff of the S-7 ! Though copying is a compliment, at least admit it. Your engine choices look very good, as a 600 hour 2 stroke pilot before getting into the Rotax 912S, I have no fear of them. But as others have mentioned, run the recommended oil mix, more isn't safer or better! It is great to see this cool design find a new home, looks you are doing a great job with it.

Kitfox lite, Then whatever Belite did with it, now this resurrection. I hope these guys pull it off because I love this plane.

I have been thinking I would really like to have one I will be calling you in the near future

just love these microlite channels could you tell me please ,im in the UK, what are the CAA regulations regards flying without a licence

Looks like Sky Raider 1 fuselage and the wings of a Kit Fox Lite.

Very interesting. I'm looking for a manned aircraft to test using drone autopilots to control ultralight aircraft, and building up confidence to be in the seat with the autopilot in action.

Neat Bird

Any chance of a nose wheel version? What do you think about Simonini engines? The victor1 might be a good fit.

Are they sill around

Hello sir can u show how to connect the cable... to the wings

Being a ultra light If you cut the Engine off can you still land it safely

What's useful laod? Can you throw a couple deer, rifle and tent wt bed roll in it?

Just the Polini Thor sold me.

Do you have a plan to seller?

I need such an engine. Please tell me how much it costs

That is awsome

I may have just found the aviation equivalent to grand tour

how much does an ultralight aircraft cost

Can I ask you what your building in the background?

Could someone compare this to the Belite UltraCub with a 1/2 vw engine because i like this aircraft more overall but it seems like the Belite UltraCub is half the price for the kit and is made to take the 4 stroke engine that I would really prefer to the 2 stroke Pollini.

I am seeing more four stroke engines, I definitely don't want to mix around with mixing gas and oil so when I get a plane is going to be a four stroke, a lot of choices out there for that. It's like comparing a chainsaw motor to a Harley in sound. More efficient on fuel as well.

When's the flight test please?

How much does would it cost for a 45 inch 3 blade for quocopter pliz reply

Why didn’t you fly it?

AMIGO Chris Deuel tengo una pequeña historia Q! contarles en el año 1964 con un buen amigo Q! era propietario de una nave como la suya ahora,! nos fuimos a un Aero show a las Vegas Nevada desde SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CALIFORNIA y todas esas llegando A BARSTOW CALIFORNIA quisimos revisar algo y al Aterrizaje a las 1 P.M una rafaga de viento nos golpeo y caímos fatalmente pero sin otro daño Q! al pequeño avión y aprendimos 2 cosas 1° no! hay que buscar problemas y aterrizar con buena velocidad en los desiertos Q!? TAL? AMIGOS !!!

Just wondering what is the definition of experimental aircraft. Is a home made plane?

i thought the stol speed had to be below 24 to be considered part 103?

I wonder if going electric is plausible as well?

wow my paramotor has the same size engine... by the same engine maker lol

Did I miss the price?

I thought their prices included engines... Ha!

40:1 is actually LEANER than 50:1, you have 20% LESS fuel in the included mixture flowing through the jets, fouling risk increases as does seizing. Slowly add oil to the ratio on a TZ250 or RS250 GP bike and see what happens. Always mix per the manufacturers recommendations.

98 octane?? where do you buy that?

Synthetic mix is the way to go. Be careful measuring your mix and get it right. Always buy the best premium fuel and you will have no problems.

The music does not add. Scrap it please.

Polini has a 300hr tbo. That's not very good considering the price.

Gahhh I want it so bad

It looks like a 1/2 Kitfox

how much there was no price given !!!!!!

Stall speed is more than 103 allows.

That break line is going to snag. Fix it, please.

No wonder beelite wouldn't sell me a set of plans

I wish you would not tell people that by NOT using the 50:1 fuel mixture as recommended you us a 40:1 mixture and saying it is safer - IT IS NOT SAFER ! ! ! A 40:1 mixture is TOO rich in oil and it will cause a carbon build up on the spark plugs deep inside the plugs causing spark failure because the motor burn chamber is now burning cooler than it was designed for. Also you will get a carbon build up behind the piston rings because of the oil rich mixture. This build up of carbon behind the piston rings will make your motor wear out more quickly because it forces the piston rings to be tighter to the cylinder and more likely to size as well as not producing it's full power.... But wait there is more the carbon build up will also be present in your muffler and it will harbor a oil build up which can cause a backfire burn that can disconnect your muffler from the motor....... Also this oil rich mixture of not burnt fuel can make the exhaust muffler get hot enough to start to glow red. So please stick to the letter for fuel mixtures as recommended by the motor manufacture. I have rebuilt more low hour two stroke motors because the owners thought they were doing GOOD for there 2-stroke motor by giving it that EXTRA oil. Remember if you were an engineer and knew more than the motor manufactures they would have found you by now and you would be working for them ! KEEP IN THE SKY AND NOT LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO LAND......

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Ball park price would be nice. Hopefully his target is not the super middle class and or the rich.

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have to have a transponer now . faa rules.. done to drones. you will have to comply with all faa rules. i got out of it cause obama put hard restrictions on ultralits, not it went in to radio controle hobnie too. faa strict rules.. will uave have to have a identafier on ultralights too and registered with faa..

I use the same engine on a paramotor. Stay away from Polini. The most unreliable machines in the paramotor scene. Carburetion is a nightmare, blown pistons, expensive parts, etc.

What does a 300 pound person do to get into aviation?

this guy is on drugs 12k for a kit no engine plus engine close to 20k for this ultralight i bought me 1946 aeronca champ

A lot of people will be dying in these planes too. No license, no experience needed just money. This is not a good thing! This is why they call the Beech V-38 a Doctor killer. They can afford a high performance airplane but aren’t qualified to fly one. I already know this is not a high performance airplane but it can get you killed never the less. Just saying, you may want to get properly trained first.