Thanks for sharing!

Yup. I flew this plane.. sweet flying machine for sure!

I have a model of 1 of these in Irish Air Corps markings

I saw so many figures, I’d rather round way under, than way over.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the 260!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it

Glad you enjoyed it!

Yup, that guy's my favorite aviation character in any movie

Thank you! Bob Marley said it himself, lol

you're totally right, I really flubbed that part up when working on the script. That said, I suppose part of the reason the Falco didn't sell in huge numbers was the hand-built technique.

I also flew the sf260 in air combat usa, back in 2016 …best experience ever with Mike the rocket

Thank you! (I can't say the same, can't stand my voice lol)

You bet!

Glad you like it!

@@aircraftadventures-vids Yeah! Your vids are just a perfect source of some aerospace related inspiration for me! keep it up and cheers!

@@trabi601enjoyer thanks!!

I'm aware of that (am a pilot myself), but video speaks to an audience to whom 90% think a "knot" is used to tie their shoes 😂. Makes it bit more relatable to the general public who might be curious about the plane.

What was turbo prop version like? Crazy climb rate I bet. What’s the speed limitation?

Didn't know that one, will have to look it up

I have a D version. It takes very little time to get used to the right-hand seat. You just don't think about it.

@jamessmith-ie7ym You win a prize I give up after few lessons on this SF260 and Grob 120. I listened a lot to what the pilots said on the airplanes and my very short experience: Grob is easy to fly forgiving my inattitude instead SF260 give you a lot of workload like trying to walk without using your knee, but istructor let it fly effortlessly as from takeoff to landing is a flawless single maneuver. Both are trainers but one help you, the other mercilessly shows your piloting limits (or talent if you have it)

I like that! Ducati is a bike I'd love to own, I've been contemplating the Multistrada as my next bike.

20 years is nothing, especially if well maintained.

Correct, I got it mixed up with the Sequoia version that came later. Oops

That's what I get from the plane. The "Ferrari" analogy is coming from those who owned / flown it. (I've owned neither Marchetti nor Ferrari, lol)

Thanks for the idea behind the video, Dean!

Where do you fly them out of?

Dean, I thought you loved the Meyers 200D and Flying Eyes while flying. Hey, I got a couple hours in an SF260 and yes it flies beautifully. I did an air combat in Fullerton in an SF260 about 30 years ago, lots of fun and yes its a great flying bird similar to a P-51 and a V35B Bonanza and I have flown both, an hour in a 51 and 1,500 hours in Barons and Bonanzas of which I still own and fly a V35B. The SF260 and Bo fly very similarly, smooth, balanced and intuitive controls. In the video at about 8 minutes in was a picture of a Siai Marchetti S.208, not designed by Frati, but by Alexander Brena which was also imported in parts by WACO and assembled in the U.S. in the late 60s. In S.W. Utah on a private dirt strip is an S.208 in that doubles as a cow pasture which has been damaged from cows using it as a scratching post. It has a Franklin and hasn't flown in perhaps 15 years. I took lots of pictures of it. Sad. From a distance it looks like a Piper Cherokee.

good choice!

Bet that nice to be around them

You are absolutely right, and I'm kicking myself for that oversight. 😜 (I'm still distraught that I said Tecumseh was in Wisconsin, not Michigan, on the Meyers 200 video)

In Texas we pronounce the town Wacko

Yes indeed, one of my favorite designers.

Just a minor correction. He is Stelio Frati. With one ''l'' and one ''t''.

And I have a video on that one too!

@@aircraftadventures-vids Already watched it. ;) I looked at your other videos.

Don't know if that incident was a factor, but I have a carb ice temp gauge in my SF260D. It has a yellow arc and, if necessary, you can fly with partial carb heat. I did a two hour flight in UK winter met a couple of weeks ago. No autopilot, but it handles the turbulence really well.

Ah, dangit that's right. I knew the Falco was not easy to produce but you're right the Sequoia was the home-built version. 🤦. (I expect to see more comments on that soon, lol)

That pains me to hear that!

@@aircraftadventures-vids I was an air scout at Jakarta's Halim AFB in 2009 when I saw those planes just sitting on the apron under the sun. it does hurts, especially when I couldn't do anything to help it in my teenage 🥲

I know, I mentioned it the first time when they bought the company, but it takes forever to say "SIAI" and most people I've spoken to shorten it to Marchetti.

Hey, it IS a sweet plane. Happy to feature it, and thanks for checking out the video!

🤘🤘🤘🤘

Yes, correct, I messed up there. The Falco was originally a production plane, and only later was offered as a homebuilt. 😜

As far as I know, no. And the engine is one of the most reliable for it's size and displacement.

It's on top of my list for sure!

@@aircraftadventures-vidsI’m mechanic in Aermacchi factory and I had build the Sf260TP for Zambia airforces. I also carried out all the revisions for the Italian Air Force flight school

That's awesome! Keep them flying, my friend 👍@@mariotomasini3573

I know, I got it mixed up with the city 😩

It's been hard to find exact figures, 900 built was one figure and I'd rather underestimate. Also, I don't believe there's many more than 100 total left flying, but I'd be happy to be proven wrong and know there's a lot more!

Part of the reason of the low figure is that Libya had owned more than 240 of these planes and lost many of them in the NATO ‘intervention’ in 2011, while no, they didn’t lose all 250ish of these planes, they did abandon a lot of them because of their inability to maintain them and you can see them covered in sand on military runways on google maps. Only 42-5 of these planes are still working and used. (Source: I’m Libyan and have went to these airbases and the military pilot training facilities)

That was poetic 😂

Yeah was not expecting so much negative comments but I think the "Ferrari" comparison triggered a lot of responses, everyone wants their own plane to be a Ferrari. Mind you it's just the opinion mirrored by owners and pilots I spoke to. Note that Meyers 200 owners also feel like they own a Ferrari . 😂

😂. I live in South Florida, and I saw an 80s vintage Ferrari on fire on the side of the road (owner was outside just dumbfounded, staring at it)

Yes. I had that in a Ferrari 550 that was just off its service. The damn thing kept breaking down. That car had way too many problems. Or, my 355 would suddenly lose its ability to propel itself, giving me a sore back. I could go on. Never had such issues with the SF260, and it let me fly a very nice flight radar Christmas tree in freezing conditions...

Where does it say that?

@@aircraftadventures-vids go back to more or less the beginning, were you describe the engine's power out put

Ah, 160 HP. (not 100 cc) My cold might be at fault there... @@user-ik3mk5vi8m

@@aircraftadventures-vids it's all good everyone makes mistakes 👍

Damn right! Working on that now, only 985M subs to go!

SF260, with a three-bladed prop and bigger engine, is faster too, but it doesn't need it.

sure will! In economy, cost, maintenance, etc.

@@aircraftadventures-vids and if you fly to a fly in breakfast in that and a P-51 lands and park’s next to you…you will become invisible….🤣🤣

Have to agree. I've flown the Marchetti a number of times and it's very tame as an aerobatic airplane. High wing loading, fairly heavy and moderate power. Does gentleman aerobatics fine but not much more.

********************************************************************** I’m pinning your comment here, not to make this into a virtual whipping post, but rather to deliver a PSA about my content and channel goals for some clarity. First off, I think I speak on behalf of all when I say RELAX DUDE. My goal with this channel is to bring pilots, non-pilots, owners and enthusiasts together for their love and appreciation of aviation. Regardless of what plane might be in the spotlight at the moment. This is the bond that brings us together and the cause of hours of “hangar talk” when we meet up. 
Secondly, the opinions expressed on the SF-260 are mirrored from the owners / pilots who I personally spoke to (and not some ai-driven content or random article found online). While I support their enthusiasm, I don’t own or never even flew the plane (though I would jump at the opportunity if given!). This is the same for pretty much any other aircraft I’ve produced a video on, in fact Meyers 200 owners feel THEIR plane is a Ferrari too! And I LOVE the Velocity, in fact their factory is a couple hours north of me and I’ve been meaning to give them a visit. Shoot, I might even do a video on that one too (I can call it “Lambo” of the skies if you like) But WHY badmouth one plane in favor of another? If I wanted to I could dig up a handful of planes that would whip the Velocity into submission, and maybe it would get some views, but why would I do that?? I’m not deleting any comments, it’s all 1st Ammendment on my channel, but let’s just take a moment rethink what sets us apart as airplane enthusiasts and avgeeks. Build bridges, don’t burn em! Happy Friday, and enjoy a cold one on me.

A Lancair Legacy can cruise at 240 knots and has a max speed of 256 knots.

@@PistonAvatarGuy So what, they are not made anymore. Velocity is shipping 30 kits a year.

@@speedomars3869 The SF-260 isn't in production anymore either.