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@ellnegro 7 күн бұрын

Looks like you can red line in a heartbeat and that little speedster😮😮😮

@trueairspeed130 6 күн бұрын

I wonder what is red line in a fox glider

@murmuchannelsm 10 күн бұрын

Sir this aircraft price

@trueairspeed130 10 күн бұрын

Not for sale so I don’t know

@Review-This 11 күн бұрын

As a student pilot I’m looking to buy a Cessna 172, 210, or Piper Cherokee, I’m located in Arizona and it’s crazy to see the prices the way they are compared to before COVID

@trueairspeed130 11 күн бұрын

if it's any help the market is softening. Piper Cherokee is going to be the most affordable, I wouldn't touch a 210 until you have more experience, unless it's a non turbo, non pressurized, simply because of maintenance and insurance. I'm personally going towards a P210 until I can get into a Cessna 337

@Review-This 11 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 Thank you for the information. What’s your thoughts on a Mooney vs Cherokee?

@trueairspeed130 10 күн бұрын

@@Review-This Mooney's are good, I just don't like the single side entry. Cessnas are superior in accessibility and if you want a fast one, go for a 177 cardinal RG or a 172 RG. If you have the budget 182RG and an older C210

@Alfred_The_3st 15 күн бұрын

Where does one buy these engines?

@trueairspeed130 14 күн бұрын

not sure, someone will know in the comments

@Alfred_The_3st 14 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 hope so lol

@ConvairDart106 18 күн бұрын

It still has an advantage over every unpowered glider!

@trueairspeed130 17 күн бұрын

True that

@G_Money72 19 күн бұрын

Nice purchase! Could you just big bore the existing motor?

@trueairspeed130 18 күн бұрын

Can it be done without making it experimental?

@G_Money72 18 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 to me it would be no different than an oversized piston. Whatever it takes to keep them flying.

@eminye1 19 күн бұрын

Get an sx 300

@trueairspeed130 19 күн бұрын

Swearingen SX300?

@eminye1 19 күн бұрын

Yes Sir.@@trueairspeed130

@trueairspeed130 19 күн бұрын

I have a feeling that will end up like the Questair I bought and lost my shirt on.

@eminye1 19 күн бұрын

Lol, I do not think you can get dinged soo many times.@@trueairspeed130

@trueairspeed130 19 күн бұрын

You’d think

@thegamegroup4390 21 күн бұрын

Imagine how high you can get that thing with oxygen mask

@trueairspeed130 20 күн бұрын

Sky’s the limit

@yueelson 22 күн бұрын

Nice! I'll swap for my 20C 😄

@trueairspeed130 21 күн бұрын

It sold for $80k

@jeangingras5409 23 күн бұрын

I think this was the extremely well priced Garrett that rumor was an insane torque monster. Spoke with few people about it and everyone rec’d swap to PT. I see she’s for sale again.

@trueairspeed130 23 күн бұрын

Torque is only a problem if you’re stupid enough to go full power on take off. You don’t need all 840hp for take off and definitely shouldn’t apply them all at once in any situation.

@i.r.wayright1457 26 күн бұрын

I wonder if Mr. Boyd is the son of the famous General Al Boyd, USAF test pilot extraordinaire, who held a record for most different types flown..

@trueairspeed130 25 күн бұрын

Could be, next time i see him I’ll ask

@danielkennedy1524 27 күн бұрын

Nick jones a somewhat ledged! A great aircraft!

@trueairspeed130 26 күн бұрын

clearly

@stephenqueen7686 27 күн бұрын

Where can i buy one very nice

@trueairspeed130 27 күн бұрын

controller.com was advertising one. And Stan might be interested in selling his.

@skyboy1956 19 күн бұрын

good luck. They are rare so finding one won't be easy.

@beekang6708 27 күн бұрын

To me that is very nice aircraft, 2300 hrs engine is not the matter to be considered, because this is the used airplane, many airplane buyers want something cheap, but the used money is cheaper already, also you might have to upgrade some avionics to meet the current trend, to me this is a vary good opportunity to own one

@trueairspeed130 27 күн бұрын

thanks. I did end up buying it, then didn't like the comfort for my size and ended up selling it.

@dougmoniaci4957 27 күн бұрын

Stop with the stupid music.

@trueairspeed130 27 күн бұрын

is it the genre of music, or you just can't stand music at all.

@daleolson3506 27 күн бұрын

The music junked another video 👎👎👎👎💩💩💩😬

@trueairspeed130 27 күн бұрын

not seeing it in the volume of viewership

@robertcringely7348 28 күн бұрын

I'm 6-1 (or was -- years ago) and almost bought this very airplane from the original builder in Ogden, UT. It's a spectacular build but in my case I could close the canopy but would have had to move the pedals forward. I discussed with the builder how to do that and we really couldn't figure it out because the space was so tight, so I passed. But it flies like a bat out of hell, that's for sure. AND, I later flew another in which I fit fine, so it really matters how tall was the original builder.

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

Good to know

@jimx1169 28 күн бұрын

Nice for the gentleman to take the time to show off his aircraft! Very cool to see.

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

Yes indeed!

@seanys 28 күн бұрын

Seriously, Dave… a cleavage thumbnail? Mate…

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

@thomasmahoney9748 28 күн бұрын

Lance Air IV is a better option as you get all the support of LOBO and is faster and bigger inside. The single stick in the center is horrible when training people to fly the airplane, too. He did a GREAT JOB of building that airplane!

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

True, but It's in a different price category. I actually own a Lancair IVP Turboprop, I might make a video about it soon.

@thomasmahoney9748 27 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 Weird that you removed my comment. I sold mine for 250K.

@trueairspeed130 27 күн бұрын

@@thomasmahoney9748 I didn't remove any comment. Good to know.

@seanys 28 күн бұрын

Between the canopy and the sidestick would make it feel like a jet fighter.

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

exactly why Stan chose it :)

@bwalker4194 28 күн бұрын

Glad you mentioned the Velocity. My XL-5 RG (N36LV) would cruise all day at 200 kts burning 14 gph LOP. For takeoff I had 370 HP and could be at 10,000 ft 5 minutes later. No stall, carried 5 comfortably in normal seating configuration and had a 1100 NM range. The WL was a very cool idea back in the 80s but had a lot of drawbacks.

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

I am looking forward to seeing a Velocity like yours upfront. I have sat in a Velocity SE, maybe my next video :)

@bwalker4194 27 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 Sadly, she and I had to part company after my retirement. I encourage you to contact Scott and Duane Swing and head down to Sebastian Florida for a full checkout.

@mytubehkjt 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for posting. I've long been enamored by the WLAC.

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@jasonmanzanares836 29 күн бұрын

To me the plane is amazing but what's more impressive is Stan's background. He's a Vietnam vet and his military history is more amazing than the plane. I have talked with Stan for hours about his career. When I was little I used to dream of pilots like Stan.

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

👍

@dburton7929 29 күн бұрын

That a bargain

@branchandfoundry560 28 күн бұрын

Seems dirt cheap for what it is. Maybe particulars we're not aware of?

@trueairspeed130 28 күн бұрын

I agree

@TheShays 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this amazing airplane. 🙏

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@djal1030 29 күн бұрын

I think their is a one or two set version brother as I remember.

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

worth looking into.

@Mark-mm2px 29 күн бұрын

I too saw this on Controller, couldn't find any info on this and today I just stumbled across this video, Nice!

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

@GrantOakes 29 күн бұрын

Gorgeous plane! Imagine how fast it would be if it had a turbocharged 210hp engine! 325mph would be very possible at altitude!

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

@@GrantOakes somebody’s should give it a try :)

@KurtFlunkn 29 күн бұрын

Continental makes a TSIO-360-FB engine and is used in the Turbo Arrow. This engine needs several mods to make it more practical: GAMI injectors, automatic wastegate, pressurized mags, and an engine monitor. I owned a T-Arrow for 14 years and had all of these mods. The turbo and intercooler add a significant bit of length to engine which would drive engine mount, cowling, and C.G. changes. The turbo would be an awesome addition performance wise as sea level manifold pressure can be maintained to 18k ft, which is the critical altitude with the automatic wastegate.

@thatairplaneguy 29 күн бұрын

The longer I look at it the less ugly it is

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

👍

@r.p.3192 Ай бұрын

…still remember seeing that beauty in a magazine back in the early 1980ies when I started flying… Jeez I wanted one so badly but I am over in ol Europe and here things look way different in the Experimental world… besides… you need to win the lottery… went flying Lear 55s instead… a worthy solace I guess… White Lightning… White Lightning… White Lightning… 🥰

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

Cool

@KurtFlunkn Ай бұрын

I remember this was the hot 4-place homebuilt from the mid 80s. They were very rare and only saw a couple of them at Oshkosh over the years. Later the same company put out a different kit called the lightning bug that was unsuccessful.

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the additional info.

@vasicp 29 күн бұрын

Yes, the plane was fairly well known among the amateur building community (early to mid- 90s, as I recall) as the fastest, and lightest 4-place fibreglass kit. It required very experienced builder who knew their way around composites, and a very experienced pilot, who knew their way around high-performance, complex aircraft.

@FPVREVIEWS Ай бұрын

I should design a plane and call it greased lighting 🤣. Lovely design for a single

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

Great idea!

@dsexton1055 Ай бұрын

Ok im like 2 minutes into the video and I already want one. For the name alone. "Center, white lightning 123AB...."

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

👍

@dirkdiggler2178 Ай бұрын

I remember the kit was sold out of Walterboro SC back in the early 1990's. I was skydiving there and saw the signs for this airplane. I thought it was really cool, but I'm not a pilot.

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

it's within reach, become a pilot :)

@Makeitliquidfast Ай бұрын

Your not a conductor and music is not your strong point, dont ever try adding it again.

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

so mean :)

@Makeitliquidfast 29 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 well that's probably true but that first part, what was that? It was irritating to me sorry.

@branchandfoundry560 28 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 Check with this guy before ever producing a video. He, and ONLY he, is king of video law. He's posted two videos and has 17 subs, so he knows what's up! Everyone on the planet bows to his taste & opinion 🤣

@BetterAircraftFabric Ай бұрын

As a Pilot who is 6 feet 4 inches I am absolutely sick and tired of airplanes made for midgets only. The designers of these planes excluded a whole bunch of market space from being interested, and yet this happens over and over again. Cessna was so super successful and build so many as they fit every body just fine. Best Regards from Alaska!

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

I think it stems from the obsession with fuel economy, cost that was brought about by the oil shock. People got PTSD from it and thought it was going to happen again. So they designed as economical as possible which means compromising on size. Still going on to this day, except for a few airframes.

@ohwell2790 Ай бұрын

This is a home built experimental category airplane. If you want one you have to build it. Your argument is mute.

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

I think what he said is valid for a lot of certified airplanes too. Kind of on the small side, not easily accessible.

@BetterAircraftFabric 29 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 You make a good point, for sure. ... One big factor is of course the fact that people are now getting much taller and much bigger than in the past when most of these planes were designed. But even today the Kitplane manufacturers are still making airplanes for midgets, like I found out when shopping for one. Naturally the planes I own, restored or build are all big enough for me, two of them are heavily modified plans-build, stretched for bigger (me=taller) people. Anyway it is always very disappointing when being interested in a plane and then finding out one can not even fit in it....

@TheShays 29 күн бұрын

Get an RV10 if you're 6'4" ✅

@dralbuquerque5162 Ай бұрын

Is the owner in Belen looking to sell his aircraft?

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

No he is not, he loves his airplane

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

actually just spoke to him and I am mistaken, he said he turned 80 and insurance is getting more onerous for him and he might be interested in selling. 505-337-9355

@conantheagrarian Ай бұрын

Stan rules, let’s go Stan!

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

I agree

@shooterreadyschannel9254 Ай бұрын

Rear seat pax configuration is suspect…no one likes flying backwards. They also have to contend with the luggage on or around their feet.

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

True, but Stan rarely takes passengers if at all.

@vasicp 29 күн бұрын

That was the only way this plane could actually safely fly. Turning the seats forward would move the centre of gravity (CG) too far aft, making it impossible to control and fly. This is the beauty of experimental amateur-built aircraft. You can design anything you want and build it yourself. Want an ultra-fast, extremely light, extremely efficient 4-place airplane? You'll need to make some design decisions that are a bit unique.

@trueairspeed130 29 күн бұрын

@@vasicp in my opinion it's a two person airplane with a lot of room in the back :)

@branchandfoundry560 28 күн бұрын

Realistically you pop rear seats out and bags go right behind front seats. Maybe skis or clubs would fit with rear seats out?

@vasicp 28 күн бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 in the experimental amateur-built community, there has always been a clear distinction between 2+2 and 4-place aircraft. The 2+2, while advertised as "4-place" tend to have narrow rear seat, where realistically, only a pair of children could fit (and the useful load makes it impossible to fill the tanks with four adults onboard), a real 4-place can realistically fit four typical adults and possibly even fill the tanks (although this may not always be the case, with overweight adults). The White Lightning has a nominal useful load of 850lbs, which allows for four adults (~650lbs) and a decent amount of fuel. The amount of space for rear passengers isn't any tighter than for the pilot/copilot. In other words, it's a genuine 4-place. Realistically, though, owners of 4-place aircraft fly alone, or with just one other person in the plane, 95% of the time (unless flying for hire).

@eminye1 Ай бұрын

Never heard about this plane, incredible numbers though, what is it made of?

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

Composite in going to guess fiberglass but it could be carbon

@nagjrcjasonbower Ай бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 I’m pretty sure it’s primarily fiberglass.

@vasicp 29 күн бұрын

@@nagjrcjasonbower Yes, it was fibreglass. Wings are styrofoam core with fibreglass shell.

@nagjrcjasonbower 29 күн бұрын

@@vasicp Thanks. I got a close look at the cockpit and it screamed fiberglass. I couldn’t see much else, but the airframe completion date kinda gave it away… 😎

@skyboy1956 19 күн бұрын

It's pre-mold fiberglass kit. The 2 rear seats face rearward which is not very popular.

@nagjrcjasonbower Ай бұрын

Nice! We had one based at the airport where I used to work.

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

Where’s that?

@nagjrcjasonbower Ай бұрын

@@trueairspeed130 KGMU. The owner sold it about 10 years ago.

@nagjrcjasonbower 29 күн бұрын

I wish I could recall the N#… She was a beauty. I watched her fly only one time. The single pilot performance on departure was like a homesick angel scalding VFR into the hot place…

@ronliebermann Ай бұрын

Communist propaganda. There’s no such thing as an “orphaned airplane”. The word “orphan” only applies to humans. Not machines. Is the junkyard full of orphans?

@trueairspeed130 Ай бұрын

mission accomplished with Orphan