Thanks! Lets make a plan when you are back! The Shock Cub is something else!😍

You’re on @@garethhitchings 👍

Thanks for watching!

Hey! Sorry for the delayed response - maybe I should make a video on that? Unfortunately it isn't as simple as it seems, but Ill try and give a guestimate. Essentially, she burns less than 20 liters per hour (MAX, but I run that for my calcs).. Then there is a yearly service (release to service), and CAA fees - these could cost anywhere form R2 000 - R10 000 (ZAR) - if nothing needs replacing, but includes plugs and an oil change and filter. The going rate for hangarage is anywhere from R1 000 - R4 000 per month, depending on your airfield/deal etc. Insurance is done yearly (can be paid yearly or monthly), and is based of a percent of a couple of things , like the value of the aircraft, the type, the amount of hours you have - this could be ballpark of R800 bucks - R2000 per month (depending on the value of your plane). Then one needs a kitty for when, or if something goes wrong and parts need replacing. The most expensive part of all of this is definitely when one gets stuck into the upgrades:-) Hope that gives you an idea:-)

Thanks a lot!

Might be an idea for another video?🙂 In Summary, the Bushbaby "V1" has a similar construction to the Kitfox 3, albeit there are differences in the actual structure (where the landing gear mounts and the actual landing gear for example/as well as fuel tanks, cockpit, etc). I have been told that the Bushbaby was inspired by the Avid Flyer and the Kitfox 3. I understand that mine looks really close to a Kitfox, I have upgraded the aircraft with parts used on the KFA Explorer (cowlings, and an upgraded elevator for example). For more detail, there is a video by the owner being interviewed at Oshkosh on the aircraft and they touch on "similarities"/inspiration: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4e0eIegpLt4sJosi=OfElU_DtDD9W_vWt

Thank you for saying hi! See you around!😁

Thanks for the comments! Noted, I am looking into ways of improving my audio following the feedback, in the meantime, I will add subtitles - Thanks for the feedback and subscribing! More to come🙂

To be honest, I found that if my speeds and attitudes aren’t 100% and she is as slow as possible a 3 pointer ends up in a bounce, so what I do now is approach for 3 pointer, but as soon as she touches a slight “check” forward helps and she transitions into a wheel landing. For super short, I keep the speeds over the numbers as low as possible (under 40mph) and then she doesn’t bounce. I usually aim for less than 60 over the numbers. Since my approach speeds have been lower it’s been better and more consistent be it a wheeler or a 3 pointer. Hope that helps. If you still stuck. Drop me a mail or send me a message and we can chat 👍

Great advice thanks!

Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely work on a solution ASAP. I’ve had nightmares trying to get any sort of advice or best practices to record on the GoPro using their AUX input. I’m open to suggestions:-)

Ask Regard Coetzee or Thomas Marrow about it. They are pretty experienced with cockpit recording.

@@garethhitchingsThom recently moved over to using a dji mic2 plugged into the audio splitter and connected to a dji osmo action 4. Gives you a really sick setup with wireless control to the camera and dual backup on audio tracks.

Definitely agree!👍

You know how it rolls...:-)

Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it!

Maybe we need to put BETTER hooters in for added volume:-)

No problem!

That sounds epic!

Glad you enjoyed it!:-)

That’s a pity!🤣

I definitely like the look of them! After all of the upgrades, I gave up at 34MPH power on stall, she would drop at 150ft/m power on and that's it, it was "boring", Power off, I did not see much of a difference, I did however find a difference in stall speed when the elevator trim position was changed, which was interesting

Thanks for the kind words! Feel free to drop any suggestions in the comments, and hope you enjoy following!✌️

A bit of user error when I was fixing a fuel leak... It ended up getting a kink in when I folded the wing back. When I initially got EMY it had a clear roof, I later put the closed style roof on, and after kinking that, I put the clear roof on. I might actually add a closed style roof in due time.

Thanks Dave!

Thanks for the message Jim! Yep! She likes the flying. Kitfox 4 is nice! I’ll definitely try keeping up with the videos. Take care!✌️

In South Africa, we are "allowed", there are some regulations around it though.

Definitely keeps one humble!

We might even need to put SPATS on

@@garethhitchings 🤣

Thanks for watching!🙂

Thank you 👍

Hi Reid, thank you for having us, looking after us and the hospitality! The experience is something special!

Great, I am really happy with the performance I get from mine🙂

Hi Roger, Thanks, the camera's make it look lower than it is. Always keep gliding distance from a safe landing spot!:-)

Hi Gareth. Thanks for the advice. I we definitely bare that in mind over the next few weeks while flying. Safe flying and thank you.

Thank you Daniel! I hope yours is almost up and ready to go!