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@crabby636r 26 минут бұрын
Hey Scott. I'm part of an EAA chapter located just down the road from you in Wadsworth. We are wondering if you would be willing to come talk to us for about an hour about your Cozy, and what it takes to be a content creator.
@lzraven Күн бұрын
Hello Scott - Love your channel as a Berkut builder. Very informative. Also love your Synth Channel.
@HappyHermitt 2 күн бұрын
He allegedly didnt top off the fuel tanks that dau.
@RusscanFLY 2 күн бұрын
This was an extremely helpful video. It was good to see all the different iterations of heating possibilities, and to understand how they operate. Thank you so much for sharing! Be well, and fly safe!
@gmcjetpilot 3 күн бұрын
Could you post your MOSFET circuit? Backup battery wiring? Assumed some diodes somewhere to keep backup and main batteries isolated?
@alanm8932 4 күн бұрын
4:27 just wondering why the status LED being illuminated all the time that the charger is connected to the battery, wasn't something that was apparent to you, without asking the manufacturer? Is the LED on the charger but the charger is located in the nose, where you've never been able to see the LED? Is the LED only very dim in this condition, so you hadn't noticed it during bench testing, before you'd installed it, where it then couldn't be seen. Or maybe the charger was already installed on the aircraft when you bought it? (And it's installed where you can't see it). Is the LED on a PCB internal to the charger, so it isn't visible to the user. I was initially thinking this might be an LED that's on an internal circuit board, for manufacturing test purposes and their solution was going to be that they supplied you with a charger where they had removed or otherwise disabled that internal LED. (Or a story that they couldn't do that modification because it's an aviation certified charger). I'm guessing this is an LED that's visible to the user (but perhaps not where you could easily see it) and you wouldn't want it removed/disabled as it's potentially of use to you.
@CanardBoulevard 3 күн бұрын
It was way up in the nose, so not visible unless you crawled under the panel and looked up to the very front. I could have disabled it...? But without the schematic, I wouldn't want to modify the circuit blindly - you never know what decisions the designer made. Were they depending on current flowing through that LED for a voltage comparator to operate? That kind of thing. In the end, I just decided my own design would work fine, and then I knew exactly how it works (and how to fix it if it doesn't).
@alanm8932 3 күн бұрын
@CanardBoulevard probably a wise move, you just never know… I was tracing out the schematic for my electric shower recently. The 8 LEDs were in series with the power to the water control solenoid, as a way to drop some of the mains voltage. You just never know what other vital function an LED might have!
@aaronhammond7297 4 күн бұрын
The voltage drop on diodes does drop with current, so eventually it would charge to the desired voltage. Still gets hot though.
@mastertech333 4 күн бұрын
LOL, maybe I should have watched ANOTHER 30 seconds of video before I spoke! HAHAHA Charger issue!
@mastertech333 4 күн бұрын
Lithium batteries have a monitoring system built into them. They will go to "sleep" if they're not being used for so long. Usually you have to put a load on them for a few second to "wake them up" and then give them a few minutes to "warm up", or sometimes they'll have a button to wake them up. I'm pretty sure this applies to most if not all Lithium batteries in production at this time. We use them in forklfts, and we are constantly dealing with customers charging them (or not charging them) correctly. Keep up the awesome videos! I've been here since video #1! SUBSCRIBED TOO! LoL
@mikesatchell8317 4 күн бұрын
The Cozy's fuel burn is a huge advantage compared to other four place aircraft's operating costs.
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
Particularly when you consider the speed you're getting for that fuel burn. I love that the G3X shows a calculated "MPG" on it, and that it regularly exceeds what I would get in my car. :)
@mikesatchell8317 4 күн бұрын
I didn't see a category for wife required upgrades? :-)
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
That was last year, she insisted I redo the heating system because she was freezing! The last time we were up, I heard "I'm dying of heat, can you turn it down?" :)
@mikesatchell8317 4 күн бұрын
Something I noticed with the Earthx is that when it is charged, it isolates the cells and unless the BMC sees a higher voltage (~15 volt) spike, won't absorb noise like a lead acid battery does. I've added a few more electrolytic and Mylar caps at noise sources (electric fuel pumps, trim motors, alternator, transponder power source) to reduce noise.
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
Interesting - I do hear noise in my headset from the speed brake actuator (which I like - lets me know it's working) and transponder (which I don't like). I could definitely put an electrolytic near the transponder to smooth that out, I think - unless it's radiated RF, which is possible.
@mikesatchell8317 4 күн бұрын
@@CanardBoulevard I got a bag of the snap on ferrite beads and placed them on the wiring harness at various locations which I think helped with some ARINC 429 issues in the past.
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
@@mikesatchell8317 I used that originally to try to tame the RFI blasting out of the cheap LED landing lights which was obliterating my COM...without much success. I ended up just replacing the LEDs with FlyLEDs, and that fixed it.
@alanm8932 4 күн бұрын
4:05 "22mA" I was just waiting for you to say an LED was on! Very much like what happened with me charging a lithium device from a car 12V/USB charger. I've gone through the details of the subsequent fire on here before but what I think caused it was that the (very cheap) USB device being charged, must have been putting, say 4V back to the charger when the car 12V was off. Guess what - that was dimly lighting the charger LED for the next 24 hours before I next used the car. I half consciously noticed the dim LED as I started the car but thought I was probably mistaken & didn't register what the consequences would be. The LiPo battery was about 200mAh and only partially charged so after 24hours it was no doubt below 3V (and such a cheap device that it didn't prevent that discharge and didn't protect it from being charged from that low voltage). About 10 minutes into the next car journey the LiPo battery was on fire, red/white hot, ejecting a jet of flame and thick white smoke! Your battery isolated itself preventing it from discharging to a critically low level. Hopefully we can depend on that being the difference between the safety of a $2 device and a $200 device. I was impressed with a notebook battery pack that I dismantled. As well as the FETs that you'd expect it to have, to isolate the battery in various voltage/current conditions (may have even had 2 FETs in series so they'd both need to be shorted to prevent isolation). It also has a _fuse of last resort_ that has a separate heating element that can be used to blow the fuse! (Low melting point alloy).
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
That's a really good point - the EarthX batteries have multiple failsafe systems in them, as they are intended to be run in an airplane, and can NOT fail or spurt flame, overcharge, etc. - basically, they are designed so you can put any voltage or load into/out of them (within reason) and they will just take it, shut down, or whatever - without failing catastrophically. So many cheap lithium batteries coming from China with NO protection of any kind, it really is scary to think how many of those things we have in our homes and vehicles, in our pockets, in our EARS....
@berniebrown9115 4 күн бұрын
Good job I guess you will tell us in the next video why you are changing electronic ignitions
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
You'd probably know if you watched the series I did earlier this year on managing my hot CHT's, but yes, I'll go over it in detail!
@berniebrown9115 4 күн бұрын
@ yep I remember that and you tuned it I think to get your egts down. But thought that fixed it. No worries I will be watching
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
@@berniebrown9115 I "fixed" it by disabling the manifold pressure sensor on the electronic ignition. This disables the timing advance, and fixes it at 25 BTDC, just like the magneto. So it works...but I lose all the benefits of having timing advance available on the electronic ignition (better fuel economy, more power). They don't make a replacement MAP sensor anymore for the old system, so the only way to get a working electronic ignition again was to replace the whole system.
@berniebrown9115 4 күн бұрын
@ thanks Scott
@vernebrown4441 4 күн бұрын
Helo Scott Sorry you were so sick to be in bed. Not a good thing for one that can't sit still. Glad you are getting better. May 2025 be a great year for you and yours.
@dtoften 4 күн бұрын
Having watched Savvy Aviation videos, they recommend a IRAN rather than overhaul unless you are at the engine overhaul stage also. I have also read that pilots are moving towards electronic ignition for both sides with one being a E-mag since it has the built-in alternator to power the spark and you don't have to deal with aviation sparkplugs. Nonetheless, enjoy your videos!
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
I should have clarified - it's going for an inspection, if they find anything worn or out of spec, those components will be replaced. So not technically an overhaul. I considered replacing the magneto with another electronic ignition - but the E-Mag has an absolutely dismal failure record on canard pushers, which means I would have to create a whole separate bus with a separate battery for the second electronic ignition for redundancy, isolated charging circuitry, and more. Maybe sometime in the future? For now, I'll just put the magneto back on there.
@helibob2367 4 күн бұрын
I run a magneto on the right side and a P mag on the left side on my Long-EZ. I've had this set up for about 800 hours with complete reliability.
@markguenin9114 4 күн бұрын
Good video! I'd be interested in seeing more about your MOSFET switch. Do you have a schematic or link?
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
It's extremely simple - two AOD4185 MOSFETs in parallel (for load and redundancy). They are never partially biased, always full on or full off, so no heatsinks required. They're rated for 40A each, and in my application the most it would pull is 10 amps. They are driven by a simple comparator. 5 components in total!
@billwilliams9527 4 күн бұрын
Whoops, sorry about the mag question, I see it in the #Maintennce.
@billwilliams9527 4 күн бұрын
That is one interesting looking motor, Lycoming I think you said it was. It looks like a very long stroke on the rods if I am describing it correctly. Very clean in there, no signs oil weep. As curiosity, how much oil for a change, brand and viscosity? Do you need to overhaul the mag periodically, or is there some defect?
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
It's a Lycoming IO-360, probably one of the most common general aviation engines there is. There's definitely oil seeping out in places - in aviation, if it's not leaking oil, that means it's empty. :) I use Aeroshell 15W50. The magneto has an inspection requirement every 500 flight hours.
@zombieapocalipse2020 4 күн бұрын
Love your maintenance videos
@artificialhorizons1469 4 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the maintenance videos. I fly certified but would love to learn more about aircraft mechanics.
@timothyfarrell602 4 күн бұрын
I'm glad you're feeling better. Thanks for the video, I always learn something.
@heyitsdavey 4 күн бұрын
Thanks Scott. Glad you are on the mend.
@rumingjiang69 5 күн бұрын
You're probably the best canard advocate on KZbin that I start to wonder if one day I were to build a canard who will have more share of influence on the decision you or Burt Rutan...
@CanardBoulevard 4 күн бұрын
I'd go with Burt. There are a great many other people who are far more knowledgeable than I!
@dansmusicuk1 5 күн бұрын
Great video, very well done. LE. G-MUSO in the Uk
@jorbedo 6 күн бұрын
Taxi for $80?, what about Uber?
@dgcayse1953 7 күн бұрын
o ooot[
@rumingjiang69 8 күн бұрын
What's the shortest runway length that you would land confidently (assuming no obstacles)? How many times have you had to go around because it floats into the runway too much?
@CanardBoulevard 7 күн бұрын
I've landed on a 2500 foot runway (with a passenger) and used 1500 of it. I wouldn't want to use less than that. And yes, I've definitely gone around a few times when I carried too much speed and used up too much runway.
@monyesbarbowa 9 күн бұрын
This man could see me a trashcan and I'll still buy it
@Aviator193 10 күн бұрын
I just bought one on Amazon I can't wait to try it
@flysport_tedder 10 күн бұрын
loved so many things in this, thought I'd share some commentary. (you can see why my nickname is "timestamp"). 8:05 wow, thought you were really high, then you said it was a very narrow runway. 9:20 noticed the traffic that was waiting as you landed, and then all of this traffic. 24:00 you posted a video where you were practicing the "nose high landings" already, was this an early test of that? 25:40 heh, the call is coming from inside the house. 26:30 foreshadowing a move? 30:18 wheels about one foot past the threshold- perfect! just what you wanted on a short downhill runway. Loved the controller recognition, you're youtube famous! Curious how old your dad is, but you don't have to say.
@CanardBoulevard 9 күн бұрын
It's really deceiving because of the narrow runways, the sight picture seems all off! I actually recorded this video BEFORE the "nose high landing" videos, so yes, this was an early test. No plans to move right now, but with the weather we've been socked in with for the last few weeks, it sure is tempting!
@antoniobranch 11 күн бұрын
I own that Comanche. It’s 100% airworthy. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
@CanardBoulevard 9 күн бұрын
Hi Antonio! I wasn't saying it wasn't airworthy at all - just that it has some corrosion as a result of being outside, unfortunately. I usually check on your plane every time I'm at the airport to make sure things are OK with it.
@antoniobranch 9 күн бұрын
@CanardBoulevard Everything you said is being addressed and remedied. My goal is to fly the lower 48 states, no matter how long it takes. In the fall of 2026, it will have a new paint job and interior.
@CanardBoulevard 9 күн бұрын
@antoniobranch that's amazing! What an incredible plan...I would absolutely love to do this. Might be a few years away for me, but it sounds like a great trip.
@davewestner 12 күн бұрын
nicely done dude!
@warrenleezy 12 күн бұрын
"he was such an experienced pilot" is the plane tragedy equivalent of "he was such a nice boy, quiet but nice" 😅😂😅
@morgananderson9647 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for all you great videos! Any chance you'd cover your thoughts on fractional ownership? Might make a good video... All the best, M-
@CanardBoulevard 12 күн бұрын
I actually had thought about including that in this video...except I know absolutely nothing about it, so I figured I would leave it for someone else to do better than I could.
@backschuddle 14 күн бұрын
Easily accessible placement of the controls, especially fuel delivery or fuel tank flow valves, were overlooked. They never should have been behind the shoulder?
@timothyfarrell602 14 күн бұрын
How old was your dad when he gave up flying?
@CanardBoulevard 14 күн бұрын
In his late 70's.
@kevincaruthers5412 14 күн бұрын
"At night time there is no wind" ... ... I want to live where you live!
@darkknight4608 15 күн бұрын
This was very informative. I really appreciate your explanation so everyone can understand.
@glovester 15 күн бұрын
Coolest channel online.
@av8n4us 16 күн бұрын
Global - will cover the COZY MKIV hull value at a fair cost.
@mikesatchell8317 16 күн бұрын
There were similar drone operations (9' wing span, at dusk, with lights) in the midwest recently with no public explanation. Maybe radiation levels spiking in NJ this year is merely a coincidence.
@davewestner 16 күн бұрын
I always follow musical pilot channels on YT. Must be nice to swing by the music store via air. Was pretty much expecting to see a new synth in the backseat...good self restraing!
@Durandalski 16 күн бұрын
I wonder if there’s some difference for what you want out of ownership and also how much more often you CAN actually fly with your own airplane. My goal when I earned my PPL was to fly a minimum of twice a month, but what I’ve quickly found is that I manage more like once a month at best because if weather or maintenance cancels my scheduled rental I have to book another week out. Both airports I rent from are 45 minutes away so flying has to be a planned day, not an impulse. Sometimes I get lucky and can get a plane on short notice on a nice day where I actually have time, but overall I’m not flying nearly as much as I want. I have no interest in super capable cross country machines, I fly for the sheer feel and love of it, so I’m seriously considering getting an old taildragger for under 30k. I could base that at the field 5 minutes from my house and with that kind of access I would probably fly multiple times a week because I could just hop in the plane and hit the circuit (mastering a tailwheel seems to be a lifelong pursuit) or fly down the beach. I could go up on work days to de-stress. That’s the dream for me. I think it should be possible to keep annual costs to own and fly a plane like that under 10k a year.
@Ebbie1000 16 күн бұрын
In Barbados the most I've paid for hull and liability US$13,500 a couple of years ago. My plane can get no quotes to insure, not hull and not liability; plane has been on the ground on Guadeloupe for more than two years - the type of exotic airplane, yes, a fire breathing PA28!
@CanardBoulevard 16 күн бұрын
Wow. I know I think we've got it bad for aviation costs sometimes here in the US, but then I hear from people in other countries.
@wesleypatterson2380 17 күн бұрын
I think just deleted my own comment…. Let me know the next time you’re in Lakeland and you can fly the Searey. It lives at KVDF in Tampa. It’ll be at Sun N Fun
@CanardBoulevard 16 күн бұрын
I actually fly into Lakeland to visit family! I'll likely be down that way in the spring, I'll definitely take you up on that!
@beck8867 15 күн бұрын
@@CanardBoulevard Scott, you left the impression that an owner of a certified aircraft can't do any work on their plane. As you do know there are many things you can do, service spark plugs, tires and tubes, wheel bearings, oil and filter changes, light blubs, certain hoses and many other items
@hu5116 17 күн бұрын
One thing is for sure: as easy as it is for anyone to mistake an airplane for a drone (particularly at night), EVERYBODY, DO NOT SHOOT AT THESE THINGS!!! Darn all if you are WRONG you are going to kill someone!!!
@RaceMentally 17 күн бұрын
RV6A owner here. $60k plane insurance $1300 annually and it gets 4.5-5.5 GPH and TAS of 170-180. I love it
@CanardBoulevard 15 күн бұрын
More comparable to the two seat Long-EZ, the four seat RV's compare closer to the Cozy. Much easier to repair than a composite canard, too - so cheaper on insurance.
@mrb13676 17 күн бұрын
Is it justifiable? No. Is it worth it ? Absolutely
@gmonnig 17 күн бұрын
Just sold my experimental Hiperbipe and stepped up to a Baron 55. After owning lots of airplanes, the freedom an experimental is something to consider. I basically sold a new experimental aircraft with 200hrs on it for the same price it’s going to cost to overhaul one of my Baron engines and a prop. Makes me a little sad.