BirdGlider, the low budget airplane

[@v.e.7236]

Very cool, as I'm a wheelchair-using flight fanatic!

[@nestofdragons]

I really hope that i soon will have this nice flight tool for wheelchair users for real.

[@v.e.7236]

Not encouraging hearing that the people whom you handed this off to seem to have dropped the ball. I'll keep my ears open for updates. Keep up the ggod work.

[@nestofdragons]

I contacted three persons to make this glider for me. Two ran away with my money. They were just a lot of blabla, but did really NOTHING. The third persons started making parts. I saw pictures of several parts, but ...now he has become silent. Very sad. I truly hoped that this project would be a boost for the beginner-pilots with low budget. The project only made me loose my trust in people. :-/

[@maxsolinasmusic]

kr2s?

[@jolllyroger1]

Victor Everlove yeah just get the free bug glider (that's what this guy copied obviously} is plans are free online is even easier to build and is thoroughly proven.... The bug and the goat are absolutely the simplest safest low cost way to fly you can ground tow air tow bungee launch cliff launch and its all free plans Google bug glider or goat glider at Torrey pines

[@reggievaps]

I wish that more would do something like this so that people with very little money ( less than 1,000 a month) could get to fly something like this of the bloop

[@humphrey7079]

It's kinda crazy when you see how expensive a parachute is and then compare it to a paraglider like a 2000$ life saving device

[@timhancock6626]

Its a modernised DFS SG38 or as we flew them in the cadets a Slingsby Grasshopper. Good idea though, good luck !

[@MasboyRC]

Nice video, thanks for sharing

[@jamesrichardretta5384]

The powered ultralight is extremely useful in remote places with rough field take and landing conditions, unfortunately it may not have cargo carrying capability, and is just for fun.

[@yuribezmenovthegreat4705]

A big backpack maybe yes, think if you were a lad 200lbs weight, im not, but is the average weight it aupports

[@deezynar]

It's been 3 years since this video, and there are no videos showing this aircraft finished and flying.

[@evanharrison6826]

4 years lol

[@nestofdragons]

Sadly it is the other way. Two persons promised me to build a prototype for me. I send money for the materials. And ... both ran or just picked up the materials. This project did cost me a lot of money. Sorry, guys, i trusted the wrong people. Aldo Sibi, where ever you are, you made me loose faith in people. These days i am with a lady who is afraid of me flying. I am now just a web-flyer. I keep my dangers just to riding motorbike in the trafficjams of Antwerp. That is the story, guys. Nothing more. By the way ... the funding in total was 110 dollar.

[@samcorlett5267]

@@nestofdragons flying most planes is so much safer than riding a moped if u know what ur doing

[@nestofdragons]

@@samcorlett5267 Knowing traffic in Antwerp i tooooootally agree with you. ;)

[@toonverbruggen7351]

@@nestofdragons Zeer juist. Waar kan je zoiets vliegen in de buurt van antwerpen? Ik ben van Dendermonde en ik hou van vliegtuigen (en ik plan om later mijn eigen (zweef)vliegtuig te bouwen...)

[@timhedges2859]

I’d be extremely wary of a man enticing me into parting with cash to make something that could easily fail in a world where trickery is happening every second Build the plane first show how good it flies then sell it if it’s as cheap to make and sell as you say it is then surely you’ll get a good flow of buyers , that’s my philosophy

[@yuribezmenovthegreat4705]

No reasons why he lie, he can loss his ronown and he cant earn money sharing free tje blueprints altouhg the donations

[@nestofdragons]

Tim, i am not planning to earn money on this project. Like i said ... all plans are online. I just had hoped with the crowdfunding to keep my money for my other project. A motorized flying wing, the SilverDragon. The sad part about this glider-project is that i trusted a few persons that promised me to build the first prototype, but ... they just took the money and did nada, nothing, zero. A real disappointment for my trust in people.

[@jamessutherland4238]

Powered Paragliding is just as easy. :)

[@nestofdragons]

True but it has a very small wind range you can fly.

[@jamessutherland4238]

nestofdragons. I've got a screenshot of a buddy's Flyskyhy app. Doing 83mph in a paramotor. No chit

[@jamessutherland4238]

Tell that to my friend who was going 83mph ground speed a few months ago. :) He went up in 50mph winds.

[@macsheadroom3209]

James Sutherland yep

[@antcri730]

Powered paragliding is ridiculously overpriced.

[@flitriver]

The music is great but is 2ay too loud.

[@DanFrederiksen]

I believe there is tremendous potential in low cost flying. I would do it a bit differently because I believe you can combine low cost, luxury, high speed and elegance but perhaps that can be the second model. Good luck. I look forward to see the final product fly.

[@nestofdragons]

Dan Frederiksen I already saw that things can be done even simple. But i didn't use those techniques out of fear for micro-cracks. During my visit to Oshkosh i learned the solutions. I will propose those solutions after the first prototype flies.

[@DanFrederiksen]

nestofdragons yeah it has to work when life is on the line. I look forward to it. I'm thinking something like an elegant aerodynamic cricri with reclined seat. Maybe even 3D printed jet engines and a 700km cruise speed. The sky is the limit :)

[@madhusudan6129]

@@DanFrederiksen Dreamlander 😇

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

Primary Glider >>> GOAT >>> BirdGlider ... somebody needs to draw the evolution of the Basic Glider. Fantastic effort ... I am sure to buy the plans ... being from India ... importing is going be a nightmare ... bring the tubings and make one ...LET ME KNOW!

[@nestofdragons]

The plans are free to download. Currently i am making step by step guides on the birdglider group on FB to help the guy in Colombia who intends to create the first prototype. Sadly my own prototype build-up went wrong thanks do a guy i should have trusted. He had now most of the important parts. Aldo Sibi (USA) disappeared with those parts.

[@dorothygale5896]

The golden age of ultra lights was back in the seventies and eighties.

[@nestofdragons]

True. Sadly many new rules make producers have hard time to make something affordable. By creating a kitplanes at low cost i hope to create something that again the people of the street can afford to try our aviation.

[@brendoncoss9589]

Good Golly Miss Molly you sound as old as I am the Golden Age of ultra lights are back in the 70s and 80s well let me tell you oh, I was there too, but I'm going to try the new millennium also, I want to fly in die that way, one second you see the ground rushing up at you, then it's lights out, uncle said the only thing that fell out of the sky was birdshit and crazy men, not that I want to die tomorrow I want to live a long healthy life Usher in a new golden age of ultra lights.

[@jeremeyschnecker6383]

OUTTA THE BOX WHEELCHAIR!!! Everyone can be Angels!!

[@jackjuhasz533]

Love it ! I want one !

[@Abderrahmane_Aitouche]

Bravo l'ingénieur

[@nestofdragons]

Marko Stamenovic will be happy to hear this. He did the design work. I just came up with the idea.

[@tirthrajgohil9705]

Well i am also trying to make an ultralight plane but no idea frm where to start plz help me to build this things i can make body but which engine should i use how much hp is needed, can i fly with an bike engine ?

[@TegoSuwarto]

Good and i like it

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot575]

"Totally out our budget" LOL I was literally thinking it as He was saying it

[@nestofdragons]

I admit ...it is not easy to speak perfect in four languages. But ... i seems to make myself understood in those four languages. Ok, i make mistakes, somtumes funny ones. But ... i am not ashamed to use my not-perfect-language-knowledge. Question: how many languages do you speak? And ... why are you commenting on KZbin without making any contribution in KZbin by making videos for others. I am not attacking you. I am just curious. All what i say here is in a easy, soft voice.

[@philipfreeman72]

I am looking for info on building an ultralight with bamboo & dacron info is hard to find.

[@nestofdragons]

Do you really want to test flying with something from bamboo and dacron? I am not quickly afraid, but ... i will leave that testing to you. But ... i would advise not to do it.

[@robmurdock3270]

I wish i could help you. Love flying!!!!if i win the lottery first thing I'm buying is a ultra light

[@terencerichards2171]

spot on

[@skjnair1]

Is there any possibility of getting the plan /design details.

[@nestofdragons]

If you visit the website, you just need a bit of searching to find the plans. I do this to discourage the persons with bad ideas to just steal and sell. So ... if you are really interested, go visit and do a little search. it really is suuuuper easy.

[@mr.t8624]

I’m not to sure the words low budget and airplane should ever be considered together.

[@dhuanabsa774]

Still trying to reinvent the wheel sort of.

[@nestofdragons]

Converting the wheel into something i could use. :)

[@ProChoiceJesus]

Of course there's the issue & possible difficulty of getting a glider in the air. You'll need a tow or a winch.

[@nestofdragons]

Yes, that was my kind of thinking to. That is what gliders are all about.

[@laskartrece]

Well done!!

[@alfredfabulous3640]

Well....how much exactly then?

[@nestofdragons]

All depends on your skill. If you can do all the drilling, cutting and bending, you safe in workinghours-costs. You will only have material-costs.

[@alfredfabulous3640]

@@nestofdragons Sounds great! Where can I get the blue-prints? !

[@ICX-0404]

Is it possible to Launch it with a whinch? Like glider Planes?

[@nestofdragons]

A tow hook is easily added. I was planning to use the technique they used on the Superfloater. On my website i explain in the section BULG (Basic UltraLight Gliders) how that "hook" works. Go search on the same name as my youtube-channel. It ends on NET.

[@martinalfredoburcherivoet6454]

¿Cómo va el proyecto?

[@ISR_Hindi_Story]

Can you provide me manufacturer manual

[@nestofdragons]

The full plans are on my website. Look up birdglider and url ends with net. But ... you are only allowed to make ONE for yourself. No manufacturing!

[@quinnfischer6529]

Ware do I download the plans?

[@nestofdragons]

Website has same name and ends on NET.

[@MrMetan812]

like from Russia

[@Mr_Ravee]

Why dont you restart crowd funding again?

[@nestofdragons]

I no longer construct airplanes projects. My girlfriend is scared of those projects. Now i change motorbikes into more aerodynamic daily riders. Yes, i still keep busy. ;)

[@timboudreaux2773]

Where are the free plans?

[@nestofdragons]

Tim, they are on the website with name of glider and ends on dot net. If you do a bit of effort, you will find them,

[@efesair4336]

Hi, would it be possible to produce ona commercial scale..? Maybe a licence agreement...?

[@nestofdragons]

efesair would you consider starting a production under license? It can be done. But ...you will need to proof you do good buildingwork. ;)

[@efesair4336]

I would be considering production under license. But I would not the one of the people building but have professional people employed and have all on certified aircraft quality made.

[@nestofdragons]

if you think about taking on airplane certificated people to build this airplane, it would become too expensive. See it as a FAR103 glider. No certificates needed. Keep the end price low or it will totally miss its purpose.

[@efesair4336]

I need to correct my words. What I was trying to say is that the building standards in terms of used material and tools will be in line with certification standards. Also, proper tests such as load test, drop test etc will be conducted before a serial production will be taken place.

[@MRCharlesNCharge]

Any new updates on the glider? Any flights yet??

[@nestofdragons]

As long as i was working on it myself, all went good and advanced quickly. But i gave the project to other persons and it has been very silent lately. :-/

[@wanderleyapparecidovieira2282]

So complicated structure !

[@nestofdragons]

It might look complicated because it has no covered fuselage. Basically ...it has only what you really need to make it fly slow enough to make foot launchable starts possible.

[@Justwantahover]

Competing with the Red Goat glider (on KZbin) it's just like this one (retro-fits and all).

[@nestofdragons]

I was inspired by the GOAT, but i had to have it footlaunchable to avoid a lot of paperwork in Belgium. No certifications needed for footlaunchable stuff here. GOAT was too heavy to footlaunch. If you are referring to the electric engines as the retro-fits, you might see that we choose to do it differently. We use two engines next to the fuselage. Reason, we wanted to avoid that the pilot would be hit in his back by the forward sliding engine in a possible crash. The GOAT has not that problem. Other sources of inspiration were the HM5 of Henri Mignet (1930's), the Superfloater (i guess 1970's) and the Swift Light (2000's). We had to use a lot of stuff to get its weight low enough and take off speed low enough too.

[@doranjaffas9645]

Two side by side. Then you have a basic open cockpit you can share with your wife on a quiet evening or morning. hmmm maybe need the plans to have in addition to my Wittman Tailwind W8. Of course...add power...well then maybe a Volksplane VPII.

[@nestofdragons]

I like it to be single seater. There are enough two-seater airplanes for what you seek.

[@waynesmith386]

plans when can I buy plans need plans asap

[@nestofdragons]

Plans are in the website ...FOR FREE! (3xw) birdglider net .

[@himdude9637]

What's the flying speed and how much it costs.? Is this equipped with extra parachutes for additional safety in emergency

[@nestofdragons]

The cost depends mostly on how easy you can get the parts and about how good you are with tools. If you can cut and bend the connection parts yourself, you save a lot of money. The partslist are also on my website called BirdGlider. So ..go check out yourself how much that those raw materials will cost you. Flying speed was already answered in the comments.

[@nestofdragons]

and it is designed with a hand thrown parachute installed at the side of the pilot.

[@houselightkell]

Can we talk about this?? I'd like to discuss some things about it

[@nestofdragons]

Ok, what do you want to talk about? Give me your email, please.

[@akshayjose6555]

any new updates on prototype ?

[@nestofdragons]

The guy in Colombia is working on the prototype in between his normal airplane kit building. It takes a loooong time. But ...we might get there.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

2020 ...on the verge of committing to a GOAT .... has this Bird Glider flown ? would be very interested in making it.

[@nestofdragons]

At this moment none flew. Two builders which i supported with money just vanished. Sad story to see this wonderful design end this way.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

@@nestofdragons Very sorry to hear that. Breaks your trust in everyone.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

@@nestofdragons I just downloaded the plans (book) from your website ... very saddened for your experience ...and most of all kudos to you supporting the builds ... that too TWO !

[@nestofdragons]

Yes, i fell twice for the same mistake. Stupid of me. I know. I think most of the time people are good at heart. i have to admid ... this experience gave me the sad thruth.

[@roberthopkins2743]

wait, he needs money to build a prototype but he shows him self building the prototype in 25 hours?

[@nestofdragons]

Robert Hopkins Robert, i understand your reaction. Seems like not possible. But ...it was. Using my premade connection parts i really only needed 25 hours to assemble the parts to get to my half made glider. You can follow the work process on my Facebook account. It is named BirdGlider. And i need money to make the last parts. Making single parts for a prototype is more expensive than for a production line. My connection parts were all send to the USA. In a hope to see it build there before Oshkosh 2015. Sadly, the volunteer had health problems. But he will continue the project (when receiving the last parts) with the help of some students of a technical school. So ...the BirdGlider will be constructed. But no longer by me. I concentrate on two projects now. The DragonCub and one that i like to keep a secret for this moment. Can only say 40-50 HP and ...looooot of range. :)

[@Justwantahover]

I reckon a good cheap super structure could be made from carbon fiber sailboard poles and fishing rod blanks cut up in lengths (and joining contours prepared) and joined by wrapping string around the joints and the string laden in resin after winding (strong, cheap, easy and light). I did it making models from fishing rod blanks (and it ticked all the boxes).

[@guyjonson6364]

Like old prewar gliders from Germany

[@LoveconQuersall73]

I want plans !

[@nestofdragons]

Just go visit the website. The plans are free to download.

[@LoveconQuersall73]

nestofdragons do wings fold ?

[@nestofdragons]

They do not fold. That would add too much weight. But the dismounting system was designed to be a lot faster than the GOAT.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

where

[@MyFabian94]

Or: You enter your Local Aeroclub, become an Active Member, fly properly built Aircraft at a very low Price and Build Kit Aircraft with your Club Mates. I will admit though, that I thoroughly enjoyed flying the SG-38 on the Wasserkuppe and I get the appeal of an Open Glider SG-38 style, but able to actually stay up for more than 30 Seconds at a time. However, I would love to take on a Challenge and build a High Performance Open Glider. Imagine putting modern Club or Standard Class Wings with modern High Speed Profiles on a narrow Carbon Monocoque Fuselage with you sitting exposed.

[@nestofdragons]

Starting with short flight means that you didn't get high. Once you master those flights, you can easy get higher by being towed by a moped or something like that. You just need a long rope and a loooong airstrip or road in the fields.

[@nestofdragons]

Go see the old Marske Monarch videos. He used a moped or scooter to tow his light weight glider in the air. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5umn3-Xh8toe9E

[@Gendo3s2k]

Ultralights aren't especially expensive, tho...

[@carlschmiedeke151]

What grade or thickness of aluminum tubing do you mainly use in your builds,? And do you have plans you can mail out someone can order , totally love this design

[@nestofdragons]

Please, download the plans and see the details over there. The answers are all there.

[@whyyou3578]

So the solution to an ultra light is an ultra light? Huh

[@nestofdragons]

If you have very little money and you want to learn to steer with a stick, not weight shift, this might help you.

[@Alex-dr6sv]

nestofdragons is this an actual serious project built so people in wheel chairs can fly?

[@nestofdragons]

If you want a motorized airplane for a disabled person, i would suggest a Flying Flea. It has no pedals and still is very short in turns and is easy to steer (watch my Flying Flea section). This design here is my attempt to make it possible to steer without the need of pedals. It is something that i needed for the time that the pilot stands up on a hill for a feetlaunch. With those two sticks he can fully control the airplane in the wind while he has no access to the pedals. But ... at the same time those two sticks can be used by a wheelchair user while he rolls down a hill for take of and for the rest of the entire flight. All he needs is help to get him rolling of the hill.

[@jayk8207]

how much does this approximately cost to make

[@nestofdragons]

depends on your skills. Can you make all parts yourself from raw materials. Or do you need CNC cut parts?

[@MrBension]

Nothing new ! The first degree of learning to be a glider pilot,in the 40's,was flying with this glider.He was launched by using two elastic cables,stretched by two teams of glider pilot pupils.

[@nestofdragons]

Paul, did you know that that technique is still being used. Really! I never said i had something new. I only try to say that this one might help some people who don't find what they are looking for.

[@alfredfabulous3640]

Airborne with the help of _Gummi-Seil_ (elastic rubber rope) and _Gummi-Hunde_ (chaps willing to run like never before, thus catapulting your craft into its element !)

[@carlschmiedeke151]

I did like & subscribe, but where I order the plans from

[@nestofdragons]

The plans are to be found at www.birdglider.net.

[@nestofdragons]

No need to buy. There are free to download. Not allowed to commercialize them.

[@TheMetahedron]

Snake Plisken sent me. How much weight can it handle? How well does it perform with engines off? How is this better for stealth operations than a one-man Thermo-Helium zeppelin? Where is Mr. President?

[@LoveTheLord77]

if it is so cheap why do you need extra money

[@nestofdragons]

Well, i gained about 100 euros with the crowdfunding. It is just a tiny bit of money compared to the money i lost by trusting the wrong people on this project. I had hoped to see it made in a more fly-minded country. But i met twice a guy who took the money and went silent. One in Czech Republic. One in USA.

[@michaelarazian5798]

A lot of talk but where's the glider in flight?

[@kevinmead6902]

he explained like 10 that its in development

[@nestofdragons]

Me conning ??? Euh ...the plans are on the internet ...free to download. That crowdfunding gave me about 100 dollars. I lost about 7000 dollars to two guys who promised me to build a prototype. One guy from Czech Republic, one from USA. The USA guy received all my connection parts to speed up his build-up. He simply took my parts and money and vanished. Thanks Aldo Sibi.

[@krp1eee]

this happens many times, but you can always, make something. if you interested i can join with you,

[@jolllyroger1]

nestofdragons yeah well you just stole goat glider plans and made a couple changes which in my opinion as an aircraft designer make it way less safe and harder to build..... Another thing if you ever build these for people you are breaking fast regulations and enciuraging any this were ever to buy from you to break the law as well..... Lastly I will say that a 13 year old kid could build a better glider from free plans already in existence the goat glider which you sloppily copied is a better and proven design..... Many of them world wide search them b4 ever thinking of this joke

[@nestofdragons]

@jollyroger1 I don't believe i ever stole anything. I was inspired by the GOAT. True. But there are so many differences that we can really talk about a totally different glider. For me it was important to get the weight down and to be able to fly at running speed. To accomplish that we had to do a loooooot of changes. I like the GOAT as well, i ever guide them towards the GOAT plans on my website. I adore the work of Mike Sandlin. The Bird Glider is just something else. It is all about a choice. If you like simplicity, i would go also for the GOAT. If you like to prevent a lot of paperwork (which is the case in my country), you go for something footlaunchable. And the GOAT is not really that. That is the reason why we designed this one. I really don't like being called somebody who steals. I do a lot of aviation for free. I guide them in my website and give them free advise. I even put the plans of the BirdGlider for free on the internet. And yes, it is not proven ...yet. But it fully went through all needed simulations to be sure that it is strong enough for the allowed g-forces. A magnitude of tests were simulated. Stability, controlsurface cable movement, rigidity, ... . I am willing to be the testpilot of the prototype (if somebodies neck will break, it has to be mine). And ...i am a beginner pilot. If i do it step by step, i don't see any problem doing that. So, please, don't put me a label on which says "thief" or "crook". I just want to help light aviation. That is my main goal.

[@Raj_yadav582]

super

[@b6schilke996]

Please lower background music by 50% and re-upload video.

[@nestofdragons]

I cannot do that. But i will take your advise for future videos.

[@delaZerda2608]

where to buy part??? can you list where to buy them

[@nestofdragons]

There is a material list in the website. I took Aircraft Spruce as possible source. They are worldwide distributing.

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

Plans?

[@nestofdragons]

On my website. Go see Birdglider DOT net.

[@mosesmuhd7694]

Wow nice video, but I need help please on how to make the wing

[@nestofdragons]

Study the plans. If you succeed to understand the plans, you are smart enough to build it.

[@drfiberglass]

Looks dangerous as hell....

[@Smt_Glaive]

True...but in calm cold winds these things fly good...

[@antcri730]

If your scared don't do it.

[@thediplomasta5891]

And nowadays we have the Archaeopteryx. Your idea was stolen. But they did a great job! Check the video.

[@nestofdragons]

I have to admit. Archeopteryx was first, but ... did you look at its price?

[@thediplomasta5891]

@@nestofdragons no, because I can't afford anything like that. 🤣 If I could, my first purchase would be an amphibious car. Followed by a flat top paramotor and an electric hydrofoil board (eFoil). And if anything left over, I would buy a new Delorean. They are still cheaper than most cars on the road today. But no, how much is one of those flying dinosaurs?

[@bophoto]

So a GOAT clone then?

[@nestofdragons]

Not a Goat clone. It brings together a lot of airplanes. The HM5 of Henri Mignet, the SWIFT by Aeriane, the GOAT indeed too, the Superfloater and many more.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

its a primary glider with a tube frame,you could have bought plans for a Woodstock and been in the air by now,

[@johnmcgillycuddy5696]

looks like it ,,

[@TheArcanelife]

a renamed version of the "Motorised GOAT"

[@easy08154711]

The Goat is already a clone from the SG38

[@erictucker2926]

I need one

[@samhughes2756]

I need this

[@darryloffhaus7873]

Dont i need a license to fly like that? USA?

[@nestofdragons]

It is footlaunched. That makes in in my country easy to use. No need for certification. I only need a license that i followed and finished hanggliding schooling. Not sure about situation in USA. I guess it falls in FAR103. That makes it easier easier for you. :) You don't even need that license which i need. But ...don't go flying without some training, man. It is not the same as driving a car. You need to know how to avoid a stall. Those happen when you fly too slow. If you don't know how to react to them ...you get killed. That is not a suggestion, that is a promise. Many died that way. :-/

[@aztecwarrior6284]

Darryl Offhaus no

[@electoplater]

send me the drawings i will build it

[@nestofdragons]

Plans are on website with same name as glider, but it ends with NET.

[@akshayjose6555]

Very cool... I visited your website it was also cool like this video. I've been reading your RULES! it funny and very serious at the same time, i will obey those. You are doing a great thing, I know designing an aircraft is not that simple. Thank you for giving your work for free. And i was trying to download that 3D model of BirdGlider but Dropbox is saying "That file isn’t here anymore" can you share an other link of 3D model. :)

[@nestofdragons]

i will try to replace it tonight. Not home now.

[@akshayjose6555]

Thank you :)

[@akshayjose6555]

I got it, Thank you...

[@garytolodziecki7030]

Why don't the Chinese guy who built it fly it, would you trust your life in a homemade Chinese airplaine?

[@nestofdragons]

Yes ... if a paper is included that all the materials are according the plans. I once was thinking about buying airgrade alu in China. I got a quota for normal alu. When i said it is not what i asked, he said "it is just the same". Ok, such a guy you need to avoid. But China makes good stuff too.

[@brianthomason5022]

Nope I think I'll just build my own and say to forget your idea

[@nestofdragons]

Brian, aviation is all about choices. This design was a collection of my personal choices, it has ideas from a bunch of other airplanes. GOAT, Superfloater, HM5 of Henri Mignet, SWIFT and a bunch of other designs. For me it would be ideal, but i can understand that for you something else might be better. If for you the feetlaunch is not needed, i would surely go for the GOAT of Mike Sandlin. Those plans are free to download somewhere.

[@masudshikder2180]

I want to bay for me

[@gwooldrik5065]

How I understand American flight laws is that you don't need a pilot license if the glider has a motor but you land on your feet, or if it doesn't have a motor and you land on wheels. If it has both, however, a pilot license is needed. Don't quote me on this, I could be wrong. I have just heard stories of people flying illegally and getting heavily fined.

[@JohnDoe-fy7mn]

nope you can have an engine and land on wheels as long as it is under a certain weight and only has 5 gallons of fuel

[@waynerussell6401]

Construction techniques may have moved along a bit since my father flying in a wooden Primary glider. The fun factor has too. Flying sailplanes is an inexpensive sport widely practiced with far better performance at low cost via a club. However if you like to make things then consider plastics - particularly foam cored wings. Very quick and easy to make, light, higher performance foils and cheap. Electric drive is now feasible. See Peter Sripol's latest efforts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbLmqmVq998mq8

[@debbink81]

Wayne Russell

[@warrenoakes3421]

So why do you all need crappy music?

[@nestofdragons]

I experienced that using good music always makes my videos to become blocked due to copyright. The copyright free music is a bit less good. That is all. And ... music is very subjective. What you like, i might hate and vice versa.

[@pparker768]

The Phrase is "Man In The Street"

[@nestofdragons]

Thanks

[@InclusiveIncorg]

Nest Of Dragons, it's been a long time since we connected on Sky Chariot project yahoo group "wheelchairplane". I somehow missed your announcement of this project until now. What is current status? Also 9 months ago I was announced as a director of business development and universal design with www.mvp.aero to make this aircraft friendly for mobility impaired disabled. We are working and moving forward.

[@nestofdragons]

+Broadened Horizons Inc. Maaaaaaark, that has been a while! Last thing i recall is that i wrote a poem about granting disabled persons their dream of flight. I have no more memory of how it went. The BirdGlider project is doubtful at this moment. Two reasons: at my side money, at the side of the prototype builder getting the materials. I hear very little from him lately. Was it he trustworthy? I do hope so. If not ...i lost serious money. But ...i haven't lost faith yet. I only hope that people act according to their promises.

[@InclusiveIncorg]

+nestofdragons Well, I definitely wish you success and look forward to hearing more about your project!

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

that aint an ultralight ahahah thats 100k plane

[@accelwell7018]

Look up Mike sandelin he has free designs for all of his gliders a couple of them are here on KZbin the goat the pig and others

[@nestofdragons]

I know about his work. I love them. But they are not footlaunchable. And that is what i need in Belgium. Those are free to use and design. For all the rest it is mission impossible to get in the air within Belgian law.

[@themerrigans2734]

Exactly how is a person in a wheelchair going to foot launch this? This request for funding is more than questionable, and what country is it originating from? Nothing new here from what I can see. Just a glider.

[@nestofdragons]

If you are in wheelchair, you cannot footlaunch of course. But you can roll of a hill, be towed , winched or even been bungeeshot from a hill. I say it is for wheelchair-users because it has no footcontrols. All controls are by hand. Right stick has elevator and elevons. Left stick has rudder. Top control does flaps.

[@charliedilltarde9881]

im gonna die like a jackass but i dont care

[@premsagars.poddar1560]

Supar

[@amitaimedan]

Sorry... Too ugly.

[@nestofdragons]

Taste is a personal matter. I am not even trying to convince you to see the beauty in its basic design and its simplicity. Some stuff i also like are the Spitfire, The Bugatti 100P, the Sunderland, The Me163, the Arado 234, the BD-5. All are very different. I like them all for another reason. BirdGlider i like because ... it is just what you need to fly your first air-minutes/hours.

[@aciddream2866]

Amitai Medan you made a big mistake... flying is not about looking good or to say look at my plane! flying is about the experience...the G forces...the view...the peaceful sensations that you prove when on a plane... that's my opinion.

[@maxrecordzrules8639]

your 100% right. to say Taste is a personal matter. a beauty is in the eyes of bear holder

[@rishirajghosh7214]

Pls don't discourage

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

I have an Idea, send me your money so I can spend it. What the fuck has this world come to?