Countdown to First Flight - Episode 2

[@gmc9905]

Haven't flown now for 10years this really makes me want to fly again big time .you have built something really beautiful I am jealous but only in a good way.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Thank you - it's never too late to get back into flying!

[@kevenlonsdale1354]

Your attention to detail is enviable, I'm sure the plane will pass the FAA inspection with flying colors, and the subsequent test flights will be a success.

[@djal1030]

This beauty should go into a museum. How do you make time? I love the paint scheme.

[@gvrose1]

I was going to post the same comment! He has done a fantastic job..

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Den Albi Thank you!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Can you believe the Blue Angels copied my paint scheme on their C-130??

[@djal1030]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast I going to fallow your lead. I'm finishing my project (KIS TR-1) and seriously considering the paint scheme. I was station in PCOLA and never was tire to watched them practice every week.

[@1950harleycharley]

Beautiful airplane....wow!

[@donaldholman9070]

Thank you for sharing. Beautiful video and a beautiful plane.

[@todd-617]

It's a piece of art Mark. Flying art

[@robaust3049]

Love the aircraft, great job.

[@ianherdis7438]

Hi. Mark. Enjoying your videos. Keep them coming. Just an observation about you fuel flow test, lowering the fuel tube down like that has created a siphon. Looks like you will have about two foot of extra head pressure with that set up. Consider doing the test with the end of the fuel tube at its correct level and draining into a funnel in the fuel can. Just re watched your painting and buffing videos as I might have to jump to painting as I to can’t get an inspector in these difficult times. Cheers

[@Sman798]

Very informative on the process to certify an aircraft....did not know those books were available.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

James Moody They are both very helpful!

[@rv7builder397]

Thanks for sharing; good looking build. Hope you don't mind a couple of observations. The gold on those AN washers was the cadmium plating; there to inhibit corrosion & prevent galvanic corrosive action if used against aluminum. Looks like you 'polished' it off. Pretty good chance they're going to turn 'red' fairly soon after being exposed to moisture. An alternative for a shiny look on non-structural stuff like wheel pants would be to just use stainless steel washers (and screws). On weighing the plane: No idea what Zenith says in their guide, but the last operation is exactly opposite of what every other mfgr recommends. The act of lifting up the gear and lowering it onto the scale will cause the gear to put a side load on the scale platform as the a/c weight spreads the gear. If you're using solid state 'load cell' type scales, it probably won't matter, but if using spring or balance beam type scales, it can radically affect the accuracy. Other mfgrs recommend rolling the plane onto the scales using ramps, so that the gear's 'spread' due to the a/c weight is already there, and doesn't impose a side load on the scales. FWIW...

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I've mentioned removing the cadmium plating in other videos. Yes I know it's there for corrosion protection, but as much as these will get wiped down and polished they won't have the time to corrode. If they ever do, then I just put new ones on.

[@myckee]

Great job. Looks great, oh and Cruizers are Cool!!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I agree!

[@myweigh7089]

Very proud of you my guy

[@ctsteve1967]

My Guy, are you guys chum buds?

[@telxtaylor]

You are really grinding out these videos! Glad to see it! Thanks for all the videos! I am working on my PPL right now and building a Kit would be great to do down the line :)

[@flyingkub]

So we are back on this channel!!!!! Looking forward to your next up date HERE.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Yes it will be here on this channel!

[@CornerstoneVetClinic]

Flitz! I heard Chuck Norris once built an aircraft using only bauxite (aluminum ore) and a five gallon bucket of Flitz. -or maybe that was Mark

[@wadestoelting5942]

What's the fuel flow test for a fuel injected engine with high wings and a header tank?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_90-89b.pdf

[@SpyGeorgilis]

Aw man..! Spending so much time, meticulously working to make it perfect, years and years of sorting everything down to a T, and just when it's all polished up and ready to go... it's quarantined (well, sort of), like everyone else! That truly sucks.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

It does, but at least this gives me time to get the last bit of painting done.

[@obedvelazquez1300]

Will you need to re-weigh the aircraft once you have finished painting the engine cowling and wheel pants?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Yes.

[@genecalkins4555]

I think you have a very good looking airplane.. how long did it take you to finish it from start to finish..

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I started the project in November 2015. But to be fair, I've taken a few breaks from building as I moved to a new home and had other 'life events". Also, the fiberglass fairings I made added a tremendous amount of time to the build.

[@genecalkins4555]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast you are to be commended to get an airplane finished most people never get any more than a year into the build. I have built two Kitfoxes one was a 5 the other is a 6 with a cont. o200. are you planning on airventure this year if you are I see you there. I only live 100 miles south of OSH. Have fun with the test flights and be safe.. Gene

[@petelemon8984]

what kind of scales did you use?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

pete lemon I used three 550 lb digital scales.

[@garyreed2206]

841 lbs + paint on cowling and pants. 😁. (Did you weigh it with your Fire Extinguisher? 😁) I'm a llooonnnggg way from this point. Must be frustrating to be so close and have to push PAUSE.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I will probably weigh it again after everything is painted. Yes I did weigh it with the fire extinguisher as it is installed equipment in the plane!

[@ctsteve1967]

just fly it.( high speed taxi and O I came off the Ground to late I have to go around. ( Howard) did it with the Goose. and just saying how did you ground a plastic gas can? I would like to know that trick and that amount of fuel is good for 180 hp more like 200 hp easy, what is your engine rated at?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I'm not sure if grounding the plastic did anything or not. The EAA manual says to ground the plane to the gas can so I did it.

[@markdoan1472]

Yup .. same reason you don't fill a plastic gas can on a pickup bed .. It must always be on the ground . it's not about the electricity flow through plastic because plastic is an amazing insulator .. its about the build up of static electricity charge which plastic does very well

[@mustang1191]

Kitplane Enthusiast Polyethylene is a static accumulator, not a conductor. You did the right thing by grounding with a cable.

[@mholton9887ify]

I really enjoy your videos, but you echo really bad in your hanger. If you would hang some noise deadening material ie banners etc. it would help. Keep up the great work. Maybe I'll see you in Oshkosh this year.....if they don't cancel due to the virus.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I know there's an echo, not much I can do-it's an airplane hangar!

[@aladincarpetcleaning6416]

Hey Mark, do you know Jason Broach?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Chicken Monkey?? I sure do!

[@aladincarpetcleaning6416]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast Man.... he had talked about you for a while now and I had Absolutely NO idea it was you he had been telling me about! We grew up together (since age of 10) and I was out in California for his retirement. Today, he called and was telling me about you again and had me look you up. I was shocked to find out, I'd been following you on KZbin for quite awhile. Small world! He's the reason for the message and just wanted you to know he thinks the world of you. Glad to know the quality person he's had in his life away from home! Great channel! Keep the videos coming. Charles

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

@@aladincarpetcleaning6416 That's awesome-thanks for the story. Jason is a great guy and we always had a great time up at Malmstrom AFB. I'll have to look him up someday when I'm in CA. Ask Janelle about the time we all went out to eat and we were all drunk LOL!! Great times!!

[@aladincarpetcleaning6416]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast I sure will! Jason is lucky to have such a good wife. I appreciate you writing back.

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

OK, I re-subscribed.

[@donjohnston3776]

Tucker Gott look-a-like

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

LOL maybe with that hair!

[@rocroc]

This is one picky guy. Just like me!

[@jefish]

841lbs + 168lbs usable fuel + 400lbs people = 24lbs remaining for baggage? With headsets, extra oil, phones, drinks and snacks, more paint to come, your "remaining" useful load is essentially zero? Or am I not considering something? Note that this is from an active kit shopper, definitely not a dig at Zenith.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Nope you're correct. The pilot has to pay attention to loading on these light sport airplanes. If you want more useful load (like I do) take a look at the Zenith Super Duty!

[@gmcjetpilot]

Don't be shy. FAA? Ha ha go fly. Just wipe the bugs off before Feds come over.

[@carlylea]

18,000,000 feet of spiral wrap... Mark, I told you a million times not to exaggerate.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I know I know. It might have only been 15,000,000 feet. I actually didn't count.

[@carlylea]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast how much do you want to bet a dollar that you lose it before you use it all, then buy another 18 million feet, and then 3 days later find the other 14 million feet that you already had! It never fails. The build is looking great, dare I say that it's opening my eyes to the zenith. I hope you're staying safe my friend.