Deadstick Landing

[@sandtoftfield]

Nice one. What a number of people don't realise is that not only is the prop stopped, but it becomes a rather large airbrake - very draggy, and needs a bit more nose down (bar back) to compensate. No problem, but worth a mention. Different to an engine at idle. Unless you've actually done it (I have) the other surprise comes from the whistling from the flying wires. Can take you by surprise if you're not prepared. Excellent video, good camera and confident pilot in his skills. Very instructive!

[@pcdubya]

That is awesome, I clicked your page and glad to see 14 years later you're still kicking!

[@strikemaster1]

Near perfect landing in very trying conditions... you could not ask for more. Well done Snoopy.🙂

[@johnveld7540]

I used to tell people, when they asked that question, “last time it happened, I was stuck up there for hours!”

[@wrdturkey]

LOL!

[@FedericoLucchi]

I'm impressed by how easily it takes off!

[@wrdturkey]

Thanks. It takes off even faster now. I took the 340 Kawasaki off and put a Rotax 447 on. It takes off like a rocket now.

[@NoahDiamond-Firearms-LLC]

I love how safe these things are. If you keep you head on straight, you can land it with ease, and the craft is quite forgiving. Landing like this is not really a challenge as much as the limited flight time you have before you reach the ground. I have not seen many crashed of these machines. The ones I have seen were pilot error.

[@jamesdavis5096]

"Ultralights are 'the scooter's' of the sky"

[@waszak1977]

Very nice landing! even in the rotor from the trees you were smooth! I love watching it when things a pilot does is second nature! REALLY just watch yourself VERY closely from 10 seconds before touchdown till you land! That was an immence amount of corrections and input to the weight shift controls.. thank you for the video, I fly 3 axis UL's but deadsticks are ALL great learning tools!

[@Chio_OB]

nicely shown example of a controlled, planned deadstick, just gotta hope engine does not cut out at the wrong time! Very nice flying. thumbs up!

[@flyman1185]

I think I built one of those yesterday: I was weed eating my yard when I tripped over a lawn chair and got tangled up in my hammock and there it was.

[@wrdturkey]

I'm glad your instructor taught you that. You're right - there isn't much to it. It's nice to know it can be done and you should practice once in a while.

[@myleftnutts]

That is the Greatest camera work for this video,it shows Clearly every important thing u need to see with this vehicle,and what u were trying to explain,i felt i was up there with u.

[@donaldberry8040]

Excellent video to prove that a dead stick situation doesn't have to be harmful or fatal. Just always keep the ground in sight for emergency landings. Keep up the good work and maybe i;ll see you in the air sometimes.........

[@SermanRoy]

Landing without power is essential and obligatory in the pilots training. After a while it's routine the instructor to turn the power off in unexpexted moments. Even in the final test, one of the tasks you are required to perform is one landing without power. BTW, very good landing without power, mate! Keep going!

[@wrdturkey]

I had to go back and watch the video to see what you were talking about. Our runway is part grass and part shale. I believe what you are seeing are the small stones being displaced by my tires. I only have brakes on the front wheel. The rear wheels free spin. Thanks for watching.

[@lifeyang1]

Wow. I've always, always wanted to, however, I never knew these things existed. I have cruise the African Savana with one of these one day. Its one my list of things to do befor I die. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

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[@clemifornia]

Epic, good way to teach it. As i understand , you need to take into account the bloody turbulences behind the trees and avoid wide moves with the bar.... starting to learn next week in Buenos Aires : )

[@RobertGary1]

Interesting. In the US there is no certificate/license required to fly ultralights but there are strict limits to the aircraft (only 1 seat, only 5 gals fuel capacity etc). There is a new "Sport Pilot" certificate available for those that want to fly 2 seat ultralights but its requirements are about 1/2 those of a private pilot. -Robert, FAA Certified Flight Instructor

[@guillermomachado3893]

Que emoción por dios ver como este hombre vuela como un pájaro!!!...Porque si se fijan bien, son unos cañitos, un motorsito , y las alas!!..REALMENTE QUE AGALLAS Y CORAJE TIENE HOMBRE!!!!.. te felicito amigo , por tu miedo a nada...jaja... Te felicito!!!..

[@DEXTER941]

Wow that was something else, good landing, god bless your nerve. I never thought I'd see one of these in Ireland but to my surprise one day I heard a sound overhead that I thought was strange, I had a look and it was a craft like yours, I couldn't believe it, he or she was flying very high too, I only barely heard it flying overhead. Nice to know if the motor fails you can still get down reasonably safe.

[@wrdturkey]

It's called an ultralight trike. Gyro-copters had an unsafe record in the early days, just like hang gliding and ultralights. They were in their beginnings. Now most of them are safe to fly. They are well built with AN hardware and aircraft tubing. The wings are tested and then test flown. A lot of safety depends on the maturity of the pilot. Just like general aviation, most accidents occur because of pilot error.

[@EchoNine1]

my grandfather used to fly ultralight aircraft... then my mom was born... man, i'd love to have my grandfather tech me how to fly, i've always been fascinated by ultralights, there is one in the lake where i spend my summers, (not owned by anyone I know) and it has pontoons to land on water. it's AWESOME

[@wrdturkey]

@BBCSHEEPNEWS Probably a PPC (Powered Parachute). I've heard some people can learn in as little as 5 hours. Here in the States, there are very little regulations for ultralights. Safety depends on how you fly. You can make it as dangerous or as safe as you want.

[@Steeyuv]

Never mind how well he flew - the guy flying formation for the camera was a master!

[@TopDogRL]

I present unto you good sir, you're first like in 9 years! You're welcome for being pinged back to a video from simpler times

[@wrdturkey]

@MiniclipTV It's an ultralight. We fly under part 103 of the FAA reg. There is no license required (in the U.S.)

[@wrdturkey]

@liveonthereartire In the U.S., there are other restrictions for ultralights besides stall speed. You are restricted to 5 gallons of fuel, 254 lbs, one seat, daylight hours, etc. I need about 100 to 150 feet to take off or land. A lot depends on the wind.

[@schooder]

Very nice... looks like the safest thing out there. I think if I got one I would put on some larger wheels. I like the fact you can deadstick it.

[@profsat5]

When I was a kid a guy would often fly over my neighborhood in this early years of ultrylites .Now this was the early 70's and used a combo of two chainsaw motors.To watch him doing stunts around 30-40 feet off the ground was nerve wrecking but this man back in his early years helped put on stunt shows in countries all over the world.

[@microdon2]

Nice landing! Love the restart. The whole thing looks like FUN.

[@wrdturkey]

The idea of owning/flying an Ultralight, is flying for fun. We don't get caught up with licenses, regulations and certificates. Respect is earned. It's not given away with a piece of paper. Anything that flies is cool.

[@65LB]

You do a great job, technically in flight as well as videography. Wish others would follow your example

[@pcaffeldt]

I'm just getting started triking. I really appreciate your videos. They give me some idea of using the control bar at take-off and landing. I just got a used Sabre with a 503 on it

[@Britspence381]

That was a beautiful landing! Great climb rate, too. Thanks for the video.

[@TheRealmsOfGold]

Very smoothly done. I have GOT to get myself one of those things.

[@wrdturkey]

Good luck in your training Clement. I hope all does well. Thanks for watching.

[@youtubechannel-ls2qi]

wrdturkey up

[@wrdturkey]

It's light but not fragile. Most trike wings are tested to 6 G's positive loading and 4 G's negative loading.

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

Good job! I've had one, not planned though. Turned out fine, no injuries or damages. Pinched a hole in the seat though.

[@wrdturkey]

Hi Anand. It's a 340 Kawasaki 2 stroke engine that puts out about 30hp.

[@milanthepilot]

Nice. Flying PPG for years I would never dare to land in the rotor. Watching how nicely it can be done oon the hang glider I start to consider to buy one. Seriously.

[@journeyon1983]

Nicely done. I love the size of those wheels with no fairings.

[@Justforfrolics]

That is a cracking piece of video! Great piloting, didn't notice many instruments, that's experience for you! Nice.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*_"Any landing you can walk away from is_** A GOOD LANDING. **_If the aircraft can_** STILL **_be flown it's_** A GREAT LANDING."* 😊 😊 😊

[@تعلممعي-و4ض]

Please Do you know how much the price of this plane

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@@تعلممعي-و4ض >>> Sorry, I do not know that.

[@RC-Heli835]

That's good practice! I survived 2 real power failures in these things with good safe unscathed landings. I was very lucky the incidents waited a good few moments past take off each time. I took off over a lake and then a large body of woods before there were any fields. The first incident occurred as I had gotten across the woods and had flown to the end of the field and that's when I lost power. A motor mount broke, dropping the motor down and completely away from the belt. I nosed down immediately, did a u-turn and dropped down in the filed like a bird. The 2nd was not a total power failure. I had a clutch slipping on the prop. It was slipping enough to where I could never have made it back but at just above idle it gave me just enough to make it to a field.

[@CaptMoo]

Perfect Gliding! Love the crazy winds at the end, and perfect landing! Keep it up!

[@wrdturkey]

Over the years, 2 strokes have become more reliable, but I do agree with you. 4 strokes have a better reputation for dependability. For a certain horsepower rating, a 4 stroke engine weighs twice as much as a 2 stroke. I have to keep my machine under 254 lbs, or I would get me a 4 stroke engine. Thanks for the compliments. Take care.

[@SgtKashim]

@hvguy Aviation licenses are a federal thingy. If your plane meets certain very careful requirements (under 255 lbs, speed under 55knts, fuel under 5gal) you can fly without a license anywhere in the US. The law in question is usually called 'section 103'. Don't fly without training though. They're kinda prone to stalling, and at least as dangerous to fly as a full-blown airplane. They figure you're only risking yourself, though. Thats the rationale behind the law.

[@microdon2]

SO F-ing COOL. VERY nice landing, especially in that rough air. And I love how easy it is to restart. I WANT ONE!!

[@radiofrog]

Dude, you have balls. Hell if i were that high on that thing and the engine shut off i would piss myself and cry.

[@wrdturkey]

It depends on the type of flying that you want to do. I know some who have both. If you want to fly fast and carry a passenger, get a license and a big trike. If you want to just fly for fun, get an ultralight. Whatever it takes to put a smile on your face.

[@wrdturkey]

@causations Thank you very much. It always makes me happy to be able to fly and make videos. I'm glad some like them.

[@wrdturkey]

It's called a Sabre Trike. They use to make them here in the States, but they aren't made anymore.

[@wrdturkey]

There's a hand deployed parachute directly behind my shoulders in a black bag. It wouldn't do much for flying at 500 feet. If something should fail at higher altitudes it's worth having. Nothing takes the place of a good pre-flight inspection.

[@billthompson4502]

Beautiful. Flying at it's simplest. One of my 'bucket list' items is to do this.

[@wrdturkey]

I usually fly during the morning and evening hours. That's when the air is calm and flying conditions are great. It's not hard if you receive proper training. Thanks for watching.

[@kopronko]

Thank you :-)

[@JazzyJeff714]

Wow that was nuts! Seemed fine in the beginning but then right near the trees it got super windy and wild! Crazy man. Very good stuff.

[@wrdturkey]

The tall trees along the runway create some turbulence with even a slight wind.

[@wrdturkey]

@oakland002 About 100-150 feet. You can take off shorter than that with a headwind. I would like to see that video. Most wings are tested to 6 G's positive loading and 3 G's negative loading. That's better than a small Cessna. These wings are designed around hang glider and were meant to fly in turbulence.

[@NGNMYokohama]

Neat! that little trike has a pretty impressive glide ratio, it looks like.

[@Gig540]

Love it great video! Reminds me of my dad when we used to fly his powered parachute. Good memories, thanks for sharing!

[@wrdturkey]

@apbhitman 340 has plenty of power for a small trike. The bigger trikes will require bigger motors. 30 hp is plenty for a single seat ultralight. Thanks for watching.

[@SermanRoy]

@lmogden1 This is not a gyrocopter in the first place. It's a trike which falls in the ultralight airplanes category. And you need the JAR ultralight airplanes lisence (JAR=Joint aviation regulations, common for the entire Europe).

[@wrdturkey]

Flying isn't for everyone, but the more you learn about the technology, aircraft hardware used, and testing, the more apt you are to flying one. Seek good instruction when learning to fly, keep your machine in excellent shape, and learn as much as you can about flying and the weather. You will have less risk flying than driving on the highway.

[@wrdturkey]

I wouldn't fly it, if it wasn't made to glide. Thanks for watching my video.

[@wrdturkey]

It's called a strobe light. It makes it better to be seen in the air.

[@wrdturkey]

It's called a Sabre. They're not made anymore. You can get one for about 10k new from Northwing, Magic Trikes or Trike Buggy Delta.

[@prijedor11]

@wrdturkey at 1:17 you were like "this is your capitan speaking, thank you for flying with delta we have arrived to our destination, its 3:00 local time" :) great video

[@wrdturkey]

@HarryHydro Nope. Albert's Airfield in Morrisdale, PA.

[@winterka100]

I have the same trees where I fly. No matter how smooth the flight I always wonder what the trees have planned for me this time. Luckily it's never been dangerous, but just enough to make me pay attention.

[@DarkwerefoxRed]

Nice landing...those trikes are kinda hard to control without the engine, as they want down fast...nice landing video! I always thought these are not really flown any more...but nice there are still some pilots flying it.

[@wrdturkey]

You know I'm partial to flying trikes, because that's what I have and I love it. I've never flown a gyro, but know others that do. Pilot error examples: Not doing a complete preflight; stalling a wing close to the ground; taking off, then releasing the throttle. Most of the pilot error concerns would be addressed during your training period. By all means, don't attempt to fly without proper instruction. The simplest mistake could cost you money, broken bones or your life.

[@wrdturkey]

It was $ 6995 USD back in 1996. You can check out Northwing's website for prices on ultralights.

[@marttimattila9561]

Once I flew over top of the hill in a good headwind near my home so I stayed aloft stanstill at the wery same spot. My father saw it and said to my moom " Juniors engine has stopt and he doesend get back to the ground." That they call here as a common sense.

[@wrdturkey]

Thanks. You go by bar pressure. The wing will tell you when it's flying too slow by pushing back, or wanting to go faster.

[@Livenlaff]

Nice flying! I like the strobe.

[@dianequinn9061]

It all looks smooth from above

[@duececaboose]

i'm glad you found a hobby that you like, and please don't take this the wrong way, but you're out of your gourd, man. : )

[@8knight88]

Looking at the video again, realized this is not the type with the main rotor blades installed. Thus, it needs some runway. but I read those with rotor blades can also land without engine running, since they auto-rotate.

[@FALCO64125]

I like that shrug after engine off, almost says "What? Not falling?"

[@erickborling1302]

Relative to the wind, anything gliding is always descending. "Deadstick" is an old colloquialism for what's now call a power-off landing. All certificated pilots are required to be proficient in that.

[@flyguy4fun]

I like your trike and your video.Looks like a fun toy. I.m a hang glider pilot and also have a QUICKSILVER mxii. Fly safe.

[@wrdturkey]

@Metalman Sorry Metal Man. They're not made anymore. You can Google Northwing's ATF Trike or LMFP's Skycycle or Trike Buggy Delta. All three are great ultralight trikes. The internet is the place to do your research, or you can see videos of them on KZbin. Thanks for watching mine.

[@wrdturkey]

Why not? I do it occasionally. With a good landing field below you, you have nothing to worry about.

[@mickeydougal]

Nice energy management. Great video.

[@wrdturkey]

It's a 340cc Kawasaki motor with a 59" Ultra Prop. The trike is called a Sabre Trike. Thanks for watching.

[@wrdturkey]

@joar09 There is no license required in the U.S. to fly an ultralight. You should get proper training. You can get an ultralight for about 11 or 12k new.

[@wrdturkey]

Buying an ultralight is like buying a car, motorcycle or snowmobile. They range in price based on options and luxuries. Buying a used one is the same way. Sometimes you get a good deal. Sometimes you don't. You usually get what you pay for.

[@wrdturkey]

I've had more close calls in my auto than while flying.

[@xX_TheRealDatSpeedyF_Xx]

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... I like the opening credits. They seem familiar.

[@wrdturkey]

It's a Sabre Trike - designed after the Tukan.

[@wrdturkey]

$6995 back in 1996. You can google "northwing" and check out some of their ultralight trikes, or go to Barnstormers and search for ultralight trikes.

[@wrdturkey]

@ProdigyGuitarPlayer There is no license required to fly an ultralight in the USA. You will still need to take lessons to survive your first flight. It's not something you want to learn on your own. The lessons can be expensive to learn how to fly an ultralight. A new one, similar to mine, will run you about 13k. Google northwing trikes and look under their ultralight trike section.

[@horacesawyer2487]

Excellent pilotage!

[@561nicholas]

The other day I had my ultralight die out and I did about a 100 foot rapid decline and pulled to get some more speed to land. It was really scary. But nice job.

[@wrdturkey]

@ivoini You do not need a pilot's license in the U.S. to fly an ultralight. I'm not sure about Egypt.

[@wrdturkey]

You would want a light soaring trike for that. Something that is very light with a small engine.

[@TonyWoody]

I live the way he points out the turbulence near the trees lol

[@wrdturkey]

That's one of the requirements. There are a few others too. You can't fly at night. You can only carry 5 gallons of fuel. It has to weigh less than 254 lbs. Thanks for watching.

[@wrdturkey]

@TheA340guy Sure. It all depends on the airspace you are flying in.

[@Ruutzy]

Would that be a 'dead bar' landing? It truly brought me a lot of joy seeing you reach up and yank that cord to restart it! Obviously I've never piloted a trike like that before lol!

[@wrdturkey]

@panzertank15 It's called a Sabre 340 Trike. Not made anymore.