Engine Trouble - I Ripped Her Heart out

[@TrentonPalmer]

Back in the air! Hope you guys enjoyed this one, I sure am enjoying the extra power! I didn't notice a huge difference until I went and flew with Ty (who used to be perfectly matched with me) now I can pull him on takeoff and out climb him! Woo!

[@WhynotOverland]

Trent Palmer whats the origin of the big bore kit ?

[@coreywelch]

Hey Trent, I'm definitely enjoying the content you are putting out. I'm a newly minted Private Pilot and have been reading a ton about experimentals. Was reading about the Glasair III. Super fast cross-country plane Do you have to have the "repair man" cert to be able to do this level of work on your plane? I've thought about building a plane and have been doing my own auto mechanics for about 20 years now, including engine builds. It just seems way to expensive to have someone do all that work on certified aircraft.

[@JustPlaneChris]

I'm not Trent, but I can answer your question. :) You do not need the repairman certificate to do all the work on an Experimental, even if you didn't build it. If you don't have the repairman certificate for the plane you will need an A&P (not A&P/AI) to sign off the annual condition inspection. Otherwise, you can do anything and everything to the plane.

[@coreywelch]

Chris Boultinghouse that helps a lot. Thanks for the info.

[@DarkFidelity]

So you don't need an A&P to sign off an engine overhaul for example? You can do that yourself without a repairmen certificate? I did not know this. That's AWESOME.

[@leeCann]

Worthwhile to show part of flying, is maintaining your aircraft. Enjoyed it!

[@Esser44]

Hey Trent, this video highlights your skill as a story teller and a film maker. I throughly enjoyed the cinematography of the all too real aspect of owner maintenance.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Josh! Your plane done yet???

[@Esser44]

Close! Waiting on back ordered stuff, some custom machined pieces too. I have Kosh and HSF booked off work and thevplsne WILL be coming

[@larryweller7948]

That is very cool you have all of the connections and support. And you support others by helping to deliver the other two engines. Thank you for sharing.

[@TurkishKB]

Trent you're a real man! With great enthusiasm you share all these other great men sharing their skills and knowledge. Y'all rock, thanks.

[@jazzukes]

I love the simplicity, functionality and elegance of your Airplane!

[@Levi_Allen]

Love seeing the work

[@707jetman]

Leftcoast t

[@blackbirdxx928]

Oils leaks are easy, they have UV dye to put in the oil. Little motor probably take half of the one ounce bottle, pour it in a run for a few min. Round up a flashlight with uv {blacklight} lens or bulb, turn shop lights off and have a look...

[@Pulse589]

I, for one, Trent love your long vlog style maintenance and repair videos :)

[@SuperAero]

My favorite part of experimental aviation is the places that takes place in. Love that guy's shop. So much character.

[@gregmink]

By far my favorite videos on KZbin.They are so well done and interesting. Why you don't have 200K subs is beyond me.

[@GrantGrove]

That is the reality of aircraft ownership. At least you can do the work without a FAA sign off etc. Enjoy the little extra power.

[@mattmansell3486]

A couple years back an elderly man flew a Kitfox into 3GV, he was touring the U.S. in it. I gave him a ride to the local hotel and got to talk a bit. Totally envious I became a fan of the Kitfox after that. Love the videos, keep on keepin on.

[@dukainmanning7246]

Great video. Granted I'm not a faa certified mechanic. But, I've worked on plenty of engines to know what he's talking about. Glad you've been back in the air for awhile now.

[@JohnEFly]

Uploads absolutely gorgeous film about his plane and ends with the line "hopefully something is better than nothing". LOVED this video Trent. Keep up the amazing work!

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

You know what you do? You make a guy feel like he can do things, and that things people thought they couldn't do aren't so far out of reach. Another gem, Trent.

[@EvanNadeau]

Great video Trent. Definitely put out more video's like this for sure. Great seeing all sides of aviation.

[@Fooozie]

Very cool that you have the expertise to maintain your own plane! I'm sure it was not fun to go through all that work but it was fun to watch. Happy flying!

[@7ZeroProductions]

That cinematic B-roll gives us something to aspire to! Epic video

[@timothygodwin7049]

I like this video. I was nice to see some maintenance getting done with the 912. I just did my annual online training for IA and they had an intro to that engine. It is amazing how popular these engines have gotten. I am glad you have your engine back together, bolted on and back to flying. I have to pull my engine when I get home but it is an 0-360 lycoming. Now I am just waiting for your next video.

[@craigmclean8260]

I appreciate these videos; you show the engine problems and the fixes! And the flying must be superb there in the Winter (when it's not blowing too hard)!

[@jdshemp]

Love your videos! Just an observation,I was taught in A&P school(1988) to never rest piston rods against the bore opening,metal to metal like that......

[@benward87]

Super cool to include the engine and overhaul work. Nice to see that side of aviation. Love your videos

[@pumbaatim]

Seeing the internals of an engine is a great Vlog choice. I really enjoyed this episode. Thanks Trent.

[@Aviation101]

Nice video Trent! I have that same compression test kit :-)

[@ASaad-cl9qd]

Loved the mechanic part, hope you make it a full video about the repair next time.

[@johnfife3062]

I sure enjoyed seeing the work being done. Life's so much easier if you're not flying certified equipment. Hal's the man! Good on you for putting in the HP cam -- I've been wondering when you're going to get around to it. Please let us know if you think it makes a difference in your STOL performance.

[@BruceInFlorida]

Hal sure is worth his weight in GOLD, when it comes to engine work. I wonder if they make those Coveralls in a SHORTS version........ ya know, ..... for Summer Use :)

[@donjohnston3776]

Wonderful video that brought back memories of similar adventures with cars & planes and wonderful unique folks along the way.

[@eclipser2004]

Had a rotax 582 for years. It used to leak oil from the line that took the oil from the tank to between the cylinders. The other line went into the bottom of the block but I replaced both and replaced the ring clamps too. Don't overtighten them though

[@dustink2140]

You should do a video on what you do for pre-flight checks and whatnot at your takeoff airport. Love your videos. Lots of hard work put in them. High five.

[@sziltner]

👍 Loved the video. It shows the truth about being a pilot with your own aircraft to maintain. Not all hopping from cloud to cloud and never getting your hands and fingers greasy and dirty.

[@TMB247]

Wow an Engine that 2 guys can carry around! I LOVE IT!!!

[@louisbrowning]

Like any good project it starts by wandering around the shop saying what am I going to work on today... I enjoyed the story with this one, keep it up! Watching from Chile this morning!

[@jaredslattery4584]

Awesome video. Love to see a tradesman at work, and to see one of the upsides of flying an experimental. The cinematography wasn't half bad either.

[@slam854]

Oh yes, the love of the machine. Take care of it and it will take care of you; Mechanical respect!

[@lowflyer2964]

Another great video by Trent Palmer! I missed out flying with you boys in my territory on Thursday, dam it! Work gets in the way of flying sometimes!

[@andrew-neal]

Awesome Trent. Not much flying but that’s ok, love seeing the stories behind the scenes.

[@mk500]

It was great seeing all the details of the upgrade.

[@DarkFidelity]

Trent, you are such a skilled and talented individual. I really love your editing!

[@braedenphillips3931]

I really like seeing the mechanical side of flying! Great Video

[@AlohaStateofMind]

Bro, this is my FAVORITE video you made. The edit is awesome! Great content... stay safe up there man!! Looking forward to the next one

[@SoaringMidlo]

Amazing...you had my wife humming along to an airplane overhaul video. Great edit and info.

[@SeanHollingsworth]

Way out to Elko!! That's a heck of a drive in the winter!! Now all that is missing is a turbo normalizer. Bring that horse power back to sea level at any altitude. ;-)

[@RRM22]

I had wondered why people don't use re-purposed car engines in this type of aircraft. Then the two of you just picked up 70-80hp in your arms and carried it, and it made sense!

[@NoFlyZone]

What an awesome video! Great to the maintaining side of owning an aircraft. Thanks for sharing and enjoy the added power! Looking forward to future videos!

[@highmarkrich]

I enjoy working on them almost as much as flying them. Great video. I'd love to see more maintenance style videos.

[@timothy-holt]

Nice camera work! 3:52 is incredibly well done and paired perfectly with the audio.

[@knight907]

Great video. I like the mechanical aspects as much, if not more, than the flying part. Thank you.

[@TheRebelOne.]

Really enjoyed this video of your engine upgrade. This video was very well edited and produced with nice music also. Thankyou.👌

[@coryjohnson7025]

Actually, don't apologize for not having too much flying in your vid... I like the technical engine stuff.

[@jcnme2020]

Excellent video Brother HAL IS THE MAN !!!!! If I EVER need work I will Definitely go to Hal !

[@blairguinea6811]

Great vid Trent........nice engine work

[@nhart2808]

Another’s good video. I really liked how you showed the other side of flying the Matenance.

[@jeffgrave]

Nice to watch the work performed, great music also!

[@rayfletcher3683]

Thanks again, Trent, great info and story. Hadn’t seen a vid in a while and hoped nothing bad had happened .🤗

[@goatflieg]

Interesting that I should catch this now. I recently took a trip from MI to Tulsa OK to document the building of my IO-360 by Barrett Precision Engines, and brought it back with me. It's stored in my garage area for now, but I hope to be bolting it on the fuselage soon. I documented the trip and the build on my own KZbin page, if you're interested... look for Barrettrip 2018 movie.

[@100clagman]

Flew to Oceano a few weeks ago and a c182 guy asked I ever watch your KitFox videos. Small world, glad you are running. MC

[@TrentonPalmer]

That’s too funny! Definitely a small world

[@angelreading5098]

So you can run a Rotax without load for testing yes ? never heard of that before on any engine type there is usually a test paddle involved,loved the engine magicians shop,amazing and loved the video Trent,keep up the good work sir.

[@curtisphillips4497]

This was actually one of my favs.

[@KMFKAlex]

You should definitely get one of the EdgePerfornance engines! Have you seen those? With EFI, BB and turbo?! That is a work of art and the performance is just awesome! I am running one of their EFI setups and I have never had any issues after I converted. Never got my plane to run good with carb before I vent for EFI. Highly recommend!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

For a video that started out so cold dark and sad.............it turned out happy happy happy!

[@hugobertiepickles3372]

Love your vlogs! Beautifully shot, narrated... keep them coming. Ta

[@tizwicky]

A good engine builder is worth his weight in gold.

[@Involatus6]

Love that maintenance stuff. Keep it coming as well!

[@jackgray1982]

Great video nice look at the engine for us who are new

[@SacredOath1015]

Trent, while your in Elko stop at the Star restaurant. Amazing Basque food.

[@shckltnebay]

Perfect weather to push your RC glider to extremes

[@yassermasood3423]

Good video as usual. I hope you have solved the seat zip tie problem.

[@Randomvids799]

Brilliant vlog Trent.. Greetings from New Zealand man !!! Keep em coming

[@gta4ever3003]

Sometimes it is also necessary to care about the maintenence... I know, when you see the failure first you are shocked because you know you can't fly for a time. :-/ Every pilot know that f****** situation. But you got it, and you are well prepared now for coming flying-season! ;-)

[@mattkora]

Nice video Trent. I love the cameo by "Mr. Rotax!"

[@kaaawachris]

Bro your channel is amazing and inspiring. Current favorite channel!!!

[@Project-Air]

Really enjoyed watching this :)

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Cinevlog : The new Trent Palmer style. Digging the wide format look mixed in with the vlog. Nice!

[@normplatt7549]

Very cool Video! Love them all LOL ! Don't prang your prop!

[@TECAdventures]

Hi Trent, love the videos. Regarding your comment on mixture on the Rotax. Wasn't sure if you have full EGT monitoring, however I've found on both rotaxes and Jabiru's that the bing carbys to a terrible job of altitude compensation for the mixture. As this was an issue for me, I fitted a Hacman mixture controller, it was a piece of piss to fit. I like it so much I made a video of it in action and I sent it to the Hacman guys to put on their website - greekskyadventures I highly recommend one, particularly for high altitude work as you'll definitely get more grunt from leaning off. Would be nice to hear what your egt temps are and how they vary when you go up high...

[@xheliculo]

I don't think you could make a dull, much less bad video Trent. Loved seeing some of the other side of ownership!

[@whoanelly737-8]

That's a mechanic. Awesome.

[@johnokeyo2418]

An A&P never looked so cool, great video!

[@bonelessbigheart7541]

Are you kidding me. 😀 Your choice in music is amazing!

[@davedennis6042]

You made that look very very easy LOL. I know the video doesn't give it justice, but that went very smooth.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks! It was a lot of work but wasn’t my first rodeo pulling the engine

[@dereko140]

I always look forward to your uploads! Keep up the great work!

[@georgeshiner5108]

Always a great movie!

[@pinebearclub]

Awesome! Looks like that audio buzz is also fixed!

[@TrentonPalmer]

I turned the radio off for that shot, haha. Still haven’t fixed the buzz

[@ericgirardet1848]

You make me starting loving the Kit fox! A T6 driver

[@snaprollinpitts]

great video, can't wait for more!!! I'm lovin the Kitfox!!!

[@jonathanhall7903]

Flying = way cool. Maintenance = another way cool. Can't fly without maintenance. Keep'em all coming...in the air and on the ground.

[@aviator]

You officially make maintenance look interesting and fun... That's cheating ;)

[@markthesun2140]

short but good! always love your vids...

[@MrPetrvershinin]

MAN ! I ENJOY YOUR PERSONALITY !!! (sorry for cap's lock )

[@jasonday3625]

Good to see that @tyferkin’s weld is holding!👌

[@TrentonPalmer]

That vid is next actually 😜

[@jacobaubertin645]

Cool stuff Trent. I haven't noticed a Mixture knob in your plane. Do you have to lean your engine at all, or do those Rotaxs just run?

[@TrentonPalmer]

Rotax doesn’t have a mixture, the bing carbs auto lean at altitude 👍🏻

[@JP22222]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@wingnutzster]

This video more than anything else makes the case for non-type certified vs production aircraft - on a Cessna or Piper for instance you can't simply pull the motor to find a leak, this exercise on a production type would cost a lot more and represent a much longer down time not to mention the costs of the annual MPI it really is a no brainer unless you're super wealthy to fly experimental or LSA hence the explosion of this category over the last few years, the tired old factory birds the previous generations were taught on are fast becoming obsolete

[@captriskybiscuits8785]

Awesome video! Loved seeing the engine out

[@jcbaily5559]

Another great video....thanks.

[@andrewjones938]

Great vid! The back-of-house can be

[@nzkiwi9]

Great story telling

[@charleswhitten5321]

Hey, flying isn't everything, maintaining is a very good thing, that's coming from a maintenance technician. Like the video, really enjoy the content, keep up the good work !!

[@michaelsell6928]

Great stuff as always Trent. What kind of power do you think you are realistically getting out of your motor now? Were you able to feel the difference in the hp cam?