Everything wrong with the CHEAPEST airplane on the internet

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We bought the cheapest airplane on the internet and now we meet up with Shaggy and Greg to see everything wrong with it. In the first episode we got it to start, but is it air worthy? We want to take this airplane up in the air, but we have to make it perfect before we do! Did we get a good deal on this little Kitfox 1 or should we of passed on this buy?
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I Bought The Cheapest Airplane On The Internet
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FREE Abandoned Airplane... If I Can Start It! Ep1
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Taking Our FREE Abandoned Airplane Home! Ep2
• Taking Our FREE Abando...
He's Trying To STEAL Our FREE Abandoned Airplane ! Ep3
• He's Trying To STEAL O...
Will Our FREE Abandoned Airplane Finally Start? Ep4
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Is The FREE Abandoned Airplane Finally Ours ?! Ep5
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Did We Ruin The FREE Abandoned Airplane Engine ? Ep6
• Did We Ruin The FREE A...
Our FREE Abandoned Airplane Gets Its First Wash In 17 Years ! Ep7
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Will Engine #2 Ever Run Again On Our FREE Abandoned Airplane !? Ep8
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[@rebuildrescue]

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[@nobodynone]

If you are interested in wooden Props or the making of a wooden Prop, Xyla Foxlin did a piece about It on her channel a while back.

[@DragerPilot]

Almost always. It’s cheap for a reason.

[@Kilnor]

The company I work for, could help make you a new battery box. The company is Northern Acrylics based out of Minnesota.

[@boydw1]

Personally I think you're better off going for the 4-stroke swap.

[@Rekuzan]

Whoawaitwhut? Log books AND receipts??? It's like your birthday and Christmas all rolled into one!

[@sled_neckx9972]

Man let me tell you. Your attitude of wanting to restore old things to their former glory really got me encouraged. I might be getting a 14 foot Glastron boat for free. It was stored inside. If the hull isn't cracked and the floor seems alright, I am going to see what it will take to get it running again.

[@krautyvonlederhosen]

hey, you can perform miracles with fiberglass matting and a lot of sanding.

[@rosskelly8268]

It's not "it's former glory". It's a super early 80s build and he's putting in some kind of new v-twin that will make it a custom rather than a heritage Kitfox Mk1.

[@rondensmore200]

The best TOY'S ? ? Airplane ; Boats !!! My things

[@ericwhite4373]

That cheap Kitfox came with a DIC head? They can be hard to deal with...lol Someone had to say it.

[@stoyan_vuchev]

Morning! 1:17 I think it's going to be cheaper since it's an experimental aircraft. Therefore, you have more flexibility replacing parts in comparison to a certified aircraft. I'm far from being an expert, but I guess the total might be somewhere around 15 to 20k-ish. Can't wait to watch the episode till the end and find out! Have a great weekend everyone! 🙌🏼✨

[@battz99]

Jason, come on. The 'issues' with this aircraft are very minor for the average 'experimental' ultralight owner. Quite frankly anyone who buys an aircraft like this and gives it to a qualified mechanic to do the work is crazy and just looking to have their pockets emptied. A mechanically competent owner would have it sorted in a couple of week-ends for not a lot of money. 2-strokes do NOT 'wear themselves out'. The Rotax recommended TBO is 300 hours. In fact you run them 'on condition'. Many such engines used for training go to 500-600 hours. It's horses for courses. You really need to talk to the right people for each type of aircraft.

[@captainmichael787]

They don’t wanna die and I wouldn’t either better safe then sorry

[@MartinSage]

I absolutely agree. That Rotax is fine

[@jancvdweide6646]

It may be possible in America that you can work on an airplane yourself without any papers, but fortunately that is not the case in every country, here in the Netherlands you are not allowed to put a wrench on your airplane without any training.

[@Navyuncle]

You are fooling yourself son. If you intentions are to flip the airplane and make a buck all the add on's are going to put you in the hole. Fix what absolutely needs to be fixed and have fun with it. You can at least recoup your investment and make a few bucks if you decide to resell it, provided you don't go crazy.

[@FlingwingNZ]

Do you want to sell me the 532 off this please??

[@jeffmurphree2937]

Thank you for posting this and actually saving the plane! We live in a throw it away society. You took an old plane and are giving it a new life. Pretty freaking awesome!!!

[@troywalker8078]

He IS throwing the engine away....

[@stephencastello6553]

@@troywalker8078 and rightly so.

[@moehoward01]

@@troywalker8078 Probably doesn't want to die when the old one fails at 1200 feet.

[@bradleywhais7779]

Aircraft are surprisingly not very often thrown away. Probably because they are so godamn expensive.

[@buckmurdock2500]

​@@moehoward01 do you think it can get that high?

[@dponath]

A parachute might be a really good option...

[@mattbasford6299]

If the engine quit, I'd take my chances with landing the plane off airport over pulling the chute.

[@TheWebstaff]

It's Jason. "Pull the red handle" "Why" "I found out it's an experimental, so I've fitted ejector seats!"

[@mikeschillinger4427]

For the entire aircraft preferably!

[@mikeschillinger4427]

For the entire aircraft preferably!

[@777rogerf]

@@mikeschillinger4427 Hmmm, that's a parachute, as the man said.

[@DragerPilot]

Go for it. Put the four stroke in it. Your already doing the parachute, so make it a really very nice Kit Fox.

[@badwahs2578]

I'm glad you finally got around to making a follow up video on this aircraft!

[@buildinggrounds3489]

Hmmmm I wonder what joe and the 401 are up to today!?

[@gijbuis]

No news on the 401? Will it ever fly again?

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

I think it is well worth it to do it correctly as you described. Can't wait to see it come together!

[@65MK]

This overhaul should be fun. Expensive, yes, but easy and fun. Can’t wait to see this one in the air. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marlobreding7402]

A boat is called a hole in the water that you pour money into. What is the equivalent to an airplane? Asking for a friend.😅😂27:13

[@savvapeuhkuri2174]

I'm really interested of seeing more of this plane! I love it!

[@craign7995]

That fuel line looks more like it came from the previous owner's aquarium.

[@ecosystems]

Ever have an Open House for subscribers? I'll be in the area this October for vacation and would love to stop by to see the projects and say hello to the crew.

[@tevahflys]

We want to see more videos on the kit fox!!

[@davecadorette-tv1tk]

Ballistic chutes are heavy! Keep the airplane light for performance. 4 point harness. Should stall about 27 mph indicated.

[@buckmurdock2500]

it will be single place when they are done

[@davecadorette-tv1tk]

The aeromarine installation looks like a nice option, BUT how heavy is the installation? You lose about 3 ft/min climb per pound. If I remember correctly, the gross weight on a model1 is 900 lbs. Check the weights of EVERYTHING you are thinking of changing. The airplane is a lot of fun to fly. Solo, mine would take off and land in less than 75 ft NORMAL LANDING on grass. Again think really hard about adding weight! As to the rubbed off paint on the flaperon pushrod, this is likely due to not folding the wings back carefully! Or during transportation... not the flying configuration. The efficiency of the wood prop is terrible, go with the IVO, or similar ground adjustable.

[@brocluno01]

You have to tidy the wiring and fix the interference issues, secure the fasteners, etc., no matter what you do to the power. So fix it and run it up, run around the airport in a tight pattern a few times. THEN do the engine and avionics. You'll have a comparison. If not that, get a local KF owner to let you fly their 2-stroke as a comparison to your upgraded one 🙃

[@MrSpock002]

OK, OK, Ok - My lovely wife is from Scotland. Scots aren't frugal - THEY ARE CHEAP!! She is always looking for "deals" - and some of those deals are crap - I call them "Chocolate Covered Turds" LOL, Jason, a bit of the Scotsman in you maybe??!! LOL 🤣🤣🤣

[@DragerPilot]

Put a three blade composite prop on it too.

[@dalecollins-smith3551]

So nothing is happening with the 401? No Oshkosh videos?

[@kerryedavis]

I wouldn't go with the model rockets thing for the parachute, since they require power to operate. If you want something "powered" use CO2 cylinders and a hand-operated mechanism to open them.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

Another project that takes away from the 401, yacht, sports car...

[@leeudraak]

Hi all at R&R... The 4 Stroke option covers two things.😉.. The comment about an 'LS' engine conversion is covered... the kit engine has LS 🤭 in the name and two, the request for a Harly engine... Well you have a V-twin right there. 😃 Can't wait to hear that rumbling into the air.. Keep well there you all.

[@Gstation9]

Sell the Metal Parts to a Salvage Yard. The V Twin sounds good. The Bomb Panel with IPAD idea is good. Will you have A/C and New Radiator ? Fly On Brothers on a Wing !

[@099bmac]

I fly a wooden prop in a Petenpol hand made by a buddy, flies fine.

[@matttafakt]

140 hrs ? Impressive! This plane should be in the Guinness Book of Most Deaths Avoided

[@johnnunn8688]

It’s a liquid to air heat exchanger, Shirley? The liquid is taking the heat from the engine, into the radiator and the air is taking the heat from the radiator fins.

[@josegonzalez9054]

Rotax is one of the best manufacture of this kind of engines.... Has flown millions of hours.....whith tons of parts available, sercice centers, costumers service, manuals,.....service bolletins, etc etc...... This engines are relaible ...whith the right maintenance and operation .....

[@craigmclean8260]

Looks like a neat project! The Aeromarine engine option looks intriguing; I've not heard of that one before; how does it compare, weight-wise, w/ the Rotax 912UL (80HP) (probably, the Rotax would be much more expensive as well)? Too bad HKS gave up on the turbo "700T" (80HP, two-cylinder, FI, four-stroke, 720cc, IIRC); the "700E" was a nice little engine, but only 60HP and carbureted. I don't have lots of experience, but a KitFox would be on my shortlist of kit-planes to buy. You've probably seen the STOL Drag Race competition at Reno from this past week; some of those folks take "EXPERIMENTAL" to whole new levels (anything from modified C-180s to Steve Henry's 400HP Yamaha 998-powered "Yeehaw 8")!

[@bobperkinson6249]

I replaced the radiator on my powered parachute which has a Rotax 582 Blue Head with a aluminum radiator that I got off Ebay. Had it retro fitted with 1" hose nipples and custom mounting brackets. A $200 investment. it has served me well.

[@cseivard]

Nice to see a project take shape!

[@anthonylinhardt]

Every time you say "Kit Fox", it almost sounds like "Shit Box". 😆

[@melvilib]

What is the 4-stroke replacement that is being discussed?

[@buckmurdock2500]

not enough power for this plane.

[@melvilib]

@@buckmurdock2500 I don't want it for this plane, so what it the engine?

[@TheSlider535]

I'm not a real fan of parachutes on a plane, and this plane would most likely glide very well !But hey that's me 76 yo

[@imriel33]

I'm an A&P, id fly a wooden prop, but for the kit fox I think I would look into a carbon fiber prop, I've flown in a newer kit fox that had one and it performed amazingly

[@RandomTorok]

Can't imagine needing a parachute in a kitfox (well maybe this one) Unless you lose a wing or landing gear or the tail, you can pretty much land this thing anywhere, Find a football stadium and you are golden, hell you can probably land sideway in football stadium.

[@JimBronson]

Kitfox brags on their website that no Kitfox has ever had a structural failure.

[@jessegorzynski4851]

I know you have a lot of projects going but do we have an update on this project? Also, you should do a giveaway for this!😉 I think this would be a fun first plane. Keep up the great work.

[@pirategmunger]

Do did this one ever get finished? I cannot find any other videos of this experimental restoration.

[@A_NSF]

Me too, did u find anything?

[@drshepherd1969]

Nope I wouldn't pay that much for a old kit airplane

[@arjanwiegers474]

😂Greg likes it.. although he won’t admit..👍 it’s gonna be like working on motorcycles; will be fun!

[@jimseals8659]

I've flown with both composite and wooden props, no problem with either if properly installed.

[@GlennLaycock]

Excited about the modern and more reliable (trustworthy) motor and gauges like-wise.

[@jimseals8659]

I had a Pioneer Flightstar Ultralight in 2003 that had a Ballistic Recovery Parachute.

[@003bobjones]

Will be excited to see this build

[@farringtonkramer2514]

Too Mr Jason at Rebuild Rescue what happened to the 401 Project?? I' miss seeing you Work on 401 I'm so Excited 😊 about your 401 can you talk about more on 401 ?? Give us Updated

[@kristenkylemack9477]

I would go with a new engine definitely. Then rewire It with new wire & hoses. It sure cute! Go through the plane top to bottom. Any new modifications. Make it your own super foxkit.

[@danielsteward5090]

I like the little Rotax Two cycle engine. I like them in small projects. Maybe not so much in aviation, but they are reliable when taken care of and serviced properly. I would probably pre-mix my fuel instead of using oil injection. It can't malfunction if it is not there. New project! Now find a place to store it for the next year or so until the 401-02 is finished.

[@BillyButtry]

I think you got a good deal. I wonder how much that v twin will affect the weight and balance? I take it the covering is in good shape. I don't know if i like folding wings I am sure they are fine just something else to worry about. I think you might wanna change out all the wiring refresh it completely. That is what my friend David Adams done to his long easy good thing he did cause there was a short that he did not see till he started rewiring it and that wire went to the fuel tanks pump.

[@bobtucker8875]

Yeppers, just what you need. Another amazing plane. Way to go 🥰.

[@davidbabcock5172]

I would say too much for a plane that you probably won’t fly that much, but I’ve been there and done that.

[@markthemisphits3586]

Your resto mod project sounds great.

[@tom95521]

That 2 stroke engine and gearbox looks sketchy. Get that 4 stroke replacement and carbon fiber prop. Paint it bright orange yellow.

[@alrad5686]

I like that little plane. Looks like it will be a blast to fly when you get that new engine installed.

[@andrewjackson8401]

This it was a great deal and even better that your gonna go with that new v twin engine…… love this and glad your going to upgrade it rather than fix the old engine up

[@glennsimmons8734]

Dear jason and crew, My name is Greg Simmons and im currently an explosives engineer and driller for a granite mine, i however also have AGE background and aviation refinishing. Just wanted to let you know i can really respect the fact that you guys do all this to give back to the community and help those who deserve it. Im not on here to panhandle from you or get a hand out of some kind. Im a stage 4 brain cancer survivor and i just wanted to thank all of you for what you do for people like me and so many others. SO THANK YOU, THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH 😁😁😁 !!! Most dont know what its like to get a second chance at life and use it to help others, thats what this channel means to me, So why not do something cool with it.😎😎😎

[@Jesters-Jinx]

Man, I envy you in the respect that you get to get into this stuff. I love my life, but I do want to add this hobby to it.

[@n3wSong54]

Love Saturday morning releases! Loving how much aviation has grown on this channel.

[@rebuildrescue]

Glad you like them! Thank you for supporting❤️

[@hakimclarkiisasmr1046]

​@@rebuildrescueAre you be able to find another abandoned Cessna 340? Or Cessna 310? If so where did you look for this abandoned airplane? I am an aviation enthusiast and I am looking to start a Police Styled Recreational Aviation Unit within the next several years. Thank you so much for your response.

[@robmatthews7972]

Planes are like RVs and boats,,, all money pits - its all about what you enjoy and are willing to pay for.

[@waynehoward1663]

“I want the Austin” How many restores have you guys got on the go !

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Nice talkin your way into a new engine!!! 🤣😂😂🤣

[@andrewsherriff1702]

love this type of build go for it

[@vvesjel-hp2zg]

17:14 personally I would prefer metal, but if it has a wooden prop I'll just check for cracks/damage before I start it up.

[@terrallputnam7979]

Radiator should sound like ray d a tor. Rad is an old 80s term for cool, and a unit of radiation absorbed dose, for beta particles.

[@dhansel4835]

I see the bucket in the back it has a sign on it "Pour $$$$$ In". 🙂

[@chrischurch2587]

Just have fun and enjoy it

[@Rickmakes]

Have Culver Prop out of Rolla, Missouri build you a new wooden prop.

[@azranger4]

That plane when finished with the new V twin would be a SMOKE'N deal for $24k I would totally love to buy one for that‼️Have fun my friend!

[@AlteredCarbons]

have you ever checked out the "radialmotion" engines? that would be a cool swap, honestly think it would be to big tho. it sorta looks like a beefy boi. its a 2.0 liter or 2.1L turbo radial engine. things are sick looking

[@frankdillon6127]

well is it reliable sure, thats why we include a parachute?

[@briank1671]

Very interesting information, but I believe you will do that plane justice and it will make someone a very nice plane to enjoy some airtime without breaking the bank

[@joesmith2465]

can't wait to see this re powered and modern panel should be a perfect little cruiser. I was up other day in a 421 Cessna was a blast.

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Should be a fun plane to fly. I’d like to find one in project form, I kind of have the project disease though! lol

[@michaelproust7891]

Opening that pipe alone improves the performance of a two stroke, one of the reasons is they simply clog up and 2's love gas-freedom. The cart guys used to drill flutes into the exhaust ports to funnel the gas.

[@LifeOnHoth]

Experimental: Make it a manned RC plane! :) It's so tiny and cute. :D

[@rondensmore200]

Great show Bro , , , ! ! ! Keep teaching you

[@paul_gradenwitz]

Add some more for an improved landing gear and brakes.

[@chapulinfr]

23:05 Talking about the 401....

[@michaelparkin8216]

That kit fox was a dream of mine when I was growing up. It was in the P.M. magazine all the time and you didn't have to be licensed.

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day from Sydney Australia. *A new engine and carbon fibre propeller is a great choice. *Thanks for highlighting the missing split pins/safety wire on the crown end nuts. * Is the BOM approved as PFD for experimental. Did it receive FAA approval? I thought you still needed the three steam gauges or a G5? * How are the weld joints (rust) on the tubular frame? 🌏🇭🇲

[@michaelgill7248]

How about a new T-shirt? "Friends don't let friends fly 2 strokes!"

[@Ravenscaller]

I used to mess around with old boats and there is always something to fix. Doesn't look like that complicated to me. Everything is out in the open where you can get to it. Float planes are more dangerous to land. How hard can it be to fix the landing gear bolts? Given the importance placed on keeping that big fan out front running I'd be more interested in and how corroded the engine looks inside. Can you even get parts for it? Or for what looks like a reduction gear??

[@MJSherwood]

Zero corrosion inside he ran a snake can in first video

[@carterscoconuts6224]

Any updates on this project? I’m ready to see her fly

[@oskar6661]

I know planes pretty well. Spent a ton of time doing this stuff. At a glance, before seeing the review, I'll guess a solid $17.34 to get it running. Easy.

[@markholub97]

Definitely needs a carbon fiber prop. All the horsepower. 😂

[@riverakers]

Without seeing the outcome I guess $10,000.I was wrong.

[@tpspc03]

Wood props are a gold standard for small aircraft.

[@maxmirot9460]

A lot of better engine choices out there. Yamaha Apex. 60 HP it will be a dog

[@maxmirot9460]

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[@christophergagliano2051]

Yes, let's make the prop out of titanium, that should be the cheapest way to go lol 😆

[@StrelkaArrow]

6/10 a better score than I would've thought.

[@spanieaj]

Now image what Mike Patey would do to that Kitfox.

[@buckmurdock2500]

haul it to the dump?

[@bradrobinhancock8491]

That Can Am engine Aeromarine uses in the Merlin seems to really be a good choice over the Bombardier two stroke engines. I wonder how long before Rotax figures that out? Hummel has adapted a similar Generac V-Twin with a belt drive reduction too as I recall. Ground adjustable pitch composite three-blade prop is the way to go on this unit.

[@buckmurdock2500]

Rotax ceased production and support of all two-stroke engines 2 yrs ago.

[@bradrobinhancock8491]

@@buckmurdock2500 "Rotax ceased production and support of all two-stroke engines". Yes. I know that. I just wonder if they might miss the revenue from UL/LSA-X and decide to go with a four-stroke two-cylinder engine like the one's just now coming on the market. It could also be that they are content with focusing on their four-cylinder opposed certified engine clientele too. Either way, I like what I'm seeing with the V-twin four-stroke engines being adapted for the UL market. I have my eye on the Merline Lite, but I'm still not sold on the Polini. Areomarine has the Can Am V-twin they adapted for the Merlin, but it just misses making weight for the Part 103 Merline Lite. Darn.

[@thebeerinnandrewmckenna2655]

Radiator, so, Raid ee aiter, still spelled Radiator in uk

[@44hawk28]

I just noticed something, that you had questioned whether or not you wanted to put a ground adjustable prop on that Kit Fox aircraft. You stated that the prop that was on it was not ground adjustable. Let me clue you in on something every prop that I have ever seen hit the ground, got adjusted. Just wanted to clear that up!

[@TheRealXyzven]

26:04 - Consider making sure you get OLED iPads (Or equivalant) as OLED does way better in bright light scenarios especially if you are wearing sunglasses while flying.

[@davidkingsley3244]

Pretty Kewl, I tol' Ya that those "Bomb's" were Kewl. the company home base is down in Florida, and the owner also owns the Searay (or Aventura) Seaplane (I don't remember which one it is, but They've had them Mounted on a Strut for their Seaplane. on the Back end, is a little tiny Wind Generator, as the battery only holds a one hour charge

[@donwilson6617]

So if you are flying an experimental...the FAA really doesn't care if you continue in controlled flight into terrain as long as you don't hit any buildings or observers...actually it is exciting...and very brave...

[@wj625]

Honestly I think you got a steal. You can’t get a newer kitfox for less than 40k and yours is already put together! I am extremely jealous!