The Magnus Fusion left me Speechless - Fast Aerobatic Light Sport

[@FloridaFlying]

Help the FloridaFlying channel by subscribing for more fun aviation content! Let me know what you think about the Magnus Fusion 212 with the 141hp Rotax 915

[@georgebrugh]

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[@billoverdue4856]

Ill take it.

[@zhiminding]

I ordered one of these after a test flying with Doma in Florida more than 2 years ago. Still waiting for them to deliver. I sure hope the company becomes successful and fulfill my order soon. The plane flew beautifully.

[@csabaeles2305]

I ordered this aircraft from manufacturer directly. They never delivered and I cancelled the order after 8 months of pointless delays, The CEO simply stopped responding to my mails and ignores paying me back.

[@Danjr704]

Whatever happened with this?

[@sweatbox111]

That is beyond terrible if true. This is always a bad sign. It is extremely unprofessional. I wouldn't consider doing business with this company UNLESS, This situation is completely addressed in detail.

[@andrewpongor5573]

You are lying. Why???

[@matthiasr186]

Hi, has this issue been resolved by now?

[@csabaeles2305]

Unfortunately Magnus still hasn’t paid me back. I filed for legal resolution earlier this year and am currently awaiting a court order to enforce the payment.

[@juanflyer8443]

Impressive LSA but the limits on speed are crazy and you guys were definitely flying abit faster. Nice job and a nice plane for sure.

[@thewaterengine]

The 120 kt limit is only at sea level. For example, the 915iS BRS Bristell SLSA flying at ~10k feet will have a true airspeed of 170 miles per hour or 147 knots - The Bristell has a 157 knots Vne. The latest gen of LSA are not your grand pa’s dumpster truck 60s or 70s Cessna with the cigarette ash trays - in terms of aerodynamics, material composition, avionics and engines they are very modern plus Low op costs. Negatives include IFR but prohibited flight into IMC, purchase cost, home built quality can be iffy, useful weight with ~4 hrs fuel is ~500 pd, only 2 seats max, slow cross country, and x wind limits handling (you actually have to have pilot flying skills to land once you get to 15+ knots x wind). Lots of these limits will likely change but that will result in cost increases (e.g., retract constant sp prop Shark and other euro light sports are awesome, but more toward 300k than 200k).

[@andrewmorris3479]

@@thewaterengine If you register ELSA can you fly IFR in IMC.

[@Sugar_K]

@@thewaterengine sadly the shark and a number of the nice looking fast bois are not rated for aerobatics

[@timduncan8450]

I wonder what the real structural Vne (not published) would be? Also did you hear it was actually designed for 1800#’s not 1320!! If it is still aerobatic at that mass it would be a great platform for more hp and MOSAIC

[@timmartin6410]

LSA's are getting more and more impressive. Would love to see a Rotax 916 IS A option, nothing like more HP.

[@flexairz]

Totally not needed..

[@CrossWindsPat]

@@flexairz Rarely would I agree with that statement but I gotta say that super light, slippy plane with 141 take off HP is pretty damn adequate... I mean the whole point for it is to be simple and easy to fly. Power can be safer in some instances but there is a reason you are required a high performance clearance by an CFI before taking out something with more than 200hp.

[@jamesjobe4307]

Beautiful! Now do one with an IO550 and 225 knots. Please.

[@noonehere1793]

That is a real beauty!

[@jimbarchuk]

"You have to think ahead of the airplane because it does what you think."

[@nipponhouseplayer]

Great Video, the plane looks like a winner!👍

[@albertpourhakopian8201]

Such a beautiful bird

[@pachabeche]

So close to that silver button, counting the days!

[@FloridaFlying]

Love you my man

[@scotabot7826]

"Almost like a Mooney" Now that's funny!! You guys must have been smoking something!!!

[@FloridaFlying]

How about a Mooney Mite??

[@Cerventis]

Beautiful

[@tylercockrum6182]

That plane is freaking BEAUTIFUL!!!!❤ If I had a plane this is the paint job I would put on it. The landing gear stays down so you don't got to worry about the landing gear not coming down. Plus if the engine fails you can glide it to the ground. I would only want to fly above land that I could land on in case of engine failure. I plan on dying of natural causes hopefully anyway. Many people have died in plane crashes that would be a crappy way to die.

[@amandawood140]

Thank you! I'm glad I went with this paint scheme.

[@doncahooti]

My sentiments exactly ! Im not a flyer but I am bewildered by these small planes crashing because the motor conks out ! Not being able to GLIDE is obviously NUTS ! And why is NO VIBRATION so unique ? Now that I hear it is possible I'd settle for nothing less ! How is that trick done ?? Same with view , brake flaps - all that..

[@amandawood140]

@@doncahooti this is my plane and it and most lsa have parachutes!

[@rossiFandallas]

Not to mention the great visibility.

[@kenwanless4533]

Looks suspiciously like a lancair

[@FloridaFlying]

Have you seen the VL3? Now that is a Lancair copy pretty much

[@willjohnson3907]

That’s what speed looks like 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@speedomars]

Nah. It resembles a Sling. Bubble canopy will cook you.

[@walterrawdanik8077]

Without Lancair bad habits …

[@speedomars]

@@walterrawdanik8077 What Lancair bad habits? There are many models of Lancair. Most of them with cruising speeds over 100 knots faster than this little toy.

[@kmg501]

Sweet plane!

[@mikewaterfield3599]

An aerobatic LSA….. well that could be a recipe of equal parts Ill advised aircraft operation and fun!

[@nuchbutter]

I'd love this as a taildragger.

[@a-spears]

Look up the GB1 Gamebird

[@nuchbutter]

@@a-spears Oh. My. Beetlejuice. That is gorgeous. I do have access to an IO 540, so I'm gonna have to find a way to finance this...

[@ANDIMILLS1]

That is stunning!

[@WX4CB]

dang... jeremys truck look sgood in the background LOL would love to get my hands on one of these..

[@randya9810]

Super Impressive... Love it

[@heathcwalker]

With the speed weight and capacity of ultralight LSA limits being doubled, and the new toroidal propellers coming out, looking forward to seeing what can be done with these crafts.

[@bbsara0146]

they should just have a weight restriction. get rid of the speed limit.

[@timduncan8450]

MOSAIC IS proposing

[@deltafin]

Beautiful idea. My aviation life is about towing gliders. When descending, I would always happily do acrobatics 20 times a day. But there is a tug device missing

[@CrossWindsPat]

Hot damn 140 knts in a rotax 915 that is what is upppp!

[@thomasaltruda]

Florida to Seattle in 5 days? That’s a two maybe a 3 day flight.. you get stuck for weather? Beautiful looking planes! That VL3 is even more awesome looking!

[@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583]

Base model $139,000…. The prototype killed its 2 pilots in Hungary 2018… investigators said was pilot error. High bank wing angel that was low to the ground…. Originally was powered by Seimens electric main. 3 cylinder smart car diesel for recharge during cruising…. Seems like a legit plane with some time now to see how it holds up. Lil pricey for me…. Rather have a house myself

[@lynnkramer1211]

The gross takeoff weight stated in the video excludes this model from the LSA category which states that 1320 is the max takeoff weight. If the MOSAIC rules go into effect that would change but it has not gone into effect. I may never be approved. Until then, this video jumps the gun. Further 500 lb. useful payload is a pretty skimpy. 2 two hundred lb. passengers leaves only 100 lbs. for fuel and baggage.

[@briand4000]

This one will cost some serious coin. Beautiful aircraft for sure.

[@goldenoldie3524]

Thanks for the vid. How about testing the Elixir and the JMB VL3 and do a comparison. Thanks. Rick

[@flyrotax]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Richardstadt]

What’s the cost on this plane you’re flying? I like it how much🛩️$$$

[@christiaanvandermerwe6190]

This plane looks similar to the "GB1 GAMEBIRD" aerobatic plane from game composites.

[@lynnkramer1211]

Nice, LSA is different in Yurp than in the USA. Is it LSA in the USA?

[@patrickgallagher2997]

You didn’t mention the price ?

[@markg4459]

$186k with the lower priced 912 rotax engine.

[@FloridaFlying]

Thank you, I really should ask that question for the videos but also airplane prices change frequently

[@jetzsetter6205]

Man I just want to fly for fun again. It’s only been missions and pressure for too long now :/

[@karlsailor]

Funny that he had to ask to fly it. As a sales person, they should have handed over the controls right after takeoff

[@amandawood140]

Actually I am the owner and a little upset that Doma let someone else fly my plane without my permission.

[@josephc.9520]

​@@amandawood140 Well that's true, but i guess it's a private issue. Do settle it with them to prevent souring your relations, very important

[@finn3408]

How much is the cost.

[@moekamal4367]

What is the factory price with/without certification plz Thx

[@bbsara0146]

they need to get rid of the speed limit, and the landing gear restriction. just keep the weight limit. its called "LIGHT sport" not "slow sport" I want to have a light sport that can do 400 mph. that would be amazing

[@FloridaFlying]

I like that idea. I also would say the light sport regulations have driven a lot of innovation. It’s like, “make the best airplane you can which falls within these restrictions”. A lot of interesting designs have come from the rules. I’m excited to see what comes from the mosaic rules

[@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583]

That thing is unbelievable. Can I have one? Or will u go in?

[@FlyingPolak]

This is a Gamebird in sheep's clothing! Was there any partnership in the design of this plane or just a starstruck designer?

[@kristensorensen2219]

#91👍😀Looks fabulous! Price as shown? ERAU 80 CFIA&I ret.

[@mhughes1160]

$200k+

[@dirtworxphotography245]

How long would it take to get a license.

[@chrisrichardson4899]

14 CFR 91.307. Section (c)

[@EmpReb]

How would one get this too experimental to getting it at high speed

[@Kjp-hf7hp]

how much for the plane as shown?

[@Mobev1]

Does it have a level button?

[@reviewer_random]

please do seamax m22 vs searey elite pls

[@DanFrederiksen]

Risen 915 can do 250ktas, about twice that speed. At FL180 but still

[@TheJustinJ]

No it cant.

[@DanFrederiksen]

@@TheJustinJ you realize it can do 220 at FL95, right?

[@andrewnaidu7001]

Always have vapour lock issues😢

[@timduncan8450]

Why is it limited to 140mph and 13,000? What’s the real structural Vne (not published)? Also did you hear him say it was actually designed for 1800#’s not 1320!! If it is still aerobatic at that mass it would be a great platform for more hp and MOSAIC

[@TheJustinJ]

Any aircraft rated for +6g/-3g at 1320 will undoubtedly be able to sustain lower G at a higher gross weight. There is zero chance it is still aerobatic load rated at that weight.

[@michaellevenberg6324]

Cost???

[@zackriden79]

you can buy an extra or a 310 for the price of this thing whats the point honestly ? light sports should be afforable not 300k

[@FloridaFlying]

I do not believe these go for 300k. Google has a base price of 140k. Still expensive but not 300k

[@zackriden79]

@@FloridaFlying the 915 alone is 40k I don't bleave you believe these are affordale or even real airplanes there no market for this in florida

[@denny5564]

I don't see why the marketplace can not be flooded with this aircraft.

[@rogerwilco4736]

Cost of course

[@terryterry1655]

cf to shark?

[@colinescue]

Looks a lot like a game bird by Game Composites

[@kevingrant9795]

How do you actually go about getting one of these?

[@FloridaFlying]

Aero Affinity in Deland Florida is the dealer

[@kevingrant9795]

@@FloridaFlying Thank you!

[@dirtcurt1]

Looks like a Lancair 320.

[@Rockingruvin]

Is the speed governed to comply with LSA? I would expect a turbo engine to go much faster like 160 kits TAS at 10000 ft. The 120 kt limit for LSA applies only at sea level.

[@Jim.Thunda]

Side by side seating is only good for head job's.

[@seemore7327]

Dang! Put a turbo prop on that and that would be a super nice grocery hauler!!👍👍

[@pauld3298]

Fast but been in the overhead break at 500 KIAS in an F-16 ;-)

[@myadventuresinflight]

Looks fun, but I'll never give up my Flight Design CTLSi and BRS. The fusion has 40% less fuel capacity, 20% lower fuel economy and only 40 to 50% of the CTLSi's range. Plus you have to carry about a quart of sunscreen on every flight because that canopy is a big magnifying glass. Low wings are OK but although there are great view of the clouds, the Earth, its beauty and variety is what really makes the high wings stand apart for the passenger.

[@dh-flies]

You can't get sunburned through the canopy... The UV rays are filtered out. I have a 600+ mile range on my Bristell. I carry 32 gallons. And I do very close to the same speeds as this plane, with better fuel economy. And with an 11 to 1 glide ratio, I opted out of the very heavy BRS system. 30-40lbs of something I will most likely never need to use. Hoping the new MOSAIC rules come out soon. Weight and speed restrictions will be lifted and we can fly at night, with our constant speed props... 😁

[@TheJustinJ]

Mosaic is just a round about means to allow under qualified partially trained diabetic pilots to operate aircraft in weather they have no business being in.

[@stephenallen4374]

I get sunburn in that cockpit it needs shades

[@philthedev]

is this @ KSFB?

[@FloridaFlying]

Just down the road in Deland KDED

[@philthedev]

@@FloridaFlying nice, I thought I recognized Lake Monroe in the video :)

[@mafosa9563]

what?.. no heater or A/C?..

[@taproom113]

Nice! Want ... ^v^

[@2HYPR]

Looks like a clone of the JMB VL3 Evolution 915

[@Chris-cv7kk]

looks like a nose wheel version of the gamebird

[@sahs3811]

It would be better if it had retractable landing gear !

[@gavinclaassen6440]

Nice little plane, just too much innovation kill regulations . My reason for getting out of private light aviation interests.

[@quinnjim]

This does not seem to be a LSA. Too fast. How can the FAA let this slide? The whole point of LSA is the plane is slow and not high performance. Seems like they wanted the benefits of LSA, but refused to comply with the rules. I'd just make it regular category and put a good engine in it.

[@TheJustinJ]

Hello... Many LSAs fall into this questionable area. They are certified to ASTM standards. Therefore the FAA tends to look the other way for some items. Carbon Cub sells the same 1800lb gross weight airplane with the same 180+ horsepower lycoming as an LSA. But you are limited to a pilot woth maybe 15-20 gallons onboard. And you have a paper tag maximum continuous engine ratings at anything above like 60% power. To artificially limit maximum speed. Literally everyone buying that plane is using it as a Super Cub where the FAA wont bother them...

[@MAGApepe]

nice,,, you know when it stalls,,, snap lol

[@the-bu3lb]

I’m sure it’s over 300,000

[@timdurbin5980]

What no aerobatics in video, after marketing it as aerobatic capable in video title.

[@samsimmons2831]

916is

[@gusbisbal9803]

This engine is not ideal for true aerobatics. It will be fine if you transition through inverted flight but you spend any time inverted, like in formation inverted, its not built for that. There is more to an inverted flying engine than just a dry sump. That turbo needs a sump of its own, oil pickups in the head etc....

[@willworknow]

No wingover...nothin'?

[@mhughes1160]

$200k+and ⬆

[@wallywally8282]

Shame it’s not a conventional U/C plane.

[@Archpimp]

Take my money…how much?

[@randyabbonizio6216]

Is FloridaFlying a dealer?

[@FloridaFlying]

Aero Affinity in Deland Florida is the dealer

[@randyabbonizio6216]

@@FloridaFlying Thanks

[@scottboelke4391]

I knew you would say nothing about cost. You never ever ever ever talk about how much these planes cost. There's a reason I don't see any... anywhere... Shame on you for so purposely avoiding talking about cost.

[@AviationWP]

Google is your friend. Costs change. Videos are up forever. www.google.com/search?q=buy+magnus+fusion+aircraft&oq=buy+magnus+fusion+aircraft&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIKCAIQIRgWGB0YHtIBCTE0NjI5ajBqN6gCALACAA&client=ms-android-tmus-us-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

[@jtflypegasus]

Too bad this is not a tailwheel....it would be much nicer airplane.

[@freegw1]

Light sport aircraft have no power.

[@tinolino58]

LSA is boring

[@jackwilson4722]

Yep..nothing but a playtoy...nothing serious about it..wonder what import taxes are cause it's way overpriced...

[@scupking]

Another nice rich mans toy....

[@Jim.Thunda]

Real pilots fly tail draggers and round engines.

[@Marine.644]

where can I buy one of these airplanes

[@FloridaFlying]

Aero Affinity in Deland, Florida

[@Iiifly2]

How much?

[@mhughes1160]

@@Iiifly2 $200k+

[@swim2kill]

Does the bristell b23 compare to this plane as far as refinement for a lsa?

[@garyfischer4357]

Needs a tail wheel.