Ben Ashman - PEABEE designer - what is in the FUTURE.

[@andreschapero3615]

Andres Chapero ​Can´t tell you how much I enjoyed this interview !!!!! We´re back in lockdown in this part of the world and dreaming of getting my fully electric Adam keeps me sane. What a nice guy your friend Ben. And what terrific job you do as an interviewer. Thanks.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The Adam flight is on the list as soon as I can get to Sywell to fly one. If Ben hasn't sold it.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

How interesting! Imagine a background in fine arts! Ben is obviously a very creative and curious man.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ronny, you can see where all the wonderful machine lines come from. The NiNE machine is just superb.

[@tomcoryell]

Parental encouragement is HUGE!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I couldn't agree more.

[@captclivemason]

I have to say I didn’t want that interview to end. Great work both .

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It was a great interview, there were so many questions I wanted to ask.

[@katherinek1964]

One of Bens amazing lectures captured for all to hear, long overdue. Big thanks to all concerned

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Katherine, I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@huffpappy]

I am so glad you got to interview Ben. He is a true innovator in the world of microlight aircraft.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Sam, Yes I really enjoyed interviewing Ben, I could have kept going for an hour but I think most would have tuned out. He is such a creative man, who has transformed the single seat flexwing world.

[@helimed01]

Second time Ive seen Ben interviewed recently. What a thoroughly nice and genuine chap Ben is. I remember when the mosquito hanglider power unit came out shortly followed by Bens Doodlebug, which was better designed for bivouac flying, I nearly bought one. Bought an Alize trike with solo 210 instead, which Ive still got. Looking forward to what Flylight have to offer in the future

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Ben has had such an influence on the lighter end of the flying world. I felt I could have made this video twice as long and still not covered all the stories about his adventures.

[@NicholasStreet]

Great interview, interesting to hear the history of Ben and Flylight. Would like to see more interviews of ultralight and hangliding heros and pioneers. People like Mick Broom and Judy Leden.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The hard part is getting ghold of them or them having the time.

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Great interview. He was correct when he said "who has sore necks, back, knees?" My neck, back, knees are all still crunchy from my early Hang Gliding days. In the 70's & 80's, those wings were HEAVY. LOL

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Chris, good to see you. I thought it was though walking a tandem paragliding rig to the top. You'll probably notice I'm a bit smitten with my Peabee. One of my knees is playing up so I'm saving the body. I hope you are keeping David Wolfe on his toes in the chat.

[@clearprop]

Just great stuff, Giles. As you well know this guy is a legend and I've watched his incredible career from the time he first teamed up with Judy Leden. A thoroughly enjoyable watch. Condolences to him over the loss of his brother - what a fitting tribute to him in the form of his latest creation. 😍👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Dan and thanks. Ben is a legend in his own lifetime and so many stories. I could have made this 2 hours and it still wouldn't have been long enough. I think the ADAM is going to be a great machine... When I can get my hands on one.

[@clearprop]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Don't take your wallet to the test flight, whatever you do.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@clearprop I can only afford one aircraft. I saved and sold a lot of possessions to buy the PeaBee in the first place.

[@flybe146]

See Giles, I'm not the only one, even Ben thinks that wall needs to be plastered LOL!! What a great interview that was, I am so glad to kind of actually meet Ben even if it's on youtube but how sad it was to hear about the loss of this brother to Covid but what a lovely tribute to his brother to name the next aircraft after him. Thank you Giles that was great and I hope you can do more interviews with this aviation treasure in the future.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello David, I hope you are keeping well. Ben has so many stories and I wish I could have made this longer. Yes, it is a very fitting tribute to his brother. I'll have to try and get another one arranged. At least I know you got to the end and Ben is quite funny as well.

[@paramotorhead]

In a past life, I was a lift engineer. On one occasion, I had a job fitting a disabled access lift at Sywell aerodrome. I distinctly remember being thoroughly impressed by some of the microlight instructors flying their Dragonflys to work there. So much in fact, that I arranged to be taken up in one of the two seaters they used. Unfortunately, a dispute over payment for our lift resulted in me cancelling as it would have looked un professional we’re I to be seen flying and not working. I took all the paperwork home regarding training, but, I was too busy with that job to take it up.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Wow, that's some story.

[@letsflyprince2162]

Fantastic all round, you keep our spirits up especially during lockdown. Happy days 😁

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Not long till we can fly again. I'm glad I'm helping in a small way.

[@hwamblan]

Epic! Now want Part 2!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Part 2...not sure what you mean.. Haha

[@hwamblan]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 More Ben, seemed like you’d just got started!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@hwamblan I try and keep them at a watchable length. It could have been a few hours with all his stories. Such an interesting chap.

[@PARANOOB]

Enjoyed that. He's such a lovely guy. And yes, an Adam test/review must be on the cards surely..

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The Adam.... Might be... 😉

[@clearprop]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 That'll be a YES, then. You don't fool anyone...😉

[@JodelFlyer]

Interesting interview Giles. I did enjoy listening to Ben's stories and hearing about timeline background.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Tim, I was fun, I could have made it 2 hours and still not covered all his world adventures.

[@paulwilliamson7441]

Great video guys. Ben, sorry to hear about your brother. Looking forward to seeing and hopefully getting myself an Adam one day!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Paul, I can't wait to be allowed to have a go on the ADAM.... ;)

[@thermaljumper]

Great interview Giles. Fascinating insight into the design of aircraft I know little about. Despite currently doing my 3 axis NPPL I’d love to fly the PeeBee or Adam one day. Ben seems like a lovely bloke too. Great stuff.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

He is the guy with so many crazy stories, you'd think they were made up, but that's what they did back then. You can see why I like my Peabee do much.

[@AZC1949]

Really enjoyed this interview, Giles.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Zach, it was good fun to do. One of those individuals who have so many stories they could talk for hours.

[@tomcoryell]

Thank you Ben and Giles from across the pond. Subbed. Let’s plaster that wall! Just kidding, I like it as brick actually.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Tom, Ben has been a big influence in my flying and welcome to the comments section. The back drop should be getting a new home soon, it rolls up easily 😜.

[@edgars00789]

The designer read my dream when I was just a very young boy

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Ben literally grew up in the decades that were finding more fun ways of flying.

[@neilbarriskell7840]

Not a flex wing flyer but really enjoyed that. Would be interesting to see flylite do a three axis single seat SSDR.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hello Neil, welcome to the channel. That's one of the things I might have to put to Paul as he is the 3 axis guy. They do make some amazing aircraft at Flylight. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@neilbarriskell7840]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 flew a skyranger classic for year's, loved it to bits

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@neilbarriskell7840 I'm glad you corrected that, I was trying to Google all sorts or things to find out what you flew... 😂😂🤔.

[@andreschapero3615]

It would be fantastic if you GF22 could fly test the ADAM as soon as you can return to flying, that very first day.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Under 2 weeks now, and we should be back flying in the UK.

[@MrMartin0815]

Question to Ben: Is it possible to purchase Flylight Trikes in/from Germany or import them to Germany? What about the "registration process" in Germany? Any plans?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I've let Ben know your question is here.👍

[@edgars00789]

I wish I could get one

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Edgar, I'm not sure how to help.

[@bikemancody2752]

Any thoughts, to trying the new Cosmos 300 from Vitto, on the newer Adam? Or would we limited in occordance with the law if a smaller wing was also to be tried speed wise. I weigh 215 lbs. Im pretty sure the 185 would be plenty. Had 9 Moster 185's since 2013, definitely know the engine well here in my school. Wondering if Ben would ship to the ole USA. Good show.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I know Ben has done some testing with the Cosmos but found it too thursty on fuel. . The PeaBee and Adam really don't need any more power and the max pilot weight is 110kgs. I know of a few machines in the US already so they do ship over there. Give them a buzz.

[@bikemancody2752]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 by chance would you know the group of those guys that do have them over here?

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Great talk 👍 The Chaser is supposed to be the faster rig? All the best

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Patrick, the Chaser is a real Pocket rocket, I think Ben is looking to go even faster.

[@davidharrison8295]

When is the jet powered version coming Ben? Lol

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi David, I did look into the cost of a turbine that would power the Adam/Peabee, the engine cost more than the aircraft 🤣🤣

[@davidharrison8295]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 There is still someone who would buy it though, more than you think

[@DanielJonesParamotor]

8:20 - which cat wanted in on the interview? 😂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

That would be Loki.. Always in the videos somewhere... Lol

[@flyingkub]

Tea and sand bag in place.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I think it's definitely a pack of biscuits video.

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I need more biscuits.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flyingkub haha, it must be a multiple cup video as well.

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 just had a BIG mug of tea. Interesting how things have progressed since I started PPG and Mosquito flying. Very nearly got a Doodle Bug.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@flyingkub I was a kid when they came out, it was a magical contraption. The Jet bug must have been amazing to see in person. There is a video on youtube.