Byrd's Adventure Center 2021 Spring Fly-in | Gastons | Cessnacub | Turbo RANS S-7S

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Wow is it green down that way! Thanks for joining in on the adventure!

[@magnusnordstrand1435]

Love your videos, awesome scenery! Keep them coming:)

[@overlandtowater]

I go to Byrd's every October for a 4x4 event and my boy and I always enjoy the fly in at that time but it appears the fly in is the week before our 4x4 event... bummer.

[@ChristIsMyRedeemer2024]

Wow! Incredible scenery! That new prop and spinner seem to be working great! Your videos helped so much in getting me through this pandemic. Sweet seeing these other planes too. Jealous of your life!

[@prof.heinous191]

Seems strange seeing your plane amongst the green and lush! I was hoping you were going to say I'll be back for the stol comp, be really interesting to see all your hard work up against the bad boys - take it from me, only one way to get used to humidity - and that's being there! ;)

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Seeing all that green in comparison to your normal area is so transformational and beautiful. Thank for taking us along.

[@foesfly3047]

There are many Many things I appreciate about living and aviating in Arizona but seeing Byrd’s, Gaston’s and the beautiful Arkansas scenery has me wondering if I can afford a summer home there. This video is an excellent one. Thank you!

[@GravityKnightFlying]

Very beautiful down there 👍 thanks

[@michaelguy7168]

Beautiful spot, thank you for but bringing us along.

[@dsyncd555]

Hey, I've been catching up on your videos.. What is your plane's manufacturer? It looks like it is clothe wings. If you don't have access to a hangar, how often would you say you'd have to replace the material? I'm just doing research on options. Thanks!

[@GravityKnightFlying]

It was designed by RANS in Kansas. (S-7S). The wings are fabric yes... good question, fabric planes really prefer a hanger if possible. I really am not sure, it would depend on what elements it is subject too outside, how humid it is etc. And of course which fabric type, paint type and all that. I do think metal wings (fuselage) tend to do a lot better when left outside for extended periods. With that being said, a lot of planes that are mostly metal sometimes will have fabric covered tail feathers or fabric ailerons, like the DC-3 for example.. and many of those spent/spend a lot of time outside.

[@jmoriarty7106]

Great video Todd

[@Watson1]

Thank you for your posting, I always look forward to seeing them. Is there any chance you can show us , (who are down under) , where you are flying. It would be great to see. You have such a diverse range of options, where you can head off to. Just a screenshot would be great. Thank you and I’m already looking forward to your next trip. Wiz from Tasmania.

[@oldmatedownunder2746]

Quick Question, What do you do for a day job? Looking through some of your older videos, you are very mechanically minded - just wondering if it is in the engine field? keep up the fantastic content!

[@GravityKnightFlying]

thanks Farquad! I worked in IT, so not directly in the mechanical world, but I grew up around it as my dad is a machinist/welder etc, so I was taught some of what he knows over the years.. and then spent many years building, tuning, racing cars back before airplane. Thanks for the comment!! -Todd

[@moose7472]

I love Arkansas! Flew around there when I went to 130 school. All pilots should get to Gastons!

[@GravityKnightFlying]

That’s awesome Moose! Agreed, Gastons is a sweet spread!

[@HookedOnUtah]

another excellent video. I love the you just take off and head down the road..... Keep up the great videos.

[@stevenmorefield8154]

Always beautiful country and fun flying, thanks

[@gyrojeffro2263]

that is awesome bro you fly that plane like it was a boeing 747!

[@justinparker7795]

Another great one, thank you

[@geraldhancotte7887]

My wife and I love your videos, see ya on the next one.

[@GravityKnightFlying]

thanks Gerald!!

[@portnuefflyer]

The Badlands Traveler (killer name!) is the first plane to really catch my interest, after flying S-7's for the last 20+ years. Seems to go about equally slow (slower, I'd have to see it to believe it....) when needed, but much faster. Love that rear baggage door, we need something similar on our 7's.

[@GravityKnightFlying]

I flew one of them that had an 0-320 and 150 wings with a sportsman. it would land pretty slow. This one in the video has a 360 and 170 wings plus stol kit. I did some sand bar hoping with him and it wouland noticeably slower than the 7. Thats what got me drooling. He had me by 5+ on the bottom and 5 or so on the top without any trouble. On 31's and big gear etc. Sweet machine....

[@moose7472]

I love Arkansas! Flew around there when I went to 130 school. All pilots should get to Gastons!

[@markmark2080]

Beautiful country when you're flying over it like a bird...Would love to follow the Arkansas River (just 15 miles south of Byrds) back to Colorado from 1000 ft... Here's a suggestion for you, 6 miles NW from the Boise City airport in the far west of the Oklahoma pan handle, you can clearly see on Google Earth, the vast deep ruts of the old Santa Fe Trail which are easy to track for a hundred miles...some interesting country from Trinidad on eastward out to there...just saying...cheers and thanks again for posting this great stuff.

[@slabslinger1]

So glad you got to enjoy our Ozarks like we enjoy them... Love watching your videos of your neck of the woods in this country..

[@GravityKnightFlying]

neat area down there! super friendly folks too

[@mapquestHs]

Song when you were taking off? Arkansas is so beautiful!

[@storchman7314]

Great video I have just subscribed from Australia, what a beautiful place

[@caseyroman58]

Your videos really do a nice job of showcasing the Rans S7. I like the panaramic view from the cockpit, must make spotting rocks and such a bit easier than a side by side. I suppose the only down side, if one can really call it tbat, is the lack of folding wings that allow using an enclosed trailer instead of having to rent hanger space and be tied down to a particular airport, Probably not an issue for most pilots, but those of us on a more limited budget need every cost break we can get. I remain both envious and motivated to find a way to join the club. .

[@robtebay1]

Beautiful country, beautiful machines! Thanks.

[@markh672]

Hey Todd! I’m glad to see that you highlighted the Badlands Traveler….it’s definitely a bad boy! 😎👍

[@GravityKnightFlying]

Thanks! Hope we cross paths again my friend

[@markh672]

@@GravityKnightFlying I’m sure we will…and I might have my Badlands by then! 😎👍

[@RustyCoon]

Sorry I missed you. Was there earlier in the week.

[@chancefield7787]

Is that Brian Shirley in this vid?

[@micahbuchheit1283]

Another cool video !!

[@Barstool_cub_driver]

Badass channel man. Keep it up.

[@blakejake9618]

What’s the song?

[@JSBIRD69]

Good one bubba!! My dear old Pappy was born in Arkansas in 1909, and it's country as a chicken coop, but beautiful and a great vacation spot. Hey, I heard Trent Palmer might pay you a visit. Any truth to that?

[@prof.heinous191]

TP, is this another of your teasers?!

[@raygardner5209]

gday mate,wondering if you have video on your mods for flap lever and throttle would like to see that.keep on flying

[@GravityKnightFlying]

Ill try to touch on it in more detail

[@earthrootshealing2666]

👍👍👍

[@moose7472]

I love Arkansas! Flew around there when I went to 130 school. All pilots should get to Gastons!

[@cliffy2107]

Excellent

[@戴翔-c1e]

thank you for share.will you pls tell me where is it here?

[@prof.heinous191]

Byrd's Adventure Center, Arkansas. 35 40' 45N 93 44' 16W

[@戴翔-c1e]

@@prof.heinous191 Thank you very much

[@ohwell2790]

Why must you show us the back of your head, that is a weird thing to do.

[@GravityKnightFlying]

Unfortunately there is nowhere else to mount a camera inside this plane.

[@gyrojeffro2263]

@@GravityKnightFlying show em your pecka! lol

[@GravityKnightFlying]

@@gyrojeffro2263 😂😱