Homebuilt Aircraft Designer With Ambition - John Harvey

[@jeffselchow5719]

Love the look of the 'Mini Avanti' WOW. Tell me more about that one.

[@liamwinter4512]

"Cost $1 everytime I breathe" is a completely accurate statement

[@navion1946]

Probably more if he did the actual math.

[@bbbb6716]

I’m customer number 1 of their “Voodoo” design. To say that John and Jeff are extremely talented is a gross understatement. They are both great human beings as well. The experience thus far has been fantastic. MR JFLYER your statement is utter BS. Exactly which “desines “ have they stolen? I’ll let you steal my Spell check app. MojoGrip thanks for doing this video. It was a pleasure to meet you, sir.

[@transsib]

He seems like a great guy who know what he's doing. While I have no interest in a single seater, I am already exited to learn what they are planning to launch next. I am hoping for a fast 2+2, like the Cozy, but as an easy to build kit!

[@Minder1633]

Nice; it's refreshing to find smart people designing and building new aircraft !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@feralcrafter7043]

Wow, your skill at getting talented people in front of the camera to spill their guts is just amazing!!!! Love your work!

[@Gmoney_72]

I have really enjoyed watching there process on other media. They need a KZbin channel the things they do are just amazing.

[@Pushyhog]

Team is incredible at this factory.

[@JustaPilot1]

The smell of jet exhaust takes me back to my Navy days.

[@smoothuncut]

California" Cost me a Dollar every time I breath" LOL ain't that the truth!

[@jytheiowaguy1897]

I need to send this guy a resume.

[@saneshubham50]

Looks like miniature version of Piaggio Avanti & NAL Saras.

[@antoniogray5344]

Definitely keep up the good work you got my attention! It's not every day that you come across somebody that sounds similar like you. I'm hoping one day you guys come up with a two-seater that's the only complaint my wife can throw at me about purchasing one of your aircraft. LOL😏🤷‍♂️😄

[@valentinegift3689]

He was working for money on stable position, and he dropped it for fun at volatile company - he looks pretty prudent person, probably he has secured retirement

[@SciFiLou51]

I went to Northrop University right next to LAX back in the 80's!

[@agustincarrillo4961]

Amazing video!

[@experimental_av]

I’ve noticed Jeff in the Raptor videos. Hope you do the same profile on him, he has build some wicked planes in the past. Must feel good to work on something that’s less convoluted and simpler for a change.

[@mojogrip]

Jeff's interview will be up tomorrow.

[@devinkerlo2666]

You should be able to tell from my past work prior to Raptor that success is driven by good design and experience. The Voodoo is a 24 year old design of mine finally being developed. It inspired my Orion, a larger derivative of the Voodoo platform, which was described as the " best " flying canard ever flown by an ex-navy test pilot, one of the most notable in our industry who had flown all other canard types prior to flying my Orion/ Phoenix design. I was also responsible in the Velocity redesign exercize that resulted in the then new Velocity XL design. I have other successful designs that were put into the air. The Raptor , though it was stated I was to direct its development( not the cars in reality) is no design of mine. John has one successful original flight proven design under his belt also( the Darling) , so as a team we have " been there, done that, got the T-shirt" a few times over collectively. If only the naysaying trolls could make a similar claim. And none of our designs are copied from anyone else's. Sure the Aurora looks similar to an Avanti, but an EXPERIENCED designer knows it is not as simple as shrinking a larger airplane format and having it turn out successful, there are numerous considerations that have to be taken into account in design that most uninitiated folks are even aware of. How about all you folks out there showing us some of your aircraft designs and prototypes. Would love to see them. Jeff

[@experimental_av]

@@devinkerlo2666 Sorry Jeff this is not at all what i was trying to say. The planes you have designed all look great. Period. I was just seeing you work on the Raptor and then on this new to me project and couldn't help but notice that they are very opposite in terms of complexity and i imagine that working on something more simple after working on something quite complex must be a nice change. And no i have never designed a plane in my life, just like 99% of commenters here i assume.

[@devinkerlo2666]

Jan, forgive me if it sounded as though I was singling you out in this reply, That was not the case at all, I appreciate your kind words. It was more intended for those armchair critics who endeavor to tear apart and criticize, many times with no experience or factual , accurate, derogatory claims or criticisms. The types that don't have neither the skill, drive , or ambition to rise out of the Lazy Boy recliner or step away from their weapon of choice( computer keyboard) and actually accomplish something of merit. Its all good tween you and I , brother.😀😀. And the Raptor is the Raptor , all I can say !!!

[@experimental_av]

@@devinkerlo2666 Thanks Jeff, appreciate your reply. All good for me, no worries.

[@Pushyhog]

I got to drive my 18 wheeler down the length of lax one day for delivery, the whole taxi way. He’s gotta be homesick, i love socal. Santa paula is the prettiest airport in usa (postcard imo). Steve Mcqueens home base.

[@dmitryberdichevsky2725]

What is the airplane at 8:25-8:30?

[@ericandallisontarter7915]

Anyone know what happened to these guys? The "active" facebook page has been stagnate for months. Plus older updates have been removed.

[@alexandrenazario7857]

Fantástico Mike Fantastic Mike

[@ckryegrass11]

I hope these guys make it.

[@mrjflyer5498]

They won't. There useing outher companies desines. They will end up in lawsuits.

[@ckryegrass11]

MR JFLYER Too bad. I always look forward to someone new and small when it comes to airplanes.

[@mrjflyer5498]

@@ckryegrass11 I think it's a right off company doing stuff for Oshkosh , but it inspires people to go out there and try and start their own aircraft companies.

[@colin6848]

To the"Jflyer" dude: There's always one of you. Seriously. Every video on KZbin has one viewer who says stuff that is totally without any basis in truth and the comments always look like they were typed by a 3rd grader. This is a totally original design. Glad you're interested in the company. Keep watching. It's going to be a good show.

[@mrjflyer5498]

@@colin6848 ok

[@toddgalloway9122]

I love the Air Force symbol on the nose!

[@PC-vq5ud]

Please design a tandem 2 seater, too!

[@garrygballard8914]

Hmmm ! I was around Steward 51 and Volcity back in the late 80" s. Probably just missed him.

[@ScoutyBoyO]

Cool guys and hopefully they can deliver on their vision. The customer will be the true benefactor for sure. I went to the Revelaero website and the functionality is off. They should check it out. Also it doesn't really say much about when and how much for their deliverable, if there is one at all. Without seeing this video, I would not know anything about the product status.

[@randygoodspeed6460]

why dont one of you get ahold of me i love air planes and very handy at a lot of things

[@toddgalloway9122]

6:25 😂 CA breathing tax!

[@Bossstyles]

What kind of talent is he looking for? I'd love to explore building and working on planes. @MojoGrip let me know if I can be of assistance.

[@tribulationprepper787]

WHAT AN INTERESTING CAREER! Mr. Harvey made only one mistake. He should have bought retirement property in secluded Santa Paula back when it was cheap. Great little airport as I recall.

[@swoopsaveherproductions6460]

GoodStuff

[@liamwinter4512]

In a alternate reality, I am his apprentice

[@buzz-es]

Uhm, seemed out of context, like something was missing.

[@toddgalloway9122]

Skip.....9:20

[@MrZrryan2]

Safe as a long term goal is great. This man is obviously highly skilled at hands on composite work and cad-cam stuff... But, for the sake of safety, I really hope his partner (or one of his employees) is a real engineer (P.Eng.)... in flight break-ups are expensive, and they do a lot of permanent damage to the reputation of "Safe".

[@lanselithgow5865]

Dissappointed. Expected article on mini-avanti 3 surface twin