Backyard Flyer - Come fly with me

Short flight in an ultralight in central NY

[@58Repairables]

A great video to watch. Enjoy seeing our American built engines doing work for pleasure. Thanks for uploading!

[@LivingArtsCo]

Thanks for the ride mate!

[@peterruiz6117]

" My heading is three inches frim my big toe, at this hour..." Just kidding. Im very envious, and wish you more beautiful flights.

[@iamnastyguy]

great video bro god bless u ... wow super birds view ..ooo ..enjoy

[@tomwaite4594]

The spirit of aviation is still alive and well!

[@minsoe6067]

Nice Flight. Happy flying.

[@rawmilkmike]

It's been forty years for me. My flying days were a simpler time in my life.

[@TheGearhead222]

My father, who was a pilot and navigator in the RCAF during WWII, would take one look at this and run the other direction!;)-John in Texas

[@gordonloughton9800]

No corny music ,thank God!!

[@Heather22056]

Good job and good plane

[@jack73t]

Looks like a fun airplane! 4 stroke!! Now let me mount my high horse. I see lots of pilots do this . They call clear prop but then hit the starter less than one second later. Give someone a few seconds to clear the prop area after you call clear prop. That being said, you do have a better view of your prop disc area than most others.

[@johnmartin6140]

The perfect flying machine.

[@jackthedartman]

very nice flying plane.

[@mroger29sh]

mark r pa travel im old and put my shoes on the wrong way all the time . backyard thx so much 4 the vid really enjoyed it

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

Wow A RARE Owner Vid Of This Ultralight - Always Thought They Were Under Rated

[@jimiorezzoli]

Yup, the 998cc

[@zaitcev0]

Aww. My Carlson is somewhere near Rochester and I was going to ferry it back when it's complete. So close, but it's in the opposite direction. I'm glad to know you're flying the BYF, however. Its durability was unknown. As for camera, it gives a few into the wing, which is very curious!

[@adrianelliott3126]

I'm sold. I want one.

[@so-flamotorsports7491]

looks like so much fun. ''ac check'' lol

[@wkdemers]

that's a might dandy little flying machine ya got there buddy :)

[@deedubslite]

Say "Hi" to Bill L. and Hugh I hope they are well and still wandering around the airport!

[@greenbrainent.9745]

💯💯

[@mitchd434]

What's up, my brothers and I are going to chip in for some land one day in tenseness, and have 3 houses on it. Me/tiny house!! :D With some horses, and a pond perhaps, like less than 20mins from a mountain and from my parents lake front home that they want to get, later down the road. It would be hard for my brothers not to buy one of these!! Or we get one for the 3 of us. Although I would want to perhaps try para motoring one day, but feel like they could collapse pretty easily.

[@basedbartholomew3968]

This plane is So cozy and perfect and, where is that airport

[@Armilite1]

What CC & HP@rpm is this Engine? If 4200rpm is used for takeoff, what can it run at for continuous rpm? What kind of CHT and EGT are you seeing?

[@jackhutchins8272]

Cool flight but it seems you forgot to remove the safety pin from your parachute before lift off!

[@hogsnplanes]

That engine seems to be working well, How many hours and any issues?

[@deedubslite]

Great Video! I made some videos at this same airport too(deedubslite channel). Happy Flying!

[@Yelnats101]

looks scary as hell

[@J--bone]

Would you recommend this aircraft?

[@jimiorezzoli]

About 105 hrs, no problems. Gauge needles vibrate off if not suspended. The ASI did last almost 100 hrs though, now it's mounted on springs.

[@rjwiderman]

Are you still making these for sale?

[@bobbob962]

Are you still owner? 302-682-4710 I own the prototype.

[@nathantodd4433]

Great Video! Have been looking at these a lot lately. Do you still have the byf? Any issues other than gauges? What kind of winds are you comfortable in? What did y do your training in? Any aircraft that flies like? More videos please! Thanks!

[@jimiorezzoli]

Still have it but moved to a place without a field/runway to roll out of. Not having a ton of hours (roughly a hundred in it) I stay grounded when gusty or much over 10/15mph

[@josephwriley]

i like the camera heighth

[@BigFiveJack]

A fun video to watch!!!! Please provide engine and prop speed reducer details!!!

[@Dsoginventor]

BigFiveJack , Since no one else answered your question, I will. The engine is a Generac 4 cycle engine. If I’m not mistaken, it’s the biggest engine Generac makes. The people that build this ultralight airplane change the carburetor system for a bit better performance, and add altitude-compensating carbs. They are also the same people that build their own reduction drive system for this motor. Both the General motor, AND their reduction drive units are for sale separately, plus they make the wooden props, too. BTW, the ultralight itself comes a completed plane. No kits, and no assembly, only flyable planes. In a nutshell, the Backyard Flyer, the Generac engine, the redrive system and the wooden prop all come from one place.

[@BigFiveJack]

@@Dsoginventor That detailed answer is Greatly Appreciated! As I am sizing up learning to fly, with the multiple options a person has in that endeavor, help, such as what you've provided with your answer, is of the utmost value!

[@joeshown]

Have you had any problems with cracks developing in the airframe? A BYF I know has had a number cracks develope in parts of the airframe with the top motor mound separating from the fuselage.

[@number4inthechest703]

Those welds look sketchy

[@outlawflyer7868]

DUDE, WHAT ARE YOU USING AS FOR AN ENGINE?

[@robertwalsh5461]

Really nice but the translucent windscreen would bug the shit out of me. If it were me I would sort that out ASAP.

[@marcaurelle123]

Generac engine??

[@simpletube31]

It is one of the most beautiful planes under part 103. Why did they stop making them?

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

The pilot, designer, builder died and the airplane construction warehouse burnt down....

[@travelbugse2829]

Damn good flying - but could you put your shoes on the correct way round, next time?

[@kneedeepinbluebells5538]

They ARE BoneHeads !

[@rickherman4539]

how did you learn ?

[@mitty1979]

What's the Acvite?

[@CaptainCurt07]

Really curious of your aircrafts details, it looked like a 2cyl VW CONVERSION? and is that red pull handle top left BRS CHUTE? I live in Florida and wanting to get one like yours but just curious of your components u went with. Nice video 👍🏼

[@jimiorezzoli]

Yes it's the chute handle, that I prefer leaving pinned. The motor is a 90' Generac although they have a larger model with a flat 4 (VW)

[@CaptainCurt07]

Nice! The vw conversion I mentioned is a 4cylinder modification/ removal of 2cylinders which then could be used on ultralight, vw is then 4cycle 2cylinder much lighter suited for ultralight

[@joseaureliosegalotto7327]

poderia me indicar onde comprar a planta do Backyard

[@1369Lizard]

What's up with the gloves? Stick vibration? Sweaty hands?

[@licespray]

Great video! How far can ya go on a tank? :)

[@jimiorezzoli]

100 miles w/ a gallon or so left just in case

[@johnc6919]

Did I catch a glimpse of a ballistic recovery chute in the wing?

[@jimiorezzoli]

Yes it is.

[@juliomarkutin6864]

very good congratulations, there is any possibility of getting the plans and details of its construction, thanks

[@jimiorezzoli]

These were pre-built, contact Valley Engineering in Rollo MO. They may be able to discuss plans.

[@juliomarkutin6864]

@@jimiorezzoli thanks a lot

[@garvinhooper]

what is the engine?

[@jamescanelos6714]

No need to adjust the camera it was perfect

[@ikesans]

I'm very familiar with K23. Did you trailer it in? Are you still flying out of Coop/Westville? I'd like to see this bird in person.

[@jimiorezzoli]

I was hangered there for a couple years. When I moved to Unadilla I brought it home hoping to get a slot at Sidney. They never had an opening and it's been sitting at my house since sadly.

[@ikesans]

I have a friend with a strip behind his house north of you in Unadilla and south of S. Gilbertsville. I've been flying a trike out of K23 since 2006. Never saw a Backyard Flyer in the flesh before. Maybe our paths will cross someday. Figuratively speaking, of course. : - ) @@jimiorezzoli

[@peterforst2319]

What ever happened to your backyard flyer ???

[@ArnoldsDesign]

I remember mentioning using industrial engines in ultralights on the forums in the early 2000's when rotax's were becoming scarce. People said, no, no, those can't possibly work. Power to weight ratio, not strong enough, blah blah blah. Idiots.

[@gregm.846]

Who welded that support bracket...it looks awful.

[@williamcastellanos3616]

jim Are the plans still available for this sweet little planes? I would really like to get a set to look into building one......

[@jimiorezzoli]

They didn't come as kits, only complete. Valley Engineering in Missouri

[@CattleRustlerOCN]

No engine power test before takeoff?

[@shawnmccrary5526]

CattleRustler no license or instruction needed. Comes under FAR part 103 Aerolite 103 is nicer than this I think but I’ve never flown either. Smartest thing he did was have a ballistic recovery chute onboard. But I fly real airplanes in Alaska. What do I know ......

[@jinx8164_]

IF you still have this, where in CNY are you? I live near Ithaca and if you ever want to sell that aircraft I'd be happy to take it.

[@jimiorezzoli]

I'm in Unadilla, call if you'd like to come and take a look at it. 607-432-6117

[@ox6942]

I hate you. I'm only an hour away. I'm stealing your ultralight. Good day. j/k of course. Looks like great fun and I hope to be able to do this one day.

[@jimiorezzoli]

Its for sale, pretty cheap

[@ox6942]

@@jimiorezzoli lol Cheap is a subjective term. One man's cheap is another man's expensive. Give me a figure - what's cheap?

[@9traktor]

You can do a living without an ultra-light - but living won`t make sense...

[@robertwalsh5461]

So much room inside those wings…🤔

[@josecarlosdecordes6325]

Nice , rpm speed Cruise?

[@jimiorezzoli]

She's happiest @2800 rpm and doing about 60mph ias. Will spin and go faster but with more vibration and reduced range.

[@OzKST]

I'm John I write from Brazil I would like to know if there is any interest in selling me an illustrated design for amateur construction of the Backyard Flyer UL Ultramarine

[@reydeang]

Does the BYF have a 2 seater variant?

[@adamlewis6756]

Yep

[@jimmy5F]

Should cut the first two minutes. Also helmet cam is too bouncey; dash-cam type is nicer to view. But flight videos are always great. Thanks.

[@daveking4229]

Just curious how well the engine has held up? How many hours? Any problems at all?

[@jimiorezzoli]

Got over 100 hrs with no issues.

[@adrianelliott3126]

and cost?

[@allendabold5611]

$23000

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

I built C-IAVW, an aerobatic a/c. Why not have proper fuselage etc. So much DRAG. Why no dihedral? How much G certified? CAVU skies to you and all aviators.

[@jimiorezzoli]

I think an open fuselage was considered sufficient for the sedate airspeeds normally experienced, usually cruising at 55 mph. Instead of dihedral in the wing it's in the wingtips, she quite stable. When trying to comply with FAA 103 some compromises had to be made. I was very pleased with her flight characteristics, only minor trim was needed.

[@davidwheatcroft2797]

@@jimiorezzoli Covering with fabric not heavy, and cheap. Sound like a 1 speed wing; Rogallos are similar - yes lots of lift at slow speed, but then huge drag as speed increases - does not leave ypu much to play with. Mine (23012) stalled at 30kts or less; Vne 110kts; cruise about 75kts depending on propeller. 4 stroke engine in yours. Fuselage Al or moly steel? Al not normally allowed for mission critical parts - mine was the exception with extruded fittings and 8 3/16th SS rivets securing each tube. Anyway, very well done; would have been fun to fly formation with you.

[@adrianelliott3126]

anyone provide the simple specs on this?

[@bobbob962]

the specs were posted on backyard flyer / culver props????

[@Stringman1950]

Yours are bigger than mine, sorry to admit.

[@MotherFynest]

I'm coming in HOT.

[@wpw4508]

Which seems to be taxi speed + 5mph

[@janneswenson7804]

The welding looks bad

[@charlesjohnson2626]

ugh

[@MotoVloggedOUT]

I stopped watching after he said ‘active runway’ 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@jimiorezzoli]

Yup, the 998cc