Kitfox build is finished! Experimental Aircraft Are Awesome

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The Gear I use:
My main camera - goo.gl/3SMGzb
The bendy tripod thing - goo.gl/n7wx14
My on camera mic - goo.gl/GNsHF6
Sony 4K Actioncam - goo.gl/9iQRyM
The headset plug to camera audio cable - goo.gl/vz9SWU
The clamp I use for mounting cameras - goo.gl/g7iR1P
DJI Osmo stabilized cam - goo.gl/d5FcnE
DJI Osmo extension cable - goo.gl/9pyefZ
The drone I use - goo.gl/uNWYji

[@OneKoolDude]

I retire in 577 days !! Im gonna build one !!

[@barccat]

Start now :) It'll take a while if you haven't built one before. haha

[@Lukas-zj7ds]

Have fun

[@landerryan6828]

Good luck my friend. Happy flying!

[@EliteGeeks]

Nick just crashed, he is alive, few surgeries are done, no word on why it happened. www.kolotv.com/content/news/Plane-crash-injures-one-north-of-Reno-499504221.html

[@EliteGeeks]

So be careful

[@james-r]

Merchandise “CHECK FUEL CAP” T-shirts lol

[@MrBtdobie]

I can guarantee you'll sell at least one.

[@bobthefrog4588]

Yup, I’m in!

[@GROOV3ST3R]

Cool! Looks like your old seats got a new lease of life too :3 It's so cool that you guys all hang together like one big family, helping out and pitching in whenever possible. Thumbs up!

[@dumbdog2924]

I cannot wait to become a pilot myself, and build my own bird. You and your buddy's are truly an inspiration of mine that give me that extra motivation to get my pilots license before I get out of the Navy. Also, go battle born! I'm from Reno, and watching these videos gives me a little sense of home. Thank you so much for these little pieces of joy you bring me.

[@DV-ce1gn]

Naru pipes.. if you dont get your license before you get out, check out the fallon airport for Instruction, affordable plane rental, and probably the best flight instructor in the area

[@stevegromak887]

Hi Trent, just a side note, I've seen you use the vent tube on your gas cap as a handle, over time that probably isn't a good idea, might not be an issue for you because you replace your gas caps quite frequently :-)

[@ss218145]

Trent you need a new intro with the mustangs

[@olliea6052]

That was an epic shot

[@evopwrmods]

Get well soon Nikk ! So glad you are going to be OK and Back Flying Soon.

[@flyboybobio3431]

@Trent Palmer Don’t diss the “Old Man” flying a S7. I applaud him for still flying. Spoken from an “Old Man” @ 66 years young. I’ve been flying since I was 17. Not planning on quitting anytime soon. Old pilots rule. Great video as usual Trent. Keep them coming.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Ralph and I just like to give each other a hard time. It’s all in good fun, he’s one of my closest and longest flying buddies.

[@hshs5756]

Every pilot has heard the saying, but if there's anyone here who hasn't, I'll repeat it: "There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots." Old pilots have proven they can stay alive in an inherently dangerous activity, and those are good friends to have around.

[@kellyglass2812]

Trent I absolutely love watching your videos. Knocking off on the Rans wasn’t cool though in my view. I really like the kit fox but I have several friends with rans and they are sweet little planes. Just my opinion. Thanks.

[@JPascal61]

kelly glass Agree 100 percent, should not diss Ralph or Rans. In good fun or whatever. Ralph is there with his plane just just like everyone else. Both he and his airplane deserve respect. Not cool.

[@peckfaceagain]

Wishing Nick a speedy recovery

[@neilpowell6191]

Great build Nick hope she brings you many hours of happy flying. Another top of the line video Trent way to go my man.

[@WalkerPJ280505]

I liked the new little addition to the opener. Great explanation for the non-aviation people, I had no idea that for an experimental plane that you are the one to write the manual. Very cool.

[@markstrain8989]

So, so very awesome! Congrats !!! Enjoy the ride and long may you fly !!!

[@bbrut3332]

Congrats on getting your KF done and in the air Nick. Those 40 hours will go quickly. I remember my 40hrs in my RV8. A great time and experience you will never forget. Be sure to remind Trent to ALWAYS to check his fuel caps. We are depending on you to keep him safe. LOL

[@rob_BMA]

Thanks for explaining the phases. Keep up the great work mate. Such a nice guy

[@70070willis]

Trent, my wife and I always enjoy watching your video’s. Really loved this one with the mustangs running in the background...awesome!

[@NicHolmes]

So interesting point. In South Africa we can obtain what is called a Part 69 ATF (Authority To Fly) which allows commercial gain use of a non type certified aircraft. So for my Kitfox I applied for an owner training ATF under Part 69 and then I basically "lease" the aircraft to the flying school so that I can learn to fly in my own aircraft! I do not however allow them to use it to train anyone else! The only condition then is that is has to be serviced and maintained by a registered maintenance organisation (so cost of ownership increases) but to smash out 40 hours worth of flight instruction its worth it!

[@ShawnBlairME]

Congrats, Nick! Kit builds look so daunting and a challenge to finish, but are so cool. Fly safe and have a blast! BTW, the old'er' guys can have just as much fun - and we have more experience at it! ;-)

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

Best looking cowling on a Kitfox.

[@stevegsus]

idontcare80 I agree. We need to convince Trent to swap out the faux radial engine cowling for the one his new young flying buddy has. Oh and turbo Rotax would be cool tool ;-)

[@CowboyCree63]

Trent, your channel has really rekindled my desire to learn to fly, and now I REALLY want to fly bush planes. It must be so awesome, the freedom it gives. Thank you, and hopefully one day I'll be in your area and see the Freedom Fox flying! I'm definitely jealous, would be so cool to fly with you. Thanks for the videos!!

[@GreenMohawk1987]

growing up I spent much of my time at that airport, my dad knew a number of pilots and a couple of the pilots who raced during the Reno air races, your channel actually sparked a passion for flying again haha, when I have my liscence and a bush plane ill make a trip up there!

[@humbledtrader760]

Awesome!! Was waiting for the build to finish!

[@angelreading5098]

What a great experimental to add to your formations across the desert,the aircraft is a credit to your flying buddy and it looks stunning,I agree about the vortex generators they will grab better forward of the leading edge,you no need to remove the others as long as they are within the centre of pressure of the airfoil,great video Trent,thank you.

[@flyhigh1768]

Woohoo!!! What a blast! Thanks for the content Trent!

[@uibsen]

Congratulations Nick !!! What a huge achievement !!!

[@mleitner0]

Thanks for the explanation with out it I would be lost. Great video .

[@qmmo]

Brilliant! Stoked for Nick - Good Job!!! 😎

[@billcashman4006]

I subscribed a little while back, and the other day a friend of mine at church was talking about airplanes and he mentioned kitfoxes. I found out he is subscribed as well. Initial acquiring/buiding talks are in progress. Just want to say how much I enjoy your down to earth videos, even while soaring through the sky. Keep up the great work. Intro is awesome, by the way.

[@flyingmaniac3827]

Nice happy for Nick , can wait to see how it feels to fly what you have built , I agreed VG looking to far back from what I have previously seen , I am sure they can be cut carefully wit out damaging the paint and a new sets installed , thank for the update.

[@paulki8fr]

You do a really good job of explaining things. Thanks for the video

[@georgeglass1748]

The lack of ego, honesty, camaraderie and information sharing is refreshing

[@davidlewis9572]

Like to see those home built airplanes up n flying, good looking plane great job

[@terrystephens1102]

Great to have another flight buddy, Trent. Both KF’s looked sweet 👌👏👏

[@Supercrewchief]

Awesome! Congrats on the build!!!

[@jcnme2020]

I Love your Explanations of everything, in your videos. Thank You Sir

[@ronhatcher7734]

great adds Trent! Love your videos....I too an hooked on Kitfox

[@Jibbs_actual]

So sick!! Cant believe how fast Nick built that thing! Cant wait to get my own and join the local bois!

[@Roxz18]

I just watched all your videos from your very first one all the way to this one and now I got that empty feeling you get when you finished a series and have to wait untill new episodes comes out 😐 Keep up the cool videos Trent! Love it! And little side note: I just passed my solo flight yesterday! Love flying, and your videos are such a great inspiration🤩

[@fbnc11]

He did a nice job! Would have liked a look around the ran7.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Yeah, compare the two.

[@johnhissem1114]

Two weeks ago, didn’t know who Trent Palmer was. Flat on my back now with a broken leg, nothing to do but surf flying on KZbin, I see a whole aspect of gen aviation I had not known before. Keep emphasizing safety, but what fun it must be to water ski! A whole new aspect 30+ years with my Cherokee 6 I couldn’t imagine. Western flying lifestyle - similar to IKON A-5 promotes for water - I figured flyover country was left out but here it is! Keep it safe. I’ve started looking at Kitfoxes more closely. Not to replace the ‘6, but to add the tail dragger fun to flying. Retirement is coming up for me sooner than later too.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Love what you folks do👍🏻👨‍✈️. I have some X craft in my hood. 2 of 3 have flown. I need to help my neighbor silk and dope his stick plane. Olde school OG’s. Don’t laugh at us.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

Usually your videos are a video treat ... and then a commentary treat ... today it was very informational too. I never really knew what "experimental" really meant I am into the initial stages of figuring out suppliers and other BOM stuff for a Primary Glider ... the BUG GOAT4 So the know on Experimental Airplanes was a good surprise. Cheers Trent .... one more Bushy Plane ... Congratulations Nick ... son-of-a-gun!!!!!

[@FunnyHacks]

I've been watching for a while and love the attitude that comes across in your videos. I've been meaning to comment for a while that I've been struggling with the contrast in volume between the music and the dialog, but it looks like you've fixed it in this video. Thank you very much :-) Just in case it's an accident, in the previous videos I've had to quickly turn down the volume when the music starts to not blast my ears, and quickly turn it back up when the talking starts to try not to miss anything. Love the series, keep it up! :-)

[@ozziepilot2899]

Think I'm going to start checking out Kitfox here in Australia , great video thanks.

[@kyleroberts5061]

You really have me wanting to go to flight school and start this endeavor. Great content man!

[@doncatch1]

Good luck with the new bird. Congrats on a good job.

[@Ntmoffi]

Man this looks like an awesome hobby! *LOOKS AT BANK ACCOUNT* *CRIES IN POVERTY* Have fun you guys!

[@richieboy6700]

Way to go Nick!! Or as they say down south back east, ATTT - AAAAAA - BWOY!

[@UrbanDrivestyle]

Have to say your videos are very addictive... I used to own a Zlin Savage and can relate to all your amazing videos! Keep it up! KZbin lives off guys like you!

[@flying_ultralights]

Looking forward to flying videos with this craft.

[@doradosurfcharters]

well done guys!!!

[@willhoonforfood4463]

Incredible channel man! You've sparked the interest in building a kitfox... One of these days!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Way to go Nick! Congrats! I like Ralph, he's got spunk

[@danaskubic2145]

Watched this when first posted. I hope Nikk's new bird is coming along, as is Nikk's full recovery. Merry Christmas to you and Halley.

[@geneberry7114]

RTS, pretty cool place. I got snowed in there once for a few days with a flight of AH-1 Cobras

[@HoleInTheClouds]

Looks awesome!

[@gerritdykgraaf2570]

Awesome vlog Trent!! As always it will be neat to another friend to fly with!! G man Fly low,,, Fly safe,,,

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Awesome! Well done!

[@vancedylan5842]

Nice job Nick...Fuel Cap....On! :)

[@alexisscott9573]

Watching this today is sad, man I hope he recovers from his incident and comes back with that same passion he shares with you Trent, heal quickly please Nikk

[@bcengelhardt]

Great Video as always!

[@ThalassTKynn]

I'd like to see more of that S7 and how it compares to the kitfox

[@jasonknight1585]

The Rans S-20 and S-21 are side by side like the Kitfox and would be good to see a comparison.

[@DelmarvaInt]

Congrats Nikk!

[@davejohnsen5202]

You Sir are hilarious, yet,...hmmm...very informational. I Love it. I am seriously hooked on your channel(can't stop re-watching) You are so-o-o guilty of inspiring me to get better so, I can be a cowboy. Thank You so much. DaveJ

[@johnhissem1114]

Great to see it flying,

[@RickSoaring]

Vortex generators do not keep laminar flow over the wing. They destroy laminar flow and create vortices, now the flow is turbulent but it is energized a lot more. Therefore preventing flow separation and therefor delaying the stall so higher angles of attack and thus a lower stall speed as result. It depends on the airfoil where the stall will start. If the airfoil is thick, which is pretty common on STOL planes you should have trailing edge stall (the gentle type of stall) having a thin airfoil leads to leading edge separation (very abrupt loss of lift).

[@FloridaFlying]

RickSoaring learned this pretty recently while working on my aerospace engineering degree

[@FloridaFlying]

Vortex generators create turbulent flow across the top of the airfoil which energizes the flow and delays separation. VGs have nothing to do with “laminar” flow. That’s the extent of my knowledge

[@makg1429]

As someone about to finish my mech degree I immediately noticed that his statement was ass backwards

[@stevec7596]

As someone with no degree, I also knew that was wrong. :) There won't be much of any reason to mention the term laminar with these stol planes. It's ok Trent, keep it coming, we love it!

[@FloridaFlying]

Yeah sorry Trent I wasn’t trying to be a know-it-all keyboard warrior! I just got excited about something I learned recently. Your videos rule!

[@johnbolin7098]

Brian O'Neil, thanks for the clarification on flight instruction. As a student pilot, that's exactly what I've had in mind. Find a decent Kit Fox or Highlander and continue training in my own airplane. My dream...

[@kestrel5065]

Liked this very much!!

[@robfahrney4762]

Plenty of critics. Always. Your exercising your skills and tuning your game. Keep on bringing it. Good build good video. Great job! 👍to the builder of that kitfox. Great coverage from the start. Great to see these vids.

[@jimjam623]

Congrats Nick - well done, really stoked for you! Might be quite interesting to compare the VGs / wings of both Kitfoxes by fitting tassels to the top surface and filming the stall onset - perhaps viewed with top mounted cameras - or possibly even better, from a chase drone. Bit of a big project and worth asking some experts (EAA?) how best to set up the tassels, but could be fun and educational.

[@Kingwoodish]

Nothing is so cool as a brand new taildragger!

[@jdawgbosshogg7384]

Nice rig!

[@FunPlacesToFly]

Congrats to Nick!

[@americanredneck357]

"He flies a Rans S-7, so we don't talk about him." *Sad Hal Noises*

[@paulschannel3046]

I built my Vans RV 7A aircraft. Defiantly some anxiety with a first flight. My went well also. I have about 500 hours on the plane now.

[@juanjo12el]

Lmao.. young flying buddy, poor man😂😂.. great video

[@johnfife3062]

Great stuff -- stoked for Nick! Trent, for new guys it might help to explain what "Experimental" means in the context of a Kitfox. To newbies, the FAA's Experimental category sounds scary -- like sketchy, risky, one-off nutty professor inventions as in "maybe it'll fly, maybe not...." Some of us may be nutty, but we know that there ain't much experimentation going on with a Kitfox. More than 4,500+ of these things have racked up millions of flying hours since 1984 with a phenomenal safety record in dozens of countries. Most mechanically inclined folks who can follow instructions can build one in their two-car garage. (No welding required.) Nick was smart to have his work checked at each stage of the build -- I will. Alternatively, you can have the Kitfox factory build one for you, but in the end it's the same airplane. (SLSA...I know, details.) Just talked with John at Kitfox yesterday -- cool guy! Very helpful! Narrowing down options now.

[@evilfluff6634]

Looks good

[@commonsensejones9979]

Hope Nikk is recovering well. Sorry to hear about the accident on so many levels. At least he's still with us.

[@rcbif101]

Best of recovery Nikk!

[@bradhowardphd2810]

Nick seemed to use all your old stuff? Haha. Awesome

[@ryl8791]

Ralph is welcome at UO2 we love Rans-S-7's up here!

[@ericberoNevada]

Prayers for Nikk’s speedy and full recovery.

[@TheMicroPilot]

Very informative! Never understood the American Experimental category till now!

[@iraqisashithole]

Get well buddy

[@KowboyUSA]

Congrats kiddo.

[@emjayw3018]

Sweet ride 👍🇦🇺

[@lotharvonrichthofen4474]

Dude! Rans Kick Ass

[@velocity550]

100 miles for phase 1...Nick is very lucky. I only had 20 miles...and my plane goes 200 knots. A lot of little circles for 40 hours. Nick's plane looks like a great build job. Congratulations! I'm thinking about the Kit Fox with the Rotec for my next project.

[@ukpylot]

yeah, I have a 10x10 mile box for my Phase 1 :(

[@av8tore71]

I remember when I did the 40hrs in my Glasair III, but I have the TIO-540 which has just a tad bit more hp then your Kitfox. Congratulations and more importantly.......HAVE FUN!!!!!

[@nicholasthon973]

Glad he survived the crash, here's to a full recovery.

Great movie

[@jeffreyshingleton6023]

Nick posing on his plane made me laugh.....he seems like the guy that keeps everybody laughing, love those guys.....

[@saratogapilot6100]

I have VGs on the Saratoga (at Stead) and the aircraft cannot be stalled without ballast in the far rear row of seats. Other than that, performance is standard. Wish I didn't have them, since it is just more stuff to break, lose or go wrong and if you lose more than five, the aircraft is grounded. Saw you guys overflying my house to and from Dead Cow.

[@AndresMontbrun]

Get well Nikk!!

[@pendletonin]

I really enjpy your videos. I always wanted to fly but now I can't due to age and health. Keep them up.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Some day I want to build a Mosquito helicopter. I love STOL planes, but I could get into many more areas where I live with a chopper. My yard would be perfect for a STOL, but there's only half a handful of places I could land outside of my own yard. My goal is to just get into the air as soon as possible, no matter how I get there. 😊

[@Imaboss8ball]

Well an ultralight probably could be made to essentially be vtol or extreme stol

[@Imaboss8ball]

If you can design it to so anyways

[@peterwilliams3776]

Please do a video on purchasing a Kit Fox - what to look for, where to look, how to test it, pre purchase inspections, insurance requirements and so on.

[@brennensette5262]

I can't wait to build a kitfox

[@JuanFrank]

Yay !!! he finished !!!

[@JuanFrank]

and cost without "own labor"?

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

Never got a notification but you popped up in the recommended on main page so your def doing something right