Landing Gear Skids EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER BUILD SERIES (Part 1)

Building the Landing Gear Skids for a ultralight one seat helicopter.
Part 1 of the EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER BUILD SERIES
Material used:
- Aluminium tube O.D. 40mm length total 4.50m
- Stainless steel tube O.D. 42mm total 4.00m
- Aluminium 3mm x 30mm x 300mm
- 2x half- round front fitting stainless steel
- 2x sharp end fitting stainless steel
- 4x M8 bolts stainless steel with self locking nuts
- 8x M6 bolts stainless steel
- 4x steel 5mm x 30mm x 40mm
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[@ultralighthelicopter]

Here you can see the Full Build Documentation Movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppysnWN8iJKercU

[@humen6]

Very good thanks for learning videos

[@SurendraYadav-sc3yt]

You are a great engineer for the first time for all salute you 🥰

[@ultralighthelicopter]

thank you Reshu Yadav

[@athinafuoche8584]

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[@srikanthgari5762]

helicopter whish engine capacity sr..

[@Elyza791]

I can't wait to see the results.

[@tfogelson3139]

Retired Army Huey crewchief and Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. Watching this build with great interest. One tip. The nylon lock nuts that you are using wear out from putting on taking off. So for your final assembly use new. Glad to see you are using CAD (Cardboard Aided Design).

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thank you T Fogelson, i will keep your tip in mind, really appreciate it.

[@DuLac777]

CAD (Cardboard Aided Design) :-) :-)

[@danielocheriseme2610]

Good job, I apreciate this

[@y.rajendraprasady.r.prasad1705]

This is very good viedio.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

thank you

[@MrKswildman]

I've been thinking on building this one for a while, although i been entertaining the idea of a 155hp 6 cylinder evinrude. I have built many ultralight and light sport aircraft, but havent tried the helicopter yet. Keep up the excellent work.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks MrKswildman and all the best for your projects in the future....

[@danielpaulson786]

God bless this person and Lord make them forever be safe.good job on the build.i really would like to see it fly when you are finished .

[@gorandiaye731]

Merci frère

[@meharisishagn1804]

thanking you for sharing this knowledge. God MAY bless you all amen.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

thank you mehari sishagn

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

UH oh..Time to brush up on the Tig.......I think I'm going to build it! Might have to buy merch too.

[@sritharansithiravel9856]

Very helpful and machinery is useful beauty

[@oogavin]

Breaktime somebody made a video about building one thank you for taking the time and making a video really appreciated

[@ultralighthelicopter]

oogavin thanks and all the best for you.

[@pravinkumarbhagora35]

Thanku sir salam 👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@truckerray7533]

Nice to see how these main rotor blades were made! I had thought you were gonnuh put in some inner airfoil insert ribs before the main rotor blade skin was applied🤔🤔🤔! Job well done❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻! Can't wait to see you build the tail rotor blades😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻! Thankya sir for sharing!

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thank you. I thought about to build the blades with inner airfoil ribs but as i need a blade twist of 6°degrees im currently not able to machine the inner D-spar with this twist so i followed the original plans with tubes.

[@llaqtanchis7190]

The best work I can see, congratulations

[@catchulater7483]

I know this is an old one…. But, don’t you worry!😂🤣 we’ll be working on those grinding skills! 😂🤣 Ya oughta purge those al tubes when ya tig em. Cover one end and feed some gas into the other. Makes a better weld. (Kinda late now 😳) It’s coming along good! Last one I saw was that drive clutch magic. I’m telling ya, you got them boys in Trenton who make the “Skeeter” kit plenty worried! 😉

[@user-th4ef2ru9m]

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[@kirillkirillov4313]

Tonny Stark version 2.0

[@fernandobaez8233]

Hace falta Sud titulo en ( Español ) para los que no hablamos o no entendemos ingles, muy interesante el video....gracias

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Muchos gracias Fernando Baez. Puedes traducir al español en youtube.

[@km.productions]

You got my Respect!!!!!!

[@Esoteric.Knowledge.Evolution]

Your work and craftsmanship is amazing... Truly inspiring and i feel anyone can make helicopter after watching this video tutorial and some technical skills

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thank you Esoteric knowledge Evolution, really appreciated.

[@Esoteric.Knowledge.Evolution]

@@ultralighthelicopter brother I am really interested in making one for myself... But the tragedy is i am from India and everything sucks here.... No innovation, no passion, ... We are just busy in earning living rather than living life...

[@Esoteric.Knowledge.Evolution]

@@ultralighthelicopter thanks for ur prompt reply

[@ultralighthelicopter]

@@Esoteric.Knowledge.Evolutiondon`t be sorry for yourself... I think in this time you need to focuse what your passion is ...keep your head up and we might fly together with our helicopters one day...

[@Esoteric.Knowledge.Evolution]

@@ultralighthelicopter thanks u brother for ur inspiring n kinds words

[@Layan--..--]

Can you explain the mathematical side of Helicopter design? 😊 your videos are best 👌

[@223mike]

Where did you get the plans ? absolutely fantastic work!

[@thomasscherer7367]

This is e very good video.. Feiiechli

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks for the comment!!

[@bakhtzadakhan4224]

U r a greatest person in the world dear sir. I liked ur works. I m ur fane. I wana want to make same one .

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks Bakht Zada Khan. I wish you all the best for you building project.

[@bakhtzadakhan4224]

Thanx u dear sir .sir have I want to some parts of this one. How much price or cost to delivery from ur workshop

[@elqueleborranlosmensajes8390]

Para cuando mas videos? Que maravilla como trabaja el aluminio este hombre

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Juan David Benitez muchas gracias. subo videos cada pocos meses ...

[@johnweitl8012]

I was under the impression that welding without filler makes for a brittle weld that’s subject to cracking? Or is that not case? I’m pretty green when it comes to tig welding. this is so awesome, I can’t wait to watch all the videos!

[@tc2280]

I did my time under an airframe fitter , can I make a few suggestions ? I would purchase a tube notcher or make one so that your joins have alot closer tolerance , also a pipe bender , there is alot of structure there that can be made in one piece instead of having 2or 3 joins in them it w I'll be alot stronger , for instance the landing skids could all be one piece, also where you have joined 3 or so sections into one ( bottom under engine ) maybe think about some plate and bolt each section to it , there is alot of weld and joins focused in the one area ( risk of cracking ) with the plate you can spread the load out and alot cleaner welds along with more surface to weld to . I would also suggest not moving it around in and out of the shed until airframe is complete , fabricate a base that is square and level in all directions and then use this to build off of , then with a series of plumb bobs and points indexed to the square base you will find it will be alot more accurate , also I would consider an engine plate mount as the one in the video won't be strong enough , These are only suggestions mate you have done the hard yards and I love your work but you only get one FUCK UP with these machines and you don't want it being a mechanical or structural one once in the air , helicopters as you are obviously aware are very prone to vibrations have everything exact and true will eliminate alot of it .

[@hautafico]

Your comments are amazing

[@tc2280]

@@hautafico thankyou for your kind words 👍 hope you are well .

[@tc2280]

@@hautafico opologies for the extremely late reply , have been away for all this time due to work commitments. Thankyou for your kind words it's nice to know that someone appreciates them . I hope you are going well in your part of the world and look forward to hearing from you. I want to wish yourself and family a very merry Christmas and new year and let's hope that 2022 is better for all of us . Take care Trent 👍

[@topdogmango6804]

Poderia mostrar o plano em PDF obrigado do brazil

[@marutiraj7630]

Sir fan roting wala video banaiya

[@adscorrea7160]

Ouuu very good, i'm from brazil could i make this fabulous project available, and ingenious experiment i am fanatic in understanding how this wonderful flying machine works. I would appreciate it immensely, it is very similar to the "Mosquito Model" already anticipated that it is not for the trade of your project, just for me to study and even who knows how to assemble thank very much.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks Ads Correa. Im in working progress of this project and i like if you stay tuned.

[@johnb9825]

Hello. First of all, I've seen all 6 videos thus far and I'm amazed at your metalworking skills. I was an Aviation Structural / Hydraulic mechanic in the US Navy and an air crewman / aircraft handler so I know how important the accuracy and QUALITY of these parts are... Holy crap your good. I'm sure the CNC helps a lot. I was wondering why didn't you just use a pipe bender for the skids instead of welding pieces together to create the front curve? Looked like a lot of unnecessary work.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks Anjin- San for your constructive post. Its great to have someone like you who was working in Aviation Structural / Hydraulic mechanic Industry comment on my channel. You are right a tube bender would safe me quite abit of time, some investment im thinking about....

[@hautafico]

Your comments are amazing

[@davinder1279]

👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks Davinderpal Singh

[@dtelcio100]

How do I get the plans?

[@user-dl9sy6jz1p]

молодец

[@chippyjohn1]

Just a note, they are supposed to be skids. There should not be something protruding below that may snag on the ground. Also the rear should curve up a little also so it does no dig in and send the tale rotor into the ground.

[@ET_Don]

It's not uncommon for type-certificated helicopters to have wear plates on the bottom of their skids. Skid wear plates much cheaper to replace than the actual skids.

[@dogukankaran5863]

Använder du aluminium eller stål?

[@101RichardM]

I just seen you`er video for the first time last night after seeing the first one I had to keep watching all the other`s got myself some snacks and soda and just kept watching all of them back to back . I have got to hand it to you you are good and very talented . I would like to ask you one thing if I may what kind or model CNC router are you using when you are making the gear box cause that is some thick plate . Please let me know .. I need to save some money to buy my own. Thanks for sharing and showing us all that we can do it.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

101RichardM thank you. Im using a CNC machine Typ: HIGH-Z S-400 from german company CNC-STEP. The Main Gearbox Housing is probably the biggest part i will do and have done on the machine, it took quite a while but it gets the job well done.

[@isaiascarrillo83]

Are you designing this yourself or do you have plans?

[@crossbowmotors8368]

Fantastic work, man. Is this the AW95 or Furia? I am eagerly waiting for engine installation and wiring. All the best mate.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks. The build is based on Furia. What engine are you using?

[@crossbowmotors8368]

@@ultralighthelicopter EA81 Conversion

[@horvath14041984]

Crossbow Motors do you have any knowledge of using motorcycle engines in helicopters? Without the gearbox offcourse

[@crossbowmotors8368]

@@horvath14041984 No I don't. I plan on using a Subaru EJ so I don't end up with a "paddock hopper"

[@shashidharmurthy2226]

Sir very good information,first I thought this is a D I Y project,but looking at the instruments you have this is not, Can I use a 125CC/9BHP mobike engine,?/please reply !

[@josereynoso299]

I’m here for you guys , thank you , thank you , I love this series , by the way , I have been trying to built my helicopter , but I don’t know where to get parts , are you guys planning to sales parts as parts of a kits ? Thanks ,

[@vietplus8349]

Anh làm khung này anh xài nhôm gì?

[@tienak9513]

Bạn phải hỏi tiếng anh chứ Nhôm 7075 nhék

[@abunader983]

How long is the iron? The ground you welded three pieces of iron to, please

[@abunader983]

I also need all the sizes, please

[@truckerray7533]

Job well done so far on the landing gear skids. to bad you didnt have a tubing bender for the angles on the front of the skids. Would save ya alot of cutting & welding the little front pieces together, though! Just my thought!

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Yes the tubing bender is a tool that i do not have. When i have to do some bending tube for the future i will think about it. Thanks Rodney Leonard. Its beautiful truck in your profile picture by the way. I wish you all the best and safe roads...

[@truckerray7533]

@@ultralighthelicopter Thankya sir. i appreciate that very much. unfortunately, im no longer driving the big rigs anymore. A low back injury forced me into retiring from 25+ years of trucking. The truck in my profile picture is a 1985, 359 model Peterbilt i drove for 8+years. i hope you're able to get a tubing bender soon. How long have ya been flying/building helicopters. I love all these "tiny", single place, birds. I sure wish i had a "Helicycle" . . . . jet turbine engine powered one & the tiny 2-place Rotorway Exec. . . . .jet turbine engine powered one. i enjoy watching your videos. Job well done so far.

[@qqqqqqqq1513]

Is this the Furia?.

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Qqqq Qqqq Yes its based Furia plans.

[@colincrafford]

great skills, what make of welder are you using, I assume its a tig not being a welder myself?

[@ultralighthelicopter]

colincrafford thanks. Im using a Lorch - WIG-Inverter T 220 AC/DC ControlPro for the welding

[@colincrafford]

@@ultralighthelicopter I couldnt find anything on Wig in South Africa but found this very interesting definition,: Search Results Featured snippet from the web These three terminologies relate to the same process: TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. The only difference is the language. In German language, you translate Tungsten with Wolfram: Wolfram Inert Gas (WIG). In the United States, they call it Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Thought it might interest you :)

[@ultralighthelicopter]

@@colincrafford i really appreciate your information, i didnt knew that....

[@GasketManzrevenge]

@@colincrafford Huh.. I did not know that.. good to know because it clears up some product descriptions that left me scratching my head.. you also mentioned in the states it's referred to GTAW, unless the term is used elsewhere in an industry I'm unfamiliar with I've always known it as TIG.. but I'm also new to TIG.. Thanks!

[@makinganation7556]

Size never mentioned is this secret???

[@nawabzadamaliknadeemabbask209]

Great I like you.What is your name and your country name? Please bro

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Thanks Nadem Abbas Khokher im from switzerland.

[@globalinfotvckl8248]

Where are you from bro i want to meet you and learning this

[@ultralighthelicopter]

GLOBAL INFO TV i appreciate your interest, thanks.. im from switzerland...

[@davidjackson2115]

It bugs me to watch as Im thinking those pipes would be good as dual fuel tanks, {maybe little kink in near off center both sides favoring weight chopper sitting slightly ether forward or back} and tap "low point" inner side {shielded}, would need two pumps going to visible center fuel tank, or run thin breath hose from top of tanks to rotor to let force air help push the fuel along, or cooled exhaust better to give fuel pressure ....governed by shut off valve in main tank etc.... I noticed ocker flag one time, are you British or Aussie?

[@jhonnyedgardparionacampos862]

Hello, I want to get in touch with you please, I want one like it is wonderful to fly.

[@Virendramoholkarofficial]

Which your wailding machine

[@user-pf5rd6ge3h]

Thank you so much brother. can you give me address? Haw can i go there? i am from bangladesh.

[@topdogmango6804]

Projeto please

[@makinganation7556]

Size???

[@mariocaruana4740]

Why not bending the pipe?

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Mario Caruana because i don`t own a pipe bender.

[@luizmattos9031]

This is Aluminium tube O.D. 40mm length total 4.50m and Aluminium 3mm x 30mm x 300mm wicht type?

[@hansadler6716]

Couldn't you just bend the tube?

[@ultralighthelicopter]

Hans yes that would be more easy but at the time i wasn`t aware of a tube bender...

[@sanketdhokane29]

I am from india, can you please provide parts in India

[@user-xg1jg5zu6q]

а загнуть носки нельзя было...?