Military Style Aircraft KIT Fits on a F150 - Archon 2 Update

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[@Conn653]

YES! Show us "The Build" 🙂 That may help in selling the aircraft 🙂

[@psuter80]

That canopy makes all the difference.. it looks so much better now

[@josephcovino9697]

Yes, cover the build.

[@calgiordano2724]

This airplane has always impressed me. Glad to see it progressing.

[@donnorris1954]

Can't wait to hear a flight report for the 2 seater. Yes! Show us the build!!!

[@n206ja]

This plane will certainly satisfy those seeking the "Top Gun" look, but 2 seats and 100-140 hp? It'll be interesting to see an objective flight report once the production model is fully developed and flying. Periodic build updates would be great!

[@anthonymartin9672]

Nice to get an update on the Archon.

[@stephaniedecobecq8839]

It's the last update

[@joeking8262]

@@stephaniedecobecq8839 Cryptic. What does that mean?

[@MrJockehenriksson]

Yes please! I want to see that build taking place!! 😃

[@gokartmozart1567]

I like that kitty 😺

[@tomcoryell]

Do you know Little Early Pearly?

[@gokartmozart1567]

@@tomcoryell I bummed a ride off him one time.

[@recceeboy1237]

Quality control kitty

[@pastorbrandonphillips4500]

Can’t wait to see where this goes!!!

[@lugnuts7800]

Great design, especially the full lift body aspect. Really interested to see the production model finished and to find out the price of the kit.

[@ryan6193]

They have them on their website. It says mid $40k for the single seater and mid $50k for the dual seater. With that said i agree with wanting to know how much it costs once it is all done and ready to go

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Can't help but smile while watching the first one in the air. The updates all seem well thought out. Odd enough, you could easily imagine this aircraft being used for monitoring large farms, policing, surveying, or even commuter use for folk who've got to get city to city with minimal fuss.

[@shinc4054]

I would love to see this build, wish they were building 10 @ time, I like it

[@gtr1952]

The kitty likes it, and I'd love to see more! Anything other than a '30's cub design, that is kit built, is cool! This one just seems like such a good idea!! 8) --gary

[@smithgroove945]

This aircraft seems very well thought out. Kudos guys. 👍

[@paulg.yarger8797]

Sure Why Not, this Build is a New Experimental one! Right in your Wheelhouse! Bring it On!!!

[@stanRmeyer]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes please cover the build

[@manofsan]

We want to see the build - and anything else you can show us! We love Archon! 👍

[@anthonyC9199]

This plan is so flippin cool! And the new updates are awsome! Too coool!

[@richardturner6278]

Love that bird man! Keep up with the progress please. Thx Brian

[@tonylam9548]

Even for military planes, lots of them are 2 seats, single seat limit what the airplane can do. A 2 seat give options, you can always leave the second seat uninstalled or fly alone, with better performance with such a small plane. The single seat , you have no choice what so ever and I doubt it is much more expensive. What engine you have in mind?

[@wikuscombrinck512]

Awesome!!! I love this plane design!

[@buzz5601]

Yes please cover the build...also I was wondering if this aircraft would qualify for as a light sport aircraft.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Light Sport? At the moment, with current rules, no it would not. It has retractable landing gear. And with the proposed engine I think the speeds would be above the limits as well. But things mat change very soon on the rules.

[@DannyCreech]

If they end up offering this in a retractable gear kit for under $60K, I (and many more like me) might be interested. They would have to make the VNE ar least 210kts to be realistic. What they have is indeed cool, but it is a nech market. I wish them the best and told them when I visited their booth at 2023 OshKosh. I even signed the Airframe while there.

[@scottwilliams4024]

Really cool engineering. I´m interested in the performance numbers once they get into flight tests on the production model. For me it has a lot of plus and a few negative. Very cool design though.

[@robertkirby1095]

Looks solid guys.... would love to fly one, but I am just an old tail drag guy, so I will just watch the young boy's show this machine off!!!!

[@WatchmanForthePeople]

Bryan thanks for your continued great content!👍This is exciting, lets do this!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

I hope to return to capture THE BUILD of the "In Production" model.

[@tomcoryell]

I second the motion.

[@flysport_tedder]

yeah, you definitely need one :) 2:00 also another kit shop with a cat. approve.

[@shawnmts7109]

Just don't understand how people can say so little when asked a question ❓. Yes so much so I'll say it again Yes find away to do daily videos of this build, i think so many people will be inspired to build and fly. I've been wanting to fly my whole life, never was able to found it. I was given a plane it's allmost finished and it's going to be sold as soon as it's done. Don't think i will use it myself, but my daughter said she will take it out make videos to show it's abilities in the daytime and nighttime, it's a custom rebuild not the same plane any more. I need your video to inspire me to finish my project to sell it so I can get the equipment I need to build what I want to build. A super ultra lite amphibious vehicle, land "sea" (water) and air. It's really amazing to remember the first time you stuck your hand out a moving car window. Each and every day of your life. I remember the first time I drove each day of my life. My mom and brother thought they were going to die. But not me, they should have known better. Not a scratch, me screaming i I want to do it again, and both of them creaming trying to get the key out of the ignition. Please if you going to indulge spoilering kids, let them do it again, by themselves with no one else around. Need to clean "bat cave" get new and more tools, I've built it in my head too many times, Please i need the inspiration do a daily build of this plane. Thanks for asking,(do i want to see more). ( YES) It's a long read, thanks for reading as well.

[@frankwolfe6464]

What kinda price tag been waiting 2 years now …. If you need help I’m retired now !

[@ComteSt.Germain]

It would be really neat to see the complete build.

[@chriso847]

Yes please

[@transistor754]

Awesome aircraft looks so cool! Please beware of a short coupled tail, maybe having two will cover that... done any stall recovery.. and spin?

[@X862go]

WOW so cool looking !

[@CHARLESBW453]

What is the glide ratio with engine out?

[@MichaelSlattery-sh8vl]

Outstanding Looking Aircraft! 😂

[@Bill-wz6tw]

I like the older canopy look personally looked more stealthy like the F-117 but I would never build an airplane with the prop located inside the air frame it is just wrong IMHO dirty airflow and the potential for air frame damage if a prop busts I do think it looks neat though.

[@gingerkitty1374]

The older canopy kept it looking simple and less than $1M+

[@SGTMARSHALL1]

It's about 18 ft / 5.5mtrs in length with more rigidity and smooth canopy 👍

[@kbjerke]

I notice the registration is in the Canadian Ultralight category. (14:34) Is there a Canadian distributor? I've been retired from aviation for a few years, but would love to get back into it!! Thanks for the video! 👍

[@gingerkitty1374]

I second this! Registered as a BUL, where is the TomKitty?

[@paqx3534]

Yep I wanna see that build 1000X

[@bobcottrell5555]

Yes, I would love to see it.

[@konstantinlazos6746]

Absolutely!!! Cover the build!

[@whaddayawant2197]

This reminds me of q documentary years ago " the defender" nfb. Concept was to build cheaper aircraft than the newly acquired f18 of the caf.

[@jimcoughlin9932]

Can’t wait to see the progress

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

Yes, yes I would like to see that.

[@friedclutch97]

What an exciting kit. I would sell my vans kit and buy one of these if they come available. Do we get a free cat with a purchase?

[@fergieferg60]

Let's see the build looks pretty interesting

[@Flightline_fanatic]

I would love to see the build on this.

[@bradbrown2168]

It might be a stupid question but, is there dead space between spars, or other spots in fuselage? If so could styrofoam be added for boyancy in case of a w emergency water landing?

[@MRxMADHATTER]

I still think this one is a candidate for carbon fiber OML over an aluminum and steel frame. I am not fond of the exposed seams I am seeing here. That canopy is a vast improvement over what they had though.

[@xpug7690]

Please cover the build of this plane!

[@nelsondoan8271]

Definitely would like to see the build!

[@matdrekkgaming]

Is there any chance of mini turbine engines getting mounted? Are there any updates on the build?

[@benjaminbrewer2569]

Nice kit. Nice kitty.

[@johnmarkgatti3324]

i noticed all the viewers not look at each other when he said for retired fighter pilots that still want that feel ... not exactly a back country bush plane but fascinating ,definitely keep track , will be interesting to see its performance specs with the uprated power plants .I would buy it for that canopy !? ,I wonder if they could seal it ?, whole thing looks like it should be at 30 000 feet .

[@realone4341]

I'm with you. Performance must be notable to exceptional to grab available demand; if not, kinda geeky.

[@justinwerth3138]

90mph maneuvering speed and 45mph stall means it probably isn't super snappy on the controls. Cruise is 110mph.

[@johnmarkgatti3324]

@@justinwerth3138 I think that was with a much smaller power plant ,I seem to remember 40 hp was all the original builder could get ? . does remind of the channel wings idea .

[@gingerkitty1374]

​@@justinwerth3138 Even at ultralight speeds it fits a fun niche. At 150+ knots it would lose it's cuteness.

[@F1DesignUS]

We need to see a build video series!!!!!

[@frankwolfe6464]

Need to smooth the entire skin , “ I want her Fast “ ( the aviator ) canopy is a great design addition . Gear retraction and compartment . : aerospace engineer I can help !

[@RedNeckWelding]

You should do an episode on that Zenith 801 in the background!

[@cristrigotti9933]

Yes, cover the build!

[@ninelima1412]

Looks great. What is the main wing airfoil section?

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

Pretty cool. I’d like to see the build.

[@skipwalker3269]

Intrigued and excited.

[@bonniesimons7756]

Yes I want to see the build

[@mmgando]

Make video on the murphy radical this year

[@joeking8262]

One wonders, could you retrofit this thing with some batteries and an electric motor? I know the battery tech isn't there yet to make it ideal to go fully electric, but one still wonders...

[@philroe2363]

The cat says "gimme a ride buddy!" . . . 😆

[@impressiveink]

I want one.

[@justinparker7795]

Awesome!!! Thank you !

[@ronedson687]

Lets see the build in GA.

[@denniswilliams2385]

The one thing that you never want to hear from an aircraft designer, “The RUSH is to get one flying by,,,”

[@Stefon02554]

do it cover the build i havent seen any new build series on any channel lately

[@glsracer]

The new canopy makes it a lot less goofy looking

[@gino27224]

Show us the build, yes please!!!!!

[@frankwolfe6464]

I’m just waiting !

[@greenalan12]

Let’s see the build!

[@barnesandrewj]

Show the build plse Brian!!

[@philliprobinson92]

Will the UL line of engines work in the design?

[@tomcoryell]

Do you get a complimentary cardboard George Jetson with each purchase of an Archon kit?

[@JumboShr1mp]

Love to see the build.l

[@joseveintegenario-nisu1928]

SF Archon-2 deserves a canopy opening the safe, not the suicide way, and microturbine propulsion. Cost without an engine?

[@FredsRandomFinds]

Looks like it underwent a thorough CatScan...

[@berniebrown9115]

Would love to see the build

[@arnesonindustries3160]

Who made the canopy?

[@seankennedy1377]

I see U.S. motorheads and machinests supen this aircraft up!!

[@impressiveink]

Turbine power?

[@Caleb-qr6lo]

That’s like one of those airhogs airplanes just large scale..

[@AlexWilliams-g1h]

do they sell it with a jet engine?

[@guyoreilly5670]

Love it!

[@freeradical6390]

I think they are already building those in S. Africa. lol :)

[@Glenn-p5i]

DIY plans would be nice. Just another expensive kit plane..

[@doncatchpole]

Cool.

[@TweakRacer]

A foam board pusher jet all grown up 😂

[@gingerkitty1374]

That's what I want at ultralight speeds! A Miata plane. Sporty car, not a Sports car.

[@lindsaywootten9127]

Do it!😁

[@davidhinojosa9327]

Please capture the build for the channel.

[@dustinlittle4194]

This aircraft is gonna make stop kicking around the idea of getting a pilots license and just make it happen

[@PlaneFunRC]

Please record the build.

[@steverice595]

Others may disagree with this, but I think that it is a bit disappointing. Trying to market this at a "fighter" type aircraft, and they can't even get rid of struts? Design some cantilevered wings, and now we have something.

[@kevinbarry71]

You don't tow something on your roof

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Tow/Haul Mode :-)

[@karlwilliams8208]

Please cover the build

[@williamlanphar630]

Show the build !