My Mini-Max Airplane

My Mini-Max 100R Ultralight Plane

[@fosterkennel649]

A very sweet ultralight plane And you sir look very very happy as you should be... Blessings to you and yours And follow your heart as you're doing And blessings from the hills of Southern Oregon

[@marshal7102]

Thank You very much for the kind words. But as of this day I no longer have this plane, I sold it back in 2018. not enough good days to fly it here and had to keep assembling and dis-assembling it to take it to the flying field. Didn't want to wear out the bolts doing that constantly, So It is now in Vermont with a new owner. Thanks for watching though.....

[@fosterkennel649]

@@marshal7102 Thank you for the kind words Hey as we go through life we try to live the dream and that dream can change just loved seeing that smile on your face God-bless

[@steveskouson9620]

Marshal, a LONG time ago, I started on a mini-MAX kit. I got the wing kit, and the empennage kit. Got the tail feathers all done (no skins) and the ribs and spars done, then I had a garage fire, which ruined the work. Insurance got me nothing on the parts, but I DID get $1500, for the antique Shopsmith, I spent $140 on. I'm STILL fascinated by that design. (Back then, I was able to talk to Wayne Ison.) steve

[@marshal7102]

Wow,, So sorry for your loss, I wish you the best in maybe finding one built or partially so you can get back in one. The Mini Max Kits are just like full sized model airplane kits and are a real craft to build. Love that wood and fabric.

[@robertnafe7877]

Enjoyed the filming and the joy of your flight. May you have many hours of fun and enjoyment. I did with mine. Thanks for posting.

[@marshal7102]

Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed it. You said "DID",, Do you not have it anymore?

[@BSCHAFER11]

Happy to see your enjoying your mini max. I am currently building a 1100r. tail and fuselage done off to wings.

[@marshal7102]

Yes I loved it very much but no longer own it. I sold it to a buyer in Vermont. was a hassle without a hanger. Assembling it and disassembling it constantly took the fun out of flying. But my dream came true to own and fly my own plane so that was worth it all, Thanks for commenting.

[@TommyDrone]

I love watching you fly. Super great channel.

[@marshal7102]

Thank you so much,,,just found yours as well,,Truly great Channel as well !!!!!

[@Semsdoyle]

You look like a Proud Papa! Great video, thanks for sharing. Looked like you were cruisin' in a convertible with the top down. Blue Skies my friend!

[@marshal7102]

Thanks for watchin' and same to you have peaceful blue skies as well!!

[@kennyrademeyer4836]

Loved the video! Very nice.

[@marshal7102]

Thanks very much

[@sombeach2450]

thanks for posting this. I saw this plane, and was watching it. I'm really glad it turned out to be as good as it looked in the ad. Keep the progress videos coming. Subscribed.

[@marshal7102]

Thanks for your comment,,,I am well pleased with it and have been adding a few odds and inns to it. Working on the brakes and landing light now. will later add a enclosed canopy maybe.

[@donttreadonme4355]

Eric Wilson he bought this plane for 4,500$ dollars

[@sonixsp]

you bought that, good for you. I was looing at for sometime. great looking plane

[@marshal7102]

Yes,,It was well kept. Fabric was good with very min hangar rash,,, wood structure well assembled. I'm going to add a canopy and maybe,,,,,,,maybe Tri-gear configuration and brakes but it fly's great as is. This was my first few flights that day and it jumped off the ground in no time at all "I wasn't ready for that hahahah"

[@bobwampler3387]

Very enjoyable story!

[@marshal7102]

Thank You for your comment, It was a drive from Oklahoma City to Pensacola Fl to pickup the MiniMax. I wish I would have shown the loading of it, we had a time getting it strapped down secure but as you can see we made it back fine. It is a wonderful flying plane.

[@jo-annfrank3681]

EXCELLENT SIR!!!!

[@marshal7102]

Jo-Ann Frank Thank you

[@SCWard94]

Nice Max, Marshall! Now i WANT one! - Chris [George's buddy]

[@marshal7102]

Thanks,, It's really a great plane,,very forgiving and a joy to fly

[@gcasey38]

cool mini-max airplane marshal

[@marshal7102]

Thank you sir!!!

[@user-br4iw1hx5i]

عاشت الايادي يا فنان مبدع اتمنى لك الموفقيه

[@marshal7102]

Thank You Very Much Hope you the same

[@avpfilms27]

Wow!!! Nice flight :)

[@marshal7102]

Thanks that was my first flight

[@marshal7102]

Thanks for watching

[@the-not-bigkuhrbowsky4869]

Still flyin it? Looks real fun! And how loud was it out in the wind stream

[@marshal7102]

Well I have sold this jewel and miss it much. As for the wind it was about the same as a motorcycle. Wind screen kept a lot of roar down to a minimal rumble. But yeah it was FUN!!!

[@nuchbutter]

Good Evening! Are you still flying this? Regards, CDR K

[@marshal7102]

Unfortunately Not,, I Sold it two years ago to a gentleman from Vermont who is in possession of it now but have not heard from him in a while. I sure miss it though. didn't have a hanger and assembling it for every flight was not good for it.

[@flycatchful]

I worked with a fella that; built, flew and died in his MiniMax. So sad but he fulfilled his dream of flight.

[@Taboloncawonthemasters]

How did he happen to die in it? Bad crash? Pilot error?

[@flycatchful]

I was told he took off from El Mirage dry lake bed. Upon the climb out the plane abruptly nose down and impacted the lake bed. @@Taboloncawonthemasters

[@supergremlin5339]

How much was this plane?

[@nathansheldon7504]

Very nice... do the wings fold in the trailer?

[@marshal7102]

Hello Nathan,, I Remove them and place them under the fuselage on the trailer. I will post pictures of this as well

[@jamesjenkins1909]

Unk I just got got this feed and the other one. That one is ready to fly. 😁😁😁😁

[@marshal7102]

hey james give me a call

[@jamesjenkins1909]

Is the number still the same?

[@jamesjenkins1909]

Is your number still the same?

[@marshal7102]

yes is is

[@avioneta2014]

Nice mini max. I'm currenlty looking at a 1300z max my self. Do you have any opinions on the model I'm currenlty looking at? I think it comes in a little heavy for FAR 103 and honestly I'm only interested in flying under those rules for now.

[@marshal7102]

The Majority of the versions I've seen have been the 1600. for some reasons this seems to be most popular when up grading from standard 1100 which is Rotax 277 but unlike mine which has a 447. Most of the 1600 I've seen have 1/2 VW which mainly gives the same and sometimes less HP which is 40hp but being the VW is more reliable and less prone to engine falure. As for anything else, its all up to weight and speed. Don't know much about 1300 Minimax.

[@5disguised]

I want one sooooo bad I’m saving up. Is it hard to build??

[@marshal7102]

Yes it's a Great Plane but I No longer Own it, I sold it in 2019 and It is now in Vermont with the new owner, Made my dreams come true to have and fly my own plane. Mission Accomplished

[@5disguised]

@@marshal7102 I’m so jealous I think that’s so cool that is also my dream. One was to fix up and own a vintage motorcycle and use it a lot and the second to own a plane and fly it! I have recently accomplished the first goal!

[@marshal7102]

@@5disguised Yeah, I really enjoyed it but the most exciting and thrilling part was in this video the first takeoff. When I first got the nerve to go for it, I still had the choke on and it would not excelerate for takeoff. After I opened the choke I went for it again. By the time I shot about 3/4 throttle to it I was blasting down the grass strip and off the ground and was not expecting that. Well, I was committed, just went full throttle and it went up like a rocket. The ASI showed about 65mph in no time. But it was indescribable. I might get another plane but am really looking at the MX by Eipper, Like to find a used one in great shape, I like the High wing configuration. I was just a bit un easy with the MiniMax because it was very sensitive and very quick in response. But that's the way it was suppose to be.

[@marshal7102]

I didn't build it. I was used

[@OIE82]

Marshal, something is not right about your video. You start by saying you are going to Pensacola, then proceed to show video of you going West through the Wallace Tunnel in Mobile. You're going the wrong way! Thanks for the ride along.

[@marshal7102]

Thanks for watching, But if i exit the tunnel going WEST would we not have seen Mobile AL as we exited???

[@marshal7102]

I guess It was just a case of bad editing. The highway curves right as you go east and left as you go west. I guess your right. OOOPpps. Picked the wrong clip hahah

[@OIE82]

@@marshal7102 Your are correct. You are going West away from Pensacola. Just picking on you a little. But Thank You for sharing the video. Would like to hear details about your plan. Like, how do you know it's a solid airframe. Just a little jealous.

[@marshal7102]

This plane has a LOT of paperwork and logs. The original owner spared no expense in records keeping. This plane when finished, was featured in Kitplanes magazine in 1992. All work was done at the highest craftsmanship. glue joints after 26 years are still firm on the inside. Only found two cross braces in the left wing panel that needed to be re-glued. Most scuffing and marring came from transporting it back from Pensacola. Had a rough time keeping it covered so I just removed the tarp and wrapped the engine and prop. Got a lot of attention from passers-by as we stopped to refuel and get a bite to eat. The trailer had to be pre constructed with dimensions from downloaded MiniMax plans, prior to going to pick it up. Had no Idea what to expect. Just got the max width, length, and rudder height from the plans to know what i was dealing with. Never-the-less, as you can see, it made it back in flying condition hahah. Lots of history in this plane. I am the fourth owner since 1992. Caring people have obviously owned this as well. Thanks for watching and be sure to check out the other flight vids as well.

[@OIE82]

@@marshal7102 That is quite a interesting story. Keep us up to date with the plane please.

[@dragonsietefuegos14]

No music please. Sound genuine

[@marshal7102]

. ????

[@steveskouson9620]

@@marshal7102, I think he was trying to imply that the engine sound would be better, than the music. If so, I agree. Great looking airplane! steve

[@marshal7102]

@@steveskouson9620 Great Point,, but the music was to cover up the noise, you would not have heard the engine anyway because the go-pro camera was rattling very bad due to a loose camera mount.

[@melbrooksonbusiness4396]

Awful background sound during the video.

[@marshal7102]

I agree