Kitfox 7 Apex Build Episode 29 Engine Part 2

[@kevhed8]

I'm 5 months behind on your videos but I hope you and your family are all safe. The fires in CA are terrible and I hope you, your family and home dodge those fires. Be safe dude.

[@williammentgen9271]

Sorry to see the 5 go. Guess what, it means someone else will enjoy it as much as you did. Keep going Bryan almost there.

[@seanryan7895]

Hey Bryan. If You want something bad enough almost always You have to give something up. All the work and thought that You have put into this build will surely give the results and adventures that You seek. Keep these videos coming.

[@maleficentcop2752]

Not many, but some days I'm glad to be living on the boring old planes of Wyoming.... It's sure been a bad year for fires. First Australia and now the Western US...I got to see you & your dad go get this kit, nor have I missed an episode.... Man it would brake my heart to find out if burned, & I'm just a viewer... Looking forward to seeing you in the air.... Stay safe !!!

[@BlueBaron3339]

Loved the slideshow at the end, Byran. It's impossible to explain the feelings pilots have for their airplanes. And there are no words to fully describe the depth of that relationship.

[@Shreyam_io]

loved your old plane montage... it must be really hard for you to sell .... your face was all sad during this video ... I felt so sad... hope all this goes without harming anyone... cheers and try to smile😃

[@JeffreyRubicon]

A really touching and heartfelt tribute to your 5 at the end of the video, Bryan. Obviously some great memories you had with that plane and it definitely came across!

[@brent1041]

I can only imagine how hard it was to sell your model 5. Hopefully your new one gets done soon and treats you just as good as the last for many more years of joy.

[@bladerunner6282]

liking the dedication to learning new skills as an adjunct to the build. kudos. looking forward to seeing the results of your welding skills. :)

[@Merlin3690]

Sad to see the series 5 go. What a great tribute, though! Glad you and your family are safe. Thank you for letting us follow along with your build. Can’t wait to see first test flight footage!

[@SpyGeorgilis]

Whoa... oh man, letting the 5 go couldn't have been easy, even if it was bound to happen eventually. As you said, extra motivation. Thanks for the cool videos Sir, we truly enjoy them!

[@kevindrapola7838]

Glad you and your family are safe from the fires 🔥

[@moose7472]

Just had your brother in 777 class! What a great time!

[@brandencroy6416]

Thanks for the link on the heater core. Also keep in mind that those oil tanks are known to crack and leak on the sleds.

[@ronnybaize]

Stay strong bud. Back to work. Yepper I will miss you in old yellower. But gray fox will be awesome!!!!

[@jimhuskyflying]

Great video! Really enjoyed the tribute to “#4.”

[@jeremysikes708]

You can put some RTV on the back corner of that tank. That will help with any vibration and keep it from rubbing.

[@flyifri]

It looks like the 1 80 hose could use trimmed back quite a bit.! Just a thought.! Thank for the update.!

[@sugershakify]

I would definitely put some rubber isolators on that rad.

[@jseliski]

You are stupid smart dude. Thanks for sharing your incredible skills. Also thanks for sharing the personal stuff - motivation etc. so real and true! Goold luck

[@truckpilotnate2972]

The engine in that 5 might’ve been heavy, but it sure did sound sweet. I’m sure it was hard to part with. Looks like you had a lot of great times in it. But...you’ll have good times in the 7, too. 👍👍

[@VicariousAir]

Bryan, Bryan, Bryan... I was counting on flying the 5 when I come out... Waz up lol! Always look forward to your vids

[@alaskanstoneguys]

Thanks for the video Sad to see that you sold the kitfox Excited to see how the 7 performs with the apex !!!!

[@FlyingNDriving]

Don't forget the TP for your bunghole (welds)

[@scottmatthews5280]

Another great video, watching from Australia, thanks for your efforts.

[@joshholt1513]

I would have loved to have your kitfox 5

[@BowenAero]

I loved it

[@HookedOnUtah]

Brian, great stuff. I'd love to understand how you bent and shaped your firewall. I'm preparing to install mine on my Highlander and would love to learn how you did that.

[@BowenAero]

Pre-bent by Kitfox

[@HookedOnUtah]

@@BowenAero Damn KF always making it easy...LOL

[@whiskeytangofoxtrotover9651]

Best solution for the airbox is a turbo!

[@iffykidmn8170]

Between last years fire and again this year maybe consider a moving van instead of a enclosed trailer.

[@marcogiovannibonetti8835]

May I ask what kind of engine is this? I bought the Honda L15A and it would be great if I could fit a small radiator like yours.

[@Shreyam_io]

Yamaha APEX from snowmobile...

[@logankistler]

Are you still thinking about working on a new airfoil once this is flying in its current configuration?

[@BowenAero]

Yes

[@logankistler]

Right on, always like seeing the progress

[@hamidbenabbou6886]

So nice So perfect

[@onetinsoldier508]

I see You had a wooden prop on Your M5 how did that work for You? I am thinking about a wooden prop on a M7 that I found for sale. And I would like to a Culver prop. Any ideas you have would sure help. Thank You in advance.

[@BowenAero]

I had a props inc wooden prop on it and it did pretty good, it was a little over pitched.

[@matthewcaddy865]

It’s looking very good Bryan. Are you keeping number 4 as your race number?

[@BowenAero]

Absolutely

[@wadestoelting5942]

Hi Bryan, curious as to which insurance company you went with for the build insurance, have been building my Highlander without any and realize I have invested too much now and would be a major loss if something happened to it in my garage/shop at home.

[@MegaChekov]

having the oil tank higher will that make oil level in the motor be too full

[@bladerunner6282]

not sure what 'too full' means WRT the APEX engine, but the dry oil sump design in my automobile engine demands a slightly different approach to measuring the oil level in the reservoir. it involves running the engine for a few moments, shutting it off and only then checking the oil.

[@maleficentcop2752]

"I put my sled up on its right side once in deep snow and got a vapor lock. Pulled all the hosed off the top of the oil tank and plug them with chunks of hose, bolts, and hose clamps. You are going need to pressurize your oil tank with compressed air. The return line is left open. Then with the tip of an air gun and a wet rag I pressurize the tank with a couple of shots with the air gun. There is a valve in the bottem of these engines, when there is oil on one side and you turn the motor over it sucks the valve open and pull oil threw the engine, when turned off the valve closes. If you have a vapour lock in there it can't suck oil.....after a couple of blows with the air I rolled the motor over with the primary clutch by hand until oil started to come out the return line. Hooked the hoses back up and start it." This is from a q/a forum I found on the the net.....So with a valve at the motor preventing flow till the pump pulls oil threw, circulating through out the motor, & returning it to the reservoir, if I understand correctly the placement of the reservoir shouldn't matter only the suction & return lines....🤔 Just remember the valve so if you loose oil pressure, with no visible leaks it would be the first place I'd check...👍

[@c21delta94]

🏆

[@aerialimagesbydoug5733]

What is the part number of the thermostat housing ?

[@BowenAero]

It is off the Yamaha APEX sled, I would have to track it down.

[@aerialimagesbydoug5733]

@@BowenAero Ok, I thought it was something custom , What year sleds are usable?

[@BowenAero]

@@aerialimagesbydoug5733 2006-2011

[@iffykidmn8170]

Re-Welding coolant tank. I know what your saying about building it yourself but you did not build the tank so does welding in the bungs yourself vs having someone else do the welding really matter?

[@BowenAero]

Yes

[@brentking9263]

How long do u think you have left

[@BowenAero]

Couple months

[@sdonnan09]

How well is the t7 heater unit working?

[@BowenAero]

It's not too bad. Increase my coolant temp is fairly low when it is cold out, so the heater reflects that coolant temp.

[@sdonnan09]

Thank you!

[@Shreyam_io]

In near future, you should consider investing in a trailer... if you find it feasible...

[@BowenAero]

I have a trailer made from a boat trailer that I’m working on, but I have been looking for an enclosed trailer with a big enough rear door.

[@Shreyam_io]

@@BowenAero wow... It seems interesting... Hope you can show us that as well

[@mkwflyinglife5166]

Not sure which is worse the start and the fire issues or the end and saying good bye to #4 ouch.

[@countryflyer4536]

install sprinkler's on your roof and around your house but do the roof first!!!!!!!!!

[@BowenAero]

I did that, it was the first thing we did.

[@bradwright2841]

Well I think I’d get my airplane over to the old hanger and the model five was just for safety precautions and your wife gets her garage back right

[@whiskeytangofoxtrotover9651]

She has the whole house, a real man does not surrender the garage.