Sling TSi Flying Low and Slow With a Kitfox!

[@da20eclipse]

Great seeing you in the air Evan. What are the lights flashing from the prop controller? Looks annoying...

[@EvanBrunye]

They’re telling you the prop is adjusting to meet the engine rpm it’s set for. It is a little annoying but you get used to it, and it doesn’t usually have to adjust if you’re just flying normal. I’m messing around down low changing power settings and stuff so it’s flashing more than usual

[@da20eclipse]

Thanks Evan, great job on the build. The Mrs loves our 2, but wants a High Wing TSi. We shall see...

[@B_Rod]

I liked the engine noise as you had it - subtle. Holy turning radius!

[@1dullgeek]

Personally I like the engine sound in the background.

[@michaeladams9107]

If you put some long woods on the bottom of your plain (like little boats) you can land on that narrow lake and then hop right off of it into the water

[@EvanBrunye]

If I put narrow plains on the bottom of my long wood I’ll be able to lake on the narrow land instead

[@alexb5177]

Absolutely loved the ride along! Engine sounds great. For that few minutes I was so relaxed, thank you for that!

[@marcusconner5251]

Thanks for documenting this process. Great work! What do you think the resale value of your airplane is? Glad to see a fellow ME putting there skills to work.

[@dontataylor6499]

Amazing video Evan

[@DoubleDawgDare]

Just came across your channel, already subscribed. Idaho looks gorgeous. As far as the engine noise is concerned, I am trying more and more to leave it in my own videos, at least part of the time, as I've had a few viewers tell me that they prefer the engine noise to music. Good luck with the birds - We've got big ones and lots of them to deal with in Florida, where I'm at. Birds always dive down, so climb if you are ever faced with one head on. It's saved me before from having a cockpit full of feathers. You've got some good stuff on the channel - I'm looking forward to seeing your projects develop.

[@rickhearn5899]

I’m glad you’re getting to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. The TSi looks great in the shot from the Kitfox. Congrats!

[@EdwardHefter]

Another great video - thanks! I'll add to the chorus and say the engine sounds are a nice add (or nice they weren't deleted) and at a good volume. It doesn't seem like flying unless there is the hum of the engine, though I think my Cherokee is a little louder! Not better, just louder...

[@goadamson]

Enjoyed the vid and was excited for an update. Glad things are running awesome for the build assist program and videos. Can’t wait to see more!

[@Bugkiller666]

Well done Evan, very happy for you now becoming a "movie star" for the Sling TSI videos !!

[@gl7080]

Hello Evan, I have a Qty, if you make a left turn continuous and you tank selector is also on the left tank are you getting in trouble because the gasolien go to the outside? I'am also surprise there is also a cross tube between left and right.

[@johnylinen479]

Evan; enjoy your videos. I am interested in a TSI and Build assist. I don't want to spend years and buy lots of tools. I don't see you listed on the Airplane Factor map as a Build Center. Can you clarify? There is no Build Center in the SE. I am trying to decide if going to Torrance, CA is the best option. Question: If I had two people (Me and my son). How fast could you take us through a build and how much would it cost? Do you do the test flights also? Have access to DAR?

[@EvanBrunye]

Send me an email at [e-mail] and we can go over all the details, thanks!

[@ibgarrett]

Evan just an FYI, I ordered mine in September and got bumped up on the order list and I’m still looking at June before anything arrives as per Barry. The issue apparently is due to the lack of available shipping containers/boats being held up in the ports. If you’re getting them faster I’m curious as to how you’re doing it. Also. Barry keeps pointing to you for the build videos. I told him that you said we were waiting on Sling proper in SA. Hopefully this helps with the communication some.

[@EvanBrunye]

September to June is about 8-9 months depending on when in September you placed the order, so that’s not too far off. I’m just going off what I’ve been told, and I imagine as the covid stuff dies down the availability of shipping containers should get better. The videos are with sling in South Africa, I don’t think Torrance has much control over their publishing. So far the empennage and wing videos are all complete, but I don’t have any control over when they’re published either. I expect they’ll all be posted and completed by the time your kit comes in, so it’ll be great timing for you!

[@ibgarrett]

@@EvanBrunye yup. I’m not overly worried yet. Given I’m pretty well prepped for the build I’m just looking for ways to work ahead a bit. I’ve been watch Brad’s build as he’s got some good stuff on the early part of the build. Barry initially indicated it would ship in January for a March/April delivery. But the shipping delays are the latest hurdle. I’ve got my blog/vlog up and going at firstrivet.net. It’s all good for now. I ruptured my right bicep a few weeks ago and am recovering from it being reattached and by June should be back to normal. Good timing! :)

[@ashokaliserilthamarakshan5079]

Nice one Evan. Can't wait for your video on the performance numbers and the upgrades you talked about 😎💪

[@jetshine9985]

Nice setup at your build assist center! And great to see your TSi flying well. Are you planning to head to Oshkosh this year?

[@EvanBrunye]

If it happens I’ll definitely go. Planning to head to sun n fun too in April!

[@paulbrunner1818]

Evan, great video and good to see out zipping around. Wow, did not know the full extent of your quick build ventures - well done! And, happy to lend you my chain saw to take care of those pesky trees on the approach. ;)

[@randyvanvliet226]

Yes, keep the engine sounds as backround to the sound track. Much appreciated!

[@ericlaw2416]

Sigh...good to see my old home from the air. Are there public plans available for those tables you’ve got in the shop?

[@EvanBrunye]

No they’re just tables. Cut up some 2x4s to fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood and 4x4s for legs to suit the height youd like, throw some casters on there and you’re good to go

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Very nice work Evan! The attention to detail is impressive! Get a business brand for your channel! You are beyond the generic E. It's time:-) Cool funky jams! Go Evan Go!

[@Skepilot]

Nice! Looking forward to building more, soon!

[@TheFlyingSPR]

Nice mate very nice

[@EJWash57]

"Whoa birds!" Easy there, Sully...

[@billr8667]

I'm guessing you've flown off the 40 hours already, right? Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@mikespeers]

In the last video, the flaps didn't work. How did you fix that?

[@EvanBrunye]

Oh man, I forgot to address that stuff. It was a really simple setting change In the vpx. I’ll do another video explaining all the changes and squawks I’ve changed and fixed

[@Top10VideosOnTheWeb]

@@EvanBrunye Thanks

[@Captndarty]

Are you doing the builder assist from the straight kit and or a quick build kit and if so regarding the quick built kit how long with that take on average?

[@EvanBrunye]

I’ve been doing them with the standard kits, but can do from quick build too. The quick build kit should cut the build time down by about 30-40%, so from about 6-8 months to about 4-5

[@NotTelling51]

Good job... if I recall correctly, most of you time was in a skyhawk maybe... how that transition been?

[@EvanBrunye]

I’ve only got like 10-20 hours in Skyhawks, most of my time is in cherokees. The transition was pretty much as close to absolutely nothing as you can imagine. After spending so much time building the plane I’m more comfortable and familiar with it than anything I’ve ever flown. Everything it does is exactly what you expect, incredibly easy to fly. 2000fpm is quite the climb rate though 😳

[@peterrabbit2719]

Are you doing the in house painting or will it be outsourced?

[@EvanBrunye]

I painted the plane myself

[@perrypike90]

Evan, he may have been talking about the build assist planes your building.

[@EvanBrunye]

@@perrypike90 ya, for build assist inquiries I posted my email address

[@cebroschriseberhart7557]

Could you include performance data and altitude? It looks like a nice flight

[@EvanBrunye]

This flight was at about 100ft agl for most of it, and super slow/low fuel burn, maybe 90kts and 2.5-3 gph. I’ll post videos later on the actual performance data of the plane doing what it was built for 😎

[@andreavizcarra9946]

Can’t wait to fizzle the sizzle tsi!

[@bruceritchie7613]

Engine sound is fine, not too loud.

[@feidelsol]

👍

[@rafiqsaid4297]

engine and flying sounds prior to music