Excellent choice of background music! Nice. And the ultralight, goodness! What smart engineering features! The curved tube spring, multi-function pedals, efficient 4-stroke, the separated ailerons, weld considerations, all simply wonderful features. Thoughtfully done. My compliments, sir!
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Log!
@TenorDad3 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Gene (2016). I wish your survivors continued making the BYF & modified Generac firewall forward package. You died too soon, sir. The BYF is a great feat of engineering. At the very least, I wish the BYF plans were available for sale/download.
@zubzub8280 Жыл бұрын
I would love plans for the BYF! I am going to build a modified legal eagle xl instead I’m thinking.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer Жыл бұрын
Here is the BYF page on their website. Ask them. Maybe they will sell you the plans: culverprops.com/for-sale.htm
@davidevans65285 жыл бұрын
Keeping it simple isn't always simple. Looks like all bases are covered by intelligent design. Well done!
@davidh76364 жыл бұрын
What a great design for an ultralight. 4 stroke engine, wings that rotate, well thought out design by someone who knew what they were talking about.
@electoplater4 жыл бұрын
and welded
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Don't miss the other Ultralights! Go here: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/UFM2.htm
@mikestirewalt51935 жыл бұрын
What a pleasant video to watch. The amazing thing is you were able to stay so calm while you explained the design points while meanwhile all around you there was an air war in progress.
@petebraven15224 жыл бұрын
Just seems to jump into the air,.. like a true bird should. Amazing thought and skill went into the design of this one and it shows.
@edrosenberger69476 жыл бұрын
This was a very interesting and extremely well done interview! Even with all the racket going on all around, we could still clearly hear what Gene was saying and I for one enjoyed this very much.....thank you Brian!
@carpenterfamily61987 жыл бұрын
Brain thank you for the years of support to the Ultralight community. Also a big thank you to the owners, operators and sometimes builders of these interesting aircraft.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@georgetubbs20236 жыл бұрын
I want one! Such a beautiful,well thought out design.
@sacooper8025 жыл бұрын
so sad to see this go out of production, what a clever machine and man
@FTroop37F4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful airplane and a great video. Gene, I learned a lot with your very detailed descriptions and explanations as to why you did things the way you did. Very innovative flying machine. Thanks for teaching me about Junker style ailerons.....thank you Gene and Brian
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I'm glad you liked these two movies. You can see a lot more of my movies by going to my website. From there you can better jump to where they are on my KZbin Channel: www.fitzvideo.com/
@piersbowlan6 жыл бұрын
A really well thought out design. I would happily fly one of these. More than I can say for many other ultralight designs.
@jamesringler9875 жыл бұрын
What about the leagle eagle or n3 pup and ison airbike
@flytoday9 жыл бұрын
Great video, Gene is a great engineer
@brent10414 жыл бұрын
I wish they would sell these again or at least the plans for this plane
@johnfraser81588 жыл бұрын
i could listen to this guy talk all day
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer8 жыл бұрын
+John Fraser I agree, John. He obviously knows of what he speaks when you see his craft hop into the air and fly so well! Blue Skies! The Sky Surfer
@roadrunner98875 жыл бұрын
I do too, but I don't understand why the background music is added over his voice. Not necessary and is distracting
@StupidTVclips5 жыл бұрын
why?
@dustyrhoads50164 жыл бұрын
John Fraser sounds like he’s from Missouri
@lrstaf64 жыл бұрын
@Clark Gable A&P = Aircraft and Powerplant mechanic.
@michaelrs80104 жыл бұрын
I'm 5 years late to this party but that's pretty cool. I'd buy from the guy not only for his Innovation but also for the way it seems to care for his little dog👍. 😁
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@josephwinkler48635 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life
@5xls8 жыл бұрын
Two thumbs up! I'm an ATP with four type ratings....and his plane looks FUN!!
@3melendr5 жыл бұрын
This is just the video I needed to see. A lightweight aircraft designed and put together by an engineer. By the way Gene.....lots of respect to you as a graduate of the Missouri School of Mines! I had the pleasure of working with a man at White Sands Missile Range who graduated from the MSOM as a Mechanical engineer. He went to school, got a commission in the Army to serve his country then went to work for Raytheon. What is the cost for your lightweight? Where do you get flight lessons? Nice video, interesting interview. Nice to hear some one speak about things like harmonic motion and how it is addressed.
@Brough11115 жыл бұрын
Genius engineer, builder, craftsman! Pilot.
@kenroberts17145 жыл бұрын
I'm not a pilot or even close to being one,but I came across this video and Gene's name popped right out at me.In the early 90's I was a backyard mechanic specializing in VW's.I was in need of some spare parts and cars to restore and a friend and supplier of VW parts told me about Gene(Telle Enterprises in Rolla,MO).So I ended up going to Gene's farm.At this time he was working on powering his plane with Volkswagen engines.Long story short I ended up with vehicles and parts.It's been over 20yrs since I met him and Larry and was just thinking of them the other day.Anyway,I don't know if anyone monitors this or not but sure was nice to see that Gene accomplished what he set to do.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer5 жыл бұрын
Dear Ken, I appreciate the background on Gene. Unfortunately I heard that Gene died last year. The company is still going and you can see more here: culverprops.com/for-sale.htm Later, The Sky Surfer
@demoking14224 жыл бұрын
What a great plane , everything thought out so well but extremely simple , his flight around the pattern showed off the planes performance and his crop dusting skills were breaking thru , Thanks
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Yes. I liked Gene and his son. The plane flies very well.
@johncarold5 жыл бұрын
I have always loved the backyard flyer.
@godofplumbing5 жыл бұрын
Rest in piece Gene. I'm sure you smile down from heaven when you see your granddaughter running Culver Props.
@r.daniels11655 жыл бұрын
*peace*
@almilani43004 жыл бұрын
What happened to Gene ? Did he crash ?
@johnstanley47404 жыл бұрын
I'm quite impressed with the aircraft; the engineering explanations are sound. I had a dead stick with a badly designed king post, free wheeling prop craft, and it really put me off. I'd happily fly this design. Great job
@stephensmith44805 жыл бұрын
Nice looking little plane. Some of these small ultra lights look flimsy but this one looks a sturdy,safe aircraft. I would love to have a go in one.
@pulesjet5 жыл бұрын
WoW, That's one clean build. Sure Liking it.
@jayrhoads31475 жыл бұрын
I dream of flying. Always thinking about building something. Am glad to see this video this man has thought about it with guys like me in mind.
@murmurha20844 жыл бұрын
very inspiring & informative,thank you mr. Smith
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
This is just a segment from "UFM2". The whole movie is 2.5 hours long and I have more movies like it. Go to: www.fitzvideo.com
@Stringman19506 жыл бұрын
You can tell he’s a crop duster. They love to fly low. My Dad dusted for years and loved to keep it real low. A lot of fun.
@CaptVB4 жыл бұрын
Flying low needs more guts as there is less reaction time if anything goes wrong. Salute to your Dad for putting the aviation machine to a genuine use. Regards
@markmccastle79324 жыл бұрын
One of the best straight forward designs I've seen
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Don't miss the other Ultralights! Go here: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/UFM2.htm
@triskellian9 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet,sweet stable little plane.Lovely slow flying. :-)
@fournierdon21725 жыл бұрын
What a super little machine. I thought the gear design just wonderfully simple and elegant.
@youtube.youtube.015 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to hear an aviator who built their own plane.
@bj.roberts64106 жыл бұрын
Just a fantastic video The engine sound is awesome I wish I could fly her too
@johnbennett85665 жыл бұрын
BJ. Roberts Should way to terratrike
@tinmania4 жыл бұрын
I just clicked on this randomly, and was pleasantly surprised. At first when I saw the aircraft, and not knowing anything about its type, thought "wow, this looks like something someone threw together out of miscellaneous spare parts." But, dang, after hearing this guy describe all of the engineering nuances that went into it, AND watching him fly it, I was thoroughly impressed.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
"miscellaneous spare parts". That's what got my attention. Check out some more of my movies at: www.fitzvideo.com
@rodneystrom27496 жыл бұрын
Like the fact that you can be in the air at 30 to 35 mph. Same of course for landing. Much much safer.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer6 жыл бұрын
Low speed. Low mass. Low inertia. They all make for a "relatively safe" flying experience. Just remember that when you get any higher than about 10 feet, the human body does poorly contacting the ground at 1 G and above...
@k.w.churchill43975 жыл бұрын
superb video, truly learned something. Thank you.
@coreyandnathanielchartier3749 Жыл бұрын
Great philosophy regarding the tubing structure: The strength is in the geometry.......the welds are only there to keep the tubes from moving around. Neat little plane!
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer Жыл бұрын
Great point! I really liked watching it fly.
@effyleven9 жыл бұрын
What beautiful little plane that is! Wow!
@wingnutzster6 жыл бұрын
Really? In what way? I understand that beauty is in the eye of the beholder but some things are just ugly...It's disproportionate, has not a single elegant line and is agricultural in it's finish to say the least....I am a lover of all fixed wing aircraft including utility, agricultural and ultralight machines, hek even an inflated ram air parachute has a symmetry and sexiness as a typical aerodynamic structure but this is a rare bird for being so ugly, the old adage "if it looks right it will fly right" took a break on this one. I don't quite get the aesthetic design philosophy here, it's not a case of form following function either, as an aircraft builder and designer myself I recognize several key design characteristics that could have been achieved in a far more aesthetically conventional ways that ultimately would have lead to a better proportioned design and allowed for some elegant touches but to me this machine is the ugliest wing they could find, strapped untidily to a barely symmetrical framework 'fuselage' with a well undersized empennage structure balancing off the dirty nose end with not a single refinement or curvaceous, elegant structure to enhance the aerodynamics and aesthetics, almost certainly the result othe collective efforts of a bunch of engineers with little to no aeronautical aesthetic expertise, look at how stunning to look at most modern aircraft are in design and finish, there is a lot to be said for the importance of the look of an aircraft as opposed to just the soundness of it's structure.
@J--bone5 жыл бұрын
Darren-Edward Oneill chill out he’s just sharing his opinion, which I agree with
@rontyler19845 жыл бұрын
@@wingnutzster < Could you provide a Link to a more efficient, less expensive machine you would recommend or that you have in production?
@colin-manyeates-clan52215 жыл бұрын
@@wingnutzster Hey when you design the improvements please send them to me as I am interested in comparing notes.. the question is inevitably will the weight be the same or less? Even the lightest cowling is weight added. So anything we add we must take away that much in weight... The starter sure seems big and heavy... but other than that I don;t see a lot .. well of course an engine I designed would be half or less the weight and have twice or three times the thrust/torque... I like the wing spin for easy moving and that may also be a consideration as to length of the fuselage, else may not fit into trailer... also I think I hear him say there is a speed limit on these things? Well then it has to be ugly to keep it slowed down??
@flyingtime55015 жыл бұрын
@@wingnutzster then shut up don't watch and build your own mr perfect. I think it flies great and don't look that shabby for the stol its a gem!
@cateyesaerial77035 жыл бұрын
Wow! This airplane has awesome stol capabilities! Good job.
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
nice job. I like the simplistic engineering aspect of the plane and yet it appears to rugged. ease of maintenance is a big plus a too. well thought out.
@jamessheehan26947 жыл бұрын
YOU CAN'T BEAT THE SOUND OF A FOUR STROKE WITH A TWO STROKE ENGINE WINE. Love the short take off and landing.Plus Gene is a really good pilot, looked a little windy that day. nice plane
@kentwilliams33265 жыл бұрын
Great report. I’m sold on one and plan to order one when able...
@mike_van_in5 жыл бұрын
What a lovely little machine.
@davebrittain92164 жыл бұрын
A very scratchy home made look to it but what a performer. It so much suits the builder! lol Very typical old guy with a ton of experience and smarts and plenty of who cares of his in there as well. It would be so nice seeing this little gem done with jet cut items and nice tig welding. Clean it up and give it some perfection to match how it flies.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Don't miss the other Ultralights! Go here: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/UFM2.htm
@regdor8187 Жыл бұрын
Your "nice tig welding" might kill you in that nice infers "stack of dimes" looking beads, where here you Must have large volume beads to provide the Area, at reduced strength, to transfer the loads....
@LeftSeatAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Excellent engineering on your Flyer Gene! Congrats to him on his induction into the EAA Ultralight Hall of Fame as well. (Posthumously) Just found your channel Brian, great stuff!
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope you like it. Check out The Flite Blog™, too: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/FliteBlog.htm
@rodeosound7 жыл бұрын
Thats one sharp ol boy there
@jrfoleyjr5 жыл бұрын
Low and slow... way to go! I want one. My back yard is about 400 feet deep. I think I could fly one out from here. :)
@dalecarpenter83596 жыл бұрын
Time for the government to stop limiting us !
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer6 жыл бұрын
Man! You are my type of guy. Viva Trump!
@petrol885 жыл бұрын
I would tend to agree with you...but there has to be limits. I'm not too keen on someone elses 'backyard' special from Amazon.com crashing down from the sky into my living room. lol And I feel confident saying this, because if there was a DIY airplane kit on Amazon ($500 with prime shipping, please), I'd buy one and try my hardest to rush through and fly it that same day... and I have an engineering degree! LOL
@petrol885 жыл бұрын
Of course...there's nothing that says you -cant- build it. If you kept it local, you'd probably never even be caught... It's the don't get caught part that gets ya!
@mikemorgan50155 жыл бұрын
Careful what you ask for........
@cateyesaerial77035 жыл бұрын
@@petrol88 You could not build and aircraft in 1 day. It take at least more than 50 hours.
@marknesselhaus43764 жыл бұрын
That looks like a blast to fly. Back in the 1980's my ultralight had a Cuyuna 440 2- stroke. It only failed me once in flight out of hundreds of hours flight time and that was due to a bad ignition coil. Easy fix once it was tracked down. It would only fail after it heated up.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
A small point, but I think you are talking about the Cuyuna 430. I had a couple and never had any luck. You were obviously better at it than me. Once I bought a Rotax 377 I started having fun. Now I have a Rotax 503DCI on my MXL and it is bullet proof. You can see it and more of my movies from my website: www.fitzvideo.com/ Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™ Brian FitzGerald - The Sky Surfer
@jrfoleyjr7 жыл бұрын
I bet that is the most fun you can have out of bed! WOW. Power up, tail up almost immediately and the mains just float off the runway. Looks like well under 100 feet on take off. It sure does float in ground effect or it appears so while landing. SWEET litle plane!
@ozziepilot28996 жыл бұрын
That is awesome, true STOL and safe.
@bouyant86595 жыл бұрын
WHAT A BEAUTY... THANKS FOR SHARING
@keithnorris89824 жыл бұрын
For the last two months I've been reviewing (I think) all of the UltraLight planes. This is my #1 Pick. Gene Smith is one of the reasons.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer3 жыл бұрын
Yes. It is a great design but unfortunately not in production any more after Gene died.
@anthonydouglascontares34715 жыл бұрын
He is quite the educator, love it.
@godofplumbing5 жыл бұрын
Generac? You can fly around during the day, and at night you can plug your house into it if you lose your power. Awesome ultralight.
@markspc15 жыл бұрын
Beautiful little plane !
@terrycarter44595 жыл бұрын
Great video many thanks.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Terry! I have many more movies to watch on my KZbin Channel. Here is the best place to find them: www.fitzvideo.com/
@openuas99615 жыл бұрын
Very well designed, bravo!
@oby-16075 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful. Would love to fly one. The large prop would make for quieter flying, I hope. I would be looking for longest cruise distance. How many hours on the current frames?
@ManelvisSoares7 жыл бұрын
wow what a beauty it takes off with the slightest effort
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer7 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed. A big part of it is the long propeller, turning relatively slow.
@haroldnations58875 жыл бұрын
@@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer ly
@alltheboost53635 жыл бұрын
Awesome little plane... this is what I've envisioned far as a part 103 4 stroke.
@joescheller66805 жыл бұрын
awesome guy love it. used to watch a crop duster up here in south Dakota, he would bend the wheat as he dusted with the tires great rapor with the machine. he was unfortionatly killed in a terrible accident, trying to unstick a jammed hanger door,
@lbbradley555 жыл бұрын
Ya know... YA done such a great job giving us all the information about this Rig. Why I bet you would sell a whole lot of them if you could tell us how much it would cost us & where we can get us one...! I sure want one after watching this... !
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer5 жыл бұрын
Well, 'cause I'm not selling them. Go to their website: www.culverprops.com/for-sale.htm
@lbbradley555 жыл бұрын
@@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer HA... THANKS BRIAN... Maybe I will grab one. I do like the Mosquito Hello for about the Same M$$ but these are Certainly Interesting
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
he passed away. he may have had a son . don't know.
@johnmartin61405 жыл бұрын
I was so sorry to find out last week that Gene had passed away in 2016....It was like losing a good friend. In my opinion he created the perfect airplane...The only one that I truly wanted. I have watched all the videos countless times. I am an old Vietnam helicopter pilot who thought that after all these years that I would finally fly again....Gene was a remarkable man who wanted the common man to have the joy of flying like a bird. YOu should feel blessed to have his DNA in your blood.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John. It is too bad Gene is gone.
@phlodel6 жыл бұрын
Was the center of the wing left open on the bottom for hat clearance?
@mikemiller14144 жыл бұрын
Gene was brilliant. So is his son. His son Larry built a hp version of this model that is even more impressive. Wish they still built planes. This ul is probably one of best ever built.
@whoisntwhoisit21265 жыл бұрын
This is SOOO Cool! Love it!
@dannymathia455 жыл бұрын
I wish you could still buy one of these!
@mikemorgan50155 жыл бұрын
Really cool, and right down the road from me!!
@mrsmith87375 жыл бұрын
This looks SOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOL........ He makes it “look” so easy; but I’ll bet for someone who has never flown anything bigger then a drone it’s NOT that easy....
@EamonnSeoigh6 жыл бұрын
Love Webbers. I ran those on my “tuner” Datsun cars back in the early 70’s. Easy to understand them. Reliable. How do they do for carb icing, and metering at higher altitudes?
@aryantruth18075 жыл бұрын
I hobbied with the L116 OHC for years. Amazing the built in features to increase performance. I loved the Hitachi carbs with the glass window. 4 wheel independent and adjustable suspension...... A whole lot of fun for very little money.
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
I , many years ago, had a TR-3A with two SU carbs. I could zip right around that datsun 2000. lol
@oswaldobaronefilho7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This ultra light is special for those who like to fly to wander. For example, see your field of planting soybeans, maize or your beef cattle cut, for agriculture inspections.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir! If you want to get a better taste of what you describe, check out "The Harper Run" here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2fdXoKjmNZnnNE A flight over The Great Plains of Kansas. Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™ The Sky Surfer
@sailingyemaya97815 жыл бұрын
That looks like a lot of fun
@jasonferguson11675 жыл бұрын
Very Impressive !
@MickPauly5 жыл бұрын
Working at a large airport and seeing this amazing aircraft; I wish sometimes that I could fly.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer5 жыл бұрын
Most likely you CAN. After you learn to fly, the expense to fly an Ultralight or a Light Sport Aircraft is quite reasonable.
@GodzillaGoesGaga4 жыл бұрын
Do you offer training at your local field (or have anyone who does) ? I'm looking at doing Sports Pilots license and wish to get an Ultralight after and your aircraft is pulling at me !! I have some PPL training from years ago but didn't finish due to personal issues. Now I'm free of all that and can spend time wherever I like!!
@mmcgee21705 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@blindfredy61284 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love it.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Don't miss the other Ultralights! Go here: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/UFM2.htm
@carpenterfamily61987 жыл бұрын
In jest, I guess the cut out in the underside of the wing is to accomidate his cowboy hat ? But really this is a great plane - love the 4 Stroke ! Is it dual ignition ?
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer7 жыл бұрын
No. That is one downside to that motor. It is single ignition.
@lanceanderson14177 жыл бұрын
How many times have you lost the ignition on a modern system, automotive , lawn mower, outboard, etc. You have a valid point,but if you consider the probability I'd flyit !!
@Hyperious_in_the_air6 жыл бұрын
I mean, you could always machine your own head if you really wanted dual ignition. This is based off a generac engine that has lots of aftermarket parts you could use as well.
@davidlindquist30025 жыл бұрын
Hyperious '
@funfreq92825 жыл бұрын
Looks like a lot of fun! I wonder why he didn't add a few degrees of dihedral to the wing?
@fastmail554 жыл бұрын
I understand Gene Smith died in December of 2016. From what I've read, he was a very talented individual. I was considering purchasing a Backyard Flyer but I understand it is now out of production. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Don't miss the other Ultralights! Go here: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/UFM2.htm
@patrickmckowen29998 жыл бұрын
NIce aircraft - I like that full cantilevered wing with the Junker ailerons and that spin for transport. I thought someone else is also doing the wing spin thing as well ?? Cheers, Patrick
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer8 жыл бұрын
+PATRICK MCKOWEN Dear Patrick, I definitely like the way The Flyer gets off the ground in a hurry, too. Many or all of the Kolb Aircraft swing their wings back for travel/storage but they don't do it as one piece. Each wing pivots at the shoulder and folds back. Happy New Year! Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™ The Sky Surfer
@markadams73285 жыл бұрын
You REALLY flew with your cowboy hat on!! Yee Haw! :-)
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
after all he was in Kansas
@robertsnyder51495 жыл бұрын
That is just too kool!
@crazykuup92716 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how to fly and have only been in a plane twice and helicopter once but that just fascinates me!!!! The thought of flying myself from the hayfield at our farm. How much do those cost and what’s the easiest safest way to get flying for the best price????
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer6 жыл бұрын
Go here to find out: backyardflyerultralight.com/index.php
@Amphictyon16 жыл бұрын
The very best, right here; well under $20,000 fully built and tested. evolutiontrikes.com/rev/
@DocLulzson5 жыл бұрын
Wish they had plans for this on the web somewhere.
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer5 жыл бұрын
culverprops.com/for-sale.htm
@jaekib5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done by a renaissance man.
@patrickmckowen29994 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Love the rotation of wing. I still prefer the rear engine design style of Kolb. Can this 4stroke on the Kolb? Cheers
@BrianFitzGerald-TheSkySurfer4 жыл бұрын
Dear Patrick, I'm glad you liked the "Flyer" interview. It is part of a larger movie called "UFM2". You can find more about it here: www.fitzvideo.com/Pages/UFM2.htm Unfortunately, Gene Smith has passed away. I'm not sure if you can use his motor and drive system with a Kolb. You should ask the Kolb factory what they think. Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™ The Sky Surfer - Brian FitzGerald
@sridharp99724 жыл бұрын
You only my inspiration
@ibizecom6 жыл бұрын
Sad to hear that the Backyard Flyer is no longer being produced!
@wlehtola6 жыл бұрын
I wish there were plans at least
@lonesomewill28886 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know why they quit manufacturing them?
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
he died
@johnheitz44275 жыл бұрын
WOW I want one!
@slobama5 жыл бұрын
...and his hat stayed on! Nice video, thanks.
@deaftodd5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah anti-aircraft gun versus ultralight. Can't wait to see that!
@R1FamilyR17 жыл бұрын
i love you for that UL and I'm working out a deal that will allow me time to work this out. i must get an ultralight and aside from being close to home your plane looks incredible! I'm in. call you soon
@dustyrhoads50164 жыл бұрын
Have you put it in a Stoll ? I’m going to come visit I do love your ideas (slower the better)
@zezeandjr41105 жыл бұрын
At 19:30, I thought he was heading into those trees on the horizon.
@williamsmith44776 жыл бұрын
RIP Gene. :(
@kirbylee577 жыл бұрын
I've always heard welding aluminum is hard. There's nothing to it, its easy.
@vasilipanin89786 жыл бұрын
Sure just apply heat but doing it well is not easy. It is an art.
@dufus22735 жыл бұрын
he mean't getting it to hold. lol
@edmilton7385 жыл бұрын
Impressive. I like the thought put into the stall issue.. Stalls kill pilots.