The Prototype

Update: A more recent remix video here: • DoubleEnder:RAW
Ride along in the cockpit of the DoubleEnder* with designer Alec Wild as we're treated to a demo ride in this forward-thinking twin-engine bush plane. A full length write-up that answers many common questions can be found here www.backcountr...
*BackcountryPIlot.org is not affiliated with the design, production, marketing, or sale of this aircraft. We simply made a video about the demo flight. We do not have any information about the aircraft or the people involved.

[@TheWindigomonster]

I think the coolest part of this airplane is the visibility you get from the canopy - It looks like flying a spaceship

[@RobertHouston-sf5fh]

With that climb rate it is a rotor less winged helicopter.

[@richc.3100]

7 yr old video that still looks amazing. Timeless.

[@johnmutton799]

As a search and rescue plane this is absolutely awesome! The view from the cockpit is amazing! Whoever built this is a genius! Well done sir !

[@bazzinbulgaria4826]

Amazing!! I've been flying since 1965 and have just a tad over 8500 hours on both fixed wing and rotary, including multi engine, on both....I've never come across an aircraft that lit my fire like this one does. Fantastic video and fantastic flying demo!!

[@FlightChops]

PURE epic! Amazing plane, and awesome film production! NOTE: if ever there was a plane NOT to let passengers in or out of with the engine(s) running - this is it. EDIT: and I enjoyed the remixed classical music; sort of like the remixed classical plane. Great sound track choice.

[@BackcountryPilot]

+FlightChops Thanks! It was fun to make, but as I'm sure you know well, the run and gun experience is stressful.

[@ChrisWorksCreative]

+Backcountry Pilot Such an awesome video of an awesome plane. I found out about this plane just last week and was extremely excited when I saw that you'd done a video on it. And like +FlightChops mentioned, I really enjoyed the remixed classical music.

[@FlightChops]

Backcountry Pilot Yup - run and gun shooting is really tough - And for that reason I appreciated this film even more! You nailed it considering what you had to work with.

[@isaacbrooks1430]

+Backcountry Pilot This is such epic content!!! PLEASE KEEP IT UP!!!

[@isaacbrooks1430]

+Backcountry Pilot +Flightchops you guys are my favs!!! Like legit idols!!!

[@BatLunette]

this is not a plane, this is a dream!

[@Tecnobingo]

Exact. In fact after 7 year still it doesn't 'exist'

[@maxbootstrap7397]

That is one of the most hilarious yet appealing airplanes I've ever seen.

[@CPerry-yq1fj]

Mad Max, a dragonfly, a sherpa and a super cup walk onto a bar....... awesome.

[@knowsbetter1]

C. Perry and the answer is "lets go"

[@glenmccarthy2066]

They get drunk, have an orgy, and this plane is born.

[@glassdogangle]

onto a bar. he he. I get it.

[@ljacres6538]

Years later and this amazing plane still isn't in the hands of the public yet. Great video.

[@postulify]

your videos come out so infrequently, but are such a treat when they do.

[@Adamk24]

That sound from the out of sync engines props is called PHASE PULSING. it's caused by two tonal sounds being slightly out of tune with each other. The one that is slightly after will complete one harmonic cycle over the other every so often, producing the pulsing sound you hear. So PHASE PULSING is what we call it in audio terms. I think that's pretty cool.

[@bcubed72]

...what most people call being "out of tune."

[@obese1konobe]

Out of sync in aviation terms for multi engines.

[@MrTrollinglol]

Well if they are, then they are completely wrong, if something is "out of tune" that means you expect one frequency but another one actually occurs and it sounds bad or off.

[@kevinschultz7040]

Adam Wilson dude that's cool! One of the science KZbin channels like smarter every day should do something on that!

[@RandomNumber141]

In physics we learned this as "beats"

[@JuanDavidDeJesus]

Incredible Plane, incredible production, and incredible narration! Thank you so much. I was especially moved when you described the peculiar out-of-sync sound of the engines, "THAT SOUND" as you described it. I realized that twin-engine pilots could especially appreciate that comment, those with knowledge, experience, and a little bit of wisdom who are able to recognize "THAT SOUND". Thank you for the video and the inspiration.

[@Braeden123698745]

I bet that thing could land on a runway. Perpendicular

[@pistoninthewind]

He's saving his tires.

[@lucywucyyy]

just as he was putting it down at the end i was thinking "i bet he could land on a taxi way perpendicular" lol

[@davelarson5672]

“That was the shortest runway I have ever seen.” My reply, “The widest one I have ever seen.”

[@edl617]

Or landing in 10 feet with a high wind

[@davidbrennan5]

Hats off to the Pilot, he knows what he is doing.

[@markmiller2263]

Gives me chills! As a child I was given a ride in my uncle's Cub. This film took me back to that day. Inspiring and mesmerizing. Thank you!

[@Kefoo_]

-- Just plain _WOW!_ Excellent voice quality, audio & visual editing, and composition! *_Thank you, Backcountry Pilot!_*

[@rubenskiii]

I’ve seen this video before but it came in my recommended again and i remembered the video and how exited it made me. Such a beautiful design, reminds me a lot of the whacky 1930’s Heinkel planes, their seaplanes where ahead of their time but look rather daft. They worked tho!

[@johngregory8519]

Absolutely phenomenal production quality, entertainment, and inspiration. Keep up the amazing work Zane!

[@bufordt.justice4052]

The Bandit doesn't have a chance of escaping me now! Thanks for this awesome ride!

[@dnbenr3090]

buford t. justice thank you nice lady

[@addusernamehere]

Phenomenal, simply phenomenal! Super Cub meets Cessna 307, but with Alec's novel engine placement. Inspirational.

[@francissicnarf2510]

this is the most amazing plane I seen .... made me cry .... made me dream... made me rethink my ways .... made me want to fly ... I am just standing there with my mouth open..... it gave me a new way of thinking .... I still cry ...

[@michaelyates4646]

When you hear synchronisation it's called a "beat". It sounds like woo woo woo woo within the engine noise. This is the most impressive thing I've seen in well wow. Perfectly set up flown with great skill. Take a bow gentlemen how cool is this

[@Sodbusterrod]

Heterodyne.

[@BetterAircraftFabric]

Hi, it might be interesting to mention that this plane is covered in Oratex6000 by BetterAircraftFabric, the revolutionary German Aircraft Fabric that requires no paint at all, come painted and goes on with a completely non-toxic glue. Its way stronger, way lighter and tougher. As its not mentioned in the video, I think its worth adding. A great video, very well done ! We need more videos like that ( not as a commercial entity but in the sense of shrinking pilot population and agitation against General Aviation ! ) Anyway, I love your channel here, keep it up! I also have many Backcountry flying videos on my own channel, but they are exclusively Alaska Bush flying videos. Best Regards from Anchorage!

[@mythologicalmyth]

I actually wanted to know this. Also, what base plane is this? Is it a GT500 or ?

[@LanceWinslow]

Wow, amazing visibility AND performance.

[@beatrix1120]

Wow. I've never seen such a skilled pilot before. He did stuff birds can't do.

[@dane.5360]

This is by far the most amazing Bush Plane ever. I'm sure it has some quirks and odd flight characteristics, but Im sure the innovative design makes up for it.

[@larrymilsap5123]

Amazing plane and pilot, but you’re also a fantastic narrator with a very well done video. Great music too, I’d love to have that opera remix!!

[@brycenew]

WOW!! Awesome aircraft and vid. Talk about reigniting an old passion to fly. Thanks SO much for taking the time to shoot and produce this ;)

[@DARIVSARCHITECTVS]

OMG! This is such an AWESOME air machine! I dream of a plane that can do THIS.

[@JimForeman]

Buy a 180hp Super Cub, stick some tundra tires on it and you will have an airplane of the same performance. An Aviat Husky will do the same thing right off the rack and it's a certified aircraft that you can insure and any pilot can fly (well, any pilot certified for tailwheels)

[@k9hays]

Absolutely incredible aircraft and excellent pilot! I can only dream of such adventures! It would be amazing to fly in to some remote fishing spots in this plane!

[@sacooper802]

Im picking my jaw up from the floor, holly cow simply amazing aircraft and pilot skills masterly blended together. So Inspiring.

[@jaywyant-king7538]

Awesome. Thank you for giving us this experience, really appreciate the set up you clearly went through to get such great takeoff and landing shots and the amazing skill of the pilot and his plane, all superb.

[@kevinswanson3910]

Never seen a plane with such a view,make a great search and rescue plane.

[@silasmarner7586]

I've got storage about 1000' from where you landed. Anyhow, stunning innovative exercise in lightness yet redundancy (and power!). Gosh, the only thing left is vectoring to shorten takeoffs and landings any further.. MAYBE... but even then, not much! Great great video!

[@holyteejful]

Silas Marner super light..that thing took off and landed in damn near 100ft ! I think vectoring components would make craft too heavy and cumbersome, IMO ! And it already looks fairly top heavy.... but that wld be amazing

[@BackcountryPilot]

Silas Marner interesting... which side of the river?

[@silasmarner7586]

Aint' that Aurora airport? So I'd say the "same side'o'the river..

[@silasmarner7586]

Mebbe you're right regarding the vertical component of CG.

[@silasmarner7586]

I think I mean landed for the final time at the airport.. heh heh....

[@1lllllllll1]

The full vis canopy is the best! It feels like you're in one of those star wars pod things :)

[@beardog321]

That's a really neat aircraft! Nice flying, blue side up!

[@mburgnon]

Your videos deserve 10x more views, I hope you become a super popular avation youtuber one day!

[@cetogenese7107]

I am an ex-military pilot. Have flown jet aircrafts, airplanes, helicopters etc. I LIKE very much this plane, its design, everything. Should be commercialized! Congratulations!

[@Jmnp08]

Real flying in a real aircraft. Purpose built. Awesome

[@BirdRunHD]

I wouldn't expect anything less of a plane designed with the heart and mind of a true bush pilot. Well done, I am buying one.

[@nathanchalecki4842]

So did you buy one

[@dryan8377]

This is why R/C planes are insane in the performance curve. Tons of power and little weight. This is the grown up version of flying your r/c plane for real. Wow what a piece of work! Amazing! But with 2 engines - face palm, that's just nuts! Love this plane!

[@briansteffmagnussen9078]

Plane and pilot. They are both Amazing.

[@RobMacKendrick]

The reference to helicopters is well-taken. Reminds me of the scene in Illusions where the main character drops his aircraft into a too-short field by "hanging in the air" above it and dropping like a hawk. 'Course that guy was magic; he could wangle the laws of physics. This plane's for normal people. Incredible take-offs and landings from unreal surfaces -- and flights through breathtakingly narrow air lanes.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome video! You do such a great job! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@adonismarrero5281]

just the reliability of the two engines is enough for me but man 100%to the incredible views

[@TheMarcomm97]

I'm in absolute awe. Huge respect towards you

[@yaris684]

this is exactly what I had in mind. Having this much ground clearance makes it easy

[@yacahumax1431]

LOVE, LOVE , LOVE the clear cockpit. Awesome. What a great view.

[@andrewmorris3479]

This thing is the epitome of what I love in life haha. Unparalleled visibility, Rotax 914's which have become my favorite engine in general aviation, and amazing aerodynamic design to make it perform in the backcountry. It really is the ultimate bush plane!

[@overback2328]

Been flying ultra-light type aircraft since '79. Nothing compares to it. I wish this guy would market his aircraft. I love the idea of push/pull engines to get you home with one! Been stuck out before.

[@sortek16]

This is the plane my dad built in his garage for Alec, was a real process to help build....

[@teambennett3060]

What's going on with it? Will it be produced or is it just a one off? This looks like an amazing experimental that could be improved upon.👍🏻

[@kitfoxflyer]

Awesome wicked flying. Love it!!!

[@devkrovil]

Jeez man, this thing has insane rudder control on the ground.

[@estoniaman]

He used differential braking there?

[@badgerdad777]

I've seen tails come up on airplanes before just after they started moving but this one does it before he starts moving. Very impressive machine.

[@jazzman5598]

Superb flying. Just subbed. Really dig your machine. Thanks!

[@TheUrszulat]

Fantastic - especially The Sound!

[@Tiagomottadmello]

😳... Absolutely great ! 👍🏻 Ain't just magic people who step out of the ordinary and create realities ?

[@KoMaksAdventures]

I just came across this plane yesterday! This needs to be mass-produced like 2 years ago! I want one!

[@priv8joker]

THIS IS JUST AMAZING!! I'VE NEVER SEEN A PLANE TAKE OFF AND LAND ON A RIVER BED IN SUCH A SHORT DISTANCE!! JUST BRILLIANT! PROP CONFIGURATION IS SOMETHING OTHERS SHOULD CONSIDER!

[@thefpvlife7785]

I never get tired of this great footage. awesome cub

[@thomaspotschka5387]

Like an Artist, the Pilot knows his Instrument! ❤

[@roypounds7704]

I can't wait to see variations of this aircraft at STOL competitions!

[@gukakmakuk]

Finally someone designed and built the bush plane of my dreams,Any airplane is a bundle of compromises but this concept has so many advantages(Including good visibility) I would be able to put up with the shortcomings.

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Wow! Most epic aircraft ever! Didn't realize it was a double engine aircraft until you mentioned it.

[@bepowerification]

I love your narrative style (and/or voice). it sounds like a book I would like.

[@Mephistopholies]

This frame can be one of those things that save millions of lives.

[@Mephistopholies]

like Balto!

[@colin8110]

Incredible.I love your work and am always left with a sense of both awe and envy. Can't wait for the next one.

[@guitarsword1]

Awesome plane, pilot and video production .

[@mountaindewdude76]

I'm a huge fan of the Super Cubs and other STOL's. This plane was amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@Justwantahover]

The undercarriage is about the the only thing like a Super Cub.

[@1dontknowmyownname]

Awesome camera work and that Pilot is Amazing! really enjoyed watching this

[@julianmunday6941]

Incredible Aircraft! Nice footage

[@reigaterobot4965]

That is one of the finest youtube vids i have ever seen

[@wayfastwitey13]

that thing looks like a blast to fly, awesome video.

[@thomasnelson2463]

That plane is INCREDIBLE! (it more closely resembles a Wilga, than a Super Cub)

[@neilw2O]

More horsepower for better effect!! You can never have too much horsepower. Safety margins are a little slim, from time to time. I notice the glassy water and NO wind.

[@aleksandrnestrato]

How come can't you never have too much horsepower? Put two 1500 shp engines and 3000 horses will tear this plane in parts.

[@morkovija]

Music selection is top-notch! Thanks for mentioning artists! Discovered Zoe thanks to your filml

[@numnut1516]

Instant classic! what an amazing design

[@polzobelbalasch7709]

Wait a sec! Did I just see a mx bike attached to the bottom of a bush plane!!!! Outstanding!! Live can’t get any better than that!!

[@superstreet1134]

awesome, simply awesome. Hope one day you can produce in mass and hope one day i can buy one of it

[@peterford9369]

Really cool. Never flown a plane but stuff like this really makes one wish they could.

[@ellnegro]

I see you. Dope camera action. Editing on point. And flying the hell out of that airplane. God Speed..

[@CynicalDad81]

Beautiful music/videography.

[@seanmcdermott7513]

Very enjoyable and impressive to watch.

[@cinnamanstera6388]

that cockpit is so freaking cool.

[@robertnicholls9917]

Practical and beautiful design.

[@nipponhouseplayer]

I see the wings stretch with lift on power application! It looks that way anyways! Beauty!

[@ThomasRonnberg]

Wonderful work Alex Wild

[@robertlaird6746]

Nice design and well thought out. Looks good as well! I did notice a little flex I think on the frame under the rear prop but that could have been the camera that was on the beach looking at the plane. The spot I'm talking about is where the big front part of the frame connects to the little part of the rear half of the frame.

[@mariewalton8545]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Marie

[@ohwell2790]

This is impressive, innovation is alive and well!

[@ramonmartinez89]

most beautiful ultralight i have seen

[@jameslipman8165]

Speechless, really

[@air-headedaviator1805]

This aircraft right now is perfection.

[@AdventureBrad]

Wow Great skill and incredible plane. Wished the video was longer.

[@d3spis3m3]

Excellent presentation

[@BigFiveJack]

Wonderful video! Please continue with more!

[@robertlafnear4865]

I just want to know who made the Lexan Bubble,.. that is a work of art. The plane; Different & Interesting.

[@tireballastserviceofflorid7771]

Now that is some crazy good flying!!

[@707BIGGLES747]

Very nice indeed. Great visibility. It looks like something Dornier would build.

[@MonostripeZebra]

I just love the canopy