The Very FIRST NiNE - Flying my aircraft

[@stevenwestlake]

Makes me smile every time I watch you fly the Nine, great wing/engine combo.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Steven, I hope you are well? It certainly is a great SSDR combination. Do you have a date for your machine yet?

[@stevenwestlake]

Not yet Giles,not chasing as there is a Nine frenzy,the weather and my instructor broke his arm the day he might have sent me. It will happen in the new year. And I am well thanks for asking. HNY.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@stevenwestlake oh crikey, I hope your instructor heals quickly. I know there is a whole shipment of wings inbound. HNY as well.

[@ShortField]

Brilliant video Giles, great to see in detail why you are so impressed with the Nine.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

That thumbnail is brilliant, many thanks for all your help and advice.

[@paulieb796]

Oooooh. Can’t wait to get my hands on mine. 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Fingers crossed for 2024 to get you back in the air. I'll be your wing man any day 😜.

[@dalroache]

You are a big inspiration to me and I know it s possible if I put all my heart into it. I wrote a comment but it didn't go through this my second one I apologise if another identical message appears. I watch your videos there a huge encouragement and you an inspiration.I been going through horrible stuff that's hard to explain but watching your videos makes me happy and changes my focus from despair to motivation to be an over comer. Stay blessed keep making your videos many thanks.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Darrington, this comment came through successfully and I'm glad they have helped you. I never thought my channel would grow and help so many people in so many different ways. Keep strong and follow your heart and passion.

[@andreschapero3615]

Excellent video. Dumping my paratrike and moving on to a flexwing has taken over my brain.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Andres, good to see you again in the comments. I think I have flexwing on the brain as well.

[@stone8597]

What a great review. Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride. I need to learn more about the venting.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Stone, my pleasure and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm still learning how it affects the handling at different speeds, and the compromise on performance.

[@ianimg1043]

You've come along way on your Pea Bee journey and now the start of the awesome Nine journey, so best of both worlds. Great to see you enjoying it 😀

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It's been a wonderful journey. The only reason I have the NiNE is so I can out run you and then catch you up when you go rogue..lol.

[@ianimg1043]

Nice to know you've got my best interest at heart. Going rogue is in my DNA 😂🤣

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@ianimg1043 haha

[@NatJB]

Great to see the continual improvement of your journey, from the basic PeaBee that was modded over time to the advent of a new machine. I'm sure many a happy hour awaits you, and now you have two machines so you'll never be without wherever you are. Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Nat, thanks and you know most of the journey highs and lows along the way. Life is too short not to follow our passions and my path has definitely been a life choice.

[@flyskiride]

Great stuff. Nice to see how it's stall is benign and yet it's a much more high performance aircraft.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Lee, it's like they have sprinkled fairy dust on the wing, It just keeps showing more and more capability.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Lee, it's like they have sprinkled fairy dust on the wing, It just keeps showing more and more capability.

[@soggybottom3463]

Thanks for taking us with, wonderful stuff 👍👏👏👏

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers Soggy Bottom, glad you enjoyed it.

[@kevchilton908]

Great video Giles! It looks so amazing and I'm glad you're happy with it... you're gonna have some fun! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I certainly hope so when we can get some flyable weather.

[@advpilot2833]

Great video Giles! I really want to get a look at one of these up close at Sun n Fun 2024! I think the Nine trike with a Fox 13TL would be the ticket for me at the altitudes and weight I have to contend with. You may have already done this, but another good video idea would be flying with a reserve vs without on flexwing aircraft. I know with PPG I never fly with one because 99% of the time I am flying too low for it to be effective anyway. Thanks again! Great content!!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi ADVpilot, you would be genuinely surprised how much lift the NiNE wing produces and has the same MTOW as the TL wing. You might see a familiar face at Sun and Fun..😉😜.

[@DougBow96]

Radiator cover for winter flying? Interested to hear more about the wing vent system. The HG gang use vents for better performance at higher speeds. Apparently keeps the tips from inflating at high speed. All new to me. Looking forward to learning more. Congrats on almost 7K subs! Your channel is really growing. 💪

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Doug, yo are right on the cover, but its also to keep it warm as it cools the engine too well. The vents on this wing actually takes a few mph off the top speed, but it does make the roll control really light when it goes fast, rather than heavy, it was like Cadillac power steering. Thanks, nearly at 7k so share away and help me get there ;)

[@DougBow96]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Interesting. I need some covers for my trike as the radiators work a bit too well during the winter months. I think everyone I know is already a subscriber but I'll try to help.

[@SkiesTheLimit]

Looks like so much fun buddy! Definitely a machine you can have fun and get somwhere! Great video 🙂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It definitely is an amazing machine. I've so much more to explore in its performance.

[@mornevre]

Can you explain more on wing venting. What are the benifits from it.. i know most new wings have venting.. so your next video plase explain to us how it works.. thanks

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Morne, I will try and do a specific video on venting but I won't be soon unfortunately, but thank you for your comment and suggestion.

[@leehewitt9559]

Love it Giles 👌

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Lee, glad you enjoyed it.

[@InducedBank]

Number 001 - woohoo! And you clearly love flying it! As you say, every wing is different, so you need to account for that and not assume they will behave the same.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Mike, I've definitely been having to adjust my flying style with this machine. Did the smile give it away that I was enjoying myself :)?

[@DavesGyroAdventures]

Great Video, and looks a lovely aircraft. I like the 9 detailing 😊 Completely agree with spares point. I’ve just been grounded for 3 months waiting for bits to fix my Gyro. However, it is amazing fun when it works 🤣

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Humm, a bit like helicopters, they need spares. There are lots of little details both on the wing and the trike.

[@chrisdevine2126]

Giles, So you like this machine as the engine stays exactly where you have it on the throttle, as such I assume this has not been the case on your previous sub70! On my Fly Sub70, I have a very nice Viterrosi 185 Mostar and it is absolutely solid at what ever revs I have it on and the foot and hand throttle are in perfect synchronisation with the engine. The reason being that I set the carb up as advised by our East European friends on a video ensuring it has been perfect ever since. What ever you are flying this should be the case and if not, then sort the carburettor out and align with the throttles, easy really and it cuts out the forced landings 😬 Also, what is the right hand instrument that you work with the stylus as it saves taking off the glove, thanks.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Chris, thank you for your comment. I have a Peabee as well as this new NiNE which also has my Moster on it. I like both for different reasons. I'm guessing you are new to my channel, so welcome. I've covered my Sub70 as well as NPPL journey over the past 4 years so those might be of interest if you like tuning, modifying and adventures. I've made a video on how I modified my carb to achieve some mid range tuning but the issue is slightly bigger than just tuning. The Walbro carb and Moster are renowned for this jumping issue. I've a lot of experience with mosters, it's not so much the carb settings but the switch over between jets and the pipe coming in. The Peabee at hand off trim sits just below the upper jet and the pipe at 58/5900. My modification works to about 6100 then just jumps as the pipe takes over, never say never, but my Moster is running well. The Oudie5Pro is the instrument to the right and I have a little stylus on a bungee to save taking my gloves off but sometimes I just do it anyway. Thank you for your support and hope to see you in the comments section in other video.

[@flyingkub]

I agree with you about enjoying flying on your own in the aircraft but nice to fly with other aircraft, I also like the fact that with SSDR you can do mods without all the need to involve others and you don't have to pay someone to check your airframe for a permit or the cost of the permit. Yes we could both buy a second hand 2 seater, which is nice to take someone for a flight but that is not very often and you have the option of using a work's machine I am sure.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Algy, I think I'll be able to keep up with a few of the bigger boys now. I hope the rib is healing well?

[@flyingkub]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I think you are right and with most 3 axis SSDRs as well. Rib still hurting but I am adapting to allow me to continue to work on the plane. I wish you a happy New Year with the 9 on cloud 9.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Thank you and HNY to you and yours.

[@elans2844]

What is flight instruments are you using? Do you have anything that helps with soaring? Tracking thermal etc?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Elan, I use a Naviter Oudie which is a paragliding GPS alti vairo etc. everything I use on my aircraft is in the video description. If you need any more information please just drop a comment and I will try and help. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@elans2844]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I fly an Aeros Ant and I was looking at the Oudie. Thank you. Great vids.

[@andrewlang8575]

Great video. Ive been looking forward to this. Hopefully 2024 will be the start of my journey if all goes to plan 🤞

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Oh wow, where will it be starting? Could you keep me posted either in the comments or the Flight Briefing Room FB page?

[@andrewlang8575]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I'm local St Michael's. I'll definitely keep you updated 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@andrewlang8575 I hope 2024 has calm winds and blue skies for you.

[@blue_beephang-glider5417]

Happy New Year Giles.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Blue, I hope all is well. HNY to you. Our New year is in 15 hours from me typing this, Haha.

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Excellent 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

I hope all is well over the pond Patrick. Are you snowbound at the moment?

[@patrickmckowen2999]

all is good here - a nice green Christmas with no snow until what looks like the new year.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@patrickmckowen2999 woohoo. No snow here either.

[@deonogorman928]

Very inspirational Giles have been watching and following you now for a while you’re very professional and knowledgeable and produce amazing content really making me want to go ahead and try out trikes and save to buy one lol just gutted there’s no instructor or anyone who owns one around Derry Northern Ireland none the less fair play and keep smashing it Can I ask what would be figure to purchase a sub70 new or used ?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Deon, I hope you are doing well with you Martial Arts? Yes, flexwing does seem to be difficult over in NI, I know this as we have had a chap drive over and learn with us for this very reason. The prices vary from model and spec so it is hard to give you an accurate figure. You could be looking at over 11k for a second hand one at the moment.

[@deonogorman928]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 hi mate yeah I’m all good with martial arts big year ahead another competition in 2 weeks Yes I see that it’s not spoken about over here I’ll be doing some research and looking at options for the future 100%

[@simculpin]

Nice video Giles 👍

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Cheers Sim, it feels ages ago I made this flight and the weather has just been so pants since.

[@simculpin]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 me too, itching to get back in the air!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It really is getting like that at the moment.

[@offshoretinker]

Good luck with the 303 Giles. Not without problems. I've had a 190 and 250 blow up.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Michael, thank you and I hope I can keep my engine safe. I have fitted a FlyHenry FlyMeter that has EGT, CHT and water temp.

[@offshoretinker]

I have an old time buddy Pat Laverty who is a genius with 2 strokes. Took a Ros 125 to 15k. He doesn't mess around with Walbros and has replaced the one on his 185 powered Adam with a Tillotson. Check him out on the tube - bontgogh bontgogh@@GolfFoxtrot22

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Carb tuning is always an art, even with the model aircraft I used to tune.

[@stone8597]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I have a FlyHenry (what a dumb name, by the way) on my Polini 250, and it works well. I had a friend that had a 250, and had problems with it. He said no way again and purchased a Cosmos... well wouldn't you know it, that engine had problems and had to be sent back to the factory. Now the second engine they sent him seems to be alright. All these engines have their troubles, as with most things, I think we tend make our own luck.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@stone8597 I like that phrase. Everyone says I over service my engine my Moster but 140 hours of joyful flying.

[@huffpappy]

Hello Giles, Do you fly with a reserve chute on the Nine? Just curious. Happy New Year!

[@Peter_Eriksson]

I think the reserve is the space behind his head

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Sam, no there isn't a reserve on the NiNE, the box behind my head is a storage box.

[@frosty2331]

Awsome Awsome Awsome you deserve it mate

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Frosty, fingers crossed 2024 will bring some flying for you also.

[@frosty2331]

@GolfFoxtrot22 I do hope so Giles but looking forward to the bore chasers maybe you can fly in on the nine hahaha

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@frosty2331 I can't make this year's Bore The NiNE is a bit too fast for the Bore field unfortunately.

[@ianrichardson1638]

Great video Giles. What’s the storage capacity like on the 9 Trike? Just wondered if you’d be able to stow some basic lightweight camping stuff for a little camping tour for a few days away. Also, I’d be interested to know what the real world fuel burn is like on the Polini 303 at typical cruising RPM and how many hours you’d get from your 23 litre tank.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ian, have you seen my camping video, which should give a good indication of how much you can fit in, kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6uodqWGpr97passi=mjYLPmECQmqkt0RC, I had loads of space spare. The real world fuel burn is just about 6 litres per hour over an hour flight cycle, so 3.5 hours would be optimistic on a tank duration. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to drop a comment here.

[@ianrichardson1638]

Many thanks Giles. That’s really helpful especially the fuel burn. Thanks for the link. Have you got a different trike for the Nine or have you mounted your new Nine wing to a Bivvy Bee trike? Is there much difference in terms of storage space on the Flylight different trikes (i.e. the fixed gear ones)? Is it possible to store any lightweight stuff like a sleeping bag in the wing like you can do on a Quik and other flexwings? Sorry for all the questions. Here’s a video I did a few years ago one my Magic Cyclone “The SSDR with Deep Pockets” kzbin.info/www/bejne/gna7koOdgqaHibMsi=eNtDf6SliCYMFd4L@@GolfFoxtrot22

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ian, the trikes are pretty much the same sub chassis, the NiNE has a different fairing, ie sightly bigger. You could put the sleeping bag in the wing on the ADAM or NiNE as they are dual skin, the FOX doesn't have access as it is only 33% dual skin. The Bivvi Bag and headbox, combined with the main fairing have loads of space. The ADAM trike doesn't the same storage space as the wheels retract into the body. I hope that helps further.

[@ianrichardson1638]

Brilliant! Thanks Giles.@@GolfFoxtrot22

[@gunnarremer2045]

Thanks again Giles. About the cooling on your engine: Is it because of low temperatures now that you use the shield or is the radiator to big?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Gunnar and good spot. Both really, it is designed for slower airspeeds of the paratrikes and paramotors which don't have good cooling flows. Ben has blanked half of it off and it still cools quickly during flight when the engine goes to idle. Where do you fly, I couldn't quite work it out from your channel?

[@gunnarremer2045]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 at the moment i don't fly because i live in Swedish Lapland and my normal limit is at 10 minus centigrades. Today it was - 23. I have an Adam on skis. My channel is not active either.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@gunnarremer2045 ahh I have seen your machine in one of the pictures that Ben posted.

[@edwalker2790]

That will need to be classified as an LSA in the U.S. and if it has a charging system, it will need a transponder to fly within the 30nm veil of class B airspace ( where I fly). Does the Flydemon you use transmit ADSB or only receive?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Ed, Flylight have confirmed it will confirm to FAR103 and yes Skyecho2 is an ADB-B out.

[@stone8597]

I don't think Flydemon works in the States...I'd love to hear that it does.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@stone8597 do you mean Skydemon? www.skydemon.aero/

[@AZC1949]

According to spec sheet, with a 19 litre fuel cell, this would qualify as Part 103 in the US. Very intriguing! Thanks, Giles. Enjoy both of your aircraft.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Zach, I know Ben has done the calculations and research to make sure it fits inside the FAR103 regulations. There will be a NiNE at Sun and Fun next year.

[@TogaSRS]

That’s going to be a lucky guy that gets to do the demo flying for that little gig!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@TogaSRS 😜

[@tomcoryell]

Doesn’t 80mph maximum straight and level make it too fast for 103? You might have to change props or something.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Tom, there are other factors and calculations that Flylight have researched into, that make it comply with the FAR103 rules. Have you decided on your colours yet? ;)

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Nice aeroplane.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Fellow "Rigger", I hope you are keeping well. Yes, the NiNE is definitely a machine to stretch the legs with.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

@GolfFoxtrot22 it does look fun. Something I'd not though about when looking to by my own aircraft is, as you said, spares. I did remember something the other day. Not sure if I have got this right, T22 Documentation, the job is not done until the paperwork is finished.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@SimonAmazingClarke There is always some paperwork somewhere, even for SSDR machines. :) Not sure what T22 Documentation is.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

@GolfFoxtrot22 on you riggers course, Mechanic, DE Technician, or Fitters course, the different units we did were T20 numbers. 20 to 25 I think. I remember Systems, Documentation, etc. The documents one had a picture of a kid on a toilet.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@SimonAmazingClarke probably different to my learning. I went through DCAE Cosford in 2000. It was all Form 700 series.

[@offshoretinker]

Why no retracts Giles?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Unfortunately it doesn't come with them....atm.😜

[@tomcoryell]

Hi Giles, Sweet aircraft you have there buddy! So…… No more “Captain Slow”?😂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Tom, it certainly is. Its not better than the ADAM, just different. The ADAM is the Spitfire, the NiNE is the Jet. Are you likely to be at Sun and Fun next year?

[@tomcoryell]

@@GolfFoxtrot22Regarding Sun/Fun, it’s a cheap flight from Denver to Florida, but flights from my town to Denver are a bit expensive. I think I’ll stay home and work on weight shift training. Besides, my wife wants to visit Manchester, so if we do that, it’s only a short hop down to Ashbourne.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

No worries, I might just be there...hopefully ;)

[@jean-paulmarceau3574]

@GolfFoxtrot22 Rumours are flying around that you had your wing malfunction on landing? What actually happened or is it just a malicious rumour that has no substance?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Jean-Paul, I like the funny use of "flying around". I did have an incident last year after a few hours on my wing. My wing did collapse after I had landed due to a nyloc nut coming loose holding my rear flying wires to the keel. As a result of this incident the UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) couldn't conclusively determine what had happened but have strongly considered vibration. AEROS have now put a belt and braces solution in place which is now fitted to all of the NiNE wings. I have taken away how much we rely on Nyloc Nuts on all the wings we fly. I hope that as a result of my incident, that we can fly much safer wings. I can't wait to get my NiNE back in the air, I have a lot of flying to catch up on. Thanks for your comment and enquiry.

[@chrsfrwll]

Fun fun fun

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Chris, I know these will feel like a tease for you.

[@chrsfrwll]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yep, I am champing at the bit. To make matters worse is the article in Microlight Flying with pictures of my trike 🤨😀 though to be fair the weather has been rubbish, so I wouldn't have been able to fly it yet anyway.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@chrsfrwll I believe we are in the same boat at the moment ;)

[@IanM-MA]

🎉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Woohoo. Fingers crossed 2024 is a good flying season for you.

[@ParaMotoparts]

What is your normal cruise speed?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

On the rear hang point, 50-55mph on the mid hang point, 60 mph. The earlier videos with the green NiNE were conducted on the mid hang point. I hope that helps.

[@Therealpicodogg]

Noice machine

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

It certainly is a nice machine. It keeps showing me more and more every time I fly the NiNe.

[@Therealpicodogg]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 what’s the stall speed on the Nine?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@Therealpicodoggit's 26mph I've added all the specs into the description (there was a clip in the video as well)I hope that helps.

[@92redferrari]

gtreat video its visibly quicker. Better than a quantum for fun!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Red, I have flown past the school Quantum in the NiNE, it needed a little bit more bar an power than HOT but it is quick for its size.

[@NicholasStreet]

Engine sounds tinnyer than the Moster to me, like a motocross bike. Would have thought it would be quieter being liquid cooled.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Nicholas, yes it does sound like that on the ground but in the air and having heard it from the ground, it does sound completely different. The Moster does have quite a unique sound to it also. I hope all is well? Are you still playing with turbines?

[@NicholasStreet]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 Hi. Yes, they’re keeping me busy, though a couple of jobs got cancelled so I’ve been at home quite a bit. Not been able to fly for ages though, mainly due to the flying field being too boggy.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@NicholasStreet fingers crossed we have a better flying year next year.

[@slacker6122]

Giles…..where is the throttle on the nine?

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Slacker6122, the throttle is split between the hand throttle ( located just below my left forearm and the foot throttle on my right foot. I hope that helps.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

9 square thats tiny .ive flown kites with bigger surface area lol

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Thomas, I quite agree, I still don't know how they've made it handle so well.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

It appears that it handles the wind like a trooper .

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@ThomasDoubting5 oh it really does, it just seems to cut through it so well. Even on landing it just keep on going where you point it.

[@wrdturkey]

You've gone through a lot of effort to make sure they don't call you "Capt. Slow" anymore. I bet they still do. 😂

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Hi Wayne, you've seen through my cunning plan..haha. I bet I'll still be the last to land. Is your trike back home now?

[@wrdturkey]

@@GolfFoxtrot22 I brought it home a few days ago. I did just in time. It's been raining and foggy ever since bringing it here. The next few months will be a great time to pretty it up and do maintenance on it.

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Good timing indeed.