TL Ultralight All-Access; a tour at their factory and a thorough inspection of my airplane - S02 E16

An unprecedented all-access factory tour at TL Ultralight, while my own TL-96 Star gets a thorough inspection and service at their maintenance hangar; almost sounds too good to be true, but that's what happened when I visited them at Hradec Králové Airport (LKHK)! See full description...
My airplane was built in 1999 and flew about 425 hours up until now, so she's more than two decades of age but doesn't have a lot of TTAF, nor has she ever been used for flight training. The low TTAF and known history of the plane was convincing enough for me to buy her one and a half year ago. However, that little hint of doubt of flying around with an over two decades old composite airplane has always been there.
What to do in doubt of your aircraft? Contact the manufacturer! That's what I did and TL Ultralight showed me what long-term service should look like with every company; they offered me a complete factory airframe inspection! The 'only thing' I had to do, was to fly my airplane over to their factory, situated at the airport of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic (ICAO code: LKHK).
So now I suddenly had an extra reason to tick off that bucket list item, now combining the wish to visit the birth place of my airplane and give her a complete factory inspection. And what a trip this was! :)
This episode is the second of a three episode series, telling the complete story of the flights to and from the Czech Republic, the airframe inspection of my airplane and a factory tour with a unprecedented access to the facilities of TL Ultralight!
Watch the whole series here;
Episode 01: Flight to TL Ultralight
• Taking my plane on a 4...
Episode 02: Factory tour and aircraft inspection
• TL Ultralight All-Acce...
Episode 03: Flight back to The Netherlands
• Almost VMC minima whil...
Interested in TL Ultralight and their aircraft? Check out these links;
Website of TL Ultralight:
www.tl-ultralig...
TL Ultralight on KZbin:
/ tlultralight
TL Ultralight on Facebook:
/ tlultralight
TL Ultralight on Instagram:
/ tl_ultralight
#tlultralight #factory #tour
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DISCLAIMER
Ever since I received my pilot license, I shared my passion for aviation with a lot (and I mean a lot!) of passengers! Because I enjoy sharing my aviation passion so much, I would like to share it with the rest of the world too! But since taking on 7 billion people as my passenger isn't really practical, sharing my passion via KZbin is... ;)
Where a lot of aviation channels on KZbin focus on General Aviation at the west side of the Atlantic, my channel focuses on Light Sport Aviation in Europe, primarily Holland and Germany. Light Sport Aircraft are also known as 'Microlight Aircraft' or 'Ultralight Aircraft'.
The reason I make these videos is to exchange aviation stories and learn and improve by sharing. And because I love to share!

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

That factory tour looked amazing and your aircraft did look really pampered. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along.

[@ForFunFlyer]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@StingFlight]

Excellent show, sir! Happy flying!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@louisknapp265]

Wow, that's a pretty thorough going-through they gave your airplane. The factory tour was very interesting too. Looks like a first class operation. Thanks for sharing.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Totally agree; TL Ultralight makes excellent planes! If I wouldn't have been a fan before, I would've been after the factory tour! Very well engineered and built aircraft there! 👌🏻

[@KevinWolters]

Great episode Jolmer! Interesting to see the Factory tour. I didn't knew the fact that the Stream and Sirius where also made by TL! awesome to see. And nice that they took the time to thoroughly inspect/repair your TL96. Keep up the good work mate!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, TL Ultralight makes a variety of models, even with floats on the Sirius, per request 😉

[@andrewmartin8739]

What a great insight , modern ultralight aircraft are definitely not what they used to be a number of years ago , excellent advert for TL Ultralight .....well done , can't wait for episode 3 👍

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@shawnpemrick4303]

Awesome video! I’ll be sure to check my anti rotation sockets on my wings.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Very good. I also DM you via IG 😉

[@HighWing]

Great video. I ordered a Sirius and will get in in March 22.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Awesome! 👍🏻

[@flyingscotsman5032]

Great Video Jolmer, she looks good for 21! But love the look of the stream

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, they are all beautiful aircraft, to be honest?! 😉

[@bobwright5557]

Very cool! Wound never have guessed the age of your aircraft! Thanks for sharing.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Yes; the design of my plane, originating from 1996, way ahead of the competition. Today, she still is a very capable LSA, compared to the rest out there.

[@MAGApepe]

they make amazing planes,,, ,like the new sparker

[@ForFunFlyer]

Agree 😎

[@alwatt9367]

Quality video and Quality product... Most interesting

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks, Al! 👍🏻

[@PrivatePilotFlightVlogs]

Super interesting! They look like great aircraft. 👍👍👍

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, they are... 😉

[@johnpavone]

That's where my Sting Sport was born! Very cool. I was kind of hoping they were filming the 2021 calendar while you were there?! LOL

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Haha, yeah; but I think it would've caused a lot of distraction? 😂

[@Joelmelanie]

so cool

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks, buddy! 👍🏻

[@dutchygirl]

Nice to have the factory tour. Looks like I've already been in one of their planes, the Sirius, quite some time ago. In deed a bit weird to see your aircraft taxiing without you, but it should give an amount of confidence that it is hand over perfectly to the test guys and thus you.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Yes, it was a bit of mixed emotions 😉 The mechanics and crew knew what they were doing... 😋

[@dutchygirl]

@@ForFunFlyer I can understand the mixed feelings completely. You got home safely and have your aircraft like new now and that's what counts. Looking forward to part 3! :-)

[@stefanoszgouromalis1676]

You have visited TL Ultralight factory and JMB Aircraft factory. Which factory is bigger and which one you believe uses more modern production techniques?

[@ForFunFlyer]

TL had more space. I couldn't see everything at TL, but I guess JMB has a slight advantage in regards to production processes.

[@JodelFlyer]

That was a very enjoyable and informative video Jolmer. It must have been really good to have access to all areas and good as a pilot owner to have a thorough understanding of the construction of your machine. What were the things you had on your list for them to do? 😎👍

[@ForFunFlyer]

The airframe inspection and making the aileron inspection windows in the wings, were on my own list. TL added those wing suspension bolts, flap lever guide rails and pilot side step construction repair to that list.

[@michaelguy7168]

TL Ultralights facility was very impressive. Good to know your aircraft is in such capable hands. Do you know if they make props for other engines? I have an Avid Magnum with 0-320 160hp that I am looking for a composite ground adjustable prop.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻 I don't know about that, but you can always ask? Throw them a message here; www.tl-ultralight.cz/en/contact-information

[@michaelad8096]

If you would like to tra a heavier radial engine airplane ply to EPLS Airport Poland will take my Wilga for a flight

[@ForFunFlyer]

Awesome, thanks! 😀 Who knows, somewhere in the future? 😉

[@michaelad8096]

@@ForFunFlyer planty of good flaing in Poland and you are not that far away

[@ForFunFlyer]

@Michael Ad Yeah, already heard some good stuff about flying in Poland. Who knows I'll do a Poland special. I'll put it on my FFF production wish list 👍🏻