Operation Cub Killer Part 3 - Avionics to FIRST FLIGHT!

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#FreedomFox #CubKiller

[@lehampton1]

That thing climbs like crazy. Just your 1st flight not pushing it, you climbed faster than before. You turned a pickup truck into a Ferrari!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Wait til you see the real climb rate!

[@johnleach7879]

Permit me a giggle, Kent: I felt the same way when I installed a pingpong table in our bird, a KC-97G, in 1955. Thru the next three years, ev'body, crew and passengers, enjoyed trips across the pond. The bird's number was 52932, and it was OURS, based in Savannah at Hunter AFB, (which we all hated, natch).

[@Tater79bj]

Climbed like a homesick angel ;)

[@TrentonPalmer]

And that wasnt even at full throttle. Just wait til you see what it can really do!

[@tap0019]

Dude, Nick seems to be a fantastic aircraft mechanic. Glad he survived that crash last year. I hope that he is recovering well. Will keep him in prayers.

[@additive8924]

There's nothing like that new toy smile! I've seen Trend smile a lot but I could see his gums on that one.

[@ryanm.191]

that motor sounds incredible as it did the fly by it sounded like some ww2 planes doing a low pass

[@FormulaZR]

Many years later and I still come back to this vid. The song that hits at 8:35 is great...and seeing Nik 100% is like a crystal ball into the past. Cherish what you have!

[@markdoan1472]

I shed a tear for the passing of the round cowl normally aspirated ..... for a second or so ...... Im over it ...... Ill be danged if I aint like a kid in a candy store myself experiencing this new chapter of the FF with the 915 turbo through video ... Brilliant going on V log of the build and holy crap ... Ive done 12 to 16 hour days on a deadline project ... Its like being in a haze but it in itself has great memories .. You guys busted it out

[@wi11y1960]

Now to get Scot Palmer to start posting again. Looking forward to the comeraderie or High Sierra. Probably just me. Yet to me the outline reminds me of "Spirit of Saint Louis"

[@neilpowell6191]

I've lived every moment of this. The look on your face after you landed from your first flight... priceless Trent!! Wow she sounds so different you can hear the extra power growling to unleash it's self. I wish you many hours of happy flying experiences.

[@joannehart9624]

Your plane just gets better and better! I dont care who paid for what, just that the plane is crazy cool! Livin' the flying life. A big congratulations.

[@blueskyaviationpilottraining]

Trent, so incredibly happy for you! This by far is the best video you have produced. The pure organic excitement on your face was epic. Enjoy the upgrade, see you in the skies! Jay

[@joshbozarth196]

Nice!

[@OneEclecticStyle]

What a Great team of friends and coworkers you have! Amazing turnaround, how you got it all done and then #2 at Drag’s .Mind Blown !

[@MegaScott]

This is by far the best build video. New Avionics, New motor, New cowling. The Vertical power setup is pretty cool. The G3X autopilot is sick. It should be a allot nicer to fly long distances. Pickup truck converted to a Cadillac ATS-V

[@andrewmorris3479]

These videos are almost too much for my brain to handle right now haha. I have to keep rewatching them to take it all in. I’ve thought a lot about the this airframe/engine combination and it truly is a dream setup. So happy for you!

[@robertdurbin4252]

So, H4 turbocharged engine with top mount intercooler. If forget whether or not this is an STI kitfox, but yeah... it's basically a flying Subaru.

[@bdanza]

yeah but the old outbacks had H6

[@IFIXATVS]

Robert Durbin The Freedom Fox has an STi package that was added later on if I remember correctly

[@LoneWolfPrecisionLLC]

Hopefully it doesn't chew through head gaskets like some of the old ones did.😂

[@robertdurbin4252]

Or worse... ringlands

[@ShawnNish]

STi for the kitfox is a couple of larger STOL inspired wings, it has nothing to do with the power train, but yeah thats what i first tought when I first saw it as well I've had subarus for a while now, both turbocharged and naturally aspirated, and the old outback with an H6 is by far my favorite

[@raymondkoonce5827]

I am SO 20th century in my thinking. My poor little mind still thinks of the PN-101 as cutting edge. SHEESH ! Man, it looked like you rolled about 10 feet before the Fox leaped into the air on that last takeoff. You have one super-cool plane, guy!!!

[@2003Harleyguy]

I KNOW! Thinking the same thing! I was just yelling "THAT'S CRAZY, THAT'S CRAZY"! SUPER COOL LIL JEZEBEL! Well done all!

[@GaryMCurran]

Gonna almost give Draco a run for their money.

[@jamiecoburn1231]

That aint going to happen! Carbon cubs are going to be real sad though!!!

[@raymondkoonce5827]

Sorry, I haven't been into broadcast radio since I was a high-schooler. Military cockpits didn't come equipped with that kind of stuff, Hollywood to the contrary.

[@BlackGryph0n]

Oh I am SOOO jealous! All that sweet HP! Loving the flat cowling too! Ugh... I need one for my paramotor! 😂😭

[@seekerofthetruths]

Man that cowl makes that thing look so much better. I like that a little of the carbon was left peaking through. Keep the videos coming.

[@davemason6501]

The sound to that engine! The turbo is the only way to go when it's high and hot. Can't wait to hear the results.

[@AA5SA]

Look at that huge smile! The Freedom Fox looks amazing, sounds amazing, and I'm looking forward to seeing it do some amazing flying!

[@MorphMixologyReptiles]

I love that the valve covers on the 915 are the same blue as the Fox.

[@Al-of3zp]

so glad you left some carbon showing, looks so good.

[@scotth985]

This is my favorite Nikk video. Not many guys give up 10-11 days of their time to work 150 hours so you can make it to the stol drag on time. So glad he has turned the corner. Operation cub killer was clearly a group effort. Well done.

[@FarmerFpv]

@ 16:13 That rush, excitement and facial expression is priceless! 🤠 I would say you were beyond happy Trent! But what about the 🌩 HailStorm ⛈ She know about these upgrades at the time? Did you have to batten down the hatches when you got home? 😂 lol

[@masonwhitley396]

Trent is such a good content creator

[@agennello1]

My wife is flipping through KZbin as we sit on the couch and says: "That's the plane that you love ISN"T IT?". I'm happy for ya brother. I love it when things fall together after the universe screws with us.

[@1roanstephen]

Just watched you and Mike square off at High Sierra. Great job. Draco is an untamed beast with huge mechanical advantages in thrust, engine power and a reversible pitch prop and you showed your skill by making it a near thing. Well done.

[@madcalicojack]

Damn this is motivating. I'm just finishing avionics and firewall forward. Sprayed primer on my cowls this morning. I look forward feeling the grin I saw on your face.

[@TrentonPalmer]

You are getting close! Stick with it Brian, can’t wait to see how yours turns out!

[@christopherbeber582]

I’m a huge watcher of your videos, but I hate watching them. Lol. I get to sit here watching you fly, enjoying the air and now updates on your bird. It makes me want to go buy a kit Fox, come fly with you and the guys. But for now I’m sitting on an oil rig in West Texas trying to save $ for that special day. Keep up the good work, thanks for making my nights go by with your videos!

[@mandersontx1116]

Can’t wait to follow along, off the beaten path of aviation.

[@CyberDocUSA]

Great explanations and footage, Trent. Watching this first thing in the morning on the east coast.

[@gabevieira8732]

I've seen footage of High Sierra already. Congratulations on getting into the final. You did great with this plane update.

[@DickGibson]

This was a wonderful series! I am sure that this is a dream come true. WOW

[@G_Money72]

Just incredible! Nick and the team at Kitfox are Amazing. When you two started adding up hours. Not even close.. but every minute of talent and expertise, just so impressive. It's the airplane that brings us in but the people is what keeps you in. You have some of the best PEOPLE..

[@EvanWeeks]

AWESOME vid, Trent! Love seeing this sort of details, and your explanations of the components!

[@Russell_G]

Well played guys! All that hard work paid off. I got so excited just watching, I cannot imagine how you must have felt at the time. Really can't wait for the next upload!!! Hi from the UK :)

[@duanejohnson6271]

Congratulations Trent! What an excellent project with amazing results. You are a lucky man! It has been much fun sitting here watching this unfold and I am looking fwd to seeing the future from your perspective and pilots seat. Keep up the good blog!

[@symontabbenor2186]

I love your enthuisasm fr your plane and flying. Keep enjoying !

[@Gladius7]

Gratz on the new build and 1st flight excited for you.

[@danielprinsloo2917]

hi Trent - well done to you and your team. makes me happy to see people achieving their goals.

[@ckm-mkc]

Awesome video, great editing, loved the music and would love to know who the artists were....

[@laatjie]

Awesome and congratulations Trent!!!

[@leaveorlibertyfishing7670]

Such an awesome video Trent the Freedom Fox looks absolutely amazing the long days and nights really paid off and I can’t wait for the footage to come.

[@dc_aviation25]

Omg I’ll be honest I thought the old Freedom Fox was great but with these new upgrades and the cowl it looks so freaking sick. Awesome the upgrade went smoothly and there wasn’t many problems and I’m looking forward to more vids with the new and improved Freedom Fox. Once again awesome work and great little video series.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks man!! So happy with how it turned out

[@peterhknot]

Damn congratulations Trent! Also, I never realized how much wiring goes into a plane, even one as small as the Kitfox.

[@fnicholasphoto]

Well Trent. I think you’ve killed it. When you go you go big. Awesome job.

[@jimiemick]

very nice!!! its come along way and looks amazing, shows that hard work pays off

[@SoaringMidlo]

Amazing work! Thanks for recapping all of the hours that went into such a transformation. It's easy to forget that it takes careful planning and work to pull off something that amazing.

[@jakethelittlesnake6258]

Im very new to aviation, Im a college student getting degree as a professional pilot and came across your videos while cursing through you tube looking for aviation videos. You definitely made me want to get my tail wheel certification now, and hopefully one day I will be able to afford a plane similar to what you have. Keep up the great work man, you put out awesome content.

[@iggymoyanojr7145]

Mr.Palmer I could not be happier to see you putting Freedom together , with that 915is and that new three bladed prop .

[@Gil450]

Congrats guys!! What you achieved in that short time is really impressing. Nick you are the man!!! Dying to see your future flights. Thanks for the last videos, bet we were waiting for them!!

[@WarPuppy]

OMG that's freaking AWESOME!!! So happy for you Trent!!

[@RustyCoon]

Woohoo! Freedom fox flys again! Super exciting. Thanks for bringing us along Trent.

[@superblimey123]

What an achievement in the time you had, good job guys and thank you for sharing Trent!

[@angelreading5098]

A very pleased and happy Trent Palmer,the performance is outstanding and just look at that cowling,you have some good people around you.

[@tobimai4843]

Wow, that cable management is epic. Also that Plane is extremly cool, looking forward to flying videos with it.

[@erichdeitsch3931]

This is my favorite vid so far. The new cowling looks amazing and it has every bell and whistle you could dream of. Also the music was perfect for the vid and overlayed super well. Congrats Trent!

[@MrRourk]

It is definitely a entirely new plane. Beautiful job and magnificent creation!

[@offroadranger6]

Absolutely awesome! I’ve been waiting for this video!

[@bboydrummer1]

Congrats on a fantastic job! The plane is looking and sounding good. I’m looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@brucer81]

Couldn't be happier for you Trent. Congrats. You have the best friends ever!!!

[@FelixIsMyName]

Been really looking forward to the next episode in this series. Awesome job and results you've managed to get there Trent. Regards from the UK!

[@waadventure.5840]

So cool seeing freedom fox gettin the huge upgrades just loving seeing it....

[@StanShimkus]

Fantastic job, Trent. The airplane looks and sounds epic!! Can't wait to see it in person.

[@antlister]

Whoop whoop! All that hard work paid off. Congrats!

[@toddspeck9415]

U are amazing. Your explanation is so detailed. Wow!

[@MrBtdobie]

That is an incredible amount to get done in such a short time. I can't wait to see the videos you can make with that beast.

[@jordanhoneyman5734]

SO EPIC!! You are living the dream man! Keep up the good work!

[@Death3duelsW-Adams]

Seriously cool, congrats big time, and that new cowl is the bomb! Very much looking forward to the High Sierra video....have a ball...

[@curtisphillips4497]

Great series of videos on the Cub Killer, Trent. Thank you for sharing these and for the effort to get them out. Thoroughly enjoying this series, even more so than the Oshkosh series because this series really gets into the nuts and bolts of some of the features available in the experimental and Kitfox markets. Cheers.

[@larkshadow5317]

Friggen rad. Congrats Trent, can't wait to see more flying videos with the new setup!

[@juxtaposeism]

Just Epicc - have tons of fun with that beauty, it took off with almost no delay! just the propeller looks nice!!!!

[@the_j_speed]

DUDE... So special, big congrats man!!

[@leatherwoodjay]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is next level badass Trevor!

[@goriverman]

You made a beautiful plane even better, that’s what dreams are made of. Congratulations Trent. Spectacular

[@alexkoch8716]

Looks sooooo nice. Great work on two videos today. Love it

[@snaprollinpitts]

I'm very happy for you, happy landings, and good luck at high sierra STOL drag races!!!

[@robslade2571]

Well done Nikk and all the guys.

[@UltralightAirplaneDriver]

Wow! Congrads Trent you guys killed it.

[@flyingclint589]

So sick! Stoked for you Trent! Can’t wait to get my Fox someday! Cheers, brother!

[@67westyguy]

Awesome...your excitement made me smile, thanks.

[@jforden78]

She's a real beaut!!! Great work by all the guys!

[@robertspreng4471]

I love your plane Trent. Awesome!!!

[@willgrady8285]

That is awesome so excited for you! Great work!

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Awesome! Freedom Fox is now a race horse! That is one SWEEEEET ride!

[@mikeday6303]

Well done guys, gorgeous Airplane Trent! I'm glad you left some of the carbon showing, too pretty of work to completely cover up with paint!

[@williamwilberforce7042]

Excellent build, gentlemen. Wow, new plane, Trent. Congrats! I love all of the engine data, the turbo and the programable prop pitch. I am happy for you. Cool stuff!

[@walltransport]

Having my morning coffee and drooling over the new ENGINE and G3X! You seriously cracked me up with the little "engine" correction on the vid every time you said motor! Great job on everything!!

[@DesertRox]

pretty amazing transformation. Looking forward to seeing video of you flying it.

[@flyboybobio3431]

Wow Trent! What a gorgeous Fox. Nicely done. Kitfox crew were amazing. Can’t wait to see the Hi Sierra video. Have fun.

[@r.hooper2355]

Wow! Exciting to watch and experience through your videos, thank you. You're doing such a great job upgrading, including V-Power it's so much fun to watch and to see my dream Kitfox (aka Freedom Fox) come alive..wow, wow wow...thanks again.

[@SamSeibold]

And she flys!!! Awesome to see Trent!

[@ejardin13]

Such a cool journey to watch unfold. I went back to your first video and watched them all to get to this point. For "Operation Cub Killer", you should create a decal that is a fighting fox on top of a cub on its back (tastefully done of course).

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

Beautiful job Nick!!

[@TheSwamppilot]

Trent, another congratulation to you and the good folks at KitFox. One great accomplishment that set you up for the next at HighSeria.

[@klink175]

I just LOVE IT, Buddy!! Congrats on your well-deserved upgraded #FreedomFox!! You have done so much hard work and long hours to get to this point and I am so excited for you. Can’t wait to see her in person!! 🤘🏻

[@timothygodwin7049]

Another great Trent Palmer video. It all looks so amazing. That cowling is a huge plus over the other one. I had not been able to keep up with the videos as I was without internet for a while. I am glad you made it to High Sierra.

[@mcbutton55]

That is one sweet looking Kitfox! Great work and even better result. Congrats!

[@bbt95762]

how awesome! love the production quality, the content, and the music!