This Kitfox is a BEAST! - Rotax 915iS 141hp Turbocharged Fuel Injected Monster

[@Perumet]

Anyone else notice the video length? Clever

[@ctsteve1967]

lame

[@flylikeagirl_1963]

me too and the amount of comments are the same

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

@@acekylo1285 Sux to be you when she finds out...No mo' poontang for you, buddy....

[@simpilot001]

Ya lol I didn’t notice

[@jpfreight]

Trent's second career as Kitfox marketing department. I've been aware of them as long as they've been around...never wanted one until I started watching your videos. Well done Trent!

[@MrGaryGG48]

Trent... this guy is pretty smooth! A friend of mine has a local car lot and had a nice car in for service. He sold Volvo and BMW used cars. He sent the owner of the service car home in a very nice BMW while the work was done on his car. My son was looking for a car so I stopped to see my friend for a few minutes and guess what... the service job was finished. The owner was buying the BMW and my son ended up buying the car in for service after a short test drive. Your Kitfox friend who just "happening to loan you that brand new whizbang Rotax powered rocket ship" was just watching you sail away, laughing to himself, saying "You'll be back my friend... sooner than you think!" That's just smart marketing. Know your product. Know your customer. Know when to put the two together. That's how you spell "Done Deal!!" ;^)

[@syednasibulhasan]

I am proud of you my dear bro

[@matsfreedom]

I remember when the kitfox came out 30+ years ago. Boy, has it morphed into an all out bush plane! Way too pricey for almost all of us regular pilots, but still awesome. I want one.

[@billiondollardan]

Those buildings in the background look beautifully finished on the exterior

[@charlesseymour1482]

Follow along as I... great intro. You remind me of my youth in a Citabria flying a south Texas canyon with my best friend. Limestone walls left n right pure excitement. Now I can relive the glory days in you Kitfox.

[@yardmanacc7688]

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[@yardmanacc7688]

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[@efox2001]

Kitfox should let you fly their plane, your their best advertisement ... you've almost got me sold! :)

[@krampp24]

Im seriously going and buying one when i get back to canada.... Just because of thia channel and i just recently subbed like a couple days ago tbh

[@choppergirl]

That's the same thing I said about the LIl' BItts Biplane, I'd rename it Lil Titts and promote the hell out of it. But these companies are too stupid to recognize that kind of opportunity. And I hang out on the same aircraft forum as the guy that bought the Lil Bitts rights last year... and I'm all over that sight, and have said as much... so, go figure. You can't fix stupid. choppergirl.air-war.org

[@clarkmakoni905]

This is nothing but the truth. The way I see it, they owe you at least a couple of planes. I wouldn't even know about them if it weren't for you.

[@sagecomstock7385]

The intro always gives me goosebumps...... it’s wicked!

[@davidcoleman3240]

Trent sup my friend, I'm 65 disabled all cspine fused swimming accident while working off shore my 2 weeks home . Just bought a mini 2 and trying to push myself to get more fly time. Yes sir. I'd love to go up again before I go be with my lord and my family members. Thank you so much for the feeling as real as it will get. Stay safe and always fly with God in your heart. Stay alive son.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

I know you say you’re not supported by a kit fox anyway moneywise or anything. But just your videos and The way you speak of them seriously have me looking at one. Keep up the good work.

[@southjerseysound7340]

It's not just him,they're great guys to deal with.

[@karljames1694]

The General aviation industry in the lower weight groups is ace ! the people are awesome the support and knowledge is invaluable to us all

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

It is really good to see KitFox is so open and also stay's so closely in touch with you Tube and the people which fly their products.

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Love your videos. Extra horsepower is always welcome for a plane. Burn more fuel but the climb performance makes it worthwhile on hot days or in higher terrain. I fly a Bonanza. They started with 225hp in early 1950s then progressed up to 250, 260, 285 and finally 300hp. Every time the gain in performance made a wonderful airplane even better.

[@davescott9409]

Actually, the Bonanza started with 165 hp in 1947.

[@theguitarclubonline]

Man your channel is so frickin sick! Once lock down is over I'm having my first flying lesson! :D

[@theguitarclubonline]

Trying to convince my retired dad to buy one hehe!

@@theguitarclubonline He He get a job bum

[@theguitarclubonline]

If you had a mortgage in London you would understand everything goes on that haha!

[@levi.k4017]

The Guitar Club nice I just started flying lessons too.

[@SethAllison]

I love the Kitfox planes with the lime green in the paint jobs.

[@Levi_Allen]

when are you building​ yours seth?

[@SethAllison]

Haha, I can only wish right now. I need to start working on my PPL first. That's a huge bucketlist item.

[@Punk-Jw]

I flew with Chuck Tippet from V.A back in the late 90s early 2000's in his red kit fox and that thing was an absolute rocket! I can only imagine this one...I've wanted a kitfox ever since!

[@AustNRail]

Coming to the USA and getting one, hopefully the 141HP engine will be ready for cert back here in Australia.

[@mflacke]

Thanks Trent! I dream of this plane. I have started reallocating my retirement to an STI fund and a little Ozark mountain airstrip thanks to you. Reawakening my dream of flying. You're an inspiration.

[@GaryMCurran]

I'll tell ya what, $125K is not a bad price for a NEW airplane. Especially with the Rotax 915is in it.

[@TrentonPalmer]

It really isn't!

[@av8r3400]

Half the cost of a Carbon Cub with better performance.

[@jhmcglynn]

I agree!

[@SkylaneGuy]

Uh, did we forget to mention you have to build it yourself? Might account for some of the price difference. And it’s experimental.

[@GaryMCurran]

Camorton, I understand that. As to Experimental, that doesn't mean as much today as it used to, especially from builders like Kitfox, Lancair or others.

[@jeffreyshingleton6023]

That lime green and silver, literally my favorite scheme.

[@angelreading5098]

You deserve to be the first outside of Kitfox Trent to fly the beast,what a machine this is,one day you will have one but for the time being get your new pad up and running as priority.

[@sonshinelight]

Guess what!? He just got one! The 915 I mean

[@linusoliver2847]

I'm considering a move to Idaho, and considering building a Kitfox! Your videos are great and helping with my decision. II'm normally all about speed,, but you might be opening a whole new world for me! This looks fun!

[@David392272]

I came from Idaho, and I moved to Alaska and do not regret it. Idaho is beautiful, but Alaska is amazing! Compared to Alaska’s mountains Idaho’s mountains are very cute little things. :-)

[@hammer7926]

Trent, I think you have me convinced! I really like the Kitfox and the attributes that it offers vs. some of the other competition. I also like the side by side seating vs. the cubs and the Kitfox looks really well put together when compared to the Just aircraft. I still have to get my pilot licenses and all, but these Kitfox’s are really nice planes.

[@todd-617]

I've never thought about building a Kitfox...until now. Pretty awesome. Thanks Trent

[@scottthompson2481]

Awesome Trent , i love coming flying with you .the closest i get to this is FPV , so i'm happy to be your wing man , All the best ......

[@MrCutLawnCare]

Super cool! Just took a ground school class this weekend with the previous owner of kitfox and designer of the series 7.

[@jhmcglynn]

So cool Trent. I was watching the comparison and my first thought was this is not fair; the turbo Kitfox is departing on pavement. Then u swapped and the turbo still walked away. In my previous life I owned a 210 HP M20K Turbocharged Mooney. The non-turbo 200HP J model actually did better up to about 10k’ but between there and 12k the K model shinned, and then we routinely flew the Mooney 231 at 17,500. I think the Kitfox 915iS is going to be a winner. A lot of versatility.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Yeah, I held ok on takeoff when I was on pavement but just “ok”. Then climb and cruise I felt like I was dragging a parachute behind me or something! Haha

[@eddieforward5770]

LOL! I didn't need the subtitles Trent. Everything was written all over your face. From your description of events on takeoff, One can tell exactly when that turbo kicked in if you go back and watch a second time. Man! All Fun! Keep em coming. Eddie

[@ryc3rz]

Hey, make sure that video of John flying with you will happen.

[@TheGeonam]

Way back in the early 70's I bought a new type of hover craft called an Air Cycle. It would hover over any flat service like water or ice and would go about 70 mph on ice but extremely hard to control. It had a 33 hp Rotex engine. Up until that I had never heard of Rotex.

[@ncc74656m]

Really wish I had the money to get a plane and a license. This is so cool.

[@scottbenzing1361]

You could buy about 10 light coins for $550 then sit and hold them for a while, see what happens, might score big.

[@nickfury1279]

Search the internet, Flip through the classifieds a bit, you’ll be surprised what you find. I’ve seen Cessna 150s going for $14,000 or less

[@ctsteve1967]

@@nickfury1279 That is the way to go. Then put a big Engine in it.

[@ctsteve1967]

THEN ALL THE COST TO OWN IT AND KEEP IT

[@ctsteve1967]

YES PUT A 150 HP ON THE 152 TURN YOUR 152 IN TO EXPERIMENTAL AND HAVE FUN. MAN THAT WOULD BE A WONDER TO FLY. WHAT SAY YOU GUYS

[@danb.9713]

Wow, I'm SMILING. I'm so glad you got to fly that "beast." What a rate of climb! I know that you want a plane with that power, and one day you will get it. I i"just know" it. Bravo Trent.

[@ErikBergo]

Amazing to see the climb rate comparison. Sweet rides.

[@electron4784]

The kitfox was my favorite airplane for years. Always dreamed of flying one.

[@mlhbrx96]

Nice!!! So, if money were absolutely no object, Trent, would you get the engine upgrade and prop for your current ride? Or would you buy an entirely new plane with the 915? Love your vids!!

[@ohwell2790]

Trent, I would take yours any day. Affordability is way important for 99% of us who work for a living. And getting off the ground is the most important part of flying off field. And the less tech is better, off airport is simple is better.

[@clintonbaker2968]

another great VLOG! I have totally fallen in love with the Kitfox, and it gets better with each video. Keep them coming and keep the dirty side down!

[@rhombus20]

I don't really know much about these planes outside of your channel, but I must say, I am impressed! Very cool!

[@GrantGrove]

The only substitute for horse power.....more horse power.

[@RRethoret]

Grant Grove hahahaha!

[@blackbirdxx928]

Nice to see people doing hop up stuff...never done aircraft, been doing m/c and boat stuff for years..the rule of thumb is it physically impossible to have to much hp as long as it doesn't turn the motor into a grenade.

[@tailwheelpilot1234]

"$120 - $125 thousand range ..." Why I'm stuck with my C120. (Which I love!) Great video.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Yeah, but that’s for a brand new airplane with all the bells and whistles!

[@77.88.]

Nothing better that the C120 with the 0200 engine 110 true air speed Tail number N777328 back in the late 70's, where she is now is anyone's guess. So much fun!

[@timbaskett6299]

I know if I had a Kitfox built, I would have it painted the same color as the first plane I ever flew in. It was a 1947 Aeronica Champ in yellow and brown. What kind of surprised me was the "greenhouse" in the Aeronica.

[@gatlinjonathan]

I am taking my FAA private pilot written exam next week!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Awesome! Good luck on your test!

[@aviator1552]

Jonathan Gatlin best of luck to you. I got my FIA written this Friday, hope I pass.

[@1asdfasdfasdf]

Funny story... I finish my test and come down the stairs to find all the proctors looking at a testing room monitor and laughing. Apparently one of the other students was so nervous with sweat that he took his shirt off because it was soaked and continued on with his test. I never did find out if he passed.

[@mylesspear]

Jonathan Gatlin awesome man! Best of luck!

[@gatlinjonathan]

Thanks guys!

[@u.c.donlar3667]

Awesome video! Great way to compare the 2 planes and engines. My wife and I happened to see a small float plane circle and landing in a small bay in the Bruce Penninsula on the weekend. Tracked it down and managed to get some dock pictures and brief conversation with owner/pilot. I'd never seen a Kitfox before and If I was 20 years younger would be buying one this weekend! (label on plane said Kitfox, Skystar)

[@Mr.McWatson]

"the owner of kitfox" * immediately swipes camera away before the man can even wave * lol

[@simonbekoalok1854]

Beautiful! That power difference is so evident! I like it!

[@theflyingfool]

Trent, you've got more jam than Hartleys! That's a British saying that means you are one lucky guy! :oD

[@adam100a8]

There’s a kit fox 1 for sale a few hours away from me for 8 grand and it has a 532 rotax 440 TT and comes with a bsr chute, a trailer, skis, strobes, and a heater.

[@jhmcglynn]

BTW Trent, we just completed an around US trip with 7 planes (including 2 WACO biplanes) ,14 pilots and 1 photographer. High points were Kittyhawk, Chicago, Dubuque Iowa, Rapid City/Mount Rushmore, Ogden Utah, Wendover field UT, Lake Powel UT, Monument Valley, Santa Fe, Tulsa, then home to JAX. What I would have given for a turbo on our C172 😎, especially flying the last ridge into Santa Fe.

[@andrewmorris3479]

Kitfox Eightzeroj Haha I’m sure! Now just get a 914 turbo powered Tecnam P2008 and your problem will be solved!

[@mojogrip]

That is a sweet ride. Rotax 915 does look promising. Wish you shared some actual performance numbers though; difference in climb rate, cruise etc. Thanks!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Yeah, I’ll try to do that in the future, for now it was a quick first impression video

[@mojogrip]

Roger! still a dope review. Thank you.

[@idontgotnothin]

I fly jets now and I sure do miss flying low and slow.

[@Chris_at_Home]

I had a plane when I was a lot younger. Guys used to tell me it must be expensive and I told them no, I just drive old vehicles to offset the cost. Also didn’t have a house bigger than needed.

[@johnfife3062]

Doesn't LOOK like the cowling had to be modified, either. Cool. Well, there's a new boss in town. You'll have one bolted on sooner than you let on...less than a year, I'll wager. We should crowd-fund it for you! : ) And speaking of wingmen, +1 to the Kitfox dudes.

[@jackconde471]

John Fife what’s up

[@jonipaananen9304]

It was less than 4 months :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5bJdHSOh892nKM

[@patrickblissmusic]

Is Kitfox paying you? Because if not, they should be. Your videos are the best advertising Kitfox could ever ask for. I want one so hard!

[@GcoEnterprises]

I think I"m going to throw all my savings into a new rotax 915S with all the necessary parts such as the constant speed prop etc. then skimp out on home depot parts to build a simple plane from scratch for under $1000. :P

[@kizito8301]

GcoEnterprises , I am interested in seeing videos of your Home Depot parts build. Please let me know when you plan on starting the build, I’d really like to follow you on KZbin

[@WorldsOkayestFarmer]

Just found your channel! I'm a aircraft mechanic for the airlines and the air guard. Really like the channel! Your plane and the others shown are awesome really want to build one. Take care

[@cheif10thumbs]

Really short TO! Gotta get me one of those.

[@RAF71chingachgook]

Very cool planes! I'm so jealous of you guys. I'm looking at buying a Cessna 120 or 140 to get tail dragger time in before I take the plunge into bush planes. You guys are living a dream that so many of us want. Be safe!

[@ryanm.191]

for when overpowered just simply isnt enough

[@madrx2]

Ryan M. I wonder how it would fly without that gear underneath.

[@EamonnSeoigh]

It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it for a back-country bird.

[@hotrodray9884]

@@madrx2 landing could be tricky

[@madrx2]

@@hotrodray9884 haha very true

[@DrewLSsix]

Thats a very real scenario in the bush/stol world.

[@BobbyTucker]

Trent, That 915iS looks like it could be airborne in just a little over the length of an average driveway. Wow! lol.

[@davidendsley2391]

That is so cool, I want one! Are they in production? And when will they be available?

[@TrentonPalmer]

I believe they are in production now!

[@davidendsley2391]

Thanks Trent

[@ingvarTer]

I don’t know if were you guys. But I’ve seen 2 planes take off out Caldwell, ID on1-8-20. Flying south next to each other.

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

What a beautiful Plane

[@michaelwebb2642]

Awesome Video Trent, I would love to someday learn to fly. These Bush planes are so cool.

[@StanBarankiewicz]

Sweet vid. Your vids. remind me of bush days in Alaska tooling around in my ol' 1946 Cessna 140 (gutless wonder). Just realized that our N-numbers are somewhat similar. The Robby R44 I fly is 703JJ. I need to come visit you at your new pad. :)

[@hotrodray9884]

40 yrs ago I put an O-200 on an A model. Pretty nice bird. My favorite actually of all the ones I've had and flown. Though I did like the water cooled 414 and the Douglas A26.... and the Bell 206L3....

[@REDMAN298]

sbrnknwtz: I had a Cessna 140 (gutless wonder) too. Sold it right after the 911 tradgety. I had put down money on an RV-4 in the midst. One of the happiest days in my life was watching that p.o.s. fly away.

[@naimiles]

I had a 140 too. I think is was built in 1944, had oversized tires. I flew it all over So. Cal when I was in my early 20s. I would land it anywhere, dirt, paved roads and even airports Haven't flown at all since then, in my late 50s now. Tail # N1782V. Watching these videos makes me want to get back into it.

[@naftalithaithi4812]

Revisiting this, now that you are getting the same motor. Time changes things! Well in, man!

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

When I sat in the green Sti At snf, I was hooked! Saving my pennies now, Trent.

[@BOMBOVA]

Yes, it is all good, interesting, and the narration is technical, performance, and stol, nice video

[@ThatFlyinRyan]

Didn't get this notification but it did pop up on my recommendation lol so no missing here

[@oldrusty6103]

Great video. The split screen is awsome. Keep em comming!

[@FloridaFlying]

Rotax is getting better and better every year. Does the 915 have a 2000hr tbo?

[@colincenge]

FloridaFlying , rotax says 1200 TBO

[@TrentonPalmer]

I believe that is because it’s so new they don’t have any motors with more hours than that on them. They should be updating it to 2000hr soon I’d guess.

[@FloridaFlying]

Trent Palmer yeah I agree, 1200 isn’t bad compared to the 582’s 600 hr tbo I believe. They’ll probably increase it to 2000 soon

[@chicobicalho5621]

Missing is a look at the engine per se. Is it a secret?

[@TheeAthis]

I think the most notable difference will be in climb rate.....lol...nm you just said it hahaha.

[@Superrandomz768]

Great video. Man Trent I don’t think it was close, that plane left you in the dust. That was quite a difference.

[@ashtonschmaedeke6581]

Love how the vid is 9:15 min long

[@ctsteve1967]

Lame

[@joshfinley85]

That is such an awesome plane....both are just so awesome... that thing pulled like crazy once it got up in the air.

[@SuperAero]

Ugh. Totes jelly. Really need to get some Kitfox time in the logbook.

[@RRethoret]

SuperAero WTH is Totes Jelly? I just got a batch of fresh Cherry jelly but can't find yours.

[@SuperAero]

To be honest, it's kind of hard to find. Specialty stores mostly.

[@usaslastresort1126]

SuperAero 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisfowler6278]

Really digging these last few videos man. Keep it up! Very inspirational Trent!

[@AlbertBellgardt]

I’m sold!

[@rajeevbalakrishnan3569]

Keep posting Trent, I love your videos. Based out of Trivandrum in south India with a non operational flying club, I’m trying to find where I can learn flying before I get too old ...

[@Maxdaddy543]

You stopped way shorter. Which in country means everything.

[@hunt4fish]

I'm jealous.......It's come a long way since my first flight in a Kitfox....cheers

[@sarky1]

Next week on Trent Palmer "I brought a 915iS"

[@owensparks5013]

Pretty much, yes.

[@sonshinelight]

Done and done!!!

[@themadscientest]

Well when I finally have the money to spend on an airplane I'm getting one of these, get regular gear rather than bush gear but it would make for a great little personal plane.

[@DenisSuljevic]

So 120k to get into that plane. Worth it!!

[@richardloveday1092]

He said...and you notice the re-edit not once but twice; for AROUND $125,000!! If your explaining to the wife. ..-sure; use the 120 figure...lol.... Trent is in to his for $$?? $$. That one he flew is $165Grand minimum. to duplicate it figure on $178Grand....However--For a NEW Airplane and field performance like that; at that Burn rate on Fuel....I'll get rid of the Diesel Pusher and the Boat for that piece of HiPo-Tail!!

[@TrentonPalmer]

If you were smart about your spending and don’t go with all the upgrades then you honestly could build one for about $110k, doing the build yourself of course.

[@pablorabe782]

Bear hawk. Get your mates in the back plus useful load

[@dleebox2268]

Love Draco, now loving this kitfox too

[@stealthasf6903]

The video is 9 minutes and 15 seconds long. Nice.

[@johnleach7879]

I hear you talking yourself into it. You haven't mentioned a vital bit: Longevity/reliability. You're going to pull 10-15 lbs more manifold pressure on TO, that's stress on the pistons and rods. What happens 500 hrs down the pike?

[@JosephPPreston]

"Rotox, for when you don't care your engine was discontinued multiple times." "Fuel Injection, for those who want to add electrical failure to the list of reasons the plane could lose power."

[@rlloft84]

I couldn't agree more about the engine. As far as fuel injection that all comes down to quality of hardware and software. You get what you pay for.

[@JosephPPreston]

@@rlloft84 Indeed, however a carb never failed out when the 12v failed lol.

[@JosephPPreston]

But thinking more into it, I think the most dependable system on this kit was the EFI. Hahahaha, did you read all the comments? " Im buying one when i get home, this video decided it for me." Lmfao, they sound like FAA officials, "The guys with money said they're great!"

[@jayski9410]

Trent, I wish you could find somebody with Zenith CH750 that would let you compare it to your Kitfox. Give us a video like, "Why a tail dragger is better than tricycle gear for bush flying". Although what I find really intriguing about the CH750 is that it has leading edges on it's wings. Very unusual for such a small aircraft. Does that really make it "more STOL" than others in this class?

[@Helicopterpilot16]

Talking like $125k is not so much. Boy do I wish I lived in such reality.

[@hothatchgarage4827]

Tyler H is that the price for that plane?!! Jesus

[@anthonydouglascontares3471]

Yeah me too... That much a man can buy a nice used Cessna 182...

[@TheRealWALLABI]

@@anthonydouglascontares3471 but a Cessna 182 is like a Honda Accord... This thing is more like a rally Evo X, it's much more fun to fly!

[@anthonydouglascontares3471]

TheRealWALLABI oh man I would like to have some of the fun too but can't afford it right now. If I was better off I'm sure I would go for it. I would take short trips and make low flight explorations over wilderness areas and land in remote areas. This is definitely a nice airplane for adventures.

[@insulterify]

For pretty much a brand new plane with a higher end motor it's not a lot. Its half the price of the average house. A little over double that of a high end car. Planes can last for 60+ years. you can get loans to buy them and it wouldn't be a cheap monthly payment but its doable for a number of people.

[@everettglass6738]

Was looking @ vans. Now I am looking @ Kitfox Kits.

[@bigliftm]

i am looking for a sugar daddy to cough up 125000 bucks 🤪😜🤣👌

[@ctsteve1967]

that is all, you need a extra 100K for fuel and the like.

[@donphobos]

I like the instrument panel on the KitFox. Can you fix a Garmin G3X 10" landscape and a G3X 7" portrait next to each other, while keeping the analogue gauges that you have on the left side of the panel? Then you can have a big map, a more zoomed in map, some artificial horizon, engine data and some more on the screens. And still have the analogue gauges on the left. That would be my dream setup.

[@TheNunez40]

Why don’t people use these types of planes to move drugs instead of driving from state to state

[@reddyuda]

Limited payload capacity, lol

[@bobm7275]

You really wanted to fly, most times it's all preordained but you really wanted to fly it. Nice to see that kind of enthusiasm. In 1964 I turned down a chipmunk and lessons to solo for 600 hundred, to go chasing girls in Winnipeg, worst mistake of my life.

[@moronibreitbart6055]

How to instantly lose all credibility with anyone older than 40...wear a flat billed hat.

[@tygeranthony7758]

I've never met you and I already hate you after watching this!!!! I know that had to ROCK! What a beautiful couple of machines, a good day, killer job and um..yes I hate you!! God bless you, Trent.

[@GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

Kudos to Kitfox for allowing the option to buy a completed, ready-to-fly airplane vs. having to build it ourself. Not everyone has the time or the skill (especially the skill).

[@lordzuzu6437]

It's impressive how slow your plane is able to land, super short landing

[@FreePilotTraining]

Dang this thing looks cool

[@lasalleman]

Not a bad little aircraft. Seems to have a lot of power.