Visiting the creators of the VL3 915; the inspiring story of JMB Aircraft - S03 E07

In September 2020, I had the privilege to fly the VL3 at Teuge Airport, the Rotax 912 ULS version of this beautiful airplane. JMB Aircraft picked up on my enthusiasm and invited me over, to visit their facilities and eventually fly the even more spectacular VL3 915! See full description...
The story of this trip to JMB Aircraft started at the AirFair at Teuge Airport, back in September 2020. I enlisted for a demo flight in their Rotax ULS (100 hp) powered VL3. During enlisting for the demo flight, I asked them if it was OK to document the flight on camera and to do an interview with the demo pilot. Little did I know it would be one of the most exciting flights for me in a Micro Light Aircraft.
JMB Aircraft, the manufacturer of the VL3, liked that episode so much, that they invited me over to their factory in Choceň and airport at Vysoké Mýto, both situated in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Not only was I allowed to see and film a lot of their designing and production processes and to share the company's history, I was also invited for a test flight in their fastest VL3 yet; the VL3 915! This VL3 is powered with a Rotax 915is, an engine that produces an excess of 140 horsepower.
All in all, I had a very exciting couple days in the Czech Republic, which yielded 70 GB of raw video and audio footage. Of that huge pile of footage, I hope to release a total of three episodes. This one is the first, telling the story of JMB Aircraft.
An overview of the JMB Aircraft and VL3 915 mini-series;
Episode 01: the story of JMB Aircraft:
• Visiting the creators ...
Episode 02: designing and making the VL3:
• How JMB Aircraft creat...
Episode 03: flying the fast and capable VL3:
• JMB Aircraft's VL3 915...
Want to know more about JMB Aircraft and the VL3?
You can contact them via one of many ways;
Website of JMB Aircraft:
www.jmbaircraf...
JMB Aircraft's KZbin Channel:
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JMB Aircraft on Facebook:
/ jmbaircraft.vl3
JMB Aircraft on Instagram:
/ jmb_aircraft
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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!

[@JMBaircraft]

This was so much fun, thank you for your visit Jolmer!

[@ForFunFlyer]

It was! 😀 I didn't even left the country and I already was homesick to you guys! But... I'll be back soon! 😎

[@The_R_Vid]

I've lurked the JMB website for many months, but this collection of interviews makes me want one that much more!

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@The_R_Vid Whoops, sorry for that... 😋 Then don't watch the next two episodes, it won't help your situation? 🤣🙈

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️ wow 3 episodes, can't wait!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Me neither, haha! 😋 Thanks! 👍🏻

[@maxq8652]

This is fun guys... I love the airplane is beautiful... I love the story as well... Thank you.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! And you're welcome! 😉

[@steve_neuser]

OUTSTANDING video, Jolmer... looking forward to seeing the rest of your series on the VL3!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@psuter80]

Wow, you did a phantastic job of aligning those interviews and combining them into an interesting to watch and easy to follow story. Absolutely great job! This is flight chops level, no doubt!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 😀 That means a lot to me, to be compared to my biggest idol on KZbin! 👌🏻

[@hirnklempner]

Wooooow!!! Top work! 👏

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks bud! 😀👍🏻

[@KevinWolters]

Nice one Buddy! Looking forward to the other two episode of the trilogy! Keep up the good work!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 😎👍🏻

[@dalemalpas4960]

Wow, what a pretty aircraft. Can’t wait till the next video. 👍

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 You're not the only one, haha! 😉 Well, I already started on the second one, so between now and two weeks hopefully done 🤞🏻

[@rodneyskennedy3163]

I’d love one of these! Beautiful plane.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Yeah, me too! 😎

[@JodelFlyer]

A very interesting first video in the series and a beautiful looking aircraft. It was good to hear from the people involved and the processes that they went through. Not easy to film and edit a video of this kind but you did a great job Jolmer and I look forward to the next one!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks Tim! You're right, this was quite the project, to shoot and edit. Glad you liked it! 👍🏻

[@karlwilliams8208]

Thank you for making the video, truly appreciated. It’s great to see the passion and enthusiasm of all involved. The VL3 is an astounding aircraft with stunning lines. It’s moving to know this is happening and I can only believe they’ll excel with future aircraft. I can’t wait to see what’s coming. 👍🏻

[@ForFunFlyer]

You're welcome! 👍🏻 And thanks for watching!

[@DutchAviationBlog]

What a great episode! Such a beautiful and nimble aircraft, thanks for sharing this experience Jolmer!

[@ForFunFlyer]

You bet! 😉 Thanks bud! 👍🏻

[@garrygballard8914]

Tks for this. I, as you, love what these creative people have done. Every aspect of this airplane has been beautifully tailored too perfection. 👍 gear up !

[@ForFunFlyer]

I totally agree! 👍🏻 These are all just a bunch of Mozarts in their field, that yielded an incredible aircraft. I'm just blown away... 👌🏻

[@dutchygirl]

Nice introduction of JMB! Now stop teasing and post the other episodes soon 🤩 Ready for the ride! 🚀

[@ForFunFlyer]

Haha, thanks! 👍🏻 Well, there's an episode between this one and the one about the flight 😋

[@dutchygirl]

@@ForFunFlyer Ow well, that could there also by. I´ll be patient and stay ready to copy 😂🤗👍

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@dutchygirl 🤣

[@foesfly3047]

This is indeed the kind of small aircraft that interests me. KZbin is loaded with features about flying jeeps. Kudos to those guys for what they do. But the VL3 is the kind of flying I enjoy and want to see here.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Well, there's more to come! 😉

[@Pilot_Frank]

A very nice informative video !!! I'm looking forward to more VL3 Videos!! Great Work Jolmer :-*

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 😉🤙🏻

[@flyingscotsman5032]

Great video Jolmer, love that aircraft!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 And totally agree! 😉

[@Jolinator]

Top notch video!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Well, thanks! 😀

[@Joelmelanie]

Awesome Jolmer

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks, bud! 👍🏻

[@mehmetvural8095]

have a nice day. I would like information about the technical details and prices of your 2 and 4 seater aircraft. thanks.

[@Eltern10]

Love the VL3 Series you filmed! Just one quick question as I could not find any info about your equipment - what kind of camera do you use to film this? Thank you!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 This is shot on 4 GoPro Hero 3+'s and a Canon Powershot G7X II. A couple months ago, I switched to a Sony ZV-E10 as my main camera 😉

[@hm250]

Awesome aircraft. I have been looking into these. Would be good to get the company to explain what they have done to improve the spin recovery of the aircraft. There does seem to be a rather high accident rate in the past. Lots of info on the net on this.

[@ForFunFlyer]

I don't know what they improved exactly, but I stalled their 912 version a couple of times and was pretty stable. Of course, we didn't do any self induced spins, but the plane didn't have nasty wing drop habits at all. If you want to know more, send them a message with your questions. I know they're more than happy to explain it all.

[@hm250]

@@ForFunFlyer I have, have not had a reply:-(

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@hm250 Well, try it again and mention you watched my video. Who knows it helps?

[@flyingkub]

Are you saving up for a VL3 915?

[@ForFunFlyer]

Well, that would take a couple of centuries, haha 🤣 But it sure would be a nice goal, right? 😉

[@flyingkub]

@@ForFunFlyer looks like the Ferrari of the Microlight world to me. You should have asked for a discount for showing it on your channel, like 75% with the rest made up with the part ex of your current aircraft. 😁

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@flyingkub Yeah, I considered it, but I think that's not feasible (yet) 🤣

[@wes_d]

What does this model remind me of? Maybe a Lancair? Would be interesting to see how they compare.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Yes, I believe it does look like a Lancair? Interesting question! So the comparison should be power to speed ratio and to see what the same geometry (only bigger) would do, speed wise?

[@EricLoser]

What size person can fit comfortably?

[@ForFunFlyer]

Well, I know from @hirnklempner on KZbin, who is pretty tall, that he fits in his VL3 nicely. But to be sure, please contact the factory on www.jmbaircraft.com and ask for Lukas or Jean Marie 😉

[@alexandreouya9072]

Subscribe ! I love this aircraft 🤩

[@ForFunFlyer]

Thanks! 👍🏻 Me too! 😉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

Jolmer, your just teasing us now.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Well, that too, but also sharing the story of JMB Aircraft, right? 😉

[@GolfFoxtrot22]

@@ForFunFlyer I really enjoyed the history. Looking forward to the production episode.

[@ForFunFlyer]

Me too! 😉 It's another gigantic edit, but I'll manage 😋

[@bobrunkhorst5657]

good video but ur logo is dam close to flight chops.

[@kkiwi54]

I see that there have been two loss of control fatal accidents with the VL3 in the last two months - hopefully it's not something fundamentally wrong with the aircraft :/

[@ForFunFlyer]

I don't know. It feels like a very stable and fast airplane to me. If you really want to know more, then contact JMB Aircraft. Perhaps they can elaborate.

[@krayamustermann638]

Where did you see it

[@buzzinbritain8222]

Ahh so Schempp--Hirth make the planes they assemble and finish............

[@ForFunFlyer]

No, only the prototype 😉 Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@buzzinbritain8222]

@@ForFunFlyer Not what was said in interview.......says moulds are in SH and they make the composite parts...........

[@ForFunFlyer]

@@buzzinbritain8222 Oh, you mean that part. That was in the startup phase of JMB. They make all the parts themselves nowadays. Watch the next episode, so you can see for yourselve...