Ultralite

BeeMaster2 · May 09, 2018, 07:44:44 AM

Does anyone her have/fly an Ultralite plane?
I am working on building a 600? runway here on the farm so that hopefully one day I can get one.
I flew in a TC Trike in the mountains of NC. It was great. I really loved it. I need one with a short take off.
Any info would be greatly appreciate.
Jim

Acebird · May 09, 2018, 08:29:18 AM

We have a kit built helicopter that is 95% finished that I know you can get for a steal. You could rent a truck and take it down with my equipment trailer.
When I was into RC we had a guy that use to land on our field. It didn't take much runway to get airborne. You still need to cut down a lot of trees.

BeeMaster2 · May 09, 2018, 08:36:41 AM

Definitely interested. PM sent.
Jim

BeeMaster2 · May 09, 2018, 08:38:51 AM

Why would I need to cut down trees? Did you see my runway during Beefest?
It is about 110? side by about 600? long.
Jim

Acebird · May 09, 2018, 12:56:20 PM

Quote from: sawdstmakr on May 09, 2018, 08:38:51 AM
Why would I need to cut down trees? Did you see my runway during Beefest?
It is about 110? side by about 600? long.
Jim

Didn't realize how long a swatch it was. Was that the purpose of the clear path? The direction is right for the wind?

BeeMaster2 · May 09, 2018, 02:31:28 PM

Yes. It is not ready yet. We just installed a fence on the left side of it. We will be removing the fence that runs down the middle and install another fence on the right side.
Jim

nella · May 10, 2018, 09:27:24 AM

I have 2 Team Aircraft, Zmax(they are like a 3/4 scale Piper Cub). About 100ft roll for takeoff, stall speed 29mph. Flew perfect, didn't need any trim tabs. 600ft is a nice length for ultralight runway with no obstacles. Be careful with winds aloft when getting above treetops along runway. If interested contact me. There is a nice EAA airshow in Lakeland, Fl. every time I went there were quite a few ultralight planes.

jalentour · May 10, 2018, 10:20:45 PM

Tat is something I have been interested in for a long time.
What is the basic cost?

nella · May 10, 2018, 11:39:15 PM

Quote from: jvalentour on May 10, 2018, 10:20:45 PM
Tat is something I have been interested in for a long time.
What is the basic cost?

The basic cost varies greatly.
You should get lessons before you try to fly. Taking a ground school course would be ideal.

Acebird · May 11, 2018, 08:53:18 AM

What is Tat?

jalentour · May 11, 2018, 05:17:55 PM

Tat=That, sorry.

Acebird · May 12, 2018, 09:09:41 AM

No need to be sorry, I just couldn't figure it out.

Ben Framed · November 15, 2018, 12:06:20 AM

You folks might have already seen this but just in case you haven't ,
Gyrocopter stunt - Flying at very low level in FULL-HD
Phillip

Acebird · November 15, 2018, 08:47:18 AM

Nothing to see.

BeeMaster2 · November 15, 2018, 09:48:04 AM

I would love to be able to fly like that,
Jim

Ben Framed · November 15, 2018, 11:51:25 PM

Quote from: sawdstmakr on November 15, 2018, 09:48:04 AM
I would love to be able to fly like that,
Jim

Me to Jim. I found that video when it first came out. I saved if so I can watch it every now and then!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Phillip

Geoff · November 16, 2018, 05:43:11 AM

Is this what you meant Nella ? ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4p_DI-Wf8A

BeeMaster2 · November 16, 2018, 09:34:50 AM

I just hope that is not what my first flight from my runway looks like.

Jim

Ben Framed · November 16, 2018, 09:55:49 AM

Wow! What a show! Jim, I was thinking that I would stop by if I'm ever in your area and let you take me up for a flight. I just changed my mind !! I don't know which would be the worse experience, flying with that guy, or the bear attack video! Either way I think I would need to change my garments !! Ah haa haa ha !

Philip

BeeMaster2 · November 16, 2018, 01:34:21 PM

Phillip,
You definitely must stop by if you are in the area. Just let me know ahead of time.
By the way, I do not have an ultra lite yet.
Jim