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Harlan Payne
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My channel is about flying and farming. The two things we do. The first videos will be on building your very own airplane and the steps to do it. Off airport flying has become my favorite pastime!
Bush planes having fun! Kitfox Farmfox
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9 месяцев назад
Farmfox wheat harvest 2023
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@stevepauley2437
@stevepauley2437 14 дней назад
Was the temp higher this time? I think I remember 300 on the wings.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 13 дней назад
If I recall without looking at my notes, it was 400 that I used.
@mikefairbanks
@mikefairbanks 15 дней назад
First time I've seen a Murphy Moose in a STOL competition. Looks like you had nice weather for it... already winter up here!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 14 дней назад
He was very impressive. Weather was too nice the announcer said. Very little wind and 82 degrees. haha.
@shelliecurry6052
@shelliecurry6052 15 дней назад
Harlan, great video as usual. Question, did you look at the Rans S-21 Outbound? I spoke to Kitfox and they are 18 months outs on deliveries! I went to Kansas last week for the Rans open house and got a demo. Pretty cool plane. Any thoughts?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 15 дней назад
I have looked at the rans S-21. I believe it would make a very nice plane for you.
@shelliecurry6052
@shelliecurry6052 25 дней назад
Fun times!
@richardvisscher2626
@richardvisscher2626 Месяц назад
Harlan I'm Looking for the gain and torque settings for the Garmin servos that have worked well for you. Thanks!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Richard, If you will send me an email I will take a pic of that page and send to you. hsdjp@yahoo.com
@harrisonbarnes2480
@harrisonbarnes2480 Месяц назад
My parents live in Kearney mo and snowbird in brooksville florida
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
I still chuckle about snow birding to mo, but hey it's warm compared to Alaska in the winter. Mike showed me a pic of a thermometer that was bottomed out below the -40 -50 numbers. Brrrrrr
@Captndarty
@Captndarty Месяц назад
Nice set up. But winching the door closed is a cob design. Many large toy haulers have springs in the ramp hinges that can allow easy one hand lifting of the ramp.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
I believe he has to have a clear ramp for airplane clearance. The cable/springs on the ramp won't allow that. Thanks
@Captndarty
@Captndarty Месяц назад
@@KitfoxPilot yes they will. I’m not talking about cables. I’m talking about the hinge the ramp is on would also be a coil spring. I have it in my toy hauler and it’s flush below the floor and very simple to operate.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
@@Captndarty Interesting, I haven't see those but sounds great.
@doncatchpole
@doncatchpole Месяц назад
Great setup.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Thanks Don, I agree, it is a great trailer for hauling a Kitfox!
@mikefairbanks
@mikefairbanks Месяц назад
Just thought I'd report later that day I loaded a couple thousand pounds of hardwood flooring, tires, and solar panels in the trailer and headed back to Alaska. The trailer pulled perfectly!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
That is great to hear. I don't think you could have gotten a nicer trailer. Kitfox is going to look great in there.
@StuPierce77
@StuPierce77 Месяц назад
Boys and their toys!!!! Sweet trailer!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
I would be nice to haul one around so you have wheels when you get to where ever one wants to vacation. How's your fox coming along?
@shelliecurry6052
@shelliecurry6052 Месяц назад
Harlen, can you shed any light on why you chose the Kitfox over other kit manufacturers? For example, Just Aircraft’s Highlander or Super STOL?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Susan and me had decided we were going to buy a bush plane kit so we could fly out of our farm behind our house. We knew nothing about any of them other then reading about them. We were down to kitfox an highlander when we went to oshkosh. Susan liked the looks of the kitfox interior much better than the highlander soooo we bought the kitfox. I did over ride her liking the reg wing over the sti wing but I didn't tell her that when I ordered the kit. Haha. I think either choice is good between the two planes.
@shelliecurry6052
@shelliecurry6052 Месяц назад
@@KitfoxPilotthanks for the reply! Didn’t you look at any of the Zenith or Rans planes? Those are all aluminum. Any thoughts on those? I need to go to Oshkosh sounds like! Thanks again!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
@@shelliecurry6052 Yes I did look at those. Zenith are good airplanes but really slow and I wanted a tail draggier for off airport/sandbar type flying that I do. Rans I think would be fine airplanes but were not side by side seating, when we looked at them. Now I believe they do make side by sides and would be good. We definitely wanted side by side seating.
@robhaynes6173
@robhaynes6173 Месяц назад
did you have to do anything to the relief to repair the fiberglass cut? Did you just leave it as is or glue in a piece of fiberglass on the backside of the cut?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Rob I glued a thin piece of plywood on the backside of the crack.
@StuPierce77
@StuPierce77 Месяц назад
Looked like Bald Eagles at 5:40…….awesome video! Epic low level flying!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Hundreds of seasonal Eagles on this river. It is very fun flying the rivers when the bars are out so thick and your not over water as much. Thanks for watching Stu!
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 Месяц назад
I see you made it on the cover of the Rolling Stone! (Sport Aviation). Nice job. Your comments confirm my suspicion all along. Make a wise decision on your choice of aircraft and the type of flying you want to do. Back country flying of low and slow is way more fun than 172 airport hopping.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Thanks Mark, It has been a life changing type flying for me. Thanks for your kind words. It was the last page of the magazine so it won't go to my head too much. Haha
@Bearhawk_Life
@Bearhawk_Life Месяц назад
0ne of if not your best video so far
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Thank you very much!
@diepenj47
@diepenj47 Месяц назад
We just returned from a couple weeks traveling. The latest edition of Sport Aviation magazine was in my mailbox. I particularly enjoyed the photos from AirVenture then, on page 105, I immediately saw a nice photo and write up of your Farmfox. Well done Harlan!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Well I didn't even know I made the magazine! Thanks!
@diepenj47
@diepenj47 Месяц назад
@@KitfoxPilot I suspect you get the magazine but if not, let me know and I’ll mail my copy to you.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
@@diepenj47 Yes I just went in to look at it. Haha. Thanks for giving me the page number, I may not have made it to the back of the magazine!
@robhaynes6173
@robhaynes6173 Месяц назад
What’d you use to get such round holes in the vertical fiberglass piece? I was looking at using regular hole cutters with my drill but wasn’t sure how they’d work on fiberglass.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
I used milwaukee hole saw to do mine. Just go slow so it don't bite too fast. Good luck!
@robhaynes6173
@robhaynes6173 Месяц назад
@@KitfoxPilot thanks. What was your total build time? I’m at the “overwhelmed” stage of the build. I’m 7 months in and am almost at the end of the fuselage section of the instruction manual. However, I look at my progress and feel like I’ve only completed 5% of the airplane. I was watching some of your later videos thinking: holy crap, I’ve got so much left to do.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
@@robhaynes6173 19 months but I didn't keep times but I'd guess 2 hours per day??
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
It is overwhelming if you look at what you haven't done but if you do a little every day you will get it done. I have no desire to build another one. haha
@mikekubassek4987
@mikekubassek4987 Месяц назад
That was slicker than goose Sh*t!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
🤣😂
@kitesurfjerry
@kitesurfjerry Месяц назад
That looks like a lot of fun!! 🎉
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
It sure is. I have had more fun flying off airport for a couple years than I ever had flying the other 30 years! Thanks for your comments, I appreciate them.
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 Месяц назад
Hi Harlen Did you install an auto pilot feature? If not, is it because you simply want to fly at all times?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Hello Mark, I did install an autopilot and it is the best one I have ever flown behind. Garmin brand. I like to look around when I just going cross country and the auto pilot takes care of everything for me while I'm sight seeing!
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 Месяц назад
@@KitfoxPilot perfect. That's my kind of flying!!! Thanks
@doncatchpole
@doncatchpole Месяц назад
Enjoyed.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
Thanks Don!
@bradleypoehler9609
@bradleypoehler9609 Месяц назад
Beautiful! What river is this?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot Месяц назад
@bradleypoehler9609 Hi Brad, This is the little river .
@shelliecurry6052
@shelliecurry6052 2 месяца назад
I see it has been three years since you made these videos. I am thoroughly enjoying them. I would love to build one but first I think I should learn to fly! Thank you for making these. Very therapeutic just watching these. God bless you and your family. Fly safe!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Thank you for the kind words. I have 400 hours on it now and it just keeps getting more fun each flight!
@shelliecurry6052
@shelliecurry6052 2 месяца назад
Thanks!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Thanks for watching!
@PowerTurfRenovation
@PowerTurfRenovation 2 месяца назад
Harlan, I have watched your build series twice on the Kitfox. Your attention to detail is amazing. I also really enjoy the farming operation videos. Its interesting to get an inside view of how it all works. What types of crops you grow and the logistics behind it is fascinating.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Thanks for the kind words and for watching, we really appreciate it! We enjoy making videos but are not very good at it.
@kimhubbard3906
@kimhubbard3906 2 месяца назад
❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉😊
@jeremykemp3782
@jeremykemp3782 2 месяца назад
Michelin star sand bar
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Haha Jeremy. I had to look that up to see what you were talking about. We got a good laugh out of that!🤣
@Kitfoxj
@Kitfoxj 2 месяца назад
Living the life! Nicely done.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Thanks!
@genecalkins4555
@genecalkins4555 2 месяца назад
Looks like fun to me.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Thanks Gene, I missed you at OSH.
@DanYocum
@DanYocum 2 месяца назад
Always makes me nervous landing under the wires! There’s a field between Poplar Grove and Huntley along I-90 that I’ve landed at that’s under the high voltage wires. Easier to go under than over, for certain.
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 2 месяца назад
harlen..does the kitfox have a trim tab? what about an in cab heater? how well does that work? thanks Mark Stoll
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 2 месяца назад
Hi Mark. The only trim tab I have is a manual trim tab on the rudder. I have factory sold heat via a small radiator above my feet. Good down to about 20 then you will put on several cloths. Haha
@buttcrack7784
@buttcrack7784 3 месяца назад
Ingenious idea. Not surprising coming from a farmer though.
@pirateatfourty
@pirateatfourty 3 месяца назад
your welsome you are still a fieldrat type genius.my old way was more will e coyote type ideas tried using the acme ones and they just blewup
@pirateatfourty
@pirateatfourty 3 месяца назад
great idea on pulling the plane in and out of your hanger/shop i copied your idea for my stearmans works perfect you sir are a fieldrat type genius
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 3 месяца назад
Thanks for the kind words!
@TylerRegli
@TylerRegli 3 месяца назад
Awesome! Literally a front row seat. I see you put in a X-wind runway on the farm, looking good!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 3 месяца назад
Thanks Tyler! The runway I took off on is really my perment taxiway but I use it to take off if the wind is out of the south or close to it. It is 600ft long. I use it to land on if the wind is out of the north but its a one way strip so you need to be on to land it. haha
@kimhubbard3906
@kimhubbard3906 3 месяца назад
Kool
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 3 месяца назад
Thanks Kim!
@toddswanson4514
@toddswanson4514 3 месяца назад
65 year old tires! That’s impressive.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 3 месяца назад
It is for sure. Today I can't get a set of good years to last 10 years on a tractor. haha
@kitfoxn990tt5
@kitfoxn990tt5 4 месяца назад
Harlan you and your peers are the salt of the earth, the real America.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 4 месяца назад
Thanks for those kind words..
@kimhubbard3906
@kimhubbard3906 4 месяца назад
Fly me lol lol 😅
@davidnewbury3850
@davidnewbury3850 4 месяца назад
I really enjoyed the video. It brought back memories!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 4 месяца назад
Thanks David, good to hear from you.
@StuPierce77
@StuPierce77 4 месяца назад
Wow, that looks like rewarding but hard work. Beautiful country out there. Thanks for a “Day in the Life” video!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 4 месяца назад
It's not near as hard as it used to be but some days are pretty long. We make that up in the winter😂
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 4 месяца назад
Ive been a volunteer timer for a national air race called Air Race Classic for about 8 years. all women racers. mostly university teams. tomorrow morning, 49 teams will be departing carbondale heading about 35 degrees...maybe..right over your farming operation. so if you see a steady stream of planes youll know what it is. google air race classic 2024. I am timer at stop 3 in Newark Ohio
@randyechols3356
@randyechols3356 4 месяца назад
I really miss farming.
@jorgy3109
@jorgy3109 4 месяца назад
Thanks for taking us along on your day. I love the wheat harvest even though I have never done it. Just corn and beans over here in Iowa for the most part. I have 180 acres coming out of CRP in 26’ that I might need some advice on how to put it in to winter wheat. I’m over in southern Iowa. Recently picked up a nice Kitfox SS with monster shock gear and a 912 is. Currently relearning how to fly a taildragger again. Spent the last 10 years with a Cessna 310. Maybe sometime I will see you over on the river bars. God bless Mjorgy
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 4 месяца назад
I'd love to fly with you on some sandbars. In my area crp doesn't work going to wheat, to many grasses there and they will choke out the wheat. Beans work good here behind crp. Roundup will work good cause there's no waterhemp normally out there yet. It usually takes one extra pass of roundup but they will be the best beans you have. Let me know if you ever get down here with the kitfox. Harlan Ok I'd love some pics of your kitfox sent to hsdjp@yahoo.com
@mmichaeldonavon
@mmichaeldonavon 5 месяцев назад
This is just like landing at my friends Raye Hines' " farm." I loved it. Had to watch out for Raye's head of cattle. :_)
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
Haha. Only thing we have here to watch out for is deer. Thanks for watching!
@StuPierce77
@StuPierce77 5 месяцев назад
Interesting video showing what you do out there in the Midwest! Glad you're getting the FarmFox out between thunderstorms!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
It has been one of the wettest springs that I can remember. Very tough to get a crop in the ground and up. Another 2.5 inch rain that was suppose to be a .5 inch rain. More replant I suppose. Haha. We just have to laugh and go on cause we can't do much about the weather.
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 5 месяцев назад
what have you determined to be your average ground roll distance for take off?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
250-300ft is average takeoff by myself. Double that with another 200 pound person.
@diepenj47
@diepenj47 5 месяцев назад
I hope your soft rain helped your beans jump out of the ground. It’s been a wet spring in NW Ohio so most crops are still popping through and a decent number of planters still rolling. I do like the idea of scouting with the Farm Fox.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
@@diepenj47 we did get .9 over night so they should pop out fine. We have planted everything in the mud it seems this year. Still need one more day to finish planting then wheat looks to be ready in about a week. I really enjoy using the plane for crop scouting. I don't post much because I didn't figure many cared. Good to hear from you Jim! Harlan Edit. ended up with 2.5 inches.....
@scotabot7826
@scotabot7826 5 месяцев назад
What a beautiful Kitfox and strip you have there Sir!! Great video. That Kitfox will come on out of there. Very Impressive!!
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
Thanks Scott!
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 5 месяцев назад
Do you know if Kitfox offers a balistic parachute system and if so did you install one or would you consider installing one. I know theyre pricey but safety first.
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
As far as I know they do not offer the system. There are a few kit foxes that I have seen on line that have put the system in. I really don't see a need to carry the extra weigh since I can land almost anywhere if I am high enough to put the chute. Then you have to have them repacked every 5 years I believe. Just my opinion but I don't see much safety factor in a slow low flying plane. In a high speed night flying plane, that would be a different story. Harlan
@markstoll9636
@markstoll9636 5 месяцев назад
@KitfoxPilot i see and all valid. I too have seen experimental aircraft install the system in planes thst weren't originally designed for a parachute system. Just curious what your thoughts were. Thx
@IslandInsanity
@IslandInsanity 5 месяцев назад
Is that how the “quick build wing” comes?
@KitfoxPilot
@KitfoxPilot 5 месяцев назад
Yes sir that is a quick build kit pictured.
@IslandInsanity
@IslandInsanity 5 месяцев назад
@@KitfoxPilot thank you sir!