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I had another opportunity to check out the Merlin PSA at Oshkosh 2021. This time we get to talk to Chip, the main distributer of these affordable light sport airplanes in the United States
This tiny little plane is actually very nice. If you are unfamiliar, Merlin PSA is a single pilot solo airplane built in the Czech Republic. It is a production aircraft in Europe but it is sold here in the US as a kit. A quick build kit.
Merlin PSA can be built in 2 weeks or as little as 4 days. The kit comes delivered with most of the work done for you. The fuselage and the landing gear come preinstalled. Legally you have to finish 51% of the build. But this is such a simple kit that it doesn’t take much time to finish it up. Being an experimental aircraft, a builder does have several choices in engine power plane and choosing avionics.
Base price for the quick build kit is $18,500. You can finish your airplane right around $35,000. The more options you add though the higher the finished cost. You only need a 65 Horse power Rotax engine to get this thing moving. And it will cruise between 90 to 120 miles per hour while only burning 2.5 gallons of fuel per hour. Useful load with full fuel is 300 pounds. Thats a lot of available space to use.
If you are not shy about flying alone, definitely give the Merlin PSA a look. You can find out more about this airplane at aeromarine-lsa.com
MERLIN PSA specs:
Engine: Your choice!
Speed: 100 - 120 mph
Fuel burn: 2.5 gph
Payload: 300 lbs
Range: Up to 4 hours endurance
Kit Price: $18,500
Finished Price: $35,000 - $50,000
My Airplane Specs
- 2021 Sling TSi
- Rotax 915 (141 hp engine)
- Range: up to 1000 miles
- Climb rate: 1200 fpm
- Speed: 170 mph
- Fuel: 8 gph
- Dual G3x + G5 Backup + GTN 650 + GMC 507 Autopilot
- Build Price + Training: $325,000
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@user-144k
@user-144k 2 года назад
Wow this could potentially be my entry level to owning a brand new plane
@airmailman1971
@airmailman1971 Год назад
Much better review than most people's reviews. You just shut up and let the designer speak. Very nice! Cool planes too.
@experimental_av
@experimental_av 2 года назад
kind of always loved that plane. dunno why
@scanadaze
@scanadaze 2 года назад
When things are done wright, they are done wright. Amazing airplane for an single-seater. Just to go up and enjoy the day. Thanks for sharing.
@ctlt-pg4tm
@ctlt-pg4tm Год назад
You mean right ?
@TheAvaiator23
@TheAvaiator23 2 года назад
Amazing review I really been looking at this airplane for years now , my issue is I don’t see any other people owning this , I wish there were owners posting videos of this airplane on RU-vid
@russellhawkins5113
@russellhawkins5113 2 года назад
That’s a lovely little plane to build hours on.
@HelloWorldETX
@HelloWorldETX 2 года назад
I looked at buying a single seater about 4 years ago, but for the same $$ I found that a newer, used (say 1000 hr TTAF ) production SLSA with a Rotax 912 was a better choice. It, could be used for instruction, offered more payload, very easy to find Rotax / LSA maintenance, and had better resale value. In the end, I picked up a 1200 hr SNEW tecnam P92 ECHO, ran the engine to TBO, replaced the engine, ran it until that engine was down to about 500 hours left before its TBO and then sold the aircraft for for about what I paid for it. Overall it was a great and worthwhile experience.
@zendoc49
@zendoc49 Год назад
i agree, invest in one bit more expensive, get a two seater and you will get your money back after having good time.
@Tharkunify
@Tharkunify 2 года назад
Great job making this plane! It looks great and is totally affordable. Are there any 4 strokes that might work though?
@DeRose05
@DeRose05 2 года назад
Interesting to be sure. Would like to see you fly this Mike!
@djwashx
@djwashx 2 года назад
great explanation great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@okhera1
@okhera1 2 года назад
Very Nice!
@1ReardonMetal
@1ReardonMetal 2 года назад
Love this channel
@ericlozen9631
@ericlozen9631 2 года назад
Pretty Impressive - I trained in a 152 II to get my private; and I thought that was small. The Merlin IIIC is a bit more appealing to me though. Nice Clip!
@cubie3835
@cubie3835 2 года назад
What i love avout the 152 is the size of the baggage compartment, if you're flying alone you have both the space and useful load to haul a lot of stuff back there, if you've got your girlfriend with you as well you still have some weight left for some smaller items.
@brent1041
@brent1041 2 года назад
The Verner 5 cylinder radial would be a good engine option for this. Along with the vw conversions
@etiennedaniels6346
@etiennedaniels6346 2 года назад
To heavy, ask them and they will confirm what I told you.
@mikemcilroy3800
@mikemcilroy3800 2 года назад
I really like the idea of an aircraft that should be available to so many more potential owners at 38K! I do however have a problem with all the components being made in every country on the planet!
@GTLandser
@GTLandser 2 года назад
You don't trust the quality of Indian or Mexican components? That's racist! Look everybody, this guy is a racist! 🤡
@alexthai4957
@alexthai4957 2 года назад
@@GTLandser LOL
@chippyjohn1
@chippyjohn1 Год назад
Europe has better engineering than the USA.
@thatguy6207
@thatguy6207 2 года назад
This is exactly what I want. Single seat high wing trike gear plane.
@conservativeokie
@conservativeokie 2 года назад
Mojo Mike! You’re awesome dude! I appreciate your channel!
@dragbikedemon
@dragbikedemon 2 года назад
Man......if I knew 3 like minded people, we could buy one and share it! Lol
@iamtuben2
@iamtuben2 2 года назад
I was thinking the samething. I'm in!
@regulator5521
@regulator5521 2 года назад
Same here
@wehavethebestplanet6840
@wehavethebestplanet6840 2 года назад
Wish i could be there
@bnelson313braveheart8
@bnelson313braveheart8 2 года назад
The gentleman is knowledgeable and very nice to listen too. I would like to hear the engine of this plane flying overhead just to know what it sounds like. Thanks Mike.
@tCCZebra70
@tCCZebra70 2 года назад
I’d love to get your impressions on this plane Mike. Do you have plans for a flying review?
@Superxpninja
@Superxpninja 2 года назад
Do a video on the aeroprakt
@adamcrealestate
@adamcrealestate 2 года назад
Hey this is my price range. love it
@HazysProGaming
@HazysProGaming 2 года назад
your the best
@DanFrederiksen
@DanFrederiksen 2 года назад
Could the engine cowling be considered cargo? :)
@XE1GXG
@XE1GXG 2 года назад
Cool!
@MikerobertM
@MikerobertM 2 года назад
Take it to fly man
@mehmetvural8095
@mehmetvural8095 2 года назад
first of all good day. Are the engine and all other parts original? thanks.
@mattivirta
@mattivirta 2 года назад
interesting if have 4 -6 seat model and same cost, ofcourse FREE shipping to thailand need be.i buy one.
@adamcrealestate
@adamcrealestate 2 года назад
This thing with a Turbo and a mini bush plane kit. With Wing mods to slow the stall speed. Lets do it lol
@odyoden2799
@odyoden2799 2 года назад
@MogoGrip, Who (name) did this vid, I must have missed it !
@adamcrealestate
@adamcrealestate 2 года назад
I wonder If we can Bush plane Mod that ?
@zendoc49
@zendoc49 Год назад
never a single seat, my dream is a tandem two seat affordable trainer jet!!
@smokerx893
@smokerx893 2 года назад
when he says dual spark he means it has two mags right?
@thewheelieguy
@thewheelieguy 2 года назад
The Polini 303DS has dual electronic ignition and two spark plugs, yes.
@rockeyroy1
@rockeyroy1 2 года назад
rick's rotax 607 offers 90 hp at 60 hp it uses 4 gph and will give you a vne cruise on that plane
@doncatchpole
@doncatchpole 10 месяцев назад
Do you offer a two place?
@DanielHunterUSA
@DanielHunterUSA 2 месяца назад
I want one where in Ohio is the factory ?
@BoringFlightVids
@BoringFlightVids 2 года назад
After looking at everything, im getting this one when im finished with my ppl. I mean come on. Its BRAND NEW at 38k....thats a freakin camry....you cant get a mint condition 80s cessna for that price
@XX-166
@XX-166 2 года назад
Camrys don’t need a parachute…
@thisismagacountry1318
@thisismagacountry1318 2 года назад
@@XX-166 The funny car Camrys get a chute.
@XX-166
@XX-166 2 года назад
@@thisismagacountry1318 but not at 5000 feet
@thisismagacountry1318
@thisismagacountry1318 2 года назад
@@XX-166 No, you're right, usually at the end of a quarter mile.
@kenheisner288
@kenheisner288 2 года назад
Use a Bush plane engine from Australia
@user-on6xv2or4l
@user-on6xv2or4l 7 месяцев назад
Mini 152
@mjhornidge
@mjhornidge 2 года назад
Mojo!!!
@forrest225
@forrest225 2 года назад
I don't like the sound of the disposable engine.
@johnnyroxville81
@johnnyroxville81 Год назад
I would put a fly corvair 100hp engine expand fuel capacity and slight stol touches on wheels and wings and be in heaven
@stealhty1
@stealhty1 2 года назад
Cute lil plane, I just dont remember the last time I flew my self, always have some passenger eager to ride along
@MrMlbfan6
@MrMlbfan6 2 года назад
I would. Fly thus to the hangar 🥴🥴
@johnfitzpatrick2469
@johnfitzpatrick2469 2 года назад
G, day Mojo Mike from Sydney Australia. Handy light plane at budget price. There's plenty of space behind that engine: to play! Buy an iPad Mini 6 and install the app for Foreflight Aus $700 And LCD PFD. Also outside Nav lights would be great option. Best wishes 🌏🇦🇺
@mattivirta
@mattivirta 2 года назад
only idiot buy ipad,iphone,ewerythink i this ithats. not good same can do android 500x cheapen but better have.
@claminty7665
@claminty7665 2 года назад
the poor man looks like he could do with a cup of water and a lie down
@LanaaAmor
@LanaaAmor 2 года назад
Why?
@jeffroclamp-it3405
@jeffroclamp-it3405 2 года назад
The "POOR MAN " is not POOR ,he is Cool, Calm , and Collected ,= Laid back and Smart !!!!!
@terryjordan7276
@terryjordan7276 2 года назад
Put a grs not brs chute in it.
@spmqqse5621
@spmqqse5621 Год назад
i tied to contact the company.... by email. i got no response...!!! i guess thy wont miss my purchase price...
@mikeprichard7933
@mikeprichard7933 2 года назад
OK, I'll address the elephant in the room, What are those propellers out on the end of the wing? Am I the only one that didn't catch what those were about
@chrisgeary4624
@chrisgeary4624 2 года назад
You can find a different video on it. Experiment at this point, they are electric, used for short bursts on take off and can also be reversed to shorten landing. Cool idea.
@boom-bf6wo
@boom-bf6wo 2 года назад
Chip said in another video that they are an experiment - not something that can be ordered at this time. If I remember correctly, they are intended to add an electrically powered boost during takeoff, and then would sit flush inside the outline of the wing airfoil.
@thisismagacountry1318
@thisismagacountry1318 2 года назад
They're for slicing and dicing Flying Geese for dinner.
@mikeprichard7933
@mikeprichard7933 2 года назад
@@chrisgeary4624 Very cool idea. I really didn't understand and appreciate your comment. Thanks
@Karl__Pierre
@Karl__Pierre 2 года назад
This is Really interesting. 95% of the time I'm alone doing about 140mph I think this would be a nice plane to have. MIKE your channel consistently offers up plane porn. Thanks!
@rogerwilco4736
@rogerwilco4736 2 года назад
I would say more likely "assembled" not "built" in four days
@av8tor261
@av8tor261 2 года назад
You mean "assembled" in 4 days.
@weofnjieofing
@weofnjieofing 2 года назад
This is my dream aircraft! I love the look but gotta have the Rotax 582. Love them 2 strokes!
@markpeterman2811
@markpeterman2811 2 года назад
I wonder if the Areovee engine, 80 hp, 4 stroke from Sonic could or would work.
@weofnjieofing
@weofnjieofing 2 года назад
@@markpeterman2811 Possibly? I know you can get aluminum cylinders for VW engines so that should keep the weight down though some ballast at the rear may still be needed. Worth looking into for a direct drive set up.
@kenheisner288
@kenheisner288 2 года назад
Bush planes are using Australian engines
@worcestermixedmartialarts6744
@worcestermixedmartialarts6744 2 года назад
This plane is cool but the useful load is almost zero. If you’re in the 200-250lb range you’re not left with much of any. I looked into it and asked if a larger engine could be used and they said no.
@johnb4183
@johnb4183 2 года назад
China , India ? ?
@flexairz
@flexairz 2 года назад
Czech
@will4real58
@will4real58 2 года назад
Welp I'm too fat for this thing lmao. A little over 250 here.
@danjohanis
@danjohanis 2 года назад
You lost me at engine made in China...I've owned a Chinese built ATV and it ran lousy (when it did run)
@cubie3835
@cubie3835 2 года назад
I would put a Rotax 582 in that thing immediately if i ever bought it
@GTLandser
@GTLandser 2 года назад
It's so nice to see people overcome autism in order to fly, and then to sell and promote airplanes. Perhaps some day, there will be enough flying autists to help all of the geriatrics who should not even hold a drivers license, let alone a pilot's license, to get where they are going. It will be like "Forrest Gump", "Driving Miss Daisy", and "Top Gun" had a baby, and we all get to stand back and watch this drama unfold. What a time to be alive!!!
@chippyjohn1
@chippyjohn1 Год назад
It's already that way, just watch the USA. That's a rude comment!
@nickmcnellis3937
@nickmcnellis3937 2 года назад
China! Enough said.
@nsudatta-roy8154
@nsudatta-roy8154 2 года назад
I thought this was a really cool plane to own until he mentioned that the engines are made in China. I don't care that similar engines are found in "lawn mowers." 😏
@jonsyzle
@jonsyzle 2 года назад
Is that a left turning prop?
@mattivirta
@mattivirta 2 года назад
chinese NOT can made anythink mechanic good same than italy no can newer. alltime only broken.
@nsudatta-roy8154
@nsudatta-roy8154 2 года назад
@@mattivirta Italy has very high steel manufacturing standards. Everything metal from China is shit.
@mattivirta
@mattivirta 2 года назад
@@nsudatta-roy8154 high steel make germany and sweden best in world, italy not ewer can same do, and i speak more italy design mechanic, not steel guality, italy build all factory machines world worst system and mechanic and ideas. i has repair many million 50 year my work in factorys around world, italy made worst machines what factory have used newer, automation lines i has build and repair 50 year and i know lot better what have good machines and what not, italy made worst machines in world, good machines come japan,taiwan,germany,and north europe area.
@nsudatta-roy8154
@nsudatta-roy8154 2 года назад
@@mattivirta I don't think you understand me. I never said Italy is best in Europe. I dont like materials made in China. My point is that I trust Italian manufacturing over Chinese. It's no question that Germany has superior steel manufacturing standards, but I wasn't including them in this conversation.
@williammcguire5685
@williammcguire5685 2 года назад
You already lost me pal it's made in China India and who knows where else no thank you fly it yourself.
@jordandearmas9927
@jordandearmas9927 2 года назад
Engine made in China, Belt reduction from India, Prop from Slovakia, and airframe from Czech Republic. But your customer base is USA. NO THANKS, KEEP YOUR PLANE!!!!!!
@alexthai4957
@alexthai4957 2 года назад
Well said. I agree!!!
@chippyjohn1
@chippyjohn1 Год назад
Better Quality than the USA!
@alexthai4957
@alexthai4957 2 года назад
Engine from China??? No thanks..... Cheap for a reason.
@ess7488
@ess7488 4 месяца назад
That's why you guys are the worst pilots in the world, when you teach your self on unlicensed aircraft if you survive
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