BushCat - The Ultimate Bush Plane 

Oh, this is not a 'heavy duty' bush plane, but for light operation what else can you ask for ? Ready to fly for around US$65,000 and even cheaper for a DIY kit. Scroll down for specs sportaircraftbrokers.com/bushcat/ Aircraft length 5.7m 5.7m Aircraft height 2.3 m 7.5 ft Empty mass 320 kg 705 lbs Maximum take-off mass 560 kg 1235 lbs Useful load 240 kg 530 lbs Fuel Capacity 94 litres 24.8 US Gal Wing area 13.58 m² 146.17 ft² Wing span 9.6 m 31.5 ft Aspect ratio 6.8 Maximum wing loading 41.2 kg/m² 8.44 lbs/ft² Engine Rotax 912ULS Maximum power 100 HP 74.6 kW Power loading 5.6 kg/HP 16.6 lbs/kW Fuel type Avgas or 95 Octane unleaded NOSE-WHEEL & TAIL-DRAGGER CONFIGURATIONS Stall speed (Clean configuration) 40 MPH Stall speed (Landing configuration) 35 MPH Cruise speed (65% power) 105 MPH PERFORMANCE Take off roll 262 ft Landing roll 235 ft Rate of climb 1200 ft/min Ceiling 14 000 ft LIMITATIONS Maximum crosswind component 32 MPH Never exceed speed (VNE) 125 MPH Best glide ratio 10:1 Ultimate load factor +6/-4

you folks call it a bush plane but don't show take off.......... not STOL ?

How is is a " bush "plane if it cant even take off is less that 200 meters and if you use it in the bush the nose wheel will breakoff

I like it. It's like a J3-Cub and CH 701 had a love child.

I get that you direct towards the specifications in the links but the only people that'd be interedted in this would be interested in the specs, max takeoff weight, usable weight, fuel capacity, range, stall speed, etc... that's what an add like this needs. I'm just going to assume a zenith 701or 750 stol would be a better performer

Ultimate Bush Plane?... Bullshit.

ZERO information other than it looks good? Who’s going to be sold on this vid?

I don't believe its a real bush plane, those tires arent nearly big enough! lol

It was originally Cheetah XLS from Aerosport. Comparable planes are Icarus C42/52, SkyRanger. Its tubed flexwings have too flat airfoil to reach high lift at higher AOA, to can call it STOL - look at Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat videos. At 2:43 is video taken from another plane - probably Cessna.

hey. I am in zambia and considering this aeroplane. whats the take off and landing roll? and more importantly the fuel burn rate? generally hlw does ot compare to the zenith planes

Hmmm....I would say the best bush plane is either the Piper Super Cub or the Piper Carbon Cub....great video though,not trying to bring hate,it is a good bush plane!

NOSE-WHEEL & TAIL-DRAGGER CONFIGURATIONS AMPHIBIOUS CONFIGURATION Stall speed (Clean configuration) 40 MPH Stall speed (Landing configuration) 35 MPH 35 MPH Cruise speed (65% power) 105 MPH 90 MPH FIELD PERFORMANCE Take off roll 262 ft 540 ft on water Landing roll 235 ft 305 ft POWER Rate of climb 1200 ft/min 850 ft/min Ceiling 14 000 ft 12 000 ft LIMITATIONS Maximum crosswind component 32 MPH 20 MPH Never exceed speed (VNE) 125 MPH 115 MPH Best glide ratio 10:1 8:1 Ultimate load factor +6/-4 +5/-3

Very cool. I really like the waterfall at 4:05. Thanks Richard for sharing this.

this thing is my new go-to over the kitfox and highlander. same performance, less price, and looks way cooler

Hyperbole much?

Hey Richard, really enjoyed the video! I had my first experience in a BushCat at EAA Oshkosh just a couple of days ago and it's simplicity and flight handling characteristics blew me away. Really looking forward to owning one up here in Southern Oregon, USA, thanks again for this great highlight piece.

What about a PA18 Super Cub. Have been on them and landed where there is NO runway in the mountains using tundra tires. These planes can take off in 4 or 5 times there own length and stop in even less. Not having nose gear in a rough field airplane.

A bush plane with a training wheel?

I love ordering frontrunner products from South Africa. They always include personal cards from whoever made the product. It seems like the workers at the factory at Bushcat. Have the same pride in their work. Good looking airplane. I want one.

Excellent product placement. Let's make no mistake, this was filmed with a crew, under controlled circumstances. I for one would never put myself in the middle of the African Bush on a daily basis, in a Rotax powered airplane. That's like playing the Russian roulette before brushing your teeth every morning.

A _very_ bold statement indeed. No, it’s not the ultimate bush plane, it’s a light sport utility plane not suited to real bush flying conditions. Good luck.

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NO STAT'S --This is a big JOKE, This is obviously not a bush plane, You can call it anything else but that, Oh yes it looks great to look at, BUT.......................... Just compare Alaska stol 2017 and you will know and learn what a bush plane can do, Most stol planes can take off less then 50 feet and that's in the mountains, and land in similar circumstances, Nose wheels are dangerous landing in rough terrain !

Do you have a tail dragger yet?

Shut up and take my money

If one ran out of fuel or whatever in the zebra skin model......it would attract lions and tigers.

I don't always eat bushmeat, but when I do, i prefer house cat. Stay on the toilet, my friends. in all seriousness, very cool airplane. wish you made a twin!

yeah I still want a piper J3 the However I still like the colorations

Kit is a lot more money than a Kitfox or a Highlander. I don't really get it.

Is this a good starter plane when your new to aviation and flying?

A cat that identifies as a zebra. Don't judge.

Nice job Richard, I would love a bush cat

the uglier a plane the more functional in my experience

It's better than the rest, just don't mention SA

Can this plane be made into a superstol

The music at the end is: Matthew L. Fisher - Uganda

have you guys looked at the viking engine ......honda block ,,,thats rotax makes the cost prohibitive , the viking is 15 ,000$ 110 to 130 hp ,,,,

Seems kinda like a kitfox with an upgraded cockpit (assuming thats a 912 rotax). Hows it compare cost wise?

Just like to point out to some of the commentators that this plane has a taildragger option

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I found my answers in the Performance section. Pretty impressive! I wonder how well that this aircraft would work in the high desert plains and mountains of the western United States?

Sweet airplane and super nice video production!

ahahahahah..we fly bush everyday in the congo..that thing wouldnt last a month in cargo service ahhahhahaaa...doc johnny

Very nicely done Richard!

Only the double ender project is the real go-anywhere bush plane.Sick of all these single engine designs that will get you into big trouble or leave you stranded, or both.

Fantastic! A C42/Skyranger hybrid or 2.0!

Can’t wait to buy one 🙌🏼

Thanks for putting this vid out there. Well done. Showcases this product well. Did anyone in the production take some of the tribes people up to show them what it was like? I’d loved to see their reactions😎

Does building the quick-build Bushcat qualify builder for 51% rule?

im sure its a greeeeeeat sports plane and tourist trap.... but worthless for cargo

More like bush *flying*,it doesnt look STOL capable,like I said,would rather have Carbon Cub or Super Cub. I am pretty sure the Super Cub takes the world record for shortest takeoff and landing,..something like 20 and 15 feet,look it up.

I can't believe you got Geraldo Rivera to talk on your channel...lol

looks inspired from the Skyranger..

Great stuff, and we have two bushcats on the #VintageAirRally

"bushcat" looks like the capable kitfox and the capable zenith had a baby and what came out was a flashy, expensive, but ultimately pointless baby.

Aran Eversman that's great news! You've got years of blissful flying days ahead of you. Enjoy :)

How about some black African pilots, or those don't really exist. Looks like a nice, LSA...

What’s with scarf...

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Its no Beaver!

Is there any room for cargo?

Awesome looking and performing aircraft from ZA

make it a tail dragger...

i wonder if you can bring the aircraft to south east asia. i live in indonesia..

I THIN ITS FUCKING SICK THAT FLYING IS ONLY FOR RICH PEOPLE. DISGUSTING

They call that the bush but I've seen more stuff growing in Nevada. Get up here in The Rockies then you'll fly some bush.

Performance??????????????