Fast Airplanes Are Cheaper To fly

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Owning a personal aircraft is every pilot's dream. When you are ready to take that big step, one of the things you will considers is the speed/performance of your potential airplane.
Fast airplanes are like sports cars. Fun agile but also deadly. Unlike cars though, a faster airplane can make economical sense when it comes to the fuel consumption.
In this video I do a comparison between a certified airplane (diamond da40) and an experimental airplane (glasair 2 or 3). Both which cost about the same to buy and operate, but one is almost twice as fast than the other. The glasair generally speaking is a faster airplane that requires more skill and experience to fly. The glasair is also considered a complex aircraft because of the retractible gears. Boasting speeds at over 250 miles per hour, you get to your destination much quicker while burning less than 14 gallons per hour.
The diamond da40 on the other hand is also a superb airplane, very nice to fly and much more forgiving than the glasair. Although the diamondstar travels at half the speed, it also means you can fly it slower on low approaches and you can make some mistakes because it is less agile or twitchy.
The main comparison here is which plane is better to buy as a pilot with low hours. Do you choose speed or overall safety?

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@mojogrip 6 лет назад

And here is the reason why Airplanes have a speed limit ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2syNguCbv3E.html

@7REDDRACO7 6 лет назад

no it sucks.

@ashadowawhisper 6 лет назад

YES! I love the Glassair... I first saw this plane in Kitplanes magazine when I was in high school, I think in 1999, I immediately fell in love with it. Man, I'm glad I stumbled upon your videos, Im subscribing AND hitting the notification bell!

@rafaelmacaraeg6768 6 лет назад

Can you to a reaction on the Tuscany or shark aircraft... they are military style LSA that civilians can own

@CL-bx2bc 5 лет назад

MojoGrip You explained the phenomenon of lift incorrectly in the video. The part about not enough air moving over the wings is partially correct however it is not because of the propeller. Airspeed or kinetic energy of air is what generates lift by causing changes in pressure. As the airflow moves over the upper surface of the wing it speeds up due to its cambered shape (when viewing the wing at a cross section the upper surface is curved and the lower surface is flat on most conventional average trainers.) Hence there is an increase in dynamic pressure but as Bernoulis law states total pressure is constant. Therefore an increase in said dynamic pressure causes a decrease in static pressure this means there is a lower static pressure on the upper surface of the wing and a higher static pressure on the underside of the wing causing an upwards toral force. This is how lift is generated. Now stalling is when the wing generates a very small amount of lift and said generated lift can no longer balance weight. (Weight of an aircraft in operation) therefore withvery small amounts of lift generated the airplane will naturally pitch downwards due to the effect of gravity. This will happen in a more violent and undesirable way if the wing stalls and will greatly upset the aircraft and hence must be avoided. Stalls will happen because of lpw airspeeds due to high angles of attack namely on the average GA trainer that angle is at 16 degree AoA. Therefore asa summary and a quick synopsis stalling occurs when there isnt a sufficient airfloe over the wing travelling at a certain speed in order to generate lift. It occurs at low speeds and high angles of attack.

@krisnadiimam4556 5 лет назад

MojoGrip cant u just slow down to the airplanes to the d40 speed level?

@ashsmitty2244 4 года назад

I have a Glasair SII-TD. I love it and can’t get over how easy it is to fly. Strangely it’s easier to land than take off. It cruises at 170 burning 32 lph. Just because it’s fast doesn’t mean you have to fly it fast. If you are getting behind the ac then simply slow down or even circle until you have everything sorted. Stall speed is 60KTS clean with no power and 55 kts full flaps no power. This aircraft has a reputation of being too hard to slow down, that’s just not true. It’s easy to slow down. All you need to do is power back, prop up to 2500 RPM and stay level until you get the speed you want. If it’s not happening soon enough then you can add slip but I have never needed to do that. The high speed wing means you are not thrown around by turbulence and the passengers really appreciate it. On final it cuts through the bumps and feels smooth making it easier to land than an RV, IMHO. Descending is awesome. So from 8500 it’s keep the throttle forward, minimum RPM(Wind the blue knob all the way out), lower the nose slightly for a 200 fpm descent rate. She will sit around 200(TAS) KTS all the way down to desired altitude(if the air is smooth). Then level out, power back to 15 inches, increase the prop RPM to 25 and you will be sitting at 110KTS 10kts below flap extension, ready to join downwind for a wheeler landing. I’ll start Vlogging after I have put 100 hours on it.

@vukken99 3 года назад

Read the specs on turbo diesel engine and it burns 9 gallons for hour...

@av8rbri473 3 года назад

I agree with that scenario! Kinda like riding a super bike.... it’s only as fast as you make it go.... 👍🏻

@ashsmitty2244 2 года назад

@Ryan Morgan My pleasure, it’s definitely not above my comfort level however it is for many.

@pbschulz Год назад

Thanks. I was thinking this very thing as he spoke. As a pilot, I am always searching to push my abilities. An advanced aircraft like the GIII is a way to do that. My mission profile is to go fast. I don't want to sight see, I just want to get to my destination quickly and safely. In fact, I'm one aircraft inspection away from buying a GIII now. Thanks for your review, I'm even more excited about flying it.

@sethashmore Год назад

Re-read this a couple times. Definitely gonna try it. Thanks for the comment.

@cliffn22jx 6 лет назад

Mike, I own and fly a Glasair II RG. GLASAIR'S are experimental home built aircraft. Each one is different due to the builders tastes and budget. GLASAIR'S come in 1,2 & 3's in various sub models fixed trike, taildragger and retractable gear. G 1&2‘s are usually 4 cylinder engines 160 to 200 hp. and G3's are 6 cylinder engines 300+ hp. They all are fast efficient aircraft. If you really want a Glasair. You will need transition training from an CFI who has experience in Glasair's. This is a mandate from all insurance companies who will be insuring you as an owner. Mike - I normally cruise at 180 kts @ 8.5 gallons per hour. 5 nm out I start slowing down to 120 kts. Gear down abeam mid-field on downwind. Flaps to lower the nose for visibly. Base 100 kts. Final 85 to 90 kts. Flaps full at touchdown I'm at 70-75 kts. Rollout with back pressure to slow down then brakes. You can find Glasair's cheaper than you think. You also can work on them, but need a A&P to do the condition inspection. Glasair aviation also makes high wing Glastar & Sportsman 2. Blue Skies and Tailwinds.

@zutrue 6 лет назад

As a student pilot that at some point would like a Glassair3 I appreciate both your knowledge, information and passion for the Glassair aircraft! That how an aviator should feel. @cliffnjk

@cliffn22jx 6 лет назад

As a Student Pilot first things first. Get your license before looking in to faster sexier aircraft. Once you have your license then that's the time to experience all the wonderful aircraft available. You trust your primary instructor. But is he good or So-So. I took some Seaplane instruction on a vacation and I found the best Lady Instructor, I have ever had! That's when I discovered the Instructors at the Flying Club were not as good as they think. The transition training into a Glasair will seem daunting at first. Anyone should be able keep up with the workload in time. Blue Skies and Tailwinds.

@hogster5935 5 лет назад

Nice cruise at 180. How long have you flew at one time? Is it comfortable?

@danblumel 4 года назад

@@hogster5935 My Glasair 1RG has 245 HP (IO360-C1D6 souped up) at 2700 rpm. At say 11 or 12000 ft I burn about 8.5 gph and cruise at 190+ kts. (220 mph). I can carry 60 gallons and about 6 hours range. Mine is very comfy even for long 4 - 6 hour flights over 1300 statute miles non stop.

@quickstopUK 4 года назад

Dan Blumel Dan - do you know what the Vne is based on? I see a GIII has the same fuselage as a IIS but no details about the wings. Could I put a 540 on a Super IIS and fly as fast as a GIII or is there a design limit? Yours sounds a lot of fun! 👌

@Vl7248 4 года назад

Mojo: the engine does not generate the airflow for the wings. It creates thrust that pulls the wings through the air. You don’t need an engine to fly. A 747 can glide without engines at a glide slope of 19:1. Remember pilot Sully that landed a plane with no engines

@techstuf4637 3 года назад

lol. Listen to him again. The man's a succesful pilot and you think he's that dumb? An incomplete description does not make it wrong. He was assuming you were smart enough to not need a full aeronautical primer....

@taxcattle 3 года назад

@@techstuf4637 only it's not an incomplete description, it's an incorrect description. The airflow from the prop isn't just one factor in a stall...it's utterly irrelevant. Stalls are about AoA, not prop airflow or even airspeed. And there are plenty of pilots who know nothing about aerodynamics (most are taught that lift results from a longer top side of the wing which makes the air go faster, and that stalls occur due to low airspeed). This isn't meant as petty criticism of Mojo or anyone else; a poor understanding of stalls is life threatening. Stalls are about AoA, so your first priority should always be to get the nose down. The discussion of prop airflow implies that adding power is the first priority, which will exacerbate the problem on some airframes if you don't drop the nose.

@techstuf4637 3 года назад

@@taxcattle Good thing Mojo's got guys like you to mop up the comments section. No telling how many guys would have crashed from watching this video. Mojo, what would you do without the comment section to correct you on everything you say?

@taxslave593 3 года назад

Dude I thought it was a glitch in the matrix where I witnessed an airplane fall out stalled in the air reverse thrusters I don’t know

@taxslave593 3 года назад

I knew it ! I’ve seen this 4 or 5 times! Planes seem too float and yes, like a glitch in the matrix 👀

@gfinnstrom 4 года назад

i now know why you have such a big head set mic. it hides the big smile as you fly like a bird great video have a great week cheers

@DerrickNedzelMtnBike 4 года назад

I really enjoy Mike's videos - you're so excited and positive about aviation. Super fun content!

@Lucrativesoldier 5 лет назад

Great vid. Thanks for that info. Im trying to get into the pilot seat now. And of course, part of the excitement is looking at plane options. And Im always thinking more is better. So this was a reality check for me to be more realistic in what I'm looking for. And im glad you have some great comments from people who can correct you without being rude or disrespectful. Cant wait to be flying.

@gregoryturner1505 6 лет назад

Thanks for your videos, Mike.

@CreekyGuy 6 лет назад

I like your style. You are producing good, well-thought-out videos for the newbie to flying. When you pronounced route the first time, you were correct, then you corrected yourself to the (all too) common mispronunciation. I subscribed because your simple, clear presentation appears to be thought out in advance, and you don't waste people's time. Thanks.

@mojogrip 6 лет назад

Haha thank you. I still struggle sometimes between original english pronunciations and American english. Appreciate the sub. Thanks for watching.

@robertmitchumii3710 6 лет назад

MojoGrip I'm proud to have you as an inspiration even though l'm in my early years of 50. I would love to learn about piloting at this late stage in my life.

@andrewrodriguez3712 5 лет назад

You guys see this comment got a like because it doesn’t talk about AFRICAN AMERICANS your racist pice of shits

@demagescod9657 2 года назад

Biggest mistake is that people look at HOURLY cost... but if you are using an aircraft to travel, you dont plan on hours, you plan on MILES... So cost per MILE is what you want to consider.

@barking.dog.productions1777 5 лет назад

Mike... thanks for the awesome videos! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite aircraft channels. :)

@c.j.6891 6 лет назад

Thx MojoGrip for all the knowledge! Very helpful!

@jodifu6274 6 лет назад

Good stuff ! Glasair was the first kitplane I fell in love with. My tastes changed over the years, and now I'm building a Colomban MC-15 ("Cri-Cri").

@thisismagacountry1318 2 года назад

Hey Joe, (Hendrix reference) Any advice on flying or building for an aviation noob? Old Navy/Marine Recon Corpsman interested in the new Sling High Wing unless something better is invented.

@MandatoryMiko 5 лет назад

Clear and concise video bro. Well done.

@mitchdunn3813 5 лет назад

I've sat through several of your videos today, Awesomesauce! I've always loved planes, and have been a passenger, but never have I actually gone the route of learning to fly. Your videos on the older and cheaper plans was my first grab. I was greatly impressed, and had not realized that they were available under 50k let alone under 20 and 30k. Yup, this glass looks like lot of fun. I would have to win the lotto to make something like that realistic. Because, I'd be wanting to be spending a lot of time in the air.

@shanedresser5431 5 лет назад

So glad to see you actually flying! You're living the dream!

@ryanjones1071 5 лет назад

Didn't even know I was into aircrafts. Kudos brotha from Cali!

@SuperStevok 6 лет назад

Don't have a clue how I got here, was watching something totally different but I like this content

@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk 6 лет назад

You are allowed to slow down you know... Light speed is not mandatory all the time. Go on, go for the Glasair. You know you want to and you can slow down to 90mhp before you fall out of the sky! :))

@mojogrip 6 лет назад

😂few more years and maybe 100 more hours in a high performance airplane and I'll give the Glasair some serious thought. You're right. I do want to.

@fredeb67 6 лет назад

As a beginner, the fast approach speeds/landing speeds of a Glasair can be taxing and dangerous.

@EdwardMongefilms 5 лет назад

Loving your channel Mike!

@billyjack1203 6 лет назад

Your reviews of the 5 military style, I completely enjoyed your comments. I dont have a license yet but as soon as I complete my physics degree a pilot license is my next goal.

@winged99 6 лет назад

Great video. Important thoughts for pilots to consider and well produced. Good job, bro.

@Nterpol8 5 лет назад

Thanks for covering this topic. I love your videos!

@lorcankelleher5434 6 лет назад

I really enjoyed this. Love aircraft discussion videos. Keep it up. Subbed.

@nkwelchalk 6 лет назад

Mike great videos!! Love the breakdowns on different aircraft. Thanks!!

@KyleD237 6 лет назад

great analysis.

@johnfitbyfaithnet 4 года назад

Wow! This channel has grown incredibly since you uploaded this video

@keegansponholz9260 6 лет назад

Nice video Mike! Glasairs are slick airplanes for sure. Great stuff as always.

@av8rmell446 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video

@markshaffer443 3 года назад

love your vids man. Keep them coming!

@johnfitbyfaithnet 4 года назад

Appreciate your humility and knowledge

@lejink 5 лет назад

Lancair makes some quick planes too, just to complicate your decision a little more ;)

@jameswikstrom4174 5 лет назад

Mike, your comparison makes all the sense in the world. Just because an airplane travels faster does not make it right for you. I would recommend finding an airplane that suits your comfort level and you don't feel overwhelmed. In life, first you crawl then you walk. Assuming more responsiblility than you can handle is an accident waiting to happen! Great Video Mike!

@unplug7776 6 лет назад

I recommend pilots get some more experience before even thinking about buying a airplane because you are going to get used to that speed really quick so your going to end up outgrowing your aircraft very quickly. I fly a BE-1900D and the speed at first was intimidating but after only a couple months it feels like flying a Piper Seminole. I like where you mind set is be careful to jump to something your not ready for but don’t let a faster plane intimidate you get a friend or a instructor to fly with you that has more experience and you will get used to it faster than you think...

@unplug7776 4 года назад

FalconerPhoto there is a huge difference between motorcycles and airplanes man... for one you can rent entry level airplanes for very cheap much cheaper than buying. Motorcycles dont cost $250,000 so it would be a good idea to not buy one just because you are comfortable with the speed when that won’t be a factor 6 months down the road.

@unplug7776 4 года назад

FalconerPhoto ive never owned a plane yet I fly a commercial jet.... soooo it’s obvious you can get the experience without owning one. And weird flex about triple digit speed processing but ok.... I’m also a flight instructors and have taught over 100 students so I think I’m fairly qualified on the subject. One of the things I enjoy the most is flying with new aircraft owners getting them comfortable with their aircraft systems and new speeds....

@thisismagacountry1318 2 года назад

@@unplug7776 Should I solo my first flight on an SR-71? Asking for a friend.

@rideraaaw2927 5 лет назад

In A&P school I was always told that if you want an economic airplane go with a big single engine plane that is either turbocharged or supercharged

@jmwSeattle 6 лет назад

Very good discussion about staying ahead of the airplane and other statements. 90% of flying is mental. Also, 90% of flying is one person in one plane, so a cheaper, slower plane makes sense.

@mitchdunn3813 4 года назад

I love your videos Mike, and in this one I have to wonder why a new pilot could not just maintain a lower flight throttle. I would think that since the engine is not working as hard you could maintain 140 knots and if you needed the power to pull out, climb, or what ever, you could do so. Plus, if you were going a longer distance, you could climb higher, and increase your speed while watching weather changes farther out. I think it would take a bit of practice and study, but I don't think it would take all that long to condition yourself to that effect. Also, you should be getting down to stall speed as you are landing. Your glide ratio will still be in effect, depending on your particular aircraft. Jump into a hang glide school for the fun of it, and get a close up look at glide ratio as it applies to flight.

@AM-ni3sz 5 лет назад

I love the safety message

@bobleone1381 5 лет назад

Great analysis Thank you. Many great points made here.

@donaldgilbreath4200 2 года назад

Thanks for explaining stall. As someone looking to take a flight class in a year or so, I enjoy learning new things that will help me prepare for class.

@rabbie1973 4 года назад

Thank you, this plane sounds amazing!!!

@fabiolean 4 года назад

Man I just discovered the channel. Subbed! Great stuff!

@mikeanjor9079 2 года назад

Thank you Mike,great info

@johnmorris7815 5 лет назад

I like your video and your logic regarding the extra complexity of of a novice pilot flying something like a Glassair, however I agree with some of the comments on here about your “Stall” explanation, it has nothing to do with prop wash and everything to do with critical AofA, I think the confusion lays in the approach configuration approach to the stall where prop wash delays the stall on the inboard area of the wing and you end up with a wing drop situation at the stall unlike a power off entry which is much more uniform across the wing, that said, keep up your enthusiasm and your pattern work as you are no doubt an inspiration to others. For background I’m a B744 Captain with about 28,000hrs, I was an instructor pilot on A320/330 Aircraft, I’ve flown B737, DC9’s, F27’s, and Do228 commercially, but I started out pounding the pattern in C152’s. later as an instructor on GA aircraft I was conducting a type check on a TB10 with a guy who had only a few hrs past his initial test, after a briefing concerning the main differences of the plane namely 180hp constant speed prop verses 115hp fixed pitch, higher weight, higher speeds and way more performance with just two people on board we set off, from the moment the power came on he was about 200ft and 10seconds behind the airplane, we did a lot more work before he was anywhere near taking that plane out on his own.

@pbbrown1963 6 лет назад

Well stated. Thanks Mojo!

@tedstriker754 Год назад

Well you need to differentiate between the Glasair 1,2 & 3. The 1 & 2's use pretty much the same engines. And their speeds are similar. But the 3 uses the 6 cylinder 300hp Lycoming. So it's in a different speed range. Fuel burn is greater and it's built stronger. And is heavier by a lot. Also the 3 is hard to get insurance for at a reasonable price. It's more expensive on the used market to boot.

@timduncan8450 Год назад

You gone a long way in 5yrs, very inspiring. I have to check out your Legacy purchase.

@2404Pepe 4 года назад

Very clear, thanks so much

@PauloMoacyrWIlhelmRochaFilho 2 года назад

Love your videos! Great job!

@44hawk28 5 лет назад

The problem with being ahead of your airplane is a fact that everybody is taught to fly on very slow aircraft. As a result they're taught to think slowly. The first time I ever flew anything was an F-111 simulator. Things happened very quickly at 750 knots especially when you're only 400 ft off the ground. After I flew the mission and developed a completely new way of engaging the terrain-following radar while in an articulated terrain environment, I landed the simulator, which has no way of viewing where you're going you must fly it by instruments only, I was asked by the flight simulator cheap at the airbase I was at how often I flew the simulator late at night. I told him I had never flown it before. And he notified me that he had never ever had he seen a pilot training into the F-111 fly the simulator for the first time and not crash it. I informed him that I had an advantage they didn't. He asked me what that was. I informed him that I had never flown a plane before but I did work on all the auto pilot and flight controls and instrumentation for the aircraft, as a result if you put all those lines and knobs and instruments where they belong, the aircraft flies exactly the way it is supposed to. And I had at least gone through the flight manual before I ever flew the simulator.

@supertyfon1736 4 года назад

Racing Glasair's touch 400 mph.

@johnfitbyfaithnet 4 года назад

I really like your explanations

@oxoget6741 2 года назад

Thank you Mike that was an awesome video

@vytas5584 6 лет назад

Your lift isn't wholly generated from your prop wash, FYI it's primarily from the relative air flow from the front (forward speed + wind). Stalling is not caused by changes in power, it's cause by changes in speed. It doesn't matter much whether your engine is running or not.

@jace2wheel762 5 лет назад

I'm in the process of buying a Piper PA-23. Not terrible for a twin with retractable gear. Way better range however at 175+ kts at 10000 or higher.

@jayt131 4 года назад

That's was helpful. Thanks.

@AncientFlight1 3 года назад

Happy New Year 2021 Mobro!

@iichthus5760 3 года назад

Awesome vid. Thanks.

@fredeb67 Год назад

Mike, you can fly the Glassair at slower speeds or 120 knots.

@geraldstow2189 6 лет назад

Well Presented .

@matthempel2771 5 лет назад

thanks Mike

@shanemacgregor2771 5 лет назад

Great advice for those of us in the market to buy a plane.

@creekboy2893 5 лет назад

Mike thanks for the video on the Glasair. I think they are everything a fast experimental airplane should except a bit small. This and a Mooney were my dream planes as a young boy. I’m now pilot with a c-172 and really love it but do want more speed. See if you can do a video on a good long eze, also relatively cheap speed. Thanks

@demagescod9657 2 года назад

I have always loved the idea of the Long EZ... but I do not like the reality of them. Small narrow cockpits and if you get any ice on the front wing you wont have a good time.

@jaycay99 6 лет назад

Good to see other brothers flying man, keep it up 🤙🏾

@MrSafetyForever 6 лет назад

Just found your channel and subscribed! Very informative! Take Care

@bgpwrddy 6 лет назад

Excellent decision making...

@danhammond9066 5 лет назад

Your mission, a few other things to think about. How many passengers? What kind of baggage size and weight will you be hauling? Do you want to be IFR capable? Do you need an aircraft with deicing capabilities?

@austinblanco1838 6 лет назад

@13:13 - absolutely sound comment. Glad you can see the speed issue vs. training. I waited for 1,700hrs before moving past a 182. Glad I did because low drag a/c are WAY different than typical hershey bar planes!

@ronrotan7389 4 года назад

Great vlog Mike

@tedshredz58 4 года назад

The Glasaire is the aircraft that caught my imagination and began my love affair with real aircraft in 1984 watching Bud Granley wring one out for Stoddart Hamilton at the Abbottsford Airshow. All I could think was that airplane had the right shape to go like hell. Ironically, I’ve never flown in one.....but I haven’t stopped breathing yet so theres still time.

@p1epoppa 6 лет назад

Nice video Mike! Definitely will keep the video message in mind.

@odilongalvaoscaramuzza746 5 лет назад

Mike! Mate congratulations for the one of the best channel that i saw that talks about aviation for everyone, mate please do an video talking about the cozy mk iv, i looking for an kit plane 4,5,6 seats with cheap gph. Any tips for me?

@stefaniaponitz5738 5 лет назад

Good luck with achieving your goals. I think your content is great!

@calcmandan 6 лет назад

Have you considered a bellanca super viking? You can get one for the cost of a car and cruises at 160kts. Not to mention the turbo variety pushes 170kts and ceilings at FL290.

@nextblip 5 лет назад

Love you bro your videos are amazing

@Turbotomeek 6 лет назад

Great Job Mike!

@qwepoi123345 6 лет назад

Mike: I RARELY subscribe to RU-vid channels, as my muse varies too much, but I really like what you're offering, so I've subscribed to your's. I've learned a lot from you in just a short time. Cheers.

@vistastang 6 лет назад

In regards to your concern about the Glasair not giving you enough time to think of your next move why not just pull the throttle back?

@mojogrip 6 лет назад

Yea you can always pull the power back on most airplanes to slow it down but Glasairs can be very slippery. Especially for a new pilot. On descent for example, You just don't pull back on the power to slow down.

@gregson99 6 лет назад

because "stall"

@mytech6779 6 лет назад

Not because stall, it's because glide speed. 737-800 has the same issue, it wants to keep flying, very efficient but it needs a low approach angle and power reduced very early. Aerodynamic aids like spoilers and extra flap action can increase drag and help achieve a higher glide angle while keeping speed in check, but that is more complexity. (and an endorsement) Actions per minute is what matters to the pilot, not simple airspeed.

@gregson99 6 лет назад

it stalls almost 30mph above a cessna so ya there is a certain flight envelope you need to follow with a glasair.

@brentmcmahon8188 2 года назад

Glassair 310 mph at cruse and wide open 335. Crazy fast and I love this Bird !!

@gregoryhill5222 4 года назад

Thanks a very informative video

@cherfieldm 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing some guidance. So in your experienced what type of Airplanes you recommend to buy?

@onwilson2 5 лет назад

You have tremendous passion and enthusiasm Mojogrip! You are inspiring. Keep up the good work.

@thisismagacountry1318 2 года назад

He has a plane dealership now.

@onwilson2 2 года назад

@@thisismagacountry1318 That's super amazing news 😊👌👏👍

@rabbie1973 4 года назад

Cheers Mike!

@ChuckKC 6 лет назад

Subbed keep making those videos man!

@geezler4083 4 года назад

I like this guy. I think you were saying buy the cool fast Glasair and leave the Diamond to less experienced. Dig the seat covers.

@andrewwatson9805 6 лет назад

Great video. However...(you knew one had to be coming, right?) I disagree on your explanation over the stall. Very little air from the prop alone keeps the aircraft flying. If you were flying an aircraft with a pusher (like a Vari EZ) no air from the prop goes over the wings. Same with a turbojet. It's the thrust generated by the engine and prop that propels the aircraft forward forcing the air over the wings. You can stall on full power The stick controls the attitude and therefore speed; the throttle height. Actually they work together, but thinking of them in that order helps reinforce that power alone doesn't get you out of a stall, you need to get the nose down to recover quickly. However, you knew all that I'm sure. I really enjoyed this video. I have subscribed. Great stuff! I love your passion for flight.

@jerrymiller8313 6 лет назад

yep

@LJohnson777 5 лет назад

An airplane never really stops flying, when it stalls, it simply stops producing enough lift for the desired flight attitude

@Billy123bobzzz 5 лет назад

Well said!

@FelipeArtista 5 лет назад

Agreed, give me the faster speed any day. 250 knots is the max airspeed below 10,000ft anyway. If I can get to my destination twice as fast, then it's less fatigue, and less fatigue means I'm more alert while flying. If a pilot can't decide on weather ahead of him/her fast enough, then, maybe he/she shouldn't be flying. You could always pull the throttle back and cruise at a slower airspeed if needed. If 70 knots is the stall speed, then I'll approach at 90 and flare at 80. I'd take the Glassair, but I'm not a fan of single engine aircraft or anything that cannot seat my family and at least two guests. After factoring in the labor, might as well go with a DA42, it's just $80,000.00 more than a DA40

@daszieher 5 лет назад

@The Words-14 looks like you still have the idea that lift is created, because air needs to "travel the longer way over the top of the wing". Attempt at looking at this problem in a 3-D way. Lift is created by disturbing the air around the aircraft through downward acceleration. With this more general approach, the deflected propwash is part of the equation and can contribute substantially.

@LarryTheButcher 6 лет назад

I always wanted a Velocity, and it's performance envelope is out of this world! But until I get back into it, I'll be happy with a Cherokee 160 as my first plane!

@sactu1 6 лет назад

Thanks man - enjoyed your video. Most things in aviation are trade-offs - the Diamond DA40 has two extra seats that can be used for pax or baggage. The Glasair is certainly a fast plane, but can't carry as much as the Diamond. Also, flying is pretty much a numbers game - stay within the numbers and things are OK. Also, it really doesn't take that long to step up to the Glasair - they have their nuances (e.g one doesn't hold off in the flare with the earlier models, or the plane tends to come down hard on the nosegear, as the U/C is closely coupled). I'd like to add another variable - the X factor. When I was looking to buy a plane, I was heading in the RV direction, but tried on a Glasair 1RG just for grins. It was such a lovely looking aeroplane and put a stupid grin on my face that hasn't gone away. That was nearly two years ago, and I've been flying my own Glasair 1RG ever since. Each to their own. Cheers, Jim

@ghostindamachine 6 лет назад

Great video! Very honest!

@dezotfn123 6 лет назад

The reason why a plane fly's reference 10.56 is because the wing produces lift. While the propeller pushes wind over and under the wings, it does not lift the airplane. The propeller produces thrust that pulls the aircraft through the air. There are 4 basic aerodynamic forces which always act on an aircraft. Lift, Drag, Thrust, and Weight. These forces are in equilibrium in straight unaccelerated flight. When the propeller produces more thrust, weight and drag decreases and Thrust and lifts increases. MojoGrip, I knew what you were trying to say, just wanted to help you out. Thanks for the video...

@christopherwilson6527 5 лет назад

AUGUSTUS SUTHERLAND not quite, the weight is constant. The faster you travel, the less induced drag you get from the angle of attack etc, but you get more parasitic drag from the airframe and airflow

@MaxMaxwellYT 4 года назад

Good info

@wasatchm 4 года назад

does anyone have a glasair I or II with extended wing tips? those are suppose to be fairly easy to fly right? it seems like the stall speed is 55 mph-ish. and yet I think they are still pretty fast. I think the glasair III is a whole different animal.

@carlosandreblatt 2 года назад

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@Scott_Hauck 6 лет назад

Some time ago hanging out in the airport enjoying a morning cup of coffee, I got into a conversation with a fellow pilot with about the same dreams you have. He made a comment to me to the effect of Buy what you are going to fly 90% of the time and rent what you fly the other 10%. Something else to consider is the cost of retractable gear aircraft insurance.Other than a single entry door I love my pa-28 140(150hp) . It does not have the greatest load capacity.But is is cheap to fly. On the days i need a something a bit bigger and faster i jump in the pa-28-180. Sure my old planes are not as pretty as a da40. But how can you beat a useful payload ( with full fuel) of almost 800 pounds vs the da40's 670 some odd pounds. Just to be fair the 140 on the other hand requires some work to get two men in the front seat i often joke with my father that he needs to lose a few pounds so we dont have to fly around on half tanks of fuel.

@Femmpaws 5 лет назад

The Glasair is a nice bird, I remember when they first came out and I was very enamored with them. Like you I looked at what kind of flying do I enjoy... Low and Slow! The Avid Flyer fit the bill nicely. One issue, lack of room. That's 36 or so years ago. There are a lot of nice designs out there now... but the same issues is still there lack of hip room. Life got in the way and here I am now looking at building a craft to suit my needs... I enjoy camping and back country flying (thanks Dad) and I don't see anything that really fits my needs. At 60 sleeping on the ground in a tent just doesn't cut it. So design an airplane that two can sleep in. Hey before you go spending big bucks on a new airplane look at a short wing Piper, I have been seeing a number of nice ones for less that 20K They are faster than a 172 with the same power. They have a higher useful load. And they get off shorter,

@todd4686 5 лет назад

Very interesting point. Fly ahead of your plane. Well put

@beechnasty 6 лет назад

Not sure I entirely agree, but first, good for him! If he realizes the workload it can cause and finds that uncomfortable enough to want to avoid it, that's a great decision for him! But I would also add that type transition can be made gradually. Starting on the ground, learn your avionics and systems; then on your 10/clr and no wind days, get used to the airplane's basics and build from there. You have to do all of the same things (generally speaking) in one complex plane vs another, but you have to start earlier and/or do them more quickly in fast airplanes. Get used to starting earlier and you'll find yourself doing quite alright even if an emergency presents itself.

@xJonnybx100 6 лет назад

stall is when you wing exceeds the critical angle of attack and lift is generated not from the air flowing off of the prop but rather the air flowing over the wings as the prop/turbine gains airspeed

@vortex1114 6 лет назад

Jon B lolol

@oselini 6 лет назад

He is a pilot and he doesn't know... That's crazy

@jmesha 6 лет назад

Jon B ?? Not sure what you're telling us, but in a fixed wing aircraft the air flowing off the prop Never generates lift. It is always from the airflow over the wings.

@mytech6779 6 лет назад

I'm pretty sure he meant the airflow created by the prop pulling the plane, just stated sloppy. But yes critical angle of attack is the correct physical explanation, which happens at a consistent airspeed when attempting to maintain a given lift in steady state flight.