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Merlin Motorglider 0323 

Dan Johnson
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One of the most anticipated of all Part 103 aircraft is the Merlin Lite from Aeromarine-LSA.com. When I first wrote about (and made video of) Merlin Lite a couple years ago, I proved to be one of the most popular articles I published all year. The response was far more than I expected. Now, developer Chip Erwin is nearly market ready. Development is complete and inventory is building to be able to supply kits to the interest generated. Learn more in this first in a series of updates.

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31 мар 2023

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@richardchisholm2073
@richardchisholm2073 3 дня назад
This is another fantastic example of the modern ultralights. I enjoy your videos which bring these planes and the people who build them. I do wish you would ask your questions and let those being interviewed to have a bit more time to answer.
@michaelvandyne6480
@michaelvandyne6480 Год назад
We are so lucky to have him and Aeromarine.
@ratboy1867
@ratboy1867 Год назад
Absolutely love what you’ve been doing Dan. We are all blessed to have a figure like you in the light sport world. Thank you
@honeycomb8753
@honeycomb8753 Год назад
Chip and M Square both confirm a 3 day build of any Merlin at Mobile Al with M Square. OUTSTANDING quality of the machines on display. I watched a 6 ft 6 in large man fit into the Merlin Lite with lots of head room. His knees were close to the dash but he said he was very comfortable. I'm 5'8" and it was voluminous (re: Merlin Lite).
@microcolonel
@microcolonel Год назад
This whole Merlin lineup is fantastic.
@themechanic6
@themechanic6 Год назад
This man is a God send for small aircraft. Remarkable how much he has done with the merlin airframe
@echopapacharlie
@echopapacharlie Год назад
It'd be nice to do another weigh-in on video of this production tricycle version.
@ChrisLoew
@ChrisLoew Год назад
Hummel Bird or this are my two favorites part 103.
@pilotmiami1
@pilotmiami1 7 месяцев назад
Bravo.thenks
@storminnorman84
@storminnorman84 11 месяцев назад
This is awesome!
@cartmanrlsusall
@cartmanrlsusall Год назад
An hour of motor run time with a soarable airframe can take you a long distance cross country
@alexanderstohr625
@alexanderstohr625 Год назад
I'd like to see a version fulfilling the 120kg rules of Germany. The great advantage, the stall speed can be bumped up to 45kias, full flaps, i.e. the wing shortened considerably. Maybe that gives room for a quieter 4stroke?
@musoseven8218
@musoseven8218 Год назад
Nice aeroplane 👍✌️😊
@juststeve7665
@juststeve7665 Год назад
April 1st... great date to release a video. I'd like a clear and straight answer from Chip... will the complete long wing version meet Part 103? Price on the website a week or so ago all in was about $43k. I'm wondering how much that will change with M2 assembly.
@WoutervanTiel
@WoutervanTiel Год назад
Yeah I have been waiting, met chip at OSH, must not have been in a selling or cooperative mood, probably weighed down by the production issues. If it is the right thing I'd buy one. So will see how it develops further. I need to know whether it flies up at 15k altitude with a rotax 80hp.
@F111BMATHIS
@F111BMATHIS Год назад
Bought one of these V-Twins last year at Oshkosh for $7500. I met Chip at Oshkosh 2023 and was able to buy some parts, plus he said he'd send a re-drive upgrade which I just received in the mail! The wiring harness I originally got from him was sent back and modified, I didn't like it, so he sent me another unmodified harness which I re-wired and now have the motor running.
@TXLorenzo
@TXLorenzo Месяц назад
Put folding wings on this thing!
@JimMork
@JimMork 10 месяцев назад
Very interesting. I hope communications are complete. I don't know if glider pilots even talk to anyone during a flight.
@vdiallonort
@vdiallonort Год назад
Hello, i would love to know the gliding capacity of this one. Like aspect ratio of the wink, sink rate and glide ratio. This seem to be an amazing aircraft
@ZeeCaptainRon
@ZeeCaptainRon Год назад
All that and no details on the engine, fuel burn, fuel capacity, top speed, rate of climb, HOW MUCH? Jeeze guys, you should always get these basic questions answered and leave off the chit chat.
@WoutervanTiel
@WoutervanTiel Год назад
Absolutely! Come on guys, we need to know and if you want to sell one this is the most important detail.
@alexjband
@alexjband Год назад
Polini 250 or 303
@DanJohnsonAffordableAviation
In the effort to keep these videos shorter and to encourage a visit to the producer's website, we deliberately don't ask every possible question. In addition, the Polini is installed on a number of aircraft I report so we would be repeating information. Nonetheless, I acknowledge that it's nice to get it all in one place, and for that, I would encourage a visit to my website. Your comments are always appreciated.
@mikes9282
@mikes9282 Месяц назад
@@DanJohnsonAffordableAviationlame
@benthurber5363
@benthurber5363 8 месяцев назад
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't there be less drag if the prop *didn't* spin? Because, stationary, even unfeathered, the relative wind would stall behind the prop blades. But if it's allowed to spin up, the angle of attack could reattach flow and generate drag, no? Greater than if it were stationary? I've tested this at the prodding of someone more knowledgable than me. A model airplane prop attached to small board, allowed to freewheel and then taped in place; hanging out a car window while driving. The spinning prop clearly had more drag.
@martinleicht5911
@martinleicht5911 Год назад
It would be nice to get one before my dead carcass hits the floor !! 😂
@user-gi2ew7ru4n
@user-gi2ew7ru4n Год назад
I gona get two!
@zjVIERA
@zjVIERA Год назад
👍
@stijnvandamme76
@stijnvandamme76 7 месяцев назад
Needs some decert rudder pedals tho.. easy for foot to slip off in a spin
@anthonyrstrawbridge
@anthonyrstrawbridge Год назад
👍👍🏽👍🏿
@efox2001
@efox2001 Год назад
Is there any plan for a two person aircraft? That would be nice for instruction.
@joeshmooo5327
@joeshmooo5327 Год назад
Seems like he is always developing but rarely producing.
@EndlessEnergy24
@EndlessEnergy24 Год назад
Wouldn't it be better to block the rotation of the propeller to reduce drag?
@beechbonanza3895
@beechbonanza3895 Год назад
Only if you could feather it.
@bradrobinhancock8491
@bradrobinhancock8491 8 месяцев назад
I can't seem to get an answer on one question: Nosewheel, steerable or castering? BTW, I really, really want one of these. If the wings are easily removed and replaced by two people, that would settle the issue of getting from the assembly point in Alabama to here in Central Texas.
@nashfan1000
@nashfan1000 Год назад
When will the Merlin light start being produced in I believe he said Alabama? What is the wingspan of the Merlin light long-winged? Thank you for info
@DanielHunterUSA
@DanielHunterUSA Месяц назад
I want one
@rossr6616
@rossr6616 10 месяцев назад
talking over each other is counter productive
@DanielHunterUSA
@DanielHunterUSA Месяц назад
Where can I get one ?
@currentfaves65
@currentfaves65 Год назад
Sink rate from 350 to 375. What is the glide ratio ?
@alexanderstohr625
@alexanderstohr625 Год назад
You need to know the speed at which the 350 dial in
@MrSheymie
@MrSheymie 11 месяцев назад
Aeromarine RU-vid channel test video suggests about 16:1 glide I think.
@BlueMax333
@BlueMax333 Год назад
Soaring potential is impressive. folding wings?!
@flexairz
@flexairz Год назад
Above 6g they do..
@juststeve7665
@juststeve7665 Год назад
No
@screddot7074
@screddot7074 Год назад
Removable wings. Chip says about 20 min per wing. Good for transport but not for regular use.
@TheSchwartzIsWithYouToday
@TheSchwartzIsWithYouToday 5 месяцев назад
If you're a new flyer, how do you learn to fly these without an instructor on-board? Do you learn on something else that's similar and then switch?
@normaal4663
@normaal4663 Месяц назад
I would highly reccomend doing so if you are new to flying. When i was around 17 years old i had countless hours of rc flying behind me and was offered to fly a quicksilver ultralight, the one which had weightshift combined with the rudder and with some advise made my first flight which was a blast. Later i have flown app 100 hrs with a 3 axis ultralight (Comco Ikarus Fox C22) but only after 5 hours of dual instruction (it was a two seater) The Fox was a very gentle plane to fly but energy management was something you really needed to understand. Had an engine failure once at around 1000ft up and the only option to land was under your nose and straight ahead, it glided like a brick. So in short, the answer is yes, take some time with an instructor in a 2 seater in the same performance range as the plane you are looking to buy.....
@bokusimondesu
@bokusimondesu Год назад
But, you want to be able to brake the prop when soaring. A spinning prop has much more drag...
@alanaldpal950
@alanaldpal950 Год назад
Sounds like it is more of MOTOR motor glider than a GLIDER motor glider.aimed for those that can’t pass the medical ?
@alexanderstohr625
@alexanderstohr625 Год назад
What is called a touring motor glider in the EU. The great advantage is the common EASA rules that makes cross-border travel much easier in contrast to the strictly national microlight rules.
@martadoyle
@martadoyle Год назад
*PromoSM* 💕
@Watson1
@Watson1 4 месяца назад
Stop talking over each other.
@dmt3339
@dmt3339 5 месяцев назад
Electric is neat, but it's a hard pass for me.
@antonhuman8446
@antonhuman8446 Год назад
Never miss a good opportunity to keep quiet. And. For goodness sake. Give the man a chance to speak up. Your constant interruption is pungent. To say the very least!
@DanJohnsonAffordableAviation
Here are the statistics counting every single comment or utterance▫️ Not including a 32-second introduction and a 14-second exit with web info, I spoke for 132 seconds. Chip spoke for 388 seconds, a ratio of 4:1. You may prefer the interviewer never speaks. Some channels do so, letting the interviewee give a talk on their own. Fortunately, you have choices in RU-vid channels. I enjoy a dialogue with people like Chip, and after all, “we’re just having a conversation,” which does involve give-and-take. Nonetheless, I always appreciate constructive criticism.
@Tryagain205
@Tryagain205 10 месяцев назад
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ~Winston Churchill.
@antonhuman8446
@antonhuman8446 10 месяцев назад
@@Tryagain205 Amen.
@antonhuman8446
@antonhuman8446 10 месяцев назад
@@Tryagain205 Like never miss a good opportunity to shut up.
@GeorgeStar
@GeorgeStar Год назад
Is he saying there's going to be a hybrid version?
@juststeve7665
@juststeve7665 Год назад
No, convertible in minutes
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