I live close to (25km) the airfield, where this plane had it‘s very maiden flight more then 100y ago. That’s Speyer, Germany. Airfield is still used and the old buildings of Pfalzwerke now contain a museum. Over the buildings, there is a 747 „on rods“.
OMG.... It does indeed look like a true, functional, Siemens-Halske geared rotary. Mikael is about the only guy in the world (other than TVAL) going to this level of detail. Amazing!!!!
Certainly congratualtions are very much in order, That Pfalz VIII is quite a masterpiece. The engine sounds, TBH many rotaries sound like that. If you get chance to visit the UK's Shuttleworth collection on day when they fly the really old aeroplanes you can treat yourself to several with similar sound, plus, if the wind's in the right direction (but not too strong or they may not fly) the inimicable smell of rotary exhaust.
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@@Farweasel It is indeed a very special sound. It is a 200-hp, 11-cylinder Siemens-Halske Sh.III geared rotary engine. Rotary engines sound different than radials or other engines, but this is also a geared engine. The prop runs at a lower RPM than the engine. The sort of whining sound you hear is the gears. This is the only engine of its kind in the whole world that is still operational, so it is very unique. This engine was at the peak of what was achivable in those days. There were very few rotary engines that produced more power. This engine is very complex to make, run, and maintain. It needs a lot of TLC to keep it running safely and reliably.
@@c.e.g7448 It deserves a World Herritage Grant ! It won't get one because they're all philistines. But it *deserves* one. We are indebted to all involved.
What surprised me was the insanely short runway length that was needed. The Pfalz just hopped right up in the air in what looked like less than 150 meters.
Well, yea. How could you put 4 individual blades together at a hub well enough to hold together? You don't! Or maybe two props stacked is just the most practical idea.
@@dginia I have seen three and four blade wood propellers on aircraft of that era that were all one contiguous piece. The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 is a good example. This is just another way to do it that I had never considered.
He has a few other replicas from the period. In an interview after some flying on this one, he felt that this one is more of a "high speed" hit and run fighter than his Fokker dogfighters.
@craigwall9536...Agreed, I've seen other videos like this too, just a few hundred dollars could get them a really nice video head and tripod to control that erratic camera movement.
Similar to the Siemes-Schuckert at the Omaka Aviation Centre in Blenhiem NZ? NEVER thought I'd see one Flying!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! What a powerful and dangerous BEAST. A Pilot with Balls of STEEL.
My God! Is this for real? Those props, such slow RPM but major torque for grab. If only I should have been so lucky to fly, and not to die, in such an historical vehicle. Bravo with Joy sky dancer. I chortle with envy. Vixen
Its such an amazing and glorious feat that those involved were willing and dedicated enough to keep alive such an important & historic work of art and piece of history! Its creation originally and the purpose thereof represents some of the darkest aspects of humanity.... But the talents & skills of those who were involved initially need to be remembered and honored. The tool of death and destruction is long since past.... But the heart & soul of it as a work of art and mechanical masterpiece lives on!!!
The swedes know their rotary motors! Thulins rotary motor, made and assembled in Landskrona was apparently Von Richthofens favourite. It has been said he was flying a Fokker Dr.1 with a Thulin motor on his final flight.
Had to look the engine up for review. What a beast, 1,140 cu. in. displacement, 11 cylinders, really a monster for the time with dual gearing to turn the airscrew at only 900 rpm so the four blade. What propeller braking effect that must have.
Superintressanta projekt som Mikael o hans team håller på med. Alltid lika kul o följa för flygentusiaster.Hoppas han har fler roliga projekt på G. Det är ju dessutom en viktig historisk aspekt och gärning i det hela som borde få mer uppmärksamhet av media kan jag tycka. Mvh
@@ZZ430T56 That engine is not a radial, it is a rotary. Most people classify those engines as different. Although in both engines the cylinders are in a circle, in a radial engine the cylinders are static, they do not move around. In a rotary engine, the cylinders rotate with the propeller. See the beginning when they are oiling the cylinders. Airplanes with rotatory engines include the Sopwith Pup, Sopwith Camel, Fokker Triplane, Fokker VIII and Pfalz D VIII. See video here Radial vs. Rotary.
Interesting bird, its a beauty for sure.❤ Can you double stack props like that? Ok, gotta ask, how does that German style camouflage work? I do rc and model kits and its crazy to paint it.
Bill Bateman, Australia. A an aircraft home builder I applaud this bloke. But I'm afraid that his aircraft is not the Pfalz I knew, which I helped restore for the Australian War memorial,in the 1970's. During the restoration my stepfather was still alive, Maxy Lehner, and he flew the Pfalz during WWI. The Pfalz I worked on had a 6 cylinder in line Mercedes engine. A standard 2 blade propeller and an overall lozenge fabric cover. The fuselage was made of plywood glued in sheets. A beautiful aircraft. My stepfather said of of all the planes he flew in WWI it was the best.
I'm not sure if you can call it restored. If it's anything like his DR1 it's brand new, built using factory drawings and old methods. Except for the engine, that's an old, restored one.
Gorgeous aircraft. Camera man needs another beer to steady himself. I bet it's a handful to fly but it's really cool. Congratulations on a winning build.
I'll tell Bengt! I'm sure he won't mind another beer. :-) None of the early flights are planned - they just happen when the sun and the moon are in harmony! - so it was just a lucky coincidence that there was a camera at all.
Absolutely beautiful creation there - Take a bow guys, you have excelled yourselves. It would be great to hear a pillot's report on its handling too ..... Not least because it looks to have almost no dihedral so on the one hand it should be amazingly agile, on the other a right sod to keep level?
Super. Herrlich. Klasse....👍🏻👏🏻 was für eine Schönheit und dieser Klang....man könnte ewig lauschen. Ihr habt eine tolle Arbeit gemacht. Wo kann man sie im original sehen ? Baut ihr eine zweite damit sie nicht alleine in der Luft ist. Danke danke für diesen optischen und akustischen Genuss. Beste Grüße aus Bremen in Deutschland🫡
Its amazing how Aircraft technology advanced between 1914 and 1918 . I guess War does that. Its sad though that it takes war to advance technology so much. Imagine if the same force, fervor and pace was applied to technology in medical care and treatment around the world.
The original motor was a counter rotating geared 2 to 1. Don’t know why this engine isn’t other than it being to hard to reproduce. Nice plane, but not 100% authentic due to it being the incorrect motor.
A lot of work and money to get to this point, great sounding result. I did not think that any WW1 plane had self starters but trying to swing that prop would not have been for the faint hearted...thank you for showing us your love..
Did this have the original Siemens Halske engine? It was a revolutionary rotary engine, as the block rotated in one direction, but the crankshaft rotated the other direction. One of the better late war fighters, but the Bavarian company couldn't produce enough of them as they were working on the D-XII and D-XIV.
Wow, great plane. I mistakenly thought it was a Siemens schukert, and commented that it should of had a counter rotating engine. Regardless, glad to see people are still interested in these planes.
I see. Never seen one run, so I thought it counter rotated externally, but yes, the crankshaft rotates opposite the prop and cylinders. Totally cool. @@mattiasjonsson3214
Also wanted to congratulate you on such a great project and keeping this engine and era of aircraft alive. I'm building a 1/4 scale RC of the Siemens Schukert D III. Was reading a book about the engine and totally missed the part about the crankshaft internally rotating opposite the prop and cylinders. I imagined the prop and cylinders spinning opposite each other. What type of oil do you use? Anyhow, again, thank you for your work and be safe flying. @@mattiasjonsson3214
Hi, everyone who was involved with building this fine machine deserves to take a bow 🙇. I would like to know if the colour scheme is of a particular jasta with the pilot's name?.
With a few exceptions when Mikael's arms weren't long enough, Mikael has built it all by himself. Pilot and Jasta: www.cbrnp.com/profiles/quarter1/pfalzd8.htm
It´s a guy thing: it´s got to be dangerous, like riding on a flying dragon. The real thrill sets in when the women and children run for cover when the engine starts. But this is a cut above: look Ma, no brakes, no flaps, no heated cockpit!
You can fly with drag on if you like - But I feel more correctly attired in a flying suit. Of course you're absolutely right about the rest, its hardly as if there are any women pilots. Are there? Ah. Tricky that.
@@thadhorner5129 Yup, I feel downright comfortable in an AN-2...of the "recip" planes of my early years ´bout the only plane I can still fit in the cockpit seats is the Russian AN-2. Tore up a good shirt in a DC-3 two years ago for the Berlin Airlift anniversary in Wiesbaden... Those old planes (even the B-25) were made for daredevil young men between 20 and 30.
