Minimax 1100r Aircraft - Working out the landings 

Dennis you are slow to get the left rudder in because you lean your body to the left first. Then you apply the rudder. Look at the cam picture from the tail at the beginning of your video. A lot of people do this even while they play video games. Remember, let the plane become an extension of yourself! Just as you naturally lean to the left . Let that plane know that you love it! Just do naturally what you need to do. I can see by the video that your airplane was built with the utmost care. Thanks for inspiring the rest of us! You have accomplished what many people can only hope to accomplish. Great job….Keep Smiling!

Just came across your video today. Nice little craft you have there. Nothing like building and putting one in the air. Congratulations. I love the paint. I've built a Zenair and an RV9 and have always wanted to put together something like your mini max. I am impressed with your work. Looks like a lot of fun ahead.

So Cool! Leather skull cap, goggles, and white silk scarf would really add to the ambiance.

As always, much admiration for you and your methodical approach to every facet of this project. She is certainly a beauty!

Thanks for sharing Dennis. Keep going, learning and doing!

The feeling of accomplishment must be amazing.

Класс👍 Ваш тщательный подход в постройке и система ведения канала подталкивает нас к подобным занятиям)) Будем восстанавливать свои познания в постройке авиамоделей, изучать язык с Вашими видео и готовится к стройке. Пусть взлеты и посадки будут равны! Быть Добру✊️

Love your paint job; watch out for the Mini Messerschmitts! England is proud of you! Max envy from Aotearoa (NZ)

Very interesting landing analysis! I can see why tailwheel training is a must. I bet once you begin landing at a slower speed the tail will settle quicker. I bet it's tough to remember left rudder when we're so used to right rudder.

I would say anticipate but don't pre-empt the aircraft's want to go right. I tend to just do what it takes to keep the nose pointing in the direction I want and this has been good for me with both directions of rotation.

Congratulations...your craftsmanship and attention to detail is exceptional ! Scratch built or did you use a " kit " from Team Mini Max ? Love the videos.. professional and very educational !!

Belo voo, parabéns

I can't remember when you started the build process. Was it 3 years from start to being in the air? Definitely took the time to build it the best you could. You inspired me to start building my own plane.

Looking good . Bet that one landing got your attention, but still in control!

Nice!

Like the camera angles, much more informative than the usual pilot's eye view behind the panel. Good choice of music too :) Nice...! Is a 4 cylinder vw too heavy for the 1100r airframe..?

congrats on the maiden voyage! I borrowed your song for my last video. :)

I'm just excited you figured out how to stop the video on the V-stab cam from being wavy! If you could do that, I'm sure you can figure out all the flying stuff. LOL

Dennis, Aircraft looks to fly beautifully Fit a Matco tailwheel, get rid of that direct steer tail....

Nice plane. I built a Minimax with a 1/2VW…looked just like yours, even had similar wing tanks. They are a delight to fly, except for the cold open cockpit. Your landing speeds seem very high….my max cruise speed was 60-65kias, & stall around 25kias (bit slower). So my approaches were in the 40-45kias. At slower speeds your attitude will be more nose up….at really slow speeds you land tailwheel first. Land on grass not hard surface…. Heaps easier.

The Minimax isn’t very pavement friendly. I’d say you’re doing fantastic!!

Dennis, stalling an inch off the asphalt with the stick fully back on landing is an absolute must on the Mini-Max. Otherwise, the tailwheel won't have any traction. Also, as per Wayne Ison, getting the tire pressure just right is critical. The tires should be sort of flat, as they are your only suspension. I learned all this the hard way, with a couple of ground loops, and one runway excursion. After that excursion into the grass, I tried to drive back onto the runway, nosed over, and destroyed my prop! I advise against doing that! 😂As usual, I'm sure you know all this, but for anyone building a Mini-Max, maybe this will help, once they are in the air. It's a pretty squirrely airplane on the ground. I flew from grass whenever possible.

Yeeyy ... you can fly

Great job! Thanks for sharing these. Have you gone out and done stalls and slow flight yet? I’m not familiar with the home built test flight rules; but it would be a real confidence builder.

Absolutley fantastic Dennis! I wonder if a smaller camera on the tail might not be so shakey like tose Insta Go 360 things or something, the wing cam is super stable video. Must be such a joy to be up there in this little beauty you built from scratch. What a journey, I'm just happy I got to follow it all the way through to now, what does it feel like to fly? Does it feel different with the Prop turning the other way? I would imagine so ha ha. I've only been at the controls on a couple GA planes years ago when flying to remote communities for work. Have 30 or so hours in Gliders & man I miss flying so bad! I did get to fly a DG1000 8 months ago & fricken loved it! My biggest passion in life is Aviation! Wish I could talk to you ha ha. Anyway, maybe you could do the voice over thing describing how it's flight characteristics are. Love it man cheers!

I wish I could know more about this beatiful plane. Where can I find info about it ? Thanks. Awesome practice. Regards from Brazil.

hi.. you could use some flaps..?????? maybe you would not go quite so fast on the landing...?? take care.. atb Tone U.K.

I am wondering what fabric you used, I am assuming SF102.

Hate to pester you... but can you advise if the guy who did your laser cutting still does it ? I'm doing my due diligence for a potential build... and the laser cut parts look very helpful.

The thing it is that this if the chrapest aircraft money can buy

practice practice practice

What cht's were you seeing?

Wheel land it. What is your cruise speed?

Light enough to comply part 103?...

I'd seriously consider wearing a helmet flying that. If you ever end up inverted your head is going to carry the weight of all the impact.

That's not a plane, it's a lawn mower with pretensions.

There is a dirt Runway just due North of WM. J. Fox. You can use it for practice. IT'S Uncontrolled.

Congratulations I watched your Solo. Reverse Psychology DOES work! HA!