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Rise of the RAPTORS - Too much fun - Test flight - Sub70kg 

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The FIRST 2 production RAPTORS off the Micro Maintenance production line needed to be air tested so what better way than to conduct a dual flight test.
These machines are bristling with features that do not exist on any other production Sub70kg machine. Carbon seat, lumber support, PilotAware, Compass mounts, carbon wing fold kit, carbon de-rig tool, hydraulic brakes on the rear. All you have to do is just choose the colour.
If you have any further enquires about the RAPTOR please contact Micro Aviation at the address below:
Info@microaviation.co.uk
Telephone 01335 682268
I'm sure Mark can't thank Flylight Aviation enough for allowing the PeaBee2 design to be modified to birth the RAPTOR trike.
I frequently get asked about the kit I use, all links or names are below.
My PeaBee radio and communications set up is:
ICARO SCARAB Helmet with MicroAvionics PM100 Bluetooth (Vlog modified by MicroAvionics)
www.microavion...
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My Airband radio ( I have the appropriate Licence) is :
www.microavion... Yaesu FT450 FTA .
Engine instruments:
Trailtech TTO Tech and CHT
Fuel gauge - Tiggy Aviation
Tiggy fuel flow and quantity device - Soon to be an upgrade coming out.
GPS
NAVITER OUDIE 5 PRO with FLARM
Electronic Conspicuity device
SkyEcho 2
Camera and Microphones:
Flight Briefing room
Video Camera 4K Camcorder ORDRO WiFi Ultra HD Vlog Camera and a ICE BLUE microphone
Flying cameras
GoPro 3+, GP6 and 7 with audio adaptor.
Camera Mounts/ cases
flybubble.com/...
www.flypureair...
Flying Clothing:
FlyKandy Jacket and trousers
OZEE flying suit EXEAT and 30seven gloves
Sealskinz mittens
Editing software
Adobe Premier elements
Music - Epidemic Sounds - Subscription.
#flylight
#flylightpeabee ADAM
#BMAA
#FlylightPeaBee
#PeaBee
#whywefly
#SSDR
#sub70
#Ultralight
#Microlight
#Flexwing
#Microavionics
#AviatorPPG
#Paramotorheadset
#Microlighthelmet
#Microlightheadset
#lukeharnesses
#micromaintenance
#darleymoorairfield
#Openseries
#Microlightopenseries

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@InducedBank
@InducedBank Год назад
Oh my goodness! What fun! Work should never be that much fun 🤣With you on the 'growing up is optional' - we don't really grow up, our toys just get better and more expensive 🤣 Mark ticks the box of more quirky! Good man!!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Mike, you know our passion for flying and can't wait for you to fly back down here, or greeting us to your location.. 😉.
@nigel9903
@nigel9903 Год назад
Well done both of you. Great to see the Raptors flying and glad you enjoyed yourselves! Problem seems to be that you've nicked all the half decent weather. Don't know when I'm going to get flying! Thanks to Ben Ashman (Flylight) and Mark Hilton (Micro Maintenance) for the aircraft and concept. Thank you for the video, Giles
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Nigel, the G-reg is on now, all ready to go. They have both been a joy to work on and build.
@gaylembond8647
@gaylembond8647 Год назад
Was wondering what fuel you use in your motors? Thanks Ken
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Ken, just normal Mogas from the local petrol station.
@ShortField
@ShortField Год назад
Was that work???? Very enjoyable video Giles and Marks grin was infectious.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Errmmm, Yesssss, that was work ;). I was genuinely surprised how well the audio recorded. Yes, its always fun when I fly with Mark, its almost like a double act.
@flexmaniac
@flexmaniac Год назад
If it had been me, I would've turned my gloves AND my jacket to 3 ;-)
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Haha, brilliant. It was more the fact that the gloves were on odd settings.
@flexmaniac
@flexmaniac Год назад
I'll be over for the open series, ready to have a go 🙂
@DavidReckitt
@DavidReckitt Год назад
Raptor sounds good. More detail on the website I guess.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
More detail in the description if you need it.
@PARANOOB
@PARANOOB Год назад
Giles in swearing shocker! 😳😆
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Haha, I know, where did that come from.
@AnthonyVella
@AnthonyVella Год назад
Fantastic! great commentary. I definitely want one.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Anthony, it seems Delta trikes aren't really that popular in the States, I'm not sure why.
@cloudpandarism2627
@cloudpandarism2627 Год назад
there is no such thing as "TOO MUCH POWER" just saying... 😅
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Haha, I kind of agree but in this case we were constantly reducing the power because the nose was going too high.
@cloudpandarism2627
@cloudpandarism2627 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 cut part of the wing off. what could possibly go wrong? yeah nah seriously. what advantage could an overpowered engine have? first thing comes to my mind would be a bigger propeller for lower RPM and alot less noise. efficiency would go also up alot. longer flight times with less RPM and gasoline. as i said. no such thing as too much power. get it done chop chop 😋
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
I tried the larger propeller, the diameter is limited to 130, the Rpm just varies the height. I know what you mean with having more power means things are less stressed lower down. I've conducted a lot of propeller testing over the years and found a good one and it works well. I do know of a Cosmos 300 engine on the back end of a Peabee.
@cloudpandarism2627
@cloudpandarism2627 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 if you say 185cc is plenty i doubt anybody need 300. probably can hang that whole thing on the prop with that power 🤣
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@cloudpandarism2627 the biggest thing is balancing the weight to keep the machine under 70kgs with fuel. Any bigger engine and it would be too heavy.
@DougBow96
@DougBow96 Год назад
Lovely aircraft, too much fun I'd like to work there 😊
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Doug, it was worth the wait we hadn't flown in ages. Glad you enjoyed it.
@ukranger7
@ukranger7 Год назад
Very nice team fligh. Enjoy watching you fly.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Ivan, it was certainly a fun flight, welcome to the comments section.
@duncanthomas7455
@duncanthomas7455 Год назад
Absolutely love it! Sub 70 dogfighting - sport of the future 😂 Is the raptor on a different hang point to the standard Adam then?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Duncan, drop me a call when you are off shift and I'll explain, however, you have the 2 same hang points on your ADAM wing.
@davidnewbrook8628
@davidnewbrook8628 Год назад
Yes I’m on the rear hang point on my Adam wing , like it much better .
@duncanthomas7455
@duncanthomas7455 Год назад
@@davidnewbrook8628 how so?
@davidnewbrook8628
@davidnewbrook8628 Год назад
@@duncanthomas7455 it lowers the trim speed , I’m flying my Adam with an Atom 80 , which has a lot less HP than the Moster , when on the front setting the Atom was having to do a lot of work just to fly at trim .
@WiltshireMan
@WiltshireMan Год назад
I think if I was to return to flying I'd go the sub 70 route, looks a lot of fun and take off's so much less stressful and predictable
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Sandy, haven't heard from you in ages. I see your knives are still very popular. I can whole heartily agree the take off and landing bits are just as much fin as the inflight part. Its why I land with a silly grin.
@scoobertjoo
@scoobertjoo Год назад
Price? No website?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
If you drop an email to the address I left in the video and description, they will be able to give you more information. I hope that helps.
@cheggers1973
@cheggers1973 Год назад
A Legendary Quote that should be chipped in stone somewhere "it's like Paramotoring but Better!" Haha!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Haha, I'm sure Mark says it to wind people up. 🤣🤣😂😂
@cheggers1973
@cheggers1973 Год назад
I loved it haha!! You can tell him Keith with Quattro Sub 70 Not Quite said so haha..
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Cheggers, is that the Blue Quattro that I flew?
@cheggers1973
@cheggers1973 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 no Chap,I don't know what you are referring to there... I'm sure your aware of My Quattro Sub 70 SPHG that didn't fly yet because it needs a Top 80 engine I can't buy...you've seen it I'm pretty sure haha,if not where ya been haha... I'll DM a few pict to you in Messenger to jog your memory chap!.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@cheggers1973 I am now.
@clearprop
@clearprop Год назад
Just awesome stuff! The fact that a man with Mark's experience has a grin that big (and a bit emotional!) just shows how awesome this new breed of aircraft really is. Great stuff, Giles - huge congrats to all involved. 🙂👏👏🙂
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Dan, he was a touch emotional and it was a wonderful flight, one I'm sure you'll be able to experience in the future with your PB2. Great to catch up this week at Darley Moor.
@clearprop
@clearprop Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Yes it was great to see you as always. It was also great to start the adventure. 😁👍
@leehewitt9559
@leehewitt9559 Год назад
Great job Mark & Giles
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi @@leehewitt9559 I'll let Mark know your comment is here. It was a brilliant flight.
@edwalker2790
@edwalker2790 Год назад
Do you have a clutch on the prop?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Ed, yes, it has a clutch on the Factory R engine.
@Gareththomassecurity
@Gareththomassecurity Год назад
Could you tell us about the Bluetooth Comms you were using to have continuous chat?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Supercocker, the comms were only Bluetoothed to our phones. The new MicroAvionics Bluetooth modules are really good and built into the helmets. I have a video in my content list that covers this part of my helmet if that help.
@Gareththomassecurity
@Gareththomassecurity Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 thanks. Were you on a phone call or using something different to talk?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
It was a phone call but any data means would work.
@quadzuka
@quadzuka Год назад
Great video. Do you have any details on swapping the hang point front to rear?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
It's in the wing instructions. Do you have an ADAM wing?
@quadzuka
@quadzuka Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 yes, not sure I looked at the instruction book 😂 which position do you use?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@quadzuka The joy of having 2 positions. The rear hang point will give a slower hands off trim, the forward one will give a faster hands off trim. You have to take the wing off the trike and as soon as you seen how the collars are attached, you'll see how they are moved.
@sikhumbuzomthembu7070
@sikhumbuzomthembu7070 Год назад
Powerful engine 🚂
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
You can definitely feel the 2 Hp more.
@FlyingDarkLord
@FlyingDarkLord Год назад
Great to see such passion 👏🏼👍🏼
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Mark and Michelle bring so much passion to the sport and their BMAA Industry Award is so rightly deserved.
@flyingkub
@flyingkub Год назад
Just make sure the correct cheeks are sore. When I fly I have been known to have both sets sore, one from the grin and one for sitting for so long 🙂
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Haha, Algy, your such a liney. Only you would pick up on that.
@flyingkub
@flyingkub Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 at least I did not comment like a FLeM 🙂
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
I think I was lucky that FLeMs didn't exist when I joined. 😜
@flyingkub
@flyingkub Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 There was only a couple left when I joined and boy they played by their own rules. I was only a part time liney unless you count crew chiefing as liney work, I was more a hangar rat.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@flyingkub I did hear that they did have their own rules. I was happy as a Liney, but on VC10s we did everything and also had the Heavy Rects shift for intermediate jobs.
@FLYNRYAN1978
@FLYNRYAN1978 Год назад
Great Trike and video !!!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi FLYNRYAN, glad you enjoyed our antics.
@FLYNRYAN1978
@FLYNRYAN1978 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Always
@jamiejago1242
@jamiejago1242 Год назад
Hi there. Your videos are insane and so helpful. I'm about to start my flex wing training. May I ask how long it took for you to gain your licence? Keep the videos coming. Thanks.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Jamie, thank you and hope to see you in the comments section. I have a bit of an odd path, I gained my PPL (A) on Cessna type aircraft back in 1996 when I was 17 and flew all sorts of stick and rudder aircraft. I had a lapsed period until I went Sub70 I realised there was a route for lasped licences so took me about 12 hours of tuition and a Flight test to giant my NPPL (M). I hope that helps and keep me posted on how you are getting on with your flexwing journey. Where are you learning?
@jamiejago1242
@jamiejago1242 Год назад
@Golf Foxtrot 22 Hi. Thanks for replying. I'm going to be learning in Sandy Bedfordshire. I'm going to give myself 2 years to gain my licence if possible, it definitely cannot be rushed. I'm glad I found your channel its all I've been watching 👍😊
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@jamiejago1242 oh crikey.. No pressure. I've tried to make the channel a community.
@jamiejago1242
@jamiejago1242 Год назад
@Golf Foxtrot 22 Well I'm happy to be part of this community. I'll keep you posted on my adventure (no matter how long it takes). Maybe even ask your advice. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I look forward to following your adventures further. Fly safe 🙏
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
It's a small flying world in the UK. Might even see you at Popham.
@billyhaslefthome479
@billyhaslefthome479 Год назад
Brilliant. 🤠
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Billy, it was great fun to finally get my hands on the Raptor.
@ianimg1043
@ianimg1043 Год назад
Wow wow wow!! Two happy boyz. Congratulations on the completion of the first two production Raptors, what an achievement. I'd keep em in Awsome Awsome plus mode 😂😁🤙 Happy flying
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Ian, the phrases Mark comes up with should be on a list on the wall of the hangar. It was a brilliant evening with a lot of fun had by both pilots.
@justharryjohnson7250
@justharryjohnson7250 Год назад
Nice video. Has a good vibe feel for sure. You can tell you both love your jobs
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Harry Thanks, it really doesn't feel like a job at times. We do have a good laugh when we fly. It was good to see you at the Bore, I hope your head is fully recovered now.
@patrickmckowen2999
@patrickmckowen2999 Год назад
Fantastic 😍 They look great. When will they be listed on the website. Cheers
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Patrick, just drop an email to info@microaviation.co.uk and they will get back to you.
@kevchilton908
@kevchilton908 Год назад
That looked such fun Giles 😂 Great footage 👌👏👏
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
I can't deny, it was a fun flight. Flying with a friend always make it an even more enjoyable event.
@patrickmckowen2999
@patrickmckowen2999 Год назад
Had to watch again, I usually watch at work on my phone when you bring a new vlog out so I get home and watch on the computer. I've always fancied orange but that blue might go nice with my blue truck and gray trailer😁. If I did something from Flylight I think I would go with a fully kitted BivvyBee. Hear in Canada we have the one ultralight certification class so we dont have to worry about the declassified sub70 to above like your SSDR cert. We just have to get the training from someone with that style aircraft and we basically all write the same test. I think you would get lots support with selling some T-shirts or other stuff. If you do coffee mugs do thermal or at least dishwasher safe. I would be proud to sport Golf Foxtrot 22 shirt when go out to the field. Cheers
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Patrick, my friend Paul has the Bivvibee and loves it. It is a bit of a work horse for the larger pilot as well. I'm still thinking about the T-shirt area and some merchandise but it's a big investment.
@patrickmckowen2999
@patrickmckowen2999 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 I was not sure how the t-shirt thing worked - thought you signed up with someone and they take a cut of your sales?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
I'm looking into it.. I'll just blame you. Haha
@tomcoryell
@tomcoryell Год назад
Can you speak to differences between the Moster 185 and the factory R from your perspective after flying with both please?
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Tom, the main similarities stop at the MOSTER 185 name. The Factory R has a different cylinder, carb and exhaust. The Factory R revs higher and has a different reduction, 2.87:1 so turns a different propeller. Because it has a different carb the mid range issue isn't as obvious as the jets switch over higher up the rev range. It does produce more power and is smoother in operation. I'm happy with the Silent, Plus and Factory R. The Factory R just does everything smoother, faster and harder than the others. I hope that helps answer some of your questions.
@tomcoryell
@tomcoryell Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Thanks G. F! Real men fly flex wing!
@mindfulmunchkin1215
@mindfulmunchkin1215 Год назад
Not sure what a raptor actually is.. Will now research. 😉 good stuff.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Mindfulmunchkin, have a look here. facebook.com/2670184279673901/posts/we-are-ecstatic-to-announce-the-launch-of-our-limited-edition-flylight-airsports/7648888728470073/
@mindfulmunchkin1215
@mindfulmunchkin1215 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22Thanks Giles, Hope you get some warmer weather soon.
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@mindfulmunchkin1215 I hope so too. I'm getting itchy feet.
@flyskiride
@flyskiride Год назад
Was really looking forward to this video and it didn't disappoint,great work all involved 🎉
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
HI Lee, it was definitely a fun flight. Hopefully we will get a bit more flyable weather... I'm sick of snow, rain and wind atm.
@flyskiride
@flyskiride Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 yea tell me about it had quite a few cancellations
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
We'll get you back in the air soon, don't you worry.
@carlnicholson6710
@carlnicholson6710 Год назад
That looks like buckets and buckets of fun!
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Carl, I can't deny it was a lot of fun. You need to have a fly of one.
@carlnicholson6710
@carlnicholson6710 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 Go on then, you've twisted my arm. 😉
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Consider your arm twisted... Not that you needed much.. Haha
@gedstokes4832
@gedstokes4832 Год назад
Yet again great video, raptors seem great. 👍👍👍😎
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Ged, they, as all these single seat flexwings, just put a wonderful smile on your face.
@gedstokes4832
@gedstokes4832 Год назад
@@GolfFoxtrot22 looks so stable and safe, dare I say forgiving if respected. 👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@gedstokes4832 they are fun machines but need to be handled correclty.
@frosty2331
@frosty2331 Год назад
Awesome buddy love to learn to fly flex wing one day it will happen
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
Hi Frosty, dreams only remain dreams if you don't do something about it. Say hello if our paths ever cross.
@frosty2331
@frosty2331 Год назад
@Golf Foxtrot 22 I will have to find out we're I can get a air experience flight that will give me the buzz to get going on it if you have any info of any schools you know of will be a big help thank you buddy
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@frosty2331 are you UK based? If you are have a look on the BMAA (British Microlight Aircraft Association) website.
@frosty2331
@frosty2331 Год назад
Yes I'm on south coast near Brighton I will take alook thanks for that and your time to message me have a good eve 👍
@GolfFoxtrot22
@GolfFoxtrot22 Год назад
@@frosty2331 no worries, its a community I'm trying to create around the channel. Information and education. It's my pleasure.
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