Ultimate STOL - Maule Aircraft - Factory Tour

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Ultimate STOL - Maule Aircraft - Factory Tour a "How It's Made" episode on the popular bush plane often used because of it's STOL performance and ability to carry a large payload. The Maule MX7 was also the very first aircraft that I personally ever flew in and was my introduction into the amazing Aviation world. Visit Maule Air at: www.mauleairinc.com/
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@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

It only takes 2 seconds to....SUBSCRIBE. Help us get more sponsors, travel to more places, meet more fellow Builders and Fellow Aviators to give you more Aviation Content. Thank you all for watching and supporting. Do you LOVE Bush Planes? Do you LOVE STOL Aircraft? Comment below on your experiences with these AMAZING Bush Planes! The MAULE MX7 was the very first Aircraft that I ever flew in, and the Aircraft that sparked my passion for Aviation that has lasted a LIFETIME! CLICK the Bell to set a REMINDER and Notification for the PREMIERE!

@JSBIRD69 4 года назад

In the late 1980's, I was dating a gal in Mobile, who was from the Moultrie area. Her brother Lawrence was the test pilot/delivery/tailwheel transition instructor for Maule. I flew Donna and myself over to Moultrie in my highly modified C170B. After our introductions and securing my bird into Maules large hanger, we went outside to look over the line of new birds sitting there. Suddenly I hear an engine starting and powering up from inside the hangar. My new best friend said..."Oops, back away from the hangar doors!" I'm wondering what the hell is going on, just in time to see old man BD Maule, in the air, flying out the door! You don't see that every day!!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

So YOU....were there for that "infamous" photo that was taken?? How cool is that! Thank you for sharing! Thank You for watching and supporting here!

@JSBIRD69 4 года назад

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel "The photo" was even before my visit to Maule, but I know of what you speak. If anyone hasn't seen the pics, a quick search for 'Maule flying out of hangar' should do the trick Right before I walked outside the hangar, BD asked me.."Goddamit...why didn't you buy a Maule?!?" I can't remember my reply exactly, but it didn't seem to buy much sway with the old man. I kinda felt bad...for a minute anyway. I can admit being in a rut, having begun an aviation career by skydiving from Cessnas, then moved to training in one, to giving instruction in 150s., before ending up in all types of 206, 207 and 208 Caravans. I just like the balance of the Cessna controls. To me, a Maule has a long elevator throw, a short aileron throw, and the rudder travel is just about what I like.

@theflyingpostmane 4 года назад

That serial #1 aircraft must be restored ASAP and someone employed specially to have it polished everyday. Can’t leave it to rot away😩

@stevescott1032 2 года назад

seems like some CNC pipe machines would speed that whole process up quite a bit. Love how tactile everything is still

@georgerothfuss9576 11 месяцев назад

we miss the Maule family up here in Michigan. I grew up getting my Dad's Porterfield CP-65 (low and slow) gasoline at 3NP and the conversations we had with family in the early 1960s.

@frankcloskey7789 3 года назад

Excellent Factory Tour

@ginginthing 3 года назад

It's really lucky for the aviation community to still have this small company putting out these incredible bush planes. They are bad to the bone.

@iglesiacristotequiere-chri8422 3 года назад

Been flying Maules for years. Have one on the mission field. Love these aircraft. Nothing else can do as much, as well, for less adquisition and operating costs than a Maule. Looking great Brent!

@bucaneervideo7918 4 года назад

I didn't hear a reference to B.D. Maule having based this design on the Piper Pacer/Tri-Pacer. In the late 60's Maule used to have a demonstation of the aircraft starting a takeoff roll inside the hanger, and being airborne as it passed through the hanger door. I heard this was discontinued because it scared off customers.

@wackaircaftmechanic2312 3 года назад

the M4 is the best model of the Maule. Nobody can change my mind

@redoleary4 2 года назад

I learned to fly at the grass strip in Napoleon MI where the company started. The first and only time I ever flew backwards was in a Maule, we throttled back into a strong headwind and back we went!

@AnimeSunglasses 2 года назад

16:30 That's almost as much space as in my Toyota station wagon! Impressive! Also, is everyone else here enjoying hearing all these technical specs described in that relaxed "aw shucks" drawl as much as I am?

@AnimeSunglasses 2 года назад

18:20 you LUCKY sod, I'm envious

@dirtcop11 4 года назад

I got to ride in a Maule back in the 1960s. Even with 4 of us in the plane it got off the ground and had a fantastic rate of climb. I have never ridden in anything like it since then. B. D. Maule was a genius.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

AGREED! This Aircraft was my first experience flying and left a LIFETIME lasting impression on my. Thank you for taking the time to watch.

@AkPacerPilot 4 года назад

Hehe awesome... my Pacer made the Maule video... not many know this but the Pacer was designed by Maule when he worked for Piper. Much of the Maule design is very similar to the Pacer, but he fixed all the corks of the Pacer when he built the Maule. Rumor has it, Maule left Piper because Piper didn’t agree with what Maule wanted to do with the Pacer... make it bigger, more wing, and have a pilot side door... pretty much the things most people think of Pacers negative side... Awesome video!!!

@johnnyboythepilot4098 4 года назад

Well that makes perfect sense. I always noticed how similar the Maule and Pacer were, and heard that Maule used the Pacer as a basis for the Maule M4, but I didn't know he actually worked for Piper on the Pacer at one point. That's so cool!

@AkPacerPilot 4 года назад

JohnnyBoythePilot it’s my understanding that by the time Maule designed the pa 20, that he wanted a pilot door and some other design changes and Piper had said no the pilot doesn’t need his own door. Rumor is the disagreement got heated enough for Maule to leave Piper to go on producing the Maule on his own.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Well... Thank You for that! I truly appreciate it!

@AkPacerPilot 4 года назад

Experimental Aircraft Channel your welcome... looking forward to more stuff from your channel...

@dangertgm2529 4 года назад

Had the chance to tour the factory as a kid, wonderful people.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Truly! Really a family owned business and it is refreshing! Thank you for watching!

@ahmetkamilozun552 Год назад

Super job done. Evoluation of a custom build aircraft workshop to an important aircraft factory. Most amazing thing is "soft" top fuselage and "rigid" wing. Which means more useful load.

@willflyforfood8831 3 года назад

Looks like I have found my next aircraft for my wish list.

@ackack612 4 года назад

SCORE! You're on a roll. This could have been twice as long. Not at all what I was expecting. More in depth vlogs like this.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Yeah? @David Platt THANK YOU for your support! I truly appreciate it. Thank You for watching! See you in the next one!

@horsemumbler1 4 года назад

Yeah, good stuff.

@charliebowman785 2 года назад

Very archaic but excellent and beautiful airplanes. Those jigs are money machines. Once I met two guys in Mexico owning an M7 rebuild from zero. As far as I know, the airplane is still flying. Great video.

@alpineaviation1925 3 года назад

The Maule is a great Aircraft I have a lot of time in them. They are tough and very cost effective. Once you figure them out they are incredible performers. If the factory would get their stuff together they should outsell any of the Cubs and Cub clones. Since old BD Maule died no one has ever figured out how to move the factory into the present. A bit of fine tuning improvements to fit and finish and a proper marketing department could get them from being a parts supplier back to becoming an Aircraft manufacturer again. With the popularity of STOL planes this should be a none brainer. To get the best Quality Maule one needs to rebuild one and Keep it light. The late models are getting to Heavy The Aircraft is top notch -- the Company behind it -- well is a bit behind unfortunately.

@ryanedwards7741 4 года назад

Flew a trip this weekend to Destin with my wife and 2 of my girls in our mx7. When we got back this afternoon we all talked about what a great ride it was. Love my Maule

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

@Ryan Edwards Well then you probably flew right over my house. Did your IFR I-10 the whole way there??? Thanks for watching and supporting here!

@LeftSeatAdventures 4 года назад

I know that area is quite nice from the air, would love to see some videos on your Maule too!

@skyraider1776 Год назад

I was fortunate enough to fly an M-6-235 my last 14 years with the Department of Interior. Great little airplane.

@RiDankulous 5 месяцев назад

Nibblin' jigs sounds like a delicious candy! 😆

@joelthacker4285 Год назад

Love the flaps on that fantastic aircraft. It makes you not want to fly anything else

@peerchristisngabbe6083 4 года назад

At easter 1989, I have been there, and virtually nothing changed. It was a blast to witness a takeoff of the Turbine Prototyp.

@KauaiSeeHorse4 4 года назад

I had the pleasure of putting 1,000's of miles on the M5 Lunar Rocket back in the late 70's early 80's. We were always a hit at the Air Shows. Wish I had another.

@MrWATCHthisWAY 4 года назад

The Maule Aircraft is a Beast. When you really what to Haul use a Maule! Simple and effective so just keep building them and the world will keep flying them.

@kentpowell5427 Год назад

great video - thank you Maule for allowing us into your operation

@sonshinelight 4 года назад

Brent gave me a personal tour when I dropped in a few years ago, and showed me number 1. Notice the instrument panel is very similar to today's panels in the construction. I love Maule aircraft for their robust and tough as nails construction. I would definitely choose a Maule over many others. But with a nose wheel. Thanks, Bryan. Regards, Brian

@iansampson2492 4 года назад

Great video....Making me miss the MX7-235 I had for 15 years....

@juancarloscasabuono6651 4 года назад

You almost bring emotional tears to that guy with your end history, I think. Same to me ! Thanks for the video from Argentina.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Really now? YES... That is how I got started in Aviation and I thought it very appropriate to give a Shout Out and a Thank You to the man that started this passion of mine. Thank You for being so kind to comment and support here!

@vtec1988 3 года назад

Very knowledgeable and talented people making these great machines.

@clarencehopkins7832 2 года назад

Excellent stuff bro

@karlriley1314 2 года назад

148DP is now owned by Kristen in Wisconsin. Just in case u wanted to know. hehe. I was at the factory in the 70's and Mr. Maule took me and my CFI on a very short run takeoff of less than 400ft from the taxiway in front of the hanger right over the fence and small lake (pond). What an air plane it is.

@billbinnings4347 Год назад

Flew a few hours in the old Maule M-4 with the 220h.p. FRANKLIN and also the 210h.p. CONTINENTAL as I recall. MAULES hate ground roll, they much rather fly !! I liked the interconnect between the rudder and ailerons as well. They are a HOSS !!!

@LeftSeatAdventures 4 года назад

Thanks for the tour Bryan! Owning/ flying a Maule has been on my aviation bucket list for some time. I've personally seen the one in your thumbnail on the taxiways of Bethel, AK, what a machine!

@LeftSeatAdventures 4 года назад

Yea, God's Country Aviation, that's it! Was drawing a blank...

@bluehornet6752 4 года назад

I taught my dad to fly tail-draggers in an M4-210, back in the 1990s. No toe-brakes on the right side back then...fun stuff. It looks like they've come a long ways since the aircraft he owned. Great video!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Ahhhh. Some great Father/Son time in a MAULE! Excellent! What an experience! Thank you for sharing that! And Thank YOU for watching!

@salemdigger5876 4 года назад

Enjoyed the video, brings back many good memories, 500 hours in an M4 with 220 Franklin, a real performer.

@interrestrial9815 2 года назад

Loved the footage of my old stomping grounds in my Maule.

@gonagain 4 года назад

I flew volcano tours in an M7 Super Rocket out of Hilo, Hi and love that airplane! It's like the "Swiss Army knife" of aircraft.

@gonagain 4 года назад

@Hulagan 808 have fun! The islands are a beautiful to fly.

@Terribleguitarist89 4 года назад

I live just down the road (I was stationed at Moody AFB) and actually met the owner and several members of Maule team during a job fair on base. Great and humble folks. Especially after seeing their aircraft at work in Alaska while stationed there, it was cool to meet them. Great channel, from one Strom to another.

@peterking8665 4 года назад

The Maule looks so much bigger in the skeletal form. Truly amazing Bryan and thanks for bringing us along. Thanks to Brent too, for showing us around the factory. Pete

@larryledford6682 Год назад

Used to fly to Spence Field for 'touch-n-go' practice. Runway there was starting to show loose gravel, etc. in early 90's. 😁Never had chance to tour factory. Nice to see it unfold here. Great birds!

@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt 4 года назад

Love to see how these flying machines are put together! Beautiful aircraft. Thanks for this video and safe flying to all. God Bless you guys.

@jameskliewer5809 4 года назад

Maule A/C are great! The pitch stability in cruise makes it one of the nicest cross-country planes you can fly.

@MartyDidier 2 года назад

Enjoyed the video, thank you for providing it. Thought I noticed the Ribs were Stamped Sheet Aluminum but didn’t see the Punch Press and Die System. Stamping the Ribs would provide extra strength by folding Lips in one direction to add strength. Would be better then a Rib Build Up and Riveted. However it isn’t known how it compares to a CarbonFiber molded Rib which might weigh less and actually be equally as strong or even stronger. Been looking and wondering if anyone makes a Wing completely from Carbon Fiber? CarbonFiber Composite Fabricated Units have many advantages over Aluminum Assembled Units both with weight and Strength Integrity. Industry seems to be evolving in this direction.

@garrycompton7214 4 года назад

Had a lot of friends drivin Maule's up in Ak - great plane for the North - Willow Ak.

@jpwhite8377 4 года назад

It's so fun to see how and where this great airplane is made. Thanks for another great video.

@leeadams5941 4 года назад

My favorite STOL aircraft...great video...I keep waiting for the Diesel Maule...maybe someday.

@Random-rt5ec 4 года назад

Awesome Made in the USA I love it.

@robinj.9329 3 года назад

W O W ! Talk about OVER KILL on the advertising!!!! 😫😫😫

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 3 года назад

What (if I may ask) specifically are you speaking of?

@bouyant8659 4 года назад

FANTASTIC.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING

@craigpennington1251 3 года назад

A very nice aircraft that you make. Love the overall design of the M7 and the Turbo T Rex is awesome.

@scottminshall6420 4 года назад

These are great videos, it is always cool to see how an aircraft got its start and where they are today. Thank you, oh and I did subscribe.

@backcountyrpilot 2 года назад

My first plane was a MT-7-235. After watching this I gotta get a new M9-260 on order!

@brianberezowski5352 4 года назад

AWESOME video. I NEED one of those. LOVED the last plane (yellow one). So cooool!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thank You so much for the positive support! I appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

@jackiewindham8199 4 года назад

Love my Mx7 and my J3C65

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Awesome! MX7 was my first flight and aviation experience! Thank You for watching!

@nickmalone3599 4 года назад

Absolutely love the how it’s made aspect.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Yeah? So keep these coming then? I appreciate your support and also your feedback! Thank You!

@frankduffy7471 4 года назад

This was a great video . Awesome plane - might have a place in my future ! Liked and subscribed !

@lanceboyett9034 3 года назад

Another great video. Thanks again.

@Jeffrey-Flys 4 года назад

Wow. 65VR is a beauty

@PointyTailofSatan 4 года назад

Superb! Grats to Maule for a great plane design.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@johnnyboythepilot4098 4 года назад

I absolutely LOVE the Maule design! It's my favorite certified airplane and I'd absolutely love to own & fly one in the future. It's fast, efficient, goes far, has STOL abilities, and huge cargo space. I wonder if they could replace the fabric on the fuselage with carbon fiber like what Mike Patey did with Scrappy.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Hmmmmmmm. That is an interesting idea. I wonder though the weight gain... I mean BOTH are still "fabric." But interesting idea for certain! Thank you for taking the time to engage here and watching!

@sonshinelight 4 года назад

I was thinking the same thing. But eliminating the steel framework. The R&D involved would be prohibitively expensive. Like designing a new bird. But it would breathe new life into the company. These days, "everybody" wants composites.

@dogsborodave 4 года назад

Always loved the Maule. One of these days....

@scotabot7826 4 года назад

Really Great video. Your videos are getting better, and very enjoyable.Can't wait for more!!!!!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Wow! Thanks for that! I've learned a lot this past year that is for certain. The passion is flying the plane for me right now. But having people like you being supportive makes all the difference. Thank you for taking the time to comment here and for watching!

@scotabot7826 4 года назад

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel My pleasure brother! You deserve everything positive coming your way! Thanks again for the great content.

@amerassi9319 3 года назад

wonderful video thank you .

@Silvervwolfee 3 года назад

Nothing fragile about this aircraft!

@arkadiuszkonieczny2062 4 года назад

Zajebisty. Pozdrowienia z POLSKI

@jcnme2020 4 года назад

Excellent Video Brother

@ioanekirarahu951 4 года назад

Sure would be nice to go to Georgia and just write a check, instead of spending years building, but the building is fun. Keep up the good work, Bryan!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Building is FUN. Don't get that confused for sure! This is just an awesome Certified aircraft as well. Thank for your continued support!

@specforged5651 4 года назад

Wow...There is some real personality in that video. Good hell.

@dieterlanger6729 3 года назад

The Maule's are great airplanes. I flew twice around-the-world with them. Eastbound with the M5-180 and westbound with the M7-230. I landed in riverbeds, on pastures and roads. And I flew non-stop for 21.4 Hours from Hawaii to California. Such a great plane. Look at www.weltweitweg.eu.

@nicholaslambert6390 2 года назад

Dieter, I just read through your site. You are a true adventurer! I would love to read your book, any chance of an English translation?

@Forty5Kimber 4 года назад

Always loved the Maule’s Thank you

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to watch and also comment here. I appreciate you!

@frankduffy7471 4 года назад

Great plane and video !

@HeeHawHighlander 4 года назад

Nice work again Bryan!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

YEAH? Thank YOU! Thank you for your support!

@abudabidibibudi 4 года назад

Big respect from Montenegro MNE :)

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thank You! From way out there! Hah! I appreciate you!

@sam9249 3 года назад

Классный самолет! Мечта

@jeremysteiner838 4 года назад

Keep em coming pal!!!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

YEAH? You like? Thank You for the vote of confidence. I am trying to dig in and go full time at this. Spread the word where you can! Thanks for watching!

@grahambird1570 4 года назад

Lovely Stuff !!!!!

@anthonymartin9672 Год назад

That is a really nice design. I was not familiar with this plane before this video.

@tonybear7071 4 года назад

They look so good :)

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Classic "Mighty Maule" Thank You for watching!

@chetlovesamerica3085 4 года назад

Your serving me aircraft in a GREAT WAY Tee ,!!!! ♡,lol,,--Thanks for Sharing ☆☆☆☆

@angelreading5098 4 года назад

Really good solid aeroplanes,here in the UK the CAA does not allow powder coating under BCAR's. What a great well laid out factory building these hand built aircraft of such high quality.

@TRPGpilot 3 года назад

Interesting. Do you know the logic behind this?

@angelreading5098 3 года назад

@@TRPGpilot Powder coating can mask and hide cracks.

@TRPGpilot 3 года назад

@@angelreading5098 Oh ok, thanks, never even thought of that!

@MsRandiCook 4 года назад

Love this!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

@Randi Cook. THANK YOU. I appreciate your support and taking the time to watch!

@MsRandiCook 4 года назад

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel love the documentary. I think Maule has a fantastic product! They are a leader in the aviation STOL industry.

@Hortonfarms1 3 года назад

Why hasn’t this company restored the original plane sitting in the hanger?

@2Phast4Rocket 3 года назад

time and money.

@AnimeSunglasses 2 года назад

@@2Phast4Rocket And maybe they enjoy looking directly at his Grandpa's handiwork!

@dieterlanger6729 3 года назад

The Maule's are great airplanes. I flew twice aroundLook

@avflyguy 4 года назад

Maule is a great airplane that has survived time and tested. Was a bit surprised to see so much of the equipment being so old - lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc. Would have thought to have seen CNC machine for 'nibbling' tubing. But what they done is art work. Interesting tour.

@alfredomarquez9777 3 года назад

Old machinery: Lathes, Mills, Presses, etc. are MORE RIGID and massive than contemporary machine tools... That is why they are so durable. Ask any knowledgeable machinist... I prefer an old Czech lathe to anything "modern" !

@hoatattis7283 4 года назад

great

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thank You! Thanks for watching!

@littlewingpsc27 4 года назад

I wonder what the strength vs weight benefits are of a welded tube frame as shown in this video vs a all riveted together metal skin and frame like a Zenith CH 7xx plane? Surprised at how rough the factory is. Still looks like they are built in a experimental plane's home shop.

@2Phast4Rocket 3 года назад

Apparently it's better and the design is still around. You got a better design then show it.

@markrasmussen3011 4 года назад

That first plane landing on the dirt strip by knik glacier is a Pacer. (At the end of the video)

@robertthurman3743 4 года назад

MAULE! Nice.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to comment and to watch and support here!

@bucaneervideo7918 4 года назад

Belford Maule is said to have based his original Maule on the Piper TriPacer.

@user-ke5vp8bg7x 4 года назад

Мужики Мауль,это круто!

@woodyahh2110 4 года назад

Like it alot 😃

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thanks! Thank You for watching!

@BoB4jjjjs 4 года назад

Very nice, I like quick tours like this between your other videos. The lesser known can also be very interesting.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 4 года назад

Thank you for your supportive comments. I appreciate it. I am a detailed person... if it were me I would capture every step but then the episode would be 3 hrs long and no one would bother to click to watch. So... a summary must suffice. Thank you for watching!

@henrystoll6107 4 года назад

How do you make sure the inside of the tubing is not going bad after you install it ? Does it ever get checked?

@2Phast4Rocket 3 года назад

I think Maule should produce an experimental kit so people can build their own Maule. Everything comes out of the Maule production line can be built by every builder who has the skills to build the super Cub, or a Bear Hawk, or similar high wing fabric design. The steel tube fuselage can be offered as a pre-weld quickbuild, like in the Bearhawk kit.

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel 3 года назад

Totally agree! :-)

@jimjam623 4 года назад

Awesome Bryan! Very interesting and informative. I'm amazed given their production volume Maule are still use a tube nibbler iso CNC tube cutter - time is money after all! Btw, the constantly hunting camera focus during your interviews is pretty distracting to otherwise great material. I've heard other vloggers use fixed focus in this scenario to avoid the issue - just a suggestion. Keep up the great work! Thank you :)

@willymakeit5172 2 года назад

Fine airplane but I have one question, why the yoke? Okay I’m prejudiced, even though I started out in Athens, Georgia at Clark’s Flying Service in Cessna 150s, the first time I held that center stick with left hand throttle (PA-16), I knew I was home. Since then Strearman, Agcats, Citabrias, and Scouts have left me very pointed on one end. Great video.

@mihblin Год назад

At 5:25 some of the welding looks quite crude - overheated metal, blown holes. Then Ty mentions grinding... Is it ok to do that on an airframes? Anyone have concerns? I'm not a pro welder, so it would be interesting to see what experts say.