Maybe one of these days we can end up at the same event so both of the RU-vid phazers can be in the same place. Oshkosh 2021? High Sierra 2021? Who knows.
Very nice, I look forward to seeing the rest of the build! Did I miss the time lapse of you guys standing there pointing at it for two days? That sounds amusing 😉
I agree lifting an engine is asking for back problems. I use an A-frame ladder and cachet strap to suspend the engine in place while I figure out the position and mounts.
Enjoyed your video. Marry Christmas and I like the idea of a budget plane and you try to keep it a budget plane . Not like the Scrappy plane LOL. Looking forward to see how it flies with the Yahama 4 tact.
I forgot to do the money breakdown in this episode! I knew I forgot something! I’ll get that updated on the next episode so we can see how we’re doing towards our $20k goal.
Great work Ian! Just a thought......How about adding 2 supports from the middle of the engine mount(horizontal side) angled down to the base of the 'Mast'. This should add strength to keep the engine from self yawing. Merry Christmas!
Hey Ian, awesome build! Did you have to re-evaluate your cg with the added weight of the phaser and it’s mount? Wondering if this would leave you aft heavy or if you took this into account when you shortened the motor mount spar. Cant wait to see you get it in the air this summer!
Just curious. After your plane is complete, will it require another DAR Inspection due to the engine change, plus? I noted the AW was in 2005 with a Hirth. Really enjoying your build. Thanks.
I'm about two years behind on this so my observations might not be correct....... that engine looks like it needs to be glass beaded ( walnut shell is really good too ) back to a better looking condition... as for the Chinook,... 10+ on that great little plane.... should be Lots-O-Fun to putt around in.😁👍👍.
Why is the cover off the 215 Vulcan? I bought one to give it a fair try and honestly haven't had any problems yet. And I am welding a tube chassied race/street car with it.
awesome build ! my question: from where is this piece of rusted and corroded yamaha engine 😯😳? from a motorbike ? but: yamaha phazers always had 4 cylinders !
I need to do a video just explaining this since I keep getting asked about it! The rockhopper literally outgrew my shop. We’re working on space to continue it but it won’t fit in there any more so it’s on temporary hold while I work on space.
I’m genuinely not sure where that time lapse went. May have not turned the camera on or something. Trying to catch everything in a small shop is a pain! The camera is always facing the wrong way when something interesting happens.
@@ianslife210 The worst is recording a video with a GoPro and the plugged in microphone adapter and then the audio not coming out. Ask me how I know far too many times
Honestly if I was in the market right now I would get on the aircraft sales Facebook groups and keep an eye on barnstormers for deals and not set my sights on one single model. If you are flexible there are deals all the time.
The absolute cheapest is a self build. My all time favorite build is Brian Austein's lightning bug. There are several videos on RU-vid. The guy started as a RC guy and built his ultralight using that knowledge. It is a shame there aren't any plans because I would definitely build one. It looks funky but is the coolest ultralight out there and that is saying a lot.
As you know the engines in the chinook (all the ones I have seen) have been mounted upside down, that avoids the plug access issues. Couldn't this engine have been mounted that way?
the road? The phazer is a 500cc Snowmobile engine; still revvy as it makes peak power at 11,000 RPM, but if you've ever ridden a sled it's WOT for probably as much time if not more than an aircraft. Obviously a gear reduction is required for the prop. I've never flown anything other than Lycomings or Continetals with 80 year old technology, but if I were to fly experimental I would be confident in the Yamaha.
I have a before weight for the 582 and I’ll get a weight for the complete phazer when it’s all together but we’re anticipating close to the same weight.
