@JVLigon Actually there is quite a lot of glue. Most of the wing structure is glued together using an epoxy glue. The rib are wooden and the spars are aluminium tubes and these are glued together. The lift strut brackets are glued and riveted and the trim longerons on the fuselage are glued in place.
@JVLigon Nice aeroplane but a bit up league from the Escapade Microlight. Zenair seem to specialise in aluminium construction for their microlight as well. I was looking at Zenair's web site and they are fitting Jab 3300 engines. That should give an exciting ride.
@1984gmc33 The kit is available from Reality Aircraft at Old Sarum airfield Terry is the guy to talk to. Just tell him Mike and Charlie DEV sent you. Google reality Aircraft
@gcdev Do you have any advice for a Londoner like me? It takes at least an hour to get to some sort of countryside, I can't build or maintain a plane since I'm in London.
Is there any way for me to get into microlight flying cheaply?
@Ashitaka255 The biggest problem with London is Gatwick and Heathrow take up all the air space forcing private airfields further out. Having said that there are plenty of sites within about half to three quarters of an hour out. Most training centres sell a share in an aeroplane so you don't have to own one outright to fly. It is not all that cheap unfortunately and you would expect to pay out about 5/6K before you had a license, then it depends on what you fly and how often you fly after that.
@DOSBatchFiles Unfortunately you do need a license to fly an ultralight. The details can be found on the BMAA web site. An Ultralight license is only slightly easier to get than a full GA PPL.There are several exams to pass and flying instruction both duel and solo then a general flying test. I reckon mine cost me about £5K and took a year. The plane took another year to build and cost me about £26K
@19thSFGA Trouble is you have to come down as well and they wait for you there. It also helps with insurance claims if you have insurance, they tend to tell you to go forth and multiply if you don't have a license. Incidentally I have only been over 10,000ft once most of the time about 2 or 3K is enough
@gcdev I own and live on a large cattle operation I use my super cub just as I use any other farm implement that I own and your right about altitude I was just throwing out a number Im most times at 500 and under 1000 is high and its a very rare flight that I leave the confines of my property as the crow flys.I do not interfear in your airports or any controlled airspace though If I did you wouldnt even give me a second glance other than interest in my cub.Your ego precedes you sir !
That is a beautiful thing and a sight to behold. My dream is to get a pilots license but money is tight. Then too get a kit like that. For now I’m thinking of a Gyrocopter (cheaper) but still fly and have fun.
@onebigkahuna69 Thanks for the comment. The audio is not that exciting on a microlight as it is on a jet fighter I am afraid. Microlights have to pass a test to get a noise certificate but some of the tracks on my postings must have some sound on.
@onebigkahuna69 Thanks for the comment. The audio is not that exciting on a microlight as it is on a jet fighter I am afraid. Microlights have to pass a test to get a noise certificate but some of the tracks on my postings must have some sound on. Try first flights.
@winterka100 There is a version with a balistic chute available. It is aimed at the German market where it is compulsory on a Microlight and with a concesion from the BMAA for weight could be a possibility in the UK some time in the future. Up to now the UL motor is looking very good and is more powerful and cheaper than the Rotax. Having said that I have never had my Rotax miss a beat even when it knew it was over water.
@gcdev The question always asked when talking about a new engine is: "Is it as good as a Rotax?" There have been plenty who have tried and failed,I wouldn't have a Jabaru if it was for free.I've read too many incident reports with Jabarus splitting barrels, breaking head bolts, crankshafts and valves. Give me a Rotax any day!
@1234LMAO12345 The engine is an option, that is there are different engines you can fit. Mine is a Rotax 912 some are Jabaru 2200 and a few are now UL260 engines. There is a firewall forward kit available for any of these I think. The kit can be bought in parts, eg wings, fuselage, engine. The kit does not include paint or panel fit as these are to your design. realityaircraft is where they come from and their website has all the details
The build sequences were all of G CDEV my own Escapade but the second half of the clip shows two other Escapades, also home built. The final credits give further details.
Up In the Air... Oopss Forgot to Glue it!!!!
ValleHermoso20 1 month ago
@ValleHermoso20 you really think they use glue on these? no they use screws, and bolts
JVLigon 2 weeks ago
@JVLigon i know..
ValleHermoso20 2 weeks ago
@JVLigon Actually there is quite a lot of glue. Most of the wing structure is glued together using an epoxy glue. The rib are wooden and the spars are aluminium tubes and these are glued together. The lift strut brackets are glued and riveted and the trim longerons on the fuselage are glued in place.
gcdev 5 days ago
@gcdev well on the one i built which was the stol ch750 it was all rivets
JVLigon 4 days ago
@JVLigon Nice aeroplane but a bit up league from the Escapade Microlight. Zenair seem to specialise in aluminium construction for their microlight as well. I was looking at Zenair's web site and they are fitting Jab 3300 engines. That should give an exciting ride.
gcdev 3 days ago
how do i buy a kit or where do i get a kit?
1984gmc33 2 months ago
@1984gmc33 The kit is available from Reality Aircraft at Old Sarum airfield Terry is the guy to talk to. Just tell him Mike and Charlie DEV sent you. Google reality Aircraft
gcdev 2 months ago
@gcdev Do you have any advice for a Londoner like me? It takes at least an hour to get to some sort of countryside, I can't build or maintain a plane since I'm in London.
Is there any way for me to get into microlight flying cheaply?
Ashitaka255 1 month ago
@Ashitaka255 The biggest problem with London is Gatwick and Heathrow take up all the air space forcing private airfields further out. Having said that there are plenty of sites within about half to three quarters of an hour out. Most training centres sell a share in an aeroplane so you don't have to own one outright to fly. It is not all that cheap unfortunately and you would expect to pay out about 5/6K before you had a license, then it depends on what you fly and how often you fly after that.
gcdev 1 month ago
Nice looking little plane!!
bliglum 4 months ago
Do you need a pilot license to fly an ultralite?
DOSBatchFiles 5 months ago
@DOSBatchFiles Unfortunately you do need a license to fly an ultralight. The details can be found on the BMAA web site. An Ultralight license is only slightly easier to get than a full GA PPL.There are several exams to pass and flying instruction both duel and solo then a general flying test. I reckon mine cost me about £5K and took a year. The plane took another year to build and cost me about £26K
gcdev 5 months ago
@gcdev Who is to stop you I have been flying for years not many traffic cops at 10,000agl.
19thSFGA 2 months ago
@19thSFGA Trouble is you have to come down as well and they wait for you there. It also helps with insurance claims if you have insurance, they tend to tell you to go forth and multiply if you don't have a license. Incidentally I have only been over 10,000ft once most of the time about 2 or 3K is enough
gcdev 2 months ago
@19thSFGA Incidentally let me know where you fly and I will stay clear LOL
gcdev 2 months ago
@gcdev I own and live on a large cattle operation I use my super cub just as I use any other farm implement that I own and your right about altitude I was just throwing out a number Im most times at 500 and under 1000 is high and its a very rare flight that I leave the confines of my property as the crow flys.I do not interfear in your airports or any controlled airspace though If I did you wouldnt even give me a second glance other than interest in my cub.Your ego precedes you sir !
19thSFGA 2 months ago
@19thSFGA telling us about owning a large cattle operation and flying without a license I think it is your ego that is on display here buddy.
gcdev 2 months ago
That is a beautiful thing and a sight to behold. My dream is to get a pilots license but money is tight. Then too get a kit like that. For now I’m thinking of a Gyrocopter (cheaper) but still fly and have fun.
gwsslowstick 10 months ago
Nice..i wish we could of had audio of the plane.
onebigkahuna69 11 months ago
@onebigkahuna69 Thanks for the comment. The audio is not that exciting on a microlight as it is on a jet fighter I am afraid. Microlights have to pass a test to get a noise certificate but some of the tracks on my postings must have some sound on.
gcdev 11 months ago
@onebigkahuna69 Thanks for the comment. The audio is not that exciting on a microlight as it is on a jet fighter I am afraid. Microlights have to pass a test to get a noise certificate but some of the tracks on my postings must have some sound on. Try first flights.
gcdev 11 months ago
Rotax is the best choice. Jabaru would be O.K. if they came with a ballistic 'chute.
winterka100 1 year ago
@winterka100 There is a version with a balistic chute available. It is aimed at the German market where it is compulsory on a Microlight and with a concesion from the BMAA for weight could be a possibility in the UK some time in the future. Up to now the UL motor is looking very good and is more powerful and cheaper than the Rotax. Having said that I have never had my Rotax miss a beat even when it knew it was over water.
gcdev 1 year ago
@gcdev The question always asked when talking about a new engine is: "Is it as good as a Rotax?" There have been plenty who have tried and failed,I wouldn't have a Jabaru if it was for free.I've read too many incident reports with Jabarus splitting barrels, breaking head bolts, crankshafts and valves. Give me a Rotax any day!
winterka100 1 year ago
when you ordered the kit, was verything included? even the engine?
1234LMAO12345 1 year ago
@1234LMAO12345 The engine is an option, that is there are different engines you can fit. Mine is a Rotax 912 some are Jabaru 2200 and a few are now UL260 engines. There is a firewall forward kit available for any of these I think. The kit can be bought in parts, eg wings, fuselage, engine. The kit does not include paint or panel fit as these are to your design. realityaircraft is where they come from and their website has all the details
gcdev 1 year ago
great job 5*. i saw the plane change colors 3 times. did you paint it 3 different times or was that that three different planes?
Lithoushine 2 years ago
The build sequences were all of G CDEV my own Escapade but the second half of the clip shows two other Escapades, also home built. The final credits give further details.
gcdev 2 years ago