A perfect example of the axiom "Altitude is my friend!" So many of these engine-out videos wind in either hard landings or putting down in dangerous areas due to lack of altitude at the time of failure. Well done!

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

ya man! i was attempting to reach the celing of 6k feet when it quit...it was also very cold..most flights im around 2k feet..

@dougmcpheters1546

7 жыл бұрын

Firstly, great video, great job and thanks for posting...Would engine failure at 2k' have been a more challenging factor? And I see comments on blade count. With your experience, do you believe extra blades on your prop led to engine failure? Thanks!, Aspiring Pilot

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Wow good questions..well after talking to ultra prop the 4 blade is fine but the pitch was off..i have a new prop with spinner kit on the way. Yes if i was lower it could have been tough to get back to the field. most traffic in my area stays around 2k feet and pattern alt is around 800..at the end of the vid i was still to high but i nosed down to get some speed just to make sure id make it. my spitfire is slow and will get pushed around in the wind. im hoping to be in the air soon.

@MrOhgoodgolly

6 жыл бұрын

I flew a Phantom X1 for several years. One nice thing about these little planes is the fact that we can land them safely a lot more places than a GA plane could ever get away with. I have set my plane down in some pretty odd places. Was the engine out because of high temps due to the long climb? Here in the SoCal high desert, we set our carbs so the Rotax never exceed 185 degrees on climb out to keep from having temp issues. A bit less power but longer engine life.

Perfect place to land, couldn't ask for better field conditions.

I see a lot of these engine outs with other UL pilots and they end up crash-landing. Pleasure to see someone so calmly grease it in like it's any other day. Great job.

the way you kept so calm was incredible

@snowrider4495

4 жыл бұрын

I hope you realize it is a motorless glider in the first place and they just added the motor so you wouldn't have to find a high cliff! The landing area and time would be the only issue but still not scary!

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

One is supposed to stay calm through all emergencies, no matter what. Staying calm in an emergency maximises the chances for a favourable outcome of the situation. You can train yourself to stay calm through any situation quite easily. There are self help aids on KZread to teach the technique of staying calm through all possible emergencies that are quite useful. I am certain I can stay calm through absolutely any emergency, whether I believe the outcome will be positive or not. Anybody can do it.

@snowrider4495

4 жыл бұрын

@@indridcold8433 how old are you? You might be surprised when it comes to death!

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

@reverse thrust I must stay very calm indeed, and will do so. Maintaining calmness is especially important when bitten by a venomous animal. The slower the heart rate, the slower the venom will spread throughout your circulatory system. Anybody in a panic, with have an elevated heart rate. The panicked person will die much sooner than a person that maintains calm. I have learned to stay calm through anything. It is not a difficult technique to learn. You should always be in full control of your emotions. Never allow your emotions to be in control of you. Your emotions are sourced from the amygdala, a very primitive part of your brain. If a primitive portion of your brain is controlling you the chances for a favourable outcome of an emergency situation is extremely low. All this can be studied in further detail where you find how to learn the technique of remaining calm through any situation.

@indridcold8433

4 жыл бұрын

@@snowrider4495 I am supposedly right in the middle 45. However, there is no way to known. I may be at my end right now and tomorrow may be my end.

I guess handing the cashier a $10 bill while getting a Mountain Dew, pack of smokes and "the rest on pump 2" wasn't a real good idea.

@PixzelByPixzelDONTBEASZIBORK

4 жыл бұрын

And he's says keep the change accidentally.

@ronprince1478

3 жыл бұрын

A pack of smokes for $10, your showing your age.🙂

@Crazyjoker4650

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronprince1478 No, showing my age would be me reminiscent of the times where a pack of smokes was under $2.00.

@OldMtnGeezer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Crazyjoker4650 Pack of smokes - bad idea at any price. (Just ask what's left of my lungs.)

@klm20079

3 жыл бұрын

@@OldMtnGeezer atleast you get older... say that too al the 21 year old americans drink and drived

I would've lost my mind, but you sir were cool as a cucumber!!! Awesome video, GREAT job, and glad you are still amongst the living.... God bless from someone in the public safety field

Good pilot. He immediately increased his air speed when the engine went.

@mikewings

4 жыл бұрын

Lehmann Peters actually lowered his angle of attack is more accurate!!

@kcook8119

4 жыл бұрын

Did he really have an option? I'm sure he wasn't going to apply his air brakes.

The cool in your head makes every pilot touch down safely even if the engine breaks.... Hats off... you were awesome

One thing I've learned from the opposite side of the spectrum, scuba diving, is not to panic in an emergency situation (easier said than done). I think the mantra is 'breathe, think, act'. Staying calm in a dangerous situation is paramount, and you sir handled it so well. Great landing too considering the circumstances.

@vumba1331

Жыл бұрын

Flying mantra is aviate, navigate, communicate.

Well done mate, you made that look easy and inspires confidence in others.

Prime example of why training is priceless. Along with the fact an ultralite can be landed safely without the engine running. Amazing display of keeping calm under pressure. Cheers

I would've lost my mind, but you sir were cool as a cucumber!!! Awesome video, GREAT job, and glad you are still amongst the living.... God bless from someone in the public safety field 👍👍👍

Awesome skills my friend! ... God bless all the pilots in the world! ... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Greetings from Douglas, Arizona.

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Lol, more like you got to 4000ft then started getting cold, so you turned off that noisy fan!

@randallbehrens8099

6 жыл бұрын

Trainboy1EJR my thought as well ,the short sleeved shirt is a clue

Thank you! practice and good training helped.

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

i was trying to reach 6k..thats as high as i can go over my airport..i dont fly far...most my flying is done within eye shot of the field..

@thomasjoseph3456

7 жыл бұрын

No wonder you were confident and kept your calm. Your video is is a sheer example of how confidence plays an important role in achieving

@ourhighcalling

6 жыл бұрын

I saw your video . If stall out speed is 26 mph ... why did'nt the ultralite plane just free fall from the sky ?

@shh6545

4 жыл бұрын

@Sock Cucka :D

engine failure at 4k in my ultralight........ dang, now I've only got 3 hrs to find a place to land before she glides down or oh well, I'll just enjoy the scenery for the next 3 hrs while she glides down or crap, I'll be late for supper while she is gliding down or honey, its me, I'll be a little late my engine quit and I'm caught in a thermal

@DrewLSsix

7 жыл бұрын

tampicokid. i missed the part where he implies anything, its simply an experiential video. Its also a good video to advocate for engine failure training, as others have pointed out ultralight crashes from engine failure are not uncommon. in need not be a dire situation but many survivable situations kill people who failed to act appropriately.

@alaskaaksala123

7 жыл бұрын

lw216316 exactly..I didn't think he implied anything...now, tampicokid, he implies that he's an expert and wants everyone else to believe that too..lol.." I flew for 24 years!!.. therefore if you think he's good, you should see me!!!"....lol

@Poop-nu1so

4 жыл бұрын

Loll the thermal bit had me laughing

@popinmo

3 жыл бұрын

caught in a thermal?

@joevogliardo3131

3 жыл бұрын

@@alaskaaksala123 ok chuck.

I used to practice engine outs all the time, after a while it became very relaxing to go up to 5 thousand ft and kill the motor and glide back down to earth. And if you hit a thermal, that can prolong your descent home 👍

From a new trike pilot, awesome job, and yes altitude is our friend!!! Good glide ratios help too. Mine is about 8 to 1.

Kudos man, Your habbits of flying high and not low gave you plenty of time to think.

@vumba1331

5 жыл бұрын

Altitude is always your friend 😀

Just saw this video. I have a sailplane permit and about 800 hours. This was great fun to watch as it is always a treat to watch someone who knows what he is doing and knows his craft well enough not to get crazy. I liked the fact that when the engine quit he continued the flight as a glider instead of just circling down and landing. Makes me wonder what the glide ratio is on these (that) plane. Bravo.

perfect landing ! you were lucky to be at high altitude, but you remain calm to perform so well. good job!

Great job of not panicking and thankful you had plenty of altitude.

Total experience on the flight! Good luck !

Great Job my man, Glad your back on the ground. Super job!

@12345thewoods

8 жыл бұрын

thankyou

A real hero, congrats buddy, great pilot and awesome skills.

That landing was perfect!! Bravo 👏👏👏

Still alive!!! Great job getting down and on a proper strip

Calm and professional. Great job.

@12345thewoods

8 жыл бұрын

+TheHuntw2 thank you

Very nice landing. As far as I can tell, you appeared calm throughout the video.

the up side is you still have the same amount of fuel you started off with and you got some great flying in too boot

Awesome skills, Glad you're ok.

Had a Quicksilver, wish i had enough to get another. thanks for the vid..

Haha ... I was enjoying this video very much. This guy had teached me a learning how to fly an ultralight with engine off as a sailplane

handled like a pro!

Bravo. Well flown. Height and AS are the best friends for fixed and rotor wing.Great landing.

now that a great video with a great ending.......

Thanks, the first UL pilot I see on youtube who didn't crashed only due to a little engine failure :)

@12345thewoods

8 жыл бұрын

ya man! iv got loads of flight time in a skycatcher...we drill engine failures a lot. and im glad we do...

Altitude saves!😊 IF we are continually thinking, "Where would I land if my engine failed RIGHT NOW"?,...we're good. It's what makes it 100 times more fun...peace of mind. Great job my friend.

wow I thought you were going to be gliding up there all day. Great when you can have an engine failure and go sightseeing and fly circuits

Excellent job “Flying the Aircraft” instead of losing your s**t because you lost your power. Thanks for sharing!

Nicely done.

Damn what a great landing!

Nice landing

Excelente aterrizaje, 100%100 control y serenidad .

FANTASTIC! Best ultra light failure ive seen yet you did a fantastic job and stayed calm the whole time. I was begging to think all ultralight pilots were amateurs with all the crash landings and failed takeoffs on youtube lol

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have loads of hrs as a student pilot and was solo for a bit b4 i went broke.I do plan to finish.But for now i fly my spitfire. Check out my other videos...my favorite is the one were im flying around the clouds. it was alot of fun and hard not to dive through one..but i know better..lol

@markfisher8549

7 жыл бұрын

Most Iv seen are on take off. You do not want a eng fail on a take off! That's for darn sure, We had a guy die over here last year because he use wrong replacement Nuts on a chopper Something to do with aluminum and titanium I didnt really understand. That's why you need to know your stuff and your equipment. But This guy keep his Cool.

Beautiful job buddy! !!

@12345thewoods

8 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Well done !! Great ! Congratulations !

Amazing view,very cool video, congrats !!

Perfect! You could not have done it better.

Beautiful landing!

Great Job sir. well done. training it is!! and a kool head. 100-100

Excellent aviating. What instrumentation is in your aircraft? What is the procedure if you have to land at a GA airport and you do not have a radio? My Private Certificate expired many years ago. I would love to have an untralight to be back in the air again.

no panic luckily it's not like the space shuttle it can glide for a long time not falling off the sky cool footage the earth is flat and the sun is close by and a good pilot! cheers!

Well done,bravo

how fast will these start dropping once the motor fails? They seem like they would glide well

Nice landing! What is the glide angle on that ultralight? It seems like you were in the air an awful long time after the engine quit.

LOL I don't even know you and i'm super happy you landed without crashing!

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks...im glad too!

Awesome landing mate.

Textbook! Being at 4K was a blessing.

@12345thewoods

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks..I attended flight school at Orlando Executive. Maggie Larson is a great instructor.

I have 1562 no power landings. I have to get it right everytime with no engine. I'm a Skydiver

what model of ultralight is it? Is it still in production?

Good one. What's the glide ratio of that thing?

Can you elaborate on the cause of the engine out. Looks like a 2-stroke rotax

Nice landing!

Holy freaking crap! How did you stay so calm? Unbelievable!

what kind of engine is it please?

Like chaspfrank said, "Altitude is my friend". I often practice deadsick landings from 1000 ft., or so. I kill the engine, flip switch back to ON, ready to restart, if I necessary. It's great practice. I was surprised by how much difference there is between 'power back', and 'power off'. An idling prop gives more push than you'd think, noticeable difference.

So I’m curious how do you get it back home or whatever

How far were you from the landing location?

Congrats on the nice save! Did the starter fail as well? Presumably the first thing you tried was to re-start the engine?

Happen to me in my ATF Trike. I flew for couple hours. Landed refilled the gas. But did not catch i kinked the gas line when i put my tank back on. Took off and at about 100 feet she quit. Lucky i had enough room to pull in and have a good landing. Hard lesson learned.

Why did the engine stop? Didnt sound like pistons or bearings,

So what happened to the engine? Did you run out of gas? How did you get it out of that field? Do you need a pilots license to fly that ultralight? How many hours do you have? Where was your intended spot to land if your engine did not quit? How much did that ultralight set you back?

Nice job!

Man, you were Cool as a Fan....I am in awe. Thanks for the inspiration. Just curious in case it wasn t mentioned elsewhere, where is this? It looks like Madison, Wisconsin. Thanks, and pardon the expression, Happy Landings!

Brian, Nice dead stick landing!

Awesome energy management-great job!Why NO attempt to restart?

Why the stall ? Plugs fouled ? Electrical ? Curious...

great job!

amazing skills

Well done

great landing dude

Great landing

Did you make any attempt to restart the engine?

Good flight! What the place?

beautiful landscape .. florida?

I notice a lot of people when they have engine out they never try to restart the engine... why is that?

Hello, good job ! But why you didn' t try to start again your engine ?

Are those safer than paramotors????? I want whatever is safest and I’ve seen a lot of wings collaps on paramotors in funky winds!!!

Nice landing . What happened to the engine ?

Amazing video

@12345thewoods

8 жыл бұрын

thankyou

I been in hang gliders only a few times and always wanted ultralight. Take skills for any of them but keeping a lvl head is the key, Glad you landed safe. BTW what was wrong with eng?

Perfect landing. .

What are the engine do you use

what was the cause of the engine failure?

Excellent skill. Why did you take your time? to circle and loose altitude gently without gaining too much speed?

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

i took my time because i could and for speed on final i was maxed out..thanks for watching.

great skill and calm to handle this event! Teach us! Please! Use another clip to teach us while you are on the ground. Tell us how you handle the situation!

Are these things actually legal to fly at 4000 feet?

We practiced that a LOT in the Cessna's.

@12345thewoods

7 жыл бұрын

ya man! i practiced in a skycatcher loads of times...im glad i did..

@MindBodySoulOk

7 жыл бұрын

B Woods i have to get me an ultra light. At the moment im just fpv'n drones to get my flyin fix.

fantastic!