How JMB Aircraft creates the VL3 915; from design concepts to finished airplane - S03 E08
In September 2020, I had the privilege to fly the VL3 at Teuge Airport, the Rotax 912 ULS version of this beautiful airplane. JMB Aircraft picked up on my enthusiasm and invited me over, to visit their facilities and eventually fly the even more spectacular VL3 915! See full description...
The story of this trip to JMB Aircraft started at the AirFair at Teuge Airport, back in September 2020. I enlisted for a demo flight in their Rotax ULS (100 hp) powered VL3. During enlisting for the demo flight, I asked them if it was OK to document the flight on camera and to do an interview with the demo pilot. Little did I know it would be one of the most exciting flights for me in a Micro Light Aircraft.
JMB Aircraft, the manufacturer of the VL3, liked that episode so much, that they invited me over to their factory in Choceň and airport at Vysoké Mýto, both situated in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. Not only was I allowed to see and film a lot of their designing and production processes and to share the company's history, I was also invited for a test flight in their fastest VL3 yet; the VL3 915! This VL3 is powered with a Rotax 915is, an engine that produces an excess of 140 horsepower.
All in all, I had a very exciting couple days in the Czech Republic, which yielded 70 GB of raw video and audio footage. Of that huge pile of footage, I hope to release a total of three episodes. This video is the second one, sharing the creation process of their popular VL3 Evolution and VL3 915.
An overview of the JMB Aircraft and VL3 915 mini-series;
Episode 01: the story of JMB Aircraft:
• Visiting the creators ...
Episode 02: designing and making the VL3:
• How JMB Aircraft creat...
Episode 03: flying the fast and capable VL3:
• JMB Aircraft's VL3 915...
Want to know more about JMB Aircraft and the VL3?
You can contact them via one of many ways;
Website of JMB Aircraft:
www.jmbaircraft.com
JMB Aircraft's KZread Channel:
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JMB Aircraft on Facebook:
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JMB Aircraft on Instagram:
/ jmb_aircraft
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Thank you for your visit Jolmer, this was fun!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
It was! 😀 Thanks again for having me! 👍🏻
Tks for doing this, I love seeing anything new about the VL3. Nashville TN USA
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Wow, what an amazing factory. I can't wait to see the 915 video. Thanks Jolmer
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Giles! 👍🏻
1. Very enjoyable 'interview' format, where we hear the subject expert without also waiting through asking of the question. 2. Effective video editing, switching between parts of the subject, sometimes at remarkably appropriate points during the discussion. 3. Outstanding subject aircraft-- this is the kind of airplane that excites this owner of a Skystar Pulsar III.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, thank you! You pointed out all the goals I wanted to achieve in this and previous video 👌🏻
👍☑️ Very interesting. Waiting for the next one.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻
Great Video... OMG I want one... !!!!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, me too! 😎
The company is amazing. The VL3 is one of the modern ultralight/ LSA aircraft. Unmatched and unreached by the competition. To me one of the best aircraft products in the ultralight market, you can buy. Of course it’s money, but for this high end quality and performance still a bargain. The design and high finishing standards are outstanding. Great story behind the history, that makes the success of today I guess. Hopefully we will see a four seater some day also. Good luck to the way in the future. Keep on going. Great work and congrats to the whole JMB Team.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
It's an incredible aircraft, indeed! 👌🏻
Great mini series about the VL3, thanks. (Phoenix AZ)
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! 👍🏻
What a nice video Jolmer! great to have a look in the factory and see the creation of the VL3! :D I will definitely go visit them in the future! Looking forward to part 3! Cheers
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻 Let's go together in my plane, faster than a car 😎
You are really capturing the spirit of the factory and what a sleek machine! Good stuff Jolmer! 😎👍👏
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! 👍🏻
Excellent video… really enjoyed it and thinking seriously about getting one… Phil. Texas
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻 Did you watch the other two videos from this mini series too? 😉
Fantastic video, I’d love to try out this beauty someday haha! Great production Jolmer, loved every second of it!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
You would be in awe! 😎 Thanks! 👍🏻
Great insights in this manufacturer and I like the idea they make everything in their own factory. So you could order one in a nice Frysian jacket!! I can already imagine the blue stripes and red hearts all over 😁 Looking forward to your next episode and see you flying more HP's!!! Keep up your excellent work, Jolmer! Awesome channel and your filming and editing skills are amazing!!! 😃🤙
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, I would take any VL3, regardless of her jacket 😋
@dutchygirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Ha! I totally agree it looks awesome! Can't wait to see the flying part!!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@dutchygirl Me too! 😉
Great video! What a lovely company!!! I can imagine that you would leave the Netherlands if they would offer you a job 😉 To bad we couldn't be able to visit JMB when we were in the Czech Republic last week, Jolmer.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, next time will come to that 😉
This is my new dream aircraft after seeing one a EAA Airventure 2021. I'd love under wing baggage pods that can easily be added/removed. One carry-on bag in each pod.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree; what an awesome plane, right?! 😎 Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and did you check out the newest video on my channel, where I got to fly this plane? 😉
@oisiaa
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Yes, very cool! I think that baggage pods would turn this from a fun toy into a practical cross country machine since you could take an extra carry-on per wing. Doubt the drag would reduce cruise speed by even 10 knots.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@oisiaa Well, I know for a fact that @jmbaircraft is reading along with these comments, so who knows they'll think of something in the future? 😉
@oisiaa
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Plus, removable baggage pods would just look cool! $300k for an aircraft is within my reach and having true baggage capability transforms it from a toy...which I can't justify on its own.
Is a updated Lancair 320.
I’ve noticed the ailerons are larger than usual.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Compared to other versions of the VL3 or other aircraft?
@ashsmitty2244
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Other aircraft that are similar in speed and size. I have a Glasair SII-TD 0-360. Mine seem a little longer and thinner. It’s not a complaint just an observation. I wonder if they are a little stiff at higher airspeed? It’s a wonderful aircraft the wing roots and the tight gaps being a few secrets to its high speed imho.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashsmitty2244 Oh, no offense taken 😉 The ailerons are perfect sized. I flew this VL3 manually low and medium fast, and the conplete control of the plane felt just like it should. At high altitude and speed, we enabled the auto pilot, to simulate a far cross country flight. So no, the ailerons aren't too big to my taste, just perfect in all flight regimes 👌🏻
@ashsmitty2244
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Thanks mate, it really is a great airframe and aircraft.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@ashsmitty2244 You're welcome! 👍🏻
I can dream of winning some money and have one of these.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I'll join you, me too... 😋
@flyingkub
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer If we both sell our aircraft we might make the diposit for the base model.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingkub Yes, and Giles and a couple others would have to join too? 😋
General aviation and technology is exploding now, it's an exciting time.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
It certainly is! 👌🏻
35 years ago I bought a Lancer 235. JMB is pretty much a copy!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Don't know that plane well. I do know the VL3 is a light, fast and capable plane, but that's just my two cents.
@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891
2 жыл бұрын
Not even 5% of a copy. A totally different airplane. And much more developed. High performance brings a special design, the way it looks. The origin is from the Czech Republic and far away from Lanceair. They did not have this in mind for sure.
@tinolino58
2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 Do you have a clue about airplane design? Did you calculate any wing yet, stability profile, etc. Get an update!
@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891
2 жыл бұрын
@@tinolino58 I don’t need an update! I know the people and I can calculate what they have in mind. Over and out.
@tinolino58
2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 Martin Hohlmann was the pioneer of this concept. Rick Trickel anabled the Nomex Honeycomp. I worked on N409L.. You are a Fanboy only. 😅