Would like a good update on Nicks condition, airplane etc

@22.250Rem

4 жыл бұрын

I second this.

@paulmarchi1393

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah absolutely !

@wowitslou

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, does that dude have a KZread channel?

@sundancer4426

4 жыл бұрын

Would like an answer to my FB friend request from last July...dam.

@kallabos7538

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah!, it's like Marlin without Jim!

Dope review. In short guys what you're paying for in the 915 is the tech. This is by far one of the most technologically advanced piston engine out there if not THE most technologically advanced. Side note: only Trent would apologize for a cell phone video. And the rest of us are like 😳

@landon_shonuff1181

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think you heard of Shelby American cause 800hp in 1966 car is out of this world and no it was not a old topfuel drag car and was only somewhat beaten in an American v8 by the dodge demon with 808 hp in 2018 btw way the Shelby was made in 1966

@louis5865

3 жыл бұрын

@@landon_shonuff1181 Cool, but i dont think it fits in a bush plane. And i think the guy commenting means a piston airplane engine.

@leeway777

3 жыл бұрын

most advanced maybe, but I believe in displacement, "No replacement for displacement." Does KitFox offer an option of Titan X320?

@aka_pierre

3 жыл бұрын

@@leeway777 you can get one with a X340.

@leeway777

3 жыл бұрын

@@aka_pierre For the kit, yes, but I did not see this option for the factory build. Can I get this option for the factory build? I wish I had the skill and 1000 hours to build one.

Loving the tech talk again! It’s been awhile since you had a video like this. They’re my favorites, learning specifics about your plane and flying.

Hey, if you can’t afford it you can’t afford it. Don’t knock the engine over price. You get what you pay for. If you want less, there are plenty of options out there. Thanks for posting, Trent. Keep it coming.

Could you do a video talking specifics about your home strip. Like what hoops you jumped through to doit legally, size of lot to have to have a home strip, issues with neighbors and that sort of thing? I'm hoping to do something similar in Colorado in the near future.

@user-yg5hk1yb3n

4 жыл бұрын

It's his property, and since he's outside any city limits he shouldn't have any real legal stuff. People could complain, but I doubt he had to do much legally speaking. At this point, I believe his strip is still uncharted. Merrick Turner's (am I spelling that right) strip isn't charted either, although its just south of Totem Pole (NW of Sierraville Dearwater). There is another strip in that same valley that isn't charted either. Trent's strip is just about three miles north of H-Bar-H, which is another (charted) private strip nearby. In actuality, the majority of private airstrips aren't charted or registered in any way. My uncle's strip near Ukiah isn't charted, and hasn't been for decades, and it gets used quite a bit, and his is only one of many uncharted and unregistered strips in that area. Most of the reason people don't go through all of that is the hassle and the liability of doing it. Local governments can ask for some pretty ridiculous stuff for adding what is basically nothing more than a road to nowhere. For instance, an aunt of mine wanted to build a barn on her ranch near Bonsall CA, and after years of multiple environmental and cultural impact studies, the county finally told her that she could build it if she bought land in the area of equivalent acreage to her ranch and donated it (along with paying for the upkeep) to the county as a wildlife preserve. After spending more than a million dollars and getting the complete runaround, they wanted her to spend millions more just to get permission to build her barn. Most areas aren't that bad, but they can all be pretty unreasonable to varying degrees, especially when it comes to aviation. Also, the FAA expects you to keep up your registered strip such that it can be used for emergencies and as an aid to navigation, and if someone has to land on your strip in an "emergency," they might sue you if your runway isn't "safe." A lot of charted private strips will put Xs on the ends of their runways to mitigate these issues - its still a navaid and they may continue using it, but if you land and try to sue, they can always claim that the runway wasn't safe, and was marked as such. Of the dirt strips I've landed at, half of them weren't charted, in spite of having been used for many many years.

Yes new Trent video, best day of 2020 so far!

Thanks for the update Trent! I love watching the near vertical takeoffs you are able to do!

Thanks for sharing your experience with this engine Trent!

Glad you are back... Strange only thinking yesterday that I haven't seen one of your vids for a while... And there you are 👍

Missed you man. Glad you’re feeling better and back on camera. Hope you have better luck going forward. 👍🏻

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear you still love the 915.

Good to see you back up in the air and out with a new video!

I think Rotax is the future of aviation. Between the FADEC and the built-in alternators, and running on mogas. I look forward to seeing an ATC’d Rotax big enough to replace an IO540 or 520. Great to see you back bro.

@paulslevinsky580

4 жыл бұрын

Rotax worked on a wide angle v6 (120 degree) back in the late 90's. It was rated at 220 hp normal and 330 hp turbo. I believe it was even installed in a few airframes.

Thanks Trent. Love your channel. Been missing new vids.

There’s something to be said about consistency in performance as well. It’s easier to be safe if you have a sense of what your plane can handle, and it’s easier to have a sense of what your plane can handle if the difference in performance is minimal at different densities and temps

bro...you are living the dream ! i am really glad you share it with us. love your video

Glade to see your back! Have liked your video opening more than others and seems like it has been ages . Since your move to the 915 S it has dated the older videos cause the design of the 912 front end and the 915 is very noticeable to me that is. Nothing against the carbon cubs but I really like your plane. It is awesome! So hope U are able to get back to producing more videos more offten!!

Thank for the update! Keep em coming :)

Thanks for the update Trent. It's all good.

Hey your back! Missed you! Glad your feeling better and love your cub killer. Freedom Fox is amazing

Always like the updates, thanks for the vid! Doesn’t matter what it is, we always like hearing from ya!! Don’t stress it, sounds weird but we like watching what you’re up to, house, flying, airstrip, working, we enjoy it all, you make great videos!! Fan for as long as you make them!!

Awesome Job Trent, love your videos!

wow trent i thought something happened to you so so glad to see you back loving your kitfox again i hope and pray you and hailstorm are doing great and you guys are prospering beyond what you guys could have ever imagined !!!! great to have you back shooting videos again see you soon STUDENT PILOT ED

It was good to hear from you again and sorry you have been sick. You look great so hope you are doing ok.....I look forward to your next video.....thanks so much!

Just got word that I’m going to AirVenture on Tuesday and Wednesday. 2nd year for me. Nice video Trent.

It's been a long time. Glad your back and ready to get back to flying!

Good to have a Trent Palmer Update. You better have lots of those hats being made, just ordered one.

Awesome! Great way to wake up on a Saturday morning!!!

Glad you're feeling better than pneumonia has been going around over here in the Midwest I was down for two or three weeks I know you're feeling glad to see you back up in about and looking forward to more videos from you

Good to see a new video. I have missed them...

Absolutely love your plane and especially the Rotax 915. I’m a huge fan and have been for years with Rotax motors. I’ve been looking at the Kitfox and it gets my heart going right up to the issue of cost...then it dies. Blown away with the cost of the 915. I paid way less for a brand new Challenger loaded. Built a Lancair 235 years ago so I’m familiar with what it takes to get flying status. I estimate north of $100k...unbelievable! At least I can live the dream a bit thru your vids. Keep up the great work and fly safe!

@BobC250

2 жыл бұрын

You "built a Lancair 235 years ago" ..... man, how old are you? :o)

Winter weather can suck. Glad you're feeling better. Looking forward to your next couple of videos !

Welcome back dude! That cold/flu was non human!!

Trent I have been following you for a while so , you go as fast as needed , yes I would like real regular updates but you also have a life and have to make a living I understand just stay honest and don't blow smoke . Love you guys !...!...!

Enjoyed the informative video, Trent. We've missed them.

Well done Trent. As someone else mentioned I would love the hear Hals opinions about this engine.

@TrentonPalmer

4 жыл бұрын

“Too many computers!” Haha

@andrewmorris3479

4 жыл бұрын

Trent Palmer Hahaha.

Good video and comments about the 915iS Trent - thanks for sharing with everyone.

Excellent review Trent. Looking forward to your house tour. I remember when there was nothing in that area but a few ranch houses. How times change. I jumped to your merch page and was so surprised to see that you actually made the "Little planes are sketch" quote into some shirts! Go Haley!

There is no better info that the one experience can give you. Thank you for sharing it with the community

Good to have you back on the air and in the air.!

Hey man, I love your videos. I know we can get very busy in life but I would love to see more videos and I know everyone else would also! Your my inspiration for Aviation! One day I will build my own plane!

Hey Trent! Just wanted to say that I love all your videos and I'm currently in the process of getting my private pilots license. Thanks for making such inspiring videos!

Good to see you back Trent .... love ya videos

An excellent, succinct tech talk. Especially specific details about the cost (which often seems to get glossed over).

You keep flying I’ll keep watchin. Love your vids man.

TY. And to many others like over 50 and learning to fly .For sharing! I just turned 55. Kinda crazy. I just did my second training flight. 4 landings so far. . Not bad for my second flight. .. keep it going !

Awesome videos you’ve inspired me a lot to love aviation and thank you 🙏🏻

Sounds SOOO Good at 4:22 😍 You didn't ramble on too much about the Technology for me Trent, I'm a certified Dataholic 👍 I became a fan of the technology 20 years ago working on motorcycles. Not long after that we were Tuning them via re-flashing the stock ECU. Now it's to the point where I tune stand alone ECUs (Holley, Maxx, FuelTech, ect) via emailed Data Logs without even touching most of the bikes 😲 (still amazes me). Some ECUs data log over 200 channels/functions so anything we need or want can be logged (like turbo impeller rpm, exhaust pressure, whatever). I 💖 Technology...

Three cheers for John at "Kit Fox " ( saw him helping you with the 915 install ) a real gentleman , and the friend to have in tight places ...........

Was waiting for your videos really missing seeing you glad you are back. Corey's videos are ok to..y'all are cool..

Looking forward to your new stuff. No chaffe here -- you're great. Life comes first. But then, fly baby!

Trent, great video! We was wondering when you would be back at it! Awesome to see you back. Hope Hailstorm is well! Waiting for the next on and flying often! Blue Sky’s buddy! Love being your wingman!

Allways love your content Trent Wish I could afford a kit fox For now I live vicariously through you ....thanks

Love your channel, Retired Airline pilot, but started as a bush pilot in East Africa, at 19 years old, in 2 years out of 5 pilots, we lost 2, one from scud running. Keep them coming brother.

Thanks for the update. 👍🏼 Given the weather issues this time of year, maybe that lends itself to a video on the new FAA proposals for drones.

@lukagroot7409

4 жыл бұрын

Saddly cancerous shit like that tends to spread

Hey nice to see you back on Trent.

Great info and update, thanks for sharing Trent! The smooth and quiet is great. Yes Freedom Fox is still a beast and ROCKs with the awesome Rotax 915IS! The engine is not for everyone, but typically get what you pay for.

Great video breaking down of the 915iS experience.

Great video! Glad your feeling better.

We loved hearing from you!

Gotta Love watching it Hang a Prop in those opening scenes. Sick footage!

As an old A&P from the Nam days I enjoy these technical videos.

Great to see another video. Looking forward to some more flying vids.

After looking over John's 915iS in Idaho, and hearing your comments on yours....... I really would like to have one..... but I'm retired guy! So I enjoy watching you fly yours!

Excellent as usual!!! Nice update!

Great review! Thanks!!

Awesome video! Working on building a experimental now!

Kudos for educating yourself in depth on your aircraft systems 👍

Greetings from “FLYING PIRATES & CRACKERS”, Panhandle, Florida. Thanks for answering my question as to how to power my new Just Aircraft Super STOL! As a sea level pilot I look forward to my western adventures. Good information and reporting.

Ya man - thx for the update / comparisons.

My new favorite YT channel. Great work

Stellar video as always!!!

I know it's a little late, but SBs are easy, ADs are easy, Rotax is a well known, well established brand. As an A&P if I could afford it, I wouldn't hesitate, It's nice to know when you can prevent a failure, and that is the advantage with parts made specifically for aircraft, you will know if a failure is likely to happen.

Nice to know Trent as mine goes in around April!! Looking forward to peace of mind at higher altitude short strips.

@andrewmorris3479

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Collins Do you own an S7 as well?

@richardcollins3825

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewmorris3479 Yes. I'm based out of AJO. Love my bird

Allways will be your wing man love the vid!!

Good to hear from you

Turbo baby! Nothing better for performance at higher altitudes!

@ctsteve1967

4 жыл бұрын

super charger like in the P51 mustang

Freakin' killer engine, mate. Having built Lycos and Contis for a good while, I was sceptical at first, but you are correct, they are dinosaur tech.

Thanks for the update! Your killing it 15,400 views•Feb 1, 2020!

Congrats... she seems like a beast... Nice engine... I’m sticking to my Piper J3... with the big wing & tires. Nose heavy/ density altitude problems....

Now we just need an update from Steve Henry on the EPeX engine.

@originaldylanbaxter

4 жыл бұрын

+1 Those motors make incredible power for the weight, probably due in part to lack of redundancy. Still compelling when you consider they are a fraction of the price of a Rotax 91x.

@PistonAvatarGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@originaldylanbaxter Power to weight ratio is all about revs, because more combustion events in a given time period means more power, without increasing the size or weight of the engine. The EPeX is a seriously impressive engine, I just wonder how well it holds up to being run up around 9,000 rpm for significant periods of time.

@ctsteve1967

4 жыл бұрын

@@PistonAvatarGuy it is make to run at that RPM

@PistonAvatarGuy

4 жыл бұрын

@@ctsteve1967 Sure, but engines that are designed to operate in ground vehicles are designed to operate at their maximum power output for very brief periods of time, while aircraft engines are designed to spend much longer periods of time at high power settings. Obviously the Apex engines are hugely overbuilt, and I think that Edge Performance probably does a very good job of increasing their strength and durability, but I'm still curious about overall longevity. Reliability certainly doesn't seem like it will ever be an issue, as long as the condition of the engine is monitored to avoid running past the point when it needs an overhaul.

@randyvanvliet226

3 жыл бұрын

He sold the whole plane and engine, around Corona Virus time.

Love your videos! Even inspired me to start my private pilot's license. Cheers from NZ.

Gotta say, Rotax would have to be pretty happy with this latest video. 3.5k+ likes and just shy of 34k views? Are you kidding me? Love the depth of field between you and Mr. Freedom K. Fox. Nice work.

@ctsteve1967

4 жыл бұрын

There is none

Good to see you again (!!)

OK, OK, so you have been busy! Glad you are back.

Keep at it.. you'll eventually hit it.. new ideas will come out.. plus life has its weird way of rewarding hard work, patience, and passion..

very well done. looking forward to the videos

Trent, Thank you for your update. I was beginning to wonder what had happen to you. I had gotten use to having your videos more often. But I fully understand you are very busy. Sorry to hear you have been ill. But glad to know you are on the mend. I am looking forward to an update on your new home. I am guessing that has been a huge drain for your time and finances. Do you have any update on Nick's progress/Phoenix Fox? There may be updates on Instagram but I am not that computer savvy. Well good luck to you and yours. Be safe.

Very intelligent review. Sounds like you hit a home run with the mods! !! !!!

Good to see ya brother. A+ vid!!! 👍👍👍

WOW! a Trent Palmer video!

hey Trent ,,TX for the update!! .... tailwinds!!!

Nice Trent! Very informative and you make Someone who’s considering an RV-14 or perhaps a RV-10, which are completely different aircraft, still not out ruling a Kitfox. Keep up the good and entertaining videos. -Wingman Eric

Love all your videos. Back to the Philippine s in March to fly a ultralight out of AFC, have a short video on KZread and got your Kitfox t-shirt and proud to wear it.

He lives.

Love your videos man!! Very excited to buy my own plane

It’s funny how when Glock came out with plastic pistols pretty much the entire old school shooter crowd in the US was against them ... except ... they were half the weight , very accurate and stupid reliable ...and eventually changed the world of shooting .... The 915 does everything better in every way ... I have a Lyc 320 because I can’t afford the 915 lol

@ndeepowder

4 жыл бұрын

Glocks are also inexpensive

@D_Cali_Life

4 жыл бұрын

How much is a 915 ???

@markdoan1472

4 жыл бұрын

@@D_Cali_Life $37,000

@oscarb9139

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Doan Don’t forget the extra $7000 for the constant speed prop assembly.

@ParadigmUnkn0wn

3 жыл бұрын

And yet competitions are almost universally won by derivatives of the 1911, double-stack 9mm versions colloquially known as 2011s. Weight, especially in the frame, helps with the recoil impulse. The polygonal rifling is also not without issues. Glocks claim to fame is they're affordable, reliable, and accurate enough. So perhaps not the best analogy. That said, the Rotax engines are nothing like Glock. They are, in fact, the most advanced piston engines for general aviation. That said, if I ever build a KitFox I want to try to slap a ULPower engine up front.

Great information, thx!

That's two new cars in my world. Interesting video, thanks.

Luvn your stuff bro, luv the engine to btw, hope they bring out something a little bigger