JMB Aircraft's VL3 915; flying fast, high and low, in one of Light Sport Aviation's finest - S03 E09
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 third and last one of this mini-series, sharing the experience of flying their popular and fast VL3 Evolution 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 creating 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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Ever since I received my pilot license, I shared my passion for aviation with a lot (and I mean a lot!) of passengers! Because I enjoy sharing my aviation passion so much, I would like to share it with the rest of the world too! But since taking on 7 billion people as my passenger isn't really practical, sharing my passion via KZread is... ;)
Where a lot of aviation channels on KZread focus on General Aviation at the west side of the Atlantic, my channel focuses on Light Sport Aviation in Europe, primarily Holland and Germany. Light Sport Aircraft are also known as 'Microlight Aircraft' or 'Ultralight Aircraft'.
The reason I make these videos is to exchange aviation stories and learn and improve by sharing. And because I love to share!
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On behalf of the JMB aircraft family, thanks again for your visit Jolmer!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for making awesome new memories together and make a lot of new friends! 😀👍🏻
@dutchygirl
2 жыл бұрын
@JMB - Thanks for having us supporters of Jolmer's channel and in the first place Jolmer to take a look around and the awesome flight! Someone looked like a kid in a candy store. Well worth watching and great company :-)
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@dutchygirl Haha, affirm; me in a VL3 = kid in candy store! 😂
@dutchygirl
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Absolutely, you obviously have a crush on that plane! 😋
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@dutchygirl Affirm! 😀
I've flown a VL3 a few days ago and i'm still very very impressed.
@ForFunFlyer
Ай бұрын
Right?! It's something else... 😎
This is at least my third time, watching this 3-part series. This is the most desirable airplane in the world, for me. Your coverage of it, the company and the principal people behind it, is done well and is so enjoyable. Thank You
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😀👌🏻
I like the bubble canopy. This plane would give me a sunburn in Arizona!😂
@ForFunFlyer
Ай бұрын
Yeah, it probably will 😉
Excellent mini series Jolmer. Thanks for all the hard work that goes into producing these high quality films. It looked like a great machine to fly!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was a lot of work. Besides shooting videos for 2 full days, editing the first episode took 4 full 8 hour days, the second one 3 days and this one 5 days, whoops... 😳 But I'm very proud of the result and enjoy the positive comments of people from all around the world, like yours 👍🏻
Those low level flyby sound great.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! 😀🤙🏻
Thank you for covering this Very interesting light aircraft-- and in such detail, with the 3-part series. Excellent material!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😀👌🏻
Great work Jolmer! :D I can't wait till you'll get this model of the VL3 ;) Lovely series about the VL3 and the company . Cheers mate!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, thanks! 😎
Hey Jolmer many thanks for a great series. 👍👍👍
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks! 👍🏻
Thank you for this interesting and well produced series.. great work and airplane ;)
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks! 👌🏻
A very cool aircraft and fantastic episode as per usual! Want one!😁👍
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, me too! 😀
What an incredible aircraft, I really want to get my RPL to be able to fly these powerful light birds! Great video Jolmer!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻 Well, I might know a RFI who can help you out in a couple months from now? 😉
Great series! Thanks for creating it!
@ForFunFlyer
4 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
Wow. Great Video. Great fun to watch, too.
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Your videos on this aircraft made me consider aircraft ownership where I'm now got into a business project, which beginning to make a profit so I can buy this wonderful airplane within a couple of years. AWESOME aircraft and a WONDERFUL video!
@ForFunFlyer
9 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😎
👍☑️Well done. What a plane!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻 Yes, an incredible machine! 👌🏻
Jomer now know what is JMB smile :-)
@ForFunFlyer
7 ай бұрын
I do! 😉
I really like this aircraft. It is like a baby p51..
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Agree! 😎
Would love this beautiful plane !
Loved your presentation
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻
@raymondnewman709
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Mine is about 3 months from completion. Thanks for your rave reviews.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@raymondnewman709 What?! Awesome! 😀 Where are you located? If nearby, come visit me someday 😋
@raymondnewman709
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Adelaide Australia.Love your work
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks mate! 😉👍🏻
I've really enjoyed this series and it has inspired me to try and interview some companies within the UK. I might have to get back in touch and pick your brains Jolmer ;). Thanks for making great content.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to help, just say the word 😉 Thanks! 👍🏻
Thank you for the climb rate in ft/min this is something I can readily relate to, much appreciated. Nice plane!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻
@cmdmd
2 жыл бұрын
Multiply meters by 3.28. If you need it
@bikersoncall
2 жыл бұрын
@@cmdmdThanks for the reply. We all can do math, that isn't the point, most Americans do not relate to Meters, we don't care to, imperial works just fine and is what we readily relate to. When we hear something like; 10 miles or 50 ft etc, we immediately have a visual and spatial concept, we don't care to have to use multipliers and bounce back and forth, when we could simply be given what we use and what we prefer. Some Americans love Metric, good on them, I use if for some things but mainly prefer Imperial.
❤️❤️❤️ yes, I love this airplane. Best on the market. Awww it’s all over 🥴
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, me too! It's a stunning flying machine for sure! 😀 This video is probably not the last time I'll fly the VL3, so it isn't the very last. Just the last one of this series 😋
The VL3 is my favorite plane to fly in Sim
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I totally understand! It's a gorgeous airplane! 👌🏻
@kenthigginbotham2754
2 жыл бұрын
What Sim program?
@iancurtis5397
2 жыл бұрын
@@kenthigginbotham2754 msfs2020
Wow. So impressive. I want one.
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Right?! Totally agree. And you're not the only one 😉
Awesome ending of this series, Jolmer! Or... maybe a new beginning ;-) 😃🤙 Great editing work as usual and man.. some shots were really tasty!! 😋
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
If I could afford a VL3, I would order one today! 😉 Thanks! 👍🏻
@psuter80
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer we neet to find some more subscribers for you so you can earn your free vl3 ;) don't they need a youtube embassador? 😉
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@psuter80 Yes, that would be awesome! 😀 Can you help me to gain more subscribers, by sharing my content everywhere you go? If everyone would do that, I'd be a big channel in no time 😉
@psuter80
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer it's time for you to start selling banners "subscribe to @ForFunFlyer" that all your viewers can tow behind their airplanes when we go flying ;)
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, yes, that's one way of advertising? 😂 But referral from one person to many others works best, I guess 😋
beautiful plane
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Right? I'm in love 😉
@cw4842
Жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer yeah i mean its the best plane ive ever seen! this is amazing!
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
@@cw4842 Totally agree
mooie video, prachtig toestel
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Hartelijk dank en helemaal mee eens! 😉
A great production, Jolmer. What a beautiful aircraft and you did an excellent job in showing it off 👌👏👏
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks! 👍🏻 Appreciate that! 😀
amazinggggg :)))
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
It is! 😎
Mooie VL3 trilogie
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Dank je! 👍🏻
@koenmentens
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer dank aan jou voor de mooie videos
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@koenmentens Graag gedaan! Erg veel werk, maar trots op het resultaat 😊
Thank you for these videos! I am curious if you did any cruising in the 8000-11000 range? I haven't seen much performance data for these mid-level altitudes and would be curious what the expected cruise speed with the 915 would be.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
No level cruise, just climb out at 2000 ft/min up to FL140 without any problems. The 915 just keeps on pushing! 💪🏻
@Captndarty
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer you won’t be pushing that 915 long if you keep flying around at 85%. That’s nearly full throttle at that altitude. The sweet spot for that engine is right around 72-75% at around 7 gallons per hour. Anything faster you have diminishing returns on everything from fuel consumption to longevity.
Best ulm aircraft...!! ***
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Agree!
Yes, what I said on your last video. Fun pulling up with authority at the end of an “option” over a runway.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of fun! 💪🏻
@cmdmd
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Try it one day, on any plane. You just have to squeeze the control towards you, don’t snap it, you can enter an accelerated stall and snap-roll it. Pull the control far, I tell people to say “pulling up”, that should be the time it should take the control to travel. You won’t even get to 3 Gs anyway. Lol. Nobody does on the first few times, unless you’re on an aerobatic plane.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@cmdmd I already planned on going for a ride with an aerobatics pilot, so; Wilco 😉
@cmdmd
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Try a sequence of roll, loop, Cuban eight, slow roll (holding altitude), hammerhead, spin and recovery, snap roll, end with a tumble. Eat very light two hours before. Lol
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@cmdmd 🤣
GREAT trilogy 👌🏼 Proud of you ♥
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks babe! 😘
7:16. What airspeed was that resulting in trim down? I wonder if stabilizer at optimal pitch for high speed
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Don't remember exactly, but the trim was a tad nose down at 188 kts TAS at FL135 👌🏻
I noticed in several VL3 videos, that the demo pilots do not give away the controls very often to the guest pilot! Any reason why?
@ForFunFlyer
7 ай бұрын
I did fly the plane a couple times, but left it out. I wanted to tell about the plane, not about myself 😉
Are you Kidding me???? I am a fan... I want one... LOL...
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Right?! It's a dream flying machine! 😍
Reminds me of the old Messerschmidt 108 racer.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I see what you mean 😉👍🏻
Hi, How did you record the cockpit Voice ? Great video!
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍🏻 I used a audio cable hooked up to the headphone connector of the intercom of the aircraft, directly to the GoPro Hero 3+ (which has an analog audio input).
Hopefully the US FAA will change the classification of the VL-3 to a Light Personal Aircraft or Light Sport Aircraft in the next few years, so we can get them in the States easier.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Hope so too...
@rhone733
Жыл бұрын
Yes!
I absolutely love your KZread channel, incredibly informative and very well produced. I’m very surprised that you don’t have way more subscribers. Respect from a mere Canadian!🇨🇦
@ForFunFlyer
11 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks! 😎
My main question is, can you do barrel rolls and split S’s ?
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Legally as a MLA not, as a LSA maybe. I don't know if the Rotax 915is is capable of inverted flight regarding oil system, but I do know the airframe of the VL3 is very, very rigid. So my guess is that the airframe wouldn't be the problem, but to be sure I'd look up the specs on their website 😉
I found 1 thing to be critical of about the VL3. The Ray Allen control grips need to be replaced with Tosten. I've owned 2 different Ray Allen designs; both were junk, compared to the quality, function and performance available with Tosten.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, good to know, thanks! 👍🏻
@angelicaaguilar4446
2 жыл бұрын
Unos aviones que llegue nuestra casa es
have a nice day. I would like information about the technical details and prices of your 2 and 4 seater aircraft. thanks.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, they have only two seater aircraft, but take a look at www.jmbaircraft.com 😉
I would love one but then I still love my slow plane.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, you can keep that plane too? Then you can choose to go slow or fast? 😋
@flyingkub
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer I will do that just as soon as I win the lottery.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@flyingkub Haha, me too... 😋
Totally awesome, I want one but have to settle for Microsoft Flight Simulator at the moment. 10 million subs and I will buy one :D
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
It's such an awesome plane! 😍 And errr, I'd like that subscribers number too, some day... 😋 Spread the word?! 😉
How do you protect yourself from sun damage under that bubble?
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
I use products from www.fly-tex.de/home.html
Gaaf toestel. Hier in Nederland waar kan je erin lessen? Als je info hebt graag! Groet!
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
In NL weet ik het zo 123 niet, maar op Amougies (België) heb je een vliegschool van JMB Aviation, van een van beide broers achter de VL3 😉
@baldamisari
Жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer Ja klopt die heb ik gezien, dan maar daar vragen. Thanks!
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
@@baldamisari Graag gedaan!
Komt deze naar Drachten ...? Hope so!
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
Ik hoop het ook, zou leuk zijn! 👍🏻
Is a updated Lancair 320.
Un avión inspirado en Lancair
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
True 😉
Did he say they flew 92 miles in seven minutes? Could you repeat that for me?
@ForFunFlyer
8 ай бұрын
I don't recall that 😉 But it is pretty fast for an LSA 💪🏻
very nice video, and very nice plane. A little too expensive for mee. But you have to get rid of the old GoPros in the cockpit. Video does not look good compared to the rest of the footage.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍🏻 Well, it's more a matter of focus, where the inner camera facing forward focused more on the shoulders of pilots. I'm still pretty happy with them on general, only the front facing camera could be better...
@airfool
2 жыл бұрын
@@ForFunFlyer with the newer Versions of GoPro (>7) you don't get that nasty shaking.
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
@@airfool Ah, you mean that. Yeah, I know. But on average it's OK enough. I should've use a different mount, my bad 🙈 But thanks for the feedback 😉
Is needing an oxygen mask common in these kind of aircraft?
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
No, it depends how high you want to go 😉
I want buy this plane
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Well, the link to their website is in the description of this video. They're happy to help! 😉
Am going to buy one.......Thanks
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Enjoy! 😎
they should put a 310 bhp lyncoming engine in it and make it a bit stronger
@ForFunFlyer
2 жыл бұрын
Than it would be even faster! 🚀😉
@aesma2522
Жыл бұрын
The engine would weigh more than the rest of the aircraft.
Jolmer can I have permission to add your VL3 KZread’s to my South African web. Site for VL3 - Warren Massey
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
I would be honoured! 👌🏻
@warrenmassey4029
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks. They are a wonderful presentation of JMB
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
@@warrenmassey4029 Thanks! I have to get back to making videos. It has been a while...
At least for now, light sport aircraft cannot exceed 120 mph in the USA.
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
That's sad. If a plane and crew is capable of higher speeds then why the limit?
$375K
@ForFunFlyer
Жыл бұрын
I believe it was €275k, but still a lot of money 😉