One of the better demo videos that I've watched. Thanks for taking us along.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Live your dreams while you can. You never know what can take them away and how fast it can happen.

@scottewell9743

3 жыл бұрын

Very true my friend !

@spiritzweispirit1st638

3 жыл бұрын

of course' especially when they are pre made to happen _ unverified trust is logic not _

Beautiful aircraft! Looks like it’s been very well taken care of. It’s got all the bells and whistle‘s!

Thank you Matt, that was fun!

Beautiful Plane. You greased that Landing ☝️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼👌. Hope that you found a good new home for your plane. Great 👍🏼 Video. Excellent way of showing your plane and how it performs. Thank you 🙏 so much for taking us flying with you. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

It would be easier to pull off the "Low oil" label from that light and put one on that read "Power", or "on", or something like that.

@micknielsen7102

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Johnson you are a man who sees the glass half-full.

@jjohnston94

3 жыл бұрын

@@micknielsen7102 No, just lazy.

@mikeryan6277

2 жыл бұрын

How about camera on.

Impressive, it's look so stable and fun to fly

I do enjoy your videos and thank you for doing them. A lot of info.

You have some, if not the best videos on KZread. Thanks for sharing.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! :-)

Great looking lane. Loved the video :)

Definitely a share video. That was a good watch👍 Thanks

Excellent camera operation !!

Pretty cool plane mmatt thanks love your videos! Keeping it real.

Well done. Nice plane!

Hey Matt I am in FL so too far to fetch it. However, you inspired me to buy one of these down here. Great Plane.

Thanks for the video. Good luck on the sale.

that was one incredible external camera. It deserves a video of it own. zero deg. C. certainly warrants the fully enclosed cockpit. All the best from an old DHC 1 trained pilot, and an aviation tragic. Cheers from Sunny Queensland , keep safe during your winter and fly safely.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I did a video review of the camera last year. Here's a link in case you don't want to go looking for it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2ql17agYpTRl6g.html Chipmunks are cool. :-)

Great vid Matt. Wish I was ready to purchase I would be up in an hour, I just live in Fredericton area. I am just looking to take a course now to get started. Keep up the great vids my man. cheers

an informative walk-around and flight test!

I just bought a Quicksilver MX out of Texas that has been hangered its entire life. These planes are so much fun!

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to try one of those, they look like so much fun. :-)

@ThomBesch

3 жыл бұрын

Dawson Runan, I have a friend who has a disassembled Quicksilver MX in his garage. How did you check it for airworthiness before you bought it or flew it for the first time?

"Start a right hand turn" goes left. I dont know what I like more, the flying or how silly you are. We'll just say both! Cheers from Alberta!

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

left, right... whatever... :-P Glad you enjoyed it! :-)

@leecowell8165

9 ай бұрын

left=right in Canada. Hilarious! I loved the video, Sir. Beautiful country I live in flatland, FL.

Very nice and well kept aircraft. Darn, if I could I buy it.

Wow, you got JJ Abrams to film the outro, huh? Nice! Kidding aside, great video, nice little plane

Excellent Flying With a very good Instructor. 5/18/2021

Thanks Matt, I checked out the camera vid that you recommended. I was initially gobsmacked when you were climbing out and the horizon stayed where it was supposed to be. Certainly a great piece of kit. Cheers from Downunder 👍😷🇦🇺🇨🇦

@patchmiel511

2 жыл бұрын

What are you asking for the plane or is it sold

Thanks for the video.

Sweet gt 500 nice landing a plus vid you da man bro

Awesome little plane.. looks like a lot of fun to fly this :)

You look to be a good pilot, I would love to have the aircraft if I lived close enough to fly it home but I would want radio’s in it just to be safer. Good job

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely. A radio is very easy to install.

Nice flight

Great video

What a great plane!

Nice plane 👍

Fun little bird. The 80hp 912 motor makes it a reliable machine. I want to build a Dragonfly MII with 130mph cruise/ 170+ max as it’s such a beautiful looking /well handling plane.

That is so cool. I've always wanted to learn how to fly. I hope to make it happen one day.

@leekoozaata3067

Жыл бұрын

Has that day come yet?

this thing is freakin sweet!

I love that GT 500!

@gunner49er

3 жыл бұрын

Who doesn’t

Nice aircraft!

Great Video Matt, I knew that would climb better than 1000fpm, still trying to convince my buddy he needs it.. Down River Tim (Oak Point Area)

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

He should totally buy it... :-)

@701theboop5

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmatt I know that and you know that but he is still unsure. I'm hoping to bring him up with me sometime this winter if you still have it so he can see it touch it smell it in person lol..

May have a short to power or ground , not sure how its wired or what its wired to but it should in theory only be getting power or ground through the sensor, when the oil level is low. If its just on all the time there may be a short inside of the sensor itself, or a short to ground somewhere in the wiring for the light. Assuming its ground switched.

Wow, very cool ultralite. A dble seater, bak seat can b used as trunk space, enuf 4 camping equipment. Enclosed cockpit 2 keep wind out of yur face. Best part is U're having fun. Thx 4 the multi-angle cameras. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

@leecowell8165

9 ай бұрын

well with part 103 enclosed is really not an option. lotta stuff goes bye-bye with that stupid qualification with comfort just being one of them. yeah how about sporting a reliable ENGINE for another (its just about impossible to sport a 4 cycle like this under its severe restriction and still be able to actually get in the air to begin with). Tell you what the politicians that write these rules have NO fucken brains!

How hard is it to remove the wings for transport and to reinstall afterwards and do you have any videos showing removal?

G'day from Australia. A lot of warning lights and gauges work with ground wire activation. You could probably look at the bulb socket to see if there is any possible signs of a short circuit. Thanks for the video.

I flew a Quicksilver forty years ago. Good flying airplane

NICE VIDEO. AND AMONG OTHER THINGS , HOW DID U GET THOSE VIEWS ? AMAZING.

Hello from Aylmer ON. Thank for an excellent video, this exactly the info I was looking. I use to own an advanced ultralight or home built with a 582 2 cycle rotax way back and now I’m getting the flying fever again. Currently we’re building a house but next year I’ll be looking seriously for something like this one, a used quicksilver or similar. I would like to know how far I could cruise at 70 with 60 litres of fuel,

Nice ULM I'd like to buy it but in this situation of Corona , we don't know what will happen in moments. Many thanks FR from Switzerland.

Beatifull plane.

nice video, and thank you for talking in American measurements.

@richardcarew4708

3 жыл бұрын

@Justice Sickles.. Imperial Rome.. Roman numerals have no zero and.. mathematics is impossible without a zero.. almost all Americans tell me they think math is hard.. fractions are.. and.. along with the Roman numerals.. belong in a museum my father's slide rule had a scale for thousandths... and either you start with them... or you must calculate using fractions... and.. it gives 3 decimal accuracy on absolutely arbitrary numbers.. I walked 5 miles for a boy scout merit badge.. had to regurgitate the number of feet in a mile.. I never remember the mutha fuka.. because it's absolutely arbitrary.. it's 10,000 paces for a Roman soldier or.. probably not.. because.. it's not tied to the real World in any way.. not even a little bit

@richardcarew4708

3 жыл бұрын

I know how many millimeters are in a meter.. and I don't have to guess

@richardcarew4708

3 жыл бұрын

kilometers.. ditto... the name says it all

@richardcarew4708

3 жыл бұрын

I can do 5s and 10s in my head... the rest is just 1, 2, 3... there's only 9 characters.. and zero.. the placeholder people who grow up using the abacus use the 5th column to begin calculations.. 4 decimals accuracy each time.. that's why their machines work so well.. and they appear to be better at mathematics.. because they aren't trying to multiply fractions

@richardcarew4708

3 жыл бұрын

so.. my wife told me she doesn't understand metric.. 35 years.. and, finally a couple years ago I say... it's like making change for a dollar... voila...a new metric user 2 paces.. or our outstretched arms are ==>> 1 meter an el.. palm to elbow is 25cm.. water freezes at 0°.. boils at 100° it's not difficult at all

Good vid matt,, enjoyed muchly! Question,, to enter controlled airspace or land at a class d airport.( cyqm,,cyyg,,cyhz) Does this plane require a transponder as well as a radio?.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes to both. Most guys around here (including me) rig up a handheld radio with a headset adapter as they are relatively inexpensive and work really well so long as you have an external antenna. No cheap option for a transponder though I don't think. lol

Nice aircraft, great video. One question, what is the provision for carb heat if any?

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

There isn't carb heat on this engine although it is available as an after-market kit. Carb icing is rare (but not impossible) on these carbs so many people don't bother installing it.

@krotchlickmeugh627

Жыл бұрын

@@mmatt you could easily grab a mikuni carb off a 2006 yamaha rhino 660 or literally any year honda rancher or foreman and have carb heat. Easy as shit to tune and a direct replacement for that 951 mikuni.

Damn, how much room do you need to take off in that it seems like my yard could be a runway

@calvingarrett3245

Жыл бұрын

I noticed it look like it was a short take off pretty good

check the wiring sound likes its powered direct to switch. Is it grounded right? just a guess.

Great demo. Would love to own this but winds where I live a rough.

Muito bom gostei!

@gunner49er

3 жыл бұрын

Sprecken Z Deutsch

mmatt we all come with gifts on earth and yours is making Aviation pleasing to us all. We feel joy ,love and a sense of freedom when we see you fly and hear your voice and for a moment in time we feel what you feel ,going up ,down ,turning ,stalling and landing and its Beautiful and Wonderful. Thank you for sharing your gift with us and making us all happy.

Does it have cabin heat? Very nice looking aircraft, how much are you asking

Nice!!

Did it take long to get used to it going left when you turn right? :P Jokes aside, it looks like a great little plane.

i came here from the kijiji ad to say what a great video. I'm merely a tire kicker. I haven't yet started trying to get my license. but man... what a great video.

@mmatt

Жыл бұрын

No better way to get motivated to get your licence than to already own an airplane! :-) Then you can train in your own plane and save quite a bit of money since you won't have to rent one. Plus, no transition training is required! It's a win-win! :-)

Oh my goodness how I wish I could buy it and bring it over here to England!!

I have a T-Bird II with a 582 Blue Top that I was looking at selling. I keep seeing these videos and ask myself,,,, why in the world do I want to sell her. Thanks for the video.

@robgaskins6505

3 жыл бұрын

Ken, are you still interested in selling your Thunderbird 2? I’m looking for one. Thanks

A dyslexic pilot selling his airplane: sometimes the universe makes sense.

@mikemiller8927

3 жыл бұрын

Why such a high stall speed? What would it need to get The stall speed Down to about 25 mph?

@krotchlickmeugh627

Жыл бұрын

@@mikemiller8927 your death

Nice ultralight

@berniebrown9115

2 ай бұрын

Lite sport not ultralite in is

What kind of external camera is that? Great, pan, tilt & zoom!

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

It's an Insta 360 One X

Matt, please overlook my ignorance, I now see how to contacvt you thanks

Thank you for a nice presentation how much is the Aircraft I’m in the US let me know thank you

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

It currently works out to about $27k USD

Great video. Im a little too big for this one but love the camara and how you make a great film. How do you do that?

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

It's a 360 camera. They film a 360 degree sphere continuously and then I pick the angle I want to see when I edit.

@martinlongbow3519

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say a gimbal...but this is much better...a 360...perfect. Meanwhile, here in Texas with almost year around perfect flying weather...lol...I'll wish and pray for the lottery. Great little plane and I'd love the trip to pick her up and fly her back. Thanks for the vid.

@Big_John_C

3 жыл бұрын

It's a 2 passenger but the U.S. only allows a single seat unless you have a 103 sport license, so as long as you can squeeze into the seat it'll haul you around

9:00 Sounds like thermostat may be "slow" acting or stuck, if temperatures do not stay high enough. Reducing radiator area does not seem like correct fix.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Covering the radiator did actually fix the problem for now, but you're right, the thermostat should be keeping the temps up. I'll check with the mechanic and ask about that.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

My mechanic says there isn't a coolant thermostat, just one for the oil. So I guess that explains that... lol

@Skyhawk945

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmatt all liquid cooled engines require a thermostat. Consistent operating temperature is the reason for liquid cooling. Maybe consider talking to Rotax for a safe solution. Nice video, thank you!

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

@@Skyhawk945 I have confirmed with Rotax that 912 engines do not come equipped with coolant thermostats. The solution they offer is cover part of the radiator which is what I've done. Aftermarket thermostats and installation kits are available though and if I were to keep this plane, that's what I'd get.

Greating LOOKING.

Remove the sender wire from both ends & ohm test it, then test either end to ground & that should show an open circuit. If that's good, test the sender.

@leecowell8165

9 ай бұрын

There's more to it than that. Acts like a total open circuit there.

Is it still for sale? Really good filming! How many other planes were up with you?

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is still for sale. Just one other plane up with me that day.

I wonder if you have 100% antifreeze in it. So you know it won't freeze

Watching from Philippines

Thanks for the info that is a fine looking UL your selling are you firm on the price?

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :-) There's room for negotiation as long as it's reasonable.

Wow! I wish I had one:)

Hello, I really like the gt 500, the problem is that I live in Spain ... and transport will not be easy ... I hope you were closer, I would be happy to make you an offer. Do you know if exportation would be possible?

The oil light could be working in reverse of a normal light

Matt do you train people from the United States and if you do what is the requirements to be trained under your Training and I would also like to know how much the GT 500 will cost that your selling I might begin interested both.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

I will train anyone who wants to learn how to fly. The hours you fly in Canada won't count toward the hours you need in the US though since the training requirements and standards are different. You'll still know how to fly, you just won't be able to use those hours to apply for a US licence. The GT500 is currently listed at $27,000 USD.

How much to install floats on it?

Realy nice plane wish I knew how to fly and had the money I love those small planes

@NGS-Official1

11 ай бұрын

The plane is about 30k brand knew, if you want one used you can find one for about 10k, and the class is probably gonna cost a total of 3k because you also have to take ground school.

About the oil.... try to check the oil pressure switch. For sure the engine has a pressure switch to check oil low pressure (every thermal engine has it). Usually when oil press light goes off when you know for sure there is positive oil pressure (like in your case) means the pressure switch does not work good. To check it, identify where the pressure switch is located, turn the engine on and electrically unplug the pressure switch connector, it the red light turns off, you found your problem. Let me know if you want or feel free to send me a message to investigate further.

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. I will check that out at my earliest opportunity. :-)

@AntonioFardella

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmatt anytime man!

I just adore the microlights WITH A YOKE BTW I knew you were a Canadian the moment you said your first ''out'' somehow, what is missing is ''eh'' (multiple, of course)

@leecowell8165

9 ай бұрын

Right... all Canadians it shows there in the dialect. that's the only ethnicity that's enunciates in that manner on that particular word. Very distinctive that we in the states or England or Aussie cannot duplicate.

@ottavva

9 ай бұрын

no, i did not the obligatory eh ... every five seconds

Wow that's a nice plane for sure. Absolutely perfect landing I noticed the power off just glided right down but had plenty of obvious air speed. Experiienced PIC makes it look SO easy! That oil light warning needs a circuit to detect nominal pressure.. The circuit could check both too low or too high and light the indicator. Wish I was there as I'm a retired electrical engineer and there's plenty of pressure detectors that output a digital binary range based upon pressure input. Typical vehicle "idiot" lights are lit up by the ECM in a similar manner.

how much passenger weight can it handle?

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

500 lbs total I think

Hi is this an ultr!light 103?

I have an MXL sport but I’d LOVE to have a GT 400 or 500!

@mmatt

3 жыл бұрын

And I'd love to have an MXL! :-)

for that peticular plane is it possible to mount a radio in both the front and back and maybe have a PTT switch on the helm or idk somewhere thats ez to swap between in cabin and ATC thats just me i prefer to have a radio its safer that way

@mmatt

2 жыл бұрын

Installing radios is relatively easy. This plane now has a radio with a PTT switch mounted on the front control column. Putting a second PTT switch in the back would be easy to do as well if you wanted to.

So what kind of license is required for a plane like this one? I see it's got a lot more fuel capacity & HP than some of the other planes I've looked at..... my question means I have no clue what I'm talking about and I'm trying to figure it all out? Anyhoo, thank you for the video & I hope to learn more soon..... peace

Matt, I have been watching your videos over the years, and you do a fine job. Entry into the seat seat looks complicated, IS IT ? I have watched many videos on this aircraft, and cant find one where someone is climbing in. 🤔

@stevecarlisle3323

Жыл бұрын

I meant to say REAR seat. Thanks

@mmatt

Жыл бұрын

The rear seat definitely requires a bit of contortion. As long as an individual is at least mostly able-bodied though, it can be done and it gets easier each time you do it once you figure out the trick.

@stevecarlisle3323

Жыл бұрын

@@mmatt I managed to find one average sized lady get in going body first, then legs. I also found a manual jn France for GT500. The engineering seemed excessive compared to similar aircraft from the time. You may have noticed some of that detail. Keep up the Good videos, and thanks from the North End of the Big Island.

Is it considered an experimental airplane?

If this is for sale I’m interested!!!

Nice bird is that identification number a Canidian regestration? US registration start with N followed by numbers. Cute little bird you have a a score for some pilot.

Great Video! Can turn on a cloud that Plane.

The sensor switch its self may well be faulty, just take it out and check it with a meter, if not that probably a wiring issue.

consider getting a portable handheld radio for 200-300? nicec flight

Beautiful little plane. No carb heat? What airport is that? Right is left, left is right, 😂nice flight

@mmatt

Жыл бұрын

No carb heat. It's a option on the 912 but the previous owner didn't opt for it. We just don't fly it when the temperature / dewpoint spread is low.

Probably a faulty ground or a short in the wiring or a wire touching some other metal in the aircraft just a thought

Does anyone know of flight training Northern Kentucky area (or closest to) for LS certification?

@Big_John_C

3 жыл бұрын

U.S. doesn't require they be registered or you be licensed unless you intend to fly with a passenger, it is recommended that you get some flight training

You don't need i license for these do you? I Might get it for flying to school & back . Swap a mavic 2 pro & Mars bar. Watch the carbs for icing in cold conditions may have a pipe that takes heat from manifold to help.