I visited TEAM aircraft and met wayne ison back when this was in development. I built the Max103 and sold it before flying it. It was so much fun. I have a copy of their old promo tape somewhere. I tried to put it on youtube but they blocked it because of the music.
If we had the FAR103 rules here, I would definitely try to get an Airbike or similar. I don't need more plane that that, in fact I bet you feel the flying more the less plane you have
That's simple....it is a grass runway that is parallel to the paved runway and landing on it saves scuffing off the rubber on my tires. Also, my Airbike is not equpped with brakes and grass landings generally provide a reduced rollout. Not having brakes has never been a problem in 22 years of flying.
Interesting for sure. Not sure if it is practical unless it has speeds that exceed a Sunday afternoon drive in an 81 Plymouth Reliant K-car. Imagine it was conservative flying for the video. The build must have been fun. Lots of intelligence required that I do not have. Nice scenery.
It doesn't say anything at all. The Rotax 447 and others like it use a "pulse" from the crankcase to drive the fuel pump diaphram. That "pulse" contains vaporized oil that circulates within the crankcase resulting in oil gathering in the pulse line. During my pre-flight I drain the accumulated waste oil from he lowest point in the pulse line, hence the box of oil dry.
You have me at a disadvantage in answering your inquiry as my only experience is limited to the Airbike and no other. That said, it can be a bit of a rough ride in strong lift, but at the same time it you can make good of the experience by reducing power and attempt to ride a thermal or two. It will never match the efficency of a glider but one can play a bit and pretend.
Designer Wayne Ison and his manufacturing team at Tennessee Engineering and Manufacturing (T.E.A.M.) came up with the name "AIRBIKE". Maybe "AIRCYCLE" would have been more descriptive.
Brilliant! "Chocks away!" Proper "flying by the seat of the pants." Nice bit of circuit planning, too. Any chance of you posting some more flights, please?🤔
I visited TEAM aircraft and met wayne ison back when this was in development. I built the Max103 and sold it before flying it. It was so much fun. I have a copy of their old promo tape somewhere. I tried to put it on youtube but they blocked it because of the music.
Nice landing, i thought those airbikes were squirrely, he kept it stable
If we had the FAR103 rules here, I would definitely try to get an Airbike or similar. I don't need more plane that that, in fact I bet you feel the flying more the less plane you have
Bellissimo ! Complimenti !!!!
Just show the airplane, don’t make a feature film
Thank you. Some people like it, others not so much. It's your choice to watch it or not.
@@ronaldfranck6960 and that’s what I did (not watch it), just thought you might appreciate a feedback
Wow great little aeroplane ✈️
Esto si es volar......
I love seeing how flat earth is, and Earth's not rotating at 1000 mph.
Retarded music. Is the airbike as lame as the music?
Jel mogla neka gluplja muzika u pozadini
Can you explain to us land lubbers why you landed on the grass instead of the paved runway?
That's simple....it is a grass runway that is parallel to the paved runway and landing on it saves scuffing off the rubber on my tires. Also, my Airbike is not equpped with brakes and grass landings generally provide a reduced rollout. Not having brakes has never been a problem in 22 years of flying.
@@ronaldfranck6960 Thank you.
Nothing to see here.
Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983. Aviator for life.
yeah, the earth is flat
if just Leonardo knew it would that easy.
I love homebuits, but this music makes it impossible to watch.
video would have been nice except for the old bs filiming did not watch that old yellow flashing shit
Whatever you do, don't head up wind!
Cool. But its a dismal looking land below.
Not an air-bike, more of an air-moped🤔 She looks like fun though
Interesting for sure. Not sure if it is practical unless it has speeds that exceed a Sunday afternoon drive in an 81 Plymouth Reliant K-car. Imagine it was conservative flying for the video. The build must have been fun. Lots of intelligence required that I do not have. Nice scenery.
Cool.😊
What does it say about your engine if you must leave a box full of sand or kitty litter under your engine while in storage?
It doesn't say anything at all. The Rotax 447 and others like it use a "pulse" from the crankcase to drive the fuel pump diaphram. That "pulse" contains vaporized oil that circulates within the crankcase resulting in oil gathering in the pulse line. During my pre-flight I drain the accumulated waste oil from he lowest point in the pulse line, hence the box of oil dry.
Thanks for sharing. Going to forward to a friend or two.
One day…. That looks like fun.
I'd want a headrest.
"They go uppity up up" ♫ ♪ ♬
I would like one
How does it handle turbulence compared to some other ultralights
You have me at a disadvantage in answering your inquiry as my only experience is limited to the Airbike and no other. That said, it can be a bit of a rough ride in strong lift, but at the same time it you can make good of the experience by reducing power and attempt to ride a thermal or two. It will never match the efficency of a glider but one can play a bit and pretend.
@@ronaldfranck6960 yeah let's i want to fly mid day clear sky, slight wind. Is it smooth?
Hurr durrr, I've got a piece if shit mosquito that barely flies. It's a death trap but I'm a hurr durr pile it .
Airbike : I came here thinking this man invented an airborne pedal bike ? Lmao 🤣 🤣 🤣 And again : nothing beat HP ! LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣
Designer Wayne Ison and his manufacturing team at Tennessee Engineering and Manufacturing (T.E.A.M.) came up with the name "AIRBIKE". Maybe "AIRCYCLE" would have been more descriptive.
I'd put a twin parchute pack on that jalopy.
Cool video!! Soundtrack, Sepia and above all the flying. Thanks
The spirits on your wingtips are happy.
Nice pre flight. Thorough.
Those Magnificent Men and their flying Machines! Very Intrepid!👍🏻
I was expecting to see some peddling! ☺️
Like it says in some book, 'Sometimes you're doing something, othertimes you're doing something else.'
Always loved the air bike. Im goin to have one one day. Thank you much for your video. Stay safe.
Funny I half expected you to be peddling your arse off reading the title🤣😂
Should of named it “the mosquito” !
congratulations, it is possible to get the plans of this model, thanks and regards
anyone know the airport?
Better sound track would be the man in the flying machine
That's like the grandpa of all airplanes.
Flat earth every direction , what part of this round earth is he on !
How do you manually open or close THAT garage door? Wow!
Should have used Space Odyssey music.
Brilliant! "Chocks away!" Proper "flying by the seat of the pants." Nice bit of circuit planning, too. Any chance of you posting some more flights, please?🤔
Class looking machine! Definitely a minimalist's dream.
This is a true flying machine right here.