It seems that basically it is an aerial ride-on with a huge canopy to keep the wind off. It does not seem capable of carrying a human off the ground but it does.
I do not know. There are wingtip tanks on this jet CriCri to extend the fuel endurance. My guess is that it may have been restored to close to the original piston powered version. I shall ask someone who knows. It is so cool to watch and visually is quite a hotrod.
Further to my previous reply, Bob Grimstead, the pilot of that display flight offered the following information. -------------------------------------------------------------- Cri-cri's fuel endurance entirely depends upon consumption, which in turn depends on power setting. With all three tanks absolutely full and flown gently it might go for an hour or more. Normal aerobatics etc, maybe 40-45 mins. If only using the main tank with aeros, I think 15-20 mins. --------------------------------------------------------------- From memory they fly the wing tanks empty before they commence any aeros. Because of the extra wingspan of the tip tanks, I think they also lowered by 1.5G the loads the aircraft is permitted to be stressed. With the lighter Jetcat turbines, there was added a tungsten spur weight on the front of the aircraft to restore the C of G. No longer are there rough two-stroke engines trying their best to shake the aircraft to bits but those smooth-running turbines. It is the coolest thing to be near and watch when it is being operated. The pilot more or less sits on, rather than in the airframe with only the panel and the bubble canopy to keep the weather out. Marvellous imagination by the designer.
@@lolicon4 The jet Cri Cri here although it has an Australian VH- registration is an experimental, modified with two Jetcat giant scale model aircraft turbojet engines in place of the original two-stroke piston engines it was designed for. To restore C of G, a tungsten weight was added to the nose. It seems that Cricris are only available new as owner-builds from plans. Here is a link which gives some good information. www.alpineworldwide.com/alpine_global_cricri_project.htm
On engine start there was an observer with what I thought was an RC controller. You sure that it's not an RC model plane with a life size dummy inside?
One could think that it is a RC aircraft with the man alongside holding a VHF transceiver but the aircraft is the real deal. The human inside is retired British Airways 747-400 pilot and air display pilot Bob Grimstead. He was to fly a practice aerobatic sequence at safe altitude in early preparation for a display later in October. The Jetcat turbine engines were originally developed to power large scale radio controlled model aircraft. So one could say that you are partially correct.
The Partenavia was not rated to +6g / -3g. The Partenavia pilot exceeded Vne by 27 kts and pulled a post-calculated +8.3g after stressing the wings in manouvres the aircraft was never certified to endure. The outcome was inevitable. The experimental Cricri owner has added tip tanks to keep the thirsty Jetcats going. With that added mass and broader wingspan, the owner-builder-pilot has sensibly derated the aircraft to 4g positive. The operators have competence and common sense. They do not do anything violent.
So where's the rest of his body? From the takeoff shot it looks like he only has torso and arms! I'd like to see an interior shot and views during flight? I don't want to see it just disappear into a speck then lands and go out of sight! Poor camera work all around...
When next you are in Western Australia, I will genuinely appreciate you giving me a lesson on how it is done without creating physical and distraction hazards to moving aircraft and pilots. With a 14lb large camera plus 50-500mm zoom lens on sticks, whip tilt/pan follows, the stuff of handheld work, are just never going to happen. Meanwhile, here is a link to the pilot's own OTS cockpit vision of one of his rehearsal flights in the jet cricri. ruclips.net/video/LFth_I5xCus/видео.html
Fantastic video! And an unbelievable little jet airplane! The pilot is doing a fantastic job! 👌👏
Impressive speed, and nice flying.
Fantastic
Woah. How did it have such performance with those little jets?
3:40 I keep watching to crack up! It looks like a "flying head" coming in for a landing! Too funny!
It seems that basically it is an aerial ride-on with a huge canopy to keep the wind off. It does not seem capable of carrying a human off the ground but it does.
@@DARANGULAFILM Good video, and I love that aeroplane!
Wow ! THAT is really cool 👏👌
What happened to the Audio? Apart from starting No#2?
How long can it fly before the fuel runs out?
I do not know. There are wingtip tanks on this jet CriCri to extend the fuel endurance. My guess is that it may have been restored to close to the original piston powered version. I shall ask someone who knows. It is so cool to watch and visually is quite a hotrod.
Further to my previous reply, Bob Grimstead, the pilot of that display flight offered the following information.
--------------------------------------------------------------
Cri-cri's fuel endurance entirely depends upon consumption, which in turn depends on power setting. With all three tanks absolutely full and flown gently it might go for an hour or more. Normal aerobatics etc, maybe 40-45 mins. If only using the main tank with aeros, I think 15-20 mins.
---------------------------------------------------------------
From memory they fly the wing tanks empty before they commence any aeros. Because of the extra wingspan of the tip tanks, I think they also lowered by 1.5G the loads the aircraft is permitted to be stressed. With the lighter Jetcat turbines, there was added a tungsten spur weight on the front of the aircraft to restore the C of G.
No longer are there rough two-stroke engines trying their best to shake the aircraft to bits but those smooth-running turbines. It is the coolest thing to be near and watch when it is being operated. The pilot more or less sits on, rather than in the airframe with only the panel and the bubble canopy to keep the weather out. Marvellous imagination by the designer.
@@DARANGULAFILM thanks for this info! Can this plane be bought, or there are too few limited exemplars in the jet version?
@@lolicon4 The jet Cri Cri here although it has an Australian VH- registration is an experimental, modified with two Jetcat giant scale model aircraft turbojet engines in place of the original two-stroke piston engines it was designed for. To restore C of G, a tungsten weight was added to the nose. It seems that Cricris are only available new as owner-builds from plans. Here is a link which gives some good information.
www.alpineworldwide.com/alpine_global_cricri_project.htm
@@DARANGULAFILM oh 😢
Anyways, thanks for the information :)
On engine start there was an observer with what I thought was an RC controller. You sure that it's not an RC model plane with a life size dummy inside?
One could think that it is a RC aircraft with the man alongside holding a VHF transceiver but the aircraft is the real deal. The human inside is retired British Airways 747-400 pilot and air display pilot Bob Grimstead. He was to fly a practice aerobatic sequence at safe altitude in early preparation for a display later in October. The Jetcat turbine engines were originally developed to power large scale radio controlled model aircraft. So one could say that you are partially correct.
Aerobatics in that thing?? Partenavia pilot tried that- He pulled the wings off as his wife watched. Don't ask for it, buddy :)
The Partenavia was not rated to +6g / -3g. The Partenavia pilot exceeded Vne by 27 kts and pulled a post-calculated +8.3g after stressing the wings in manouvres the aircraft was never certified to endure. The outcome was inevitable. The experimental Cricri owner has added tip tanks to keep the thirsty Jetcats going. With that added mass and broader wingspan, the owner-builder-pilot has sensibly derated the aircraft to 4g positive. The operators have competence and common sense. They do not do anything violent.
Duas turbinas na cara e um tanque nas bolas?
Tanques de ponta de asa adicionados. Andar nessa máquina? Definitivamente um par enorme necessário. - Google translate.
So where's the rest of his body? From the takeoff shot it looks like he only has torso and arms! I'd like to see an interior shot and views during flight? I don't want to see it just disappear into a speck then lands and go out of sight! Poor camera work all around...
When next you are in Western Australia, I will genuinely appreciate you giving me a lesson on how it is done without creating physical and distraction hazards to moving aircraft and pilots. With a 14lb large camera plus 50-500mm zoom lens on sticks, whip tilt/pan follows, the stuff of handheld work, are just never going to happen. Meanwhile, here is a link to the pilot's own OTS cockpit vision of one of his rehearsal flights in the jet cricri.
ruclips.net/video/LFth_I5xCus/видео.html
Too noisy people :(