KITPLANES Flies the SubSonex Jet
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- KITPLANES magazine recently flew the SubSonex, the world's only currently available single-seat personal jet. In this video, KITPLANES editor Paul Dye talks about what it's like to fly this unique aircraft and airshow veteran Bob Carleton describes the engine and airplane development.
Someone needs to start making a reliable small jet engine with a price tag in line with piston engines. Hopefully it will be done here in the US.
That Jet-Glider is like a U2, and it is a two seater. I think there is a market for that.
I only wish it had a little bit of storage space for a backpack or small "carry-on" suitcase so you could go somewhere for a weekend and have a change of clothes. I supposed you could just "stow" some personal affects in your lap.. :-)
That jet gilder reminds me so much of the U-2
Great video many thanks
wow on the glider tooooo,,,that's too slick!!
Czechoslovakia was never part of the Soviet Union (3:05). It was a "Satellite" communist country aligned with the Soviets.
That proves that even ignorants can build and fly the aircraft.
@@monicasmyther8976 yeah because not knowing some random history is not making you a ignorant person, that part of history isn't common sense.
Satellite = Part of. That is why in 1968 when the people of Czechoslovakia rebels against the USSR the Soviet Army invaded Czechoslovakia.@ Monica Smyrther and Jim David.
@@monicasmyther8976 USSR beat the US in the space race in nearly everything but the moon.
“Just about anyone who can build...an airplane can build this” haha how many airplanes do I have to build!
I am wondering about this plane's potential for general use. One of the considerations for me would be cabin heat. Another would be power for flight instruments. Deicing would probably not be an issue.
www.pbsvb.com/getattachment/Zakaznicka-odvetvi/Letectvi/Aircraft-UAV-engines/Proudovy-motor-TJ-100/Turbojet-engine_TJ100.pdf.aspx
24v, 750W power output
I might slap one of those engines on my quick silver .
Flying this would count as a jet time?? I am working towards my airline time ,would be nice to have some jet time in there!
You would probably be the only prospective candidate with microjet experience. I don't think it will help you, as this thing is very simple and has nothing in common with a Boeing. The least expensive experience you can get is being paid to fly. Tow banners, fly pipelines, join a local glider club and tow launch gliders (they usually allow free membership for tow pilots, you don't need commercial, and you can be paid a small amount for it regardless). Etc, etc.
You'd need multi for that and I don't think this quiet fits the bill
What's the top speed ?
the only disadvantage is that the stick is not in the middle...a sidestick do not give an accurate feeling
this is the same as the first Gen of jets prop planes converted to jet power
totally james bond.
low cost jet ok, but... a jet engine on a slow aircraft is innefficient (poor climb performances, very high consumption for the power...)
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Ancient Kings and Pharaohs never even had cars much less personal jet aircraft.
Looking at the specs. Of course I had to convert their numbers over to the units the rest of the aviation industry uses. 264 nm range with reserve, 208 kt cruise, 250 kt VNE. A Mooney beats it in almost every metric with the exception of cost and aerobatic ability. Why do kit plane manufacturers stubbornly cling to MPH/Statute Miles? That’s not a thing. Hasn’t been a thing since the 60’s. Only reason I see is it makes their slow airplane seem faster.
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Really, they grow a lot of peanuts in Wisconsin?
That PBS is way overpriced, how can it be so expensive?
still like all other jets, just toys for the rich.
for the rest of us, we struggle to make a plane for under $2,000
+PC5032 Planes aren't just toys for the rich! I've known pilots who've had the 9-5 jobs. What they've done is to figure out what their priorities are and organize around that. The most important is to have a good attitude and realistic goals because if you keep saying, "these are just toys for the rich!" you're setting yourself up for failure. Lastly, find a financial vehicle, whether it is to start your own business or go back to school and acquire some marketable skills. I'm a pilot, always wanted to be one and when I started I had no financial vehicle that was going to get me there quickly. I had a part time job, where I worked and saved up and then go get some lessons. I never once borrowed a penny. I ended up as an Asst. Chief Instructor at a flight academy training airline candidates. My next goal is to purchase one of those micro jets and I have my vehicle to carry it off. It's not that I'm lucky, I've worked hard, persisted and sacrificed. You need to find something that works for you and never give up.
+Richard Stone Check out my project build, a 3 axis plane Im attempting to build for under $999. I don't have a job and probably never will. I bought this plane originally off of eBay for $38! air-war-war.org And I agree with PC, that Sonex Jet is nothing more than a toy for the super rich. It cost as much as a mansion. There are thousands of planes available for the super rich. Nobody cares about yet another plane for the super rich to buy as a toy. Now a plane for under $1000, that is something to get crazy excited about...
Seriously, if you have something like $130,000 to blow on a toy jet plane, you should be spending that to help the poor or something. That's just obscene and like a vain crime against humanity. Your neighbors kid is like on the free school summer lunch program eating Cologne sandwiches and generic koolaid and your glass panel cockpit instruments cost more than their entire house...
well spoken for a communist...
Thanks, Bernie Sanders