I used to own the sky raider factory a few years back and if you need parts for it there’s a guy in Oregon that bought the factory from me that I believe is producing parts and I think he was building a different size fuselage for them also.
Yes I sold it to Al I haven’t talked to him for a bit but the last time he was replacing the HKS natural I had put in my plane that went with it with a turbo version.
@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Nice build! Looking forward to seeing your finishing touches. I'm all thumbs! 10 thumbs up!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Any chance you pulled a length from firewall back too the end of the tail? No rush, just checking. Really appreciate the update! That's dedication to pull the covers off and do walk around before weather moves in!
Thank You! I'll get that overall measurement for you. It started hailing 5 minutes after the video was mad. So I was scrambling to get things buttoned up.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Blew my mind you pulled this off with that weather moving in! Don't worry about updates in the future to chance the weather for us, we can all wait! Nearest I can tell the model one and model 2 are the same length (17') with the model ll being 27' wide. Model l is 24" wide cabin. There is also the Super Sky Raider Best to my knowledge 30" wide cabin and 18" long, I am trying to verify this. Thanks for your expertise and dedication! Brian
Great to see another Phazer take flight. Looks like you did a really clean engine install too. Over a year ago I was in contact with both Ben and Ian (wish he would do a update on his Phazer project) I have a pusher Rans project and will going with the Phazer. Are you using like the stock Yamaha fuel pump or something else? Also with the C box ratios of 2.62 3.00 and 3.47, how did you figure out your ratio to use with prop dia. And pitch? Stuff like that... thanks Ed from Colorado.
You can contact any Propeller dealer. You can give them your specifications like horsepower, rpm, gearbox rpm etc... and they'll give you the best Propeller to use on your application. You also need to tell them if you want good take off performance or if you want good cruise or a mix of both. Pitching your Propeller would be to your gearbox rpm and max prop rotation rpm. My prop rpm is 2,800. So I have it pitched just under at max set rpm in the air. The prop unloads roughly another 1,000 rpm in the air.
Thanks for the quick reply, all this info is good to know. My current issue is finding someone who could weld up the engine mount for this pusher. I’m not a welder, much less doing something like with chrome moly. Very similar footprint like Bens Kolb. Glad I found your Channel, will stay subscribed. Regards,,, Ed@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage
@@Down_To_The_Bone_GarageI’ve been looking for an avid ( I missed one in my area for $4k complete and ready to fly -fwf last month) but I have no preference.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_GarageI know that to be true. I have seen a few on barnstormers for around that price but didn’t pull the trigger fast enough because they were too far away.
I am curious now about your SwitchPro ... Does that also mean you excluded any solenoids, for the main switch and the starter? All of your power runs thru the one system like a mini VP-X but less expensive?
No solenoids at all. Everything is contained in the switch pro. I do have a firewall mounted solenoids for the starter, and that's it. One master switch for all the electronics and the switch pro controls everything after the master switch has been set to the on position.
I am worried about your tie-downs! I bought an airplane from Grand Junction, Colorado and the airplanes were chained down! With the flaps down it is in the takeoff position! It has been my experience that small blocks only make a mess of the wings as they land with the plane upside down! PLEASE, secure your lovely Skyraider 2 with anchors that can handle at least 1000 lbs. each! Best
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Thinking about building a RC replica, well close as I can get lol I design build and fly RC models, I just built my first biplane, It blew me away how well it performs!!!
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Yep, It is very stable at slow speeds, feel free to check it out, I had a bit of a tangle with a tree but I some how miraculously saved it lol
Everything is from a company called Falken Avionics. It's the flightview system. The IPad is purchased separately. The mount and the control bar is also from the same company.
Nice Job! Had a pilot near me had one like you, old school and he flew the hell out of it, it was his favorite, his go to 👏🏻💯
Thank you! I love this plane.
I freekin' love this build.
Thank you. I love it as well. Lots of blood, sweat, and tears into this 4 year project.
Such skill and talent to rebuild this place yet make it new with personal touches as well. Great job.
Thank you! I built it that way so I can enjoy it for years to come with the newer technology.
I really like the inside set up! 😁👍
Thank you! It's a really nice and informative setup.
I used to own the sky raider factory a few years back and if you need parts for it there’s a guy in Oregon that bought the factory from me that I believe is producing parts and I think he was building a different size fuselage for them also.
Are you talking about AL Large? That's the gentleman I know who owns it now.
Yes I sold it to Al I haven’t talked to him for a bit but the last time he was replacing the HKS natural I had put in my plane that went with it with a turbo version.
@wreckum56 He's been flying it. I hear he's going to be producing the super Skyraider.
I like the idea of matting a larger tail wheel as the required center of balanced weight add on to the tail that is two birds with one stone perfect
Exactly. The additional weight of the new tailwheel and stinger helped out quite well.
That down to the bone cool
THANK YOU!
Looks great! I like your wing tips, have me thinking of doing the same thing
I really like them. I'll fix the droop tips and do a comparison for both.
That would be nice to see how they compare
I'll be a bit, but I'll get the comparison one day.
@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Nice build! Looking forward to seeing your finishing touches. I'm all thumbs! 10 thumbs up!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Any chance you pulled a length from firewall back too the end of the tail? No rush, just checking. Really appreciate the update! That's dedication to pull the covers off and do walk around before weather moves in!
Thank You! I'll get that overall measurement for you. It started hailing 5 minutes after the video was mad. So I was scrambling to get things buttoned up.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Blew my mind you pulled this off with that weather moving in! Don't worry about updates in the future to chance the weather for us, we can all wait! Nearest I can tell the model one and model 2 are the same length (17') with the model ll being 27' wide. Model l is 24" wide cabin. There is also the Super Sky Raider Best to my knowledge 30" wide cabin and 18" long, I am trying to verify this. Thanks for your expertise and dedication! Brian
@@user-vh1re5oe7q You're very welcome. Thank you for tuning in.
??Skyraider?? Should be illegal to name stuff like this after an iconic warbird
I wasn't the manufacturer who named it. Just a builder and modifier.
Nice Work!
Thank you! Thank you for making the adapter for everyone to enjoy.
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Hey Ben! Watching your build too! 👍👍
Hello, what software do you use on this tablet that sits on the dashboard and shows instruments as if it were a Garmin G1000?
Flight view, Falken Avionics
Very, very nice!
Thank you! Much appreciated!!!
You have cabin heat in that plane? Just wonder for winter flying.
No I don't. That's something in the future that'll be reinstalled. I just wear gloves and a coat and it's not too bad.
Very nice build. I will look up that brand for more info on plane design. Curious your performace and range. I have an avid c i am building
I will have the numbers soon. I'm still in testing phase with the entire design.
Why did you put on 3 switches vs using the SwithPro for everything?
That's for future upgrades.
Great to see another Phazer take flight. Looks like you did a really clean engine install too. Over a year ago I was in contact with both Ben and Ian (wish he would do a update on his Phazer project) I have a pusher Rans project and will going with the Phazer. Are you using like the stock Yamaha fuel pump or something else? Also with the C box ratios of 2.62 3.00 and 3.47, how did you figure out your ratio to use with prop dia. And pitch? Stuff like that... thanks Ed from Colorado.
You can contact any Propeller dealer. You can give them your specifications like horsepower, rpm, gearbox rpm etc... and they'll give you the best Propeller to use on your application. You also need to tell them if you want good take off performance or if you want good cruise or a mix of both. Pitching your Propeller would be to your gearbox rpm and max prop rotation rpm. My prop rpm is 2,800. So I have it pitched just under at max set rpm in the air. The prop unloads roughly another 1,000 rpm in the air.
Thanks for the quick reply, all this info is good to know. My current issue is finding someone who could weld up the engine mount for this pusher. I’m not a welder, much less doing something like with chrome moly. Very similar footprint like Bens Kolb. Glad I found your Channel, will stay subscribed. Regards,,, Ed@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage
Reach out to William and Barak Langford on Facebook. I believe they make Exhaust and motor mounts for planes.
Looks amazing, I’m looking for a project plane to do the same.
Look for an Avid, Kitfox, or another Skyraider,/Ridgerunner.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_GarageI’ve been looking for an avid ( I missed one in my area for $4k complete and ready to fly -fwf last month) but I have no preference.
@@TransBillie That's a heck of a deal! You'll be lucky if you can find an unassembled kit for under $10k.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_GarageI know that to be true. I have seen a few on barnstormers for around that price but didn’t pull the trigger fast enough because they were too far away.
Do you have a part number on that automotive switch, it looks like an interesting option.
I am curious now about your SwitchPro ... Does that also mean you excluded any solenoids, for the main switch and the starter? All of your power runs thru the one system like a mini VP-X but less expensive?
No solenoids at all. Everything is contained in the switch pro. I do have a firewall mounted solenoids for the starter, and that's it. One master switch for all the electronics and the switch pro controls everything after the master switch has been set to the on position.
Nice dude!
Thank you!
Wish he would have flown it in the video.
Check out my other videos of me flying the plane.
Does anyone know what yr yamaha phazer this is? I mean theyve made yamaha phazers for yrs and yrs
2007-2018.
I am worried about your tie-downs! I bought an airplane from Grand Junction, Colorado and the airplanes were chained down! With the flaps down it is in the takeoff position! It has been my experience that small blocks only make a mess of the wings as they land with the plane upside down! PLEASE, secure your lovely Skyraider 2 with anchors that can handle at least 1000 lbs. each! Best
Thank you. I definitely appreciate your input and concern. I'll definitely look into some better anchors.
What's that little electrical panel called? Would love a link as I am building a Chipper STOL plane myself. THANKS
I think I found it by zooming in ... SwitchPros RCR-Force 12 ... Right?
That's correct. It's a great system.
NIIIIICE 👌🏻
Thank you! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Thinking about building a RC replica, well close as I can get lol I design build and fly RC models, I just built my first biplane, It blew me away how well it performs!!!
That would be neat to see! The biplane handled well probably because of the dual wing setup.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Yep, It is very stable at slow speeds, feel free to check it out, I had a bit of a tangle with a tree but I some how miraculously saved it lol
@@EJ-74 How do I check it out? Send me a link. Lol tangle with a tree 🤣.
Is that Foreflight and could you give info on the mount and especially the control bar for it. Thanks
Everything is from a company called Falken Avionics. It's the flightview system. The IPad is purchased separately. The mount and the control bar is also from the same company.
@@Down_To_The_Bone_Garage Thank you!
@@mnice59 You're welcome.
Good job, but who built that exhaust header i need one for myself
Barak Langford and his brother William Langford built the exhaust system
I'm need to make some wingtips for my kitfox, how much bigger is the tip compared to the wing?
I went roughly 1" above and below the wing. The trailing edge I went shorter so that the ailerons and the wing tips don't make contact.
...and stuff like that
🤣🤣🤣 Sorry I was in a hurry to get it recorded. Had a nasty storm moving in and wanted to cover it back up. And stuff like that lol.
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Ok.