I took a demo ride in a Bushcat at the 2016 Midwest LSA Expo. Loved it so much I went up to the importer's home airport (10C) last year and went up with a CFI to got checked out in it (I've got family that live nearby). While there, I got to see several Bushcats in their hangar, each with unique panels. I normally fly a C182, but absolutely love the Bushcat. The center stick and throttle placement to me seemed great ergonomically. I'm 5'10", 175 lbs, and the plane fit me perfectly. Go see 'em at the Midwest LSA Expo being held Sept 6-8, 2018 at KMVN. Not mentioned in the video is the low empty weight of 703 per spec sheet on their web site. I'm a fan.
John L question from a C172/182 pilot as well... Whats your opinion...on how it handle..how it flys...how it react to winds...take off and landing... How it perform while climbing?...does it shows potential?....and you mention is fun...thats important... I'm trying to get a small project to build with the kids...( teenagers )
I only have a whopping 1.2 hours in it, and four landings. I think three were on grass, and one paved. Handled great. Easy to land. I put in one click of trim after takeoff and never touched it after that. The last landing was with some wonky variable winds. No issues. If I was to buy my own plane (I share the 182 now), this would be it, hands down. $75-80K for a new S-LSA. Daniela and Jeremy Knoll are very helpful folks. I didn't pay attention to things like climb rate. Check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/LightSport/. There are a few videos there that show the short takeoffs. I want an affordable plane, high fun factor, ability to land in turf or short fields with no apprehension. Best place to see a number of LSAs with small crowds, ability to talk at length with reps, and get demo rides, is the Midwest LSA Expo.
John L thank you... I will definitely try to make it to Midwest... Lot of work and I bit far from IL...from AK to IL is kind of pricy.... Thanks again and I will definitely interested on this plane...
And they wonder why general aviation is petering out. For most folks, 150k is a nice, large, new house, completely paid for. Kits do have better pricing, but the time invested is so much that most dont want to mess with it, they want to fly now.
You can feel very secure also if you have to wait for rescue , in case of a forced landing or WHATEVER. Just get YOURSELF in the back of the plane , close up the tarps and go to sleep without any concerns about native animals crawling or chewing at your leg (s). 👍👍👍.
wow....that was really cool, I can't get over the pricing: and the basicness of it....that is like diesel truck price...and a useful load of a 172; but you get a new airplane! The hardest part is you would never be out of the plane it looks so much fun to fly!!! That price is what a 172 used to be priced at when I started flying 38 years ago!!! ...before product liability reared it's head for once a month flyers and monopolies in GA.....Peter Griffin Voice: "Good times...Good times" What a time builder that would be for the dollar! when will you get a chance to fly it MOJO???
Hi I’m one of your fans, Please can you help me to find a floatplane can also be used for sightseeing. Or can you do an episode about 10 cheapest seaplane. Thanks a lot in advance.
Yeah, I was to. Also be practical in Australia, Texas, and the Hawaiian Islands... wonder if ya could put floats onnit? Could kinda be like your "car" in the big places.
Operator77788 Bay Area Check this out: stratux.me It's a raspberry pi($35) ads-b based system. You can even modify it for a heads up display for around $300.
If this is a STOL aircraft, why does it have a semi-symmetrical airfoil? This airfoil profile is usually reserved for aerobatic aircraft as the negative camber on the underside of the airfoil provides downward lift. It seems a flat or slightly concave camber on the underside would be more effective for STOL performance.
Yes a flat bottom wing would get off the ground earlier, I don't think the stitched up sail cloth will cut it, not at this price. That stuff is reserved for the ultralight ally tube frame single seaters
Love the video, love the plane. I've been talking with Daniela for a bit, and think I might be ordering my kit in a few days. A couple of minor corrections for you: - I think you meant to type "It is now being sold in the United States" rather than "not" ;) - And in the US, the useful load would be closer to 610lbs
The first is just a typo in the description, one that I make all the time. :) The 530lb useful load is correct for most parts of the world, so it's not an error on your part. But with the US having a 1320lbs MTOW, the useful load is actually higher. 530lbs is stated in the description and in the overlay at the end of the video. Might be worth mentioning the difference, is all.
So, was thinking about it, and- I wonder if this plane should be on Mike's short list? Modestly priced ($28k for air frame), 300 hours to assemble, and- choices with engines & avionics? I checked out the panel layouts, and think that a pretty nice set up is available without spending too much cash. Sure, blended steam gauges & touch screens- but, probably the way I'd want to have visibility. It DOES strike me as: light weight & a slower cross country trip, but, modest fuel use, great visibility and a comfortable platform offsets some of that. Aeromomentum 117HP Suzuki... Duc 3 blade prop and you'd have the best of all worlds, maybe. I just want to know if the wings are easily removeable, and, if people trailer them. I did notice aluminum & steel fittings, which can cause corrosion & oxidation, but, perhaps bushings are installed for separation? It seems to be a great STOL craft (design function) with good endurance. For $100 burgers, shorter cross country's & flights around the pattern- no problem. STOL capability helps if issues happen, and- for fun as well. Trent Palmer, Alex Di Sessa, Flying Cowboys, etc... For budgeting, airframe first. Engine second, avionics 3rd? Just to 'break up' buying 3 cars.... KnowwhatImean, Mike?
You are right... she tends to say whatever she thinks people want to hear. One interview she says it stalls at 32mph and cruises at 105mph. Next interview, she says it stalls in the 40s and cruises at 90 - 100mph.
Heck, I even like the looks. But for $75K I'm not stuffing pillows anywhere, I want adjustable seats and don't want to hear any bullshit about keeping things simple lol.
I took a demo ride in a Bushcat at the 2016 Midwest LSA Expo. Loved it so much I went up to the importer's home airport (10C) last year and went up with a CFI to got checked out in it (I've got family that live nearby). While there, I got to see several Bushcats in their hangar, each with unique panels. I normally fly a C182, but absolutely love the Bushcat. The center stick and throttle placement to me seemed great ergonomically. I'm 5'10", 175 lbs, and the plane fit me perfectly. Go see 'em at the Midwest LSA Expo being held Sept 6-8, 2018 at KMVN. Not mentioned in the video is the low empty weight of 703 per spec sheet on their web site. I'm a fan.
John L question from a C172/182 pilot as well... Whats your opinion...on how it handle..how it flys...how it react to winds...take off and landing... How it perform while climbing?...does it shows potential?....and you mention is fun...thats important... I'm trying to get a small project to build with the kids...( teenagers )
I only have a whopping 1.2 hours in it, and four landings. I think three were on grass, and one paved. Handled great. Easy to land. I put in one click of trim after takeoff and never touched it after that. The last landing was with some wonky variable winds. No issues. If I was to buy my own plane (I share the 182 now), this would be it, hands down. $75-80K for a new S-LSA. Daniela and Jeremy Knoll are very helpful folks. I didn't pay attention to things like climb rate. Check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/LightSport/. There are a few videos there that show the short takeoffs. I want an affordable plane, high fun factor, ability to land in turf or short fields with no apprehension. Best place to see a number of LSAs with small crowds, ability to talk at length with reps, and get demo rides, is the Midwest LSA Expo.
John L thank you... I will definitely try to make it to Midwest... Lot of work and I bit far from IL...from AK to IL is kind of pricy.... Thanks again and I will definitely interested on this plane...
Do more about the BUSHCAT and any updates. This plane looks like a lot of fun to build and fly.
She sure knows a lot about the plane..pretty cool looking cowel
Mojo, thank you for asking all the right questions to get a lot of good information in such a short time.
A cuty-pie pilot and a cutie aircraft!
Cool plane, bet it would be fun to fly.
We should all have one......mint love flight
You go to EAA? Me to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MOJO one request please about GLIDERS or Gyro Copters some vedios
Love you MOJO ✌😆
Great one Mr M
Nice Mike! I'd love to see more off field bush aircraft on your channel. Good job Sir!
Thank you. I'll work on that.
MojoGrip it's because of channels like yours, why I am getting my license and looking to kit build.
Seems like there are other things out there for that price. Starting at $74K?
Great looking aircraft. With that central stick though, you need to be sure of who is in control 😀
How is it different to a dual stick or dual yokes? As far as being sure of who is in control,,
My brother bought a brand new 182 RG for less than this costs in the 70's. Amazing what prices are these days.
And they wonder why general aviation is petering out. For most folks, 150k is a nice, large, new house, completely paid for. Kits do have better pricing, but the time invested is so much that most dont want to mess with it, they want to fly now.
Price a new 182RG now, would you get change from 600K USD?
Mojo...again...thank you...great videos...great info...
Available as a kit but for a lot more money than a Kitfox or Highlander. Not really sure what is the point of this plane.
Great video. Love the throttle and stick, looks really comfortable. Thanks
Cool!
You can feel very secure also if you have to wait for rescue , in case of a forced landing or WHATEVER. Just get YOURSELF in the back of the plane , close up the tarps and go to sleep without any concerns about native animals crawling or chewing at your leg (s). 👍👍👍.
wow....that was really cool, I can't get over the pricing: and the basicness of it....that is like diesel truck price...and a useful load of a 172; but you get a new airplane!
The hardest part is you would never be out of the plane it looks so much fun to fly!!!
That price is what a 172 used to be priced at when I started flying 38 years ago!!! ...before product liability reared it's head for once a month flyers and monopolies in GA.....Peter Griffin Voice: "Good times...Good times"
What a time builder that would be for the dollar!
when will you get a chance to fly it MOJO???
Hi
I’m one of your fans,
Please can you help me to find a floatplane can also be used for sightseeing.
Or can you do an episode about 10 cheapest seaplane.
Thanks a lot in advance.
I was just thinking about how useful this'd be in SA, then she said that's where it's made
Yeah, I was to. Also be practical in Australia, Texas, and the Hawaiian Islands... wonder if ya could put floats onnit? Could kinda be like your "car" in the big places.
WarParty! At the Outpost yep you can put floats on👍
Hey can you do a video on ADS-B ? Can you use a standard WiFi / Bluetooth iPad or would you need a cellular one ??
Operator77788 Bay Area
Check this out:
stratux.me
It's a raspberry pi($35) ads-b based system. You can even modify it for a heads up display for around $300.
Mojo, can you fold the wings ?
No the wings are a mission to remove!
So explain how you fly with one hand on the stick and grab the flaps at the same time? Reacharound? I only do that with my wife!
Lol you answered your own question, only for about 2 seconds.
What’s the flying time with full tank?
I want one please!
What are the ribs made from?
I don't mind saying, I miss my F-19. Sigh😔
Interesting if they put the ROTAX 915is in there
That would be interesting. Not sure it will handle the extra weight though.
Thanks for the video, don't like the controls, center stick with flaps at the roof? The kit is construction or assembly?
there is better aircraft for 80k.
If this is a STOL aircraft, why does it have a semi-symmetrical airfoil? This airfoil profile is usually reserved for aerobatic aircraft as the negative camber on the underside of the airfoil provides downward lift. It seems a flat or slightly concave camber on the underside would be more effective for STOL performance.
Yes a flat bottom wing would get off the ground earlier, I don't think the stitched up sail cloth will cut it, not at this price. That stuff is reserved for the ultralight ally tube frame single seaters
imagine not having an adjustable seat in a 75,000$ aircraft ... yikes .
Awesome video thanks man I like the fabric easier to replace it seems like compared to composite and aluminum
why would aluminum ever need replacing? I figure it would take decades before that
Nice intro!
Laboured
Love the video, love the plane. I've been talking with Daniela for a bit, and think I might be ordering my kit in a few days.
A couple of minor corrections for you:
- I think you meant to type "It is now being sold in the United States" rather than "not" ;)
- And in the US, the useful load would be closer to 610lbs
Hey thanks for the correction. Must be a typo. Was that in the video or the description?
The first is just a typo in the description, one that I make all the time. :)
The 530lb useful load is correct for most parts of the world, so it's not an error on your part. But with the US having a 1320lbs MTOW, the useful load is actually higher. 530lbs is stated in the description and in the overlay at the end of the video. Might be worth mentioning the difference, is all.
Roger! thank you
74k...wow..
Range??
So, was thinking about it, and- I wonder if this plane should be on Mike's short list? Modestly priced ($28k for air frame), 300 hours to assemble, and- choices with engines & avionics? I checked out the panel layouts, and think that a pretty nice set up is available without spending too much cash. Sure, blended steam gauges & touch screens- but, probably the way I'd want to have visibility. It DOES strike me as: light weight & a slower cross country trip, but, modest fuel use, great visibility and a comfortable platform offsets some of that. Aeromomentum 117HP Suzuki... Duc 3 blade prop and you'd have the best of all worlds, maybe.
I just want to know if the wings are easily removeable, and, if people trailer them. I did notice aluminum & steel fittings, which can cause corrosion & oxidation, but, perhaps bushings are installed for separation? It seems to be a great STOL craft (design function) with good endurance. For $100 burgers, shorter cross country's & flights around the pattern- no problem. STOL capability helps if issues happen, and- for fun as well. Trent Palmer, Alex Di Sessa, Flying Cowboys, etc...
For budgeting, airframe first. Engine second, avionics 3rd? Just to 'break up' buying 3 cars.... KnowwhatImean, Mike?
I know this is an old comment. But i think the hourly rate is below 100$
Sorry , Dual throttles ? something tells me that is trouble .
Approximately how much would a kit like this cost?
Major grip can you make a vídeo talking about back country airplanes And super stoll?
I'll work on it.
Get a cub with as much horsepower as possible. That’s all the info you need
Where are the side doors ?
Is it me or is it just a zenith but a little different?
Great video but that way to expensive
Your vids help alot I'm hoping to get my license and buy a plane some day
Hey. I was wondering if you could do a video on the Cessna 421 Thanks even if you don't do a video on it
Kitfox clone. Sorry.
not fit for short people... smh
Amazing
Pretty sure there is no option for Jabiru engines
You are right... she tends to say whatever she thinks people want to hear. One interview she says it stalls at 32mph and cruises at 105mph. Next interview, she says it stalls in the 40s and cruises at 90 - 100mph.
too much moneyyyy
I love everything about it but the looks. Too expensive. Maybe for 40k.
ash smitty
The kit version is a bargain in it's class
Heck, I even like the looks. But for $75K I'm not stuffing pillows anywhere, I want adjustable seats and don't want to hear any bullshit about keeping things simple lol.
"Oh wow" on price cause it's less or more than you imagined?
A little bit of both :)
You get a hell of a lot with the kit but the build is up there's. The kit is surprisingly cheap
74k, ok lol
Brett Pef I noticed it was 65k in 2015
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