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The rep did a great job describing the craft and its features. Very professional.
Yes she did. Thank You for the feedback and your support!
True tough nuts and bolts Model T of the aviation world - should be a total winner! Thank you so much for finding them!
Very nice plane and as others have noted the factory rep really seemed to know her stuff. Great video.
Great plane. Excellent demonstration/representative. It comes to mind its pretty easy to provide few alternative front forked for the of us that want a larger front bush tire. Obviously we can make our own, but the option to get one from the factory would be a plus to sales.
I am surprised Bushcats are not much more popular. Most concerns I've seen about parts and tech support over the long haul are minor. How hard is it to get aluminum tubing, cabling, nuts/bolts, Rotax parts, etc? WHEN WILL WE SEE FOLDING WINGS, even as an option? With hangar availabity and pricing at a premium, this can be a key feature.
Yes! Folding wings!
I have now watched a planeload of Bushcat videos on the Bushcat Tom channel! This is a great airplane! Did you meet disco Bob?
The wing material is it like ultralights or hang gliders I know the material on those aircraft has a time limit like 10 years then it's very costly to replace it all. The advantage is not having to spend the 100's hours labor needed for cloth, or high cost of ortex shrink on cover. Looking at their US dealer cost is about $86k ready to fly with the 912ULS that's a great price. Useful weight is 613lbs that's not bad for two seater haul most guys even if both push 250 each. Looked for accidents online none that I could find were fatal couple of nose overs, one guy in Australia hit terrain while landing was the most serious injurie, and one other who landed in a river with floats wind gust nosed over to the left. Like your channel you always find the aircraft that regular people can afford. I see lot of reviews of aircraft reality is most can't afford 100k plus airplane. $86k is still lot of money but it's somewhat doable for most with ongoing maintenance.
We have been using that covering for a long time - just dont leave plane outdoors all year and your good-to-go!
Wow. You gave a very good insight. Am a total newbie. Can you plz help me understand how this plane compares with something like a Zenith STOL? Which one is better?
@@SwavimanKumar Sorry, have not flown South African jobby!
Keep it hangared on hard winter months and those wings will last longer than you or me.
Looks like a fun cheep flyer to go out and enjoy the back country
Options. For sure. I love the concept of such a low build time. Thanks for saying hello today!
Glad to see you review Bushcat Brian! GREAT SPONSOR segment too!
Great plane ! You sold me on those seats . ❤️
Love your 📹 videos!! It's a treat to see when a new episode drops!!! Keep up the great work!!
@Marques Suggs REALLY?! Well THANK YOU for you support and encouragement. Much appreciated!
That was an awesome interview...the young lady knows her plane! Wish I was younger and had some disposable income.
Great job...really enjoy your episodes.
Man I hear you Charley!!! I'm in the same boat but I'd sure love to own one!!!
I'm older and can afford disposable diapers.
Does that count?
@harleycharley good to see you back again and again! Thank You for supporting us here! :-) Nothing FUN is ever cheap it seems. Have to give something else up to focus on this. Then... one day/moth/year at a time and you too can make it happen. Trust me... i'm living it. Just takes time.
@@donc9751 Well start working towards it! One piece or part at a time! :-)
@@MrPaige222 If you add in a "Little John" or "Little Jane" that you can take with you flying one day... maybe. Just maybe. :-)
always been a fan of the Bushcat
Dear Santa... I would like a Bush Cat Sooooo bad...
The Bush cat is my dream airplane! I hope one day to get my pilots license and be able to afford one.
Go for it! Both! No time like the present to get it done! Thank you for stopping by and showing support. We appreciate you!
I want me one dem!
Man I LOVE that plane! Would love to get one!
Well... "TIME-TO-FLY" my friend. Time to start working towards that goal of your! :-)
Great to see a South African aeroplane featured! 😎🇿🇦
YES! Well... hello from SA! Good to see you active in the #aviationfamily too!
A very instructive, informative and well made video, many thanks. All the best for your future growth.
Regards from South Africa.
@Kerry Ross well hello from SA! Thank you for YOUR support here. It means a lot to be encouraged by fellow aviators from across the planet! :-)
Looks like a great plane and a good candidate for a Viking engine!
Thank You for saying hi! I honestly don't know what other engine options would be available. Forward of the firewall I think would be rather critical of these as the empty weight is around 700lbs-750lbs I believe. If you take a close look at the engine to firewall space with the current Rotax 912ULS 100HP option, you will find that it is mounted nearly against the firewall. Meaning if you were to hang a HEAVIER engine on the nose... there is NO ROOM to move the engine "AFT" to compensate for weight. Yes... you can add ballast to the tail to some degree but that is a very narrow envelope before it affects the handling and flight characteristics. Just something to consider.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Good point!
Beautiful aircraft, i would change few things. Like the stick electric flaps and change the front suspantion to add a biger tire
Great looking plane.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤙🏻
Ample! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!
I love this airplane !!!!!! Wonderful video !
Excellent video. Great info. She did a good job. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I like the airplane.
Thank You. I appreciate your feedback as well!
Love the windshield, no pipes going across. Just airplane looks are awesome!!!
Pretty clean looking that is for sure. Thank You for taking the time to watch today!
Absolutely Brian
Actually it has three tubes coming down vertically through the middle of the panel. That's actually a little more than usual for this type of plane.
@@DirtFlyer i guess better nose gear support. I just cant stand pipes going diagonally across windshield.
Worst part is, my wife is showing interest in this plane!! Im doomed lol
Nice video.
Been looking at this plane for awhile now. Just sold my old 140a and deciding what to do next.
It's a really big ultralight.
I'm eager to upgrade from the ultralights I've been buzzing around in.
And it's as close to affordable as any aircraft possibly can be these days.
Love!
Thank You for chiming in! Easy to build for sure.
James you are full of crap. One you do not fly a ultralight and do not buzz around anything. State what you fly and where .
@@ohwell2790 wow, someone woke up with their nickers in a bunch. you must be a blast at parties.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Recently I've been training on a quicksilver to get my LSA. I know it's not the same as a real ppl, but it's what I can do on my budget right now. As my current mission is really just doing touch and goes and air-work, and learning to fly an airplane at all, it's been fun and helped me get my fundamentals down. I obviously hope to get my PPL afterwards, and was looking at a 150 or 152, but these bush planes just look like so much fun.
I know this is a stupid question, but if you were to tell someone about the major difference between a modern bush ELSA like this, and an older 152, what would drive someone to spend the extra cash on a newer plane like this?
Thanks =)
@@jamesbarros950 I have owned several airplanes, built 3 in the experimental category and working on another. I have also owned an older Cherokee (for a brief period). Depending on your mission, I feel experimental is the only way to go! For me, this includes mostly local flights with the occasional cross-country. If you can build the plane yourself,in the experimental amateur -built category, you can perform your own annual inspections. This can save you a lot of money! You will also know your airplane inside and out! My experience, with the Cherokee, was something was ALWAYS breaking down (everything is older). Then you had to find a mechanic worth a darn. I consider my standards as medium-to low-high. The mechanics I found, their standards seem low-medium,at best (although never anything unsafe).
The fun-factor is also there! Typically, the power to weight ratio for the light sport type aircraft just make them fun to fly! The downside is they are lighter aircraft, and more prone to turbulence. It all depends on your mission and $$$, but I will never own anything but experimental.
VERY COOL !!
Another great video. The Bushcat has some great features, and the covering system is one of my favorites due to not needing to mess with glues, heat shrinking, and painting. Did you fly it? Wonder how the flight characteristics are compared to our Cessna 150? We are seriously considering building a Bushcat the fall.
Plan on doing a biannual and knocking off the rust in one of these very soon. In Deland FL. :-)
very cool, great explanation and pitch
Excellent stuff bro
Nice plane
Very nice video. And thanks again :)
No Problem. #aviationfamily Thank you for taking the time to watch and supporting us here! :-D
Great video, I wish my wife would let me get one.
The law does allow you to get a new wife! Just saying. . .
@Joel Moore no problem. Just keep her involved the entire way. Then... you can have Day Dates or Daycations together in the air! :-) Thanks for taking the time to watch!
@@deanallen2862 @Dean Allen yes but... much cheaper to keep the wife and long term better investment. :-) People first. Airplanes second. (I know... I can't believe I am saying that!) The ladies... they can be your best cheerleader in helping get these projects done. Just have to support their projects/hobbies at the same time. Thanks for saying hello here! We appreciate you showing up and supporting!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I hope you ( and the ladies) know, mine was intended as a humorous remark. All the best to you and the wife.
@@deanallen2862 Understood. Katie (my wife) is a BIG part of all this so I always feel the need to add..... "clarity" on certain subjects. :) I chuckled personally :-O
Fascinating
Thank You! We appreciate your engagement and support here!
Sweet Bird
Yes sir! Thank You for supporting here.
Man! I like this one. Currently on the path for my PPL. Plan is to build a plane and this one just made the list of possibilities.
@U Can 2 Mechanical Already "On the path" for the PPL... NICE! And wanting to Build and Airplane? GREAT! Get after it! You can do it! :-) Thanks for chiming in today!
Never mind !! 😋
There is one of these at a nearby airport to mine. Definitely has some ramp appeal!
One issue I see with the way that is set up is that the flap handle and the stick are both in the center which means you would have to reach across yourself to lower/raise flaps while you are flying. I'm assuming there is a dual center stick option which would fix that.
@Micah Powell I see your point. There are several aircraft that challenge the "ergonomics" of some typical thoughts on that. There is always a trade off it seem. Having the stick in the center of the airframe allows ease of access to simply slide your butt into the seat. Adding dual sticks would definitely take that feature away. Maybe they are just a big fan of "symmetry." :-) Thank You for watching and supporting here! We appreciate YOU!
I want one !!!
I would like to see a yamaha apex fitted on one
Tailwheel version is cool
It is a different look that is for sure! Thank You for watching!
Very nice bush plane! Has a lot of well thought out features. Cheers from Winnipeg.
Hello Winnipeg! I love the engagement from across the borders! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
I think I'd get it experimental and put a Viking 90 hp motor in it.
Viking was on the field (KDED) and still in close proximity in FL, I think if that was a viable engine they would have used it.
G,day from Sydney, Australia.
* Great review of the Bush cat light sport plane.
* Performance specification, availability and cost options.
🌏🇭🇲
@John Fitzpatrick Hey AUS! Thank You for chiming in and giving your support here! We appreciate you!
That stick to hold the door open is silly. I wonder if there's plans to add a strut or a spring or something.
Looks like a sweet little bird. I'm thinking a bit more BHP????? The price is right in the ball park.
Flap handle and stick in the center. Add in choke and trim. That’s an awfully busy right hand. Just an observation.
At one point she said that the Vs1 was in the low thirties. The specs show 43. Which or what is the real world full flap stall?
Very Cool. I think I want one!
@Levi Noguess Hey! Aren't you supposed to be working! I'll be working on my Levi Stache I think this week! :-)
Haha
Impressive
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
I wonder about a traditional semi monocoque design. I agree good lines and neat features but the frame kinda makes me wonder
16:10 $$$
ita cheaper than most cars / suvs.
@@fwefhwe4232 really? its like 110K
Great aircraft but with the center stick and the position of the flap handle it looks like it could be a little bit awkward to use the flaps
Is engine availability an issue for this plane at this time?
I'll take one
I wonder how they perform in Colorado with flights in the 5000 to 8-9000 feet range? Looks about right labor wise for a family type project!!
The BushCat’s factory’s base is at 5,000’ elevation in South Africa. We have a customer with a BushCat in Ecuador who’s often flying at 10,000’ or above, so it does really well at higher elevation.
Great! :-) Looks like a PERFECT Family Project. Hey! Thanks for chiming in and saying hello today! :-)
I want one
Interesting. It's surprisingly heavy for a fabric bird. My all metal LSA is a full person lighter. Maybe there is some weight in bush wheels but still.
It sort of underlines my belief that just a glider style monocoque composite body is both the simplest, lightest and most aerodynamic construction so it really should be possible to make a sleek fast bird also be a stol plane by virtue of minimal weight. That could be a powerful combination, maybe even make it a waterbird with some foils.
Hi Dan, Is this bushcat better than a Zenith STOL? I just came to know about this plane here and this looks pretty cool. How does it compare with something like a Zenith 701
@@SwavimanKumar I'm not an expert in all things stol. Googling it suggests it's a fair bit lighter. This bird is fairly heavy but maybe it's robust somehow.
I see they addressed the poorly designed nosewheel design which was very weak and if you flew with Spats, its impossible to inspect the welds (where they always used to crack) without removing the spats entirely. Two variants of the nose wheel "suspension" were made one with springs situated inside the cabin (the better of the two!) and another with a doughnut style rubber ring situated int he same place - the later is much harder and transferred more load into the nose-wheel, making it that much more prone to cracking (fatigue) - great to see that this has been replaced with a much better design!
The previous old, cut, weld, and fold over another piece of steel plate to re-weld design that this was made from seemed to be a short cut approach. The rest of the plane is great, easy to fly, handles well, good on fuel, a little slow at cruise but acceptable for a bushplane.
The first releases called the Cheetah had horrible drum brakes, and the tires never sat flat on the ground, there was always a camber issue where the tires wore on the outsides. I was the first to replace the brakes in South Africa ( I hangar at the same airfield as Skyreach) to a disc brake model, and i upgraded a total of 7 planes, before Skyreach purchased the black max brakes for the bushcat. A tip (if the newest bushcat doesnt have this done already) is to replace the plastic brake line with steel lines inside the cockpit, it gives better brake feel and less spongy compression to the hand brake lever when doing so. Leave the plastic line outside the plane, so you can visibly inspect the line for air bubbles, and colour of the fluid etc.
A great, easy to fly, robust plane (except the nose-wheel) plenty fun to fly, and can be flown long distances with ease, and nice and comfortable on a long flight. Nice large cabin inside too. Doors can be removed for kicking out a meat bomb (sky diver) should you want to do this -- i have done this at a fly in, and its great flying with the doors off on a hot day. Max suggested speed with doors off is 60mph, and the zips at the rear on the sides of the Fuselage need to be opened when doing so.... Nice video.
What is the reason that the tail surfaces were enlarged? The company rep was a bit short on details on that. I would guess there were stability issues or maybe slow flight control issues.
@@DirtFlyer Flight test failed in EUROPE - did not comply with POH (Personal operating handbook), stall and other characteristics are now met as an LSA aircraft.
Great insights!
While certainly an attractive and sporty looking aircraft, (I really like the look and flow of the cowling as well as many of fhe slick cockpit control features.) the bolt together aluminum airframe "appears" a little too "ultralight" to be rugged enough for the more aggressive bush landings of, say, the more mountainous backcountry of Idaho and surrounding areas. Of course, this is only supposition as all others in this class seem to be welded 4130 steel, Also how fairs the sail cloth vs. doped fabric and paint under UV assault, overall lifespan, etc.? Then there is the grove gear vs. cabane debate. I can see where it would, pardon the low hanging fruit, "shine" in the Florida sun where there are no mountains. Just thinking out loud, as it were.
Is not meant for that. You'll hardly find a Idaho proven plane for less than 120K. This is meant for low and slow as she mentioned and for some "light" back country. I love it, it will work for my mission
@@HECTORFARRA Oh, don't I know it! Even used, a fairly steep price tag is a given. Glad to know that you are enjoying your aircraft.
Coming from a family of welders and myself a military pilot, welds break/crack easier under rough treatment than properly selected bolt and nut attachment systems. Not many welds on an AH64 Apache Attack helicopter - mostly rivets and locknut/bolt/cotter key for some highly stressed/ pounded components during training and combat. And competition sail material is as tough as it gets. My son has sailed in some nasty winds around the world, and those sails stand up to direct impact high winds, aerodynamic flow is exponentially less stressful
Affordable !!! 40000 is not affordable, you can it on the face of the present 😁😁
Is there any room for cup holders?
How much for the factory build ??
Is it available with duel stick?
I noticed you stated that the seats weren't adjustable and were designed for larger people. What about those of us in the 5'6 to 5' 10" range. How are we supposed to adjust to the long reach? Really like this aircraft!
I’m 5’10” and have had a couple flights in a Bushcat. It fit me like a glove.
5'6 and im short-legged, i fit in just fine. sometimes use a little cushion behind my butt, but then i have to do that with a 172 as well so....
How difficult is it to change the plane from a taildragger to the amphibious set up? Looking to get one soon and would like to be able to interchange the two if possible!
i beleive you would need to e nosewheel version for floats due to the steering.
Really appreciate this talk. Looking forward to go back to South Africa and have a good look at it! But how does it fly, specially in turbulence?
handles wind very well... had it in some decent gusty crosswinds with no issues
@@WX4CB thank you…
Do you really have to let go of the yoke to operate the flaps??? Can't see myself going for that.
this looks like a great Zenith stile aircraft but even as a tail dragger, I just am not a fan of those center counsel Y shaped sticks or that air rest Throtal. I see the draw, but its just nit for me. I'm more into a center stick with left hand throttle on a tandem seating. this is a great aircraft and I can defiantly see the draw.
Yep, this thing looks like tons of fun but I also am not too fond of a center stick and especially when your flap lever is also in the center.
You either reach across or let go of the stick to adjust the flaps, and trim. Doesn’t seem very ergonomic but I could be missing something.
that's the main reason I like a center stick (or yoke but I like stick controls). you can always have a hand on the flight control. for aircraft that fly mainly by autopilot I understand the appeal of keeping your legs and space in front of you clear. but I don't like the idea of having to let go if the main control. I know it's in reality not that big of a deal, its just a psychological thing for me. I see why its nice, but thats the main reason I'm not considering a Zenith.
@@LiveLNXgaming Pretty sure Zenith offers a dual stick option. See the March 2021 issue of Kitplanes Mag. or check with Zenith before you scratch them off your list.
@@lpainter100 I agree flap control should be on the top outside of both seats I guess if you bought the kit version could modify that put handle where you want it.
Can a BushCat be fitted with a ballistic parachute?
yes it can, but imho it's not worth it... a plane doesnt just drop out of the sky when the engine quits... :D
So if we self-built that same package, (2 Dynon Skyviews, engine & prop, etc) what could that be done for?
Good question. If I were a guessing man... I would say around $80k (*/-)
Is there a wing option? Like that would be a great motorglider cabin.
I don't believe there is an option to change the wing. That.. would be a very wide motorglider now wouldn't it?! :-)
Why would a Taildragger be heavier than a tricycle geard plane?
it showed that there was extra bracing to move the gear forward for a TD.
86,000... Can buy a nice 170B with 900lb useful or 2 PA-22/20s, or a beater C-182...
Had to hit the "speed control dots" Was talking a l'il fast...
Good camera work
Pls don't mention SA
Some people has egos
Say it's made in USA
At least it's not made in PRC!
Love the aircraft. Hate the flap handle. Surely there is a better way?
I think the large handle is for fulcrum effect. There is a hell of a lot of pressure on flaps when they are being deployed.
@J T it is quite popular (historically) to have the flap handle above (like in the Cubs these days). I am sure there are other places that it could go but... this one also utilizes a "Center Stick" in the middle of the airframe... so there goes that option. Thank You for watching and engaging here today! We appreciate you!
@@IO-zz2xy Good point. Mechanical Advantage plays a vital role especially in this "manual" application. This isn't a fast airplane... but a good amount of flap surface area will still give you a good amount of pressure certainly. Thank You for your support here! :-)
What is the cost per hour if you have ownership of this light aircraft?
So we can pop the doors off for summer, but what about heat for winter?
There's cabin heat in them! Or you can get as an option? Not too sure if they come with it or not. Check out Bushcat Tom's videos here on RUclips. He's got heating in his Bushcat! ( and lives in Wisconsin, so the winters are real there )
@@erikherje3414 I saw that video. And their winters are mild compared to what we have in northern Alberta.
Never seen this one. If I can ever afford it I will be getting one. Anyone know what a monthly payment and down payment would look like on this?
How much?
Daniela pronounces the K in Knoll? Never heard that in my life
German roots?
Am I the only one that noticed you have to take your hands off the stick (or reach across) to operate the flaps...not reat
Nice kit but I’d rather spend 10,000 more dollars and get a Titan t-51 mustang
she says stall speed is low 30's but specs say 43mph(38knots)?! which is it?
Will this airplane be available in Europe?
It is! In the UK and Poland so far.
Maybe someone more excited about the aircraft and not so bored sounding should showcase it….
What is the range on cruise with a full tank ?
Longer than her bladder (as she said). I think around 7 hours. Thanks for chiming in today!
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel When I said range I meant in miles what is the range of the aircraft in cruise
@@madmanmechanic8847 She said it cruises at 90mph, so 90mph x 7 hours would equal a range of 630 miles. If you were flying into a 40mph headwind the whole way, you would see range reduced to 350 miles travelled at a ground speed of 50mph.
@@nameberry220 Oh ok very interesting thanks !
you meant babushcat??
I wouldn't feed so confortable having those fuel tanks right behind my back in the case of an emergency TBH
I once looked at a Wittman Tailwind for sale. On paper it was my favorite experimental aircraft. I sat in it and my knees hit the fuel tank under the panel. At 5'8 I didn't have hardly legroom in a tail dragger with a 55+ mph stall speed with my knees hitting its fuel tank 😳
The fuel could make a huge difference in CG as well!
Having the fuel tanks behind the pilot in a crash is way better than flying a Wittman tailwind with the fuel in your lap in a tiny tail dragger with a high stall speed any day! 😂🤣😅😆
*-James Bond*
Virtually all European microlights/light aviation have the same, above you it can leak onto you, above your knees it fuels the flames, behind and below you means you exit doors before it!
We have found that the fabric doesn't last with lots of sun exposure. The control surfaces need recovering often. Depending on flight time, somewhere around a 2 to 3 year replacement period.
Also, absolutely NO luggage capacity
Interesting, thanks for the feedback on both points. A bush airplane has to be able to carry stuff too!
Otoh, I’d not leave my Aeronca champ tied out in the sun, either. At least with the BC, the skins lace on & there is no painting. That fact alone beats cutting, affixing, heat shrinking, doping, & painting my rag wing on labor hours alone.
The cowling is ugly. other than that a great looking aircraft.
An expensive toy...yikes! I trained at and live close to DeLand...
This is a joke right? Zenith Cruzer is the same price and not a kite. This is not an affordable solution. in fact its ridiculous.
Way overpriced for what you get...its a 60k airplane at best!!! But it's a cool looking bird!
“…very unique…” No, please.
This interview feels like there should be a black casting couch involved.
"Geeky plane chick takes dual instruction for the first time at the landing strip."
"Affordable"
*Laughs and cries in barely 23k income*