DISCLAIMER: I am well aware of the risks involved with flying at a low altitude, the known and unknown. This was done legally, with full consent by the crew, and by an experienced pilot. Do not attempt without proper training and intimate knowledge of the aircraft, the location, and weather. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and it was incredible. Please think twice before you comment something negative.
FloridaFlying - there is risk with anything one does in life. If you perform these flights and have identified and planned the mitigation procedures and briefed everyone onboard of what to expect and who will perform the mitigation’s then these flights fall within the FAA guidelines. Now if you just want to, say, take an A5 Sea Plane, fill your body with methamphetamines, a little Opioids, sleeping pills, some anxiety medications then top it off with a few beers then decide to pull off a few high-speed low level passes along with a few high “G” 60 degree bank angle turns then maybe you’ll be headed for some serious deadly outcomes but when planned correctly you can operate the aircraft within the envelop it was designed to operate in. You can’t plane for every situation and I would be worried about bird strikes at low level flight over these waters but with the prop & engine behind your the chance of birds rousting up into the air will be lower due to this aircrafts design. I’m not sure but I would want to take a flight over these waters at least once. I’m not sure if I would make a second pass but I believe you can make a single pass with minimal disturbance to the wildlife and do it safely!
cia212 - because of a baseball legend they didn’t want to release the truth about the possible cause. Baseball has more money than the A5 company. Even when AvWeb did their review Paul only briefly touched at the very end of his assessment that there were traces of methamphetamines in his system. But the coroner’s first report came out right after the accident it reported there were 10x’s the lethal dose of meth for a person of his weight. That report was pulled immediately from the web. They said they were protecting the family. Yea the baseball family! Don’t want to let people know that one of their star pitchers are hurling 100mph fastballs while the possibility of using meth? I live in Philly and Roy was one of our 4 aces and this city lost a son that day but hiding the truth never finds the root causes and we never learn from his mistakes.
@@MrWATCHthisWAY 200 hrs and three years does not a highly experienced pilot make. It is danger zone where the level of competence gained coupled with lack of experience creates a false level of confidence.
Beautiful flight! I received my my pilots license in a 1955 UH12c Hiller helicopter complete with franklin engine and wooden blades with a non correlated throttle/collective. These guys giving you grief have never understood what risk is. Personally I didnt see anything in your flight that would have left you with no way out. That is why you are an aviator and they are just pilots. Stick and Rudder!
My son started his pilot training on an Aventura when they were built in Rockledge Fl. His instructor (Billy Simmons) took me up once and it was a blast. Skimming over a gator infested swamp was the best part.
he is not flying low over land...that is swamp grass growing in the water. I was disappointed not to see at least one water takeoff and landing....what is the point without that? really hoping to see a takeoff from the swamp grass!
JNM11787, how old are you. The fun police doesn't refer to the actual police lol It refers to an individual or organisation that monitor others activities & determine what is an acceptable risk. Otherwise known as Killjoys, buzzkill, fun police.
my comment was nothing to do with the Police (Law Enforcement) , the " anti fun police' in the UK are certain regulatory bodies who deal with various safety concerns. What some people think is okay others consider it isn't ......in their own opinion.
Sweet !!! Can't fly like that on the Mississippi, dern jumping carp, hang a net and catch dinner. Spectacular scenery !! Thank you for the back seat ride !!!
That looked lake an amazing flight I just wish I could have been onboard instead of being locked away in my home! Safe flying and have fun just be safe!
WOW, LOOKED LIKE FUN!!!!!!!! SURE there are risks, but the guy knew the area well, any deer/animals as some have mentioned would have been jumping and running and insight or stayed down due to the oncoming noise and vibrations the plane and engine would have been causing!!!!!! The pilot himself made the statement "he would not be making the route if it was not one he had intimate knowledge of the craft and the terrain, and IF the weather had been against the flight!!!!!!!" It is similar to going up in a hand glider of any sort, where it is safe only with knowledge, of craft and terrain, winds and weather permitting!!!!!!
I just watched that video of the guy lowering the landing gear from a car. The comments went like: good old days when people got shit done. And how health & safety/risk assessment would never allow that to happen these days. Now when there's a video of people taking a little risk, to enjoy themselves. The fun & safety police are out in force in the comments. You could die tomorrow in you bed/car at work & in America get shot jogging or getting food at McDonalds. Life's a risk, live it or stay home & play it safe.
Nice bird, I have an Lake LA4-180 Amphibian that I fly like that a lot, but your plane looks like a lot of fun too and much cheaper to feed... Maybe I can fly one of them someday...
Well, we've seen how hitting a human can destroy an engine cowling this week. Any thoughts what a 25# crane or pelican popping out of the scrub would do to those struts.
nice job Larry....... I really enjoyed the video. the adventura11 is a wonderful aircraft and the company has knowledgeable/skilled pilots like (Alex, Larry,) and professional flight instructors. you failed to mention they have a top-notch flight school (SPORT PILOT TRAINING CENTER), ratings from ultralight to private pilot, tail dragger, and amphibious endorsements. a great bunch of guys who love to teach and talk aviation. one question scary Larry, when you fly my paradise, you don't fly that close to the water do you?
As a military instructor pilot who preaches safety, who makes intense CRM and ORM decisions to accomplish missions, I find the general aviation pilot's mindset so pathetic.. "OhhhHHH NooOO whAt iF thE enGiNe FailS?!" What the hell is wrong with you people? What happened to your balls? Do you swim with water wings on in case your heart fails? Do you wear a bulletproof vest to the grocery store? Is it too risky to go surfing because there are sharks, to ride a motorcycle because there are big cars, to ride a rollercoaster because it might come off the rails? Take some damn risk for the sake of fun and if you're too scared of your own shadow, don't leave the house. Don't bother other people. These guys are flying over grass. It's not a big deal.
1 - when you are low over large areas of tall grasses - is Ground Effect still in play? 2 - when you are landing in the middle of a large lake - how do you know the wind direction (or does it matter)?
That grass is probably about 2-4 foot tall, and has mud or water under much of it. With the wheels up you are unlikely to flip the plane, which would be the biggest danger in a conventional plane.
@@argilla11 yes, I was being sarcastic. But don't you think that they should have shown how it lands and takes off on water. That is why I watched the video. I already know that it can fly. Just wanted to see how it performed on the water.
Question.... can I put bush tires n shocks on this plane and land on bumpy land ? And can I sleep in it? I'm 6'4 n not sure I'll fit in it but it's all good, I'm on my way because I need one of these planes alot more than I need my wife
A bit of a thrill with it in ground effect for most of the flight, but you also want to be pretty sure there's next to no risk of the engine going out for that kind of flying.
I cannot but use the word cherish to describe my memories of getting to fly myself around in Florida. I was particularly fond of my night flights between Fort Meyers and Fort Lauderdale where I was based. As classic to stories of Southern Florida in the early '80s I won my flight lessons through solo by recovering stolen property. It was stolen from the Flight School by a disgruntled employee. The whole of the MacDonald detective scenario was lived out through accusations that I had stolen the life raft to make the pilot look bad. My time was primarily done in a Tomahawk though I have been allowed to fly a good variety of planes and even the DC 6. That thin wing on the Tomahawk made me a conservative pilot. When flying at night they tell you to land in the darkest spots should the engine fail since those are pond and lakes. In the water upside down is pretty likely. I thought the FAA said you had to fly no lower than allowed for a landing. Typically below 500 feet is not it.
Looks like a great design, and a remarkable aircraft. However.... please reconsider sustained low altitude flight. The sudden unexpected demands of the laws of physics do not care about "experience".....lets all grow old together.
Not really, however I think if you have an engine failure and are going down in a random field it is probably better to land with the gear up. Honestly the only reason to keep the gear down is if you are landing on a smooth surface
Execute EP and land. Just like when a goose at 10k gets into your windscreen or rotax. What do you do when a goose destroys a part of the main structure or control surface at 1k altitude?
I can't help thinking that guy is a BAD pilot. If that plane lost power over those reeds and/or snagged a wing float that plane would have cartwheeled instantly. Not worth risking your lives over in my opinion. I would not fly with that pilot but thats because I dont see a need to take extra risks. Nice little plane though!
@@samtate9625 I like tried and true designs thanks. My super cub on floats cost me $80,000 and that got me floats ,skis, and tundra tires . A far more capable machine built by professionals and maintained by a AME.
@@natcalverley4344 - and a new supercub on new amphibs (not floats) costs how much? If we are talking very used, the searey can be had for $30k. A supercub is certainly more capable in many ways but to say its cheaper to keep is pretty silly.
@@KenLeonard Never said it was cheaper to maintain. How many of these things have been built and what is their safety record vs that of a super cub ? Let me know when one of these things has 30 years of bush flying . It’s just a cheap thrill toy with unknown safety and longevity . What kind of product support will be there for the owners ten years out ?
At 3:03 the salesman said a lie. Also his radio calls are low end. All runways at DeLand are active. He is not taking that runway anywhere. Its a simple statement "DeLand Traffic, #, takingoff runway three zero, DeLand Traffic"
1967retread Same with coyotes! Years ago I almost hit one mid air in a 172 trying to scare him off the active. Would have made for an interesting accident report...
@Gavigg75 I am from Louisiana. This state probably has more swamp land than any others. Deer do live in the swamps. I can only assume you have never hunted deer in the swamp or been to Louisiana. Child like comments only make people see you as a child. Go wander the earth and get more experance so you don't sound like a kid.
Wow the completed kit with engine and avionics was the original price range of the icon a five, I hope this stays in the price range for sometime as listed... it’s a possible contender to my future...
I mean Christ all we wanted was a little fun in the sun and water instead we got an incredibly erotic sexual session involving the Botox concerning the icon A5 LOL
I'd fly with him in a heartbeat... Been flying like that for going on over forty years and love it. You will all die, yeah planes crash, people also run red lights no matter how careful you are... Life is to live, not be afraid.
Like skimming rice paddies in the Mekong Delta with an OH-6A. We got birds hitting the rotor blades and eventually one through the left bubble. Better them than bullets though.
As fun as it looks, you are so right. If a bird unexpectedly shoots up from those bushes, they've had it! That being said, If it were me, I'd still do it. Stuff like this gives you stories to tell the grandkids on your rocking chair in your old age. Wouldn't make a practice of it though.
@@neatstuff8200 Not so sure that it was weeds... probably mostly swamp - being Florida. Not much abandoned machinery or logs in the swamp. Of course, a good down draft and you are having a very bad day.
How is that confusing? Every fixed pitch aircraft is the same. Aside from the elevator, engine speed controls climbing and descent. Keep the elevator neutral and kill the engine power and you will go down. 😂
That low altitude flying looks good in that video and I'm sure it was done legally. But I believe in Murphy's Law. In the real world of flying, those guys would be up 'S' creek if they had an emergency that low to the ground. I'm walking away with two questions. What happened to the water landing? I really wanted to see that! I would have also like to see how that small seaplane handled between 2000 and 3000 feet? I know how bumpy it can get in a Cessna 152/172, is it about the same in that seaplane??
Great video! I have a Buccanier II I'm working on! I've owned many boats and the thought of a flying boat just floats my boat! I'm currently a sport pilot with a weightshift rating. (Delta wings, heavy powered hang glider wings.
How do you like weight shift trikes? I’ve never been in one. Every control is opposite of a conventional airplane, seems odd but I get that it makes sense. Does it get tiring? And do you have to be pretty fit to fly one?
@@FloridaFlying Trikes are awesome and so easy to fly! If you're in Florida, contact Larry Mednick at Evolution Trikes for a domo flight. Larry is probably the best trike pilot on earth! I've been flying trikes for 16 years and love them! You dont have to be a meathead to fly trikes. The controls are pretty light Go for a ride and get back to me Brother! Fly safe my friend!! DDDave
David Dixon hey thanks for the info! I am most definitely going to be flying in one in the future. I would love to see what it’s like and I’ll make a video of the experience
Let me guess, you read the Roy Halladay report and are now an expert on amphib flying. If they had an engine failure they would just settle onto the marshy water in a plane without extended gear and a boat hull. That grass was swamp they were flying over. They never pulled high G or high banked turns. The hardest part woud be getting someome with an airboat to come find them. But do go back to watching "the flying cowboys" fly like idiots and worship them.
I agree with Dan, the pilot knew what he was doing, however if a deer or piece of heavy wood had suddenly appeared in their path, I don't think they would have time to react.
@@gibsonstation1292 and if the engine had quit they would have possibly died out there hoping for a rescue. Lot's of things in Florida that will kill you, not just dumbass flying antics. I was based in DeLand for a few years and flew most of Florida at 200' including downtown Orland on Fiber Optic Patrol. 4000 hours and 5 engine failures later, didn't ever attempt that level of bravado for a video let alone some fun. Would never fly with that guy. Nearly crashed in DeLand once very near the airport from a stuck valve. Nice video, totally unsafe. An eventual NTSB statistic that doesn't reflect on the rest of us very well. It's legal, but not safe. Take up skydiving if you just have to be stupid about thrills.
Nathan Smith definitely an exception to the rule, but he always planned ahead, analyzed the risks, figured our how to accomplish the mission at hand and leave himself an out....
I started at 15. Rent. Dont fly like this. If you want to be an expert fly like Bob Hoover. Be precise and be safe. Don't drive like this. Dont even ride a bike like this.
The only thing I really like more about the Searey is the sliding canopy. I am very close to buying one of these airplanes. Just looking for the right used one.
That looks like sawgrass in swamp land. There's standing water under those tall grass blades, sometimes a few feet deep. Airboats can navigate those waters, it looks/feels like you're flying low over grass even though you're on a boat. It's pretty surreal, kind of like this flight.
@@FloridaFlying 582 & an older model than what you guys were flying. You got more hp but a much heavier motor. Thinking back, I take back the mile & a half & drop it to a mile. I've got a Maxair 582 on Full Lotus floats & have had a Trike on Full Lotus. I find the best combo is a Max on Full Lotus simply because you can get out of the cockpit, fish, walk to the rear seat for gas etc. To each his own but after 47 years in ultralight a/c that's my two cents. No offense. If you're happy that's the main thing. Nice bird you got.
No offense taken! It’s not my plane, but I know these days the Aventura has some of the best water take off performance in its class, at least compared to the searey. They’ve been putting 117hp engines on them, and I think up to 130hp. Also I love the drifter, that’s gotta be my favorite ultralight type of plane (light sport now, but we all know it came from an ultralight). I’ve never been in a trike, I’m not sure what to think of them. I think my current mission is two seat, side by side, taildragger, with room for two backpacks
@@FloridaFlying Searay with 130 hp! Wow! One more thing I meant to say is freeboard on an Aventura/Buccaneer type plane. You're gonna' think I'm constantly knocking those types but here's the deal. Put two guys in either one, add some mildly choppy water, land in it as you normally do, start your turn from upwind to downwind to taxi for takeoff....what happens during the turn? You better make that turn real quick. (not always possible to takeoff straight ahead). With 6 maybe 8 inches of freeboard, I've almost sunk myself with two guys from boarding water. Anywho, flown knowledgeably, they're great & fun aircraft! Every land/sea aircraft has limitations. Nice talkin' to ya'.
DISCLAIMER: I am well aware of the risks involved with flying at a low altitude, the known and unknown. This was done legally, with full consent by the crew, and by an experienced pilot. Do not attempt without proper training and intimate knowledge of the aircraft, the location, and weather. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and it was incredible.
Please think twice before you comment something negative.
FloridaFlying - there is risk with anything one does in life. If you perform these flights and have identified and planned the mitigation procedures and briefed everyone onboard of what to expect and who will perform the mitigation’s then these flights fall within the FAA guidelines. Now if you just want to, say, take an A5 Sea Plane, fill your body with methamphetamines, a little Opioids, sleeping pills, some anxiety medications then top it off with a few beers then decide to pull off a few high-speed low level passes along with a few high “G” 60 degree bank angle turns then maybe you’ll be headed for some serious deadly outcomes but when planned correctly you can operate the aircraft within the envelop it was designed to operate in. You can’t plane for every situation and I would be worried about bird strikes at low level flight over these waters but with the prop & engine behind your the chance of birds rousting up into the air will be lower due to this aircrafts design. I’m not sure but I would want to take a flight over these waters at least once. I’m not sure if I would make a second pass but I believe you can make a single pass with minimal disturbance to the wildlife and do it safely!
@@MrWATCHthisWAY The crash that made everyone think the A5 was inherently unsafe.
cia212 - because of a baseball legend they didn’t want to release the truth about the possible cause. Baseball has more money than the A5 company. Even when AvWeb did their review Paul only briefly touched at the very end of his assessment that there were traces of methamphetamines in his system. But the coroner’s first report came out right after the accident it reported there were 10x’s the lethal dose of meth for a person of his weight. That report was pulled immediately from the web. They said they were protecting the family. Yea the baseball family! Don’t want to let people know that one of their star pitchers are hurling 100mph fastballs while the possibility of using meth? I live in Philly and Roy was one of our 4 aces and this city lost a son that day but hiding the truth never finds the root causes and we never learn from his mistakes.
@@MrWATCHthisWAY 200 hrs and three years does not a highly experienced pilot make. It is danger zone where the level of competence gained coupled with lack of experience creates a false level of confidence.
You’re right, but he has more than 200. It’s just that 200 were spent flying that run
I kept waiting for the water landing. Skimming doesn’t count.
Full stop.
Agreed! Let that bird sit on the water like it’s meant to.
I would fly with him in that plane anytime. That looks like a boat load of fun.
Great pun.
Beautiful flight! I received my my pilots license in a 1955 UH12c Hiller helicopter complete with franklin engine and wooden blades with a non correlated throttle/collective. These guys giving you grief have never understood what risk is. Personally I didnt see anything in your flight that would have left you with no way out. That is why you are an aviator and they are just pilots. Stick and Rudder!
But can it land on water and take off from water??? I would have thought that would be the point of the video, not ground effect skimming ..
It is an amphibious aircraft it can land on water and ground.
My son started his pilot training on an Aventura when they were built in Rockledge Fl. His instructor (Billy Simmons) took me up once and it was a blast. Skimming over a gator infested swamp was the best part.
he is not flying low over land...that is swamp grass growing in the water. I was disappointed not to see at least one water takeoff and landing....what is the point without that? really hoping to see a takeoff from the swamp grass!
me too! i've been in the everglades in a swamp boat. could you land and t/o with this aircraft in swamp grass is my question? I'd be all in.
Outstanding flight. One of the best I've seen. I do powerparachutes and we are just a couple of feet off the ground all the time. Good job!
Wow, the pilot looks pretty solid and two people... great payload!
Great video , you wouldn't get away with that type of flying in the UK , the "anti fun police' would be all over it 😢
The anti fun police are all here in the comments.
Police arent anti fun in the UK, just look at grooming gangs....the cops just keep normal people from having fun, theyres a difference.
JNM11787, how old are you. The fun police doesn't refer to the actual police lol
It refers to an individual or organisation that monitor others activities & determine what is an acceptable risk.
Otherwise known as Killjoys, buzzkill, fun police.
my comment was nothing to do with the Police (Law Enforcement) , the " anti fun police' in the UK are certain regulatory bodies who deal with various safety concerns. What some people think is okay others consider it isn't ......in their own opinion.
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Sweet !!! Can't fly like that on the Mississippi, dern jumping carp, hang a net and catch dinner. Spectacular scenery !! Thank you for the back seat ride !!!
Zackly wut I wuz thinken.
You don’t really eat Carp.....do you?😳🤮
That looked lake an amazing flight I just wish I could have been onboard instead of being locked away in my home! Safe flying and have fun just be safe!
WOW, LOOKED LIKE FUN!!!!!!!!
SURE there are risks, but the guy knew the area well, any deer/animals as some have mentioned would have been jumping and running and insight or stayed down due to the oncoming noise and vibrations the plane and engine would have been causing!!!!!!
The pilot himself made the statement "he would not be making the route if it was not one he had intimate knowledge of the craft and the terrain, and IF the weather had been against the flight!!!!!!!"
It is similar to going up in a hand glider of any sort, where it is safe only with knowledge, of craft and terrain, winds and weather permitting!!!!!!
I just watched that video of the guy lowering the landing gear from a car. The comments went like: good old days when people got shit done.
And how health & safety/risk assessment would never allow that to happen these days. Now when there's a video of people taking a little risk, to enjoy themselves. The fun & safety police are out in force in the comments. You could die tomorrow in you bed/car at work & in America get shot jogging or getting food at McDonalds. Life's a risk, live it or stay home & play it safe.
It's not that simple, most European countries are to denstly populated for this.
Nice bird, I have an Lake LA4-180 Amphibian that I fly like that a lot, but your plane looks like a lot of fun too and much cheaper to feed... Maybe I can fly one of them someday...
Can't imagine how long it would take to find your way out if you had to set it down out there.
Well, we've seen how hitting a human can destroy an engine cowling this week. Any thoughts what a 25# crane or pelican popping out of the scrub would do to those struts.
The reason I started flying! Amazing.
Now that is a damn good test drive. If I didn't live in the desert, I would buy that little plane right on the spot after that kind of a flight.
Man that looks fun! Another great video Pedro!
Hey thanks for the support Matt!
Wonderful and very interesting light aircraft ! I would like to fly it !
A lot of beautiful moments! And alot of moments of unnecessary risk too. But hey. Real fun always has some risks.
What an amazing experience, i was laying in my bed 3 a clock nighttime , and just felt i was the one beside the pilot
Is this plane considered ultralight category? Or do you need to have license to operate this one?
At least a Light Sport pilot license with seaplane and tail wheel endorsements.
They make an ultralight version as well...
nice job Larry....... I really enjoyed the video. the adventura11 is a wonderful aircraft and the company has knowledgeable/skilled pilots like (Alex, Larry,) and professional flight instructors. you failed to mention they have a top-notch flight school (SPORT PILOT TRAINING CENTER), ratings from ultralight to private pilot, tail dragger, and amphibious endorsements. a great bunch of guys who love to teach and talk aviation. one question scary Larry, when you fly my paradise, you don't fly that close to the water do you?
Excellent video. I enjoyed it so much I watched it twice. From Bermuda.
As a military instructor pilot who preaches safety, who makes intense CRM and ORM decisions to accomplish missions, I find the general aviation pilot's mindset so pathetic.. "OhhhHHH NooOO whAt iF thE enGiNe FailS?!" What the hell is wrong with you people? What happened to your balls? Do you swim with water wings on in case your heart fails? Do you wear a bulletproof vest to the grocery store? Is it too risky to go surfing because there are sharks, to ride a motorcycle because there are big cars, to ride a rollercoaster because it might come off the rails? Take some damn risk for the sake of fun and if you're too scared of your own shadow, don't leave the house. Don't bother other people. These guys are flying over grass. It's not a big deal.
Omg that's probably the best video I've seen second only to the one in the Bahamas and I'm not sure it's better but definitely both are awesome
The Aventura video in the Bahamas from Flying Wet? I loved that video. I would absolutely love to have an Aventura and do a Bahamian flying adventure
what a joy to watch
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Omg, this is looking so cool, thanks for making video, thank you
Super cool
1 - when you are low over large areas of tall grasses - is Ground Effect still in play? 2 - when you are landing in the middle of a large lake - how do you know the wind direction (or does it matter)?
Great video!
The extream low flying I found unnecessary. It could be video angle but looked like it was inches above ground.
That grass is probably about 2-4 foot tall, and has mud or water under much of it. With the wheels up you are unlikely to flip the plane, which would be the biggest danger in a conventional plane.
He never actually landed on the water, and then did a take off.
What's up with that.
That's why I was watching the video.
Maybe it can't.
It definitely can. Done it plenty of times
@@argilla11 yes, I was being sarcastic.
But don't you think that they should have shown how it lands and takes off on water.
That is why I watched the video.
I already know that it can fly.
Just wanted to see how it performed on the water.
IDK... between the sustained low flight and lack of centerline control... IDK
And his belief that pitching for airspeed and powering for altitude is merely a quirk of his plane.
That was real awesome
Question.... can I put bush tires n shocks on this plane and land on bumpy land ?
And can I sleep in it?
I'm 6'4 n not sure I'll fit in it but it's all good, I'm on my way because I need one of these planes alot more than I need my wife
Absolutely phenomenal.
Freaking AWESOME WILD plane😎😎😎😎😎😎
A bit of a thrill with it in ground effect for most of the flight, but you also want to be pretty sure there's next to no risk of the engine going out for that kind of flying.
there is always a risk of engine failure, even w dual amgs, and redundant everything--i thought he was a fool for flying so low!
I cannot but use the word cherish to describe my memories of getting to fly myself around in Florida. I was particularly fond of my night flights between Fort Meyers and Fort Lauderdale where I was based. As classic to stories of Southern Florida in the early '80s I won my flight lessons through solo by recovering stolen property. It was stolen from the Flight School by a disgruntled employee. The whole of the MacDonald detective scenario was lived out through accusations that I had stolen the life raft to make the pilot look bad. My time was primarily done in a Tomahawk though I have been allowed to fly a good variety of planes and even the DC 6. That thin wing on the Tomahawk made me a conservative pilot. When flying at night they tell you to land in the darkest spots should the engine fail since those are pond and lakes. In the water upside down is pretty likely. I thought the FAA said you had to fly no lower than allowed for a landing. Typically below 500 feet is not it.
I have read this two or three times and still can't make any sense out of it.
Looks like a great design, and a remarkable aircraft. However.... please reconsider sustained low altitude flight. The sudden unexpected demands of the laws of physics do not care about "experience".....lets all grow old together.
Terr is also a version thats a ultralight i think is a one seater but its almost the same thing
Crazy pilot. Crazy laugh to boot.
I like crazy.
sound track was dope too.
The floatation supports on the wings aren t enough to support stable water mobility?
So much for getting a paramotor! 😂 amazing stuff.
Does bringing up the gear offer any benefit if you are not going to land in water?
Not really, however I think if you have an engine failure and are going down in a random field it is probably better to land with the gear up. Honestly the only reason to keep the gear down is if you are landing on a smooth surface
Dude what an experienceee!
Is that plane capable of safety landing on an event of engine failure?
Not sure if the wing attachments would be taking a beating there at full speed in ground effect. Time will tell.
I think landing on water has a much greater impact on wing attachments, and it’s built for landing on water
Now I want one!
What do you do when a heron or a buzzard eating on a dead carcass decides to get into your windscreen or Rotax.
Execute EP and land. Just like when a goose at 10k gets into your windscreen or rotax.
What do you do when a goose destroys a part of the main structure or control surface at 1k altitude?
@@hahahano2796 well I'm pretty sure you don't land in Charlotte
Fabulous
Thanks for the ride !
It's awsome and i like learn to fly
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how far can you get with the full tank in that plane?
I can't help thinking that guy is a BAD pilot. If that plane lost power over those reeds and/or snagged a wing float that plane would have cartwheeled instantly. Not worth risking your lives over in my opinion. I would not fly with that pilot but thats because I dont see a need to take extra risks. Nice little plane though!
but thats not true. he had airpeed and if the plane had lost power he could have landed it in the reeds perfectly fine
So I can do the same thing in any amphib float plane. What does this cost when all is said and done?
you find a float plane as cheap and user friendly as this then come back
@@samtate9625 I like tried and true designs thanks. My super cub on floats cost me $80,000 and that got me floats ,skis, and tundra tires . A far more capable machine built by professionals and maintained by a AME.
@@natcalverley4344 your comparing apples to oranges. the aventura can still be cheaper than that, and brand new, and takes less maintenance.
@@natcalverley4344 - and a new supercub on new amphibs (not floats) costs how much? If we are talking very used, the searey can be had for $30k. A supercub is certainly more capable in many ways but to say its cheaper to keep is pretty silly.
@@KenLeonard Never said it was cheaper to maintain. How many of these things have been built and what is their safety record vs that of a super cub ? Let me know when one of these things has 30 years of bush flying . It’s just a cheap thrill toy with unknown safety and longevity . What kind of product support will be there for the owners ten years out ?
At 3:03 the salesman said a lie. Also his radio calls are low end. All runways at DeLand are active. He is not taking that runway anywhere. Its a simple statement "DeLand Traffic, #, takingoff runway three zero, DeLand Traffic"
Deer have been known to jump when startled.
1967retread Same with coyotes! Years ago I almost hit one mid air in a 172 trying to scare him off the active. Would have made for an interesting accident report...
Good point
I have hit a deer. His horns are hanging in my office. I don't recommend it.
@Gavigg75 I am from Louisiana. This state probably has more swamp land than any others. Deer do live in the swamps. I can only assume you have never hunted deer in the swamp or been to Louisiana. Child like comments only make people see you as a child. Go wander the earth and get more experance so you don't sound like a kid.
That would make for an interesting accident report.
Wow the completed kit with engine and avionics was the original price range of the icon a five, I hope this stays in the price range for sometime as listed... it’s a possible contender to my future...
The asking price for a new icon is a sin
I mean Christ all we wanted was a little fun in the sun and water instead we got an incredibly erotic sexual session involving the Botox concerning the icon A5 LOL
the price of this aircraft has been stable for a few yrs now.
Is there anu factory build ?
I loved how bumpy it was when u touch the water and smooth when you fly up😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bravo !
I wouldn't fly with that guy.
Agreed. Flies like a cowboy.
One day he's going to end up looking like a piece of roadkill, or a piece of croc bait.
I'd fly with him in a heartbeat... Been flying like that for going on over forty years and love it. You will all die, yeah planes crash, people also run red lights no matter how careful you are... Life is to live, not be afraid.
People with nothing to lose live more...id rather have some fun than be "safe and secure"
what was up with the dramatic pull to rotate?
That’s badass!
Like skimming rice paddies in the Mekong Delta with an OH-6A. We got birds hitting the rotor blades and eventually one through the left bubble. Better them than bullets though.
Too many unknowns at that altitude and if you think you have them all covered you're not as experienced as you think you are.
Airspeed is the primary concern, don't go slow and stall... Control is superb!
well you are coming from a very stuffy altitude!! YOLO!
@@fogtenderprod1199 what is a log or piece of machinery had been in those weeds. If it had you and your friend would now be a statistic
As fun as it looks, you are so right. If a bird unexpectedly shoots up from those bushes, they've had it! That being said, If it were me, I'd still do it. Stuff like this gives you stories to tell the grandkids on your rocking chair in your old age. Wouldn't make a practice of it though.
@@neatstuff8200 Not so sure that it was weeds... probably mostly swamp - being Florida. Not much abandoned machinery or logs in the swamp. Of course, a good down draft and you are having a very bad day.
pretty confusing and weird that the throttle also controlls the pitch... but still a very nice aircraft
How is that confusing? Every fixed pitch aircraft is the same. Aside from the elevator, engine speed controls climbing and descent. Keep the elevator neutral and kill the engine power and you will go down. 😂
That low altitude flying looks good in that video and I'm sure it was done legally. But I believe in Murphy's Law. In the real world of flying, those guys would be up 'S' creek if they had an emergency that low to the ground. I'm walking away with two questions. What happened to the water landing? I really wanted to see that! I would have also like to see how that small seaplane handled between 2000 and 3000 feet? I know how bumpy it can get in a Cessna 152/172, is it about the same in that seaplane??
Great video! I have a Buccanier II I'm working on! I've owned many boats and the thought of a flying boat just floats my boat! I'm currently a sport pilot with a weightshift rating. (Delta wings, heavy powered hang glider wings.
How do you like weight shift trikes? I’ve never been in one. Every control is opposite of a conventional airplane, seems odd but I get that it makes sense. Does it get tiring? And do you have to be pretty fit to fly one?
@@FloridaFlying Trikes are awesome and so easy to fly! If you're in Florida, contact Larry Mednick at Evolution Trikes for a domo flight. Larry is probably the best trike pilot on earth! I've been flying trikes for 16 years and love them! You dont have to be a meathead to fly trikes. The controls are pretty light Go for a ride and get back to me Brother! Fly safe my friend!! DDDave
David Dixon hey thanks for the info! I am most definitely going to be flying in one in the future. I would love to see what it’s like and I’ll make a video of the experience
Low flying looks good but that was probably a bit recklessly low. Always have a plan for engine failure and generally have the height to have options.
Let me guess, you read the Roy Halladay report and are now an expert on amphib flying. If they had an engine failure they would just settle onto the marshy water in a plane without extended gear and a boat hull. That grass was swamp they were flying over. They never pulled high G or high banked turns. The hardest part woud be getting someome with an airboat to come find them. But do go back to watching "the flying cowboys" fly like idiots and worship them.
@@ginacalabrese3869 you guessed wrong, simpleton.
I agree with Dan, the pilot knew what he was doing, however if a deer or piece of heavy wood had suddenly appeared in their path, I don't think they would have time to react.
@@antoniobranch engine failure as they are approaching bushes and trees. you always need a plan for engine failure and flying very low isn't it.
@@DanFrederiksen What was that plane's glide speed?
Pretty cool.
There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots......
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But there are no old, bold pilots
@@gibsonstation1292 and if the engine had quit they would have possibly died out there hoping for a rescue. Lot's of things in Florida that will kill you, not just dumbass flying antics. I was based in DeLand for a few years and flew most of Florida at 200' including downtown Orland on Fiber Optic Patrol. 4000 hours and 5 engine failures later, didn't ever attempt that level of bravado for a video let alone some fun. Would never fly with that guy. Nearly crashed in DeLand once very near the airport from a stuck valve. Nice video, totally unsafe. An eventual NTSB statistic that doesn't reflect on the rest of us very well. It's legal, but not safe. Take up skydiving if you just have to be stupid about thrills.
I dunno, that pilot looks pretty old to me and is also pretty bold..
They say that, but then again, Chuck Yeager is still alive..
Nathan Smith definitely an exception to the rule, but he always planned ahead, analyzed the risks, figured our how to accomplish the mission at hand and leave himself an out....
thank you for the exhilirating ride, dudes
You’re welcome my man
Damn, if they could put some tundra tires on that and land on sandbars that would be the ultimate plane.
I want get my PPL when I turn 15 but I don’t know if I should buy or rent.
I started at 15. Rent. Dont fly like this. If you want to be an expert fly like Bob Hoover. Be precise and be safe. Don't drive like this. Dont even ride a bike like this.
Seems like this is exactly how it would feel to be in a Star Wars speeder
Wicked fun!
The poor mans Searey !
I am interested in buying one
are you the voice of daily dose of internet ? you sound just like him
I'd love to hear more about what he thinks of the Aventura vs the Searey.
The only thing I really like more about the Searey is the sliding canopy. I am very close to buying one of these airplanes. Just looking for the right used one.
@@Progneto have you found one?
nice hair on the pilot. can you say rogaine class?
I think I need one... now 🙂
How much it would cost me fore a ride. Around
What is the cost of this plane?
And if a Deer jumped up out of that grass he was skimming over? . There are old pilots and there are Bold pilots, But there are No old bold pilots.
Well first off, that's swamp grass and secondly that's a pretty old dude flying.
That looks like sawgrass in swamp land. There's standing water under those tall grass blades, sometimes a few feet deep. Airboats can navigate those waters, it looks/feels like you're flying low over grass even though you're on a boat. It's pretty surreal, kind of like this flight.
This reminds me of the guys on rice rockets splitting lanes... only a matter of time before it doesn’t end well👎🏿
Fun police alert! Lane splitting is legal and he gave us the disclaimer. You’re just stating the obvious.
Its all fun...till it isn’t! 💀
Mike Yeah life’s like that a bit. Take Corona virus and international travel for an instance. Or perhaps Globalisation, that was fun!
cliff long been splitting since 82’ rockets an cruisers in CA an AZ its all about the rider !!!
Just because a motorcycle has 4 cylinders and is rev happy doesnt make it rice... jeez
Is there room to bring along a small duffel bag for a 2 day getaway ?
Where's the full stop water? I know why. I used to own one. It'll take about a mile & a half to takeoff with that load. I sold it.
What engine did you have? I’ll be putting out some supplemental videos in the future showing some more performance. With full stop landing next time
@@FloridaFlying 582 & an older model than what you guys were flying. You got more hp but a much heavier motor. Thinking back, I take back the mile & a half & drop it to a mile. I've got a Maxair 582 on Full Lotus floats & have had a Trike on Full Lotus. I find the best combo is a Max on Full Lotus simply because you can get out of the cockpit, fish, walk to the rear seat for gas etc. To each his own but after 47 years in ultralight a/c that's my two cents. No offense. If you're happy that's the main thing. Nice bird you got.
No offense taken! It’s not my plane, but I know these days the Aventura has some of the best water take off performance in its class, at least compared to the searey. They’ve been putting 117hp engines on them, and I think up to 130hp. Also I love the drifter, that’s gotta be my favorite ultralight type of plane (light sport now, but we all know it came from an ultralight). I’ve never been in a trike, I’m not sure what to think of them. I think my current mission is two seat, side by side, taildragger, with room for two backpacks
@@FloridaFlying Searay with 130 hp! Wow! One more thing I meant to say is freeboard on an Aventura/Buccaneer type plane. You're gonna' think I'm constantly knocking those types but here's the deal. Put two guys in either one, add some mildly choppy water, land in it as you normally do, start your turn from upwind to downwind to taxi for takeoff....what happens during the turn? You better make that turn real quick. (not always possible to takeoff straight ahead). With 6 maybe 8 inches of freeboard, I've almost sunk myself with two guys from boarding water. Anywho, flown knowledgeably, they're great & fun aircraft! Every land/sea aircraft has limitations. Nice talkin' to ya'.
I think I want one
whats the price tag on this baby?
Love water 💦 operations
Watch out for them gators !