If it feels a little sluggish, you need to try a PSRU on the VW... tremendous performance enhancement . Valley Engineering makes a good one. Very nice flying !
Why is your artificial horizon upside down? Man...I love what you did to that Hi-Max. The gear is clean, not like most with all the trusses (that always bothered me about that plane), and the cowling...beautiful!
you must have a cruise prop on that bad boy huh? she sure goes fast. I used to have one with a 1700 vw.. I think mine routclimbed youres but you are at least an extra 10 to 15 mph... must make going places a lot easier :)
Did you also build a Hi-Max with a VW Full engine (4 cylinder, 1600cc)? What is your opinion about this engine in Hi-Max? I plan to build one and put that engine. Thanks.
Greetings Askolds, Thanks for the videos. So now 6 years later, what is your take on the VW? Was it reliable? What lessons did you learn? I ask because I am installing one now. Cheers, Owen
Hello! I am Askold's brother, he delegated me to answer You, he has something wrong with his Google cont. He does not fly with this plane 5-6 years, mainly because plane began to loose climb characteristics, whitch was not quite good at the begining, but became worse and all improvements were not successfull. There are 3 main problems: 1. Weight (EW 280kg), 2. Noseheavy (15%approx), to compensate it, he lifted rear mounts of horiz. stabilizer 1cm, to eliminate backpressure of stick, 3. engine is underpowered for such common situation. He thinks about replacing of engine, but has not in hurry. About reliability, You must ensure adequate cooling for ALL cylinders, and prevent detonation. Now my thoughts about it: 1. Airframe has good ability to fly with "weak" engines (40 hp) but You must get EW to 180kg, with full VW 200-210kg. 2. CG must be 30-32% (even more!). How to obtain it - changings in fuselage, wings with angle forward etc. If You have some more questions, please, write! Arvils.
+Arvils Bušmanis yes it looks.in the video.that it doesnt come off the runway like other Mini Max's... beautifully built though, very nice... but maybe the issue is that for a Mini Max it' s overbuilt, ie too much weight...? eg that gyro in the panel....
You are absolutely right! ... and electr. power adaptor for gyro weights twice as gyro alone..., but at the time, when he built his plane, he had "clever" teachers, they say like Enzo Ferrari about aerodynamics - about weight should think these builders, who have no full VW, it is not Your problem!
I'm building the 1550 V-Max, which was designed for the full VW. Do you think I'll have similar problems? Would you try putting a different engine in it, and if so, which one?
That's one beautiful Hi-Max that flies as good as it looks! Congratulations!!
Absolutely fantastic
Truly outstanding! I'm thinking of starting a Hi-Max build in the spring. Thanks for sharing. J.
Outstanding builder . Have a good day and safe flying ! 2/ 5/ 2021
If it feels a little sluggish, you need to try a PSRU on the VW... tremendous performance enhancement . Valley Engineering makes a good one. Very nice flying !
Why is your artificial horizon upside down?
Man...I love what you did to that Hi-Max. The gear is clean, not like most with all the trusses (that always bothered me about that plane), and the cowling...beautiful!
Nice slip to landing!
Awesome
I didn't realize the field elevation was 5000ft ! Sluggish is incorrect...great performance.
BURVIIGI!! SKAISTA LIDMASIINA!
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you must have a cruise prop on that bad boy huh? she sure goes fast. I used to have one with a 1700 vw.. I think mine routclimbed youres but you are at least an extra 10 to 15 mph... must make going places a lot easier :)
Did you also build a Hi-Max with a VW Full engine (4 cylinder, 1600cc)? What is your opinion about this engine in Hi-Max? I plan to build one and put that engine. Thanks.
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Nu skaisti gan lido!!!! :)
I am building the same configuration. Aweseom video. WOuld love to talk.
Greetings Askolds,
Thanks for the videos.
So now 6 years later, what is your take on the VW? Was it reliable? What lessons did you learn? I ask because I am installing one now.
Cheers,
Owen
Hello! I am Askold's brother, he delegated me to answer You, he has something wrong with his Google cont. He does not fly with this plane 5-6 years, mainly because plane began to loose climb characteristics, whitch was not quite good at the begining, but became worse and all improvements were not successfull. There are 3 main problems: 1. Weight (EW 280kg), 2. Noseheavy (15%approx), to compensate it, he lifted rear mounts of horiz. stabilizer 1cm, to eliminate backpressure of stick, 3. engine is underpowered for such common situation. He thinks about replacing of engine, but has not in hurry. About reliability, You must ensure adequate cooling for ALL cylinders, and prevent detonation.
Now my thoughts about it: 1. Airframe has good ability to fly with "weak" engines (40 hp) but You must get EW to 180kg, with full VW 200-210kg. 2. CG must be 30-32% (even more!). How to obtain it - changings in fuselage, wings with angle forward etc.
If You have some more questions, please, write!
Arvils.
Thanks for the reply Arvils. Good thoughts - thanks for the advice, Cheers! Owen
+Arvils Bušmanis yes it looks.in the video.that it doesnt come off the runway like other Mini Max's... beautifully built though, very nice... but maybe the issue is that for a Mini Max it' s overbuilt, ie too much weight...? eg that gyro in the panel....
You are absolutely right! ... and electr. power adaptor for gyro weights twice as gyro alone..., but at the time, when he built his plane, he had "clever" teachers, they say like Enzo Ferrari about aerodynamics - about weight should think these builders, who have no full VW, it is not Your problem!
I'm building the 1550 V-Max, which was designed for the full VW. Do you think I'll have similar problems? Would you try putting a different engine in it, and if so, which one?
Good video, beautiful little plane, but gets a thumbs down due to the music. When will these budding Stephen Speilbergs learn 😂
May I know the size and pitch of your prop?
Hey do you still have that airplane?
I have the same thing just a blue one and I want another for my brother. I'm interested
Hi!
Yes, I still have it. Which country are from?
@@Askolds123 awesome I'm from Texas USA
@@williamfroese6626 ...very far.
@@Askolds123 shoot that's alright I appreciate your time
Boa noite
классный аппарат где бы чертежи надыбать
Чертежи же бесплатные, на их официальном сайте. Можно или самому выпиливать, или купить кит бокс - все запчасти, и дома собрать.
Good morning!!
I was interested by Ultralight video, someone who would be flying for sale?
I'm from Brazil.
No airplanes allowed in Brazil, sir.
Kkkk
I've built the same airplane with the same engine but hasn't fly yet. You can see it on youtube!1
How does it handle?
A little heavy, but flew very nice
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when will people stop putting crappy music in videos