I have always loved the backyard flyer and was wondering why they did not have a two place unit. I’m proud to see that the company went to this. Now I just need to save my pennies. One day I want to learn to fly in this awesome machine. If grandpa ever wants to teach someone please contact me! Always a fan , Curtis!
It's 2021 and I am reviewing this from several years ago. This man and his creation is pure genius! Watching him take off in his plane makes it clear that this is a well designed aircraft. It takes off in such a short distance it's a hotrod. Sadly I found out that it's no longer being produced for sale. No explanation given, and they owe us none, but only that it is no longer available. This is a sad loss to light aircraft enthusiast everywhere. I wish someone could obtain the building and production rights and distributorship for this beautiful plane.
@@ultralightnews I researched his passing away right after I posted my comment. I am sad for the loss to the family and the many aviation enthusiast. It's a great loss. Perhaps some day the Backyard Flyer could be revived but it's not near as important as losing their beloved father and grandfather. Thanks for your response.
I'm developing a few planes at the moment, when I tested welded aluminium structures on the public, there was quite the backlash. Unwarranted, but myth and lore rein supreme in aviation.
We build every modern plane out of Aluminum as long was you use the right materials and welding techniques it's safe. Guys complaining about fatigue and cycle time are probably in their 70s and couldn't fly enough hours in the rest of their life to worry about it. Everything has gone to Aluminum, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles and even the F-150! It's perfectly fine for an ultralight or even LSA.
Yes he was, as soon as Grampa passed they quit. They have the very best design I have ever seen. If anyone knows who has one that they want to sell please reply. If they are not making I will reverse engineer and build them. They won't sell the jigs, won't build them.
Is Valley Engineering still in business? There's no reference to the planes on the main page anymore, and a secondary page that does have a link, it doesn't go anywhere.
They’re not available… while people are constructing these airframes and wings in the leisure of their garage and backyard. All you really need is an engine, reduction and propeller… these were designed such as you can acquire the plans and build it yourself
I don't guess someone else would be able to "Reverse Engineering " this puppy..???.. Seems simple enough to get a decent airframe...The wing is just "Reverse Dihedral "...looks like 👍 👌...
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I have always loved the backyard flyer and was wondering why they did not have a two place unit. I’m proud to see that the company went to this. Now I just need to save my pennies. One day I want to learn to fly in this awesome machine. If grandpa ever wants to teach someone please contact me! Always a fan , Curtis!
they went out of production, maybe u can find a used one, or new old stock
this is amazing great job folks
Pretty cool. Love your propellers.
First, and to say great going on that ultralight design and family involvement.
The kind of people you wish you lived next door to. Nice honest hard working people with some brains and talent!
So true!
The Backyard flyer is brilliant maybe the Model T of people's aviation.
It's 2021 and I am reviewing this from several years ago. This man and his creation is pure genius! Watching him take off in his plane makes it clear that this is a well designed aircraft. It takes off in such a short distance it's a hotrod. Sadly I found out that it's no longer being produced for sale. No explanation given, and they owe us none, but only that it is no longer available. This is a sad loss to light aircraft enthusiast everywhere. I wish someone could obtain the building and production rights and distributorship for this beautiful plane.
The designer/builder/pilot passed away.
@@ultralightnews I researched his passing away right after I posted my comment. I am sad for the loss to the family and the many aviation enthusiast. It's a great loss. Perhaps some day the Backyard Flyer could be revived but it's not near as important as losing their beloved father and grandfather. Thanks for your response.
I'm developing a few planes at the moment, when I tested welded aluminium structures on the public, there was quite the backlash.
Unwarranted, but myth and lore rein supreme in aviation.
Mark Mark Thats interesting, i've never seen alluninum used like this. is it stronger? lighter? looks beefy.
We build every modern plane out of Aluminum as long was you use the right materials and welding techniques it's safe. Guys complaining about fatigue and cycle time are probably in their 70s and couldn't fly enough hours in the rest of their life to worry about it. Everything has gone to Aluminum, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles and even the F-150! It's perfectly fine for an ultralight or even LSA.
Love the Flyer--I have not seen a tandem seating version, is there one? If not I imagine it would be easy to do.
Great video!
Great video's
grandpa is a genius.
Yes he was, as soon as Grampa passed they quit. They have the very best design I have ever seen. If anyone knows who has one that they want to sell please reply. If they are not making I will reverse engineer and build them. They won't sell the jigs, won't build them.
I like that frame just eyeballed
I luv nice homebuilt props
I suggest upgrading the sound equipment, the one voice per channel is hard on us headphone wearers. Otherwise great video and interview.
Is Valley Engineering still in business? There's no reference to the planes on the main page anymore, and a secondary page that does have a link, it doesn't go anywhere.
nope just the props ...
Seriously cool grandpa.
Respect .
Sadly, these planes are no longer available......Just the Props and Redux drives.....
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They’re not available… while people are constructing these airframes and wings in the leisure of their garage and backyard. All you really need is an engine, reduction and propeller… these were designed such as you can acquire the plans and build it yourself
Very nice
What kind is the metal?
Alu Min ninum!!!!
LoL I’m with you man! I hate to spell aluminum too! Gotta love spell check for a dummy like me! Peace to you! :)
Brutusly strong?
?? yes or no...i need info
I don't guess someone else would be able to "Reverse Engineering " this puppy..???.. Seems simple enough to get a decent airframe...The wing is just "Reverse Dihedral "...looks like 👍 👌...
Salom ai of TaJIKISTAN 🖒🖒🖒
Show de aero.
សួរស្ដី ខ្ញុំចូលចឹត្តមើលនឹងតាមដាន
So look and watch!
i don't like it> i dam sure don't trust that motor I'll Just stick with my Harley