Under $25K Single Seat Aircraft! - Thatcher CX4 VW Powered

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024

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  • @FlyingShotsman
    @FlyingShotsman Год назад +7

    A few minor corrections: 1. Once the original builder had an airworthiness inspection done and received the aircraft's operating limitations, there was no need for a second inspection. All that's necessary is to contact the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) that issued the operating limitations and apply to have them amended to change the Phase 1 testing area to suit the new owner. 2. Anyone can modify an Experimental aircraft, but there's no legal requirement for an A&P to inspect the work. If it's a major modification (affecting flight characteristics), the FSDO should be notified and they'll assign a new Phase 1 test period. Once that's complete, the owner simply makes a logbook entry to return the aircraft to Phase 2. 3. An A&P mechanic is only required to sign off condition inspections on Experimental aircraft if the owner doesn't hold the Repairman Certificate for that aircraft (only one Repairman Certificate can be issued for each homebuilt, and it must be issued to someone who was involved in the build; it cannot be transferred to another person). The A&P does not need to have inspection authorization (A&P/IA).

  • @TenorDad
    @TenorDad Год назад +10

    God bless you, Bryan, for making content of different airframes. I never heard of the CX4 until today!

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      I am happy to see so many others share my passion for all things that FLY! Thank you for supporting here by watching and engaging. Much appreciated.

  • @wburtney5154
    @wburtney5154 Год назад +15

    In Canada the owner of the homebuilt/experimental can sign off repairs and annual inspection whether they built it or not. A little more freedom in Canada .

    • @waynevanhardeveld4707
      @waynevanhardeveld4707 Год назад +2

      But…but…Freedom is made in the USA??

    • @wburtney5154
      @wburtney5154 Год назад +3

      @@waynevanhardeveld4707 The human freedom index ranks Canada 6 and the USA 15 out of 165 countries. They are very close . Personal freedom is a little higher in Canada. Most owners of experimental/homebuilt aircraft maintain them to a high standard without the government scrutinizing them.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад +4

      Happy to hear that is available to you there. (Provided that the ones doing the work have the mechanical aptitudes). :-)

    • @waynevanhardeveld4707
      @waynevanhardeveld4707 Год назад

      ​@@wburtney5154LOL I know I'm Canadian 😋

    • @brianl7695
      @brianl7695 Год назад +3

      Same in the US. I know most viewers here already know this, but if an owner of an E-AB, whether they built it or not, holds an Repairman's ticket, they can work on their own bird. An A&P ticket holder can do any aircraft. It is good that Transport Canada has very similar regulations as we do here; it is very good for our community!

  • @jadams3427
    @jadams3427 4 месяца назад +1

    Super looking aircraft !

  • @jtuttle11
    @jtuttle11 Год назад +5

    One recently sold in Joplin, Mo. for $12,000

    • @GeneralSirDouglasMcA
      @GeneralSirDouglasMcA Год назад

      Hopefully a large tornado won’t hit the airport (waaay off topic, I just know that the most damaging tornado ever recorded took place there).

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад +2

      Wow! What a deal!
      Just the materials alone and engine costs.

  • @bradmarcum2927
    @bradmarcum2927 5 месяцев назад

    You can do any mod you want and no A&P sign off required. Only need A&P to conduct the annual condition inspection. For mod you make just need a logbook entry signed by you.

  • @Ezra_Hicks
    @Ezra_Hicks Год назад +4

    That’s my grandpa😂

  • @tomcoryell
    @tomcoryell Год назад +1

    Thanks for making me aware of this plane BrYan. Love your channel!

  • @redlywaxer
    @redlywaxer Год назад +1

    Loved this interview! Wish he could have shown us the engine

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Agreed.
      100%
      He was trying to be put before the thermals start really rising. Quite bumpy in such a light Aircraft.

  • @mts592
    @mts592 Год назад +1

    That's a good looking airplane design too 👍

  • @ThomasDoubting5
    @ThomasDoubting5 4 месяца назад

    Looks great.

  • @lancebeaudion4977
    @lancebeaudion4977 Год назад

    Thanks for putting this out! I hope to build the cx-4 or 7 in the future and enjoy getting others take on the plane/s.

  • @CFITOMAHAWK2
    @CFITOMAHAWK2 Год назад

    Thats a cute looking mini plane.

  • @MoskusMoskiferus1611
    @MoskusMoskiferus1611 Месяц назад

    And it looks nice

  • @chittychad18
    @chittychad18 Год назад

    Saw the ad on a fan in Pensacola. Looking into this!

  • @rob379lqz
    @rob379lqz 11 месяцев назад

    It’s impressive.

  • @jlo7770
    @jlo7770 11 месяцев назад

    Cool little unit

  • @chippyjohn1
    @chippyjohn1 Год назад

    Nice little plane, engine sounds nice also.

  • @markthibault8579
    @markthibault8579 Год назад +1

    Cool little airplane. Love the RAF paintjob too.

  • @greybeard5774
    @greybeard5774 Год назад +1

    Looks great .. just like a WW2 fighter replica .. 👍👍 ✌

  • @SilvaAdventures
    @SilvaAdventures Год назад

    Great interview and production! Keep it up…

  • @GT47179
    @GT47179 Год назад +1

    Top speed is a stall speed but 3.5 gallons per hour is highly impressive 😮

    • @tomcoryell
      @tomcoryell Год назад +1

      What do you mean top speed is a stall speed?

    • @GT47179
      @GT47179 Год назад

      @@tomcoryell 120 knots is slow......just being mindful thats all.....beautiful aircraft

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад +1

      120 is slow? Compared to what? You fly Jets during the week? Hah! For LIGHT AIRCRAFT 120mph ( or anything near it) is quite common and respectable. If you are stalling at 120 you must be a Jet Pilot. COOL! Military or Corporate or Airlines?

  • @bradboardwell8295
    @bradboardwell8295 Год назад +2

    Would rather have a hummelbird :)

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Intersting Aircraft as well. Almost build one from plans long ago. Now they have a kit available too. Very light Aircraft. Certainly.

  • @ManNomad
    @ManNomad Год назад +1

    Impressive airplane. Only downside is the no flap or spoiler floating design which eats up runway.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад +1

      Agreed. I understand however that the PLANS to build these offer a "Belly Flap/Spoiler" that does act as a Speed Brake and also slightly changed the angle of attack on approach. So....there 's that. 😂

  • @colinkobel2868
    @colinkobel2868 10 месяцев назад

    Great looking aircraft! Is it aerobatic at all? Sure seems to have the right power to weight ratio.

  • @reidwardle3992
    @reidwardle3992 Год назад

    Well, done, Bryan!
    Thanks for sharing, Casey.
    Can it be put through gentlemanly rolls and loops?

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Thank you very much!
      Not sure if KC is monitoring the comments from his end. I believe some have done light "unusual attitudes" in these. Best inquire with Glen at the web link provided in the Description Below for the fine details though.

  • @paulnagel8161
    @paulnagel8161 Год назад

    Oh, I like that a lot!

  • @barrywood5357
    @barrywood5357 Год назад +1

  • @geoffreyherrick298
    @geoffreyherrick298 Год назад

    Cute plane.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Haha! Right! Single seats aren't for everyone. But it performs well because it's so light weight.

  • @johnfitzpatrick2469
    @johnfitzpatrick2469 Год назад

    G, day from Sydney Australia.
    The experimental has really got some wing surface. Would be nice to have a look at the VW engine (1300-1600) and carburettor.
    🌏🇭🇲

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Hello from Down under and Thanks for watching! We love put AUS Aviation Family. Most are in fact using the Revmaster. You can still find them on the web.

  • @gtr1952
    @gtr1952 Год назад

    If Casey, or someone else see's this, can you share where you bought/got your flight suit? Over the last 6 years I had a big, intentional weight loss. From 370 to 205 lbs. Obviously, nothing fits anymore! Shirts went from 5X to 2X (still have big shoulders LOL) Levis, jeans & cargo from 54-56 to 40-42. But my beloved old flight suits are like tents now. At 71 I've had them so long none of the stores are open anymore. 8( Appreciate any suggestions!! Thanks much! --gary

    • @kcshokoui5687
      @kcshokoui5687 Год назад

      I got the flight suit in that Video from eBay used AF suit.

  • @G_Money72
    @G_Money72 Год назад +1

    New goal!! Fly my project to you one day..

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Sounds like a great plan to me! What... are you building?

    • @G_Money72
      @G_Money72 Год назад

      @@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I was building a Moni motor glider and a Sonex. Had a change of profession and a relocation. So, new plan is to build either the Panther or the REVO! Rumor is REVO is on final prototype and kits may be available in November.

  • @korodski
    @korodski Год назад

    I'll take it

  • @GeneralSirDouglasMcA
    @GeneralSirDouglasMcA Год назад

    Is all-metal a plus if hangaring will not be available/affordable? I realize hangaring is always preferable, but there are aircraft that are decades old and spent their entire lives on the ramp and are still flying today.
    The performance seems a bit lackluster, but if it means an inexpensive airplane that’s easy to build, who cares? Not everyone necessarily needs to tear across the sky at high speeds, or be able to takeoff & land on a helipad. Some of us just want affordable flying.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      There are MANY slices of the pie in Aviation. The more money you can spend on it the more slices you can enjoy. And... there isn't a Swiss Army Kife design Aircraft put there that does it all anyway. So yes.... for economy flying then choose your slice(s). This one... you can build yourself.

    • @oneninerniner3427
      @oneninerniner3427 Год назад

      Yah know, for 75hp i think it preforms pretty well.

    • @kcshokoui5687
      @kcshokoui5687 Год назад

      Aluminum can weather much better than wood construction.

  • @GaryBaird.Photography
    @GaryBaird.Photography Год назад

    This is so cool. I've got a couple of RC airplanes that look a lot like this. Wonder where I can get servos big enough to operate it? Just kiddin', but it is almost at that level, right there inbetween, Wish I was younger. Thanks for posting.

  • @PoochAndBoo
    @PoochAndBoo Год назад

    When I bought my SONEX the insurance company only wanted 10 hours of dual time , in the airplane, to insure me. 40 hours seems a bit much.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад +1

      There are FAR MORE Sonex Aircraft completed and flying out there that these. And most of the Sonex are two seaters (the Onex is the single seat). That might make a difference. They look at the number in the "fleet" flying.

    • @PoochAndBoo
      @PoochAndBoo Год назад +1

      @@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Makes sense. I would have thought, though, that they would be less strict about a single seat airplane. Sometimes it does seem that the FAA is more concerned with passengers than the pilot.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      It's all math isn't it? Even risk.
      I think many, at this price point investment, might just self insure or just get liability anyway.

  • @laxplayer99
    @laxplayer99 Год назад

    watching on my computer with 5.1 surround sound. this sounds like somebody beating on a floor tom.

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Turn the BASS down a little! :-)
      I too... love the RUMBLE on most movies. I admit... the MIC was a little punchy at times (if that is what you were referening to).

  • @dundabird3203
    @dundabird3203 Год назад

    What's the cheapest 2-seat do you think?

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      There is an MX5 which is built in the same manor and is planned as a 2-seater tandem. But... it is a little tight in the back seat. Smaller people etc.
      The Sonex (older kits especially) and maybe a Zenith CH701.

    • @orbitalair2103
      @orbitalair2103 Год назад

      @@ExperimentalAircraftChannel CX5. the CX5 is a tandem(front/back) 2 seater. The CX7 is a sidebyside 2 seater. The Thacher design is quite conservative and should build to a sturdy aircraft. Problem is some parts are realyl expensive if you can even get them anymore, like a Canopy. All Thachers are PLANS only, so you have to fabricate all the parts yourself.

    • @orbitalair2103
      @orbitalair2103 Год назад

      Other good choices are Kolb and Hummel. These may cost a tiny bit more, but both are complete kits with company support in things like spare parts and technical support. Plus $12-20,000 for getting your pilots license.

  • @Akilraham1469
    @Akilraham1469 8 месяцев назад

    Toy Spitfire.

  • @Soravia
    @Soravia Год назад +1

    Better come standard with instruments. You shouldn't risk your life hoping there will always be visibility. Too many died trying to make out of the clouds or fog

    • @orbitalair2103
      @orbitalair2103 Год назад +1

      Its a plans built experimental plane, you can put whatever instruments you want in it.

  • @mattpoland8200
    @mattpoland8200 Год назад +1

    Cant weigh more than 180lbs to meet weight and balance

    • @ExperimentalAircraftChannel
      @ExperimentalAircraftChannel  Год назад

      Not sure exactly on that, you do sit on the spar on most of these designs so that CG is not affected. Small baggage area will certainly. On an Aircraft this small. You can probably lean forward and enter a gentle dive.

    • @rdwit659
      @rdwit659 Год назад

      Wrong. The weight and balance sheet on mine lists the max pilot weight as 250.

    • @mattpoland8200
      @mattpoland8200 Год назад

      I was into a prebuy inspection in one in AR about a month ago and the weight and balance on that airplane couldnt weigh more than 180lbs. At 230lbs with minimum fuel it fell outside of the aft cg