Keep an eye on the used market. The BC is about the most field repairable aircraft around, using off-the-shelf structural members. The custom plates are easily fabricated if SA doesn't have them in stock.
I’m on section 33 after three weeks. It’s sad that no one else will get to see what real organization and quality looks like. Third kit I’ve built and it does NOT get any easier or more organized than this kit. Can’t wait to get her in the air though.
@@CompleteWalkaround I use the GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter to split the audio signal directly into the GoPro. During post production I spend a good amount of time using a mix of compression and noise gates to filter out unwanted frequencies. It takes some finesse. The raw audio doesn't sound great. It took my many hours to find just the right settings. But now that I have them I apply the same effects chain to the audio and Viola--crisp and clean and no caffeine. Great question.
My two favorites are now off of my list of potentials... the Bushcat is discontinued and the Aeroprakt A22 is under attack by Commies. When I am ready to purchase something, this will be a top priority of mine... trying to find a company that is stable. Tom, you are smart getting another set of sails, as I don't see how a factory can keep a line open just for the small amount of Bushcats out there. Hopefully, a US buyer buys the rights to the design and brings manufacturing back to the States. Other LSA manfacturers are starting to do just this because of shipping costs and other economic stresses. Merlin has bought back their production to the States from Europe, because of this.
Sail is the operative word. If you have the originals, a sailmaker can always make a full set of sails for a Bushcat. At the last SnF Jeremy said that several of the people who make sails for ultralights looked at the Bushcat and said, “no problem.” Daniela also published the patterns.
Someone could copy the basic design and manufacture a kit here. It’s not any more copyrighted than, say, a Cub clone. I have a good friend that has a medium sized company that makes bags and backpacks for shooting sports. He says the sails are very doable.
Tom I hate that you have been so much a part of bushcat😢. I went and tried one lastyear at the lsa expo. I will keep an eye out for news.. Thank you for the fun would have loved to meet you..and bob and your spouse.
I came very close to ordering one of these last year. I wound up with an Aeroprakt A-22LS that I have been flying since the last week in January 2024. 110 hours so far. I liked the construction on the Bushcat because it was very similar to Quicksilvers with the tube and fabric construction. Sorry for all the folks who could no longer order them, to Bushcat Tom (whose videos were a strong influence on my initial preference for the BC) and to the folks at Fly Aerosport.
Surely such a good design will keep going,under a new ownership,it just needs tweaking the economies,maybe a move to Thailand production would be enough.Same materials and covering,and you build the kit.
@@KennyJacobs For the time being I am enormously happy with my BushCat. The company still provides parts and I am amply supported to keep Bruce the Cat flying. That said, I have enjoyed perusing the LSA market and who knows what the future might hold. Thanks for watching.
No, kits and ready to fly Bushcats are no longer available. Your only hope is to buy used or find someone who is willing to sell the kit that they have.
Bushcat was one of the top 3 I was looking at for purchase this past year. Until that announcement came out. Sad to see it.
Keep an eye on the used market. The BC is about the most field repairable aircraft around, using off-the-shelf structural members. The custom plates are easily fabricated if SA doesn't have them in stock.
Kinda sad, Sure glad I got mine. Really enjoying the build
I’m on section 33 after three weeks. It’s sad that no one else will get to see what real organization and quality looks like. Third kit I’ve built and it does NOT get any easier or more organized than this kit. Can’t wait to get her in the air though.
You have some of the best cockpit audio on RUclips, BTC. Do you just plug it into a gopro or do you have something else going on here?
@@CompleteWalkaround I use the GoPro 3.5mm mic adapter to split the audio signal directly into the GoPro. During post production I spend a good amount of time using a mix of compression and noise gates to filter out unwanted frequencies. It takes some finesse. The raw audio doesn't sound great. It took my many hours to find just the right settings. But now that I have them I apply the same effects chain to the audio and Viola--crisp and clean and no caffeine. Great question.
ba ba ba but they're still gunna manufacture the disco bob's, right?
@@WillPOnya Gotta contact Bushcat Tom Enterprises for those. 😆
Cool video... just like real life... the press corps filled with glee after hearing bad news!
Made me cry when you got to the Doors song.
@@prsedlac It is a time for tears
All I could think of was Martin Sheen punching a mirror
@@bradleyboss 😆
Daniela has many talents, now forklift driver.
My two favorites are now off of my list of potentials... the Bushcat is discontinued and the Aeroprakt A22 is under attack by Commies. When I am ready to purchase something, this will be a top priority of mine... trying to find a company that is stable.
Tom, you are smart getting another set of sails, as I don't see how a factory can keep a line open just for the small amount of Bushcats out there. Hopefully, a US buyer buys the rights to the design and brings manufacturing back to the States. Other LSA manfacturers are starting to do just this because of shipping costs and other economic stresses. Merlin has bought back their production to the States from Europe, because of this.
Sail is the operative word. If you have the originals, a sailmaker can always make a full set of sails for a Bushcat. At the last SnF Jeremy said that several of the people who make sails for ultralights looked at the Bushcat and said, “no problem.” Daniela also published the patterns.
@@rickkennerly2379 Good to know regarding the sails.
Someone could copy the basic design and manufacture a kit here. It’s not any more copyrighted than, say, a Cub clone. I have a good friend that has a medium sized company that makes bags and backpacks for shooting sports. He says the sails are very doable.
Tom I hate that you have been so much a part of bushcat😢. I went and tried one lastyear at the lsa expo. I will keep an eye out for news.. Thank you for the fun would have loved to meet you..and bob and your spouse.
@@Aaron-om4dw well it's not like I died or left the country. We'll be around. See you at Oshkosh? Or some other fly in?
The email from aerosport hurt deep. seeing everyone i met at aerosport makes it all too real.
@@Twizlair 😢
just with the extra skin/sails that you bought, are your wings showing any signs of deterioration?
@@rnbullion9990 Not yet. Just some UV fading on the orange color. Fabric integrity still in good shape.
Yes very sad 😢But your videos are so wonderful and fun. I hope you keep making them!
I will
I came very close to ordering one of these last year. I wound up with an Aeroprakt A-22LS that I have been flying since the last week in January 2024. 110 hours so far. I liked the construction on the Bushcat because it was very similar to Quicksilvers with the tube and fabric construction. Sorry for all the folks who could no longer order them, to Bushcat Tom (whose videos were a strong influence on my initial preference for the BC) and to the folks at Fly Aerosport.
I'm afraid they are going to price us out of elsa and slsa bushcats where the perfect nitch
Bummer…😢
It is sad it was a good design for it's price. There are a lot of other good designs. I am hoping for someone to buy searay my dream plane.
TCCC Saves the day
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Surely such a good design will keep going,under a new ownership,it just needs tweaking the economies,maybe a move to Thailand production would be enough.Same materials and covering,and you build the kit.
@@MrLeslloyd let's hope
I guess that narrows down my list to the Zenith CH750. Completed Bushcats for sale were few and far between before this announcement.
@@EchoKilo Most hang on to them.
Will you be moving on to a different LSA? Might we see a rebrand to, "Ranger Tom" with a Vashon Ranger?
@@KennyJacobs For the time being I am enormously happy with my BushCat. The company still provides parts and I am amply supported to keep Bruce the Cat flying. That said, I have enjoyed perusing the LSA market and who knows what the future might hold. Thanks for watching.
RIP Bushcat. It is an intriguing LSA. Can the kits still be purchased for self assembly?
No, kits and ready to fly Bushcats are no longer available. Your only hope is to buy used or find someone who is willing to sell the kit that they have.