Hey Tom please don't stop making video's....I really enjoy them, and my bushcat is coming along..busy farming these days but back at it soon I hope.Cheers
@@GeorgeFriedrichHaack Hello, unfortunately my back is out again and I may be facing yet another surgery. Right now it's too difficult to sit upright at my editing desk. The videos are going to have to wait for the time being. But thanks for the encouragement. Good luck on your build.
It took me 254 hours to build my Bushcat and now have 45.4 hours on it. SO much fun to fly. Jeremy and Daniela were great. Always responsive to answer questions.
Tom, I ordered mine in December and can’t wait to get started bushcattin around. I was hooked after my first flight. Keep up the fun and informative videos!
@@bushcattom Tom, I was wondering if you would be willing to chat via telephone? I have some time to prepare for my new plane and would like to pick your brain a bit if you are willing to share? Lessons learned? Must haves for the hanger? Etc. If so, I am not sure how I can shoot you my cell number without blasting for all the world to see. I suppose, you could snag my number from Daniela. Let me know, I would love to chat.
Received the tail dragged kit in December. It took about 6 months from the time of order. It is in my garage and I have started assembling the wings first. I have a used Rotax and instead of rebuilding the carbs I am going to install a SDS fuel injection and ignition kit. This kit should not interfere with the top mounted oil cooler. I will need to add an alternator cause the Rotax PMA will not provide enough amps to support a fuel injection system. Have my fingers crossed as I am on the hanger waiting list……. The Bushcat is the only application where I see a double oil cooler for the Rotax. I imagine you have to cover one or both of the oil coolers when you fly in cool weather.
Not actually “certified” but go ahead and get yourself a long camping fork, stick a nice juicy steak on the end and make sure you stay at least 5 feet away from the business end of the rocket. Bon Appetit!
We didn’t finance our BushCat so I don’t have info for you. We did it by building up a savings fund for nearly 20 years. Then there was this strange old man that I met on a dusty crossroad who offered me a BushCat. All I had to do was sign this paper (something to do with my soul. I didn’t read the fine print). Wish I could help you more in the pursuit if your dream. Good luck to you. Where there’s a will there is a way.
As always, plans are soft for Sun and Fun. A lot of ducks have to get in their rows for us to do it--as we have a working farm that demands that someone take care of our animals in our absence. Right now we hope to make it down there. We'll see. Thanks for watching.
As per our "conversation" back in November, you were right. The Bush Cat is extremely hard to beat. The Velocity is probably not a good first project, and is certainly not a rough field aircraft. Now don't get me wrong, the Velocity does have some huge advantages - like for example it will float like a boat - now the trick is ditching in the water without flipping. I do like the Velocity glide ratio of 15 to 1. The speed is pretty amazing from a Velocity and it doesn't "stall". But 1100 plus hours to build verses what perhaps 400 for the "Cat" ?? I also like the clutch mechanism on the Rotax engine, but the negative is a gearbox teardown @ 600 hours if you use 100LL or 800 hrs for no lead,. Another good thing about the Cat is I'm ASSUMING there's no zero fuel limits since no fuel is carried in the wings, although even the twin Velocity has no zero fuel limits because the Velocity wing is INSANE strong, however the Bush Cat at +6/-4 is even stronger than most production aircraft. The other huge plus with the BushCat is no exposure to dangerous dope & fabric or fiberglass resin because of the sailboat material. When comparing useful loads with other light sports, the Cat is very hard to beat. So I will leave you with 2 questions - when you're in cruise at near max weight and doing a cross country, what do you usually end up trueing at ?? 90 MPH ?? {78 knots} ?
@@bushcattom That's what Iwas thinking because when Daniella is asked that question, she kind of reluctantly says 95 MPH - which is probably optimal so I in my head subtracted 5 MPH. Oh I just realized I forgot to ask because I can't find the information - what is the glide ratio and what is the max demonstrated crosswind component ?? Also my wife who is a musician, wants to know if you're a musician ?? We both love the classical music you use in the presentations. But I tell you what Tom, your videos are so funny it's just crazy !!! But here's the thing - you are a living example that great comedy can be very clean and I would have ZERO problem with children watching your videos. I totally cracked up when your "puppet" {BushCat Bob ??} had the "press conference" concerning the sail plane video. I LOVE gliders too !! I have a whopping 5 hours {hive or take} in gliders from out at a glider school near Palmdale, California. But if I want to continue, I'll have to go with North Texas Soaring Association near Midlothian Texas a suburb of Dallas - out in the country {for now anyways !!}
@@mustardseedsociety thanks for all the kudos. I believe the glide ratio is 10:1. The max x wind demonstrated was 35kts. Since they changed to the new empennage they scaled that back to 10- which is ridiculously too low. I have landed the BushCat is 45kt winds with 25kt crosswind components and had no problem holding the airplane straight down the runway. Actually with all the planes I’ve flown the BushCat wins hands down in crosswinds. Musician? Yes. I play piano. Played trumpet in high school. I also play a mean kazoo. I built my own recording studio. That’s what I use to create the videos as well. Glad you’re a Disco Bob fan. He’s my alter ego. Just as Suzy Sheep is my wife’s alter ego.
@@bushcattom Wow 25 knots is really high !! I think the C172 is like 15 knots component. What I'm really amazed about is the load factor of the Cat @ +6/-4. We know there is no zero fuel limits because there is no fuel in the wings. So how many hours do you have on your engine ?? And has your engine ran with no problems thus far ?? Are you going tō dō the 600 or 800 hour gearbox overhaul ??
@@bushcattom I am motivated, just took lessons for 10 hours, but it seemed CFI only wanted time to further his career, then added another 10 hours on another aircraft and that CFI didn't have a plan to get me to the end, repeated lessons, just flying around. I want to take vacation and spend two weeks and just fly till I get the cert.
@@F111BMATHIS unfortunately many become CFIs only as a stepping stone for the airlines, not to make dreams come true. I hope you can find a better instructor.
OK Tom, it's getting to the point that I'm going to need counseling to "get off" your videos. This one threw me off the wagon. Can't get enough Bush Cat.
Hey Tom please don't stop making video's....I really enjoy them, and my bushcat is coming along..busy farming these days but back at it soon I hope.Cheers
@@GeorgeFriedrichHaack Hello, unfortunately my back is out again and I may be facing yet another surgery. Right now it's too difficult to sit upright at my editing desk. The videos are going to have to wait for the time being. But thanks for the encouragement. Good luck on your build.
It took me 254 hours to build my Bushcat and now have 45.4 hours on it. SO much fun to fly. Jeremy and Daniela were great. Always responsive to answer questions.
Yes, team AeroSport is second to none. Love my BushCat as well. Going on 400hrs now.
So glad you are enjoying your BushCats!!
The slow-mo makes this feel like I'm watching a 1/4 scale gasser fly! Fun. Fun. Fun.
Yes, I had the same feeling. Brought me back to my RC days
Hello Tom, I liked this Video, Very much,,, ordered mine also with after burners..
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Great video with awesome music, the rocket had me in tears!
I really didn't mean to make you cry. 😀
Tom, I ordered mine in December and can’t wait to get started bushcattin around. I was hooked after my first flight. Keep up the fun and informative videos!
Hi John! Good luck to you in your BushCat journey! You're gonna love it! Thanks for watching.
@@bushcattom Tom, I was wondering if you would be willing to chat via telephone? I have some time to prepare for my new plane and would like to pick your brain a bit if you are willing to share? Lessons learned? Must haves for the hanger? Etc. If so, I am not sure how I can shoot you my cell number without blasting for all the world to see. I suppose, you could snag my number from Daniela. Let me know, I would love to chat.
@@johncornish9639 try to messenger me on Facebook. Punch in Thomas Bartmer
Received the tail dragged kit in December. It took about 6 months from the time of order. It is in my garage and I have started assembling the wings first. I have a used Rotax and instead of rebuilding the carbs I am going to install a SDS fuel injection and ignition kit. This kit should not interfere with the top mounted oil cooler. I will need to add an alternator cause the Rotax PMA will not provide enough amps to support a fuel injection system. Have my fingers crossed as I am on the hanger waiting list……. The Bushcat is the only application where I see a double oil cooler for the Rotax. I imagine you have to cover one or both of the oil coolers when you fly in cool weather.
Yup, I completely cover the bottom oil cooler in the winter. And half the radiator. Good luck on the build!
That was awesome... Definitely selling me on this thing... I think I'll build one myself in the taildragger setup!
Good. You know what you have to do. 🙂
A thing of beauty...
The BushCat is a beautiful airplane -- very snazzy in a sporty sort of way. Thanks for watching
A beautifull plane .........
It is isn’t it? Thanks for saying so.
Nice video. I watched the entire video in a little over five and a half minutes on 2x playback speed!
Should have maybe tried for half speed for more dramatic effect
@@bushcattom I was in a hurry to get out of the house, but wanted to watch your video.
i fly one down here too... but im more interested in the MG that you have in the hanger feeling all lonely :D
Not mine. Hangar owner’s
Nice.
Yes
Is the rocket also certified for cooking Hangar steaks??
Not actually “certified” but go ahead and get yourself a long camping fork, stick a nice juicy steak on the end and make sure you stay at least 5 feet away from the business end of the rocket. Bon Appetit!
Please let me know if you ever stop by Pickens, Ga. Airport. Ill stop everything im doing to meet you!!
Okay I will. Even if you’re in the middle of juggling knives on a unicycle? 😀
@BushcatTom hahhahaa. Yes sir! Thinking I want a bushcat now.
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In the cockpit shots, you really should have pasted a screen from a 2001: A Space Odyssey computer display on top of your PFD.
Why didn't I think of that!
@@bushcattom I can’t understand how anyone’s brain can function at all with as cold as it gets there, so you have an excuse. Haha
@@Anonymous99997 The trick is to heat up before you go outside. You'll find that kitchen ovens up here are rather large.
Tom, Can you give me a clue about financing a bushcat. I have waited 25 years for this..
We didn’t finance our BushCat so I don’t have info for you. We did it by building up a savings fund for nearly 20 years. Then there was this strange old man that I met on a dusty crossroad who offered me a BushCat. All I had to do was sign this paper (something to do with my soul. I didn’t read the fine print). Wish I could help you more in the pursuit if your dream. Good luck to you. Where there’s a will there is a way.
Very enjoyable (even without Sharon)! Any plans yet for Fun N Sun? Hope to meet Sharon and Bob there. (Okay, and maybe you too…HaHa). Cliff and Ellyn
As always, plans are soft for Sun and Fun. A lot of ducks have to get in their rows for us to do it--as we have a working farm that demands that someone take care of our animals in our absence. Right now we hope to make it down there. We'll see. Thanks for watching.
Lovely! Is this beauty expensive?
No. Probably the most affordable LSA out there.
I believe about $96000 built up.
As per our "conversation" back in November, you were right. The Bush Cat is extremely hard to beat. The Velocity is probably not a good first project, and is certainly not a rough field aircraft. Now don't get me wrong, the Velocity does have some huge advantages - like for example it will float like a boat - now the trick is ditching in the water without flipping. I do like the Velocity glide ratio of 15 to 1. The speed is pretty amazing from a Velocity and it doesn't "stall". But 1100 plus hours to build verses what perhaps 400 for the "Cat" ?? I also like the clutch mechanism on the Rotax engine, but the negative is a gearbox teardown @ 600 hours if you use 100LL or 800 hrs for no lead,. Another good thing about the Cat is I'm ASSUMING there's no zero fuel limits since no fuel is carried in the wings, although even the twin Velocity has no zero fuel limits because the Velocity wing is INSANE strong, however the Bush Cat at +6/-4 is even stronger than most production aircraft. The other huge plus with the BushCat is no exposure to dangerous dope & fabric or fiberglass resin because of the sailboat material. When comparing useful loads with other light sports, the Cat is very hard to beat. So I will leave you with 2 questions - when you're in cruise at near max weight and doing a cross country, what do you usually end up trueing at ?? 90 MPH ?? {78 knots} ?
I would say between 85-90mph cruise at gross weight.
@@bushcattom That's what Iwas thinking because when Daniella is asked that question, she kind of reluctantly says 95 MPH - which is probably optimal so I in my head subtracted 5 MPH. Oh I just realized I forgot to ask because I can't find the information - what is the glide ratio and what is the max demonstrated crosswind component ?? Also my wife who is a musician, wants to know if you're a musician ?? We both love the classical music you use in the presentations. But I tell you what Tom, your videos are so funny it's just crazy !!! But here's the thing - you are a living example that great comedy can be very clean and I would have ZERO problem with children watching your videos. I totally cracked up when your "puppet" {BushCat Bob ??} had the "press conference" concerning the sail plane video. I LOVE gliders too !! I have a whopping 5 hours {hive or take} in gliders from out at a glider school near Palmdale, California. But if I want to continue, I'll have to go with North Texas Soaring Association near Midlothian Texas a suburb of Dallas - out in the country {for now anyways !!}
@@mustardseedsociety thanks for all the kudos. I believe the glide ratio is 10:1. The max x wind demonstrated was 35kts. Since they changed to the new empennage they scaled that back to 10- which is ridiculously too low. I have landed the BushCat is 45kt winds with 25kt crosswind components and had no problem holding the airplane straight down the runway. Actually with all the planes I’ve flown the BushCat wins hands down in crosswinds. Musician? Yes. I play piano. Played trumpet in high school. I also play a mean kazoo. I built my own recording studio. That’s what I use to create the videos as well. Glad you’re a Disco Bob fan. He’s my alter ego. Just as Suzy Sheep is my wife’s alter ego.
@@bushcattom Wow 25 knots is really high !! I think the C172 is like 15 knots component. What I'm really amazed about is the load factor of the Cat @ +6/-4. We know there is no zero fuel limits because there is no fuel in the wings. So how many hours do you have on your engine ?? And has your engine ran with no problems thus far ?? Are you going tō dō the 600 or 800 hour gearbox overhaul ??
@@mustardseedsociety going on 400hrs with no engine problems whatsoever.
I just have to pick up the phone! And get a LS license.
Easy peasy if properly motivated
@@bushcattom I am motivated, just took lessons for 10 hours, but it seemed CFI only wanted time to further his career, then added another 10 hours on another aircraft and that CFI didn't have a plan to get me to the end, repeated lessons, just flying around. I want to take vacation and spend two weeks and just fly till I get the cert.
@@F111BMATHIS unfortunately many become CFIs only as a stepping stone for the airlines, not to make dreams come true. I hope you can find a better instructor.
Not enough people use classical music in YT video. Too much generic YT dub step music is used. Tons of r classical music in the public domain.
I agree. There are some masterful works out there. You just know in your heart that Richard Strauss must have loved flying.
@@bushcattom Great job as always.
@@antr7493 thanks
OK Tom, it's getting to the point that I'm going to need counseling to "get off" your videos. This one threw me off the wagon.
Can't get enough Bush Cat.
Just give in. Why fight it?