BushCat Pros & Cons

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @Hyperious_in_the_air
    @Hyperious_in_the_air 10 месяцев назад +4

    if I ever get to a point where I can afford an LSA, this is what I'd get. Such a great aircraft, South Africans know how to build a great plane!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      They sure do. Skyreach is an amazing company.

  • @JohnWesleyAustin
    @JohnWesleyAustin 4 месяца назад +1

    I love this vid. I love the BushCat...I'm a comedian. I work for cruise ships. I fly all the time in the commercial airliners to get to work. I study flying, and this vid helped me decide this plane is what I want. I think it to be an affordable version of a cub. The tricycle will make it a little easier as I begin my flying career. I love the speed of it. great job editing...

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  4 месяца назад

      @@JohnWesleyAustin thanks for watching

  • @aviatorjoe4153
    @aviatorjoe4153 7 месяцев назад +6

    It's a shame that Skyreach discontinued making these. At least they are still supplying parts. I came very close to buying one of these. I wound up with an Aeroprakt A-22 instead, but still think this is a great plane.

  • @CaptainChaooooos
    @CaptainChaooooos 4 месяца назад +1

    Tuesday morning kit pickup. Be nice to see you if the back is up for flying. I know you love Galt. 2:28

  • @earlvids2
    @earlvids2 10 месяцев назад +4

    Tom, this is one of your best videos. Like the narration style.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks. And thanks for watching.

  • @harley9714
    @harley9714 10 месяцев назад +5

    Hi Tom, I still like to live life like the old say goes ( it’s better to use a minute out of life, then lose your life in a minute) I don’t care how slow or fast is anyone’s airplane goes. I love watching you fly, because I enjoy the scenery. Look, I’m puerto rican and after playing with snow in Chicago for 29 years. my wife and I moved to Virginia Beach VA. Now now after 8 years we are moving back to Puerto Rico and I wish I have a bushcat because watching you Mr. Tom flying at the lowest altitude and doing what 80-85 mph. Anyone can enjoy the flight and the scenery way better. My god I just had a thought. imagine flying all over the island of Puerto Rico and all the surrounding island’s. Imagine. Lot’s of love for you and yours in behalf of my wife and this crazy Puerto Rican from Virginia Beach, VA.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Howdy! Thanks for chiming in. Good luck in your aviation journey. It’s never too late to chase your dreams. Maybe a BushCat will be included.

  • @humanskill
    @humanskill 8 месяцев назад +1

    Loved your video Tom, your passion for aviation shines through.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks. I live and breathe aviation like Mike Patey does- only on micro budget 🙂. Thanks for watching.

  • @alanswanson5642
    @alanswanson5642 10 месяцев назад +3

    Look into the small diesle heaters. For pre engine warm up. There is a bushcat in the hanger across from me at galt. Dennis super nice guy he tapes his radiators up a bit in the winter. Lol I am adding to my reply didn't realize Dennis was going to be in the video. Guess I should wait till the end before posting

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +2

      😆. Yes Dennis is another fine fellow Bushcatter. He let me fly his plane for my very first BushCat flight back in 2020.

  • @CompleteWalkaround
    @CompleteWalkaround 10 месяцев назад +5

    BCT, great video. Insights from a model veteran are invaluable to a potential owner. You did a great job laying it out in a way that could only be done by someone who's been there and done that more than once.
    You almost had me fooled that Bob wouldn't be piping in. lol, of course didn't disappoint.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the encouragement Mr. Walkaround. 🙂

  • @KO-pk7df
    @KO-pk7df 10 месяцев назад +1

    Love your attitude about flying. Foe me it's the same and I'll extend that to include motorcycles. They are for my enjoyment along with all their little faults that make them interesting.
    Oh yeah, the music was a perfect fit with the scenery!

  • @jereberhard5529
    @jereberhard5529 10 месяцев назад +1

    Taildragger Bushcat on skis on the snow is even more FUN!!!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      That’s what I hear!

  • @N141D
    @N141D 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Tom! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Bush Cat. My brother and I placed our Bush Cat order with Aero Sport in December of 2022. The kit was completed and ready for shipment in October 2023. We’re excited for our kit to be put on a ship in 2024 for its journey to the USA and excited to start our build. We plan to put some videos out of our build and flying once completed. We always look forward to your videos.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the encouragement. Good luck on the build. Enjoy every moment.

  • @andremarais2706
    @andremarais2706 10 месяцев назад +1

    Greetings from West Coast, South Africa. Building a Pietenpol here.Thanks for posting.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for watching. Good luck on the build. Peitenpols are classic!!

    • @andremarais2706
      @andremarais2706 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@bushcattom Thank you. Must be human nature, we dream of things that live across the Pond.

  • @brettmarquez562
    @brettmarquez562 6 месяцев назад +1

    I just learned about air density today. It’s surprising that the Bushcat should perform better on a ⛄️ day like the one in the video than on a hot day.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  6 месяцев назад

      Of course. Cold air always gives you better performance. Denser air has more air molecules. More molecules of air means more lift.

  • @EchoKilo
    @EchoKilo 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks, Tom. I’m in the market for my own airplane and at the moment I’ve narrowed it down between the Bushcat and a Zenith 750 STOL. I appreciate the honest review.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome. Now go make the right choice. 🙂

    • @CompleteWalkaround
      @CompleteWalkaround 10 месяцев назад

      If you're building, BC will be done in half the time

  • @deerranch6560
    @deerranch6560 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video and very informative, thanks for sharing 👍

  • @greghughson7450
    @greghughson7450 9 месяцев назад +1

    Really enjoyed that, think you just sparked a fire in me!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  9 месяцев назад +1

      Keep a fire extinguisher handy. That fire can get out of control really easy. Thanks for watching.

  • @TheRealChetManley
    @TheRealChetManley 10 месяцев назад +1

    I am two years off from making a purchase, if I buy a Bushcat it’ll be because of your videos. I wasn’t really interested in these until watching your videos. If they ever get an autopilot solution it’ll make it even more intriguing to me. I think those Dynon systems can run autopilot servos. It might be something I can add myself.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      There’s a BushCat owner that is installing an auto pilot and Skyreach is keeping an eye on that project to see if maybe it’s a viable solution. Here’s hoping. Thanks for watching.

  • @CBond-oj3rd
    @CBond-oj3rd 10 месяцев назад +1

    Looks COLD up there... About time to make plans for Sun-N-Fun to warm up!! Hope you and Sharon can. make it. Enjoyed the flight with you. I hope Sharon is well. We're still waiting patiently here for word from Galt/Wonder Lake... eighteen-month anniversary of placing the order coming up later this month. Best wishes from North Carolina! Cliff and Ellyn.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Yes very cold up here. We just might make it to Sun N Fun. We’ll let you know if we do. Thanks for chiming in.

  • @nickbayer7847
    @nickbayer7847 10 месяцев назад +1

    Howdy Bushcat Tom,
    Appreciate the video and the 'unbiased'😉😉 insights

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Opinions are shaped by experience. So we can’t help but to be biased according to what we’ve experienced. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your “unbiased” comment. 🙂👍

  • @AndyTulenko
    @AndyTulenko 10 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent vid Tom. The Bushcat is a great plane, unfortunately it does not meet our mission profile. Your sense of humor is similar to mine and you've often nearly caused a spit take.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for chiming in. Good luck in the hunt.

  • @gerhardcombrinck7026
    @gerhardcombrinck7026 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice video man! Appreciate it. 👍🏻

  • @justinwerth3138
    @justinwerth3138 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video. I wish more owners would produce content like this. I hope to make one for my Dragonfly some day.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the encouragement. A Dragonfly! Cool airplane!

  • @seanhutchins1
    @seanhutchins1 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love your vids Tom, have you ever flown out here to Seattle? When it's not raining it's quite nice.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  9 месяцев назад

      Never been out west with the BushCat. Did visit back in 2011. Beautiful area. Thanks for watching.

  • @rhkennerly
    @rhkennerly 10 месяцев назад +1

    There is emense value in not having to crawl around the stick between your legs in a small plane. I thought that stick coming out of the panel like a yoke on the Cessna skycatcher was weird, until I tried getting into an lsa with dual sticks.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Center stick is the way to go!

  • @neilrempel7167
    @neilrempel7167 7 месяцев назад

    Yes I love it too, very nice, love it, glad you didn’t have music on , wile talking,

  • @Pookey-l1w
    @Pookey-l1w 10 месяцев назад +1

    The orange on white snow is really nice.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Love those colors too

    • @Pookey-l1w
      @Pookey-l1w 10 месяцев назад +1

      And a wonderful video, I achieved my ppl a few months ago.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      @@Pookey-l1w congratulations!!

  • @barrywinslow9798
    @barrywinslow9798 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent vid....thanks for sharing

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      You’re welcome

  • @Seadweller1964
    @Seadweller1964 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wonderful video! Thank you. A32 vs Bush Cat. 🤔

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      I imagine performance between Aeroprakts and BushCats are very close. Both great airplanes.

  • @davehying7291
    @davehying7291 9 месяцев назад +1

    Tom, I watch your videos all the time! I have a question about your instruments! What are your transponders and radio. If they are f.u.n.k.e. How does the ads-b work for your setup ?

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  9 месяцев назад

      Radio and transponder are by TRIG. I have a stratux for ADS-B. Don’t ask me anything beyond that because I don’t know. 🙂. I leave the details to AeroSport. Thanks for watching.

  • @doncatchpole
    @doncatchpole 10 месяцев назад

    Lots of good info. Thanks BushCatTom.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @clarino2
    @clarino2 10 месяцев назад +1

    I think the Australian made Jabiru also uses the center stick and dual throttles.

  • @scottokane5499
    @scottokane5499 3 месяца назад

    Great video, Tom. Have a question if the wings fold at all? Can't see anywhere it mentioned, so assume not. But would appreciate it if you could advise.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  3 месяца назад +1

      @@scottokane5499 Hello, sorry the wings don't fold. However it is about a two hour job to take the wings off. Some BushCat owners do this for long term storage. Thanks for watching.

  • @mikem1959
    @mikem1959 10 месяцев назад +1

    I flew a Quick Silver Ultralight with the stick on the right and throttle the left. It was natural that way. I missed by 10 minutes a test flight in a BushCat at Oshkosh a few years ago. I would love to fly in one one day. Ever fly to Griffith Indiana??

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Never been but who knows. I may be up for a flight to Indiana. Always looking for a reason to get in the cockpit.

    • @mikem1959
      @mikem1959 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@bushcattom I live in Griffith and would like to check out you plane. Please let me know if you ever come this way.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      @@mikem1959 will do.

  • @billybud9557
    @billybud9557 7 месяцев назад +1

    I want one!

  • @SteelTallon
    @SteelTallon 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm waiting for my Sport check ride in March. Been going between the BC and Rans. I would be BC all the way if it had folding wings.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes folding wings remove the need for a full hangar or even a hanger at all. Good luck on your checkride.

    • @CompleteWalkaround
      @CompleteWalkaround 10 месяцев назад +2

      They'll fold if you push hard enough!!!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      @@CompleteWalkaround 😄

  • @showbizvet
    @showbizvet 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very inspiring

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      …as is your comment. Thanks for watching

  • @john9663
    @john9663 10 месяцев назад +1

    Tom, a very fair and balanced review I thought. When I think of "light sport" I think of "light" and bouncing a lot in turbulence and windy days. Do you have any thoughts on this after 4 years of experience? Same question on summer days with 'turbulence' near the runway and bouncing around a bit. All the best to you and your bride. The videos are terrific!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for chiming in. I fly in turbulent air all the time. The BushCat handles the bumps very very well. I have a theory as to why that is the case. There are no rigid ribs in the wing. You have a leading edge spar and trailing edge spar. The wing is formed only with batons. So you have this empty space in the wing’s interior while the individual batons sleeved into the fabric material are free to move and give vertically in flight. The upshot is that strong wind gusts are absorbed as they rush into the batoned wing. If you have a metal or composite wing (which is rigid) you end up feeling every bump in the cockpit. Not so with the BushCat. The wings act like pillows to absorb the turbulence. I’ve flown in gusty 45kt winds and the ride is not harsh at all. I’ve flown a 172 in similar turbulence and got a much more jarring ride. No, the BushCat is smooth going in gusty air. Just ask any BushCat owner. They’ll tell you the same. Great design. Thanks for watching.

    • @john9663
      @john9663 10 месяцев назад

      Interesting insight. Thanks again, Tom.@@bushcattom

  • @FLY--wy2yi
    @FLY--wy2yi 10 месяцев назад +1

    Tom, do you run on 100LL? I always have and have made sure to change the oil every 25 hours. Just wondering if you had any issues after 500 hours. Thanks! Great video!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, I run avgas in my BushCat. Reason being that 100LL is always available everywhere I fly. Not so with Mogas. Never had any issues or problems of lead building up in the engine. IMO there's undue concern about 100LL. Do your oil changes and you'll be fine. Thanks for watching.

  • @rickwiggins283
    @rickwiggins283 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Tom. This video was very informative. I have one additional question. Do you find the seating position with your legs laid out rather straight to be uncomfortable at all? (I've haven't flown in one yet, but I've sat in one several times down at the Deland FL Air Show and that's the first thing I noticed getting in).

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  9 месяцев назад +1

      No, I’m not uncomfortable at all in my BushCat, even after four hours on long cross country. It really is like an easy chair. Thanks for your question.

  • @jereberhard5529
    @jereberhard5529 10 месяцев назад +2

    Flaps and VGs are good for SLOW takeoff and landing speed. Why? TIRES! The tires wear much less and last much longer if you takeoff and land right at stall speed. Saves $$$$!

  • @adamwhitfield5571
    @adamwhitfield5571 7 месяцев назад

    Dang. I really wish I could afford one. I wonder if you can do a finance option that's not oitrage

  • @rohanclapham2913
    @rohanclapham2913 5 месяцев назад

    Dumb question for you Tom: do the Bushcat's wings fold back for trailer transport or hangering?

  • @ClearedAsFiled
    @ClearedAsFiled 10 месяцев назад +1

    Best BeshCat is the TAILWHEEL version.....❤

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Even so. But as soon as the wheels lift off the ground it’s the same airplane. Thanks for watching.

  • @dillz7046
    @dillz7046 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Tom, I’m flying in New Zealand and your video really got me thinking about the BushCat & its capabilities. It’s a real option to be considered!!!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Glad I could help guide the decision making process. Here’s to making the right choice. 😄

  • @OutlawAlaskan
    @OutlawAlaskan 8 месяцев назад

    Do you know if Aerosport South is still in operation? Their Google address say permanently closed.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      No longer in operation

  • @tflipt71
    @tflipt71 5 месяцев назад

    Why did they stop manufacturing these? I'm so bummed out now!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  5 месяцев назад

      @@tflipt71 I will assume economics was driving the decision. The biggest factor in my humble opinion is the skyrocketing cost of shipping which has tripled. Skyreach was forced to pass that increase onto its customers. The BushCat is a great airplane (when ready to fly base models we're 86K). Bumping up the price by 40% pushed the BushCat right out of the market. Sales fell and the company scaled back to a skeleton crew that is now only a parts supplier for current BushCat owners.

  • @jereberhard5529
    @jereberhard5529 10 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have to "burp" the engine before starting the engine? Oil sump issue?

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Always with a Rotax. SOP.

  • @josephs3973
    @josephs3973 9 месяцев назад

    The "class" MTOW is 1320lb with a useful load of 572lb, which means that with full tanks (25gal @6lb = 150lb of fuel) you have 422lb for occupants and cargo. Since the MTOW is dictated only by the class in which they wish to sell the BushCat, I wonder what's the actual MTOW. Would they say?

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  9 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t know, but I believe it would be quite a bit higher. I have a friend with a BushCat on floats which is rated 1440lbs MTOW and it climbs like a rubber ball. Since performance is comparable to the Kitfox I would imagine their 1550lb designator would be close. Just speculation of course.

  • @yaimamalamdar
    @yaimamalamdar 8 месяцев назад

    Super inspiring

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад +1

      I thank you. You inspire with your comment.

    • @yaimamalamdar
      @yaimamalamdar 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@bushcattom truly amazing videos, love the jokes. One of the best channels.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      @@yaimamalamdar thx

  • @berniebrown9115
    @berniebrown9115 10 месяцев назад

    Love you flying videos and commentary. Not so much your co-pilot

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching.

  • @neilrempel7167
    @neilrempel7167 7 месяцев назад

    Wonder how wide it is , my hanger door opening is 34’

  • @dalemseitzer
    @dalemseitzer 10 месяцев назад

    Why do one notch of flaps on a big paved runway? That is usually for soft or short field take offs. Why do you need vortex generators on the wings?

    • @dalemseitzer
      @dalemseitzer 10 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve seen them at Airventure for years, agree they are rugged, built for off airport operations. You sacrifice STOL for cruise speed.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      The POH says one notch for takeoff. I must obey the POH. 🙂 VGs reduce the stall speed by nearly 10kts! Also they make stalls extremely docile.

    • @dalemseitzer
      @dalemseitzer 10 месяцев назад +1

      I also like center sticks, easy in and out. You could put a door lift on, the parts are readily available online. I use a complete cover on the oil cooler and use 1,2 or three 2 inch tape depending on the temps. 40 degrees 1 strip, 30 degrees 2 strips, 20 degrees completely covered. I made a cockpit cover from some fabric and bungee straps, prevents rain water from entering. It seems like people opinions are based on previous flying experience, I came up from ultralights, so flying at 80-85 mph is awesome. Those coming from GA say anything less the 120-100 mph is too slow

  • @TheOrangeGodOfTheSkies
    @TheOrangeGodOfTheSkies 10 месяцев назад +1

    Oooo you honest man, absolutely dot on and reminds me of my Skyrangers. I used to have one that occasionally opened the door mid flight which was a little disturbing.
    We fly these beasts and half the fun is pondering over a widget bolt or design flaw with your flying friends. They certainly aren't perfect (like me) but the view from one when you've taken off from a short strip as the suns coming up or as it's going down is worth every bit.
    I compromised and bought a new C42 which is solid bodied and built by the Germans who know a thing or two. It is faster yes, and it is a more stable beast, but I do still pine for that Skyranger.
    Thanks for the video fella ace as always

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for chiming in. You’re right about the awesome view of these little planes of ours. Thanks for watching

  • @dabneyoffermein595
    @dabneyoffermein595 10 месяцев назад

    highest gusts you feel it's safe to fly in?

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      I’ve flown in 30kt winds gusting to 50kts. The BushCat can handle it but it’s not like I go looking for those conditions. My personal minimums: If the TAF says gusting to 25kts I stay home.

  • @Tharkunify
    @Tharkunify 10 месяцев назад

    I know it's not meant to be a cruiser, but have you heard of any plans to offer an autopilot?

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад +1

      There is one BushCat owner who is installing an autopilot and the manufacturer is monitoring his work to see if it might be a viable option. We’ll see. Thanks for chiming in.

  • @serverlan763
    @serverlan763 8 месяцев назад

    I dont like the trim location and it's a hard plane to trim anyway. It's a very draggy plane, it descends really fast when you power to idle. I also am skeptical of it's durability with the sail cloth covering.
    I think it's also pretty slow, it would be much more useful if it could cruise at 100 Knots. It's does not like turbulence at all, it's very uncomfortable to fly in gusty conditions.
    Other than that I like the one I fly a lot!

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      And don’t forget those terrible non-gas strut doors. Terrible…… Love my BushCat!!! 😉

    • @serverlan763
      @serverlan763 8 месяцев назад

      The one i fly doesn't have doors on it. The bloke that owns it is too big to fit in it with doors on@@bushcattom

  • @electoplater
    @electoplater 8 месяцев назад +1

    AIRBUS use side sticks

  • @electoplater
    @electoplater 8 месяцев назад

    did you build it yourself

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      No. Factory built. But I filmed it being built.

    • @electoplater
      @electoplater 8 месяцев назад

      is the film uploaded

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      @@electoplater Yes. Just start at the beginning of my channel. Episode “It Begins” is the first of many all about the build.

  • @ikechukwuchiejina7631
    @ikechukwuchiejina7631 10 месяцев назад

    How much can I get a good used bushcat plane.

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  10 месяцев назад

      Good luck finding a used BushCat. BushCat owners tend to keep their airplanes. When they do go on sale they're sold within a few days. My suggestion is to keep a lookout in the ads and if any Bushcat comes up for sale, just buy it no matter what they are asking. You'll be very happy.

  • @Twizlair
    @Twizlair 8 месяцев назад

    Super sad news no more bushcats just parts and support for those already produced 😞

    • @bushcattom
      @bushcattom  8 месяцев назад

      Yup. Terrible news.