AWESOME Video Gareth! I have definitely subscribed. I really appreciate your effort to really go into the technical detail of the flying which is what most of us really like. Just a tip for the future, please add subtitles to your video's to balance the onboard audio.
Thanks for the comments! Noted, I am looking into ways of improving my audio following the feedback, in the meantime, I will add subtitles - Thanks for the feedback and subscribing! More to come🙂
Hi Gareth. I recently fell in love with aviation. Being a complete noob in the industry, I am curious as to how expensive it is to maintain and also fuel wise how expensive is it to keep in the air. Thanks for the fantastic content. Keeps those of us who probably would never be able to afford this hobby, informed and involved.
Hey! Sorry for the delayed response - maybe I should make a video on that? Unfortunately it isn't as simple as it seems, but Ill try and give a guestimate. Essentially, she burns less than 20 liters per hour (MAX, but I run that for my calcs).. Then there is a yearly service (release to service), and CAA fees - these could cost anywhere form R2 000 - R10 000 (ZAR) - if nothing needs replacing, but includes plugs and an oil change and filter. The going rate for hangarage is anywhere from R1 000 - R4 000 per month, depending on your airfield/deal etc. Insurance is done yearly (can be paid yearly or monthly), and is based of a percent of a couple of things , like the value of the aircraft, the type, the amount of hours you have - this could be ballpark of R800 bucks - R2000 per month (depending on the value of your plane). Then one needs a kitty for when, or if something goes wrong and parts need replacing. The most expensive part of all of this is definitely when one gets stuck into the upgrades:-) Hope that gives you an idea:-)
Hey man, great video! Seems like you prefer / are more comfortable with wheel landings in your BB. I am struggling with consistency on my 3-pointers in my BB, so was just curious if wheel landings are perhaps a tad more suited to the aircraft's demeanour in your experience...
To be honest, I found that if my speeds and attitudes aren’t 100% and she is as slow as possible a 3 pointer ends up in a bounce, so what I do now is approach for 3 pointer, but as soon as she touches a slight “check” forward helps and she transitions into a wheel landing. For super short, I keep the speeds over the numbers as low as possible (under 40mph) and then she doesn’t bounce. I usually aim for less than 60 over the numbers. Since my approach speeds have been lower it’s been better and more consistent be it a wheeler or a 3 pointer. Hope that helps. If you still stuck. Drop me a mail or send me a message and we can chat 👍
Might be an idea for another video?🙂 In Summary, the Bushbaby "V1" has a similar construction to the Kitfox 3, albeit there are differences in the actual structure (where the landing gear mounts and the actual landing gear for example/as well as fuel tanks, cockpit, etc). I have been told that the Bushbaby was inspired by the Avid Flyer and the Kitfox 3. I understand that mine looks really close to a Kitfox, I have upgraded the aircraft with parts used on the KFA Explorer (cowlings, and an upgraded elevator for example). For more detail, there is a video by the owner being interviewed at Oshkosh on the aircraft and they touch on "similarities"/inspiration: ruclips.net/video/1VQGTjoVEz8/видео.htmlsi=OfElU_DtDD9W_vWt
Nice mate. Although, you should use another technical solution to record your cockpit voice. Very difficult to understand, even for people familiar with the SA accent. Apart from that, very nicely done. The bigger Explorer / Safari are much more docile to handle. Especially with the new Buffalo landing gear. Nevertheless, if you are current with your flying skills and aware what your are doing, nothing beats the buck for joy value than owning a KFA Bushbaby. Probably one if the safest planes to fly. That steel cage, which bends first before it cracks takes the loads before it hurts the pilot /Pax. In steel we trust. Cheers
Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely work on a solution ASAP. I’ve had nightmares trying to get any sort of advice or best practices to record on the GoPro using their AUX input. I’m open to suggestions:-)
@@garethhitchingsThom recently moved over to using a dji mic2 plugged into the audio splitter and connected to a dji osmo action 4. Gives you a really sick setup with wireless control to the camera and dual backup on audio tracks.
KFA planes are awesome 😊....thanks for the trip...greetings from USA, Michigan
Awesome video, what a beaut machine
Very interesting comparison!
Very well done. Keep it up.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Gareth, keep those videos coming
This is a brilliant video Gareth! What a neat aircraft 👌
Thanks a lot!
AWESOME Video Gareth! I have definitely subscribed. I really appreciate your effort to really go into the technical detail of the flying which is what most of us really like.
Just a tip for the future, please add subtitles to your video's to balance the onboard audio.
Thanks for the comments! Noted, I am looking into ways of improving my audio following the feedback, in the meantime, I will add subtitles - Thanks for the feedback and subscribing! More to come🙂
Hi Gareth. I recently fell in love with aviation. Being a complete noob in the industry, I am curious as to how expensive it is to maintain and also fuel wise how expensive is it to keep in the air.
Thanks for the fantastic content. Keeps those of us who probably would never be able to afford this hobby, informed and involved.
Hey! Sorry for the delayed response - maybe I should make a video on that?
Unfortunately it isn't as simple as it seems, but Ill try and give a guestimate.
Essentially, she burns less than 20 liters per hour (MAX, but I run that for my calcs)..
Then there is a yearly service (release to service), and CAA fees - these could cost anywhere form R2 000 - R10 000 (ZAR) - if nothing needs replacing, but includes plugs and an oil change and filter.
The going rate for hangarage is anywhere from R1 000 - R4 000 per month, depending on your airfield/deal etc.
Insurance is done yearly (can be paid yearly or monthly), and is based of a percent of a couple of things , like the value of the aircraft, the type, the amount of hours you have - this could be ballpark of R800 bucks - R2000 per month (depending on the value of your plane).
Then one needs a kitty for when, or if something goes wrong and parts need replacing. The most expensive part of all of this is definitely when one gets stuck into the upgrades:-)
Hope that gives you an idea:-)
Hey man, great video! Seems like you prefer / are more comfortable with wheel landings in your BB. I am struggling with consistency on my 3-pointers in my BB, so was just curious if wheel landings are perhaps a tad more suited to the aircraft's demeanour in your experience...
To be honest, I found that if my speeds and attitudes aren’t 100% and she is as slow as possible a 3 pointer ends up in a bounce, so what I do now is approach for 3 pointer, but as soon as she touches a slight “check” forward helps and she transitions into a wheel landing. For super short, I keep the speeds over the numbers as low as possible (under 40mph) and then she doesn’t bounce. I usually aim for less than 60 over the numbers. Since my approach speeds have been lower it’s been better and more consistent be it a wheeler or a 3 pointer. Hope that helps. If you still stuck. Drop me a mail or send me a message and we can chat 👍
Great advice thanks!
How does it compare to the Kitfox?
Might be an idea for another video?🙂
In Summary, the Bushbaby "V1" has a similar construction to the Kitfox 3, albeit there are differences in the actual structure (where the landing gear mounts and the actual landing gear for example/as well as fuel tanks, cockpit, etc). I have been told that the Bushbaby was inspired by the Avid Flyer and the Kitfox 3.
I understand that mine looks really close to a Kitfox, I have upgraded the aircraft with parts used on the KFA Explorer (cowlings, and an upgraded elevator for example).
For more detail, there is a video by the owner being interviewed at Oshkosh on the aircraft and they touch on "similarities"/inspiration: ruclips.net/video/1VQGTjoVEz8/видео.htmlsi=OfElU_DtDD9W_vWt
Nice mate. Although, you should use another technical solution to record your cockpit voice. Very difficult to understand, even for people familiar with the SA accent.
Apart from that, very nicely done. The bigger Explorer / Safari are much more docile to handle. Especially with the new Buffalo landing gear. Nevertheless, if you are current with your flying skills and aware what your are doing, nothing beats the buck for joy value than owning a KFA Bushbaby. Probably one if the safest planes to fly. That steel cage, which bends first before it cracks takes the loads before it hurts the pilot /Pax. In steel we trust. Cheers
Thanks for the heads up. I will definitely work on a solution ASAP. I’ve had nightmares trying to get any sort of advice or best practices to record on the GoPro using their AUX input. I’m open to suggestions:-)
Ask Regard Coetzee or Thomas Marrow about it. They are pretty experienced with cockpit recording.
@@garethhitchingsThom recently moved over to using a dji mic2 plugged into the audio splitter and connected to a dji osmo action 4. Gives you a really sick setup with wireless control to the camera and dual backup on audio tracks.