Hal seems like the kind of person you want to hang out with, years of experience, positive attitude and, by appearances (on this video at least), a humble guy. Glad he made it out mostly unscathed.
Sad to see an aeroplane end up like that, from what I see in the interview Hal seems to be the most honest, genuine man I've seen in a long long time, so sad to see his aeroplane destroyed
Hope Hal gets a lot of support; he seems like the kind of guy who actually deserves it, unlike that other guy who crashed his plane & got like six figures from donations and bought a car or something
Guy's like Hal is what makes the aviation community so awesome! Glad you made it out OK Hal! I chatted with you for a little while several years ago at Sun and Fun in Lakeland.
I'm really glad Hal is okay! An inflight fire is one of my biggest fears when I fly and I know how hard that situation is to deal with. Let's get Hal back in the air!
Sorry for Hal’s loss. Let look at the temperature range for a Rotax turbo engine, such as the Rotax 912 or 914 series, typically operates within the following ranges: 1. Oil Temperature: • Normal operating range: 80°C to 120°C (176°F to 248°F) • Maximum: Up to 140°C (284°F) for short durations. 2. Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT): • Normal operating range: 150°C to 200°C (302°F to 392°F) • Maximum: Up to 225°C (437°F) for short durations. 3. Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT): • Normal operating range: 600°C to 750°C (1112°F to 1382°F) • Maximum: 800°C (1472°F) is generally considered the limit for short durations. The Epoxt resin will have a FLASH POINT: ≥ 200ºF (FOR PRODUCT OR LOWEST FLASH POINT INGREDIENT) * this is from Aeropoxy. If you get resin on or near the turbo or the exhaust, it will gum up, it will run, and if it hits any of these surfaces, it will catch on fire. If you are using any sort of polyester/vinylester resin, then it will catch up with you firewall forward. Ask the Alaskan folks who bought CF parts on their airplanes, speacially belly pods that had similar issues with temperature… even some wing parts… be careful.
True grit right there. Had the honor of meeting Hal in Lovelock after meeting him on the ramp completely dismantling his prior lawn mower motor. Ended up giving him a ride home that day. What a great guy. Hope he’s flying again soon!!!
Hal is a legend without even trying to be or even wanting to be. He is the type of person we look up to and try to emulate...humble, funny , optimistic and just give him a cup of coffee, an airplane to fly or work on and he is perfectly fine. He has the dream life...just Hal being Hal!
Always good to know a firewall forward mechanic. I’m learning to be one, I’ve been working for a company that rebuilds lycoming and continental aircraft engines for two years. I’m basically inspecting the entire bottom end, and overhauling rods, counterweights and crankshafts, etc. but still have loads to learn. Knowing people that can understand and diagnose engines is definitely a good thing.
Jonas, thanks for posting this update. Hal engine fire was the topic of many discussions at Lonestar STOL. Thankful he’s OK. Excited to see the new one. From the ashes rises the “Bandlands Phoenix”!!
I think they're too busy with their airpark for the rich and famous to notice, just saying. Years ago, they would have jumped right in as members of the Flying Cowboys and helped, but sadly not now.
Try reaching out to the guys building the DarkAero carbon fiber plane. I remember they had a video a while back about fire proofing. I know they used titanium for the actual firewall. If the cause of the fire was from something breaking to or from the turbocharger, Rotax needs to, at the very least, provide him with a new engine. I've seen in plane build videos of people using 915s that their engine comes essentially fully assembled in the crate so it could have been assembled improperly.
@@ginacalabrese3869having tried to get help from Rotax corporate in Canada and Austria they don’t seem to have a customer service department that helps resolve issues or fix things. It’s all up to the distributor. Some are great. Some not. Had great luck with Lockwood aviation.
He was very unlucky to have his new plane burn up like that. But he was very lucky to be able to reach the ground before the airframe collapsed or the fire and smoke overcame him. We're all looking forward to seeing Hal flying another aeroplane in the Spring. Thanks for highlighting his story, Jonas.
That was a bad fire but you survived it Hal & I know how you feel. I spent 13 years building a streamliner to go 500 mph only to have a manufacturing blemish in a braided fuel line fail at Speed Week this year that resulted in a fuel vapor explosion & fire. Quitting is not an option, I'll be back next year, I'm only 73.
Dear Hal - one of the really super fliers, one of a kind person, and -- 71? No way! Love you man. So very glad and relieved he is OK. Glad you made the flight Jonas and it's to be hoped a ''go-fund-me" will achieve enough to help.
Good Video, Small Donation made. Active Duty Army back in 72-73 I trained on Generators including Gas turbines for Field power. Air flow and heat shielding are tricky parts of the design work. Out of spec oil and fuel lines were a major problem on the ancient Holgar and other generators I taught students on in running pairs in parallel. One stainless steel line gave out with no spares available, so I was making new ones each week out of copper tubing.
WOW! What a lucky man. Hal is a genuine piece of work. I am 78 and I can't imagine doing what he does but I am a huge fan. Good luck Hal. Thanks Jonas and Trent and all.
I met Hal 15 years ago when we flew a formation flight for the Buhl, Idaho parade over the 4th of July. He has helped me and others with problems with our planes and engines, so now it is time for us to help Hal.
Scary stuff! Having once had a suspected fire in a 152 I understand the urge to get on the ground ASAP. My incident turned out to be only over filling of the oil on the engine/exhaust but the fear was real. Regards, Jim the Brit
If Hal had not acted immediately with the course of action he chose he certainly would not be telling the tale. I remember my CFI telling me what to do when smoke occurs in the cockpit. It is amazing how quickly he embarked on the only course of action which could save him. I am exactly his age and am sure if I had been the pilot I would have been barbecued! This man’s reflexes are amazing!
I met Hal in 2019. He hasn’t changed one bit which is a good thing. Nicest guy you could ever meet! He shared lots of good stories, mechanical knowledge and all around good advice. Glad Hal is not just ok, he seems like he’s doing great.
Just donated.. I am just an arm chair wanna be bush pilot but love watching anything that has to do with STOL flying so I look forward to the new build. Glad you were able to land that fireball.. God Speed Hal. -=Efrain=-
That Pickup tels more than you can tell. I have a 1984 Isuzu Pickup and I know what kind of "Moneyman" driwes with them. I scare inflight fire like no other, this was again a good remainder. Nice work from you both, Greetings from Finland.
Glad Hal is ok, above all else! What an experience!! I've seen him in several aviation videos over the years, and he's always seemed like a greatest guy - I have no doubt that's true! Great thing you guys are doing for him, Jonas. 👍👍
This is a great example of one of the reasons of practicing the philosophy is a great one; although most of us know that the best reason is just that it makes yourself to help out someone else.
Glad he is ok. I unfortunately know all too well losing something you put your soul into only for fire to take it away. I was into rock crawling and built my own. Took 7 years, had it 3 weeks, used it twice. I never really recovered mentally and didn't have the funding to try again. That one weekend in competition with it was amazing. I'm Glad Hal will bounce back!
Good on the NSTB for letting him move it, someone there had some common sense. When they show up, it may take them a while to realize Hal isn't some random kitplane guy, but has worked around high pressure fuel and oil systems on heavy equipment for decades. Kind of like when the plumbing inspector showed up at Mike Patey's new home build, he probably ended up getting schooled! So, how does the resin in fiberglass burn compared to the resin used in carbon fiber work?
It burns really well. I had fiberglass canoe that got stove in by a log. We decided to burn it on a beach for the hardware. It flared up spectacularly.
Great video. I sure hope the NTSB sends their best. I bet Hal is just as if not more knowledgeable about the technical aspects of what caused it as they are. Lets face it, they aint gonna send parts to a lab somewhere to analyze like it was the space shuttle or anything. Hal was there when it happened and hes a mechanical genius with these airplanes. Awsome video and thank goodness Hal's ok!
What a good hearted man, my GOD bless him and I'm sure before he new it, he will be on his way building a new aircraft, and Jonas thank you for the afford you put in to help. Blessings to you and your family.
Still walking around in the same overalls and shoes he nearly died in. Nutter. Gotta love Hal. What a talented airman, can't wait to see him in the air again!
Hal is such a pleasure to listen too.. Super bumbed this happened to him but sure glad hes ok.. I always smile when I see him pop up in videos.. Sombody should make a system that sits up in the cowling that fills the cowling with expanding foam fire retardent.. when its emergencey lever is pulled.. Would save in air fire which is obviously the worst case senario.. Im sure it would take some engineering, but thats hardly above us..
Thanks for sharing this airplane fire, wow, Hal is a man of many skills and also lucky to stay alive flying that STOL airplane. Your skills, experience and seasoned pilot saved your life. I thought motorcycles was dangerous, but life is full of unexpected dangers every day! You all have a big get together for Lucky Hal, smart and tuff enough to have a safe landing. Make a tee-shirt for Hal, I will buy one!
A man like Hal will learn from this and build it better next time. Now he's got the jigs to build it quicker. In the long run everyone will learn from Hals experience and it will be built safer and could save lives in the future. Not many out there like Hal. Is that what they call flying by the seat of his pants? Glad he's so positive about it.
Glad you came out of it ok. Would love to see that carbon fiber sheet recycled and recast into the new aircraft somehow. A bit of a phoenix thing... ;)
I love that he's still rocking the shoes and jumper. What an awesome dude
Yeah! I couldn't believe that. What a guy!!
Hal seems like the kind of person you want to hang out with, years of experience, positive attitude and, by appearances (on this video at least), a humble guy. Glad he made it out mostly unscathed.
Mechanics with 50+ years of experience are definitely on a different level!
Years of wisdom and expertise in this guy. Very likeable fella.
My first and fastest decision to donate to a cause!! Hal is the nicest person in the STOL community ❤❤
It’s totally appropriate to help Hal. He’s a legend.
I met Hal at Reno a few years ago, with the Cowboys. He was gracious with his time and was a thrill for my dad and I. GLAD he’s safe.
Sad to see an aeroplane end up like that, from what I see in the interview Hal seems to be the most honest, genuine man I've seen in a long long time, so sad to see his aeroplane destroyed
Hope Hal gets a lot of support; he seems like the kind of guy who actually deserves it, unlike that other guy who crashed his plane & got like six figures from donations and bought a car or something
What guy? I need to see these videos.
@@DunnDifferent Nikk Audenried . Trent Palmers friend that wrecked his Kitfox.
@@highmarkrich Did he really do that? That's terrible!!!
@@highmarkrich oh yeah I remember that. He bought a car instead of a plane? I mean he did almost die and took over a year to recover.
@@DunnDifferent either car or house or hangar or something.
Good on you Jonas for helping Hal. Hal, bro, I’m so glad you’re alive. I just lost two close relatives within a week and life is precious!!!
Hal’s a legend. Jonas, thanks for posting this video. Just donated.
Steve
What a nice man, his passion for aviation and the way he describes the flight and fire is to be admired. He's in for a nice surprise.
So sorry to hear this about Hal but SO glad he is OK. Thanks to you and Trent for helping out this very deserving man. Just donated.
Guy's like Hal is what makes the aviation community so awesome! Glad you made it out OK Hal! I chatted with you for a little while several years ago at Sun and Fun in Lakeland.
Had a Great talk with Hal at Reno 2019... DARN IT !....... Count me IN Hal ! SO Glad your O.K.
Good job getting it on the ground, Hal! So glad to hear that you’re safe!
I'm really glad Hal is okay! An inflight fire is one of my biggest fears when I fly and I know how hard that situation is to deal with. Let's get Hal back in the air!
Sorry for Hal’s loss.
Let look at the temperature range for a Rotax turbo engine, such as the Rotax 912 or 914 series, typically operates within the following ranges:
1. Oil Temperature:
• Normal operating range: 80°C to 120°C (176°F to 248°F)
• Maximum: Up to 140°C (284°F) for short durations.
2. Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT):
• Normal operating range: 150°C to 200°C (302°F to 392°F)
• Maximum: Up to 225°C (437°F) for short durations.
3. Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT):
• Normal operating range: 600°C to 750°C (1112°F to 1382°F)
• Maximum: 800°C (1472°F) is generally considered the limit for short durations.
The Epoxt resin will have a FLASH POINT: ≥ 200ºF (FOR PRODUCT OR LOWEST FLASH POINT INGREDIENT) * this is from Aeropoxy.
If you get resin on or near the turbo or the exhaust, it will gum up, it will run, and if it hits any of these surfaces, it will catch on fire. If you are using any sort of polyester/vinylester resin, then it will catch up with you firewall forward.
Ask the Alaskan folks who bought CF parts on their airplanes, speacially belly pods that had similar issues with temperature… even some wing parts… be careful.
True grit right there. Had the honor of meeting Hal in Lovelock after meeting him on the ramp completely dismantling his prior lawn mower motor. Ended up giving him a ride home that day. What a great guy. Hope he’s flying again soon!!!
It would be good to get an update when they think they have a cause. Thanks for this Jonas.
I’ll do my best!
The cause is wrapping CF with low-temperature resin wrapped around the exhaust and hot engine parts. There’s a reason nobody else does that.
Hal is a legend without even trying to be or even wanting to be. He is the type of person we look up to and try to emulate...humble, funny , optimistic and just give him a cup of coffee, an airplane to fly or work on and he is perfectly fine. He has the dream life...just Hal being Hal!
Hal is a national treasure. glad he is healthy and look forward to seeing him back in the air.
Always good to know a firewall forward mechanic. I’m learning to be one, I’ve been working for a company that rebuilds lycoming and continental aircraft engines for two years. I’m basically inspecting the entire bottom end, and overhauling rods, counterweights and crankshafts, etc. but still have loads to learn. Knowing people that can understand and diagnose engines is definitely a good thing.
I am so glad you flew over for this interview. Thank you. Hal is such an amazing person. I will head over to make my donation. Thank you Jonas.
Jonas, thanks for posting this update. Hal engine fire was the topic of many discussions at Lonestar STOL. Thankful he’s OK. Excited to see the new one. From the ashes rises the “Bandlands Phoenix”!!
Hey Mike and Mark Patey, who better to donate a helping hand for a very respected friend to aviation. Hals the man.
I think they're too busy with their airpark for the rich and famous to notice, just saying. Years ago, they would have jumped right in as members of the Flying Cowboys and helped, but sadly not now.
Try reaching out to the guys building the DarkAero carbon fiber plane. I remember they had a video a while back about fire proofing. I know they used titanium for the actual firewall.
If the cause of the fire was from something breaking to or from the turbocharger, Rotax needs to, at the very least, provide him with a new engine. I've seen in plane build videos of people using 915s that their engine comes essentially fully assembled in the crate so it could have been assembled improperly.
@@ginacalabrese3869having tried to get help from Rotax corporate in Canada and Austria they don’t seem to have a customer service department that helps resolve issues or fix things. It’s all up to the distributor. Some are great. Some not. Had great luck with Lockwood aviation.
Thanks Jonas for bringing Hal's Story to US! He's On It!!!
Just glad Hal is safe!
Hal is a national treasure and I am so glad he is OK. Thanks for this interview with him.
I’ve always enjoyed seeing Hal in your vids and the other guys videos, so glad he survived this incident and is still smiling!!!
Sorry for your loss . Loved watching you flying in other video's . Hope your back in the air soon .
Hal always has such a great attitude no matter what the heck has just happened! Always watching from North Alabama!
*You should always mix ZINC BORATE powder in your resin to make it flame resistant.*
I have never heard of this! Thanks for sharing this information.
Hal is famous for wearing work coveralls. I expect that pair is somewhat fire resistant for welding and just regular shop work. Good choice it seems.
He was very unlucky to have his new plane burn up like that. But he was very lucky to be able to reach the ground before the airframe collapsed or the fire and smoke overcame him. We're all looking forward to seeing Hal flying another aeroplane in the Spring. Thanks for highlighting his story, Jonas.
That was a bad fire but you survived it Hal & I know how you feel. I spent 13 years building a streamliner to go 500 mph only to have a manufacturing blemish in a braided fuel line fail at Speed Week this year that resulted in a fuel vapor explosion & fire. Quitting is not an option, I'll be back next year, I'm only 73.
Wow 😮
I second that
100 in for Hal , Best of luck from Australia
What a treasure of knowledge Hal is! A great guy, greatly admired in the aviation community for sure!
We are all so relieved he's ok!
he's healthy, and smiling, a little wrenching and , well,, ?springtime? ..."game ON!"
You’re a great friend Jonas! The world needs more people like you sir!
That’s so kind of you :) And the world needs more people like yourself!
Dear Hal - one of the really super fliers, one of a kind person, and -- 71? No way! Love you man.
So very glad and relieved he is OK. Glad you made the flight Jonas and it's to be hoped a ''go-fund-me" will achieve enough to help.
Couldnt have happened to a better guy. Sorry to hear that Hal. Cant wait to see the next build!
Such a bummer! Glad he is ok as well. He will be back in the air👍
Hal is definitely one of the good guys! Super informative vid. Lots of stuff to remember and put to good use.
Thank God Hal is OK!
Still wearing the same jumpsuit he had on when this happened. That cracks me up.
Wow that must have been some experience - I always smile when I see Hal on a STOL video . All the best Hal
Good interview on the fly Jonas!
Thanks! Definitely on the fly :)
Good Video, Small Donation made. Active Duty Army back in 72-73 I trained on Generators including Gas turbines for Field power. Air flow and heat shielding are tricky parts of the design work. Out of spec oil and fuel lines were a major problem on the ancient Holgar and other generators I taught students on in running pairs in parallel. One stainless steel line gave out with no spares available, so I was making new ones each week out of copper tubing.
Glad your ok Hal!
Glad u r safe. Very educational.
thank god Hal was able to survive this incident. please help get him back into the air
WOW! What a lucky man. Hal is a genuine piece of work. I am 78 and I can't imagine doing what he does but I am a huge fan. Good luck Hal. Thanks Jonas and Trent and all.
Wow happy he’s okay. Crazy story
Thank you JM for this, we all love Hal, needed the interview for some closure what happened. Lawn Mower 5 next.
That is exactly the truck i expected Hal to drive.
Pleasure to help you. And speedy recovery and build. Greetings from Switzerland Cornelia & Christophe
I met Hal 15 years ago when we flew a formation flight for the Buhl, Idaho parade over the 4th of July. He has helped me and others with problems with our planes and engines, so now it is time for us to help Hal.
So glad that Hal is ok.
What a great guy serious with aviation and super pilot and builder.
Scary stuff! Having once had a suspected fire in a 152 I understand the urge to get on the ground ASAP. My incident turned out to be only over filling of the oil on the engine/exhaust but the fear was real. Regards, Jim the Brit
You are a good man Jonas - may God keep shinning His face on you
If Hal had not acted immediately with the course of action he chose he certainly would not be telling the tale. I remember my CFI telling me what to do when smoke occurs in the cockpit. It is amazing how quickly he embarked on the only course of action which could save him. I am exactly his age and am sure if I had been the pilot I would have been barbecued!
This man’s reflexes are amazing!
I met Hal in 2019. He hasn’t changed one bit which is a good thing. Nicest guy you could ever meet! He shared lots of good stories, mechanical knowledge and all around good advice. Glad Hal is not just ok, he seems like he’s doing great.
Good morning from Minnesota! Hal is class act!
Glad for your great piloting skills and you got down safely. So sad and I am so sorry for your loss.
Good thing Hal is ok!!!
You can always replace the airplane but Hal is one of a kind!!!
Just donated.. I am just an arm chair wanna be bush pilot but love watching anything that has to do with STOL flying so I look forward to the new build. Glad you were able to land that fireball.. God Speed Hal.
-=Efrain=-
That Pickup tels more than you can tell. I have a 1984 Isuzu Pickup and I know what kind of "Moneyman" driwes with them. I scare inflight fire like no other, this was again a good remainder. Nice work from you both, Greetings from Finland.
Glad Hal is ok, above all else! What an experience!! I've seen him in several aviation videos over the years, and he's always seemed like a greatest guy - I have no doubt that's true! Great thing you guys are doing for him, Jonas. 👍👍
Sorry Hal !!! Hopefully you will be up and flying again soon !!!
Hal is a treasure. There just aren’t enough people like him anymore.
Poor Hal. Such a great guy!
Thx Jonas and Hal, best of luck...glad you made it safely to the ground and got out safely.
This is a great example of one of the reasons of practicing the philosophy is a great one; although most of us know that the best reason is just that it makes yourself to help out someone else.
So glad your Allright hal so glad your such a great pilot and handled the situation the best you could . Tom l.
Hal is an aviation legend!
Glad he is ok. I unfortunately know all too well losing something you put your soul into only for fire to take it away. I was into rock crawling and built my own. Took 7 years, had it 3 weeks, used it twice. I never really recovered mentally and didn't have the funding to try again. That one weekend in competition with it was amazing. I'm Glad Hal will bounce back!
Donated. Rock on dude.
Wow Hal looks great for 71. Great man.
Thank God Hal is ok!!!
Hal is one of my all-time heros. I'm in!
Hal's a legend.
Whoa. So sorry for Hal.
Nice idea Jonas. Are you by chance related to Richard Marcinko, the Navy Seal?
I sure hope so. My dad has read all of his books and tells me he is badass guy.
I would love to meet him.
Good on the NSTB for letting him move it, someone there had some common sense. When they show up, it may take them a while to realize Hal isn't some random kitplane guy, but has worked around high pressure fuel and oil systems on heavy equipment for decades. Kind of like when the plumbing inspector showed up at Mike Patey's new home build, he probably ended up getting schooled! So, how does the resin in fiberglass burn compared to the resin used in carbon fiber work?
I was wondering the same thing!
It burns really well. I had fiberglass canoe that got stove in by a log. We decided to burn it on a beach for the hardware. It flared up spectacularly.
Here you go Hal. It should get you over $60,000.
I love that you will only ever see him in the firefighter jumpsuit including Oshkosh 2023. It was 89°F. With high humidity . He’s a very humble guy.
Great video. I sure hope the NTSB sends their best. I bet Hal is just as if not more knowledgeable about the technical aspects of what caused it as they are. Lets face it, they aint gonna send parts to a lab somewhere to analyze like it was the space shuttle or anything. Hal was there when it happened and hes a mechanical genius with these airplanes. Awsome video and thank goodness Hal's ok!
Lucky man nice to know that everything didn't turn south
What a good hearted man, my GOD bless him and I'm sure before he new it, he will be on his way building a new aircraft, and Jonas thank you for the afford you put in to help. Blessings to you and your family.
Probably pretty rare for the NTSB to actually be able to talk to the pilot of a plane that catches fire in flight and is destroyed on the ground.
It's a public report.
Glad Hal is OK !
Still walking around in the same overalls and shoes he nearly died in. Nutter. Gotta love Hal. What a talented airman, can't wait to see him in the air again!
Hal is such a pleasure to listen too.. Super bumbed this happened to him but sure glad hes ok.. I always smile when I see him pop up in videos.. Sombody should make a system that sits up in the cowling that fills the cowling with expanding foam fire retardent.. when its emergencey lever is pulled.. Would save in air fire which is obviously the worst case senario.. Im sure it would take some engineering, but thats hardly above us..
What a great and Humble man
Thanks for sharing this airplane fire, wow, Hal is a man of many skills and also lucky to stay alive flying that STOL airplane. Your skills, experience and seasoned pilot saved your life. I thought motorcycles was dangerous, but life is full of unexpected dangers every day! You all have a big get together for Lucky Hal, smart and tuff enough to have a safe landing. Make a tee-shirt for Hal, I will buy one!
A man like Hal will learn from this and build it better next time. Now he's got the jigs to build it quicker. In the long run everyone will learn from Hals experience and it will be built safer and could save lives in the future. Not many out there like Hal. Is that what they call flying by the seat of his pants? Glad he's so positive about it.
Hal seems like such a great man. I pray he gets a new plane soon.
Glad you came out of it ok. Would love to see that carbon fiber sheet recycled and recast into the new aircraft somehow. A bit of a phoenix thing... ;)