Absolutely enjoyed every second of this video. Amazing shots from the undercarriage made this one a special ride. Loved how you could hear the air clean up after the gear retraction. Stellar!
I do think that one company has finally succeeded in making a micro jet that a well trained pilot can actually fly and this company is SONEX! You do not have to be James Bond anymore to fly a jet like this...Amazing!!!
Congrats to the whole Sonex team! A thought, though: You might want to offset the blade antenna on the underside a few inches to either side... Seems to me that if its really in-line behind the nose wheel (as the underbelly video seems to show), its susceptible to FOD damage on T/O or Landing. Otherwise she looks like a sweet ride!
As proof of concept, it's brilliant. However, 2 seats with a bit of baggage room would be more practical. Also, what about pilot licensing? Would one need a type rating?
I am curious how well those little wheels/tires hold up under such high speed takeoffs and landings. Does it lead to faster tire wear and possibly higher chances for tire failure?
May i suggest strongly considering a sonex. I have flown both and feel that you get much more bang for your buck out of a sonex. Assuming it fits your mission profile.
That display actually gave him a picture of the runway as if it was a camera. Could he land the plane using this? Does it give hime glide angle and centerline information?
Nice little jet and congrats on the successful maiden flight. An issue that top mounted engine installation have is the threat of engine failure at takeoff and the potential flipping of the aircraft especially at the hands of inexperienced pilots. I'm interested to learn how the JSX designers may have tried to minimize this threat.
to me it looks like their canted rudder fins are slanted like that not only to minimize damage if the engine 'splodes', and, to act like stabilizers. plus that blade antenna looks like its positioned in the centre of the underbody and purposefully made to be rather large for further stabilization, however I think that last thought's a bit of a stretch personally.
Excellent work Sir. One question. Is that what would be considered a normal landing roll? I would imagine it was difficult to package the brakes in such a compact set of main gear and then make it retract. Seems adequate enough though.
That little plane is about the coolest thing that I have ever seen fly!. How much does one cost and what is the range on a full tank of fuel. I would also love to know how much thrust the jet engine has?, seems like it takes a long ways to achieve lift off speed.
Thanks for your kind comments and excitement Marti! Cost is $130K for the SubSonex Kit and range is about 400 miles. The rest of the specs are located here: www.sonexaircraft.com/subsonex/index.html
Hi I have another question and that is did you or are you planning on testing the emergency chute because that would be well worth seeing in action possibly taking away any anxiety that people will have about what if? kinds of questions, I know that it having the chute is and would be a major selling point for me. How hard does the plane come down with the chute deployed 1/2 full of fuel and a 165lb pilot?.
Nice bird. love the V-tail. I always loved the Bonanza and believed a V Tail gave a smaller aircraft more stability than a conventional T-Tail. AND it looks a lot more stable than the BD-5 ever did. they should have kept that bird a prop with a properly powered engine, IMHO) What's your V1 rotation speed? and Range? I'm an LSA pilot and I always love to see someones dreams take flight. Without the benefit of flying her, it appears you you have a "Nice Flying Airplane" there.
What standard are you basing this comment on? I believe this is one of the shortest jet landing rolls you will see...with very little effort made to make it a short landing.
Jeremy Monnett I don't base it on any standard. I was talking about the landing touch down speed....it just seemed awfully fast and the roll seemed long. All my flying has been rag wing taildraggers and Wichita spam cans. :-)
As he's crossing the numbers, it looks like he's not going much faster than a 182 Turbo Skylane. Where are you seeing this "high touchdown speed?" Your spam cans must have all been in 150/2's if you felt he was going all that fast. I'm guessing he touched down @ around 65...70 tops.
its a jet powered aircraft though you must remember, they're incredibly light & powerful little fuckers, they're ALWAYS going to have a LONGER rolling time when compared to a piston driven aircraft. not to mention landing speed are always going to be higher as-well, especially with this tiny little guy! ;]@@GutpileCharlie
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 You are going to maintain a higher approach speed in case you need to do a go around because a turbojet/turbofan engine takes longer to spool up.
Don't judge the display from this crappy video. The camera is offset high, so the view picture is not accurate. Come check out SubSonex at AirVenture in Oshkosh!
this could be just what I am looking for in the near future , built , how much please do not say a ridicules price , I need distance as well as much more speed and more instrument wise ie long distance flying.
right...because someone who's developing an aircraft is going to willfully violate FAA regulations and put it on youtube for the world to see...get real man...there's obviously something going on here where he's got a certain clearance in oshkosh's airspace, even if this isn't at airventure (which I don't think it is since the normal pileup of cessnas and pipers is conspicuously missing)...anyway...you've been sufficiently pwned...that's good enough for now
Well done! It never ceases to amaze me that videos on private venture home-builts etc. seem to generate more uninformed and generally ignorant comments than any other subject.
Roy Bird Good Stuff Roy. As per usual, the uninformed come up with their comments. ""Why can't you make one look futuristic dude?" Physics is one reason when you go small, the rest tends to go over their heads!!!! :) She looks pretty good to me. if i had the right right flight ticket instead of an LSA Shingle and the cash, I'd have one stashed in Andover, MA right now! Keep up the good work.
Jim do you care to share at least one of the six violations you counted? Enquiring minds want to know...and want to know how you possibly can know more than the FAA...
Jeremy Monnett Personally I gave it like and thought you did an excellent job. Jim on the other hand watched an FSX tutorial on how to fly and now he knows more than any of us. They should take the thumbs down option off, it you don't like it just leave the damn video and go to another one.
phillipzx3d 14 CFR D. 91.303 (he was rolling over houses), D.91.307 (c) 1 & 2. Aerobatic flight with no chute is a major one, Go grab your FAR dust it off.
***** ...did you notice jim that both the pilot is wearing a parachute....AND has a BRS installed? So finding that one invalid... Do you have any real FAA violations you'd like to point out?
I'll take one! Oh... hold on. Getting word from my wife. Okay... she said that if I drop coin on something like this, I'd be flying it as a divorcee. But still...
Dam-fool stunt rolling inverted on a first flight. The engine cuts out due to unforeseen circumstances and you're up the proverbial creek without a parachute.
Name of the video was First Flight. Seems like it would be wise to be conservative until a few hours are built up on engine and airframe. But hey, not my airplane.
It would seem if anything, the engine cutting out would cause it to nose down (which would actually result in an altitude gain and a little time to think). I can't imagine that these planes are going to go out with engines that just stop running due to a roll, though.
very expensive toy. For those $150.000 I can buy a REAL aircraft. Example: A Beechcraft B60 Duke, twin engines. 6 seats (1+5) and a range of 1.100 NM. (NYC to MIA= 950nm or 1090 statute mi) versus the 480 statute mi. That is less than midway to miami.
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This never gets old.
Looking good Jeremy!
The first practical and safe personal jet.
Absolutely enjoyed every second of this video. Amazing shots from the undercarriage made this one a special ride. Loved how you could hear the air clean up after the gear retraction. Stellar!
WOW !! What a fine display of a fine aircraft - and to think, he does it all without a propeller !!!
I do think that one company has finally succeeded in making a micro jet that a well trained pilot can actually fly and this company is SONEX! You do not have to be James Bond anymore to fly a jet like this...Amazing!!!
Congrats to the whole Sonex team! A thought, though: You might want to offset the blade antenna on the underside a few inches to either side... Seems to me that if its really in-line behind the nose wheel (as the underbelly video seems to show), its susceptible to FOD damage on T/O or Landing. Otherwise she looks like a sweet ride!
I can't help but imaging having two of those turbines, one on each side... Can you say mini A-10!
too much call of duty for you
@@SONOFAZOMBIE2025 okay "son of a zombie"
Actually life goal
or 4 on each side and you could have a mini B-52.
really great!
How very nice what a great little jet
Congratulations
what a cool clip and jet nice job
Very nice, loves the ground though!
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As proof of concept, it's brilliant. However, 2 seats with a bit of baggage room would be more practical. Also, what about pilot licensing? Would one need a type rating?
Two seats=Much more money...about $60K more just for the engine...then there's twice the gas...twice the size...
Licensing...pilot needs an LOA to operate. There is a process to achieve this. More flight time...especially jet time means LOA easier to get.
Hi Jeremy, I was wondering when you folks were going to come out with a pure jet. Beautiful ship. Say Hi to your dad from me.
Jim Foreman
Worthy!!
brilliant
I am curious how well those little wheels/tires hold up under such high speed takeoffs and landings. Does it lead to faster tire wear and possibly higher chances for tire failure?
Great video. I think I pooped my pants a little just watching you land...
I love the sub sonex its so sweet nice video man me and my dad might get a zenith 650
May i suggest strongly considering a sonex. I have flown both and feel that you get much more bang for your buck out of a sonex. Assuming it fits your mission profile.
Love that whooooosh!
That display actually gave him a picture of the runway as if it was a camera. Could he land the plane using this? Does it give hime glide angle and centerline information?
Well done guys... I`m planning on ordering a onex kit from you soonish. Can you please tell me which glass display that is ? I like it.
Nice little jet and congrats on the successful maiden flight. An issue that top mounted engine installation have is the threat of engine failure at takeoff and the potential flipping of the aircraft especially at the hands of inexperienced pilots. I'm interested to learn how the JSX designers may have tried to minimize this threat.
to me it looks like their canted rudder fins are slanted like that not only to minimize damage if the engine 'splodes', and, to act like stabilizers. plus that blade antenna looks like its positioned in the centre of the underbody and purposefully made to be rather large for further stabilization, however I think that last thought's a bit of a stretch personally.
Wouldn't the nosewheel throw debris at that antenna?
6:20 What is the shadow, the cameraman?
Excellent work Sir. One question. Is that what would be considered a normal landing roll? I would imagine it was difficult to package the brakes in such a compact set of main gear and then make it retract. Seems adequate enough though.
excelente video
Very cool, would like to see at 1080P tho...
talk about fricking cool!
And then joy stick still on the side..never got used to it well...flew a Moni for some years...
That little plane is about the coolest thing that I have ever seen fly!. How much does one cost and what is the range on a full tank of fuel. I would also love to know how much thrust the jet engine has?, seems like it takes a long ways to achieve lift off speed.
Thanks for your kind comments and excitement Marti! Cost is $130K for the SubSonex Kit and range is about 400 miles. The rest of the specs are located here:
www.sonexaircraft.com/subsonex/index.html
Hi I have another question and that is did you or are you planning on testing the emergency chute because that would be well worth seeing in action possibly taking away any anxiety that people will have about what if? kinds of questions, I know that it having the chute is and would be a major selling point for me. How hard does the plane come down with the chute deployed 1/2 full of fuel and a 165lb pilot?.
Y quiero uno de éstos...
Did he land outside the landing zone?
Was there any issues with engine flameouts?...in stalls?...
Anyway the airflow to the engine would be disturbed?
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betwixt Men and Boys,
Is simply me thinks,
the cost of their toys.
Nice bird. love the V-tail. I always loved the Bonanza and believed a V Tail gave a smaller aircraft more stability than a conventional T-Tail. AND it looks a lot more stable than the BD-5 ever did. they should have kept that bird a prop with a properly powered engine, IMHO) What's your V1 rotation speed? and Range? I'm an LSA pilot and I always love to see someones dreams take flight. Without the benefit of flying her, it appears you you have a "Nice Flying Airplane" there.
digital adi seems confused at landing, technical issue?
Way to go guys ... who was that flying?
Airshow and test pilot Bob Carlton.
Seemed like a very high touch down speed and long roll out?
What standard are you basing this comment on? I believe this is one of the shortest jet landing rolls you will see...with very little effort made to make it a short landing.
Jeremy Monnett I don't base it on any standard. I was talking about the landing touch down speed....it just seemed awfully fast and the roll seemed long. All my flying has been rag wing taildraggers and Wichita spam cans. :-)
As he's crossing the numbers, it looks like he's not going much faster than a 182 Turbo Skylane. Where are you seeing this "high touchdown speed?" Your spam cans must have all been in 150/2's if you felt he was going all that fast.
I'm guessing he touched down @ around 65...70 tops.
its a jet powered aircraft though you must remember, they're incredibly light & powerful little fuckers, they're ALWAYS going to have a LONGER rolling time when compared to a piston driven aircraft. not to mention landing speed are always going to be higher as-well, especially with this tiny little guy! ;]@@GutpileCharlie
@@unfortunately_fortunate2000 You are going to maintain a higher approach speed in case you need to do a go around because a turbojet/turbofan engine takes longer to spool up.
Do you have to be certified to those kind of maneuvers?
no.
what kind of engine is it? I heard some guys used old missle engines or new ones.
PBS TJ100
what's wrong with the attitude indicator? I mean the PFD
Beautiful bird you got there Jeremy! What's the total cost on set like this one here? Around $150,000??
Thanks! Happy Flying bro!
Thank you kindly!
Pricing info here:
www.sonexaircraft.com/subsonex/index.html
The update rate on the synthetic vision is horrible. I really like the micro jet thow. Will they do a show at KOSH?
Yeah and just before the landing, the attitude indicator does not seem to work well.
Don't judge the display from this crappy video. The camera is offset high, so the view picture is not accurate. Come check out SubSonex at AirVenture in Oshkosh!
what location is this shot? Thanks
Probably OSHKOSH WI. Did you see the huge colored dots on the pavement? 0:50
How fast can you cruize? Indicated airsped
230-240 mph
Using a GoPro with Superview...still uploaded in 480p :(
Can the airframe withstand full throtle from that jet engine?
Good point!
However to address the problem he has equipped a special truck to retrieve the engine and return it to the airframe!
more. it's at full throttle on takeoff and during certain checkride airwork
That's what I'm talking about some flips
Qual o nome dessa turbina ???
PBS TJ100 www.pbsaerospace.com/our-products/tj-100-turbojet-engine
Jeremy, what is a typical fuel flow at cruise?
18gph
Whats the maneuvering speed VA?
157 mph
and the price?
Kit with Engine included is $130K.
FMI: www.sonexaircraft.com
Jeremy Monnett OK thanks for answer
What is the max speed? Pls
Vₙₑ 287.7 mph
this could be just what I am looking for in the near future , built , how much please do not say a ridicules price , I need distance as well as much more speed and more instrument wise ie long distance flying.
Great! Have a look at the Sonex web site...deposits being accepted with final price at $135K:
www.sonexaircraft.com
Jeremy Monnett For a jet aircraft that's not bad at all
right...because someone who's developing an aircraft is going to willfully violate FAA regulations and put it on youtube for the world to see...get real man...there's obviously something going on here where he's got a certain clearance in oshkosh's airspace, even if this isn't at airventure (which I don't think it is since the normal pileup of cessnas and pipers is conspicuously missing)...anyway...you've been sufficiently pwned...that's good enough for now
Well done! It never ceases to amaze me that videos on private venture home-builts etc. seem to generate more uninformed and generally ignorant comments than any other subject.
I agree! Thanks for your kind comment.
A mere "well done" doesn't really do it justice. Best of luck and I hope you will keep us posted of your progress.
Roy Bird
Good Stuff Roy.
As per usual, the uninformed come up with their comments. ""Why can't you make one look futuristic dude?" Physics is one reason when you go small, the rest tends to go over their heads!!!! :) She looks pretty good to me. if i had the right right flight ticket instead of an LSA Shingle and the cash, I'd have one stashed in Andover, MA right now! Keep up the good work.
I hope the FAA dosn't watch this the PIC would have a LOT of explaning to to why he should keep his license... I counted over six major violations
Jim do you care to share at least one of the six violations you counted? Enquiring minds want to know...and want to know how you possibly can know more than the FAA...
Jeremy Monnett Personally I gave it like and thought you did an excellent job. Jim on the other hand watched an FSX tutorial on how to fly and now he knows more than any of us. They should take the thumbs down option off, it you don't like it just leave the damn video and go to another one.
Yes Jim...Please share with us, ONE violation you saw during this flight.
phillipzx3d 14 CFR D. 91.303 (he was rolling over houses), D.91.307 (c) 1 & 2. Aerobatic flight with no chute is a major one, Go grab your FAR dust it off.
***** ...did you notice jim that both the pilot is wearing a parachute....AND has a BRS installed? So finding that one invalid...
Do you have any real FAA violations you'd like to point out?
Jeremy, good job on keeping your "cool" with some of these asinine comments!!!
I'll take one! Oh... hold on. Getting word from my wife. Okay... she said that if I drop coin on something like this, I'd be flying it as a divorcee. But still...
Dam-fool stunt rolling inverted on a first flight. The engine cuts out due to unforeseen circumstances and you're up the proverbial creek without a parachute.
Where does it say he was doing this on the first flight?
Dam-fools speculate on things and information they know very little about.
Name of the video was First Flight. Seems like it would be wise to be conservative until a few hours are built up on engine and airframe. But hey, not my airplane.
Virgil Soule First FlightS. Emphasis on the s.
Virgil,
This aircraft has (and comes standard with) a BRS ballistic parachute.
It would seem if anything, the engine cutting out would cause it to nose down (which would actually result in an altitude gain and a little time to think).
I can't imagine that these planes are going to go out with engines that just stop running due to a roll, though.
Every $ worth it,,,, unlike that flying audi for 189k that will b ready god knows when
very expensive toy. For those $150.000 I can buy a REAL aircraft. Example: A Beechcraft B60 Duke, twin engines. 6 seats (1+5) and a range of 1.100 NM. (NYC to MIA= 950nm or 1090 statute mi) versus the 480 statute mi. That is less than midway to miami.