Very cool vid, thanks! The body-cam plus the rollout and pre-flight inspection made me feel like I was there! I've always loved flying and would love to get into something like this, but I'm not sure it's the best place for a novice to start, even after the required training! Haha.
To Cool to see that area from the air.... I grew up here in Marion and have never seen it from the air.... Sounds like a bucket list item... Thanks and be safe....
That was AMAZING!! Thanks for the flight captain!! Truly worth it...wow that was so cool... again thank you...both my son and I enjoyed that virtual flight...
That certainly looks like more than side play in bearings. I’m not a full-size helo pilot, but that looks very similar to tracking issues I’ve had with some classic rc helos. I’d be significantly worried about the airframe loads that vibration is causing. Hope you solve it!
Thanks for the aerial view, I live on the east side of Belleview, not far from Back Achers Airfield. Only been here about 5 1/2 years but getting to know the area fairly well. I enjoyed you flight.
Thank you. I enjoyed it. Had planned some more for this year but had some engine and control issues to address. Hope to do more in the spring. I'm not familiar with that airfield. I'll have to look it up.
Wow l, what a beautiful, green area that you live in. I live in Northumberland UK and we also have stunning countryside…with a few castle scattered around 😂
Great flight! Is there a way to git rid of some of that vibration out of the stick..That would drive me nuts!. Perhaps balance the rotors or add a little friction to the stick?..Thanks!
I have balanced the rotors 3 times very small adjustments. I think the stick movement is bearings that I loosened too much on initial install i'm working on those now.
@@FlyNavy blade balance, track and control linkages all work together. If anything is even the slightest out of perfect vibrations such as this are common, however after more fine tuning he will get it resolved, he is definitely on the right track.
I stumbled upon this video scrolling through RUclips, wondering if you were the one who flew right over our house, which you were lol. It must be fun up there, Belleview is so much more different in the sky than down below 😂
It is very enjoyable. I'm going to do some other town fly overs next year. I see driving videos through towns and think it would be interesting to see them from the air.
this is the closest we have to flying cars. The privacy, the easyness of use etc makes it almost like driving a car, except the price obvioulsy. So cool nonetheless.
Turbine was hard to find. I couldn't find one and let the factory find it for me. All my time(25 years ago) was in turbine so I was intimidated to learn throttle control while trying to remember how to fly. And the turbine sounded way cooler!
@@FlyNavy logging turbine time also is a big plus in rotorcraft. I have over 1000h and still only 1.1 turbine :( I'd love to have one of these one day tbh
I understand that to be the case. I have about 2k hours and all of it is turbine. But I'm not building time for a job. I just like the performance and sound.
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Very amazing view, looks easy although I don't know why I think it's very difficult. I have a little doubt, does your hand go numb with so much vibration in the steering lever?
Damn, that`s a lot of feedback on your cyclic channel. At certain parts of the video, it looks like you have vertical vibration issue 1/1 (track of the main rotor blades) I would recommend checking the cyclic channel from a to b again, pay special attention for both axial and radial play at rod ends, bell cranks etc.. then performing track and balance check.
I know. Some don't read previous posts. That is my plan for this winter. I'm pulling the whole control path and replacing bearings. Then I'll have to redo lead/lag and tracking.
I have seen the following variant use; -2a1 in the Chinook, -11 in the Sea Knight, -16 in the Sea King, and the -32 in APUs and other ground gear. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_T62
Chasing down those vibration gremlins is a pain. I fly an Aerolite 103 an had some strange vibrations. After months of trying to find the cause, doing a tyre replacement I noticed a very slight slop in a wheel bearing. That was it. A wheel bearing.
I thought this one was in the control rod bearings. After replacing them all, I found some sticking in both control rod guides at the mast that probably was the primary issue. I'll be testing next month.
Sorry I missed this comment. The only Mosquito XE version that is ultralight is the XEL. The XE, XE 285, XE 290, and the XET are all general experimental category.
The climb rate is impressive. Youre living life brother. Belleview is about 40 miles north from me. The main drag you flew over should be 301 if im not mistaken.
That seems like a lot of vibration in the cyclic. Did the factory balance the blades? Tracking would be second to check. It's just my opinion but you could start there. You should check all the linkages too for bearing issues. I hope this helps... I wouldn't fly it until you figure it out. Good luck. Thank you for sharing your video. Take care, Be safe
I didn't say they were bad. But they did have some play. I have replaced all 4 and they reduced the vibration. I'm thinking about pulling the head and the control path and checking all the bearings.
Thanks for the ride Sir....beautiful. Belleview is my ol' stomping ground. Looks a lot better from the air...lol. Nice place ya have there. One sweet heli. Just my two cents, could that 2 per rev shake be a balance and tracking issue? I worked on Bell 206L's but I know nothing about your rotor head.
Thank you. I checked tracking and balance multiple times and it was pretty close for manual settings. I think I found a vertical control rod rubbing on a bushing through the mast. Hoping to test the fix in a couple of weeks.
Just found your videos, thank you for a great flight! May be a stupid question, but are you required to have a roto wing license to fly this aircraft? Maybe a better question, what type of training should you have to fly this copter? Does it burn Avgas or regular fuel? Sorry for all of the questions, your video really peaked my interest. Thank you again.
For 3 of the 4 Mosquitos, you need at least a PPL. But you also should have enough helo hours to solo. It's not safe otherwise. For the XEL, no license is required, but again, you should at least have enough instruction to solo. I've seen more than 1 new owner who has rolled it into a ball in the first 60 seconds because they thought a PPL or Microsoft Flight Simulator was enough. 3 of the versions are gas and one version, like mine, is a turbine and I use jet A.
Thank you so much for all of the information! I've been looking at the XEL, but would want the training and feel confident before investing that big chunk of change. I really enjoy your videos.
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Nice helicopter but THAT GRASS! Holy moly.
Bahia grass. It's what's on a lot of the horse farms around here.
Beautiful home, beautiful aircraft, I admire your success, and I hope to be where you are one day.
Thanks.
@@FlyNavy what do you do for a living?
@@PoodleMaster69 Drug dealer.
Cyclic controls shake a lot. Is that the issue you mentioned in the start of the video? I would think that would make your hand get numb
That is the issue I mentioned. It's not the right frequency to make your hand numb. But it is quite annoying.
I used to fly those all the time in Chuck E. Cheese’s
What a stunning piece of kit, love all the clean machined parts…..
The factory has a nice CNC machine to cut the custom stuff.
Oh man that was awesome!!! So cool to be able to take off and fly whenever you damn well please (and weather permitting) - great video and sounds!
Thanks. That's why we moved here!
Time flies when you’re having fun, you’re having fun while flying. 😁 that was a great flight.
that is just amazing man. what a cool little bird - you can fly anywhere.
Very cool vid, thanks! The body-cam plus the rollout and pre-flight inspection made me feel like I was there!
I've always loved flying and would love to get into something like this, but I'm not sure it's the best place for a novice to start, even after the required training! Haha.
Cool video! I'm a belleview local so it's pretty cool to see our little town from a bird's eye view
Nice complete flight video! I am professional airplane pilot but I really love helicopters! Thanks for share with us! Like from Brazil.
Enjoyed your video. Moved to Belleview about 4 months ago. Love it! 301 is probably my favorite route to anywhere.
To Cool to see that area from the air.... I grew up here in Marion and have never seen it from the air.... Sounds like a bucket list item... Thanks and be safe....
Your living my Dream Man🤙
Excellent flight, thanks for sharing
That was AMAZING!! Thanks for the flight captain!! Truly worth it...wow that was so cool... again thank you...both my son and I enjoyed that virtual flight...
You're welcome.
i dont think helo pilots are called captain
That was awesome! Thank you for sharing
That certainly looks like more than side play in bearings. I’m not a full-size helo pilot, but that looks very similar to tracking issues I’ve had with some classic rc helos. I’d be significantly worried about the airframe loads that vibration is causing. Hope you solve it!
i'd be getting my money back. Look at any other mosquito/helicycle vid, none of them show a cyclic vibrating around all crazy like this.
It's not a money back kind of thing. I built it. And I think I found and repaired the problem.
@@FlyNavy good for you,,how much you have invested in heli
About $75k. $80k if you include the covered trailer to haul it around in.
@@FlyNavy what ended up being the problem?
enjoyed watching your videos!
This is about the only thing I would give up riding motorcycles for if I could afford one
This was beautiful, thank you
Enjoyed the flight vid! Thanks for sharing. Love the sound of turbines spooling up. :)
Me too!
beautiful!
That vibrations no joke! That doesnt give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I hope you figured that out.
what a beautiful balls of steel landing....:)!!! amayzing
Thanks for the aerial view, I live on the east side of Belleview, not far from Back Achers Airfield. Only been here about 5 1/2 years but getting to know the area fairly well. I enjoyed you flight.
Thank you. I enjoyed it. Had planned some more for this year but had some engine and control issues to address. Hope to do more in the spring. I'm not familiar with that airfield. I'll have to look it up.
Amazing little heli! Love it!!
Awesome Tour, Thank You !!!
when pushing the starter I was expecting the sound of a lawnmower, but then this!!! Awesome!
That was one of the smaller reasons I spent the extra $20k for the turbine. I flew miltary my whole career and certainly missed that sound.
Wow, Beautiful Upload friend. keep it up. Thank you for sharing this to us. Greetings from Korea
Wow l, what a beautiful, green area that you live in. I live in Northumberland UK and we also have stunning countryside…with a few castle scattered around 😂
No castles here. But a lot of beautiful house ranches.
Cool video..well done
Excelente piloto Saludos desde Costa Rica que lindo vuelo😀😀
That's a beautiful little heli !
Thanks. A lot of love went into it.
@@FlyNavy no doubt! Enjoy!
Nice Flat Horizon Thanks .
Bud this is great I love this thing you enjoy your toy I know I would be enjoying it if I was there take care stay safe my friend.
Thanks 👍
Very detailed preflight. Nice work
Thanks.
Fun video. Even for a Belleview flight.
Amazing video! I was glad to read that you found/resolved the vibration issue! I’m going to start taking lessons when I retire next summer.
Very cool. I had a 25 year gap in my flying. It was fun to start again.
Show de imagens !!!!!!!!!!
Very nice.
Great video, thank you for letting me fly with you. Best regards from Germany Hamburg👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you pilot beautiful 🎉.
Good video! I love helicopters. I live down the road in Crestview. :)
I used to fly to Crestview when I was an instructor in P-cola.
i’m from Ecuador, is really beautiful there🫶
That was so badass you got it made what a beautiful life
Thanks.
You have very nice flight
This is one of the best videos on youtube awesome channel.
Thanks. Hope to have more up in the next couple of months.
Enjoy the ride thank you
what a beautiful countryside
It is very nice here.
Glad you left the preflight in.
Enjoyed the flight😁
Good to hear. Me too!!!
excellent video..
Thanks.
Looks like fun
Yay. You landed. I be crying and soaking my wrist in ice
That engine sounds beautiful mate. Would love to fly one of these someday.
Thanks. Hope to have it in the air again soon.
Osam bro🎉
Awesome buddy! Thanks.
You're welcome.
Very nice trip
Thanks.
What a beautiful toy
Thanks
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Great flight! Is there a way to git rid of some of that vibration out of the stick..That would drive me nuts!. Perhaps balance the rotors or add a little friction to the stick?..Thanks!
I have balanced the rotors 3 times very small adjustments. I think the stick movement is bearings that I loosened too much on initial install i'm working on those now.
@@FlyNavy blade balance, track and control linkages all work together. If anything is even the slightest out of perfect vibrations such as this are common, however after more fine tuning he will get it resolved, he is definitely on the right track.
This has to be the coolest toy ever. Freedom in 3 dimensions, can fly from your yard, and has a turbine engine.
I would agree, but I could be biased. ;)
I stumbled upon this video scrolling through RUclips, wondering if you were the one who flew right over our house, which you were lol. It must be fun up there, Belleview is so much more different in the sky than down below 😂
It is very enjoyable. I'm going to do some other town fly overs next year. I see driving videos through towns and think it would be interesting to see them from the air.
That is one hell of a flying vibrator.
Yep. I hope it's fixed now. Just waiting to test.
this is the closest we have to flying cars. The privacy, the easyness of use etc makes it almost like driving a car, except the price obvioulsy. So cool nonetheless.
Yep. And the price isn't bad. From about $40k to $80k. So a mid grade sedan to mid grade Corvette.
Beautiful helicopter! Is the stick shake normal? I have not spent much time around helicopters.
It's not normal. I've been working on correcting that. Hope to have it fixed by Spring testing.
Grew up in ocala, went to BHS neat to see it from the air
Glad I could help. As you saw, my house is only about. 5 miles from BHS.
Félicitations et bonjour du nord de la France 🇨🇵 . Congratulations and hello from the north of France 🇨🇵.
Thanks.
Thank you for a really nice flight... this looks much more like Belleview, than Bellview though... 😉
I updated the title. Thanks for catching it.
@@FlyNavy Thanks for the ride, awesome scenery you've got.
Amazing helicopter, incredible what you get out of 12 gallons.
This one also has the 8 gallon aux tank. It burns 11 to 12 gph. So this one can fly about 1.5 hours on both.
Cool man.
on that startup engine and just in my mind The AirWolf Them 💪💪💪
Very nice. Thanks. I like the startup sound also.
Can't wait
What was your primary reason for building the XET compared to the XE285? Was the turbine easy to obtain?
Turbine was hard to find. I couldn't find one and let the factory find it for me. All my time(25 years ago) was in turbine so I was intimidated to learn throttle control while trying to remember how to fly. And the turbine sounded way cooler!
@@FlyNavy logging turbine time also is a big plus in rotorcraft. I have over 1000h and still only 1.1 turbine :( I'd love to have one of these one day tbh
I understand that to be the case. I have about 2k hours and all of it is turbine. But I'm not building time for a job. I just like the performance and sound.
Very amazing view, looks easy although I don't know why I think it's very difficult. I have a little doubt, does your hand go numb with so much vibration in the steering lever?
No it doesn't. Didn't seem to be the correct frequency for that. It's not hard to fly it after you have sufficient training
@@FlyNavy I'm from Venezuela and i'll never fly a thing of that :( hahaha
I’ll stick with my 1982 warrior to that thing looks like it’s about the shake apart and fall out of the sky but it’s a cool video thank you so much
Have fun
Now just add a couple rocket pods on the side
Não sei como vim parar aqui mais gostei do vídeo
You mentioned tightening your belt will it change its size as it heats up in use
It will. But there is a prescribed tension that the belt should be at when cold. And this is a little loose.
you make it look so easy
That's 2000 hours of practice! :)
Damn, that`s a lot of feedback on your cyclic channel. At certain parts of the video, it looks like you have vertical vibration issue 1/1 (track of the main rotor blades) I would recommend checking the cyclic channel from a to b again, pay special attention for both axial and radial play at rod ends, bell cranks etc.. then performing track and balance check.
I know. Some don't read previous posts. That is my plan for this winter. I'm pulling the whole control path and replacing bearings. Then I'll have to redo lead/lag and tracking.
Yes please
The Solar T62-32 used in the helicycle comes from a chinook, but what helicopter does the 2A1 come from?
I have seen the following variant use; -2a1 in the Chinook, -11 in the Sea Knight, -16 in the Sea King, and the -32 in APUs and other ground gear. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_T62
I could be entirely wrong, but from what I've read the different T62 versions are just differing nozzles.
Pretty good graphics
Chasing down those vibration gremlins is a pain. I fly an Aerolite 103 an had some strange vibrations. After months of trying to find the cause, doing a tyre replacement I noticed a very slight slop in a wheel bearing. That was it. A wheel bearing.
I thought this one was in the control rod bearings. After replacing them all, I found some sticking in both control rod guides at the mast that probably was the primary issue. I'll be testing next month.
@@FlyNavy Obviously I can't know that's the issue, but seems like a logical one.
Might be those crazy long shoe laces causing that feedback 🤔
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Welcome aboard!
Прикольная птичка.
Nice. would be good to see it in the hills.
None of those here in Florida!
That joystick shake is concerning
I must have one of these. Is the turbine version still part 103?
Sorry I missed this comment. The only Mosquito XE version that is ultralight is the XEL. The XE, XE 285, XE 290, and the XET are all general experimental category.
Lookin like Tom hanks from saving private Ryan with that hand
The climb rate is impressive. Youre living life brother. Belleview is about 40 miles north from me. The main drag you flew over should be 301 if im not mistaken.
You're somewhere around Bushnell? The 3rd video is from Coleman (freeflight airport) and then there's a flight home from Coleman.
That seems like a lot of vibration in the cyclic. Did the factory balance the blades? Tracking would be second to check. It's just my opinion but you could start there. You should check all the linkages too for bearing issues. I hope this helps...
I wouldn't fly it until you figure it out.
Good luck. Thank you for sharing your video.
Take care,
Be safe
He said main rotor pitch change links have 3 out of 4 bad bearings. Think I'd be fixing that before another video
I didn't say they were bad. But they did have some play. I have replaced all 4 and they reduced the vibration. I'm thinking about pulling the head and the control path and checking all the bearings.
That stick shaking around like mad would be unsettling
It's pretty fatiguing. Plan is to R&R the bearings in the control path during the winter.
Thanks for the ride Sir....beautiful. Belleview is my ol' stomping ground. Looks a lot better from the air...lol. Nice place ya have there. One sweet heli. Just my two cents, could that 2 per rev shake be a balance and tracking issue? I worked on Bell 206L's but I know nothing about your rotor head.
Thank you. I checked tracking and balance multiple times and it was pretty close for manual settings. I think I found a vertical control rod rubbing on a bushing through the mast. Hoping to test the fix in a couple of weeks.
@@FlyNavy I hope that's it. She's a beautiful. And thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Just found your videos, thank you for a great flight! May be a stupid question, but are you required to have a roto wing license to fly this aircraft? Maybe a better question, what type of training should you have to fly this copter? Does it burn Avgas or regular fuel? Sorry for all of the questions, your video really peaked my interest. Thank you again.
For 3 of the 4 Mosquitos, you need at least a PPL. But you also should have enough helo hours to solo. It's not safe otherwise. For the XEL, no license is required, but again, you should at least have enough instruction to solo. I've seen more than 1 new owner who has rolled it into a ball in the first 60 seconds because they thought a PPL or Microsoft Flight Simulator was enough. 3 of the versions are gas and one version, like mine, is a turbine and I use jet A.
Thank you so much for all of the information! I've been looking at the XEL, but would want the training and feel confident before investing that big chunk of change. I really enjoy your videos.
It looks like a kids toy, cute
Definitely not a kids toy.