Reno Air Races Deadstick Talk Elliot Seguin 2016-11-23 | We did this video a couple months back for Richard Simile and Mooney International.The goal was to use the emergency landing at Reno as a teaching aide for other pilots. Lemons to lemonade, or something. It turned out pretty good.What do you think?Deadstick video: youtube.com/watch?v=mvu_9dATSG0Photo: http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/member.php?631-kennsmithf2g
Bet Against The Sun - LongNoseThunder Re-Reflight Ep4 - Turbine P-51 Thunder Mustang Kitplane Elliot Seguin 2021-08-08 | Recovering a wounded #LongNoseThunder and delivering it home to the owner in San Antonio Texas. Inspection, hydraulic system disable, gear lockout, functional check flight, and ferry. We made a lot of decisions during this protion of the trip, some better than others, let's talk about it.Check out episode one of this series: youtu.be/sSdnEgUu42MSome of the flights from 2016 are documented here: youtube.com/watch?v=iTdvKlXJesM&list=PLWF16HYaxBicK7vlp6Ec4c13j_OvwXcQTThank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Lance willing to show their test programs and a vibrant community like this to share that work with. While our customers pay for the testing itself these test videos are funded by us and subsidized by our sponsors and patron supporters. Check them out below. Thank you for your support.Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguin/Facebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacingSponsors:Sanders Aeronautics: www.sandersaeronautics.comMethod Seven Eyewear: www.methodseven.com/?rfsn=5876496.b6b3038M7 Discount Code: AIRPLANESARECOOLButler Parachute: www.butlerparachutes.com/Whirlwind Propeller: whirlwindpropellers.com/aircraftGrove Aircraft: www.groveaircraft.comOutline:00:00 airplanes are cool00:55 Introduction 01:29 Background02:15 Mailer03:06 Arrival04:40 Inspection06:38 Gear Lock Out08:56 Engine Run09:45 Tail Gear Door10:30 The Fuel Problem11:29 Flt 1 FCF13:59 Schedule Problem16:01 Flt 219:30 Flt 323:05 Wrap Up#flighttest #experimentalaircraft #aviation #avgeek #flight #testpilot #taildragger #p51Mustang #ThunderMustang #Kitplane #Carbonfiber #turboProp #Longnosethunder #walterengine #wasabiflighttest #elliotseguin
Tough Day - #OddiesTitan P-51 Mustang Chevy V8 Kitplane - Program Debrief and Emergency Landing Elliot Seguin 2021-06-20 | When the gear collapsed I knew I was in trouble, when I couldn't get it to relock I got nervous, when the engine quit things got serious. Come along on what was supposed to be an easy program helping a new owner with his "proven" P-51 mustang replica. A great example of how you always have to be ready.This video includes some very interesting discussion about how a ground crew adds value, and why it is important to understand the background of the folks supporting you via the radio. On the early space programs they used non-flying pilots for this role, at Wasabi it's typically Justin and I trading off the test conductor / chase pilot role. Unfortunately Justin was in Hawaii supporting another Wasabi customer and he was sorely missed.This video covers the entire Wasabi portion of the program from the inspection through the three successful flights to the final flight in the airplane. It's a long journey, feel free to use the timestamps to jump around.Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Jim Oddie willing to show their test programs and a vibrant community like this to share that work with. While our customers pay for the testing itself these test videos are funded by us and subsidized by our sponsors and patreons. Check out our sponsors below. Thank you for your support. See you in the comments. airplanes are coolWebsite: https://www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.comInstagram: instagram.com/edseguin/Facebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacingSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.com/Butler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com/Outline:00:00 airplanes are cool00:52 Introduction01:32 Sponsors02:01 Background04:55 Background - Ethan's Flight06:14 Wasabi Starts Program09:11 Inspection14:14 Ground Run17:54 Flight Prep18:51 Flight One25:58 Flight Two30:14 Flight Three30:57 Flight Four Incident32:35 Incident Summary45:59 What Happened50:30 Accident Site Cleanup53:56 airplanes are cool#flighttest #experimentalaircraft #aviation #avgeek #flight #testpilot #taildragger #p51Mustang #TitanMustang #Kitplane #V8Engine #V8Power #LSPower #LSswap #OddiesTitan #wasabiflighttest #elliotseguin #pilot
Emergency Smoke in Cockpit - LongNoseThunder Re-Reflight Ep3 - Turbine P-51 Thunder Mustang Kitplane Elliot Seguin 2021-05-23 | Engine trouble, a fuel feed issue, smoke in the cockpit, electrical anomalies and then when the gear wouldn't go down the emergency extension handle came off in my hand. Come along on this cross country adventure in the baddest mustang replica on the market (did I mention the airplane is for sale?).The Wasabi relationship with the LongNose goes back to 2016 but this particular series is about the program to retrieve the airplane from Deland Florida where it was having some engine work done by Quentin Cook at Turbine Power Technologies. I hope you enjoy. Meet you in the comments.Check out episode one of this series: youtu.be/sSdnEgUu42MSome of the flights from 2016 are documented here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWF16HYaxBicK7vlp6Ec4c13j_OvwXcQTThank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Lance willing to show their test programs and a vibrant community like this to share that work with. While our customers pay for the testing itself these test videos are funded by us and subsidized by our sponsors and patreons. Check them out below. Thank you for your support.Website: https://www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.comInstagram: instagram.com/edseguin/Facebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacingSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.com/Butler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com/Outline:00:00 airplanes are cool02:26 Episode 1&2 Recap03:06 Reverse Thrust Procedures06:08 Minimum Runway Length09:16 Gear Door Repair15:38 Failed Ferry Attempt20:36 Early Morning Start23:25 Marianna Florida24:53 North Hammond LA29:21 Orange County TX31:33 Incident Narrative50:20 Post Flight Debrief51:50 Find a hangar55:13 Kiss the babies#flighttest #experimentalaircraft #aviation #avgeek #flight #testpilot #taildragger #p51Mustang #ThunderMustang #Kitplane #Carbonfiber #turboProp #Longnosethunder #walterengine #wasabiflighttest #elliotseguin
Check Flight - LongNoseThunder - Re-Reflight Ep 2 - Turbine Powered P-51 Thunder Mustang Kitplane Elliot Seguin 2021-04-04 | Hot oil, engine rigging, wet starts, and a broken gear door.A functional check flight is always a milestone in a program. This was particularly so because of my history with the airplane and the failed attempt the day before. The big questions surrounded the brakes/reverse thrust balance, and the new oil cooler arrangement.When I arrived at the airport that morning Quentin had already started retouching the reverse thrust rigging and checking the oil leaks found the day before. Check out this extended sequence where we work to rig the reverse setup on the engine.This engineer is doing his best to foreshadow an interesting episode 3. Let me know how I am doing.Check out episode one of this series: youtu.be/sSdnEgUu42MSome of the flights from 2016 are documented here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW...Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Lance willing to show their test programs and a vibrant community like this to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: https://www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.comInstagram: instagram.com/edseguin/Facebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacingSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.com/Butler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com/Outline:00:00 Opening00:26 Episode One Recap03:47 Quentin of Turbine Power Technologies06:15 Wet Starting a Walter09:17 Early Morning Start16:36 Engine Control Summary31:58 Reverse Rigging Summary33:38 Functional Check Flight 143:57 Oil Cooler Fix44:58 Hydraulic Pump46:59 Functional Check Flight Two52:26 Wrap Up#flighttest #experimentalaircraft #aviation #avgeek #flight #testpilot #taildragger #p51Mustang #ThunderMustang #Kitplane #Carbonfiber #turboProp #Longnosethunder #walterengine
Inspection - LongNoseThunder - Re-Reflight Ep 1 - Turbine Powered P-51 Thunder Mustang Kitplane Elliot Seguin 2021-02-21 | It was really great to see the LongNoseThunder again. Getting to visit the home of the Walter engine, Quentin Cook's Turbine Power Technologies in Deland FL, made it even better.This is the first day of the program which at Wasabi consists of aircraft inspection, engine runs, and low-speed taxi. We don't always get to talk about our inspection process but it's a critical part of the program and this airplane has some great examples of why it's so critical.One of the first big lessons I learned as a professional flight tester was about the end of the program. When you own an airplane there is a connection to the future of the airplane which is long and therefore emotional. In flight test, the connection is to the data and the airplane is just a tool, a tool that will be taken away when the program ends. So you can't get attached. The LongNoseThunder was one of those programs that despite my best efforts was hard to walk away from...so it felt good to see it again.You can see the exact moment here: youtu.be/GXJ4dRiR4Cc?list=PLWF16HYaxBicK7vlp6Ec4c13j_OvwXcQTThis Walter turboprop equipped carbon fiber Thunder Mustang and I met several years ago in Chino California. When we met the airplane was dusty and out of annual in the back of a Threshold Aviation shared hangar. The airplane had sat patiently while the owner advertised the airplane for sale. This drooling engineer dork was super excited about the opportunity to work on the airplane. After six months of work and ~20 hours of flying I delivered it to the new owner in Colorado and didn't hear much more.Some of those flights from 2016 are documented here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWF16HYaxBicK7vlp6Ec4c13j_OvwXcQTThank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Lance willing to show their test programs and a vibrant community like this to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: https://www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.comInstagram: instagram.com/edseguin/Facebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacingSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.com/Butler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com/Outline:00:00 Opening00:24 Introduction04:01 Turbine Power Technologies07:40 Changes to the aircraft10:10 What is included in the inspection14:08 Inspection20:02 Air in the Fuel & Beta Explanation21:30 Air in the Fuel & Beta Check 31:29 Eyebrow Light Explanation33:13 Radio Problem35:01 Functional Check Flight Attempt40:54 Beta Adjustments#flighttest #experimentalaircraft #aviation #avgeek #flight #testpilot #taildragger #p51Mustang #ThunderMustang #Kitplane #Carbonfiber #turboProp #Longnosethunder #walterengine
Clip - Maintenance Briefing - Stall Vane - Not a Cirrus - Flt 9 Håkan Modified Lancair Elliot Seguin 2021-02-08 | The maintenance performed briefing is a critical piece of the preparation for a test flight. While we typically talk to the owners between test flights weeks or months could go by and understanding what on the airplane has changed is important not just for figuring out how to test it but how the risks and envelope will be affected. This was a particularly good one.Full Video: youtu.be/ljhqpY_b9xEI Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Håkan willing to share their work and a vibrant community to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.com/collect...Instagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRac...Sponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com
Clip - Cockpit Hydraulic Leak - Wet Butt - Flt 9 Håkan Modified Lancair Initial Flight Test Program Elliot Seguin 2021-02-04 | About halfway through flight 9 Elliot realized he was sitting in a pudde of hot hydraulic fluid. The cushions were removed to make the helmet fit, the seat back and pan were removed to make the parachute fit. Not sure if it was a blessing or a curse but this meant when the inner gear door actuators leaked they leaked directly on the pilot. Full Video: youtu.be/ljhqpY_b9xEI Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Håkan willing to share their work and a vibrant community to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.com/collect...Instagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRac...Sponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com
Clip - Stall Vane Description - Its not a Cirrus - Flt9 Håkan Modified Lancair Initial Flight Test Elliot Seguin 2021-02-02 | This was the debut flight of the Håkan "Stall Vane" a lower drag alternative to the large vortex generators tested on flights 7 and 8. This design feature is most well known on the Cirrus SR22. The concept is fantastic but Elliot was concerned about the implementation. CFD will always generate a pretty picture, the hard part is turning that pretty picture into hardware testing that hardware to confirm the pretty pictures. What a cool program, thank you Håkan.Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Håkan willing to share their work and a vibrant community to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Full Video: youtu.be/ljhqpY_b9xEWebsite: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.com/collect...Instagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRac...Sponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com
What is the Håkan Stall Vane? - & First Flapped Landing - Flt 9 - Hakan Modified Lancair Aircraft Elliot Seguin 2021-01-30 | What is the "Stall Vane". The first landing with the new custom "fowler" type flaps. And a hydraulic problem.Check out Håkan's "stall vane" a lower drag alternative to the VGs we saw on flights 7 & 8. You may recognize the idea from the SR22 Cirrus (they call it a fuselage vortex generator). On this flight, we evaluate the handling qualities of the "stall vane". Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Håkan willing to share their work and a vibrant community to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More https://preferredaltitude.com/collect...Instagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRac...Sponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comOutline:00:00 Opening00:14 Introduction01:11 Maintenance Briefing20:15 Test Card Generation24:52 Ingress, Engine Start, and Taxi25:35 Preflight Briefing29:54 Takeoff30:12 Stalls 45° Flaps, Gear Down35:51 Stalls 35° Flaps, Gear Down41:16 Stalls 45° Flaps, Gear Down44:26 Climb Rate Check - WOT, 45° Flaps, Gear Down46:37 Climb Rate Check - WOT, 45° Flaps, Gear Down46:05 Hydraulic Leak48:17 Slow/Fast Cloverleaf49:54 Simulated Flapped Approach51:07 1st Flap Landing 35°/85 KIAS52:20 Debrief1:01:46 Outro----Beginning Test Report----Flt 009 Flight ReportSummary Flt Date 12/30/2020 Engine Start: 9:28 LCL Engine Shutdown: 11:04 LCL Flt Time: 1.6 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Full Tanks Total Time After Flight: 7.8 Hrs Chase: NoneData: Takeoff MAP 26.2" at 2780 RPM. The throttle/mix/prop levers did not move with the nose gear retraction. Three stalls at 45° flaps w/ gear down, ~48 KIAS. Three stalls at flaps 35° w/ gear down, ~50 KIAS. Three stalls at flaps 45° w/ gear down, ~48 KIAS.All stalls found to be comparable to the wing/body VG stalls. Perhaps slightly lighter elevator forces w/ the stall vane, but not a problem.Rate of climb check flaps 45° w/ gear down - WOT @ 2750 RPM and 80 KIAS, 275 FPM.Rate of climb check flaps 45° w/ gear up - WOT @ 2750 RPM and 80 KIAS, 325 FPM.2 cloverleafs at 55 KIAS (53 and 56 KGS) at 6,000' and 5°C, 48 KCAS. (indicating high by 15%).2 cruise cloverleafs at WOT (19.4") and 2500 RPM, ~140 KIAS or 134 KCAS (indicating high by 4%).The landing was flown w/ 35° flaps and an approach speed of 85 KIAS. The resulting landing was fast with the nose wheel touching first and an associated bounce.The inner gear door actuator started leaking after the stalls. After flight, it was determined that the altimeter and MAP indicator were both indicating in error. The altimeter showing ~1,000 feet low, and the MAP showing 1" high as well.Power Settings/Limits: Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500 CHT Limit - 440°F Climb 420°F Cruise Oil Temp - 215°FAirpseeds VS0 - 48 KIAS (42 KCAS) VS - 55 KIAS (70 KCAS) Vrot - 83 KIAS (75 KCAS) VFE - 110 KIAS (100 KCAS) VLE - 134 KIAS (122 KCAS) VA - 157 KIAS (143 KCAS) VNE - 259 KIAS (235 KCAS) LLF - +3.8g/-1.52g (flaps up) +2.0g (Flaps Down)Bailout altitude: Out of control below 5,000 If less than 50% of control remaining RTB If we can't fly at or below 150 KIAS at 1.5 G with more than 10% of control remaining, bail out.Maintenance Before Flight 1. VGs removed from wing/body fillet. 2. Installed "Stall vane" fwd of the wing on both sides of the fuselage. 3. Carb heat cable adjusted and cleaned. 4. Intake gaskets replaced and mating surfaces refinished on cylinder 2, 3, and 4. 5. Throttle replaced w/ push-pull style. Routing changed to clear nose gear. 6. Idle adjusted down to 6-800. 7. Fuel drain leak addressed. 8. Half aileron VGs removed. 9. Ipad Cable replaced.Planned Flight Profile Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Climb 125 KIAS to '10.5K MSL 45° Flap Extension 3x Flaps 45°-Gear Down Stalls 3x Flaps 35°-Gear Down Stalls Rate Of Climb check at flaps 45° gear down, WOT 2700 RPM 80 KIAS. Rate Of Climb check at flaps 45° gear up, WOT 2700 RPM 80 KIAS. 2 Cloverleafs at 1.1 VSO (Gear Down) 2 GPS Cloeverleafs in cruise configuration 8k press altitude, WOT, 2500 RPM. RTB Normal approach Flaps DN landing (35° 85 KIAS)Squawks: Recommend different engine monitor with more display area Recommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knots Recommend different airspeed indicator ~40 Knots Brakes Soft 2800 RPM prop governor setting Inner Gear Door Actuators LeakingNext Steps: Start opening the landing envelope with slower approach speeds and more flaps.
Clip - Just the stalls (tufts/cockpit/comms) - Flt 8 - Håkan Modified Lancair Elliot Seguin 2021-01-07 | Flt 8 meant a new VG configuration which meant a re-check of the stalls. The airspeed indicator was still not up to the task but good enough for a quality evaluation to go wit the handling qualities evaluation. Flt 8 was all about the effort to balance our new found landing performance against the drag penalties associated, more info in the full video.Full video here: youtu.be/-5qwJ1_3EyIThank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Håkan willing to share their work and a vibrant community to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com#flighttest #pilot #aviation #avgeek #aircraft #pilot #doityourself #elliotseguin #flight #Lancair #testpilot #fly #whyIfly
How Fast is it? - Flt 8 of Hakans Modified Lancair - Vortex Generators Tufts & Speed Check Elliot Seguin 2021-01-04 | With the airspeed indicator not slow enough for the new flaps we decided it was time to take a look at the fast side of the envelope. Sure VGs help you fly slow but they don't help you fly fast. We removed all the thanksgiving fixins from flight 7 and set out to get a hack at the cruise speed.Thank you for coming along with us. We at Wasabi feel so fortunate to have customers like Håkan willing to share their work and a vibrant community to share that work with. Thank you for your support.Website: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comOutline:00:00 - Opening00:23 - Introduction01:33 - Sponsors02:12 - Flt 7 Recap05:38 - Mx Performed06:50 - Preflight Briefing09:46 - Flight Eight10:15 - 45° Stalls Power Off19:18 - 35° Stalls Power Off25:18 - Flaps Up Stalls Power Off29:59 - 45° Stalls 10" MAP35:41 - GPS Cloverleaf37:13 - Post Flight Debrief42:08 - airplanes are cool--Flt 008 Flight Report----Summary Flt Date 12/5/2020 Engine Start: 2:30 LCL Engine Shutdown: 3:45 LCL Flt Time: 1.3 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Full Tanks Total Time After Flight: 6.2 Hrs Chase: NoneData: All stalls required more active Lat-Dir maintenance by the pilot, the missing wingtip VGs had more effect than expected. Alternate static resulted in a minimum indicated airspeed of 0 KIAS.Cruise power (2500 RPM/WOT) at 8K (Press Alt) resulted in 144 KTAS (or 135 KCAS). At this speed the airplane indicated 126 on ship static. The significant reduction in cruise speed appears to be tied to the engine not reaching full power, likely tied to the throttle/gear interaction seen on flights 7 and 8.Landing flaps up with an approach at 95 KIAS was adequate. Power Settings Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500CHT Limit - 440°F Climb 420°F Cruise Oil Temp - 215°FVS0 - 57 KIAS (52 KCAS)VS - 77 KIAS (70 KCAS)Vrot - 83 KIAS (75 KCAS)VFE - 110 KIAS (100 KCAS)VLE - 134 KIAS (122 KCAS)VA - 157 KIAS (143 KCAS)VNE - 259 KIAS (235 KCAS)LLF - +3.8g/-1.52g (flaps up) +2.0g (Flaps Down) Maintenance Before FlightRemoved tufts from left side of the airplaneRemoved left fwd facing tail camera and elevator camerasRemoved outboard aileron VGsRemoved all tufts from the horizontal tail Planned Flight Profile Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Climb 125 KIAS to '10.5K MSL 45° Flap Extension 3x Flaps 45°-Gear Down Stalls (Ship Static) 1x Flaps 45°-Gear Down Stalls (Alt Static) 3x Flaps 35°-Gear Down Stalls (Ship Static) 1x Flaps 35°-Gear Down Stalls (Alt Static) 3x Flaps 0°-Gear Down Stalls (Ship Static) 1x Flaps 0°-Gear Down Stalls (Alt Static) 3x Flaps 45°-Gear Down-10” MAP Stalls (Ship Static) 1x Flaps 0°-Gear Down Stalls-10” MAP (Alt Static) GPS Cloverleaf at Cruise (8k Press Alt, 2500 RPM, WOT) RTB Normal approach Flaps up landing (95 KIAS) Bailout altitude: Out of control below 5,000 If less than 50% of control remaining RTB If we can't fly at or below 150 KIAS at 1.5 G with more than 10% of control remaining, bail out. Squawks:Recommend different engine monitor with more display areaRecommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knotsRecommend different airspeed indicator ~40 KnotsBrakes Soft2800 RPM prop governor settingIdle 1,000-1,200 RPMThrottle/Mixture moves with gear retractionNext Steps: Need to redo performance testing once full power is confirmed. Then after confirming the cruise speed is adequate the program would be complete. In the event cruise speed isn’t adequate I would test stall handling at AFT CG limit, then remove VGs until control and stall speed were only just adequate or until design cruise speed is reached.#flighttest #pilot #aviation #avgeek #aircraft #pilot #doityourself #elliotseguin #flight #Lancair #testpilot #fly #whyIfly
Chatting about Simulated Flame Outs in race planes with Ryan of Super Aero Flight Elliot Seguin 2021-01-01 | Ryan found this old video of an SFO after a test flight in Race 33 at Mojave. He recognized the profile from the actual emergency landing that happened a few months later and asked about it during our live chat on youtube. It was a really great chat and I am stoked that Ryan's questions meant all kinds of cool topics got discussed. A fun time for sure.The full interview: youtu.be/h8vShBUAgc0The Reno emergency landing: youtu.be/mvu_9dATSG0The Reno emergency explanation: youtu.be/GMyH4mqKKqkWebsite: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.com#aircraft #airrace #flighttest #aviation #flighttest #chat #interview #superaerolive #avgeek #testpilot #candid #zoomlife #renoairrace #aviationphotography
Clip - Post Flt Debrief talking stalls and trailing cone Flt 7 of Håkans modified Lancair Elliot Seguin 2020-12-31 | With so much success debriefing flight 7 was more fun than most. The combination of the trailing cone confirming the new static location and a fantastic handling improvement (not to mention a new super-low indicated stall speed) meant for lots of great new data to decompress. Meanwhile, with a few hours of daylight left we needed to get our strategy straight for what we would do on flight 8.Full video: youtu.be/nahalMXlLTAWe at Wasabi Flight test feel terribly fortunate to be able to bring you along on these test flights. A big thank you to Håkan for being willing to share his program. To our sponsors and Patreon supporters and to you for coming along. Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comairplanes are cool
The TWERP Multi Jet Engine Canard Taildragger test bed crash at Oshkosh 2018 Elliot Seguin 2020-12-30 | Twerp incident summary excerpt from the imagination in aviation panel at @EAA Airventure 2018. The panel featured Dick Vangrunsven of Vans Aircraft, Peter Sripol of @PeterSripol and was hosted by Matt Jolley. This was one of the few times I have spoken about the Twerp accident publicly and I think it went well.Twerp Report: docs.google.com/document/d/1bIC3H3Z7UVuESJpjotc4F108w7LdnkaKs7J-dz-EJVc/edit?usp=sharingFull Video: youtu.be/faC4tN03iZgWebsite: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comairplanes are cool#experimentalaircraft #flight #flighttest #avgeek #aircraft #flying #flighttraining #airventure #pilot #whyIfly #aviationdaily
Trailing Cone Details and Operations - Hakan Modified Lancair Flt 7 Clip Elliot Seguin 2020-12-29 | We get lots of questions about the trailing cone. How does it work and how do you get the cone into and out of the air.Full video: youtu.be/nahalMXlLTAIn this clip (excerpt from Flt 7 of Hakan's modified Lancair) we explain the value of the trailing cone and how it applied to this program. We also went through the details of getting the cone to the end of the runway and then airbornes at this busy and towered airport. Come along and let us know what you see that we don't.We at Wasabi Flight test feel terribly fortunate to be able to bring you along on these test flights . A big thank you to Håkan for being willing to share his program. To our sponsors and patreon supporters and to you for coming along. trailing cone again. Hakan pulled out all the stops, I think you'll dig. See you in the comment section.Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comairplanes are cool
Elliots path to Scaled Composites and Burt Rutan - Excerpt from interview w/ Ryan Dembroski Elliot Seguin 2020-12-28 | Excerpt from my interview with Ryan Dembroski. Ryan asked about the path from Union College to working for Burt Rutan in Mojave. These first years out of school are an important time for anyone, I feel fortunate that Spaceshipone/Spaceshiptwo and the Nemesis NXT timed so well with my graduation. Mojave is a special place to end up.The full interview: youtu.be/h8vShBUAgc0Thanks for coming along,Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comairplanes are cool#experimentalaircraft #spaceshipone #flight #flighttest #aircraft #aviation #avgeek #engineer #testpilot #competition #interview #youtube #pilot #scaledcomposites #scaledcomposites #space #commercialspace #Airrace #doityourself #engineering
Flaps 45, Trailing Cone, Tufts - Flt 7 - Hakans Modified Lancair 320 Elliot Seguin 2020-12-23 | Full flaps and two methods of pitot static calibration. So stoked to use the #jellybeanthorp trailing cone again. Hakan pulled out all the stops, I think you'll dig. See you in the comment section.Website: wasabiaero.comPatreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comTimestamps: 00:32 Introduction 01:03 Mx Performed 14:09 Trailing Cone Installation 16:04 Preflight Briefing 24:45 Trailing Cone Ground Operations 29:10 45° Flap Envelope Expansion 32:24 Stall Matrix 49:29 Post Flight Debrief 58:59 Hakan Debriefing Stall Video (best part of this video)----Flt 007 Flight Report----Summary: Flt Date 12/5/2020 Engine Start: 10:20 LCL Engine Shutdown: 12:35 LCL Flt Time: 1.3 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Full Tanks Total Time After Flight: 4.9 Hrs Chase: NoneData: My initial impression is that the difference in drag between 35° and 45° flaps is the most significant change. The aircraft handles nicely during a full flap stall with plenty of roll control and little tendency to drop a wing. The elevator position/force difference for flt 7 vs flt 6 was significant, likely due to the VGs added to the wing and tail. It took more elevator deflection to stall, and there wasn't the significant force change during the stall that was observed on flt 6. Worth noting, the flaps up stall is now the limiting stall.The trailing cone showed little difference vs the ship static (stock location) in all configurations tested. The biggest difference was in the last 5 knots of the stall, during which the ship static would show an airspeed increase (~5 knots) while the airplane was still slowing, and the trailing cone showed a steady reduction in airspeed.The GPS clover leaf showed an error (12% clean, 15% 35° flap, 20% 45° flap) at 1.2 VS, with the indicated speed being higher than the GPS calibration speed. Based on Hakan's CFD, he believes this can mostly be traced to pitot error due to high AOA.On landing at 110 KIAS (as all previous landings) the difference in actual speed was apparent. Estimate the airplane was 15 knots faster than previous landings (recommend future approaches at 95 KIAS)Power Settings Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500 CHT Limit - 440°F Climb 420°F Cruise Oil Temp - 215°FAirspeed VS0 - 57 KIAS (52 KCAS) VS - 77 KIAS (70 KCAS) Vrot - 83 KIAS (75 KCAS) VFE - 110 KIAS (100 KCAS) VLE - 134 KIAS (122 KCAS) VA - 157 KIAS (143 KCAS) VNE - 259 KIAS (235 KCAS) LLF - +3.8g/-1.52g (flaps up) +2.0g (Flaps Down)Maintenance Before Flight Aileron VGs Wing Body VGs More Tufting (Wing, Fuselage, H-Stab) Static location back to stock Transponder Replaced Altitude Encoder Replaced Added Aileron Bottom Gap Seals Replaced Aileron Top Seal Canopy Seal Replaced Static Overhaul New Alternate Static Valve Inspected Flaps Serviced Fuel Added Trailing Cone to the alternate static portPlanned Flight Profile Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Climb 125 KIAS to '10.5K MSL 45° Flap Extension at 90 KIAS HQ CHK 45° to 100 KIAS HQ Chk 45° to VSO, HQ Chk 3x Flaps up-Gear Down Stalls (Ship Static) 3x Flaps up-Gear Down Stalls (Cone Static) 3x Flaps 35°-Gear Down Stalls (Ship Static) 3x Flaps 35°-Gear Down Stalls (Cone Static) 3x Flaps 45°-Gear Down Stalls (Ship Static) 3x Flaps 45°-Gear Down Stalls (Cone Static) GPS Cloverleaf at 1.3 VS GPS Cloverleaf at 1.3 VS35° GPS Cloverleaf at 1.3 VS0 RTB Normal approach Flaps up landing (110 KIAS) Bailout altitude: Out of control below 5,000 If less than 50% of control remaining RTB If we can't fly at or below 120 KIAS with more than 10% of control remaining, bail out.Squawks: Recommend different engine monitor with more display area Recommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knots Recommend different airspeed indicator ~40 Knots Brakes Soft 2800 RPM prop governor setting Idle 1,000-1,200 RPM Throttle/Mixture moves with gear retraction Running Rough? Left Elevator Gap Seal came off Cylinder #4 the hottest (410°F Peak)Next Steps: Consider new static location adequate, remove trailing cone. Consider slow-speed handling and minimum speed adequate until verified with landing tests. Need to understand the cruise speed performance hit with the VGs, and consider removing these devices until the correct balance of high and low-speed performance is reached.
Test Pilot Elliot Seguin on Hello World w/ Ashlee Vance Elliot Seguin 2020-12-03 | It was a busy and difficult summer for Wasabi but that experience is the foundation of our current success.As Ashlee mentions Justin and I's initial interview with them was just a couple of weeks after the quickie accident. You can see my black left eye in one of the interview shots. The quickie wreckage is behind me in the hangar, I had it hidden because it was technically quarantined while we waited for the NTSB to review the engine controller data. The other incident mentioned is discussed in the most recent Lancair video (youtu.be/5jYgLp372Jo?t=255). It was a really interesting emergency on its own but it was certainly compounded by the recency of the quickie accident etc. The engine is related to race 33, which blew up a couple weeks later (youtu.be/mvu_9dATSG0).Jennifer Whaley Seguin was pregnant with our first at the time and needless to say life was full. They say when it rains it pours, and all you can do is put your head down and keep swimming. I wouldn't trade that time in my life for anything, but looking back on it now...things were busy.What do you think?Full Hello World Episode here: youtu.be/cDddLP98xDARelated @redbull crash video:redbull.com/us-en/episodes/mojave-test-pilot-breaking-the-day-s01-e01Related Article:airspacemag.com/flight-today/diy-jet-180963198Accident report: docs.google.com/document/d/1bIC3H3Z7UVuESJpjotc4F108w7LdnkaKs7J-dz-EJVc/edit?usp=sharingMore info on the Wasabi Siren: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seguin_Wasabi_Special#pilot #flighttest #testpilot @business @mastenspace @ashlee vance #spacetourism #experimentalaircraft #aviation #mojave #commercialspace Masten Space Systems, Inc.
Bailing Out Sucks - Preflight briefing for Flt 6 of Hakans Lancair Elliot Seguin 2020-11-21 | This was my favorite part of the first flight of Håkan's new flap system. It's one thing to properly evaluate the risks of a program, another to be able to communicate it, quite another to discuss it effectively before flying the test point.Some of the most frustrating experiences in flight test came after the airplane was broken and the owner felt like he hadn't agreed to the risks that had been taken. If I blew it in the cockpit that's one thing. But not communicating what we were getting ready to do and why when the airspeed and altitude is zero is a whole other level of blowing it.Since then I have tried to do a better job with these tough conversations, then record them, and then record flight. These permanent records do wonders for limiting the space for the argument over the broken airplane parts.If there was any one thing I wish could be taught about flight test it's here in this space. I have been trained to see and quantify risk, but the real art is in effectively communicating the risk to the stakeholders at the appropriate time.airplanes are coolFull video of the flight here: youtu.be/jFE4NX4_F3I#flying #flighttest #aviationdaily #avgeek #pilot #testpilot #testpilotschool #aerospace #aviation #avgeek #whyIfly #flighttestengineering
Fresh Hot Data - Post Flight Debrief - Flt 6 Hakan Lancair Elliot Seguin 2020-11-18 | Nothing like the satisfaction of actual results. Where the engineering predictions meet the test pilot's perceptions. A consistent message at NTPS was the value of getting the pilot's notes right after the flight. Marco used to joke about "while the data was still hot". This postflight discussion is a great illustration of that.The flight was a major envelope expansion for the program. The huge custom flaps had taken 4 years to get to this point and the results were mixed. The flaps had moved, they hadn't jammed or come off the airplane, the pitch trim had changed (an indicator that the flaps were making life) but the stall speed hadn't changed. There are a range of suspects from a larger area of separation at the wing root than expected, to the pilot's perception that the elevator had stalled, to the simple question of a new static port adding error to the indication. It's impressive that now several weeks later, after looking at all the data we don't know much now that we didn't know when this conversation happened.Some of the most interesting experiences I have had in flight test have happened at this intersection between engineering and flying. And it's unusual to have such a great record of it that we can also share. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this program.The full video: youtu.be/jFE4NX4_F3Iairplanes are cool#flighttest #pilot #aircraft #avgeek #lancair #experimentalaircraft #doityourself #highfive #pilot #communication #tufts #stall #aviation
So Many Tufts - Stall Tests @ First Flap Deployment - Flt 6 - Hakans Modified Lancair 320 Elliot Seguin 2020-11-15 | Warning this is a long video. After so much build-up we finally deployed the new custom flaps on Hakan's modified Lancair 320. The results are surprising. See you in the comment section.Thank you for coming along with Wasabi Flight Test. Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comTimestamps:01:08 Program Recap02:10 Hakan's program description04:22 Flap Inspection06:07 Aileron Trim06:36 Three biggest risks10:16 Flap Indication11:14 MX Performed15:04 Preflight Beifing25:45 Pushout26:09 Camera placement tufts overview27:25 Flt 6 first attempt28:35 Propeller diagnostic31:57 Flt 635:34 Flaps 1040:49 Flap up stall check42:24 Flaps 10 2nd check43:34 Flaps 1545:30 Flaps 2046:48 Flaps 2551:59 Flaps 3053:50 Flaps 3557:17 Post Flight Debrief---Flt 006 Flight Report---Summary Flt Date 10/23/2020 Engine Start: 2:34 LCL Engine Shutdown: 3:28 LCL Flt Time: 0.9 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Full Tanks Total Time After Flight: 3.6 Hrs Chase: NoneData: First attempt to fly was stopped by a jammed propeller governor lever. We decided the problem was a drop of gasket seal that fell on the shaft of the lever. During the inspection the seatback was removed to make more clearance for the parachute. This was a much better cockpit configuration. For the actual flight the engine started well and sounded healthy, we believe this was the induction work that Hakan performed. The engined reved to the new governor setting of 2800 on takeoff and the acceleration difference was noted on the ground and in the cockpit. The data portion of the flight was flown between 9-10,000' MSL. The pattern was: at 90 KIAS change flap position, note trim change, accelerate to VFE (100 KIAS) handling check, trim change check. Slow deceleration to a handling/trim check just above stall speed. Alternate static check found no change in altimeter reading with valve actuation. The flaps were checked at 10°, 0°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 25°, 30°, 35°. There was a small pitch trim change with the extension of the flaps, the trim was at the up stop, but the stick position change was very small. Wind up in the flap deployment mechanism was noticeable and it would take some time for the flaps to settle after being deployed. The stall speed did not appreciably change in the range of flap configurations checked. While the bleed rate was not 100% repeatable between stalls this was not expected. It appears that the stall is driven by a loss of control power (large separation on elevator) rather than a stall of the wing, but there is a large separation forming on the wing at this same time. The flap does not appear to separate during any of the stalls. We knocked off at 35° to check the tail video for risk of tail stall.Power Settings: Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500Limits/Speeds: CHT Limit - 440°F Climb 420°F Cruise Oil Temp - 215°F VS0 - 57 KIAS (52 KCAS) VS - 77 KIAS (70 KCAS) Vrot - 83 KIAS (75 KCAS) VFE - 110 KIAS (100 KCAS) VLE - 134 KIAS (122 KCAS) VA - 157 KIAS (143 KCAS) VNE - 259 KIAS (235 KCAS) LLF - +3.8g/-1.52g (flaps up) +2.0g (Flaps Down) Bailout altitude: Out of control below 5,000 50% of control remaining RTB If we can't fly at or below 150 KIAS at 1.5 G with more than 10% of control remaining, bail out.Maintenance Before Flight #1 inlet runner cleanup (gasket, mating face) Replaced prop cable Increased elevator trim tab up throw Adjusted prop governor to 2800 New neoprene socks for the inlet Transponder antenna service External heat barrier on the belly Ignition CHT probe moved from #3 to #2 Filled fuel Flap indication added Ailerons trimmed for flap clearance Planned Flight Profile Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Climb to '10K MSL Check alternate static Flaps 10° at 90 KIAS Handling/Trim check Accel to VFE, 100 KIAS Flaps 15° at 90 KIAS Handling/Trim check Accel to VFE, 100 KIAS Flaps 20° at 90 KIAS Handling/Trim check Accel to VFE, 100 KIAS Flaps 25° at 90 KIAS Handling/Trim check Accel to VFE, 100 KIAS RTB Normal approach Flaps up landing (110 KIAS) Squawks: Recommend different engine monitor with more display area Recommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knots Mode C inop 2800 RPM prop governor setting Min speed not changing with flap deploymentNext Steps: Continued flap testing to 45°. Expand slow side of the envelope.---End of report---
Stalls & Stick Raps - Flt 005 - Hakans Fowler Flap Lancair - Last flight before flap testing Elliot Seguin 2020-10-30 | Expanding the slow and fast sides of the envelope and getting a handling qualities baseline before we begin testing the custom flaps on Hakan's modified Lancair 320.Flight 5 happened the same day as flight 4. Since we had finally been able to get the engine to cool well enough to fly the entire first flight card (on flt 4) it was time to get a baseline (on flt 5) before we started flap testing. These huge Fowler type flaps are the result of tremendous engineering and fabrication effort on Hakan's part and it's super exciting to be wrapping up the last bits before that fun testing.Thank you for coming along with Wasabi Flight Test. We hope that there are lessons learned in this video that can be applied to your aircraft projects. We would love to help you with your flight test project, give us a call. Thank you!Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comTimestamps:00:26 Introduction01:18 Preflight Briefing01:34 Preflight Briefing - Comms...02:15 Preflight Briefing - Debris on runway flt 4...03:27 Preflight Briefing - Overview04:03 Engine Start - Takeoff05:42 Stall capture06:18 Stick raps and dive testing07:35 First Dive VA to 170 KIAS07:44 Why position calls08:45 First Dive VA to 170 KIAS09:34 Cruise Check Explanation09:52 Cruise Check10:03 Envelope discussion11:14 Clean stalls discussion12:40 Clean stalls 1 & 214:23 Clean stalls Sideslip discussion14:54 Clean stall 315:45 2nd Dive to 180 KIAS16:43 Post Flight Debrief--Flight Report--Flt 005 Flight ReportSummary Flt Date 9/22/2020 Engine Start: 9:54 LCL Engine Shutdown: 10:43 LCL Engine Start Temperature: 24°C (75°F) Flt Time: 0.8 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Half Tanks Total Time After Flight: 2.7 Hrs Chase: NoneData: Engine start was normal. During climbout engine would not rev above 2600 RPM. Climbed to ten thousand for the dive test. Stick wraps found the pitch axis the least damped (still very damped). Both roll and directional axis were dead pan. After the dive test we descended to 8,000' for a speed power. At 170 KIAS (WOT, 2500 RPM, 1250°F) it wasn't clear that the airplane was done accelerating so I knowcked it off. Then we climbed to ten thousand for the stall checks. Three stalls were performed (power off, gear and flaps up). The first two were at roughly 70 KIAS and resulted in a right wing drop and no other noticable characteristics, stick still had 20% aft stick remaining, stick force was still positive. On the third stall I led the stall with left rudder and was able to get a pitch bobble and a left wing drop, not to mention the stall speed was closer to 65 KIAS. After the stalls we dove the airplane to 180 with stick wraps to clear the speed envelope for another cruise check. Cruise check speed power at 8,000' MSL, WOT/2500/1350°F, 170 KIAS (215 MTAS). In cruise #1/290°F #2/364°F #3/359°F #4/352°F OT/180°F. During the descent the gear speed envelope was opened to VLE (122 KIAS). Landing was nominal. Power Settings Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500Engine Limits CHT Limit - 420°F Climb 400°F Cruise Oil Temp - 215°FV Speeds VS0 - 57 KIAS (52 KCAS) VS - 77 KIAS (70 KCAS) Vrot - 83 KIAS (75 KCAS) VFE - 110 KIAS (100 KCAS) VLE - 134 KIAS (122 KCAS) VA - 157 KIAS (143 KCAS) VNE - 259 KIAS (235 KCAS) LLF - +3.8g/-1.52g (flaps up) +2.0g (Flaps Down)Maintenance Before Flight No changes, no fuel added, no oil addedPlanned Flight Profile Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Cruise climb 125 KIAS to 10,000’ MSL Dive to 170 KIAS w/ stick wraps on 5 K centers Descend to 8000' for cruise power check WOT/2500` Climb to 10,000 at 125 KIAS Stalls - clean, power off RTB Normal approach Flaps up landing (110 KIAS) Squawks:Recommend different engine monitor with more display areaRecommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knotsBrakes SoftCHT split large #1/290°F #2/364°F #3/359°F #4/352°F Peak CHT 417°F (OAT 75°F)Peak OT 180°FNext Steps: Flap testing.-- End Flight Report --Thank you for reading this far down. We feel fortunate to do this work and fortunate to share it with you. Let us know if you see something we missed.airplanes are cool#baffling #experimentalaircraft #aircraftmechanic #tools #builtnotbought #flight #testpilot #aviator #aviation #aircraftengine #horsepower #fly #whyIfly
Does it cool? - Cooling modifications and hiking - Flt 004 - Hakan Modified Lancair Elliot Seguin 2020-10-06 | Hakan calls it a "cowl flare" but whatever you call it I was excited by the chance to finish the first flight card. The goal of this program is to evaluate the custom "fowler" type flaps that Hakan installed on his airplane. But up to this point we had frustratingly been stuck in the traffic pattern trying not to cook the motor.Besides the obvious the first flight card included a "first look" at the low speed handling chracteristics of the airplane. The concern is that while the flaps may allow the wing to make enough lift to support the airplane at very low speeds the controls may not be powerful enough to control the airplane in this condition. Most obviously this is a pitch problem as the giant flaps are sure to make for large pitch moments. But also the airplane will need to turn (roll/ailerons) and yaw (rudder) at these slow speeds or worse during a go around.Hakan is an experienced homebuilder so knocking out this small lip on the cowling exit was not a major challengefor him. We added to it by taking advantage of a low "marine layer" day and flying early when the air was still cool.Yes this mod adds drag to the airplane. But right now highspeed performance is not the main concern.Timestamps:00:38 Introduction02:17 Maintenance Performed Explanation03:02 MX Performed Briefing03:37 Cowl Flare06:00 Wing delam, drill and fill08:41 Ingress/Engine Start09:32 Preflight Briefing20:14 Flight four video25:49 Post Flight
What is the Braly Mod? - Fowler Flap Modified Hakan Lancair - Flight 3 Elliot Seguin 2020-09-20 | Hakan (the aircraft owner/builder/designer) introduces us to the Braly mod as a potential solution to his cooling problems.One of the more frustrating things in flight test is when there is a problem that can’t be tested except in flight and the over and over again you aren't able to make progress. Trying to be professional and deliberate when despite all the pageantry the flight doesn’t seem to progress takes discipline. This flight was the third time that we tried to fly this card and even during briefing you could feel the fatigue. Thank you for coming along with Wasabi Flight Test. We hope that there are lessons learned in this video that can be applied to your aircraft projects. We would love to help you with your flight test project, give us a call. Thank you!Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comTimestamps:00:08 Teaser01:07 Ingress/Engine Start Montage01:55 Engine Start02:06 Maintenance Performed06:28 Taxi Out06:55 Preflight Briefing15:35 Engine Run-up17:31 Chase Take off21:44 Brake release call23:07 Gear Extension23:52 Post FlightMore information on George Braly and his cooling modifications: lancairowners.com/are-you-baffledFlt 003 Flight Report:Summary Flt Date 8/13/2020 Engine Start: 10:20 LCL Engine Shutdown: 10:45 LCL Flt Time: 0.4 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Topped Total Time After Flight: 1.2 Hrs Chase: Gillen/N131RG Data: The flight was delayed with a very busy traffic pattern. This was the first time we were asked by the tower not to make status calls on tower frequency, which dramatically reduced the value of having chase. By the time we were cleared for takeoff the engine was hot (CHT 380°F, Oil 180). Takeoff was flown at WOT, full RPM 2640, full-rich mixture with the fuel pump on. Before reaching crosswind CHT was out of limits but the tower was very busy and traffic was lined up to get into the airport so I stayed at climb speed (125 KIAS) and power (WOT/2500) until downwind abeam. Peak CHTs by cylinder 1/408°F 2/451°F 3/398°F 4/428°F. Power was reduced and the approach was flown at the corrected approach speed 110 KIAS. Power Settings Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500 CHT Limit - 420°F Climb 400°F Cruise Oil Temp - 215°FVS0 - 57 KIAS (52 KCAS)VS - 77 KIAS (70 KCAS)Vrot - 83 KIAS (75 KCAS)VFE - 110 KIAS (100 KCAS)VLE - 134 KIAS (122 KCAS)VA - 157 KIAS (143 KCAS)VNE - 259 KIAS (235 KCAS)LLF - +3.8g/-1.52g (flaps up) +2.0g (Flaps Down) Maintenance Before FlightSpark Plugs Checked #1 spark plug type changed for foulingMA4-SPA carb installed to replace fuel injection Richest jet replaced with one leaner (pepperbox)Throttle Spongey (cable routing problem)Cyl #3 baffling changed (Brailey mod)Nose gear door installed back onStatic port trades Planned Flight Profile Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Cruise climb 125 KIAS to 7500’ MSL Cruise 10 minutes Extend gear @ 100 KIAS Handling checks 100 KIAS to 77 Simulated Go-around RTB SFO approach Flaps up landing Squawks:Recommend different engine monitor with more display areaRecommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knotsBrakes SoftCHT split quite large 1/408 2/451 3/398 4/428°FPeak CHT 451°F (OAT 95°F)Peak OT 205°F Next Steps: The first goal is to get the engine cooling properly so that we can do the longer flights required to start flap testing.-- End Flight Report --Thank you for reading this far down. We feel fortunate to do this work and fortunate to share it with you. Let us know if you see something we missed.airplanes are cool#baffling #experimentalaircraft #aircraftmechanic #tools #builtnotbought #flight #testpilot #aviator #aviation #aircraftengine #horsepower #fly #whyIfly
Hot Motor Abort - Fowler Flap Modified Hakan Lancair - Flight 2 Elliot Seguin 2020-08-30 | The first flight of Hakan's Lancair was aborted due to high engine temperatures. After the flight Hakan installed a large oil cooler inlet on the left side of the fuselage. The goal for this flight was to get further than we did on the first flight with the help of this additional engine cooling. This is another "long format" video, please take advantage of the timestamps below to find the section you are interested in.Thank you for coming along with Wasabi Flight Test. We hope that there are lessons learned in this video that can be applied to your aircraft projects. We would love to help you with your flight test project, give us a call. Thank you!Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comTimestamps:00:00 Teaser00:36 Introduction01:27 Ingress01:48 Engine Start02:10 Inside the fence/Outside the fence04:33 Preflight Briefing05:02 Detailed Briefing06:57 Mission Limits08:28 Taxi out09:03 Emergency Procedures10:19 Engine runup10:36 Fighting w/ the EFIS11:33 Maintenance Performed11:38 Nose gear door adjustment11:46 Nose gear door removed12:30 Oil cooler NACA12:55 Fuel cooler NACA13:17 Flight Two Video13:55 Chase Takeoff14:32 Airborne Pickup Discussion19:55 30 Second call20:33 Brake Release call21:01 Gear Retraction21:38 Black smoke (sooty exhaust)21:56 CHT Limit discussion23:01 Gear Extension23:14 Airspeed Correction (Great Chase Work)23:48 Landing24:15 Post Flight25:39 Cooling measure and compareFlt 002 Flight ReportSummary Flt Date 5/21/2020 Engine Start: 12:09 LCL Engine Shutdown: 12:27 LCL Flt Time: 0.3 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel State Takeoff: Topped Total Time After Flight: 0.8 Hrs Chase: Gillen/N131RGData: Takeoff was flown initially with full mixture but was leaned (~2") shortly after brake release. This was done by feel due to rough running and a "high fuel flow" alarm. Before the crosswind turn CHT showed 400°F at which point prop was reduced to 2500 RPM, mixture was set to full, and the aircraft was accelerated to 130 KIAS. The flight was aborted due to high CHTs (417°F peak)during the downwind leg. Peak temperature was reached at 130 KIAS WOT/2500 with full mixture and the boost pump on. The EFIS was not set up to show which was the hottest cylinder during the flight. The aircraft would not climb very well in this configuration/speed (peak altitude 1100' AGL). Oil stayed remarkably cool 100°F peak for the flight. Nose gear doors much tighter than the previous flight.Power Settings Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500Limits VSO - 52 KIAS VS - 65 KIAS VRot - 70-75 KIAS VL - 122 KIAS VF - 100 MIAS VA - 65 KIAS VAPP - 100 KIAS LLF - +3.8G/-1.52G Flaps Dn +2.0G/-1.52GMaintenance Before Flight: FWD nose gear door removed for cooling Lip added to rear nose gear door Large oil inlet (NACA) added left side cowling Oil cooler air from plenum blocked off Fuel cooling from small right cowling NACA Propeller governor adjusted 1/2 turn higher RPM Nose gear door linkages tightenedPlanned Flight Profile: Engine Start Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Cruise climb 125 KIAS to 7500’ MSL Cruise 10 minutes Extend gear @ 100 KIAS Handling checks 100 KIAS to 77 Simulated Go-around RTB SFO approach Flaps up landing Squawks: Recommend different engine monitor with more display area Recommend different airspeed indicator w/ only knots High power mixture very rich (black smoke seen from chase) High Fuel Flow Alarm at TakeOff Low Manifold Pressure Alarm at RTB Brakes Soft Cylinder Cooling Inadequate Cooling Inlets are half the size of the Tango Peak CHT 417°F Peak OT 100°FNext Steps: The first goal is to get the engine cooling properly so that we can do the longer flights required to start flap testing. For reference, the Tango with the same powerplant (climbs at 400°F CHT) has the same exhaust area and twice in the cylinder inlet area as this airplane.-- End Of Flight Report--#flighttest #fly #pilot #aviation #aircraft #flight #fly #pilot #lancair #lancairpilot #renoairrace #avgeek #testpilot #experimentalaircraft #aircraft #airplane #pilotThank you for reading all the way down here. I (Elliot) feel very fortunate to be able to do this work and more so to be able to share it with you. It means a lot to me that you come along. So again thank you let me know how I can return the favor.
WRONG AIRPORT For Flight Test - First Flight Preparation - Raptor Prototype Experimental Aircraft Elliot Seguin 2020-08-09 | WRONG AIRPORT - the decision "not to fly" is the hardest part. Flight test is expensive and most programs are already late and over budget by the time we get there. No one wants to hear their baby is ugly or their airplane needs more work. Sometimes these painful conversations need to be had several times before its understood. As professional testers, our job is to minimize the risk to the program, and the more you do this kind of work the more you understand all the ways that airplanes can fail. As contractors it is very common for the owner to find another pilot willing to "just fly it" without addressing the concerns.This video is a very long archive of our work with Raptor up to July of 2020. This includes our decision to pass on the Cherokee airport as a location for the first flight. This has been a difficult trip/program and a hard video edit, please let us know in the comments what is unclear. We typically film to keep a record of our test programs. However we don't get to talk about most of the work we do. On previous trips to see Peter we kept details light per Peter's request, he runs a well-manicured vlog on the program @Raptor Aircraft and needs to control the story. This was the first time that Peter asked us to publish a detailed video of our work and we are excited to do so. I hope you find it useful.Warning!! This is a long video, below is an outline with timestamps if you want to jump to a specific part of the flight.My apologies for the popping in the microphone, it's new and I should have tested it more before we left.Thank you for coming along with Wasabi Flight Test. We hope that there are lessons learned in this video that can be applied to your aircraft projects. We would love to help you with your flight test project, give us a call. Thank you!Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comRaptor links:http://raptor-aircraft.com @Raptor Aircraft Music:Kyle X Amine - LemonadeKota The Friend - Smooth GuitarHanto - Blue WallTimestamps:0:00:00 Opener0:01:20 Introduction0:01:58 What Does Wasabi Do?0:04:46 First Leg to Borger Texas0:05:50 Wasabi Raptor History0:10:00 Second Leg Borger to Decatur0:11:16 First visit To Raptor0:12:23 Second visit to Raptor0:13:51 Last Leg Decatur to Canton0:14:43 Plan for third visit to Raptor0:16:03 Arrival Canton0:16:42 Trip 3 0:17:03 Day 1 Inspection0:17:07 Brakes0:17:40 Nose Door Security0:17:54 Aileron pulley keepers0:18:20 Loose gear bushings0:19:32 Static port location0:19:56 Redrive wear0:20:37 Engine compartment clean up0:21:08 Setting propeller fine pitch0:21:59 Engine power discussion0:24:38 Door rigging and lock0:25:40 Control stick rebuild0:27:27 Rudder stops (fixed day 2)0:29:04 Weight and balance0:30:22 Gear Swings0:31:44 Emergency gear extension0:33:11 Rib/wingskin damage (fixed day 2)0:33:51 Right rudder hang up0:34:56 Day 1 Static Run0:35:28 Propeller governor operation0:36:46 Day 1 Daily Debrief0:38:21 Broken structure rule0:39:00 Day 2 Local Familiarization Flight0:40:06 Detailed airport "Land out" discussion0:42:19 Day 2 Low Speed Taxi0:42:50 Parchute Preflight0:43:09 Briefing0:43:50 Ingress0:43:58 Engine Start0:44:45 Pass 10:45:59 Pass 20:47:18 Engine smoke on spin up (ECU tuning)0:48:28 Pass 30:49:20 Engine quit (watch the throttle hand)0:49:47 Engine Restart Attempts0:50:53 Jump start0:51:12 Peter explains "auto idle"0:52:55 Passes 4-70:53:35 Debrief low speed taxi0:56:10 Day 2 Data Review0:57:41 Justin debriefs the data review0:58:28 Day 3 The Abort0:58:49 Weather0:59:11 Airport suitability1:01:12 Light sport in the clouds1:01:35 The Abort1:04:21 Next Steps#flighttest #fly #pilot #aviation #aircraft #flight #fly #pilot #raptoraircraft #avgeek #testpilot #experimentalaircraft #aircraft #airplane #pilotThank you for reading all the way down here. I (Elliot) feel very fortunate to be able to do this work and more so to be able to share it with you. It means a lot to me that you come along. So again thank you let me know how I can return the favor.
EMERGENCY - Landing Gear Stuck/Engine Issues - Bowerspony Flt015 Wasabi Flight Test Elliot Seguin 2020-07-20 | All we needed was a quick flight to pin down an oil leak. The flight was about diagnosing the leak that has been plaguing the program for many months. The guys added fluorescent dye to the crankcase oil so that after an engine run it would be distinguishable from the PSRU oil. Eric had run the airplane on the ground a lot but the leak appeared to be fixed.Warning!! This is a long video, below is an outline with timestamps if you want to jump to a specific part of the flight.Thank you for coming along with Wasabi on this day of testing. We hope that there are lessons learned on this flight that can be applied to your aircraft projects. Let us know what you think of the new format or anything really. Thank you!Website: www.wasabiaero.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsSponsors:Method Seven Eyewear: methodseven.comButler Parachute: butlerparachutes.comVideo Summary:00:00 Introduction01:30 Engine Start/Taxi03:50 Preflight Maintenance Briefing(Rod Bower and Eric Ritter)06:37 Preflight Briefing (Elliot Seguin and Justin Gillen) 11:10 Engine Run-up & Take-Off15:03 Hydraulic Briefing16:42 Clean and dry call18:20 Pitch Bunt Explanation20:57 Engine Roughness21:32 Gear Extension22:12 Landing23:02 Engine Shutdown23:30 Post Flight Debrief25:22 Detailed Debrief33:06 Airplane Push In#bowerspony #flight #aviation #avgeek #pilot #airplanesarecool #stewartmustang #taildragger #V8power #hotrod #horsepower #wasabiflighttest #justingillen #elliotseguin #hotrod #flighttest #ExperimentalAircraftAssociation Previous Bowers Pony Videos:First Flightyoutu.be/vgVu1YytB-IBowers Pony Engine Descriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BtlE...Drag Charts (simulated emergency landings)youtu.be/YAogzS0AowQ Flt 015 Flight Summary Engine Start: 12:03 Engine Shutdown: 12:44 Flt Time: 0.7 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel Used: UNK (totalizer failed) Total Time After Flight: 14.2 Hrs Start CG: 89.20Data Planned to be a short leak check flight (with neon oil tracer in engine oil). The hydraulic anomaly on initial gear retraction cut the flight even shorter than planned. On landing the oil leak of concern was found, traced to an oil pan leak.Power Settings Take Off 42" 4200 Climb 30" 3500 Cruise 25" 3000Speeds VL - 130 MIAS VF - 150 MIAS VAPP - 100 MIASMaintenance Before Flight - Play in the stick was addressed, bolts found loose (1-1.5 turns) in roll and pitch axis at the base of the stick. - The hydraulic system was checked and adjusted. - P1 actuators were rebuilt due to failure (overpressure) on the previous flight. - Hyd system pressure was adjusted down from 1300PSI to 1050PSI - The gear was cycled on the ground to check for leaks and functionality. - Refilled the reservoir. - Engine oil leak was addressed, traced to a 90° elbow fitting that drains the dry sump oil pan. The fitting was replaced and the engine was extensively ground run to check for leaks. - Analog tachometer (intermittent) wiring harness was checked but nothing was found, the problem is believed to be in the gauge. - Fuel flow sender (not indicating) was sent to the manufacturer and passed their checks. The problem is believed to be in the engine management system and or wiring harness. - PSRU pressure regulator was adjusted down to 100 PSI. This system feeds the propeller governor.Squawks after the flight: - 2 cylinders fell off (EGT) on the descent, backfiring. The mixture was full for the entire flight, this is likely the problem (hot summer day). The boost pump was off. - Fuel flow not working - Analog Tach Indicates 50% of the digital tach - Pitch bellcrank behind rear seat center bearing loose. - Gear would not retract initially at 130 MIAS, likely due to low pressure. system pressure 650 PSI for up and 1050 when gear selected down. With time and a low G bunt, the gear finally retracted (confirmed by airborne chase). Gear extended normally. - Engine oil on belly after shutdown - Hydraulic oil on the right gear after shutdown.Next flight: The first priority is to confirm the gear is functioning again (pressure is high enough to actuate with air loads, but not so high seals are failing). Once the engine is confirmed stable again we need to work on extending the CG range.
Modified Lancair First Flight - Longcut w/ Radio Chatter & Airborne Chase - Ramona Airport Elliot Seguin 2020-05-28 | Congratulations to Hakan Langebro on the first flight of his highly modified Lancair Legacy. Hakan is an experienced home builder and engineer who set out to modify the slow flight performance of the high performing Lancair 320. Four years in the making this first flight is a first brush at what should be an exciting project. The flight was cut short due to high engine temperatures, so after some reconfiguring, we hope to be able to finish the first flight card and continue the march towards evaluating the airplane's new features! Thank you for tuning in, we appreciate the support and feedback. Airplanes are coolTime Stamps:01:07 Introduction01:56 Engine start/Taxi03:12 Project Background04:25 Aircraft inspection07:20 Ramona Airspace09:37 Ground Run12:12 Light Program Description15:34 Briefing20:31 Highspeed Taxi24:12 Takeoff25:43 RTB26:03 Landing27:41 Post-flight Briefing29:32 Post-flight inspectionPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsWebsite: www.wasabiaero.comFlt 001 Flight ReportSummary Flt Date 5/16/2020 Engine Start: 09:21 LCL Engine Shutdown: 09:52 LCL Flt Time: 0.5 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel Used: UNK Total Time After Flight: 0.5 Hrs Chase: Gillen/N131RGData: The flight was cut short due to engine cooling. The radio sounded good. During the high-speed taxi the engine was determined to be rich (based on sound, engine smoothness, and indicated FF). The engine was leaned (~2”), found to run smoother there. That mixture setting was used for takeoff. Normal takeoff, normal gear retraction. Nose gear door was found to be open ~1”. One minute after brake release the CHTs were out of limits and increasing. To cool CHTs, the mixture was set to full rich, we accelerated to 130 KIAS, and the power was reduced to 10”/2500 RPM. This reversed the trend on the CHTs. While we waited for CHTs to get back in limits to continue the test card, the oil temp went out of limits and increasing. At this point, the decision was made to RTB. A normal landing was flown flaps up. During the approach the airspeed was checked with chase and found to be 10% off, the Lancair was indicating 110 KIAS but chase showed 100 KIAS. Power Settings Take Off WOT/2700 Climb WOT/2500 Cruise WOT/2500Limits VSO - 52 KIAS VS - 65 KIAS VRot - 60-65 KIAS VL - 122 KIAS VF - 100 MIAS VA - 65 KIAS VAPP - 100 MIAS LLF - +3.8G/-1.52G Flaps Dn +2.0G/-1.52G Maintenance Before Flight Flap Hardware Replaced (from inspection) Stick Reinforced (from inspection) Newly Installed (previously flown) Engine Newly Installed (previously flown) Propeller Custom Cowling Inlets New Custom Wing Body Fillet New Custom Extended Dorsal Fin New Custom “Fowler Type” Flaps Extended Horizontal Tail (Proven Kit) Extended Wing Tips (Proven Kit) Flight Profile Engine Start High-Speed Taxi -acceleration check -deceleration check -Longitudinal/Lateral control checks Take Off Initial climb 100 KIAS First Power Reduction WOT/2500 Cruise climb 125 KIAS to 7500’ MSL Cruise 10 minutes Extend gear @ 100 KIAS Handling checks 100 KIAS to 77 Simulated Go-around RTB SFO approach Flaps up landing Squawks: Plugs needed to be cleared at run-up, idle mixture rich Engine Indication System Troublesome -Fuel Pressure Alarm Won’t Clear -Difficult to page through displays Propeller governor set 2650 RPM Nose gear door open slightly (~1 inch) in flight Cylinder cooling marginal Oil cooling marginal Indicated airspeed error (shows 110 KIAS when speed 100 KIAS)Next Steps: The first goal is to get the engine cooling properly so that we can do the longer flights required to start flap testing. Once cooling is under control start with “flaps up” handling quality confirmation before flap work.#flighttest #aircraft #aviation #fly #testpilot #lancair #lycoming #flying #aviationphotography #avgeek #pilot #horsepower #engine
Is It Fixed? - Detailed Flight Test Long Cut W/ Air to Air - Bowerspony Test Flight 014 Elliot Seguin 2020-05-19 | A great day in Visalia! Flight fourteen was a repeat of flight thirteen which was cut short due to a propeller problem (youtu.be/vgRD6t93IS4). This flight went well with no leaks before landing. All the great work meant this was the first time we were able to get air-to-air of the #bowerspony, something Rod and Bo had wanted since the beginning. Excited to feel like we’ve got the problem surrounded, now to figure out why the engine oil leaked after landing. Airplanes are cool!This flight was dedicated to Bo and Abby.Time Stamps:00:00 Teaser00:27 Pushout/Preflight01:10 Introduction01:48 Startup/Taxi/Runup03:24 MX Brief 103:58 Takeoff05:19 MX Brief 206:21 Belly Check06:53 MX Brief 308:20 Cruise09:32 MX Brief Wrap Up09:58 Air-to-air11:22 Briefing13:32 Landing15:33 Postflight16:45 Push-in17:25 Next Steps17:49 Decowl18:32 Thank you to Bo and AbbyPatreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsWebsite: www.wasabiaero.com#bowerspony #flight #aviation #avgeek #pilot #airplanesarecool #stewartmustang #taildragger #V8power #hotrod #horsepower #wasabiflighttest #justingillen #elliotseguin #engine #p51mustang #experimentalaircraft Previous Bowers Pony Videos:First Flightyoutu.be/vgVu1YytB-IBowers Pony Engine Descriptionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BtlE... Drag Charts (simulated emergency landings)youtu.be/YAogzS0AowQ Flt 014 Flight Summary Engine Start: 11:06 Engine Shutdown: 12:03 Flt Time: 1.0 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel Used: UNK (totalizer failed) Total Time After Flight: 13.5 Hrs Start CG: 89.20Data The engine performed well for the flight. No signs of leaks before landing. Uplocks appeared to hold the gear up. The “slop” in the control stick had not been a problem previously but during the formation portion of this flight, it was a concern. Power Settings Take Off 42" 4200 Climb 30" 3500 Cruise 25" 3000Speeds VL - 130 MIAS VF - 150 MIAS VAPP - 100 MIAS Maintenance Before Flight Engine Cleaned Engine InspectedSquawks: FF not working Analog Tach Intermittent Control stick lose in its mount Inner gear doors didn’t close on final gear extension Engine oil on belly after shutdownNext flight: Continued leak work and engine break-in. Once the engine is confirmed stable again we need to work on extending the CG range.
Tora Zero T6 Warbird Check Flight - w/ Long cut debrief & modificaiton details Elliot Seguin 2020-05-05 | !!Warning!! Another Long Video!! Use the timestamps below to skip to your area of interest. This video introduction to Jason Hodge's new Tora Tora Tora “Zero” T-6 was the supposed to be a simple functional check flight. But a gear anomaly on that flight stretched the program out. So this video contains all three flights we did in the airplane after the propeller overhaul at Sanders Aeronautics before repositioning the airplane to it’s new home at Nut Tree Airport. Jason plans to take the airplane on the airshow circuit but otherwise it will be on display in the Pacific theater area in the Warbird Aero Services hangar.The gear issue we experienced on the functional check flight is still a bit of a mystery. We examined the linkages for the up and down locks, serviced the hydraulic system, and inspected for broken parts. And we cycled the gear several times on the jacks in the hangar. So, for now, we will just keep an eye on it.For the handling qualities portion of the program, I focused on the longer wingtips. As you can see in flight one the stall speed was lowered by the tips, so the question was what other effects did it have. We looked at the dihedral effect, dutch roll damping, and roll rate. There was some discussion about whether the three-blade propeller would be destabilizing we could effect dihedral effect and dutch roll damping. We didn't have great baseline data (we may have some soon), but it seemed unlikely the tips had a major effect on any of these handling qualities. So if you back up and look at the entire zero mod package the most noticeable difference is likely stall speed, or perhaps more acceleration on takeoff.The firewall forward on the airplane is off of a DeHavilland Otter. Its a geared 1340. Despite being geared the manifold pressure and rpm settings are the same...which is likely why it's rated for the same power as a stock R-1340 on a T-6.I didn’t grow up with Tora Tora Tora the movie, but I certainly saw the airshow. Meanwhile “Empire of the Sun” was absolutely a big part of my childhood. That being said I never appreciated the effort that went into these replicas. They actually flew modified T-6s off the deck of the USS Yorktown (simulating the Akagi aircraft carrier) in pre-dawn light during the making of Tora Tora Tora. Really impressive!There were 19 T-6s modified to look like Zeros for the movie at a cost of roughly $12,000 USD each (~75K in 2020). The modification work was done at shops in both the US and Japan. A total of 52 aircraft were modified for the movie including a B-25 which was modified with a single tail to resemble an A-20 (it was crashed for the movie). For 5 months in early 1969, a small airforce averaging 27 planes burned 3,000 gallons of gas a day. Twelve full-time mechanics were required to keep the aircraft flying and every aircraft eventually needed an engine overhaul. The pilot cadre was made up of active and retired military pilots as well as civilians. They treated the flying job like a military assignment with early morning briefings and flights as they gathered footage and developed procedures for the movie.If you get a chance look into the footage of the P-40 crashing on take-off. The RC controlled full-size P-40 was rigged to explode but lost control and went through the row of static P-40s also rigged to explode. The stuntmen running from the explosion is impressive because it’s real. Check it out, it will stick to your ribs.Patreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts: preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsWebsite: www.wasabiaero.com00:00 Teaser00:23 Introduction (video, program, Jason)01:08 Flt 102:03 Engine Start02:28 Brief04:00 Take Off07:00 Stalls08:25 Gear Problem10:54 Landing12:11 Aircraft Differences14:52 Gear Inspection15:30 Flt 215:46 Engine Start16:07 Brief 16:50 Takeoff 18:19 Handling Qualities19:24 Acro20:10 Overhead21:07 Landing21:39 Flt 3 Ferry - Nut Tree22:19 Engine Start23:24 Takeoff23:54 LandingElliot’s Tora Pilot Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1vMxsUkP5AMEW1H5jPD0RsxumXV_Wg-fMrk7cuUWXNSc/edit?usp=sharingTora Tora Tora Sources:IMDB: imdb.com/title/tt0066473Making of (Text): http://www.daveswarbirds.com/tora/American.htmThe Aircraft Film Spotters Guide: books.google.com/books?id=a_KSDAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcoverThank you for reading all this. You have no idea how much I appreciate your support of this channel. Let me know if you see something that doesn’t make sense in our videos. And again thank you.
A Quicksilver Ultralight over the airplane boneyard at the Mojave Airport and Spaceport Elliot Seguin 2020-04-24 | This was my first powered weight shift experience. Jeff had bought the airplane but not flown it. We helped him get it flying in exchange for a flight. It was a very different flying airplane, especially at Mojave’s high density altitude.🚀⚡️⚡️⚡️#airplanesarecool #ultralight
Emergency Landing, Loss of Propeller Control, #Bowerspony Lucky Flt 13 -Long Cut w/ Debrief Elliot Seguin 2020-04-24 | Warning!! This is a long video, below is an outline with timestamps if you want to jump to a specific part of the flight.Flight thirteen was cut short when a feed line for the propeller governor came loose emptying the PSRU of oil and compromising propeller control. this video is an experiment for us, with more technical depth than we've ever shared, making it the longest video we've done on the #Bowerspony. A big thank you to Rod and Eric for letting us be a part of the program and share these lessons learned. Also a big thank you to Justin Gillen, the other half of the Wasabi team and our chase pilot for this flight.The flight was planned to be a shakedown flight after a six-month maintenance stand down. On flight 12 the PSRU (Propeller Speed Reduction Unit) had started leaking and after a lot of effort Rod and Eric believe they have it surrounded. We look forward to flight 14 where we can continue to develop this new firewall forward for the Stewart Mustang.Thank you for coming along with Wasabi on this day of testing. We hope that there are lessons learned on this flight that can be applied to your aircraft projects. Let us know what you think of the new format. Thank you!Patreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinTshirts and More preferredaltitude.com/collections/wasabi-air-racingInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsWebsite: www.wasabiaero.comVideo Summary:00:44 Introduction03:15 Preflight Maintenance Briefing(Rod Bower and Eric Ritter)03:15 Overview04:39 Work Done04:39 PSRU/Drive Pinion Seal Detail08:22 Landing Gear Rig Detail12:08 Propeller Stand Lesson Learned13:18 Elliot Maintenance Summary14:11 Engine Start Montage15:21 Pre-Flight Briefing (Elliot Seguin)18:04 Take Off Montage21:40 Flight Description25:02 Failure Video Narrated31:47 Post Flight Debrief33:42 Post Flight Inspection35:18 Lessons Learned#bowerspony #flight #aviation #avgeek #pilot #airplanesarecool #stewartmustang #taildragger #V8power #hotrod #horsepower #wasabiflighttest #justingillen #elliotseguin Previous Bowers Pony Videos:First Flightyoutu.be/vgVu1YytB-IBowers Pony Engine Descriptionyoutube.com/watch?v=4BtlEcyT7M8 Drag Charts (simulated emergency landings)youtu.be/YAogzS0AowQ Flt 013 Flight Summary Engine Start: 11:32 Engine Shutdown: 12:02 Flt Time: 0.5 HRS Landings: 1 Fuel Used: UNK (totalizer failed) Total Time After Flight: 12.5 Hrs Start CG: 89.20 Power Settings Take Off 42" 4200 Climb 30" 3500 Cruise 25" 3000 Maintenance Before Flight PSRU removed Drive Pinion Seal Changed Drive Pinion/Damper/Flywheel Assembly Reclocked GearMicro Switch AdjustmentsSleeved the uplock pinsAdjusted the uplock tombstonesSquawks:FF not workingAnalog Tach IntermittentPropeller Uncontrollable Part Way Through FlightLots of oil on the bellyPostflight:Propeller Governor Return Line Found DisconnectedPSRU Empty Of Oil
Oops Tailslide - VNE Dive, Wind Up Turns, and Aerobatics - last flight of JellybeanThorp program Elliot Seguin 2020-01-23 | The tailslide was unintentional. The goal for that maneuver had been to demonstrate the minimum entry speed for a loop and included a build-up to that maneuver (13:41 in the video). When the airplane stalled on the upline I knew I was in trouble, the plan had been to use a hammerhead to recover...it sort of worked. Important note: a T-18 has no uplock on the flaps, so if the airplane goes to negative G there is the risk that the flaps will deploy uncommanded and damage the airplane. This the last flight of the JellyBeanThorp program included a dive to VNE (never exceed speed or redline), a wind-up turn to the published maximum G for this weight, and finally a minimum entry speed exploration for loops and rolls.Likely the highest risk flight of the program it was also tons of fun. Super stoked to have been able to fly this famous Thorp, let alone take it to the corners. It's always a bit bittersweet when a program wraps up and you have to give the airplane back to the owner...and I can admit this one hurt more than most.1:15 - Fueling Montage2:17 - Flight Introduction (Speaking)3:53 - Dive to VNE w/stick wraps (w/ speaking introduction)7:54 - Wind Up Turn to Max G (w/ speaking introduction)11:00 - Roll Minimum Entry Speed Demo (w/ speaking introduction)13:41 - Loop Minimum Entry Speed Demo (w/ speaking introduction)17:42 - Tail Slide (w/ speaking introduction)20:59 - Post Flight Inspection / Cockpit Notes (Speaking)22:04 - Landing MontageThe YouTube coverage (see JellyBeanThorp playlist) of this program only includes the more visually interesting testing. The full report (linked below) discusses the rest of the testing that was done.The JellyBeanThorp program report is available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1-Vq_Nr6iYz3sVKkMCTdl4WCuAREiQDws97aSmetYNb8/edit?usp=sharingA big thank you to our sponsor Butler Parachute (butlerparachutes.com/). My HX-400, highspeed opening, emergency parachute gives me the confidence I need to do this kind of high-risk flight test. Butler is the best in the business and we appreciate their support.Wasabi Flight Test Websitehttp://wasabiaero.comElliot's first flight in the airplaneyoutube.com/watch?v=HSjGD-TApMAPitot static baseline flightyoutube.com/watch?v=p8OC2VTQMnYTrailing cone flight oneyoutube.com/watch?v=kZsi4A5PcTw&t=10s2nd trailing cone flightyoutube.com/watch?v=IgCiiSXwyNk&t=5sAft CG Flightyoutu.be/DMLIVlNvh7sThank you for reading all this.airplanes are cool#airplanesarecool #flighttest #testpilot #flying #avgeek #taildragger #experimentalaircraft #flight #Pilot #thorpT18 #homebuiltaircraft #aerobatics #divetesting #aviation #highfive
Clever Girl - Raptor Aircraft Prototype First Look - Wasabi Flight Test Elliot Seguin 2019-12-24 | Our first look at the Raptor Aircraft prototype with Peter Mueller and Marc Zeitlin. The trip consisted of aircraft inspection and a review of the associated paperwork. After the inspection was complete Justin Gillen did some low-speed taxi work.The Raptor is a new aircraft designed to revolutionize the GA market. Canard, five seats, carbon fiber, powered by a diesel automotive conversion engine. The airplane features a wide cabin, glass cockpit, and a BRS.Marc Zeitlin of Burnside Aerospace was brought in to help with the inspection. We met Marc when we all worked at Burt Rutan’s Scaled Composites together. Now he works for himself doing engineering and A&P work, he specializes in canards. We brought Marc out as a subject matter expert on this class of airplanes.Wasabi Flight Test:wasabiaero.comRaptor Aircraft:http://raptor-aircraft.com@RaptorAircraft Youtube Channelyoutube.com/channel/UCyEqCPjfEG1Cwt8-YEAOxbg/featuredBurnside Aerospace:burnsideaerospace.com
Aft CG Testing - JellyBeanThorp Elliot Seguin 2019-12-21 | This video covers the build-up to as well as the heavy aft flight test of the airplane. We used ballast weight and a passenger (Colby Wallick) to move the weight and balance to this edge of the envelope.This was after the series of pitot-static calibration flights and included the newly installed fuselage-mounted static port. Previous flights are linked below.The build-up was flown over 4 flights that morning. Because the airplane had previously been through a phase one test program we could move much faster than normal. But we were able to get clean and dirty stalls at each CG. And with the cameras (and google earth) we could back out take-off and landing performance.Wasabi Flight Test Websitehttp://wasabiaero.comElliot's first flight in the airplaneyoutube.com/watch?v=HSjGD-TApMAPitot static baseline flightyoutube.com/watch?v=p8OC2VTQMnYTrailing cone flight oneyoutube.com/watch?v=kZsi4A5PcTw&t=10s2nd trailing cone flight oneyoutube.com/watch?v=IgCiiSXwyNk&t=5sThank you for reading all this.airplanes are cool
Trailing Cone w/ a crosswind - JellyBeanThorp Elliot Seguin 2019-11-21 | A great day of testing! The biggest risk to this flight was the crosswind. It wasn't much wind, but that hose is long...and I was worried about the cone getting hooked on a landing light or something on the side of the runway. We used several hang checks (practice approaches) to make sure we understood where the cone was going to end up.This was the first flight of the new pitot probe. The goal was to compare the cruise and stall points we had gotten on the previous flight were not dramatically changed with the new pitot probe.The biggest difference between the two probes was the initial probe was a larger Prandtl style pitot/static probe (static source on the probe). We were at this point pretty confident we would be drilling holes in the fuselage for a conventional tail cone style static probe. But drilling holes is scary, so we wanted to do anything we could to confirm this was the right path.The crosswind ended up dying down during the data portion of the flight so the effect ended up being small. But this was an interesting chance to learn about all the side effects of a trailing cone, especially in a small test team without safety chase.Related videos:First Trailing Cone Flight:youtu.be/kZsi4A5PcTwElliot's first flight in the airplane:youtu.be/HSjGD-TApMAPitot Static Baseline Flight:youtu.be/p8OC2VTQMnYairplanes are cool
The Cone - Airspeed Calibration - JellyBeanThorp Elliot Seguin 2019-11-05 | We had determined that there was likely a significant airspeed error and I had a hunch it was the newly installed pitot/static probe. So after getting a firm baseline with the original system we used a trailing cone to confirm the source of the error. The trailing cone confirmed the error was coming from the P/S probe, but more importantly from the static side of the probe. This gave us the confidence to move forward.A trailing cone is a device used for pitot static calibration. The device consists of a drag cone that trails behind the airplane suspending a static probe. By positioning the static cone well behind the airplane the static measurement is less affected by the presence of the airplane itself.I was trained on trailing cones at the NTPS (www.https://www.ntps.edu/). The FAA provides some limited guidance in AC 23-8C "Flight Test Guide For Certification Of PArt 23 Airplanes", in appendix 9.There are some drawings of trailing cones with dimensions that were released by Bede (27 & 28). bd5.com/BedeDesign27.jpgElliot's First Flight in the JellyBeanThorp:youtu.be/HSjGD-TApMAPitot Static Baseline:youtu.be/p8OC2VTQMnYwww.WasabiAero.com
MiG-21 Operation at Code 1 in Rockford Elliot Seguin 2019-10-31 | A beautiful day for supersonic russian jets in Illinois. As always a big thank you to Code 1.⚡️🚀⚡️⚡️#fighterjet #mig21 #mig #jetpilot #aerobatics #inverted #aviation #airborne #flight #pilot #flying #supersonic #afterburner
Tango and SX airborne pickups and dropoffs, Mojave 7.13.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-31 | FTT prof. work with @jglyles and the #tangotimemachine⚡️🚀⚡️⚡️I was looking at the logbook and realized I hadn’t done an airborne pickup or drop off in too long. So I bribed mandude with beer 🍺 and flowers 💐 to act as a target for #wasabinought safety chase practice. Retracts, a big motor, and a controllable propeller make energy control easy in the SX...and it’s always good to fly with Sparkle.
Pitot/Static Baseline - #JellyBeanThorp - 10.15.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-31 | I became suspicious of the pitot/static system during my first flight in the airplane when indicated airspeed during a stall indicated ~30% lower than the manual (50MPH vs 68 MPH). After spending some time looking at the system and other T-18s I decided the problem was likely the pitot/static probe itself. In order to confirm this we needed to establish a good baseline. I chose to do that using two type of points, stall points (IAS during repeatable stalls), cruise points (IAS at a repeatable power setting). This flight was about getting those baseline points.Part of Dennis' painstaking rebuild of the airplane included many updates to the airplane. Lou Sunderland (builder of this airplane) was a tremendous homebuilder/experimenter, and what a tribute to him that Dennis fell in love with the airplane and decided to bring it to the "Sanders" standard. This included complete rewiring, an overhaul of the flight control system, and most notable to this conversation a new panel. That new panel included a new (more conventional) wing-mounted pitot/static probe and a new engraved panel. The trouble was this engraved panel included the published speeds for the airplane (including stall speed) which drew attention to the error.A pitot/static (or Prandtl) style probe combines the total pressure and static pressure ports in the same probe. This makes for a super clean install and a great looking probe, however, it is not typical on the T-18. This stock Thorp had the pitot and static probes in the top of the vertical, and this airplane was set up that way when Dennis got it. I assumed the path forward was to a more conventional tailcone mounted static port. So before I asked Dennis if I could drill a hole in the side of his gorgeous airplane I decided we should be super confident in the path forward. So I decided to do some homework, get out my old NTPS notes and get this problem surrounded. Super stoked!!www.wasabiaero.com
Brief - First Flight - Mantis RV-7 - 8.16.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-30 | First flight briefing for the Mantis Rv-7.This briefing is for the high-speed taxi and first flight of Alex Russell's gorgeous RV-7. It was a big group that morning, so I tried to give an informal brief that would help the group understand what we were planning to do. Big groups for first flights are hard but Alex had done a great job that morning of setting the tone and that really helped.Low Speed Taxiyoutu.be/8voMYkQh6fwHigh Speed Taxi Videoyoutu.be/4lg6Vq6Yy1MFirst Flight Videoyoutu.be/5BmZ9AX-ZZAFirst Flight Test Points:Test Points: -Rotate 65 KIAS -Climb 100 KIAS -Accel to VA (125K) -Handling Chk At VA -Wind Up to 3Gs -Decel 1.3 VS (70) -HC at 70 KIAS -Flap Extension (HC/10°) -Accel to VFE (87 KIAS) -Handling Chk at VFE -Decel 1.3 VSO (65 KIAS) -RTB -Full Flap Landingwww.WasabiAero.com
JellyBeanThorp Familiarization & Stall Check 10.15.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-29 | Introduction to the #jellybeanthorp w/ stalls⚡️🚀⚡️⚡️My first flight in Dennis Sanders’ freshly rebuilt T-18. The rebuild included engine upgrade to the 320 and a constant speed Hartzell. We had some questions about the pitot static system, the charging system, and the GPS/autopilot. A great excuse to learn a gorgeous airplane.
Leak Check - Bowerspony Flt012 - 10.6.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-10 | Sound up! Motor noise for your morning!!🚀⚡️⚡️⚡️This week's #bowerspony flight 12 was all about leak checks and breaking in the new rings. The engine was rebuilt after some FOD damage in the spring. A quick flight to compliment the ground leak checks that @bowers51mech has been doing to confirm the new engine installation.
Jim Goes Fast, Dreadnought Seafury, Post Reno Air Races ADI Flush Flight, 9.30.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-03 | The last step of domesticating the racers after Reno is an airborne flush to get the last of the ADI out of the systems. After the long week of Reno this process always seems like a lot of work, but the flight at the end is a nice reward.Jim had never been in Dreadnought, and had never gone this fast, his face when he landed said it all. With a little more work we will get him converted to this type of flying.Meanwhile there are always airplanes to be moved between the hangars, and Owen (Dennis' grandson) has taken to riding along on the tug. Dennis built that seat on Tugnaught for Shannon when she was Owen's age, she also liked to ride on the tug. As excited as he is, Owen isn't big enough yet to run the tow bars, so Stephen takes that job.#avgeek #flying #aviation #warbird #taildragger #aircraft #pilot #roundmotor #roundengine #family #kidsfly #aviationdaily
First flight of the Russell Mantis RV 8.16.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-02 | First flight of Alex's gorgeous Mantis RV⚡️🚀⚡️⚡️Test Points: -Rotate 65 KIAS -Climb 100 KIAS -Accel to VA (125K) -Handling Chk At VA -Wind Up to 3Gs -Decel 1.3 VS (70) -HC at 70 KIAS -Flap Extension (HC/10°) -Accel to VFE (87 KIAS) -Handling Chk at VFE -Decel 1.3 VSO (65 KIAS) -RTB -Full Flap Landing⚡️🚀⚡️⚡️⚡️The flight went well and the airplane flies as good as it looks. There were some issues with cylinder and oil temperatures (typical) but not so bad that we couldn't complete the test card. Thank you, Alex, for letting me be a part of this special day, congratulations on your tremendous new airplane. Artwork by @btmichael
Fast Taxi of Alex Russell/s Preying Mantis RV-7 8.16.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-02 | Fast Taxi of Alex Russell’s preying mantis Rv-7~~--~~--This was the morning after our late night low-speed taxi. We had arrived at the airport with the intention of moving quickly through fast taxi and into first flight.~~--~~---The goals of the fast taxi were similar to that of low speed just at a higher speed. At full power, as the airplane accelerated, directional stability was checked. When the airplane reached 50 knots power was reduced to hold that speed and the elevator was checked. Forward stick raised the tail for the first time. Then roll power was checked, power was reduced and the brakes were checked. As with all fast taxi testing there is some risk of inadvertent lift off, we briefed that in that event we would go ahead with the first flight card.~~~---~~~While this “to the book” RV-7 is not the highest risk work that we do, we still use the same approach, with similar milestones and risk build-up. Fast taxi also has the added benefit of giving me one more chance to nail the sight picture for that first landing :) Airplanes are cool
Low Speed Taxi from Alex Russells preying mantis RV-7 8.16.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-10-02 | Low speed taxi from Alex Russell’s RV-7 a couple weeks back.⚡️⚡️🚀This was the night before we flew the airplane. By the time I drove from Sanders Aeronautics to Lincoln it was too dark to do the high speed taxi test we had planned, so we were limited to low speed. By keeping the airplane below 50% of stall speed we could get work done without big risk exposure. The card had other items but running the engine, comms check, and attempting to get the tail up were major tasks that we were able to get done despite the low light. All of which would have otherwise had to be done the next morning before the flight.
Sundays Hot Laps, Wasabinought, Reno Air Races 2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-09-09 | Day one fast laps. A great day to be on the course.~~~ ~~ ~ - -- ----Practice session to get the rust off. The fire guys were busy so we had to clear the course in the middle of the session, but we still got 4 laps. Good to be back on the course, the airplane is running great. Thank you Dennis and the rest of the Sanders gang for a great opportunity.
Sanders Smokewinder / Argronaut Seafury Test Flight 8.7.2019 Elliot Seguin 2019-08-13 | This week's Smokewinder check flight.-----An airborne check of the two newest Smokewinders in existence. We normally ground check the generators before we ship but since we recently flew a set of Belgian generators on Argonaut the airplane was ready to go. So we took advantage of this opportunity to triple check that the generators are working great before shipping them to the customer.-------These are the 21st and 22nd Smokewinders delivered this year. A record year for our young team of technicians and staff. To celebrate we invited Sanders team members Katy Lewty and Geoff Highsmith to come along on the test flight. Geoff manned the camera in the chase plane (#Wasabinought). Katy sat in the back of the Seafury (Argonaut) and ran the generators. You can see Joel Swager (pilot of the Seafury) tell Katy when to turn the generators on and off on this less technical portion of the test flight.-------A great day at Sanders Aircraft.Sanders Smoke: http://www.sanderssmoke.comWasabi Air Racing: wasabiaero.comWasabi Patreon: patreon.com/ElliotSeguinWasabi Facebook: facebook.com/WasabiAirRacingElliot Seguin Instagram: instagram.com/edseguin
I can see the toys - Gids first flight in Wasabinought SX-300 race plane Elliot Seguin 2019-07-15 | Borrowed Dennis's SX-300 for the weekends commute back to Mojave. Gid has flown with me before but not without his mother there to watch over things.We used a bed pillow folded in half to boost him up a bit, I wish we had doubled the boost. You can see I was keeping the airplane in a bank as much as possible so he could see what was going on.Gid wore a Bose headset which fit much better than we expected, and he was able to use the intercom which made things nice. We flew off to the west of Rosamond Skypark, past Willow Springs Raceway and out over the windmills toward Tehachapi. A lovely flight.Thank you to Dennis and Ruth Sanders for the opportunity.Patreon: www.patreon.com/ElliotSeguinInstagram: www.instagram.com/edseguinFacebook: www.facebook.com/WasabiAirRacing/notificationsWebsite: www.wasabiaero.com
