I Bought The Cheapest Airplane On The Internet

I'd bet that thing would fly ZERO issues as it sits (with obviously the fuel line repair and an inspection for major damage or unkept issues) but man that thing looks like it was built proper. Definitely a handful to fly especially when it's windy but wow that thing will be a blast!!

As a old, and I mean old, like 77, 2 stroke motorcycle rider/ mechanic, I just loved your explanation of the colour of the spark plug electrodes re leanness/richness! Thank you mate from Australia.

That engine is in real good shape, no carbon fouling or scratches or anything.

Less stress and loads of fun! You look so relaxed and happy sitting in that cockpit! You deserve some downtime! Enjoy it in Utah! Great idea!

What I would give to be able to learn to fly. None of the schools around Spokane teach the Sportsman certification. Being a retired Navy veteran I can’t afford $11.000. I am going to live vicariously through your videos. Thank you for the videos you put out. May God Bless you.

Oh the beautiful simplicity of 2 stroke engines… a little tlc here and there and they’re so easy and fun to work with/on.

That little bottle is for the rotary valve not for the fuel. That a rotax 582. Now I didn’t see the oil bottle for oil injection. So I would definitely pre-mix. Now on my 582 I do a leak down test. Same as a lycoming. Those main seals are good for 5 years or 150hrs. I would do your homework on these rotax’s. And your fuel burn is going to be closer to 5 gal an hour.

Bro this is cool i need more channels like this

I have watched all the episodes about 401, now I want you to take off with this little thing! I hope you do read these comments from one year old episodes. Don't forget about this plane! We want more! We want more! We want more....

There are 1000 ohm resistors in the spark plug boots. Those are the same as on a VolksWagen, Bosch made parts. The whole ignition system is made by Bosch.

It's super important to find someone with Kitfox time to teach you to fly this. They are a blast to fly but can be a real handful.

What a find!

Jason finally says "fuselage" correctly but still struggles with "radiator"

Very nice starts!!! Congrats!!!

What about doing a video with quick status updates of all the various projects that are currently ongoing?

Lots of fun to fly indeed! Tail draggers, need I say more? Whew, a whole different ball game. My first flight back in the air after my motorcycle accident was with a friend in hit kit fox. Lovely aircraft!

It’s a 532, with a 582 head. So a dual ignition system can be added. The 532 had points ignition only firing one plug on each cylinder. The other ignition is 12 volt and not Rotax. It’s a rotary valve engine so the oil bottle is to lubricant the valve shaft that drives 90 degrees to crankshaft. It’s a 50:1 oil mix. The gear box which is the B box. Like all Rotax gearboxes can be mounted either way up as can the engine. That’s why there is two level plugs. Id suggest you mix the oil to the fuel if you want it to run any longer. Also the 532 had a weak crankshaft. Id replace that engine with a late blue head 582.

The reservoir is to be filled with 2 stroke oil, not motor oil. This also indicates the motor does not have oil injection, meaning you have to mix oil in the fuel. The connected bowl vents are supposed to go to a HAC system....high altitude compensator. It applies vacuum to the bowls to change the fuel flow without jet changes. This is common snowmobile stuff. Its now been started on straight gas....the formerly pristine motor is junk now.

I need to learn more about homebuilt planes 😅

This is a really cool plane! It would be exciting to see it flying! Happy saturday, everyone! 🙌🏼