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Badlands Traveler Bushplane Build Update 3 - getting close!!
Been a lot of work over the past 3 years getting the Traveler up and running. Mine was the second prototype and used to make a lot of jigs, and figure out a lot of changes from rev1. Also Clint has been patient to let me do a sort of builder assist type project here when I am able to get up to SD and work on it. The finish line is in site. Yet.... it also feels a little like a so close, yet so far away situation as the wiring/panel is pretty tedious and time consuming. But... the BLT will be born soon!! Thanks for following this journey!
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I post stuff to Instagram that often times doesn't appear in a youtube video: @gravityknight
Check out my second channel for raw footage, short clips, more behind the scenes so to speak: ua-cam.com/channels/yjn8crVW-wKiRn6cdcuboQ.html
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See GLACIER Park unlike before! | Ryan Field - We FLY Montana! (Backcountry Bushplane Adventure ep2)
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Ryan Field Info: theraf.org/ryan-field/ www.patreon.com/gkf to help support the channel! gravityknightflying.creator-spring.com for GKF Merch! I post stuff to Instagram that often times doesn't appear in a youtube video: @gravityknight Check out my second channel for raw footage, short clips, more behind the scenes so to speak: ua-cam.com/channels/yjn8crVW-wKiRn6cdcuboQ.html
Started a 2nd channel!! - please subscribe...
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ua-cam.com/channels/yjn8crVW-wKiRn6cdcuboQ.html (New Channel - GKF raw) www.patreon.com/gkf to help support the channel! gravityknightflying.creator-spring.com for GKF Merch! I post stuff to Instagram that often times doesn't appear in a youtube video: @gravityknight
Badlands Traveler Bushplane - build update 2
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Backcountry Bushplane Adventure 2023 - episode 1 IDAHO @CLEAREDDIRECT
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Join me and some good friends on episode 1 of this year's Northern 48 backcountry adventure! Including an inside scoop from @CLEAREDDIRECT www.patreon.com/gkf to help support the channel! gravityknightflying.creator-spring.com for GKF Merch! I post stuff to Instagram that often times doesn't appear in a youtube video: @gravityknight
Airplane broke down on the way to Idaho!!
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what cameras / mounts do I film from an AIRPLANE with? DJI | Insta360 | GoPro | Panasonic etc.
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We face Challenges flying the Backcountry of Utah!
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Make your SuperCub fly FASTER and SLOWER! - Badlands STOL Kit Piper Cub
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Make your SuperCub fly FASTER and SLOWER! - Badlands STOL Kit Piper Cub
Installing / Testing IGNITECH Rotax Ignition CDI DCCDIP2 | Late fall Mountain Flying!
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Installing / Testing IGNITECH Rotax Ignition CDI DCCDIP2 | Late fall Mountain Flying!
AIRPLANE and a RIFLE on a Mountain!! (ft: Savage 110 Tactical 6.5 creedmoor)
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AIRPLANE and a RIFLE on a Mountain!! (ft: Savage 110 Tactical 6.5 creedmoor)
Hardcore Canyon Flying - Utah Bushplane Adventure
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Hardcore Canyon Flying - Utah Bushplane Adventure
Searching for Colorado Fall Colors by airplane!
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Searching for Colorado Fall Colors by airplane!
New Bushplane on the Market! - Badlands STOL - Get there faster, land shorter!
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New Bushplane on the Market! - Badlands STOL - Get there faster, land shorter!
Black Hills Fly-in 2022 - Badlands STOL Demonstration
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Black Hills Fly-in 2022 - Badlands STOL Demonstration
The Badlands STOL Kit (leading edge cuff) - RANS S-7S installing / testing!
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The Badlands STOL Kit (leading edge cuff) - RANS S-7S installing / testing!
Challenging 1-way No-Go-Around Bushplane Landing in the Mountains!
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Challenging 1-way No-Go-Around Bushplane Landing in the Mountains!
How I landed an AIRPLANE on top of this MOUNTAIN (15,000ft+ Density Altitude)
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How I landed an AIRPLANE on top of this MOUNTAIN (15,000ft Density Altitude)
sketchy off-airport takeoff in a bushplane
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sketchy off-airport takeoff in a bushplane
What gear/tools do I fly with when landing on top of Mountains!?
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What gear/tools do I fly with when landing on top of Mountains!?
Adventure in the Idaho Backcountry 2022 part2 - Bushplane vlog
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Adventure in the Idaho Backcountry 2022 part2 - Bushplane vlog
Search and Rescue Idaho Backcountry - Bushplane Adventure 2022 part1
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Search and Rescue Idaho Backcountry - Bushplane Adventure 2022 part1
Wedding Wyoming - flying through Paradise ft: Eatons' Ranch
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Wedding Wyoming - flying through Paradise ft: Eatons' Ranch
FLYING where the DINOSAURS once roamed!! | Bushplane Camping Adventure
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FLYING where the DINOSAURS once roamed!! | Bushplane Camping Adventure
THIS is what it takes… to land an AIRPLANE on the side of a MOUNTAIN
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THIS is what it takes… to land an AIRPLANE on the side of a MOUNTAIN
5 Airplanes into the extraordinary UTAH Backcountry!
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5 Airplanes into the extraordinary UTAH Backcountry!
WINDY Off-Airport Flying | Win a RANS S-19 airplane!
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WINDY Off-Airport Flying | Win a RANS S-19 airplane!
DRIFTING on a frozen LAKE with an AIRPLANE! | Turbocharged RANS S-7S
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DRIFTING on a frozen LAKE with an AIRPLANE! | Turbocharged RANS S-7S
Building / Testing new Airstrips + Big Hangar update!
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Building / Testing new Airstrips Big Hangar update!
Off-Airport Memories | S-7S Slideshow
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Off-Airport Memories | S-7S Slideshow

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @markdoan1472
    @markdoan1472 9 днів тому

    I think this is the smartest back country plane of them all … It’s exactly what I had in my head before I heard of it .. suspensions type and geometry with hinge point at center of fuselage ind shocks from above , single strut to a more rigid wing , a better more efficient wing without draggy incidence set ups .. long fuselage for leverage and a more efficient tail setup .. When I first saw these planes I said finally .. someone got all the items right for the first time

  • @DavidStroh
    @DavidStroh 17 днів тому

    GKF what mount do you use for your Ipad? I like the location.

  • @johnschneider4160
    @johnschneider4160 18 днів тому

    Show off!⚰

  • @portnuefflyer
    @portnuefflyer 19 днів тому

    I like the side of cowl access panels! And that rear baggage door...., I'll steal those ideas if I build another plane, or wreck my current one. 15:41 Those nylocs on the firewall/engine mount? They should be all metal type, no? 6 GPH at 105 KNOTS! That's still hauling ass as compared to an S-7, you're going to get jet lag, I'm curious as to the empty weight, I'll guess...., 970 lbs.

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      Those were supposed to be temp nuts haha. I need to change them out. I think you will be VERY close on weight. I was hoping/dreaming for 950, but expecting sub 975! I may fuel inject this when I can afford it to try and squeeze that already surprisingly good efficiency is! wild!

  • @rockymountainboy8080
    @rockymountainboy8080 19 днів тому

    You forgot one thing your girl friend and her son🎉🎉😂😂

  • @rockymountainboy8080
    @rockymountainboy8080 19 днів тому

    So exided to go up in it!

  • @wilmanenamorado3146
    @wilmanenamorado3146 22 дні тому

    Hello friend, I would love to be able to go see in person. I’m a fan of planes. I’ve never seen one up close❤

  • @blyz_69
    @blyz_69 23 дні тому

    Very impressive wing with that cruise and stall speed. Do the wings fold back by chance for quick transport/storage?

  • @Europa-Travels
    @Europa-Travels 23 дні тому

    Your professional approach as a pilot, engineer and film maker are apparent, thank you for bringing us this content to watch and enjoy.

  • @midwestbushco
    @midwestbushco 25 днів тому

    Hell yeah! Got to fly warhorse. It’s a bad unit!

  • @XAirForce
    @XAirForce 26 днів тому

    There should only be one world government now because we need that to become efficient and save the world from climate disaster from climate disaster, And all of our stupid conflicts.

  • @randymohr1881
    @randymohr1881 26 днів тому

    Your usual attention to detail! What most of us think is above and beyond is just your every day normal! I cannot wait to see how you conquer even more of the Rockies with the BLT!

  • @jessegunderson2605
    @jessegunderson2605 27 днів тому

    Man, I can't wait to see the end result of this and how the 'kits' come out. Why would you ever build a kitfox or other design with this guy out in the wild? I personally love metal wings vs fabric as well, and the windows and access panels folding away are all icing on the cake. I'll take two, where do I sign? :P

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      I hear you. I know the kits are still in the works... big undertaking for sure, really hope that all comes together soon, such a neat bird! I like the metal wing over fabric very much as well!

  • @aciagriculturalconstructio2264
    @aciagriculturalconstructio2264 27 днів тому

    Thats exciting. That sounds like the perfect plane. The cruise speeds are amazing especially when you consider how slow you can land. A constant speed prop would be amazing on this plane.

  • @jmoriarty7106
    @jmoriarty7106 27 днів тому

    That JPI 350 is the same one i had installed last year when you were here works great.Can't wait to see the plane in Person.

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      ahhhhh!! Didn't realize that John. Will be a good setup then!!

  • @oldmatedownunder2746
    @oldmatedownunder2746 27 днів тому

    Hell YES!

  • @michaelsamson3276
    @michaelsamson3276 27 днів тому

    Get rid of those silly plastic brake lines and the fittings they use. For a couple more ounces you can have a regular aircraft brake system. Check out the Tunda tailwheel.

    • @edwomer2969
      @edwomer2969 27 днів тому

      I am not criticizing you but have you ever made brake lines? That crazy plastic is what is inside the stainless braiding on aeroquip line as well as all other brands. The braiding is basically a protective cover.

    • @michaelsamson3276
      @michaelsamson3276 27 днів тому

      @@edwomer2969 The protective cover is what is important!

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      I replaced my plastic only lines on my 7 with the braided lines, but the most vulnerable parts of the brakes on my 7 are the fittings which are down low and more likely to get hit with a rock or stick than the lines. This BLT has Berringer brakes and the fitting is up high and somewhat more protected which is the main thing to me. Anything is possible though. I may end up replacing the outside portion with braided, partially just to keep the plastic out of the sun.

    • @michaelsamson3276
      @michaelsamson3276 18 днів тому

      @@GravityKnightFlying A certified aircraft would have hard lines (-3 or-4) with AN fittings down the length of the gear leg and flexible hoses at either end, or at least at the upper end.

  • @s-21mtnflyer70
    @s-21mtnflyer70 27 днів тому

    Are they planning on selling these as kits or ready to fly?

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      Kits are in the works, out of Missouri. The link at the end of the video takes you to that. I'm not sure how far out they are? but they are working on it and I think have made a lot of progress to releasing them! going to be awesome! thanks for the comment!

  • @stevethaning8578
    @stevethaning8578 27 днів тому

    Who is Kevin, at Bad land traveler

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      Kevin is building the kits, he is in Missouri. Going to be really neat, lot of work though getting those ready

  • @johnfitzpatrick2469
    @johnfitzpatrick2469 28 днів тому

    G,day from Sydney Australia. Do you have any preference between shock absorbers or "bungee cord O rings to dampen landing impact through the triangle frame (landing gear)🦘🌏

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      These BLT's use Tony's shocks (TK1 racing) and they are the best absorption on an airplane I've ever seen. Unreal dampening and rebound. The only down side to these is that if they leak down, there is no spring and the plane leans overly badly. ACME built the shocks for my current turbo S7. They are good, though the dampening and rebound falls quite a lot short of the Tk1, long travel setup on the BLT. Partially that is due to the cabane limitations on the S7. But.. the ACME's have a spring inside that supports the plane even if you lose the gas/oil. ACME has been very good to me, so I will recommend them as a lightweight, strong solution for RANS, experimental cubs etc. Good stuff. Both companies build great products. The BLT though with these large TK1 shocks is just next level for how hard you can drop it in, not bounce, and not hit hard.

  • @Phoenixx5115
    @Phoenixx5115 28 днів тому

    Cool looking helicopter

  • @Utahforrest
    @Utahforrest 28 днів тому

    Winning STOL competitions, cruising 135, stalling 28? Game over

  • @danrenner
    @danrenner 28 днів тому

    Can't wait to see it in person someday, Todd! Looks awesome! ... You should get Clint, Levi, & crew on camera for more interviews if you can talk them into it.

  • @HookedOnUtah
    @HookedOnUtah 28 днів тому

    so awesome

  • @implanecrazyme6246
    @implanecrazyme6246 28 днів тому

    So, you'll be done and bringing it to Oshkosh! ;) What's the info on those seat cushions? Seriously look comfortable.

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying 18 днів тому

      unfortunately, got delayed again. wont get to work on it until after oshkosh now. darn it....

  • @richardturner6278
    @richardturner6278 28 днів тому

    So cool man. I get a chubby everytime i see the BLT work its magic

  • @alexandreb2343
    @alexandreb2343 Місяць тому

    Congrats !!!!! Great JOB !!!

  • @ezequielmartinez3582
    @ezequielmartinez3582 Місяць тому

    Never stop making videos bro, you take me everywhere u go. Until I can get my own plane I will tag along with you

  • @ezequielmartinez3582
    @ezequielmartinez3582 Місяць тому

    You looking fitter bro 💪

  • @rockymountainboy8080
    @rockymountainboy8080 Місяць тому

    Good music, Todd👍🏻

  • @rockymountainboy8080
    @rockymountainboy8080 Місяць тому

    Nice

  • @billhalbert7955
    @billhalbert7955 Місяць тому

    Just more out of state airstrip baggers!

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying Місяць тому

      If you consider visiting a couple strips in a day, while stopping, hiking the area, having lunch and spending time “bagging” … your a cry baby. PS, your welcome for the out of state money

    • @billhalbert7955
      @billhalbert7955 Місяць тому

      @@GravityKnightFlying Never asked for your out of state money. Idaho is not an “Airborne Off-road Park”. Thanks for nothing.

    • @GravityKnightFlying
      @GravityKnightFlying Місяць тому

      @@billhalbert7955 thankfully people like you don't get to dictate whether someone from out of state is allow to visit the backcountry of Idaho. again, if you think I bag strips, you didn't watch the video. if you are mad that I have shown others how beautiful the backcountry of idaho is - many of which will never get the chance to fly there and enjoy it in person... it's a little late to worry about letting the secret out. everyone has seen it all, all over social media, for years.. thanks for the ignorant comments, and negativity... hope you find happiness someday

  • @williampollock1274
    @williampollock1274 Місяць тому

    Damn, That could have gone bad! Watch the tail wheel just barely strike the edge of the cliff!😲

  • @robtebay2
    @robtebay2 Місяць тому

    Very kind of your friends to not object to being on camera. Many thanks to you for all the filming and editing. I'm looking forward to the next one, as I used to visit lots of caves in the UK and Europe.

  • @stevethaning8578
    @stevethaning8578 2 місяці тому

    Enjoy your videos professional done, #3 coming soon in a theatre near you. Thanks

  • @cq7415
    @cq7415 2 місяці тому

    Fun to watch video. It was not too long. I love the backcountry airstrips. I will watch more of your videos. You live where in Colorado? Thanks for sharing.

  • @AVMamfortas
    @AVMamfortas 2 місяці тому

    You take me to far away, out of the way places, where I can fly my Savage Cub on my Flt Sim, from here in Tasmania. God Bless. Fly safe.

  • @STOLrover
    @STOLrover 2 місяці тому

    What is ballpark pricing?

  • @salvacorsi494
    @salvacorsi494 2 місяці тому

    Hi, can you hit a 1 moa plate at 1000m with 3 bullets with the Savage 110 Tactical? THANKS.

  • @FJBMAGAPatriotUSA1
    @FJBMAGAPatriotUSA1 3 місяці тому

    Subscribed @ GKF RAW!!!💪🏼🇺🇸😎

  • @AVMamfortas
    @AVMamfortas 3 місяці тому

    OK. I am ex-Mil ATCO, RAF, English. And an Old man. I would be you, sir, were I fifty years younger. Your videos and narration are just splendid. I fly a Flt Sim. I just LOVE Idaho. It is heaven for the small plane pilot. Many, many thanks for this effort. May I suggest.... a small map, from time to time throughout, showing where to find these perfect strips.

  • @DeeDeeLecter
    @DeeDeeLecter 3 місяці тому

    🙋🏼‍♀️ sir ... do u know where people do some science in the mountains? Yeah. Like if there's a place to watch constantly or so? And scientist study it? I was talking to someone about that and we'll like to know.

  • @JM-iy6wm
    @JM-iy6wm 3 місяці тому

    I am stuck in a lounge chair and your videos take me places I only wish I could see. By far TOP tier flying and video. Thank you for doing what you do and A GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS.

  • @anncannon7962
    @anncannon7962 3 місяці тому

    'Promo sm' 💖

  • @chippyjohn1
    @chippyjohn1 3 місяці тому

    Why do you use psi for atmosphere and the inches for manifold, that just seems confusing. Why not just use bar or kpa, then there is no need to change between units of measurement.

  • @bushcrafttarragona1993
    @bushcrafttarragona1993 3 місяці тому

    Espectacular video 👏👏👏👍

  • @markmark2080
    @markmark2080 3 місяці тому

    I finally realized that the area where you were skimming over the river was near Mineral Bottom on the Green River...

  • @markmark2080
    @markmark2080 3 місяці тому

    This is really a great Utah video, just watched it again and enjoyed locating each strip again on google earth, what incredible geography...

  • @rva1945
    @rva1945 3 місяці тому

    May I know which music did you include? Like in the ending scenes. Breathtaking landscapes, nice flying and music?

  • @rva1945
    @rva1945 3 місяці тому

    17:00 where is that?

    • @markmark2080
      @markmark2080 3 місяці тому

      Thats Factory Butte, headed west from Hanksville is Swing Arm City, a dirt bike and ATV mecca, Factory Butte is about 5 miles north. The Hidden Splendor landing strip is just north of there 8 miles and through the gap... cheers

    • @rva1945
      @rva1945 3 місяці тому

      @@markmark2080 Many thanks!

    • @rva1945
      @rva1945 3 місяці тому

      @@markmark2080 I always search for those places and then fly them in the simulator. Yes I'm a sim pilot.

    • @markmark2080
      @markmark2080 3 місяці тому

      @@rva1945 I'm just an old map junkie living a dream via YT and google earth, fell in love with Utah back in the 1970s...cheers

    • @rva1945
      @rva1945 3 місяці тому

      @@markmark2080 I visited Utah last year in May and too fell in love with it!