Bahia grass. It's what's on a lot of the horse farms around here.
@My_daddy
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful home, beautiful aircraft, I admire your success, and I hope to be where you are one day.
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@PoodleMaster69
Жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy what do you do for a living?
@guilherme5035
Жыл бұрын
@@PoodleMaster69 Drug dealer.
@Shaun0169
Жыл бұрын
Cyclic controls shake a lot. Is that the issue you mentioned in the start of the video? I would think that would make your hand get numb
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
That is the issue I mentioned. It's not the right frequency to make your hand numb. But it is quite annoying.
@user-bh1ne9tv7s
6 ай бұрын
I used to fly those all the time in Chuck E. Cheese’s
@johnra1269
2 жыл бұрын
Time flies when you’re having fun, you’re having fun while flying. 😁 that was a great flight.
@MrPants1970
2 жыл бұрын
What a stunning piece of kit, love all the clean machined parts…..
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
The factory has a nice CNC machine to cut the custom stuff.
@watermouse9296
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man that was awesome!!! So cool to be able to take off and fly whenever you damn well please (and weather permitting) - great video and sounds!
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That's why we moved here!
@jackhildebrand4323
2 жыл бұрын
To Cool to see that area from the air.... I grew up here in Marion and have never seen it from the air.... Sounds like a bucket list item... Thanks and be safe....
@jimpowell1802
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Moved to Belleview about 4 months ago. Love it! 301 is probably my favorite route to anywhere.
@10Sambo01
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool vid, thanks! The body-cam plus the rollout and pre-flight inspection made me feel like I was there! I've always loved flying and would love to get into something like this, but I'm not sure it's the best place for a novice to start, even after the required training! Haha.
@zacksupal6711
2 жыл бұрын
Cool video! I'm a belleview local so it's pretty cool to see our little town from a bird's eye view
@stinger_zx10r62
2 жыл бұрын
that is just amazing man. what a cool little bird - you can fly anywhere.
2 жыл бұрын
Nice complete flight video! I am professional airplane pilot but I really love helicopters! Thanks for share with us! Like from Brazil.
@ssjagger100
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent flight, thanks for sharing
@winndixie5505
Жыл бұрын
That was AMAZING!! Thanks for the flight captain!! Truly worth it...wow that was so cool... again thank you...both my son and I enjoyed that virtual flight...
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@deusvult8251
Жыл бұрын
i dont think helo pilots are called captain
@davefuelling7955
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the aerial view, I live on the east side of Belleview, not far from Back Achers Airfield. Only been here about 5 1/2 years but getting to know the area fairly well. I enjoyed you flight.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I enjoyed it. Had planned some more for this year but had some engine and control issues to address. Hope to do more in the spring. I'm not familiar with that airfield. I'll have to look it up.
@fastforward720
Жыл бұрын
when pushing the starter I was expecting the sound of a lawnmower, but then this!!! Awesome!
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
That was one of the smaller reasons I spent the extra $20k for the turbine. I flew miltary my whole career and certainly missed that sound.
@kirk4478
2 жыл бұрын
Your living my Dream Man🤙
@koreanature
Жыл бұрын
Wow, Beautiful Upload friend. keep it up. Thank you for sharing this to us. Greetings from Korea
@En3rGyFaNforEv3r
2 жыл бұрын
This was beautiful, thank you
@gr-cv4mm
Жыл бұрын
Wow l, what a beautiful, green area that you live in. I live in Northumberland UK and we also have stunning countryside…with a few castle scattered around 😂
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
No castles here. But a lot of beautiful house ranches.
@danny-li6io
6 ай бұрын
Amazing video! I was glad to read that you found/resolved the vibration issue! I’m going to start taking lessons when I retire next summer.
@FlyNavy
6 ай бұрын
Very cool. I had a 25 year gap in my flying. It was fun to start again.
@williberestant7155
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for letting me fly with you. Best regards from Germany Hamburg👍
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Stromzilla
7 ай бұрын
That was awesome! Thank you for sharing
@vvorldnewsmedia
7 ай бұрын
Bud this is great I love this thing you enjoy your toy I know I would be enjoying it if I was there take care stay safe my friend.
@FlyNavy
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ThomasGrillo
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the flight vid! Thanks for sharing. Love the sound of turbines spooling up. :)
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@admranch8154
2 жыл бұрын
enjoyed watching your videos!
@mysterjd34
Жыл бұрын
Very detailed preflight. Nice work
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@hermestresmegistrus
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tour, Thank You !!!
@oczhaal
2 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful little heli !
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. A lot of love went into it.
@oczhaal
2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy no doubt! Enjoy!
@tuirutherford2846
2 жыл бұрын
That certainly looks like more than side play in bearings. I’m not a full-size helo pilot, but that looks very similar to tracking issues I’ve had with some classic rc helos. I’d be significantly worried about the airframe loads that vibration is causing. Hope you solve it!
@ticenits1926
Жыл бұрын
i'd be getting my money back. Look at any other mosquito/helicycle vid, none of them show a cyclic vibrating around all crazy like this.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
It's not a money back kind of thing. I built it. And I think I found and repaired the problem.
@jjlazic
Жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy good for you,,how much you have invested in heli
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
About $75k. $80k if you include the covered trailer to haul it around in.
@adventureswithnickhead6984
Жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy what ended up being the problem?
@piloto_loco
2 жыл бұрын
beautiful!
@Bakus74
2 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful balls of steel landing....:)!!! amayzing
@ericsloan9225
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing little heli! Love it!!
@corvusabaddon
6 ай бұрын
That engine sounds beautiful mate. Would love to fly one of these someday.
@FlyNavy
6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Hope to have it in the air again soon.
@michaelcoelhojr6851
Жыл бұрын
That vibrations no joke! That doesnt give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I hope you figured that out.
@cw9790
2 жыл бұрын
Good video! I love helicopters. I live down the road in Crestview. :)
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I used to fly to Crestview when I was an instructor in P-cola.
@eddyandresfernandezmarin8990
Жыл бұрын
Excelente piloto Saludos desde Costa Rica que lindo vuelo😀😀
@ironhead9507
Жыл бұрын
This is about the only thing I would give up riding motorcycles for if I could afford one
@nylig8207
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos on youtube awesome channel.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Hope to have more up in the next couple of months.
@matthiasona
2 жыл бұрын
what a beautiful countryside
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
It is very nice here.
@prettybusyinc
5 ай бұрын
Nice Flat Horizon Thanks .
@KB-py6jd
2 жыл бұрын
Fun video. Even for a Belleview flight.
@frankflstf
10 ай бұрын
That was so badass you got it made what a beautiful life
@FlyNavy
10 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@tommyk1073
2 жыл бұрын
Cool video..well done
@macmccune21
Жыл бұрын
Glad you left the preflight in.
@JamesLewis-mp9zn
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the flight😁
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Good to hear. Me too!!!
@barnis0718
2 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon this video scrolling through KZitem, wondering if you were the one who flew right over our house, which you were lol. It must be fun up there, Belleview is so much more different in the sky than down below 😂
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
It is very enjoyable. I'm going to do some other town fly overs next year. I see driving videos through towns and think it would be interesting to see them from the air.
@schecter6l6
2 жыл бұрын
Great flight! Is there a way to git rid of some of that vibration out of the stick..That would drive me nuts!. Perhaps balance the rotors or add a little friction to the stick?..Thanks!
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I have balanced the rotors 3 times very small adjustments. I think the stick movement is bearings that I loosened too much on initial install i'm working on those now.
@Ms_Princess_Zelda
2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy blade balance, track and control linkages all work together. If anything is even the slightest out of perfect vibrations such as this are common, however after more fine tuning he will get it resolved, he is definitely on the right track.
@demonlittlehorn1949
7 ай бұрын
Yay. You landed. I be crying and soaking my wrist in ice
@robertof9551
2 ай бұрын
i’m from Ecuador, is really beautiful there🫶
@javierbarnelil411
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful toy
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@osvaldo3221
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice.
@joelnickerson6739
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking me for a ride. Enjoyed flying and enjoyed the video. You have a nice looking helicopter there. Be safe.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@deniscatherine8446
3 ай бұрын
Félicitations et bonjour du nord de la France 🇨🇵 . Congratulations and hello from the north of France 🇨🇵.
@FlyNavy
3 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@jorencelumacang7228
3 ай бұрын
You have very nice flight
@tommyboy71
Жыл бұрын
Awesome buddy! Thanks.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@luissouza5501
Жыл бұрын
Show de imagens !!!!!!!!!!
@arcticmorning
8 ай бұрын
excellent video..
@FlyNavy
8 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@billnu
2 ай бұрын
This has to be the coolest toy ever. Freedom in 3 dimensions, can fly from your yard, and has a turbine engine.
@FlyNavy
2 ай бұрын
I would agree, but I could be biased. ;)
@waynefortner1488
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the ride thank you
@srenprregaard8982
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a really nice flight... this looks much more like Belleview, than Bellview though... 😉
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I updated the title. Thanks for catching it.
@srenprregaard8982
2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy Thanks for the ride, awesome scenery you've got.
@normanwray1341
6 ай бұрын
Thank you pilot beautiful 🎉.
@SkitzoFPV
2 жыл бұрын
That stick shaking around like mad would be unsettling
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty fatiguing. Plan is to R&R the bearings in the control path during the winter.
@benstark2065
Жыл бұрын
Amazing helicopter, incredible what you get out of 12 gallons.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
This one also has the 8 gallon aux tank. It burns 11 to 12 gph. So this one can fly about 1.5 hours on both.
@jorencelumacang7228
3 ай бұрын
Very nice trip
@FlyNavy
3 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@kennymilsom
Жыл бұрын
That is one hell of a flying vibrator.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Yep. I hope it's fixed now. Just waiting to test.
@toklanumia827
2 жыл бұрын
Grew up in ocala, went to BHS neat to see it from the air
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. As you saw, my house is only about. 5 miles from BHS.
@singhjaspreet3900
Жыл бұрын
Osam bro🎉
@thebatman289
3 ай бұрын
this is the closest we have to flying cars. The privacy, the easyness of use etc makes it almost like driving a car, except the price obvioulsy. So cool nonetheless.
@FlyNavy
3 ай бұрын
Yep. And the price isn't bad. From about $40k to $80k. So a mid grade sedan to mid grade Corvette.
@RRC6490
Жыл бұрын
Shorts above the knees: ☑️ Dirty sneakers: ☑️ Cool novelty hobby: ☑️ Analyzing… Analyzing… Analyzing… Dad level: ULTIMATE
@oldschooldude8370
5 ай бұрын
The climb rate is impressive. Youre living life brother. Belleview is about 40 miles north from me. The main drag you flew over should be 301 if im not mistaken.
@FlyNavy
5 ай бұрын
You're somewhere around Bushnell? The 3rd video is from Coleman (freeflight airport) and then there's a flight home from Coleman.
@dz1sfb
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful helicopter! Is the stick shake normal? I have not spent much time around helicopters.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
It's not normal. I've been working on correcting that. Hope to have it fixed by Spring testing.
@MorganStuartGuitar
Жыл бұрын
Looks like fun
@JoseHernandez-in6fh
Жыл бұрын
on that startup engine and just in my mind The AirWolf Them 💪💪💪
@scottlangley1989
Жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thanks. I like the startup sound also.
@barrywinslow9798
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride Sir....beautiful. Belleview is my ol' stomping ground. Looks a lot better from the air...lol. Nice place ya have there. One sweet heli. Just my two cents, could that 2 per rev shake be a balance and tracking issue? I worked on Bell 206L's but I know nothing about your rotor head.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I checked tracking and balance multiple times and it was pretty close for manual settings. I think I found a vertical control rod rubbing on a bushing through the mast. Hoping to test the fix in a couple of weeks.
@barrywinslow9798
Жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy I hope that's it. She's a beautiful. And thank you for your service and sacrifice.
@dhooter
Жыл бұрын
Might be those crazy long shoe laces causing that feedback 🤔
@muttbone01
Жыл бұрын
Chasing down those vibration gremlins is a pain. I fly an Aerolite 103 an had some strange vibrations. After months of trying to find the cause, doing a tyre replacement I noticed a very slight slop in a wheel bearing. That was it. A wheel bearing.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
I thought this one was in the control rod bearings. After replacing them all, I found some sticking in both control rod guides at the mast that probably was the primary issue. I'll be testing next month.
@muttbone01
Жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy Obviously I can't know that's the issue, but seems like a logical one.
@cameronelder4775
Жыл бұрын
Great video man I’m a mech for 60s in the navy rn curious on whether you were a 60s pilot or 53s
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Neither. In the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s there was an aircraft called the SH-2F Seasprite. That's what I flew. LAMPS Mk 1
Жыл бұрын
Very amazing view, looks easy although I don't know why I think it's very difficult. I have a little doubt, does your hand go numb with so much vibration in the steering lever?
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
No it doesn't. Didn't seem to be the correct frequency for that. It's not hard to fly it after you have sufficient training
Жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy I'm from Venezuela and i'll never fly a thing of that :( hahaha
@mindhunter00789
Жыл бұрын
you make it look so easy
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
That's 2000 hours of practice! :)
@alichattha143
11 ай бұрын
❤ beautiful 😍 ❤ l like 👍 👌 from Pakistan 🇵🇰
@mikewhitaker2306
2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned tightening your belt will it change its size as it heats up in use
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
It will. But there is a prescribed tension that the belt should be at when cold. And this is a little loose.
@Vengeance4308
2 жыл бұрын
Lookin like Tom hanks from saving private Ryan with that hand
@Dennco2000
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll stick with my 1982 warrior to that thing looks like it’s about the shake apart and fall out of the sky but it’s a cool video thank you so much
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Have fun
@ninegeorge
2 жыл бұрын
That joystick shake is concerning
@ryantoomey611
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like there may be a blade balancing issue. When copter is running you can see the cyclic shaking in his hand.
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
But it doesn't shake when the cycle is centered. Either on the deck or in a hover. I think the balance is good. I think the bearings in the control path are tight and loose. Not safety of flight level but enough to cause this feedback.
@-redacted-2214
2 жыл бұрын
I must have one of these. Is the turbine version still part 103?
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed this comment. The only Mosquito XE version that is ultralight is the XEL. The XE, XE 285, XE 290, and the XET are all general experimental category.
@nzmeateater
Жыл бұрын
Nice. would be good to see it in the hills.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
None of those here in Florida!
@DoRC
2 жыл бұрын
Cool heli. I live 5 mins south of Jumbolair. Maybe I'll see you in the air sometime:). Not sure if you're familiar with 12 oaks (5fl7) but I grew up on that airport :-)
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I've been by it during my first 10 hours when I was flying out of Coleman.
@DoRC
2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy right on. I haven't actually flown in quite a few years since my dad passed but I grew up flying flying a Cessna 120, 150, Cherokee 140 and my dad and I built a KR2 together. Definitely a good part of my life :-)
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I took a 25 year break between military flying and this adventure. It's not too hard to get back into the swing of things.
@DoRC
2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyNavy unfortunately I now have a disability which means I'll probably never pilot again. You never know though.
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Mine was waiverable and I got a special after about 18 months of work.
@zigzagfly1635
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed sitting in the cockpit with you on your flight. Thank you.
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@DC-qr3gh
Жыл бұрын
Haha you said cock
@deanmiles3505
2 жыл бұрын
That seems like a lot of vibration in the cyclic. Did the factory balance the blades? Tracking would be second to check. It's just my opinion but you could start there. You should check all the linkages too for bearing issues. I hope this helps... I wouldn't fly it until you figure it out. Good luck. Thank you for sharing your video. Take care, Be safe
@barrymcclaughry9229
2 жыл бұрын
He said main rotor pitch change links have 3 out of 4 bad bearings. Think I'd be fixing that before another video
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't say they were bad. But they did have some play. I have replaced all 4 and they reduced the vibration. I'm thinking about pulling the head and the control path and checking all the bearings.
@maynardholmes8870
2 жыл бұрын
ABH3 CV 64 crash n salvage 85 to 89 glad to find and sub to your channel
@scottlangley1989
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@dedysundikan4962
2 жыл бұрын
I very very loveee😍😍 helicopter 👍👍👍
@krisfrisk4521
2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait
@lavauxmusic2479
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that`s a lot of feedback on your cyclic channel. At certain parts of the video, it looks like you have vertical vibration issue 1/1 (track of the main rotor blades) I would recommend checking the cyclic channel from a to b again, pay special attention for both axial and radial play at rod ends, bell cranks etc.. then performing track and balance check.
@FlyNavy
2 жыл бұрын
I know. Some don't read previous posts. That is my plan for this winter. I'm pulling the whole control path and replacing bearings. Then I'll have to redo lead/lag and tracking.
@FuriouslyFurious
2 жыл бұрын
Now just add a couple rocket pods on the side
@Elek3k139
Жыл бұрын
Прикольная птичка.
@rbnhood39
11 ай бұрын
Dude you have a beautiful place. Good on ya. A Gyro Copter would be a good machine to fly around from your property also.
@FlyNavy
11 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@FlyNavy
11 ай бұрын
And I like hovering to much for a gyrocppter! ;)
@rbnhood39
11 ай бұрын
@@FlyNavy …. Lol … I hear ya. Definitely can’t do that in a Gyro unless you’re in a stiff headwind.
@METATRON33
Жыл бұрын
I'm in fl too
@FlyNavy
Жыл бұрын
Cool
@raymondrauchle497
6 ай бұрын
How is the balance on the blades? It appears that perhaps you blades need to be tracked or weight added to one or more positions.
@FlyNavy
6 ай бұрын
At the time of the videos, tracking and balance were good. I found the cyclic feedback issue. I had a vertical control fine rubbing each Rev on a bushing. Needed to oblong it a little more to accommodate the butterfly at the top.
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