Hey Samuel... Thanks for the Aztec Updates and YES, I would be interested in a financial tally thus far! Just know that if it says "AIRPLANE on it, there will be BIG Money Involved" ';-) See Ya, Mike...
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I probably will make a video on the cost associated with the plane, as it seems a lot of people would enjoy it.
@EarlSChristy
3 жыл бұрын
A very big YES, thankyou, I would like to see an expanded video on the cost.
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. That will be coming out sometime in the future.
@Clifton_Clowers597
3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the annual video.
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I should have that out in a few weeks!
@HoosierPilot
3 жыл бұрын
My general rule is fuel gauges are only accurate when the tanks are empty 😂.
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
VERY true!!
@alcameron6071
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Sammy! I was wondering what was going on with the Astec. It looks like things are progressing nicely. How is your IFR Certification going? I couldn’t remember if you said you were already rated for multi engine? Maybe you could say something about that in your next video. If you aren’t, I would assume the instructor would school you and single engine flight? A friend of mine who lives in Los Angeles got his multi engine CERT and his instructor schooled him in single Engine flight, with both engines. Evidently a airplane handles differently with either the left the engine out or the right engine out. Something about reverse controlling of flight conditions? I’m not really sure how that works. Anyway, I was glad to see another one of your videos glad to see the big bird is almost ready to fly! Take care…
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks a lot for the comment! I am not multi engine rated yet, that is going to be the next thing I work on. And yes most twins have a "critical engine", which basically means if the left engine fails it is going adversely affect the aircraft more than the right. Also, I do have news on my IFR rating. So watch for the next video. I will probably be talking about that😀
@boarderBACappy
3 жыл бұрын
And unless it has dual hydraulic pumps the left engine is double critical
@boarderBACappy
3 жыл бұрын
In the first aztec vid you said your parents wanted to upgrade to have 6 people on board. Isn't the 4400lbs maximum zero fuel weight much of a restriction? (4500 if its a turbo) In my calculations for aztecs i cant fit more then 4 adults (200lbs)
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
So our Aztec weighs 3198 pounds empty, which is fairly light for a well optioned F model. Which means we can carry 1202 pounds before fuel. Our family weighs around 1100 pounds, so that leaves 102 pounds for luggage. That's not a extremely impressive amount, but it is enough for 6 people in most cases. With 3 hours of fuel plus 1 hour of reserve we would be about 80 pounds under gross. Obviously that's not ideal because if it lost a engine, it probably wouldn't climb the best, if at all. 90% of the time the aircraft will be operated several hundred pounds under gross, and when fully loaded we will still try to keep it 100 or 200 pounds under gross. Rather an extra fuel stop, than not being able to maintain altitude on one engine. So to answer your question, it can fit 6 people, with light luggage. And with only a couple hours of fuel it could do it under gross as well
@boarderBACappy
3 жыл бұрын
With that empty weight it is indeed possible. The ones i saw were sometimes not even 1000lbs under mzfw.
@fuzzyjax
3 жыл бұрын
I like the Aztec vids!
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoy them!
@josephcovino9697
3 жыл бұрын
Are those "painted" spinners or just polished aluminum ???
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
They are painted a chrome color.
@robertschlabach6298
3 жыл бұрын
Where do u get your makeup
@jchambers2045
3 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. You are getting more comfortable behind the camera. As always your videos are good. Keep up the good work and way God richly bless you.
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I am definitely trying to improve! Glad you noticed😀
@i.r.wayright1457
3 жыл бұрын
Sam, I have a complete Slick magneto repair tool kit I would sell. www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?id=T100&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 Make me an offer. Pull the heater spark plug (be careful you don't loose the copper sealing washer when you remove it). Reconnect the wire to the plug, lay it so it grounds on the outer case of the heater, and try for a spark. Next to suspect is the diaphragm switch. It senses a difference in pressure in the burner can and won't activate unless there is more air pressure inside the can than ambient. I think it activates at +1.5 psi. This makes sure the exhaust blows out the exhaust pipe properly. Check the brushes in the combustion air blower motor.
@samueltheaviator4802
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips on the heater! I will definitely look into that!
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