Prototype Bush Plane

I think this is a very interesting concept. A double engine bush plane. Be sure and watch the embedded video, it is very well done.

https://www.backcountrypilot.org/features/category/featured-bush-planes/the-prototype-double-ender

 

That is a pretty cool device. Great viability. I always thought the redundancy of a twin in the push pull configuration was a good method, as asymmetrical thrust issues go way in engine out conditions.

 

The editing on that video drove me nuts...stop being so damn arty and SHOW me the landing, please?

Cool.concept. Wonder about functionality, tho. Realistically, what kind of weight can it carry, and where? Seems like if you want to go play in the bush, an ultralite would serve just as well.

 

meh, 2xRotax vs 1xO360 on a Supercub. Video was not that impressive.

 

And your bag, tent, food, longbow goes where?

 

In your friend's Super Cub...

The view is great though.
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I take your point. Saw a pic a while ago of a bush plane with bike mounts on the underside of the wing...with 2 mountain bikes mounted upside down, wheels to the wing...

If it's stupid but it works...

 

Cool plane, ugly but different. I bet the side by side version has more space than this one.

 

Kind of like the concept but not having the sound made me not understand where the fuel and other items could be kept. Didn't see wind tanks so, guessing mid-under body.

 

Fuel in wing tanks is 48 gallons. Optional belly-pod tank is 55 gallons more.

 

This is sure one way of getting air over your wings in a hurry.. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_8NMODxSlM[/ame]

 

Plus one very small pilot (and no baggage )

Edit: Spec says 1000lb useful, which is pretty good for a 2 seater. So 103 gal with 2 small pilots (and no baggage).

 

Yeah. Two passengers at 150 pounds each.

 

One other thing, its gotta be cold in the winter. Better have on your electric socks and thermals.