De Havilland Canada Beaver floating aircraft: Landing and tack off between trees...
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@gregkennedy93594 жыл бұрын
The numbers on this plane are the closest I've seen to my dad's Cessna 182 N47OOB. He went down in 1969 around beluga lake. Some never make it back there in Alaska. But what a thrill and the most fun I ever will have was in Alaska. Summer of 69 before Dad died in the fall ( November) was and still is the best summer of my life. God bless those who fly in Alaska. May they always return home.
@douglassantos37004 жыл бұрын
What a total badass! Engines off gliding towards the dock and still has time to shake hands before he docks her. Legend.
@robertraman63073 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. That was so relaxed and calm
@miketierney75102 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was a perfect landing and drift right into dock.
@Patmofar4 жыл бұрын
Two masters in this video. First the pilot who is so on top of his job that he has no competition, and second the person who filmed it. This is just wonderful. Thank you.
@A7Dave777 Жыл бұрын
This popped up again on my feed this week. Someone also sent it to me several years ago. As the plane made the perfect turn and pilot stepped out onto the float (in waders), I knew it was Rulon. Watching him fly his Beaver was a master class of flying skills - and personal artistry. Had the pleasure of utilizing his services 11 years ago. That turn after he cuts the engine is his signature (in my mind) - simple but difficult and pure art.
@LORRY2000 Жыл бұрын
I fully share your opinion. He has total control of the aircraft in the air and on the water. He rescued my son and me from a predicament after the outboard engine of the boat failed in the vastness of the wilderness. Unforgettable this experience...
@nyredrocket4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, I love how he jumped out of the plane like boss as it was drifting into the dock lol
@LORRY20002 жыл бұрын
May your father rest in peace. For me and my son, too, the time in Alaska is unforgettable and incomparable to anything else we have ever experienced. It is the incredible matter and the freedom that thrilled us. For my son it was very unusual that his cell phone did not work.... It reminded me of the time in the army. I love Alaska and will visit again....
@PeterPan-iz1kk3 жыл бұрын
What a landing! Wow, I mean really wow, what a landing! This guy is a pro, for sure.
@ronmartin37555 жыл бұрын
Very good pilot. It is not easy to do what he just did. And he did the landing and taxi perfectly. The glide up to the dock was perfect as well.
@tuckmediachoirvids11414 жыл бұрын
I wish I could remember his name. A few years ago I sat right seat (I'm a wannabe pilot) with him flying a Beech 18 on floats. I was just along for the ride, a fabulous gift from my sister in law who worked for Vancouver Island Air. Flew from Campbell River BC and dropped in/out of half dozen fishing camps nestled between islands and fiords, then return. He handled that machine magnificently, as he did the the Beaver in the video. The Beech has 2 of those radials, so the sound was equally wonderful. I shot a few hundred photos and printed up a year calendar for him and the company as a thankyou. Great to see the guy still doing what he obviously loves.
@lekkki18 жыл бұрын
My heart literally slows down and calms when I see a beaver that gorgeous. Wish I could afford one.
@BobbyTucker3 жыл бұрын
There are many of us who feel that same way, lol. Love that Beaver.
@virtualbush8 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the best BUSH vids ever. Awesome!
@Erated7810 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Perfectly timed at the start with the Beaver coming in out of earshot, great piloting/landing on smooth water, an in-plane startup, awesome skill at the take off, wing mounted camera... all make for a fantastic video! Thank-you for sharing!
@chinaclipper113 жыл бұрын
Wow! My favorite Beaver video to date. Beautiful scenery, the plane looks great, especially landing, and cool cockpit and outside footage too. Nice!
@Billbothebear144 жыл бұрын
Lifelong float-plane fan, lifelong Beaver fan. This film is new to me. Lovely quality, great post. Thank you. WF
@timbobryan10 жыл бұрын
Man, I love this video. I bet I've watched it 50 times over the last year or 2. Sharp, HD video clip of the area and that beautiful De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver. Gotta love that rotary engine sound. No other sound like it! Thanks for posting!!!
@BlueSky-qv7cd10 жыл бұрын
Its not a rotary engine, its called a radial engine, a true rotary engine is what they used in WW1 where the cylinders rotate around a stationary crankshaft. the radial is where the cylinders are in a circular pattern.
@Mrbfgray6 жыл бұрын
To include the manifold psi and tach in much of the take off is exceptional touch. Beaver was a fave in Alaska when I was a kid in the early 70's....nice to see it still working hard.
@dkeller945966 жыл бұрын
Timothy Bryan ...I've watched it more than that lol.
@flybyairplane35285 жыл бұрын
Bo McGillacutty , DHC originally built them, but somebody now has ALL LICENSING & parts, in I believe VANCOOVER BC, It’s either KELNARD, OR KENMORE , there are both models with turboprops too, there are so many of them still out there , a most favored bush plane. Cheers from NJ
@tomclark62715 жыл бұрын
@@Mrbfgray Yo Bo, manifold pressure is measured in inches of mercury (Manifold Absolute Pressure) like a barometer. The P&W R985 is supercharged to make the engine operate as if it was operating at (at least) sea level when the pressure altitude is much higher. Although not a true sea level normalized system, it's effect is similar without an over pressure waistgate. This allows the maximum volume of air to be pushed into the expanding volume in the cylinder as the piston descends on it's intake stroke. A normally aspirated (non supercharged) engine's manifold pressure decreases to less than atmospheric as the throttle opens, effectively allowing only the available atmospheric pressure to push air into the cylinder. So, as the manifold pressure increases (inches of mercury) more air, and therefore more fuel is allowed into the combustion chamber to make more power in the case of supercharged engines. In the video you can see the manifold pressure increases as the RPMs increase, due to the fact that the supercharger is engine driven. As takeoff power is reduced, the manifold pressure decreases as well. With the help of a constant speed propeller, the pilot can set an economical cruise mode. In the constant speed range, the prop governor automatically adjusts the pitch of the propeller to maintain the constant speed of the engine as the pilot controls the power desired and thereby the manifold pressure with the throttle.
@lawrencemartin60414 жыл бұрын
Made that look so easy and effortless. Relaxed exceptional skill no doubt from many years of experience. What a beautiful place to spend time.
@kurtbilinski17232 жыл бұрын
In an area much like this, I got a ride in a DHC-2 and will never forget it. Comparing it to a Cessna 150 was like comparing an aluminum row boat with a battleship. What an awesome aircraft. Though I'm exaggerating a bit, it felt like there was no metal in it thinner than 3mm - no rattles. If I lived in an area like that and had the means, I'd have one! Just fabulous, and I have my now-departed dad to thanks for that trip.
@fapproduction14 жыл бұрын
Alaska ,Nature ,Beaver ... Simply the best ! The sound is perfect ! Many thanks for sharing !
@Logjam511 жыл бұрын
Different colour scheme on it - looks good. Love the beav !
@Weaverd0612 жыл бұрын
Puts a smile on my face every time I watch this video!
@campbellj205 жыл бұрын
Roland is one hell of a pilot (the best pilot on kodiak)and takes great pride in his ride!
@sblack484 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for not ruining this awesome video with some cheezy music.
@CombatDoc544 жыл бұрын
I watched this video when it first came out. Can't believe you just saw it. This thing crashed and burned 5 years ago. Check the flight number.
@gee35ful7 жыл бұрын
Sweet landing and a cool docking
@LORRY200012 жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 all the greate comments. Yes it was a very special trip to Kodiak islands... Cheers Beat
@rustyalcorta36433 жыл бұрын
Ok can people go to Alaska and get a plane tour?
@davidrhume85445 жыл бұрын
Only 500 hours in US Army Beaver, but a grand memory! Thanks!
@cinnamanstera63886 жыл бұрын
love how you can see the effect of the downard moving air on the glassy water just before he touches down. Beautiful video, good job.
@andrewwood12575 жыл бұрын
Great video , absolutely perfect approach and flying .I've only flown in a seaplane twice if I were to again this would be my first choice.
@Giovanniram2211 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place you have there!. This airplane approach with the spectacular landscape is great! My langs must "burn" there from the sudden clean breathing air!
@desertr40624 жыл бұрын
The DHC-2 on floats was the first plane I flew commercially, 20,000 hours later and it is still my favorite plane. Watching your vid brought back some good memories.
@johnnieyaz4 жыл бұрын
Nice flying and very beautiful airplane. He docked better than most boat captains.
@magicinlayturbofan11 жыл бұрын
Awdsome video!! Thanks for sharing. Watched it like 10 times already. It looks so beautifull there! And that Beaver is a nice plane.
@DirkHav10 жыл бұрын
The arrival was sooo calm . . . You were shaking hands before the plane stood stil. People park their car with much nervs, but out there everything seems so quiet. I guess my heart beats 40 times a minute being there near that lake. AND . . . what a great sound that engine makes !
@user-nv6vh4js2y9 жыл бұрын
Yes great vid. I have it bookmarked and watch it when I need a fix. At least 20 times now.
@citycolour14 жыл бұрын
Very nice piece of cinematography of the beaver! thanks for posting!
@Hockeyfan98845 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and pilot skills right there and I most certainly love the single otters and of course the beavers , especially when painted with colors of the Labrador, Canada flag .
@tleone9115 жыл бұрын
Dad, was a pilot for 32 years dying at 48! He gave me a great appreciation for flying and especially pilots. But these Bush pilots are IN SANE!
@PawPahh13 жыл бұрын
this is a FANTASTIC video. The quality and definition is unbelievable! I have had dreams that didn't look as good
@sean-seanshaboozle52459 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Thank you.
@VMCAviationVideos4 жыл бұрын
I love the Beaver, what a great video. Thanks for sharing!
@Kevin_7475 жыл бұрын
I have to revisit this video often. Makes me miss Alaska. The pilot makes it look easy.
@FlyingGrimaud2 жыл бұрын
I'm fixing to be a seaplane instructor but have only flown in Oklahoma lakes. I can't say I have ever had a takeoff or landing that looks this challenging. Glassy water, tight landing. Truly incredible! Great video. Makes me want to move to Alaska.
@LORRY20002 жыл бұрын
I was impressed too - even as IFR rated pilot with 1500h.
@FlyingGrimaud2 жыл бұрын
@@LORRY2000 Very impressive. I am thinking about moving up to alaska to fly seaplanes. But it is easier said than done. Probably gonna go fly in florida first.
@ShaneHerrick2 жыл бұрын
Perfect video of a perfect pilot... in a perfect plane. Well recieved... thanks for sharing.
@LORRY20002 жыл бұрын
Pleasure…
@Dave727604 жыл бұрын
I've watched seaplanes like these in the San Juans of Washington State for years. These pilots are GOOD!
@noobtoobvids8 жыл бұрын
Excellent recording of the heart, and history.
@thepeacoatdude662410 жыл бұрын
i LOVE that startup sound!
@sc44dk11 жыл бұрын
You took me somewhere, thank you. Superb sound track.
@mark6210004 жыл бұрын
LOVE the video .Hello from Prince Edward Island Canada
@francisgeorge76393 жыл бұрын
I have some deep bass headphones and can hear the grunt in that engine. Marvellous.
@armbender77710 жыл бұрын
best beaver vid ive seen to date.. outstanding.. thx much
@gordbeynon27032 ай бұрын
love the sound of the turbo - thnx gord
@backcountrybluegrass47705 жыл бұрын
That was the sweetest water landing to date. Nicely done
@sk8guitardrums13 жыл бұрын
Its like that pilot must of done that so many times, perfect approch, landing and guiding it in. Nice video
@BobbyTucker4 жыл бұрын
I'm so impressed with the way the pilot just touched down on the lake as a ballet dancer would touch down after a pirouette, then leave the surface undisturbed and seamlessly taking to the air. This is one of the many smaller aircraft I haven't flown in but always wanted to. The radial engine is a lot smoother than I thought it would be, the Lycoming and Continental engines are reliable and powerful but nothing like this. Thank's for sharing this with us, I enjoyed it, enough to leave a 'thumbs up, a click on the bell, and a subscription. I hope to see more of this. Oops! I overlooked subscribing when I left this comment, I corrected it this time 12/10/2019 @ 01:54 am.
@samstroup26854 жыл бұрын
yeah, pretty standard Alaska approach and departure.
@sergeloth66854 жыл бұрын
Best of The Best....good souvenirs for me...excellent vidéo by thé way..
@triplanelover8 жыл бұрын
I love my R 985 too; greatest engine, sounds good and puts out. I too come back to METO around 100 feet like this guy, saves the engine.
@mattgamache970111 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video! Nice job!
@refused21511 жыл бұрын
This video is just amazing. Would love to get a ride in one.
@stephenbonin30494 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Beaver Canada your awesome.
@lorenzodunn32264 жыл бұрын
Excellent film footage and sound. Smooth landing.
@michelbrule236210 жыл бұрын
Tres jolie video cela fait rever. merci beaucoup MICHEL
@biggusbestus5514 жыл бұрын
Great aircraft ...by the landing smooth as silk on approach and touch down. I was involved with Otters in the US Army (dating myself).
@michaeltca3103 Жыл бұрын
Canada's west coast is so beautiful and milder than Alaska in the winter - lots more mild actually. Might be the best place on earth. Actually has thousands of miles of coast line just like this and many much better - yeah, you would have to see it to understand. it will take your breath away.
@misterkorri9998 жыл бұрын
en un seul mot : MAGNIFIQUE ! ! !
@Hockeyfan98844 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a magnificent aircraft. And the colour scheme is fantastic, the same colours as our Labrador flag . Awesome.
@JackGAdams10 жыл бұрын
Sat as a passenger in one ot these many times... a great bush plane as is the Norseman
@WowRodg11 жыл бұрын
Wow, I like this one ! However, I really miss the sound of nature at beginning. The beaver and surrounding are so gorgeous. Thanks
@mickemike21484 жыл бұрын
The music that the radial engine makes is all the sound I need!
@PeterPan-iz1kk18 күн бұрын
My favourite Beaver-clip!
@Adik197511 жыл бұрын
Great Beaver, excellent pilot and a nice idea with the small camera on the tail :-)
@Jimmyzb366 жыл бұрын
That is what I would call, getting in, and getting out! Very good!!
@alexjam734 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thanks for this video
@LORRY2000 Жыл бұрын
The shot was taken spontaneously... I think this trip was a highlight in my life.
@chrisbly44023 жыл бұрын
That pilot is wizard. Outstanding video.
@endwood4 жыл бұрын
Christ he makes that look too easy!:--)
@brianbassett43794 жыл бұрын
Nice camera locations. I worked for Lloyd Roundtree @ Alaska Island Air in Petersburg in the 70s. A Goose, a Beaver and 3 180's on floats. I wish they would have had GoPros back then, the things I got to see. Beavers aren't so much fun docking with a stiff side wind, and the Goose could be a nightmare.
@planesnthings11 жыл бұрын
Great video! to Yabodmon asking about fuel endurance, beavers normally burn about 25 gallons per hour. Depending on how the pilot wants the fuel loaded, there are two main tanks size 35 gal, one size 25 gal, and some beavers have aux. tanks in the tips of 21.5 each side.
@mindlessconsumer3 жыл бұрын
I guess the nice thing about glassy water is you can take off and land in any direction since little wind. Taxi Shmaxi.
@LORRY20003 жыл бұрын
If you know the Tide!!!
@InSearchOfReality11 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@Hockeyfan98846 жыл бұрын
What a beautil and strong aircraft,, love the paint ,,, HENCE THE COLORS OF THE LABRADOR FLAG ,, LOVE IT .
@vinniemoreno7042 жыл бұрын
That was so beautiful it should be a painting.
@Chieio12 жыл бұрын
A great difference from all other poor videos on KZfaq. Finally a stable footage, without vibration. Congratulations for your skillness.
@RobertLaberge12 жыл бұрын
Great lake landing, beautifully shot.
@zaz1234459 жыл бұрын
what a sound!!!! I like!!
@1903A3shooter4 жыл бұрын
O MY, that is so sweet, he really knows his aircraft.
@leonavsol6 жыл бұрын
¡Hermoso avión! Muy buen video.
@davidclarke43435 жыл бұрын
Ummm, That was PERFECT!
@MINXC312 жыл бұрын
I really want to fly a de Havilland. Great video.
@micahmx8513 жыл бұрын
really awesome, i watched that landing probably 5 times
@djjoshua0074 жыл бұрын
AMAZING LANDING ...at 3:00 chick was like " F this my Dad made me come on this trip, what ever i'm out...."
@BobbyTucker4 жыл бұрын
You read it that way too, lol! Amazing, some kids just can't be pleased. She'll be reminiscing in about 50 years and wishing she could do it again.
@janabutkus3909 Жыл бұрын
that chick is a dude😀
@snowgoose72964 жыл бұрын
Such a great video thanks
@shanemcdonald31912 жыл бұрын
Everything about this video is epic!
@davidhussell85815 жыл бұрын
Very useful aircraft and very impressive piloting skill.
@NWTejas2 жыл бұрын
It looks like he mighta done that before, maybe more than once. Perfect timing to idle/drift right into the dock.
@johnblake38634 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. Great pilot.
@lsmft95764 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@iamrichrocker4 жыл бұрын
no brag, no wake, just fact..pleasure to watch him kiss the surface and glide up to the pier....
@elyranger15 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!
@motorcyclemike4311 жыл бұрын
What a SUPER FANTASTIC Video.....I felt like i was the camera man......Thanks so much for sharing this and others too !
@RussellYandura Жыл бұрын
I took a Beaver to Isle Royale National park. Not to be personal, but emotionally it was an awful trip because of someone I went with. The seaplane gave me something to look forward to AND it shortened a 6 hour ferry ride to 45 mins in the air.