FIRST FLIGHT On My Late Grandfather’s J-3 Cub After a 4 1/2 Year Major Restoration (Update #44)

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2 жыл бұрын

Well it’s FINALLY came down to getting this old girl back up in the air. I made a promise to my Grandaddy when he sign his airplane over to me to be the next care taker of her before he past. I promised him I would for SURE finish this restoration and get her back in the air and I did. It took me 4 1/2 years but I did it. 😁👍🏼 I apologize for taking so long getting this uploaded. I been busy having to much fun flying her. 😜 Anyway be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL FOR UPDATE VIDEOS. 🔔
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@louislandi938 2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing in the air more beautiful than a restored YELLOW Cub! Glad you kept her true color.

@lawsonhollenbaugh3626 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS BEAUTY HAS BEEN RESTORED TO HER FULL GLORY..!! AWESOME 😎👌🇺🇸

@bigmanue2291 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing but pure joy and love. Congratulations on your dream build!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@JMHTruck32005 2 жыл бұрын

She owned it...The sky, the airspace...the moment...Beautiful. Congrats.....

@judycaudle631 2 жыл бұрын

Chad. This is a moment to always cherish! Proud of you!

@pointsplus5754 Жыл бұрын

Watched this and cried. Nothing more beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@ColeAviation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Song-Dog-Archery 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful, nothing better than a yellow Cub against a blue sky. Grandaddy would be proud , I'm sure he was in the front seat smiling and the wind under her wings.

@scotabot7826 2 жыл бұрын

That's a REAL MAN right there flying that Cub, REAL!! Much respect Sir!! Fly safe, and most of all, enjoy that Cub!!!! God Bless you and your family.

@robdailey2014 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Chad!!!! She’s a beautiful tribute to your granddaddy!!! Lots to be Thankful for this year on Thanksgiving!!

@psgflier 2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't checked in since you did the first engine start. Congrats on getting her flying. I know you'll feel your Granddad's presence with every flight.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother!! I feel him with me every time I fly. 😁🤙🏼 Thanks for watching!!

@peterculverwell2030 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic, emotional first flight post restoration Chad. 👌👌👌 You have done a wonderful job on that Cub and your Granddaddy is surely smiling down on you. Bravo Zulu. 👍👍

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@leeroyholloway4277 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video, Cuz. Of course I can't say enough about the beautiful.... let's just say 'Perfect' restoration of William's Cub. She's all yours now, buddy. I wish William and my Dad could be here to see it, but I know they are with us in spirit as we carry on the family tradition. It was a great honor to do this flight for you, She flew perfect in every way. Much love to you!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Amen cuz! I know they would love it for sure. 😁 As always I greatly appreciate you cuz and everything you help me on. 👊🏼😁

@Bill-NBfarming 2 жыл бұрын

Just awesome! I have 87905. Sn15523. Been in my family 55 years. Similar story. I first soloed in it 44 years ag and 20000 plus hours ago. Finished a restoration on it in 2005. The joy that yellow machine will bring you is immeasurable. Respect it and treat it like the valued gem it is!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@tylerepperson4381 2 жыл бұрын

A greaser landing to boot, bet the ole man was smiling looking down on his pride and joy.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@p3arljam26 2 жыл бұрын

I originally found your channel because i fly RC planes but i have been following your restoration of your grandfathers CUB. Simply beautiful job and an amazing flight i hope you get years of enjoyment out it. If you ever plan to fly it to Triple Tree i would love to see it in person. Have a wonderful holiday with your family.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 It will definitely be at TT some time next year for SURE. 😁👌🏼 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@donnlowe9129 2 жыл бұрын

What a sight to behold such a beautiful little Cub restoration was done perfectly.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@birds_eye_view 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Cub. Great job restoring her. Those little birds are born to fly. I was feeling with you. Not ashamed to admit, I had tears in my eyes too. Wish you wonderful times with her up in the air and always happy landings! ❤️

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 😉

@markdudum-ji9mx Жыл бұрын

WHATE A BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION OF THIS J3 CUB, FRAME WINGS& control surfaces, new engine prop everything and your dedication to grandpa. i am a private pilot and when i return back to flying again, i may want to get a j3 cub or any old piper airplane and base it in half moon bay calif. again a great airplane and a touching story. mark san francisco calif.

@ColeAviation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mark! We have had her for 55 years and I made that promise to my late Grandfather that I WOULD get his baby back in the air. 😁👌🏼 So far I’ve got 80 hours on it since the restoration. Thanks for taking the time to watch. 😁🤙🏼

@markdudum-ji9mx Жыл бұрын

@@ColeAviation YOUR VERY WELCOME COLE AND I DREAM AS WELL AS HOPE SOON I CAN GET BACK FLYING. I,VE HAD MY PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE SINCE FEB 1986 BUT HAVN,T FLOWN SINCE 2008 AND I MISS IT ALOT. WELL AGAIG AN EMOTIONAL TOUCHING STORY AND GLAD THE CUB IS BACK FLYING AGAIN IN TRIBUTE TO YOUR GRANDPA.

@markdudum-ji9mx Жыл бұрын

SORRY ON MY REMARK I MEANT TO ADDRESS TO CHAD

@ColeAviation Жыл бұрын

@@markdudum-ji9mx Thank you brother!

@ecb30189 2 жыл бұрын

Great work on the Cub Chad! Not sure if I've ever seen one so well restored. William would sure be proud of you. I miss him too.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my brother!!! Greatly appreciate the kind words. 😁 Hope you and your family has a blessed Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃

@MikePatey 2 жыл бұрын

Wow fantastic 👍🤠

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother man!! Hope you and your family had a blessed Thanksgiving. 👊🏼😁🤙🏼 Yeah it is definitely a labor of love that goes into making these baby’s better than new again for sure. 😉👌🏼 Check out this walk around video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qbSFZ6iI1KqZdZc.html

@aerocom59 2 жыл бұрын

Well Chad, What can I say but, FANTASTIC!!! You couldn't of had ANY BETTER Test pilot,CFI you had been waiting on forever than Cuz to do the Honors of that first flight!! Told you so!! Ha! Amazing work Mr. Chad from beginning to end!! I'm impressed! Grandfather would be proud!! Next stop OSHKOSH!! Isaiah 40:28-31

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! It was definitely a labor of love for SURE. 😁 But cuz has never been a CFI. 🤣 Do you know us?

@aerocom59 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColeAviation Well,I hope I do Chad, I stop by 4A4 every now and then and watch all the flying going on in my grey/silver Dakota truck and spoke to you about the fantastic restoration work you've done on the Cub for the first time back in Oct. while you were preparing for that First Flight. Told me you had been waiting patiently for pilot/CFI to come and test fly her and told you don't wait just let Cuz fly her!!?? Ha!! Sorry I missed inaugural flight Thanksgiving weekend! Looks like it worked out pretty good!! 😉 Michael👍

@Chris09Cole 2 жыл бұрын

You did an awesome job on it brother. Grand daddy would be proud. I can’t wait to fly it. Love ya bro

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!! It flys like what a brand new corvette drives. 😁👌🏼

@rafaelpereiramg 5 ай бұрын

Belíssimo trabalho, seu pai esteve presente com você neste lindo voo.

@ColeAviation 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I believe he was to. 😁👌🏼

@georgemosca5530 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you very much Sir. it brings me a lot of memories... You will understand... I'am 76

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@avflyguy 2 жыл бұрын

A *HUGE* Congratulations for what you have accomplished as a tribute to your Granddaddy and to your immaculate attention to detail. I've been watching your videos since early on in the process and applaud you for the time and heartfelt love you've put into the restoratation. Emotional moment for first flight and I'm sure your Granddaddy has a smile from ear to ear watching you as the joy of flight returns. You done good, my friend!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my brother!!! Greatly appreciate the kind words. 😁 Hope you and your family has a blessed Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃

@RCScaleAirplanes 2 жыл бұрын

Hello my brother. I can well imagine how you feel at the moment. The years of restoration work paid off 100%. Too bad your grandfather wasn't allowed to attend this special day. He would have been very proud of you. Take care of this piece of jewelry. I can't wait to do a little sightseeing flight with you. Happy Thanksgiving 😊 Big hugs from your brother from the other side of the pond.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my brother!! I believe Grandaddy wouldn’t think it was the same airplane. 😂😁👌🏼

@scotabot7826 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful job!!! That is one clean J-3, just gorgeous, WOW!!!!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@martymcgill1312 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I've been waiting for this.. Cheers!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Thank you for following alone. 😁 Happy Thanksgiving!

@ekrwy2 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! Well he may not be here physically, he is definitely with you in spirit. This has been an absolutely fun and informative restoration video series. I can’t wait to see this plane at Oshkosh.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@supergarbonzo4843 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely B-E-A-U-T-F-U-L

@emilyattheairport 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome, Chad!! Beautiful job on the restoration and great video! I know your Granddaddy is smiling down. :)

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Emily!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@chrism3872 2 жыл бұрын

SWEET! I love flying my '46 J-3 too!

@FENIXRC 2 жыл бұрын

Espectacular ✈ saludos

@TruckingTerry28167 2 жыл бұрын

WOW just WOW what an amazing job you have done. Your Koi pond is how I found you which in self is a just as amazing!!! Sharing your family with us all on KZfaq is also no small task. You are a kind caring person for which we all say a BIG thank you. Also thank you for all the help you gave me you will always be remembered Cole. Happy Thanksgiving

@StevenVanLoven 6 ай бұрын

Just fantastic !

@ColeAviation 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@garykyle5750 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@iFlyiRideiRace 2 жыл бұрын

Finally. Congratulations!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

😂👍🏼 Thanks for watching!! Hope you and your family has a blessed thanksgiving!! 👊🏼😁

@elmoreglidingclub3030 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous work. I e been thoroughly enjoying my J3 over here in Alabama and I appreciate the encouragement and info you’ve provided over the last couple of years. Well deserved, sir! Enjoy!!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@jonoedwards4195 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff Mate. She looks a treat, Ya Lucky Bugger! Brilliant show thanks CA.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother!

@PhillipHall01 2 жыл бұрын

Just checking in with you. It's been a fun trip keeping up with your videos. All still good? I know you are proud and I bet Grandaddy would be very proud of you! Phillip Hall

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I’m working on the next upload. Shouldn’t be much longer. 😁👌🏼 All is still going great. Got about 20 hours on her so far. 😉👍🏼

@PhillipHall01 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColeAviation That is great!!! If I’m ever that way I might stop in for a ride if you have time. lol J/k I know you are busy… I sure have enjoyed the tag along of this restoration. Gods Blessings! Phillip Hall

@galvanic842 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! The cub is my dream plane. I hope you have many hours enjoying your dad's plane. Best wishes.

@galvanic842 2 жыл бұрын

sorry, grand-dad.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

@@galvanic842 Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@FlyingFrankie Жыл бұрын

Perfect job! I was watching whole progress of restoration. It is sad to see your granddady was not alive to see the final result, but I am pretty sure he is watching from above, and he surely was on that fits fight on board on his favorite front seat! Nice video, and nice life story of your granddad, he has good life. 🙂

@ColeAviation Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really do appreciate that. Yesterday was 4 years when he took his last flight out to be with Jesus. So far the Cub has 70 hours on her. 😁🤙🏼 Thanks for watching!

@martind181968 11 ай бұрын

Very nice !!! Interesting, the Cub I was very lucky to have a flying relationship with N number was N87706. Maybe these two were close to being manufactured at same time. Regardless, enjoy that J-3, it is one of the best planes every made in my opinion. I'm so glad you are taking care of this plane as you are !!!!

@ColeAviation 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching & thanks for the kind compliment. She’s been a parts of my family now for 55 years since my late Grandfather bought her in May of 1968. They very well could have been close together. 😁🤙🏼

@nashguy207 2 жыл бұрын

I know this had to be an emotional day for you and a long time coming. She looked right at home in the air Cole. So proud and happy for you. You did a fantastic job on this ole cub she is better than new now. I am looking forward to watching you getting your wings back underneath you sort of to speak. Then I want to come down and have you take me up in this beautiful cub. I have been up in several small planes over the years but never a cub. I want this one to be my first! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. God Bless!!

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you brother!! That really means a lot. It was a very emotional day if you couldn’t tell. I have already gotten 8 hours in her so far as of today. 😁 But absolutely brother you can come down and go up. 😁👍🏼 I had a great thanksgiving for sure. Had my kids and family over. Hope you had one as well. Thanks! OH yeah. Never flown in a “Cup” before?? 😂🤣 I HATE auto correct sometimes. Thought I would tell you so you could edit it. 🤪😉👌🏼

@nashguy207 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColeAviation Thanks I hate auto correct myself at times. LOL

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

@@nashguy207 😂👍🏼

@bobrown60c 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Chad,thanks for the video

@johnyurkon5064 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@jbg7676 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS Chad! This a true beauty! Outstanding!

@tractorsold1 2 жыл бұрын

Prettiest flying video I've seen in some time. :-)

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@Mr40tt 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@1capcarl 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work ! It really turned out nice !

@frez777 2 жыл бұрын

Yee ha!!!

@toddsherman6560 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!!!

@ColeAviation 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wkboggs5 Жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!!

@american538 Жыл бұрын

Now I remember this airplane beautiful job what year is it. I've got a 40 Cub that was restored and I'd really like to talk to you Chad.

@Blues-Love 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!! ✈️

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😉

@stevenalred7606 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@pbcfly2384 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Enjoyed seeing the project. Very honorable

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😁👌🏼

@freddy7700 2 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@rogeroday9408 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but you opened the door. Are you sure thems all registered Dem. bugs? Some could be independent bugs. Gorgeous Cub. You have a trophy on your hands. Cool video too. A true Tribute to your Grandaddy. Congratulations.

@ColeAviation 2 жыл бұрын

😂😁👌🏼Thank you so much!! 😁 Hope you and your family has a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

@lalidan8364 2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen j 3 cub since my dreaming fly

@rickburris6164 2 жыл бұрын

Should of done a pitot static test before the first flight. Flying a drone around an active airport- not cool. Great job on the Cub, Grandpa would be proud. Why didn't you fly her on the first flight?

@leeroyholloway4277 2 жыл бұрын

Its "should have". The indicator was a fresh Keystone rebuild and reading bad from their shop. The replacement indicator reads perfect. Permission for the drone was cleared with airport authorities and the only airport activity was this flight. Chad chose to have a higher-time pilot do the flight.

@rickburris6164 2 жыл бұрын

@@leeroyholloway4277 Even if the indicator is brand new any time the pitot static system is broken into you should have a pitot static test done. One reason is for the very reason that he had problems with the airspeed indicator, You Check Instruments Before First Flight! I spent years in a paint shop as an A&P mechanic and took a lot of pitot tubes off for chroming and Every time a pitot static line was cracked a pitot static test was done. After all the time, sweat, tears and money put into this most excellent Cub restoration, it would be tragic if a disaster were to happen over a stupid little test. Thanks for the grammar lesson.

@leeroyholloway4277 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickburris6164 fair enough

@leeroyholloway4277 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickburris6164 Your point is valid & I appreciate the reply. There is only one pitot line on the Cub to the ASI & the static port is on the back of the instrument. The line was new, clean & clear. Beyond that, there is not much testing one can do on a Cub pitot. Perhaps Keystone should have tested and calibrated their own work before sending it out.