I wanted to take the time to thank you all for watching and supporting this mini-series we made during this uneasy time. I hope for at least a few minutes you could escape this world and fly just as those Seagulls do!

This younger generation is blessed to have a man of that caliber, experience and humbleness to learn from. Master Class indeed!

Anybody else tear up when Joe talked about "When we're up here, we're free?" Just me? But seriously, THANK YOU, Mikey, for doing this project. I'm so glad that you're documenting this, and in such a beautiful way! It's such a fantastic view of not only your father's amazing skills, but a glimpse into his heart, as well.

I love it when a gruff tough seasoned senior citizen lapses down a philosophical road and really opens up and letting us see into his soul. Joe loves his life, he loves to fly, and he loves his Gooney Birds. Good on yuh, Joe! Clear skies and tailwinds forever!

Here's a guy that isn't just a pilot, he's a man who loves to FLY. Listen to how he talks about the birds. He almost sounds jealous. True passion for flight right there.

Thank You Buffalo Joe for being the stern instructor that you are, your training is so important. I am a retired Naval Aviation Electricians Mate, I made it to first class Petty Ofificer. I worked on and flew as a Naval Aircrewman I starred as a inflight tech on the Convair C131 VIP aircraft, next i flew as a Flight attendant then load master on the Navy version of the DC9 witch carried the designator C9B it had a large cargo door and entry door on the left hand side or the fuselage and the oft ventral stairs in the rear of the aircraft. Next i became a crew chief and NATOPS Evaluator on the Grumman C1A COD {Carrier on bord Delivery aircraft witch flew to and from every aircraft carries off of the west coast next I also was a crew chief and NATOS evaluator on the Rockwell CT-39 E and G models. That covers the first 10 Years of my Naval Career. Dinner just arriver by for now. My Name Russell Da;leTaclett. B

I have never seen Joe in such a calm and contemplative mood. He is truly in his element when he's flying and explaining the obvious "love of his life", the classic DC-3. Thanks for this tribute to two legends! ♥️🛫

What a great tribute !! A great tribute to Joe McBryan, the DC-3, and all other (Ice) Pilots !! Bravo, fellas.

Ever since I was a young kid I always thought that the DC-3 was such a beautiful plane and still do.

Sometimes it is just difficult to put words to how something you see makes you feel. Words like melancholy and nostalgia come to mind but they barely do justice. Joe’s hand moving through the switches and levers with concise explanation. He knows full well the student absorbs just a little each time but knows it’s worth repeating until fully understood. You’re a rare bird Joe. Just like the plane you fly. Great video Mikey, I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Mikey I’ve got to admit, that old DC-3 of your dads is a beautiful lady, tall, sleek, smooth and her twin engines sound like a heavenly hum, I’ve been up in the one at the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run Michigan and the big agile C-47 was equal to operating an old Cadillac, you don’t fly them, you become a part of the plane, feel the controls respond, caress the plane and let her know your there to maintain and keep her happy through each and every flight. Nothing in my mind is so relaxing as being able to have the honor of flying these old war horses, their so robust, reliable, sturdy that they will be around for many many more years to come. One day I’d love to be able to become a pilot of a dc-3 or C-47 maybe even a “Connie” Pilot. Your dad has instilled a lifelong love and passion for these aircraft in you, he’s done well, he’s the exact person to teach, train and share his undying love for these tall majestic ladies.

Your Dad is a Hero up here in the North, Buffalo has and still does provide a very important Service in the North. Joe has a tremendous amount of experience and a huge amount of flying hours. Thanks Joe and the whole Buffalo Team, for many years to come

What a character, and how lucky would one be to learn how to fly a DC-3 from Buffalo Joe... Excellent video series!

What a nice aeroplane, and a 'dyed in the wool pilot' to show how it's all done!

Possibly the best aviation video on KZfaq.

Really good production Mikey. Missing the planes savers episodes...

I love watching and learning from Buffalo joe. Probably the best teacher left in this world. Has an amazing heart too to be willing to teach everyone everything he knows.

I know this response is late but thoroughly enjoyed this video. In my books, the DC-3 is the queen of the skies, real hands on flying in a bird that has a huge history at altitudes that is far more interesting. Joe is a true master and knows the Gooney like an extension of himself, what a treat ! Always wanted to experience this aircraft, get to know its flying characteristics, quirks, what a gorgeous classic. Also followed you all during the revival of The St Hubert bird that I have seen languishing at the time near a Vickers Viscount back over a decade ago. This is real flying , hands on and enjoy the ride with a seasoned veteran, love this video !

Forget Canada's Wonderland or Disneyland. I want to go to Buffalo Airways and fly a DC3. The greatest plane ever made. And the greatest DC3 flyer, "Buffalo Joe". A great tribute to 2 legends.

Joe is wise and philosophical, appreciative of the wonders of flying, not really the hard nose shown on the TV series. Thanks, Mikey, for bringing that out.

I liked watching Ice Pilots but I find these videos far more entertaining. You get the people, the airplanes, and no drama.

A love letter to the DC-3 thanks to Joe and Mikey. Really touching work and just crazy to think how far you have been on this journey as a storyteller Mickey. Keep it up and know that this fan will always do what he can to support. You should win an award this this one sir :)

It is so gratifying and an honor to see this side of Joe's personality. At times the "ice pilots" show seemed to fixate on Joe's grumpy side, but you can tell from this video he is so passionate about aviation, and respecting the art of flying these old warbirds. He genuinely loves to teach young pilots honest hard work, and respect for the job (safety, risks, etc). Yes he has no time for BS, but like so many mentors I've had in life, he's tough on you because he wants to challenge you to be the best you can be - it always comes from a place of caring. Thank you Mikey for this opportunity to "fly" with Joe.

True Legend.......Flew in a DC3,,,To lac laronge in 1973....loved the power ...loved the sound.....keep on being FREE ,,,JOE....Love your style.....

The series was great to watch. I got to fly on a DC 3 in Costa Rica years ago. I could see the rivets vibrating on that old bird. We landed on a grass runway in Golfito. Thank you Buffalo staff for the great entertainment.

This guy would be a fantastic teacher to be honest. He understands the difference between someone who actually cares about the machine they're operating vs someone who doesn't

MM, your YT presentations have become historical contributions to the world aviation history. Thanks to your father and mother / employees and friends that contribute to these wonderful historical presentations. Thank you

Simply no better reason to travel to Yellowknife to visit. You'll have to forgive a probable silly-assed grin that hasn't really gone away since I started watching this series. Thank you Joe and thank you Mikey. You've done such a good job on these. You can just feel your Dad's true love of the DC-3. When he said how well they were built and that it'd last forever, I teared up a bit. Still got a lump in my throat 20 minutes later. 👍🙏

habe die serie im tv gesehen und bewundere das schöne flugzeug.es half berlin zu versorgen,was wir nie vergessen werden."der rosinenbomber".

The DC3 will always be a beauty.

Just stunning. What can I say, probably the best 15 minutes of KZfaq ever. The DC3, what a machine!

I flew with Buffalo Joe in his DC3 many years ago up north. It remains one of my all-time greatest flying experiences. I had never flown in a DC3 before and it was a wonderful experience.

We love you Joe!!!!!! Thanks for this and you as well William!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As the old saying goes. “Find a job that goes along with your hobbies and you will never work a day in your life” Buffalo Joe definitely lives that quote and it shows. Him whistling along as he walked back to the hanger shows that flight was like riding a old trusted race horse around the track and put it back to rest in the barn, and was going to hang the sattle up till the next run

Buffalo and Joe have been on my watch list for a long time. Real men and machines and real life,but still with a touch of sensitivity,humanity and a connection with flyers of the past. This whole collection of Buffalo will be watched for decades to come,a real privilige to share this precious time with you all! Thanks to all involved .

To have a teacher and mentor like Joe is all one could ever ask for. The number of people who owe it to Joe must be in the thousands. Every time I see a new video and or rerun. I always stop what I am doing and watch.

Such a GREAT video, Mikey. Thank you, Mikey. Your father is truly a legend and I truly appreciated riding along with him on this flight. Please thank him for me.

Amazing work, Mickey. A lot of people who are new to you guys might see this and think, 'ahh, a cool story of a cool dude and his plane'. But in all seriousness, it is a love story. Your dad has an obvious passion and love for flying. It is a beautiful thing. Just like how the new planes don't compare to the old warbirds like the DC3, the same applies to people. Joe is a prime example of how they sure don't make them like they used to. Joe McBryan should receive the Order of Canada. I send my respect from Nova Scotia. Take care, brother.

Joe became a real poet up there eulogising the ever changing view from the deck of his DC3. Great stuff. Excellent music and soundtrack mix also.

The mighty DC-3 was the first plan I ever flew on. It's a memory I will never forget and the plane that made me interested in aviation. It's so nice seeing these big old birds still flying. And Buffalo Joe is so passionate about his old girl. It's wonderful! Great series! Thanks :)

With your beer and your Export "A" 😊 Thanks Joe I have learned much about life watching you.......

It's always a pleasure to watch someone who is truly competent in his craft.

I swear I could listen to Joe talk about literally anything all day.

My first flight in the late 50's was a DC3 from Alamosa CO to Denver with my dad. The next time we did that flight we lost the right engine about 15 minutes out of Denver heading in. I saw the smoke and the pilot feathered the engine. My dad closed the curtain. Great memory and I have always loved DC-3's! Fly on Joe, fly on.

The feeling is the same from the big boys in the sky to the tiny ones, as soon as the wheels leave the turf for that short while... you’re free. I remember when I flew a tiny Foxbat and it was like being in the land of the birds, all worries vanishing for that short time. The little Rotax carrying us for so long. Wish it could last forever. Glad to see this small series, always liked the DC-3. Like my old Land Rovers, there’s just nothing that can capture the analogue nature of these beasts today.

A legendary airplane! And a real treat to have a veteran pilot take us through the bits and pieces of getting it in the air and then back on the ground! Thanks!

"When we're up here we are free", bless you Buffalo Joe. Greetings from Australia :-)

Am I the only 51 year old guy that started watching this family and now want to drop everything and become an aviator?

I Really Appreciate Joe's attitude towards mentoring. I Chose to be in Trucking and remember the older Guys that took the time to Give me the Gift of Knowledge. I Listened the best I could to learn all I could. Know I'm an Older Guy and I try to pass on what I can to the younger Drivers. Though I am very selective who I train as Trucking has become a nightmare for the most part. I think that most young People can do better Learning another Vocation. If you have connections to Family excavating, Farming or Trucking concerns I'll teach someone who is really interested. Otherwise you'll make twice as much money being a plumber or a heating and A/C person. And get to have a life too. Plane savers is a Great channel with Great People. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

That was a nice surprise. You can see the passion Buffalo Joe has for his DC3.., and if I ever make it from Australia to Yellow Knife I will be coming to see you all at Buffalo Airways. Well done in keeping the old girls flying.

Beautiful, amazing, timeless, the freedom of flight is a passion like nothing else on this planet. I don't have enough words Mikey to express what I feel. All I can say is thank you for being who you are and sharing this love of aviation with us all.

What a great life being able to continue carrying on 2 legends Dc3 n BufJoe

Back....AGAIN....just listen.... to the legendary aviator....teaching...about a legendary aircraft. The experience only time and hours at the yolk can give... sharing his passion with us. My father was a master of his trade...but few children look at a road....with the same dreams they have while looking at the sky. Thank you Mikey sir.

Thank you for all the videos. I spent this Sunday, all day binge watching one after another....loved them all. WE'RE FREE! AMEN.

Wow powerful stuff there! Happy tears. Joe really gets it! His emotions when flying are exactly how I feel. Nothing else matters when you’re up in the skies. That’s true freedom 👌

I've flown big jets for years and have thousands of hours but I think I speak for most of us when i say Joe has the pilots life we all dreamt of!

Beautiful ship. Not many pilots have the chance to fly a DC-3. You are blessed, thanks for the great video.

What a wonderful production, had to put my dog down today and this brightened my day back up. Thank you Mikey, Buffalo Joe and the whole crew.

I spent my younger years before I became a CR pilot at Points North Saskatchewan. I got to ride and fly in a lot of wonderful aircraft including the DC-3's they had CQT and NTF. I would love to go have a beer with Joe and talk to him about flying these aircraft. He is 100% correct the aircraft is surprisingly stable and yet responsive as long as pitch, power and trim are managed properly. I loved flying DC-3's for the same reason I loved flying helicopters. They have to be flown. They are tactile aircraft you have to fly but like being around a big dog you learn not to startle them and as long as you don't startle them it's almost effortless. "When we're up here, we're free" truer words were never spoken. Excellent video thanks for posting.

I will never get tired of watching a DC 3 take off and land.

My wife is flying a DC 3 for a company in South Africa. She was a former F-15 pilot for the Israeli Air Force. She absolutely loves it..." Full of bumps and shmumps". In addition my now deceased uncle used to throw food out of DC 3's in WW2 for the troops on the allied invasion of Europe

Thank you for doing this Mikey and thanks for letting the world see this side of your father. Joe is a true "flyer" and I learned a lot about his character as a teacher from watching

Love this ❤️. DC-3’s forever!

This is fabulous. My dad flew this plane in WWII in army air corps. I’m sure he would appreciate the upgraded instrumentation! He said it was an incredible work horse.

A solid skytrain since over 80 years !

Love watching Joe teach the next gens!

Joe is the flight instructor every aspiring pilot should have.

This tv series was my favorite! I learned a lot! Joe was a real great mentor for me!

The DC 3 has always been my favorite plane. Watching Joe put his head out the window to check if the landing gear went down. Flying in a DC 3 is going to have to go on to my bucket list. Thanks Joe and Miley. This video was great.

In a little over 19 days I'll be lucky enough to start working for a UK based historic flying company as volunteer ground crew. They have two DC3's in their fleet and I really can't wait and realize how fortunate I am. This series is just fantastic and devour each episode. I just hope my tutor is of the same calibre as Joe.

SHINE BRIGHT JOE!!💥🙌👊 AUSTRALIA!!🤍💙❤💪

Buffalo Joe is the reason why I love the DC-3 so much. Since I was little I have known that I want to be a pilot. The DC-3 is such a cool aircraft and I hope to own one one day! Im only 17 though, so I still have a little while :)

What a privilege it would be to sit along side Joe in a DC3. If I ever go to Canada I will be sure to stop in

What a great film, Mickey. You dad's a legend. I only wish I could hit that "like" button again. And again. And again. And again.

Seems incredible that the DC-3 was manufactured from 1936-1942, and some are still flying today... this is a testament to how rugged and well designed the old 'Gooney Bird' was. That classic 'tail dragger' stance and broad wings were unmistakable back in their day - and it just looked like it wanted to fly and be flown. So well done, the military designated them as C-47's and used over 10,000 of them during WW-II. Truly a Great plane!

The CFI in me was yelling in my head..."Dammit, the centerline is over there." Great job Joe.

Wow, this series hits the spot like a big bowl of pasta and homemade sauce! This is legacy worthy stuff we now have to enjoy forever, just as it should be. Thanks for producing this content Mikey, it is clearly a labor of love!

Absolutely love that airplane and the people fly and take care of them . Living history

Mikey. A huge huge thank you for this great production. It was a treat hearing your Dad's thoughts on the DC3 and of course his tour around the Yellowknife area. I lived in Yellowknife from January of 1959 to January of 1967...Wonderful memories of those years. The many visuals of Yellowknife now, as opposed to the early and mid sixties were amazing and I must admit brought back so many memories of my early flying training days. Hank Hicks of Raven Air was my instructor in the early days and I soloed his Fleet Canuck on skis on Back Bay On April 7th, 1959. When Joe was flying toward Yellowknife Bay I can't tell you how many wonderful experiences flooded my mind from an earlier time and 8 feet or so of ice on the bay. By the way, the airplane was CF-BYW. It's now in the Stan Reynolds museum in Wetaskiwin. Happily at 81, I've not yet suffered the same fate. Your production of this video was great as was the videography. Thank you so much for the whole trip and again to Joe for a ride in the DC-3.

Those are truly the best planes ever I would definitely love to learn how to fly a DC-3

Brilliant video Mikey, can’t get enough of seeing the DC3 flying. Joe is just a pot of knowledge that your allowing us all see and you learn something new every time he talks. Can’t wait for your next video.

I just loved this program when on our tv here in the UK.oh how i wish i could just be there ,,I did 21 hrs training when 30, my instructor said i was a natural, money ran out ,now im 74, so lost my chance to become a pilot ,so so sad , i missed out on a career flying,,i worked on aircraft as a composite engineer since at various airlines in the UK,now long retired , so now just get on my flight sim at home here Oh to be in the clouds,Thank you Joe for Sharing this valuable moment

Look at all the people down there! All got headaches, but up here we’re free!!! Love it, great video. Thanks.

Thanks for the flight Buffalo Joe. First airplane I ever flew in was a DC-3. It was actually an RD-4, and we toured the SF Bay area. That was in about 1956 and we were crewed by Naval Reserve people. It was real flying back then not fish in a can like today.

Your Dad, forever a part of the story and history of Canada.

Just wonderful. I'd love to fly the DC-3 before I go.

The old school way of doing things just rules. Especially today with all sorts of safety regulations and computer assistance. Joe taking off in the DC-3: 'It's like a dance'. I have no words. It's like John Wayne or Chuck Yeager. My deepest respect, sir

Somewhere around 68', 69', I had an opportunity to fly in a DC-3. I was only 8 or 9 years old. My Grandmother in Wisconsin passed away and my mom and dad had to go to Madison to bury her. We flew from Los Angeles, CA to Milwaukee, WI in a jet aircraft but since Madison didn't have an airport that could accommodate a jet, we transferred to a DC-3 for the final leg of the trip. I distinctly remember the Stewardess passing little Wrigley Spearmint gums to each of us upon entering the airplane and I got a little pair of wings to pin onto my shirt. I also remember the huge cloud of smoke billowing from the engine upon startup. It was thrilling. I can say I've flown in a DC-3 twice in my life.

Lovely. The man is a poet as well as a pilot. Thanks Joe

Every body thanks...Mikey & Joe.....but lot of peoples in the back ground need to be thanks to....Thanks ALL Buffalo Crew...

Thank you for all you have done in your life time Joe. From all of New Zealand.

I am watching the flight and you guys stay very busy in the cockpit. That DC-3 flies beautiful and love the tail camera views. Nice. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

May your health last until the end of flying , thank you for sharing your life and family with us all .

Great video Mikey and tribute to Buffalo Joe; his commentary either in the air in the chair was awesome.

Its really cool to see how Joe just loves that airplane! I've jumped a DC3 three times but never flown one. Its still on my bucket list (along with a Spitfire).

After the war my father worked for Continental Air Lines. He was the 185 employee of the airline. When we flew, the airline was so small that everybody knew everybody. I always got to go up in the cabin and would sit on the pilots lap and feel like I was flying that old DC-3. I got to experience the beginnings of air travel, fun times.

Outstanding work Mikey. Your Dad is a national treasure. An old Gooney bird mech myself and pilot I could sit up and chat with him till the sun comes up. Id love to visit yellowknife. Thank you!

Mikey....you just made the perfect video!!! Cheers to your pop!! Hell of a guy!!

A gorgeous plane indeed.

I love the DC-3. I was fortunate enough to do a dozen skydives out of one during a three day weekend. Beautiful airplane.