*Correction!! Fuel pressure is 15 psi. If you are experiencing 150 psi, please speak to your doctor.

If you are reading this, I have to thank you for joining us today!

I'm 72, and for as long as I can remember, the DC-3 has been the most beautiful plane in the world to my eyes! Thanks!

At the ripe old age of 75, I can say this with all true love and affection: That old man LOVES that aircraft. Every word, every gesture shows it. Both are a little cranky, a little creaky, but they are tried and true. Great video!

Legendary aircraft, piloted by a legend. Can't get better than that.. Legendary aircraft, piloted by a legend. Can't get better than that..

The legend Buffalo Joe in his office in the beautiful Dc3. It doesn't get much better than this.

I don’t know how to describe it but Joe has such a calming effect on humanity

No music, and no modern cameras. Perfect!

These rugged versatile machines and the rugged versatile people that maintain and fly them always draw me back , I honestly can’t get enough of this , you upload it and I guarantee I’ll watch it

100 years from now these videos will help the latest generation learn to fly the DC-3

Spending 6 minutes in the cockpit with Joe made my day. Thankyou Joe and thanks Mikey for sharing dad and his knowledge with us!

What a great old school pilot Knows his plane inside and out

Amazing the Radial engine start sequence, you dont get this playing a flight sim thats for sure :-) Again it's incredibly generous that Joe, Mikey and Buffalo air took the time to share this most unique of Master Classes not only in time but in costs as well. Thank you all

Buffalo Joe... an old school professional. Just so awesome to see him in his element and doing what he obviously loves.

Legendary aircraft, piloted by a legend. Can't get better than that.

Oldest adage known to man, take care of something, it will take care of you.

It's a beautiful thing when there's a fusion of man and machine. Joe know this aircraft so much... and cares about it. Mad respect.

I think many people don’t realize that the reason why so many of these are still flying is that they really haven’t come up with anything better for the mission these planes cover, and certainly nothing more cost-effective. A plane that proved able to fly in the rigours of wartime, with challenges of basic infrastructure and maintenance, has proven its reliability over decades, getting the job done in the hands of people who know how to take care of it. Mikey and friends proved that even the long-forgotten ones are still there just waiting for another chance to soar. I know, it’s just a machine, a thing, but to those of us who depend on a machine to bring us home, often when it seemed unlikely, you start feeling an odd bond. Thanks, Joe.

Hi Mikey, This brings back memories when I was in the navy in 1956. We had the R4D’s which was the same plane as the DC3. Had many fun days pre-running the engines every morning to have ready for the Pilots to fly them that day! We were checked out on the Beech 18, SNB (same as the Beech 18. The U. S. Navy required a warm body in the co-pilots seat. As an enlisted man, I always volunteered to fly the co pilots position when an officer needed to go to different locations for safety investigations. That was because the ATC knew I was taking private pilot lessons and needed as much Stick time that I could get! Now I’m 83 years young and sure miss the Naval Air Station time out of NAS New Orleans!

DC-3 and the DC-6 are some of my favorite airframes of all time. I need to get back to working on my flight hours because it would be an absolute dream to fly one of those old girls.

I could sit and listen to joe talk all day and night he is almost a spitting image of my dad sounds just like him to even when he gets pissed off I lost my dad in 2017 right before Christmas he had been sick for about 12 years with dementia and a few other things it was tuff watching him slip away the only thing that kept me going was watching ice Pilots I would close my eyes and listen to Joe talk and it was like my dad being there again I miss him so much thanks joe hope all is well and god🙏

The man certainly knows his stuff!, may Joe be able to fly many many more hours.

What a plane !! Great video. The DC-3 is the "plane-iest" looking plane ever made. Just great.

It is really interesting watching how Joe has mellowed over the years and how he is much more comfortable in front of the camera. This stuff is gold.

This is classic history recording - terrific. Time will come when this becomes invaluable archive material - to be enjoyed by many long after we are all gone. Bless you Joe - as I said last episode, you are truly a legend :)

My love of radials was set about 1971 when I worked for a "crop duster" that had two planes with P&W 1340 power. One was a Snow S2 the other Thrush Commander I believe was an R1. He had a Harvard/SNJ. The first time I flew was in the SNJ. It was wonderful. Mr. Baker showed me steep turns, barrel rolls, wing overs and loops. Will always remember that first flight.🇺🇸😊😊

Joe a lifetime of experience, what a pilot 👏👏👏

That's why DC-3 pilots have a right arm like Hercules. The fact those engines start with so little smoke shows how much effort goes into maintaining them at Buffalo

That was neat to see! ..not just see, but to know why each step is performed.. such cool old birds! And Joe is a legend 👍

Thanks for posting these Mikey and Joe! These may seem like a cool project but in reality, they are an important contribution to the history of aviation... a hundred years from now, they still still be here... and people will marvel at them.

There's something that I just love about watching old radial engines start up!

Nothing like the sweet, sweet sound of a Radial Engine..

I'm sure that Pops could start them with his eyes closed... His (and Buffalo's) legacy is an inspiration to us all aviation aficionados... Thanks for sharing Mikey! #keepemflying

Wow, the production level on this series is a amazing, I got goose bumps from the opening shot!

Joe, Your company is a supply line AND a lifeline!

The DC3 is one of the best planes of all time, a true classic 👍

You nailed another one Mikey!!! For me a great video is when the production stays out of the way of the story but also enhance the story with video.

Love this. Really really feel a part of your family operation. Stunning.

Many years ago, I was asked to be Major General Gowan's personal pilot out in Nigeria. "What aircraft would I be flying?" I asked Marion Kozubski. "His DC3. He trusts me and I trust you. You won't have a co-pilot, there are none he trusts". I did not take the job but went back to my Corporation VC10. It is good to see the Buffalo Dak being flown single-handedly and brings back memories from 60 years ago.

Those radials running is like a lullaby.

Just in time, just started eating and needed something to watch. Thanks mikey!!

I'm 73 now. I remember flying with my father in one of these. It was a standard form of travel then.

Joe is truly the holy grail and grand master of piloting a DC 3;-)

You keep makin' em, we'll keep watchin' um!

Dirty hands and a ripped shirt....perfect statement said with passion from a lifetime of living it. Need to study under Joe.

There is a magic to the sound of a radial engine exhaust that is in a class all its own!!

Mikey, you’re dad is a wonderful caring human being and seeing him here not balling out people and bring a massive grump, shows him in his true light. Nuff respect bro👍😊

Bring back ice pilots! Best content!

I like this series with your father, Mickey. A separate series of basic maintenance and repair issues would be nice!

Concise run through of procedures - easy to follow. It’s a real dance getting that aircraft airborne and you clearly don’t want to be stepping on any toes. Mad respect for knowing how to keep that plane going.

I love Joe’s relaxed, comfortable radio work and at the same time everyone totally understands what’s happening and intended. Excellent video. I’m a heli pilot but the DC3 is defo on my aviation bucket list. As we say here in Ireland, keep her lit Joe!

Mikey, these masterclass videos were brilliant idea! Excellent work

A Fantastic veiw! Wow the production quality 5star Mikey! Awesome job Joe! Be safe Luv&Peace Sean&family!✌Cheers!🍻

After more than 40 years in the cockpit, I can honestly say my cargo flying in a Goon in the early 70’s ranks right at the top of my fun flying days.

This man along with his aircraft are a national hermitage, he deserves the recognition and respect of aviations finest, thank you Joe. My son had the privilege some years back of visiting Buffalo airways, even brought back an awesome souvenir.

FANTASTIC taxi footage! Kudos to the camera crew. Your shows are making me want to drive from the Kootenays to Yellowknife, just to buy a Buffalo T-shirt. :)

Watching this as I wear my Buffalo cap signed by Joe.

Awesome, brings back some memories of my all-too-brief time flying the DC3. Joe’s experience and skill handling the airplane are a joy to watch.

That brings back SO many memories. Thank you!! While I did work a lot on DC3s, I am reminded of my very first SOLO runup as a fledgling AME (after its annual) of our PBY-5A in Timmins, 1978. (CF-DFB) Same engines, same routine, same smoke and noise!! I can still smell that 80/87 exhaust... (liberally blended with 100 weight oil, of course!)

I am thoroughly enjoying these! I’ll probably never fly a DC-3, let alone on one, but this is next best to tagging along. Thanks for the work involved in making these.

What's going to happen to these wonderful old "ladies" when guys like you can no longer fly ?? I learned on my Dad's old twin engine Beech 360. Her name was Gillette because she flew so smooth. I miss her, and my Dad, every day. Thank you for the memories. Bunny

DC-3 is the perfect aircraft for flight training. I started on the DC-3 in 1967 and then flew airliners for 34 years. DC-9, DC-8, A310, B747 and MD11. It was always a pleasure.

This are such special seasons your sharing with us. Treasures to be cherished for years to come. Sure wish I was a pilot as I’d be honored to have Buffalo Joe as an instructor. He is calming but is someone I sure would not want to disappoint. Thanks!

I'd love to have a lesson Joe, wouldn't matter what plane, just having a lesson with him

Mikey. Save these for your Grandchildren. Then show them when they are old enough to understand.

.....the last 10 seconds.....for me, the very best of both this channel and Buffalo Joe.

Really enjoyed this video! My father-in-law was a pilot in the army, and he flew DHC-4 Caribou's. When he got out, he began flying DC-3's for a private company in the mid 60's, they were always his love! Glad I found this!

LOOK this is easy I know how to do that, I've seen "flight of the pheonix"

Now that's a plane I love that old girl.

Regardless of who you did this video for.. its awesome to have a groupe of people like buffalo that remembers the mechanical ways of having to operate complex machines using your brain..thanks

The first plane I flew in was a DC-3. I loved it. Such a beautiful plane!

Mikey this series is going to be so fantastic. Your Dad is such an icon. It’s great to see him up close again. Big thumbs up!

Here we have a unique combination,firstly a true Master aviator who knows the DC-3 like the back of his hand,then his son a very capable videographer artist sets to compile a unique record of his fathers life using the aeroplane he loves so much,there are so many interesting details and insights here not just about the DC-3 but what it takes to operate these unique vintage machines and what they have done for humanity in saving lives and involved in the worlds conflicts as a serving veteran in their own right,the short video's capture a lot and enable us to take in the magic behind the aircraft and its very able custodian's,well done Buffalo !

I don't know this pilot but he seems like a nice humble man that would go out of his way to help you.

What a wonderful video. After Ice Pilots, I can't thank you enough for putting out Plane Savers and now these.

Gotta love a DC-3. A classic workhorse that's stood the test of time.

Joe is one of my heroes! Thanks for keeping a part of history flying.

Mikey! My Dad died 4 years ago at 74. What disappeared from his years of doing amazing shit makes me wish I'd spent some time documenting it while he was alive. Kudos to you for doing this. Part of our oral history that's important and so easily lost.

that was the fastest 6 minutes and 31 seconds in my life! and I enjoyed every second of it!!

Such a lesson on how to start a DC 3 thank you Joe, please bring back Ice Pilots.

My dad was a flight mechanic on the EC-47 for a year and the AC-47 for several months. He loves his Gooneybirds.

I can't even begin to tell you how much I enjoy these videos, they have an atmosphere I love.

Had the absolute pleasure meeting Joe in red deer Alberta in 2018 I delivered a load of freight to buffalo air and who was the first person I meet buffalo Joe one of the best days of my life in over 35 yrs of trucking

Joe is nothing short of an Aviation living legend for his dedication to keeping these beautiful aircraft flying.

Yer old man is a true treasure Mikey…one of a kind, and his complete authenticity always shines through. Another great video. Flying the DC3 in MSFS is as close as some of us will ever get. My dad spent a lot of time riding on DC3s in the service (1940’s)and the pictures are priceless. Thanks Mikey!!

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing content! I am a lifetime fan of the DC-3 and this personal experience working with them is a great combination. And very well produced Mikey!

Use to watch the old props start up on the flight line when I was in the USAF, love the old T-28 start up, so much smoke.

A TRUE pilot. Respect.

Nothing like an old man and his old airplane!! Heartwarming!

This video is beautiful in a bunch of ways. Kudos to Joe for keeping them alive, kudos to you for telling us about it.

I love Joe, he reminds me of *exactly* how my grandfather explained things to me! Taught me everything i know as a machinist! And man, he loves that old bird! ❤

I love to see these beautiful old aircraft fly.

When I stared my Commercial flying career back int he 80’s and I moved to Alaska ,I fell in love with those old birds they were using to supply the remote villages. I always wished to fly them but never got the chance. What amazing planes and you’re so lucky to be able to fly them.

Excellent! My dad was a RAF engine machanic on DC-3s during WW2 - by a long way his favourite (of the aeroplanes he worked on). It's great to see and hear some of the things that would have been so familiar to him. Just wished he was still around to watch this!

Nice job doing the job of 2 people starting that beast!

Love this program. Can't wait to watch the next one. THANKS

I Smoked Jumped from DC-3's in 1973 & 74. Great plane.

DC-3.....first plane I ever flew in way back about 1949-50 and my Dad flew it part of the flight. Atlanta GA and I was about 6 years old, remember it like it was yesterday, I'm 77 now.

This man is what we call, “the salt of the earth “ Vaya con Dio Joe

great job guys !! super interesting, great sound, leaving us on the edge of our seats at the end of each episode!