Weirdest Aircraft I’ve ever flown - LongEZ Aeros over

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FlightChops

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3 жыл бұрын

The Rudder Pedals work HOW?
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An automotive mechanic with commercial multi engine IFR, second generation airshow pilot and flew Oshkosh his 3rd year in the industry. Family man and currently on vacation with his girlfriend and their 4 kids instead of Oshkosh this year.
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8,000 hours
5,000 military / helicopters and fighters
Almost 2,000 in the Hornet
RCAF 2011 CF18 Demo Pilot
CF18 Instructor Pilot
Loves general aviation and his F-1 Rocket.
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Former Canadian Forces Snowbird #7, 3&6 14'-17'
Former instructor on the Hawk and fighter pilot
Award winning film maker
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@flutetubamorg
@flutetubamorg 3 жыл бұрын
FlightChops in 2019: Yeah there's probably going to be some sort of crazy pandemic next year that will shut the world down, so I better make sure to have several hundred hours of cool footage on standby to put out...
@kylefowler8775
@kylefowler8775 3 жыл бұрын
Saving the best for when everyone is watching.
@429thunderjet2
@429thunderjet2 3 жыл бұрын
Geez I hope not! Pandemic crap that is.
@Nathan-yp8fc
@Nathan-yp8fc 3 жыл бұрын
@@429thunderjet2 Best not be any Pandemic bs next year since it's now coming out that everybody is lying about the numbers. Oshkosh '21 and all other events next year will be epic to make up for all the losses this year.
@user-sn2fm3ge6m
@user-sn2fm3ge6m 3 жыл бұрын
Kyle Fowl
@MrJdsenior
@MrJdsenior 3 жыл бұрын
It will probably be the SAME pandemic, but hopefully to a lesser enough degree that something like Air Venture can be run. MAYBE. Eventually COVID will become a seasonal thing, like other flus, hopefully, or there will be a vaccine (that has to be tweaked every year, most likely).
@The_R_Vid
@The_R_Vid 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how honest you are when you don't catch everything. Much safer to admit you didn't get everything than to smile and nod and make critical errors.
@someotherdude
@someotherdude 3 жыл бұрын
Much safer not to put yourself in this situation at all!
@murph9935
@murph9935 3 жыл бұрын
"The pedals don't go like this, they go like this. Okay?" "no...."
@mokka1115
@mokka1115 3 жыл бұрын
"Impossible..."
@mlusiak
@mlusiak 3 жыл бұрын
I loved that answer because I thought exactly the same :D
@hpijeep
@hpijeep 3 жыл бұрын
I still don’t understand what he said 🤣
@davecrupel2817
@davecrupel2817 3 жыл бұрын
Was laughing hard 😂
@edfrawley4356
@edfrawley4356 3 жыл бұрын
2 rudders, 2 pedals. Simple ....said no pilot ever.
@chadhalstead
@chadhalstead Жыл бұрын
Hats off for handling not only a brand new and different designed aircraft but also the pressure of the airshow. VERY IMPRESSIVE!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a lot 🤓
@mikepazzree1340
@mikepazzree1340 3 жыл бұрын
It just seems like yesterday you were a geeky nervous pilot in Canada self critiquing writ large. Now you Finally have your IFR ticket but more phenomenal is your ability to climb into , strap on and wear in this case , any platform with an Air foil ( to include RW to a degree ) and quickly adapt. Truly impressive
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Still a geeky and nervous Canadian... just have a few dozen more types in my logbook now :)
@FirstnameLastName-mr8lk
@FirstnameLastName-mr8lk 3 жыл бұрын
@@FlightChops will you play flight simulator 2020 on release? And if so which version?
@dereklacy
@dereklacy 3 жыл бұрын
I love how so many content creators are really showing up and showing out for NOshkosh2020 and demonstrating that the community and the network are really what make experimental aviation what it is, not just an air show.
@yzScott
@yzScott Жыл бұрын
My orthopedic surgeon was a Navy A-6 pilot and his personal plane was a LongEZ. I ended flying with him quite a bit. What a fun plane. So light and responsive on the stick.
@natebrown1296
@natebrown1296 3 жыл бұрын
0:27 "It doesn't do this, it does this. Its does this, doesn't do this." Hes just like.... "no (that's not right. That's not how that supposed to be)" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
@puremaga17
@puremaga17 3 жыл бұрын
That first cockpit shot showed the fuel selector right where Burt designed it to be, right between your legs. I had a flashback to the loss of John Denver in his Long-EZ, where the builder located the fuel selector behind his left shoulder.. Great job flying with zero TIT. Thank you FC! 👏👍
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciated - and yes the John Denver story is a tough one. But a good lesson for all of us to be familiar with the location and function of critical controls
@adamschwartzberg5238
@adamschwartzberg5238 3 жыл бұрын
'Follow the jet truck'...normal things one hears at an airport.
@edfrawley4356
@edfrawley4356 3 жыл бұрын
Surprised there was no warning to watch for jet wash.
@jackielinde7568
@jackielinde7568 3 жыл бұрын
Probably not that much different to "Follow the company tug to the ramps" that a lot of commercial pilots hear. Just unusual since GA pilots aren't usually in busy environments like Oshkosh.
@jackielinde7568
@jackielinde7568 3 жыл бұрын
@@edfrawley4356 Well, how many jets were flying that day?
@trinipilot2246
@trinipilot2246 3 жыл бұрын
Chops what a great episode, I really enjoyed watching the aerobatics in the Long EZ. It’s really cool to see all of the experienced pilots that flew with you and how well they planned and briefed the flight. Thanks
@j.g.92
@j.g.92 3 жыл бұрын
"...did a thorough briefing but the sound was *enhanced* by a bunch of jet noises..." There ya go, fixed the narrative for ya 😉
@MrJdsenior
@MrJdsenior 3 жыл бұрын
Right on, brother, and you should HEAR that F22 take off, if you haven't.
@DucatiPaso750
@DucatiPaso750 3 жыл бұрын
I am so in love with the Long EZ. Thank you for this virtual experience.
@fly4fun610
@fly4fun610 3 жыл бұрын
I was there in the audience at Theater in the Woods and not believing how cool it was to see my favorite KZfaqrs in person. It was an interesting roundtable. Sure missing Oshkosh this year, but videos like this are really helping to make up for it.
@deadlybladesmith3093
@deadlybladesmith3093 3 жыл бұрын
I didnt get to go to Osh last year ☹
@nitehawk86
@nitehawk86 3 жыл бұрын
A friend's grandfather built a few of these in his garage for other people. Was always cool seeing a LongEZ.
@BrilliantDesignOnline
@BrilliantDesignOnline 3 жыл бұрын
Varieze pilot here: absolutely brilliant. LEZ Kyle is a brave one letting a noob fly front seat :-) What an experience! First canard flight AND landing at OSH with Chatter and not knowing what to expect. A bit like my first solo in the VE which had all the pressure, but not the extras. I have done straight rolls, but the add some rudder is interesting and will try. The air to air was awesome especially the landing! Great Job for a first flight! I still will be staying away from loops :-) Thank You for a GREAT video!
@WhereNerdyisCool
@WhereNerdyisCool 2 жыл бұрын
Please educate me on the LongEZ, I thought these had pretty low G tolerances?
@BrilliantDesignOnline
@BrilliantDesignOnline 2 жыл бұрын
@@WhereNerdyisCool That is a pretty broad request. Typically cruise at 160 knots, holds 52 gallons of fuel at 7 GPH burn and is strong enough to pull +5G and -2G ish. Use Google.
@WhereNerdyisCool
@WhereNerdyisCool 2 жыл бұрын
@@BrilliantDesignOnline I did. One response was 2G + and 1.5 - That sounded weird so I wanted to ask an owner 🙂
@BrilliantDesignOnline
@BrilliantDesignOnline 2 жыл бұрын
​@@WhereNerdyisCool My aircraft is a Varieze, while fundamentally similar, it is a bit smaller. I do not exert negative G's in mine (IE when inverted, I am zero or positive) and I have pulled fairly assertively while solo, but I tone it down when I have a Pax. Googling 'varieze pilot manual' yields the first item of Vari-Eze Owner's Manual -Free by roynouguier free fr vezoman (link simplified) in a PDF on page 22 show +5 and -2 in the envelope chart.
@hoffmanaeronautics6192
@hoffmanaeronautics6192 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing these at airshows in the early 80s. Now I’m all amped up to work on my Cozy plans again. Thanks!
@Flywayhi
@Flywayhi 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome ride, thanks FlightChops. Follow your Excitement.
@FlightSockBlue
@FlightSockBlue 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Steve. Keep the awesome vids coming. Be safe and stay healthy!
@willhibbardii2450
@willhibbardii2450 3 жыл бұрын
Learned something about the LongEZ... Now it makes sense as to why the rudders operate the way the do... They serve double duty operating as speed brakes! Thank you!
@MrJdsenior
@MrJdsenior 3 жыл бұрын
Got it, also there is a belly brake for decreasing L/D to get the thing down over objects, as it's practically a low performance sail plane at idle (or off). It shouldn't be left down on the ground, though, as it partially blocks the flow to the intake cooling air duct (not physically, but aero flow wise). The differential nature of the tip draggers also serves as high speed ground steering, like a rudder would normally, since the brakes are at the bottom, as you say..just in a differential pedal mode.
@TD_YT066
@TD_YT066 3 жыл бұрын
Yep , no flaps, you fly them right down to the runway, hardly any flare. 80kts, coming in hot compared to most 2 seat piston.
@MrJdsenior
@MrJdsenior 3 жыл бұрын
@@TD_YT066 No flaps, but there is a belly brake on the bottom of the fuselage, to allow you to increase the descending glide slope, otherwise you'd have a hell of a time getting in anywhere, as the thing glides not too far from a low performance sail plane, even engine off (prop stopped). You do still flare though, but not as much as a normal configured aircraft. You can certainly make ultra smooth landings with an EZ, though, not only, as my instructor used to call them "hemorrhoid checkers", when you plant solidly for various reasons, or just a botched flare.
@6yjjk
@6yjjk 3 жыл бұрын
While I love FlightChops' content, it's the little details that really move it one notch above. Like how the engine noise mutes the moment his headset clamps onto his ears.
@EdWhisenantAviation
@EdWhisenantAviation 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent footage these LongEZ's are so unique looking - Thumbs Up
@jeremyraygor1918
@jeremyraygor1918 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content! Been waiting for this one since you first teased it, there just isn't enough EZ content on KZfaq. Keeps the morale high while building mine.
@Greg1976NZ
@Greg1976NZ 3 жыл бұрын
Aviation is Cool! Sharing Aviation with others even better. Great work Steve.
@mvonsmallhausen3221
@mvonsmallhausen3221 3 жыл бұрын
That was AWESOME on so many levels! Thanks!
@aaronstrom16
@aaronstrom16 3 жыл бұрын
I love this one! great job man! I think its the best in flight video yet..so much fun to watch. I think I will construct a home made LongEZ RC plane now.
@theflyingfool
@theflyingfool 3 жыл бұрын
"That was awesome!" I agree!!! Great experience there for you Steve and brilliant to watch.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@debbiemeyer7666
@debbiemeyer7666 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! My dad built a Long Eze in the 80’s and my parents were at all the air shows, not performing, but watching. He sold it and built a Glasair 2RG until he passed away in 2010 and we had to sell his beloved plane...sad day watching the new owner fly it away.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 2 жыл бұрын
Ah man… sorry to hear that, but his plane will be loved and continue to fly
@tompinnef6331
@tompinnef6331 3 жыл бұрын
First time I heard about the LongEZ was one being built by my second cousins (ex) husband. He was a aeronautical engineer who was one of the many designers on the space shuttle. Never had the privilege to fly in it. Very interesting aircraft to say the least. Thank you for letting me video fly with you. Take care - be safe - hope to see more of your video's. "Spin"
@markcorboy8528
@markcorboy8528 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome,what a great ride and thanks to the owner who made it possible. Wow.
@IsaiahBaker
@IsaiahBaker 3 жыл бұрын
Super interesting.. Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos for us!
@bert1058
@bert1058 3 жыл бұрын
Great video showing Air Adventure last year! It really helps remembering what life used to be, just last year. Thanks
@marcinband
@marcinband 3 жыл бұрын
the longeze remains the most beautiful and economical homebuilt available. I would be overjoyed to see more of an emphasis on homebuilt aircraft performing at airventure, and a lot less of the military stuff. We are the "Experimental Aircraft Association," and we love these airplanes!
@kylefowler8775
@kylefowler8775 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear people still like seeing the homebuilts flying at Air Venture.
@marcinband
@marcinband 3 жыл бұрын
@@kylefowler8775 I noticed a slight potential-jab in the dialogue at the Varieze (the airplane that didn't fly worth a darn?) I'm strongly considering buying a vari project to restore. would you advise against it? I've heard that the roll rates and control response are a bit better than the Long eze, despite the day vfr limitation. Thanks for the great show, and the great attitude.
@loganfeszczyszyn6814
@loganfeszczyszyn6814 3 жыл бұрын
Random dude: Okay..... Flight chops: no IM DYING 😂😂😂😂
@Bikerbob59
@Bikerbob59 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff I am 60 years old but got 10 hours when I was a kid always regretted not getting my license.Thanks for sharing.
@williamj3843
@williamj3843 3 жыл бұрын
Had a lot of fun putting some custom military equipment in place of the back seat of one of these for testing. The test pilot took me up in the larger CM-44 model as a thanks for helping them put on a new prop. Very unique ride.
@PeXnb
@PeXnb 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome video. Also thank you for not adding mid-roll adds.
@suninmoon4601
@suninmoon4601 3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing aircraft and episode. Truly riveting. Thanks 👍🏾
@johncassels3475
@johncassels3475 3 жыл бұрын
Truly 'bonding' perhaps :)
@alexanderdavidson7837
@alexanderdavidson7837 3 жыл бұрын
Man that guy was a cool dude... Absolutely nothing fazes him!
@KGFlyer55
@KGFlyer55 3 жыл бұрын
Great Air Venture content, helps with Oshkosh withdrawal
@terryrutherford2114
@terryrutherford2114 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the content!
@jimrees1778
@jimrees1778 3 жыл бұрын
I used to fly a Long EZ (Cozy model), it seated two side by side. The best description of flying it, was like flying a Corvette in the sky. Stick reaction was Instant. The only negative thing i recall about it, was that landing speed was quite high compared to other aircraft in this class. The fun part was all of the people that ran out to look at the airplane, every place i landed it.
@kenhurley4441
@kenhurley4441 3 жыл бұрын
I got to take an orientation flight (there was about 35 of us) in a KC-135. I was in the cockpit on take-off. We flew from Topeka, KS (KS Air National Guard) to Southern New Mexico. We refueled to B-1 Bombers. Then flew back to Topeka. Laying down next to the boom man is awesome. Thumbs up to the KC 135 Pilot Andrew!
@GunganWorks
@GunganWorks 3 жыл бұрын
I love those air-to-air shots!
@JalenRawley
@JalenRawley 3 жыл бұрын
I am an absolute fanatic for the Long EZs! Now you've gotta find a Berkut to fly, which is like a super hyped up EZ. So glad to see you got to fly one, they're really neat little planes.
@GaryLaaks1
@GaryLaaks1 3 жыл бұрын
Just love this channel. We had a plane like that in our part of the world until the owner had a engine failure right after takeoff. It ruined his day. Very Stylish plane. I love it.
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoying the channel - and I hope your friend was ok
@TheAgonistfan
@TheAgonistfan 3 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video! Love the look on your face during the flight, nice to see you having some fun during these times. Perfect touchdown on landing as well!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@pappybo49
@pappybo49 3 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍! I always wanted to fly one ☝️ of those, just not for the first time in the middle of an air show. You handled it very well! Thanks for sharing it with us.
@cpy
@cpy 3 жыл бұрын
gear huh? GEAR ok got it MORE GEAR this? WRONG WAY ah ok =)
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@cpy
@cpy 3 жыл бұрын
​@@FlightChops btw, just giving you a hard time, I thought you did a great job!
@CakePrincessCelestia
@CakePrincessCelestia 3 жыл бұрын
I guess the real competition is to land this thing with the front wheel up and crank it down while keeping the nose up aerobraking :D
@BrilliantDesignOnline
@BrilliantDesignOnline 3 жыл бұрын
Don't feel bad: This is me after hundreds of hours: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8-HgMKT3by3YWw.html
@BrilliantDesignOnline
@BrilliantDesignOnline 3 жыл бұрын
And this is fun: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdx3ebJjnc7bqJ8.html
@lightbox617
@lightbox617 3 жыл бұрын
loved the loop the front canards make it almost impossible to stall
@foesfly3047
@foesfly3047 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent program today 👍👍
@sksupply
@sksupply 3 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Rutan at an air show in Prescott, AZ. Got a nice tour of his aircraft.
@andrewmgoss
@andrewmgoss 3 жыл бұрын
Smiling the whole time what an awesome video. That second loop was beautiful
@tikkathreebarrels
@tikkathreebarrels 3 жыл бұрын
"OKAY?" "NO" AWESOME FLIGHTCHOPS, SIMPLY AWESOME
@flyingkub
@flyingkub 3 жыл бұрын
They are a mad aircraft but like most of Rutan's aircraft fly well and look different! Great one to add to you log book.
@Stew5B
@Stew5B 3 жыл бұрын
My neighbor next door built one of these planes in his garage back in the early eighties. I still see it flying around the Central Queensland area at times. A very unique, noticeable and safe design.
@mckafre
@mckafre 3 жыл бұрын
Really well done video. Loved it!
@bobnewkirk7186
@bobnewkirk7186 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Always loved the Long Eze. Like a little, personal fighter. You looked good in there ,
@dougbourdo2589
@dougbourdo2589 3 жыл бұрын
Very Interesting. I have seen this style of plane before but never in person. Then, just two days ago I saw one here in Alamogordo, flying toward the Sacramento Mtns just behind my home. Very Cool.
@dickmoore7341
@dickmoore7341 3 жыл бұрын
That looked like one cool day for you Steve, to get to fly such a variety of airplanes. And that was a cool plane and fast too. Thanks for sharing the experience, it was a pleasure to watch!!! ;-)
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@benedikt5974
@benedikt5974 3 жыл бұрын
I love canards! Thank you for sharing this flight!
@hawkdsl
@hawkdsl 3 жыл бұрын
I had tickets for Osh... two weeks off... Three days at the field, the rest exploring Wisconsin... Ya know what I'm saying?? Dang-it.
@lucywucyyy
@lucywucyyy 3 жыл бұрын
bout damn time you flew a burt rutan plane, i love this guys designs, wish more people would think outside the box like he does
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@kylefowler8775
@kylefowler8775 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@AkPacerPilot
@AkPacerPilot 3 жыл бұрын
So weird! I’ve got a buddy that’s taking me out for some time in a LongEz this weekend.
@TheeJackieChan
@TheeJackieChan 3 жыл бұрын
Very well edited. Great little story
@crazy8sdrums
@crazy8sdrums 3 жыл бұрын
I love all of Burt Rutan's designs. So different and smart. A true visionary!
@maillouski
@maillouski 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was INTENSE!!!!
@theflyinggreek6329
@theflyinggreek6329 3 жыл бұрын
One of the funnest planes to fly. Very cool .
@Tharkunify
@Tharkunify 3 жыл бұрын
This was alot of fun to watch. Great video!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@superdave54811
@superdave54811 3 жыл бұрын
This was outstanding fun to watch. Thank you!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@robertwren2289
@robertwren2289 3 жыл бұрын
That landing had me holding my breath.
@jasonstruthers1015
@jasonstruthers1015 Жыл бұрын
Nice flight boys!!! One of my friends has a Long EZ. Amazing airplanes.
@wjadams2
@wjadams2 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful flight and plane! Excellent!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed! Thanks!
@Mrcaffinebean
@Mrcaffinebean 3 жыл бұрын
So I have always seen the Long Ez and thought that was a little weird. But it is EVEN WEIRDER than I imagined. That said it is a really cool aircraft and I enjoyed learning about it and watching you fly it.
@davidvanniekerk3813
@davidvanniekerk3813 3 жыл бұрын
Thx Chops for this video. I've heard that the LongEZ design of Burt Rutan is the most economical of planes (8L/h) and has a top speed of 300km/h(+) and range of 3 200km/ 2 000miles. (With a ferry tank in the backseat its range is 7 700km! [+/- 5 000miles]) BUT on YT it said a man takes about 5 hours to learn and practice to change for a normal plane to the Long EZ. Burt Rutan also made the Model 74 Defiant. like a Long EZ with an extra engine in the front! For some strange and unknown reason that plane is not very popular? I thinks is a Fantastic and Save idea!
@ParadigmUnkn0wn
@ParadigmUnkn0wn 3 жыл бұрын
The Long-EZ has amazing range, but not amazing comfort as you can see. What good is an airplane that can fly for 12 hours if you can't stand to sit in for for more than 5 hours at a time. The Cozy and Velocity expand the cabin quite a bit and are quite popular even today, especially the Velocity XL. All of them have been what I'd consider successful, especially considering almost all of the Long-EZs and Cozys out there were built from plans or very basic kits. It's not uncommon to spend well over a thousand hours on shaping and sanding. The glass-on-foam construction isn't difficult, just tedious.
@buckmurdock2500
@buckmurdock2500 Жыл бұрын
Plans for the Defiant were offered in late '84, Rutan withdrew from the plans market in 1985. Only ~170 sets of plans were sold. Too bad, it probably would have been very popular.
@j.g.92
@j.g.92 3 жыл бұрын
As a kid I recall at least one, but I think two, of these that would regularly fly around over my hometown in northeast Wyoming. We loved seeing the "backwards planes!" 😄
@user-ot9ms6vx8h
@user-ot9ms6vx8h 10 ай бұрын
Awesome video thanks guy👍😄👍
@Lenklopper
@Lenklopper 10 ай бұрын
What a positive instructor! Respect sir!
@kenross812
@kenross812 3 жыл бұрын
Friggin awesome! Loved it
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@loganfeszczyszyn6814
@loganfeszczyszyn6814 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this moment, for all my life......
@frisk151
@frisk151 Жыл бұрын
Nice flying Chops!
@lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613
@lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613 3 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome video. Thank you!
@haleiwasteve8434
@haleiwasteve8434 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for sharing
@tomgutteridge1774
@tomgutteridge1774 3 жыл бұрын
This made me smile
@HoltAircraft
@HoltAircraft 3 жыл бұрын
thanks mate, tough year i know but thanks for the video
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
You bet
@thammanoonkamfunt5470
@thammanoonkamfunt5470 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent ... Good Job
@billbrisson
@billbrisson 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, so were going to put you in an airplane you've never sat in before, to do some aerobatics, oh, and the guy who owns it is in the back, with only a stick.... and did we mention we're going to do it in the middle of Airventure? drinking from the fire hose again eh Steve? Great clip!
@skymaster71
@skymaster71 3 жыл бұрын
Great video , I was going to video our flight to kosh this year.
@donkoltz1
@donkoltz1 3 жыл бұрын
With the amount of unknowns and the difficulties with communication I'm just glad you made it back.
@Paughco
@Paughco 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I heard you on SimVenture 2020. Very cool, man!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@sea_turtle_adventures
@sea_turtle_adventures 3 жыл бұрын
That.... was awesome!
@noraajagger4239
@noraajagger4239 3 жыл бұрын
12:34 "no-body kicks ass without tanker gas" sending love from Brunswick Naval Air
@DrummerJohn
@DrummerJohn 3 жыл бұрын
Smile from ear to ear !😁
@a20axf
@a20axf 3 жыл бұрын
I'd be getting some more clear coat over that signature to make sure it never disappears!
@pilot9030
@pilot9030 3 жыл бұрын
You got my like from that 2nd roll. That thing looked amazing cutting through the sky!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@dieGRUVE
@dieGRUVE 3 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite videos! I'm still so nervous with radio and you handled that amazingly!
@FlightChops
@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@kylefowler8775
@kylefowler8775 3 жыл бұрын
The controllers are there to help
@murdoch9106
@murdoch9106 3 жыл бұрын
I was terrified and I sit in a chair on the ground infront of my computer... O_o Mad little plane that one! xD
@StephenMattison66
@StephenMattison66 3 жыл бұрын
Cool! Love that plane design! Love the Beech Starship!
@robertborchert932
@robertborchert932 3 жыл бұрын
A few years ago, in Sacramento, I looked up. I worked just south of Maclellan. What? A VariEze? No, she's a turboprop. A twin! I then spied the "owl eyes" of stowed landing gear. She was just overhead. Starship!! I'll never forget it.
@StephenMattison66
@StephenMattison66 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertborchert932 Nice! Jelly!
@seanpratherful
@seanpratherful 3 жыл бұрын
“Yeah you can firewall it. Whatever.” Love this guy.
@uradragon7823
@uradragon7823 3 жыл бұрын
enjoyed watching, nicely done.
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