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Aircraft Adventures
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This RUclips channel is for those who tirelessly dig for the obscure, quaint or downright bizarre in the aviation world. I'm one of those guys, and this is my way to share my passion.
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Visit my Instagram account with over 500 aircraft posted.
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Mega Compilation, Vol 1. Plus a Big Announcement!
I’ve fallen behind on producing documentaries, so I’ve put together this “mega collection” (ok, it’s only 20, lol) of relatively random light airplanes, spanning across several decades. Most of these have been pulled from posts I posted on Instagram over the years. These are rare machines (most of them at least). How many do you know?
Oh yeah, and make sure to watch the end of the video, I’ve got a big channel announcement to make! 2025 goals, baby.
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The Plane that Turns Backyards into Runw...
Oh yeah, and make sure to watch the end of the video, I’ve got a big channel announcement to make! 2025 goals, baby.
Follow Me!
👉 Instagram: aircraftadventures
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Other Videos You’ll Like:
Business Jets So Bad…They’re Awesome! ruclips.net/video/hLCBX6F0AFk/видео.html
The Plane that Turns Backyards into Runw...
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The Swiss Army Knife of Helicopters
Просмотров 82 тыс.14 дней назад
Meet the Kamov KA-26-the quirky Russian helicopter that might look like a flying eggbeater but is a multi-mission marvel. In this video, explore its unexpected history and capabilities, from crop dusting to air ambulance services, cargo transport, and even ice-breaking. Learn why Nikolai Kamov’s innovative design was ahead of its time, how the KA-26 became a versatile workhorse, and even made a...
Slow, Cheap and Fun: Vintage Ultralights
Просмотров 339 тыс.28 дней назад
Ultralights have opened up the skies to many, making flying both fun and affordable. In the 70s and 80s, pioneers and daredevils sought the purest form of flight. The five aircraft in this video exemplify innovative design and pushed the boundaries of recreational aviation. Although some didn't achieve widespread success, they all contributed to the foundation of modern ultralight flying as we ...
Bizjets Jets So Bad…They’re Awesome!
Просмотров 413 тыс.2 месяца назад
The skies are filled with wonderful business jets like Gulfstreams, Embraers and Falcons who are the epitome of corporate luxury. Learn about some of the lesser-known models that tried to make their mark, but failed. This video celebrates these unsung pioneers in luxury travel. 00:15 McDonnell 119/220 An attempt at producing a large four-engine luxury liner. 2:51 Aerospatiale Corvette A lightje...
The Plane that Turns Backyards into Runways
Просмотров 592 тыс.2 месяца назад
The Helio Courier is a brute of a STOL plane with a very rich history, dating back to the post-war era. Loved by both military and civilian operators, the Courier required a skillful pilot to master, but in the hands of an experienced aviator, could perform magic on runways and in the air. Now approaching nearly 75 years since its birth, the Courier is slowly becoming a relic and sadly, its num...
Your Very Own Miniature Fighter Plane
Просмотров 238 тыс.4 месяца назад
The Globe / Temco Swift is considered by many as the ultimate personal airplane. It’s not blazingly fast nor efficient. Not a STOL machine either, and for the unprepared pilot, can be a bit challenging to fly. But there are those who appreciate such challenges, and mastery of this little plane’s handling rewards its operators with a feeling of being one with the machine. Not to mention its WWII...
Four-Seat Blunders...and Why They Failed
Просмотров 161 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Tired of the same boring planes you see over and over again at the airport? Let’s learn about some well-intentioned 4-seat aircraft designs that turned out to be boondoggles (or at the very least, fell well below expectations from their manufacturers) It’s a tough business! Darter / Lark Commander These homely planes were brought to you by Rockwell, famous for their B1 bomber and Space Shuttle....
Fletcher Defender...a Tiny Killing Machine
Просмотров 100 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Ever heard of the Fletcher Defender? You’re not alone, this was a tiny warbird that could rain terror on its enemies below. Sadly, it was not to be, but its persistent and stubborn designer kept on working on new aircraft designs, until finally conceiving one of the most popular aircraft ever built. Check out the story on this man’s amazing journey through aviation, and if you watch the whole v...
You'll fall in love with the Dyke Delta
Просмотров 1,6 млн7 месяцев назад
Buckle up and learn about the diamond-shaped Dyke JD-2 Delta, an audacious homebuilt born in a visionary’s basement in Ohio. Designed in the 1960s, the Delta was never mass-produced and presently few remain in airworthy condition, but its owners / builders feverishly defend the type’s reputation as one of the best aircraft they’ve ever flown. The Delta also lays fame to claim as one of the firs...
Bizarre Planes You WON'T Find at Your Airport
Просмотров 432 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Bizarre Planes You WON'T Find at Your Airport
Why Pilots LOVE this Italian Plane
Просмотров 88 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Why Pilots LOVE this Italian Plane
You won't believe how fast this thing is!
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You won't believe how fast this thing is!
Five Twin Pushers You’ve Never Heard of
Просмотров 188 тыс.Год назад
Five Twin Pushers You’ve Never Heard of
Five Twin Engine Aircraft Nobody's Heard of
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Five Twin Engine Aircraft Nobody's Heard of
Obscure Planes You've Never Heard of
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Obscure Planes You've Never Heard of
Obscure High Performance Planes You've Never Heard of
Просмотров 62 тыс.Год назад
Obscure High Performance Planes You've Never Heard of
Lycoming’s 8-Cylinder Beast: The IO-720 Compilation
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
Lycoming’s 8-Cylinder Beast: The IO-720 Compilation
Convair 240, 330, 440 Compilation: 15 Minutes of R-2800 Bliss!
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
Convair 240, 330, 440 Compilation: 15 Minutes of R-2800 Bliss!
The Ultimate Trislander Compilation: The Trimotor with an Epic Sound
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
The Ultimate Trislander Compilation: The Trimotor with an Epic Sound
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou Compilation, pt 1
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De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou Compilation, pt 1
Wow, sabía del islander B26 pero esto 😮..!!!!!!
Honestly these things are hidden gems that need to be modernised and applied to so many fields that would benefit from using these bad boys, especially since they don't look like something that would be too expensive or hard to repair or maintain
Kamov helicopters are not only unique looking but pretty good at their job even as attack helicopters like the Ka-52 which proved itself in a modern conflict facing modern enemy forces!
When I was a kid, my brother and I would run to see this little helicopter flying low over the fields.
now I want an aerovan
I love this thing! I used to have a book with all sorts of helicopters in it, and this was one of my favorites, just because the silo looked goofy
HAHAHAHA "Uncomfortable fake neck scratch" I love this channel.
Soon that neck scratch won’t be so uncomfortable! See ya at osh or sun n fun
Well done! I'm looking forward to what's in store.
Cool . Please stay away from BOTS.
Fun to see these obscure birds; glad to see at least a few are still airworthy...I also am drawn to the "rare and obscure" makes/models. Closest I've gotten to any of them is some seat-time in a 1948 Ercoupe, a delightful plane to fly... Best wishes for the new format for 2025!
I have flown the Fuji i 13:54 n the '70s. It was easy to fly but it was a bit sluggish during aerobatics, only basic manoeuvres really
This channel deserves WAY more attention and subs. Comment for engagement!!
The Stits Fly Baby would be a good choice.
Very nice video. I would have liked it not to have moved so quick on the pictures
Now this is what I'm here for.
Small, rare and unusual airplanes seem to much more interesting to me, than fighter jets. It is so much more fun to see what someone with a lot of passion and very little money can achieve!
0:44 I obsessed over finding the location of this aerial photo and found it between Loon Point Beach and Summerland Beach in Summerland, California.
www.google.com/maps/@34.3792384,-119.6017512,2924a,35y,15.47h,64.51t/data=!3m1!1e3!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTIxMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Looking forward to the new format for '25 Richard. You know me and my taste for eclectic aircraft and I can think of many aircraft , that I've been collecting photos of for years, that I would love to see on your channel. Good luck sir!
Hello author, a little correction: Kamov was of Ukrainian heritage, and the Ka-26 owes much to Ukrainian engineers and facilities. Key components for Soviet aviation, including helicopters, were produced in Ukraine, especially at Motor Sich in Zaporizhzhia. While the USSR centralized projects in Moscow, Ukraine's contributions were vital to these successes. The Ka-26 is a great example of Ukrainian innovation within the Soviet system. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
Thank you for mentioning the Argentine Ranquel! 🇦🇷🩵🤍💛🤍🩵
I flew the Dinfia 46 Ranquel towing gliders. It’s a very good plane with a 180hp Lycoming.
Nice! If I'm not mistake the Aero Boero was based on it, no?
The Aero Boero that I also flew is of the same type of aircraft but it was designed by a private factory and the Ranquel by the Argentine national state.
Get s'more dampening, it's getting closer but a muffled room reverb is still very much there. Otherwise? Lovely concept! Best of luck!
Duuude...did you see how many pieces of cheap foam I've got behind me? 😂 Yeah for real it's pretty muffled. I'm hoping an exert can help me work around this issue. But tx for the encouragement!
Excellent video after 60 years in the aviation industry most were unknown to me.
Mission accomplished! I've got plenty more of where those came from. I just would like to organize it a bit more (categorize them better)
Great vid! As feedback, I would say turn the music volume down a couple clicks.
Gotcha! Yeah it's tough, some hate it but it's a way to make my monotonous voice a little less tedious to listen to (or at least, to me)
I agree--all book/video are long--than one side---show´s new´s (dash old)-resolution´s--GREAT CLIP-I´m boring -LIKEYOU
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There are many of them in Hungary (and not only in museums). They are currently out of use (but in ready-to-work condition, packed), because it has been impossible to get new, factory fiberglass rotor blades for years due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. The rotor blades of most machines have expired. (They spray instead with drones in small areas, and in larger areas with larger helicopters or airplanes)
Is that right? I thought they were still active in Hungary. Damn, maybe they should sell some over here to the west! Imagine dropping into an airshow with one.
@@aircraftadventures-vids We are running out of pilots and experts (those who know the ka26 are already 60+ years old), and as long as there was enough of the rotor (the Russians make it, but it is not appropriate to buy helicopter parts from a country at war), it was treated as a working, usable museum object. You will find many Hungarian videos, they are taken out of the shed in the morning, assembled by a larger team of friends, calibrated, checked, and they go out with it for 1-2 hours of work...
sky fairer is a popular rubber scale free flight. Comet kitted the Akron Funk.
All those aircraft are planes I've never heard, which boggles me... since I am an avgeek and a volunteer at a helicopter museum!
Keep up the great work!
Ha, mission accomplished! I got tons of these stored away ready to do another round. Which museum you volunteer at?
American helicopter museum, West Chester, PA.
Love at first sight!
ı told you before that you know this job and I am looking forward to your new format 25 happy new year
Thank you for the kind words! It's sort of a brave new world for me but I think it's the right step.
I really like this new ideas, go ahead! 👍👍👍
Awesome, thank you! No turning back now, i guess
Interview aircraft designers please!
Hmm, I'll have to dig deep for that one. I know the designer of the Dielh XTC (Dan Diehl) maybe he'd be up for an interview. I know owners of rare planes as well as the ex-owner of an airline that operated DC-3s.
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...NOTHING TO SEE HERE BUT AWSOMENESS....LOVE YOUR CHANNEL...AND THE HISTORY LESSON , THANX...😎👍
Glad you enjoyed it And thanks for the nice feedback.
@@aircraftadventures-vids I'm looking forward to vol. 2
Very interesting stories. I’m an airplane nut all my life. I owned an Ercoupe years ago, rode in a Rearwin Skyranger in the early 80’s.
My dad owned an Ercoupe back in the 50s (way before I was in the picture). They look fun and it seems like a bargain today (compared to Cessnas at least)
Another candidate for this list is the Edgley Optica. I had the privilege of watching it fly at Farnborough air show 1980.
The Optica is awesome! But it's a widely covered plane here on the youtubes. I'll probably get to it eventually though.
The Mango!
Never heard that one before!
ruclips.net/video/ZPKCD8nC9w8/видео.htmlsi=cwgKU4G4IHTYVueg search for Kamov Ka-26 aerobatics, in the very first video this yellow baby can do incredible things
you know what, china's 6th jet is a copy of this!
Lol, it does have a resemblance!
Sleek!
and purdy!
As a backcountry aviator, this video was a real treat to watch.
Thank you!!
8:17 ???
lol, that was a glitch in my video software, and me rushing to publish the video. And that's what you get...
Why make a plane like this?
watch the video and learn...
THEY still use it to spy in Americans!
BESIDE every good man, is a much better than he truly deserves, woman! I am man enough to admit that I would have been lost over the last 30 years without my wife. I may be the brains in some of the situations, but she is always the heart of it. I know this seems odd to post here, but I appreciated the nod to John AND his wife. They seem to always get left out in stories like this. Thanks for the video and it earned my sub and like.
Couldn't agree with you more! About to hit our 25 years together and I'm thankful every day
Sorry but you forgot about Leopard , two engines homemade english b- jet ...😮😢😊
Well I got some good news for you - it's featured on another recent video! Check it out. ruclips.net/video/hLCBX6F0AFk/видео.html
@@aircraftadventures-vids , thank you , it 's a truły good news, sorry...
Amazing work, respect
Thank you!
5:10 And breathing in left over insecticide.
The insecticide was more natural in those days, perhaps? 🤔
The outboard radial engine layout reminds me of the Sikorsky S-56 and the cargo "pick-up" version like the S-60 Skycrane. They had a LOT of radial engines on hand after the second world war ended and turbines grew in popularity.
For sure! I got to see an S-58 doing practice pickups right next to me about 20 years ago, what a show!
Sad none in americana.
There are plenty of these in America.