That shot of the Mighty Luscombe at 12:15 with the California Golden Poppies in the foreground brought on the nostalgia. As a kid growing up in the Golden State, I had to put everything in my mouth. I still remember how those flowers taste. Take it from me; they look a hell of a lot better than they taste.
Flying into little airports is a big part of the fun in puddle jumpers. I used to like to fly into airplane salvage yards and browse. Juan seems to have an airplane for all occasions...
When I was in High School ( I am now 69) I attended the San Diego Aerospace Museum's Hall of Fame banquet. Two astronauts also attended. Among the honorees was Frank Tallman. He was in his eighties. He entered the Hall of Fame for building and flying an exact replica of the Spirit of Saint Louis from the origional plans. The plane also entered the hall becoming the museum's feature display. Mr. Tallman said that Lindbergh had specified features that made the plane hard to fly. It required constant attention and to look forward and down required sticking your head out the window. This was to help Lindbergh stay awake. The Spirit of St. Louis was built in San Diego, that is why the international airport was Lindbergh Field. Unfortunately the museum burned with the replica. Edit. I just checked. Frank Tallman was nowhere as near as old as I remember. What made him remarkable (which I forgot) is that he had lost a leg and flew without his prosthetic leg. Also I found out that the Spirit of St. Louis was derived from the type of mail plane Lindbergh was familiar with. The need to look out the side window to see forward ( or land) came with the base design.
Great video. I understand these 7/8 scale SE5As were originally built for a movie, "Aces High". When I worked at Boscombe Down in the UK, there were two of them, privately owned, which lived in hardened aircraft shelter! However, before then, I had previously worked at the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, where the apprentices had restored an original 1917 SE5A, F904. She still flies with the Shuttleworth Collection.
Thank you Juan for another fascinating video. Maybe the gent would extend an invitation and you could record when he starts the engine. Just to witness this beauty coming to life would be another wonderful event. Lovely job all around.
Oh wow you flew the MIGHTY LUSCUM today. That's a KINGFISHER, home built, the one with the engine on top. Looks like it hasn't been flown for a long time. I was thinking of building one back in the 70's but was still in the U.S. Army and wasn't anywhere where I could have built it. You know moving every 3 years and all.
I watched this with a big smile, just fabulous, from an ex RAF Rigger. An awful time in my life & this bought back a smile, kick the tyres & light the fires. 😊🤸♂️
Impressive would be an understatement,,to say the least. I've done a ton of antique , Hacker Craft & Chris Caft restorations in my life and was a "hanger rat" the first 25 years of my life . So I think I'm just a bit qualified too say ,,,,THAT'S SOME OF THE BEST WORKMANSHIP I'VE EVER SEEN !!! Bar none !
The amphibian you walked by was a Anderson Kingfisher, a tractor design, the Vomer Jensen Amphibian is a pusher design. There are not a lot of either around.
Certain parts of that plane can represent memories and sections of his life over the years. It wasn't only a cure for boredom, it's a monument to his craftiness. This has inspired me to get back to work on my Fisher Koala(been 4 years now and the woodwork is nearly done)Good video; a nicely done tribute. Thank's for what you do- Blancolirio.
Wow, some truly awesome planes Juan. Many yrs back, a friend of mine, Russ Sheaffer had one very similar, not sure what happened to it after he passed. Back then he was partners in Chico Aerial Applicators when I met him. Thanks... 👍
Again a wonderful video. He reminds me of my friend Ludvig (Mike) Hammer and our many hours in his Stearman. RIP Mike. We saw some good hanger parties too didn't we?
Mighty fine. In the mid 1970’s a man flew an SE-5 out of Lake Elmo, Minnesota airport. I helped pull the prop a few times. I always asked him when he was going to add electric start.
Hay Juan, That is a labour of love that's for sure. I worked for Qantas and in the 80's they built an Avro 504k replica in the workshop next to where I worked. It took an Apprentice trainer and a handful of apprentices about 2 years to build and I got to watch it come together 1 day at a time, what an experience. They had the original blue prints from the Australian Aircraft and Engineering Co who built the original AC. They also had a handful of salvaged original mechanical parts they got from somewhere. It is now on display in the terminal at Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney.
Juan, when things are closer to being back to normal and you’re in the UK, you should visit the Shuttleworth Collection north of London near Bedford. They have a fantastic collection of vintage planes, most of which are in flying condition, some dating back to before 1914, and that includes an original SE5a. They’ve also got other WWI aircraft, a lot of inter-war planes and some from WWII. I think the most recent exhibit is the autogyro “Little Nellie” from the James Bond film “You Only Live Twice”.
What a beautiful little airplane that Bryan built! 👍 You never know what you may find at these sleepy little airports. You could do a whole series on the stuff that people have stashed away inside of their hangars.
A beautiful episode Juan, I have really enjoyed watching it, many thanks for sharing yours finds with us followers. I hope you go back on day and see it take to the skies. DJ in the U.K.
I believe it’s based upon Canadian plans that have been available for many years. It makes me shed a tear for my friend Forrest “Doggy” Kline who flew his SE5 all over the country wearing his authentic WWI uniform. He said it was just a big model airplane to build. He warned though that you should watch what you scratch with epoxy glue on your hands. Doggy was still flying his SE5 at 80 when he died falling of his roof! Last I knew his plane was in a museum in Arizona.
Yes they are called 'Replica Plans' quite a few SE5A's have been built from those drawings over the years including some factory built examples made by Slingsby Sailplanes in the UK that were built for the film 'Blue Max'
Wow, the spitfire of WWI. These are the planes that had to fight the likes of the Red Baron. I believe the originals used 200 hp Hispano -Suiza. I'm much more impressed by the old planes than the new.
I just love guys with spirit, determination, desire, talent and the knack to be a true artist and craftsman all in one. Takes a lot of patience and will power to be that dedicated to your mission. Well done. Let's go flyin'!
Thanks for that Juan, a beautiful plane and a beautiful craftsman. I tell ya, you could do a series on all the little airfields and the treasures they hold. This video brought a tear to my eye.
This guy is awesome! I used to fly R/C planes and never had the patience to build a beautiful plane. I only built ones from kits and even then they weren’t very beautiful.
I met an old guy a couple of years ago who built an aircamper. Did a fantastic job. The aircraft won an award at the LAA rally in the uk. He couldn’t fly!!! He just wanted to build an aeroplane
Great video, Juan. I hope you do a follow up with Bryan when or if he flies it. Amazing what wonderful and inspiring people you can meet around airports.
And lots of hand tools too in that small corner of the hangar,it looked like he had moved his den into there note the magazines and model kits under the workbench,loved the guy.
Probably the only plans-built planes built in large numbers where Rutan's Vary-easy and Long-easy, which were constructed with foam and fiberglass. Third party companies made a lot of parts to aid the building. Rutan, IMO, terrified of the out of control liability court system, pulled the plans off the market.
Thank you so much my friend love the scenery love that old plane good education of learning how he did that I wonder how many blueprints that they were for that plane looks like a lot all my friend I love the music as well God bless tell Pete we said hello🙏🛩
The SE5a was always one of my favorite WWI airplanes. The full scale SE5a is very complicated. I understand why one would build a 7/8 scale version, but I wonder how much extra effort it would be to build a full scale one.
That is amazing! If he finds aircraft of that vintage inspiring, then when the world opens back up, he badly needs to visit the Shuttleworth Collection! Do that, and in another 23 years he'll have a handbuilt collection of his own!
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That shot of the Mighty Luscombe at 12:15 with the California Golden Poppies in the foreground brought on the nostalgia. As a kid growing up in the Golden State, I had to put everything in my mouth. I still remember how those flowers taste. Take it from me; they look a hell of a lot better than they taste.
Flying into little airports is a big part of the fun in puddle jumpers. I used to like to fly into airplane salvage yards and browse. Juan seems to have an airplane for all occasions...
When I was in High School ( I am now 69) I attended the San Diego Aerospace Museum's Hall of Fame banquet. Two astronauts also attended. Among the honorees was Frank Tallman. He was in his eighties. He entered the Hall of Fame for building and flying an exact replica of the Spirit of Saint Louis from the origional plans. The plane also entered the hall becoming the museum's feature display. Mr. Tallman said that Lindbergh had specified features that made the plane hard to fly. It required constant attention and to look forward and down required sticking your head out the window. This was to help Lindbergh stay awake. The Spirit of St. Louis was built in San Diego, that is why the international airport was Lindbergh Field. Unfortunately the museum burned with the replica.
Edit. I just checked. Frank Tallman was nowhere as near as old as I remember. What made him remarkable (which I forgot) is that he had lost a leg and flew without his prosthetic leg. Also I found out that the Spirit of St. Louis was derived from the type of mail plane Lindbergh was familiar with. The need to look out the side window to see forward ( or land) came with the base design.
what! came to my airport!?!? awesome! also wish i were there for your visit. for good coffee head up to plank
Great video. I understand these 7/8 scale SE5As were originally built for a movie, "Aces High". When I worked at Boscombe Down in the UK, there were two of them, privately owned, which lived in hardened aircraft shelter! However, before then, I had previously worked at the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, where the apprentices had restored an original 1917 SE5A, F904. She still flies with the Shuttleworth Collection.
That’s dedication!
Kudos to him and his wife for his perseverance and her support 👍🏻 !
A true craftsman, Mike Patey without any equipment or budget.
Patey apparently doesn't look to be limited to budgets
Back to work!
I was thinking the exact same thing. Mike Patey would love that workshop
He’s a non irritating pattey. He would be a good airport neighbor.
@@tztz1949 I'm not irritated by the Pateys one bit.
Thank you Juan for another fascinating video. Maybe the gent would extend an invitation and you could record when he starts the engine. Just to witness this beauty coming to life would be another wonderful event. Lovely job all around.
If you look up the word craftsman, Bryan's picture will be there! All I can say is WOW👍👍👍 Great find Juan, many thanks!!
Great landing .. a real pilot - not just a "heavy driver" .. what a find!!
Oh wow you flew the MIGHTY LUSCUM today. That's a KINGFISHER, home built, the one with the engine on top. Looks like it hasn't been flown for a long time. I was thinking of building one back in the 70's but was still in the U.S. Army and wasn't anywhere where I could have built it. You know moving every 3 years and all.
He reminds me of my dad. My dad was a mechanical engineer who would create and build just about anything from scratch. Such patience!
I watched this with a big smile, just fabulous, from an ex RAF Rigger. An awful time in my life & this bought back a smile, kick the tyres & light the fires. 😊🤸♂️
Ya gotta have a dream. If you don't have a dream, how ya gonna have a dream come true? Thanks for sharing this one.
Simply amazing what people can do if they have the desire to try!
Now this is real Aviation, Juan you knocked it out of the park with this one, well done 👍
Super video! I applauded for $5.00 👏👏
Thanks for sharing your videos Juan.
Thanks Ben!
Impressive would be an understatement,,to say the least.
I've done a ton of antique , Hacker Craft & Chris Caft restorations in my life and was a "hanger rat" the first 25 years of my life . So I think I'm just a bit qualified too say ,,,,THAT'S SOME OF THE BEST WORKMANSHIP I'VE EVER SEEN !!!
Bar none !
The amphibian you walked by was a Anderson Kingfisher, a tractor design, the Vomer Jensen Amphibian is a pusher design. There are not a lot of either around.
Thanks Larry!
Certain parts of that plane can represent memories and sections of his life over the years. It wasn't only a cure for boredom, it's a monument to his craftiness. This has inspired me to get back to work on my Fisher Koala(been 4 years now and the woodwork is nearly done)Good video; a nicely done tribute. Thank's for what you do- Blancolirio.
Wow, some truly awesome planes Juan. Many yrs back, a friend of mine, Russ Sheaffer had one very similar, not sure what happened to it after he passed. Back then he was partners in Chico Aerial Applicators when I met him. Thanks... 👍
Hope you stay in touch with him and get his first flight on video! Watch for the hun in the sun!
@@terracotta6294 Juan was flying his Luscombe at the end of this video... not the plane featured in the video.
Again a wonderful video. He reminds me of my friend Ludvig (Mike) Hammer and our many hours in his Stearman. RIP Mike. We saw some good hanger parties too didn't we?
Guy’s my age! Beautiful work. I think we are put on this earth to learn. The best of also teach. Thanks Juan, for taking me along! N.E.OH Bob
Mighty fine. In the mid 1970’s a man flew an SE-5 out of Lake Elmo, Minnesota airport. I helped pull the prop a few times. I always asked him when he was going to add electric start.
My favorite plane of WW1, I have a 1960 RC kit complete, still in the box, keep saying I'll build it, but I like the kit as is.
Amazing! I’m a car guy, and I don’t think I could commit myself to building a car that way, much less a plane. I admire his labor of love.
If I had 23 years of my life in a build,I would be afraid to fly it!!!!!!! All I can day is WOW!!!!!!!!!
Very nice scratch built dream machine! Cheers from Winnipeg.
Hay Juan,
That is a labour of love that's for sure. I worked for Qantas and in the 80's they built an Avro 504k replica in the workshop next to where I worked. It took an Apprentice trainer and a handful of apprentices about 2 years to build and I got to watch it come together 1 day at a time, what an experience. They had the original blue prints from the Australian Aircraft and Engineering Co who built the original AC. They also had a handful of salvaged original mechanical parts they got from somewhere. It is now on display in the terminal at Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney.
My God, What a joy to see and wonder to Fly. I am so so envious, Happy for him too. To see that he is keeping History alive
Juan. Thanks again ! As I said many times before. A lot of us would never get to see any of these great subjects you bring us. 🇺🇸
Juan, when things are closer to being back to normal and you’re in the UK, you should visit the Shuttleworth Collection north of London near Bedford. They have a fantastic collection of vintage planes, most of which are in flying condition, some dating back to before 1914, and that includes an original SE5a. They’ve also got other WWI aircraft, a lot of inter-war planes and some from WWII. I think the most recent exhibit is the autogyro “Little Nellie” from the James Bond film “You Only Live Twice”.
Thanks for sharing, and congratulations to Mr Dorsett for his perseverance and his beautiful plane.
What a beautiful little airplane that Bryan built! 👍
You never know what you may find at these sleepy little airports. You could do a whole series on the stuff that people have stashed away inside of their hangars.
A beautiful episode Juan, I have really enjoyed watching it, many thanks for sharing yours finds with us followers. I hope you go back on day and see it take to the skies.
DJ in the U.K.
What a fine video. Fantastic achievement building something that complicated from scratch and to that sublime standard. Well told, thanks.
What a cool day for flying and a great visit with Brian and showcasing his fine work.
Incredible, and all that reading and education he doesn't have on display! True American craftsman.
Time, dedication, focus, and most of all...passion! A labor of love there!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing this with the world. And flying with you is a treat as well.
I believe it’s based upon Canadian plans that have been available for many years. It makes me shed a tear for my friend Forrest “Doggy” Kline who flew his SE5 all over the country wearing his authentic WWI uniform. He said it was just a big model airplane to build. He warned though that you should watch what you scratch with epoxy glue on your hands. Doggy was still flying his SE5 at 80 when he died falling of his roof! Last I knew his plane was in a museum in Arizona.
Yes they are called 'Replica Plans' quite a few SE5A's have been built from those drawings over the years including some factory built examples made by Slingsby Sailplanes in the UK that were built for the film 'Blue Max'
Nice to see that you still fly the Mighty Luscombe occasionally, rather than always the Aviat Hussy.
Amazing craftsmanship ....
A pity we couldn't see it fly, or at least start the engine.
Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏼
An absolutely beautiful airplane. I hope this work of art gets into the air someday.
That is incredible!
Thank you Juan.
Great find and a even better story. Thank JB
That was some great info on the 'Follow the wind' I never heard it put so simple before..
Super video! I applauded for $2.00 👏
From scratch. Amazin.
Good Lord. What a plane.
Wow, the spitfire of WWI. These are the planes that had to fight the likes of the Red Baron. I believe the originals used 200 hp Hispano -Suiza. I'm much more impressed by the old planes than the new.
I had a Honda Dream 150 in 1968. White and sweet! Thank you Mr. B!
Extraordinary and beautiful work of engineering art. It's about the journey every bit as much as the destination.
Thanks Juan!
I just love guys with spirit, determination, desire, talent and the knack to be a true artist and craftsman all in one. Takes a lot of patience and will power to be that dedicated to your mission. Well done. Let's go flyin'!
Thanks Joan
Kudos, that is an amazing plane.
Thanks for sharing it with us Juan!
Cheers from Tokyo!
A beautiful Kite
Thanks for that Juan, a beautiful plane and a beautiful craftsman. I tell ya, you could do a series on all the little airfields and the treasures they hold. This video brought a tear to my eye.
Very cool projects, time well spent, twenty-three years of fun!
Fantastic achievement and so beautiful. Thank you Brian and Juan.
The world surely could use a lot more people like Brian with his dedication and supreme craftmanship.
Just how awesome is that...WOW....Thanks my young friend....l am in my 80's to old to fly jets anymore lol just my chair now....!
This guy is awesome! I used to fly R/C planes and never had the patience to build a beautiful plane. I only built ones from kits and even then they weren’t very beautiful.
All I can say is beautiful... just beautiful.
Perfect weather to fly!
Incredible workmanship, skill and dedication! Beautiful plane! Thanks for sharing this 👍
I met an old guy a couple of years ago who built an aircamper. Did a fantastic job. The aircraft won an award at the LAA rally in the uk. He couldn’t fly!!! He just wanted to build an aeroplane
Pretty cool that he was inspired by Doug Champlin. His whole collection is nowat the Museum of Flight in Seattle. He was on our Board until he passed.
That was indeed a special treat. Thanks for taking us along.
Great video, Juan. I hope you do a follow up with Bryan when or if he flies it. Amazing what wonderful and inspiring people you can meet around airports.
Thanks Juan for taking us over there to see that superb workmanship, truly enjoyable. I would love to see that bird fly someday.
Brian is meticulous.. very intricate details ...
OUTSTANDING!!!!!...Tak Juan!!
Wow...! A piece of art, awesome craftsmanship...
Great video,
Thank you sir.
Thank you!
Beautiful build!
Great vid Jaun, love the pic of your plane with the poppies. I like these vids on builds. Go back and see that Corsair again.
Beautiful. I'm envious of people that can do that.
Absolutely wonderful.
Follow the wind with the stick. That's great!
Why would anyone not like this? This is a beautiful build!
Gorgeous little plane!!!
What a guy so talented and the patience of Job.
And lots of hand tools too in that small corner of the hangar,it looked like he had moved his den into there note the magazines and model kits under the workbench,loved the guy.
Beautiful! Well done.
Fantastic!!!
Probably the only plans-built planes built in large numbers where Rutan's Vary-easy and Long-easy, which were constructed with foam and fiberglass. Third party companies made a lot of parts to aid the building.
Rutan, IMO, terrified of the out of control liability court system, pulled the plans off the market.
Thank you so much my friend love the scenery love that old plane good education of learning how he did that I wonder how many blueprints that they were for that plane looks like a lot all my friend I love the music as well God bless tell Pete we said hello🙏🛩
The SE5a was always one of my favorite WWI airplanes. The full scale SE5a is very complicated. I understand why one would build a 7/8 scale version, but I wonder how much extra effort it would be to build a full scale one.
It is so nice to have you flying almost daily again. ♥ Love these "finds" of yours. ♥
Wonderful. More please Juan.
That is REALLY cool!👍
I want to see it fly!
That is amazing!
If he finds aircraft of that vintage inspiring, then when the world opens back up, he badly needs to visit the Shuttleworth Collection! Do that, and in another 23 years he'll have a handbuilt collection of his own!
Superb
Good god man that panel!!!! Stunning!!
Great work and video, amazing!
Incredible plane! Beautiful workmanship! I have the same book. Great video Juan.
Speechless.... I really admire this.