My grandmothers brother flew the Hellcat in the Navy, and near the end of the war flew brand new Bearcats from the factory on the east coast and ferrying them out to Alameda CA. He almost lived to 100, he had quite a life, he gave his Navy Wings to my brother who is a pilot today. Sadly in another year or two all those men from WW2 will be gone, but never forgotten!
wow best video of my favorite aircraft. the partial power at start of take off role to get some speed over the rudder to counter torque gives an indication of power. it was airborne so quick after fullish throttle. Awsome vid!!
Man! I felt like I was right there! Just got my certificate and some day to fly something as beautiful and powerful as this. Thanks! Your videos are spectacular.
These things remind me of big over 1000cc motorcycles.rough as guts under 80kms,but smooth out up around 90kms and beyond.two different moto guzzis have me to in both arms,sadly I had to sell both.sad because both were brilliant handling bikes!
I was just trying to explain to a young newer pilot, what I meant by “real” flying, and what it’s all about. Then I saw your video. I’ll send him here because here’s the answer to clearly see.
@pilotseyephotography Awesome video- any chance you can post the whole thing without edits? Would love to sit in that cockpit at idle a little while longer....
My grandmothers brother flew the Hellcat in the Navy, and near the end of the war flew brand new Bearcats from the factory on the east coast and ferrying them out to Alameda CA. He almost lived to 100, he had quite a life, he gave his Navy Wings to my brother who is a pilot today. Sadly in another year or two all those men from WW2 will be gone, but never forgotten!
I love those bearcats
The vibrations coming back through the cockpit from that radial were so intense that I needed a mouth guard just to watch the video.
wow best video of my favorite aircraft. the partial power at start of take off role to get some speed over the rudder to counter torque gives an indication of power. it was airborne so quick after fullish throttle. Awsome vid!!
Thats a great ride taste of pilots poit of view in this Grumman cat. Definately need head phones on for this. Super fantastic.👍✌️🇭🇲🦘🐨
Just found this via a friend.... My Dad flew this plane during the closing years of WW11. Thanks for sharing.
Man! I felt like I was right there! Just got my certificate and some day to fly something as beautiful and powerful as this. Thanks! Your videos are spectacular.
Nice video. Love the Bearcat. Carter gave me my check out in my Waco UPF-7. Always a pleasure.
Thank you!! Go Navy!
Beautiful beast!
What a awesome noise !
Nice video!
These things remind me of big over 1000cc motorcycles.rough as guts under 80kms,but smooth out up around 90kms and beyond.two different moto guzzis have me to in both arms,sadly I had to sell both.sad because both were brilliant handling bikes!
I was just trying to explain to a young newer pilot, what I meant by “real” flying, and what it’s all about. Then I saw your video. I’ll send him here because here’s the answer to clearly see.
@pilotseyephotography Awesome video- any chance you can post the whole thing without edits? Would love to sit in that cockpit at idle a little while longer....
Are those cowl flaps automatic?
Still cannot beat the sound of the Rolls Royce Merlin
Rips off the runway in a three-point attitude, pilot then applies additional power.
Hm, the noise is significant!
Still has the 20mm cannons mounted.