My Dream Since Childhood | The Story of How I Got My Strikemaster Jet

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @JetJerod
    @JetJerod 10 месяцев назад +12

    I’m so glad someone like you ended up with that jet! I was in the process of buying that exact jet when I came across my Gnat! The seller told me that someone else wanted it and (at first) I thought they were using that tactic to push me to hurry and buy it, such a beautiful jet! Glad it’s truly gone to someone who seems to really appreciate it like it deserves! Congrats and I hope I get to see you fly it someday!

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад +5

      It truly is an exceptional airplane. The previous owners put the money in the right places to make it safe. I'm looking forward to bringing it down to Florida and taking it to an even higher level. I do plan on doing some airshows in the Southeast US. Thank you for your comment! I'm really glad this channel is allowing me to bring together fellow aviators and aviation fans like yourself to share our passions.

    • @Heneling
      @Heneling 8 месяцев назад

      @@AirtimeTony you should definitely do some airshows, the strikemaster has a very unique design and will definitely stand out as a fascinating aircraft

  • @flashpuppy167
    @flashpuppy167 11 месяцев назад +9

    Well done! I flew a Strikemaster here in Australia for about 5 years. Lovely jet to fly and the side by side seating is much better for you and your passengers than in tandem.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, I am very excited about flying her - and I agree the side-by-side is going to be great for the folks I take up. I flew a Marchetti SF260 and loved the side-by-side seating. That very cool you got to fly a Strikemaster for 5 years.

  • @clist9406
    @clist9406 5 месяцев назад +1

    Living the dream ! I totally understand. Picked up a VodoChody L-39 two years ago

  • @50somethinglawyer
    @50somethinglawyer 10 месяцев назад

    Lovely! Can't wait to see more.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you! There will be a lot more coming once we get it out of the winter weather of Chicago, and get the Strikemaster home to Florida.

  • @timothybird7450
    @timothybird7450 11 месяцев назад +1

    The Jet Provost/Strikemaster was the first jet I got to get my hands dirty on. Great aircraft to work on, even if some jobs can be a little awkward at times.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад

      That's awesome - Thanks for the comment, enjoy the channel.

  • @robertnervoso771
    @robertnervoso771 10 месяцев назад

    Congratulations! Have fun with it!

  • @mikequigleyorruneoform7096
    @mikequigleyorruneoform7096 Год назад +1

    Let us sim guys live vicariously through your uploads. Only seen a Provost up close one time at a small fly-in. Was amazed when this jet came into land and taxi up to a group of crop dusters and Kit planes.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, happy to take you along on the journey as we get closer to flying her! Love the sims, its amazing how accurate some of them are.

  • @niklasmoser6847
    @niklasmoser6847 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome choice! Glad the jet came into passionate hands!

  • @damiendavis5151
    @damiendavis5151 10 месяцев назад

    Wow! More power to you brother! Slip the surly bonds!

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! We plan on flying her a fair amount once we get her back to Florida.

  • @Tatiana7.62
    @Tatiana7.62 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome!👍

  • @josephmarkey9096
    @josephmarkey9096 11 месяцев назад

    Truly lovely example.
    I remember seeing them display at RAF Leuchars(Jet Provost).
    Very quick jet and that viper engine can roar impressively!

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад

      That is one of the thing I love about the jet... is that sound!

  • @hamentaschen
    @hamentaschen 24 дня назад

    The gravity point is center for flyings. A jet wings on high golden meltings. One time only please.

  • @stephenschroeder6567
    @stephenschroeder6567 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations!
    I hope that you and everyone so blessed fully appreciates their good fortune each and every day. 🙂

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  2 месяца назад

      That is very kind of you to say. I do feel truly blessed indeed, and I hope the same for you as well.

  • @Fabio.Palmeira
    @Fabio.Palmeira 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome!!!

  • @Airsally
    @Airsally Год назад

    Thats awesome .. congratulations on making your dream come true. Be safe.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  Год назад

      Thank you!! Trust me... safety is my UTMOST concern. We are going slowly and methodically, as we are getting ready for our first flight.

  • @justforfunaviation6342
    @justforfunaviation6342 28 дней назад

    Great video !!

  • @sactu1
    @sactu1 11 месяцев назад

    Good for you buddy! A watershed moment in one's life - enjoy being the custodian of a lovely airplane.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I feel honored to be able to take care of this great example of a Strikemaster. The previous owner invested a lot into restoration. I plan to continue to take it to the next level.

  • @edbianchi8839
    @edbianchi8839 9 месяцев назад

    God bless you and your dream

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much, I really do appriciate that.

  • @petkuscinta9797
    @petkuscinta9797 9 месяцев назад

    Great story. Initially I though it is L-39NG Albatros but then the window slides not opens and immediately I have woken up it is not.

  • @AZCubDriver
    @AZCubDriver Год назад

    Congratulations. I look forward to following your channel.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  Год назад

      Thank you, really glad to have you along. Enjoy the videos!

    • @EkoFajar-xj3nk
      @EkoFajar-xj3nk 11 месяцев назад

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  • @tedstrikertwa800
    @tedstrikertwa800 7 месяцев назад

    One of the first military jets I ever saw in the sky was an RNZAF Strikemaster! Hello from NZ.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  6 месяцев назад

      That's awesome. I've been to NZ twice now - wonderful country!

  • @SaintsofAvalon
    @SaintsofAvalon 8 месяцев назад

    Over here in England around 15 year's ago or so a guy had a Provost at Santoft aifield not too far from me . He took his brother up and didn't realise the passenger seat wasn't locked - went inverted and his brother " left the building " straight throught the canopy . One of those things to check that's maybe not on the pre flight check list .
    Late 60's 70's 80's had the provosts flying daily out of RAF Finningley , straight over my house . Locally they were known as " pea pod planes " due to the wingtip tanks lol .

  • @pilotmiami1
    @pilotmiami1 7 месяцев назад

    Bravo.go ahead

  • @HawkinsVapor
    @HawkinsVapor 11 месяцев назад +2

    Very, very cool. Can't wait to see more videos on this. I hope down the line you can give us some long format videos of you just cruising around and working the equipment with a headmounted camera. I'd be surprised if this channel doesnt explode within the next few months. Have fun and fly safe!

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for your comment! We are having a lot of fun, and hope to create videos people love. We are going to be doing some really cool camera shots in future videos, as well as amping up what we are showing, including aerobatics and videos with the Strikemaster.

  • @scottw5315
    @scottw5315 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations Tony...there is one for sale on Trade-a-plane. Do you have an opinion on that one?

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  8 месяцев назад

      Be aware, there are very few Strikemasters left flying. Parts can be tough to find. Make sure it is flight ready before you buy it. Dont recommend a project. Wishing you the best.

    • @scottw5315
      @scottw5315 8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Tony....I don't think I'll go that direction. I've got my hands full with a Beech 18 at the moment. I like the classic military jets and I flew several when active duty but the maintenance is scary. Thanks again.@@AirtimeTony

  • @neilcharlton
    @neilcharlton 11 месяцев назад

    Affordable strikemaster. Never seen those two words together before. 😂

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад

      For sure 😂 eventually, I plan on getting a Fighter Jet with an afterburner, like a MIG 17, or a F5. So from that perspective, its affordable LOL. Thanks so much for the comment!

  • @violetakolkowsky8351
    @violetakolkowsky8351 10 месяцев назад

    This would not be the former ZU-PER would it?

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  10 месяцев назад

      This Strikemaster was No# 312 out of the Singapore airforce, and it is a MK 84

  • @ralphwatt8752
    @ralphwatt8752 7 дней назад

    Is it ex RNZAF?

  • @silverwings1843
    @silverwings1843 10 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous Aircraft... But I think you have the designation wrong. I believe it comes under Trainer and Light Attack Aircraft. Its pedigree was the T-37.
    Regardless: A very nice aircraft to proudly own and operate. My compliments Sir !!!

  • @a320nick
    @a320nick 11 месяцев назад +2

    Provost - pronounced: "provust" not pre vost.

  • @hamentaschen
    @hamentaschen 18 дней назад

    Why does everybody think anybody wants to watch what they do? The internet has made you stupid.

  • @MikeFinch-v6o
    @MikeFinch-v6o Месяц назад

    Again: so, zero flight footage? All talking??? Just be quiet and fly the plane. OMG.

    • @AirtimeTony
      @AirtimeTony  Месяц назад

      Hi Mike, this was the second video we put up on RUclips. Check out the channel, every Strikemaster video after this one has flight time (minus the paint restoration of course). I agree it much more fun to fly than chat, but RUclips algorithm doesn't always agree...😂