70 Year+ Classic Beech 18 on Floats

Part One. Northwest Flying Inc. opened up for the season when we were in Nestor Falls, a jumping off point for fly in fishing lodges in North Western Ontario south of Kenora and north of Fort Francis, and was a beehive of activity as their aircraft entered service for the fishing season. This video shows the 1947 twin engine Beech 18 disembark for the first flight of the season. The aircraft seats 8 and has a payload of 1,800 pounds. What a thrill to see a 70 plus year old plane fly. Obviously, well designed and built, and CARED FOR. It was a thrill for me as a lifetime aviation buff. More videos to follow of this fine dame of bush planes.

[@keenlybee7669]

What a lovely bird! May she fly for for many years to come ❤️

[@theboatboy]

I agree. I don't think todays airplanes will be in the air 70 years from now. Such a classic.

[@GX901]

First float plane I ever flew in.

[@theboatboy]

Hi, this exact aircraft or the same model somewhere else. I'd love to go up for a flight, thanks