Back in the late 70's. I contacted Wing Cmdr Wallis for help and advice in building an auto gyro as part of a school project. He couldn't have been more helpful He invited me to see his collection which included a personal demonstration of him flying. He didn't suffer fools , however he was a most generous, talented engineer, inventor and a real Gent. We kept in touch until his death. R.I.P
When I was doing my autogyro training, I had a long conversation with Wing Commander Wallis. He was such a pleasant and knowledgeable man and a true gentleman.
1977 Queens Jubilee, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This man frightened us all to death. Whizzing up and down the River Trent in Little Nellie of James Bond Fame. Brilliant.
He lived more of a life during one the most dangerous times of this generation serving his country and well beyond, we can assume Ken had learned many lessons with experience to balance risk and opportunity. So many of these characters push the envelope and take chances not to develop science or other, but have inspired others to challenge their boundaries and live. The important thing here is to remember Ken took those chances and lived a very full life happy doing exactly what he wanted to do, I feel sure many could only dream of being so satisfied you just need a pulse.
My respect to this gentleman! It really is a shame that gyros haven’t saturated the aviation world. They have a proven track record for being safe, economical, and scaleable. One company in the USA built a demonstrator powered by a Rolls Royce turboprop engine. And of course there was the Fairey Rotodyne.
Peter from Family Guy would now say, "Now am gonna fly this plane hence making me look like a witch on a broom!"👻👻 Beautiful engineering.. Just beautiful!!❤❤❤💪
Yes a truly remarkable wonderful warm welcoming man in his nineties for you people viewing from far away places. I have been to his place a few times always admires his welcome and talent. Well done Ken and thanks. Wil D.
What a champion.I take my hat off to this amazing man.I have an RC gyro copter and it's not the type of aircraft I usually fly.I have a rule.if it doesn't have a wing I don't fly it.my dad who passed away a few years ago was in the Royal Australian Airforce.he was a door gunner in a UH-1 in Vietnam.he also became a commercial heli pilot.as a kid he would drag me around Australia to test fly every helicopter u could imagine but his true love was the Huey.Great to see this video reminds me of my father who was 69 when he passed away and the only reason he didn't fly in his last year's was medical reasons.he was terminally ill with kidney failure.but I made sure before he died he got to fly one more time in his beloved Huey.it was a very special event with 3 ships in tight formation over the RAAF air base.memories I'll keep for ever.
Great man , great pilot , I am taking my hat off . Wanted to build one myself back in early sixties , never finished the project of my dreams . Girls and young women killed it . Never ever stopped regarding it . Wishing you all , one day you fly a gyrocopter , fly like a bird 🐦
Same here, also in early sixties, girls and young women killed my dream to come to fruition, never ever will forget it. All the best, God bless. ✝️. 🌏🐊🌴🇵🇬
Simplemente lo admiro,este es un piloto de verdad...el mejor que he visto hasta hoy,extraordinario despegue,un pilotage desenvuelto sin sobresaltos,una exibicion de total control del aparato, y su aterrizaje corto ,relajado,preciso,sin vacilaciones una persona que sabe lo que hace,un autentico veterano del aire,mis respetos señor Comandante Comodoro Ken Wallis .1916-2013.Q.E:P.D.
A big hero of mine too. He let me sit in 'Little Nellie' after he performed in it at the Biggin Hill Air Fair back in 1967. I was an Air Cadet on Crowd Line Duty. He had just come back from Japan after filming sequences for 'You Only Live Twice'. Such an approachable, polite, friendly guy.
Wim M as someone who flys out of the bustiest airport in Canada I can confirm a radio is not defiantly not BS. And helmets save lives this guy didn’t wear a helmet and guess where he is now? Coincidence I think not.
I had a great couple of visits to Kens workshop, he was a great bloke. Always gave a quick demo of his autogyros. WW2 veteran who flew Lancasters and many others, even saved himself by parachute.
I love these videos of Ken Wallis. I'm sorry he's gone. I've always loved aviation and my first experience with getting my feet off the ground was being towed down the runway in Dorris, CA 1983 or thereabouts. Volkswagen Beetle pulling a Benson gyrocopter down the runway. It was so intuitive... Thanks Guy for that experience!
@ David Taylor I always dreamed of flying a gyrocopter as a kid. I first saw a Benson ad in the back of Popular ,Mechanics magazine when I was 10 years old(.A lifetime ago!) I'm a senior citizen now but I've never let go of that dream. I recently found a gyro instructor 400 miles away, but I hope to arrange a flight in the near future. David, did you continue flying gyros? I'd be interested to know your experiences.
You're in the presence of greatness: this is the guy who doubled for Sean Connery/James Bond. He is the creator and pilot of "Little Nellie" in "You Only Live Twice." I still dream of building one because of that film. Thanks for posting it!
He didnt get any credit for it. B. Fred Francis is recognized as the inventor in 1956 according to Wikipedia. I used to have a large set of those when I was a kid in the 1960's.
As a mechanical engineer when we were graduate we were dreaming such machines and happy to see the miracle that too driven by such brave very aged person . Totally satisfying video . Truly inspiring
What a man.! I met him once in Enniskillen N. Ireland. An amazing aerobatic pilot. I don't know how he flew that gyro without any goggles. I'd say he had very watery eyes when he landed R.I.P. Ken.
I've seen this man before.what a wonderfull brain at is age.We can all learn something like this to prospered in later life.Well done sorry never give up
If you like the video, check out my facebook link in the video description for photos of the day when we visited him at his house/workshops.He's an amazing bloke. Only just added the link so I hope this works out ok for you.
A real gent. He was a good friend of my grandparents and once let me sit in Little Nellie when I was 10. Told me I could come back to have a go when I was old enough. Never did unfortunately. The last of a
@@simonkidd2088 The rotor generates lift as long as the craft is going forward, just like a glider. If the engine fails just put the plane into a glide, the glide ratio I would guess would not be that good but it would glide.
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This man built all his own flying machines. I just love to see Ken Wallis in action, he died in 2013 what a loss RIP sir.
How did he die while flying?
@@johnanderson1994 No age 93 I believe natural causes.
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@@johnanderson1994 that was a genius bro. His stuff would never crash
@@mgtvnews6890 it's pretty hard for a helicopter to crash, even if it's made at home
Back in the late 70's. I contacted Wing Cmdr Wallis for help and advice in building an auto gyro as part of a school project. He couldn't have been more helpful
He invited me to see his collection which included a personal demonstration of him flying. He didn't suffer fools , however he was a most generous, talented engineer, inventor and a real Gent. We kept in touch until his death. R.I.P
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Did you actually finish building
Your autogyro & fly it? How much did it cost?.Where did you get flight instructions?
When I was doing my autogyro training, I had a long conversation with Wing Commander Wallis. He was such a pleasant and knowledgeable man and a true gentleman.
God bless that old man.. Courage and bravery that has long been lost
I've had the pleasure of meeting and chatting to Ken many times. A true gent.
RIP
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that man is my new hero - awesome flight!
1977 Queens Jubilee, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This man frightened us all to death. Whizzing up and down the River Trent in Little Nellie of James Bond Fame. Brilliant.
Oh man, it looks took scary. Imagine how badass he would have been in his youths.
at that ages , dont you think he would give fk about how dangerous it is?
During his youth he flew in the RAF
In his middle age he designed and flew one in the James Bond film
His confidence on his control , Skills and HW Design is awesome....
I too met him last year with a mate of mine at his house, signed my book, dvd, got a post card etc etc, top bloke and a true gent!
That's great.
I wish l meet him one day.
A real inspiration 🥰
He really has confidence in what he is doing
Powerful engine to lift such a heavy set of balls.
No doubt!!
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Brave. Brave Man
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Yeah I was like, did buddy fly one of the originals?!
He lived more of a life during one the most dangerous times of this generation serving his country and well beyond, we can assume Ken had learned many lessons with experience to balance risk and opportunity. So many of these characters push the envelope and take chances not to develop science or other, but have inspired others to challenge their boundaries and live.
The important thing here is to remember Ken took those chances and lived a very full life happy doing exactly what he wanted to do, I feel sure many could only dream of being so satisfied you just need a pulse.
Amazing, good job.
My respect to this gentleman! It really is a shame that gyros haven’t saturated the aviation world. They have a proven track record for being safe, economical, and scaleable. One company in the USA built a demonstrator powered by a Rolls Royce turboprop engine. And of course there was the Fairey Rotodyne.
At this age it's really a great job. My sincere salute to this gentleman.
its a great job at any age.
❤amazing❤
What a wonderful guy Ken was. They don't make em like that anymore.
Peter from Family Guy would now say, "Now am gonna fly this plane hence making me look like a witch on a broom!"👻👻
Beautiful engineering.. Just beautiful!!❤❤❤💪
Grandioso, una proesa para una persona de su edad.
Un ejemplo de motivación para los jóvenes no detenerse en el camino hacia el éxito.
Yes a truly remarkable wonderful warm welcoming man in his nineties for you people viewing from far away places. I have been to his place a few times always admires his welcome and talent. Well done Ken and thanks. Wil D.
What a champion.I take my hat off to this amazing man.I have an RC gyro copter and it's not the type of aircraft I usually fly.I have a rule.if it doesn't have a wing I don't fly it.my dad who passed away a few years ago was in the Royal Australian Airforce.he was a door gunner in a UH-1 in Vietnam.he also became a commercial heli pilot.as a kid he would drag me around Australia to test fly every helicopter u could imagine but his true love was the Huey.Great to see this video reminds me of my father who was 69 when he passed away and the only reason he didn't fly in his last year's was medical reasons.he was terminally ill with kidney failure.but I made sure before he died he got to fly one more time in his beloved Huey.it was a very special event with 3 ships in tight formation over the RAAF air base.memories I'll keep for ever.
Your dad was awesome
Inspiring teacher in Avionics..RIP..Mr Ken..
Great man , great pilot , I am taking my hat off . Wanted to build one myself back in early sixties , never finished the project of my dreams . Girls and young women killed it . Never ever stopped regarding it . Wishing you all , one day you fly a gyrocopter , fly like a bird 🐦
Non je suis catégorique seul un planeur vous approchera de l'oiseau
Same here, also in early sixties, girls and young women killed my dream to come to fruition, never ever will forget it. All the best, God bless. ✝️. 🌏🐊🌴🇵🇬
awsome ...my new hero.......hats off u mr pilot....
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Simplemente lo admiro,este es un piloto de verdad...el mejor que he visto hasta hoy,extraordinario despegue,un pilotage desenvuelto sin sobresaltos,una exibicion de total control del aparato, y su aterrizaje corto ,relajado,preciso,sin vacilaciones una persona que sabe lo que hace,un autentico veterano del aire,mis respetos señor Comandante Comodoro Ken Wallis .1916-2013.Q.E:P.D.
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He was an outstanding man with a past career to boot with an amazing machine as well.
One of the best videos I've seen.
A big hero of mine too. He let me sit in 'Little Nellie' after he performed in it at the Biggin Hill Air Fair back in 1967. I was an Air Cadet on Crowd Line Duty. He had just come back from Japan after filming sequences for 'You Only Live Twice'. Such an approachable, polite, friendly guy.
Doesn’t need glasses, helmet or radio it’s all BS stuff.
What an awesome soul.
R.I.P.
Wim M as someone who flys out of the bustiest airport in Canada I can confirm a radio is not defiantly not BS. And helmets save lives this guy didn’t wear a helmet and guess where he is now? Coincidence I think not.
@@EpicSocksProductions Is this a joke? Cuz I'm srly confused about the helmet part
@@EpicSocksProductions are you stupid, the fella died of natural causes not because he wasn’t wearing a helmet
I had a great couple of visits to Kens workshop, he was a great bloke. Always gave a quick demo of his autogyros. WW2 veteran who flew Lancasters and many others, even saved himself by parachute.
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👌🏻 He is inspiration for current generation.
What a flying magician up there! 😄 Prize winner! 💥👌
Watching the take off on this video was impressive too me, I was not expecting any aggressive moves from a pilot his age.
I love these videos of Ken Wallis. I'm sorry he's gone. I've always loved aviation and my first experience with getting my feet off the ground was being towed down the runway in Dorris, CA 1983 or thereabouts. Volkswagen Beetle pulling a Benson gyrocopter down the runway. It was so intuitive... Thanks Guy for that experience!
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@ David Taylor
I always dreamed of flying a gyrocopter as a kid. I first saw a Benson ad in the back of Popular ,Mechanics magazine when I was 10 years old(.A lifetime ago!) I'm a senior citizen now but I've never let go of that dream. I recently found a gyro instructor 400 miles away, but I hope to arrange a flight in the near future.
David, did you continue flying gyros? I'd be interested to know your experiences.
Really we should appreciate that confidence ❤️
Absolutely brilliant
You're in the presence of greatness: this is the guy who doubled for Sean Connery/James Bond. He is the creator and pilot of "Little Nellie" in "You Only Live Twice." I still dream of building one because of that film. Thanks for posting it!
Wow I just wrote about Little Nellie in the comment. Didn't know he created it.
A wonderful, down to earth and extremely talented man. Also designed and made the first slotcar track
Helicopters, airplanes, jets, whatever you wanna call them, they are all flying vehicles or in other words a flying car!
He didnt get any credit for it. B. Fred Francis is recognized as the inventor in 1956 according to Wikipedia.
I used to have a large set of those when I was a kid in the 1960's.
Absolutely incredible, my hero ,learn from the old and wise not from the dare and young.
Have a nice flight old man...!
Love this, thanks for sharing this video
Imagine being 95 and flying like that. RIP and godspeed.
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Hats off..!!! At this age flying 🙏
Salute bro for such inspiring driving experience
As a mechanical engineer when we were graduate we were dreaming such machines and happy to see the miracle that too driven by such brave very aged person . Totally satisfying video . Truly inspiring
...and THAT boys and girls, is how you do THAT! Splendid!
Hiii how are u good
Men of his age and intellect are the ones that put Great into Great Britian, RIP.
Old is gold...
This is the defination of Life 🙏
What a man.! I met him once in Enniskillen N. Ireland. An amazing aerobatic pilot. I don't know how he flew that gyro without any goggles. I'd say he had very watery eyes when he landed R.I.P. Ken.
Ohh sorry, this life, even the great die! Life ohh life!
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One can only hope to be this awesome!
Those who have met him in person are real lucky ones... What a genius man... 👏
Amazing..and he’s amazingly cool!
Very amazing, looks like fun!! Great Man.
That was great...thanks!! Really an amazing guy!
I was afraid just watching! Well done man!
Wow! Very amazing😲😲😲
That looks so much fun
Flyin like a boss!!!!
An amazing and incredibly talented man
Looks like a hell of a lot of fun!
Either that or a good way to get your head chopped off!
Good on that fearless man.
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Que máximo esse passeio nesse avião...
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He definitely know how to fly amazing
Hiii how are u
Крутой дед
Wow he is fabulous super energy ❤
Очень, очень смелый человек, достойный восхищения!!! И главное,- талантливый.
Amazing he got off the ground with balls of steel that big.
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Amazing!
And most other people of his age would just go out for a little stroll.
I've seen this man before.what a wonderfull brain at is age.We can all learn something like this to prospered in later life.Well done sorry never give up
Old is gold!
Чувство восхощения охватывает, глядя на Кена Уоллис и желание подражать! Вечная слава и память великому пилоту-изобретателю!
Он что умер?
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Таки долетался😏😏😏😏
@@residentevil1067 На момент смерти ему вообще-то 97 лет было. Так что правильней сказать: отлетался.
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Imagine laughing at his walking speed on road and all the sudden he comes out flying out of nowhere.
Legend❗
Great job..... Nice
My dream of a lifetime. Remained a dream.
If you like the video, check out my facebook link in the video description for photos of the day when we visited him at his house/workshops.He's an amazing bloke. Only just added the link so I hope this works out ok for you.
Yes sir
hello sir 🙏
i need your help can you help me please
please help me i hope you will help me
Beautiful flying .that's called Tallent and experience
love him.. Old is gold.
вот это дед, в таком возрасте и так летать, это заслуживает восхищение и уважение, благодарю за полёт и видео !
Да,дед крутой!
But is amazing somehow, the great work
But he is more powerful than a young guy❤🙏🙏 rest in peace
Очень крутой летательный аппарат!
This man is legend.
Love it 😊
A real gent. He was a good friend of my grandparents and once let me sit in Little Nellie when I was 10. Told me I could come back to have a go when I was old enough. Never did unfortunately. The last of a
This is Amazing 👍😻👍😻👍
बहुत शानदार दादा कोई वैज्ञानिक है
जो करने में विश्वास करते हैं कहने में नहीं
दम है
One word "wow"🔥
I thought ok this is going to be a nice smooth ride may hover over the ground a few ft. Make a slow circle around the yard. Boy was I wrong
A truly magnificent man in his flying machine.
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What a legend, RIP Ken Godspeed.
Well done great job sir
Esse homem merece um like só pela coragem
Showing the snags how it's done...look ma,no hands haha!...no glasses,no helmet, heck,who needs a seat belt?..🤣😂..
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This men is a big men. Respect.
What an adrenaline rush 🤗
One of the easiest plane to fly. Easy to build too. The gyroplane. It will even land you safely when youn engine fails up in the air.
Dude it has no wings, only the engine creates lift
@@simonkidd2088 The rotor generates lift as long as the craft is going forward, just like a glider. If the engine fails just put the plane into a glide, the glide ratio I would guess would not be that good but it would glide.
@@simonkidd2088 Shows you have no idea how these machines work. Gyro doesn't require power on rotor. Many times it's not even connected.
Very confidence man
Great flying ✌✌
i got a postcard of little nellie and also it came with a screw from little nellies engine
У меня и без вертолёта кружится голова.
А пилот и храбрый человек,и
крепкой закалки.Молодец!
Amazing 🤩
Well done old timer thumbs up from me👍❤❤❤❤