NICE!! I had my first open cockpit airplane ride in a 1929 Stearman C3R. My father and I were at a fly-in in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. After wiping down our Staggerwing, I saw this beautiful airplane covered with oil. I asked my dad if he thought I could go clean that airplane, my dad said go ask him. The pilot Jack Greiner, a well-known antique aircraft had restored not just a Stearman, but serial number one. The first Stearman built! After several hours of cleaning, I received my reward, an hour flight in a very historic, rare airplane. NC8828 Will always have a special place in my heart! Pretty cool for a 11 year old kid! Great segment Bruce!
@@CHOPPERGUYHD No loops or rolls but lots of fly-bys and a couple of wing overs. After all these years, I've been blessed to fly or fly in many types of aircraft. A seaplane, a skiplane in New Zealand, a Learjet and countless open cockpit airplane rides. Miss flying the fix wing stuff but still enjoy flying hot air balloons. The not so new love of my life. Now 35+ years! Your stories convey your love of aviation and appreciate you bringing them to us. Thanks!!
I live in ahwatukee Arizona and as I was eating my lunch at sun ray park I saw the same biplane flying that afternoon! Thanks for sharing this video just stumbled across your channel!
Incredible flight. We just attended the 50th Annual Stearman Fly-in of Illinois. I'm guessing you were there with all of the other amazing Stearman Biplanes. Great video.
Thanks to a good friend of my Dad I got to fly in a Stearman "Sweet Pea" in Colorado. I've done a LOT of things in my life, but that rates as one of the COOLEST experiences of my life. Thanks to the Owner/Pilot for that day, I LOVED IT. SSG. U.S. Army (Medically Retired) Infantry / Sniper / SOF Intel (SOT-A), multiple tours
Nothing like the open air cockpit and the sound of that round engine Ryan, right? Flying Joe's Stearman rates up there with the coolest things I've done too. The plane was great and taking lessons from Joe, a Vietnam Huey Vet, well... it doesn't get much better than that. Throw in our many year friendship and that tops everything.
Stock Stearmans fly lousy aerobatics. Low power and heavy stick pressures. Tons of wind in the cockpit. The 4-aileron Stearman with the 450 Pratt & Whitney does Ok. I used to fly formation often with a bunch of Stearman guys in my Pitts Special S1S. It was hard to fly that slow with those guys.
Are you flying near the gateway? I am a Japanese who was training an airplane at a gateway about 10 years ago. I'm the captain of an airline now. I miss the dry heat of Arizona. I enjoy watching the video. Thank you very much.
“You could do it once”. That was great!
A classic line from helicopter pilots when asked that question. Hahaha
WOW. Thanx for a great video. You show more of the actual airplane.
Nicest aviation video I’ve seen on RUclips thank you.
Wow, thanks Ralph. Check out our other videos on Chopperguy.
Ok Bruce, You have more fun than one man should!! Spread the wealth buddy!!!!! Another great video Thanks Bruce!!!
Yeah, I have to admit.... that was some fun aviating!
That was an E-Ticket Ride for all of us Bruce. Let us know when you start a PATREON GROUP. I'm in.
Thanks Casino Knight! I am going to start the Patreon soon. Thanks for the encouragement.
NICE!! I had my first open cockpit airplane ride in a 1929 Stearman C3R. My father and I were at a fly-in in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. After wiping down our Staggerwing, I saw this beautiful airplane covered with oil. I asked my dad if he thought I could go clean that airplane, my dad said go ask him.
The pilot Jack Greiner, a well-known antique aircraft had restored not just a Stearman, but serial number one. The first Stearman built! After several hours of cleaning, I received my reward, an hour flight in a very historic, rare airplane. NC8828 Will always have a special place in my heart! Pretty cool for a 11 year old kid! Great segment Bruce!
Now THAT is a great story Eloso! Did you do a loop and a roll too? Haha....The Staggerwing is just a beautiful airplane also. Bruce
@@CHOPPERGUYHD No loops or rolls but lots of fly-bys and a couple of wing overs. After all these years, I've been blessed to fly or fly in many types of aircraft. A seaplane, a skiplane in New Zealand, a Learjet and countless open cockpit airplane rides. Miss flying the fix wing stuff but still enjoy flying hot air balloons. The not so new love of my life. Now 35+ years! Your stories convey your love of aviation and appreciate you bringing them to us. Thanks!!
Always a great time seeing your adventures and love of aviation Bruce.
I live in ahwatukee Arizona and as I was eating my lunch at sun ray park I saw the same biplane flying that afternoon! Thanks for sharing this video just stumbled across your channel!
Small world!
What a gorgeous sound to spend a beautiful day listening to, thanks for taking us with you!
One of the most amazing days flying for me...just amazing and fun!!!
Nicely done - Great video sir!
Ahhh, Those magnificent men in their flying machines! Thanks, Bruce for these images! Serious respect!
Appreciate that Jeroen. Just want to take everyone along for the adventure.
That was fun. My Uncle trained in Stearman's
Incredible flight. We just attended the 50th Annual Stearman Fly-in of Illinois. I'm guessing you were there with all of the other amazing Stearman Biplanes. Great video.
You could do it once! Verrrrry funny! This was pretty cool, tho.
Thanks to a good friend of my Dad I got to fly in a Stearman "Sweet Pea" in Colorado. I've done a LOT of things in my life, but that rates as one of the COOLEST experiences of my life. Thanks to the Owner/Pilot for that day, I LOVED IT.
SSG. U.S. Army (Medically Retired) Infantry / Sniper / SOF Intel (SOT-A), multiple tours
Nothing like the open air cockpit and the sound of that round engine Ryan, right? Flying Joe's Stearman rates up there with the coolest things I've done too. The plane was great and taking lessons from Joe, a Vietnam Huey Vet, well... it doesn't get much better than that. Throw in our many year friendship and that tops everything.
Three sounds it he aviation world that I love, round engines, the huey helicopter, and an A-10 Warthog engine mixed with the cannon.
Won't argue with that
Stock Stearmans fly lousy aerobatics. Low power and heavy stick pressures. Tons of wind in the cockpit. The 4-aileron Stearman with the 450 Pratt & Whitney does Ok. I used to fly formation often with a bunch of Stearman guys in my Pitts Special S1S. It was hard to fly that slow with those guys.
Good job. 👍
Now that was a fun day of Aviating!
I wish I could have gotten into flying years ago, I would love to be doing rolls and loops.
Hey James, I began late...started flying at 39 and doing loops and rolls at 65! You can do it!
I was looped up quite a few times.
X army. Huey and chinook pilot.. welcome home brother.
Are you flying near the gateway? I am a Japanese who was training an airplane at a gateway about 10 years ago. I'm the captain of an airline now. I miss the dry heat of Arizona. I enjoy watching the video. Thank you very much.
Flying near the Estrella Mountains southwest of PHX Phoenix International Airport
Stearman! What agreat plane. Like riding a motorcycle and not on the ground!
Good description...the Stearman and MD500 helicopter are similar in that way. Love flying them both and riding motorcycles too.
@@CHOPPERGUYHD I would agree, doors off in Kauai!
Very nice video. Saludos for argentina
Buenas tardes Argentina!!!! That's a long way from Arizona. Hola
Awesome job Bruce! Made it look easy as walking around! Have to say, I was wondering when a new episode was coming out...been jonesing!!!
Haha...honey do's got in the way. Lisa has us doing lot's of remodeling before the AZ summer heat.
@@CHOPPERGUYHD lol! Have a question for you though...how many rc copters do you have to mess with when you aren't in the real thing?
Those things are so hard to fly...I just fly RC planes. A lot more relaxing
@@CHOPPERGUYHD I can't fly at all, lol! Have a couple smaller copters that sit here looking good, lol! I mess more with the semi trucks and such...
What does the oil do when upsidedown?
That's a good question. I'll check with Joe
What is that intro song! I need to know
You mean the "Let's Go Flying" Chopperguy Theme song?
Not bad for a 77 year old winged poem.