Well if you are having a hard time deciding between a Lake Buccaneer/Renegade or a Cessna float plane watch this video! Very nice production. Tennessee, USA
The animation was just a bit of fun - the pilot discussions weren't scripted but the voiceover was. Directing pilots is similar to herding cats - they all go their own way.
12-15 inch waves is a good wave limit, although I have had to operate my buccaneer in much higher waves. Starting at 2ft and growing to about 4ft in open water. I don't recommend operating In conditions like this but it just goes to show what a robust aircraft the buccaneer is.
Surprisingly robust hulls but being able to deal with chop and wind depends on the model of Lake and the pilot. But, still light yrs better than newer models that haven't taken 70yrs of data in to account
Been a long while Ben, but I was learning to fly in Caloundra in 2009, ended up getting rated in the water. Always excited to see the Buccaneers out and about, seem to be having the best trips!
I'm an A&P based in the US and Im looking buying and fixing up a colonial C-1 Skimmer (2 seater predecessor to the buccaneer) if you have any info or hints and tips I would really appreciate it. Thanks for the great video
Thanks for watching the videos. Regarding buying and fixing a seaplane - my advise would be concentrate on any corrosion issues - they’re the expensive and time consuming problems - mechanical issues are easily fixed with just money. Cheers Ben
@@buccaneerben I'm actively looking for one, but not willing to pay the asking price on anything I've seen yet. I'm in the Southern US. I love the Seawind also but the wife doesn't want move into a caravan and Lake's fit my needs much better. I remember reading about an OZ amphib a few yrs ago that was about to start production but can't remember, it could've been a kit, but I'm open to anything 4 place with enough ass for sea-level in the summertime...
@@alabastardmasterson I think Buccaneers provide the best bang for the buck - well tried, tested & documented plane (unlike others) - good group of fellow owners. If I were buying new, then it’d be Russian.
@@alabastardmasterson There's a '79 Buccaneer with an STC Turbocharger (!) and Garmin avionics currently on sale on Trade-A-Plane for just 69,000$. Granted, it's rather high time since overhaul, but it still sounds like a steal to me. That's nearly the same price as a land only Cessna 172 of the same era!
...yeah old Dave knew how to build a plane babe...I personally believe I could do it better...but my last love interest destroyed any possibility of that....broads...cant live with them...cant kill them.!...Ha Ha Ha...funny days to start a plane company anyway..any way they want ten million just for one piece of paper...and where's the market these days...eh...?....I've worked on the E2-C the early warning system..and a bunch of other crap....personally I think Dave should have named them after the cats...panther cougar..tiger.. Hellcat...wild cat....etc...etc...maybe Jaguar..?.... Lynxes.?... Were a bunch of cat nuts... At least I am...had 16 a few years ago....wish I had more....ha ha ha...they're cheaper to keep then women. Ha ha ha ....!.....
Renegades are a very powerful and much easier handling aircraft than the buccaneer. I highly reccomend that you purchase one. Although, in my mind the buccaneer is more fun to fly.
The gentleman at the beginning said the Lake Buccaneer was designed by Grumman, and that is not correct at all. Grumman had nothing to do with the design at all!!!!!!
Yes, about 15" of chop is considered the limit - of course, it can take more but stresses the hull. Insurance companies normally won't cover overnight mooring.
Mach Tuck there are videos on RUclips of touch and goes in 2ft shallow chop with 45mph crosswinds. In a newer LSA amphibian that's a death sentence but the Lake's are solid as oak. Not recommended but for the biggest sacks, though
@@rossor6ridr no, it was the nose wheel. New bearings were fitted previous day and the roller axle? ( the tube the wheel rotates on) was omitted...so wheel rotated just on the locking bolt until the cup washers gave up.. the engineer got fired!
Awesome video now I want one!!
Well if you are having a hard time deciding between a Lake Buccaneer/Renegade or a Cessna float plane watch this video! Very nice production. Tennessee, USA
Hey why the different aircrew types, eg 2 and 3 blade?
The cheesey intro animation and scripted discussions LOL Great group of owners and very interesting aircraft though.
The animation was just a bit of fun - the pilot discussions weren't scripted but the voiceover was. Directing pilots is similar to herding cats - they all go their own way.
Watched all two your Buccaneers videos - great trip and great airplane! Thanks for sharing and hi from Israeli pilots!
Make sure your anchor is secured ! Pitt lake b.c. Canada skimmer! anchor wrapped around pillon!
Really fun video series made with a lot of heart. Great scenery, fun airplanes, and charming tone. Now my wife wants a Lake Buccaneer!
Fun times. I grew up with amphibians. I'm looking to acquire 1 atm.
12-15 inch waves is a good wave limit, although I have had to operate my buccaneer in much higher waves. Starting at 2ft and growing to about 4ft in open water. I don't recommend operating In conditions like this but it just goes to show what a robust aircraft the buccaneer is.
Surprisingly robust hulls but being able to deal with chop and wind depends on the model of Lake and the pilot. But, still light yrs better than newer models that haven't taken 70yrs of data in to account
Dad Larry Williams bush pilot! CF - HYZ! Love ya dad
Dad owend a c-1!And a la-4 200 cypk cheers😮
Dad had a problem with a Quick silver ultralight!
Dad learned to fly at CYVR 1968 Fleet Canuck
Howdy dad owed a lake with out the gear! He also owened the skimmer
Been a long while Ben, but I was learning to fly in Caloundra in 2009, ended up getting rated in the water. Always excited to see the Buccaneers out and about, seem to be having the best trips!
Why you put Bell UH-1 sound (15:26-) in this video? Otherwise good video, thanks.
Because I didn't have the sound of the R44 on file.
so cool
I had a 79 LA4-200 years ago and how I miss that slow, loud, fun machine. A lot more fun than my current C177RG
Yes, the Buccaneer is a really fun machine!
O love Lake Aircraft! Wonderful video!
Miss my old Buccaneer.
It was an extra marital affair that my wife approved.
The most fun that one could have with clothes on.!
VH XPS c/n 1045.
Nice ! Cheers from a fellow pilot from Hungary ! 8-)
Those planes r a blessing in the carribean n in South America
Great video! Thanks
I'm an A&P based in the US and Im looking buying and fixing up a colonial C-1 Skimmer (2 seater predecessor to the buccaneer) if you have any info or hints and tips I would really appreciate it. Thanks for the great video
Thanks for watching the videos. Regarding buying and fixing a seaplane - my advise would be concentrate on any corrosion issues - they’re the expensive and time consuming problems - mechanical issues are easily fixed with just money. Cheers Ben
They seem to hold their value incredibly well in the US...or, the owners are just that proud of them
....and wouldn’t they - Buccaneers provide more fun for the money than any other plane.
@@buccaneerben I'm actively looking for one, but not willing to pay the asking price on anything I've seen yet. I'm in the Southern US. I love the Seawind also but the wife doesn't want move into a caravan and Lake's fit my needs much better. I remember reading about an OZ amphib a few yrs ago that was about to start production but can't remember, it could've been a kit, but I'm open to anything 4 place with enough ass for sea-level in the summertime...
@@alabastardmasterson I think Buccaneers provide the best bang for the buck - well tried, tested & documented plane (unlike others) - good group of fellow owners. If I were buying new, then it’d be Russian.
@@alabastardmasterson There's a '79 Buccaneer with an STC Turbocharger (!) and Garmin avionics currently on sale on Trade-A-Plane for just 69,000$. Granted, it's rather high time since overhaul, but it still sounds like a steal to me. That's nearly the same price as a land only Cessna 172 of the same era!
...yeah old Dave knew how to build a plane babe...I personally believe I could do it better...but my last love interest destroyed any possibility of that....broads...cant live with them...cant kill them.!...Ha Ha Ha...funny days to start a plane company anyway..any way they want ten million just for one piece of paper...and where's the market these days...eh...?....I've worked on the E2-C the early warning system..and a bunch of other crap....personally I think Dave should have named them after the cats...panther cougar..tiger.. Hellcat...wild cat....etc...etc...maybe Jaguar..?.... Lynxes.?... Were a bunch of cat nuts... At least I am...had 16 a few years ago....wish I had more....ha ha ha...they're cheaper to keep then women. Ha ha ha ....!.....
I love Buccaneers and especially Renegades. I really want to buy one when I'm older!
Renegades are a very powerful and much easier handling aircraft than the buccaneer. I highly reccomend that you purchase one. Although, in my mind the buccaneer is more fun to fly.
@@thecanadianavee8r660 finding a Renegade or sea Wolf is a test in patience, it appears
My dream plane! Great video.
Australians want to be what used to be Americans
The gentleman at the beginning said the Lake Buccaneer was designed by Grumman, and that is not correct at all. Grumman had nothing to do with the design at all!!!!!!
Wasn’t produced by Grumman but it was designed by Grumman engineers
Sort of like the beginnings of the lear jet.
Love the 360 take off
Very good full...
damn if im not the most jealous man atm....
Great video!! so, 12 to 15 inches waves are the limit for Bucaneers? also, can they stay on the water overnight? thank you, great flying!
Yes, about 15" of chop is considered the limit - of course, it can take more but stresses the hull. Insurance companies normally won't cover overnight mooring.
Mach Tuck there are videos on RUclips of touch and goes in 2ft shallow chop with 45mph crosswinds. In a newer LSA amphibian that's a death sentence but the Lake's are solid as oak. Not recommended but for the biggest sacks, though
My friend has two buccaneers
one on each side of his buccanhead ?
Great video
Luis angel quinonez
I had a Lake Buccaneer ...
a wheel fell off!
I hope you are alright
@@andreawashington1199 yeah, he just landed on the water
Was it the right wheel? Broken lock washer?
@@rossor6ridr no, it was the nose wheel. New bearings were fitted previous day and the roller axle? ( the tube the wheel rotates on) was omitted...so wheel rotated just on the locking bolt until the cup washers gave up..
the engineer got fired!
@@rossor6ridr this is some of the video taken on the day...
the narration was over spiced for tv!
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