It Takes A Lot of Work to Fly This Badly

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • Come along for the ride as Kyle Franklin explains his entertaining Super Cub comedy act and Ben Wabknoski goes flying. Franklin makes it look easy - but trust us, it's anything but.

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  • @DJSbros
    @DJSbros 4 года назад +2548

    Jokes on us he actually does the act drunk and is just that good.

  • @alt8791
    @alt8791 4 года назад +1590

    Me, trying to land a space shuttle in Kerbal Space Program, 2019, colorized.

    • @Bacondoggo
      @Bacondoggo 4 года назад +9

      Fuckin accurate

    • @myman8336
      @myman8336 4 года назад +5

      Me tryna land a fighter jet in ww3

    • @halo3rat_709
      @halo3rat_709 4 года назад

      Nice

    • @midgetman4206
      @midgetman4206 4 года назад +5

      Except it just slams into the surface of the ground

    • @alt8791
      @alt8791 4 года назад +2

      @@midgetman4206 yes

  • @crsvetteii1753
    @crsvetteii1753 4 года назад +2425

    For you non-pilots: This is an extraordinarily skillful routine. As the narration says, the airplane is taken right to the edge numerous times, not only with the wing tip strikes on the ground, but the near-stalls every ten seconds. A great job that I have seen at shows several times.

    • @screwdajuice
      @screwdajuice 4 года назад +92

      Ok, I think he said that in the video already. Thanks, pilot. All of us pleb non-pilots are now informed.

    • @Zach.3246
      @Zach.3246 4 года назад +32

      Jovan Polus no need to be rude

    • @btowngolfr812
      @btowngolfr812 4 года назад +13

      Wow ur soooooo cool

    • @Maplelust
      @Maplelust 4 года назад +11

      jeez. there are some really unnecessary comments on this video.

    • @ChadDidNothingWrong
      @ChadDidNothingWrong 4 года назад +15

      @@screwdajuice You a little sensitive....do professionals make you feel inadequate or something?

  • @J7Handle
    @J7Handle 9 лет назад +1843

    Correction: It Takes a Lot of Work to Fly This Badly Without Crashing

    • @erictaylor5462
      @erictaylor5462 6 лет назад +79

      Bad flying, I think, entails a lack of control. This pilot is making the plane do exactly what he wants it to do.

    • @jasonplant5432
      @jasonplant5432 6 лет назад +3

      you lucky flything.

    • @tedhernandez2394
      @tedhernandez2394 6 лет назад +6

      Eric Taylor And sir, That's an art!

    • @bebo5558
      @bebo5558 4 года назад +37

      It's the "illusion" of bad flying, takes a lot of skill!

    • @justincase5272
      @justincase5272 4 года назад +12

      One must be an absolute master of flying this and many other aircraft to make it perform as such without breaking his own neck.
      Over the years, I've seen far too many wannabees break their own necks, may God rest their souls.
      One need not terrify other pilots to terrify the crowds. Just focus on making a SAFE show, not a terrifying show.

  • @1Passingthrew1
    @1Passingthrew1 10 лет назад +1051

    Having flown years ago, I can say without fear of contradiction, that this is a very powerful plane and the pilot is extremely competent.

  • @brendancross2767
    @brendancross2767 4 года назад +2002

    Well brothers, it appears the algorithm has brought us together once more

    • @csnider_1281
      @csnider_1281 4 года назад +2

      ҉ is that another invisible profile?

    • @Sagetower7
      @Sagetower7 4 года назад +12

      all hail the algorithm

    • @almightykeys4734
      @almightykeys4734 4 года назад +3

      sup

    • @Matsumoto77
      @Matsumoto77 4 года назад +1

      I see a fellow air cadet, I like, TO LEARN, TO SERVE, TO ADVANCE!
      (FSGT S.Duesburry-SM, Glider Pilot)

    • @simeon2851
      @simeon2851 4 года назад +2

      Let's all bow our heads in thanksgivin'.

  • @nickfury1279
    @nickfury1279 9 лет назад +850

    lol now that's flying it like you stole it

  • @DustMug
    @DustMug 4 года назад +567

    0:50 dang this game is buggy he just clipped under the map

  • @CaptMikey-vc4ym
    @CaptMikey-vc4ym 4 года назад +325

    I like to tell my beginning students, "The airplane has more hours than you, let it help you along". "You are there to help it along, a little". I then demonstrate the ability of the plane to do stall recovery and to recover, itself. Lastly, I show again the stable turn and how it helps in the traffic pattern. Also stability and self-recovery. And I use this all the time in instrument flying. Trim is king!

    • @TheMattc999
      @TheMattc999 4 года назад +19

      Michael Laviolette I used to road race motorcycles, and that was a similar situation. You had to be able to let your bike do what it is going to do, while at the same time being able to make it do what you want it to do. Once you can master that you'll do just fine.

    • @HuseyinCan96
      @HuseyinCan96 4 года назад

      What is trim

    • @emanuelkubrikstanni4324
      @emanuelkubrikstanni4324 4 года назад +19

      @@HuseyinCan96 you take a circular saw and trim off the trailing wing edges to increase the airspeed by 12 kilometer per knot hour minutes

    • @invertedxtrovert
      @invertedxtrovert 4 года назад +12

      Neutral , it’s what the pilot gets when the ladies see how well he flies. 😉

    • @EvilSmonker
      @EvilSmonker 4 года назад +8

      @@HuseyinCan96 It's a correction tool that auto adjusts the rate of climb once adjusted by the pilot, so as to keep you leveled: you adjust it up & down until the plane flies straight basically.

  • @null1023
    @null1023 4 года назад +180

    "makes it look easy"
    wait, what
    This looks eyepoppingly hard. This is some knife-edge flying. This is absolutely nuts.

  • @flutter8712
    @flutter8712 4 года назад +301

    "This look easy"
    Nope it doesn't

  • @jalenandrew2387
    @jalenandrew2387 4 года назад +84

    True story: I remember seeing this at a local airshow when I was like 5 years old, except with a "farmer" instead of a "drunk", and when the guy flew behind a hill like 3:30 I was convinced I'd actually just watched a crazy old farmer die a horrible death
    😂good times

    • @scottparis6355
      @scottparis6355 4 года назад +3

      Probably your "farmer" was this guy's Dad.

    • @natehill8069
      @natehill8069 3 года назад

      Yeah, I remember reading about "Crazy Cub" acts in Flying back in the '70s

    • @kenhanson4015
      @kenhanson4015 3 года назад +2

      I saw that same "farmer" routine at an airshow in Amarillo Texas. I totally fell for it, didn't realize it was a gag until it was over. That and Bob Hoover at the same airshow is the best flying I have ever seen in person.

  • @jeffjames4064
    @jeffjames4064 4 года назад +93

    I can fly this badly with ease.... Once
    That lunatic has some mad talent.

    • @HellFire107
      @HellFire107 4 года назад +4

      Once 😂😂😂😭💀

  • @chrisholdern8937
    @chrisholdern8937 6 лет назад +233

    I want him as my flying instructor

    • @witnessgem2504
      @witnessgem2504 4 года назад +1

      chris holdern me too

    • @ttystikkrocks1042
      @ttystikkrocks1042 4 года назад +4

      I know, right? It's the flying version of 'drunken fighting' martial arts!

    • @brandonberg7703
      @brandonberg7703 4 года назад

      I got pony keg for a down payment LOL

    • @nbt3663
      @nbt3663 2 года назад

      Yes! Then just maybe I'd learn to fly!

  • @justcommenting4981
    @justcommenting4981 2 года назад +6

    This is the most intense aerobatics performance I've ever seen. Wow. It really looked like he was going to crash. It's shocking how little modification was done to the plane. That's really amazing.

  • @BrownFoxWarrior
    @BrownFoxWarrior 4 года назад +42

    "It takes a lot of skill to fly this badly."
    Meanwhile, on Microsoft Flight Simulator:

    • @seuchenvater5687
      @seuchenvater5687 4 года назад +2

      *queue hot air balloon doing mach 3 over the airport *

  • @TheMattc999
    @TheMattc999 4 года назад +14

    That entire routine is awesome, but I think my favorite part (even though possibly the most mundane) is at 2:15 when he disappears briefly behind the hill then reappears in a vertical climb, followed by the thumbs up out the door. Something about that shot I just found really amusing.

  • @gdgotcy-andmore.7853
    @gdgotcy-andmore.7853 4 года назад +128

    Me trying to fly an rc airplane:

    • @romanlane6189
      @romanlane6189 4 года назад

      Relatable on a massive scale

    • @retro2405
      @retro2405 4 года назад +1

      Nicht so tief, Rüdiger!

    • @gdgotcy-andmore.7853
      @gdgotcy-andmore.7853 4 года назад

      retro i dont speak german?

    • @retro2405
      @retro2405 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/NseWRQ1JYoM/видео.html

    • @monelfunkawitz3966
      @monelfunkawitz3966 Год назад

      I am a master converter of cash and time to broken parts myself.

  • @Ant0417
    @Ant0417 8 лет назад +126

    It takes a lot of skill to fly that way

    • @yachty47
      @yachty47 5 лет назад

      "Es gibt verwegene Piloten und es gibt alte Piloten. Aber es gibt nur wenige verwegene, alte Piloten.“

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 4 года назад

      @paul beenis I'm wondering if they changed the title recently given how many people are saying this

  • @sebekglab
    @sebekglab 4 года назад +185

    He should grab F-15 , that gonna be the show. Hehehe

    • @super117knight
      @super117knight 4 года назад +13

      Wouldnt work with these tricks

    • @pauldeddens5349
      @pauldeddens5349 4 года назад +11

      A jet would be way to nimble and maneuverable to make these tricks look as impressive as they do on this plane
      Id love to see a Boeing, _that_ would be ridiculous

    • @Ferikai0
      @Ferikai0 4 года назад

      Imagine the G force

    • @michellenich3172
      @michellenich3172 4 года назад +1

      @@Ferikai0 if the speeds stayed the same the g forces wouldn't change

    • @phantomaviator1318
      @phantomaviator1318 4 года назад +1

      Screw the F-15, bring on the SU-37

  • @CFITOMAHAWK
    @CFITOMAHAWK 10 лет назад +148

    I can do that too, here, hold my beer

    • @SidestickPilot
      @SidestickPilot 7 лет назад +1

      CFITOMAHAWK your profile picture? Never knew you could make a Mig a tail dragged lol.

    • @CFITOMAHAWK
      @CFITOMAHAWK 7 лет назад +1

      Bailey Davis
      --I read he low looped and just scrapped it ..dropped gear and flaps and landed..1990's somewhere..

    • @donaldbaugus2544
      @donaldbaugus2544 6 лет назад

      Lol

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 4 года назад +3

      Dont touch my fucking beer. *Takes swig*

    • @auxencefromont1989
      @auxencefromont1989 4 года назад +4

      finish your beer, you must be drunk to do this!

  • @bcgrittner8076
    @bcgrittner8076 2 года назад +3

    Back in the 1970’s I saw a Piper J-3 clip wing Cub fly a similar routine at an air show. I think its number was N432X. Among other things, he would approach two trees and roll into knife edge flight at the last second. I’m amazed at what these planes can do with a skilled pilot. I have flown in my day, but not like that. Bravo!

  • @DF.NickFury
    @DF.NickFury 4 года назад +39

    Do not watch without audio, it scared the crap outta me

  • @drcovell
    @drcovell 4 года назад +108

    This is one of those “Don’t try this at home” routines!

    • @The_Real_Ryan
      @The_Real_Ryan 4 года назад +2

      drcovell I tried it. I died

    • @MrROFLcopter1122
      @MrROFLcopter1122 4 года назад +3

      This is one of those "hold my beer" routines

    • @a1919akelbo
      @a1919akelbo 4 года назад

      I feel like every routine is a "don't try this at home" routine lol

  • @EtzEchad
    @EtzEchad 5 лет назад +9

    Boy, that's a classic act. I first saw the flying farmer act back in the early 60s and I think it was old then.
    Very well done!

  • @nicomeier8098
    @nicomeier8098 4 года назад +9

    Wow, this guy is an absolute boss flying this airplane, amazing skills and control!!!

  • @blackleaf_yt
    @blackleaf_yt 4 года назад +195

    I feel bad for the tips of the wings on that aircraft

    • @mendelde
      @mendelde 4 года назад +40

      Harvey Johnson he explains that there are steel skids taped to the tips

    • @michaelhumpherys1577
      @michaelhumpherys1577 4 года назад +22

      Obviously he didn't actually listen to the video. Just opened his pie hole.

    • @theblackhundreds7124
      @theblackhundreds7124 4 года назад +4

      @@michaelhumpherys1577 boomer, booming as usual

    • @2028Productions
      @2028Productions 4 года назад +5

      Was thinking should add some spark plates would make the show that much more entertaining! 🔥🔥🔥🎇🎇🎆🎆

    • @blackleaf_yt
      @blackleaf_yt 4 года назад

      @@NAT-rd8fl Correct. Even the steel skids can only take so much impact before they make no difference.

  • @Pintuuuxo
    @Pintuuuxo 4 года назад +14

    One of the best pilots in history! Thank you for making me laugh.

  • @gemizu4874
    @gemizu4874 4 года назад +139

    Its funny because you have to be extremely skilled to look this bad.
    Isn't that weird?

    • @a1919akelbo
      @a1919akelbo 4 года назад +9

      Most things are like that usually, especially in movies, it's super easy to act like a smart guy, just say some smart things. What's really difficult is acting like an idiot, it's really hard to pull off a genuine idiot rather than just someone with no memory that says silly and cringy things.

    • @Make-Asylums-Great-Again
      @Make-Asylums-Great-Again 4 года назад

      a1919akelbo I don’t like you anymore.

    • @apothecurio
      @apothecurio 4 года назад

      It’s similar people who are able to be way off the beat in music but keep the pulse steady by coming back on the down beat perfectly.

    • @subsume7904
      @subsume7904 4 года назад

      Its not weird when you realize this was just an act in a show

    • @sauercrowder
      @sauercrowder 4 года назад

      You didn't have an epiphany you just expanded the title of the video

  • @galoon
    @galoon 11 лет назад +20

    Now that is one hell of a pilot!

  • @jameshill3244
    @jameshill3244 4 года назад +5

    The amount of joy that brings to people myself included.Brilliant. What a show. James UK.

  • @petejulie1000
    @petejulie1000 9 лет назад +12

    I've seen many "Flying Farmer" acts based upon this steal the airplane situation, and I never get tired of them. The first I witnessed was in Waterville Maine with the same layout. I was perhaps 12 years old making the event 1951 or so. So highly skilled these pilots that I have ever since been an aviation freak.

  • @privateer177666
    @privateer177666 4 года назад +28

    Another fine example of learning to fly with Monty Python’s squadron. Artfully done driver, artfully done.....

  • @asj511
    @asj511 9 лет назад +13

    HOLY SHIT!!
    The first time he went up and stalled I thought "FUCK HE IS GOING TO CRASH!!".
    10/10, great flying!

  • @dougfraser77
    @dougfraser77 4 года назад +8

    I'm amazed the plane can get airborne considering the weight of this pilot's gigantic balls!

  • @xpump876
    @xpump876 6 лет назад +14

    those poor wing tips...(ducked taped steel plates).man,.this guy really know this plane .. i hope the elements are always in his favor!

  • @kwik440
    @kwik440 4 года назад +6

    oh my GOD ,,I've seen this guy a few times, man, this guy has TALENT !! AMAZING !!

  • @MrErichonda30
    @MrErichonda30 4 года назад +14

    My first airshow i went to thought this act was real.

    • @dana14mehettinger14
      @dana14mehettinger14 4 года назад +1

      He should charge 1 person to go with him but have it real high price. Held make a killing!!

  • @m118lr
    @m118lr 3 года назад

    The BEST aviation ‘comedy’ possible...because it catches everyone off-guard & unsuspecting. Plus Kyle’s a natural @ acting the part..

  • @Ikaros473
    @Ikaros473 4 года назад +157

    RUclips recommendations:
    2009: nah
    2010: nah
    2011: nah
    2012: nah
    2013: nah
    2014: nah
    2015: nah
    2016: nah
    2017: maybe.. but nah
    2018: nah
    2019: soon
    2020: ok now

    • @cheesebottle2844
      @cheesebottle2844 4 года назад +6

      HAHHAHAHHAHAAHAHHAAH FUNNI MEME HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHA I’M LAUGHING SO HARD

    • @jimboyracing484
      @jimboyracing484 4 года назад +6

      Woohooooo!! Yeah baby! Good job man! That was an awesome comment. 10/10 I absolutely loved it. Never read anything like it before.

    • @Ikaros473
      @Ikaros473 4 года назад +1

      @@jimboyracing484 I KNOW RIGHT? I take pride in knowing this is a completely original comment that i didn't steal from this specific video ruclips.net/video/aohXOpKtns0/видео.html&t=

    • @jeek3452
      @jeek3452 4 года назад

      LOOOOOOOOOOL

    • @CES-dh4ut
      @CES-dh4ut 4 года назад +2

      Who cares...

  • @brycejcox
    @brycejcox 4 года назад +109

    Cue the “looks like my first solo” comments.

  • @judgingmorty7371
    @judgingmorty7371 4 года назад +65

    Everywhere else in the world: You have to follow the rule! We're living in a society!!!
    American:

    • @1robinjr
      @1robinjr 4 года назад +6

      American: we have the most people in prison on the planet.

    • @DrJReefer
      @DrJReefer 4 года назад +1

      @skylerelax Coincidentally, prisons are the only place where forced labour is legal.

  • @utcougar
    @utcougar 4 года назад

    I love the character and quality of a person like this pilot. If only everyone was like this with their work, passion, hobbies, treating others in ways to make them as happy as possible.... my only quip- be careful every time like it’s your first time in the air and obviously don’t push your luck

  • @g64870c
    @g64870c 6 лет назад +2

    Gotta love Kyle Franklin. He lives close to me. He does alot of practice in his city and we can sit along the road an watch him.

  • @AviationandSimulation
    @AviationandSimulation 14 лет назад +3

    Hello Mr. Kyle,
    Congratulations for such nice act! Realy fun, very hard to perform, but you've done it beautifully!
    All the best and great shows in 2010!
    Sydy

  • @RC-zs3cq
    @RC-zs3cq 10 лет назад +4

    This man does the exact same thing in different areas, its all a show, but a damn good one. Takes a lot of skill to fly like that for sure... and no way can a person do that really being wasted. Props to the pilot!

    • @playnine999
      @playnine999 10 лет назад +4

      Uh, yea...did you watch the video? We all know he isn't drunk and that it's an act. In fact, he says the word "act" dozens of times.

  • @whiffy506
    @whiffy506 Год назад +1

    Holy crap that is some skillful flying man, props to that guy. When he dived and bounced off the ground was a big butt pucker for me. You miscalculate that a little and you’ll literally break the fuselage.

  • @gudgen2004
    @gudgen2004 4 года назад

    You are absolutely right laughter is not something that's normal anymore thank you for keeping it and sharing it

  • @jrcadet4
    @jrcadet4 13 лет назад +3

    Great flying! And nice to see an airshow routine that's been around for decades still performed w/ consummate skill.

  • @crunks2955
    @crunks2955 4 года назад +4

    How playing Arcade in War Thunder feels like

  • @crispy-k
    @crispy-k 4 года назад +3

    Shit is pretty funny xD
    This requires insane skill, you have to make it look as if you have absolutely no control, while actually having 200% control.
    Insane weird skill to have. And let's not even talk about the balls it takes to do this. Or even _try_ it !

  • @cmdmd
    @cmdmd 2 года назад

    Fantastic flying!
    That’s called positive control.
    Splendid.

  • @herosdiefreemen
    @herosdiefreemen 12 лет назад +6

    Absolutely amazing! I'd like to see this show at the Reno Air Races next year.

  • @jonathansauer5693
    @jonathansauer5693 9 лет назад +5

    My dad and uncle did this at air shows back in the late sixties and early seventies. J-3 Cubs to PA-18 mods. I fly a 1941 J-3 cub today that they used for some of these acts back in the day! Good memories!!!

  • @catherinehermansen4376
    @catherinehermansen4376 4 года назад +2

    I adores Charlie Kulp's flying farmer. This is equally amazing. Charlie took me up once. Good memory.

  • @kenhanson4015
    @kenhanson4015 3 года назад

    I met Kyle's father, Gentleman Jim Franklin at an airshow in Amarillo Texas in the early 80's. Before cell phones were common, our Ham Radio Club helped out with communications at airshows with our 2 meter handheld transceivers. Jim was flying his Waco bi-plane, and my job was to stand next to him on the flight line, and let him know when it was time for him to perform. One of our guys was shadowing the controller talking to the tower, and he let me know when it was time for Jim to taxi to the end of the runway and pick up takeoff clearance from the light gun in the tower.. This was because he didn't have a radio or any electronics in his Waco. I had about 30 minutes to talk to him and ask all the questions he had probably heard thousands of times before. It was like talking to my long lost best friend. He took the time to patiently explain things to me like I was his best friend. He will always be one of the nicest people I have met in my life, and I will cherish his memory until I see him again someday...Ken WB5QLI

  • @N21X
    @N21X 14 лет назад +5

    I would love to see his show!!!
    Amazing skills!

  • @Bartney1994
    @Bartney1994 13 лет назад +9

    A REAL LIFE GTA!!

  • @77thTrombone
    @77thTrombone 4 года назад

    I saw the Charlie Kulp's version of the Farmer' show in the mid-late 90s.
    This quotation tells all:
    _A guy at an airshow came up to Charlie and said that he owned a Cub and didn't know it would fly like that. Charlie simply replied; "It wont, unless I am in the back seat."_
    It was amazing flying. You can keep your Blue Angels & Red Arrows. Seeing that yellow Piper crabbing at a 45° yaw, pitched 20-30° up 10 feet over the deck, + all the other antics, made a show that was so much more of a bucket list event than anything at Disney.

  • @IdiotPosterBoy
    @IdiotPosterBoy 4 года назад +1

    That is, by far, the most impressive trick flying I have seen. Non-stop stomach lurch 😲

  • @johnfuller6338
    @johnfuller6338 4 года назад +7

    Bet he'd be a he'll of a alaskan bush pilot.

  • @icu7992
    @icu7992 4 года назад +12

    "It takes a lot of work to fly this badly"
    - Alright, hold my beer.

    • @rsrt6910
      @rsrt6910 4 года назад

      On second thought, don't. I'll keep that beer with me.

  • @theliveoaksmusic
    @theliveoaksmusic 3 года назад

    I never watch full videos on youtube and this guys just made it happen, WOW, what a pro!

  • @safe-keeper1042
    @safe-keeper1042 4 года назад

    I'm not a pilot and this is awe-inspiring. Especially how he cuts it so close all those times.

  • @coolhari2000
    @coolhari2000 5 лет назад +6

    That's what i thought i was doing during my first solo landings

  • @Stephen2846
    @Stephen2846 8 лет назад +14

    I wish I could fly like that, but alas I'm just a center the ball kinda guy and get it back on the ground in one piece and I'm good to go.
    Great flying!

  • @jeremykemp3782
    @jeremykemp3782 5 лет назад +1

    I am lost for words. The skill involved is outstanding.

    • @brycejcox
      @brycejcox 4 года назад

      Well you managed to conjure up 10 of them so you’re not completely lost.

  • @SoloPilot6
    @SoloPilot6 3 года назад

    I remember an act like this back about 1973, starring "Colonel Blunderbird." At the time, Continental Airlines' ad campaign was "We really move our tails for you," which was the line tossed out by the announcer when the pilot did the rudder-kick.

  • @SSFilms365
    @SSFilms365 12 лет назад +3

    "daddy can we go fly?"
    "HECK YEA!" lol Amazing how this guy can do this

  • @Zaltic
    @Zaltic 4 года назад +3

    I was there when they performed this it was honestly hilarious

  • @SnakebitSTI
    @SnakebitSTI Год назад +1

    Wow, incredible flying. There were a bunch of maneuvers I would not have thought recoverable.

  • @grubalaboocreosote4774
    @grubalaboocreosote4774 4 года назад

    This is nuts, in a really good way. Before the voice over began, I had no fucking clue what was going on and was just dumbstruck. Just amazing.

  • @MrBluemoonhalos
    @MrBluemoonhalos 4 года назад +6

    He's got skill damn that's dangerous.

  • @airplanewhat5316
    @airplanewhat5316 4 года назад +8

    3:22 is pacman effect involved?!?!?

  • @idleonlooker1078
    @idleonlooker1078 4 года назад +3

    Amazing performance!! It certainly must take a very skilled pilot to fly like that without bending the aircraft. 👍👏👏👏👏👏

  • @wootle
    @wootle 2 года назад

    What an absolute legend! Brilliant act that shows tons of skill!

  • @balto2455
    @balto2455 6 лет назад +9

    he flies better then a ryanair pilot... :-)

  • @user-pp7fo1rj5l
    @user-pp7fo1rj5l 8 лет назад +3

    Hillbilly turns out to be total baller.
    Nah just kidding, awesome pilot.

  • @ttystikkrocks1042
    @ttystikkrocks1042 4 года назад

    It takes a lot of work to keep doing an act like this and not eventually crack up the plane- or worse. Hats off!

  • @Twister051
    @Twister051 4 года назад

    Been flying for 25+ yrs. This guy is an excellent stick and rudder pilot. Well done!

  • @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248
    @guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 8 лет назад +30

    should end w/ him getting tazed.

    • @maxbootstrap7397
      @maxbootstrap7397 5 лет назад +3

      Indeed... and on the bottom of a big high pile of cops. Then, of course, he squirts out from the bottom and runs off with none of the cops knowing.

    • @brycejcox
      @brycejcox 4 года назад +1

      While still flying...

  • @choppergirl
    @choppergirl 10 лет назад +7

    Wow, you should hire me, I fly this way naturally... :)
    Here, sit in the back seat, and ride along as I give you my job interview... don't look so tense! I know what I am doing... you know what, just do what I do when I'm flying... close your eyes and you won't be so scared! Ok, now how do you turn this thing on again...

    • @petejulie1000
      @petejulie1000 9 лет назад

      That's easy for a blond to say. No harm intended, bless yer heart

  • @gussetblaster6786
    @gussetblaster6786 4 года назад

    I respect the fact that he is actually a few inches away from smashing himself into the ground.

  • @REALjohnmosesbrowning
    @REALjohnmosesbrowning 4 года назад +1

    The pilot's amazing, but goddamn, that plane is impressive too. That thing climbs like an F-15 lmao.

  • @barbariansasquatch921
    @barbariansasquatch921 8 лет назад +48

    does he fly for Alaska airlines ??

  • @BarManFesteiro
    @BarManFesteiro 4 года назад +4

    Some people just want to prove Charles Darwin wrong

  • @murlyn2
    @murlyn2 4 года назад

    The flying farmer, Bob Weymouth, was very close friends with my family. He was doing this routine one the early 70s or 60s. This guy does a great job of capturing the spirit of that act I grew up with. The flying farmer gave me my first ride in his piper cub. He had a hole in the roof, he would stick his head out the roof and fly the aircraft with his foot on the stick. Another trick he did was to stop the engine and climb out and stand on the wheel and start the engine as he glided by the audience. This was later stopped by the FAA.

  • @valkyneila8945
    @valkyneila8945 4 года назад

    This made me smile to see the fun he has and the skill it takes.Glad this popped in my feed. 🤠👍

  • @yagoovirus2751
    @yagoovirus2751 4 года назад +3

    Is it crazy that I feel safer if he was my pilot than airline pilots?

  • @secretsquirrel8010
    @secretsquirrel8010 4 года назад

    I watched the Flying Farmer when I was a kid with my father. It was incredible. Brings back some great memories.

  • @jeolmmum
    @jeolmmum 13 лет назад +1

    man, watching this it looks like there could never ever go something wrong during a flight without being able to recover from it.....

  • @stevethul1
    @stevethul1 4 года назад +2

    For all of the flying I have done in the past, I wish I could control a plane 1/4 as Mr. Franklin. Great Video, I would love to see this in person.

    • @kenhurley4441
      @kenhurley4441 4 года назад +1

      I got to meet Kyle this year. He's only 70 miles from where I live. He had Dracula torn apart getting ready for the season. Yea he's that good.

  • @stevek8829
    @stevek8829 4 года назад +1

    The Flying Farmer impressed me some 25 years ago. He looped his J-3 at barely above ground level. I still can't believe it because it isn't possible.

  • @chrisberardi2304
    @chrisberardi2304 7 месяцев назад +1

    That is some great flying. Very technical despite the outward appearance.

  • @ckane510
    @ckane510 5 лет назад +2

    I laughed my ass off the whole time! Would love to seen that in real life! 😂😂

  • @leeadams5941
    @leeadams5941 3 года назад

    Never have seen Kyle but knew Jimmy pretty good, a stellar guy

  • @francoisrivard893
    @francoisrivard893 4 года назад

    I saw his dad back in the 70's at my very first airshow. I still clearly remember it like it was yesterday even if it was over 40 years ago and I was in early grade school. He's one of 2 things I remember from that show along with a Pitts Special doing a torque roll. I've seen Kyle at a local show a few years back as well. Very impressive and skillful.

  • @danielrodriguez248
    @danielrodriguez248 4 года назад

    It takes a lot of skills and a lot of beer to fly like that 😂😂😂👍👍👍

  • @justintomblin
    @justintomblin 14 лет назад

    I was fortunate enough to see this performance in person at the Branson airport grand opening and first annual airshow. Kyle is an amazing example for kids and other aviators. Keep it up!

  • @joejoemyo
    @joejoemyo 3 года назад +2

    He was at Oshkosh 2021 this year for the air show, dropping beer cans out the window as always