Steveo shows us two important things: 1) he’s human and can get nervous when bumping up against his comfort zone; 2) he pushes through the comfort and ends up happy and better for it. Thank you, Steveo! 🤘🏻
when I was like 10 years old and living in South africa, me my brother and my dad got the chance to fly in t6 texans and doing loops in those things was a sensation like nothing else out there. It was an experience I will never forget!
That’s awesome your Dad flew those different models. I’m sure you got to hear some amazing stories when you were a kid. My Dad was the Navigator aboard a P-61 in WWII. Mom as with many women almost hated hearing those stories so I would talk with Dad about them when we were away from her presence. Come to think of it 😳my wife is the same way.😖Must be something in the genes. I know they’re not all that way but aw, probably most.🙄
Hey Steveo thanks for this great video. My Father was WW2 RAF Bomber Pilot who was shipped to US in 1940 to a number BFTS airfields for flight training. He graduated at Clewiston airfield in FLA. He told us alot of stories of the "Harvard" like 800 and 1000 plane flights and like most British pilots then he wanted to fly a Spitfire. Never got that chance ended up flying PBY Catalinas Sunderlands and Lancasters among a few. Great to see you fly that wonderful aircraft👍 Thanks Again ATB
"Seeing forward is overrated." The modern T-6's from Randolph AFB fly over my house all day long. They look like they'd be so much fun. Little sports car of the sky.
Man I really enjoyed this video. My favorite WWII war bird since I was a kid was the P-38 I reckon because it reminded me of a P-61 that my Dad was the Navigator except the 38 was a smaller sleeker version full blown Fighter. I liked all of those “Allied”😉, planes though. What’s happened to me the last few years is I’ve fallen in love with that Pratt & Whitney Radial engine & have actually grown to tremendously admire the jug. This is, the P-47. That thirsty beast could take a beating & get the pilot home and do it in comfort because it was so roomy. Then that big thirsty 18 cylinder monster! WOW!!! Music to my ears & if it lost a few cylinders and if the pilot was lucky enough that the parts & pieces from the engine getting shot up, if the junk didn’t jam up something else then the pilot could still get the huge bird back to Base. And now the A-10 due to several of the same tuff qualities & of course that cannon, well, what’s not to like & they want to cancel it. HELL NO is my Vote. And I feel the same way about the F-15. Anyway I’m glad I found your platform & I’ve subscribed & of course I give thumbs up for every video.🇺🇸✊☝️👍
Flew backseat as a passenger a month or so ago in A T6 based out of Burnet Texas. "Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force". Awesome experience to say the least. Thanks Steveo.
My A&P School had a mock-up of the T6 landing gear. Still doesn't beat the amazingness of the sound of that engine. Also those maneuvers looked soo fun.
I love this! We have a guy at our airport that owns a T-6 and does aerobatics over the airport all of the time. I’ve always wanted to be able make a video in it! Great video Steve!
To add to why Steve started to grey out at 16:30, going from sustained negative to positive is most likely to result in grey/black out (although Steve wasn't sustained, the principle still applies). When you pull positive your heartrate speeds up to cope with the demand of the brain, however when you pull negative it slows down (in extreme cases/tests it's even been found to stop). The reason why negative to positive is the worst is because of the initial slowing down of your heart rate followed by the sudden need to increase, the heart can't keep up so there's a moment where the brain is deprived of blood flow, causing grey/blackout to occur at less than normal g-loads. If memory serves the average person starts to grey out at 3.5g and blackout at 5g.
Many years ago I took a flight in one of these at Kissimmee. Could very well have been the one that said Navy. I thought the Navy version was an SNJ. We no sooner left the ground and he said "It's your airplane" I flew it up a bit and then a bit west at altitude. He then took over the stick and said "We are going to do a roll". It was my first roll, net but not overly exciting. I took the control back and headed us back to the airport. Got us lined up on the approach and just before landing he took it back. It only cost $140, can imagine what it is now. Loved having a piece of history in my hands. Also got 20 minutes of B-17 time.
THAT .... was a fine video! I liked watching your instructor push you through the manoeuvres and having him recognise that you were talented enough to give you the opportunity to land a tail dragger. Makes it hard to wait another two weeks for the next one.
I flew with the warbirds two separate times. The most fun I have had in a plane. The first time convinced me to get my pilots license so on my second adventure with them I was licensed. Amazing to take the controls of these warbirds
Yay, Steveo1kinevo is back. All is now right with the world, would be even better if Sonia could come back also but then I'm being a tad bit greedy now. Awesome bird & video. God bless you man!
Thanks Steveo. Fantastic and nice flying! Been there in the SNJ, NROTC-Purdue way back in the day, and a shoutout to Lt. Cmdr. Young (at the time) if you’re still out there, for unforgettable imbedded flight memories,.
Outstanding video - love how honest you are, SteveO, about your comfort, your experience, etc. You're a badass pilot and of course the best badass pilots are ones that run with absolute honesty and integrity about their ability. Great job. Love the look of pure joy on your face with the landing.
I got to fly that very plane (no. 049) back in '03. My regular ride at the time was a Kitfox 5, so he let me take off and land that big beast myself....said my Kitfox was "really squirrelly", so the T-6 should be no trouble.
Welcome to my town! I did my PPL training there in their blue and white Citabria back there. Thom and Mac are so cool. Sadly they sold the hangar and are moving up to South Carolina next month. If you are in the area definitely go fly in their Texans or his P40 now before they move. My plane is parked across the airport in the hangars. Cool you swang by.
That looks like a blast. When I was flying gliders we always had to be carful of the wake of the tow plane. Use to practice “boxing the wake”. You could ride hi tow or low tow , about where you were riding. Nice, thanks Stevo
Nice job on the formation flying! Looks like an awesome day. I really appreciated the demo of the wingtip vortex, too. You had to hold a LOT of aileron in there to counter that! Wow. I’ve met Thom and he seems like a very cool guy.
Didn’t realize the WarBird Museum was still at Kissimmee airport. Remember going there on a field trip in elementary school. Next time I’m down that way, will have to stop by there. Been forever.
Hi Steveo. Definitely a great pilot maker. In the late 70' it was called the mosquito amongst some portuguese air force pilots. Quite a handful job to fly one of those. You must fly it from engine start to engine shut down. Happy landings from Portugal.
Stevo, why'd you keep wanting to give the plane back to the instructor.. ha ha ? Just kidding. Awesome landing guy. Honestly thought you may have at least a hickup. Very cool headed, and a tail wheel landing, blind too. Wow ! Lovin your channel, brother !
Steve, you brought back some memories for me. I went to Warbird Adventures several years back and flew #049 with Craig, from South Africa. I was nervous only two times. First when Craig started strapping the parachute on, WHAT? A PARACHUTE!! and the second time was on climb out when the engine backfired. I thought I was getting ready to use the chute LOL! PPL SEL
Steveo that was the most awesomest video I have ever seen. You were amazing and went through the gambit of emotions in all those tough situations but were in complete control. Wow kudos that was great!!!
Big thumbs up for Tom, best instructor ever, what a cool character! Loved that video and well done Stevo for trying that move again even though you were concerned 👍👍🛬🛫✈️🛩🛬
Dad worked for North American Aviation during the initial production of this fine aircraft - thank you for keeping history alive!!
Steveo shows us two important things: 1) he’s human and can get nervous when bumping up against his comfort zone; 2) he pushes through the comfort and ends up happy and better for it. Thank you, Steveo! 🤘🏻
3) Always have pretty ladies around. Bonus if they are pilots.
when I was like 10 years old and living in South africa, me my brother and my dad got the chance to fly in t6 texans and doing loops in those things was a sensation like nothing else out there. It was an experience I will never forget!
We got a T-6 at work a week ago and it's probably the loudest piston I've ever experienced. The sound of freedom
My dad trained in these during WWII. Eventually flew the P40, P47, and P51 in Burma.
That’s awesome your Dad flew those different models. I’m sure you got to hear some amazing stories when you were a kid. My Dad was the Navigator aboard a P-61 in WWII. Mom as with many women almost hated hearing those stories so I would talk with Dad about them when we were away from her presence. Come to think of it 😳my wife is the same way.😖Must be something in the genes. I know they’re not all that way but aw, probably most.🙄
Hey Steveo thanks for this great video. My Father was WW2 RAF Bomber Pilot who was shipped to US in 1940 to a number BFTS airfields for flight training. He graduated at Clewiston airfield in FLA. He told us alot of stories of the "Harvard" like 800 and 1000 plane flights and like most British pilots then he wanted to fly a Spitfire. Never got that chance ended up flying PBY Catalinas Sunderlands and Lancasters among a few. Great to see you fly that wonderful aircraft👍 Thanks Again ATB
Steveo: "Your controls?" Tom: "NOPE. I'm gonna talk you through this". lol
So awesome! :D
"You got this!" Yep! Cool!
"Seeing forward is overrated."
The modern T-6's from Randolph AFB fly over my house all day long. They look like they'd be so much fun. Little sports car of the sky.
Ĺol....thi
Man I really enjoyed this video. My favorite WWII war bird since I was a kid was the P-38 I reckon because it reminded me of a P-61 that my Dad was the Navigator except the 38 was a smaller sleeker version full blown Fighter. I liked all of those “Allied”😉, planes though. What’s happened to me the last few years is I’ve fallen in love with that Pratt & Whitney Radial engine & have actually grown to tremendously admire the jug. This is, the P-47. That thirsty beast could take a beating & get the pilot home and do it in comfort because it was so roomy. Then that big thirsty 18 cylinder monster! WOW!!! Music to my ears & if it lost a few cylinders and if the pilot was lucky enough that the parts & pieces from the engine getting shot up, if the junk didn’t jam up something else then the pilot could still get the huge bird back to Base. And now the A-10 due to several of the same tuff qualities & of course that cannon, well, what’s not to like & they want to cancel it. HELL NO is my Vote. And I feel the same way about the F-15. Anyway I’m glad I found your platform & I’ve subscribed & of course I give thumbs up for every video.🇺🇸✊☝️👍
Flew backseat as a passenger a month or so ago in A T6 based out of Burnet Texas. "Highland Lakes Squadron
of the Commemorative Air Force". Awesome experience to say the least. Thanks Steveo.
You guys had me grinning from ear-to-ear, remembering how fun it can be to fly, thank you for this!
Steve: "I kinda greyed out and couldn't see very well"
Navy guy: "You're fine"
💀💀💀💀💀
My A&P School had a mock-up of the T6 landing gear. Still doesn't beat the amazingness of the sound of that engine. Also those maneuvers looked soo fun.
My father trained in the Texan and will definitely pursue a flight here in Arizona. A lot of fun to watch and enjoy the formation flying.
Steve is a true aviator. Jumps in a plane he's never been in before and lands the damn thing.
THIS explains something - I visit my sister in Lake Wales Florida and I see a couple of planes in formation most afternoons. It's these guys.
Well done SteveO, you did good. Thank you for sharing was amazing insight into formation flight.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I love this! We have a guy at our airport that owns a T-6 and does aerobatics over the airport all of the time. I’ve always wanted to be able make a video in it! Great video Steve!
To add to why Steve started to grey out at 16:30, going from sustained negative to positive is most likely to result in grey/black out (although Steve wasn't sustained, the principle still applies). When you pull positive your heartrate speeds up to cope with the demand of the brain, however when you pull negative it slows down (in extreme cases/tests it's even been found to stop). The reason why negative to positive is the worst is because of the initial slowing down of your heart rate followed by the sudden need to increase, the heart can't keep up so there's a moment where the brain is deprived of blood flow, causing grey/blackout to occur at less than normal g-loads. If memory serves the average person starts to grey out at 3.5g and blackout at 5g.
That was excellent. Got grey vision for the first time last week flying the Pitts special -Eddy
Definitely a strange feeling experiencing it for the first time.
Many years ago I took a flight in one of these at Kissimmee. Could very well have been the one that said Navy. I thought the Navy version was an SNJ. We no sooner left the ground and he said "It's your airplane" I flew it up a bit and then a bit west at altitude. He then took over the stick and said "We are going to do a roll". It was my first roll, net but not overly exciting. I took the control back and headed us back to the airport. Got us lined up on the approach and just before landing he took it back. It only cost $140, can imagine what it is now. Loved having a piece of history in my hands. Also got 20 minutes of B-17 time.
Formation flying is the best way to sharpen your skills. And one of the hardest form of flying! Great video!
14:45 the joy in Steveo’s laugh is incredible
THAT .... was a fine video! I liked watching your instructor push you through the manoeuvres and having him recognise that you were talented enough to give you the opportunity to land a tail dragger. Makes it hard to wait another two weeks for the next one.
I flew with the warbirds two separate times. The most fun I have had in a plane. The first time convinced me to get my pilots license so on my second adventure with them I was licensed. Amazing to take the controls of these warbirds
That was awesome. It’s not often that we see you truly giddy but you sure were during that landing. Well done.
The 4-banger view at 6 minutes on takeoff is fabulous. Your quality is getting to a new level.
I worked with Thom in St Augustine in the mid 90’s. I’m very happy to see his business is thriving. Awesome video Thom
Yay, Steveo1kinevo is back.
All is now right with the world, would be even better if Sonia could come back also but then I'm being a tad bit greedy now.
Awesome bird & video.
God bless you man!
The laugh at the landing because you couldn't see was the best!!
Thanks Steveo. Fantastic and nice flying! Been there in the SNJ, NROTC-Purdue way back in the day, and a shoutout to Lt. Cmdr. Young (at the time) if you’re still out there, for unforgettable imbedded flight memories,.
"You're a pilot, you don't need to see." "Seeing forward is overrated." HAHAHAHAHA! great video......
Outstanding video - love how honest you are, SteveO, about your comfort, your experience, etc. You're a badass pilot and of course the best badass pilots are ones that run with absolute honesty and integrity about their ability. Great job. Love the look of pure joy on your face with the landing.
Nice seeing you flying again, great video, have fun, just enjoy Captain Steveo...bless you with smile
I got to fly that very plane (no. 049) back in '03. My regular ride at the time was a Kitfox 5, so he let me take off and land that big beast myself....said my Kitfox was "really squirrelly", so the T-6 should be no trouble.
Flew with Warbird Adventures in early 2000s out of OQU in RI. One of the best times I've ever had.
Most memorable flight experience I have had. That hour just blew by. Highly recommend these guys.
Glad to see this video. TOM is a great guy know him well. Have been there several times. Brother lives there and got his Lic threw warbirds.
short final "you have controls?" .... "nope imma walk you through it" :D
I got to watch a T6 acrobatic team at Sun N Fun 21 and they sound like trumpets. They have an amazing sound.
Welcome to my town! I did my PPL training there in their blue and white Citabria back there. Thom and Mac are so cool. Sadly they sold the hangar and are moving up to South Carolina next month. If you are in the area definitely go fly in their Texans or his P40 now before they move. My plane is parked across the airport in the hangars. Cool you swang by.
That looks like a blast. When I was flying gliders we always had to be carful of the wake of the tow plane. Use to practice “boxing the wake”. You could ride hi tow or low tow , about where you were riding. Nice, thanks Stevo
My dad was in Naval aviation as a mechanic, and the SNJ is what he worked on.
Wow! Spectator seat just right for me! Fun video!🇨🇦
Nice job on the formation flying! Looks like an awesome day. I really appreciated the demo of the wingtip vortex, too. You had to hold a LOT of aileron in there to counter that! Wow. I’ve met Thom and he seems like a very cool guy.
Looks like you had a great flight. Worked though the tough part and did it again. Take care thank you again for a great video.
Awesome video, Steveo. What an adventure. Thanks for taking us along.
Didn’t realize the WarBird Museum was still at Kissimmee airport. Remember going there on a field trip in elementary school. Next time I’m down that way, will have to stop by there. Been forever.
They are moving next month to South Carolina, closing up shop. Thom bought an entire grass field airport there and is moving the operation there.
The Warbirds are pretty nice. Kissimmee Airport is appealing as well. Another spot on my aviation "to do" list. Thanks.
Warbird Adventures are about to relocate to a grass strip in South Carolina.
LOL, Tom is a great FUN & FUNNY instructor !
Thanks for this one Steve. My Dad trained in this plane while in the Navy in WWII.
wow that looks like it was a blast. those planes are really cool.
Well done. Loved it Steveo! Great instructor (Tom) and flight mates. A lot of fun!
Steveo that was a great video. I could feel your joy. And what a great instructor he is.
Hi Steveo. Definitely a great pilot maker. In the late 70' it was called the mosquito amongst some portuguese air force pilots. Quite a handful job to fly one of those. You must fly it from engine start to engine shut down. Happy landings from Portugal.
good 2 see u back flying love your vids...........
I will be doing the warbird adventures for sure
It looks like you were having so much fun! Man I love aviation!
Nice landing Steveo That tail dragger is a little bit different landing. Thanks for the video
Love to watch Thom fly the P-40 as well. Awesome operation there.
That was fun !!! Thanks Steveo
Stevo, why'd you keep wanting to give the plane back to the instructor.. ha ha ? Just kidding. Awesome landing guy. Honestly thought you may have at least a hickup. Very cool headed, and a tail wheel landing, blind too. Wow ! Lovin your channel, brother !
Steve, you brought back some memories for me. I went to Warbird Adventures several years back and flew #049 with Craig, from South Africa. I was nervous only two times. First when Craig started strapping the parachute on, WHAT? A PARACHUTE!! and the second time was on climb out when the engine backfired. I thought I was getting ready to use the chute LOL!
PPL SEL
That looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing steveo. Nice to see you again!
Looks like soooo much fun! You did a great job!
WOW!! What fun, Steveo!
Wow! Great Job Steve. That looked fun! Thanks for the video.
the hick maneuver is the technique for high G moves
One of the best aviation videos Ii have seen yet!!!
Fantastic video and thanks sooo much for sharing!! I felt a bit of that adrenaline...
Awesome flight thanks for taking me along. :o)
KICK ASS! Nice flying Steve!
I know Steve had to have fun. I had fun just watching. Thanks for sharing the video with us.
I’m finishing a year long project building a giant scale gas powered rc at6, it’s got a moki radial and should be an absolutely awesome plane to fly
Great Job Steve,
Quality pilot!
Great instructor.
Cheers,
Rik
Awesome flight & landing. My father-in-law was an instructor in T-6s. This is on my bucket list.
Just added this to my bucket list!
great buzz Stevo i remember that grey out vision the first time it happened you feel worried
Love it! Thank you all -
My right ear loved this
more fun than should be allowed !!!
Steveo that was the most awesomest video I have ever seen. You were amazing and went through the gambit of emotions in all those tough situations but were in complete control. Wow kudos that was great!!!
Man, oh, man. This is one of the best yet, Steve-o. Good job on sticking an unexpected landing!
Very timely video with Warbird Adventures as I wait for my LODA
Hello from Minnesota!! Outstanding!!
Oh, what a treat Stevo. Awesome flight, awesome video.
Perfect Captain! It was definitely one of your best videos✈💎 Different editing! And; Dj Quads!
Awesome video, has to be one of your best. Well done.
beautiful thanks for making me smile
Really enjoy your video content. Love the pricey wings you fly!
Brilliant Steveo
I’ve had white knuckles the entire time as I watched this. Very cool!! I love that G force 🤩 You guys did a fantastic job 👏👏👏 Go Navy 🙆♀️
Big thumbs up for Tom, best instructor ever, what a cool character! Loved that video and well done Stevo for trying that move again even though you were concerned 👍👍🛬🛫✈️🛩🛬
Wow that was special!! Great experience and Tom is a great communicator!
One of the best things I've EVER did in my life!
Hi Steve, I flew that exact plane with Capt. Tom many years ago up in Norton MA. So much fun, but gotta admit, you did much better than me!
That was awesome. Great job!!!
The emphasis on the light headedness, forgetting what they did... the true hardest part of flying.
The smiles tell it all!
That looks about as fun as a fellow can have with his clothes on! Awesome!