Great video! Looks like a kid in a candy store or a sea pilot at lake norman in a Buccaneer! Thanks for sharing!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Joe-uo9wv

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoryJohnsonpilot yes bring back a lot of memories. I now have a 73 cardinal RG.

@robinleabman

3 жыл бұрын

Why’d you sell it?!

“I don’t care who you are, that’s awesome!” 100% agree! Lovely plane and lovely countryside 😊

My favourite Lake Buccaneer story happened in Wawa, Ontario, in 1985. The owner of a local fast-food restaurant bought a Lake Buccaneer to fly around Northern Ontario. I was flying a DHC-2 Beaver on floats for a living in those days and witnessed some of the drama, so I know it's true. On this afternoon he was returning to Wawa and discovered that he had a gear problem. He chose to land on the un-controlled concrete strip at Wawa (YXZ) gear-up. I don't know the extent of the damage, but I imagine it was considerable. Apparently, it hadn't occurred to him to land on Wawa Lake, a mile or so away, which fronted the town with a nice beach, or at least on the grass beside the runway. Another sad case of a 100 HP brain in a 200 HP airplane. The Buccaneer is a good airplane, some private pilots not so much.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@glenwilliams5818

Жыл бұрын

The lake can land on grass gear up if needed

You're living a dream my friend. I wish I could give you a thousand likes.

Used to love my 63 LA-4 180 29L and had almost as much fun on step in the Everglade Florida canals in the mid 70's winding across the state, cross controlling ailerons for tighter turns or simply adding a bit of backpressure and throttle to skip over the blind ones. Years later I googled my baby and found it had sunk in Lake Murray and was salvaged (KZread). Saddest thing I ever saw was my LA-4 hanging from a crane by its tail. Oh the adventures & stories we made together around Cape Cod are etched forever in my mind. You had me feeling every motion of flying her again as I rode with you in the air and on the water. If you ever go to Florida, try landing in a huge school of sharks basking in 10' of water near Miami and then stand on the wing and declare reason #6 for your amphibious choice lol. Oh yeah, a piece of trivia, I chose the colors for my purchase agreement paint job and the guy in Tuscaloosa whose original paint scheme he came up for my international orange, white and gold trim impressed Lake enough to produce the Buccaneers that year exactly the same. So naturally, everyone thought I had a new Buccaneer except for those savvy enough to spot the delta wing root. I hope this note finds you well and still enjoying those hops or conventions.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great story Rick. Thank you for sharing! Safe Skies!!!

@glenwilliams5818

Жыл бұрын

Skimmer cool! Dad owened one! New owner forgot to fasten the anchor latch! Crashed Pitt lake b.c.

Hi Corey, this is my dream plane. I’m currently flying PA18 supercub amphibians down here in southwestern France (Biscarrosse), and my (terrestrial) Jodel Mascaret taildragger. Have fun and thanks for the videos!

I had a 79 and had a blast with it. I loved taking off from the water it felt like someone threw it into the air after it broke the surface drag. Great visibility can't be beat.

@glenwilliams5818

Жыл бұрын

Some reason the r.c. model has issues! Think it's a trim problem with the model

I know almost nothing about planes, nor am I a pilot but I can tell this is fun to fly. And I can tell you love landing and taking off on the water. Super cool video.

Enjoyed the video too and like your excitement. Had the same dream since I was little and my dream became a Searey which I love too. :)

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Thanks for sharing, great video. I worked at Aerofab in Sanford, ME building the Lake Buccaneers, 1973 - 1974. I ran the press brake, and hand shaping components. I used to see them come to the lake I summered at (Square Pond) when they were only painted in the yellow primer, then a few years later I was building them along with floats in the same factory. Never got the chance to ride in one but I always loved them.

I love the splash. That was awesome.

A gorgeous little machine. That trailing link main gear makes for comfortable landings. I've always had a soft spot for sea planes and flying boats. This and the Renegade always make me think they are what the SeaBee should have been.

@challanger275

Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine in Australia, Sydney used to be the agent for these little seaplanes, and that was a long time ago

Went to flight school, out of military, in Colorado. An elective was a sea rating. My instructor was too fun! What a great time. Forward, as an instructor trained a few folks in the LA-4. What fun. The most helping a couple instructor friends get their rating in ‘74. Three instructors in a LA-4 in a big lake in New Hampshire. It is an airplane that might not be forgiving if you goof off. Amazing to think over 45 years ago. You’ll have soo much fun. Nothing like a great glassy landing. Be safe🥴😀👍

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The Lake is an awesome plane. I love flying it and learn something new each time! Safe Skies & Calm Seas!!!

Nice used to fly a buccaneer, loved it when you had that sweet spot just before pulling off the water.

I love the Lake aircraft. As a kid, I used to get to go fly in both a Buccaneer and a Renegade quite a lot. There is nothing better. I flew a lot in float Cessnas too, and while also fun, the Lakes where in a league of their own. The feeling of "power boating" on the step, with your behind almost literally on the waves was a blast. And especially the Renegade was a spacious, capable and powerful machine.

@glenwilliams5818

Жыл бұрын

There was a guy water skiing behind a buccaneer

I live in central NH near Gilford Airport where Lake Aircraft used to be sold. I remember seeing these planes fly by all the time. You could always tell when it was a Lake flying over because, from the ground, the aircraft had a unique sound to it. The engine produced a very particular bark that was easy to identify, and generally loud enough to get one's attention compared to other light planes. You just don't see them that often these days, not even on Lake Winnipesaukee. I always thought they were very cool looking aircraft, and I do miss seeing them.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

They are certainly an unusual sight on the ramp or in the water. I love them. Thanks for sharing your story! Safe Skies!!

This is SOOOO cool. I live on a lake in Michigan, and saw a sea plane land on another lake a few weeks ago. That inspired me to search for this.

So cool!!! Great video! Yes, a very unique airplane 👍👍

Great Channel! The multi cam thing really adds to the fun! Congrats

I have wanted an amphibian for years! Would be a blast.

The Lake has always fascinated me. I just added my ASES so am scouting all the options. It has to be amphibious to be worthwhile for me. Thanks for sharing.

A friend of mine used to be the agent for these in Sydney Australia, and that was a long time ago

Beautiful plane. Myself I'd love to own the Buccaneer ultralight seaplane as I could fly it off the small lake next to the gated apartment complex I live at. Both ends are now treeless and one end is the end 99 percent of days the wind is out off. It's 3 times as long as I'd need for flight ops and the beautiful small park next to it has a perfect area to beach it and 4 point tie it down. I was a Flight Mechanic on Coast Guard Grumman HU16e Albatross seaplanes then helped restore a Grumman Goose at Dean Franklin Aviation in Miami in the 80's. I'd love to get a chance to fly in one of these. Especially if the owner was flying up to the annual EAA AirVenture airshow I attended every summer when I was a kid then teen in the 60's and 70's. First up in Rockford Illinois then at Oshkosh Wisconsin. The last time I went in '78 on my honeymoon with my red head ex-wife. We had a blast. My Mom had taken over as the American rep for Marcel Jurka selling plans for his scaled down WW II fighters. The P51, FW 190 and Spitfire. He was the first person to design plans for scaled down WW II fighters. Originally wood 1/2 and 2/3d scale then later wood or metal full scale. He was working on plans for P47's when he passed away. He was a Romanian Royal Airforce pilot who was conscripted into the Luftwaffa by the Germans or if he had refused his parents would have ended up in a consatration camp. In late 1944 he defected to France in the state of the art radar equipped nightfighter Hienkle he was the pilot in. His crew were all Romanian like him and also wanted to defect to the Americans. He received a 25 thousand dollar reward for defecting with that airplane the allies wanted to get their hands in. After the war he became an aeronautical engineer for French aviation company Airspatial (spelling suspect). In the 60's he designed an homebuilt airplane named the Tempete then the Sirroco which my dad began building in the mid 60's then the P51 Mustang and the others. He asked my dad to become the American representative to sell his plans in America. When my dad was medically retired from the Flint Michigan fire department he moved to Paris France and my mom took it over. In '78 she had injured her left wrist atthe Buick factory where she worked full time so she thought she wouldn't make Oshkosh that year. I took 3 weeks leave from the Coast Guard while I was stationed at Airstation Traverse City Michigan and I drove her there in her Dodge custom camper van with my new bride. We had a blast including camping in Michigan's upper peninsula for several days in our way there. She got offered a flight homein a friend's Piper Cherokee so my bride and me did some more camping on our way back home.

Im sold!!!! You have the right plane!!

Your reasons make sense to me! Loved the water landing shot!

Very cool, just took a 1st ride in a Buccaneer. (Alpine Aviation-CA.) …I was skeptical of the design until I flew it. Very impressed with this design!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

There's not one normal thing about flying a Buccaneer/Renegade but that's why I love it. It's a totally new way to fly and one of the most fun things I've accomplished in aviation.

You have sold me on one!

Beautiful, so uplifting. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Why not use the shoulder harness ? How many hours on that bird ? Btw, nice plane & nice handling. Keep it coming!

Thanks for taking us along. Great narrative!!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Being that close to the water is something special. Gotta love the Buccaneer. Great video. Here in AZ water landing options wouldn't be quite the same availability wise, I dont recall seeing an amphibious plane here ever.

Hey Cory thanks for the great video. I'm shopping for my first plane, living in Québec ( land of lakes ) and I've been hesitating between a PA-12 and a Lake-180 and you got me convinced. :) Charles

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! You won't be sorry. They are amazing toys!

Cool....A highwing you don't need a ladder to fuel up...Thanks for the ride. 👍

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Technically it's a mid-wing with a crucifix tail... Thanks for riding along!

Absolutley cool

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Some others mentioned this too...Shoulder harnesses are a must!

Everybody loves Buccaneers............until their first annual ! That’s why I’m perfectly happy with the Searey.

@alabastardmasterson

3 жыл бұрын

Is the difference age or what?

Small world, I'm a student pilot based at 14A and have seen your plane on the ramp a few times. Its such a unique looking bird I had to look up the tail number to figure out what it was.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Small world indeed. Stop over if you see me tinkering on the plane and I'll take you up for a ride sometime. Safe Skies!

That's an awesome hobby! I love a seaplane, too. But I only enjoy RC airplanes. In the future, I want to try a real seaplane. 😀

Bring a little ice fishing rod and and you can challenge yourself to catch fish when you land! Thats my dream anyway... Awesome Plane! Good flying too!(I think, I have only sim)

Strange throttle placement on it. Great video! Thanks!

@CCitis

3 жыл бұрын

Typically in an airplane that has an overhead engine, the throttle will be overhead too. For a number of reasons... but it is easier to carry the linkages to the engine that way.

Cory, nice video, I am a sport pilot looking to transition into a seaplane rating. I have been look at the Searey and adventura ll. My instructor said that I should consider the Buccaneer. I live in Mooresville as well. If you ever want a copilot I would love to go. Don

@CoryJohnsonpilot

6 ай бұрын

Lake series seaplanes are some of the most unique of all seaplanes. They're tremendous fun to fly & float!

Cory, Thanks for sharing your Lake Norman video with us. Flying an amphibian looks like a blast. How many lakes have you visited in one day? They seem pretty far apart by car, but you could easily touch down in quite a few on the Catawba chain alone. Were you able to get amphibian certified at Lake Norman?

@jimklingensmith6178

2 жыл бұрын

Yup no Koo Koo

@glenwilliams5818

Жыл бұрын

I had my paws on the controls of a lake buccaneer! You fly the aircraft you don't let it fly you???

Just my opinion, but, you tend to chase the bounce and are setting yourself up for some porpoising. Keep the stick back, don't chase the bounce. If it is a bigger bounce, add a bit of power and settle it back on to the water.

@dinos8557

3 жыл бұрын

Like the videos of the Lake a lot, thanks for posting, as above, I noticed that as well, it is on another video also when you cross a wake. Rest your arm on your leg or the door to hold steady.

@paddy1952

3 жыл бұрын

Trim helps with that.

Great video, Thanks!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

If you are adventurous - head on up to NYC and land at the East 23rd Seaport (GN7). You drop down over the Williamsburg Bridge. Quite an exhilarating approach.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great idea. Definitely on my bucket list to try someday. Thanks!

Looks like a pretty roomy cockpit. I am a big guy... I want one!

Nice video! I'm jealous.

Been watching your vids! I'm a fresh Private Pilot and now a part owner of a Citabria!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I loved the Citabria I owned last year. I think Citabrias are some of the best tailwheel planes out there

Excellent upload!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video Cory! Best one to date! I’m ready to land on the water....

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Let's go!

If I had the money, I’d have more than 5 reasons (too), 😁👍

You forgot number 6 ! ……..”I like to write BIG checks to A&P mechanics !!!”

Great video Cory, that looked like a lot of fun. At the 1.14 mark, Is that John Dennis.

Magical day :)

fun fun fun 😁

Veri cool✈️👍

You need a golf towel to hang by your window so you can always dry your hand!😂

Very cool bud ....

More flying boats should have proper water rudders.

I could literally see my house from the sky its so weird recognizing everywhere in the video

Just found your channel: Subbed. _"Greetings"_ from Pasquotank County...👋

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman

2 жыл бұрын

@@CoryJohnsonpilot >>> 👍👍

You have a new subscriber from France Cory. What’s your typical cruise speed at 8000’ ? Kind regards ! Cheers from the French alps 🤚

I was wondering if you might have taken off from that runway in Huntersville

I’m happy for you and hope to join the club someday! When you get around to it, can you post some training videos for those of us out here that want to learn how to fly this plane! Also, what are some of the maintenance concerns being this is a unique aircraft, I’ve heard that you need to make sure the various parts need to be lubricated, and also the maintenance if you are landing in saltwater. Thankyou in advance!

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Those topics are on the list for future videos... Stay tuned...

YOUR LAUGH IS CONTAGIOUS

Howdy dad owened CF - HYZ! Try a 360 take off! Lots a fishing from dad's plane! HYZ never had gear! Flying boat! Useally ended up with fishen gear in the alrioens! ! Went to school to spell but computers took over cheers

My buccaneer is perfectly identical to yours. Down to interior.

@greensphinx

3 жыл бұрын

Callsign too? /j

Great video, and I agree with all 5 reasons. That's why I just bought a Buccaneer....:)

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Congrats on your very intelligent decision to purchase a great seaplane!

Nice video but geez, what obnoxious music! I had to close it after two minutes. KZread and video files have always needed multi audio tracks. A music track, a microphone track, and an easy way to toggle each one on or off or adjust volume of each if you desire. Maybe even have a replacement tune you can have override the music track.

Hello from Alaska. What are you using to capture the audio from your headset? Beautiful airplane.

I need to get a seaplane rating.

Would a plane like this work for flying looking distances or is it too utilitarian?

N32DQ. Pilot in Command . LA-4-200 , Beaufort , SC, KARW. Why buy a Seaplane. I did. Because it is so different kind of Aircraft. Owned 32DQ 15 yrs now. Took me 5 year's to get my hanger, way too small. 39' door , 38.5 Lights on the wingtips. new hanger now 708. 45 foot hanger . Well. Love my Buccaneer. KARW, ask if The Captain Morgan . is here . AKA. Capt Mrgn.

Cory, I have been enjoying your videos. I have my ASEL rating and would really like to buy my own plane. I did my training in a straight float Citabria and also have a little time in a 172XP on amphibs plus about an hour in a Super Petrel. The Buccaneer has always interested me and I have always wanted to fly one and maybe own one. They seem like a great option. However, I have never flown one. I live in the Charlotte area. Any chance that we could meet up sometime and go for a flight? What would be a good way to contact you without either of us posting our info online?

@CoryJohnsonpilot

2 жыл бұрын

I'd be happy to connect with you, but I sold 93P earlier this summer. I'd suggest connecting with Harry Shannon at Amphibians Plus down in Bartow, FL. They can help get you a ride in a Buccaneer or Renegade.

@PuppyDogPilot

2 жыл бұрын

@@CoryJohnsonpilot I am familiar with Amphibians Plus and would most likely go there for my insurance training if I chose to buy a Lake. I was just hoping to find out if I really liked them enough by flying with someone who has one. No worries though. So why did you sell and how the hell did I miss the fact that there was one for sell in the area?? I'm constantly looking on the usual planes for sale websites.

what about why you should not buy one???

The music will drive you FRIGGIN MAD!!! I'm outahere!

Can u give me your impressions of the IconA5 as a comparison

Make sure you discuss at length how to handle it in rough water! I have 1000 hours teaching in the Lake.

...and a Thurston Teal!

Any six seat renegade available ?

What are the restrictions when flying around that nuclear power plant?

@ccubsfan94

3 жыл бұрын

I have yet to see a nuclear plant that has any restrictions around it

Still have this jewel?

I hate you, can I have a ride? I'll bring the bait. Never too much fun to be had. No tower or handoffs. Freedom.

The background music though

@davidlehman1909

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. That music was hard to take.

I have N2790P

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! They must've seen each other on the assembly line.

Uncle Armand made a great plane

Would you say a seawind is similar to this?

I think I'm going to stay with the Icon A5

What is that a throttle on the ceiling , that you have your hand up in the air like that or is that a trim seems like it's fuel I wouldn't like that

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

Since the engine is on the top of the plane, the throttle, prop and mixture controls are on the ceiling. It takes a bit of getting used to, but it's actually pretty cool. Thanks for watching!

Any possiblity of getting a ride in it. Im down in Rockingham and thinking about buying one.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure we can work something out. Shoot me an email and lets see what we can do. Safe Skies!

Awesome video. You look so happy. Music is atrocious. Have fun.

Looks old... is it safe?

It's not. For 180k in South Carolina 'fresh' water. You should have 4 inches back into the gull wing.a Right hand could be console.

Why are you selling it?

what sort of takeoff and landing distance do you get out of this at max gross on land/water?

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

I'm usually in and out of the water in 2,500' but prefer to land in lakes with much more room to spare.

@Jackfrost751

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoryJohnsonpilot what about on land? im trying to figure out if its worth considering as an option. right now im thinking about getting a 182 on amphibs.

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jackfrost751 The performance is much better on land. I'm comfortably taking off and landing in about 1/2 the 3,147' runway at Lake Norman Airpark.

No need to convince me of why you bought an amphibian. The only question is why everyone doesn't buy one :-)

Great video but the music is too loud and distracting over you speaking.

how much is that bro

How long to learn to fly this aircraft?

@CoryJohnsonpilot

3 жыл бұрын

There's no minimum number of hours required, but the Lake Amphibian Club does have a training curriculum that I suggest you follow. Work with a Lake specific instructor and enjoy the transition training. It's absolutely worth the time and effort. Safe Skies & Calm Seas.

What's the serial number of this one