I had the pleasure of flying a Stearman for 20 years. In January 1965 two friends and I bought a PT 17 Stearman, I had just got my private pilots license in August of "64. This was my first tail "dragger". After getting checked out in it, I had no difficulty flying any other tail wheel airplane. The second Stearman was almost five years to the date. That one I flew for fourteen more years plus. I flew them planes almost every day, except in really bad weather. I learned aerobatics in it, and just loved it. Wish I still owned it, or still could afford to own it. We sold it in "83 and I walked away with $5000 more, each, than we had in it. The Stearman is one of the best airplanes to poke holes in the sky. Bob

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

tinlizzie37 Thanks for sharing your Stearman story Bob!

The production quality on this video is simply incredible, I love this video

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Nick Murray Thanks Nick! We worked hard on this series and the results definitely did not disappoint :)

Hey Steve, Loved the opening sequence with the olde looke and olde soundey narration, LOL. Then the burst of music in the soundtrack and the explosion of green throughout the video - great work! Thank you for posting, I'll watch this one a few times.

Finally!!! You have been teasing this video for MONTHS!!! I am so glad I was finally able to see this. It looked like a blast and I envy you greatly. Keep up the great videos!!!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

HappyBappyAviation Haha - I know right? Sorry for the wait, and glad you liked it! It took a long time to find the energy I knew I wanted to put into editing this one!

For my 71 birthday a week ago I flew in an 1942 Stearman from Vintage Avation at Mack Colorado. I have been a passenger in many single engine planes but the Srearman was an exciting experience like no other flying experience I have had. Enjoyed your video and should receive mine soon.

I’m scheduled to take a flight in a Stearman this week out of Falcon Field in Mesa, AZ. Can’t wait! Thanks for this video!!

I don't know how you got Dennis to be so comfortable in front of the camera, but he is doing a great job and adding so much good content to your videos. Kudos to him as well.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Grant Armstrong Thanks! And yes, Dennis is a huge part of why I'm able to produce awesome content.

Love your channel, love the stearman, thanks for taking everyone along, my dad (army air corps) b24 flight engineer 1943,45.

Thank you so much for your videos. So far in life, I have missed in the opportunity to fly regularly. I hope someday that can change. Until then, you make it possible to live vicariously through your time in the air. For that, I thank you.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

HighFlight2k2 It is so rewarding to receive comments like this! I'm happy to share!

That intro was incredibly believable! lol Awesome video

@FlightChops

8 жыл бұрын

+XxBillyGoatNinjaxX Haha - thanks - And James deserves full credit for that fun intro concept.

One of a kind channel. That's rare these days. Good work.

Steve, Another great video and awesome Stearman. Thanks for taking us along!!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Big Bob Glad you enjoyed it Bob!

Wow, it just keeps getting better and better! Can't wait for the day we get to see a video of you flying with the Snowbirds! :) Thanks for sharing and as always keep your flight chops sharp!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

WestTexasAviator Thanks!

just flew a stearman very recently, it is the first plane i have ever flown with full control of the stick, it was so simple to fly i was simply told that when turning right to use the rutter, i knew every thing else and it was a absolute joy to fly it

Great! I'm going up in a Stearman this month for the first time, and I can't wait. This has been the plane I've wanted to fly since I was about ten (well, actually it was the Sopwith Camel because... snoopy!) I'm serously pumped!!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

bluestudio67 Right on! report back about how it goes!

Dude! That radial sound never gets old. FC tail wheel series inspired me to take a discovery flight in a legend cub last weekend. Hope to join in the air soon. Love your channel. Thanks!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Brittingham Awesome to hear that! Congrats and enjoy the training Mike!

Just home from work Steve. Cider in hand, watching a Stearman on the 60" plasma, listening to the growl through 6 channels! wicked!

Steve - awesome video. The previous ones were good, but the production of this one has taken a big step forward. In every way, this felt like it was a television production. Well done, I'm proud to be a patron!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Eric Sweet Thanks Eric! I REALLY appreciate the positive feedback, and of course the support is just awesome - I couldn't have taken this project to this level with out the community involvement!

Thanks for making and sharing these great Stearman videos.

Very cool vid, look forward to seeing a video in a P-51 someday. They fly them down here in Bartow FL and it looks amazing.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

***** For sure man - I'm aiming for the iconic WarBirds after I earn my way to then via the Stearman and the Harvard / T-6

Awesome video. I love taking off from Grass Strips

Steve, Absolutely amazing work. Seriously, you're REALLY continuing to step up your production value (as I've mentioned before). As an aviation film guy, I did notice that camera placement and was actually telling a friend I noticed - 2 min later was that placement disclaimer. Loved that intro! I'm really enjoying the series you have been putting on splitting up the flights into different segments based on crucial parts of flying a particular plane. I have my tailwheel endorsement now (working on those videos and may incorporate some of your editing techniques) and I'm looking forward to flying with a friend that also has access to a Stearman. We have done some formation flying with him (working on that video too) and it seems like a really awesome plane. I appreciate the educational tips and everything you and your crew put into these productions, I notice the fine details (like the camera) that you have including cuts and camera angles.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Carr thanks Micheal! And yeah, I love film making, but am also trying to "keep it real" with these productions - so any time I "cheat" for the sake of making it cinematic (such as that case where I used one camera to get two angles) I like to admit it so people don't wonder what is real.

I will admit. I love Biplanes. and thank you for cutting the music when you spun up that engine. Gotta love radials! I've seen only one biplane up close, I think it might have been a Stearman, but it was yellow. No, it didn't fly that day.

I am most definitely NOT dead inside! LOL Brilliant job - and thanks for cutting the music!

Gotta love the Stearman. Strong work again with this video!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

cencalmatt Thanks Matt

The Stearman is a GREAT plane to fly! I had the opportunity to fly one a few days ago and it was AMAZING. The pilot gave me the chance to take the controls over Goodyear, AZ and it was VERY simple and easy to control. There was no difficulty with the controls during flight. He handled the takeoff and landing (I only have 18 total hours of flight time and NO taildragger experience) and I flew the cruise and approach.

Love the B&W pseudo-40s film serial intro :) And it's awesome to see the Stearman featured :)

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Vedexent Thanks! That was James' touch (and he does the '40's news reel voice :)

+FlightChops: great video and what a beautiful airplane! Looks like y'all had a an ideal day for the flight!

One of the best training plane in the world, thanks

Great footage and I loved the opening. I can not wait until the landing part :)

Again, superb video production! ~thanks for sharing

Awesome video and such a wonderful aircraft :) I've thought about mentioning it in several of your previous videos... But I really like Dennis as he is very clear and explains things very well. Good guy to have as an instructor :)

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Pierced Brosmen Thanks - and agreed - I'm lucky to be training with Dennis!

Awesome video! I hope to get to fly one of these one of these days!

Flew in these when I was 15-16. Great pilots & willing to share the thrill. Empty seat? Come on kid! Back in the mid 60's.

Awesome I would love to be in your spot. I am currently getting my license. I own a small 2400' privet grass runway near Lake Erie. I am always looking forward to watching your videos keep up the good work

really enjoy the video, thanks for bring this to us ...

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Capt. CAU Glad you liked it!

What a gorgeous aircraft! I really enjoyed the video. Thank you. Take care, Be safe.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

"If you don't love the sound of a big radial engine firing up, I think you might be a little DEAD inside." = megaLOL :)

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Zoltán Nagy Haha - I know right?

@rnzoli

9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, you're spot on! Engine sound interest is very common, one can find all kinds of videos with large engine start-ups, be that aircraft, truck or train engines with HD quality SOUND :)

You get an insta-like from that intro alone.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

EnDSchultz1 Haha - Awesome! thanks

Fighting for my medical. IF I can get it......I am going to have to try for old taildraggers! :D Well done!!

Awesome Steve! I flew as a passenger in a Waco and in a Great Lakes once each. Never in a Stearman (I did not fly them). What an experience! Envy meter is high as he said.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Alex Feldstein Glad you enjoyed it Alex!

You, my friend, are a very lucky man. I can't imagine getting to fly a Stearman.

Awesome video work and editing! Great video. Thanks for sharing as usual!!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Matt M Thanks Matt; I'm happy to share!

What a beautiful bird. Such a fine effort re-building it and getting her back into the air. Magnificent. Top hats off! I have literally just passed my PPL, that wasn't the easiest flight of my life! Now may the adventure really begin. Love your vids, you're at the top of my subscribe list.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Jez Wilde Thanks Jez! And congrats on the PPL! It's a license to learn, and the learning never stops! If you're ever in the Toronto area, let us know - Dennis loves introducing pilots to the Stearman!

@jezwilde2376

9 жыл бұрын

Indeed, the check-ride confirmed the learning will never stop, and that's a big part of why we love it. I said the very same to a good friend who is keenly following my progress. And thanks for the invite, you can be sure I'll look you up if I'm ever in your part of the world!

Awesome videos, keep them coming!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Matt Scholting Thanks Matt!

Great video Loved it.

Such great quality and content! Keep it up!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

MyAviationAdventure Thanks!

That just looks really cool! Thanks for sharing Steve :)

Another great vid Steve. Keep up the good work. I don't get up north much, so I'm hoping you'll be down in the Tulsa area someday. We can all have a beer...Jason, Matt, me, etc.

Attention to stall at a few feet above ground for best three point landing. After touching down full back elevator. After losing rudder authority raise up to foot brakes for gentle brake slowing and steering. It will want to ground loop if not ground flown after touching down. A beautiful aircraft and fascinating presentation.😊

so envious... thanks for the vid as always.

The music and produced intro on this video was top notch. Knew it would be a good one once I heard it.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

TheIvalen Thanks!

I saw one of those landing and take off a couple of weeks cool airplane thanks!

Another awesome video! I too aspire to fly warbirds. I'm starting volunteering at a Warbird museum this Saturday! They have a Mustang, Bearcat, Hellcat, Spitfire, Texans and a Zero all that fly! And i begin my re-currency training next week! All thanks to your channel! Keep up the awesome work!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

***** WOW! That's awesome! Where is this place?

@Jhtrader84

9 жыл бұрын

***** The Commemorative Air Force in Camarillo, CA! I live about 40 mins from it. Went last weekend and saw the Mustang do some flights, it was amazing!

Love the intro to it!

Watching your tail wheel training is making me want to add this to my list.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

WarlockAntaran Awesome! I'm happy to hear that! I don't know why I waited so long to start - it's honestly the best flying I've ever done!

Those plains are sweet we had one here at the Madera air show saw it flying around Madera ca Hopefully I get the chance of flying one some day even as a passenger :)

Fantastic plane! I've never flown IN one of these but I have flown ON one which can be seen on my channel!

Again, thanks for sharing! :D I always loved the Stearman...you are very lucky :P

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Hunkin thanks Jacob! Where are you based? Maybe we can get you flying with Dennis!

@Fubbo

9 жыл бұрын

Haha That would be awesome but I think I'm a bit young for that. And I'm in Arizona. Thanks tho :D

@Fubbo

9 жыл бұрын

Have you been to the airshow that EAA puts on in Oshkosh Wisconsin?

High wing, or low wing? Hmmm... how about a WARBIRD! Thank you for a great video. I came across your channel just as I was tailwheel training in a 1943 J-3 Cub. I learned a great deal from watching your videos (so much for the disclaimer, ha!). I got the endorsement and got my first flight with my son in the little yellow Cub. Your videos are excellent - thank you.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

ev3rlastingfaith That's awesome! Glad to be able to help!

Great video. Thank you.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

IPGVirtual Glad you liked it!

Few one, loved it.

My uncle also owns a Stearman. Im hoping to get the chance to go up to Washington this summer and get some hours in it.

Nice video. Enjoyable and informative. Thanks for stopping the music at engine start.

Pilot class 45B. I have about 100 hs. in the PT-17. Great flying

Back in the prehistoric days there was very rarely a nosewheel. You flew tailwheel or stayed grounded. Back seat of a J-3 was much like sitting in a hole when on the ground. One learned to look to the side, angled forward, for takeoffs and landings.. in front all you had was the panel and front seat. Try it. You'll like it. No superhumans needed. And yes, the Stearman is a kick in the butt.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

George McClellan Yes sir! I am loving flying the classic planes!

@oldgeorge11

9 жыл бұрын

***** An ag pilot asked me to reduce pitch on a ground adjustable prop. I did and then test hopped it. It didn't want to fly. Slow to get off the ground in spite of solid controls, stalled when I tried to slow flight to let an 85 hp Aeronca form up, and I undershot the same landing several times, kept adding power to get to the next point. No bounce. Reported to pilot. He asked if I had a full tank of water and he meant the 80 gal. Rawdon tank in the front seat. He'd been practicing with water. That's 640 pounds plus equipment. Says a lot for proper preflight. Scared the hell outa me.

A VERY fun plane! So much agility and strength based on almost relying on furring strips and bed sheets. It can handle ugly stuff.

Awesome Intro!

That engine looks like a 225hp Lycoming 9 cylinder. The Navy used those over the 220hp. Continental 7 cylinder. My time in the Stearman was the best times in my life. We even flew it to Canada, East of Rice lake East of Toronto. We also had a Republic SeaBee that we kept in Sudbury, where we would fly our land planes across lake Erie and then down the center of the Georgian Bay to Sudbury. After customs, we flew the SeaBee to the South East arm of Lake Temagami.Much much fun.+

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

tinlizzie37 That sounds like some awesome flying you got to do!

@tinlizzie37

9 жыл бұрын

+FlightChops Other than the Sea Bee, and Stearman, I owned a straight 35 Bonanza. I was what you call an airport bum. I would be there almost every day for 20 years. Filled my first to log books in 10 years, and quit logging. I'm an old guy now(78) but think of flying all the time. Enjoy it while you can, the years fly by quicker than you think. Tail wheel airplanes are really not too hard to fly, as long as you don't use the rudder bars for a foot rest. Happy Flying, Bob

Hey man, congrats on being featured in flight training magazine!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

blackninjaz1500 Say what now? That's awesome! But this is the first I've heard about it... :)

@blackninjaz1500

9 жыл бұрын

***** I thought it might be :P If you get the magazing, it's on page 22. The author talks about you wanting to get your Instrument rating and applauds you on your awesome videos :)

If you're into planes then this channel is awesome:

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Colton Blumhagen Thanks for sharing Colton!

that sure looks like fun

I get to fly a Stearman this evening, in 3 hours and 15 minutes, actually, but who's counting? 😁 To say I cannot wait is, of course, an understatement. Excited and nervous, all at the same time. Another one checked-off the Bucket List.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

How'd it go?

Way to Go Stephen !!! Yeeeessss !!! Another Hit !

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

nandezfj Thanks!

FlightChops for president!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Adam McGhee Haha - no. :)

Heart this!!!!

Please give me some tips on taking off and landing. Thank you

Hey!, Great Video as always, would you be able to find out what intercom and headset mic Combination you where using?

What!? A flight suit, a war bird with all its smell and noise, and exquisite facial hair. I hope you've been practicing swimming, too. How else will you get through seas of women while on the ground? Great video AS always.

Steve Awesome video with The model 75!! Best yet. Just finished and received my IFR rating. You're next!! Ready to come up to billy bishop with the money K 231 Keep the videos coming Be well!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Bill Flyge Awesome congrats Bill! I can't wait to be able to say I've completed my IFR rating! It's going to be a while :P And yeah, any time you wanna visit let me know!

Awesome video as usual, thanks for the efforts! Quick question about OpenAirplane. Any similar operator in Canada or any project to expand it there? Anyway, a great reason to get the FAA conversion for Canadian pilots!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Yann Costantini I think they are working to get OpenAirplane into Canada as soon as possible - it's a great business model for sure!

One question. Am I to old to have a new Hero? hahaha, great video Brother!~~John

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

WORRO01 Haha! I'm happy to share my Hero Dennis with you :)

My fathers first training plane before he gradually flew both bomber fighters and his most common fighter in WWII. Avengers and Hellcats.

Best FC episode evar. :)

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Treetop64 Thanks!

I need to do what you are doing, You are so lucky....Have fun friend

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Steve Camden If you find yourself out this way, Dennis loves to share the Stearman! Let me know!

@stevecamden3072

9 жыл бұрын

I will do just that thanks

Stick should be back until you want to lift the tail up to provide steering with the tailwheel. Then push and lift tail up into clean air for rudder control. Do not let the plane wallow around in between these two positions.

GREAT Intro!!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

CarpeDiem That's James for ya - he's awesome.

@Norfilas

9 жыл бұрын

***** You all are, good crew! Patiently waiting for the next video! I've only flown once but can't wait to get into it!

"Flyboy mutton chops- aviator for the masses" I had to watch that intro over and over.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

ZeroByteInFlight I know right? That's James' idea - he created the character for the iCloth avionics commercial spot we produced recently.

@ZeroByteInFlight

9 жыл бұрын

The only thought I had was that a working-class beret might have been more "for the masses" than a tophat, but that's just nit-picky, right? :) I loved that whole intro, and it did a great job of capturing the feel of those old newsreels.

i have not watched in a long time because of school. What did i miss

Nice plane. Out of all the fighting Warbirds which plane would be the one you would want to fly the most if you had the opportunity.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

dphotos I don't need to think for a second to answer that one: My dream is to learn to fly the Spitfire! hands down! And I'm working toward making it a reality!

@dphotos007

9 жыл бұрын

***** I photographed one two years ago in Oxnard, CA. If you go to cafsocal dot com you will see the place I photographed the Warbird. Its a non profit organization that restores old Warbirds at the Camarillo airport here in Southern California. I think you would love this place. Hope you get to fly your Spitfire soon.

We need something like OpenAirplane in Canada too! Universal Pilot Checkout, anyone? That's such a great idea!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Dabarda I know right? They're working on it! Hopefully we'll see OpenAirplane in Canada sooner rather than later.

Where is this grass strip?

That's what my grandfather trained in For WWII, I have pictures with him and His plane?

Great video, where can I find a leather flight helmet that fits the DC head set like you have? Thanks, N8052C

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

MFB Alaska I'll ask Dennis.

@adventurousairman

9 жыл бұрын

Ok, thank you ;-)

Going to my first pilot lesson today. Can't wait. Any tips?

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Salcedo Don't break it. But in all seriousness; enjoy the training, have an open mind, and don't over think it. There will be many days when you feel over whelmed and can't imagine how you'll ever get beyond certain challenges. But if you work at it, you'll succeed.

@jacksalcedo4230

9 жыл бұрын

Just took my first flight. Best feeling in the world. The takeoff was awesome, the sights were amazing. Can't wait to continue!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Jack Salcedo Awesome! enjoy it!

***** What engine is on that bad boy? It doesn't look like a P&W Wasp. By the way I've booked myself for a Harvard flight this summer in Tillsonburg....Can't wait!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

Keith Burr Awesome! It's a Lycoming on Dennis plane - not sure the model, but I think it is original

@oldgeorge11

9 жыл бұрын

Keith Burr It might be a 300 hp Lycoming. The ones I flew had very tired Continental 220 hp, started with a manual inertia starter.

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

I think his is 225 - pretty sure it is not 300HP

@oldgeorge11

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks. I was a mech for a crop sprayer (ag) but never saw a stearman with the exhaust manifold on the front except in photos. A couple of friends of mine flew dusters with 450 P&W. Must be a kick in the drawers.

My Dad would have loved to see this - where he got his RAF wings.

YES!!!!

A.W.E.S.O.M.E.!!

@FlightChops

9 жыл бұрын

AugmentedRealities Haha - glad you enjoyed it!

Is Dennis selling this bird? I think I spotted her on controller.