My father used to own one that he flew out of Brainard Airport in Hartford, Ct. N2703k. He used to take me to Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in it every summer to see the antique airshow. He flew us to Pittsburgh in it once. Because we had to land for fuel along the way, it was no faster than driving, and a lot less comfortable. It was cool very cool though, I was 7 when I first went up in it (1969), and I was convinced I was going to die, lol.

I’ve started a 65hp Luscombe many times.It’s much easier on the hands and safer to prop it sea plane style, from behind on the right side, while holding the strut with one hand. Try it. You’ll never go back to the front again.

@captlarry-3525

Жыл бұрын

hmmm... wish someone had showed me...when I was learning. If you always prop with the tail tied, and the wheels chocked... the only remaining danger is between your ears.

@captlarry-3525

Жыл бұрын

the real dangers are unfamiliar airplanes, and the guy in the cockpit. assuming the tail is tied, and wheels chocked. The A-65 is very predictable. At least the one you own should be.

Sweeeeeet!!!! Man she looks good sitting there all shined up n running. Congrats buddy!

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

Yeah!! Congrats!! Been waiting on another Luscombe update.

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian! Yeah, it's been a while coming for sure! Hopefully, tomorrow's test will show the engine running a little smoother! Good to hear from you pal!

Such a nice Vlog!! Always nice watching some guys coming together and bring an Ol girl back to life!! One thing!! If it would be even possible!!??? Having a Vlog of you running it down the strip on a high speed taxi would be awesome!! That looks to be a really pretty bird!!!?

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerrit! I'll make sure I get some video of running the thing around. I'm gonna do some serious taxi testing with this thing! Thanks for watching!

Yeah. Fly it!

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve! I'm gonna!!!

ignition off.. prime twice. pull though twice. ignition on, an it starts. every damn time.

Thanks for the update! How long till she flys?

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Technically, I could fly it right now. I'm going to do some high speed taxi tests and probably fly it in the next week. Thanks for watching!

What did you do to the engine before starting it for the first time? Did you borescope the cylinders? Do a compression test?

What is the small propeller under the fuselage used for?

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Kelvin! It's a wind generator. It produces about 10amps at 80mph. It charges the battery while in flight. old school cool! Thanks for watching!

Any chance you’re bringing it to Oshkosh? Would love to see it.

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Vaughn! Not sure! I might if I still have the plane. Thanks for watching!

@DJVaughnSolo

5 жыл бұрын

Cool, hope you bring it! I’m restoring a Luscombe right now too so I’d like to look yours over to compare and contrast.

@theav8rs45

5 жыл бұрын

Tell me if there is anything specific you want to see and I'll video it!

I just want to slap you guys. It's just over-primed and the guy propping it is too far out on the blade and getting a shitty swing. The timing is fine.