My grandfather, Fred Howard Buller, was the lead aerodynamic engineer on the Beaver. They even named the flight test vehicle, CF-FHB, after him. This video, and the others in the series, are fantastic and encapsulate everything about the Beaver that captivates all of us, and made me want to be a pilot in the first place. Would love to have a chance to fly one some day.

@woodey028

3 ай бұрын

That is History right there! Awesome

"It's a good song" love that.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I knew how I was gonna edit this when he gave me that sound bite

@bodystomp5302

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops Have you seen content by the dude who flies a Quest Kodiak all over PNG?

What a impressive aircraft. Cant believe we dont make more planes like this today. And the sound of that big radial... Love it.

On my bucket list to fly a Beaver. One magnificent flying machine!

Awesome video! Nice deep dive!!!

I just met Mr. Martin flying his new twin bee from Florida to alaska. He happened to be at our airport in okc. Recognized him from this series. What a great guy. He took a few hours to go grab a coffee and talk to me about flying and all these cool things he’s been able to do. If I ever get a chance to go up to alaska, I’ll definitely have to go fly with him. Just as cool of a guy in real life as he is in these videos.

0:54 only i noticed that the shadow of the beaver looks like a helicopter and not an airplane. Beatiful machine and awesome video!

DHC got it right when they designed the Beaver. One of the most capable and docile taildraggers ever designed. I was just talking to a Canadian friend who flew them in the Canadian north a number of years ago. I know what you’re feeling. Anyone who has flown Beavers develops a strong admiration for them.

@thecaynuck4694

2 жыл бұрын

They were also conceived thanks to legendary bush pilot Punch Dickens.

Steve's love letter to the Beaver. 🤣

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Instagram stories squad represented!

I don’t think there’s a better showcase of the Beaver anywhere else on the internet. Awesome work putting this together. I wish there were one of these for all my favorite planes.

@FlightChops

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this feedback! It was an honour to be able to make this series.

"Put the horses back to work..." Love it.

Martin, bet this guy could get me over my fear of flying. Calm and sharp.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he’s solid - we’ll share more of his backstory in future episodes

My father used to fly beavers in northern Quebec when I was a kid. It brings back a lot of memories when I hear the two blade version. Same thing with the C185 on takeoff, such a distinctive noise as well.

I'm sooo envious , something about De Havilland kind of a cross between a big heavy old tool and a fine Swiss watch. Got to ride in an Otter in AK , Wonderful!! Looks like you were having a ball. Thanks for sharing , Blue Skies.

@tommymatherne2673

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a robinson chasin em too 😂😂

Must have watched this 100 times

"show me the Beaver smile"

I love that control panel

The Beaver is a flying muscle car.

I was in Parry Sound yesterday (28-09-2020) and saw a beautiful Beaver at the dock, What a beautiful aircraft it was Canadian Reg.

My all time favourite aircraft and manufacturer!

My buddies and I did a fishing trip in Canada last year and took a Beaver to the cabin. Epic trip and made me want to be a bush pilot. 😀

Love this bush pilot action.

That looks so new inside. So cool! Thank you.

Wow that sound and flight is awesome! Thanks Chops!!!

Nothing like flying float planes in Alaska! It is an experience like none other! Thank you for bringing us along...

Part of my pilot dreams I did not finish. Got the ratings, but always wanted to fly the beaver and just never got the money to do it. God bless you...hope you had fun

Thank you for living my dream for me! I plan to do this soon!

Thanks for sharing all the details! Great explanations.

Great video content. Nailed the pace and editing too.

I love this plane. Thanks for sharing.

It’s my favorite airplane! Thank you so much for this one!

Can't wait for the next two parts! That was amazing!

I basically grew up on a beaver out on lake Clark. Usually had it on tundra tires but it was always so special when we’d put the floats back on. What a workhorse that plane was. For how big it was, it was impressive how short of a take off distance it needed. Loved the video!

Always was my fav aircraft. Awesome!

Awesome video! Definitely a dream of mine to fly a Beaver.

Congratulations on your achievements!!!!!!!

Love the DHC1 and 2 both fantastic aircraft.

If you ever get up to Sudbury, check out Science North and the Rusty Blakey story. Rusty was a Beaver pilot who flew for Austin Airways off Ramsey Lake in Sudbury for many years.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks

I've been a subscriber for about 2-3 years now and have always been really impressed by your videos, but lately I've been getting blown away! :-D May you continue to live your best life and continue sharing it with us; you are a very positive inspiration to many! Case and point, we just purchased a Stinson 108 and are dreaming of putting it on floats in a year or two thanks in part to you and your team :-) Best regards, Christian

Love that sound!

I know now why experienced pilots love the Beaver so much. Such a huge epic adventure... and yet so long ago... so much has happened since then. I hope you find yourself thinking of just how far you've come in aviation... and get to feel the pride you've worked hard to earn.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. See ya at the CH2A when the border opens!

@goatflieg

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops I just hope it doesn't take so long that we don't recognize each other... due to senility! LOL

You're fortunate. I got to fly one with Harrison... Amazing aircraft!

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Ford?

Great job! Very envious.

If you're a high wing fan this has to be your favorite airplane, and the sound of that engine is so sweet!

Bucket list for sure. Awesome plane.

I spent several years running the dock for Temsco Airlines in Ketchikan we had 10 otters 10 beavers 3 185 and the first Soloy turbine 206 conversion done best job I ever had. These planes are like kids and have history thats incredible

I have loved this series Chopsy ! it has been first class, even my wife wanted to watch it ! and trust me that's an honour

What a wonderful video, although I'm going to watch the tank selection yet again to understand it. Keep up the great work.

Northern Quebec during the James Bay hydro project in the 70’s. Beaver CF-EYT and Otter CF-DNK.. Spring,summer, autumn and winter….5 years. All along the George River, floats, wheels and skis. From Fort George to the Labrador, and Hudson Strait south to the tree line. Best the best.

What a beautiful airplane! Thanks.

Steve, very nice video. Thank you for giving the Beaver so much respect. The plane has certainly earned it over its years of service. It’s interesting to see how other people are training folks to fly Beavers. As usual I disagree with some things but overall it’s a lovely tribute to the learning process. I’m sure the DHC-2 content on your channel will be watched a ton!

Great video! Loved the sound of the radial rumbling away when you were on the water. we have at least three or four Beavers flying here in New Zealand, one in RNZAF colours as one we used down in Antarctica, one owned by an ex Ag pilot who used to fly them for top dressing (crop spraying) and a couple of float versions although one landed with wheels down and ended up upside down. She's being rebuilt.

What a magnificent instructor, sure would love to fly with Martin some day!! I can honestly say this would be a life dream come true!! Fantastic series Steve, keep it up, and congratulations on the DHC-2 check. I have to go research APEX Alaska now.

Great job great work

Flying a Beaver is a life ambition :)

I really enjoy your videos. 😊

Looking forward to seeing the progress!

You're one lucky guy Steve ! Way to go eh 👍

Thanks. One of my all time favorite aircraft as well. I wish I could fly it someday.

Such a legendary plane. Great vid!

That was great! I have not had a chance to go flying in the last few months and this helps get through the rough spots. I have time in a turbine Beaver but the sounds and just don't compare to this! thanks,

Great training

Awesome video Steve.

Such a beautiful video, Canadian Beaver flying introduction.

Hi Steve. Another great video. Just a quick sentimental note. I noticed when inside the hangar there was a beautiful 337 Skymaster close. Brought back some nostalgic memories of my Portuguese Air Force service some 30/40 years ago. That was my basic training aircraft and later on the one I flew for the next 4 years. Great airplane. Happy landings flightshopps.

Congratulations Steve 👍🌷 Beaver together with The Piston Otter is really nice planes to fly 😉

You have no idea how much I have been waiting for this, the DHC-2 is one of my all time favourite aircraft, that is one hell of an opportunity. Something that I might one day be able to do myself. Cracking insight into the operation of the mighty beaver. I don't know why but I always imagined it would be a bit of a handful seems not. I now await the next instalment. Thanks Steve. Hugs, Mel xx

im totaly getting a DHC beaver RC plane after watching this awesome flight video. im hoping someday Ill be flying real airplanes but for now its just RC planes. Another great video of one of my favorite planes!

Best ever series Steve, the build, not so much.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Haha - welp... I designed the Build Vlog thumbnails and titles to make it super clear it was essentially a "side stream" of content, as I knew it was targeting the niche with in the niche... So that viewers like you who are not interested, would not accidentally click and be disappointed.

'The Beaver Smile'.....ha love it! I've flown in a Beaver a number of times and have been lucky enough to have been at the controls a couple times too. Just a great Canadian airplane.

I'm actually restoring 2 of these in Dhaka, Bangladesh atm . Amazing aircraft ! I wish I could show you guys the makeover

I want to give this more than one thumbs up. Love it...thanks so much Steve!

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thanks!

Incredible machine!!!

So awesome, my favorite airplane!

Fantastic!

Beautiful beautiful plane

My first ride in a float plane was in a Beaver on a hunting trip in NF. I didn't realize at the time how lucky I was! Great video. 0:06 we really need to work on our knots 😬

I was really exited to see this vídeo, and i was not dissapointed mate. I want to become a pilot, i'm 16 at the time, and watch your videos really inspire me with that dream, keep flyin', chops! Pd: That radial engenie sound it's just beautiful!

OMG the sound of that engine is just the most beautiful thing. I'm just a sim pilot but one of the most fun things I've done is with the SoulMade Simulations DHC-2 Beaver for X-Plane 11 and did a big tour of New Zealand with full photo scenery.

Very instructive, great camera work, good sound!!

Nice vid Man! keep it up

Grew up with the Beaver as my dad flies them for work. Kinda took it for granted 😕. Only now that I'm actually a pilot myself do I realise how amazing they are.

@Avation_203

10 ай бұрын

Wow was he a bush pilot?

@mocker56789

10 ай бұрын

@@Avation_203 still is

I Love your Beaver episodes....!

THis has to be my favourite plane no question. The Beaver just has so much character

Great video for us run of the mill Aviators. Makes me want to move to AK.

my first flight in a float plane was on a beaver from Prince Rupert to the queen charlotte islands. Those radials truly are something else, it's largely sparked my interest in aviation.

Beavers are such awesome aeroplanes! 😍

Awesome!

I never checked my watch/clock once, someone has already stated they wanted to see more, I feel the same. The DHC-2 Beaver has become my favorite. The engine is my music, it's like the music of the Ford GT-40, my radio is the sounds of the engine. Thank you, for sharing, I've left a thumbs up and I'm already subbed. Keep up the good work (fun)!

So cool, I feel like nearly every video gives me another bucket list item to try

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

That’s my goal :)

You are a very blessed guy!!

My opinion, the beaver, L 20 army version is one of the toughest plane made. Simple, but tough, had a Lot. hit a 15lb fire bottle while taxing in. Damaged one blade, replaced the blade. Did a run out on the prop shaft, got a zero deflection. Replaced the prop with new blade, fired her up and back to the line. Down time about 4 hrs. Those things will be flying when I am dead and gone

I wish I had the money for this. Always wanted to get my rating. I live in Arizona though so it'd most likely never get used. Plus Martin teaching style reminds me of my Grandpa so that's a bonus.

My favorite aircraft of all time with my favorite engine. Nothing like starting a radial! The old girl seems to say "no no no no no no okay maybe okay here I go!"

Thanks for putting this together. That takes a lot of time and effort. Great video!

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated!

Excellent instructor.

Man, that engine sound?! 😍 Love it! Nice video, Steve! I already watched a lot on Patreon, but this one sums it up nicely! 👌🏻

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks man

What a teaser making the next one about the landings :) Such a tuned in instructor, respectful of your experience, but knows what he is looking for in your performance. This is a fantastic series Steve, considering all of what is going on in the world and your RV build, just great content and great flexibility.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the content and thanks for watching the build vlog too!

My favorite aircraft, “Nice Beaver”.

My last time in a beaver was hauling drums almost 200nm away from base and back. We left at sunrise and did 3 trips that day. It's incredible how easy to fly it is.