I just returned from Anchorage where I spent the weekend on Lake Hood doing an event at the Alaska Aviation Museum. What a thrill to see so many floatplanes coming and going, all set against a stunning mountainous backdrop. I think anyone who’s into aviation should take the time to visit the Alaska Aviation Museum, open 7 days a week, 10-5. Thanks for the great shots and memories.

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment.... much appreciated. Regards Paul

@tritontransport

11 ай бұрын

if you are a military veteran you used get in for free but now they only give like a $3 discount

I am late to the party but this has to be one of the most relaxing videos I have ever watched. The Beavers can't help strutting their stuff and the R-985 engine is like a Harley or a Mustang - instantly recognizable. As a sailor of old sailing boats I feel a complete connection - it's the same expensive, unpredictable and potentially dangerous experience but surely so much more so when you take to the air. Thank you so much for this, Paul.

@PaulDonovan

4 ай бұрын

Hi... so glad you liked my video. We were mesmerised by these amazing aircraft. The sound of those engines is incredible.... and the tension on take off... will they actually manage to get airborne before they run out of water. We meant to go for a drive into the mountains that day but ended up watching the aircraft for 3 hours. Regards Paul

Thank you for sharing this video. I normally pop in to watch the live web cam on a evening, I live in York. England ... so it is great to see them from a different angle.

@PaulDonovan

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.... glad you like it. We were mesmerised .... just sat and watched them... for nearly 3 hours !! regards Paul

@haydennewton8576

3 жыл бұрын

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@haydennewton8576

3 жыл бұрын

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This place is magical! there are all i like are the planes, i would spend all day in this lake.

@PaulDonovan

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed.... we spent 3 hours there.... fantastic. Regards Paul

@Ten-ku4yj

3 жыл бұрын

Neiwton Pereira you’re not spending the day on this airport I am spending the day on it

Well done!! Thank you for sharing!

@PaulDonovan

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad you liked it. Regards Paul

Thanks for sharing this video. Me and my son really enjoyed watching it.

@PaulDonovan

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome....... they make a great sound ! Regards Paul

@Ten-ku4yj

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Breault ima pow your son

great job!!! thank youuuu !!

@PaulDonovan

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Harry 👍

I'd love to see this place 😍😍

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

it's amazing. regards Paul

*Amazing!!!Keep working bros!!!Liked&shared*

@PaulDonovan

2 жыл бұрын

thank you.... regards Paul

Great footage.

@PaulDonovan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.... much appreciated. Regards Paul

This is nuts. I'm sitting here watching the Beaver with the dimensional lumber strapped on the floats and realize I have my feet wedged against the chair legs pushing my toes down trying to lift the Beaver off for the pilot. Then he goes out of sight. WTH did he make it ? You're killin me Smalls.

@PaulDonovan

4 жыл бұрын

lol... thanks for your comment. I must admit they all appear to struggle to get airborne..... and yes.... he did make it !!! regards Paul

@noenthusiasts

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulDonovan Having never been there I don't know how its laid out. I see that beaver disappear from view still on the water. I need to get back into this and get my tail wheel rating. Then go for floats.

@Ten-ku4yj

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean this? N6LU?

@noenthusiasts

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ten-ku4yj The fact I'm pushing my toes down to help him get airborne. lol

Cool!

@PaulDonovan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

You are looking at America's largest Float Plane base. Very historic to Alaska's development since the 1930's.

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. we really enjoyed our visit there. Regards Paul

Great action ! What month was this ? I'm looking at the mountains and they still have some snow on them.

@PaulDonovan

4 жыл бұрын

Hi... Thanks. It was mid June 2018. here is a short video you might find amusing from Lake Hood... kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6Gsp9RpfNeTZtY.html regards Paul

Amazing video, I’ll love to know if this a private tours or the information ℹ️ thanks

@PaulDonovan

2 жыл бұрын

You can visit any time and look around.

@tbug8249

Жыл бұрын

There’s also a Segway tour available with knowledgeable guides who take you completely around Lake Hood and also into the Alaska Airman’s Association headquarters. It’s a lot of fun, and you even get free entrance to the Alaska Aviation Museum. Just contact Segway Tours of Anchorage

A lot of them were cessnas but man they are loud! I think it’s because of the bigger propellers on the sea plane version then on the regular verion

@PaulDonovan

5 жыл бұрын

We were amazed by the sound..... fantastic. Thanks for your comment. Regards Paul

@Ten-ku4yj

3 жыл бұрын

Skyforce 213 yup

@Ten-ku4yj

3 жыл бұрын

How do you get on the other side? Supposed to go to the other side not dis

@TV77713

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ten-ku4yj we have no idea what you’re talking about

@sbmackie

5 ай бұрын

The airplanes with 2 bladed props and a variable pitch or highly fixed pitched prop typically and maybe an have longer propellor blades then those equipped with three blades. Propellor RPM is measured a the shaft. Ergo, the two bladed prop spins faster at the tips at any given propellor RPM then a three-bladed. Much commotion in the air at the tips. I've "heard" talk of the tips approaching supersonic speeds.

Maybe I should spend the day

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

You should !! here is another short video from Lake Hood kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6Gsp9RpfNeTZtY.html regards Paul

Blue and white 206 with a flap problem?

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

😎👍

Those seaplanes seem to have a hard time reaching enough air speed to take off.

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.... we feared that some of them wouldn't make it. I guess there is a lot of drag from those big pontoons in the water. Regards Paul

@sbmackie

5 ай бұрын

Some of them are heavily loaded. Lake Hood has long take off and landing lanes. And yes, water is very draggy. A technique to lesson the drag is to lift a float out of the water once the airplane is planeing ("on the step" in double secret seaplane pilot lingo) to cut the drag associate with the float hull in half. Some other aerodymanic issues are introduced which take some compensation from the pilot.

👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

@PaulDonovan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.... 👍

@kildersouza1623

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulDonovan You're welcome! 👍

so, what happens if you have to make an emergency landing on land ?! please, any and all, replies !

@PaulDonovan

2 жыл бұрын

that is a very good question.... like you I am waiting for a reply ! Regards Paul

@PaulDonovan

2 жыл бұрын

so.. just googled it... "Some floatplanes only have floats, and are only able to land in the water. However, some have floats as well as other landing gear, either built-in or available as an additional option, that allows them to land on a runway" I guess where they typically fly there is always water should an emergency occur.

@emo7237

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulDonovan thank you bro ! I wonder if the got a lever or switch where the pontoons are dropped like bombs and wheels or skis hidden in the pontoons stay attached to plane ?

@sbmackie

5 ай бұрын

Airplanes with straight floats can be landed just about anywhere a wheel plan can land. If it is grass, so much the better. Same landing technique. Because of the floats way out in front, if the field you land in is "not prepared" to use an aviation euphemism, a floatplane is less likely to wind up on it's nose. Obviously, if it is amphibious (wheels in the floats) in can land on paved strips or prepared dirts strips as well without the possiblitiy of damage to the bottom of the floats. Now, landing on water with the wheels down in an amphib...you tube search that up.

I CALL THEM PONTOON PLANES!

@PaulDonovan

2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough 👍

where's Buzz Sherwood ?

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Good question.... where the devil is he ???

@f.treadwell3358

3 жыл бұрын

@@PaulDonovan maybe dropping thousands of gallons of various colors of paint on the woods surrounding Possum Lake ?

Turbo prop rules

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Lol.. 😎👍 I have a gas turbine (Jet) engine... actually an APU out of a 1960s VC-10... it's very loud.. !! here it is in the UK.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYmhzc2km9aeXc4.html regards Paul

Tantos com tanto, e outros chorando sem nada

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Infelizmente, é a vida. Sempre foi assim e sempre será.

Preciso de uma moto Biz e ainda não pude comprar

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

o que é uma bicicleta biz?

(Sea plane)

N7375N take off 🛫

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

👍

i STOPPED WATCHING TOO MANY ADDS

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry.....

I will stand for99 hours

@PaulDonovan

3 жыл бұрын

😎