I’ve been lucky to be Leonard’s Neighbor for the past 8 years. Quite a guy with incredible stories from WW2. I believe he turns 100 this year.

@straybullitt

Жыл бұрын

I was recently wondering about Leonard, and then this video popped up. I'm so happy to see that he is doing well! 🙂 Please give him my best wishes the next time that you see him. Just from some random guy who purchased a set of his airframe and engine plans 30 years ago.

@mikecorleone6797

Жыл бұрын

If it’s not too much trouble i was wondering if you could ask him if i could build one to handle a 280 pound pilot.. if so what he would recommend.. i would love to build one

@herbbates4713

Жыл бұрын

@@mikecorleone6797 His Double Eagle was made for a guy 300

@burtonporter8437

Жыл бұрын

Is yours the airplane house? 😂😂

@catchulater7483

Жыл бұрын

Please take good care of em for us. Real patriots like him are tough to find nowadays. Thank you.

"It's just an airplane, not a rocket". Super neat stuff!

What a cool guy who embodies the spirit of affordable aviation. Thanks for making this, Bryan.

Have had the pleasure of meeting Leonard several times at Oshkosh. A wonderful guy and one of natures gentleman.👍🇺🇸🇦🇺

My grandparents lived at that airpark my whole childhood. Had the pleasure to meet Leonard several times! What an amazing guy!

I’m so glad to see Leonard is still doing well! I stopped by his place there about 6 years ago and spent about an hour talking to him there in Brookshire, Tx. I live about an hour south of him. He mentioned he was one of the last living WW2 pilots. I took pictures and asked questions. Even checked out the old sedan in the hanger. One of the nicest gentleman you’ll ever meet. Thanks for this video!

It's great to see Leonard doing well!

Amazing legend right there, the greatest generation indeed.

I appreciate seeing the hanger where all things have started and going on well on his 99th year!

Nice job on this, Bryan! Leonard seems like that rare guy that every little airport would be lucky to have puttering around the field!

Leonard is an inspiration to all of us who aspire to build our own airplane, what a incredible man.

Wow Im so glad he's still alive at a 100 and still building. I am 80. An old taildragger bush piolet and can't pass my mrdical anymore but long to fly again everyday. I would want the double Eagle. Subbed and hope he continues in good health. Hang on Leonard. Lotts of us need you to. Much respect. Dandahermit.

You lucky dog! How did you get to interview the legend. Wow what a treat to see him well and still building. My first prop was covered in panty hose nylon! (showin my age) put it on a briggs and styrofoam everything else. It flew! Been years ago.

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for taking the time to go visit Leonard, and thanks for posting it. Have a great day!

I’m 76. When I grow up I wanna be like this guy.

Thanks for this video!! What a legend of a man, so cool to get a little peak into his life. Keep up the great work!

Thanks BrYan! This is great and it’s wonderful to see Leonard running his business.

That's was nice. I could listen to Leonard for hours! A Lifetime of experience and wisdom for sure.

Wow! What a story. What a great plane designer. Keep bringing original content like this please.

Mr. Leonard is a super guy. I've spoken to him a few times but several years ago.

So glad I happened onto this video and got to hear Leonard! Thank you for the video and documenting him, good job. Never would have guessed he was 99 closing in on 100. Good job Leonard, be well.

What a great guy and a super great story. I like videos like this with really affordable airplanes for the average smo.

Old Skool love it!

I can't help but admire a man like you!You are a truly great human being and an insperation to the rest of us! I am 70 and have several helth problems and also weigh close to 280 lbs. So i don't know if i could ever do anything like that , but i am going to look into it. Thank you for the insperation sir! Dace Cannon of Spring Hill, Florida.

What a cool individual! 😎

I really R E A L L Y enjoyed this episode. I learned a lot about this fine gentleman's aircraft that he designed and builds . I did not know there was so many models to choose from . Keep up the good work ....

Would love to spend some time talking to this guy. He definitely knows his stuff. I hope he lives and enjoys aviation for a while longer.

I'm so glad to hear from Mr. Milholland. I talked to him several years ago. God bless you always Mr. Millholland.

I hope I'm doing that well at 95+ years old! They honestly just don't "make them like that anymore". The guy is a treasure, thanks for making this video!

Such an amazing man with amazing stories. I jst feel his pain about his friend who never got to fly the airplane he asked him to make.

What a charming Gentleman! A brilliant video once again of yet another bright individual

Thank you, Sir. From the USAF! Always do your best every day that you can! Always do your best for the greater good of our little existence that we have! Always remember that if you try hard enough you will most likely succeed! I thank you for all of your hard work!!! 😅

Thanks for creating this, Bryan. I love my Blackbird, as you know. It’s a perfect entry point for flying tailwheel.

What a legend. About 5 years ago I took the first step and bought a set of LEXL plans from Leonard. If I never build it that will still be the best $75 I ever spent.

We love You Leonard.

Amazing project

high bp and living at 100 years old. Makes you wonder how dangerous is high bp really?

@duskintheforest584

8 ай бұрын

Always doing stuff lowers that BP. This gentleman keeps busy!

Wow now thats one hell of a guy. I feel privileged to have those little gifts of knowledge he just bestowed us. Its worth watching again because those weren't just little tips those were things that took him 100 years to figure out so if he found them important to impart then i guarantee you they are words to live by. Im a general contractor and engineer and i believe everyone has something to teach you however there are some people that have everything to teach you. Hes one of those special ones.

Oh there is one much more affordable than that. But Leonard is a friend.

Amazing man! Fantastic airplane!

I loved living with a hangar in back, it was the HOA and neighbors I couldn't stand. Nosey POSs. 7S5. Took aviation out of me.

Know him, went to an informal fly-in in the ‘80’s at his hangar. He had retired then so thought he was getting up in age.

!!!!!!!!! I need this push- just started to build, thank You Leonard!!!!

God bless this man! I met Leonard at Osh 2018 (my first time there) and he was so kind and generous with his knowledge that I bought a set of XL plans when I got home. Still building it and learning as I go along, it's been a fun journey! 99 years old, wow! I'm definitely going to Osh this year and look forward to seeing him again! Quick question, did he show you how the wing fold works on the Cabin Eagle? I'm really curious as I'm doing the wing fold mod on my XL.

@autonomousindividual7780

9 ай бұрын

I think they have plans available on his website for folding wings that would work on any LE.

WOW. A passionate man who loves his flying. Keep it up mate. Thanks for the inspiration.

This man embodies the true spirit of aviation!

Really love this one. Thanks for making it Brian!

Leonard is an amazing guy. Great video!

What an awesome story. Great video. I’m happy you just let him talk. What a life.

Wow, I had no idea Leonard Milholland was 99! Dang, I hope I look that good and can speak that well at 99. Love his design and have seen one being built.

Legend of a man! Thanks for the video

It’s great that saw his plan’s through, my buddies Dad was working on one, even showed me the plans because his son didn’t give a crap, but he ran out of time,sad. Way to go Leonard ✌️🇺🇸

Outstanding.

*BRAVO!!!* Excellent aircraft, and an amazing designer!

Excellent interview with one of the legendary designer/builders!

He is a good man We need two more like it.

I met Leonard about 4 years ago at a Legal Eagle gathering in Rio Vista, California. Very nice guy!

Wow 99. What an inspiration!

Thank you for this video! Leonard is an inspiration.

This is absolutely amazing content! Great interview! Lots of information! Thanks for sharing the story.

Leonard didn't look a day over eighty. Hope he lives a long and happy life .................

@t.j.h2810

Жыл бұрын

He already has.........😀, he's been blessed for sure.

Best aircraft channel

very touching. thanks so much

Посмотрел с удовольствием. Я отношусь к тому же типу людей, что и герой вашего рассказа. Я строю Питенпол Эйр Кэмпер. I looked with pleasure. I belong to the same type of people as the hero of your story. I'm building a Pietenpol Air Camper.

Leonard is a national treasure!

Thank you for this fantastic video. I wish it were ten times longer.

GOAT expérimental aircraft!

very cool thanks for the video

That's frickin awesome.

He's certainly built a cool legacy! And wow! 99??! I was thinking maybe 89 as he reminded me so much of my grandfather! It's gotta be tough to get that old and still be healthy as he mentioned he's outlived his wife and good friends. I rekkon that's why he stays so busy. Helps to be occupied to keep your mind fresh and your muscles moving!

The guy's a gem

Legend

Moving. Thanks.

It's a cool-looking airplane too. thx for sharing that

What an amazing man !

What a great Brother!

What a wonderful and interesting video Bryan, Thanks for posting!!

@ExperimentalAircraftChannel

Жыл бұрын

I felt honored to have the opportunity. What a Great Man Leonard is!

Awesome 🎉

I am proud to have one of those envelopes of my own. Building my xl.

would LOVE to have one of them! i love flying!

Met him at Oshkosh once. Very nice and talented man

Had a Rans S4 was the best plane ever miss flying it so much

Really enjoyed this video Bryan. Would love to meet Leonard! 👍🏽👍🏽

I love this video.

Leonard is an Institution in Texas!!

I built a half VW. Ordered my prop hub From Mr Milholand.

Thanks for the video. I live in Ukraine, and I'm building a Legal Eagle according to the drawings (I'll post a video of the fuselage making soon). Thanks for a great plane!

Hi friend very beautiful aircraft

Very good content, makes me want to build one. It's a real plane ...

Cool

Mr. Milholland, you are quite the gentleman. I would love to have on of your ultralights. Take care sir.

I purchased a set of plans about 2 years ago

Ninety-nine! How inspirational!

Happy early Birthday!🎉🎉🎉

Вот так дедушка! Гуру психологии и самолётостроения.Просто самолёт - ничего лишнего./ личного/

Hi friend nice your ultralight aircraft

Genius....

my dad builds those same vw motors for aviation uses.

Wow...!!

Leonard 👍🏿👍🏽👍🏻