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I HAD gear extensions. In one of my other videos, I test flew it after taking them off. Tracks so straight now and feels more responsive.

Definitely! I'll see you there! I'll be in the spam can class this year though, so you'll have one less person below you in the standings 😉

Thanks so much! More coming soon for sure and she'll be joining me for Scooter's STOL even event next weekend 😁

Bult isn't too far from here! I assume I'll get to see that Cruisair at Brodhead when it's done? Or maybe I'll just stop by sometime...

@@wheelsupbardown You're welcome to stop by. Most Wednesdays we're out there working on it in the afternoon. We're hoping to get some paint on starting this Wednesday. If you stop by the line guys all know about it and can direct you. We're in hanger row E on the east side.

@@FlyMidwestWithRuss-e1c As soon as I can find a day to play hooky!

If you look toward the top of the windscreen at the zoom in, you can see the 172 as it goes over me. The insta360 really doesn't do it justice, as we were within 50ft difference in altitude before I dove

Thank you so much! It'd been a while, but comments like yours make sure I'll always put out more videos. Being a 140 pilot definitely keeps you honest! Would you throw your 140 keys to a Champ pilot??? Enough said! 😉

By the way, I just checked out your first tailwheel solo video. Beautiful airplane, and nice job keeping it on the centerline!

Thanks so much, one of the best things I’ve done buying that plane. I have flown it a ton since then but can never get complacent that’s for sure.

Oh I get it. It's way to easy to let your guard down! One of the reasons I like playing in the grass is it keeps me a bit safer lol

I've seen a lot of talk about it, and this one had gear extenders that moved the axles forward a few inches to match where the later cessna 140s axles are to help. That said, we took them off during an annual because it dropped the nose an inch and a half and added a few pounds. You can see the results in one of my other videos, but the long and the short... I think it tracks better, and even though the tail comes up a bit easier, if you keep the yoke back and are easy on the brakes, it isn't an issue. If you're at OSH, I'm here through Saturday and would love to chat!

Thanks, I'm don't do a lot of aerobatics myself, so you're probably right.

Apt description for sure. I started my training in a Luscombe 8A that outperformed it on 20 fewer horsepower. That said, if it's just me, I can cruise 118 mph, as I have a fairly course prop. Hell of a plane to train in though, compared to the champs and cubs, lol. I'm sure that made every other airplane easy!

Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your retirement! Airplane camping is a great way to get away,! Just make sure to involve the better half on occasion to avoid AIDS (Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome 😉)! I actually have a video on my future to do list where I fly Sarah to her favorite soap making place 😁

Took me long enough to figure it out, and that's why I made it! Glad I could help!

Aviation is a small world! Sarah (seen in some other videos) lived in Indy before moving up here, so I flew into Metro a LOT when we were dating!

@@wheelsupbardown aviation absolutely is the “smallest world”. Maybe we will cross paths this year!

@@Joncarver226 Well I may hit Metro to stop at Perani's once in a while for hockey gear, lol. I hit flyins when I can too, so feel free to stop and chat if you see the airplane!

@@wheelsupbardown will be sure to do so!

Thanks!

I love cheese curds! Will do! I think that year we drove into town and had pizza from that Harry Potter place!

@@wheelsupbardown So search for decatur dairy. if you like baby swiss - try a sample of Stettler Swiss. But the curds are made right there in the plant. Also they do make grilled cheese sandwiches with their own special sauce. (limited hours)

I might do that! It's often just one where I've had something going on, but if you ever see me, stop and say hi! I'll probably hit Oshkosh, Broadhead, maybe Blakesburg, and a few others in the area!

Thanks so much! I've been slacking a bit on the channel lately, but it'll definitely pick up as the weather gets better!

In ours, the empty weight is 904lbs, so with a gross weight of 1450, useful is 546. Full fuel is 25 gallons, or 150lbs. That leaves a payload of 396lbs. Of course, every aircraft has a different empty weight with paint, upholstery, and/or fancy panels, so YMMV!

Thanks, that compares to a Vashon.

Thanks! I couldn't find a video on how to do this when I was trying, so I made it hoping to help others!

I see how you could think that would apply listening to it again, but what I actually said was "I hadn't flown in like 5 months, so..." referencing the video here: th-cam.com/video/tfAZWkIfN_Q/w-d-xo.html This video was about a week later. It's all in my logbook, but thanks for looking out! I hope you enjoy the videos!

My apologies, misunderstood.@@wheelsupbardown

@@scottbyrd3662 No worries, when I watched it back, it wasn't very obvious!

We often use it for exactly that, but we've had to pack pretty light to stay under gross. Check out my video on lightweight airplane camping gear, I go over what gear I use and the weight or the reason I use it. Compared to a lot of similar airplanes like Luscombes, Taylorcrafts, Champs, Chiefs, and Cubs, I think the 140 is a really good balanced set of trade-offs. Compared to a Super Cub though, well that could carry you, your mother-in-law, and a moose carcass out of a shorter strip 😉

I can't wait! I had so much fun! Not sure what I'll be flying, but hope I'm in the class with that super stinson!

@@wheelsupbardown after last year I think I am going to have a 120/140/150 class next year. The other option would be to have another rule set for folks flying those type of planes. I really liked that we had pilots willing to participate in the Cessna monocoque planes knowing they wouldn't win but wanting to have fun and learn. I really want to promote that idea. That is what the Great Lakes STOL is about.

That's a great philosophy, and honestly, it's much more approachable than something like national.

Heck yeah! Loved the event so I'll definitely be back! Probably still in the 140, but who knows.... my dad is working on a C-90 champ 😉

Thanks!

Love that story! The latches sound more like the latches on a 150, which I'd greatly prefer. I had a similar predicament in an older 172 when flying around with the windows open. I didn't lose the window, but the blind nut on the window catch (didn't let it open all the way) fell off and into the window frame. I didn't really mind it opening all the way, but in the end, my mechanic (dad) decided to fix it 🙄

I actually appreciate feedback, good and bad. Honestly this was the second video I ever uploaded, and I've always worked to get better at this craft. I'd be interested in whether or not you think I've gotten better or worse!

Thanks, I appreciate it! Fly in videos end up being kind of tough to make because I don't really have a plan so I'm glad it turned out well!

Mostly I've done spots in Michigan or Wisconsin. My favorite so far has been 5D5 in MI, with a nice hike out to the lake in the morning.

It was on the airplane when we got it, but it definitely looks like it. It's just a sheet of smoke acrylic that's been cut to fit and drilled to mount on the existing hardware.

Yes sir. The Great Lakes STOL has an under 100HP class so it was just me, a J3, a Taylorcraft, and a J-5.

Thanks so much! This video took a ton of work and comments like yours help keep me going! I've been pretty focused on a job search lately, but there's definitely more coming!

@@wheelsupbardown it’s funny, all the videos I put the most effort into usually get low views. It’s counterintuitive, and messes with your will to keep creating. I really like your channel and video content, keep going!! Good luck with the job hunt, been there too but it’ll work out 👍👍

@@GingerThePlane The job hunt is moving now, but man it's a tough hunt to be on if you've been out of it for a while! Took me weeks to get up to speed! Anyway, guess whose channel I'm checking out now! 😉

Thanks! I really appreciate it! He smiled the whole way home, too lol

@@wheelsupbardown Darn autocorrect. It did say Johnny when I entered it (I didn't verify biplane), but evidently changed to Jenny before I hit send. Glad he had fun and glad you are sharing flying with the kids!

Yeah, still startles me when my elbow accidentally pops it open! 🤣

@@wheelsupbardown 😆

Check out the video I just did on the Great Lakes STOL comp... I used the windows as "drag inducers" 😂😂😂

@@wheelsupbardown 🤔 Trying to decide if you're messing with me or if it really works😏

I really did it, opened the windows on short final... Whether it helped or not, I have no idea 🤷‍♂️🤣

I've flown into KHFY a bunch! Great staff at the FBI! I've done a few camps up in MI, but the next one I'm hoping to make is Cheat River's fall fly in.

It might of been the most fun I've had in an airplane! I know he plans to, so hopefully you'll be in next year's video 😉

Lol, great meeting you, man! We'll definitely be hitting some of the same events before then, too!

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This is on 6.00x6 mains without the extenders and a maule tailwheel. If you have extenders or a 3200 on the tail, it could be lowering your AOA on the ground. This is a c85,too. If I'm heavy, it needs some speed though.

I sit high enough I can see quite well over the nose and have good side visibility as well. If I were on any bigger tires, it'd probably be to high though.

Thanks so much! Honestly, the 360 video is one of the most time consuming parts of my editing. I use insta360 studio on PC to edit and export the 360 vids. Then I manually line them up over my timeline (in Davinci Resolve). I appreciate that someone could realize the amount of work that is!

@@wheelsupbardown also thanks for your Devinci video. I hope that it supports syncing with the GPS track in MP4 file since my GoPro outside the airplane doesn’t have the same sound in the cockpit.

Thanks again! I really made that video because I couldn't find it when I was looking. I haven't tried with GPS track, but let me know if it works!