Flying a P-51 Mustang
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2018
- I have always had a love for the P-51 Mustangs so when the opportunity came up to fly in a TF-51D, I jumped at the chance! "Toulouse Nuts" is a unique Mustang variant with a full dual cockpit and bubble canopy.
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Mobile Instinct do you have to have a pilots license to be able to control the plane? This is amazing.
I think your smile was glued to your face, this is soooo cool, so happy for you!
@@StrangeThing22 No but the pilot knew I had a little experience flying so he let me play around a bit!
That had to been one of the coolest things you've ever done. And you have been everywhere! Love watching your videos. My dad is 76 and would love to do that.
Mobile Instinct that was so awesome of him. I’d give anything to go up in one of these beasts!
Whomever gave this a thumbs down must have been a ME 109 pilot.
The P-51 mustangs didn't stand a chance in a one-to-one combat with Me 262s. They came too late and too few in numbers. The German armies fielded the best pilots, the best tank crews, and the best infantry men. Of course, the German leadership made many mistakes, both in industrial policies and military strategies that lead to the demise of the Third Reich.
Among the majors mistakes, the Germans failed to invade Great Britain to finish it off, after the stunning victory over France. Instead of pushing their advantage to eliminate a threat in the west, they turned too quickly east, targeting Russia, ignoring its massive potential and military capability.
As an ironic, albeit tragic proof, Berlin was captured by Russians, the ultimate winners in the ground war in Europe. The American landing in Normandy in 1944, late into the war, was meant to have a say in the sharing of Europe, between US-led West and Russian-led East. Hence the myth of the "cold war".
@@alphonsozorro7952 and whoever give your comments thumbs down is one who saying it should be called Bf-109
@@alphonsozorro7952 I mean 262s were jets
Nein nein nein!
@@alphonsozorro7952 do you know that the red tails they were Tuskegee airmen or just Black Pilots And they were the first to shoot down there The me262 .
I’ve watched both videos and this one brought tears to my eyes. My father was a WWll Army Air Corp veteran of the South Pacific. He would have loved this! Thanks again for sharing. ❤️🙏🏼🎣
I had a grandpa who flew a P-51 mustang during WW2 in the European theater and another grandpa who was cheff in the Pacific theater
Im great grandfather flew B24's I don't know much about him because he passed before I was born. But I would have loved to talk to him.
@@gherthort well i never got meet both of my grandpa's but I'm proud of them
My Dad flew the P-51D out of Belgium during WWll. His bird was named DIABLO.
I love them old P51 planes. They sound like a 60's hot rod muscle car.
Imagine the guts it took to fly one of these into a dogfight , not knowing if you were coming back
Holy cow. My fear of heights kicked in on this one. Congrats on checking this off the bucket list
I’m not afraid of heights, I’m afraid of suddenly not being high
@@cadenorris4009 good way to put it
Truly a once in a lifetime experience, unless you happen to own one of course. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
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Hey thanks man
So glad for you, Chris! Thanks for sharing your experience! Just think, the planes in your last two videos are more than 70 years old! How amazing is that!
I'm so glad there are some still flying
When you were taking off, I thought OMG where's your parachute? LOL That was truly amazing.
Definitely wanna fly one of those. Heard they’re one of the best warbirds to fly.
I've always said that you're my spirit animal when it comes to traveling, but I would probably sit on the sidelines for this plane! So much anxiety watching this one! LOL! I think it's the thought of being in such a small plane. Still an awesome video! Love your smile! :)
I waited 18 years to get my ride with the best Mustang pilot around at the time. He won the gold cup at Reno in the 1970s.
He ask me what I wanted to do and I told him all the classic maneuvers, including Cuban eights, split s, loop point rolls and simulate a turn as if we were flying in a race. He really put the plane through all the paces and was surprised I did not toss my cookies. it was with out a doubt worth the wait. Too bad the guys that fly them in WW ll are gone. They really knew how to fly them.
The video is nice but when you are going over 400 mph about 200 feet off the ground in a 90 degree bank is the ultimate feeling. When we were coming out of the decent doing a Cuban eight it was all i could do to hold my arms off my legs as we were going over 400 mph. After about an hour we were heading back to the field and the pilot did five slow rolls in a row. it was the only time i felt a bit queezy as the cockpit accumulated quite a bit of exhaust. A couple of deep breaths through the air tube stopped it. What a day and pilot. outside of becoming a pilot and getting out of high school with a degree it was the greatest thing I have ever encountered. I paid the fuel in part. My cost for the ride was $112.50. He also had a P 38 but it did not have a jumper sear at that time. I sat in it as did my wife. If you ever see a great pilot feather the starboard prop as the engine was shut down in flight. The pilot knife edged the Lighting down the run way one one engine and then fired the second engine back up. These war birds are timeless and nothing beats a ride in one with a pilot that will do everything the aircraft will let him, Only problem with the Mustang is when the throttle is open it is the loudest noise you will ever hear. I took off my helmet and could stand it for 2-3 seconds at most.
When you get in one and are rolling out to take off it does not sound is if you are going for the ride of your life. When the breaks are locked and the engine run to check the mags it is then you realize how much power a plane with a 37 foot wing has. My flight was in 1981 and I can still remember the sound, feeling of that Merlin, the aerobatics and the smell. What a day.
Very cool man!
Must of been one heck of a time!
So unforgettable!
Wow, the Tuskegee Airmen flew the same model!
aamuboi10 the Tuskegee airmen were some of the best pilots in history too...!!!
Just watching you on this video made it for me. It's cool to see someone (you) so happy with what they have the chance to do/accomplish. Thanks for the flight. I'm up for more!
absolutely amazing thank you so much for this video and the other on the B-17 omg what a thrill for you it must have been you have my vote for you tube video of the YEAR
Great video! I took a ride in the same plane when it was in Seattle. Went out over Puget Sound on a gorgeous day, and the pilot also did a roll and then let me fly it for a bit. Incredible experience that I’ll never forget!
It's one thing to get a ride in one, but to fly it? Just wow. This made my day!!
Thanks for the video! This was so awesome to watch. Glad you were able to fulfill a dream of yours and take us along with you!
Thank you for sharing! It was truly a joy to see your excitement
What a cool experience! Always look forward to a new video from you.
I'm so glad that you did what you always wanted to do. The big smile on your face said it all.
This brought a huge smile to my face. Such a great experience. Very happy for you.
Also, that is an absolutely gorgeous fighter.
I had a gas powered model P-51 Mustang back in the late 70’s.
Unfortunately I get extreme motion sickness, so I have to experience this through your video.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow this is so freaking cool. That must have been an absolutely amazing experience.. Thanks so much for sharing all these Great Adventures!
P-51 Mustang!!! I've been in love with this plane since I was a kid! Great great video! Thanks!
Wow! What a amazing machine to get seat time in . I’d love to have that in my log book.
TOTALLY AWESOME!!
Thank you for your service
I was amazed at the sharp turns-- I would have needed the barf bag. But then-- he did a 360! Yeah, definitely the barf bag for me. Great video as usual-- thanks.
SUPERB P51 Cadillac of the skies! My licence plate number is P51! I hope to fly the 2 seater Spitfire maybe next year? GREAT MOVIE!👍🏻
I know your joy... I've been lucky enough to ride in three different Mustangs, back in the '80s. Got a couple P-40 rides and ended up on some magazine covers, including the 25th Anniversary Issue of Air Classics. Long list of warbird rides and even some training flights. The Collings Foundation B-17 in the background of your video, Nine O Nine, was the first of three B-17 rides I've gotten. Looking forward to flying in the B-29 Fifi this July; that will join lots of other warbirds on my channel. Thanks for sharing... brought back a lot of memories.
Another WOW experience Chris....awesome!
Hi, Chris, you've had this video out for over 2 years and I just ran across it now and it brought back memories of the first time I saw a P-51 taking off, it was low and slow, then started climbing at a ever increasing angle and speed. Within a minute I lost sight of him, still climbing vertically and still accelerating. If you were to look at the data plate on the bird you rode, I'd bet you would see the name ExcalliberII remanufactured by MCMD (Mid Continent Maintenance Division) between about 1964 and about 1967. These aircraft were completely rebuilt with zero time engines and sold about $5000. Compare that to over 3 Milllion for a pristine example today. A wreck that might be rebuildable will probable bring at least 100K. Thanks for all your exciting videos, have a Happy New Year and stay safe.
My imagination kicked in on this one, the WW11 pilots were some very brave men, i lived near a ww2 airfield when i was very young,it was still a RAF airfield a famous one but sadly now defunct hence bringing back childhood memories, thanks for the video.
A once in a lifetime experience. I'm jealous. Thanks for the video.. Regards from Ody Slim
When I was stationed in Fairbanks Alaska in 1953 there was a squadren of the F 82s there flying. Not sure of how many they had but I thought there were 10 of them at least. I saw one flying down the Yukon River at about 50 feet one day and I couldn't believe my eyes because the tempture was well below zero at the time......
THAT WAS SO COOL! Thanks for taking me flying!
added this to my bucket list after watching your great video thanks for posting it
Cool! I had the opportunity to fly in one converted to a two seater by Ray Stutzman in Elkhart, Indiana.
It was an incredible experience with a few touch and goes in the mix.I was just in the backseat ...
The acceleration was amazing!
Thanks for the vid! :)
Fantastic. Beautiful machine.
How awesome!!!! Pat
This is literily my number one bucket list! So awesome man!
Chris I used to go flying with my dad back in the day in his two seater Emerald a french acrobatics plane and he let me take control it felt amazing! Looks like you enjoyed yourself 😁 🛩
Amazing! What a flight! 👍😃
Whoa I wonder how that feels! I’m so happy for you! I’m glad you got to do this :)
You have some of the most amazing adventures.
Very cool. I always loved the P 51 Mustang.
You're one very lucky guy to experience something like this! Loved the video mate
love your content!
Thanks! I'm glad you do
I saw the headline and freaked out!! Can't wait to watch, the Mustang, best fighter of all time!!!!
Totally agree!
The best fighter of WWII was the Me 262. There is no such thing as "best fighter of all time", a self-serving notion.
One you don't see too many of is the P 38.
Hi, congrats on your flight. I had a 40 minute flying lesson in a Cessna 150 years ago for my birthday and I didn't come down from that high for months after, it's the most amazing feeling when you have control of a small aircraft like that. Brilliant video.
You age well!
@isaac thank you, that picture was taken about 3 years ago, I will be 50 in November :)
Congrats man! I bet that was an amazing experience!
hats off to one lucky dude, hope you had a great time!
The P 51 is my absolute favorite plane it’s so cool that you like it too
Now added to my bucket list :)
Definitely a must
What a fantastic experience! 👍👍
You are a brave sole. I watched both videos great videos.
Phenomenal. Just wow. What an experience.
This is so cool. Flying in a P-51, B-25, and B-17 has been on my bucket list for a while.
Excellent!.....
Those are the neatest planes ever built.
That was cool, but *no way!* LOL Your pilot was a Bad Ass - very skilled and competent. They are a special breed, I realized after joining the Air Force...
That must have been such a thrill! Great video, as always!
Thanks!
Really cool , I didn't even know that you were aloud to be a passenger in a P51. I've only seen one at an air show in PA and one fly overhead leaving linden airport. I saw the stripes underneath and almost crash my car I got so excited. Coolest plane ever. My favorite of all time. I live in N.J. Can anyone do this or do you have to know someone.Congrats on your fly along.Looked awesome. Thanks for sharing the video.
WOW, cool plain loved the video.
TouLousee Nuts = Pilot & Passenger (YOU) LOL.
Love your videos, always looking forward to your next adventure, this one is awesome!
Hahaha
It's also wordplay on the name of the French city Toulouse.
Awesome content. Keep it up dude.
Very cool man.
Way too cool man..enjoy!
Very cool! 👍🏻
So excited for you, but I was nervous wreck watching this.
I'm so jealous!
im so happy for you thats so awesome
My personal anxiety just surfaced, but I'm excited for you. Your smile is priceless 😃
Thanks Sharon. Normally I don't really like small planes but I HAD to do this!
Splendid 😎
Loved the barrel roll!
That one made my breakfast move around a bit haha
I don't know if anyone has ever told you this before, but you sound exactly like Jake Gyllenhaal. Specifically his character in Nightcrawler.
That's pretty cool!
That looks so fun
It really was amazing
OMG, I hate flying and I LOVED this. This was so cool. Best vid ever. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Good job flying the 51 Fred, about as good as me !!! lol
Congratulations, you lucky bastard
SO COOL
smokes like my truck on start up... must need value stem seals too haha
My God I thot you were gonna stall it out any min!! LOL
Hey, I noticed the plane had WVA, my home state. Do you know if Chuck Yeager ever flew that plane? He’s my pilot hero. Very enjoyable video. I just became a subscriber. Your channel came up as a recommended channel for me. Glad it did! 😊
I got to fly this plane in february, it is truly an excellent aircraft. We were even able to fly over my house and also my parents house to show off since I live in a rural area. Trouble is now all my friends hate me because they heard how much it cost. Work hard play hard.
RickBaconsAdventures how much does it cost? My dream is to fly in a ww2 fighter
@@fordrestored4646 $3000 lol. Totally worth it if you really deeply care about these great machines. It was a no brainer for me, I'm very tight with money and don't spend on frivolous junk all year so I figured I could let loose for once. My family said it was the only time they've seen me smile in years. I think that speaks for itself
1 of only 3 of these trainers left in the world. Very rare bird!
I want more that was too quick!
OH MY GOD THAT BARREL ROLL!!!!!!! 😆🤢 AMAZING VIDEO!!!!
WOW THAT WAS FUN I HAD FUN WATCHING
I defiantly would have needed the barf bag !! vertigo!! Did you ever fly any plane before or take lessons?
Hi ! Toulouse is a French city located in the south of France. Might be a story about the city and the pilotes ?
Great video !
No way! I was there too!!
10 min from me. Soooo jealous!
Just watched another video featuring this exact mustang and the original pilot seeing it for the first time in like 70 years 😂
You lucky bastard.
I'm green with envy .
I had a grandpa who flew a P-51 mustang during WW2 in the European theater