Same... Getting an aircraft like this was the easy part. They are remanufacturing Grumman HU-16 Albatross in Australia. The real difficult part about this is teaching a bear how to fly...
What a beautiful Goose! I flew a Goose for many years out of Cold Bay, Alaska. I truly appreciated what you did in that restoration. Many trips into Dutch Harbor landing on the runway and the Bering Sea and taxing up the seaplane ramp while the runway was moved. I remember seeing that Goose flying around Alaska for many years and based at the Federal OAS hanger at Lake Hood there next to Anchorage International Airport. Enjoy that beautiful airplane.
That’s Burke mees there flying that goose...one of the best goose pilots ever... had a chance to get some goose training with him in John pleachers goose.....hope to be back soon for more.
Simply outstanding, very inspiring and magnificent work, Doug. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. The G21G "Aleutian Goose" I was lucky enough to fly during the 1990's is still one of my favorites. Your video stirs great adventure in the soul of any seaplane pilot .Beautifully done, Doug.
The goose doesn’t look right without that iconic arched windscreen! The widgeon one looks funny. Theres nothing like that art deco windscreen that the goose was designed with!
Antilles Air Boat,SCroix,St John,San Juan,P.R. Fajardo PR i also met Cpt Blair the Owner who was killed in a flight from StCroix to St,Thomas RIP see u bro
Among other differences, the Grumman Mallard was produced in the years following WWII, while the Goose was a pre-WWII design. The Mallard is larger than the Goose, holding up to 10 passengers while the Goose was suited for around 5-7.
@@EAA thanks for that I live in Australia once a year I go remote fishing in the the North of Australia and my friends and I Charter a Mallard Grumman to get to our remote fishing spot the company Pearl Aviation have 3 Mallards which have been converted to turbo props and they are the only company the world to still fly the Mallard commercially if your interested the have a TH-cam Channel called the Mallardguys your plane is amazing thank for bringing to old girl back to life Regards Geoff
Ever since I saw "TaleSpin" as a child I've always dreamed of owning a yellow sea plane and travelling the world.
Same... Getting an aircraft like this was the easy part. They are remanufacturing Grumman HU-16 Albatross in Australia. The real difficult part about this is teaching a bear how to fly...
This airplane is sitting in my workplace right now, so surreal to see it in real life!
I believe this is 1 of 8 that my uncle Mac Mckinnon built in Sandy Oregon, would love to go for a memory ride...
That is such ! a beautiful aircraft, thanks for restoring it, and sharing with us!
What a beautiful Goose! I flew a Goose for many years out of Cold Bay, Alaska. I truly appreciated what you did in that restoration. Many trips into Dutch Harbor landing on the runway and the Bering Sea and taxing up the seaplane ramp while the runway was moved. I remember seeing that Goose flying around Alaska for many years and based at the Federal OAS hanger at Lake Hood there next to Anchorage International Airport. Enjoy that beautiful airplane.
Which goose did u fly? N741 ?
That’s Burke mees there flying that goose...one of the best goose pilots ever... had a chance to get some goose training with him in John pleachers goose.....hope to be back soon for more.
What an elegant look. Wonderful job.
A beautiful tribute to the Goose!
What a beauty. I've always love a Goose. A very special aircraft. Someone should build & sell a new version. Thank you for this video E.A.A.
I take my hat off to you Sir commitment brilliant outcome,the most rewarding to feed the soul ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Gorgeous historic airplane; we owe so much to the talented people who restore vintage aircraft; thank you sir-
Thanks for the video When I lived in Alaska 1977-81 I believe the State of Alaska had several Turbo Geese!
It’s never ever geese..!! It’s gooses.....
Gorgeous! Beautiful!! You saved a beauty and made it even more breathtaking!!!
Simply outstanding, very inspiring and magnificent work, Doug. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. The G21G "Aleutian Goose" I was lucky enough to fly during the 1990's is still one of my favorites. Your video stirs great adventure in the soul of any seaplane pilot .Beautifully done, Doug.
wow only 4 left, beautiful
I love the caretaker attitude! That’s exactly why I love old airplanes!
What a stunning aircraft, beautiful colour scheme and love those Turbines. ❤
Really great job!!
Congratulations !!! Such a beautiful aircraft and great job done !
Great vision, Beautiful plane, engaging wit. Thanks for the gift to us of your restoration!
Great..I smoked jumped out if that aircraft 64-65-66 with Pilot Bob Johnson at the controls..at BLM Alaska. T Reece flying north south east and west
Beautiful Aircraft. thank you for all the hard work
What an awesome machine! Well done!
Beautiful plane, would be absolutely amazing to get to fly one of these.
I like his attitude. Glad to see there are people with the skills, means, and commitment to keep birds like this flying
The goose doesn’t look right without that iconic arched windscreen! The widgeon one looks funny. Theres nothing like that art deco windscreen that the goose was designed with!
Big fans of the Goose :D
Stunning jus stunning 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful!
I want the caretaker and the talented individuals who restored it, to know that I appreciate their work!
Leroy Grumman would be loving it!
Beautiful.
I was around this aircraft in Anchorage when the GOV owned it
Brilliant
Que hermoso avión, lo remodelaron, como nuevo quedó, felicidades a los dueños, pueden ir a cualquier parte con él
Amazing
coolest thing ever!
Freaking awesome
Dream plane
What was the cost of upgrading from piston to turboprop
i know the goose ever since we had an airline called Antilles Air Boat here in the caribbean in the 60s nice aircraft
Which Caribbean island I remember these when I was a kid in St.Thomas virgin islands they was use as fairies between St.croux and St.john
San juan,PR
Antilles Air Boat,SCroix,St John,San Juan,P.R. Fajardo PR i also met Cpt Blair the Owner who was killed in a flight from StCroix to St,Thomas RIP see u bro
That’s a beautiful airplane sir. I’ve long had a fascination with the Grumman amphibians
Way cool
What is the range and cruise of the aircraft?
Maybe you can tell me what’s the difference in the goose and the Mallard Grumman
Among other differences, the Grumman Mallard was produced in the years following WWII, while the Goose was a pre-WWII design. The Mallard is larger than the Goose, holding up to 10 passengers while the Goose was suited for around 5-7.
@@EAA thanks for that I live in Australia once a year I go remote fishing in the the North of Australia and my friends and I Charter a Mallard Grumman to get to our remote fishing spot the company Pearl Aviation have 3 Mallards which have been converted to turbo props and they are the only company the world to still fly the Mallard commercially if your interested the have a TH-cam Channel called the Mallardguys your plane is amazing thank for bringing to old girl back to life Regards Geoff
Nice plane. Would have been nice to see a better view of the cockpit though...
What song did you use?
I think I would have like to hear those engines but not to fear plenty of other videos.
Without the round engines it looks more like a G-44 Widgeon
And the windscreen! 👎
MAC WANTED MORE VISIBILITY, HENCE THE WRAP AROUND WIND SHIELD...
Eu acho esse avião um barato. Remotorizado como biturbo então!!!!
Currently for sale
Not the same without the radials. Great restoration job, though.
Or the goose windscreen. Looks too much like a widgeon
Beauty, eh?
This plane is for sale 2,9mil
Money is good
Beautiful bird, but what’s with you Americans and “turbin” engines, its turbine!, it’s a long “e” on the end, sheesh…