There is this guy who loves to fly. You can hear it in his voice you can see it in his eye that he always wants to fly. And when he’s done having fun he flies for pay so he can continue to have fun and fly another day. (Pilot Juan
I watched your 400.00 Crepe video today. It was a nice reminder of the past, really injoyed it. In 1986 when I was 28 I purched a 1956 310a with O470M's. 1200 hrs total time hangered all its life. Repainted 7 years earlier and not flown again. My father inlaw who had a 67 310 saw it for sale in Torrance CA. No one new plane was there. He called me and I Bought it that day for 10k. It was beautiful. Paint 10 out of 10. Interior ok, original leather. At the time I had maybe 3 hours but had always loved flying. My dad flew F6F's. So I worked earnestly at getting my private license. The 310 needed about 20k to get her airworthy while I was learning to fly. She was a a beautiful bird. Had so much fun. Thanks for the memory!
JB! Really do appreciate the extended preflight run up and little tid bits of twin engine flying... Oh and Co pilot or cruise control, same thing 😆, great video, you should do more of these, love it!
As an owner/pilot/mechanic of an old 310 (not A, B, C, just 310) I love your Harvey videos. Too bad you don't have Bendix pressure carburators for the added quirkiness! My favorite Sky King scene: Penny - "Do you think we can land over there?" Sky King - "We'll never know till we try!"
When I was flying, the fuel had a purple tint. Lots has changed in all those years. Fuel looks good to go. Love those 310s and this one is in great shape. Outstanding flight and instruction on that 310. Harvey did a marvelous job. Thanks for sharing your great day.
Love your dedication to aviation and and enjoy the vids.. As an old retired UAL Mechanic I enjoy all the aviation talk… Keep up the good work.. Again thank you
Nice old airplane and glad to see you are taking care of her. Not an airplane guy, but I have some some old machinery that I am currently the caretaker of. It fun to fire up a 90 year old tractor and take her for a spin. Like you said it's some work, you just cannot turn the key and go! Cheers Juan, love your reporting and your channel.
Great video! I had a 1946 Cessna 140 for many years that would climb out at 1600+ fpm and cruise at 182 speeds in calm air….loved flying that plane. Widow maker heart attack happened and my flying days ended in 2014. By the way I had a 0-290D-2 on the nose swinging a large prop. Thanks for your videos……I miss flying so much but I have to watch planes fly over and get my thrill in a corvette……bummer!
I knew the Dixie fire was bad because of my asthma concerns and my interest in disasters, but seeing it is still unbelievable. We got smoke from the fires all the way out here in Nebraska. Even the eastern seaboard had problems because of it.
Always heading East... Need you to give me that birdseye view of the Westbound trip to us here on Iron Peak. The trip from here, 'North to Mendocino, upto Oregon coast.'.( Gordon Lightfoot song). Is a great sight to see.. Engine out, we have a grass field here in Laytonville..
This is why I absolutely love and subscribe to this channel ! Thank you Juan for taking us on this adventure. Your narration is clear and precise and absolutely second to none. Thank you again. Keep the videos coming
@@edwinhsingmaster9135 I love Ashland! My late uncle, Ron Aschbacher, of Medford, was an insurance agent to the lumber industry for Southern Oregon and Northern California. As a teen, I used to stay with them for a week or two in the summertimes. Greyhound was my friend back then!
As I age and await my final destination, I aM still able to relive the art of flight thanks to you , jaun, and others. Although I am no longer able to fly myself, it is videos such as this that allow me to relive the excitement and adventure of my time as a pilot. THANK YOU MY FRIEND. JUST AL
Love this long format keep it up. Specially for me as a pilot in training that will soon face the multi engine. The amount of learning that your chanel provides is invaluable.
Thanks Juan! That really warmed my heart and brought back found memories of covering many miles with my Dad in a sister ship to Harvey (N666T). back in the 90s' we swapped 'Devil--Tango' for "BG' (N320BG) a 63' 320 whit the TISO-470s and it was everything the C model was and more. Lighter and with better performance and handing than a T310R, more room, payload and 225mph+ on 25gph. Nearly trouble-free operation for over 800 hours and 10 years. I think the C model 310 and the mid-model 320s were the hardest to beat of all the light twins and the easiest to develop a love affair with.
When I was about twelve - right about when Harvey was built! - I had a model of the 310. I was most meticulous about painting it carefully to a Cessna colour and pattern. I have always loved the 310 and consider it to be one of the sexiest aeroplanes ever made. My guess would be there are a lot of the production run still flying and cared for and that is not an accident. You are the professional judge and your reaction suggests you really, really like the 310? Thank you for taking us along with you (I guess Pete and the girls were at school, so you got to fly with about a thousand invisible passengers!) There is something very reassuring about a pilot who can step out of one of my favourite airliners (the triple seven) and into one of my alternate favourite aeroplanes, having enjoyed both of them.
You are right. The 310 and the P-51D are the two best looking airplanes ever built I think. They literally drip with sex appeal. Down the list are the F86, the Super Connie, the original Learjet etc. But nothing comes close to the first two. I have time in the Aztec and that isn't even on the list as far as I'm concerned.
Amazing how much different your 1959 C model is from my 1961 F model. Your O2 is in the back, mine in in the nose. Aux fuel filler recessed while mine is flush. Unless I'm mistaken, the POH has my mains at 62 PSI not 80. I need to double check, perhaps I misread. Make sure you or your I/A pulls those mufflers periodically for inspection. The vibration from the exhaust gas pulses work hardens and fatigues the outer skins. They eventually develop cracks and begin venting exhaust gases into the cavity. Not pretty when it does - ask me how I know. The inspection panel on top of the wing lets you inspect the augmenter tubes as they enter the mufflers but you need to to pull the mufflers to inspect the skins. All and all a great twin. I love mine, which other than for a swept tail, has almost the same paint scheme as yours.
I can’t even explain how much I enjoyed this. I miss flying and have recently decided I am not going to get back into it. I simply don’t have the time to be proficient and safe. So this was like spending a day doing the type of flying I loved most. No real schedule. Just me and the plane…and Juan in this case.
Wow I know exactly how you feel and was thinking how this is really what it's all about and like to do the real thing when you're an expert with a lifetime of experience behind him. I realize at this stage of my life msfs is about as close to the real thing for me I will ever get msfs will never touch the real thing its close enough to let me know it probably wouldn't take me long to become a statistic in the real thing so I'll be content to watch these guys. Juan makes it all look so easy and natural and Just watching this video he really captured so much more!
@@donc9751 Yes, Juan's got the right attitude. No doubt he checks the belts, etc prior to each flight. He was smart to go through A&P school prior to becoming a pilot! Having the whole package undoubtedly makes for a wiser pilot!
What a Jewel of an airplane! Great video, even though I don't fly, I enjoy the instructional parts of the preflight , inflight and the great views! Thank you
Thanx for the fly along. Enjoyed hearing GUMP checks, also enjoyed the way you took the time for a proper pre-flight and the way you properly warmed the engines. Great job.
Love this style of video. A ride in a 310 was what got me started in aviation. Think it was a later Q model. Just passed my 737 type ride last week! what a ride! keep up the great work Juan!
This was wonderful. Don't know if I could stand having to give so much love to such a great lady!! WOW, over an hour each way of fussin, watching gages, pressures, and settings. Why are there no "push button" set and forget thingies there?? I enjoyed this flight so much I think I fear for how wonderful it must have been for you!! Did I detect a sense of love and respect in your voice and tone?? She is a gorgeous lady Juan!! Thanks for letting me dream along with you on this flight.. You have stirred some OLD regrets that have haunted me for DECADES!! Back around 1962 I was in the air force and was checking into joining the base aero club. I wanted my PPL and the thrill of flying. BUT, on my airman's salary the cost was tough. I think it was between five and ten dollars an hour for plane AND instructor about that time. 1962!! SIXTY freaking years I lost by not going after that dream. THAT is a crime. thanks for taking me along today.
I too suffer the same pain because my story reads quite similar to yours and like you I ease the pain by hitching a ride with Juan in his beautiful aircraft whenever he takes us. I’ve always loved air planes and flying ever since I could remember. In 1967 I enlisted in the Air Force and set plans to also join the aero club whenever I reached E4 and my pay would allow it. As an airman my time was taken up by training then off to war. About the time I returned to the states I made E4 and subsequently E5. I also met the most wonderful gal that I fell in love with, married and started a family. I wanted to spend at least 20yrs in the AF so I reorganized my plans and put the flying off till retirement. As you very well know things change over that period of time that I didn’t figure into the planning. Shortly after retirement that budget thing that has always plagued the AF finally made them close most of the aero clubs on the bases and the cost to do it at one of the flight schools was too steep. Then to compound matters health issues started to hit me. So when I read your comment it hit home. Well at least now I know I wasn’t the only airman whose plans didn’t take hold but that doesn’t lessen the whooping I still give myself every time flying comes to mind. Oh well I can still dream of it right. All the best to you my friend.
Love to have a Harvey 310 fly-in with Jimmy’s World’s 310 restoration project when it’s completed. Then we’d have a quad ‘Can we get a Clear Prop’. Great pre-take off and flying video Juan, really appreciated it.
I loved that! I'm a professional musician, live in Reno, and have played gigs all over the area. I used to go to Oroville twice a week, for one nighters at Feather Falls. The scenery views re just great. I've played numerous gigs in Winnemucca, Elko, Wendover, many gigs in Truckee and Tahoe, as well. These aerial views are really enjoyable for me. Thanks, Juan, for all you do!
Great flight keeping Harvey happy and those engines singing their great song. You have really been able to keep proficient in both Harvey and the Husky. They are sweet rides to have the honor of keeping them going. Here is hoping for many more happy hours keeping them singing.
My favorite twin! Did my multi-engine rating in a 310. One I trained in had the stubby nose, but the newer canted tip tanks. I think she was a 1964 model. With out looking at my log book N3145M? Out of Hayward, CA. Around 1983ish? Since I am on LTD/disability I can't fly anything. No airliners. No C-310's! Thanks for sharing! Cool to see a preflight! And some good ole fashioned flying! Makes me want to go fly! And for now brings back many good memories just watching! A United triple 7 Capt./pilot buddy bought a non turbo charged 310 last year. Flew with him a few times. He didn't keep it for long. We flew up to Emigrant Gap airport. Non turbo charged version just doesn't like it up here in Reno in the summer time. I did my best to back him up as a "white knuckled" F/O! Ha-ha! Probably most dangerous flight you can make. Two airline pilots in a GA airplane. Without a whole heck of a lot of recent experience in GA airplanes! What are these VFR charts they speak of? Thank God for IPads and modern stuff! My buddy ended up selling the 310 pretty quickly. He bought a Diamond DA42 instead. Put two new Mercedes engines on it. And a new interior. Fancier avionics than an Airbus or a Boeing! One of the few piston engine airplanes that actually burns Jet-A! Thanks for sharing your 310 flight! Such a sweet airplane! Very cool! Fly safe brother! Jim Gillespie :)
@@chriscusick6890 Cuz they can! Seriously, both are classics and pilot's aircraft. Operating either smoothly and proficiently is its own reward. Juan's video demonstrates that. 👍🏼
I so very much enjoyed this video, Juan. Please, please. please do keep up with the long format, high learning-quality videos like this. So much information, so much value ... and a vintage 310 couldn't be a better choice ... I've been a Sky King fan since the days of his Bamboo Bomber. Keep the good videos coming and fly safe and hapoy.
You can see from this how incredibly good Juan is at flying. He really understands all the important stuff. So many other 'TH-cam' pilots skip so many essential items when flying.
It seems that- as in so many things, familiarity breeds bad habits. The problem is that things youskip or do poorly can kill you if you’re 10 ft AGL. There’s not a huge margin for error in flying.
Love the 310...like a sports car of the sky.....They got the design right with this aircraft. The Baron is good looking and quick but the 310 is a real lithe supermodel.
Hi Juan, Really enjoyed this video, the 310 is one of my favorite planes. Just an fyi, had a plane crash today at out local airport, Franklin Flying Field in Franklin Indiana. Single engine tail dragger, tail # N2521Z, reports said pilot had to be cut out of the plane and medevaced via helicopter to Indianapolis with serious injuries. Pictures of the plane show the main gear to be ripped off, appears he crashed in a corn field. The pilot was the only one in the plane. Wondering if you could do a video on this crash, so far not much has been said.
Juan, I was born in 1959 & I'll be 63 in a few weeks. I wish I was in as good a shape as 'ole Harvey is! Thank you for bringing the joy of flight to us all each and every time we ride with you. Love you brother. You're the best!
Great ride and super views. I enjoy engine sounds, so I would vote for leaving the squelch a bit loose so that we could hear those twins humming throughout the flight.
Hey Juan, at 9:00 I might suggest looking at both ends of the pins and mounts for the the uplock bar to make sure they are in place and not loose or corroded. I typically reached up and grabbed the uplock bar and gave it a good pull to check for looseness and that the pins were in place an not ready to fail. Once on my 'C' model, when I retracted the gear I heard the proverbial "Loud Bang" and noticed even the instrument panel jolt severally. What happened was that one of the uplock roller pins on that tube was corroded and failed causing the nose gear to retract through the partially closed nose gear doors, severely damaging the doors and jamming the nose gear. Two cycles of the gear managed to free the nose gear, and I was able to land without a nose gear collapse but I suspect it could have collapsed with a good bump. Also, check the nose bowl for loose or corroded rivets as they and a little bit of sheet metal are all that hold that nose gear on as well. I saw one 310 where the entire nose bowel separated on landing due to corrosion.
@@blancolirio I liked your tip about the trim tab too. An old Air Force mechanic and AI used to replace hardware on flight critical metal to Aluminum attachments, saying "basically those steel nuts and bolts are sacrificial anodes and you should replace them occasionally" I sort of thought it something to sell more work but your story makes the point.
Again, Juan.... Thank You SO much!!!! I got my first ride in the 310-C as an eight-year-old. Had a lot more as the years rolled on.... Sky (Skyler) King was my hero, both in the T-50 Bobcat, and the 310! TRULY appreciate the cross-check for me as well in your pre-flight walk-around and inspection. It is very similar to the Beech B-58, and I appreciateed the thoroughness with which you explain and show new and old pilots alike to these MUST procedures! Keep 'em Coming!!!!!
I fell in love with 310s the first time I ever saw one. My dad flew single engine Cessnas for many years and shared that experience with my brother and I. Thank you for keeping that beauty airworthy, and allowing us to fly with you!
Great video! Thanks for sharing, would love to see more of Harvey in the future. Short nose straight tail 310’s are my favorites, although I admit I have a soft side for all 310s. We used to own a 59 Skylane that was a beautiful machine to fly. Never got a chance to fly the 310 but if I had the opportunity to own one, it would be just like Harvey!
Juan, thank you for this excellent exposé. I really enjoyed and appreciated following you through your initial departure pre-flight and checklist procedures. As well the enroute nuances. Great share!!!
That is one sweet airplane and a great walk-thru. I used to watch Sky King as a kid and no, they weren't re-runs. You're making me miss my dad's 1972 Cherokee Arrow II that I flew from 1975-77. I've been watching Jimmy and his 310 project. I hope it works out. Thanks for taking us along..
I wish I could have looked as good as Harvey at 60. I’m now almost 70 and need O2 at 4000 feet. Juan, I really appreciated the care and professionalism you demonstrated on making certain Harvey was ready to fly.
I have been following the restoration of the 310 on the Jimmy's world channel. It's nice to see one still flying and looking so nice. I got my private license when I was in the navy and single. Then got married and had kids and flying became too expensive a hobby to keep up. So I live vicariously through the pilots and channels here on youtube. I really enjoyed this video with the walkaround and checklists, brought back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing this flight and beautiful aircraft with us.
Juan my friend, you are making me yearn for my '77 402B and I will tell you, she never cranked up anything near that easy ! Gotta tell you I am just a little jealous ! Albeit, something to be said about a turbo charged aircraft ! Which I absolutely loved that 210 cruising speed ! I never got much of a chance to just enjoy private flying time unfortunately ! You have one beautiful bird Sir ! What I wouldn't give to have my flying days back ! But for some reason, they don't let quadriplegics pass their physicals ! Thanks for a great over your shoulder flight !
Juan - thank you soo much !!!!! Loved every minute. I've had a $150 Pepsi - totally get it. 60 year old pilot & my dad was flying before I was born. You do not understand how much video's like this mean to me & the flying community. Watching a PROFESSIONAL (like yourself & my dad) is beyond amazing !!!!! Cheers !!!!!
Met "Sky King" at Smithsonian, one of my true Heroes growing up, when he gave a little talk and they screened an old episode. He signed some head shot pictures after - it's the only autograph I have - and when I asked how much of the in-flight film time he logged, he said "none." Paul Mantz flew all those scenes, not a well-known fact, since the internet wasn't a thing then.
Didn’t know I’d be flying with with one of the best instructors & tour guides today without leaving my couch. Only one thing would have made it perfect : my own order of crepes!
Outside of the Ted Smith built Aerostar (I prefer the Smiths to the Piper variant) used to own the 1st production 601, a 1969, #N601DP. Thousands of FAST hours in that one. However my second favorite piston twin is nearly a complete opposite performance wise, it’s the Cessna 310. Particularly love the early versions like this. Juan, or anyone remember the 50’s TV Show ‘Sky King’ with Okie Gene Autry being a true ‘Cowboy of the Skies’ flying ‘Songbird’ , a 310 like this one. Great livery on Songbird. Give it a Google if you haven’t. Thanks for the flight Juan.
Outstanding! Love flying with you, Juan. Thanks for taking us along. Feel free to leave more engine noise in future Harvey videos. Some of us love to hear those big Continentals singing their song in the background.
Mr. Brown, Awesome video!!! You had made the comment about What it takes to fly these Vintage aircraft. It's important to note that aircraft like "Harvey" Have Special Needs that Have to Be addressed Every time you fly the aircraft. The Pay Off is Awesome performance and Respect for 1959 technology. Vintage Civilian and Warbird owners Fly aircraft which are Timeless and My Hats Off to You and All who KEEP the Flying History Alive!!! They say "There Are Old Pilots, But NO OLD BOLD Pilots!!! Blessings Darrell Killingsworth
The fabulous T-33, with the big tip tanks, had the same neutral lateral stability. As I recall, it took a couple hours in the plane to get the hang of keeping the wings level. Of course, it was a much more primitive machine than your 1959 beauty.
I love this type of video Browne especially with an early model 310! Watching and listening to your process of flying a true classic plane is so enjoyable. Thanks
Juan that 310 has been loved very tenderly. Beautiful aircraft! On another note, while you were checking the main's it reminded me that the original and modern Vespa/Piaggiao scooter single fork suspensions are based on aircraft designs of the late 40's. How cool is that?!!! CLEAR!!! Mahalo Juan!
Ahhh, nostalgia!! I took my multi-engine rating in a Cessna 336 Skymaster (leakmaster!!) back in 69, then learned how to be a real multi-motor pilot in a Cessna 1964 310I shortly thereafter. BTW, she is still registered in Haven, KS and I assume is still serving her owner well. I logged about 1000 hours in that venerable and beautiful airplane and loved every minute of it!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Juan.
That was awesome Juan, thanks much!! Harvey is such a sweet older plane! You can definitely see the care and attention to detail he's been given over the years!! I imagine it would cost a small fortune to "glass up" that panel!!! LOL Although a new, modern engine management/ fuel management system might be a good investment.!?!?! LOL Thanks again!! 8) --gary
When I was a kid my all-time favorite TV program was sky king. His first plane was a T50 and then a 310 it is still one of the prettiest airplanes I think ever made.
Wow! I didn't even know you had a Cessna 310. This is one of your best videos you've done like this. Great detail of the checklist and how important it is especially for vintage planes. Flawless camera visuals and editing skills. Keep up the good work Juan, 300K subs coming soon.
HaHa, I did not understand $400 crepes until the realities of the cost of flight struck me. Love my vicarious flights with you. Your great attitude. Keep it up. Much fun.
Love everything you do and publish here on TH-cam. I fly a fifty year old PA28 here in the UK so appreciate you comments about older aircraft. Always loved 310's when I was a young aircraft spotter (now a 75 year older spotter!) they seem to be doing 200kts when standing still.
You've got yourself a nice 310 there, Juan. Take good care of it. From the looks of it the previous owner put in a lot of time to keep it nice. By the way, don't forget the mighty Luscombe, it may not be as fast, but it needs its share of love too and you can fly for a few hours on one hour's gas for the 310.
Wow, I wonder how may pilots actually go through this flight check as methodically (and carefully) as you do. Well done, Mr. Blancolirio! Always a pleasure to watch your channel. wjm
great to watch, thank you so much Juan, made that all look so easy, your vlogs are so inspirational, I have enough trouble peddling my electric bike, kind regards dave.
Totally enjoyable video, showcasing this beautiful plane 👍. As you mentioned the hardships of those early pioneers, crossing those desert. it made me think. It's so amazing that we live in a day and age, where we can fly planes like this and enjoy it through technology online too. 💯
So, one of my fantasy bucket list experiences would be to just boat around with Mr Brown and Harvey on a sunny day like this. Wonderful. Thank you Mr Brown for this video. Thank you for all your efforts.
I thought you had two planes well now I know you got three where do you put the other two that was a good expection making sure the plane was worthy to fly it's good to know you got your check list all taken care of and no problems and everything is good I love the sound of that plane reminds me a little boy while wake up in the morning I hear that sound to this very day I can tell you that engine has extinct of sound Harvey's doing good I am so impressed with your memory of knowing everything that you gotta learn and do that's amazing I don't know how a person can have so much memory in their head to remember things without ya going crazy beautiful scenery and thanks for the education you be safe be careful and God bless🙏 take care👍👍👍👍🛩🛩
My step dad used to joke about flying from Pomona, California to Catalina Island in the 60's for a $50 buffalo burger. Great video with a great old plane, thank you ... the crepes look GOOD
Very well Probably the best flying video I’ve ever seen for a long time a very well professional pilot that knows this aircraft and it shows Thank you Juan for the ride along with you
Very good walk around and pre-flight. Appreciated your attention to detail. You're right, older machinery like this does require a little more care, but can really be worth it. And oh, yes, the Griddle...super good food. Great pitstop for that neck of the woods. They opened up another one in Eagle Id. a few years back. I don't know if they are still there, but they might be. Thanks for sharing.
Having retired from a full 40 year General Aviation career, am loving your content and demeaner. Owned and operated a full service FBO. Cessna dealer through the glory years. Flew and sold the whole Cessna line and many others. Went on to charter and Corporate part 25 aircraft flying typing in four jets. Adventure in much of the Americas and islands. Sure beat working for a living and the front office views are unmatched. Loved the Harvey piece as I trained and multiengine rated in a tuna tank Riley Rocket twin turbo 310B. Also like the Part 121 content. Keep up the good work JB CJFJ, over and out.
Juan, what a great trip. Really gives me the itch to renew my license. Love all the details of preflight and run-up. Pilot to pilot!! Best Flying video I have seen. Especially confirming the landing gear are down 5 times !! lol
I like these types of videos and appreciate you vocalizing everything including your thought process. As a private pilot, I’m always looking for improvements for how I manage the flight. Looking forward to more!
Love the channel. I have always liked the the 310 such a good looking aeroplane. Like you said it needs handling with care and respect. I live in the U.K. back in the day when I was 16 I wrote to Cessna and requested a brochure on the 310, they kindly sent a superb brochure on the 1967 model year.
Juan; As someone of the vintage that watched Sky King and fell in love with flying as a kid your passion for aviation is wonderful to see. I was particularly taken by comment at the end of the video about your dream of being the caretaker and manager of Harvey. It resonated with me as my wife and I own Vivante, a steel Dutch canal barge converted to a floating home in France. Her hull was laid down in 1911 (same year as the Titanic) and her engine is a WWII vintage Lister diesel. Several years before we found Vivante we were talking with a fellow who had owned his barge for many years and he told me that you don't really own one of the old historic ships, you are simply the curator, maintaining and improving it, eventually passing it along to the next in a long line of folks who lovingly tend to these pieces of history. Keep up the good work my friend!
There is this guy who loves to fly. You can hear it in his voice you can see it in his eye that he always wants to fly. And when he’s done having fun he flies for pay so he can continue to have fun and fly another day.
(Pilot Juan
An absolutely awesome and genuine person. Thank you..!
I watched your 400.00 Crepe video today. It was a nice reminder of the past, really injoyed it.
In 1986 when I was 28 I purched a 1956 310a with O470M's. 1200 hrs total time hangered all its life. Repainted 7 years earlier and not flown again. My father inlaw who had a 67 310 saw it for sale in Torrance CA. No one new plane was there. He called me and I Bought it that day for 10k. It was beautiful. Paint 10 out of 10. Interior ok, original leather.
At the time I had maybe 3 hours but had always loved flying. My dad flew F6F's. So I worked earnestly at getting my private license. The 310 needed about 20k to get her airworthy while I was learning to fly.
She was a a beautiful bird. Had so much fun. Thanks for the memory!
Great flight very informative. I just love the Cessna 310 I believe that it is the best light twin ever made.
JB! Really do appreciate the extended preflight run up and little tid bits of twin engine flying... Oh and Co pilot or cruise control, same thing 😆, great video, you should do more of these, love it!
As an owner/pilot/mechanic of an old 310 (not A, B, C, just 310) I love your Harvey videos. Too bad you don't have Bendix pressure carburators for the added quirkiness!
My favorite Sky King scene: Penny - "Do you think we can land over there?" Sky King - "We'll never know till we try!"
Love the pride of ownership shown in that classic bird, great detail on the flight, like the long format.
I don't care how long your videos are; just keep on posting them. We will watch the most professional youtuber anytime.
When I was flying, the fuel had a purple tint. Lots has changed in all those years. Fuel looks good to go. Love those 310s and this one is in great shape. Outstanding flight and instruction on that 310. Harvey did a marvelous job. Thanks for sharing your great day.
Love your dedication to aviation and and enjoy the vids.. As an old retired UAL Mechanic I enjoy all the aviation talk… Keep up the good work.. Again thank you
Nice old airplane and glad to see you are taking care of her. Not an airplane guy, but I have some some old machinery that I am currently the caretaker of. It fun to fire up a 90 year old tractor and take her for a spin. Like you said it's some work, you just cannot turn the key and go! Cheers Juan, love your reporting and your channel.
A 63 year old airplane..... and absolutely stunning. Absolute joy of a flight / video. Thanks from England.
SkyKing for sure! Great video. Especially liked the still picture near the beginning capturing you as the pilot from what appears to be the ground.
Great video! I had a 1946 Cessna 140 for many years that would climb out at 1600+ fpm and cruise at 182 speeds in calm air….loved flying that plane. Widow maker heart attack happened and my flying days ended in 2014. By the way I had a 0-290D-2 on the nose swinging a large prop. Thanks for your videos……I miss flying so much but I have to watch planes fly over and get my thrill in a corvette……bummer!
Thanks for the video Juan!
Thoroughly enjoyed what a great video thank you!
I knew the Dixie fire was bad because of my asthma concerns and my interest in disasters, but seeing it is still unbelievable. We got smoke from the fires all the way out here in Nebraska. Even the eastern seaboard had problems because of it.
🇬🇧🙋🏾♀️Wow you're like a real life Murdock from the A-TEAM, fly anything 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
(except for the howling mad part of course! )
Always heading East...
Need you to give me that birdseye view of the Westbound trip to us here on Iron Peak.
The trip from here, 'North to Mendocino, upto Oregon coast.'.( Gordon Lightfoot song). Is a great sight to see..
Engine out, we have a grass field here in Laytonville..
Excellent!! Thank you very much!!
Thank you, beautiful.
This is why I absolutely love and subscribe to this channel ! Thank you Juan for taking us on this adventure. Your narration is clear and precise and absolutely second to none. Thank you again. Keep the videos coming
Liked it so much, I watched it twice! First new twin to call Ashland home, back in the lumber days.
I couldn’t of said it better. So relaxing. Loved how it was narrated. Just a pleasure to watch and listen.
@@edwinhsingmaster9135 I love Ashland!
My late uncle, Ron Aschbacher,
of Medford, was an insurance agent to the lumber industry for Southern Oregon and Northern California. As a teen, I used to stay with them for a week or two in the summertimes. Greyhound was my friend back then!
As I age and await my final destination, I aM still able to relive the art of flight thanks to you , jaun, and others. Although I am no longer able to fly myself, it is videos such as this that allow me to relive the excitement and adventure of my time as a pilot. THANK YOU MY FRIEND. JUST AL
Love this long format keep it up. Specially for me as a pilot in training that will soon face the multi engine. The amount of learning that your chanel provides is invaluable.
Thanks Juan! That really warmed my heart and brought back found memories of covering many miles with my Dad in a sister ship to Harvey (N666T). back in the 90s' we swapped 'Devil--Tango' for "BG' (N320BG) a 63' 320 whit the TISO-470s and it was everything the C model was and more. Lighter and with better performance and handing than a T310R, more room, payload and 225mph+ on 25gph. Nearly trouble-free operation for over 800 hours and 10 years. I think the C model 310 and the mid-model 320s were the hardest to beat of all the light twins and the easiest to develop a love affair with.
Hope to join the tuna tank 310 flyers soon! Nice video.
One thing at a time!
Hey Jimmy! This one's for you! Inspiration!!!
#Save the 310 (but, please, do not forget the Aztec...)
Can i get a...clear prop! Nice to see you here, Jimmy! Looking forward to seeing another 310 back in the air.
Don't rush your 310 Jimmy just for Sun and Fun, there is always next year!
When I was about twelve - right about when Harvey was built! - I had a model of the 310. I was most meticulous about painting it carefully to a Cessna colour and pattern. I have always loved the 310 and consider it to be one of the sexiest aeroplanes ever made. My guess would be there are a lot of the production run still flying and cared for and that is not an accident. You are the professional judge and your reaction suggests you really, really like the 310?
Thank you for taking us along with you (I guess Pete and the girls were at school, so you got to fly with about a thousand invisible passengers!) There is something very reassuring about a pilot who can step out of one of my favourite airliners (the triple seven) and into one of my alternate favourite aeroplanes, having enjoyed both of them.
I had one too...an Aurora in very small scale, molded in light blue, right? They made very fine plastic models. : )
You are right. The 310 and the P-51D are the two best looking airplanes ever built I think. They literally drip with sex appeal. Down the list are the F86, the Super Connie, the original Learjet etc. But nothing comes close to the first two. I have time in the Aztec and that isn't even on the list as far as I'm concerned.
@@RedHawk785 Add the Bellanca Viking and Kingair to that list too.
Amazing how much different your 1959 C model is from my 1961 F model. Your O2 is in the back, mine in in the nose. Aux fuel filler recessed while mine is flush. Unless I'm mistaken, the POH has my mains at 62 PSI not 80. I need to double check, perhaps I misread. Make sure you or your I/A pulls those mufflers periodically for inspection. The vibration from the exhaust gas pulses work hardens and fatigues the outer skins. They eventually develop cracks and begin venting exhaust gases into the cavity. Not pretty when it does - ask me how I know. The inspection panel on top of the wing lets you inspect the augmenter tubes as they enter the mufflers but you need to to pull the mufflers to inspect the skins. All and all a great twin. I love mine, which other than for a swept tail, has almost the same paint scheme as yours.
I can’t even explain how much I enjoyed this. I miss flying and have recently decided I am not going to get back into it. I simply don’t have the time to be proficient and safe. So this was like spending a day doing the type of flying I loved most. No real schedule. Just me and the plane…and Juan in this case.
Know what you mean. I felt like I was in the right seat.
Wow I know exactly how you feel and was thinking how this is really what it's all about and like to do the real thing when you're an expert with a lifetime of experience behind him. I realize at this stage of my life msfs is about as close to the real thing for me I will ever get msfs will never touch the real thing its close enough to let me know it probably wouldn't take me long to become a statistic in the real thing so I'll be content to watch these guys. Juan makes it all look so easy and natural and Just watching this video he really captured so much more!
@@donc9751 Yes, Juan's got the right attitude. No doubt he checks the belts, etc prior to each flight.
He was smart to go through A&P school prior to becoming a pilot!
Having the whole package undoubtedly makes for a wiser pilot!
I think that's called "knowing your limits", in your case it sounds like a time issue. Good decision on your part! Some day
@@hughmorris2008 Absolutely! I feel like I just scored free multi engine flight instruction from an expert pilot.
What a Jewel of an airplane! Great video, even though I don't fly, I enjoy the instructional parts of the preflight , inflight and the great views! Thank you
Thanx for the fly along. Enjoyed hearing GUMP checks, also enjoyed the way you took the time for a proper pre-flight and the way you properly warmed the engines. Great job.
Love this style of video. A ride in a 310 was what got me started in aviation. Think it was a later Q model. Just passed my 737 type ride last week! what a ride! keep up the great work Juan!
This was wonderful. Don't know if I could stand having to give so much love to such a great lady!! WOW, over an hour each way of fussin, watching gages, pressures, and settings. Why are there no "push button" set and forget thingies there?? I enjoyed this flight so much I think I fear for how wonderful it must have been for you!! Did I detect a sense of love and respect in your voice and tone?? She is a gorgeous lady Juan!! Thanks for letting me dream along with you on this flight.. You have stirred some OLD regrets that have haunted me for DECADES!! Back around 1962 I was in the air force and was checking into joining the base aero club. I wanted my PPL and the thrill of flying. BUT, on my airman's salary the cost was tough. I think it was between five and ten dollars an hour for plane AND instructor about that time. 1962!! SIXTY freaking years I lost by not going after that dream. THAT is a crime. thanks for taking me along today.
I too suffer the same pain because my story reads quite similar to yours and like you I ease the pain by hitching a ride with Juan in his beautiful aircraft whenever he takes us.
I’ve always loved air planes and flying ever since I could remember. In 1967 I enlisted in the Air Force and set plans to also join the aero club whenever I reached E4 and my pay would allow it. As an airman my time was taken up by training then off to war. About the time I returned to the states I made E4 and subsequently E5. I also met the most wonderful gal that I fell in love with, married and started a family. I wanted to spend at least 20yrs in the AF so I reorganized my plans and put the flying off till retirement. As you very well know things change over that period of time that I didn’t figure into the planning. Shortly after retirement that budget thing that has always plagued the AF finally made them close most of the aero clubs on the bases and the cost to do it at one of the flight schools was too steep. Then to compound matters health issues started to hit me. So when I read your comment it hit home. Well at least now I know I wasn’t the only airman whose plans didn’t take hold but that doesn’t lessen the whooping I still give myself every time flying comes to mind. Oh well I can still dream of it right. All the best to you my friend.
This was great Juan! Beautiful aircraft and narrative. Please do more of these!
Love to have a Harvey 310 fly-in with Jimmy’s World’s 310 restoration project when it’s completed. Then we’d have a quad ‘Can we get a Clear Prop’. Great pre-take off and flying video Juan, really appreciated it.
I loved that! I'm a professional musician, live in Reno, and have played gigs all over the area. I used to go to Oroville twice a week, for one nighters at Feather Falls. The scenery views re just great. I've played numerous gigs in Winnemucca, Elko, Wendover, many gigs in Truckee and Tahoe, as well. These aerial views are really enjoyable for me. Thanks, Juan, for all you do!
Great flight keeping Harvey happy and those engines singing their great song. You have really been able to keep proficient in both Harvey and the Husky. They are sweet rides to have the honor of keeping them going. Here is hoping for many more happy hours keeping them singing.
My favorite twin! Did my multi-engine rating in a 310. One I trained in had the stubby nose, but the newer canted tip tanks. I think she was a 1964 model. With out looking at my log book N3145M? Out of Hayward, CA. Around 1983ish? Since I am on LTD/disability I can't fly anything. No airliners. No C-310's! Thanks for sharing! Cool to see a preflight! And some good ole fashioned flying! Makes me want to go fly! And for now brings back many good memories just watching! A United triple 7 Capt./pilot buddy bought a non turbo charged 310 last year. Flew with him a few times. He didn't keep it for long. We flew up to Emigrant Gap airport. Non turbo charged version just doesn't like it up here in Reno in the summer time. I did my best to back him up as a "white knuckled" F/O! Ha-ha! Probably most dangerous flight you can make. Two airline pilots in a GA airplane. Without a whole heck of a lot of recent experience in GA airplanes! What are these VFR charts they speak of? Thank God for IPads and modern stuff! My buddy ended up selling the 310 pretty quickly. He bought a Diamond DA42 instead. Put two new Mercedes engines on it. And a new interior. Fancier avionics than an Airbus or a Boeing! One of the few piston engine airplanes that actually burns Jet-A! Thanks for sharing your 310 flight! Such a sweet airplane! Very cool! Fly safe brother! Jim Gillespie :)
How come so many airline pilots own and fly 310's? (and Vikings)
@@chriscusick6890 Cuz they can! Seriously, both are classics and pilot's aircraft. Operating either smoothly and proficiently is its own reward. Juan's video demonstrates that. 👍🏼
I so very much enjoyed this video, Juan. Please, please. please do keep up with the long format, high learning-quality videos like this. So much information, so much value ... and a vintage 310 couldn't be a better choice ... I've been a Sky King fan since the days of his Bamboo Bomber. Keep the good videos coming and fly safe and hapoy.
Brilliant. We’ve had powered flight for just over 118 years. Harvey has been around for over half that time.
Well cared for old bird! Thanks for being a good caretaker and sharing!
You can see from this how incredibly good Juan is at flying. He really understands all the important stuff. So many other 'TH-cam' pilots skip so many essential items when flying.
Thats what i call second nature. The plane is an extention of his hands. More natural than driving a car
Too many forget too many basics, and oh there is so much to remember and continue learning,
It seems that- as in so many things, familiarity breeds bad habits. The problem is that things youskip or do poorly can kill you if you’re 10 ft AGL.
There’s not a huge margin for error in flying.
I Love how Juan doesn't assume Jack!!
Love the 310...like a sports car of the sky.....They got the design right with this aircraft. The Baron is good looking and quick but the 310 is a real lithe supermodel.
Hi Juan, Really enjoyed this video, the 310 is one of my favorite planes. Just an fyi, had a plane crash today at out local airport, Franklin Flying Field in Franklin Indiana. Single engine tail dragger, tail # N2521Z, reports said pilot had to be cut out of the plane and medevaced via helicopter to Indianapolis with serious injuries. Pictures of the plane show the main gear to be ripped off, appears he crashed in a corn field. The pilot was the only one in the plane. Wondering if you could do a video on this crash, so far not much has been said.
1959? That's Amazing. The design looks as good today as when it was introduced.
Juan, I was born in 1959 & I'll be 63 in a few weeks.
I wish I was in as good a shape as 'ole Harvey is!
Thank you for bringing the joy of flight to us all each and every time we ride with you.
Love you brother. You're the best!
Great ride and super views. I enjoy engine sounds, so I would vote for leaving the squelch a bit loose so that we could hear those twins humming throughout the flight.
What a ride. Loved it! I’d fly with you in a heartbeat!
Juan,was “Harvey” bought from Bill Rordan (91 year old pilot)?Just read an article about him and saw the bunny drawing on the plane ☺️
Hey Juan, at 9:00 I might suggest looking at both ends of the pins and mounts for the the uplock bar to make sure they are in place and not loose or corroded. I typically reached up and grabbed the uplock bar and gave it a good pull to check for looseness and that the pins were in place an not ready to fail. Once on my 'C' model, when I retracted the gear I heard the proverbial "Loud Bang" and noticed even the instrument panel jolt severally. What happened was that one of the uplock roller pins on that tube was corroded and failed causing the nose gear to retract through the partially closed nose gear doors, severely damaging the doors and jamming the nose gear. Two cycles of the gear managed to free the nose gear, and I was able to land without a nose gear collapse but I suspect it could have collapsed with a good bump.
Also, check the nose bowl for loose or corroded rivets as they and a little bit of sheet metal are all that hold that nose gear on as well. I saw one 310 where the entire nose bowel separated on landing due to corrosion.
Thanks Jack!
Good idea!
Not sure about separating nose bowls but my bowels would have loosened up if my plane had that problem in flight.
Enjoyed the ride along. Love the content of your channel. 👍
@@bhaebe6671 LOL.... Don't you love those "WTF was that!" moments,or the ones you walk away from at anyway?
@@blancolirio I liked your tip about the trim tab too. An old Air Force mechanic and AI used to replace hardware on flight critical metal to Aluminum attachments, saying "basically those steel nuts and bolts are sacrificial anodes and you should replace them occasionally" I sort of thought it something to sell more work but your story makes the point.
That landing was so light i cant tell when you actually touch down. Thanks for the ride along. Great commentary, flying, and view.
I sure would feel safe flying with Air Blancolirio
The example of pilots i want to fly with. Knowsbthe dangers and faces them head to head. Yet he is extremely safe and proactive
My favourite airline
Again, Juan.... Thank You SO much!!!! I got my first ride in the 310-C as an eight-year-old. Had a lot more as the years rolled on.... Sky (Skyler) King was my hero, both in the T-50 Bobcat, and the 310! TRULY appreciate the cross-check for me as well in your pre-flight walk-around and inspection. It is very similar to the Beech B-58, and I appreciateed the thoroughness with which you explain and show new and old pilots alike to these MUST procedures!
Keep 'em Coming!!!!!
Thank you for letting me fly along with you today :)
So, did you remember the shut off the O2? Great trip, glad we could ride along.
...the next day...lol
I fell in love with 310s the first time I ever saw one. My dad flew single engine Cessnas for many years and shared that experience with my brother and I. Thank you for keeping that beauty airworthy, and allowing us to fly with you!
Great video! Thanks for sharing, would love to see more of Harvey in the future. Short nose straight tail 310’s are my favorites, although I admit I have a soft side for all 310s. We used to own a 59 Skylane that was a beautiful machine to fly. Never got a chance to fly the 310 but if I had the opportunity to own one, it would be just like Harvey!
Juan, thank you for this excellent exposé. I really enjoyed and appreciated following you through your initial departure pre-flight and checklist procedures. As well the enroute nuances. Great share!!!
That is one sweet airplane and a great walk-thru. I used to watch Sky King as a kid and no, they weren't re-runs. You're making me miss my dad's 1972 Cherokee Arrow II that I flew from 1975-77. I've been watching Jimmy and his 310 project. I hope it works out. Thanks for taking us along..
I wish I could have looked as good as Harvey at 60. I’m now almost 70 and need O2 at 4000 feet. Juan, I really appreciated the care and professionalism you demonstrated on making certain Harvey was ready to fly.
Great run up-every time you fly it is a great lesson.
I have been following the restoration of the 310 on the Jimmy's world channel. It's nice to see one still flying and looking so nice. I got my private license when I was in the navy and single. Then got married and had kids and flying became too expensive a hobby to keep up. So I live vicariously through the pilots and channels here on youtube. I really enjoyed this video with the walkaround and checklists, brought back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing this flight and beautiful aircraft with us.
Juan my friend,
you are making me yearn for my
'77 402B and I will tell you, she never cranked up anything near that easy !
Gotta tell you I am just a little jealous !
Albeit, something to be said about a turbo charged aircraft !
Which I absolutely loved that 210 cruising speed !
I never got much of a chance to just enjoy private flying time unfortunately !
You have one beautiful bird Sir !
What I wouldn't give to have my flying days back !
But for some reason, they don't let quadriplegics pass their physicals !
Thanks for a great over your shoulder flight !
The 310 was always a great airplane to fly back in the mid 60s, the best thing about flying the 310 is remembering.
Loved the detail, especially on the run up… great example of the type of habits good pilots employ, pro or GA.
Juan - thank you soo much !!!!! Loved every minute. I've had a $150 Pepsi - totally get it. 60 year old pilot & my dad was flying before I was born. You do not understand how much video's like this mean to me & the flying community. Watching a PROFESSIONAL (like yourself & my dad) is beyond amazing !!!!!
Cheers !!!!!
Met "Sky King" at Smithsonian, one of my true Heroes growing up, when he gave a little talk and they screened an old episode. He signed some head shot pictures after - it's the only autograph I have - and when I asked how much of the in-flight film time he logged, he said "none." Paul Mantz flew all those scenes, not a well-known fact, since the internet wasn't a thing then.
Looked sweet, and sounded great as you left Buckeye yesterday!
Didn’t know I’d be flying with with one of the best instructors & tour guides today without leaving my couch. Only one thing would have made it perfect : my own order of crepes!
Dam you said it!!!
Thank you Juan! Please keep the detailed flights coming. I love 'em. Boy do I miss flying.
Outside of the Ted Smith built Aerostar (I prefer the Smiths to the Piper variant) used to own the 1st production 601, a 1969, #N601DP. Thousands of FAST hours in that one. However my second favorite piston twin is nearly a complete opposite performance wise, it’s the Cessna 310. Particularly love the early versions like this.
Juan, or anyone remember the 50’s TV Show ‘Sky King’ with Okie Gene Autry being a true ‘Cowboy of the Skies’ flying ‘Songbird’ , a 310 like this one. Great livery on Songbird. Give it a Google if you haven’t.
Thanks for the flight Juan.
Outstanding! Love flying with you, Juan. Thanks for taking us along. Feel free to leave more engine noise in future Harvey videos. Some of us love to hear those big Continentals singing their song in the background.
Mr. Brown,
Awesome video!!! You had made the comment about What it takes to fly these Vintage aircraft. It's important to note
that aircraft like "Harvey" Have Special Needs that Have to Be addressed Every time you fly the aircraft. The Pay Off is
Awesome performance and Respect for 1959 technology.
Vintage Civilian and Warbird owners Fly aircraft which are Timeless and My Hats Off to You and All who KEEP the
Flying History Alive!!!
They say "There Are Old Pilots, But NO OLD BOLD Pilots!!!
Blessings
Darrell Killingsworth
The fabulous T-33, with the big tip tanks, had the same neutral lateral stability. As I recall, it took a couple hours in the plane to get the hang of keeping the wings level. Of course, it was a much more primitive machine than your 1959 beauty.
I love this type of video Browne especially with an early model 310! Watching and listening to your process of flying a true classic plane is so enjoyable. Thanks
Juan that 310 has been loved very tenderly. Beautiful aircraft! On another note, while you were checking the main's it reminded me that the original and modern Vespa/Piaggiao scooter single fork suspensions are based on aircraft designs of the late 40's. How cool is that?!!! CLEAR!!! Mahalo Juan!
Ahhh, nostalgia!! I took my multi-engine rating in a Cessna 336 Skymaster (leakmaster!!) back in 69, then learned how to be a real multi-motor pilot in a Cessna 1964 310I shortly thereafter. BTW, she is still registered in Haven, KS and I assume is still serving her owner well. I logged about 1000 hours in that venerable and beautiful airplane and loved every minute of it!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Juan.
That was awesome Juan, thanks much!! Harvey is such a sweet older plane! You can definitely see the care and attention to detail he's been given over the years!! I imagine it would cost a small fortune to "glass up" that panel!!! LOL Although a new, modern engine management/ fuel management system might be a good investment.!?!?! LOL Thanks again!! 8) --gary
When I was a kid my all-time favorite TV program was sky king. His first plane was a T50 and then a 310 it is still one of the prettiest airplanes I think ever made.
Wow! I didn't even know you had a Cessna 310. This is one of your best videos you've done like this. Great detail of the checklist and how important it is especially for vintage planes. Flawless camera visuals and editing skills. Keep up the good work Juan, 300K subs coming soon.
HaHa, I did not understand $400 crepes until the realities of the cost of flight struck me. Love my vicarious flights with you. Your great attitude. Keep it up. Much fun.
Noticed the hanger was furnished with the requisite 20-30 year old sofa. Nice 😆👍
A relic from the line office!!
Love everything you do and publish here on TH-cam. I fly a fifty year old PA28 here in the UK so appreciate you comments about older aircraft. Always loved 310's when I was a young aircraft spotter (now a 75 year older spotter!) they seem to be doing 200kts when standing still.
You've got yourself a nice 310 there, Juan. Take good care of it. From the looks of it the previous owner put in a lot of time to keep it nice. By the way, don't forget the mighty Luscombe, it may not be as fast, but it needs its share of love too and you can fly for a few hours on one hour's gas for the 310.
Wow, I wonder how may pilots actually go through this flight check as methodically (and carefully) as you do. Well done, Mr. Blancolirio! Always a pleasure to watch your channel. wjm
I agree he just wasn't reading the check list without comprehension like others do.
great to watch, thank you so much Juan, made that all look so easy, your vlogs are so inspirational, I have enough trouble peddling my electric bike, kind regards dave.
Totally enjoyable video, showcasing this beautiful plane 👍. As you mentioned the hardships of those early pioneers, crossing those desert. it made me think. It's so amazing that we live in a day and age, where we can fly planes like this and enjoy it through technology online too. 💯
So, one of my fantasy bucket list experiences would be to just boat around with Mr Brown and Harvey on a sunny day like this. Wonderful. Thank you Mr Brown for this video. Thank you for all your efforts.
What a great video! This is why I love aviation. I have apreciated the detaled checklists
I thought you had two planes well now I know you got three where do you put the other two that was a good expection making sure the plane was worthy to fly it's good to know you got your check list all taken care of and no problems and everything is good I love the sound of that plane reminds me a little boy while wake up in the morning I hear that sound to this very day I can tell you that engine has extinct of sound Harvey's doing good I am so impressed with your memory of knowing everything that you gotta learn and do that's amazing I don't know how a person can have so much memory in their head to remember things without ya going crazy beautiful scenery and thanks for the education you be safe be careful and God bless🙏 take care👍👍👍👍🛩🛩
My step dad used to joke about flying from Pomona, California to Catalina Island in the 60's for a $50 buffalo burger. Great video with a great old plane, thank you ... the crepes look GOOD
I got my multi-engine training in a 310B and 310C models back in the 70s.
Very well Probably the best flying video I’ve ever seen for a long time a very well professional pilot that knows this aircraft and it shows Thank you Juan for the ride along with you
Very good walk around and pre-flight. Appreciated your attention to detail. You're right, older machinery like this does require a little more care, but can really be worth it.
And oh, yes, the Griddle...super good food. Great pitstop for that neck of the woods. They opened up another one in Eagle Id. a few years back. I don't know if they are still there, but they might be.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the reminder of the pure joy of flying. I used to go for a $100.00 dollar hamburger but I guess with inflation it's now $400.00!
Having retired from a full 40 year General Aviation career, am loving your content and demeaner. Owned and operated a full service FBO. Cessna dealer through the glory years. Flew and sold the whole Cessna line and many others. Went on to charter and Corporate part 25 aircraft flying typing in four jets. Adventure in much of the Americas and islands. Sure beat working for a living and the front office views are unmatched. Loved the Harvey piece as I trained and multiengine rated in a tuna tank Riley Rocket twin turbo 310B. Also like the Part 121 content. Keep up the good work JB
CJFJ, over and out.
Juan, what a great trip. Really gives me the itch to renew my license. Love all the details of preflight and run-up. Pilot to pilot!! Best Flying video I have seen. Especially confirming the landing gear are down 5 times !! lol
I like these types of videos and appreciate you vocalizing everything including your thought process. As a private pilot, I’m always looking for improvements for how I manage the flight. Looking forward to more!
Love the channel. I have always liked the the 310 such a good looking aeroplane. Like you said it needs handling with care and respect.
I live in the U.K. back in the day when I was 16 I wrote to Cessna and requested a brochure on the 310, they kindly sent a superb brochure on the 1967 model year.
Juan; As someone of the vintage that watched Sky King and fell in love with flying as a kid your passion for aviation is wonderful to see. I was particularly taken by comment at the end of the video about your dream of being the caretaker and manager of Harvey.
It resonated with me as my wife and I own Vivante, a steel Dutch canal barge converted to a floating home in France. Her hull was laid down in 1911 (same year as the Titanic) and her engine is a WWII vintage Lister diesel. Several years before we found Vivante we were talking with a fellow who had owned his barge for many years and he told me that you don't really own one of the old historic ships, you are simply the curator, maintaining and improving it, eventually passing it along to the next in a long line of folks who lovingly tend to these pieces of history. Keep up the good work my friend!
Oh Sky King! Loved that show
Curating these machines and passing them along in the same or better shape as we acquired them is a privilege.
I had a lot of fun flying the 1964 310. This brings back great memories.