Awesome Stevie! Love watching the rebirth of 9774A. Your enthusiasm is contagious. You are an exceptional young woman and pilot. Can’t wait for the reveal.
Just love these more “different“ types of content, a lot of people do more boring stuff (which is actually ok, everyone is free to upload), but this is so different and you seem so passionate, I ADORE it.
At least she isn't pushing the ads and crap yet. So many have resorted to having half a video of them trying to sell something or talk about their sponsors 🙄 gets old after every video having a section dedicated to it
I owned a 1947 Cessna 140 in 1967 And 1968. It only cost $2,550. A former WW2 pilot checked me out in 3 times around the pattern at Detroit City airport all the while smoking a cigar. It was an IFR flight and I turned green. The smoke caused the IMC conditions. As you can see flight training was pretty minimal back then. At least I never smashed her up.
Lil' Ugly isn't ugly anymore! That's a sexy paint job! I can't wait to see what they did to the interior and what Neal Aviation did with your Garmin panel. I'm like a kid in a candy store. I want it NOW! I wanna see it now! I really can't wait. I'm just so excited for you Stevie. 😁 BTW, I drove a Peterbilt 379 EXHD for 7 years and it had the same gorgeous colors that you picked. Wow, just wow!
Stevie, your enthusiasm and excitement are contagious! Thanks so much (again) for taking us along on this reincarnation of your little 140! Can't wait (but shall) to see the finished product!
I had no problem with the red over gray, chips and dents gave it character, however it now has a new lease on life and will maintain an extended existence because of the effort being put into it … and be safer. I’m happy this airplane is receiving the respect it deserves compared to the Taylorcraft BL-65 which was crashed nearby as a stunt for TH-cam views. That little plane deserved more.
Based at KOSH, I'm lucky to get a sneak peak before the show.... Li'l Ugly looks stunning! Excellent lines, rockin' the vintage spirit! "Keep 'em flying!"
How nice that these professionals are still there with their expertise! Just love it when people like you give these vintage vehicles another chance. Old must not die, IMHO.
Wow brought back so many memories of my very first job in life. I was in a prop shop that was attached to a paint shop at Bankstown Airport Sydney. We had to assist the painters in preparing aircraft for the stripper, that silver 'tank tape' on everything important and non metal. But sometimes you had to deal with a old etch primer that the paint stripper wouldn't remove. That required manual scrubbing with Scotch Brite and MEK. Incredibly horrible job especially on a hot day. This video shows just how much work is required in painting a plane and as the planes get bigger the workload explodes. The tape work to get the lines is almost a dark art. Beautiful how it was being revealed.
Stevie what can I say, a flying plane and a pretty gal. Fascinating to watch. I would have preferred LiteBlue and and dark blue but it's your playing honey. Thanks and catch you next time.❤❤❤
Congratulations Stevie, I fly a 1946 C-140, it was the airplane my dad soloed in in 1958. Dad is 85 years young and has stopped flying for now. enjoy your new paint. My C-140 has been also fully restored. Dave and Shelly N76743
I love to see old aircraft refurbished and updated with modern technology. I started flying in 1975 and worked in aviation for over 10 years. Many of these older airplanes I worked around every day. What you’re doing is special. You’re preserving aviation history and having fun doing it. I love it.
Santa Maria! We may be taking our EXCEL there for paint soon. When you said you don't have the rear camera on so you will have to look at me, well that's a nice thing, you are such a pretty beautiful young girl. I look forward to seeing your 140 all finished, great how you keep the vintage look. If you ever decide to paint the Bonanza concider a two tone paint scheme, wings and bottom half of fuselage color and top half white. Beech did a lot of that in the late 50s and 60s but maybe not have one that for your year of Bonanza. Whatever you choose it will be classy and great.
I’ve seen 140’s and similar aircraft finished in polished aluminum with color striping and was kind of hoping you might go in that direction. But when I saw the blue and white you went with I immediately knew I was wrong. You have chosen wisely. I admire your dedication to the history of this airplane.
Man I just finished the first two videos and started wondering how long until we saw the paint started. Low and behold I refreshed the TH-cam homepage and here we are, uploaded 20 minutes ago
This is the most amazing thing to see! I've never seen anything like this done to an airplane so it's new to me. So, I'm a guy- I thought the most exciting thing was going to be the new avionics but I was wrong! Seeing that paint processing and the finished product was awesome!
I love your enthusiasm! You are a great advocate for those skilled people you have working on your plane. I can't imagine how gratifying it is to see the rebirth of a vintage plane done exactly the way you want it. It is awesome just to see the transformation. Well done, Stevie!
Beautiful! I love your commitment to "Vintage." Keeping a period correct paint scheme, and the classic panel layout, while making safety and functionality upgrades... It's the best of both worlds!
Thanks Stevie, I'm sure there will be a run on Cessna 140A's in the turbulent wake of this video :-). Keep up the good work, anxious to see the final product!
Love the paint on the 140 Stevie! I love your idea on how you selected your BLUE paint! I did the same thing with my 1954 Bonanza when I painted it last year. However!!!! My color was Ohio State SCARLET!! You can see my plane at OSH this year at the ABS tent!! It was selected to be on display there this year. Come by and say hello!
Old surfer dude from Santa Cruz here with 2 hours of airtime (1 lesson). Enjoying your videos immensely. Looking forward to the big reveal of the completed 140A. Fun fact: I was born the same year a N9477A.
Hi Stevie. I am more of an oldliner, so I favour 140A. My uncle was docter in town and I liked to join in his Piper Cruiser. Thus I had such a tremendous LOVE for flying, but could only afford to start after 60! Yes I got my PPL at the age of 67! What a moment in .
What a moment in my live!! At 200 hours I called it a stop. I am working and LIVING through all yer videos. Love it. Enjoy and may the Lord go with u every moment. Johan Nel, Pretoria, South Africa
oh, and you absolutely should be putting out more videos. Seriously, just love watching you fly from spot to spot... Insta is cool, but in the evenings, I climb into bed and pop youtube on my tv and scroll through fun subs (because cable stinks - gave it up years ago). Would love to see more vids. It's just fun. You do an excellent job of just making the process of flying enjoyable to watch. Def would love a camera angle that shows more ground footage as you fly! just love those views! Keep rocking!
I don't miss the masking, but painting is so rewarding, I used to love it, ha, maybe how I got leukemia? A&P at a repair station in Long Beach, that was fun too. Looks good!! Good choice.
Stevie, I am looking forward to seeing the final reveal. I flew for 20 years as a flight engineer on C-130 aircraft for the Air Force and enjoy flying. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.
Your new plane is really coming along nicely Stevie. You are going to have to think of a new name for her because she won't be ugly anymore. I'm sure you'll think of something really cool. I'm enjoying your passion on this new plane and project. I hope it turns out better than you imagined. Fly safely always and may God watch over you.
Very cool video, really neat to see the painting process. I hope your bringing it to EAA Airventure. I live in Oshkosh, and there are a lot of planes arriving now.
Our flight out of L00 flew into SZP this morning for breakfast at 07:30 and home now. Indeed, a beautifull day to fly west... We could see Camarillo from Filmore at 6500. Not a bump in the sky, .4 flight both ways. Grand time...
I live just north of KSMX in Nipomo. L52 and SBP are nearby. Love seeing all of the familiar scenery. The paint job rocks! Can't wait to see the finished project.
Great job! It looks fantastic! I soloed in a '47 140 in 1955. Love that plane and all others like it. Our little country grass strip was all we had...was necessary to take the wheel pants off because of tall grass...
Stevie, you so should start a refurbishing airplane company. You would build an amazing team and really transformer people's plans and they would love you and your team's work!
Well, I will need to create another granite tile for you with the 140A. I can tell by your infectious smile she is going to look fantastic!! Congratulations ans enjoy!!
Well done. Loved how you panned in at the end but cut it off before the big reveal. Couldn’t get a glimpse of the panel even in your sunglasses. Thanks for the update. Hopefully the video showing the restoration will be soon.
It's crazy! What are the odds? I was an exchange student 17 years ago in Santa Maria haha! (I'm from Belgium - Europe) I discovered your account only a few days ago because I'm getting interested in light planes (after trying to understand a bit more about Boeing and Airbus manufacturers) and I like what you're doing. I watch this new video and you're actually flying to Santa Maria! I never thought I'd actually see this airport again. When I got there back then I flew from LA to SM in a small plane which was... interesting to say the least as it was my first time being shaken around like that haha. So cool to see someone flying around this area, hearing about Santa Barbara, LA, San Luis Obispo, San Jose and San Diego. It brings back a lot of great memories... Keep going, your vids are great! 🙏
Stevie, I love all of your videos and think you are an awesome pilot too! I have a great affection for both of your planes because I have much time in both, but you can't beat the C140 for fun ! 😁
Being a former body man, with the sneak peeks you offered I can see they know what they are doing. Great job! I love your choices for the color scheme and striping layout. Your "ugly" is now the "swan" in aviation inside and out. Love your videos!
That is a great time lapsed video; really enjoyable. Tires. Stock is probably 6.00 and you can probably run up to 8.00 with existing data sheets. I actually preferred 7.00 which is a bit of an odd tire, but was much easier to land especially on grass and dirt.I'm not sure if 7.00 will fit your wheel pants....I didn't have them. A very good source of tires in your area is Desser. Get their retreads if they have them. They are better than new tires and will last a lot longer. Some retread technique as used on airlines. Loving this project.
I tie down at CMA. My 182T Cessna (2007) is almost done at Artcraft! It's been there 2 months and had a few delays. New windshield, re-cover glareshield, full paint. I went for the Ceramic coating (I tie down outside) and Corrosion - X. Everyone at Camarillo recommended Artcraft, so we shall see! Good luck with your plane!
Loving all these uploads you've been doing recently! It's the Summer of Stevie!✈
Awesome Stevie! Love watching the rebirth of 9774A. Your enthusiasm is contagious. You are an exceptional young woman and pilot. Can’t wait for the reveal.
Ah, the old Discover Channel style Cliff Hanger, it brings them back... It's going to be a gorgeous rework of this old beauty.
Just love these more “different“ types of content, a lot of people do more boring stuff (which is actually ok, everyone is free to upload), but this is so different and you seem so passionate, I ADORE it.
At least she isn't pushing the ads and crap yet. So many have resorted to having half a video of them trying to sell something or talk about their sponsors 🙄 gets old after every video having a section dedicated to it
I have no idea why it's so therapeutic watching you do your preflight as well as flying and getting these aircraft refurbished. Keep it up! :))
I watch as she's not trying to sell something or make it into paid programming or shove something on you.
I owned a 1947 Cessna 140 in 1967 And 1968. It only cost $2,550. A former WW2 pilot checked me out in 3 times around the pattern at Detroit City airport all the while smoking a cigar. It was an IFR flight and I turned green. The smoke caused the IMC conditions. As you can see flight training was pretty minimal back then. At least I never smashed her up.
Lil' Ugly isn't ugly anymore! That's a sexy paint job! I can't wait to see what they did to the interior and what Neal Aviation did with your Garmin panel. I'm like a kid in a candy store. I want it NOW! I wanna see it now! I really can't wait. I'm just so excited for you Stevie. 😁
BTW, I drove a Peterbilt 379 EXHD for 7 years and it had the same gorgeous colors that you picked. Wow, just wow!
Stevie, your enthusiasm and excitement are contagious! Thanks so much (again) for taking us along on this reincarnation of your little 140! Can't wait (but shall) to see the finished product!
Am I the only one that loved the old paint job with all of the weathering and patina? :) Still, gorgeous new paint job too :)
I had no problem with the red over gray, chips and dents gave it character, however it now has a new lease on life and will maintain an extended existence because of the effort being put into it … and be safer.
I’m happy this airplane is receiving the respect it deserves compared to the Taylorcraft BL-65 which was crashed nearby as a stunt for TH-cam views. That little plane deserved more.
Based at KOSH, I'm lucky to get a sneak peak before the show.... Li'l Ugly looks stunning! Excellent lines, rockin' the vintage spirit! "Keep 'em flying!"
That paint job looks fantastic!
Never thought I’d see you at my home town airport SMX
Amazing transformation! Just from the sneak peek I can tell the plane is gorgeous. She's gonna need a new nickname!
How nice that these professionals are still there with their expertise! Just love it when people like you give these vintage vehicles another chance. Old must not die, IMHO.
Wow brought back so many memories of my very first job in life. I was in a prop shop that was attached to a paint shop at Bankstown Airport Sydney. We had to assist the painters in preparing aircraft for the stripper, that silver 'tank tape' on everything important and non metal. But sometimes you had to deal with a old etch primer that the paint stripper wouldn't remove. That required manual scrubbing with Scotch Brite and MEK. Incredibly horrible job especially on a hot day. This video shows just how much work is required in painting a plane and as the planes get bigger the workload explodes. The tape work to get the lines is almost a dark art. Beautiful how it was being revealed.
my oh my the new paint is Beautiful just like you !
Lol "You get to look at me and me again who doesn't like that".....GS👍
Stevie what can I say, a flying plane and a pretty gal. Fascinating to watch. I would have preferred LiteBlue and and dark blue but it's your playing honey. Thanks and catch you next time.❤❤❤
Beautiful work! What an adventure! Love watching your videos! Your enthusiasm is contagious! Stay safe!
Thanks for the tease. Looks great.
I wanted to add, I know nothing about flying or airplanes but I caught myself saying the control radio talk along with you. So fun.
Congratulations Stevie, I fly a 1946 C-140, it was the airplane my dad soloed in in 1958. Dad is 85 years young and has stopped flying for now. enjoy your new paint. My C-140 has been also fully restored. Dave and Shelly N76743
OMG so much love resurrecting this vintage beauty. Lucky plane, not so ugly now! Almost as pretty as Stevie. ❤️
you absolute tease!!! Love the video, and now cant wait for the next one!!! :) :)
I love to see old aircraft refurbished and updated with modern technology. I started flying in 1975 and worked in aviation for over 10 years. Many of these older airplanes I worked around every day. What you’re doing is special. You’re preserving aviation history and having fun doing it. I love it.
Wow! What a transformation. I can't wait to see the completed project - including the new instrument panel.
Santa Maria! We may be taking our EXCEL there for paint soon. When you said you don't have the rear camera on so you will have to look at me, well that's a nice thing, you are such a pretty beautiful young girl. I look forward to seeing your 140 all finished, great how you keep the vintage look. If you ever decide to paint the Bonanza concider a two tone paint scheme, wings and bottom half of fuselage color and top half white. Beech did a lot of that in the late 50s and 60s but maybe not have one that for your year of Bonanza. Whatever you choose it will be classy and great.
I’ve seen 140’s and similar aircraft finished in polished aluminum with color striping and was kind of hoping you might go in that direction. But when I saw the blue and white you went with I immediately knew I was wrong. You have chosen wisely. I admire your dedication to the history of this airplane.
This wasn't a wise decision IMO.
Man I just finished the first two videos and started wondering how long until we saw the paint started. Low and behold I refreshed the TH-cam homepage and here we are, uploaded 20 minutes ago
This is the most amazing thing to see! I've never seen anything like this done to an airplane so it's new to me. So, I'm a guy- I thought the most exciting thing was going to be the new avionics but I was wrong! Seeing that paint processing and the finished product was awesome!
I love your enthusiasm! You are a great advocate for those skilled people you have working on your plane. I can't imagine how gratifying it is to see the rebirth of a vintage plane done exactly the way you want it. It is awesome just to see the transformation. Well done, Stevie!
Beautiful! I love your commitment to "Vintage." Keeping a period correct paint scheme, and the classic panel layout, while making safety and functionality upgrades... It's the best of both worlds!
More facetime with Stevie, who doesn’t love that? Can’t wait to see the new makeover.
LOVE!!!! Can't wait for the reveal!
the balloons on the end of the wing made the painting process very entertaining for me
You are such a tease! i love the blue, thats gonna really make your plane pop, im so excited for part 3
Thanks Stevie, I'm sure there will be a run on Cessna 140A's in the turbulent wake of this video :-). Keep up the good work, anxious to see the final product!
Love the paint on the 140 Stevie! I love your idea on how you selected your BLUE paint! I did the same thing with my 1954 Bonanza when I painted it last year. However!!!! My color was Ohio State SCARLET!! You can see my plane at OSH this year at the ABS tent!! It was selected to be on display there this year. Come by and say hello!
Old surfer dude from Santa Cruz here with 2 hours of airtime (1 lesson). Enjoying your videos immensely. Looking forward to the big reveal of the completed 140A. Fun fact: I was born the same year a N9477A.
Hi Stevie. I am more of an oldliner, so I favour 140A. My uncle was docter in town and I liked to join in his Piper Cruiser. Thus I had such a tremendous LOVE for flying, but could only afford to start after 60! Yes I got my PPL at the age of 67! What a moment in .
What a moment in my live!! At 200 hours I called it a stop. I am working and LIVING through all yer videos. Love it. Enjoy and may the Lord go with u every moment. Johan Nel, Pretoria, South Africa
BTW I have just realised I am same age as your 140A. Also born in 1949!!
That ole girl was ready. Looks fantastic
oh, and you absolutely should be putting out more videos. Seriously, just love watching you fly from spot to spot... Insta is cool, but in the evenings, I climb into bed and pop youtube on my tv and scroll through fun subs (because cable stinks - gave it up years ago). Would love to see more vids. It's just fun. You do an excellent job of just making the process of flying enjoyable to watch. Def would love a camera angle that shows more ground footage as you fly! just love those views! Keep rocking!
Stevie, I am REALLY loving this series with your new 140A. Keep up the great work!!
I don't miss the masking, but painting is so rewarding, I used to love it, ha, maybe how I got leukemia? A&P at a repair station in Long Beach, that was fun too. Looks good!! Good choice.
Awesome, Stevie! I'm really happy for you! Li'l ugly is going to be lil beautiful.
Me trying to get a peek at the panel through your glasses. No luck. 😂
We could see the prop and that was about it! 😊
😂 me too
Dash in your sunglasses looks great!
I’m enjoying the transformation. GO BLUE!
Love the colours! Can't wait to see it in full :)
Congratulations, the old 140 looks pretty good from what I can picture it will look once you expose it in all its glory to us.
Looks fantastic! @19:53 the cowl appears to be wearing sunglasses.
Stevie, I am looking forward to seeing the final reveal. I flew for 20 years as a flight engineer on C-130 aircraft for the Air Force and enjoy flying. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.
I take a shot every time Stevie says 'super'...I'm hammered right now.😜
We have to stare at Stevie for a whole video! How will we ever survive lol. Loving the videos. Keep up the good flying!
Ego is getting just a bit large- don’t ya think? Less is more
Your new plane is really coming along nicely Stevie. You are going to have to think of a new name for her because she won't be ugly anymore. I'm sure you'll think of something really cool. I'm enjoying your passion on this new plane and project. I hope it turns out better than you imagined. Fly safely always and may God watch over you.
Very cool video, really neat to see the painting process. I hope your bringing it to EAA Airventure. I live in Oshkosh, and there are a lot of planes arriving now.
How exciting. Thanks for taking the time and spending the money to restore this beautiful girl.
Good for you for saving some great airplanes, Stevie.
We are Excited as You are bout the restoration . We love vintage Airplanes and this Awesome Content Thank You
TEASE!!!!! I cant wait to see the new panel!!!!!
Our flight out of L00 flew into SZP this morning for breakfast at 07:30 and home now. Indeed, a beautifull day to fly west... We could see Camarillo from Filmore at 6500. Not a bump in the sky, .4 flight both ways. Grand time...
Great color choice. Can't wait to see the finished product
Your excitement is palpable! And she’s not lil ugly any longer!
I live just north of KSMX in Nipomo. L52 and SBP are nearby. Love seeing all of the familiar scenery. The paint job rocks! Can't wait to see the finished project.
I am loving the sceme you picked out Stevie, it makes the plane fit your personality. Vintage-Cali-beach vibe
Great job! It looks fantastic! I soloed in a '47 140 in 1955. Love that plane and all others like it. Our little country grass strip was all we had...was necessary to take the wheel pants off because of tall grass...
the sneak preview looks nice. Go Blue !!
Two of my favourite things: design/refurbishments and flying. Woo!! 🥳
Enjoy your enthusiasm, much like waiting to open your presents on Xmas day. Can't wait to see how it all turns out. Enjoy your channel.
It's fantastic, you're moving into another realm with your filming. You did a great job ❤
A new Stevie video after running errands. That made me smil😊! Great idea to keep everything secret until finished!
Go Blue! It's looking good
Lil ugly is ugly no more! Love the color and paint scheme you chose, Stevie. Cannot wait to see the rest of it.
Stevie, you so should start a refurbishing airplane company. You would build an amazing team and really transformer people's plans and they would love you and your team's work!
Wheel pants!!! SO CUTE.😻
Wow I cannot wait to see the end result and you color plate looks to be perfect.
Well, I will need to create another granite tile for you with the 140A. I can tell by your infectious smile she is going to look fantastic!! Congratulations ans enjoy!!
Well done. Loved how you panned in at the end but cut it off before the big reveal. Couldn’t get a glimpse of the panel even in your sunglasses. Thanks for the update. Hopefully the video showing the restoration will be soon.
Wow !!!!! did that ever look nice at the end !!!!!!!
It's crazy! What are the odds? I was an exchange student 17 years ago in Santa Maria haha! (I'm from Belgium - Europe)
I discovered your account only a few days ago because I'm getting interested in light planes (after trying to understand a bit more about Boeing and Airbus manufacturers) and I like what you're doing. I watch this new video and you're actually flying to Santa Maria! I never thought I'd actually see this airport again.
When I got there back then I flew from LA to SM in a small plane which was... interesting to say the least as it was my first time being shaken around like that haha.
So cool to see someone flying around this area, hearing about Santa Barbara, LA, San Luis Obispo, San Jose and San Diego. It brings back a lot of great memories...
Keep going, your vids are great! 🙏
You're a star Stevie. Nice one.
A cliffhanger! This is a really fun series. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.
Stevie, I love all of your videos and think you are an awesome pilot too! I have a great affection for both of your planes because I have much time in both, but you can't beat the C140 for fun ! 😁
Being a former body man, with the sneak peeks you offered I can see they know what they are doing. Great job! I love your choices for the color scheme and striping layout. Your "ugly" is now the "swan" in aviation inside and out. Love your videos!
I worked in Santa Maria for a few years making aluminum cowling for a couple of radial restorations. Have fun!
Little Ugly is now Little Cutie ❤❤. Looks so good. Great work Art Craft!
You are killing me...I can't wait to see it done...great job Stevie...god bless you in your travels...
Excellent, Can't wait to see it completed. 😂 Omg...You big tease....Keeping the panel and plane a secret. Your something else Stevie
Great job young lady! Excellent paint color choice. 9774A is coming back to life. Well done!!
That is a great time lapsed video; really enjoyable. Tires. Stock is probably 6.00 and you can probably run up to 8.00 with existing data sheets. I actually preferred 7.00 which is a bit of an odd tire, but was much easier to land especially on grass and dirt.I'm not sure if 7.00 will fit your wheel pants....I didn't have them. A very good source of tires in your area is Desser. Get their retreads if they have them. They are better than new tires and will last a lot longer. Some retread technique as used on airlines. Loving this project.
That plane is built like a tank! Our grandparents and great-grandparents really knew how to build them.
Have fun with the new addition, Stevie!
Wow! It's going to look gorgeous!
Almost Lufthansa color, looking nice!
Thank you for restoring a beautiful classic! Awesome!
I tie down at CMA. My 182T Cessna (2007) is almost done at Artcraft! It's been there 2 months and had a few delays. New windshield, re-cover glareshield, full paint. I went for the Ceramic coating (I tie down outside) and Corrosion - X. Everyone at Camarillo recommended Artcraft, so we shall see! Good luck with your plane!
That paint job is Smokin' Hot ! Thanks for the video, total entertainment.
You do great work and keep flying. Looking forward to the next one.
Great video. Thank you for sharing. Very exciting and you have the best smile!
Love the new plane....Go Blue!!
Its beautiful. Makes me happy seeing youngsters being successful and enjoying their hobbies. I hope the same for my son when he is a young man.
Can't wait to see all your new changes!