Watching these two perform acrobatics together is magical It would be a dream to one day fly with Ron. He is such an experienced and gifted aviator. I can’t imagine spinning that aircraft in complete IMC never mind with only a single instrument to boot Watching Ron enjoy the acrobatics, and that smile on his face is always special Another great episode !
So much wonderful stuff in this one... but you knew that. Hearing the Harvard's inertial starter really dates this one. Wish I'd gotten some instruction in the Harvard and Stearman. I miss the Chippie; I often wonder how much better my landings would be after 170+ hours and 386 landings in the RV-8. Missing the RV-8 a LOT. Currently looking at ultralights. Hoping to spend some time at Gambit Aviation next spring, getting instruction in their aircraft. Going to try to get my 3rd Class Medical renewed tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Drayton Valley, Alberta, summer of 1976. Saw one of these go over the local parade. I remember the wheels tucked up under, and the sound and feel of that engine as it did a low pass. Found out later that the owner was living a dream with that Harvard, and that he actually took lessons where I live, further north in Westlock. He always said “hi” when he was out over the area and he saw you out working in the field. He was indeed “the man”.
Steve. Brave, putting out a video without you flying, but exceptionally captivating nonetheless, due to your storytelling, which is second to none. I loved this video. Excellent, bravo.
Thanks for this feedback - I like to tell good aviation stories and am happy to be a back ground character. I’m stoked to have just published part 2 of this mini series and am finally catching up on the comments from part 1 here 😂
Great episode! After having Luke work with me and teach me how fly my RV6, it's nice to see him as the student. And I'm not surprised to see he took to it as quickly as he did! Truly a gifted pilot!
His ability to step into that bird and fly acro with the kind of precision that he was doing an impressed. Ron so quickly is a testament to his ability. Luke is one hell of a pilot.
00:02 I went from zero hours to solo in one day.. we did two flights.. a proficient tailwheel pilot should have no trouble. I did an hour zoom call over the systems the day before, but actually flight time was about 3 hours. Fun plane!
Cool yeah - if it wasn't for the museum crew requirement to start with the Chipmunk, and the challenging weather, Luke would have been done in an afternoon.
3 days - impressive!! Luke's hold on the stick is delicate most of the time (experience) unlike some folks who probably have a tight whole hand grip initially. Great video Steve. :)
It was good to see you visiting Kansas last year. I tried to make it down to schilling but couldn’t make it. I was down at the k-state ramp working on my instrument rating.
This was Filmed in my city! I've toured the Museum a few times over the years and have seen both of those yellow birds fling around the are for years. I love your channel and hope you had a great time visiting the Windsor area! I don't know how i didn't realize you've been in the city lots. Do you live in the area?
The "No Negative G" thing is important to hear before you experience it. Was flying the EAA's RV-6A and doing stall practice. Once it dipped a bit too far on stall and the engine cut. Seems like the oil comes up out of the pan and somehow quenches the engine to stop. Not the end of the world, started back up, but not fun to see with no warning at 5k feet.
Thanks for sticking around so long 👍 (one of the auto / suggested replies was "welcome back" - I wonder if it was reading the mention of 6 years since, or cross comparing comment history 😂)
Harvard is my favorite, ultimate dream aircraft, looks amazing, big ol radial up front... I dunno, I love these kinda planes! Only thing that beats it in my eyes in a helicopter! haha
This plane is such a gas guzzler, it should not be flown in 2024... 30 gallons an hour burned to move one or two people... To do so is wildly irresponsible by the rich boys with their fancy toys. It's guys like these that drive up fuel costs for all of us. If you hate high fuel prices at the pump, thumbs down this video. You can get the same flight experience by flying FPV RC with virtually no energy costs at all and be fully aerobatic AND safe.
"You can get the same flight experience by flying FPV RC with virtually no energy costs at all and be fully aerobatic"... umm, no... and I can get this baby way over 30 gallons an hour.
@@thehoeser Alright, lets see you do some tail slides, Lomcovaks, barrel rolls, inverted flat spins, and outside loops. It's a fighter aircraft rated for it. Any sorry G A pilot can fly a bus through the sky straight and level to a GPS arrow. Me, I'm not paying that kind of money and maintenance headaches just to have a bit of fun in the air...
Watching these two perform acrobatics together is magical
It would be a dream to one day fly with Ron. He is such an experienced and gifted aviator.
I can’t imagine spinning that aircraft in complete IMC never mind with only a single instrument to boot
Watching Ron enjoy the acrobatics, and that smile on his face is always special
Another great episode !
So much wonderful stuff in this one... but you knew that. Hearing the Harvard's inertial starter really dates this one. Wish I'd gotten some instruction in the Harvard and Stearman. I miss the Chippie; I often wonder how much better my landings would be after 170+ hours and 386 landings in the RV-8. Missing the RV-8 a LOT. Currently looking at ultralights. Hoping to spend some time at Gambit Aviation next spring, getting instruction in their aircraft. Going to try to get my 3rd Class Medical renewed tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Drayton Valley, Alberta, summer of 1976. Saw one of these go over the local parade. I remember the wheels tucked up under, and the sound and feel of that engine as it did a low pass. Found out later that the owner was living a dream with that Harvard, and that he actually took lessons where I live, further north in Westlock. He always said “hi” when he was out over the area and he saw you out working in the field. He was indeed “the man”.
So great to see the Windsor Flying Club in the background! I learned to fly way back in the 70's out of the flying club, Hasn't changed a bit.
Same here. I got my PPL there in 2012!
Steve. Brave, putting out a video without you flying, but exceptionally captivating nonetheless, due to your storytelling, which is second to none. I loved this video. Excellent, bravo.
Thanks for this feedback - I like to tell good aviation stories and am happy to be a back ground character. I’m stoked to have just published part 2 of this mini series and am finally catching up on the comments from part 1 here 😂
Great episode! After having Luke work with me and teach me how fly my RV6, it's nice to see him as the student. And I'm not surprised to see he took to it as quickly as he did! Truly a gifted pilot!
His ability to step into that bird and fly acro with the kind of precision that he was doing an impressed. Ron so quickly is a testament to his ability. Luke is one hell of a pilot.
One of my all time favourite planes. The t6 would definitely be in my top 5 dream hanger.
1. T6 Harvard
2. Hurricane
3. Vampire
4. Corsair
5. Harrier
That plane has a talent for humbling pilots. She will either break you or make an aviator of you.
Can confirm 👊👍
Watching a master at work 😊 *chef kiss*
Totally agreed - it was a pleasure to be there to see it first hand.
Outstanding story and very well told - thanks y'all!
Glad you enjoyed it!
00:02 I went from zero hours to solo in one day.. we did two flights.. a proficient tailwheel pilot should have no trouble. I did an hour zoom call over the systems the day before, but actually flight time was about 3 hours. Fun plane!
Cool yeah - if it wasn't for the museum crew requirement to start with the Chipmunk, and the challenging weather, Luke would have been done in an afternoon.
@@FlightChops he looks like a really sharp pilot.. fun couple of days for sure.. never flew the Chipmunk.. looks like a blast!!
I was watching this and doing some flight planning for the weekend. But the episode was so interesting I had to set my E6B down!
3 days - impressive!! Luke's hold on the stick is delicate most of the time (experience) unlike some folks who probably have a tight whole hand grip initially.
Great video Steve. :)
Thanks for working with Ron today.
Ron is heavily featured in the finale before Luke solos! Watch for that one next Friday!
It was good to see you visiting Kansas last year. I tried to make it down to schilling but couldn’t make it. I was down at the k-state ramp working on my instrument rating.
great video! I've had one ride in a Harvard some years ago, with a little stick time, but would love the full training one of these days.
This was Filmed in my city! I've toured the Museum a few times over the years and have seen both of those yellow birds fling around the are for years. I love your channel and hope you had a great time visiting the Windsor area! I don't know how i didn't realize you've been in the city lots. Do you live in the area?
I live in Toronto, but am there a fair bit.
Never flew 382 but have a number of hours on 384. They are a really nice aeroplane to fly.
The "No Negative G" thing is important to hear before you experience it.
Was flying the EAA's RV-6A and doing stall practice. Once it dipped a bit too far on stall and the engine cut.
Seems like the oil comes up out of the pan and somehow quenches the engine to stop. Not the end of the world, started back up, but not fun to see with no warning at 5k feet.
soo cool to see luke flying these birds as i work for harvs air! and see him around being harvs son
Loving it!! Well done everyone!
Great video Steve, I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since you Learned how to fly the Harvard. Safe travels
Thanks for sticking around so long 👍
(one of the auto / suggested replies was "welcome back"
- I wonder if it was reading the mention of 6 years since, or cross comparing comment history 😂)
Get a hundred hours in a Harvard/ T6 and your ready for a TBM Avenger
Harvard is my favorite, ultimate dream aircraft, looks amazing, big ol radial up front... I dunno, I love these kinda planes! Only thing that beats it in my eyes in a helicopter! haha
Hot flying!
Wait until the finale next week!
If you want to be truly humbled, try the C-46 on for size. Mikey Mcbryan might be able to hook you up if you ask nicely
Meow
You're on guard.
Yer on guardddd
This plane is such a gas guzzler, it should not be flown in 2024...
30 gallons an hour burned to move one or two people...
To do so is wildly irresponsible by the rich boys with their fancy toys. It's guys like these that drive up fuel costs for all of us.
If you hate high fuel prices at the pump, thumbs down this video. You can get the same flight experience by flying FPV RC with virtually no energy costs at all and be fully aerobatic AND safe.
"You can get the same flight experience by flying FPV RC with virtually no energy costs at all and be fully aerobatic"... umm, no... and I can get this baby way over 30 gallons an hour.
@@thehoeser Alright, lets see you do some tail slides, Lomcovaks, barrel rolls, inverted flat spins, and outside loops. It's a fighter aircraft rated for it. Any sorry G A pilot can fly a bus through the sky straight and level to a GPS arrow. Me, I'm not paying that kind of money and maintenance headaches just to have a bit of fun in the air...
You wouldn’t think that if you’re up in the air
Get over it. What an asinine comment.
@@thehoeserYou can lose many brain cells just reading that comment…her parents need to apologize. Really.🥱😴