Great to hear that sound again. Many years ago (47) I flew quite a few times in Islanders (and a Trislander ) on inter-island flights , as a passenger, in the island nation of Vanuatu, then known as the New Hebrides. Only two strips were asphalt surfaced, the rest were grass or crushed coral and cut out of the bush. Even fully loaded the Islander handled them with ease. The domestic airline was Air Melanesiae. Islander was a very appropriate name in those circumstances.
@@JonathanWinton123 In the New Hebrides back in the mid 1970s the Islander (and Trislander) were equipped with analogue instruments -- no "glass cockpits "then. The only navigational aids were DME and I think VOR ( there was no radar coverage) and these were only at the main international airport of Bauer Field close to the country's capital of Port Vila. There was only a wind sock (sometimes not even that) at the outer island airstrips. All flying was therefore VFR although events could render this academic, as is recounted now. I was on a flight from Tanna. one of the southern islands and heading north back to Port Vila, a flight of 150 miles and about 1 hours duration. The pilot had said that a weather front was heading towards the south but he expected to reach our destination before the weather closed in. He was sadly mistaken. After about 1/2 hours flying we ran into thick cloud which completely blanked out the islands and Pacific Ocean below us but we were still flying in bright sunshine at about 5 to 6 thousand feet. The pilot pressed on and although I couldn't see his instruments it was clear to me that after 1 and 1/4 hours flying we must have overflown our destination. Where were we going to land??? And then, Salvation!!!! An isolated break in the clouds revealed the ocean and a coastline below us. The pilot put the 'plane into a steep descending left hand spiral eventually levelling out at about 500 feet just below the cloud base and on a reciprocal heading. In the space of a few minutes we had gone from bright sunshine to deep gloom and heavy rain. The pilot kept the coastline on his left side and followed it until, praise be, we rounded a headland called Devil's Point and there through the rain we could see the runway of Bauer Field, lit up like Las Vegas. After that, the pilot executed a greaser of a landing which I thought was the least he owed us.
It’s incredible to think that the BN Islander is the most successful British built passenger carrying transport aircraft, almost 1300 of its various iterations produced over the years, and its still available today.
Interesting Jonathan...kinda reminds me when I used to fly on a Cessna Caravan Deluxe from Bangkok to Hua Hin and return...the flight was only 45 minutes to 60 minutes depending on traffic....Hua Hin airport was so small everyone who worked there would come out to wave all us 12 passengers off. I thought is this a final good luck wave 😯.
Thanks very much mate. That sounds a mint flight that. That sounds like a proper flying experience, mind you with the wave , you'd know it was a good-luck one depedning whether you remember reaching your destination or not haha. Sounds a good experience though :)
Oh! The GUILT! I hoarded AIRFIX 1/72 SCALE plastic kits of the BN2 ISLANDER in yellow ( they were on sale), and I couldn't help myself, so grabbed 10 of them back in the early 80's! Oh! The GUILT!....
It most certainly is mate, it was repainted in the Yellow livery in 2013. Same here. Their pricing is quite good too at £35 each way to the islands on one.
Jonathan Winton That's not a bad price at all fur a unique experience like that. I really need to make it over there some day for some spotting and flying.
I Love these planes.In dreamland I would have one of these and a Beagle Bassett 206 as my hacks.Great looking and great sounding.What else do you need?
I'd love to fly on this service. A small point: pilots - don't fly wearing your hi-vis whilst flying. It covers up your uniform and insignia and cheapens your / the airline's image. Hi-vis should be worn when airside, outside of the aircraft.
When, you fly in from PUERTU RICO IN AN ATR42, clear customs, then get in a BN 2 TOVirgin GORDO BVI, ITS A DIRT STRIP, sometimes you make 2 passes. the wind lessens, then land, CHEERS FROM NJUSA🇻🇬🇺🇸
Great to hear that sound again. Many years ago (47) I flew quite a few times in Islanders (and a Trislander ) on inter-island flights , as a passenger, in the island nation of Vanuatu, then known as the New Hebrides. Only two strips were asphalt surfaced, the rest were grass or crushed coral and cut out of the bush. Even fully loaded the Islander handled them with ease. The domestic airline was Air Melanesiae. Islander was a very appropriate name in those circumstances.
Thanks for your lovely comment. The Islander is an amazing aircaft.
@@JonathanWinton123 In the New Hebrides back in the mid 1970s the Islander (and Trislander) were equipped with analogue instruments -- no "glass cockpits "then. The only navigational aids were DME and I think VOR ( there was no radar coverage) and these were only at the main international airport of Bauer Field close to the country's capital of Port Vila. There was only a wind sock (sometimes not even that) at the outer island airstrips. All flying was therefore VFR although events could render this academic, as is recounted now. I was on a flight from Tanna. one of the southern islands and heading north back to Port Vila, a flight of 150 miles and about 1 hours duration. The pilot had said that a weather front was heading towards the south but he expected to reach our destination before the weather closed in. He was sadly mistaken. After about 1/2 hours flying we ran into thick cloud which completely blanked out the islands and Pacific Ocean below us but we were still flying in bright sunshine at about 5 to 6 thousand feet. The pilot pressed on and although I couldn't see his instruments it was clear to me that after 1 and 1/4 hours flying we must have overflown our destination. Where were we going to land??? And then, Salvation!!!! An isolated break in the clouds revealed the ocean and a coastline below us. The pilot put the 'plane into a steep descending left hand spiral eventually levelling out at about 500 feet just below the cloud base and on a reciprocal heading. In the space of a few minutes we had gone from bright sunshine to deep gloom and heavy rain. The pilot kept the coastline on his left side and followed it until, praise be, we rounded a headland called Devil's Point and there through the rain we could see the runway of Bauer Field, lit up like Las Vegas. After that, the pilot executed a greaser of a landing which I thought was the least he owed us.
Anazing aircraft and amazing engine sound 😍
It certainly is 😁
this amazing bird flies over our house almost everyday and i got to be honest it is very loud it is a music to my ears(:
Very nice indeed. I loved seeing it at the caravan park at the end of the runway. Great vantage point.
It’s incredible to think that the BN Islander is the most successful British built passenger carrying transport aircraft, almost 1300 of its various iterations produced over the years, and its still available today.
It really is amazing. And it is impressive the fact that there are so few types able to replace or fulfill what the Islander can do.
Good looking BN2, and nice to see it at work. Windy landing nicely done. Always good to have the ATC. Liked - great spotting!
It certainly is a nice one, theyre impressive to see operating around the Islands. Thanks very much mate.
Beautiful and amazing plane.
It definitely is.
Great video! Many a flight in Islander and Tri-landers between the Channel Islands and once from Shoreham Airport to Alderney... lovely planes.
Thanks so much for watching, I remember reading up about those flights from Shoreham and seeing some old photos too. They are great planes.
Great video! The BN2 is a great little plane.
Thanks Chuck the Bn2 is a cracking one.
One of the best airplane for airtaxi service in the world!
Totally agree the Islander is.
BN-2 Islander , operando en todo tipo de terrenos no preparados . Despegado en apenas cincuenta metros un total avión utilitario stol .
@@rubenbueno3926 Tuve el privilegio de volar ese maravilloso equipo hace ya algunas decadas, asi es.
Great video mate! Love the Islanders!
Thanks mate, same for me.
Interesting Jonathan...kinda reminds me when I used to fly on a Cessna Caravan Deluxe from Bangkok to Hua Hin and return...the flight was only 45 minutes to 60 minutes depending on traffic....Hua Hin airport was so small everyone who worked there would come out to wave all us 12 passengers off. I thought is this a final good luck wave 😯.
Thanks very much mate. That sounds a mint flight that. That sounds like a proper flying experience, mind you with the wave , you'd know it was a good-luck one depedning whether you remember reaching your destination or not haha. Sounds a good experience though :)
Very nice!
Thanks so much.
Oh! The GUILT! I hoarded AIRFIX 1/72 SCALE plastic kits of the BN2 ISLANDER in yellow ( they were on sale), and I couldn't help myself, so grabbed 10 of them back in the early 80's! Oh! The GUILT!....
Not bad going haha.
What a cool catch Jonathan, very nice video! :D Liked!
Thanks very much Mylos. Cheers :D
What a great looking little aircraft, looks especially good in the bright yellow livery. I'd love to spot and fly in one of these some day!
It most certainly is mate, it was repainted in the Yellow livery in 2013. Same here. Their pricing is quite good too at £35 each way to the islands on one.
Jonathan Winton That's not a bad price at all fur a unique experience like that. I really need to make it over there some day for some spotting and flying.
Best sound ever
I agree.
It has 2x o-540 with 260 hp at 2700 rpm for propellers
Look at that big hotel in the background at 9:38. Looks like a great place.
I think that is someones home.
@@JonathanWinton123 oh, oops
Nice video mate, would love to log one of these.
Cheers mate, Id like to fly on one eventually.
Nicely filmed Jon, don't see many videos from this airport!
Thanks Will, absolutely you dont see many from up there.
Nice Catch Jonathan, I've flown on this one.
Thanks Dan, ahh very nice. I remember that.
That landing was butter bb 6:24
It sure was.
Nice video of an unusual subject have flown in Islander and Trislander in Jersey.
Thanks very much Ian, lucky you getting to fly on one .
I Love these planes.In dreamland I would have one of these and a Beagle Bassett 206 as my hacks.Great looking and great sounding.What else do you need?
That is 2 great choices of aircraft. All you need is a few Islands off the west coast of Scotland and a short tarmac strip.
Perfect
I have fond memories flying with my Dad who used to fly a Beagle Bassett 206. G-FLYP was the reg. Sadly she’s in a museum now I believe.
Fully agree! Awesome sounding aircraft 👍🏻In addition I’d love a Cessna 337 ❤️
I jumped from the PH-PAR at EHTE, a once in a lifetime opportunity, the Britten Norman Islander!
Very nice. I'd like to get on one evntually too. Unique aircraft.
Every video I have seen of an Islander landing has the starboard landing gear touching the pavement before the port side.
I have noticed that too. Interesting observation.
@@JonathanWinton123
Offset the engine/prop rotation ???
is a 20kt wind hard to land in one of these?
Not too sure, best to ask someone who flys one of these machines.
@@JonathanWinton123 i'll find out in my simulator, lol. does that count?
No, it’s rated to 30kt x wind.
Was this the school run to Coll? Well mannered and polite pupils on this flight.
Imagine if they were the Bash Street Kids ~~~
I cannot remember, think it may have been one of the flights.
Aww I wana go on this one to
Its a long way to go on one wee yellow plane
I'd love to fly on this service. A small point: pilots - don't fly wearing your hi-vis whilst flying. It covers up your uniform and insignia and cheapens your / the airline's image. Hi-vis should be worn when airside, outside of the aircraft.
Thanks I'd love to fly on this service too at some point.
I fly these kind of planes
Nice one.
Wow! Great video have you tried Logan Air?
Thanks very much. I havent flown with them yet.
You should try them!
Am I seeing right that this is a single pilot operation?
It is a single operation yes.
Two losers gave it thumbdown. Dont know why, this is a great video.
I love this cute stol.
Often the case unfortunately. Much appreciated though mate. Thank'you.
6 losers, tragic life stories.
When, you fly in from PUERTU RICO IN AN ATR42, clear customs, then get in a BN 2 TOVirgin GORDO BVI, ITS A DIRT STRIP, sometimes you make 2 passes. the wind lessens, then land, CHEERS FROM
NJUSA🇻🇬🇺🇸
Nice one.Thanks for watching.
Vieques Air Link flies the Britten Norman Islander (and Trislander) from Puerto Rico to Vieques and Culebra.
Bonito avião. Um modelo desses, a AEROMOT poderia construir no Brasil.
Its a very nice plane indeed built here in the UK by Britten Norman.
For a split second I thaught it was a twin otter
Never ! Quite notable differences between the two, but equally nice an aircraft.
+Jonathan Winton I love the twin otter to
Same here
British built aircraft
And a good one too.
With an American engine