Graf Hilgenhurst
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Gooney Bird: Flying the DC-3
This is about a flying lesson in a DC-3, nick named the "gooney bird".
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Відео

Incident at BNA
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How I caused unintended excitement while landing at BNA airport.
Rare Bird: The Cessna 162 Skycatcher
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I fly the C-162 Skycatcher, a Light Sport aircraft made by Cessna from 2007-2013
Redhawk-- the Diesel Cessna 172
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I fly a unique Cessna 172, converted to Diesel power.
Aerobatics over Sewannee
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Learning the basics of aerobatic flight, ACE Aerobatic School, Sewannee, TN
Great cars: The Porsche 928
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2 old friends drive a Porsche 928. One really likes it, the other not so much.
Chandelles over Smyrna
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This video is about flying an airplane in a precise, high-performance maneuver called a "chandelle".
American Bike Manufacturing 2
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This video is about American bicycle manufacturing. #bicycle. #bike. #bicycle history. #Parlee. #Moots. #Seven Cycles.
American Bicycle Manufacturing 1
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This video is about American bicycle manufacturing. # bicycle. #bikes. #bicycle history. #Schwinn. #Bike Friday. #Calfee. #Independent Fabrications.
Gears through the Years
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This video is about the history of bicycle gears. #bicycles. # bikes. #bicycle gears. #bicycle history.
Bicycle Brakes
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The history of bicycle brakes. #Bicycles.#high wheeler.#bikes.#Lane Motor Museum.
Folding Bikes
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The history of folding bicycles. #bike. #folding bike. #Brompton. #Dahon.
Slip Sliding
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Icy roads in TN make for scary driving! #winter. #snow. #ice.
Amphicar
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This 1964 Amphicar goes 7 mph on water, and 70 mph on land.#antique cars. #Lane Motor Museum, #Amphicar, #Amphibious vehicle.
Championship Kitten Fight
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2 kittens battle for the lightweight championship. #kittens. #catfight. #cats.
Helmets
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Helmets
Riding the High Wheeler
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Riding the High Wheeler
River Ride EF747201 4A5C 4FFD AAD3 9FDAF124A862
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River Ride EF747201 4A5C 4FFD AAD3 9FDAF124A862
Spins
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Spins

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TheMrjetdoc35
    @TheMrjetdoc35 12 днів тому

    Redhawk tuah

  • @doctorjules187
    @doctorjules187 Місяць тому

    Future: Gearboxes!! especially integrated motor gearboxes!

  • @highlanderthegreat
    @highlanderthegreat 2 місяці тому

    did not hear him say 'CLEAR " before the start of the prop....

  • @saurabhsingh7465
    @saurabhsingh7465 3 місяці тому

    Stupid decision... Heavy engine in aircraft

  • @grafhilgenhurst9717
    @grafhilgenhurst9717 4 місяці тому

    2022. But the music is old!

  • @williamobrien3476
    @williamobrien3476 4 місяці тому

    What year did they make this video? 80s?

  • @RR-kl6sl
    @RR-kl6sl 5 місяців тому

    Great informative video thanx

  • @jtuttle11
    @jtuttle11 5 місяців тому

    Actually, Cessna stopped production of the 172 in 1986. Production resumed in Independence, Ks. in 1996 and continues there to this day. They also produced the 182 and 206 there.

  • @johnkamm386
    @johnkamm386 5 місяців тому

    To cool

  • @Cantsaydog
    @Cantsaydog 6 місяців тому

    Canada’s producing a V 12 Beaver airplane looks pretty nice

  • @OhSoddit
    @OhSoddit 6 місяців тому

    I saw a video of a cropduster (air tractor) severely modified to run a V12 diesel TRUCK engine. Running on Jet A, it was a real showpony, and could do a ballistic climb :)

    • @ohwell2790
      @ohwell2790 6 місяців тому

      Not a truck engine. Red V12 is made in Germany and no airplane is flying with a truck engines are cast iron. Engine swap is a major change and requires an STC from the FAA.

    • @twotrackjack2260
      @twotrackjack2260 5 місяців тому

      Pretty sure that was BMW v12 diesel

  • @B_COOPER
    @B_COOPER 6 місяців тому

    That uphill on the French bike was a damn good laugh. I needed that!

  • @xc8487
    @xc8487 6 місяців тому

    It would be cool to put Snow watermeth injection on it.

  • @harleycharley8323
    @harleycharley8323 6 місяців тому

    Great video for my deaf left ear

  • @dougkahler7152
    @dougkahler7152 6 місяців тому

    You need a better microphone my left ear got a workout.

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg 7 місяців тому

    The 6 popper is not less reliable that's a crazy statement.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 7 місяців тому

      Any Cessna-oligists out there know why they switched from the 6 cylinder Continental to the Lycoming 4? I recently flew a 1964 E model with the Continental. Nice plane!

  • @ilganis
    @ilganis 7 місяців тому

    Diesel engine isnt suitable for aircrafts

  • @RAPR117
    @RAPR117 7 місяців тому

    The 172S was not considered the XP. That title belongs to the R172K. It was literally marked as Hawk XP. It came from the factory with a 210hp motor derated to 195hp

  • @PaulBKal
    @PaulBKal 7 місяців тому

    What is Jet A1? Isn’t that a kerosene? Why are they not burning diesel in it if it’s a diesel engine?

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 7 місяців тому

      Apparently diesel engines are not all that picky about fuel. If Jet A is available at your local airport, it burns just fine in a Diesel engine. Doesn't work so well in a conventional piston engine, though!

  • @Dadwithallthecool
    @Dadwithallthecool 7 місяців тому

    Turbo diesels..it’s about time…

  • @tranhai8895
    @tranhai8895 7 місяців тому

    Do you think in the near future, low-end to mid-end bicycles like MTB, road, touring, etc will be equipped with electronic groupsets?

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 7 місяців тому

      Cost is coming down, market share is going up on both electronic groupsets and hydraulic disc brakes! The only downside is having to remember to "charge" your bike!

    • @tranhai8895
      @tranhai8895 7 місяців тому

      @@grafhilgenhurst9717 I hope I can buy a cheap MTB with electronic groupsets in the next few years. but I think E-Groupset will only get cheaper when it is mass produced in China

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 7 місяців тому

      @@tranhai8895 I have a mountain bike with a 1 x 11 drivetrain. Not electronic, but it's a "no-brainer" when on a twisty trail!

  • @tranhai8895
    @tranhai8895 7 місяців тому

    Is the electronic groupset/shifter the new standard for Tour De France road bikes?

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 7 місяців тому

      It is. I have 1 bike with electronic shifting. It never misses a shift, like the double clutch transmission in cars, which was also adopted in racing.

  • @n0b0dy07
    @n0b0dy07 7 місяців тому

    People still thinks that 3x7/9 is the true geared bike and 1x12 system are just a hype, nonsense, 1x12 is the real deal 😂😂😂

  • @tranhai8895
    @tranhai8895 7 місяців тому

    Who invented the front derailleur?

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 7 місяців тому

      The Simplex Competition front derailleur was introduced in 1949, and was operated by hand using a lever that extended upward parallel to the seat tube.In 1952 the company introduced a cable-operated model. I had Simplex derailleurs on my Raleigh Gran Prix!

    • @tranhai8895
      @tranhai8895 7 місяців тому

      @@grafhilgenhurst9717 thank you so much ❤

  • @joelmulder
    @joelmulder 8 місяців тому

    I wish Cessna was still making "affordable" new aircraft...

  • @jtuttle11
    @jtuttle11 9 місяців тому

    Actually, Cessna began production of the 172 in Independence, Ks. in '96

  • @paulfilanowski7808
    @paulfilanowski7808 9 місяців тому

    Just to be accurate it is "injectors instead of spark plugs" the glow plugs are more analogous to a choke for cold starting. Rudolf Diesel Invented timed injection. He did not invent high compression...

  • @Dakwiinn
    @Dakwiinn 9 місяців тому

    Did the first 20-25 hours of my PPL in Red Birds 101-103 ...I didn't know how amazing that fuel burn was until started flying standard 172's.

  • @erichildebrandt9490
    @erichildebrandt9490 10 місяців тому

    Just flew one of them at KJWN. Easy run-up, very quiet and smooth.

  • @lemons3738
    @lemons3738 10 місяців тому

    some of the mercedes diesels can make a lot of power when modified. Wonder if they could get the om606 3.0 6 cylinder turbo diesel to work with it.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 10 місяців тому

      Might be a bit heavy. Great engine, though!

    • @lemons3738
      @lemons3738 10 місяців тому

      @@grafhilgenhurst9717 I don't know much about planes but would additional power make up for a little more weight? I cant find the weight of the om604 4 cylinder, I know the om606 6 cylinder weighs around 490 lbs. 4 cylinder is like 90hp stock while the om606 is making 190hp and can take 600hp+ on stock internals with a few small mods and a bigger turbo + injection pump. I know the 4 cylinders have also been modified I don't know how much they can make off the top of my head though. I'm assuming theres gotta be some rules to engine modifications though. Im surprised diesel planes didnt catch on, they can be extremely reliable and not needing to adjust fuel sounds, easier to turbo charge.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 10 місяців тому

      I suspect the 6 cylinder would be too heavy in the nose of a Cessna. If only they got 180 hp from the 4 cylinder, it would be competitive with the current Lycoming. @@lemons3738

  • @KimWentworth-y8e
    @KimWentworth-y8e 10 місяців тому

    Not enough climb rate. Need more power.

  • @mattlf9120
    @mattlf9120 11 місяців тому

    Built for fuel savings. If you can afford a plane, you can probably afford the fuel.

    • @larz46north18
      @larz46north18 7 місяців тому

      100LL $2.86 / litre canadian at London Ontario. good airshow in september thanks to our southern neighbors . cars gas S1.69/litre more/less nice combine video there Matt.... 🐐

  • @alistair410
    @alistair410 11 місяців тому

    5 speed suntour is where I came in, now on 12 speed Campagnolo.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 11 місяців тому

      In those days I thought Suntour beat Shimano. How is Campy 12? I have a Campy 10 that I love!

    • @alistair410
      @alistair410 11 місяців тому

      @@grafhilgenhurst9717 I don't really remember shimano being around back then (mid to late 80s} I went to campagnolo in 92 and been on campag ever since. Recently bought the 12 speed Chorus groupo, brilliant, typical bomb proof Campag.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 11 місяців тому

      Shimano and Suntour were neck and neck in those days. I preferred Suntour (and way better than Simplex!). Then Shimano got a patent for the swinging parallelogram design that pretty much was the end of Suntour. @@alistair410

  • @jonathanlord5254
    @jonathanlord5254 11 місяців тому

    Just a little addition to fill in the gaps. In the 1950s was the Oscar Egg, Osgear with a spring loaded chain roller running on the bottom chain line taking up the slack over 3 sprockets. In the 1960s we were blessed in the U K with the Benelux horizontal spring action using down tube control lever and manual lever on seat post to change 2 front gears, turn it left/ right to select. Ray Booty in 1950s set national 100 mile record 3 hrs 32 mins using heavy Sturmy Archer 3 speed close ratio gear ! Then in the 60s came the 3/32 inch width lighter flexible chain we use today. Thus ending the racing on fixed gear for time trials as was then established practice in the U K . It became possible to to race 6 speed and more, breaking away from the limiting 5 speed of the 1/8 inch standard chain width previously only available. Chain pitch is still universally and W- Wide 1/2 imperial inch. The rest is history, you all are experiencing now. Thank you for a fascinating video particularly the back pedalling gear change of the French design ! Who else ?

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 11 місяців тому

      Thank you, sir! Chains keep getting narrower. And more expensive!

  • @MisterSal9895
    @MisterSal9895 Рік тому

    I need to purchase me a Brompton

  • @MisterSal9895
    @MisterSal9895 Рік тому

    Wow this video is amazing lol good job

  • @chengong388
    @chengong388 Рік тому

    There’s so many hilariously stupid designs in the past… would love to see a much longer video on those.

  • @apathyzen9730
    @apathyzen9730 Рік тому

    Oh, and this doesn't dump lead from the aviation gasoline into the air, right?

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 Рік тому

      No lead in Jet A, to the best of my knowledge. That's why you can't burn it in most piston engines. Not enough Octane rating.

  • @TalekarAkshay
    @TalekarAkshay Рік тому

    He is like Michael Jackson of cycles

  • @colincampbell4261
    @colincampbell4261 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @cegalleta
    @cegalleta Рік тому

    The ferrari comparison is absolute nonsense, specially considering it's a double clutch transmission, not even motorcycles use those.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 Рік тому

      OK, I WISH I were driving a Ferrari, but it shifts by clicking your fingers and letting the electronics do the rest. That much is true.

    • @cegalleta
      @cegalleta Рік тому

      @@grafhilgenhurst9717 but you are pressing a button with mechanical shifters as well, idk, I felt it was kind of beyond the point. Maybe if some day an electronic -internal gears transmission for bikes appears and then it'll be more safe to call it a bike dct

  • @simongee8928
    @simongee8928 Рік тому

    It always struck me as odd that Japan, with no history of cycling to speak of, is the world leader in derailleur gearing. Proves the industrious nature of the Japanese.

    • @CandidZulu
      @CandidZulu Рік тому

      No history of cycling?! Many brands from Japan were old before they became international exporters!

  • @simongee8928
    @simongee8928 Рік тому

    It was always said that Shimano wears out, Campagnolo wears in.

    • @jamess8696
      @jamess8696 11 місяців тому

      Not for the price. I'll still roll with shimano. It's like a honda... it just works and you can find them everywhere.

  • @simongee8928
    @simongee8928 Рік тому

    The only problem with the Retro Direct is that if you pedal backwards for any distance, the pedals will unscrew and fall off - ! 😅 An odd oversight for a great idea.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 Рік тому

      Never had that problem in the 2 miles I rode it. I did have the pedals fall off a unicycle once, after I'd been riding it for 5 miles. Turns out I was riding it backwards the whole way! 🤣

  • @kiuk_kiks
    @kiuk_kiks Рік тому

    Moonwalking uphill had me creasing 😂

  • @slodziak222222
    @slodziak222222 Рік тому

    Bike moonwalk

  • @louiboi5053
    @louiboi5053 Рік тому

    my flight school air harmony flies about 6 of these and I love them especially the throttle. Its a little bit different in the normal 172 layout but it flies so smooth, would def reccomend this aircraft!

  • @joaoc6920
    @joaoc6920 Рік тому

    If I could offer some feedback on this old video: Its absolutely fantastic, I mean, genuinely great video. The only part I could suggest you improve are the thumbnail and title. They arent appealing enough and "A history of gears" doesnt really convey what the content of the video will be. For better of for worse, good and appealing thumbnails are the mark of a successfull youtube video.

    • @grafhilgenhurst9717
      @grafhilgenhurst9717 Рік тому

      Thank you for the feedback. This was originally done for an exhibit at the Lane Motor Museum called "bicycles through the years", so you are getting it a little bit out of context.

  • @JungleJimAdventures
    @JungleJimAdventures Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the awesome video! I'm about to starting training to get my PPL in Washington, and they offer the 162 and the 172 as options. The 172 is far more expensive, so I don't want to choose that, but the 162 is such a rare plane with some people claiming it's not a good plane that I have some concerns about flying it. This video made me feel a lot better about it. Thank you :)

  • @richm9455
    @richm9455 Рік тому

    Reminds me of my 63 VW Bug….