Clyde Smith, Cub DOCTOR: 1st PA-16 S/N 1 (REVIEW)

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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
  • Hear from the "The Cub Doctor" Clyde Smith, Jr. himself sharing about how he ended owning and now restoring the 1st Piper PA-16 Clipper ever built.
    I had a chance to visit with Clyde at his shop in Lock Haven, PA when I picked up my new firewall for my PA-16 Clipper that I'm currently working on.
    Stay tuned for the my Clipper upgrades and leave a comment for Clyde to encourage him throughout this process.
    Stay safe and be blessed!
    #blaircraft
    #blairmech
    #pipercub
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  • @Blaircraft.Engines
    @Blaircraft.Engines  Рік тому +4

    I’d love to see Clyde get this ready for the 75th Anniversary of the Clipper next summer… It’s possible, the last wing is the biggest hurdle left.

  • @johnmar8188
    @johnmar8188 Рік тому +1

    Nice story, very cool

  • @JRAviation
    @JRAviation Рік тому

    Nice to meet you! Sweet planes!

    • @Blaircraft.Engines
      @Blaircraft.Engines  11 місяців тому

      It was nice to meet you as well! Quick question… Have you heard of the Cessna 336? I have an opportunity to get one. It’s a rare aircraft.

  • @hummingbirdaviationzambia
    @hummingbirdaviationzambia Рік тому +2

    After a recommendation from Jason of rebuild rescue, I've subscribed to your channel and hit the notification button. Hope to see some great videos.

    • @Blaircraft.Engines
      @Blaircraft.Engines  Рік тому

      Awesome. Thanks for checking out the channel and following!
      I’ll have a great video update on my Clipper in the next few days. Along with the runway later on. FYI- My Clipper will be one of a kind!

  • @sheriwalbright7224
    @sheriwalbright7224 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed and great project.

  • @martyb6903
    @martyb6903 9 місяців тому

    Awesome vid and historian!
    Were flying 16-161 and love it!, such a great performing aircraft

  • @scotabot7826
    @scotabot7826 Рік тому +1

    Great Video!! Now, get on your excavator and get to pushing some trees!!! Ha Ha. I want to come in there some day!!

    • @Blaircraft.Engines
      @Blaircraft.Engines  Рік тому

      Yes… My PA-16 wings are off and more trees 🌳 are up! Other aircraft need attention, so much to do… 🙃 Thanks for the tree reminder!

  • @horacioceasrgiudici4340
    @horacioceasrgiudici4340 Рік тому +1

    Saludos desde Argentina !

  • @ColeAviation
    @ColeAviation Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Josh! Clyde sure knows his stuff when it comes to Piper airplanes. 😁🤙🏼GREAT guy!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @SeniorIzzy
    @SeniorIzzy Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed this video! Clyde would have quite a following if he started a You Tube Channel! Good seeing you, Clyde!

    • @Blaircraft.Engines
      @Blaircraft.Engines  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to help and capture more of this great project!

  • @dougfontenot7893
    @dougfontenot7893 Рік тому +1

    A thing of beauty in the hands of a guru!

    • @Blaircraft.Engines
      @Blaircraft.Engines  Рік тому

      Yes. I’m excited to see it to completion! I hope to make it back to help the process along.

  • @mikefinney5269
    @mikefinney5269 Рік тому

    Hopefully this will inspire you to restore the wingtips on your airplane back to stock. Did you ask Clyde his opinion on the droop tips?

    • @Blaircraft.Engines
      @Blaircraft.Engines  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I mentioned the tips, he didn’t have any comments on them. I’d hate to add work/cost and I hear they’re better when in floats.
      The two negatives…?
      -requires rocking the wing for a better view due to less visibility.
      -looks for some.

    • @kenryan1815
      @kenryan1815 Рік тому +1

      @@Blaircraft.Engines #3 More weight (nice video, great story)

  • @bluezebra2759
    @bluezebra2759 Рік тому +1

    Construction foremen watch out, this man has a ipad on a belt clip!