The Ultimate Spot, a Vintage Airplane Hangar. Where my 1941 J3 Cub Lives.
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- A Hangar (to me) is much more than a place to just keep your airplane. It's a place where you flight plan, read old magazines, drink old Coffee and swap stories with friends when the weather isn't good for flying. It's a place where my Daughters first experienced General Aviation and where they first shared their excitement after their first Cub ride. I tried to make my Hangar look like something from the 1940's and for the most part, it kind of resembles that. There really is no better place to just hang out and admire these beautiful machines. Old books, Old Airplanes and Old Whisky, doesn't get much better.
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I think he’s lying about the gas cans. That’s probably more whiskey 🤣
You got some good some great Japanese whiskey in that hangar especially the bottle of Yamazaki single malt. 😊. Every day my wife asks me if I’m going to the hangar so she can have some peace and quiet 😳. My hangar has old airline seats (both first class and coach) microwave, fridge and XM radio. Got lots of signs and stickers too.
Just after 4:00... your mention of Colgan Airways and shot of your uniform hat gave me an enjoyable flashback to my youth when I learned to fly at Manassas with Colgan in the early '70s. Started in Cherokee 140s, and the one I flew most was N7390J, which last time I checked was still flying and based in northern CA. My instructors at Colgan were 'Wick' Wicker on the ground and Bill Sanborn in the air. In 1970 at age 13 I was probably one of the youngest student pilots in America, definitely in that part of the country. Nickname around the airport was 'Jr. Birdman.' The Colgan fbo at HEF was a Piper dealer but soon switched to selling and instructing in Cessnas so I continued my ppl training in the 150/52 and 172. Liked the wing shade and being able to see the ground better, and the Cessnas were probably better as basic trainers actually, but I missed the Cherokee. This was all back when the company was still run very much hands-on by founder Chuck Colgan and the 'airline' was a Beech 18 and 99 often flown by Chuck himself, used mostly to move IBMers between Manassas and Poughkeepsie or Westchester. If I recall correctly he had a Queenair too. Definitely a Beechcraft guy though. As a former Colgan pilot I'm sure you're familiar with the saying, "Move the Rig." In other words, a stationary airplane is losing money. Unfortunately that philosophy acquired a somewhat different meaning when his son took over the reins- more like, "Move the rig or I've got someone else who will." A whole 'nother story there, right? Enjoyed your hangar tour, a fantastic man-cave!
Very familiar with "Move the rig"!!!, lol Seems like a lifetime ago for me but in reality wasn't too too long ago
@@Bananasssssssss Yup, feels like last week sometimes. Many great memories. Later dude.
Dude’s got great taste!
Great! You took from us those good SUNTORY whiskeys.
I have to say it's really nice whisky hangar. I am glad you found also some space for this beautiful J3. Greetings from Poland!
Thank you! Cheers!
My kind of hangar. I owned a 1946 Globe Swift for seven years, but my hangar was not as period or swanky as yours. But I miss both my man-cave hangar and my plane.
If I could afford it, I'd own a Super Decathlon, a Stearman, an AT-6, and a Curtis P-40N........and a J3 Cub.
You have excellent taste!!
Looks like an awesome spot to hang out, plan, and sleep on the couch when the wife is mad at ya. Super cool!
Haha, If it wasn’t for mice I probably would sleep there 😂
We used to keep welding rod in our inoperative refrigerator.
Awesome hanger and plane maybe will see you up at Van Sant again sometime missed you the last time 👍🇺🇸
Hopefully this week
Our hangar needs this kind of makeover.
First Class! Nice setup Joe Costanza! 👍👍
Thanks! 👍
Well done... A hanger is so much more than a parking spot for a plane. It's a parking spot for a lifestyle
thank you from France for the visit ! it's always wonderful to discover that there are places where aviation dreams come true, where it's nice to sit while the rain drums on the hangar's metal sheets, next to a plane that's meditating on when lift force arrives
Reminds me a little bit of mine. I get the same sort of response from my girlfriend "how long are you gonna be out there?" lol. No place I'd rather be to be honest. I need to upgrade my flag though and get on your level
Nice hanger
I like your style brother
A very nice setup. I seen the American flag in your videos and I put one in my hanger also thanks for idea. If you ever get down to Arkansas I have a 2000ft grass strip 66Ar stop on by.
Dang…….so cool! I can see why you like your hanger so much. I wouldn’t want to get home either. 40’s vibe, music, and a really cool plane to look at. Very nice!
This looks so warm and homely 🥰
Beautiful….now I simply wish I could find an empty hangar in any of the nearby states!
Dream hangar
Looks like heaven on earth! Got any whiskey?
thats a proper man cave!
Literally my favorite spot in the world, lol.
When I went to pick up my Cub Yellow Piper, I brought with me a bottle of Baby Saz to share with the former owner and cheers. Pretty cool hangar Joe, I would have mine set up the same if I owned it and not just rented a spot.
Nice… 4:55 is great photo
Thanks!
Dig your style Joe.
Na zdrowie! Your living well. Beautiful airplane and hanger.
Now that, is the life.
Not sure how much longer airport will be around so I try to make the most of it!
Great tour of the hangar ! Love that you listen to old vintage music which goes with the atmosphere of the aircraft oasis you have. Man, noted that at 2:04 there is a bottle of GUMP whiskey, can't get more aviation oriented with whiskey than that ! Never even heard of it actually. Also loved the large J-3 sign ! Well, loved the whole thing actually, you have a great place to recharge and that is so important ! Nice little place for the J-3 ---I'm sure it likes it---- less the scary clown-------ha !!!
I’m with ya Joe. 👍✌️🤟
beautiful!
This is amazing
Goals. Next hangar upgrade is a full size fridge. Then before the winter cool lights. I have a ton of light to work. But evening lighting, fire pit.. Yeah, you are certainly on to something.
“Build it and they will come”
Great hangar! Will we see you up in Lock Haven, PA for the Piper Sentimental Journey in June?
I'm hoping. I have something on the 24th that I can't miss and have to travel to.
Just don't be tempted to use that propane fire pit when the hanger door is closed. You never know if you happen to get stuck there in a blizzard or something and have the door down, and needed some heat. Its not as much the fire being the real hazard as it is carbon monoxide poisoning from burning the propane. Its only an issue if the doors closed though.
Hey Joe, any recommendations for how to keep your sliding hangar doors somewhat sealed to dust? Noticed your hangar is relatively dust-free. Also, any recommendations for where to acquire Piper banners/signs/posters (Tri-Pacer owner here).
Well done! What are you using to hang the signs, pictures, RC planes to the walls of the hangar?
My thoughts exactly!!
This folks is how a man should live!
It's a wonder you ever go home!
The hanger looks amazing, what size is it ?
My hangar is so dusty and requires constant cleaning. How do you keep yours so clean??? No dust? Also, what method do you use to attach/hang your pictures to the metal walls?
SWEET!!!😉
L 40 for you, greetings from germany
Ultimate man cave
is that a Potvin helmet ??
haha NAILED IT!!!!! wel done
@@Bananasssssssss well I’m a Canadian who also plays goal. That’s the Mona Lisa to us. LOL.
@@MrAvallier hahah, makes sense 😂
watched your video "big fan of piper J3" if your interested were selling a F4U corsair 1/5 scale (54" wingspan) built over 45 years ago in great condition - with letter of authenticity , signed and dated by Gregory "pappy" Boyington
I share mine with 5 other planes so all I get is my portion of the wall :(
A very personal touch!!!
Do you rent the T Hanger?
What State? How much ?
Thanks, wish many years of enjoyment!!!
Frank
Vietnam Disabled Veteran
Puerto Rico
Hey Frank, Thanks for your service! These small T-Hangars are $460/month (rent), which isn't too bad for Jersey
dont drink less than hours before flying.
What a spectacular plane! MAGA 2024!!!
Rules apply to everyone ……..but you. Typical east coaster
😂😂 it’s
Not “me” its out airport manager. She allows it.
When were you at Colgan??? Did you know Steve Dean, he was the FO that went down in the cape when they wired the stab trim backwards? He and I were instructors together down at Grande Prairie airport in Texas.
I got hired after. I was there 2006
@@Bananasssssssss where are you now? I’m a captain at Endeavor Air