Back in 1958 I met a flight instructor who owned a polished aluminum Luscombe 8A in which I learned to fly. We both loved that little plane. He was old when I was 18 and I always kidded about his knowing Wilbur and Orville .
😅Beautiful vintage aircraft from a romantic era of aviation. Lovely job of restoration by the gent's father. And super styling in the sheetmetal cowling.
Nice! My father has a ‘47 8A. Same paint scheme almost. Has single wing struts (metal wings) and no rear window. 65 hp w/ no electrical system. It has the fuel tank in the fuselage.
Yes! Turning the fuel caps backward WILL drain the fuel. A member of our flying club destroyed our Luscombe that way. After re-fueling and one short flight, the engine quit on takeoff the next flight. On touchdown in a plowed field the plane flipped onto its back and was totaled. They are great airplanes!
Back in the 1970s I had a 1941 8D with a fuel injected C75 . Same dash as in your 8C. However, I'm a bit surprised to see that yours has the rear side windows like an 8E. Mine didn't and it was a later model. So I'm trying to figure that one out. Maybe an option? Gorgeous 8C by the way and I believe the 8C is the rarest of them all. I still miss my old 8D and envy you.
That guy was my tailwheel instructor! This man could fly an ILS while balancing his check book
Did you fly his 8C?
It's a beautiful thing. With some history !
Wow looks amazing, beautiful aircraft
Back in 1958 I met a flight instructor who owned a polished aluminum Luscombe 8A in which I learned to fly. We both loved that little plane. He was old when I was 18 and I always kidded about his knowing Wilbur and Orville .
Thanks for sharing!
One word: Amazing! Thanks for sharing and the story. My dad once flew a 1946 T-craft and I'd LOVE to find one and restore it.
That’s a gorgeous plane
Well that panel is KLEAN!!!
Cleanest I’ve ever seen for sure :)
Very nice Luscombe!😊
That is one beautiful airplane. My dad has a 1940 8B Luscombe that I used to fly quite often. So far they’re my favorite vintage tailwheel aircraft.
Love those Luscombs. I remember my dad buying a 1946 Luscumb in 1967 for $700, he couldn't come up with an extra $900 for a Piper Cub.
Wow! Love the vintage look
😅Beautiful vintage aircraft from a romantic era of aviation. Lovely job of restoration by the gent's father. And super styling in the sheetmetal cowling.
Beautiful design lines !!! … better looking than any Cessna !!!
Have to agree :)
Never seen a cessna 195 have you
Super nice plane. Great Tour! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
Cute plane. Immaculate condition!
Excellent! My first 20 hours of logged flight time were in the 8E and the 8A. All of my spin training was in the 8E. Great planes!
Thanks for sharing!
Hey buddy glad to see you back at it and what a great job on the return. Keep it up!
Absolutely beautiful... Thanks for sharing. And gidday from New Zealand.
Thanks for watching!
Nice! My father has a ‘47 8A. Same paint scheme almost. Has single wing struts (metal wings) and no rear window. 65 hp w/ no electrical system. It has the fuel tank in the fuselage.
Thanks for sharing, it’s an awesome little airplane
Yes! Turning the fuel caps backward WILL drain the fuel. A member of our flying club destroyed our Luscombe that way. After re-fueling and one short flight, the engine quit on takeoff the next flight. On touchdown in a plowed field the plane flipped onto its back and was totaled.
They are great airplanes!
Thanks for sharing!
They spin so nice!
4:50 Gauges look factory new! Paint on dash is better than factory new.
Back in the 1970s I had a 1941 8D with a fuel injected C75 . Same dash as in your 8C. However, I'm a bit surprised to see that yours has the rear side windows like an 8E. Mine didn't and it was a later model. So I'm trying to figure that one out. Maybe an option? Gorgeous 8C by the way and I believe the 8C is the rarest of them all. I still miss my old 8D and envy you.
You’re correct about the rear windows not originally being on the 8C. Those rear side windows were added onto the aircraft.
Beautiful
What a beauty!!💪❤️👊
Sweet ride!!!
@@Parr4theCourse one of the sweetest I’ve seen :)
The Metal Monocoupe!
Top D+
👏👏👏
Understood every word 😅
@@kennethavesato3883 you’re not familiar with 4130 chromaly?
Looks like it just rolled out of the factory
Really does, incredible restoration job and care from the owner.
Sweet little machines a tad underpowered.
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He’s talking about the Pitts S1-S in that story
@@HugAviation Thanks for clearing that up !
Nothing mighty about that thing…..
It was in 1940!