The Great Waco Adventure! Day 1

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  • @barrydwernychuk3902
    @barrydwernychuk3902 6 місяців тому +6

    Juan, thanks for this. In 1991 I bought a Waco and flew it from the factory in Lansing MI 2400 miles to Vancouver BC. My Chicago sectional got sucked out of the cockpit over Lake Michigan, forcing me to fly around Chicago airspace from memory. Narrowly avoided a tornado in ND (saw that wall of black coming and got into a hangar) but didn’t avoid a snow squall in MT. Lower the seat, turn the heat on and follow the semis, wiping the snow off my goggles whenever I looked over the cockpit coaming to check the road hadn’t left me. Your video brought back so many memories of a magical experience.

  • @MrArgus11111
    @MrArgus11111 6 місяців тому +98

    Nice to see you out there having fun instead of talking about accidents (as much as we all appreciate your more serious work). Get em, ace.

  • @flylife6495
    @flylife6495 6 місяців тому +3

    Good ole KAXH. I had my 172 hangared there while working on my PPL and soloed there. Literally some sort of stout crosswind just about everyday.

  • @melsplace4007
    @melsplace4007 6 місяців тому +51

    Mr. Brown, I don't know that I've ever wished more that I was on plane than while watching this video. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @cgtspl
    @cgtspl 6 місяців тому +15

    Ah! not sure how to begin... We all know about 'The Bucket list', well mine would have to include flying a bi-plane across or in and around the USA. I was born in England and have lived in Australia for almost 30 years. Sadly I hung up my wings some 20 years ago but have never lost the passion. You Juan, in this one video, have encapsulated exactly what I wished I had done so many years ago but let work commitments get in the way. Anyone out there with the same urge... just go and do it whilst you can, you won't regret it.

    • @pamshewan9181
      @pamshewan9181 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes me too to all you said! This plane is just GORGEOUS! I am going to do a ride in the one locally giving rides just to hear that engine sing and the air through those big wings. Incredible.

  • @byron821
    @byron821 6 місяців тому +8

    I had the absolute pleasure of riding a WACO sight seeing over Kauai. Loved it

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 6 місяців тому +34

    Wacos are just beautiful aircraft. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @rickdenney5772
    @rickdenney5772 4 місяці тому +1

    Let’s see Day 2! This series is a lot of fun to watch.

  • @lesworthington3333
    @lesworthington3333 6 місяців тому +16

    Can't watch this without getting a big ol grin on your face! Awesome job Juan!

  • @kiwiwhispers
    @kiwiwhispers 6 місяців тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoying the ride along, Juan. As a relative newcomer to Texas this makes me appreciate the beauty of the landscape. Much more enjoyable from the sky. Looking forward to day 2. Loving the Waco.

  • @harrydecker9159
    @harrydecker9159 6 місяців тому +7

    Love the Waco, thanks for bringing us along. I am fortunate to have friends who own a red 1941 Waco UPF-7 that we restored twenty years ago. It is like riding a Harley in three dimensions with the awesome sound of the radial engine. It always attracts a crowd wherever we land.

  • @intrepidsoul9871
    @intrepidsoul9871 6 місяців тому +14

    Awesome. Simply Awesome ! The best thirty minutes I've had in a long, long time. I think I was a Barnstormer in a past life. On my 48" hi-res monitor, I was right there , experiencing it all. That was the best Virtual Reality experience I've EVER had. Thank you & bless you, Juan.

  • @Ryanboy2020
    @Ryanboy2020 6 місяців тому +10

    Wow, she sure is a beauty, Juan! Waco makes a fine airplane!! It's good to see you enjoying the fruits of your hard work. Pay attention you young pilots out there. Work hard, stay committed, ride the rough patches of aviation out and you too will be able to sit back and enjoy the benefits of being a commercial airline pilot.

  • @NOELTM
    @NOELTM 6 місяців тому +36

    I just made a donation to the Golden Empire Flying Association as per the link in the description. Bravo to you Juan for all you do to encourage safe and enjoyable flying. Thank you.

  • @dananichols1816
    @dananichols1816 6 місяців тому +8

    Thanks!

  • @johncaldwell-wq1hp
    @johncaldwell-wq1hp 6 місяців тому +5

    Man !!--That "Waco"--is "STUNNINGLY--BEAUTIFUL''--a lawn-chair,--a case of Beer-and I could just look at that BEAUTY-for ever !!

  • @kari53
    @kari53 6 місяців тому +3

    I was at the Canadian Avaition Museum this weekend in Ottawa, Ontario. They have a Waco there. We did do some airplane tours of the Capital but didn't have time to do the Waco. Perhaps in the fall.
    Great plane.

  • @bradhines4137
    @bradhines4137 6 місяців тому +6

    What a great ride-along. Chasing the western sun. Looking forward to part two.

  • @Milepost1965
    @Milepost1965 6 місяців тому +3

    A ride of a lifetime, I'm jealous. Thanks for sharing with all of us...

  • @WOFFY-qc9te
    @WOFFY-qc9te 6 місяців тому +12

    That aircraft is a sexy beast, colour scheme on the engine cowling is just what 'Emperor Ming' (Flash Gordon) has on his rockets.
    So good to share your adventures and grounded commentary. Fair winds to you Juan

  • @davidstuart4489
    @davidstuart4489 6 місяців тому +4

    What a great flight! Yeah - takes a long time to cross West Texas. It took a long time to ride my Honda CB450T from San Diego to NAS Pensacola (first duty station) in 1974. I wish I'd had a WACO for that trip (or any airplane). Thanks for sharing Juan!

  • @shawnlippencott4321
    @shawnlippencott4321 6 місяців тому +5

    Beautiful airplane Juan, I was lucky enough to grow up in the same town as Tommy Flock he restored several UPF-7'S got to go up with him in all but the last one he restored. I know that smell of Avgas and oil your talking about best smell there is i miss those days.

  • @robs5649
    @robs5649 6 місяців тому +3

    The guy just loves flying doesn't he? Fantastic.

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 6 місяців тому +2

    Juan you have the Aircraft bug Bad. lol That is one awesome airplane! Was wondering when this video was coming out. Thanks so much for sharing this part of your life with us!

  • @dananichols1816
    @dananichols1816 6 місяців тому +9

    Magnificent view from your pan/tilt left wing camera -- wow!, and a beautiful short story! My dad and I enjoyed a great front seat ride in a Waco at Kitty Hawk, oh, so long ago. The young pilot then took us over to another airport for fuel, and we blabbed airplanes the whole way. Good medicine, then and now Juan, and it is a wonderful thing to see you offering such a beautiful rig like this to inspire young folks in aviation. Stick & rudder.

  • @susierider55
    @susierider55 6 місяців тому +3

    What a beautiful trip to cruise along at low altitude. Whole different perspective. Thank you for taking us with you.

  • @mynosycat
    @mynosycat 6 місяців тому +36

    There is NOTHING like flying biplanes... I've owned 4 of them. They pull you right into the romance of flying.

  • @billhartsfield424
    @billhartsfield424 6 місяців тому +1

    The Waco is to aircraft what an XKE is to autos. Simply beautiful.

  • @bracoleur
    @bracoleur 6 місяців тому +2

    JB thanks for taking us along on your cross count hop! Keep up the good work and amazing videos.

  • @GlideYNRG
    @GlideYNRG 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Juan. What a beautiful aircraft and trip.

  • @deansiracusa3966
    @deansiracusa3966 6 місяців тому +5

    Author and pilot Stephen Coonts wrote a great non-fiction book called The Cannibal Queen. It’s about his time barnstorming around the country in his Stearman.

  • @sanfranciscobay
    @sanfranciscobay 6 місяців тому +5

    Looks like a perfect Airplane to Fly around the San Francisco Bay Area. Take off Mid Day when it's the warmest, Fly for 1-2 hours Low and Slow, put it away and call it a Day.

  • @Twizlair
    @Twizlair 6 місяців тому +2

    The Mesilla Valley at sunset is such an amazing view. Too bad you didn't have time to circle up to the black mesa during sunset just amazing. What great trip so far.

    • @scottp.5161
      @scottp.5161 6 місяців тому

      Nothing like seeing alpenglow on the Organ Mountains.

  • @thunderbolt513
    @thunderbolt513 6 місяців тому +4

    Hi Juan. Man, what a superb bird the Waco is. And that colour paint scheme drives anyone speechless.
    Good winds and happy landings from Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @buffdelcampo
    @buffdelcampo 6 місяців тому +1

    Iraan, Texas, named for Ira and Ann and pronounced Ira-ann. Such a great little town. I got stuck there after a dead stick landing. A cowboy lent me his pickup to go to Odessa, Texas to get some parts. I ended up doing an engine change, so I spent several days there. That was thirty years ago and I still have friends in Iraan! Good to see the place again!

  • @Wayne_Robinson
    @Wayne_Robinson 6 місяців тому +4

    What a beautiful aircraft. I can almost feel the wind in my face while watcing.

  • @gazzas123
    @gazzas123 6 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful aircraft and flight

  • @pavelavietor1
    @pavelavietor1 6 місяців тому +6

    I STOP DRIVING TRUCKS SO I WAS NOT LOOKING AT YOU , BUT I GUARANTEE YOU ARE PASSING THEM AND MANY OF THEM ARE LOOKING AT YOU WISHING TO BE UP THERE. SALUDOS IBERO QUE DIOS US BENDIGA

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 6 місяців тому +2

    You excelled yourself with this Juan - wonderful plane and great to share your journey. :)

  • @kimbrgv
    @kimbrgv 6 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for sharing..I was working in the garden today and I was just a waving at you like you knew I was down below you. Walka Walka ( my name for your new red baby)is a beauty. I just love her sound.. Congratulations ❣️ See ya at the Air Port tomorrow 😊.

  • @cchambard
    @cchambard 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm smiling for you, Juan. Gave me goosebumps! Congratulations

  • @raymondshaw7186
    @raymondshaw7186 6 місяців тому +22

    Being a trucker most of my life, once you vet across Texas it doesn't take long getting to California 😂

  • @HabuBeemer
    @HabuBeemer 6 місяців тому

    That was excellent. I enjoyed seeing my old airport in the distance, ELP. Flew air traffic out of there in the early '80s. I remember it well. Flew people into Las Cruces as well. Pretty part of the country especially in an open cockpit. Nice presentation and stunning video capture. Thank you for sharing. Blue skies!

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 6 місяців тому +4

    Such a gorgeous machine!! Well mannered too!! Gotta be LOVE to fly with a lady like that!! I kinda like those round motors. When I was REAL young (those planes were young too) I referred to them as double wingers. Never heard of a "biplane" in my little town. This beauty has a very up to date looking cockpit too!! Fantastic Mr Browne, thanks for letting me dream along here. I am going to enjoy this dream some more. thanks again.

  • @GlamorganManor
    @GlamorganManor 6 місяців тому +2

    Looking at the Golden Empire scholarship recipients, one of the first in 2003 is now Aerodynamics Engineering Lab Manager for Boeing in the UK, Ashley Evans. That's a great success for a flying club to have had a part of and it is very impressive when a local volunteer organization can maintain anything that involves $ for more than 10 years.

  • @stevenshanofski6801
    @stevenshanofski6801 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow. What a trip. Beautiful Waco. Gorgeous scenery. Safe travels!

  • @bw162
    @bw162 6 місяців тому +2

    Ferried a Super Cub from the factory in Lock Haven, PA to SJC circa 1965. Only radio was a portable com the size of a brief case I had to balance on the dash board when using it. Navigation was west to the first ocean and land. 😊First 4 hours were a blast. The remaining 18 were a literal pain in the rear. Incidentally, Route 66 follows the I40 through Albuquerque and Flagstaff; not the southern route Juan took along the I10.

  • @tomrenfro1683
    @tomrenfro1683 6 місяців тому +1

    I enjoyed watching your Waco flight. Years ago (1970s) I, on occasion flew a Waco RNF with a Warner engine and an armstrong starter. The outrigger gear oleos in that design were very weak and any crosswind was a challenge. My first solo was a Luscombe 8A. It was equipped with a Supper Homer radio and a wind driven generator. I miss seeing your Luscombe videos. Thanks for all the work you put into your videos.

  • @danielmierop662
    @danielmierop662 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank You, beautiful photography!

  • @gyrovibo
    @gyrovibo 6 місяців тому +1

    What a dream. I’ve done my share of taildragger ferry flying but never in a Waco. I’ve half joked about wanting one but this really helps refocus that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @danastewart3091
    @danastewart3091 6 місяців тому +2

    My dad was instructing in a Waco UPF-7, amount others, at the beginning of the war. My only real taildragger time was in D-18s. Gotta love those round motors.

  • @cliffguthrie7530
    @cliffguthrie7530 6 місяців тому +3

    Really enjoyed this video- thanks! Beautiful plane!

  • @xfirehurican
    @xfirehurican 6 місяців тому +4

    Thanks, Juan! You just made my day. (ol' C-117D driver)

  • @edblevins8764
    @edblevins8764 6 місяців тому +1

    I can’t thank you enough for sharing this video! It brought bad a lot of memories of a close friend of mine that I grew up with that had a couple of Waco’s and flew air shows around the nation. Jimmy Franklin flew Wacos for many years and even put a “jet engine” on one of them. The Jet Waco was a beast but was thrilling to watch. Thanks again for sharing this video……

  • @FlyingwithRich
    @FlyingwithRich 6 місяців тому +3

    Nothing I have ever flown rides the turbulence like a Waco!

  • @Scott-rr7dy
    @Scott-rr7dy 6 місяців тому +5

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Enough said. THANKS Jim..

  • @Memorex88
    @Memorex88 6 місяців тому +3

    MAN I love this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @markjennings2315
    @markjennings2315 6 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous sounding engine. seems to always be idling and just cruising along.

  • @RdRaeff
    @RdRaeff 6 місяців тому +1

    Friggin amazing Juan, this is why I got my private in April 1994 in Southern Michigan, your like the Andy Griffith in the sky. Keep up the excellent work, I'll connect up with you somehow-somewhere, nice that Battle Creek makes things other than Frosted Flakes:-)

  • @richc47us
    @richc47us 6 місяців тому +2

    What a great ride Juan...beautiful day for flying. Great family photos too...Kodak moments! Thanks JB.

  • @douglascopeman4873
    @douglascopeman4873 6 місяців тому +1

    So very wonderful, great to see you so happy & smiling, I watch all of your videos you're a great pilot.

  • @skyepilotte11
    @skyepilotte11 6 місяців тому +1

    Thx Juan...exciting ferry flight with a beautiful , classic aircraft.

  • @MrPhiljs
    @MrPhiljs 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent airplane, was lucky to have a passenger ride in one when on holiday in Florida 2004, found memories.

  • @skypilot-h8z
    @skypilot-h8z 6 місяців тому +2

    wow what a great trip, always great content. I learned to fly at Evergreen airport in Vancouver, Wash. Wally Olsen the owner had a UPF 7 for rent and a cabin Waco and a Jenny. Those were the days. Keep up the great video's.

  • @davidmerwin7763
    @davidmerwin7763 6 місяців тому +3

    What a wonderful trip!!!

  • @RoseSV2005
    @RoseSV2005 6 місяців тому +2

    NO wind in Las Cruces! Absolutely amazing. You were blessed. Spent 4 years in LC at New Mexico State University. Wind seemed almost 24/7.

  • @ferebeefamily
    @ferebeefamily 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for taking us along on the ferry flight Mr Brown. Beautiful airplane and scenery.

  • @duanejohnson6271
    @duanejohnson6271 6 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations Juan! Great episode. I live and fly from Tucson. That is a piece of flying art work! Waco to B-777, not bad.

  • @sallysmikahl399
    @sallysmikahl399 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the homecoming photos! Great video, Juan. Thank you for bringing us along!

  • @michaeldeckert6023
    @michaeldeckert6023 6 місяців тому +1

    One of the BEST video and flying vlogs I've ever seen!!! Your cameras, the scenery, you flying this beautiful plane- all perfect. Can't wait for part two. Thank you for sharing this, I'm getting ready to watch it again.

  • @bobcuster8930
    @bobcuster8930 6 місяців тому +1

    @Juan - Starting at 19:00, those are some great video shots, and music! Excellent!

  • @jimbates955
    @jimbates955 6 місяців тому +1

    This appears to be a great business opportunity, ferrying aircraft, a business you could set up for Pete if he’s so inclined…thanks for sharing the adventure!

  • @warrenwatters1800
    @warrenwatters1800 6 місяців тому +1

    Great looking plane you've found...congratulations! Looking forward to Part 2. All these years I've heard and pronounced them Wayyco...jeesh. Thanks for the ride along...great stuff!

  • @n6mz
    @n6mz 6 місяців тому +22

    My day improves at least 100% when Capt Browne posts a vid! Thanks for the great content.

  • @CrazyPetez
    @CrazyPetez 6 місяців тому +1

    When I was about 13, I built a model of a Waco Cabin, 35” wingspan. The kit was intended to be built as a free flight airplane, but I was more familiar with U Control so I went that route. I built it with a K&B .15 engine, plenty of power for such a light airplane. I flew it many, many times at the Polo Grounds in GG Park. Your excellent video on this Waco brought back many wonderful memories of my old Waco.

  • @klpilot
    @klpilot 6 місяців тому +2

    Pretty cool Juan. Congratulations! Beautiful airplane

  • @JohnBare747
    @JohnBare747 6 місяців тому +3

    Juan that was superb, made my day and looks like the Waco made your long day of old time flying in the West Texas sky. Miles and miles of just miles below for the most part then a pit stop now and then. Fuel for the Waco and Brisket for Juan, fair weather ahead. Life couldn't be better than that day. A trip for the ages. One for the books, Log Books that is.

  • @davidperry3257
    @davidperry3257 6 місяців тому +5

    And what an adventure it was! Thanks for the jumpseat ride Juan!❤️

  • @Britcarjunkie
    @Britcarjunkie 6 місяців тому +1

    I had no idea that Waco was still building airplanes!
    I knew a guy in the '80's that had a UPF-7: I don't recall exactly how old it was, but it was an oldie. He used to sell rides in it, too.

  • @TurnerWaitschies
    @TurnerWaitschies 6 місяців тому +1

    I live right next to the Arcola airport. I watch planes coming and going every day.

  • @garypocklington3396
    @garypocklington3396 6 місяців тому +1

    What a superb video! This reminds me of the book by Richard Bach called Biplane. Looking forward to seeing part 2!

  • @zinny54
    @zinny54 6 місяців тому +1

    West Texas is big. Thanks for the fly along Juan!

  • @ronpurcell9984
    @ronpurcell9984 6 місяців тому +2

    One of your very best Juan. Thanks

  • @nothingmuch875
    @nothingmuch875 6 місяців тому +1

    "Waco" is an acronym for Weaver Aircraft Company. Just some trivia for those that didn't know. Flying open cockpit biplane with a radial engine has to be the best thing ever.

  • @MikeKobb
    @MikeKobb 6 місяців тому +20

    Wow, 15gph isn't bad at all for a 300hp radial! What a dream of a trip. I still remember my tailwheel instructor ferrying a Stearman back to our home field. I flew him up in a 172 and then he flew it back. I beat him back by a fair amount, and he was very sore when he finally climbed out. I hope your seats are a bit more comfy than ours were!

  • @pilotdane1
    @pilotdane1 6 місяців тому +2

    Juan - I watch all your video's (even since before Orville) this is one of the best.... Just magical !!!! And that Ground Speed - in a WACO - are you kidding me !!!!, that's awesome !!!!

  • @mcd5082
    @mcd5082 6 місяців тому +1

    What a great video Juan! Beautiful scenery in the desert areas

  • @danielsexton467
    @danielsexton467 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Juan for taking us along. Excellent video.

  • @1rembo69
    @1rembo69 6 місяців тому +1

    The sight seeing would be just awesome, hope you enjoyed it.

  • @mikenowland2739
    @mikenowland2739 6 місяців тому +19

    As the author Nevil Shute wrote “Most of my adult life, perhaps all the worthwhile part of it, has been spent messing about with airplanes “ .

  • @noelcastle3986
    @noelcastle3986 6 місяців тому +1

    Great vid thanks Juan you have a great life doing what you love best aviation at many levels .

  • @abhirissam2156
    @abhirissam2156 6 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful bird! Congratulations Juan.

  • @TomJeffreyJr
    @TomJeffreyJr 6 місяців тому +1

    Juan, what a beautiful aircraft! Thank you for sharing this adventure with us!

  • @gregoryknox4444
    @gregoryknox4444 6 місяців тому +2

    Juan, I thought I'd just speed view this, but I kicked back with my dog & cats and enjoyed it immensely. Thanks for sharing. Now, we the pilots want the complete layout of the what's what in the preflight and airpane. Thanks. Congratulations.

  • @BlueAngelPhantoms
    @BlueAngelPhantoms 6 місяців тому +1

    Very enjoyable. Glad you had a safe journey.

  • @davelester5839
    @davelester5839 6 місяців тому +1

    thanks for this Juan. Did not know these were built in Cereal City, but I am a remote AF vet at that VA Clinic in BC and will check it out.

  • @oleran4569
    @oleran4569 6 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done Sir! You've captured the joys and are spreading them everywhere.

  • @aeromatt
    @aeromatt 6 місяців тому +1

    2-2.5 hr stretching/bladder is my limit too, very cool to see KPEQ that was my planned stop but i ended up not stopping there, Crosby's in texas, in my case visited KBMQ, they are hands down the nicest people to work with in any FBO i have been to.

  • @LIamaLlama554
    @LIamaLlama554 6 місяців тому +1

    Las Cruces! Nice, I’m in El Paso. If i would have known JB was landing in his Snoopy plane I would have brought you some of my famous cornbread.

  • @CS_247
    @CS_247 6 місяців тому +1

    What a cool adventure, in a beautiful old bird in the safe hands of Mr J Brown. ❤ Enjoy, and thanks for bringing us along for the ride!