Back in the late 70's. I contacted Wing Cmdr Wallis for help and advice in building an auto gyro as part of a school project. He couldn't have been more helpful He invited me to see his collection which included a personal demonstration of him flying. He didn't suffer fools , however he was a most generous, talented engineer, inventor and a real Gent. We kept in touch until his death. R.I.P
When I was doing my autogyro training, I had a long conversation with Wing Commander Wallis. He was such a pleasant and knowledgeable man and a true gentleman.
He and his gyrocopter „Little Nellie“ were hired by Ken Adam for James Bond „You Only Live Twice“. As stunt double for Sean Connery did he all the flying in this film.
If you like the video, check out my facebook link in the video description for photos of the day when we visited him at his house/workshops.He's an amazing bloke. Only just added the link so I hope this works out ok for you.
My respect to this gentleman! It really is a shame that gyros haven’t saturated the aviation world. They have a proven track record for being safe, economical, and scaleable. One company in the USA built a demonstrator powered by a Rolls Royce turboprop engine. And of course there was the Fairey Rotodyne.
1977 Queens Jubilee, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This man frightened us all to death. Whizzing up and down the River Trent in Little Nellie of James Bond Fame. Brilliant.
Simplemente lo admiro,este es un piloto de verdad...el mejor que he visto hasta hoy,extraordinario despegue,un pilotage desenvuelto sin sobresaltos,una exibicion de total control del aparato, y su aterrizaje corto ,relajado,preciso,sin vacilaciones una persona que sabe lo que hace,un autentico veterano del aire,mis respetos señor Comandante Comodoro Ken Wallis .1916-2013.Q.E:P.D.
I watched it a long time ago on a different account, now I watched it again this day and this year 2024, so happy to be able to reminisce about that time, it was very beautiful until now🎉🎉🎉
Wim M as someone who flys out of the bustiest airport in Canada I can confirm a radio is not defiantly not BS. And helmets save lives this guy didn’t wear a helmet and guess where he is now? Coincidence I think not.
I had a great couple of visits to Kens workshop, he was a great bloke. Always gave a quick demo of his autogyros. WW2 veteran who flew Lancasters and many others, even saved himself by parachute.
What a man.! I met him once in Enniskillen N. Ireland. An amazing aerobatic pilot. I don't know how he flew that gyro without any goggles. I'd say he had very watery eyes when he landed R.I.P. Ken.
Yes a truly remarkable wonderful warm welcoming man in his nineties for you people viewing from far away places. I have been to his place a few times always admires his welcome and talent. Well done Ken and thanks. Wil D.
I love these videos of Ken Wallis. I'm sorry he's gone. I've always loved aviation and my first experience with getting my feet off the ground was being towed down the runway in Dorris, CA 1983 or thereabouts. Volkswagen Beetle pulling a Benson gyrocopter down the runway. It was so intuitive... Thanks Guy for that experience!
@ David Taylor I always dreamed of flying a gyrocopter as a kid. I first saw a Benson ad in the back of Popular ,Mechanics magazine when I was 10 years old(.A lifetime ago!) I'm a senior citizen now but I've never let go of that dream. I recently found a gyro instructor 400 miles away, but I hope to arrange a flight in the near future. David, did you continue flying gyros? I'd be interested to know your experiences.
I grew up with the bensen gyrocopter poster on my wall. Seeing this old man fly one gives me hope that someday I might still have one. There's still some film left in the camera. Cross your fingers.
I've seen this man before.what a wonderfull brain at is age.We can all learn something like this to prospered in later life.Well done sorry never give up
@@simonkidd2088 The rotor generates lift as long as the craft is going forward, just like a glider. If the engine fails just put the plane into a glide, the glide ratio I would guess would not be that good but it would glide.
A real gent. He was a good friend of my grandparents and once let me sit in Little Nellie when I was 10. Told me I could come back to have a go when I was old enough. Never did unfortunately. The last of a
Inside every great man beats the heart of youth For I once looked young just like you My hair is now white and my steps may be slow But let me fire up my plane And to the sky I will go!
Should have had head protection whilst flying ,but what the heck! He flew that machine like it was part of him. What a guy! In the same mold as Patrick Moore and Eric Brown. I fear we shall never see their like again.
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Back in the late 70's. I contacted Wing Cmdr Wallis for help and advice in building an auto gyro as part of a school project. He couldn't have been more helpful
He invited me to see his collection which included a personal demonstration of him flying. He didn't suffer fools , however he was a most generous, talented engineer, inventor and a real Gent. We kept in touch until his death. R.I.P
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Did you actually finish building
Your autogyro & fly it? How much did it cost?.Where did you get flight instructions?
When I was doing my autogyro training, I had a long conversation with Wing Commander Wallis. He was such a pleasant and knowledgeable man and a true gentleman.
This man built all his own flying machines. I just love to see Ken Wallis in action, he died in 2013 what a loss RIP sir.
How did he die while flying?
@@johnanderson1994 No age 93 I believe natural causes.
@@terrycarter4459 97
@@johnanderson1994 that was a genius bro. His stuff would never crash
@@mgtvnews6890 it's pretty hard for a helicopter to crash, even if it's made at home
He and his gyrocopter „Little Nellie“ were hired by Ken Adam for James Bond „You Only Live Twice“. As stunt double for Sean Connery did he all the flying in this film.
If you like the video, check out my facebook link in the video description for photos of the day when we visited him at his house/workshops.He's an amazing bloke. Only just added the link so I hope this works out ok for you.
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My respect to this gentleman! It really is a shame that gyros haven’t saturated the aviation world. They have a proven track record for being safe, economical, and scaleable. One company in the USA built a demonstrator powered by a Rolls Royce turboprop engine. And of course there was the Fairey Rotodyne.
I too met him last year with a mate of mine at his house, signed my book, dvd, got a post card etc etc, top bloke and a true gent!
That's great.
I wish l meet him one day.
He really has confidence in what he is doing
Powerful engine to lift such a heavy set of balls.
No doubt!!
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Brave. Brave Man
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Yeah I was like, did buddy fly one of the originals?!
1977 Queens Jubilee, Trent Bridge, Nottingham. This man frightened us all to death. Whizzing up and down the River Trent in Little Nellie of James Bond Fame. Brilliant.
His confidence on his control , Skills and HW Design is awesome....
OMG .. an Amazing Craft ..
unbelievable , precise
engineering ⚠️ ⚠️ 👍
Simplemente lo admiro,este es un piloto de verdad...el mejor que he visto hasta hoy,extraordinario despegue,un pilotage desenvuelto sin sobresaltos,una exibicion de total control del aparato, y su aterrizaje corto ,relajado,preciso,sin vacilaciones una persona que sabe lo que hace,un autentico veterano del aire,mis respetos señor Comandante Comodoro Ken Wallis .1916-2013.Q.E:P.D.
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He was an outstanding man with a past career to boot with an amazing machine as well.
What a wonderful guy Ken was. They don't make em like that anymore.
I watched it a long time ago on a different account, now I watched it again this day and this year 2024, so happy to be able to reminisce about that time, it was very beautiful until now🎉🎉🎉
Watching the take off on this video was impressive too me, I was not expecting any aggressive moves from a pilot his age.
Inspiring teacher in Avionics..RIP..Mr Ken..
Doesn’t need glasses, helmet or radio it’s all BS stuff.
What an awesome soul.
R.I.P.
Wim M as someone who flys out of the bustiest airport in Canada I can confirm a radio is not defiantly not BS. And helmets save lives this guy didn’t wear a helmet and guess where he is now? Coincidence I think not.
@@EpicSocksProductions Is this a joke? Cuz I'm srly confused about the helmet part
@@EpicSocksProductions are you stupid, the fella died of natural causes not because he wasn’t wearing a helmet
I had a great couple of visits to Kens workshop, he was a great bloke. Always gave a quick demo of his autogyros. WW2 veteran who flew Lancasters and many others, even saved himself by parachute.
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This is the coolest video on UA-cam. Age is just white hair for some people.
Imagine being 95 and flying like that. RIP and godspeed.
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What a man.! I met him once in Enniskillen N. Ireland. An amazing aerobatic pilot. I don't know how he flew that gyro without any goggles. I'd say he had very watery eyes when he landed R.I.P. Ken.
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Yes a truly remarkable wonderful warm welcoming man in his nineties for you people viewing from far away places. I have been to his place a few times always admires his welcome and talent. Well done Ken and thanks. Wil D.
Those who have met him in person are real lucky ones... What a genius man... 👏
Men of his age and intellect are the ones that put Great into Great Britian, RIP.
Oh man, it looks took scary. Imagine how badass he would have been in his youths.
at that ages , dont you think he would give fk about how dangerous it is?
During his youth he flew in the RAF
In his middle age he designed and flew one in the James Bond film
I love these videos of Ken Wallis. I'm sorry he's gone. I've always loved aviation and my first experience with getting my feet off the ground was being towed down the runway in Dorris, CA 1983 or thereabouts. Volkswagen Beetle pulling a Benson gyrocopter down the runway. It was so intuitive... Thanks Guy for that experience!
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@ David Taylor
I always dreamed of flying a gyrocopter as a kid. I first saw a Benson ad in the back of Popular ,Mechanics magazine when I was 10 years old(.A lifetime ago!) I'm a senior citizen now but I've never let go of that dream. I recently found a gyro instructor 400 miles away, but I hope to arrange a flight in the near future.
David, did you continue flying gyros? I'd be interested to know your experiences.
Amazing, good job.
...and THAT boys and girls, is how you do THAT! Splendid!
Hiii how are u good
вот это дед, в таком возрасте и так летать, это заслуживает восхищение и уважение, благодарю за полёт и видео !
Да,дед крутой!
But is amazing somehow, the great work
But he is more powerful than a young guy❤🙏🙏 rest in peace
I grew up with the bensen gyrocopter poster on my wall.
Seeing this old man fly one gives me hope that someday I might still have one. There's still some film left in the camera. Cross your fingers.
👌🏻 He is inspiration for current generation.
Absolutely incredible, my hero ,learn from the old and wise not from the dare and young.
First time I saw this i thought the old guy would hover a few feet off the ground and make a couple laps around the pasture, boy was I wrong
Чувство восхощения охватывает, глядя на Кена Уоллис и желание подражать! Вечная слава и память великому пилоту-изобретателю!
Он что умер?
@@Alexe7438 ушёл в небо...
Таки долетался😏😏😏😏
@@residentevil1067 На момент смерти ему вообще-то 97 лет было. Так что правильней сказать: отлетался.
@@goldmemberyuk5314 ну тогда так 🙂🙂
This man is legend.
One can only hope to be this awesome!
I've seen this man before.what a wonderfull brain at is age.We can all learn something like this to prospered in later life.Well done sorry never give up
Old is gold...
One of the easiest plane to fly. Easy to build too. The gyroplane. It will even land you safely when youn engine fails up in the air.
Dude it has no wings, only the engine creates lift
@@simonkidd2088 The rotor generates lift as long as the craft is going forward, just like a glider. If the engine fails just put the plane into a glide, the glide ratio I would guess would not be that good but it would glide.
@@simonkidd2088 Shows you have no idea how these machines work. Gyro doesn't require power on rotor. Many times it's not even connected.
This man, Ken Wallis, never let age slow him down !!!! Fired his machine up and away he "flew!"
Wallis worked as Sean Connery's stunt pilot in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice, where he flew one of his WA-116s named Little Nellie.
Amazing!
And most other people of his age would just go out for a little stroll.
One of the best videos I've seen.
Very amazing, looks like fun!! Great Man.
He believes himself than others. Hats off sir.
My dream of a lifetime. Remained a dream.
What a confidence...no parasuit....no safe 😳
Beautiful flying .that's called Tallent and experience
That looks so much fun
A true airman.
A real gent. He was a good friend of my grandparents and once let me sit in Little Nellie when I was 10. Told me I could come back to have a go when I was old enough. Never did unfortunately. The last of a
Correction. Ken shows us how to fly in positive gravity flight.
A truly magnificent man in his flying machine.
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ناتا
Inside every great man beats the heart of youth
For I once looked young just like you
My hair is now white and my steps may be slow
But let me fire up my plane
And to the sky I will go!
Очень крутой летательный аппарат!
Should have had head protection whilst flying ,but what the heck! He flew that machine like it was part of him. What a guy! In the same mold as Patrick Moore and Eric Brown. I fear we shall never see their like again.
What a flying magician up there! 😄 Prize winner! 💥👌
Meu Deus...
Que máximo esse passeio nesse avião...
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love him.. Old is gold.
Looks like a hell of a lot of fun!
Either that or a good way to get your head chopped off!
Good on that fearless man.
He nuts 😂😂😂 he took that think off the ground like a god damn tractor what a legend 😂
Esse homem merece um like só pela coragem
बहुत शानदार दादा कोई वैज्ञानिक है
जो करने में विश्वास करते हैं कहने में नहीं
दम है
ماشاء الله
هاذه العزيمة
وهاذا يدل على أن لافرق بين صغير وكبير العزيمة والاصرار هي السبب
That was great...thanks!! Really an amazing guy!
Absolutely brilliant
I'd be shitting my pants if told to sit in that thing.
Hats off to this grandpa
Best inventor in the world 🌍
Great man be blessed ever talented man
He is a hero ... No words
Love this, thanks for sharing this video
You are not the only one after 10 years.
that would be funny if he just flew off into the horizon !
He is an amazing man.And am finding out a wing commander.A daring old pilot.
👍👍👍Good Work 👍👍👍👍
Old man but new energy thinking
Excellent he made this aggressive machine and hit the skies up then comes down boldly!
He should be careful and avoid to do heads up or standup...! Otherwise, he would loose something...
Wow....my childhood dream😍😍😍😍
Вот дед даёт жару!
И ведь не боится без шлема летать то!
Наверное в молодости летчиком был.
Шлем.... Разве что для самоуспокоения 😁 зачем шлем, если на вернёшься?!
Such a big flight, at this age. Brave big daddy.
Have a nice flight old man...!
Зачётный автожир! И деда молодец!
Wow he is fabulous super energy ❤
The last of a dying breed.
No helmet, no seatbelts, no earplugs!
What a savage!
What an adrenaline rush 🤗
Not even a helmet...what a stud....!
He knew what he was doing..👍🇺🇸
Salute to this gentleman
Wonderful .can this available for everyone
That's the most daring flying attempt
Вот лихой старик 👍
Я бы там обосрантус )
What a legendry man!
God u are wonderful,d old man is wonderful,eyin agbagba Yoruba se e rii iwa afemiafemi lanwu,bi mekunnu se ma jiya ku, leyin oba,ijoye,awon otokulu le nse, lagbara Olorun Yoruba nation odun yi nii
Amazing..and he’s amazingly cool!
An amazing and incredibly talented man
This man is craze.