Mike I see you're getting a lot of flack for not doing a little research. The L 19 first flew in late 1949 and was introduced in 1950. The L 19 is based on the Cessna 170. The major difference between the 170 and the L 19 wings is flap deflection. 170 flaps deflect 45° the L 19 flaps deflect 60°.
L5 Stinson was WW2. Requested by Patton who was a private pilot. The L3, etc didn’t have the power for 2 person in North Africa, etc that had high DA. The L5 had 195 HP which was great for that mission. The airspeed indicator is in MPH so as to have a common speed to talk to ground units. IE: “I’ve got 2 trucks moving north on the main road at 50 MPH.”
The OV-10 North American Bronco was introduced in 1968 to increase the FAC capability of replacing the L-19 in being more advanced for supporting troops on the ground. The OV-1 Mohawk was also used for its FAC ability. I was a Crew Chief on a Birddog by the way. 1970-71. Phi Bai Vietnam.
In World War II, the Commonwealth airforces flew the Taylorcraft Auster that fulfilled a similar role as this Cessna, they were used as artillery spotter and observation planes. The planes were unarmed and unarmoured. The most famous pilot of the Taylorcraft Auster (Mark V version) was Star Trek's most famous engineer, James Doohan, better known today as "Montgomery Scott", or Scotty. As a Canadian, he flew the Auster for the Royal Canadian Air Force's 666 Squadron. He was originally an artillery officer but was wounded on during the D-Day landing, where he was shot 6 times in a friendly fire incident. He hit four times in the leg, once in the chest and the final one in the finger, which caused it to be later amputated. The shot to the chest was stopped by a silver lighter, which probably saved his life. Not wanting to be sent home, because of the leg injury, he retrained as a pilot and flew for the rest of the war. He was quite the pilot and was once described as "craziest pilot in the Canadian Air Force" due to a number of stunts. One was slaloming an Auster (Mark IV) through the telegraph poles on the Salsbury plain (confirmed), and according to some other reports, flew a plane under the London Bridge.
Thank you for the cool review Mike. When i was a kid i had a balsa kit of this plane, but it is nice to see the real thing. I like it even better now. Fly safe.
Thanks for the excellent walkaround, Mike. I saw a few of these in Viet Nam and I always thought they were an excellent step up from a J-3, mostly because of the increased horsepower and the large "greenhouse". FYI, I just bought an L19/O-1 RC scale model from Carolina Custom Kits and I may just finish it in the livery in this video.
It is an amazing aircraft. I own and operate a 1951 L-19. Having the time of my life with it. N41362. I have owned it 8 years. It will keep you on your toes.
Sorry to break it, but this aircraft is not World War 2 era. It is a 1960's or 70's era aircraft, as Cessna did not extensively build military aircraft at that time.
Lovely aeroplane to fly: it handles like a slooooow and more muscular 182...it has a couple of points that demand respect tho or it will bite you. Hard. But if you respect it you can do really amazing things in it ❤
Good introduction to observation aircraft for you Mike, O-1's are fun planes but Evan with an 0-470 they could use a little more power. Next up when you get a chance try out an O-2 you'll get a kick out of those.
Sorry Rob, but it did not. the OV-1 was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that specialized in electronic surveillance with side looking radar, etc. The O-1 Birddog was "recon", in other words, visual observation, low and slow. The Mohawk didn't replace anything, it was all by itself, just like the Birddog. I know. I was an Army Aviator in Vietnam and I flew the O-1 for 1,100 combat hours. Also, the label "L-19" was changed to O-1 in the early 1960s.
toadman506 ...A friend of mine, a commercial pilot, was going to teach me how to fly if I bought a plane. Of course I would have had to take classroom but at least I would have had all my seat time done. So I figured if I couldn't afford a fast plane I thought it cool if I had the slowest. But oh man, we were struck by the prices. Never bought one. I know....shoulda, woulda, coulda.
@@blipco5 I know the feeling, I was seriously looking at At-6's in the early 90's when they were running around $25K, then I passed up a Low-time Navion which I'm still kicking myself in the Ass over.
First time ever you talk about a plane that you didnt do your homework...I know you can do better than that it..have a great day and God Bless... Ps do a voice over
Dude...brush up on your history before making videos. In WW2 the O-59 (L-4A) Basically a J-3 Piper Cub and the Taylorcraft O-57 or L2 were used. The aircraft depicted in your video was not produced until 1950. It is a Cessna 170 converted for military use as the O-1 or L19. The major change was to convert it to tandem 2 place seating arrangement from the original 4 place with some other changes. It was used in Vietnam.
Correction: The L-19 was mainly used in the Vietnam war, not WWII
Mike I see you're getting a lot of flack for not doing a little research. The L 19 first flew in late 1949 and was introduced in 1950.
The L 19 is based on the Cessna 170. The major difference between the 170 and the L 19 wings is flap deflection. 170 flaps deflect 45° the L 19 flaps deflect 60°.
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Corea too I think
L5 Stinson was WW2. Requested by Patton who was a private pilot. The L3, etc didn’t have the power for 2 person in North Africa, etc that had high DA. The L5 had 195 HP which was great for that mission.
The airspeed indicator is in MPH so as to have a common speed to talk to ground units. IE: “I’ve got 2 trucks moving north on the main road at 50 MPH.”
The OV-10 North American Bronco was introduced in 1968 to increase the FAC capability of replacing the L-19 in being more advanced for supporting troops on the ground. The OV-1 Mohawk was also used for its FAC ability. I was a Crew Chief on a Birddog by the way. 1970-71. Phi Bai Vietnam.
In World War II, the Commonwealth airforces flew the Taylorcraft Auster that fulfilled a similar role as this Cessna, they were used as artillery spotter and observation planes. The planes were unarmed and unarmoured. The most famous pilot of the Taylorcraft Auster (Mark V version) was Star Trek's most famous engineer, James Doohan, better known today as "Montgomery Scott", or Scotty. As a Canadian, he flew the Auster for the Royal Canadian Air Force's 666 Squadron. He was originally an artillery officer but was wounded on during the D-Day landing, where he was shot 6 times in a friendly fire incident. He hit four times in the leg, once in the chest and the final one in the finger, which caused it to be later amputated. The shot to the chest was stopped by a silver lighter, which probably saved his life. Not wanting to be sent home, because of the leg injury, he retrained as a pilot and flew for the rest of the war. He was quite the pilot and was once described as "craziest pilot in the Canadian Air Force" due to a number of stunts. One was slaloming an Auster (Mark IV) through the telegraph poles on the Salsbury plain (confirmed), and according to some other reports, flew a plane under the London Bridge.
Produced 1950-1959, flown in Korea and Vietnam, not WW2
correct!
I've had the opportunity to fly one beautifully restored. Incredible, fun and historical aircraft.
The L-19/O-1 was developed from the Cessna 170. It first flew in 1949. It is also the only Cessna aircraft with tandem seating and control sticks.
Thank you for the cool review Mike. When i was a kid i had a balsa kit of this plane, but it is nice to see the real thing. I like it even better now. Fly safe.
It was based off the C-170. It first saw action in the Korean War. Saw most of its action in the Vietnam war
my dad flew in these for FAC in the 60s when I was born. Cool planes.
the bird dog was designed from the cessna 170a and the 170b series . it’s similar that parts are interchangeable
Thanks for the excellent walkaround, Mike. I saw a few of these in Viet Nam and I always thought they were an excellent step up from a J-3, mostly because of the increased horsepower and the large "greenhouse". FYI, I just bought an L19/O-1 RC scale model from Carolina Custom Kits and I may just finish it in the livery in this video.
It is an amazing aircraft. I own and operate a 1951 L-19. Having the time of my life with it. N41362. I have owned it 8 years. It will keep you on your toes.
Keep uploading brother
C-140 HAS MANUAL FLAPS, C-150 HAS ELECTRIC FLAPS. I HAVE OVER 600 HOURS IN BOTH. I LIKED BOTH OF THEM
Hi great Video I believe the back rudder pedals are functional you just need to pop them up to lock them in position.
Sorry to break it, but this aircraft is not World War 2 era. It is a 1960's or 70's era aircraft, as Cessna did not extensively build military aircraft at that time.
Its not a drone. Its a manned aircraft, carries two people.
I believe he stated that, in his commentary if you paying attention.
My flight instructor from years back flew a bird dog
Tstc in Waco used these as the tail dragger trainer
Lovely aeroplane to fly: it handles like a slooooow and more muscular 182...it has a couple of points that demand respect tho or it will bite you. Hard.
But if you respect it you can do really amazing things in it ❤
What a beauty!!! 😍
Thanks for sharing. I love that aircraft . I had a chance to fly it once and I am glad I did. Beautiful aircraft.
Fantastic Review Mike!
Thank You!
Aircraft was certified in 1949.
It was derived from a Cessna 170.
Very nice! Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely awesome video!!!!!!!
Good introduction to observation aircraft for you Mike, O-1's are fun planes but Evan with an 0-470 they could use a little more power. Next up when you get a chance try out an O-2 you'll get a kick out of those.
The O-470 had plenty of power for it's intended purpose ... combat visual observation. 213 HP is plenty and it worked.
Amazing video dude!!!!
Reconnaissance
Excellent moi!,,🌠🛩️
Great, cool, and informative video, as always. What the value of such a bird be ?
esr243 in that condition your looking at about 150k
Thanks
My fav orate aircraft the bird dog
No Burddogs in WWIi!
Check out the OV-1 Mohawk, it took the place of the L-19.
Sorry Rob, but it did not. the OV-1 was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that specialized in electronic surveillance with side looking radar, etc. The O-1 Birddog was "recon", in other words, visual observation, low and slow. The Mohawk didn't replace anything, it was all by itself, just like the Birddog. I know. I was an Army Aviator in Vietnam and I flew the O-1 for 1,100 combat hours. Also, the label "L-19" was changed to O-1 in the early 1960s.
I nearly bought one in the nineties. The price was crazy because they are War Birds. I think 40k back then.
They're well over $100K now.
toadman506 ...A friend of mine, a commercial pilot, was going to teach me how to fly if I bought a plane. Of course I would have had to take classroom but at least I would have had all my seat time done. So I figured if I couldn't afford a fast plane I thought it cool if I had the slowest. But oh man, we were struck by the prices. Never bought one. I know....shoulda, woulda, coulda.
@@blipco5 I know the feeling, I was seriously looking at At-6's in the early 90's when they were running around $25K, then I passed up a Low-time Navion which I'm still kicking myself in the Ass over.
toadman506 ...I don't blame you. Kick away...💥
Forgive me but some research would not go amiss.
Awesome 👍
Need to brush up onyour specs bro has an o470 and was produced for the vietnam war
Outside a really Beautiful plane.... but inside it has lost all the typical original Military Birddog flaire. Sad to see……
First time ever you talk about a plane that you didnt do your homework...I know you can do better than that it..have a great day and God Bless...
Ps do a voice over
Drones were created in the 1940s. That's what they were testing at Area51
Watch Mirage Men youtube
You might want to check your facts buddy the bird dog wasn’t in ww2
Dude...brush up on your history before making videos. In WW2 the O-59 (L-4A) Basically a J-3 Piper Cub and the Taylorcraft O-57 or L2 were used. The aircraft depicted in your video was not produced until 1950. It is a Cessna 170 converted for military use as the O-1 or L19. The major change was to convert it to tandem 2 place seating arrangement from the original 4 place with some other changes. It was used in Vietnam.
You know nothing of the aircraft!
That's why he is checking it out. You might know a lot more it seems. Why don't you give us a more knowledgeable commentary.
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My RC model Is more powerfull! 😎
200hp?