Tight Landings, Take Offs, and Close Calls!

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  • Exciting and entertaining to watch, tight landings and tight take offs, Cessna 170B, Cessna 182, Taylorcraft, Mooney, Cessna 180.
    Some of this are mine, some from other friends I fly with and I filmed their flights, we learn from these, hope you too.
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  • @XRP747E
    @XRP747E 10 місяців тому +165

    Some very impressive flying skills are on display here. Certainly not for novices or nervous pilots. In my past, I was a crop sprayer, firebomber and Bush pilot on DC 3s. I found your video quite nostalgic. Thank you. I'm 76 now.

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 10 місяців тому +2

      Impressive yes. But unsafe controls useage.

    • @2Phast4Rocket
      @2Phast4Rocket 10 місяців тому +4

      @@hotrodray6802 How is it unsafe?

    • @trenthall1427
      @trenthall1427 10 місяців тому +5

      i have always had a ton of respect for crop sprayers - sluree bombers - bush pilots -ETC they are some crazy skilled pilots..

    • @mothmagic1
      @mothmagic1 10 місяців тому +4

      Considering how dangerous fire bombing and crop spraying is you are lucky you lived to tell the tale.

    • @carlgulbransen4852
      @carlgulbransen4852 4 місяці тому

      I don't think these people will live to your ripe old age. Don't encourage others to take chances.

  • @Bill3558
    @Bill3558 11 місяців тому +102

    I fly an LSA out of a grass strip in NC. That’s enough challenge for me. Flirting with disaster does not appeal to me.

    • @gilkennedy7638
      @gilkennedy7638 11 місяців тому +13

      Keep in mind that a lot of people will consider your situation as ( flirting with disaster ) so everthing is relative :)

    • @toddalligood5891
      @toddalligood5891 10 місяців тому +2

      I fly lsa outta NC too! KRUQ

    • @blainepetsupplies5354
      @blainepetsupplies5354 10 місяців тому +2

      @@derheeheehee6941how is flying an LSA off a grass air strip flirting with disaster in any way?

    • @blainepetsupplies5354
      @blainepetsupplies5354 10 місяців тому +1

      @@derheeheehee6941 oh I must have read your comment wrong then lol

    • @ajdogcurr1
      @ajdogcurr1 10 місяців тому +3

      I have flown LSA off grass many times even off very short grass strips I never thought it was flirting with disaster. If at any time I thought it was to risky I would not have done it.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 5 місяців тому +22

    Incredible flying, those low speed low altitude turns are so great to watch

  • @Mightiflier
    @Mightiflier 10 місяців тому +11

    That Mooney at the beginning was awesome, he brought it in and hung it right over the ground til it settled in for a smooth landing.

    • @dougdarby3564
      @dougdarby3564 Місяць тому

      Not at all easy in a Mooney Theyll really float on you

  • @Spgonahan
    @Spgonahan Місяць тому +6

    Amazing flying, especially with that crackpipe on the dash, seen at 4:21.

  • @twmba65
    @twmba65 10 місяців тому +44

    Really incredible compilation of backcountry flying. The drone shots of the landings and takes are super impressive!

  • @johnwood551
    @johnwood551 10 місяців тому +15

    When I first started flying in Alaska ,I flew a Taylorcraft (65 hp) and it had no flaps .So you had to slip it to get into tight places.
    Really made a better pilot out of me . I love landing in off airport strips, sand or gravel bars, mtn sides etc. So much more fun that an airport.

    • @Mike_PSU_MSW
      @Mike_PSU_MSW 9 місяців тому +5

      Agreed @johnwood551 when I went from 180HP with flaps (PA-18) to 85HP without flaps (Champ on tundra tires) my energy management and slipping skills improved exponentially. A climb prop really helps too!

  • @kh40yr
    @kh40yr 10 місяців тому +13

    Neat. Pops had a 1976-ish Bellanca Citabria at one time in his 40+ years of flying. It was used for towing gliders and for surveying his multiple timber falling jobs in Wa State. We made several landings at washed out road sections up by the Mt St Helens Volcano after it exploded. One landing on the old washed-out highway required some brush removal by both of us at the departure end, because space was at a minimum for take off. We cleared the end by a good bit, but it was still tight. After that Dad upgraded to a fresh Lycoming 235hp, instead of the 160hp that it came with, installed covertly by a very good mechanic and friend. No more short field takeoff worries. It jumped up then. Snap rolls were a definite improvement, just had to keep positive G's on the oil pan, or it made a HUGE mess under the cowl. The Skagit river has the Pink Salmon runs. Tried that once upon a time, We caught 2. Beautiful up that way. Gods Country.

  • @chrisatkins7959
    @chrisatkins7959 3 дні тому

    This is way more technical than any carrier landing. Much respect to you and your friends. Glad I found your channel.

  • @WayneMeador
    @WayneMeador 10 місяців тому +13

    One of the best STOL review videos. Great work and excellent explanations!

  • @ernestoherreralegorreta137
    @ernestoherreralegorreta137 11 місяців тому +27

    Impressive. I used to fly my father's C185F all along the Mexican Gulf Coast, him usually landing on bare grass strips (we were cattle ranchers), plus a couple of times along the narrow sand bars along the coast. I would say he was close to your level of expertise (though not me, certainly). Usually no room for error too. Huge respect to you all. Hats off.

  • @mustangsandwich
    @mustangsandwich 10 місяців тому +7

    Fantastic video! I used to fly a Piper Cub into all kinds of tight spaces. All comes down to proper energy management...

  • @FlyingWildAZ
    @FlyingWildAZ 10 місяців тому +3

    Damn! I hope the risk was worth the reward. Those were some pretty tight landing spots with zero margin for error. The Mooney pilot looked like he just stomped on the rudder pedal, was not really a forward slip, the wings remained level. Had it been he could have held all the way down to the last 6 inches of flare. You can see he floats for a good couple hundred feet which means excessive airspeed as he let off the rudder to get the airplane lined back up. Despite the technique he still shoved it into a tight strip successfully so kudos to him. Those other landings/takeoffs definitely put the pilot's skills on display there is no denying that.

  • @craig7350
    @craig7350 10 місяців тому +5

    I haven't flown in years, but I've got time on Super Cub wheels and floats. These are some of the best videos I've seen, like being there. Really enjoyed that.

  • @johnguenet7115
    @johnguenet7115 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Larry,your passengers enthusiam inCosta Rico mirrors my admiration.

  • @elevvfr800
    @elevvfr800 10 місяців тому +3

    Even on video, these landings and take-offs are thrilling! Thanks!

  • @cwam1701e
    @cwam1701e 10 місяців тому +1

    What a great video - many thanks for putting it up, I really enjoyed it. Super bush flying skills too!!

  • @jimgaul67
    @jimgaul67 4 місяці тому +3

    This is the epitome of “stick and rudder” flying. Impressive

  • @matthewchapman2494
    @matthewchapman2494 10 місяців тому +3

    Just an outstanding display of aircraft control! I've seen the guys in Alaska with the STOL planes. Excellent Pilots and aircraft!

  • @JamesBach-hz1pc
    @JamesBach-hz1pc 2 місяці тому +2

    SMILES AND RESPECT
    The water assist landing to lose speed
    Is really something 😃❤️💎

  • @AirSafetyInstitute
    @AirSafetyInstitute 10 місяців тому +32

    Pure skill. Fly safe and keep up the great work!

  • @johnwrycza
    @johnwrycza 10 місяців тому +4

    reminds me of seaplane flying - lots of fun, no airports needed - great videoes!

  • @liliaflyingmomMD
    @liliaflyingmomMD 10 місяців тому +2

    this is soo cool and crazy. I have a cessna 182, can't imagine doing anything like this. Amazing.

  • @Coops777
    @Coops777 10 місяців тому +12

    Thanks Larry. I love watching these skilled landings and take-offs. Great video

  • @tripple3473
    @tripple3473 11 місяців тому +3

    brother, you have mad skills. I really respect you

  • @jamesrutherford9597
    @jamesrutherford9597 10 місяців тому +5

    Now that's precision flying.

  • @BrushCountryAg06
    @BrushCountryAg06 10 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! ❤
    This is some really great footage…thank you.

  • @kmg501
    @kmg501 11 місяців тому +6

    Those drone shots are stellar.

  • @Roybwatchin
    @Roybwatchin 10 місяців тому +2

    3:53 he about bout the farm on that one. Wow. Thanks for posting, some really good videos.

  • @boxlessthinker1973
    @boxlessthinker1973 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Extraordinary skills on display in this video.

  • @RockymountainRobert
    @RockymountainRobert 10 місяців тому +4

    Nice Mooney, I use to paint these, I now lots about them, great airplanes.

  • @myrskylintu1
    @myrskylintu1 10 місяців тому +3

    Great video. In Finland we a small airport called Jämi. It is fine airport and has a long new runway, but the old runway that was in use in the past is challenging. There is a steep uphill (or downhill) right in the middle of the runway. If you come against the uphill you can land before it but you have to keep up the speed that you can climb on top. If you take off on downhill direction, you have to make sure you don't get airborne too early when the runway suddenly disappears from under you. We landed on that old runway with my father during the eighties with Cherokee 160.

  • @stevendegiorgio3143
    @stevendegiorgio3143 10 місяців тому +2

    That is some incredible flying!!

  • @bigfish7493
    @bigfish7493 3 місяці тому

    thank you, I have been following you for some time, years maybe. I really feel that I'm in that left seat. I began flying at age 6-7, 1947.
    Never completed my licence so I ride with pilots like you.
    My certified Cessna 205-7 Captain friend of decades in Haiti just passed. He was my chat flyer. There are many of us around this planet/world. We fly in our minds and dreams.
    Thank you.

  • @HPRaceDevelopment
    @HPRaceDevelopment 10 місяців тому +2

    amazing to hone your skills this good. Truly amazed

  • @mikestone9129
    @mikestone9129 10 місяців тому +1

    That's what I call some really fun flying.

  • @freeflymonkey
    @freeflymonkey 4 місяці тому +1

    the drone and cockpit footage is awesome to watch. great job!

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 10 місяців тому +1

    Love to be flying with you and your 170 with the 180 hp constant speed prop that makes this amazing

  • @alienxyt
    @alienxyt 10 місяців тому

    Great flying as usual. Good to see a new video.

  • @timothyrabourn8906
    @timothyrabourn8906 5 місяців тому

    Watching these brings back memories of my dad flying like that, fun stuff even as a passenger.

  • @richardspencer7725
    @richardspencer7725 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Impressive Flying !! some almost unbelieveable. All the best!

  • @aaronho8280
    @aaronho8280 17 днів тому

    that's just crazy, incredible video!

  • @bryan.meijer
    @bryan.meijer 11 місяців тому +3

    Thats some seriously good flying!

  • @gebord
    @gebord 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for these landings learning .

  • @Cheranetube
    @Cheranetube Місяць тому

    You are clearly very skilled. Thanks for sharing these amazing video clips.

  • @rawmilkmike
    @rawmilkmike 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much. These were unbelievable. I'm so jealous.

  • @kurthass7880
    @kurthass7880 10 місяців тому +2

    Appreciate it your videos a whole lot. They show a lot of experience.

  • @bramesque
    @bramesque 10 місяців тому +3

    I did really enjoy these take offs and landings!
    Fixed wing bush flying is much more interesting than the helicopter thing.
    Have never understood why i like it so much, maybe it is that all decisions are final, no room
    for error when flying on the edge of stalling.

  • @sanubionskiwalker957
    @sanubionskiwalker957 10 місяців тому +1

    These are my favorite videos keep them coming. THIS IS SKILL

  • @hefeibao
    @hefeibao 4 місяці тому

    Also live in WA state. These are wonderful to see - thanks for sharing!

  • @mikekuczynski1552
    @mikekuczynski1552 Місяць тому

    Some great videos. Thanks for sharing

  • @reltney20
    @reltney20 10 місяців тому +2

    Red Mooney did perfect. I fly my T-28 off grass. No challenge.. know your limits just because you cannot do what others cannot do doesn’t mean they are crazy…

  • @caiolinnertel8777
    @caiolinnertel8777 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing. I’ve never done that kind of flying, looks like fun. Makes most of my commercial flying look like nothing.

  • @etarheel1
    @etarheel1 10 місяців тому +1

    That’s some amazing flying sir!

  • @iindiar
    @iindiar Місяць тому

    Beautiful scenery.

  • @hotprop92
    @hotprop92 10 місяців тому +4

    Kudos to the mooney pilot. No flaps not an easy plane to land, they can start to pogo real easy.

    • @kjackles
      @kjackles 3 місяці тому

      His flaps were down on the approach, he just retracted them in the flare.

    • @hotprop92
      @hotprop92 3 місяці тому

      ​@@kjacklesit appears you're right about the flaps but it makes no sense retracting flaps on short short final. I've never been in a Mooney much less flown one but it's strange to take out the flaps then in any plane you will get that sinking feeling real fast if you do so nose down to increase speed and all makes no sense to do that.

    • @angelaford7461
      @angelaford7461 3 місяці тому

      A Mooney will float in ground effect more than just about any other plane. If you need to get one stopped in a hurry, you can retract flaps in the flare and it will touch down immediately. I've won a few spot landing competitions that way. ;-)

    • @kjackles
      @kjackles 3 місяці тому +1

      @@hotprop92 those flaps are hydraulic and bleed up gently in about 4-6 secs under the air loads at low speed (if set correctly). He raised them in the flare so as to have them gently retract as the plane transitioned from ground effect to touchdown. This makes it possible to begin braking almost immediately. I’ve 20yrs and 1000+ in vintage Mooneys. Pretty typical technique.

  • @briansutphin4180
    @briansutphin4180 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice flying, I tip my hat to you sir!

  • @aussiejetjock
    @aussiejetjock 10 місяців тому +1

    Holy shit haha! You guys are crazy and it's awesome to watch! The drone footage is nuts 👌

  • @zackkhan1199
    @zackkhan1199 11 місяців тому +1

    This looks so fun. Love your channel!

  • @user-wv5fq8di2m
    @user-wv5fq8di2m 4 місяці тому

    Excellent video - Thanks!

  • @kimskislalom
    @kimskislalom 10 місяців тому +7

    Very experienced and good pilots. Amazing to see the airmanship.

  • @eugeneanderson7984
    @eugeneanderson7984 Місяць тому +2

    As a man who grew up in Alaska more flight time than driving time by 18 we learned early on there are bold pilots but no old BOLD pilots. Witnessed my Brothers Father in law Crash killing himself. All his kids were present -1 who was in jail.

  • @chrisc161
    @chrisc161 10 місяців тому +4

    I would have loved to see the Money taking off on that short runway and the trees on both sides😬

  • @stevesjurset4880
    @stevesjurset4880 10 місяців тому +1

    That is a great opening.

  • @peterroy2349
    @peterroy2349 10 місяців тому +1

    I think some people are confusing impressive with proper planning, training, currency and familiarity with their aircraft. All of this is straightforward with that in mind.

  • @youdoyouplayer8529
    @youdoyouplayer8529 10 місяців тому +1

    That approach @2:00 was so beautiful.

  • @MrAvionic
    @MrAvionic 10 місяців тому +1

    That's some impressive flying...

  • @teamground0229
    @teamground0229 11 місяців тому +7

    Like your videos, interesting without stupid banner or music. Nice bush flying! Drone shots of takeoffs and landings are great!

  • @Meirele
    @Meirele 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nice. Loved the video.

  • @lonzo61
    @lonzo61 10 місяців тому +1

    The Cessna 170 is among my fave airplanes.

  • @tigertiger1699
    @tigertiger1699 10 місяців тому +2

    Pretty cool flighting…. Great pilots

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 10 місяців тому +1

    Well thats some pretty sporty stuff!

  • @kevingeary1472
    @kevingeary1472 Місяць тому

    Impressive flying

  • @grahamthebaronhesketh.
    @grahamthebaronhesketh. 10 місяців тому +5

    first one did well to side slip that mooney in.

    • @spambedam
      @spambedam Місяць тому

      That WAS a sweet sideslip. Who said Mooney is hard to land.

  • @douglundy5755
    @douglundy5755 10 місяців тому +1

    great work!

  • @colinferrell4954
    @colinferrell4954 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video... was sitting on the edge of my seat due the trees...

  • @user-fc1fo2mf1z
    @user-fc1fo2mf1z 10 місяців тому +1

    Larry
    You are killing it. Nice flying. See you when you come back to “The Frank”.

  • @markdearman8236
    @markdearman8236 Місяць тому

    You are mad!!!😂😂,very good pilot!!! Awsome video!

  • @johnbrett1575
    @johnbrett1575 3 місяці тому

    The Cessna 170 with modified main gear is a good aircraft for those tight landing areas!! 😊😎

  • @Cool-Lake
    @Cool-Lake 6 місяців тому

    Love your videos.

  • @nagaviper1169
    @nagaviper1169 10 місяців тому +2

    Some nice flying. Subbed

  • @THELIFEOFPRICE
    @THELIFEOFPRICE 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video man

  • @FaithInHisBloodOrg
    @FaithInHisBloodOrg 10 місяців тому +2

    The Cessna 170 is one of the finest aircraft I have ever flown!

  • @idkwhythisismyhandle
    @idkwhythisismyhandle 10 місяців тому +1

    Very skilled pilots, nice video :D

  • @robinj.9329
    @robinj.9329 10 місяців тому +1

    That is SCARY 😨 just to watch!!!

  • @Hughes500
    @Hughes500 4 місяці тому

    Now...that is flying!!!

  • @jimpinkowski3394
    @jimpinkowski3394 11 місяців тому +4

    All good, but I'm surprised the Mooney landed without speed brakes of flaps!

  • @secretsquirrel6308
    @secretsquirrel6308 10 місяців тому

    Heading north over the Sauk, thence west over the Skagit, under the wires, sharp left, a beautiful gravel bar. That tree trunk has been laying there for a long time.

  • @kevina8172
    @kevina8172 10 місяців тому +1

    As a Alaskan Bonanza pilot i was impressed with the Mooney, Hope he got out

  • @matthewrichardson828
    @matthewrichardson828 10 місяців тому +1

    Great work. Let know if you are even in Edmonds

  • @redblue40rc33
    @redblue40rc33 10 місяців тому

    Good emergency landing demos

  • @AC-jk8wq
    @AC-jk8wq 10 місяців тому +6

    I recognize Bryan the Mooney pilot!!! 😃
    He is a highly skilled aviator. Known to bring the Mooney M20C into tight places, and not so improved surfaces….
    Last seen in something more fitting for outback flying…
    Great video, fabulous details, enjoyable to watch!!!
    Thank you. - a -

    • @michi795
      @michi795 10 місяців тому +1

      You know why he flew in without flaps? Better braking?

    • @submechanophobia768
      @submechanophobia768 10 місяців тому +2

      Piper painter. haven't seen that plane around for years now.

  • @kerrytodd3753
    @kerrytodd3753 11 місяців тому +1

    Very impressive…..careful, you’re on the ragged edge. Thanks

  • @mothmagic1
    @mothmagic1 10 місяців тому +2

    That Mooney in the opening clip was not helped by a hefty dose of crosswind to add to the tight approach.

  • @andyholmstromrealtor
    @andyholmstromrealtor Місяць тому

    Cool to see you flying the local rivers. Skagit

  • @westfieldracer
    @westfieldracer 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyable video. Flying based on the two T's.... Testicles & Talent 😮

  • @brianmellis9291
    @brianmellis9291 11 місяців тому +4

    Excellent utility of the aircraft, but I cannot imagine applying full power on the gravel bars without incurring substantial damage to the prop, being that the strips are short and dont allow for gradual acceleration.

  • @kevincarambot4749
    @kevincarambot4749 10 місяців тому

    Wow, all of these rivers are near where I live or I have personally been to. You guys have guts. I thought this kind of flying was only done in remote Alaska rivers.

  • @lukebable
    @lukebable 10 місяців тому +5

    You guys are nuts !! I have a ppl and have around 500 hrs with aerobatics, but this is very impressive, My hat is off to your skills.

  • @A_Drifters_Life
    @A_Drifters_Life 5 місяців тому

    I've been to several of those places, cool place to live