For you non-pilots: This is an extraordinarily skillful routine. As the narration says, the airplane is taken right to the edge numerous times, not only with the wing tip strikes on the ground, but the near-stalls every ten seconds. A great job that I have seen at shows several times.
One must be an absolute master of flying this and many other aircraft to make it perform as such without breaking his own neck. Over the years, I've seen far too many wannabees break their own necks, may God rest their souls. One need not terrify other pilots to terrify the crowds. Just focus on making a SAFE show, not a terrifying show.
I like to tell my beginning students, "The airplane has more hours than you, let it help you along". "You are there to help it along, a little". I then demonstrate the ability of the plane to do stall recovery and to recover, itself. Lastly, I show again the stable turn and how it helps in the traffic pattern. Also stability and self-recovery. And I use this all the time in instrument flying. Trim is king!
Michael Laviolette I used to road race motorcycles, and that was a similar situation. You had to be able to let your bike do what it is going to do, while at the same time being able to make it do what you want it to do. Once you can master that you'll do just fine.
@@HuseyinCan96 It's a correction tool that auto adjusts the rate of climb once adjusted by the pilot, so as to keep you leveled: you adjust it up & down until the plane flies straight basically.
True story: I remember seeing this at a local airshow when I was like 5 years old, except with a "farmer" instead of a "drunk", and when the guy flew behind a hill like 3:30 I was convinced I'd actually just watched a crazy old farmer die a horrible death 😂good times
I saw that same "farmer" routine at an airshow in Amarillo Texas. I totally fell for it, didn't realize it was a gag until it was over. That and Bob Hoover at the same airshow is the best flying I have ever seen in person.
This is the most intense aerobatics performance I've ever seen. Wow. It really looked like he was going to crash. It's shocking how little modification was done to the plane. That's really amazing.
That entire routine is awesome, but I think my favorite part (even though possibly the most mundane) is at 2:15 when he disappears briefly behind the hill then reappears in a vertical climb, followed by the thumbs up out the door. Something about that shot I just found really amusing.
A jet would be way to nimble and maneuverable to make these tricks look as impressive as they do on this plane Id love to see a Boeing, _that_ would be ridiculous
Most things are like that usually, especially in movies, it's super easy to act like a smart guy, just say some smart things. What's really difficult is acting like an idiot, it's really hard to pull off a genuine idiot rather than just someone with no memory that says silly and cringy things.
UA-cam recommendations: 2009: nah 2010: nah 2011: nah 2012: nah 2013: nah 2014: nah 2015: nah 2016: nah 2017: maybe.. but nah 2018: nah 2019: soon 2020: ok now
@@jimboyracing484 I KNOW RIGHT? I take pride in knowing this is a completely original comment that i didn't steal from this specific video ua-cam.com/video/aohXOpKtns0/v-deo.html&t=
Holy crap that is some skillful flying man, props to that guy. When he dived and bounced off the ground was a big butt pucker for me. You miscalculate that a little and you’ll literally break the fuselage.
I've seen many "Flying Farmer" acts based upon this steal the airplane situation, and I never get tired of them. The first I witnessed was in Waterville Maine with the same layout. I was perhaps 12 years old making the event 1951 or so. So highly skilled these pilots that I have ever since been an aviation freak.
Back in the 1970’s I saw a Piper J-3 clip wing Cub fly a similar routine at an air show. I think its number was N432X. Among other things, he would approach two trees and roll into knife edge flight at the last second. I’m amazed at what these planes can do with a skilled pilot. I have flown in my day, but not like that. Bravo!
I love the character and quality of a person like this pilot. If only everyone was like this with their work, passion, hobbies, treating others in ways to make them as happy as possible.... my only quip- be careful every time like it’s your first time in the air and obviously don’t push your luck
This man does the exact same thing in different areas, its all a show, but a damn good one. Takes a lot of skill to fly like that for sure... and no way can a person do that really being wasted. Props to the pilot!
Hello Mr. Kyle, Congratulations for such nice act! Realy fun, very hard to perform, but you've done it beautifully! All the best and great shows in 2010! Sydy
My dad and uncle did this at air shows back in the late sixties and early seventies. J-3 Cubs to PA-18 mods. I fly a 1941 J-3 cub today that they used for some of these acts back in the day! Good memories!!!
I saw his dad back in the 70's at my very first airshow. I still clearly remember it like it was yesterday even if it was over 40 years ago and I was in early grade school. He's one of 2 things I remember from that show along with a Pitts Special doing a torque roll. I've seen Kyle at a local show a few years back as well. Very impressive and skillful.
I was fortunate enough to see this performance in person at the Branson airport grand opening and first annual airshow. Kyle is an amazing example for kids and other aviators. Keep it up!
I wish I could fly like that, but alas I'm just a center the ball kinda guy and get it back on the ground in one piece and I'm good to go. Great flying!
Wow, you should hire me, I fly this way naturally... :) Here, sit in the back seat, and ride along as I give you my job interview... don't look so tense! I know what I am doing... you know what, just do what I do when I'm flying... close your eyes and you won't be so scared! Ok, now how do you turn this thing on again...
Really enjoyed this video. I too saw the Flying Farmer @waterville Maine, in 1983. I did not know about the act so it was a real thrill and a good scare for me. Your act goes beyond that and I hope I will someday be able to watch your show and enjoy seeing you fly in person. I learned to fly in a J-3 Cub and I don't have to tell you anything about that.
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Jokes on us he actually does the act drunk and is just that good.
This guy: don't hold my beer
That's the point of this video
R/woosh
During the interview: "I'm drunk right now!"
DJSbros I fly drunk ALL the time.....
On flight sim 🤷♂️
Me, trying to land a space shuttle in Kerbal Space Program, 2019, colorized.
Fuckin accurate
Me tryna land a fighter jet in ww3
Nice
Except it just slams into the surface of the ground
@@midgetman4206 yes
For you non-pilots: This is an extraordinarily skillful routine. As the narration says, the airplane is taken right to the edge numerous times, not only with the wing tip strikes on the ground, but the near-stalls every ten seconds. A great job that I have seen at shows several times.
Ok, I think he said that in the video already. Thanks, pilot. All of us pleb non-pilots are now informed.
Jovan Polus no need to be rude
Wow ur soooooo cool
jeez. there are some really unnecessary comments on this video.
@@screwdajuice You a little sensitive....do professionals make you feel inadequate or something?
Having flown years ago, I can say without fear of contradiction, that this is a very powerful plane and the pilot is extremely competent.
+1Passingthrew1 Amen
Agree 101%. To see this in person is even better than on tv/pc
Amen
1Passingthrew1 180 hp
@@BillyN31 power:weight
Well brothers, it appears the algorithm has brought us together once more
҉ is that another invisible profile?
all hail the algorithm
sup
I see a fellow air cadet, I like, TO LEARN, TO SERVE, TO ADVANCE!
(FSGT S.Duesburry-SM, Glider Pilot)
Let's all bow our heads in thanksgivin'.
lol now that's flying it like you stole it
+Nick Fury More like STOL.
+sourcoffee hahahaha good one
@@sourcoffee5480 You're gonna be in the Hudson *get out.*
More like stall it
@@sourcoffee5480 you.
Correction: It Takes a Lot of Work to Fly This Badly Without Crashing
Bad flying, I think, entails a lack of control. This pilot is making the plane do exactly what he wants it to do.
you lucky flything.
Eric Taylor And sir, That's an art!
It's the "illusion" of bad flying, takes a lot of skill!
One must be an absolute master of flying this and many other aircraft to make it perform as such without breaking his own neck.
Over the years, I've seen far too many wannabees break their own necks, may God rest their souls.
One need not terrify other pilots to terrify the crowds. Just focus on making a SAFE show, not a terrifying show.
0:50 dang this game is buggy he just clipped under the map
Welcome to steam edition
r/outside
Activision have entered the chat
Yeah, it's a 2009 game it's pretty buggy
@@trainbrain13 r/ihavereddit
I like to tell my beginning students, "The airplane has more hours than you, let it help you along". "You are there to help it along, a little". I then demonstrate the ability of the plane to do stall recovery and to recover, itself. Lastly, I show again the stable turn and how it helps in the traffic pattern. Also stability and self-recovery. And I use this all the time in instrument flying. Trim is king!
Michael Laviolette I used to road race motorcycles, and that was a similar situation. You had to be able to let your bike do what it is going to do, while at the same time being able to make it do what you want it to do. Once you can master that you'll do just fine.
What is trim
@@HuseyinCan96 you take a circular saw and trim off the trailing wing edges to increase the airspeed by 12 kilometer per knot hour minutes
Neutral , it’s what the pilot gets when the ladies see how well he flies. 😉
@@HuseyinCan96 It's a correction tool that auto adjusts the rate of climb once adjusted by the pilot, so as to keep you leveled: you adjust it up & down until the plane flies straight basically.
"makes it look easy"
wait, what
This looks eyepoppingly hard. This is some knife-edge flying. This is absolutely nuts.
"This look easy"
Nope it doesn't
This is the comment I was looking for.
Looks way harder than usual and it is
I want him as my flying instructor
chris holdern me too
I know, right? It's the flying version of 'drunken fighting' martial arts!
I got pony keg for a down payment LOL
Yes! Then just maybe I'd learn to fly!
I can fly this badly with ease.... Once
That lunatic has some mad talent.
Once 😂😂😂😭💀
True story: I remember seeing this at a local airshow when I was like 5 years old, except with a "farmer" instead of a "drunk", and when the guy flew behind a hill like 3:30 I was convinced I'd actually just watched a crazy old farmer die a horrible death
😂good times
Probably your "farmer" was this guy's Dad.
Yeah, I remember reading about "Crazy Cub" acts in Flying back in the '70s
I saw that same "farmer" routine at an airshow in Amarillo Texas. I totally fell for it, didn't realize it was a gag until it was over. That and Bob Hoover at the same airshow is the best flying I have ever seen in person.
Me trying to fly an rc airplane:
Relatable on a massive scale
Nicht so tief, Rüdiger!
retro i dont speak german?
ua-cam.com/video/NseWRQ1JYoM/v-deo.html
I am a master converter of cash and time to broken parts myself.
This is the most intense aerobatics performance I've ever seen. Wow. It really looked like he was going to crash. It's shocking how little modification was done to the plane. That's really amazing.
That entire routine is awesome, but I think my favorite part (even though possibly the most mundane) is at 2:15 when he disappears briefly behind the hill then reappears in a vertical climb, followed by the thumbs up out the door. Something about that shot I just found really amusing.
It takes a lot of skill to fly that way
"Es gibt verwegene Piloten und es gibt alte Piloten. Aber es gibt nur wenige verwegene, alte Piloten.“
@paul beenis I'm wondering if they changed the title recently given how many people are saying this
He should grab F-15 , that gonna be the show. Hehehe
Wouldnt work with these tricks
A jet would be way to nimble and maneuverable to make these tricks look as impressive as they do on this plane
Id love to see a Boeing, _that_ would be ridiculous
Imagine the G force
@@Ferikai0 if the speeds stayed the same the g forces wouldn't change
Screw the F-15, bring on the SU-37
"It takes a lot of skill to fly this badly."
Meanwhile, on Microsoft Flight Simulator:
*queue hot air balloon doing mach 3 over the airport *
I can do that too, here, hold my beer
CFITOMAHAWK your profile picture? Never knew you could make a Mig a tail dragged lol.
Bailey Davis
--I read he low looped and just scrapped it ..dropped gear and flaps and landed..1990's somewhere..
Lol
Dont touch my fucking beer. *Takes swig*
finish your beer, you must be drunk to do this!
Wow, this guy is an absolute boss flying this airplane, amazing skills and control!!!
This is one of those “Don’t try this at home” routines!
drcovell I tried it. I died
This is one of those "hold my beer" routines
I feel like every routine is a "don't try this at home" routine lol
Boy, that's a classic act. I first saw the flying farmer act back in the early 60s and I think it was old then.
Very well done!
Do not watch without audio, it scared the crap outta me
I feel bad for the tips of the wings on that aircraft
Harvey Johnson he explains that there are steel skids taped to the tips
Obviously he didn't actually listen to the video. Just opened his pie hole.
@@michaelhumpherys1577 boomer, booming as usual
Was thinking should add some spark plates would make the show that much more entertaining! 🔥🔥🔥🎇🎇🎆🎆
@@NAT-rd8fl Correct. Even the steel skids can only take so much impact before they make no difference.
Its funny because you have to be extremely skilled to look this bad.
Isn't that weird?
Most things are like that usually, especially in movies, it's super easy to act like a smart guy, just say some smart things. What's really difficult is acting like an idiot, it's really hard to pull off a genuine idiot rather than just someone with no memory that says silly and cringy things.
a1919akelbo I don’t like you anymore.
It’s similar people who are able to be way off the beat in music but keep the pulse steady by coming back on the down beat perfectly.
Its not weird when you realize this was just an act in a show
You didn't have an epiphany you just expanded the title of the video
The amount of joy that brings to people myself included.Brilliant. What a show. James UK.
Now that is one hell of a pilot!
One of the best pilots in history! Thank you for making me laugh.
UA-cam recommendations:
2009: nah
2010: nah
2011: nah
2012: nah
2013: nah
2014: nah
2015: nah
2016: nah
2017: maybe.. but nah
2018: nah
2019: soon
2020: ok now
HAHHAHAHHAHAAHAHHAAH FUNNI MEME HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHA I’M LAUGHING SO HARD
Woohooooo!! Yeah baby! Good job man! That was an awesome comment. 10/10 I absolutely loved it. Never read anything like it before.
@@jimboyracing484 I KNOW RIGHT? I take pride in knowing this is a completely original comment that i didn't steal from this specific video ua-cam.com/video/aohXOpKtns0/v-deo.html&t=
LOOOOOOOOOOL
Who cares...
Holy crap that is some skillful flying man, props to that guy. When he dived and bounced off the ground was a big butt pucker for me. You miscalculate that a little and you’ll literally break the fuselage.
I've seen many "Flying Farmer" acts based upon this steal the airplane situation, and I never get tired of them. The first I witnessed was in Waterville Maine with the same layout. I was perhaps 12 years old making the event 1951 or so. So highly skilled these pilots that I have ever since been an aviation freak.
oh my GOD ,,I've seen this guy a few times, man, this guy has TALENT !! AMAZING !!
Back in the 1970’s I saw a Piper J-3 clip wing Cub fly a similar routine at an air show. I think its number was N432X. Among other things, he would approach two trees and roll into knife edge flight at the last second. I’m amazed at what these planes can do with a skilled pilot. I have flown in my day, but not like that. Bravo!
You are absolutely right laughter is not something that's normal anymore thank you for keeping it and sharing it
Everywhere else in the world: You have to follow the rule! We're living in a society!!!
American:
American: we have the most people in prison on the planet.
@skylerelax Coincidentally, prisons are the only place where forced labour is legal.
The BEST aviation ‘comedy’ possible...because it catches everyone off-guard & unsuspecting. Plus Kyle’s a natural @ acting the part..
Another fine example of learning to fly with Monty Python’s squadron. Artfully done driver, artfully done.....
Wow, incredible flying. There were a bunch of maneuvers I would not have thought recoverable.
Great flying! And nice to see an airshow routine that's been around for decades still performed w/ consummate skill.
I love the character and quality of a person like this pilot. If only everyone was like this with their work, passion, hobbies, treating others in ways to make them as happy as possible.... my only quip- be careful every time like it’s your first time in the air and obviously don’t push your luck
Absolutely amazing! I'd like to see this show at the Reno Air Races next year.
Gotta love Kyle Franklin. He lives close to me. He does alot of practice in his city and we can sit along the road an watch him.
those poor wing tips...(ducked taped steel plates).man,.this guy really know this plane .. i hope the elements are always in his favor!
What an absolute legend! Brilliant act that shows tons of skill!
Cue the “looks like my first solo” comments.
looks like my first solo
looks like my first solo
looks like my first solo
solo like my first look
R/mAdLaDs
@@vehicleboi5598 looks like my first solo
Fantastic flying!
That’s called positive control.
Splendid.
I would love to see his show!!!
Amazing skills!
I am lost for words. The skill involved is outstanding.
Well you managed to conjure up 10 of them so you’re not completely lost.
I'm amazed the plane can get airborne considering the weight of this pilot's gigantic balls!
I never watch full videos on youtube and this guys just made it happen, WOW, what a pro!
This man does the exact same thing in different areas, its all a show, but a damn good one. Takes a lot of skill to fly like that for sure... and no way can a person do that really being wasted. Props to the pilot!
Uh, yea...did you watch the video? We all know he isn't drunk and that it's an act. In fact, he says the word "act" dozens of times.
I adores Charlie Kulp's flying farmer. This is equally amazing. Charlie took me up once. Good memory.
Hello Mr. Kyle,
Congratulations for such nice act! Realy fun, very hard to perform, but you've done it beautifully!
All the best and great shows in 2010!
Sydy
This made me smile to see the fun he has and the skill it takes.Glad this popped in my feed. 🤠👍
HOLY SHIT!!
The first time he went up and stalled I thought "FUCK HE IS GOING TO CRASH!!".
10/10, great flying!
That is some great flying. Very technical despite the outward appearance.
My first airshow i went to thought this act was real.
He should charge 1 person to go with him but have it real high price. Held make a killing!!
I watched the Flying Farmer when I was a kid with my father. It was incredible. Brings back some great memories.
My dad and uncle did this at air shows back in the late sixties and early seventies. J-3 Cubs to PA-18 mods. I fly a 1941 J-3 cub today that they used for some of these acts back in the day! Good memories!!!
That is some skill this guy has just awesome.
A REAL LIFE GTA!!
I saw his dad back in the 70's at my very first airshow. I still clearly remember it like it was yesterday even if it was over 40 years ago and I was in early grade school. He's one of 2 things I remember from that show along with a Pitts Special doing a torque roll. I've seen Kyle at a local show a few years back as well. Very impressive and skillful.
"daddy can we go fly?"
"HECK YEA!" lol Amazing how this guy can do this
I was fortunate enough to see this performance in person at the Branson airport grand opening and first annual airshow. Kyle is an amazing example for kids and other aviators. Keep it up!
That's what i thought i was doing during my first solo landings
I'm not a pilot and this is awe-inspiring. Especially how he cuts it so close all those times.
How playing Arcade in War Thunder feels like
Lmao yeah
When you try for the first time simulator gamemode
He was at Oshkosh 2021 this year for the air show, dropping beer cans out the window as always
"It takes a lot of work to fly this badly"
- Alright, hold my beer.
On second thought, don't. I'll keep that beer with me.
Bet he'd be a he'll of a alaskan bush pilot.
This act is by far my favorite to watch at any airshow...
I wish I could fly like that, but alas I'm just a center the ball kinda guy and get it back on the ground in one piece and I'm good to go.
Great flying!
It takes a lot of work to keep doing an act like this and not eventually crack up the plane- or worse. Hats off!
I was there when they performed this it was honestly hilarious
😂😂😂 brilliant act and even better piloting, hats off you sir, love the rudder wiggle.
He's got skill damn that's dangerous.
1949: In future people will have flying cars
2020: Man’s flying a 1949 agriculture plane like drunk for people’ entertainment
3:22 is pacman effect involved?!?!?
Amazing performance!! It certainly must take a very skilled pilot to fly like that without bending the aircraft. 👍👏👏👏👏👏
should end w/ him getting tazed.
Indeed... and on the bottom of a big high pile of cops. Then, of course, he squirts out from the bottom and runs off with none of the cops knowing.
While still flying...
It takes a lot of skills and a lot of beer to fly like that 😂😂😂👍👍👍
he flies better then a ryanair pilot... :-)
Been flying for 25+ yrs. This guy is an excellent stick and rudder pilot. Well done!
Hillbilly turns out to be total baller.
Nah just kidding, awesome pilot.
Now that’s a show! What an entertainer!
Wow, you should hire me, I fly this way naturally... :)
Here, sit in the back seat, and ride along as I give you my job interview... don't look so tense! I know what I am doing... you know what, just do what I do when I'm flying... close your eyes and you won't be so scared! Ok, now how do you turn this thing on again...
That's easy for a blond to say. No harm intended, bless yer heart
So much skill.
Amazing!
Some people just want to prove Charles Darwin wrong
Saw this kind of performance last month at a local airshow. Amazing piloting skills to do all that.
does he fly for Alaska airlines ??
No, Air Canada
@@tattooedaviator4424 Or "Buffalo"!
Too soon lmfao
@@DJSbros literally too soon, it didn't even happen yet when the comment was posted
Ryanair
What a Pilot!!!! He is absolutely Fantastic!!! Does a beautiful job!!!!
job!!!!!
Is it crazy that I feel safer if he was my pilot than airline pilots?
Really enjoyed this video. I too saw the Flying Farmer @waterville Maine, in 1983. I did not know about the act so it was a real thrill and a good scare for me. Your act goes beyond that and I hope I will someday be able to watch your show and enjoy seeing you fly in person. I learned to fly in a J-3 Cub and I don't have to tell you anything about that.
I got to see this guy fly live before and he's incredible!
What a guy.
Never have seen Kyle but knew Jimmy pretty good, a stellar guy
That boy can fly!!!! What an amazing routine!!!!
Absolutely an ace pilot!