Do you get used to flying without an attitude indicator? Looking at a 140 without one and i feel like I rely on it a lot when i fly
@wheelsupbardownАй бұрын
It's got a turn and bank, but there's an even better indicator out the windscreen. In any of these old taildraggers, you should be looking outside almost all the time.
@AV8R7672 ай бұрын
What settings do you use to stop outside view from inside cockpit from being too bright. I can film inside ok but outside is way too bright. Any help appreciated.
@wheelsupbardown2 ай бұрын
In this video, I had gopros inside shooting out, and I pretty much just use automatic (except exposure down a notch and sharpness all the way down) with a ND filter on it to slow the shutter speed. As for the Insta360, I just shoot auto with the EV at -0.5. Hope that helps!
@johndarcey35172 ай бұрын
It has gear extensions.
@wheelsupbardown2 ай бұрын
I HAD gear extensions. In one of my other videos, I test flew it after taking them off. Tracks so straight now and feels more responsive.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
Check out my video where I fly this in Scooter's STOL event here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp-VqYOHp6eiibM
@General-Grant3 ай бұрын
Just came across this - Great video! Hope you make it again this year.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
Definitely! I'll see you there! I'll be in the spam can class this year though, so you'll have one less person below you in the standings 😉
@CaptMoo3 ай бұрын
Great power couple. New subscriber here. Keep it up.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! More coming soon for sure and she'll be joining me for Scooter's STOL even event next weekend 😁
@FlyMidwestWithRuss-e1c3 ай бұрын
Great video. I'm restoring a 1946 Bellanca at C56 but don't have my tailwheel endorsement yet so it's nice to see you making the necessary control inputs and gives me an idea of what's needed.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
Bult isn't too far from here! I assume I'll get to see that Cruisair at Brodhead when it's done? Or maybe I'll just stop by sometime...
@FlyMidwestWithRuss-e1c3 ай бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown You're welcome to stop by. Most Wednesdays we're out there working on it in the afternoon. We're hoping to get some paint on starting this Wednesday. If you stop by the line guys all know about it and can direct you. We're in hanger row E on the east side.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
@@FlyMidwestWithRuss-e1c As soon as I can find a day to play hooky!
@ernesthill40173 ай бұрын
What are we seeing?
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
If you look toward the top of the windscreen at the zoom in, you can see the 172 as it goes over me. The insta360 really doesn't do it justice, as we were within 50ft difference in altitude before I dove
@Kirsh-Aviator3 ай бұрын
Love your videos. Nice cross wind correction and love where you kept it in ground effect until the end of the grass. I have a 140 and they are the best but somewhat unforgiving so you really have to fly em. Great video.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It'd been a while, but comments like yours make sure I'll always put out more videos. Being a 140 pilot definitely keeps you honest! Would you throw your 140 keys to a Champ pilot??? Enough said! 😉
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
By the way, I just checked out your first tailwheel solo video. Beautiful airplane, and nice job keeping it on the centerline!
@Kirsh-Aviator3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, one of the best things I’ve done buying that plane. I have flown it a ton since then but can never get complacent that’s for sure.
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
Oh I get it. It's way to easy to let your guard down! One of the reasons I like playing in the grass is it keeps me a bit safer lol
@jamesevans74413 ай бұрын
Just bought one I have heard they like to nose over a d just 3. 140 s nosed over this past 2 weeks what is the basic problem with that characteristic? Thanks
@wheelsupbardown3 ай бұрын
I've seen a lot of talk about it, and this one had gear extenders that moved the axles forward a few inches to match where the later cessna 140s axles are to help. That said, we took them off during an annual because it dropped the nose an inch and a half and added a few pounds. You can see the results in one of my other videos, but the long and the short... I think it tracks better, and even though the tail comes up a bit easier, if you keep the yoke back and are easy on the brakes, it isn't an issue. If you're at OSH, I'm here through Saturday and would love to chat!
@yeagermcbipper90084 ай бұрын
sh1tty music is sth1tty
@LJDRVR4 ай бұрын
Come on, EAA! Not an Immelman.
@wheelsupbardown4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm don't do a lot of aerobatics myself, so you're probably right.
@MalcolmRuthven5 ай бұрын
I probably had 100 hours in 140s by the time I had 200 hours total. Flew them all over Missouri (where I lived then). As I recall, they would indicate 105 mph flying fairly low (where I flew them most of the time). Very slow climber with two people on a hot summer day.
@wheelsupbardown5 ай бұрын
Apt description for sure. I started my training in a Luscombe 8A that outperformed it on 20 fewer horsepower. That said, if it's just me, I can cruise 118 mph, as I have a fairly course prop. Hell of a plane to train in though, compared to the champs and cubs, lol. I'm sure that made every other airplane easy!
@storiesfromthedepthsofspac64135 ай бұрын
Just retired from teaching IOT take up full time writing and flying. Looking forward to airplane camping in remote places. The main difference is I’ll leave the xx and the right seat to add a metal detector, gold pans, fishing rods, and a drone. Thanks for the video.
@wheelsupbardown5 ай бұрын
Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your retirement! Airplane camping is a great way to get away,! Just make sure to involve the better half on occasion to avoid AIDS (Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome 😉)! I actually have a video on my future to do list where I fly Sarah to her favorite soap making place 😁
@Kilgurt6 ай бұрын
Finally! Thanks a lot!
@wheelsupbardown6 ай бұрын
Took me long enough to figure it out, and that's why I made it! Glad I could help!
I used to work at Metro as an A&P! Currently thinking about purchasing a 140A project. Enjoying the videos!
@wheelsupbardown7 ай бұрын
Aviation is a small world! Sarah (seen in some other videos) lived in Indy before moving up here, so I flew into Metro a LOT when we were dating!
@Joncarver2267 ай бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown aviation absolutely is the “smallest world”. Maybe we will cross paths this year!
@wheelsupbardown7 ай бұрын
@@Joncarver226 Well I may hit Metro to stop at Perani's once in a while for hockey gear, lol. I hit flyins when I can too, so feel free to stop and chat if you see the airplane!
@Joncarver2267 ай бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown will be sure to do so!
@GEDixon-ni5gk8 ай бұрын
Beautiful 140. see you again
@wheelsupbardown8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tompinnef63319 ай бұрын
You need to go visit 'Decatur Cheese' when you are there next time. (if you haven't already tried their cheese curds and cheese.) Take care - thank you for the video.
@wheelsupbardown9 ай бұрын
I love cheese curds! Will do! I think that year we drove into town and had pizza from that Harry Potter place!
@tompinnef63319 ай бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown So search for decatur dairy. if you like baby swiss - try a sample of Stettler Swiss. But the curds are made right there in the plant. Also they do make grilled cheese sandwiches with their own special sauce. (limited hours)
@TheAirplaneDriver9 ай бұрын
Brodhead is my favorite fly in. In many ways, better than Oshkosh. I’ve been 8 or 9 times in my 140. Missed 2022….did the 120-140 convention at Sturgis instead. Sorry I missed you (can’t do everything 😉). You coming to Poplar Grove for the convention this year?
@wheelsupbardown9 ай бұрын
I might do that! It's often just one where I've had something going on, but if you ever see me, stop and say hi! I'll probably hit Oshkosh, Broadhead, maybe Blakesburg, and a few others in the area!
@michaelhiggins73659 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved this video and thank you for sharing it, Yes, I hit the subscribe button, I know a good channel when I spot one :)
@wheelsupbardown9 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I've been slacking a bit on the channel lately, but it'll definitely pick up as the weather gets better!
@Lee-qp6gf9 ай бұрын
Wat is the payload of the 140? (not counting full fuel load)
@wheelsupbardown9 ай бұрын
In ours, the empty weight is 904lbs, so with a gross weight of 1450, useful is 546. Full fuel is 25 gallons, or 150lbs. That leaves a payload of 396lbs. Of course, every aircraft has a different empty weight with paint, upholstery, and/or fancy panels, so YMMV!
@Lee-qp6gf9 ай бұрын
Thanks, that compares to a Vashon.
@408windrunner10 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks SO MUCH 🙏
@wheelsupbardown10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I couldn't find a video on how to do this when I was trying, so I made it hoping to help others!
@scottbyrd366210 ай бұрын
Might look at editing 1:05 in light of 14 CFR 61.57.
@wheelsupbardown10 ай бұрын
I see how you could think that would apply listening to it again, but what I actually said was "I hadn't flown in like 5 months, so..." referencing the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpeki4qhfsuBlbM This video was about a week later. It's all in my logbook, but thanks for looking out! I hope you enjoy the videos!
@scottbyrd366210 ай бұрын
My apologies, misunderstood.@@wheelsupbardown
@wheelsupbardown10 ай бұрын
@@scottbyrd3662 No worries, when I watched it back, it wasn't very obvious!
@drumsticknuggets512311 ай бұрын
One question: Would a 140 be a good weekend getaway plane? Something me and my wife could use to travel to a hiking location 350 miles away. 2 ppl (average wt), and a couple bags.
@wheelsupbardown11 ай бұрын
We often use it for exactly that, but we've had to pack pretty light to stay under gross. Check out my video on lightweight airplane camping gear, I go over what gear I use and the weight or the reason I use it. Compared to a lot of similar airplanes like Luscombes, Taylorcrafts, Champs, Chiefs, and Cubs, I think the 140 is a really good balanced set of trade-offs. Compared to a Super Cub though, well that could carry you, your mother-in-law, and a moose carcass out of a shorter strip 😉
@GreatMichiganBushCo11 ай бұрын
Thanks for coming to the STOL and thanks for a great story on KZbin about it. Hope to see you next year!
@wheelsupbardown11 ай бұрын
I can't wait! I had so much fun! Not sure what I'll be flying, but hope I'm in the class with that super stinson!
@GreatMichiganBushCo11 ай бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown after last year I think I am going to have a 120/140/150 class next year. The other option would be to have another rule set for folks flying those type of planes. I really liked that we had pilots willing to participate in the Cessna monocoque planes knowing they wouldn't win but wanting to have fun and learn. I really want to promote that idea. That is what the Great Lakes STOL is about.
@wheelsupbardown11 ай бұрын
That's a great philosophy, and honestly, it's much more approachable than something like national.
@guardsman196311 ай бұрын
I've been the announcer for this event 2021 and 2023. I keep my 1946 Cessna-140 at Owosso (KRNP) about 15 miles south of Chesaning. I'll be announcing and flying next year. Hope to see you back.
@wheelsupbardown11 ай бұрын
Heck yeah! Loved the event so I'll definitely be back! Probably still in the 140, but who knows.... my dad is working on a C-90 champ 😉
@alexb.7907 Жыл бұрын
cool stuff... camping flying is great.. good filming.. keep on
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@74HC138 Жыл бұрын
I used to have a C140 (140LB, we named her Lusty Betty), we didn't have those window latches - ours were much smaller and basically just held the window closed. With the window open it would float up and lay against the bottom of the wing in flight. We lost a window once, just days before we were going to Oshkosh, out over Galveston Bay. We were doing some videoing, opened the right window, and instead of floating up to the bottom of the wing like it usually did, it half opened, oscillated a bit then departed the aircraft. It's likely still at the bottom of Galveston Bay to this day.
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Love that story! The latches sound more like the latches on a 150, which I'd greatly prefer. I had a similar predicament in an older 172 when flying around with the windows open. I didn't lose the window, but the blind nut on the window catch (didn't let it open all the way) fell off and into the window frame. I didn't really mind it opening all the way, but in the end, my mechanic (dad) decided to fix it 🙄
@22warrent Жыл бұрын
Another great video, ruined by music
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
I actually appreciate feedback, good and bad. Honestly this was the second video I ever uploaded, and I've always worked to get better at this craft. I'd be interested in whether or not you think I've gotten better or worse!
@hammeredbean Жыл бұрын
Nice video and filmography. I'm hoping to get a license to fly in the next 2-3 years (and a plane). I look forward to sharing it with the family making and making good memories. You guys do such a great job of keeping it fun. Keep it up.
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it! Fly in videos end up being kind of tough to make because I don't really have a plan so I'm glad it turned out well!
@chestergood4035 Жыл бұрын
I got my PPL in a c140 on a grass strip near Ft Wayne. Loved every minute of it. When I got my license I bought a c206 which is a beefy 182. My family and I love to take trips. Where do you camp in Indiana or near by states?
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Mostly I've done spots in Michigan or Wisconsin. My favorite so far has been 5D5 in MI, with a nice hike out to the lake in the morning.
@sonnymccutcheon1035 Жыл бұрын
I like the sun visor on your 140. Was it homemade?
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
It was on the airplane when we got it, but it definitely looks like it. It's just a sheet of smoke acrylic that's been cut to fit and drilled to mount on the existing hardware.
@seniorspaghetti4861 Жыл бұрын
Is your plane stock?
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. The Great Lakes STOL has an under 100HP class so it was just me, a J3, a Taylorcraft, and a J-5.
@GingerThePlane Жыл бұрын
Great video! This info is indispensable, I haven’t seen anyone else do this. Really appreciate all of your transparency on why you chose what you did and where pilots can buy this gear. Subscribed!👍
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This video took a ton of work and comments like yours help keep me going! I've been pretty focused on a job search lately, but there's definitely more coming!
@GingerThePlane Жыл бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown it’s funny, all the videos I put the most effort into usually get low views. It’s counterintuitive, and messes with your will to keep creating. I really like your channel and video content, keep going!! Good luck with the job hunt, been there too but it’ll work out 👍👍
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
@@GingerThePlane The job hunt is moving now, but man it's a tough hunt to be on if you've been out of it for a while! Took me weeks to get up to speed! Anyway, guess whose channel I'm checking out now! 😉
@Kiwi0Six Жыл бұрын
Fun, feel good video! You got enough shots of the event to really give the feel for it. Glad Jenny got his by plane ride. Loved his smile when he was getting strapped in.
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate it! He smiled the whole way home, too lol
@Kiwi0Six Жыл бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown Darn autocorrect. It did say Johnny when I entered it (I didn't verify biplane), but evidently changed to Jenny before I hit send. Glad he had fun and glad you are sharing flying with the kids!
@k9cop68 Жыл бұрын
Used to scare the 💩 out of me flying with my dad and that window would pop open
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Yeah, still startles me when my elbow accidentally pops it open! 🤣
@k9cop68 Жыл бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown 😆
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Check out the video I just did on the Great Lakes STOL comp... I used the windows as "drag inducers" 😂😂😂
@k9cop68 Жыл бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown 🤔 Trying to decide if you're messing with me or if it really works😏
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
I really did it, opened the windows on short final... Whether it helped or not, I have no idea 🤷♂️🤣
@nicholashayes72 Жыл бұрын
That’s cool Logansport is my hometown, I fly out of khfy in Greenwood. That’s a great looking plane where do you fly to go camping in it?
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
I've flown into KHFY a bunch! Great staff at the FBI! I've done a few camps up in MI, but the next one I'm hoping to make is Cheat River's fall fly in.
@evertonsantoslimasantoslim5669 Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤. Top. Máquina
@reidbaldwin4555 Жыл бұрын
I participated in that last year and had a great time. I had a conflict this year, but I hope Scooter puts another one together next summer. It's great that people compete using the aircraft that they normally fly, rather than just purpose-built aircraft.
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
It might of been the most fun I've had in an airplane! I know he plans to, so hopefully you'll be in next year's video 😉
@DesiWalterMitty Жыл бұрын
Waiting for next year to bring back the pucker factor 😂
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Lol, great meeting you, man! We'll definitely be hitting some of the same events before then, too!
@alexandervoronin7216 Жыл бұрын
It's a model of heli
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
🤣
@Maniac742 Жыл бұрын
Is this configuration stock? I usually fly the tail on mine during take off. That little 4 cylinder boxer only puts out 85 horses. With the tail on the ground, I wouldn't be off the ground until 1/2 way down the runway.
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
This is on 6.00x6 mains without the extenders and a maule tailwheel. If you have extenders or a 3200 on the tail, it could be lowering your AOA on the ground. This is a c85,too. If I'm heavy, it needs some speed though.
@DumbledoreMcCracken Жыл бұрын
You should still S-turn because of children and dogs. Never know. Cats are fair game
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
I sit high enough I can see quite well over the nose and have good side visibility as well. If I were on any bigger tires, it'd probably be to high though.
@dbtsai Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! How did you sync the Insta360 video with the rest of your GoPro Cam when you edited the video?
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Honestly, the 360 video is one of the most time consuming parts of my editing. I use insta360 studio on PC to edit and export the 360 vids. Then I manually line them up over my timeline (in Davinci Resolve). I appreciate that someone could realize the amount of work that is!
@dbtsai Жыл бұрын
@@wheelsupbardown also thanks for your Devinci video. I hope that it supports syncing with the GPS track in MP4 file since my GoPro outside the airplane doesn’t have the same sound in the cockpit.
@wheelsupbardown Жыл бұрын
Thanks again! I really made that video because I couldn't find it when I was looking. I haven't tried with GPS track, but let me know if it works!