1938 F-17 Beechcraft Staggerwing

Airventure 2022

[@lynnkramer1211]

A couple of real gentlemen who were a pleasure to meet. Juan, you meet some of the nicest folks were ever you go.

[@gracelandone]

Dang, Juan, you have the gift of giving each owner the feeling that the dream that has become their contribution to aviation history is alive, well, and worth the time, money, and love they have invested.

[@Kevin_747]

Anytime you're around a Staggerwing Beech you're in the presence of greatness.

[@nancychace8619]

Wow! Beautiful restoration. Quite a piece of work especially after that 2nd fire. Dad is sitting upstairs smiling. Thanks for the tour. Have a nice time. Stay safe ☆

[@stewcrane3441]

Brian, Staggerwing Boys, Beautiful presentation of a Beautiful ship. I also grew up with an "F" model, a 1937 F 17 D, with (I was told) a unique engine conversion. My Pop bought it in 1958 from two Bell Engineers in Dallas when we were stationed at Perrin AFB, Sherman, TX. Our ship (then licensed as N53754) went back to Kansas in 1949 to have the Jake pulled and a Lycoming installed. Pop economy cruised (a low paid Capt Then) at 140Kts. We carried 101 Gal of Fuel. We flew the wings off ours till 1963 when a SAC pilot from Minot AFB, ND bought it. Most remarkable thing I noticed in this Cockpit tour was the Control Wheel(s) Setup. Have never seen Two. Ours was traditional Beech, one sided, pull the pin, lift the wheel over to the right for the Co-Pilot. What a grand use of income helping this museum piece survive. Stew, Reno, NV

[@stewcrane3441]

Juan, Have no idea why I addressed you as Brian. Apologies. Stew

[@easttexan2933]

now that's how ya review an old airplane !! Browne, that was outstanding !! The Staggerwing has always been one of my favorites. Beech has had it going on for over at least 84 years. What a history.

[@richardburguillos3118]

That is a beauty. Thanks for sharing the walk around. Thanks also to the two gentlemen for sharing their plane with all of us.

[@patricktucker5388]

When I was 10 years old I took my first airplane ride in my uncles red Staggerwing out of the Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville CA. It was so much fun and a memory I will have forever!

[@peterhenman2662]

My father's best friend owned one in the 1960s. I used to ride right seat with him. The gear was retracted and extended with the crank handle on the left just forward of the window crank. It was connected to a long bicycle chain and took a lot of winds to get the job done. He once test flew another Staggerwing as a courtesy after a major overhaul. From what I remember the engine threw a rod, but he had fortunately stayed in the circuit. He cranked like hell to get the gear down as he did a deadstick fighter approach to the runway, but only managed to get the wheels out a little past 45 degrees. He was a wonderful pilot and greased it on. When the ground crew came out to push the aircraft off the runway, the gear collapsed. He also owned a Dragonfly and a Tigermoth, both of which I have great memories as well. He flew the Tiger with his English sheepdog, Pandora, who had her own goggles.

[@kbjerke]

So beautiful! Definitely my favourite civil aviation biplane of ALL TIME!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

One of the most stunning aircraft of all time. I did not know there was a variant like this one... Great to learn something new.

[@DblIre]

I had a chance to talk with the brothers on Thursday. Great guys and a fantastic airplane. I believe this airplane and the one to the east of it were award winners

[@JT-sz7xc]

Really sharp plane, thanks Juan for taking the time to show us! 👍🇺🇸

[@jbarrer2196]

Fantastic plane, great report, wonderful memories. I'm 76, and still flying. In 1980 I went to Oshkosh with my late friend, Rom Cochi . You remind me so much of Rom because he had the same enthusiasm for flying. I had only been flying for 3 years then but Rom was retired Air Force who had flown the F86 and F100. He knew every airplane and we'd walk around all day while he'd explain the history of all the old airplanes.

[@alfredomarquez9777]

We all must have to really appreciate this design, with performance to spare for that era! One thing you Juan owe to us, is a little of THAT engine sound... as it is UNIQUE!

[@joeblow5037]

Man, always been in love with the Staggerwing. Have had a framed poster of Kermit in a yellow one hanging forever. Pretty sure that the Beech was one of the first Presidential transports 🙂 Thanks Juan, and fella's 👌

[@mikeblough942]

My hats off to these two brothers. They did a beautiful job on this airplane, amazing work. THANKS guys.

[@MattThornton87]

Thanks Juan! Another great video of a stunning aeroplane! Made all the more personal by the lovely story from Mark & Ron. Wonderful, looks like she's just come out of the factory!! 😍

[@juancuartas8061]

What I get from this kind of interviews is to let me know in a few minutes all the LOVE and knowledge, it seems intended to shine a light on all the passion, dedication, skills that is present behind in such a beautiful restoration project that goes even beyond a single lifetime. If we only have a few more guys like the three of you guys, I’m sure we would have a better word. Thanks Juan!

[@VLove-CFII]

A Staggerwing Beech. I didn’t know there were any of those left! This one is a doozy. All I have from Beechcraft is a scarf I was given by Mrs Beech when I went to KingAir school. Thanks Juan 👍

[@TheJustinJ]

Doozy is the best reference for these. Dusenberg would have been the equivalent car when these were first on the drafting board.

[@kh40yr]

Built this as a .049 Cox Engine control line plane,,same silver color. It flew really fast for a model biplane I remember. Ran it into a big gust while flying , , and the lines went slack. Managed to glue it back together , but it wasn't as fast. Fast forward many many years , , as I crawl into a red and white 1939 Beech Stagger and go for a awesome radial ride. The old circle string plane circled back around. Was almost in tears when we landed. Thanks for the vid Juan.

[@natural-born_pilot]

WOW what a beautiful plane and restoration job. The cockpit looks something like what you would see in a luxury sportster. Thank you Juan for the wonderful presentation and tour.

[@Starsnu1]

What a beautiful machine. The Stagger Wing is one of my "dream" airplanes. I've flown lots of Beechcrafts, but never the SW. Someday?! Great video Juan.

[@marcragsdale6974]

the prettiest staggerwing I have ever seen. beautiful!

[@jeffr6280]

Juan, you pack more interesting technical information into an 11 minute video than anyone else on the internet. What a great airplane, and I hope there's another generation behind these brothers that will keep it flying for years to come.

[@richardknott2021]

One of the most beautiful aircraft in the world..I loved this plane since I was a kid.

[@grailguns7278]

Simply beautiful. Thanks for preserving such amazing history.

[@toddwestin3219]

I have been in love with that aircraft from the first time I saw a picture of one as a little boy....

[@oldglory1944]

24 sq ft (3 times that of the wee & vertical rudder) of aileron YAW, makes STAGGERWING the X wind King of GA. Finest, most VERSATILE plane ever built. Thank you Capt Mark & Ron.

[@johngriecosr8723]

That is a beautiful restoration. Great job guys, thanks Juan for the tour. RC builder and flyer and may use this one as a subject!!

[@GaryMCurran]

What a beautiful airplane. Landing gear wells are immaculate, the chrome is gorgeous! The interior is stunning, and I like the modern avionics. Somehow they don't detract from the ambiance and classic beauty of the airplane. Very well done, guys!

[@hmorri15]

Hey, that’s my Dad and Uncle! Awesome video! It’s definitely our family’s treasure 😊 We’re already looking forward to next year at Oshkosh!

[@echo512a2]

Awesome plane!

[@10RRASK]

Always one of my favorites to see at Oshkosh! Beautiful airplane and thanks for the overview Juan.

[@bsideberg6082]

Great tour of a classic beauty

[@gerryg1056]

So much enthusiasm, no, actually so much love for the classics! Thanks JB! 👍

[@harrykeel8557]

I always liked the looks of a staggerwing. It just looked right first time I saw one. Beautiful.

[@georgepelton5645]

What a beautiful aircraft, meticulously restored. Juan does such a great job showing us the plane, inside and out.

[@steini6771]

Simply a wonderful plane and Gents - Thank you so much for sharing.

[@robertvogt5606]

You give the best coverage of aircraft & U tube has been a disappointment covering Oskosh 2022 becouse it's walk by video without the thorough coverage . Thank you so much. All your content is excellent.

[@boldrbangr9834]

It doesn't get any better than a Staggerwing. Beautiful aircraft! Nice job, thanks.

[@stephenreese5921]

One of the most beautiful aircraft ever made. Thank You, Juan!

[@Jaredq22]

I love when you do these videos. Love hearing the story, love meeting the people, and love the enthusiasm all around. Keep it coming from OSH!

[@ThePudgie123]

Thank you very much for the tour! 😁

[@steviez110]

Thank you Juan for this. What a superb aircraft restoration they have done and you describe it perfectly. I have only been up in a Piper super cub and Concorde so both extremes of aviation but the super cub ride was the best.

[@markmatthews8429]

absolutely stunning aircraft, great attention to detail in the restoration and a couple of real gentlemen. brilliant

[@johnsader8811]

Thanks for sharing Juan, you run in some amazing circles.

[@jimgrazulis3542]

When I attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics 50+ years ago the airframe class project was the restoration of a Stagger Wing. I volunteered for the engine crew. It had the Jacobs engine. The last day of that "Quarter' we were going to attempt to start the engine for the first time. My task was to pump the wobble pump . I would have bet the pump was on the right side wall. I see it is on the left side wall in this aircraft. We couldn't get it started . I heard some fuel iines were crossed on the engine driven pump. I don't remember the N number exept the last was E for Echo.

[@tsmngt]

Excellent walk through (and sit-through) of a true classic. Thanks for the tour, JB!

[@sganzerlag]

Thanks for sharing this tour of one of my favorite airplanes!! Loved seeing the interior this up close. Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

[@archstanton9206]

Stunning example of a timeless airplane. Thanks Juan.

[@MrCubflyer]

Very nice to meet you Jaun and thanks for taking a photo with me your a very gracious guy and an excellent announcer for the STOL guys.

[@kcnairnair7299]

Beautiful! And the guys are so proud and serious about their bird! Thank you, Juan, for this tour!

[@billfarnham1592]

ALWAYS have loved Staggerwings!

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

One of the best Playboy essays ever written was "Staggerwing and Me", the journey to deliver by an English Professor who wrote and flew part time delivering planes. (about 1972?) It's a stand alone article and great writing about the experience.

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

What a peach of an airplane. Beechcraft is synonymous with Quality and this product shows us why.

[@Dick_Shinn]

What a marvel!!!! They must clean it two hours for every hour it gets flown!!!!

[@NSResponder]

Beautiful machine. Wish Beechcraft was still making them.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

What a great family, The Morrisons. Bill and Shirley raised two fine m'en. Glad to see the Staggerwing lookin' sooooooo good. THANKS JUAN!! Sure brings back memories sittin' in the right seat of my Dads "D" Model Staggerwing.

[@gregmitchell4619]

This is a really cool airplane. Always liked the design of the staggering.

[@hughmorris203]

These are beautiful aircraft. We owned a D model, N127J in the late 60's and 70's. Participated in the first staggerwing fly in in tullahoma that led to the creation of the museum there.

[@MarybethIUHoosiers]

I was at that Fly in with my parents! My father was a chartered member of the Staggerwing club! We went to Tullahoma many times!

[@DougBow96]

Beautiful aircraft! Thanks for sharing the story!

[@jrhalabamacustoms5673]

Favorite airplane right there! Love seeing it

[@jimydoolittle3129]

Beautiful staggerwing ✈️❤️ awesome restoration ,

[@bobwilson758]

2 great guys with a very cool aircraft !

[@mikegordon9801]

What a beautiful airplane hard to believe it was pre WWII

[@gcrauwels941]

A stunning example of what I think is one of the most beautiful airframes ever produced.

[@happyhome41]

LOVE this ! Thank you ! If only the Smithsonian and Air Force Museum allowed you access to similarly walk down History Lane.

[@mhjohn3185]

Juan, thanks as I couldn't attend but your videos took me there 👍

[@bradok3695]

Wow!!! What a beautiful plane. You would have never known it's been rebuilt twice. Great walk around too. Thanks Juan!!

[@danielpearson6306]

Very beautiful aircraft and these gentleman have rebuilt 2 times with love. Around the Staggerwing I have to wear bjb for I drool. Thanks Juan for presenting this aircraft.

[@scsteinbrecher]

I got to fly in one of these quite a few times in the 1950's when I was a kid....

[@dja1353]

A guy in my glider flying club always said that back in the day proper attire for these planes was suits and ties and fedora hats with ladies similarly “decked out”. We covered a lot of ground in the time waiting our turn to fly.

[@kurtboginski507]

That airplane is a classic and timeless design and one that stands out in my mind as one of the best ever. Nice restoration guys. And once again Juan it's always enjoyable when you provide insights to the wonders of the world of aviation.

[@truescalefpv4089]

Really neat aircraft. Thanks Brownie😁

[@noe616]

My favorite vintage general aviation plane.

[@parrishpatterson6780]

WOW!! Love those magnificent Staggerwings!

[@skyking228]

Stunning! Thank you gentlemen.

[@Brimmlinn]

That is an incredible Staggerwing! You can always tell how well a plane is cared for by looking in the wheel well, and this one is beautiful!

[@DblIre]

When you want your plane to be judged at Oshkosh, it BETTER be perfect.

[@craiglachman1379]

Fantastic! Thank you guys.

[@kentonoma7455]

Beautiful plane. If you haven’t had the chance, there’s a Beechcraft Heritage Museum at the Tullahoma Airport in TN with some nice examples.

[@richb313]

Thanks for sharing such a beautifully maintained example of this model.

[@greggb1416]

Awesome, awesome, awesome…, what thing of beauty and design… Thank you Juan.

[@lspringerjones]

In the 1970's I rode in the baggage compartment behind the rear seat in a Stagerwing, from Western Nebraska to Rockford Il. Yes, I was a good bit smaller back then. LOL! Sadly it later crashed killing the owner and his family.

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Very beautiful plane, thank you so very much for sharing ot with us! 🌻

[@akb5531]

What a beautiful plane! Thank you all for the tour. A lot of love in that plane!

[@thewatcher5271]

That Was Really Cool, Man! Mostly 90 Year Old Technology. Would Love To Have Been There! You Lucky Duck!

[@kasm10]

Juan thanks so much for doing what you do....you elevate us all

[@donaldreach760]

Exceptional airplane. My uncle, Wm. Keil (USMC Crew Chief on Corsairs fighting the Japanese from China) , owned one with Mr. Lloyd Williard hee in Michigan. Lloyd taught me basic aerobatics in his Luscombe Silvaire 8E in 1966. Great pilots love to share.

[@bobwilson758]

Absolutely beautiful !

[@theblackbear211]

Thanks Juan, Beautiful example of one of my favorite aircraft.

[@av8bvma513]

Love the wooden window frames! What a sweetie! Thanks Juan!

[@dougscott8161]

Let me get this right---- the F Model is lighter weight, with bracing struts on the tail, has a smaller engine and with fuel injection, she cruises faster and gets 19GPH economy as opposed 24GPH with the 450 HP R985. That is amazing, how did the original purchase costs compare? Thanks for bringing us to see this beautiful classic, Juan. God Bless and stay safe.

[@kristensorensen2219]

Wonderful tour of a classic beauty!💖👏👏🎉

[@roadsweeper1]

Such a gorgeous plane!!! Pretty fast too for a civilian plane, especially a 1930s one.

[@mtkoslowski]

Just lovely. Something to behold and admire.

[@tomdchi12]

I love to see such a beautiful old plane updated so that it's fun to fly today - really keeping it alive. There is absolutely a place for ultra-accurate historic preservation, but also for planes with updates like this.

[@Panhead49EL]

Gorgeous, on so many levels.

[@harryspeakup8452]

What a beauty, and how beautifully they have restored it, with smart and subtle upgrades which enhance the performance and practical usability while taking nothing away from the essential vintage appeal. To get that kind of cruise speed increase they must have gained around 40 hp with the fuel injection system, which is a big improvement for no additional fuel burn. It just goes to show how poor the mixture distribution is on a lot of normally aspirated radials. One of the nice things about the Vedeneyev M14-P in the Yaks is that while it is not fuel-injected, the fuel/air mix from the carb is very thoroughly atomised by its passage through the supercharger, which is another path to getting good even mixture distribution to all the cylinders. I wish these guys many more happy years of custodianship of this excellent aircraft.

[@bbayerit]

What a beautiful restoration, gentlemen. Your Dad would be proud of you.

[@Aphxphotog]

Thank God for folks like you, and the others.

[@looneytunes47]

What a Gorgeous and unusual paint color for a Staggerwing Plane There ALWAYS Red it seems