2024 07 14: Caproni Ca.3 short test flight before a trip over mountains & lakes

[@kevinmk2002]

Super video, but in my mind I can hear the theme from 'Those magnificent men in their flying machines'

[@draw1951]

Which we all agree was a great film.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank youuuuu!!! :-)

[@FredScuttle456]

I hear the voice of Dick Dastardly, admonishing Mutley.

[@georgesmith5708]

Miyazaky too...

[@FredScuttle456]

@@draw1951 That movie was set in 1912. Amazing to see how much progress was made by designers in a few short years. 1919 saw the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. If I was a billionaire, I'd fund the building of a dozen of these things.

[@GhidorahPrime]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a very long time. 😊 Who knew that watching this beautiful machine/work of art, take off and land, would bring such a big smile to my face. Thank you - to all that worked on this bird. Keep it up 👍

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you!

[@scopex2749]

As an Air Force vet and an aircraft engineer this is POETRY IN MOTION Thank you. I wish someone would build a 'Wright Flyer' one day!

[@Boncked]

Didn't they? On the centennial I think.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

believe it or not, we have a Wright Flyer. A flying one, I mean :-) Check here: facebook.com/watch/?v=239715637553555

[@Spartanwarrior75-j8r]

There is one that was built in Marshal, Virginia, It’s in a museum

[@rescue270]

A small outfit called "The Wright Experience," builds very authentic replicas of early Wright airplanes. They even build copies of Wright engines to power them. They built the replica of the very first Wright Flyer I that was supposed to fly on the Centennial anniversary of powered flight, Dec. 17, 2003. Al though it had made some previous test flights in prrparation for the event, the day of was rather warm and rainy, higher density altitude and no wind, so the replica was not able to fly that day.

[@terrycarey1086]

Replicas can't fly and neither could the original!

[@robertleach5355]

The fact that this exists and flies fills me with joy 😊

[@robertdoyno4394]

An aircraft of sheer beauty. I feel grateful to have witnessed it’s flight.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! Where have you seen it?

[@justme8340]

I consider this true dedication to aviation history. I imagine it must take skill, dedication, patience and quite a bit of money to make this happen. And it’s probably not considered the sexy part of aviation history to many people, but it is to me. Great work!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you!!! I have been lucky to be onboard on several flights, "sexy" word is not enough ;-)

[@CaptainBanjo-fw4fq]

And courage too - you’re taking an aircraft up that incorporates the best of 1910s safety and engineering. A catastrophic mechanical fault or structural failure is a very real possibility.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

The aircraft is a replica, more sturdy than original one. For sake of safety, also the engines are not original.

[@scout2nut]

@@LucaGallinaFodat yeah, those looked like modern boxer engines, still an amazing looking aircraft

[@memonk11]

I'm rubbing my eyes. Did I just dream this?

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you! Have a look at my KZbin channel, there are some videos taken inside the cockpit ;-)

[@WarChallenger]

Loved it in “The Wind Rises,” love it even more that the real deal is working!

[@daniel_f4050]

Best colorized WWI footage I’ve ever seen.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank youuuu!!! :-)

[@BattleAxe1345]

A real privilege to see its type in the air again. Italian machines are often overlooked so this is a treat.

[@marcovitali3833]

Overlooked by those who ignore aviation history. Italy was the first country to use airplane in military reconnaissance and air bombing in 1911 in Libya vs Othman Turks.

[@malcwhite]

Superb landing

[@welshpete12]

Notice ,how he held the nose off as long as he could on landing ?

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

It is called aerodynamic braking. Needed to slow down (specially on paved strips) without heating the brakes and also to avoid stressing the nose wheel if steering at (relatively) high speed.

[@KLOSTER777]

Gosh , if Porco Rosso could see this beauty he’d drop his Savoia immediately !

[@IsaacNeeder]

She'd be perfect over the Adriatic thats for sure.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

That is absolutely amazing 👍👍🇦🇺

[@pzsoldat2516]

A beautiful aircraft, much props to the builders and pilots!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank youuu!

[@bobroberts6155]

Three props I think.

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Fantastic that you managed to put such an impressive machine together and get it to fly. The airfield looks really smooth too! Thank you for sharing!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-) If you ever have a chance to visit Venice, pay also a visit to us: we are not far away ;-)

[@SatelliteYL]

This is incredible!!! I feel so lucky to watch it in HD. Best taxiing footage I've ever seen lol

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank youuuu! :-)

[@RCJayhawk]

Just wonderful. True aviation heritage, thank you.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank YOU! :-)

[@sideshowbob5237]

An outstanding piece of aeronautical engineering - and flying.

[@dmitry4c996]

It seems that its designers were not very good in aerodynamics, lol

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you!!! :-) Indeed "flying" it is somehow "brute force" demanding, pilots reported legs fatigue

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

for a 1913 design it was well ahead of many competitors ;-)

[@Redchrome1]

That's really cool! Such a beautiful airplane! Really glad someone made this thing.

[@daigriffiths399]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-)

[@unclenogbad1509]

Viva Caproni!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank youuu!

[@johnbaligrodzki9672]

This is incredible!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-)

[@josephdupont]

What a beautiful sight what a treat God Bless the people who made that happen

[@GuidoBatt]

Studio Ghibli approved this video.

[@Tom-Lahaye]

A flying relic, and I noticed the tricycle landing gear, a very novelty feature for the era is my guess. Nice how the nose wheels stay 10cm above the grass most of the landing.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

original was taildragger but was equipped with a front wheel as anti-rollover solution. The replica is a tricycle to allow operations also on paved runways

[@marks7502]

that's pretty cool

[@BetterAircraftFabric]

Wonderful, really nice !!! Best Regards from Alaska! ( and I own two Aermacchi, so I know & Appreciate the good Workmanship! )

[@GARDENER42]

It's great to see the results of people's dedication to aeronautical history actually flying. Static original aircraft are fine but the effort involved in replicating these early machines must be enormous.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-) Indeed a sensible effort and thanks to many volunteers that helped to build and still do maintenance for free :-)

[@anthonydebski5814]

Amazing beast!!! Flies so well!!!....very impressive!

[@thedolt9215]

Beautiful… Just beautiful…

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you!!! :-)

[@RV6Pilot]

There’s one on display at the Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio. It took me years to realize there was a third engine in the back.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you! :-) I really wish to pay a visit at that museum, sooner or later! Another Ca.3 is on display at the Italian Air Force museum it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Caproni_CA.3_2009-06-06.jpg

[@JohnJ469]

My compliments and congratulations to all involved in this project. Wonderful to see an old bird fly. And she flies beautifully.

[@jeffcomstock3164]

I now have a new favorite airplane. This is a magnificent looking plane. I can only imagine how much fun it would be to go up in it.

[@peterhuffam1006]

I was watching that approach, wondering how the pilot was going to dump speed without flaps - the wheelie during rollout was perfect, steady as a rock, just nose- high enough to flare without any danger of tail strike. I love watching really skilled, high- time pilots handling machines like this. I was a little disappointed that the engine sound wasn’t captured, as other commentators have mentioned, but maybe there was ambient noise that spoiled the original recording. Perhaps next time this beautiful machine is taken for a flight, the producer could make another audio recording? Mille grazie for sharing this!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

1. the pilot is quite special, a former Italian air Force test pilot. 2. sound is original, but I had a Tiger Moth flying over me (not to be seen in the video) and most of the sound on take off roll comes from her Gipsy Major engine. The Caproni is now undergoing wintertime maintenance, next spring I will surely make new videos with, hopefully, just the bomber's sound :-)

[@Felix-mi6sy]

Bravissimo, Italia!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Grazieee! :-)

[@groberjager4746]

That is an amazing reproduction of a CLASSIC. The Italians did design and build some pretty amazing planes and hope that this one has a VERY long life.

[@pungarehu]

That’s one of the coolest aircraft I’ve ever seen.

[@vady64]

Супер!!! Спасибо за видео.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

спасибо за ваш комментарий!

[@GiorgioMagnani-gy7uw]

Bravo Zanardo & co

[@Rik915Sks]

it's nice to see this old chap flying!

[@KLOSTER777]

C’est tout simplement magique , bravo ! Quel travail de restauration, quel avion unique !

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

not a restauration. Is a replica based on original drawings. Engines are modern

[@KLOSTER777]

@LucaGallinaFodat OK thank you , still a wonderful sight and certainly building a flying replica was a lot of work too, it must steal the show at air meetings. Congratulations

[@guaporeturns9472]

One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen

[@OKtGCGOEM1SS]

Superb Gem + professional pilots! ❤

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-) Pilot in command in this video is a former Italian Air Force test pilot, the first one to test the Eurofighter EFA Typhoon ;-)

[@kjm-ch7jc]

Love the sound affects.

[@davidprosser7278]

Cool. Its great to see this replica flying.

[@philswift791]

I love the sound of the engines.

[@garryferrington811]

This is an amazing thing to see.

[@martinjohnson9316]

Amazing! Lovely to see.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Beautiful! I hope the test flight confirmed you best hopes!

[@arlandehavilland1355]

Magnificent !

[@larryg.9187]

Sounded super smooth ! 🛩

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you!!! :-)

[@stevenwilgus8982]

REALLY superb landing. What a treat... I wish I could fly her.......

[@ratofvengence]

Didn't even know there was a replica flying. Awesome!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you! see also other videos at my channel

[@popsfereal]

Fantastic landing.

[@1218omaroo]

Well, we don't get to see that every day. 👏👏👏

[@johnnyhollis9977]

Looked really stable, great video.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-)

[@grahammonk8013]

@johnnyhollis9977 Yes, but I wouldn't have wanted to try it in a crosswind. I'm thinking of videos with an A380 landing in rough weather. Having to hold off the nose wheel until stabilized would be entertaining, if that's the right word.

[@johnnyhollis9977]

@@grahammonk8013 Yes I think I will stick to the stuff that we have today, although it would be excitement guaranteed! 😂

[@TheMDJ2000]

Wonderful!

[@Allirys]

Beautiful.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you!

[@cantagallo5710]

Meraviglioso. Lode a tutti voi.

[@stefanominuz468]

A Miyazaki piace questo video

[@johnmoszkowicz4728]

Great job everyone!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you!!!

[@ByWire-yk8eh]

Looks like the Isotta Fraschini V.4 engines were replaced with Lycomings or Continentals. Good thing. Nice plane.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Indeed. Tried to find some in-line old engines, but without luck, so more modern engines were installed. Safety is beneficial, though ;-)

[@thestalicho]

Beautiful!

[@moonbeamchaos]

Love those modern helmets!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

for information on "why wearing modern helmets on ancient plane?" have a look at the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZKVhoJrd997Z7c

[@minerran]

Beautiful airplane! I'd love to see a Caproni Ca.5 fly as well as the Gotha G.V and the Handley Paige O! These were the world's earliest "flying fortresses".

[@polylight]

This actually flies better than anything else I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you! See my channel for other videos :-)

[@NealB123]

Beautiful machine.

[@1337fraggzb00N]

Amazing!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thanks!

[@12jsteve]

Wonderful! 👏👏

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Thank you! :-)

[@tu_alum5619]

Beautiful aircraft - wonder what some of the original Caproni pilots and mechanics would say.

[@Boncked]

They would love the modern engines. But Caproni did wonderful things with what was available!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

on September 22, 2024 we had the honor to have the nephew of Gianni Caproni visiting the cockpit of this plane!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

indeed! Thank you! :-)

[@vadimpm1290]

It gives an impression of streamlined powerful construction, obviously an early bomber, like Gotha or Muromets.

[@jeanpierreragequit1726]

Superbe avion !!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Merci! :-)

[@thomasfarr7934]

Awesome!

[@hermannwolf7118]

Che bellissima macchina !

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Grazieee! :-)

[@IDK64]

Wonderful...

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank youuu!

[@twickersruss]

I wonder how much it costs to keep that in a hangar with that wingspan! Marvellous to see ,Italy should be proud of their aviation!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

luckily, hangar and plane belong to same organisation ;-) see facebook.com/AlbertoZanardoIlFiglio/?ref=embed_page

[@alessandrobordignon9246]

❤ Que aeronave belíssima.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

Grazieeee!!! :-)

[@1256nytom]

awesome!

[@biplaneflights]

Stunning. Amazing how long the nose wheel can be held off the ground during landing.

[@begemo]

guess thus they take care about it

[@rosssuttonproperties]

Ok, that is pretty cool.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thanks! :-)

[@ulfpe]

Its huge

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

22.73 meters wide, 11 meters long, 4 meters high

[@PilotJensi]

Beautiful Aircraft 🤩✈️

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you!!! :-)

[@alanaldpal950]

Brilliant

[@rickhobson3211]

Beautiful aircraft! Questions: Are the engines reproductions or modern? Do they match the HP of the originals? Awesome stuff!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

engines are modern, two Continental 260 HP + 1 lycoming 180 HP. Total is 700 HP vs the 450 HP of the most powerful version of the original plane. The total weight of the replica structure (safety first) is anyway about 1000 kg heavier than the original.

[@terrychapman5466]

There was a gunners position above the pusher engine. Imagine standing there exposed to the elements while flying over the Alps.

[@sseim5654]

Oh god. Yes please. Oh for a ride...

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

you would be amazed. Full open cockpit and deafening propellers noise ;-)

[@stefano2000]

Bellissimo!!!

[@ScoutSniper3124]

It looks old, but those look like brand new Lycoming or Continental engines.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

yes, a pity but time and budget constraints did not allow to install airworthy old in-line motors, so motorization is two Continental 260HP on wings, one Lycoming 180HP in the back. Flying safe, at least.

[@thecanadianavee8r660]

As an aircraft mechanic i think those engines were a great decision. No point risking safety for aesthetics. The o-470 and 0-360 are two of the most reliable piston aircraft engines ever made. @LucaGallinaFodat

[@LuisJuanBianchi-p1e]

Bellicimo bombardero es una esquistes verlo volar

[@nor0845]

Is this a restoration or full replica? Either way, it looks and sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

full modern replica, based on original drawings. Some enhancements have been done, mainly for robustness and safety

[@nor0845]

@ Thank you. It’s a wonderful aircraft.

[@BrunoRegno]

Ho dovuto vedere questo senza suono per non disturbare, ma nella mia capoccia suonava fortissimo Il Canto Degli Italiani 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@tractorsold1]

Unfortunately, the sound does not seem to match the picture. I wonder what it really sounded like?

[@christianvalenzuela225]

Porco Rosso!!!!😊

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

Gorgeous! What is it...1919? 1920?

[@tylerp6375]

Beautiful!!!! And impressive!! And just what I needed to see to amp me up before I go up to work my Bellanca restoration. 🇮🇹 🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing this beautiful machine!

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

thank you for your comments! And good work with the Bellanca!

[@MrTimfin]

Lovely! Was that a Tiger Moth in the background?

[@LucaGallinaFodat]

yes, a DH82 built in 1941

[@fabriziopastorino3792]

emozione

[@Bikelife9883]

It's a shame the replica Vickers Vimy isn't still flying, what a pair to see in the sky together they would be.

[@asterixasterix8625]

Meraviglioso

[@stringpicker5468]

There is one in Australia, a 1906 built from original plans. I have seen it fly, but they don't fly very well. It was built for the 2003 centenary and "christened" by Buzz Aldrin.