418 MPH Pod Racing for Real? - Reno Air Race P-51 Mustang + Sea Fury

[@BaumannJA]

Absolutely some of the best Reno coverage I have ever seen... Thank you FlightChops!!!

[@VMCAviationVideos]

I agree with you Jim

[@Rickenbacker69]

I agree, absolutely awesome being in the cockpit with these guys!

[@yellowhammer4747]

I CONCUR SIR. SURE BEATS THE HELL OUT OF THE OLD WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COVERAGE FROM BACK IN THE DAY!

[@johnmartindale6623]

Jim Baumann p

[@dhy5342]

except for the "music"

[@BitwiseMobile]

When strapping a GoPro to a P-51 there is almost a century difference in technologies. That's awesome.

[@travisparkinson3075]

ITs actually 60 years difference. Not quite comfortable with calling that "almost a century difference in technologies". But you can do that if you must.

[@travisparkinson3075]

@M H Doobs There's a few Tigermoths flying around my city for joyflights. Not a laughing matter. More of a feeling of nostalgia to a time I was never a part of.

[@travisparkinson3075]

@@KOxHARxMORNY 80 years from now. but the gopro has been around since 2002. You didnt invent it last week.

[@gtifighter]

are american years also measured in some retarded unit or do you suck at math? First P51 mustang built: 1942 First GoPro built: 2004 difference: 2004-1942 = 62. thats what you call a century? Do you americans know what century means? Century means 100 years, comes from the latin word "centum" 38 years off is an "almost" to you? it's actually far closer to half a century (50 years) than to a full century.

[@wholelottamiata6976]

Travis Parkinson something to consider is the current model GoPro is not the same technology as the 2002 GoPro. The hero 7 has advanced camera stabilization technology, better audio, better resolution, better battery, slow motion, better memory, etc. in 2002 the current GoPro wasn’t able to be built. Really if you want to say the 2002 GoPro is the same technology as a hero 7 than that would be like saying the wright flyer is the same technology as a p51. Yea they’re both planes but new designs and materials have been used to improve upon previous models of airplanes. Either way it’s cool to see modern technology on an early 1900’s aircraft

[@scottboyer8450]

Watching that in cockpit camera footage, I can't help but imagine what it was like to be a 21 year old 2nd lieutenant taking that mustang into combat.

[@FlightChops]

Right?!

[@ludovicokilowatt3952]

This blew my mind.

[@Magravated]

I'm not even sure how many hours they had when they went in. It's probably a good thing they were fearless young men. ✌️♥️🇺🇲

[@davidmarshall1259]

@@Magravated many young pilots in the RAF had as little as ten hours before being dropped in at the deep end during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

[@Magravated]

@@davidmarshall1259 Geez! And it was all mechanical! No auto anything. Very brave young men! ❤️ They saved Brittain for sure. Probably Europe too. 🇬🇧

[@billiondollardan]

That was seriously touching when he thanked his dad after the flight. I hope my boy and I have that kind of relationship later in life

[@aw195]

If you let him fly your USD 2.7 mill bird, yes.

[@adriangoodman8901]

@@aw195 lmao... Sad but fuckin true

[@vinyltapelover]

billiondollardan "I hope my boy and I have that kind of relationship later in life". If for some reason you fellows don't have it going on, to well, might I implore You to work at having your relationship now. 'Later' will take care of itself, I believe. My son was in Force Recon during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He passed away some years later and I never got to say the things, to him, to tighten up our relationship for then and later. If I'm off base, here, my apologies. Have a blessed day.

[@sethjansson5652]

@@aw195 You do realize prices go down as newer things come out right? Hell, people will probably own F-20's in their own garages in the next fifty years.

[@drewjames8594]

@@vinyltapelover Well said; I'm sure he knows.

[@dennythomas8887]

YAK-IN-THE-BOX! I chose the wrong time to take a drink of coffee, now I have a mess to clean up. That was classic.

[@johnmartindale6623]

denny thomas ppppp

[@johnathonburrell9265]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@renatoperaunacalderon1735]

i´m a noob in aircraft language, can you tell me what it means? (yak in the box)

[@renatoperaunacalderon1735]

@rpr6.5 creedmoor and what it means? (jack in the box)

[@Jeff-Vader_head_of_catering]

I grew up at the Reno Air Races. Every year from age 12 to 23, in the 80's and 90's. I got to be right in the thick of it in the pits, because my step dad had a plane and hanger at Stead. It was an amazing time in my life, and it will always be in my blood. I haven't been in over a decade, but miss it and my favorite plane and pilot, Lefty Gardner in Race 13, that beautiful P-38 "White" lightning.

[@Burley_Bert]

9:52 - "NICE JOB KIDDO" - holy cow .... if i ever heard praise like that.....

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Love all the camera angles! I also found it interesting that these teams aren't using cameras / video to watch back and improve their racing.

[@tissuepaper9962]

Especially interesting considering that sports teams (including motorsports) have been recording themselves and debriefing using those recordings for decades.

[@Magravated]

Thank you so much! I started going to the races in 84 but I left Reno in 2000. I miss it so much! I love hearing them fly over in the background. That's why they sell CD's of just the sound at the booths. There's really nothing like it and I'm thrilled to see the interest from the pilots. I hope the cash prizes makes it worth coming because I know people from all over the world love watching them race.

[@billrahn8723]

I absolutely love the Reno Air Races. I’ve been attending the races for the past 10 years.

[@ElConquistador27]

Absolutely the best, most in depth capture of the show that has ever been done.

[@phillipstarnes8234]

I've watched videos about Reno until I'm blue in the face, but until I've watched this, I didn't know how crazy intense it is. Something about the part where he was getting passed by the other mustang that was lower was just insane. Kudos to all the pilots and great video.

[@Indarow]

Taking "Go fast, turn left" to a WHOLE new level.

[@brycebott6798]

That initial race run in! Seeing all of them next to each other running in, that was awesome...

[@jeffchilds8050]

There is just something singularly beautiful about the P-51D.

[@Swoop180]

In my opinion it's still the sexiest aircraft ever made, and the sound!

[@jeffchilds8050]

@Phil McCrevice Not sure about the Stuka, but I agree that some other planes had their own appeal including the P-38, Typhoon, Mosquito.

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

@Phil McCrevice i wish we had more flyable german planes. The later G models and the K4 (which none exist anymore) were beautiful. Id love a fw 190 Dora.

[@Jupiter__001_]

@Phil McCrevice I like the F4U. Something to do with its odd proportions most likely.

[@Swoop180]

@Солнцевская Братва My memory is a little foggy, could you remind me who won WWII? I do recall the "Tuskegee Airmen" made pretty effective use of the P-51 Mustang!

[@Rhuannas]

That's some seriously inspirational stuff. I hadn't touched a flight sim in years yet this was what was needed to bring out the passion. Chur bol

[@juliusfucik4011]

DCS?

[@fed8925]

This is by far one of your best productions yet. Same as the RV one... Looking forward to seeing your progress on the RV14.

[@jacobhill3302]

That father son hug was a man moment.

[@nojabformeeducateyourself3393]

I remember attending the Reno Air Races back in 2000 and fast forward to 2019 and its still rocks.

[@luuk341]

That is freaking incredible! How amazing must it feel to race with a bunch of other warbirds!?

[@ethanspaziani1070]

I'm sure it's comprehendible

[@nono9370]

ethan spaziani incomprehensible?

[@joshualeniger]

I'd love to see this one day! Only racing I've seen in person are the red bull air races which are fantastic but old warbirds have always had my heart

[@yvangavillet3247]

Beautiful video, thank you for these 20 minutes of happiness and ecstasy. Long live the "Reno Air Race" and these pilots !!!

[@blancolirio]

"Debrief, bring it up" Ugly passes, why I quit Biplane racing at Reno years ago. At least you now have PRS to enforce some basic formation flying skills. Thanks for posting!

[@johnnyboythepilot4098]

You used to race biplanes at Reno? That's pretty cool.

[@Grossman2868]

Great to see Miss America! I'm 70 Y.O. and I remember seeing her at Abbotsford back in the 60's and 70's. Bob Hoover flew her a few times while she was there.

[@Planehazza]

Music choice and editing was on top form for this vid. You could easily turn this into a series.

[@lonememe]

Agreed. The electronic beats he had for the first race was the best choice I think (but that's just a subjective opinion).

[@JasonAirInc]

I agree completely. Top notch stuff. I have a similar channel but without narration...just some of my aviation experiences set to music. I'd love to have more visitors!

[@DefaultName-yq3zj]

Chops....excellent POV and camera angle of view placement; your TV background is showin'! Good job!

[@airailimages]

Great onboard views. Thumbs Up!

[@trytag4939]

Yes I'm in New Zealand and that Yak 3 is just amazing to be around with a hiss and a roar

[@AkPacerPilot]

Such a fun event, even the crowd in the boxes. Gas powered margarita machines, kiddy pool dive contests. That race weekend is nothing short of a great time

[@FlightChops]

I was too busy in the pits to catch some of that stuff! Will have to get back next year!

[@lonememe]

This was a fantastic video! It really makes me want to not only go to Reno, but keep pushing myself further with my certifications and get to tail draggers and war birds. Literally gave me goosebumps watching the races.

[@FlightChops]

Get after it! Tail Wheel flying makes you better at everything else!

[@driftertank]

As they made the turn to come down the chute in the unlimited gold, i found my heartrate coming up and the familiar tingle of adrenaline... Great video, as usual!

[@bsearer1434]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I was at the Races yesterday 2019 . As a pilot not a racer I appreciate this perspective in the cockpit very much . Thank You for your efforts ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@daniellee100]

only 4 stars??? This production of the Reno air races deserves 5/5 stars, best video I have EVER seen for AIR racing.

[@bsearer1434]

Daniel Lee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@markthibault8579]

Awesome. The shot at 16:35 is awesome to see all the planes lined up in anger. Sierra Hotel!

[@TheTrueFinnster]

Great program, Thanks! Reno is now on my bucket list.

[@ljfinger]

My first ever self-portrait was taken by shooting a picture of myself in the reflection of Crusader's shiny propeller at an EAA regional fly-in. He's also flown at my R/C airplane airfield during Warbirds Over the Rockies. Cool to see this video.

[@bengladwell4341]

Still love seeing all these warbirds getting so much love. Sea furies especially

[@AVMamfortas]

You hoped we'd enjoy? I am ecstatic. Thank you. Fabulous flying: fabulous filming.

[@jeremyespil6297]

Great video! I miss the Reno Air Races. I flew the CH-47 Chinook demo several times back in the early 2000s and used to work with Pete Law on several of the ADI systems for these race planes. Got to take a ride with Ike Enns in The Miracle Maker once. Unbelievable.

[@tikkin11]

Amazing Amazing. Chops has the best aviation channel on the platform. The editing on this one is insane, can't imagine how much time and effort went into it, but Thankyou!!

[@FlightChops]

Thank you for recognizing the post production work - this was a very tough edit, but I am really happy with how it came together and it is rewarding to receive this sort of feedback after all the hours spent in the studio cutting this one!

[@Mike_Costello]

Awesome episode! Great camera angles. Watching this makes me feel like I just haven’t lived.

[@FlightChops]

Haha - glad you enjoyed it - these guys really are living the dream - but they work really hard to do it - lots of sacrifices for them to be there at this level.

[@oleringstad6615]

That was one of the absolutly best Reno coverage I have ever seen! Very good camera positions, very good editing! Congratulation! Sinserely, the Norwegian!

[@VMCAviationVideos]

Awesome! It was my first Reno Air Race last year as well and I actually saw you walking around.

[@kevinmccorkle7476]

Great video! Those aircraft, pilots, and crews are amazing!

[@bricenotcorc632]

Awesome video. The races were the highlight of my summer last year! Can't wait to go back.

[@IanDarley]

Those guys must have huge..... courage (and skill), it looks utterly terrifying.

[@Rob_Moilanen]

Nah, if you had time to worry about it, you'd already be dead or not racing!

[@adamhammond6250]

Awesome. My Great, Great Uncle was apparently fond of flying under bridges. He would have loved this.

[@cramersclassics]

This is your best video I've seen so far! It's a lot of work to get all those cameras and mounts. Then lots of edits.... Thank you for making our sport available to so many. Cheers, Kirb

[@FlightChops]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Troyboy2121]

Loved the emotions and appreciation between Dad and Son.

[@richardpena3944]

Great shots absolutely dream flying!!

[@HERESY680]

now this, is pod racing.

[@desks3674]

clicked on this video specifically to find this comment. Took me about 10 seconds to find it LOL

[@MaskedVengeanceTV]

I'm In the comment section explicitly for this too.

[@BladeKi11a]

Phil McCrevice the ability to speak doesn’t make you intelligent

[@causwayspeedway]

Austin Tx. should of gone this rout instead of The Circuit Of Americas (sic). Guise it's all about the $$$.

[@andrewbuck6269]

HERESY680 I almost commented that

[@goatflieg]

Ahh Dreadnought... you just keep giving my those warm fuzzy Madera flashbacks! It was great to see Bill Destefani again, too. I rode with him when we did the mock air race at Madera with Dreadnought and Sumthin Else. Loved every minute of this.

[@gcm747]

Reno coverage as good as it gets! Awesome work! I can’t believe how busy it gets in the cockpit!

[@aaronstrom16]

This was so cool! I have to go see this someday!! Awesome work getting all this footage its amazing!

[@FlightChops]

I'm glad to have this to work on and share during this challenging year. (it was filmed summer 2018 which seems like forever ago now.)

[@GaryMCurran]

Great video, Steve. Thanks for allowing us to see this from your point of view!

[@jimmydaamen]

I'm from NZ and saw that Full Noise yak last year at the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow!

[@tedcollier5781]

We're from Blenheim NZ, and regularly see Full Noise at Omaka Airfield where it is based.

[@jimmydaamen]

@@tedcollier5781 ooh I need to come see the Omaka airshow sometime! I'm on the west coast, but too busy to drive out this year. Next time, hopefully!

[@jimburig7064]

The GoPro digital technology makes it possible to record amazingly clear coverage of these events. These warbirds have fascinated me my entire life. Thanks, FlightChops!

[@huto9606]

I see that`s not only flighing, there a great frendship what I can see, amazing

[@clovis86]

Lovely work putting this all together dude, well done!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for noticing the work! A lot went into figuring out how to tell this story.

[@jimjam623]

Awesome coverage FlightChops! Arrived here via the comment on sound recording link you posted on Trent's latest vlog - Sep 2021... Been addicted to backcountry shenanigans a while too long I guess. Great to catch up with where and what old NZ AF buddies have been up to via KZbin - even if it was two years ago! Way to go JEM Aviation at Omaka, NZ - run by the ever talented Jay 'McTank'n'Tyre' E. McIntyre 4:02 - boy's done well :)

[@kranson8514]

WOW Amazing what a privileged view 👏👏👏 thank you for sharing.

[@rudijoris9555]

That was amazing!! I love the old war birds!

[@kevinmoore4887]

I use to go to Reno in the 80s. Strega, Voodoo, Tsunami, and other modified Mustangs were amazing. Along with Rare Bear. Now, it looks like the planes aren't as chopped up and modified. Bob Pond would like that. His collection of Warbirds in Palm Springs is awesome. Most are still in flying condition.

[@jeffsiegel4879]

You nailed it! Thanks for the excellent footage!!!!!!

[@JamesJames-nr5rl]

I like watching the old film of the Cleveland Air races and the Thompson Trophy race. It looked like there was closed to a hundred thousand people there for the races, there was just an excitement all through the 30s about the advancement that were happening so fast, the Geebee was such a crazy plane. My dad bought the Stearman named Checkers and owned and flown at shows all over the country including the Cleveland Air Races, Sammy Mason owned and flew it at the time and it had a rocket assist on it at the time in addition to the P&W 450. It makes me sick that it was sold before I came along.

[@udadni]

So fun to re watch this after spending the week at the 2019 races. Keep up the killer work man!

[@photo01aviation]

RIP Sherman Smoot

[@victor-emmanuel7485]

Thanks for making and sharing these videos! Bread and butter for any aviation enthusiast 👍

[@scottybear6265]

Real nice race you guys and clean. Hope to see the Reno Nevada races some day in person. Thanks for Good entertainment ☺️

[@480pilot]

CHOPS!!l Long time no chat. First, thanks for getting more of Reno in! I hope we have a chance to shake hands one day. Second, Can you see yourself in a race?? I think so. My best brother, and hope the family is well!! Much love from Pasadena CA!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! Personally... I don't see myself racing, but I wanna get checked out in a Sea Fury and a P-51 :P

[@brandoncorwin8812]

I got tickets for Saturday Sept 14th. Can't freaking wait to see this.

[@robertlafnear4865]

I'm on my way !...First time Reno this year, ....booking R.V. spot, event seats , pit pass etc. as I watch this.... I just know being in the crowd is way better than You Tube so... HERE I COME,... Thanks for the front line see all video ! hope to see ya at this Falls race.

[@peterodonnell3312]

I love this,it's better than red bull air race,this is all the airplanes I built when I was a kid and teenager in the 80s.thank you so much I'm hooked!!!airfix revel matchbox ,!!!!

[@4thArmoredVet]

Wow! This is awesome footage! Some of the best ever! The music was perfect...not to loud and great selection. Thanks!

[@topturretgunner]

Steveo. Thank you for this great video review and window into Reno.

[@VaibhavParaashar9]

Production values 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@pinkdispatcher]

This is absolutely brilliant. I have seen some Reno footage, but this is really among the best, just awesome to have so many onboard camera angles! Thanks a lot! I think Dreadnought's doesn't *really* have two engines, its engine is *like* two normal (14 cylinder) sea fury engines, but the 28-cylinder R-4360 was built by Pratt&Whitney as a single engine (for the B-36 mostly). I didn't know it had four magnetoes. Interesting. It's a beast anyway :)

[@garethessex]

The Hawker Sea Fury had a 2,480 hp, Bristol Centaurus, 18-cylinder (twin-row), sleeve valve, radial engine.

[@rudolfabelin383]

Wow! This is perhaps (*) the best footage I have seen from Reno. As quality goes, absolutely! Maybe me and a friend is visiting Reno this year, from Sweden! (*) I have to keep a footage opening for Dago Red passing the telephone post in 2003......

[@them4ster4]

I love how much sportsmanship there is here. I guess you can't really afford to try dirty manoeuvres and it can easily result in a fatality

[@brownh2orat211]

These guys have years and years of experience, These birds were built for 19 and 20 year-olds with about 15 hours of trainer experience under their belts to go out and dog fight for their lives. Amazing how many lived to come home.

[@FiveCentsPlease]

+BrownH2ORat No, AAF pilot cadets typically finished primary and advanced flight training with around 200-300 hours before transition training to fighters or multi-engine.

[@xanderledger5331]

what an amazing video. great work covering this event. it pisses me off that the youtube algorithm wants to bury this type of content.

[@f.persona5315]

Great sound, great musicians.

[@ChoasClownPrince]

God that sea fury is just beautiful

[@davidmarshall1259]

the Brits have an eye for classic lines. if it looks right, it is right. we're very proud of that.

[@jimspink2922]

In its day was the fastest piston aircraft in the world. The sea fury is credited with shooting down several Migs during the Korean war. My farther was on the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney when did tour of Korea have photos of Sydney with Sea Furys and Fireflys on the deck

[@stevesowders1844]

What a fantastic video. Absolutely amazing perspective!

[@gilvietor1918]

That was amazing, just brilliant work with the cameras there.

[@larrysouthern5098]

FANTASTIC video the best I've everr seen!!! Hats off to you SIR!! BEAUTIFUL AIRPLANES AND POWERFUL TOO!!! MAKES ME ALL TINGLY INSIDE:)🇺🇸

[@NedTheDread]

Production value on these are insane, always amazing videos, love them so much and I don't even fly.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for noticing the work that goes into these higher production value episodes :)

[@grindstone4910]

"That guy was right underneath me and didn't call it." "We'll talk to him it in debrief. Cool down, relax." NEVER hear that in NASCAR. They'd rather have them fight it out on the track for the drama.

[@Dante_S550_Turbo]

i remember in nascar a few years ago they strapped all the cars with cameras and gave everyone a live feed to their favorite driver. They stopped it doing that halfway through the race because it was so clear and obvious everyone was driving a little dirty.

[@ChadDidNothingWrong]

@@Dante_S550_Turbo I mean, a little contact in NASCAR doesn't equal certain death, so it makes sense you'd see some aggressive tactics. If there was *zero* danger due to contact, there would be nothing but "dirty driving", but I doubt they'd call it that anymore ...

[@Slaktrax]

Kind of a small but important difference between sedan racing and this.

[@willieboy8798]

I can tell you some shit from mx ….in the very early days. people are people disorders are missing orders!

[@jeffshultz5348]

Grindstone the crashes have a lot more finality to them.

[@racingislife15]

Cool video!! it's important to note, almost all of the racing community in general is like this. It's an extension of your family, and home away from home no matter the location.

[@rjrummer]

Incredible editing as always! That was fun to watch. Thanks for always delivering such high quality videos.

[@FlightChops]

I appreciate that you noticed the editing work - a lot went into this one :)

[@yellowhammer4747]

FC, By far the best video yet my brother! Keep em comin'!

[@carelessgachastudio5905]

I LOVE the sound of high speed P-51

[@warrenchambers4819]

That's alot more tap dancin on those rudder pedals than I thought you'd do. Excellent video Chops!

[@vinyltapelover]

Warren Chambers "That's alot more tap dancin.." I had notted that also. This is the first time I've had the opportunity to see how much these pilots workd the rudder pedals. Hell, I had to take my old assed feet and soak them in some ice after watching this video, lol.

[@markhayes100]

That’s really cool stuff Mr. Chops, plane freaks dream!

[@robertlafnear4865]

Just saw this..... WOW . ....nice camera work, went to RENO last week ,had a grand time, see ya next year !

[@bryanmontenegro4885]

I live near that airport I love hearing the p51 fly over my house getting ready for the race I also love hearing the f22 fly overhead

[@saratogapilot6100]

Great coverage. RTS is my home field, and it seems strange to see all my local landmarks at three times the speed my aircraft can achieve.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Great coverage! As a pilot it's great to see how they deal with issues amongst themselves. Leave it to the Kiwis to make a epic name as "Yak -in-the-Box". You just couldn't make that up if you tried.

[@robw7676]

That Sea Fury with a doubled engine is nuts... in a good way!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

This was great, Steve! Thanks for sharing! Now I have another venue added to my LONG and growing list of aviation related stops to make, at some point. 😉 👍👍

[@G-performance1967]

most fantastic footage i've seen so far ! great job !