Beaver aircraft approach-Alaska like...

[@gregkennedy9359]

The numbers on this plane are the closest I've seen to my dad's Cessna 182 N47OOB. He went down in 1969 around beluga lake. Some never make it back there in Alaska. But what a thrill and the most fun I ever will have was in Alaska. Summer of 69 before Dad died in the fall ( November) was and still is the best summer of my life. God bless those who fly in Alaska. May they always return home.

[@douglassantos3700]

What a total badass! Engines off gliding towards the dock and still has time to shake hands before he docks her. Legend.

[@robertraman6307]

Yes I agree. That was so relaxed and calm

[@miketierney7510]

Wow. That was a perfect landing and drift right into dock.

[@Patmofar]

Two masters in this video. First the pilot who is so on top of his job that he has no competition, and second the person who filmed it. This is just wonderful. Thank you.

[@A7Dave777]

This popped up again on my feed this week. Someone also sent it to me several years ago. As the plane made the perfect turn and pilot stepped out onto the float (in waders), I knew it was Rulon. Watching him fly his Beaver was a master class of flying skills - and personal artistry. Had the pleasure of utilizing his services 11 years ago. That turn after he cuts the engine is his signature (in my mind) - simple but difficult and pure art.

[@LORRY2000]

I fully share your opinion. He has total control of the aircraft in the air and on the water. He rescued my son and me from a predicament after the outboard engine of the boat failed in the vastness of the wilderness. Unforgettable this experience...

[@LORRY2000]

May your father rest in peace. For me and my son, too, the time in Alaska is unforgettable and incomparable to anything else we have ever experienced. It is the incredible matter and the freedom that thrilled us. For my son it was very unusual that his cell phone did not work.... It reminded me of the time in the army. I love Alaska and will visit again....

[@PeterPan-iz1kk]

What a landing! Wow, I mean really wow, what a landing! This guy is a pro, for sure.

[@nyredrocket]

Beautiful video, I love how he jumped out of the plane like boss as it was drifting into the dock lol

[@ronmartin3755]

Very good pilot. It is not easy to do what he just did. And he did the landing and taxi perfectly. The glide up to the dock was perfect as well.

[@tuckmediachoirvids1141]

I wish I could remember his name. A few years ago I sat right seat (I'm a wannabe pilot) with him flying a Beech 18 on floats. I was just along for the ride, a fabulous gift from my sister in law who worked for Vancouver Island Air. Flew from Campbell River BC and dropped in/out of half dozen fishing camps nestled between islands and fiords, then return. He handled that machine magnificently, as he did the the Beaver in the video. The Beech has 2 of those radials, so the sound was equally wonderful. I shot a few hundred photos and printed up a year calendar for him and the company as a thankyou. Great to see the guy still doing what he obviously loves.

[@kurtbilinski1723]

In an area much like this, I got a ride in a DHC-2 and will never forget it. Comparing it to a Cessna 150 was like comparing an aluminum row boat with a battleship. What an awesome aircraft. Though I'm exaggerating a bit, it felt like there was no metal in it thinner than 3mm - no rattles. If I lived in an area like that and had the means, I'd have one! Just fabulous, and I have my now-departed dad to thanks for that trip.

[@lekkki1]

My heart literally slows down and calms when I see a beaver that gorgeous. Wish I could afford one.

[@BobbyTucker]

There are many of us who feel that same way, lol. Love that Beaver.

[@timbobryan]

Man, I love this video. I bet I've watched it 50 times over the last year or 2. Sharp, HD video clip of the area and that beautiful De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver. Gotta love that rotary engine sound. No other sound like it! Thanks for posting!!!

[@BlueSky-qv7cd]

Its not a rotary engine, its called a radial engine, a true rotary engine is what they used in WW1 where the cylinders rotate around a stationary crankshaft. the radial is where the cylinders are in a circular pattern.

[@Mrbfgray]

To include the manifold psi and tach in much of the take off is exceptional touch. Beaver was a fave in Alaska when I was a kid in the early 70's....nice to see it still working hard.

[@dkeller94596]

Timothy Bryan ...I've watched it more than that lol.

[@flybyairplane3528]

Bo McGillacutty , DHC originally built them, but somebody now has ALL LICENSING & parts, in I believe VANCOOVER BC, It’s either KELNARD, OR KENMORE , there are both models with turboprops too, there are so many of them still out there , a most favored bush plane. Cheers from NJ

[@tomclark6271]

@@Mrbfgray Yo Bo, manifold pressure is measured in inches of mercury (Manifold Absolute Pressure) like a barometer. The P&W R985 is supercharged to make the engine operate as if it was operating at (at least) sea level when the pressure altitude is much higher. Although not a true sea level normalized system, it's effect is similar without an over pressure waistgate. This allows the maximum volume of air to be pushed into the expanding volume in the cylinder as the piston descends on it's intake stroke. A normally aspirated (non supercharged) engine's manifold pressure decreases to less than atmospheric as the throttle opens, effectively allowing only the available atmospheric pressure to push air into the cylinder. So, as the manifold pressure increases (inches of mercury) more air, and therefore more fuel is allowed into the combustion chamber to make more power in the case of supercharged engines. In the video you can see the manifold pressure increases as the RPMs increase, due to the fact that the supercharger is engine driven. As takeoff power is reduced, the manifold pressure decreases as well. With the help of a constant speed propeller, the pilot can set an economical cruise mode. In the constant speed range, the prop governor automatically adjusts the pitch of the propeller to maintain the constant speed of the engine as the pilot controls the power desired and thereby the manifold pressure with the throttle.

[@Erated78]

Great stuff! Perfectly timed at the start with the Beaver coming in out of earshot, great piloting/landing on smooth water, an in-plane startup, awesome skill at the take off, wing mounted camera... all make for a fantastic video! Thank-you for sharing!

[@Billbothebear14]

Lifelong float-plane fan, lifelong Beaver fan. This film is new to me. Lovely quality, great post. Thank you. WF

[@chinaclipper1]

Wow! My favorite Beaver video to date. Beautiful scenery, the plane looks great, especially landing, and cool cockpit and outside footage too. Nice!

[@campbellj20]

Roland is one hell of a pilot (the best pilot on kodiak)and takes great pride in his ride!

[@FlyingGrimaud]

I'm fixing to be a seaplane instructor but have only flown in Oklahoma lakes. I can't say I have ever had a takeoff or landing that looks this challenging. Glassy water, tight landing. Truly incredible! Great video. Makes me want to move to Alaska.

[@LORRY2000]

I was impressed too - even as IFR rated pilot with 1500h.

[@FlyingGrimaud]

@@LORRY2000 Very impressive. I am thinking about moving up to alaska to fly seaplanes. But it is easier said than done. Probably gonna go fly in florida first.

[@sblack48]

Thank you so so much for not ruining this awesome video with some cheezy music.

[@CombatDoc54]

I watched this video when it first came out. Can't believe you just saw it. This thing crashed and burned 5 years ago. Check the flight number.

[@johnnieyaz]

Nice flying and very beautiful airplane. He docked better than most boat captains.

[@francisgeorge7639]

I have some deep bass headphones and can hear the grunt in that engine. Marvellous.

[@gordbeynon2703]

love the sound of the turbo - thnx gord

[@ShaneHerrick]

Perfect video of a perfect pilot... in a perfect plane. Well recieved... thanks for sharing.

[@LORRY2000]

Pleasure…

[@desertr4062]

The DHC-2 on floats was the first plane I flew commercially, 20,000 hours later and it is still my favorite plane. Watching your vid brought back some good memories.

[@Weaverd06]

Puts a smile on my face every time I watch this video!

[@davidrhume8544]

Only 500 hours in US Army Beaver, but a grand memory! Thanks!

[@Dave72760]

I've watched seaplanes like these in the San Juans of Washington State for years. These pilots are GOOD!

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Absolutely a magnificent aircraft. And the colour scheme is fantastic, the same colours as our Labrador flag . Awesome.

[@chrisbly4402]

That pilot is wizard. Outstanding video.

[@lawrencemartin6041]

Made that look so easy and effortless. Relaxed exceptional skill no doubt from many years of experience. What a beautiful place to spend time.

[@Kevin_747]

I have to revisit this video often. Makes me miss Alaska. The pilot makes it look easy.

[@tleone911]

Dad, was a pilot for 32 years dying at 48! He gave me a great appreciation for flying and especially pilots. But these Bush pilots are IN SANE!

[@virtualbush]

This is by far one of the best BUSH vids ever. Awesome!

[@DirkHav]

The arrival was sooo calm . . . You were shaking hands before the plane stood stil. People park their car with much nervs, but out there everything seems so quiet. I guess my heart beats 40 times a minute being there near that lake. AND . . . what a great sound that engine makes !

[@gee35ful]

Sweet landing and a cool docking

[@cinnamanstera6388]

love how you can see the effect of the downard moving air on the glassy water just before he touches down. Beautiful video, good job.

[@PawPahh]

this is a FANTASTIC video. The quality and definition is unbelievable! I have had dreams that didn't look as good

[@Logjam5]

Different colour scheme on it - looks good. Love the beav !

[@Jimmyzb36]

That is what I would call, getting in, and getting out! Very good!!

[@michelbrule2362]

Tres jolie video cela fait rever. merci beaucoup MICHEL

[@Hockeyfan9884]

What a beautil and strong aircraft,, love the paint ,,, HENCE THE COLORS OF THE LABRADOR FLAG ,, LOVE IT .

[@user-nv6vh4js2y]

Yes great vid. I have it bookmarked and watch it when I need a fix. At least 20 times now.

[@vinniemoreno704]

That was so beautiful it should be a painting.

[@stephenbonin3049]

Thanks for the Beaver Canada your awesome.

[@Giovanniram22]

Beautiful place you have there!. This airplane approach with the spectacular landscape is great! My langs must "burn" there from the sudden clean breathing air!

[@noobtoobvids]

Excellent recording of the heart, and history.

[@BobbyTucker]

I'm so impressed with the way the pilot just touched down on the lake as a ballet dancer would touch down after a pirouette, then leave the surface undisturbed and seamlessly taking to the air. This is one of the many smaller aircraft I haven't flown in but always wanted to. The radial engine is a lot smoother than I thought it would be, the Lycoming and Continental engines are reliable and powerful but nothing like this. Thank's for sharing this with us, I enjoyed it, enough to leave a 'thumbs up, a click on the bell, and a subscription. I hope to see more of this. Oops! I overlooked subscribing when I left this comment, I corrected it this time 12/10/2019 @ 01:54 am.

[@PeterPan-iz1kk]

My favourite Beaver-clip!

[@thepeacoatdude6624]

i LOVE that startup sound!

[@samstroup2685]

yeah, pretty standard Alaska approach and departure.

[@backcountrybluegrass4770]

That was the sweetest water landing to date. Nicely done

[@brianbassett4379]

Nice camera locations. I worked for Lloyd Roundtree @ Alaska Island Air in Petersburg in the 70s. A Goose, a Beaver and 3 180's on floats. I wish they would have had GoPros back then, the things I got to see. Beavers aren't so much fun docking with a stiff side wind, and the Goose could be a nightmare.

[@iamrichrocker]

no brag, no wake, just fact..pleasure to watch him kiss the surface and glide up to the pier....

[@alexjam734]

So beautiful! Thanks for this video

[@LORRY2000]

The shot was taken spontaneously... I think this trip was a highlight in my life.

[@andrewwood1257]

Great video , absolutely perfect approach and flying .I've only flown in a seaplane twice if I were to again this would be my first choice.

[@sk8guitardrums]

Its like that pilot must of done that so many times, perfect approch, landing and guiding it in. Nice video

[@mark621000]

LOVE the video .Hello from Prince Edward Island Canada

[@triplanelover]

I love my R 985 too; greatest engine, sounds good and puts out. I too come back to METO around 100 feet like this guy, saves the engine.

[@NWTejas]

It looks like he mighta done that before, maybe more than once. Perfect timing to idle/drift right into the dock.

[@citycolour]

Very nice piece of cinematography of the beaver! thanks for posting!

[@daveenyart]

pure artistry

[@refused215]

This video is just amazing. Would love to get a ride in one.

[@lsmft9576]

Beautiful!

[@mindlessconsumer]

I guess the nice thing about glassy water is you can take off and land in any direction since little wind. Taxi Shmaxi.

[@LORRY2000]

If you know the Tide!!!

[@Chieio]

A great difference from all other poor videos on KZbin. Finally a stable footage, without vibration. Congratulations for your skillness.

[@Repented008]

Incredible approach.🤯👍👍👍

[@motorcyclemike43]

What a SUPER FANTASTIC Video.....I felt like i was the camera man......Thanks so much for sharing this and others too !

[@WowRodg]

Wow, I like this one ! However, I really miss the sound of nature at beginning. The beaver and surrounding are so gorgeous. Thanks

[@mickemike2148]

The music that the radial engine makes is all the sound I need!

[@VMCAviationVideos]

I love the Beaver, what a great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@RussellYandura]

I took a Beaver to Isle Royale National park. Not to be personal, but emotionally it was an awful trip because of someone I went with. The seaplane gave me something to look forward to AND it shortened a 6 hour ferry ride to 45 mins in the air.

[@endwood]

Christ he makes that look too easy!:--)

[@michaeltca3103]

Canada's west coast is so beautiful and milder than Alaska in the winter - lots more mild actually. Might be the best place on earth. Actually has thousands of miles of coast line just like this and many much better - yeah, you would have to see it to understand. it will take your breath away.

[@shanemcdonald3191]

Everything about this video is epic!

[@davidclarke4343]

Ummm, That was PERFECT!

[@davidhussell8581]

Very useful aircraft and very impressive piloting skill.

[@LORRY2000]

Thanks 4 all the greate comments. Yes it was a very special trip to Kodiak islands... Cheers Beat

[@rustyalcorta3643]

Ok can people go to Alaska and get a plane tour?

[@Mrbfgray]

This deserves a LOT more views.

[@ttgden9604]

I fall asleep while watching it because it’s so relaxing!

[@jimnrel]

That perfect sound of a true engine

[@micahmx85]

really awesome, i watched that landing probably 5 times

[@ronedwards8999]

Brings back memories........sometimes miss flying in Kodiak (except when wx gets crappy!) Beats the heck out of the desert where I`m at now. Good job Roland!

[@Adik1975]

Great Beaver, excellent pilot and a nice idea with the small camera on the tail :-)

[@johnblake3863]

Awesome. Thanks. Great pilot.

[@planesnthings]

Great video! to Yabodmon asking about fuel endurance, beavers normally burn about 25 gallons per hour. Depending on how the pilot wants the fuel loaded, there are two main tanks size 35 gal, one size 25 gal, and some beavers have aux. tanks in the tips of 21.5 each side.

[@sc44dk]

You took me somewhere, thank you. Superb sound track.

[@biggusbestus551]

Great aircraft ...by the landing smooth as silk on approach and touch down. I was involved with Otters in the US Army (dating myself).

[@tree356]

That is a nice Baver.👍🏼

[@sean-seanshaboozle5245]

Incredible. Thank you.

[@zdachyan]

What a lovely place?

[@JackGAdams]

Sat as a passenger in one ot these many times... a great bush plane as is the Norseman

[@StonyRC]

Beautifully planned arrival footage with a lovely, smooth pan out. Very nicely done.

[@toddsin8611]

Great plane operated by an obviously great pilot 👍🏽

[@magicinlayturbofan]

Awdsome video!! Thanks for sharing. Watched it like 10 times already. It looks so beautifull there! And that Beaver is a nice plane.

[@papabits5721]

One of the greatest Canadian inventions ever!

[@kai-vp8mz]

*only

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Awesome video and pilot skills right there and I most certainly love the single otters and of course the beavers , especially when painted with colors of the Labrador, Canada flag .

[@5xls]

The 'tail-cam' just made it that much better.

[@jayfmiller]

I love Beavers!

[@sergeloth6685]

Best of The Best....good souvenirs for me...excellent vidéo by thé way..

[@RobertLaberge]

Great lake landing, beautifully shot.

[@12345fowler]

I think it was said that the Beaver was kind of "over-powered" (Or at least better powered than the usual bush floatplane available at the time the Beaver came) But looking at your tak-off I would not want any lesser powered aircraft for these kind of ops. It took a good time to clear those trees IMO.

[@LORRY2000]

You are so right! 👍🏼

[@bushman907]

glassy water skills right there!