An Inside look at the Mighty Luscombe!

[@josephliptak]

My father's first airplane was a 1946 Luscomb that he bought in 1964. After hangering it at Landsedown Airport from 1964- 69 he bought a 50 acre farm, put in a 1800' grass airstrip with 1600' usable. He bought a 1937 Galion Roadgrader to build the strip which ran north and south. He ideally wanted it to run east and west but it would have been too short. He then built a pole barn near the airstrip to park the plane so he wouldn't have to pay hanger rent. I was 9 years old in 1969 when he bought the farm and I can remember being awakened on a summer Saturday morning by my dad's plane firing up and I'd look out the window and there he was still in his pajamas taxiing the plane out to the airstrip for a 630am plane ride. My dad learned to fly from a buddy of his who would come to my dad's parents tavern. He learned to fly at age 16 and never got his pilot's license and learned everything about flying from his buddy. My dad eventually sold that Luscomb and bought a 59 Tripacer then a 68 Cessna 150 and never getting a pilot's license and never to pay hanger rent again. In the 1970's his airstrip was registered with the FAA under the name of J&B Sky Ranch in Ohio near the PA state line. My dad eventually sold the planes in 1976 and in 2002 at age 65 got the itch to fly again and bought a 1974 Cessna 150 but he no longer had the farm so he had to store it in a hanger at our local airport and he began to take lessons to get his license. He never did get his license because he developed dementia and Alzheimer's disease and currently resides in a nursing home and doesn't know anybody. For never legally learning to fly he was a good pilot but only flew visually. I can remember him taking me up a few times and he would do hammerhead stalls, snaprolls, figure 8's, inside/outside loops, etc. and flew like a pro. Just felt like sharing this about my dad because growing up on our farm in the late 60s thru the 70s was a blast. I was the son who did most of the mowing of his airstrip because he was busy working in the steel mills. It was a great time to be a teenager and growing up on our 50acre farm and my dad's planes. When I visit him in the nursing home I show him pictures of his planes but he doesn't remember. Im glad I still remember. BTW, love your Luscomb. Seeing your plane reminded me of my dad's first which is why I got carried away with my reply.

[@gayhowe5291]

God bless you ,,,,, so sorry about your dad's loss of memory.What fantastic memories!

[@warrenbardwell9668]

Pop

[@leeadams5941]

That reminds me of the guy that owned the crop dusting field where I learned. He lived to be 80 something and never had a licence. He use to say he just wanted to fly and didnt want to talk to the Federal Boys...He owned a pristine J3 and thats the plane I started flying in...eventually the plane I flew the most was a PA12...as I remember I had a bunch of hours before I ever flew a nose wheel ....Good times and good memories...I guess ole Roy is up in heaven today spinning tales of back when...

[@glendavis1266]

Interesting father....many wished we had the same!

[@nathanpizzo9444]

Thanks so much for giving us such a detailed look into your aircraft, and it's amazing features. We're so lucky to have such a gracious host like yourself, willing to give us an unhurried look into your world. It's ALMOST as good as owning ourselves! BRAVO! Juan. you should be proud of what you have accomplished. It is SO appreciated, and so needed. You are what America needs right now. MORE JUAN, MORE BLACOLIRIO! (and a lot less nonsense!)

[@robertloban3809]

Love your Luscombe! I am 74 and my uncle had one when I was little and I went flying with him. My aunt pressed him into selling it when he cut some wires with the tail, landing on a grass field. He bought it in Denver after he got out of the Navy in WW 2. Grandma helped him buy it as her part of a deal they made to keep him from being a fighter pilot. If you won't fly fighters I'll buy you a plane when you get back.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

@@robertloban3809 my dad was saving for a Piper cub. Used the money to adopt me and bring me to the USA from S Korea

[@robertloban3809]

@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer that was a good trade off! I sold my 1970 Corvette LT 1 to pay the hospital bill when my son was born. Sons are the better deal!

[@CrazyPetez]

Beautifully said! Juan you’re a breath of fresh air on KZbin. Thank you!

[@seeingeyegod]

more nice people? yeah.

[@JohnBare747]

Have not flown since the 1980's but it just never quite gets out of your blood. My wife was nice enough to let me get my licence but she hated flying and only went up with me once, had what I thought was a nice flight from Hayward to Grass Valley and back in a Grumman Tiger and she never would go again, oh well. Only was able to fly for a while longer anyway as the real world got in the way of the fun. Thanks for the tour of the Luscombe looks showroom sweet.

[@nunyubiznezz]

John Bear In college I took flying lessons in the Toy Version of the Grumman Tiger...the Jim Bede/Grumman AA-1. Like your wife, I never got over feeling safer on the ground, so I just let it go. I would like to try flying a stick just once though to see what it's like.

[@Kevinegan1]

Consider yourself lucky Mr. Bare. You were able to get some flight time in before the real world got in the way. I was starting flight school in one week. I had saved money for a very long time to go to that school. I worked a second job at BNA as a luggage handler to get the money. It was going to be my first step toward learning to fly helicopters. I always had a thing for helicopters. They always looked to me like things that did something that they shouldn't be able to do. They fascinated me. But, as you said "the real world got in the way". Now I'm old, crippled, retired, not broke but I ain't rich either.

[@BeechSportBill]

Every owner want's to show off our own planes - right now - 22,000 pilots and airplanes are at Oshkosh doing off JUST THAT! Thanks Juan!

[@gtc1961]

My dad had an 8A back in the 50's & 60's. When I was very young he took the wings off and brought it home to work on it. I was the only kid I knew of to have an airplane in his garage.

[@bruceavis1610]

Thanks Juan, beautiful plane, top quality restoration, attention to detail on the finish inside and out and maintenance, I like the way you "greased" her in on that landing and how you take care of her.She deserves that hangar space! Nice job!

[@rayc.1396]

Thanks Juan, really enjoyed learning about your aircraft.

[@prinzalbert5329]

Ray C. I

[@donaldreach760]

Thanks Juan, really brings back good memories of my first time at the controls of a modern aircraft. My Uncle Bill was a USMC Corsair Crew Chief serving in China during WWII. His friend, Lloyd, had purchased a Luscombe 8E, 90 h.p., and offered me the flight of a lifetime. I had been building and flying U-control line gas powered models for years. Lloyd heard I could fly; but not what. We get airborne, be shows me a stall, offers me the stick, I reproduce the maneuver. Then an accelerated stall, a hammerhead, a Chandelle, then a loop. So impressed was Lloyd, and after determining I actually knew where Mettetal Airport was (I looked for the sun), I was offered the controls to fly our return. It quickly became apparent I couldn't keep the wings level, nor hold an attitude to keep us from climbing and diving. Lloyd asked me how my maneuvers could be flawless while level flight escaped me; I replied: "you haven't shown me that!". He had a serious discussion with Uncle Bill. I cherish every second of that flight and many more. After serving 2 years in the U.S.M.C, leg injuries I received in S. Vietnam, September of 1968, I spent 6 months in hospital, teaching myself how to walk again. First thing I did was find a school that had a Luscombe: this one an 8A, 65 h.p., but a family treasure, so I trained flying Aeronca Champs until judged adequate to step up. I was the only student allowed near that aircraft. I finished my career with a Commercial License for fixed and rotary winged aircraft, and Instrument Airplane. My thanks to you and all the many fine folks I've come across in 50 years. Your insights are always spot on, keep 'em flying.

[@osimnod]

Was telling a couple patients of mine recently about your channel and the plane you flew. Always gets a reaction and positive response. Thanks for sharing the details about the ML.

[@ichhasseamerika]

My father had one when I was a kid! (An 8?) Brings back great memories. Such an elegant plane. Used to thump on the canvas wings for fun. :) Remember he had to start it manually by throwing a leg up and spinning that prop. Man o man good times. RIP Paw. Thanks for this trip down memory lane for me.

[@egeria37]

My father flew a Luscombe in the 1960s. It was the joy of his life! Glad to know they are still going strong.

[@quadguy1470]

My father also flew a Luscombe from about 1970 to 1995, I recall him telling me it was a 1946 8A converted to an 8B (I think that was what he'd said. I know he loved that old bird and I fondly recall him taking me up as a young lad and he'd let me take the stick under his watchful eye, and now I laugh at the reactions of people who have never been in a private plane saying no way they'd ever go up in one. My first flite I was probably 5 years old and I loved it.

[@duanequam7709]

It's amazing that you take time to show and explain terms that that we all have wondered about but never knew anyone to ask. Perfect tour. Thanks again

[@jerryfoots5842]

The first airplane ride I ever had was in a Luscombe in 1952 when 7 years old at Flyer's Field in Dallas, Texas.

[@sideshowbob1544]

Really enjoyed this video, love the angle that allows the viewer to see the instrumentation panel as you fly! The Luscome is so elegant in its simplicity, love the instrument panel !

[@JoeLinux2000]

Very nice and informative tour. Being a professional plot also makes airplane ownership more practical. Presumably you know what you are doing.

[@airmuseum]

I'm 80 and have seen a lot of Luscombes. First dual I had in 1958 was in a Luscombe T8F. Yours is the nicest I have ever seen. Just updated enough to solve all the old issues. Thank you.

[@garyhall2126]

Great walk around! Thanks, Juan! I really love watching the way you relate to Pete, he is going to grow into a fine, confident man!

[@bryanbaxter6970]

Down and welded,love it.

[@jmwSeattle]

Best feature is the wide open, sturdy window hinge opening, for cooling and viewing. Second is the two easy opening cowl panels that allows total access and view of the engine. No sneaky-bird nesting activity will go unnoticed!

[@jimterryh1983]

Juan, you're always a pleasure to see and learn from. Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@gotb21]

Juan, such a beautiful airframe. You have taken wonderful care of her.

[@m.showers1242]

Thanks for the excellent tour of the mighty Luscombe! Your presentations are wonderfully appreciated.

[@mc52]

" The Mighty Luscombe" grand tour! Awesome, thanks Juan great tour!

[@tomupchurch4911]

Strong individual. All his videos are great. Awesome plane.

[@Smannellites]

Thank you, Juan. Fascinating and very interesting. As always from Blancolirio, a beautifully produced video. Best wishes!

[@markt538]

My first ever flight was in an old Tcraft. I’ll never forget it. I was about 8 and went with a coworker of my Dads in his plane. We did a loop and a stall and to this day it was one of the best days of my life. No starters though. The ole pull and run! Thanks for this Juan. So envious.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Fantastic tour!! She's a fine one... and so is the tune, Vincent Black Lightning 1952. My absolute favorite ballad..

[@carlthor91]

A friend of mine had a 90 hp version of the plane, years ago. Another had a, I beleave a 65 hp version. Nice to see another.

[@ratman5727]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together Juan, -I enjoyed every second of it! That is one clean bird you have there, -very nice!

[@bbrut3332]

That is one of the cleanest and best optioned Luscombe 8As I have seen. My first AC was a 1946 8A with the metal wings and 1 fuselage tank of 14 gallons. N1324k came with a Continental 65hp with the armstrong starter and a wind generator hung between the landing gear. I believe it would cruise around 105mph and burn right at 4.6 gallons per hour. Even though I was able to polish all the metal surfaces it still pales before the detail of your wonderful 8A. May you continue to enjoy this simple and easy to fly AC. I am sure you have heard the tails of how hard they are to land...LOL....not a true statement from my experience. Thanks again for your review of an extremely fun and well maintained 8A

[@redtail83]

Loved this , Juan! Brought back lots of good Luscombe memories for me. Thanks for the effort! -Ray

[@sararyan4616]

Great job as always Juan. I live in the flat lands of Illinois and I find your videos captivating. I have taken great interest in Oroville and now many other dams across our great land. Your vintage Luscombe is absolutely outstanding!!

[@pappabob29]

Juan: Congrat's on doing such a fine job of taking care of your plane. Highly respect anyone who is so dedicated to taking the time and patience to properly (no shortcuts) take care of a fine piece of equipment as you have here. Thumbs up!!!

[@fwgmills]

I came for the Orville updates...I've stayed because this channel is so damn interesting! Thanks for the tour.

[@kevinbrennan8794]

Just a great, easy to watch, fun video... Thanks for sharing Juan. Congratulations on 30k as well!

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Thanks Juan, that was most informative, and answered most of the questions I had in mind. Keep the videos coming!

[@Jules-6022]

Wonderful tour of your fine flying machine, Juan, and terrific piloting/co-piloting duo of you & Pete also! "Wake up, Pete, we're on short final!" Way to go on 30K subs, woohoo! 🤓👌💗🛩

[@elkabong6429]

Beautiful aircraft! Thanks for the tour. You do a great job keeping her airworthy and looking pretty.

[@hornhospital]

That brings back some wonderful memories. My Scoutmaster had a Luscombe, and a reward for rank advancement was a ride with him, with a long turn above your home place a highlight of the trip. I made it all the way to Life Scout before I got too old (regret never finishing my Eagle requirements), but got many rides with "Mr. Bert". Thanks for posting this video!

[@57corvettehead]

Thanks for the close up of your Luscomb. It's a very nice little bird. A family friend owned one up in Rangeley Maine back in the day late 60s and through 70s.

[@ronm8853]

Thanks for the Mighty Luscombe Tour Jaun. She sure is a beauty , looks even better when she's in flight! I give her Two Thumbs Up ! The Mighty Luscombe is in need of an upgrade for a usb port for Pete's ipad,lol! As always , we look forward to your next adventures in or out of your Mighty Luscombe. Stay safe and cheers to the whole family.

[@TheChrisBeach]

Juan, your videos are always interesting. From the trivia to the pertinent info is entertainment for sure. All that being said, your video of your interactions with Pete are my favorite to watch.

[@trudgingtheroadofhappydest3983]

Hi Juan. You are an inspiration of the saying, Love what you do and do what you love. Just like the dam I never thought I'd be interested in an airplane but watching your video to the end I definitely was. Thanks. Judy in Victoria BC Canada.

[@brianphelan685]

I gotta tell you juan, i really appreciate all that you do. Youre i fine example of what it is to be a family man, a professional, a leader, and probably a good friend. I think everyone reading this will agree. Thank You! Great photos at the end of this video too!!

[@Keys879]

"Down and welded" Love it, i'm gonna use that one.

[@CharlieTechie]

Great video, beautiful plane; makes me miss my flying days even more. Pete will look back at these videos and days of flying in the future and only then realize how lucky he was to have such a great dad as yourself.

[@mattparker7987]

Been waiting for this video! Great plane, very clean. I myself own a plane and the pride of owning it is very satisfying.

[@alwaysrockn2009]

That was awesome! I have been wanting to learn more about your airplane and that was an awesome tour and it provided great insight to owning and operating it, too. Excellent! Thanks for another great video. Rock on.

[@JimForeman]

A Luscombe Phantom was my second airplane when I was 18 years old. Now that was an AIRPLANE! 145hp Warner radial engine that blocked any view forward on the ground. It had been grounded during WW-II when I got it.

[@Hanks1938ELKnucklehead]

What a great piece of history! I have a shop near the airport and I've admired your plane from the ground for quite a while. It just seems to purr and move so effortlessly. What a beaut!

[@divindave6117]

Man that's the nicest Lusombe I've ever seen. Just beautiful. And yeah, taxes... don't get me started on that!

[@Lou-je7nh]

Juan, thanks for the walk around of your Luscomb, sweet plane. and congrats on 30K subs!

[@RM.....]

AWESOME!! Beautiful plane Juan.Wish i lived out your way i'd love to go for ride in the Mighty Luscombe. Rob

[@beachforestmountain4269]

Juan the Legend. Thanks for showing us under the hood of the Mighty Luscombe.

[@bob_frazier]

Why am I not surprised that it's clean enough to eat off of?

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

NOT ONE BUG SPLAT...!!

[@russg1801]

...'cuz it's an airplane and any lower level of maintenance quality could jeopardize your life.

[@quinnjim]

@@russg1801 No. An airplane will not kill you because it's dirty.

[@swarfrat311]

Juan, Back in the 70s, when I was taking flying lessons, I never flew a tail dragger. I started flying a Cessna 150 (N22585) based at UKI. I did take some ground school and flying at SQL here in the Bay Area. (They had Cessna's as well.) Since I was born and raised in Ukiah, CA, my family was there. After a nasty divorce, I'd drive up to see my folks every weekend unless I had to work Saturday. I got to fly a friends Comanche once. That was really exciting! When landing, things happen a lot faster than in the C150! I had to give up flying as it got too expensive. I got stuck paying off all my "ex-es" bills! Bummer! I have thought about getting back into flying over the years, but never had the $$$. Now, I'm 70, have Type 2 diabetes and probably couldn't get a medical. I used to go flying with my cousin (he bought the Comanche when the owner passed). My cousin had to give up the place several years ago when it was discovered he had ALS. He has since passed. He used to be the airport manager at UKI (Paul Richey). So I fly, vicariously, through guys like you and others on KZbin. Thanks for the video. This is the closest I've been to a ragged-winged tail dragger! Dave

[@rupertcarlson6015]

Swarf Rat u

[@OMG_No_Way]

Swarf Rat Bighorn mentioned Light Sport. Look into it for sure. I’m doing my training now for Light Sport. Few limits, like no more then 1 pass, no flying at night, no higher then 10,000’, No more then 100hp, no faster then 120kts. But biggest is no medical required. Look into it and get back in the year.

[@sp769]

The guy don't want a plane or anything else. He's just lost in a thought that could escape at any moment!

[@felixcat9318]

What an incredible, confidence inspiring photograph! I would have absolute confidence that the designers and engineers responsible for this aircraft knew exactly what they were doing, and that they made certain there was immense strength built into it. It was wonderful to see how clean and well maintained you keep your aircraft, and your thoroughly detailed tour was excellent. That is a really nice spec aircraft, really well thought out and enhanced. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@nmccw3245]

Beautiful little tail dragger, Juan. Thanks for the tour.

[@jimk3407]

Wonderful information Juan. I'd have to say that you're the reason you really keep the cost of flying down. This is also information I thought I'd never know about, But I 'm glad I know now! Keep up the great video bank. I'm hooked on you motorcycle adventure trips and you have a really good family too.

[@Tshasta4449]

Juan, you make landing look so easy and effortless. In reality it’s the pilots experience the major factor in aircraft operation

[@timduncan8450]

Great video as usual Juan, thanks. Love the Luscombe and “Vincent Black Lightning” music in the trailer keep up the good work!

[@1950harleycharley]

Great video...love flying, but too old and financially unable to fly, but love to watch others do it!

[@lakewoodsteve5028]

@@NickDe39 If one is addicted to thrills he will pay anything to support his habit, begging the question, do you own the habit,... or does it Own You?

[@hockeyrick14]

I am more focused on the Dam reconstruction, but this was nice! I enjoyed learning about the process you go through to put out a final product. Really, I'm jealous you have this ability to fly around at your leisure! Me, looking forward to your next installment. Living vicariously, as they say.....

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

I learned more about airplanes from you then i thought i knew..Thanks Juan.

[@timdonnelly3433]

Nice aircraft and your young copilot looks like a future aviator.

[@markbell9742]

After finding you channel and after seeing the 'Mighty Luscombe', I Googled around to get a thumbnail sketch of the Luscombe. So thanks, this fills-in some details. I appreciate your attention to detail in your videos and your love of the vintage aircraft. Cheers, Mark ********************

[@frantucker608]

Nice! Excellent tour of the aircraft and I loved the R. Thompson at the end!! Mostly enjoyed your talking us through the landing! Thanks!

[@biggusbestus551]

Happy to find your Luscombe video. The first aircraft I flew in as a kid was a Stinson my Sunday school teacher graciously took me up in. In the Army I was a RU-21 (Beech King Air) crew chief and mechanic. I had the pleasure of crewing 5 de Havilland Otters (the old radial engine ones). I could see vehicles on the roads traveling faster than the Otter. If I could have an aircraft today it would be something from yesteryear I am too old for all the modern high tech .

[@AuMechanic]

Enjoyed the tour, specially the engine, being a mechanic myself.

[@sorenmpeterson]

I recognize that rendition of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning! Josh and Carson are two really talented guys and very gracious in person.

[@themichaelcreed]

Enjoy your video's. How anyone could thumbs down this clip is beyond me (SMH). I grew up in Penn Valley / Lake Wildwood around the time the new section of Hwy 20 was built connecting Penn Valley and Grass Valley. Moved out of the state about 20 years ago. I have fond memories of attending the Nevada County fair and Cornish Christmas among other things in and around Gold Country (pasties anyone? - might be a good subject to do a video on). I get a little home sick from time to time, but your videos help remedy that. Whenever the state of Jefferson splits off from CA, I'll be moving back! Thanks for taking the time to produce your videos!

[@rsanthis9183]

Thanks for the tour. Lightweight yet strong design. Simple and reliable.

[@honey5bucket]

Beautiful bird. I've only ever seen the tail handles on an L-19. Handy as a pocket on a shirt.

[@SyberPrepper]

Love the Mighty Luscombe. Thanks for the tour and for the details on ownership. I'm dreaming of a Mighty Maule in my future.

[@blancolirio]

great plane!

[@bjs2022]

Excellent report and excellent video production. Thank you.

[@richc47us]

Thanks for sharing your life, family and the Luscomb tour. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@damiensadventure]

AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much for doing this video! I've been waiting for this!

[@sweepleader]

Terrific stuff Juan, Smiling all day now!

[@Larpy1933]

This explains clearly why you bought that excellent Luscombe. What an excellent craft. Thanks for a great choice of music to close your tour video. Keep up your good work filming and flying.

[@joeywalter7286]

My Dad had a commercial license but with my parents being divorced and living over 3,000 miles apart, I only flew once back east in his PA-28-140. I was hooked. I have had his log books since he died in 1988. When I heard you say Luscombe, that word rang a bell. He found one in mint condition in July of '82 after moving from NJ to AZ. He loved that plane. I searched for the plane on Google but could not find her. He built a house on a dirt strip runway in AZ and bought a portable hangar so she wouldn't be injured from the weather. The last time he flew into Orange County CA on a commercial flight, I asked him where he would like to go. He told me he wanted to go to Torrance airport. When we were in the junk yard, I asked him what he was looking for. He told me a tail wheel. I said nothing and we eventually found one. You are so good with your son. Dad criticized my flying all the time when he was around. His best friend was a flight instructor and I flew with him most of the time when I was visiting AZ. But I was totally shocked when all his friends one by one told me at the funeral parlor how proud he was of my flying! Who knew! I enjoy all your videos and when you went flying last week to a place in Nevada, I wish I could have gone with you. It reminded me of all the restaurant I use to fly to in Southern CA for a good meal!

[@arip9234]

Thanks for the story. I’m an old student pilot. I’m thinking if my son would start flying one day, I could be criticising him as well. Fathers don’t want their sons to crash. 4 hours or 40 years, we are all just as good as our next landing. All the best.

[@lawnservjoe4241]

Thanks for the info on your plain😊 ONA was a VFR parking lot this morning Low ceiling from here to Oshkosh. Yes it's that time of the year again.

[@injun-gman6216]

Awesome video Juan! Thank you so much for this. Been waiting for it!

[@holgate1970]

That's one beautifully crafted (yet simple) aircraft.

[@johnpowell5433]

She's a beauty and a credit to you. The silver and green are a great combination. We have some Luscombes here in the UK but they all seem to be later models.

[@painmagnet1]

Loved it, thanks. Very much enjoyed seeing a tour of this, the king of all man-toys.

[@PeaceMarauder]

Congrats on 30,000 subscribers, you deserve it! Now who the heck would dislike this vid? :P Thanks for the tour and the vids!

[@gmpltd114]

What a great aircraft , a proper one. Well done achieving 30k subscribers Juan , and thank you for the informative and entertaining videos. Cheers Greg.

[@longlat39]

What a beautiful and well maintained bird you have Juan, and such a great design that functions so well even in the 21st century! I won't have any problem spotting it at the Reno races this year.

[@keepitsimpleengineer]

Thanks for a terrific tour of the Lipscomb. I got my ticket in one, but it sure wasn't as nice as that one. Only later did I realize what a sweet plane to fly she was... .. .

[@blipco5]

That's a marvelous small plane. And your children must be thrilled. When I was a kid my father part owned a Piper Cherokee. All I remember about the specs was that it was a 350 CI 4 cylinder. A 180? Anyways, we thought he was the coolest. I loved flying in that plane with him. I didn't get that feeling again until I started riding motorcycles. Later on he could no longer fly because of high blood pressure and he really missed it. He never liked the idea, especially my mother, of us riding motorcycles but I told him it was a lot like flying a plane. The planning and preparation for a ride. By then he was too old to take up riding but I think he would have enjoyed it as well.

[@Iflyagrasshopper]

Thanks for the tour.. she's a fine bird.. love the Vincent song..

[@simonchaddock4274]

Superb. A very informative 'walk round' of a truly immaculate plane. Many thanks..

[@alanmorris7634]

Thanks for the tour. Had a good laugh about the heat and the right toe.

[@mattjones4581]

Watched this video a second time, actually have watched many of your videos more than once, now I have my dad on the east coast following the damn progress and much more, not sure what it is, but you do such an awesome job as a journalist/guide/?? , thanks for all the hard work

[@4n2earth22]

Sweet! Thank you, Juan.

[@brendanstanford5612]

So simple, but so cool!

[@jmadden50]

Very nice, clean aircraft. Thanks for the tour!

[@donaldjones3580]

Love the aileron (I'm guessing) control cable in the windscreen area.

[@advrx1041]

Very nice plane Juan, enjoyed the walk around. Thank you.

[@fletcher3913]

Very interesting, I enjoyed your thorough walk around. Love the plane.

[@danielthechskid]

It is always nice seeing a Denso OSGR starter motor on anything, especially something that didn't come with one originally. The only thing that regularly fails on them is the solenoid contacts.