Corsair Check Ride COCKPIT & GROUND VIEWS

[@MikeKillian]

3 guys previously shot down by the Corsair disliked this video

[@jryer1]

Hilarious! Seriously, what is there to NOT like about this awesome aircraft? I miss prop planes in the sky, dang I sure do!

[@Pardogad]

wkruit1 curve wings, japanese desing ages ago, so I don't think so, they love the corsair too. Maybe the dislike came from envy.

[@SqubaSquid]

Now 4. lol

[@Galm1Cipher0]

Now 5

[@Roncab22]

Mike Killian Awesome

[@burnttoast982]

Thanks for not putting cheesy music over the wonderfull sound of the engine

[@pauleyplay]

WELL SAID !!!!

[@johnslaughter5475]

Quite possibly one of the most beautiful warplanes ever built. I hope they're kept flying for a very long time.

[@David.Ephraim]

There are only 2 left as of august 2024 and only 1 is flying.

[@twistygrip4180]

My Grandfather flew these during WWII, I still have his flight jacket. Thanks for the great video!

[@cassiehollandsworth5684]

I thank your grandpa for his service

[@bfarm44]

Very lucky to have that sir. Good for you

[@brookeduncan9699]

My grandfather also flew these in the Pacific in the Marines. Maybe they knew each other!

[@JC-gw3yo]

I can't believe the technology in this beast. It is now almost 80 years old.... Simply amazing

[@commandingnationsintl7792]

Watching Baa Baa Blacksheep is still an amazing childhood memory. Go Pappy B!

[@jackdaniel7465]

Yes sir!!! What a great show, it was absolutely my favorite.

[@donmunro144]

I love that show. The corsair is my all time favorite plane. Nothing sounds like it

[@recoil2952]

My grandfather flew with George Pappy B. In ww2. As part of the palau island invations. HENDERSON Field, Peleliu.

[@jackdaniel7465]

@@recoil2952 thank you for sharing that, what an honor to have that in your family.

[@Mightiflier]

@@donmunro144 papada...papada... papada...Vrrooom!!! Power!!!

[@jasonturner6411]

My great-uncle the late LtCol. Thomas Byrd Sparkman flew them during WW2 stationed on the Marine USS Block Island as a nighttime fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater.

[@mikeloghry9521]

SALUTE

[@kevinstone9638]

Bravo Zulu to your great uncle. grandfather was stationed on Guam in WWII and worked on both Navy and Army Aircorps aircraft

[@Nathan-pw7do]

That's one beautiful bird, corsairs always been my favorite

[@f4ucorsair368]

I love it more that you do

[@liviananimated5462]

The Whislting

[@Charm-313]

YES! My favorite as well. I wish I could find old dogfighting footage of it. There's always the mustang and hellcats getting air time but not this beauty

[@KBS117]

Me too

[@davidallenperriniii7578]

Same for me. The Corsair, The Mustang, The Tomcat. They each make me giddy.

[@CalicoJack1803]

My father flew one in WW2/ Pacific Theatre. Late in the war, he flew with a few former Black Sheep Squadron members. When he talked about this aircraft his eyes would light up. He absolutely loved it. Thank you for giving me a glimpse of what it was like for him flying this amazing aircraft.

[@asdf9890]

As a kid in the 80's into models of the old warbirds, my grandpa and dad were always on me to build a P51 or a B17, I loved the Corsair for some reason (landlocked cow people who never thought of Navy as a thing). I know if I ever saw one flying I would scream like a little girl, "that's a Corsair!" Beautiful airplane!

[@David.Ephraim]

When i was a kid my godfather uncle gave me a model to build of this plane. It was hard but i had it for a looong time..

[@richarddecker1380]

Love all those old war birds, but the corsair is by far my favorite.

[@commandingnationsintl7792]

So iconic.

[@1tobicat]

Very smooth on the controls. Beautiful warbird. The restoration crew should be proud!

[@virtutubavirtutuba5122]

So much love and real hard work goes in to keep these historic machines alive. Sad that pilots who flew them to victory fade away faster. Thank you for your service!

[@TonyWhite-x3c]

My dad a Kiwi flew one of these in WWII for the Royal Navy in the north atlantic. Amazing clip thanks

[@P61guy61]

What an honor, Thank you for posting!

[@jondrew55]

My dad served on the USS Bunker Hill. He used to talk about the Corsairs and how beautiful they were.

[@aceshigh3552]

That plane is the sexiest plane made. What a thrill and honor to fly this historic airplane. Can’t imagine the feeling of sitting in the cockpit flying this machine. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. Wishing you many more days of flying this time piece.

[@robertmantell1700]

Congrats!!! (been a few years, but just am seeing this!!) Must be a huge accomplishment to be a pilot and then be able to check out in something like a Corsair!!

[@badlaamaurukehu]

Def a priviledge for sure.

[@alainverse33]

Quel bel oiseau,cela me rappelle ma jeunesse avec cette fameuse série télévisée que dévorais des yeux...😋👍

[@stevelyons6739]

An absolute work of classic aeronautical art. Hearing the engine start on one of these birds for the very first time in person sent a shockwave through my body that I will never forget.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

Can you imagine being exposed to these aircraft all of them to the point where it's just every day Mundane things in your environment and you can't wait to get back home to see your family.

[@seanmullins7568]

SIMPLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOOKING AND GREATEST SOUNDING AIRCRAFT EVER BUILT!!--THANK YOU FOR NOT DESICRATING THIS VIDEO WITH MUSIC!

[@southpawje]

What an amazing aircraft. Fantastic footage, just awesome to see and hear. Thanks for not ruining it with a soundtrack

[@anthonypfannenstein4894]

So incredibly bad ass! The Corsair has always been my favorite aircraft. Out of all of them its' always the Corsair that makes my heart soar. The Warthog is a VERY Close 2nd though.

[@exit1368]

🤟😎 Bad Ass were the first words that came to mind when I noticed the takeoff and landing sequences were with the canopy opened!!! Awesome vid!!!

[@sonniedae6398]

@@exit1368 it seems like a stunt but it's so the pilot can get out of the plane quickly in case of emergency which was frequent in the war due to many of the pilots having little experience in their aircraft

[@gordonclark7632]

Masterful. I liked the camera work mixing interior and exterior shots.

[@Laodell]

Thank you so very much for this video with no other sounds other than that made by the plane and the flying!

[@dukainmanning7246]

So much awesomeness!!! I would love to be in it's presents when it's starting.

[@johnhogan5342]

My father flew this fighter during WWII in the Pacific theatre 1943-45. Not for nothing did they call this the "Ensign Eliminator"! Difficult to land on carriers so mainly used as land-based. My Dad said it had a steep learning curve but once you got to know the plane you had to love it.

[@moepow8160]

Love this plane, I am not a pilot, but I do fly formation with my RC buddies. The remote control warbirds are a blast to fly, I had this very same model; a little over 7 foot wing span.. I can't imagine whats it like to fly a real one. Great video.

[@craigpennington1251]

Looks like he had some turbulence and some engine sputter too. An outstanding fighter and that would always put a huge smile on my face too if I ever get to fly one. Take care of this outstanding beauty. Great video.

[@janreznak881]

It's a check ride looks like he was looking at the birds stalling characteristics.

[@craigpennington1251]

@@janreznak881 Watched it again and you're right. Doing the stall thing.

[@sonniedae6398]

If you're into flight sims an F4U-1D module is being created for DCS World Likely the closest you'll get to flying a real one unless you're already a pilot being prepped for it

[@six-pack1332]

Corsairs and Phantoms are my favorite planes. Honorable mention to the Lightnings.

[@jrgogol]

Loved the stalls, thanks for including that!

[@jwingo7257]

Wow...now I know what they mean by shaking before stalling. Thanks for showing. That’s the first time I’ve seen it from the perspective of the pilot.

[@Juno58]

5:35 no flaps landing? Why sometimes with, sometimes without?

[@aussie807]

Definition of beauty and perfection

[@corvette724]

This vid gives a good impression of what it means to fly a Corsair. Thx for take us on board.

[@alexanderbjork6451]

The Whistling Death, my favourite WW2 Fighter

[@andrewnewby1918]

Superb!!! Love the Corsair, sounds brilliant. That plane looks great. You guys are doing a great job keeping them flying. Best wishes from London Uk

[@MISTERLeSkid]

We are all very fortunate that someone has loved and cared for this old bird long enough that its beauty is here for us to enjoy in today's beautiful HD footage. When I was a little boy, this was my favorite WWI warbird and I stared at pictures, illustrations in books and I of course watched Baa Baa Blacksheep. I could only dream about being able to watch something like this and even enjoy the sights and sounds in flight. Boyington's Bastards would be proud!

[@arnoldmosk494]

What a nice piece of history and high performance, keep up the spirit and stay save !!!

[@servicarrider]

And to think that they had thousands of kids flying these things during the war. Those boys had the tiger by the tail.

[@geraldklinefelter7010]

Not boys Men with big balls!

[@duanehall4311]

Thank god kids are pretty near bullet proof....

[@Camaroguy69]

Hi Mike, I just had to comment on your fantastic video which I have watched many times. I've seen a lot of Corsair videos and I have to say yours is the very best. She's my favorite WWII fighter. My second is the P-51D. Anyway, I love the P&W R-2800 at idle, that rough loping sound that you don't get to hear very often is soo cool. Over 2,000 horses ready to go at idle? There's no sound better! You are a great pilot, to handle her so smoothly with a couple 3 point landings WOW. I could see you were having so much fun you lucky guy! I'm just a private pilot for many years now, and have flown many different light aircraft. But I have to tell you I met Major Greg Boyington ( pappy) at the EAA fly in at Oshkosh WI in 1987 before he passed away in 1988. He had a booth there I was unaware of until I just happened to walk past it. At that moment there happened to be nobody there. So here I am a new pilot talking to a 5X ACE from WWII for a little while, just the two of us!! I told him I was a big fan of the Black Sheep TV show and he said it wasn't very true to life which I figured. He told me his guys didn't call him Pappy too much. It was gramps mostly, Greg or Major. He told me a little about his days with the AVG..the flying Tigers with the Chinese. I think he said he flew the P-40C in the AVG, which no originals exist I think. It was a real thrill to talk with him.

[@Camaroguy69]

Hi Mike, thanks for your reply. It means a lot. Like I said before your a great pilot and I'm glad you finished your bucket list. The Confederant air force is a great unit, oh excuse me, the Commemorative air force. We should not step on any toes now a days, like gramps would say ha ha. He was a cigar chewing SOB and I'm proud I got to talk to him a little while. Wish I could help a great unit like yours, the CAF now that I'm retired. But your in Texas and I'm in Wisconsin. Can't fly any more without my medical certificate. I'm 65.. just an old man pilot ..I guess. Sure would like to contribute in any way I could to keep the old birds alive....any ideas???

[@Redchrome1]

It was nice to see the wheel landings, proof that one doesn't *need* to 3-point a Corsair. The no-flap 3-pointer was cool too, tho I could see the dollars flying away in that tire smoke. Also, really cool to see how the airplane was well controlled in slow flight and stalls, and how the pilot did an excellent job on the rudder during takeoff. My father's friend's wife's cousin was T. Boone Guyton, one of the early test pilots for the Corsair. I read his book, and the stories about the early models were scary. It's that iterative process of design which so few people really appreciate, which made this airplane as controllable as it is.

[@shawnyboy212]

Ahh the Ensign Eliminator! Those blades are huge! Takes a knack to tame that beast!

[@mikeloghry9521]

I have often wondered what it would be like. To be in the cockpit. This is next Best thing. Thank You For The Flight Sir. SALUTE !!!

[@corpseguard504]

Wow. I like the sound this plane too . I wish I could see something like this live 😱😱😱

[@stay_at_home_astronaut]

Wow, that thing has an unmistakable pre-stall buffet.

[@commandingnationsintl7792]

What? Buffet? There's no food line on that plane. Too small.

[@MrPandulce27]

sure did get quiet up there for a little while-nice engine re-start. My favorite aircraft of all time.

[@mitchellwhite4595]

Beautiful L-16 in the background at the end

[@tonerotonero1375]

Such an elegant machine. A marvel.

[@brianison72]

Beautiful plant Excellent Victor. Thanks!

[@Dzordzikk]

Hi Mike. Very interesting video, especially to see how is before stall characteristics of Corsair. Never seen it in any other video. THX.

[@wottermelon1132]

The most insanely cool aircraft ever created. Period.

[@petejones6030]

Aerofly FS2 , so much fun and a lovely sound too

[@Lhenry-pf5zn]

This was my father's favourite aircraft he flew in WW2 in support of the Normandy Landings. He loved the power this machine has.

[@Juno58]

There were Corsairs during the Normandy landings? I've never heard that before...

[@whychill4377]

@@Juno58 No, There were no Corsairs.

[@bobplisskenNYLA]

The only Corsairs in the ETO were british. The didnt take action in Normandy

[@stearman]

Loved seeing but mostly hearing that plane fly over my hunting camp in Luthersville.

[@benjaminserra5884]

youtube algorithm find you ... this should have millions of views what could be more badass than take off and landing with open canopy in a propeller plane thx for sharing

[@jwingo7257]

Love this bird’s eye view (pilot GoPro) of the cockpit of a banking Bent Wing Bird. There is no WWII fighter plane more sexy that the naturally curved winged Corsair. Upon landing with the flaps fully down, it truly looks like a bird touching down.

[@Knoxvillemoto]

That is an amazing looking piece of hardware

[@dougfarrer1693]

Beautiful and Majestic

[@Metal_333]

What a gorgeous plane indeed!

[@anatomyconspiracy9416]

Men who fly in planes with wings that fold are brave.

[@vekuboi]

**immediately starts making a paper plane with folded wings and finishes it in 5 minutes, then rides on it and cant even takeoff and crashes to the ground and fucking dies**

[@suchgreatheights8841]

Lol

[@robertjones7419]

It’s a fly Navy kind of thing....

[@frez777]

Men who flew in the 1940's were period. I've recently come to understand their generation a bit more after watching so many of these WWII films. Those boys were men.

[@geraldklinefelter7010]

Absolutely beautiful guys!

[@pvt.potato1943]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@williamj.stilianessis1851]

Jealousy does not begin to express my emotion. Way to go man.

[@jerzcrew81]

I saw this plane fly at the Reading PA WW2 weekend.

[@powwow1218]

As always, great work man!

[@minnesotajack1]

I’m partial to The Jug, but Corsair is a close second

[@genechronister7085]

Awesome bird! Great vid!

[@MrBobconner1952]

What an awesome bird to get to call your own

[@jimwhite3845]

Wonderful job men and women of the ground crew and restoration staff thank you for keeping her flying!

[@rudolf12ful]

It can be a wonderful experience to drive!!!!

[@joshnn97]

What a gorgeous plane

[@kindom5780]

Bravo, Respect to Mr.Pilot and His Mentor 😂🎉

[@davidrivero7943]

I dont recall having mirrors on mines. Of course it was a Cox .049 & I was 11. 62 now & still my fave. Warbirds. TY, for the real peak.

[@NickSonnega]

Big beautiful gull-wing killer!

[@RedBebe27]

God, I love these birds!

[@Catholic17]

I flew one of these bad boys, still the coolest aircraft I've ever flown

[@patricioaliagafarias5228]

IT is a wonder... beautiful since the first day Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@manisteerocks7092]

Just found you, and immediately subscribed, great video!!!..I'm looking forward to going through all your past videos.. thanks for flying!

[@matthewrobinson260]

Congrats Thom!

[@Tom-ic7hw]

I think it is a very beautiful aircraft

[@ihsankhan9753]

Beautiful engine sound

[@wetpaint46]

I would have loved to do my instrument check ride myself as well🙂

[@goicoechea45]

Bonjour, un avion d'une total réussite, il est magnifique bravo et merci pour cette vidéo, thank you👍💯/💯 et un grand bonjour de la France 🇨🇵❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@YTMegiddo]

An absolute gorgeous plane! BTW, what was happening with the engine at 6:37

[@mr.k1896]

I was wondering the same thing. Haven’t seen the answer in the comments yet.

[@Turning-Guns]

He was taking the aircraft into a stall condition. Basically pitching the nose up at low power until the plane quits flying to see how easily it can recover .

[@YTMegiddo]

@@Turning-Guns So at low power the engine sputters like that? Interesting.

[@Turning-Guns]

@@YTMegiddo I believe that was the airframe itself shuttering, not the engine stuttering. See what I did there, lol.

[@YTMegiddo]

@@Turning-Guns Ok, that makes sense!

[@mylesspear]

How do you complete a check ride in a single seat fighter? Does the examiner radio instructions to the pilot to demonstrate their competency in the aircraft?

[@oldtruckersneverdie3916]

Man,what a beautiful hot rod!

[@micaw7108]

What a beautiful airplane!

[@ayartyom12]

I like the startup tbh

[@KSRRider]

Gosh that gives me goosebumps!

[@tomulator]

Beautiful Bird.

[@rossbrumby1957]

Wish there was a 2 seater so I could go for a ride along! Thanks to the Black Sheep Squadron I grew up worshipping these planes in the late 70's.

[@sgomez3047]

Beautiful plane!!

[@petez470]

Hell ya...my grandad got his wings on these after training on a friggin biplane! (Swordfish I think). He got a funny little smile when I asked him about the Corsair. He said she was a beautiful bird

[@crisswahl7434]

That would be such an awesome experience.

[@GlaucoSilvestri]

Great bird! love it! Beautiful video :-)

[@christopherneyfeldt4587]

Still my favorite aircraft. Would love to fly in one.

[@pgroove163]

just an incredible plane..

[@davidking3962]

Did guys also have a blue TBM or TB F avenger.abd thanks.cool planes.

[@JDub07]

Corsair, Spitfire and Mustang were my favs. I love the corairs wing angle and engine sound, the Spitfire's large wing shape and the Mustang's speed and sleekness.

[@ohiofarmer1284]

My dad told me that as a small child, he rode with my grandfather by Akron Fulton field, and saw rows and rows of brand new Goodyear corsairs with wings folded, lined up beside the big blimp hangar. That would have been cool to see.

[@mr.hermitsquid2694]

It is my lifelong dream to fly one of these. Any tips on how to get there?