Flying with massive Tundra Tires! + Mechanic Shop change over from Floats - Super Cub

A lot of FUN - not as hard as I expected despite cartoon proportioned tires!
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[@steveo1kinevo]

The Super Cub looks like such a blast to fly around! Awesome Video!

[@spencerholtaway]

+steveo1kinevo SteveO and a FlightChops video in one day = great start to the weekend :-D

[@FlightChops]

+steveo1kinevo Thanks buddy!

[@ethanbrown1235]

+steveo1kinevo my two favorite flight channels

[@ireltashsky9513]

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[@RobertoOliveira-yu8zq]

Love the production value in these videos. Makes them really easy and enjoyable to watch. Another great vid Steve!

[@FlightChops]

+Robbie Oliveira Thanks Robbie - happy to share!

[@weatherandsky]

Hey Steve.. Thanks for the nice photo credit in the description box. I love watching two of my fave aviation peeps fly. Really cool to see how the VGs make a big difference and congrats to Jim and his cute baby cub.

[@FlightChops]

+weatherandsky Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks again for getting those photos on such short notice Kerry!

[@weatherandsky]

NP!!! :)

[@andrewzanas9387]

Thoughtful and impressive editing job. Jump cuts back to the pics, instrument dash, vg's, field and hangar work amplified interest and helped to maintain the continuity in multiple story lines. So did the seamless mix of ongoing discussions on the ground and inside the plane punctuated with your personal observations and narrative. Appreciate that you took the time and made the extra effort, Chops. Very professional job. Your channel contains a lot of substantive content and it's become one of my fav and def must visits on my KZbin flybys. So glad I found your site, especially for the production values.. Watched this one three times. It's a teaching moment for those of us thinking about building our own channel.

[@topher2783]

looks like a blast to fly around in,can't wait for summer so you can get us some lake footage with it. I can't get enough of these vids steve,huge amount of re-watch ability to them and love the way they're put together.huge props to you and the guys filming to make it happen....thanks steve,fly safe.

[@FlightChops]

+Chris Ryder thanks! Happy to share!

[@cc-uv6xr]

Your videos are amazing! Such a privilege to have this content for free. Thank You Steve for all your hard work. Currently doing my PPL in Australia and your channel keeps me going through those non flying weeks. Haha

[@FlightChops]

+1080cc Thanks! I'm happy to share. Let's be sure to thank the Patreon supporters and Sponsors for keeping this project going.

[@Ghilliesniper007]

Whenever I watch your videos I always forget that this channel doesn't have over 200,000 subs! Your production value is amazing. Keep up the great work!

[@FlightChops]

+Amir Guzman Thanks! We'll get there :)

[@drewtuley]

Nice four view mosaic at about 5mins Steve, looks like you were having a lot of fun.

[@FlightChops]

+Andrew Tuley Thanks Andrew! And yes, that thing is way too much fun!

[@StingFlight]

You're the man...so much to learn from your productions!

[@FlightChops]

+Sting Flight - Haha - thanks Sting! I'm enjoying yours as well - the surveys of the California drought, and now flooding are fascinating. What has that done to the river trout populations?

[@StingFlight]

Trout are doing ok, but some salmon & steelhead could go extinct, from CA's prolonged drought.

[@Agwings1960]

When I first saw a Cub with tundra tires in Alaska during the 80's, I thought they really looked unnatural, now when I see a cub with regular size tires they look unnatural.

[@space_0027]

YESSSS A NEW VIDEO!!!!!!! Keep up the great work Steve!

[@astrogirl1usa]

Welcome to the world, Roberta! I love your videos Steve. Seeing the world from the air is awesome and I always learn something new to me. : )

[@FlightChops]

+Astrogirl1usa - thanks! And I love that you watched it to the end :)

[@astrogirl1usa]

+FlightChops Always! I read the descriptions too. Never know what is there, until you look.

[@DavidReese2ndA]

I just love the Cub's!

[@aviationfargo3966]

Great video! I have a lot of time in Super Cubs. Always a pleasure watching your videos!

[@FlightChops]

+Aviation Fargo Thanks!

[@Cherokee140Driver]

Awesome video! I love Super Cubs. Their natural state is fitted with those big Alaskan Bushwheels. Do you enjoy working on the planes as much as flying them?

[@FlightChops]

+Cherokee140Driver I actually do not feel working on anything mechanical is a strong point of mine. I will happily break things, I just don;t wanna fix 'em :P

[@Andym8910]

That's the dream. Owning and maintaining your own plane. Great vid!

[@SVELFARO]

Awww second cub, how cute.

[@NorthernChev]

There is no doubt in my mind you are well on your way to a half-million subscribers my friend.

[@antinakedman]

I loved flying QJO. It was an amazing performer before the rebuild, and just a delight to fly with the new panel and fabric.

[@Dan-qp1el]

Great video Chops !

[@GATOROC1]

Chops - great videos as always! That's a beautiful cub you got to fly. I had an opportunity to go up in a cub on 35's while in Anchorage a few weeks ago and it was an absolute blast. Got to land on a few lakes north of Cook Inlet. Can't wait to get back up there in the summer time.

[@SyberPrepper]

Enjoyed all aspects of the video. Great job. Thanks.

[@FlightChops]

+SyberPrepper Thanks!

[@Dinoxt12]

Super Video again...I like that dash lay-out.

[@DUBaviator]

Steveo, FlightChops and Mraviation101 upload a vid all on the same day! Aviation overdose Yes please.

[@mmatt]

Hey look! A retractable gear Super Cub! 2:49

[@omg_spencedarr6170]

Belly skid edition lol

[@PilotJimmyJ]

I love your videos Steve! Nice work!

[@FlightChops]

+Jim Jacobsen (jamez1970) friendly feedback appreciated Jim!

[@hunt4fish]

wow, 100 hrs this year and I thought I was the only one doing that. that cub looks like a blast; .snow skis are awesome too........ fly safe man cheers

[@AlexFeldstein]

Great! Now you are ready for an Alaska trip!

[@itzajdmting]

Very interesting interaction with 'Heritage One' - a good bit of airmanship. I wish this kind of pilot to pilot diligence was more prevalent.

[@tjlto]

Awesome video! Nice flying.

[@jasonsneed3179]

Very Cool!!!

[@calummacfarlane8476]

Awesome video. Love what you're doing. Wish it was me flying all these different types!

[@elkabong6429]

Nice vid! Just catching up on some of your older vids, Steve. Keep up the great work!

[@brandonb417]

I bet you can bounce down the runway pretty well on those tires. Looks icky up there Steve, looks like its time for some flying in a SoCal winter. Crystal clear skies, unlimited vis and mid 60s F

[@FlightChops]

+Brandon B I'd love to get down to SoCal! maybe sooner than later :)

[@brandonb417]

Well shoot, when ya make it down look me up, you always get to fly the coolest stuff :) I'm only minutes from the Chino Planes of Fame museum. I'll take ya to Flo's after the museum.

[@isaacbrooks1430]

Love your videos!!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@FlightChops]

+Isaac Brooks Thanks!

[@simonjonassen4884]

Loved this one! Would love to see some float plane stuff next (Northern Hemisphere) summer :)

[@NathanNostaw]

That super cub looks so fun.

[@PlaneOldBen]

This was brilliant! I'm going to do my Taildragger conversion on the Chipmunk this summer.

[@FlightChops]

+Plane Old Ben Awesome! I'm gonna be doing Chipmunk training this summer as well!

[@bushpilot4234]

Great work, Tundra tires for Bush flying. U need to go fly and land in the bush for practice. We have a Heliocraft Turbine, seats six. Possible to take off in 150 ft. w/ 25 knot wind. It is called a super STOL. Thank u for the vids.

[@TheAjs71]

Another interesting video, thanks for posting it!

[@goatflieg]

Tundra tires, nice panel, and vortex generators... much nicer than the Super Cub I used to fly. Speaking of other Super Cubs, don't forget to update us on the progress of C-FFKO's rebuild.

[@FlightChops]

+goatflieg You guys will be the second to know :P I'm hoping I'll be the first :)

[@peregrinussolutionsllc6010]

Yet another inspiring, educational and fun video by Flight Chops! Thanks for sharing! I have a Stinson 108 in my immediate future (knock on wood) and love watching your videos in anticipation!!! :-D We are an autonomous vehicle manufacture located near Syracuse, NY if you are ever in our area please feel free to look us up! I gather you are just across Lake Ontario :-)

[@GeoffreyEngelbrecht]

Yay more tailwheel! :-)

[@stephengoossen6060]

Awesome video Flight Chops! I live close to that airfield, I am an Air Cadet at the Kitchener Airport (CYKF). I live pretty close to where you were flying! Thats pretty cool. Anyway, thanks so much for making these videos to inspire future pilots (like myself)

[@nascar7522]

Dud I like those tundra tiers u see them a lot in Alaska so awesome video Steve Phil

[@davidkreutzkamp6602]

Steve - The B-25 came to CYKF for avionics work this past year. Interesting to know you were in the air the same day :). Great flight and video as always!

[@FlightChops]

+David Kreutzkamp So awesome! Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your operation soon!

[@AceCmbatguy25]

Great video as always !

[@badmofo350]

What a great looking bird! I love the look of tundra tires, not to mention the ability to handle some serious terrain. A float landing seems really sketchy to me. I can't help but think about the front of the float dunking under and flipping the airplane. I know that's not really an issue though. Very nice first landing by the way. I'll have to finish watching after work.

[@FlightChops]

+ShareCraft Thanks!

[@brianmason3941]

Sweet! 2016 super duper li'l cub. pass on congrats, and smiles to Jim. Thanks for the A rated videos, bro. Still in the Grimsby area. May is coming quickly. Valdez fly in!!

[@thomashaug9629]

Excellent!

[@mikepaz4870]

Thank you. I learned a lot

[@iflyc77]

Cool! I'd love to play with some big wheels. I can see how the drag at touchdown would be pretty significant

[@emmo_93]

Real pilots can fly multiple aircraft, instruct aviation enthusiasts, are flexible. I find airline flying would get boring. Love the variety of aircraft I've seen you in.

[@thomasdegaulmyn8343]

Awesome video once again! Aeronautical Engineer and Private Pilot studying towards my ATPL watching all the way from France! Chops are not beating the old Moustache over here, but I find your videos to be giving a lot of good flying tips and being entertaining at the same time! And the links are very precious too to get into details. Thanks again. Is the Patreon working from Europe? :)

[@FlightChops]

+Thomas De Gaulmyn - Thanks! and yes sir, many supporters from all over the world! Patreon was down for a couple hours of scheduled maintenance tonight though...

[@TechnoDelta]

I love the SuperCub, Especially with tundras or floats. I loved the red/black floats. The only thing id like different is an analog tac.

[@evamevs4169]

Aren't you suppose to use a reference like the aircraft maintenance manual per the FAA for the alteration of landing gear? even tho you know what you are doing having a reference open near is required.

[@southjerseysound7340]

What a know it all,the guy with experience is trying to help yet he thinks and acts like he knows better.

[@ArkaelDren]

Nice having a heavy tail gear with equal spring tension. I hate getting any kind of shimmy on landing.

[@brandendavis6369]

When are you going to do the next video on restoring the super cub? You said they were soon to come, so how soon?

[@lock_estunts5685]

Finally trundra flying

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

Nice to see you getting to fly another super cub there. Coincidence that I watched the super cub iphone drop video earlier this morning (when this new video hadn't hit the stores yet - lol). I hope I can start getting a few more types in my log book.

[@FlightChops]

+ZeroByteInFlight That's awesome! And yes - start getting more types in that log book - best way to solidify your fundamentals!

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

nearby FBO just opened up and they have a DA-20 and a DA-40. I'm going to go fly the 20.

[@FlightChops]

ZeroByteInFlight You'll love it! I felt like I was flying an F-16 when I got checked out in the DA-20! Low wing, bubble canopy, center stick, and a really nice panel... I flew them back in the early 2000's when they were brand new! It was awesome after flying 30 year old 172s :)

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

Their D20 has steam gauges and a G430, which is what my usual Skyhawks have so the avionics should be zero learning curve for me. Their D40 has G-1000.

[@geoffwilliams195]

wow cool video

[@garyl.smithsr.350]

Great video, looking forward to learning more about STOL operations in my Maule. #BoseA20.

[@JJVlogzz]

Lol i know like 9 Jims now 10 and they are all pilots! EVERY PILOT IS JIM! I SWEAR

[@j69chevelle]

When are you going to start doin' STOL?

[@terryfulwider1296]

What's the update on the old cub? Hearing you and Dennis refer to it as "ours" when describing the differences made it sound like y'all had made a purchase!

[@FlightChops]

+Terry Fulwider Haha! I wish... The parts are in for the repairs, and we'll be following that story... I'm still not sure if the owner will sell it after the repairs are finished though...

[@howardflies]

Heading to airventure this year?

[@FlightChops]

+Howard “Howardflyer” Lau - For Sure!

[@MrRubenjwz]

Awesome video! A while ago you said that you where going back into gliding. Is that still your plan? Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@FlightChops]

+MrRubenjwz affirmative! I'll be getting back into soaring more seriously, and actually shot some gliding this summer, that one will be released soon!

[@MrRubenjwz]

+FlightChops awesome! I'm looking forward to it :)

[@cine_motard]

nice!!!! so jealous xd

[@jjohnston94]

How do you do a W&B on floats?

[@goprogliding]

Nice video, What editing software do you use?

[@FlightChops]

+gopro gliding FCPX

[@managhanboywt3855]

Great video! I wanted to know, what headset do you own? The A20s or what? Thanks!

[@FlightChops]

+Aleks Pankratov Affirmative - love the A20 (and not just because Bose is a sponsor :)

[@managhanboywt3855]

***** Good to know! I think I'll go with the Tangos in the near future. Nothing personal :p. Anyway, can't wait till next video!

[@thestateofalaska]

I'm wondering how much a super like that costs these days? I still have some time before I pay off my student loans, but once those are out of the way I'd like to pick up my own cub.

[@BicyclesMayUseFullLane]

Oh look, actual 6-pack this time lol

[@RBAERO]

How do you plug your microphone on gorpo and radio in same time?

[@TheJabbate1]

Rudá Bittencourt I’m not a pilot yet so I’m not 100% sure how their microphones are wired but I am a videographer for a marketing firm I a know that most professional videos have recorded their audio and video separately and paired them up during editing. It’s the best way to get high quality videos.

[@07decker]

Wholly crap, this is Burlington air Park! I think I have pics of this exact plane from last summer

[@FlightChops]

You're local? Let's get you up in Dennis' Stearman in the spring! - or the Super Cub; It will be back online around May :)

[@07decker]

Please

[@brettgordon-brander4591]

Have they fixed the other cub yet?

[@FlightChops]

+Brett Gordon-Brander - new crank came in and we are gonna get it back together soon... still not 100% sure if the owner will sell it after though...

[@brettgordon-brander4591]

+FlightChops that sort of work costs more than these older planes are actually worth. Good luck

[@FlightChops]

Brett Gordon-Brander not in the case of the Super Cub. It's worth over $80K and the repair is around $30K - insurance paid the claim no problem.

[@yxhankun]

what is the proper name of stacking irons as shocks at 2.04?

[@jjohnston94]

When cars used to have these for their rear suspension, they were called leaf springs. I think the name is the same.

[@yxhankun]

Thanks!

[@cmeGordy]

so any news on the 56 super cub?

[@FlightChops]

+CME Gordy new crank shaft came in, she'll be back together soon. Still not sure if the owner is going to sell her after fixing though :(

[@cmeGordy]

well thats good its going to be put back together. I hope it is not sold.

[@brllntccdnt6442]

Which airport is that?

[@bobyoung241]

are those the brake lines hanging down? may not want that in real bush conditions. just sayn.

[@Cpsvids]

Great one Steve! Have to wonder what part the 2 dislikes so far did not enjoy? Trolls or what?

[@FlightChops]

+CPsVids Thanks Chris... and honestly, I don't even think about those guys. They are obviously subscribers abusing the system simply so they can down vote my stuff asap upon publishing. In many cases the first one is there with in minutes... clearly not watching the video. They are my most loyal fans :)

[@Cpsvids]

+FlightChops Oh well takes all types I guess... But hey, flying WX round the corner... See you soon!

[@FlightChops]

+CPsVids affirmative!

[@Cubonaut875]

Great video! love your channel. It would be great to have a comparison between 31" and the 35" Bushwheels.

[@FlightChops]

+Cubonaut875 totally. This was my first taste of this sort of flying and I will definitely be doing more! And thanks for the kind words about the channel.

[@TumzDK]

Did you ever see "Heritage 1" ??

[@FlightChops]

+TumzDK sadly, no.

[@TumzDK]

+FlightChops to bad, would have been awesome if FM213 was appearing as a guest star. 2 taildraggers in one vid ;-)

[@mikerossscuba]

Your TC needle is INOP (but not labeled as such) and altimeter needle's jumping. Jus' sayin'....

[@DR0NE_BEE]

Anyone noticing the beard is different in this video? :P

[@garrittpwl]

2:30 dear lord vise grips make me cringe!

[@johnerlinglinde]

Very similar to my aircraft. www.johnlinde.ca Nice to see an aircraft configured similarly.

[@FlightChops]

+John Linde great looking plane you've got there! FYI putting links in comments tends to send them to the "auto spam box". I had to manually approve this one for it to be public.

[@ethanbrown1235]

WHY IS THE CUB FOR SALE ON CONTROLLER???? 150k? buy it

[@ethanbrown1235]

+Ethan Brown www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/1413017/1977-piper-super-cub

[@FlightChops]

+Ethan Brown I guess everything is for sale... for the right price :)

[@ethanbrown1235]

+FlightChops that's true but this pa-18 is actually for sale.

[@jugjugjugful]

Hey Ethan, new family and still want fly as much as this year. Looking for a 180 to turn into a fun bush plane like my cub!

[@ethanbrown1235]

+Jim Brace that's awesome.

[@johnerlinglinde]

These tires allow you to land like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbCYWp_oc18qbM