Flying a World War II Hero in my Bonanza

[@kellypark1617]

I watched this several months ago but wanted to watch one more time as Woody passed yesterday. RIP American Hero. Thank you Martin for your efforts to expand Woody's service.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Kelly. Indeed, Woody was a national treasure. It was a great pleasure and a privilege to help him and meet him. He will be missed by so many. Regards, Martin

[@ticklefish4898]

Thank you for letting us ride along with a hero! A true hero doing noble work! 👏👏👏 What a honor for us! Thank you!

[@desmit6]

Mr, Williams looks 20 yrs younger than his age! Thank you sir!

[@martinpauly]

He is in amazing shape for a man in his late 90s.

[@charleseinarson]

I was lucky to spend some time with him at a conference. I am part of the Military Funeral Honors program and he attended our annual conference to tell his story. The best part of the week long conference was when he stuck around simply to chat with us and tell war stories. All of my people are retired Army, most of us are combat veterans and we work with the current generation of warriors to give the final military honors to our deceased. He fit in really well.

[@martinpauly]

He has lots of stories to tell, and I was fortunate to get to listen to a few of them during the trip. - Martin

[@dustyr.647]

I'm a Vietnam vet, l so I have my moment when i don't get things totally right

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️What an honor Martin, I'm sure that you will never forget that day. Tks for what you did and for sharing.

[@martinpauly]

You are very welcome.

[@joro18d93]

That Memorial is absolutely beautiful. What a sight to see. Thank you for your service Sir Williams. Martin the landing wasn't bad. Thank you for taking this man to the Memorial and thank you for sharing. I salute you.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the kind words. - Martin

[@rodgerhatfield3068]

Happy birthday America and a special thanks to all those who have kept us safe,!!

[@charlesfrantz230]

Watched this video this morning, (4 July), great video we can never forget what our veterens have done, so we can have our freedoms. Thanks Martin have a great 4th. Charlie

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Charlie. Well said. - Martin

[@PastorKwangle]

Thank you for this most important flight! It's an honor to fly with you as you hauled this special cargo. I watched every second of it proudly!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Keith. - Martin

[@jetdoctn]

What a tremendous honor Martin. There has to be a special place in heaven for those such as Woody. My only good landings are when I'm by myself. I hear you on "helping" the autopilot I have to tell my MD11 and 767 captain plane partners this regularly as they seem to try and use the Comanche's Century IIIB like a 100k plus FMS. As always great video Martin.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Mike. Trying to remember: will you be in Oshkosh? Would be great to see you and catch up, ideally over a beer? - Martin

[@jetdoctn]

@@martinpauly Would love to Martin but I can't get off work so see you in Knoxville.

[@christophers5664]

I always enjoy reading the citations of these incredible men who have received the Medal of Honor: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as demolition sergeant serving with the 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945. Quick to volunteer his services when our tanks were maneuvering vainly to open a lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, buried mines, and black volcanic sands, Cpl. Williams daringly went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machine-gun fire from the unyielding positions. Covered only by four riflemen, he fought desperately for four hours under terrific enemy small-arms fire and repeatedly returned to his own lines to prepare demolition charges and obtain serviced flamethrowers, struggling back, frequently to the rear of hostile emplacements, to wipe out one position after another. On one occasion, he daringly mounted a pillbox to insert the nozzle of his flamethrower through the air vent, killing the occupants, and silencing the gun; on another he grimly charged enemy riflemen who attempted to stop him with bayonets and destroyed them with a burst of flame from his weapon. His unyielding determination and extraordinary heroism in the face of ruthless enemy resistance were directly instrumental in neutralizing one of the most fanatically defended Japanese strongpoints encountered by his regiment and aided vitally in enabling his company to reach its objective. Cpl. Williams' aggressive fighting spirit and valiant devotion to duty throughout this fiercely contested action sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

[@prestonmiller9552]

What a great privilege to be able to fly this hero to this event. What an amazing man on an amazing mission. At a time when we see some people trying to erase history and allow the great accomplishments of men like this to go forgotten for future generations, his work is greatly needed and appreciated. Thanks Martin for sharing this fabulous experience. And that wasn't that bad of a landing. Things always feel a little different with more people on board. Great job as always and your professionalism is outstanding.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Preston. Still, the landing... I was not proud! - Martin

[@jimhuntington8692]

I enjoy all your videos but this one goes beyond entertainment and flight education. Thank you for making this a memorable one in a time when we need to recognize true patriotism. Happy 4th! Fly safe!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Jim. - Martin

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

Outstanding. As a Navy veteran, I can't thank you enough for honoring our Greatest Generation... that man looks very good for his age. I only wish I will look half as good when I get there! Fly safe and fly often Martin!

[@observer1242]

That was great. A wonderful way to use your airplane.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Allan. - Martin

[@ProPilotPete]

I thought the guy up front looked really good to be in his 90’s! Took a while before I realized he was in the back. Thank him for his service from me! Happy Independence Day!

[@mattcartwright1989]

Very nice video! I met Woody Williams a few years ago at Arlington National Cemetery when we dedicated a monument to the 5,000 Vietnam War helicopter pilots and crew who were killed in action. It was a moving ceremony with over a thousand veterans on hand, tears in their eyes. Mr. Williams spoke briefly and eloquently. Thank you for doing this.

[@mishmish1968]

What a privilege to have such a agreat man on board, the landing was not bad at all, we should wish Mr williams a good health, all the best.

[@mikebotkin2008]

Das war ausgezeichnet! Vielen Dank! Outstanding doing that for a fellow Marine; what an incredible amount of history and drive in that man! Semper Fi!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Mike. - Martin

[@briansims4365]

Thanks Martin for the ride along.

[@martinpauly]

You are welcome, Brian. - Martin

[@gtr1952]

I sincerely thank you for your service Mr. Williams, past, present and future. It is great people like you that keep the memories alive so we can remember and honor those that came before us, and made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless and keep you. --gary.

[@srvafool]

Great video Martin. Thanks for honoring one of our greatest generation heroes. Thanks for your service Mr. Williams! And the landing was not that bad.

[@MyBlueZed]

I see my favourite navigation point at 18:05 ! BLUEZ 🤣🤣

[@davestarr7112]

Great video, Martin, and a really great service to our country you performed in helping Mr.Williams with his work. Have a happy 4th and fly safe.

[@bernardc2553]

Handshakes to You Martin what an Honor. Good on you Man.

[@jmbroxs]

Sir, you are a class act. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Mike. - Martin

[@davidrumolo422]

What a wonderful effort! My Dad was B-17 pilot, completed all his missions and came home safely. Unfortunately, my Mom lost her brother to a sniper in the South Pacific. BTW…your landing was fine…you hit the major goals..all walked away safely and no parts left on the runway! Your worst equals my typical!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind words, David. - Martin

[@kenstevenson4133]

A great honor for you Martin. Such a special occasion. Thanks for sharing....ps the landing wasn't too bad!!

[@FlyChuckyFly]

Well done Martin. Hey if you don't drop one on every now and then, it makes the greasers not as memorable. I will say that the A36 is much easier to land smoothly than the Arrow I was flying before. Great video with a true Hero!

[@martinpauly]

I agree, the Bonanza is fairly easy to land. Which makes it all the more embarrassing... - Martin

[@mrsaskriders]

What a fantastic video and I'm sure it was a honor to fly Mr Williams. The landing wasn't terrible and I think you are too hard on yourself. You are an excellent pilot and you explain things so well. I've enjoyed all the videos of watched. Thank you and cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

[@SantasWorkshop1964]

Hard not to swell up with pride when they pass you boys over to Detroit and they acknowledge who is next you. Great video !

[@stevenverhaegen8729]

Sharp mind, that hero! 👍

[@cyrouskhavari969]

Great video, as always. Thank you. ! Wishing you safe flights, and fair weather.

[@dominiccarpenter5890]

Well done Martin! What a honor.

[@wwm0611]

Always enjoy your videos but this one was amazing - well done Martin and well done Mr. Williams - thank you both

[@harryhellerman474]

Well done Martin. 👏

[@GGBSystems]

Loved it, Martin. Thanks!

[@blakergil]

Martin. Thank you so much for your service to this wonderful veteran and hero. We pray God’s riches blessings on you. On a more practical note it struck me during the phase in flight where you were taking the time to explain basic flight instruments and navigation that you really should be teaching this. I imagine that may be a desire of yours but with work and KZbin channel demands…..and life in general that must represent a large hurdle. All the best

[@MerlinspopTBH]

A real treasure. Thanks for sharing, Martin.

[@Cess08van]

Mr Pauly, that was a great flight for a noble cause. If I could do it all over, I would enlist! How can I get that personal ground instruction from you?

[@robertg5393]

Great video, Martin.. Thanks for the honor to Mr. Williams. Happy fourth of July.

[@alanmcnamara9155]

Great video. Lovely to see how you explain what you are doing for Mr Williams.

[@dustyr.647]

What an horror! Thanks You Sir

[@martinpauly]

"horror"? I trust that was a typo?

[@dustyr.647]

Honor yes I must check before sending

[@martinpauly]

@@dustyr.647 I figured that was probably what you meant

[@fly-n-m9445]

Great video Martin, you were in my neck of the woods, 15 mins. East of Windsor. 👍

[@desmit6]

Question Martin, at 21:08 you checked ATIS while on approach freq. Do you have a “both” button so you don’t miss anything on approach like the old radios? I just see the switch button. Keep it up and and what a thrill to see Mr Williams. 👍

[@martinpauly]

Hi David. I can listen to my two radios at the same time, so in this situation one is tuned to Approach, and the other one to the ATIS. - Martin

[@ProPilotPete]

As far as your landing goes, you’re not used to the more aft cg, it makes the pitch very sensitive. Been there! Great job though!

[@martinpauly]

Between the CG and the higher-than-normal weight, it sure felt different. I am happy to report that my landing on the return flight was much better! 😁 - Martin

[@Shaneepe1]

What a great video and I appreciate the touch at the end. I guess my standards are lower as a student pilot but that landing wasn't bad to me! 😂 btw check ride 7/20 🤞

[@westnash]

Good one. Martin with all the recent loss of control crashes on climb out into IMC is it possible for you to do a video that even a non instrument rated pilot could understand on setting the autopilot right after liftoff to allow the plane to be stable even if entering zero viz conditions prior to a breakout? Airline and Corp pilots do this immediately and there is no reason others should not know the procedures.

[@martinpauly]

Hi James. I think I understand where you are going, but I do not want to make a video like that. One, there are so many different autopilot installations out there that what I should could not be universally applicable. And two, I believe the reliance some pilots have on using the autopilot more or less full time is the problem, not the solution for these light-GA accidents. You are correct in that airlines operate differently, but they have much more reliable equipment, and their training and their procedures prepare them for this kind of operation in ways we simply cannot in the light GA world. For us, the better answer is to practice hand flying regularly so that we are comfortable doing it when needed. Best regards, Martin

[@westnash]

@@martinpauly Thanks Martin......no doubt you are correct

[@odayta]

@@martinpauly Martin, what model autopilot do you have? Do you use it for heading and altitude hold only? Outstanding work here. What an instructor!

[@Airplane_Willy]

Got a full airplane there, sir. Good flight. Your copilot looks unconcerned about your emergency briefing. As in, he may have seen an emergency or two in his day.

[@Airplane_Willy]

There was nothing wrong with that landing, Martin. I don't think you're too used to having so much weight in the airplane and you added power as you should have. You made it sound a lot worse than what it looked like to me.

[@DWBurns]

How did one controller know who you had on board? Did you file something on your flight plan? I think if anyone deserves a red carpet rolled out for them, United States Marine, Williams certainly does.

[@martinpauly]

You are right - I put a comment into the flight plan about our special VIP passenger on that flight. - Martin

[@1shARyn3]

rain = not bad. hail and ice can take the paint off the plane ....

[@johnnunez17]

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[@colinrasmussen9470]

What do you use for a headset?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Colin, Please see this info regarding my headset: martin.aero/wordpress/?page_id=321#faq-headset - Martin

[@jjohnston94]

The vast majority of the time, a passenger or other lay person will never notice a less-than-perfect landing, or a wrong note in a musical performance, or an imperfection in a piece of furniture, etc. So don't bring it to their attention.

[@dirceuluizmanfroramos9988]

Not so bad your landing, I did a lot worst than that, even after more than 40 year.