Flying in a MESSERSCHMITT Bf 108 TAIFUN through the Swiss Alps

[@MattAviationChannel]

BEHIND THE SCENES Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjLm3SBZ5pjkK8

[@ditzydoo4378]

Lovely aircraft and flight. A question: Is this the same type of airplane featured in the Great Escape and flown by James Garners character??? and if so, does it also have the hand crank system??

[@MattAviationChannel]

@@ditzydoo4378 Thank you. Yes, this is the same type of aircraft. There were no battery cart starts for this aircraft during the war--they were all started by the hand crank. But now the have an electric inertial starter in the cockpit.

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@MattAviationChannel ah, but now the pilot doesn't get their morning cardo workout... ^~^ thank you for posting.

[@skyking228]

Amazing plane and spectacular scenery. Flying through the alps as opposed to flying over the alps is a wonderful experience. Wish I could have helped with the landing gear, thanks!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps. Yes, helping with the landing gear would be great. All the best to you!

[@TheHDAviation]

What a classic, and what an experience! That looks like some hands-on flying. Great scenic city and mountain views. Super cool to hear this aircraft had been on display for 30 years and lovingly restored and is back in the skies. That's great to see!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you Jesse! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps. I remember well when the plane was hanging from the ceiling in Zurich Airport. That always fascinated me very much. However, I never dreamed that I would ever fly on exactly this plane LOL.

[@MadeiraAirport]

A stunning experience, fantastic video with breathtaking views Matt, lucky you are!!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thanks Pedro! It was most spectacular to fly through the Swiss Alps with this good old aircraft (built 1938). Have a great day and say hello to the sea for me :)

[@MadeiraAirport]

@@MattAviationChannel Thanks mate here we have the calm before the storm, scheduled for Sunday :)

[@AndreiTupolev]

Tachometer needle was bouncing about all over the place. I suppose he knows exactly what throttle setting he needs without needing to refer to it. Also seems to involve a lot of pumping; I suppose the one on the dash is for fuel pressure and the lever on the floor after take-off is the landing gear

[@MattAviationChannel]

Hi Andrei, the needle was bouncing but the pilot is very experienced and knows the throttle settings. Yes, you are correct. Have a look at my behind the scenes video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjLm3SBZ5pjkK8

[@johnkraus5204]

What can I say. Great video! That must've been an amazing experience. Thanks Matt!!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you John! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps.

[@johnkraus5204]

@@MattAviationChannel The experience from the video was great, I can only imagine how it was in real life

[@JSBIRD69]

OK Matt, I'm jealous. I'm on the front range of the Rockie Mountains, but it looks nothing like your side of the planet. Keep 'em coming buddy!!

[@hugejohnson5011]

Same thing I say about where you live! I've ridden in on my bikes a few times, getting off of I-70, coming from Limon on 24. Flat, flat, flat, BANG! There's the Front Range in my face! Awesome part of the country where you are! I'm in the hills of extreme Western Massachusetts, but they aren't hills like yours!

[@JSBIRD69]

@@hugejohnson5011 Awesome!! I live on the South end of 5v4, and have a nice view of 24, about 2-3 miles wide. Rev your engine next time you pass by and I'll be sure to wave to you!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps. The peaks are up to 12'000 feet and higher. Come over here once. Let me know :)

[@fly_w_tony]

The plane is great, but the scenery outside the window is also wonderful!!!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you so much! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

Beautiful flight! After following the rebuild of the BF-108 of Kermit Weeks in Florida, I can't help but want a ride....Over the Swiss Alps! WOW!!! Beyond belief.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thanks for watching, Eloso! The Messerschmitt Bf 108 is a remarkable aircraft from the 2nd War era. It was a versatile aircraft that was used not only as a training aircraft but also as a liaison and sports aircraft. The Bf 108 was fast and agile and was appreciated by many pilots for its flying qualities. The Bf 108 was an important part of aviation history and an impressive example of Messerschmitt's engineering skills. It was a very spectacular flight. Definitely a big adventure for me. I keep my fingers crossed that you soon get a chance for a flight.

[@chrisrutherford3862]

Me too!!!

[@foxxray54]

Must have been an awesome experience to fly with this old bird. Breathtaking view as well.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! That was one of the most spectacular flights in my life. It was also the oldest airplane (1938) I've ever flown in. Have a nice weekend.

[@LEJapproach]

Schön, dass noch ein paar 108er fliegen und Vielen Dank, dass Du uns auf einen Flug mit dieser wunderschönen alten Dame mitgenommen hast! 👍👍👍

[@MattAviationChannel]

Danke Dir fürs Anschauen. Ja, weltweit fliegen soviel ich weiss nur noch sechs 108er. Der Flug in diesem guten alten Flugzeug (Baujahr 1938) durch die Schweizer Alpen war natürlich spektakulär. Dieses Flugzeug wurde über 30 Jahre lang in einem Terminal des Flughafens Zürich aufgehängt. Danach wurde die Maschine flugfähig restauriert und ist seit dem Frühjahr 2011 wieder am Himmel unterwegs. Als Kind habe ich diesen Flieger immer sehr bewundert. Nicht im Traum hätte ich daran gedacht, einmal in diesem Flugzeug fliegen zu dürfen.

[@32tfs]

Wow what a great adventure that must have been for you Matt 👍. Great sceneries from the cockpit 😊

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! It was most spectacular to fly through the Swiss Alps with this good old aircraft (built 1938).

[@andrewsewraviation3991]

Amazing video! 😁👍 The scenery is so majestic and extraordinary! That’s so cool you rode this aircraft! You must have enjoyed yourself! :)

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you, Andrew! That was definitely one of the most spectacular flights in my life. It was also the oldest airplane (entered service in 1938) I've ever flown in.

[@andrewsewraviation3991]

@@MattAviationChannel You’re welcome, Matt! Glad you enjoyed it! That’s so cool you got to ride this one! 🙂 Have a nice day! :)

[@hugejohnson5011]

Very enjoyable video. Nice to just hear the machine, and to see the beautiful topography, and it was almost like being there in the aeroplane! It amazes me to think of how much the world has changed, but that an aeroplane nearing 100 years of age is still a capable performer! Very nice, and thank you for posting this.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! Much appreciate your kind comment. That was definitely one of the most spectacular flights in my life. It was also the oldest airplane (entered service in 1938) I've ever flown in. The aircraft was displayed for 30 years at Zurich Airport. I still remember it very well. However, I never dreamed that I would ever fly on exactly this plane. It was a great flight experience and I was also very excited. All the best to you!

[@edostuff]

I honestly don't know that's better. the old bird or the scenery.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you Edo! That was one of the most spectacular flights of my life. It was also definitely the oldest aircraft I have ever flown in (built 1938).

[@AviaGrapher_ID]

Beautifull experience ! 🤩🤩

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! Definitely one of my most spectacular flights ever.

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Super cool stuff, Matt!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you!

[@Erated78]

Beautiful and wonderful video thank you - the engine sounds so good- cheers

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@jeromemervelet54]

Fantastic video👍 very nice view during your flight 😎

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you Jerome!

[@eyetrapper]

Absolutely to cool. Great video

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@TheFalconCrusader]

What a great looking plane! Nice video!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@TheFalconCrusader]

Your welcome 🤗

[@damian.rosario]

Excellent video friend, nice images 😉👏👏👍

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much, Damian!

[@jakaviation]

Nice

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thanks

[@jhonhplanespotter..6824]

Awesomeness images Matt

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@Gouto-]

Great Footage!! Well done! 👍👍

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@jamesabrothers8117]

Beautiful scenery. Wow.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Tank you James!

[@rc-fannl7364]

Wonderful experience, flying what could be considered the recreational version of the BF109 in some ways. So wonderful that in the video description you mention twice that this is the oldest aircraft you ever flew. ;-)

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thanks for watching. Glad to hear that you liked the video. It was definitely the oldest aircraft I have ever flown in. Now I've said it three times - all good things come in threes :)

[@ianstewartaviation2634]

Wow Matt you lucky man flying in such a classic aircraft through some magnificent scenery, reminds me of my flying in New Zealand from Queenstown to Milford Sound.Thanks for sharing your amazing experience 👍👏👌😍

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you!, Ian It was most spectacular to fly through the Swiss Alps with this good old aircraft (built 1938).

[@skooter2767k]

Beautiful airplane, beautiful scenery! ❤

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

What a cool Schmitty! Awesome view! 🙂

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@23LAVIATION]

Fantastic production 👌👍🤩

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@irishrover63]

What a flight Matt, super awesome. The scenery was amazing, I thought that was Lac Léman. I assume the lever pumping was for the landing gear? Great video. ☘👍

[@MattAviationChannel]

Hi Chonaill, thank you! Yes we took-off and landed in Lausanne which to the Lac Léman. The flight through the Swiss Alps was most spectacular in this good old aircraft. This plane started flying with Swiss Air Force in 1938, even with General Guisan on board. From the late 1960s it hung on the ceiling at Zurich Airport for around 30 years. Since 2011, the aircraft has been back in the sky where it belongs. Yes, you are right. That was the lever pumping for the landing gear. Have a look at my behind the scenes video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjLm3SBZ5pjkK8

[@irishrover63]

@@MattAviationChannel Thanks Matt, will do. 👍

[@svtrains4773]

Interesting video!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you, Svetlana! It was most spectacular to fly through the Swiss Alps with this good old aircraft (built 1938).

[@ovaloffice6869]

Ich liebe diese Maschine. Der sound von dem ad 10 ist wie so nen alter Benz. Und sie fliegt wie nen Benz 🥹🥰

[@MattAviationChannel]

Danke fürs Vorbeischauen. Die Messerschmitt Bf 108 ist ein bemerkenswertes Flugzeug aus der Zeit des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Sie war ein vielseitiges Flugzeug, das nicht nur als Trainingsflugzeug, sondern auch als Verbindungs- und Sportflugzeug eingesetzt wurde. Die Bf 108 war schnell und wendig und wurde von vielen Piloten wegen ihrer Flugeigenschaften geschätzt. Die Bf 108 war ein wichtiger Teil der Luftfahrtgeschichte und ein beeindruckendes Beispiel für die Ingenieurskunst von Messerschmitt. Es war ein sehr spektakulärer Flug. Auf jeden Fall ein unvergesslich tolles Abenteuer für mich.

[@railfanpolska]

Wow, fantastic movie 😃

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps.

[@tvvidchannel]

Wonderful video!!👍

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you!

[@stevelogan5475]

Matt my good friend, wow !, very nice video of a beautiful classic plane( you find the best aircraft) & gorgeous scenery, still has Manuel fuel lean & all, I'm impressed, the blue is ( Duke Blue, as is to light for Kentucky, Mid Navy or Ocean Blue, to dark for North Carolina Blue) the red would be ( Gala Apple Red) as it is not to shiny, but more of a flat red shade. Really nice, God Bless You and D from T and I, please stay safe my friend.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you Steve! It was absolutely spectacular to fly with a good old Messerschmitt Taifun (built 1938) through the impressive Swiss Alps. Have a look at my behind the scenes video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjLm3SBZ5pjkK8

[@stevelogan5475]

@@MattAviationChannel Matt my good friend, you are always most welcome, will check out the link, You & D stay safe my friend & God Bless You both from T & I

[@flykolkata6877]

Loved it😍😍awesome

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you!

[@TrainBusinfo]

Very Nice video

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you!

[@DataRew]

I assume that the waveform on the panel is related to how the Tachometer is wildly fluctuating. Is that correct? Because otherwise, it seems that Tach should be labeled INOP. Amazing video and cut just perfectly! Thank you for sharing.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I was so very excited to fly in this good old aircraft from 1938. The aircraft exhibitied at the terminal ceiling at Zurich Airport for 30 years and underwent extensive overhaul to make it airworthy again. Yes the tachometer was going a little crazy. The pilot seemed to have it under control.

[@DIVeltro]

What was the handle the pilot was working like mad right after takeoff?

[@MattAviationChannel]

The landing gear must be retracted manually.

[@Nord1002]

Bravo les amis !

[@MattAviationChannel]

Merci!!

[@1320fastback]

I'm winded just watching him put the gear Up and then Down 🥵

[@MattAviationChannel]

Yes, he was hard working!

[@theswissaviationenthusiast5229]

Schön das dieses Flugzeug seit einiger Zeit wieder fliegt😊. Vorher ja lange Zeit im Verkehrshaus Luzern. Darf ich fragen war dieser 1h Rundflug auch ab Lausanne ? Ist toll zu sehen dass das Flugzeug wieder nun Flugbereit ist, da auch ich noch vorhabe den Rundflug zu geniessen.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Danke vielmals! . Der Flug in diesem guten alten Flugzeug (Baujahr 1938) durch die Schweizer Alpen war natürlich spektakulär. Dieses schöne Flugzeug wurde über 30 Jahre lang in einem Terminal des Flughafens Zürich aufgehängt. Danach wurde die Maschine flugfähig restauriert und ist seit dem Frühjahr 2011 wieder am Himmel unterwegs. Als Kind habe ich diesen Flieger immer sehr bewundert. Nicht im Traum hätte ich daran gedacht, einmal in diesem Flugzeug fliegen zu dürfen. Ja, der Flug startete und endete in Lausanne.

[@theswissaviationenthusiast5229]

@@MattAviationChannel Coole Infos. Im Verkehrshaus was diese Maschine auch oder war das eine andere Maschine?

[@Rhinozherous]

Very nice flight and aircraft! ...by the way, this RPM gauge is not the exactest ;-)

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thanks for watching. The Messerschmitt Bf 108 is a remarkable aircraft from the 2nd War era. It was a versatile aircraft that was used not only as a training aircraft but also as a liaison and sports aircraft. The Bf 108 was fast and agile and was appreciated by many pilots for its flying qualities. The Bf 108 was an important part of aviation history and an impressive example of Messerschmitt's engineering skills. It was a very spectacular flight. Definitely a big adventure for me. Sure, the RMP reading in the BF 108 Messerschmitt may fluctuate a bit, but let's not forget what it takes to be a great pilot. A skilled aviator hears the heart of the engine :)

[@s0cks1985]

Hi, can you tell me the max speed for each flap setting in this aircraft?

[@MattAviationChannel]

Hi Gary, no I cannot tell you that. I am not the pilot.

[@AlexGreenpnl]

Great!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much! It was an exciting flight!

[@Edge540SW]

Wow super Video 👍😄

[@MattAviationChannel]

Danke vielmals!

[@richardknott2021]

Hi..what's wrong with center gauge second from top..otherwise beautiful plane.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thanks for watching. The Messerschmitt Bf 108 is a remarkable aircraft from the 2nd War era. It was a versatile aircraft that was used not only as a training aircraft but also as a liaison and sports aircraft. The Bf 108 was fast and agile and was appreciated by many pilots for its flying qualities. The Bf 108 was an important part of aviation history and an impressive example of Messerschmitt's engineering skills. It was a very spectacular flight. Definitely a big adventure for me. Sure, the RMP reading in the BF 108 Messerschmitt may fluctuate a bit, but let's not forget what it takes to be a great pilot. A skilled aviator hears the heart of the engine :)

[@moh_bagusov2]

Klassische Flugzeug🔥🔥🔥sehr interssant

[@MattAviationChannel]

Vielen Dank!

[@alanbrassard5927]

Touch n go’s must be a workout

[@MattAviationChannel]

The Messerschmitt Bf 108 is a remarkable aircraft from the 2nd War era. It was a versatile aircraft that was used not only as a training aircraft but also as a liaison and sports aircraft. The Bf 108 was fast and agile and was appreciated by many pilots for its flying qualities. The Bf 108 was an important part of aviation history and an impressive example of Messerschmitt's engineering skills. It was a very spectacular flight. Definitely a big adventure for me.

[@wayneharper2168]

Certainly ahead if it's time. 1934! Would have had better performance than most of the fighters at the time. The bf 109 was very influenced by the design if the 108 sports.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much! ✈️ 🙏

[@miguelsuarez8010]

What is he pumping at 2 50?

[@MattAviationChannel]

Manual gear up and down!

[@miguelsuarez8010]

@@MattAviationChannel Thank you Matthias. The safest way to move the gear.

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you! ✈️ 🙏 This flight was so adventurous! 😍

[@adityaghosh5315]

👍😀

[@indrajithsuji5663]

അടിപൊളി...👌👌👌

[@MattAviationChannel]

നന്ദി

[@allangamayev3614]

!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you!

[@kapikoyli]

No thanks... 🤣🤣🤣 I would never dare it.

[@MattAviationChannel]

LOL thanks for watching.

[@patolt1628]

Very nice but ... well, looking at the way they have to retract (and lower) the landing gear, I think I would have let it down. It's a "sport" airplane, so to speak ...

[@MattAviationChannel]

The Messerschmitt Bf 108 is a remarkable aircraft from the 2nd War era. It was a versatile aircraft that was used not only as a training aircraft but also as a liaison and sports aircraft. The Bf 108 was fast and agile and was appreciated by many pilots for its flying qualities. The Bf 108 was an important part of aviation history and an impressive example of Messerschmitt's engineering skills. It was a very spectacular flight. Definitely a big adventure for me.

[@patolt1628]

@@MattAviationChannel Yes, I know. My comment was a quip, not a criticism

[@dallesamllhals9161]

1:02 Oh, look ROOM for modern 2020s men... Mein&/#¤&Mon..etc

[@MattAviationChannel]

Thank you very much! ✈️ 🙏

[@PeterBremberg]

A bit of a nervous pilot who is flying ...