Flying the Classic Sabreliner 65!

Welcome aboard the classic Sabreliner 65! This is an airplane I have admired for years and I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to fly it, and even better bring you guys along for the ride. We fly from cold and rainy Salt Lake City, Utah to Concord, California and discuss some of the history and features of this classic bird. Thank you to Eric for the opportunity and mentorship on this major bucket list experience! I hope you guys enjoy this one as much as I did.
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Edited by Sean: / @leppaviation
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PLEASE NOTE: These videos are for entertainment purposes only. All of my videos, including this one, have been significantly edited down from the original full length raw footage. Many radio calls, checklist steps, and other procedures have been omitted to keep the videos a reasonable viewing length.
Please speak to a CFI (like Brad) with any flying questions you may have, do not use this video as instruction.

[@ca_pilot]

Love the co-pilot, got that ain't-letting-this-thing-kill-me-today focus that you love to see in a cockpit.

[@jetpilott2420]

right seat guy is sharp. Left seat guy… not so much. 😂

[@dmack1827]

Pretty sure the right seater is the Captain, unless Owen got a Sabre65 type.

[@jetpilott2420]

@@dmack1827 yup

[@PilotDaveLI]

And I guess all the controllers know his voice given the way he reads back

[@ca_pilot]

@@PilotDaveLI I can't tell whether or not you're serious.

[@java146]

Thanks for bringing us along, beautiful jet. Thanks Eric for the history of the Sabreliner and helping to keep them in the air. (a piece of GA and military flying history)

[@briansmith2570]

How great to see one of these in regular use. My first jet job was with a small company in Kentucky that operated a 60 and a 65. Great memories of large fun!

[@mike89128]

In early 1966 I flew on a Sabreliner from Torreon AB Madrid, Spain to RAF Lakenheath, UK on leave. Was fun being chauffeured by two majors doing what was called in the Air Force at that time "Circling the Flagpole." Pilots flying desks had to have 4 hours flying time to qualify for flight pay for the month, hence the Sabreliner and the two majors, flying from Germany to Spain to the UK and back to Germany. The grand tour as one pilot told me. And flying me and a soldier from Ft Lewis, Washington was considered essential use of the plane.

[@paulmcmahon646]

They were the lucky ones. My Dad was a Marine jet aviator who had a desk job in Mildenhall from 69-71. He flew C-47 for flight pay.

[@tailhookmd2546]

This is insane… my dad flew Sabreliners in between flying jets in the USAF. I don’t remember the circumstances. I remember him saying he loved that jet!

[@suecobandito8954]

U of U grad here. USMC KC-130 A/C ATP. Retired. Thought I recognized SLC. T-39 Sabreliner-used to be known as the school bus for the blind-USN trainer for NFO's. Great plane. Flies high/fast. Remember if one could build a runway long enough North American could make a plane that would not take off from it. Flew T-28B's back in the day.

[@karlmiller8411]

I was a plane captain on the T39. Sabreliner at NAS Glynco, Brunswick, Ga in 1968/69. Great memories,beautiful airplane.

[@PrinceAlhorian]

Sabreliner, true oldschool classic! This plane and the Jetstar is my favorite business jets.

[@nmflyerrobbin5413]

flew in one of those from Randolph AFB to Peterson AFB goin back to the Air Force Academy in 1980

[@user-hf4kw5ft8s]

I was lucky enough to fly the Sabre 40A for 8 months. Attended school in St. Louis and it was my first jet. It was so forgiving. I felt bad for the Air Force guys. Their airplanes had no reverse, thrust reverser, anti skid brakes and radar. The owner thought it was too small so he bought a Jetstar. Attended school in Marietta, GA. A wonderful second jet and it kept me out of trouble as well. Thanks so much for bringing back some memories!

[@fuzzyjax]

Super cool vid! Owen how do you see over that console? Still cool. 👍

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your flight trip here. She is still a beauty to see flying.😊

[@TorqueSim]

I must make this thing for flight sim....Oh my, absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this with us Owen!

[@mikercflyer7383]

Love the Saber Liner, brings back memories of the great Bob Hoover. Thanks for the ride. Safe travels

[@bugbuddy1771]

Incredible, what a joy. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@Helibeaver]

Very cool that this beauty is still flying. Thanks for taking us along.

[@nukejets]

I used to be a USAF crew chief for the T-39A/B/F models! Cool bird.

[@Suncast45]

In Vietnam 1969 I was assigned to ramp patrol 377th Security Police. I was startled one day to see a T39 taxing by with 4 stars on the right front glass. General George Brown arriving from the Phillipines. Nothing special but a fond memory!

[@mat1500]

Kind of Bittersweet memory brought back from while I was is sitting at white consolidated Cleveland, Chief Pilots desk, Bob Sheriff, about finished signing as new hire to fly their Sabre liner in 1978, when phone call came in to Bob who's head went downcast, after getting off phone, he told me that had been the president of the company on the phone telling him to fire the pilots and sell the two aircraft as they were closing the flight Department. During the latest recession of the era after exploring couple of other opportunities decided to quit Aviation. At least I finally get to see an idea of what I missed in my Aviation career, I had known it was a great aircraft. Really great to have a virtual flight to see something so close in my career, butt for corporate economics. That was definitely rewarding.

[@oisiaa]

This is what I'm talking about!!!! Retro jets are awesome!!!

[@jato62]

Wow they have been maintaining that aircraft!

[@JimNelsonPilot]

A beautiful old school airplane, it's great to see it's still flying.

[@petertarantelli]

She’s a classic, iconic aircraft, so cool that you got to sit left seat!

[@normk5761]

More glass on that instrument panel than a glass instrument panel! Great classic jet, great video. Thanks for all you do!

[@edc839]

I worked for saberliner in ST.Louis after graduating from Parks college .Worked in the rebuild hanger installing the life extension kits and repairing slightly damaged model 40s from the Navy.

[@tjwtrumpet]

Owen - love the videos, Could we maybe get a rundown of all of the planes that you are current and qualified to fly and if possible the amount of hours that you have in each? Your career is amazing and quite enviable. My brother retired a few years back as a Captain in 787's for Continental United. He has well over 30,000 hours total flying time, and he did it all himself. No military, no college, just started off as a line boy in our local FBO and worked his way up from there.

[@7728abbott]

Great video!

[@richardtoney2441]

excellent video, I remember flying in a four engine sabreliner in the 1960's

[@user-pe4xf6hd5q]

PRO BOYS…very excellent..professional!

[@Pilotc180]

Owen another nice vid of you flying a classic. I have fond memories of a ride I took in a Sabreliner 40 at the Abbotsford Canada airshow; roll on takeoff, cuban eights, loops, 4,8,16 point rolls, etc-the pilot was Bob Hoover😀

[@jonclassical2024]

You have a cool bucket list Sir !

[@r.k.williams2887]

Owen, that was to see a Sabreliner again! I can remember when Bob Hover would do his amazing aerobic rutean in a Sabreliner years ago. Fantastic plane and neet to see after so long RKW✈

[@alrice7599]

Many hours in one. Love them

[@GarryFishermusic]

Thank you thank you great video appreciate the opportunity to see the jet .

[@PowerInOne22]

fasctinating. thank you.

[@KutWrite]

Cool to see this old-timer with updated engines, cabin, and panel. Yours must be ex-AF. The Navy ones were not so plush. I had hoped to fly one but didn't make it through flight school.

[@djwilliams4714]

Smooth landing Owen!!!

[@gtr1952]

I had heard of them, never saw one in the wild. Also haven't seen that many dials, switches, levers, buttons on a panel in a long time, and I'm 72!! She looks like she flies fast and fun!! 8) Lot of wire and gizmos to maintain tho. 8) Thanks for the ride, it was a rare treat!! 8) --bfg

[@ingohannmer8361]

I love the classical analog displays i know the work with them is a little harder but man that looks so nice I almost forgot how they look !

[@skyepilotte11]

Very nice !

[@LauraLaban]

Loved it! What a cool looking jet!

[@baomao7243]

Looks like a great ride. Thanks.

[@TampaPete]

I flew the Sabreliner Simulator at TWA in the 1980’s for my TWA pilot interview! I thought it was a bit Squirrley! It didn’t have instruments like the one you have here they were very old. Anyway I got a letter back from TWA to get more flight time and reapply. I applied to American Airlines was hired in two weeks!

[@72cmcinc]

Classic indeed, very cool, thanks!

[@gcrauwels941]

Don't see many of these any more. Awesome. Thanks for the ride along.

[@christophergagliano2051]

Nice video, my dad who was a major when he was stationed at WP AFB got checked out in the t-39 and he became one of the favorite pilots on the base. He was known for getting the mission done with as little outside assistance as possible. A little known fact about the T-39 is that aircraft didn't have an autopilot so you had to hand fly that thing across the United States sometimes at night, sometimes in the weather sometimes with a cranky general that didn't like the fact he had to make his own coffee lol

[@jamesculver605]

The Navy and Air Force flew these in 60’s and 70’s, Great solid airplanes

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

The 80's as well.

[@DennisWWhipple]

@JoeSmith-nu8ooThat’s right, I flew Space A in an Air Force Saberliner from Norton to Bergstrom AFB in 1984.

[@edgartorbert819]

"Classic" seems like the perfect word for this one.

[@lutomson3496]

and high maint and costs glad its still flying

[@jonfelty6063]

Thanks Eric! Another terrific video and thanks for sharing this journey with us! Stay safe out there!

[@brucenicholson5421]

Great video of a classic jet. Loved seeing the aircraft in your video and it was really cool to see it live arriving at SNA the next day..

[@zxguy747]

Thanks for sharing. You guys rock!

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

I flew on one of these in the Air Force(T-39) it was configured for testing the ILS landing system. One day in Italy the aircraft wouldn't pressurize and we had to fly over the mountains at FL120 on the downwind to base, the pilots were hugging the mountainside to stay as low as possible even though we were only at that altitude for a brief minute or so.I think they had their mask on anyway.

[@alcameron6071]

Another interesting, and great video in a classic bird. When I was in the Marines Sabre liners were all over the place. Looks like a pretty busy cockpit. Thanks for the ride, Owen.

[@alrad5686]

Very cool to see you fly a classic Owen. I noticed it took a lot of runway to get airborne. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@jamesparker6017]

Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Hehe. Brings back good memories of the Saber for me late 1960's. Thanks O . 🏄

[@douglascorley6630]

Wow that was a lot of fun to watch awesome

[@carlosnavarro2427]

Really Impresive, a sabreliner flying, thanks

[@LockinProfits]

16:59 I thought he was gonna say touchdown 😂

[@mahmoodsoleja9068]

Fantastic ! 🌟✈️

[@misawajason]

Why all the secrecy around N654YS? If the owner didn't want this publicized, they probably shouldn't have such a unique paintjob and make it so easy to find online.

[@Bupkus68]

…and have it registered in their name…

[@misawajason]

Gotta keep taps on those Fry's Electronics stores

[@misawajason]

and that's sarcasm incase anyone is interested

[@seangreene64]

What a beautiful striking plane ✈️. Just love the lines on her.👍

[@chrisbeardsley5410]

Very cool! Good to hear from you Owen. Love the rainy TO

[@smacfe]

WOW!!! Awesome. Such a great airplane and thanks for sharing it!

[@paolobottinelli7679]

Old school always cool 💯👏

[@reverett0508]

They used to build those south of St. Louis in a town called Perryville, MO. I worked ambulance there in the early 80s and we had to stand by for all first flight test of the Sabreliner. A lot of them were going to military but in 1981-1983 a good bit were going to private buyers. Got to walk thru one that going to some Saudi prince. Pretty sweet. I asked the rep what that one was selling for and he said 1.2 mil. Shocking price at the time.

[@johnabriggs6044]

Thanks Owen for the Nice ride along. I remember seeing lots of them while In USAF as transport of the Bird and higher . nice to know some of the history of the Sabreliner Thanks to Eric .

[@markware5109]

Best REAL jet ever. Retired from the Sabreliner 65. 2000hrs in type. Nice hand flying machine at FL450. Fastest speed experienced was smooth air decent @ .82 with 150kt tailwind. GS was 651kts.

[@markware5109]

And we were the first customer for speed brake re-activation.

[@antoniog9814]

The guy with his Packers lanyard sounds just like a friend I have in Milwaukee. They're both so monotone.

[@adamlannerd1408]

Old Bob Hoover flew the crap out of this thing.

[@socalfun64]

What a classic, cool jet! That’s amazing that He got to work on Bob Hoovers smoke system. I met Him at an Airshow a long time ago. What a great Man and an even better Pilot! Nice landing too bro!

[@richardsmith4187]

Owen Beautiful flight from start to finish and what a nice classic Sabreliner ! Sabreliner has always been one of my favorite jets as they are built like a tank and just continue to fly on. I also love the Westwind and enjoy watching video on either of these brands. A friend had a Sabreliner 40 years back and it was so reliable and made travel so easy. Thanks again to you and Eric for a great flight.

[@danielterry382]

A step back in time, a classic.

[@ronrivers4261]

Very nice! I've seen Sabreliners but not like this. This is a very kept and modern airplane. I'll bet it was a joy to fly! Also, Eric is very knowledgeable. I'll bet he can build one from scratch! 😊 Thanks for sharing! 😊❤

[@MrNice-gw5dt]

great flight Owen ! cool plane!

[@glhx2112]

I always liked watching T-39's pass through my base in England, those Saberliners were based in Germany and were in "European One" Camo, which I thought was very cool looking at the time.

[@Aran2323]

What an amazing plane! I loved the radar altimeter callout voice haha

[@wheelerzg76]

Let's go to work, baby! Croatia here, Owen, love your videos!

[@mallorieryan9573]

I loved that from beginning to end, thank you both. Oh and Owen, smooth landing!! 😊

[@eddie.moonshine]

That was sick. Need more on this bird. Love it

[@carlosnavarro2427]

and the flydeck wow!

[@1987whitez]

Great video like always bro. thanks for the ride.

[@coriscotupi]

Back in the 70s, as a teen who loved airplanes I walked across a hangar door and saw a lovely airplane parked inside. I immediately recognized it from the pages of aviation magazines, and as I had never seen it up close, I stood there for a moment, admiring it. An engineer spotted me at the door, and a little in jest, challenged me: _"hey kid, I'll bet you won't know what this is"._ To which I replied, _"It's a Rockwell Sabreliner 60, and I have never come this close to one before"._ That broke the ice. He invited me into the hangar, showed me the airplane, and a few years later I even did maintenance manual translations to Portuguese for this airplane's mechanics. I even got to help them out by talking with Rockwell's customer support over the phone, as the the maintenance crew were not that proficient in English.

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

so cool man love the video!

[@Marchetti7]

very cool

[@rubenceballos6760]

Gorgeous bird❤❤❤❤

[@colinwpilot]

A very interesting video..thank you owen.

[@timaz1066]

I got the fly in one of those saber liners back in 72 when I caught a military hop from Norton Air Force Base to DC and I think we made a stop in scott Air Force Base in the Midwest on the way. Thanks for the video.

[@BabyBlue.23]

This might be your best video so far. Eric’s the man and the Sabreliner rips

[@brianhollenbaugh6791]

Great video and smooth landing

[@markcoleman8568]

Good morning captain Owen, thanks for another great video!

[@JohnnyWooh]

nearly 100k subs, let's go!

[@Newwarbirdflyer]

What a cool piece of history

[@rodrigogomez9763]

Great professional flying Mr. Owen and Mr. Eric.

[@dougfisher7197]

great -- Go Pack!!

[@clarencewiles963]

Looks great on you. Thumbs up 👍

[@tjsuemnicht1337]

Copilot being a packers fan makes this much better

[@gtm624]

Wow that panel 😍😍😍🥰🥰 What a beautiful plane!!

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

What a tank…. love it…

[@willvandeusen7130]

Excellent video ❤

[@andrewshidler221]

Sweet

[@danasheets1774]

Very cool

[@dillydillyfro]

Liked just for the Packers lanyard 😂