Flying With The Canadian Snowbirds!

Join AirshowStuff's Editor in Chief Ryan Sundheimer as he rides with Snowbird #4 during a media transit flight at the 2018 Oregon International Airshow in Hillsboro, OR. See behind the scenes, including the preflight preparation and briefing, then strap into the cockpit. Watch for close formations, beautiful scenery, and even a bit of Ryan getting to fly!
Thank you to the Snowbirds, especially Lt. Michèle Tremblay, Maj. Stephen Melanson, and Cpl. Brandon Harvey, for having us along!
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Check out a full performance from the Snowbirds! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raDUeot_a8eErtE For more information on the tragic May 2020 Snowbirds crash, read our blog: airshowstuff.com/v4/2020/snowbird-officer-killed-in-crash-identified-as-captain-jenn-casey/ Subscribe to our channel for hundreds of other aviation and airshow videos! Visit our website www.AirshowStuff.com for an airshow calendar, photos, discussion forums, and more!

[@ripsumrall8018]

Tragedy today. I've always appreciated the Snowbirds. It's sad,

[@onedisasterattatime9116]

Um no lol

[@jaredpeabody894]

This was randomly recommended to me after the crash in BC. Seems like I wasn’t the only one. Rest In Peace Captain Casey.

[@maryrafuse2297]

Nova Scotia has had a rough time with the loss of so many wonderful people. Rest in peace Captain Jennifer Casey, may light perpetual shine upon you. Amen.

[@gwencrawford737]

Rest at peace with the angels, Captain Casey. I've seen the Snowbirds perform countless times, since I was a little girl, when they'd come to entertain the crowds of the US Airshow circuit. They are amazing people, and breath-taking performers.

[@butterygoodness8242]

Gwen Crawford your Blue Angels are something too ya know

[@iRonlMoNKleY]

I love that they have their Av. Tech's name on the birds. Such a tight family.

[@butterygoodness8242]

R.I.P Jenn Casey she will be missed -Love from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@MrPety109]

Snowbirds my most deepest condolences on your loss from Florida......

[@dankbreadpizzanose8135]

KZbin recommended me this after the crash

[@nottfe6]

Me too 😥

[@joshuasmith991]

Same

[@emmaemma5034]

Same it was in my city litterally a couple streets away 😭

[@mikeonmobileyoutube2030]

Same

[@satishshrestha1098]

Joshua Smith is more p

[@moniquebreier5908]

I completely lose my mind when they come to our city = Barrie Ontario. People around me must think I'm nuts. My Dad flew in one of the birds a long time ago when he worked for the base and said it was the thrill of his entire life. Ever since then, I fell in love with the Snowbirds and am a huge advocate!

[@randyrowett7998]

Very impressive video. I always love seeing the Snowbirds fly.

[@stevensaviationolderaccoun5289]

I love airshows from inside the planes.❤️👍

[@stevensaviationolderaccoun5289]

@S550 HQ Weeb nice

[@jamesstephen7350]

Even after the crash on Sunday...my dream is still to fly with the Snowbirds!!

[@pugle1]

Same here.... any day!

[@ericturner4850]

id love to but i have to stay home and help my dad cant be traveling all over the world

[@pulldancer2290]

WHO WAS GIVIN THIS IN SUGGESTIONS THE DAY OF THE CRASH IN KAMLOOPS??? IM HERE FOR THAT REASON... RIP.

[@linanicolia1363]

yeah ! we all have to die; one way or another.

[@yoda5280]

Niggle, Thats Me YES BUR WHY DO YOU HAVE TO YELL

[@lunamaria1048]

Because the snowbirds became a trending search topic when the crash happened because everyone started searching the story

[@PAS_2020]

I loved this show! I loved this so much! One of my favorites. Sweeter than an F/A-18. Nothing fancy. Warm and fuzzy. Thank you! ❤️

[@j6nnyy]

RIP JENNIFER CASEY 💔

[@Felatelist]

What was her age by the way? Seems to be highly classified info, unlike the victims of the downed helicopter in Greece. Took a long time before the public knew the copter had sunk with 5 of the crew.

[@j6nnyy]

A Olsson unknown

[@pajamatime5750]

A Olsson 35.... It’s actually all over the news

[@NoTaboos]

How can you rest when you are dust?

[@Felatelist]

@@pajamatime5750 Thanx. Thought I covered them all.

[@AirshowAddict]

Wow what a experience to have. Thanks for bring us along for the ride!

[@n3307v]

Fantastic video. Love the Snowbirds. They always put on an amazing show. So cool that he gave you so much stick time.

[@highlanderlj]

What a cool experience you had. Having met the members of the Snowbirds several years ago when they were here in Houston for an airshow, I'll say the Snowbirds pilots and crews were very humble, approachable, and really glad to see you when you meet them. I think I'd enjoy flying with them if I ever got the chance to.

[@russellfreeman4931]

Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed seeing the Snowbirds after many years of seeing the Blue's and T-Bird's over and over again. The shear number of aircraft with the Snowbirds made up for the lack of afterburner excitement. They were a lot of fun to watch and are fantastic at what they do. I hope they continue to do more U.S. shows.

[@emmaemma5034]

:(

[@GMoneyMacFresh]

Soar high, and continue to inspire -

[@simonrancourt7834]

Millions of Canadians DREAM of this.

[@risingphoenix7633]

Had the pleasure of going up with them numerous times while they practiced for the Airshow circuit in Comox BC where I was stationed! Great memories!

[@AirGuitar]

This is a great video! Saw them at my airshow in 2016 and they were amazing!! It's really cool to see what they look for and when/how they time each maneuver.

[@Dave-xh9oc]

That would be so amazing to experience!

[@bitmau5]

Amazing footage!

[@VLove-CFII]

I love the Canadian Snowbirds!

[@paulgilmore3137]

I watched this team when I was in Duluth......amazing pilots

[@Mary56]

They're beautiful.

[@douglasmaclean5836]

fantastic video. thanks. .... sad snowbird days at the moment...

[@susanneturner3276]

Just finished watching them from my backyard here in Kelowna. Awesome show!

[@nemochicky4697]

I got to see the snowbirds in my hometown it was awesome

[@emmaemma5034]

Me to:(

[@sharontorgerson2556]

Referred by Blancolirio - condolences from Oregon on your loss.

[@pugle1]

Loved Juan Brown's video.... He spoke highly of the team, and rightly so. Not as flashy as the Blues or Thunderbirds who are also fantastic, but rather, they are graceful and yet thrilling at the same time. Sad to see any loss no matter whose team it is. Cheers! from Ontario

[@casper2yall]

I wish I could have a flight with them, that would be so awesome.. wow.

[@skyhawk_4526]

Got to watch them perform at Sonoma County Wings Over Wine Country airshow a few years ago. Sadly this year's show is cancelled due to COVID.

[@neilhaas6024]

I love the snowbirds and Thunderbirds. I wanted a model snowbird or pin or t shirt.

[@jawhana101]

Rip Capt. Jennifer Casey we will miss you

[@twbcca]

Fantastic

[@MiscPractice]

I watched this back in May 2020

[@jimmycline4778]

The Snow Birds come to my state of Arizona every winter then they go back to where ever they come from!

[@davechapman490]

Their Home Base is in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, 45 miles west of me here in Regina. I've grown up having these jets fly overhead constantly and the yearly Air Show at AFB MJ was a must see event starting way back when I was 6 yo, up to around 36. The Snowbirds were the 1st 9 jet formation squadron in the World and always considered at the top of the Worlds aerobatic performance teams. I got to ride in and fly one of these spunky little jets back in 78, not the fastest or most modern jets, but very stable and comfortable to fly. I wasn't really used to stick flying at that time and there was more slack in the control than I expected, but you quickly get the feel for it. R.I.P. Cpt Jennifer Casey and Get Well Soon Cpt. MacDougall. Take care Jimmy, I wish everyone well in these crazy-ass times!

[@tesspadilla6112]

It’s so sad to learn about the crash of one of your plane killing Cpt. Jen Casey. Our prayers are with you. But you guys are so awesome flying in the sky. Tumbs up for Snowbirds. May you have a safe flight always

[@ProDjMx]

Very interesting video!

[@boomerdiorama]

No easy task with low thrust aircraft. Incredible energy management. Not like F-16 or F-18. More challenging in fact.

[@sopanmcfadden276]

Very entertaining. Great skill

[@nimblybimbly4002]

14:50 That was beautiful.

[@1joshjosh1]

The snowbirds just flew over my house in formation and they turned on the smoke!!!!! I think they did it for me👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@buffysaviation]

1joshjosh1 they were going to be flying by my house today but I’m gonna assume you’ve heard

[@sleepyd8511]

Drove a little over an hour to see them. Took another 20 min to find parking and walk to where we needed to be for the end of the show. Got to see the floor show takeoffs and first and second flyovers. Cancelled show due to weather. First time my twins went to a airshow. Saddest moment in my life. What sucks about this video is the first time I ever seen them was Hillsborough airshow. When I was their age. Oh it was Santa Maria CA. Couple of weeks ago I remember because my wife was in labor hahaa life.

[@patpeterson2671]

Awesome video .... witnessed the Sept 1989 Toronto CNE crash that took the life of Captain Shane Antaya ....... and watching Major Dan Dempsey eject just in time ....

[@mpetry912]

wonderful video on a beautiful flying day. So sad for the family of the public affairs officer that was killed in the ejection.

[@johngoodfellow320]

man they fly close,go snow birds go

[@danyruggier]

aaaaaaaawesome!!!

[@muh1947.]

One plane just crashed. Rip

[@peggylee2471]

I love that it has in-cockpit audio. Thanks for taking us for the ride!

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

There WAS a light attack version of the Tutor called the Tebuan, or "wasp" in Malaysian. Malaysia was the only country to buy the Tutor or its light attack config

[@DCassidy42]

This channel must be blowing up now.

[@sevenalpha8581]

R.I.P to those lost in the crash

[@Felatelist]

One dead and 1 severely injured.

[@On-Our-Radar-24News]

Who else was trying to get rid of the smudge that was on the wind screen??

[@skyhawk_4526]

I'm embarrassed to admit I actually licked my finger and was rubbing it on my monitor screen and wondering why I couldn't remove it until the view changed. Lol.

[@judgej.8816]

@@skyhawk_4526 ya mean the birdy poop? 😂😂🤭

[@hascg1]

excelente

[@soflaav8r]

Cool video! No video of the landing from the cockpit?

[@AirshowStuffVideos]

Thanks for watching! Cameras died before we got down :(

[@IamN0-1]

Snowbirds!!!

[@tyecook9630]

Why am I getting this right after what just happened?

[@math2222322]

Rest in peace captain Casey.

[@gamatoutsikos]

Sad day for snowbirds today

[@goose5253]

They did a flyby at our house ( they are going cross Canada for an appreciation message for healthcare workers)

[@zion2794]

One of them crashed today during one of the fly bys :(

[@zion2794]

@Carter Oberbroe hope the copilot recovers. I personally have never seen the snowbirds because I left canada when I was 7 but I still like them and feel bad for the tragedy that happened

[@nate92fiveee]

If you didn’t know the person who died was the public affairs officer and the pilot is now in stable condition

[@benphtobooth]

@2pakthepoop Since airshows around the globe have been canceled due to Covid19, these flights are using already allocated CAF training funds that carry over from last year. In fact, all demonstration and memorial flights from the Snowbirds use military training funds. Many other countries (UK and US included) have the same funding policy. Show some respect.

[@nemochicky4697]

R.I.P. to the one who died

[@dog_house875]

Damn I can’t imagine what the crew is feeling like right now 😓 sad time for all.

[@davidwallace8980]

If these sixties era trainers are going to be used, they should reequiped with zero-zero ejection seats.

[@57Jimmy]

Exactly. These pilots are front line top performing pilots that are fully combat trained and ready on the CF-18 fighter. Just as with the US Blue Angels and Thunderbirds, they are on a two year rotation with the Snowbirds. They claim the fact that these pilots are the most important asset and then strap them in without using the best ejection seats available is like saying: “Keep your fingers crossed for the most critical phase of flight for the first 2000’ AGL, then, hey! We got your back!” This is so typical of any Government our country has had that it makes me want to puke. Goes to show they care for our service men and women just as much as our veterans and senior citizens who defended and made our great country of Canada. My heart goes out to all members, family and friends of ALL service people lost while serving for Canada💕

[@jackmcpeake2474]

I live in Canada 🇨🇦

[@miganma3735]

Why the pilot seats on the right side?

[@wheatley2015]

Hell Yeah brother! My name’s Ryan too!

[@JasonHeights]

RIP warrior. They are doing fantastic job, so Canadian govt need to do theirs to better and more effiently equip and found them in order to prevent any further incidents and strengthen the capabilities of our military from all aspects!!

[@emmaemma5034]

Ikr it was in my city too:(

[@meinkapu9899]

The formation/acrobatics that they perform while not sitting in the center of the cockpit blows me away. It is difficult enough when you are centered in the cockpit.

[@star0084]

💟

[@canadaswonderlandroblox2584]

The crash was a really bummer

[@wiesenbefeuchter]

Which cam, please ?

[@jaysmith3929]

Same here I meant the snowbirds I’m in Cadets

[@bonniesmusic4336]

Ger back here you just went over my house we want some video;)

[@doogleticker5183]

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air . . . Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew - And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. RIP Captain Jennifer Casey. (Poem "High Flight" by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr., RCAF, died 1941)

[@kevinjgwilson]

Do they keep the radio on during live performances? I'd think the constant chatter from ATC, commercial, general aviation traffic could be distracting.

[@AirshowStuffVideos]

They use special frequencies during performances. You can hear the radio in our other video of the team practicing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raDUeot_a8eErtE

[@ADVENTUREKM]

Love you guys time to get new jets!

[@thecaynuck4694]

it's just slightly dated. This was state of the art for military training back in the day, and it's incredible how they're still flying. Great engineering went into this. Iconic, although the Twin Otter and Beaver take the cake for most iconic Canadian plane. Wish the Avro Arrow came to be.

[@ADVENTUREKM]

@@thecaynuck4694 time for new jets the old ones belong in a museum.

[@Devil505]

Was this video taken this year? If so, I am good friends with Lead Solo, Snowbird 8.

[@AirshowStuffVideos]

Taken about a month ago

[@Devil505]

Thanks

[@frufru0071]

I guess the days of "ride-alongs" are over for anyone who isn’t essential to the flight &/or performance. The Royal Canadian Airforce has suffered the loss of a Cyclone, (its crew + 2 Royal Canadian Navy "ride-alongs"), and a Snowbird. The pilot will, hopefully, survive but the person who was in the seat beside him perished. You all know this. Here’s to the departed and their families💐❤️🙏.

[@Eddies82]

this was recommended after the crash

[@markmartynets]

hey guys what up

[@justinmyers8753]

How does one get to ride with the snowbirds??

[@AirshowStuffVideos]

Doing a lot of media work!

[@johnmarksmith1120]

At around 5:22 when the Lead asks for the “Ready Call” around the table, he looks to his left and says “Number 2”. Is this the pilot that was lost as it’s my understanding that it was in fact the Number 2 jet that went down? Also, seeing as how this was published in 2018?

[@AirshowStuffVideos]

Different person. Capt. Jenn Casey (the one who died) did not join the team until 2019. Also, she was the team's Public Affairs Officer, not a pilot. More info here: airshowstuff.com/v4/2020/snowbird-officer-killed-in-crash-identified-as-captain-jenn-casey/

[@johnmarksmith1120]

AirshowStuffVideos Thanks for the info as well as the quick reply.

[@thermal1580]

I was under the impression that Casey was the pilot too. And I had all kinds of sexist thoughts about the crash and now I feel like a dirtbag.

[@RW-zn8vy]

thermal 15 lots of dumbasses did

[@thermal1580]

@@RW-zn8vy well no. If you watch msm there's barely a word spoken about the pilot, only Casey. So one would logically infer. But now that I've admitted my mistake let's make it all about that and beat that horse to death.

[@BestJelq]

Love them so sad about the long lady

[@butterygoodness8242]

Brettbaill2 Long Lady? WTF DOES THAT MEAN

[@horaciohernandez598]

Chill, He meant the lone or only lady. Good looking out,though.

[@jimconradgobot7907]

O Canada

[@madeinchina1450]

They don't have money for the parts, and the planes just too old to fly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnWWXmaQd72aea8

[@hedgehog_fox]

rip

[@garrykrieg4931]

#nova Scotia

[@scallywag6768]

Yes these are old planes. The truth is they are meticulously maintained. Each plane has its own pilot and technician mechanic. They fly these planes together. Each trusting the other with his life. Yesterday's news is tragic. The investigation will find the cause. These planes are not junk anymore than your fully restored 1968 Dodge Charger is junk. The Snowbirds fly nine planes in formation. You can't do that with F18s or F16s. No the Ct-114 Tutor is not as impressive as these other fighters, but the pilots are. That is the wow factor, there is nine of them doing beautiful things in the sky. The low stall speed is what makes the Tutor. The pilots who fly them love and trust the planes. Sometimes shit happens to the best of us. Sad day yesterday.

[@chriscirku5444]

Scallywag 67 they don't match the blue angels at all.

[@scallywag6768]

@@chriscirku5444 that's fine Chris. The Blue Angels fly high performance F18S and there are six of them. There are six because you can't safely fly nine in formation. With out a doubt F18s are a more impressive plane than the CT-114 Tutor. The Snowbirds don't wow you with the plane. They wow you with their skills. The plane is perfect for what they do. It may well be that you cannot appreciate the Snowbirds and the show they put on but there are hundreds of thousands of spectators all over North America who do.

[@RW-zn8vy]

Scallywag 67 you can fly 9 hornets safely I see it all the time at some airshows but 9 fighters wouldn’t be as cool as 6. 9 would be too much formation flying and they would be limited on what they can do.

[@RW-zn8vy]

Scallywag 67 and yes the snowbirds wowed me I was so happy to first see them lucky I got to see them 3 times within a year which is rare for most.

[@chriscirku5444]

Scallywag 67 Are you trying to say the Snowbirds pilots are better skilled,than the Blue Angels.I don't think so.

[@LSPD1909]

RIP CAPT. JENNIFER CASEY

[@mvrck-pb5pk]

2020 YT brought me here. Jennifer Casey RIP

[@Felatelist]

The other KZbin video with the late Capt does not allow comments. I'm just curious as to why they could say the injured male pilot is 34 yrs old but they seemed ignorant of the age of the late Capt Casey or if she's single or married. How does a public affairs officer rise to the ranks to become captain? RIP Capt J. Casey. The condition of her salvaged helmet bears testimony to her horrible death. Very sad.

[@MetaliCanuck]

YO! Did they let him fly that??????? I swear he had the stick at one point!

[@AirshowStuffVideos]

They sure did!

[@Breznak]

That's one roomy cockpit

[@wingnutzster]

Might want to revise your policy on flying civvys going forward, perhaps the whole 1960’s tech thing needs a revisit too. RIP

[@MikeMercury]

what model of plane do they use

[@davidoickle1778]

Canadair CT-114 Tudor single engine trainer jet.

[@neilhaas6024]

I love the u.s. air force.

[@shotdriven1953]

Cool?

[@oranggasingg]

Is it the aircond system is available?

[@thoughtfulhistorytoday7214]

I faw down

[@micheldisclafani2343]

Superior men must live dangerously.

[@ajtuck120]

Pls reply!

[@thunderbird1200]

Nah