1979 Beechcraft B60 Duke: Sunset Flight to Big Bear, California

[@komrad1983]

That's how I wish the most aviation channel be like with sound and camera, no stupid music, nice shots, proper angles and realistic picture

[@BrodyHarris]

That Sony camera is $3,500. Thats why it looks crispier than most other videos. I was more focused on just how good the video looked the whole time LOL. My dream camera.

[@kamow5296]

Hi, thank you for this video! Since I fly this wonderful plane Grande Duke in MSFS, I will do your flight right away! Thanks Arndt EDDP

[@FlyingwithRich]

You are welcome!

[@alexraesz7737]

I grew up flying a Duke and when the gear retract. the sound gets me every time. love it

[@FlyingwithRich]

Beautiful sound!

[@igrant1]

Dude the camerawork is INSANE.

[@industrieundtechnik1761]

Sorry this trash always engulfe in flames due to many issues. I dont want it if you just say take the key its for free. Trash on its best.

[@timanderson5543]

As as aviation nut i just love the dukes sleek lines,it looks like it is moving sitting still.

[@markjessurun7765]

Nice Flight Rich I like 2 C u flying all these kinds of different Airplanes and I admire u for that ! I was always fascinated with the Beechcraft Duke because of it's Streamlining which makes it a Beautiful Machine !! I wish u many more Safe Flights and ofcourse Good Luck SELLING these Airplanes including this Beechcraft Duke ! Thanks a lot for another great video !! 😊😊

[@FlyingwithRich]

Duke is sold! Thanks for watching!

[@bernardanderson3758]

The sound never gets any better Rich

[@ralphmadera4366]

A really beautiful airplane, I used to flight a brand new one back in the day, really expensive to maintain back then, I just imagine nowadays! Rich you are my hero, must of the time late you had being flying airplanes I flew in the 80s , thanks 🙏

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for sharing

[@ronconrad3507]

1.2k views in 2hrs. WOW

[@anthonypanto710]

Great flying Duke

[@Mets747]

What a classic airplane! I love those old school white rotating beacon lights! Awesome vid as always Rich, see ya around VNY! :)

[@FlyingwithRich]

Love those lights too! See you soon.

[@JackShields]

Very rad rich, cinematography is next level in this one!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks!

[@johngarduno]

dammmmm sweetnesss.........................................john from san diego....................

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

Has been some time: flying with steam gauges and even illumination of light. The runway lights look fantastic. 🌏🇦🇺

[@ajgriffeth7899]

what an EPIC take-off from big bear! glorious retro bird

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very fun flight - great scenery!

[@vanderheijden1]

This beautiful plane is now based here in Europe. I personally think it is one of the most beautiful twins. When I watch the video like this, the owner can be happy with it!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very cool to hear about it in Europe now - thanks the message.

[@industrieundtechnik1761]

But the video is extremly nice. Well done.

[@J.T..]

Some cool 😎 angles in there. Keep the videos coming Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yeah some really great views - evening videos get cool shots.

[@CZrv4]

Thats a high fuel burn for only 179 TAS

[@tantalumCRAFT]

Was just up at Big Bear Saturday with a 182, love these videos Rich and flying vicariously through them. Keep 'em coming!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - will do!

[@EduLei]

Great aircraft! excellent video, thanks!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@chriskiwi2601]

The Duke is a great aeroplane, very underrated.

[@ohiyesa2328]

6:12 why is the selector on cross feed

[@Hawker900XP]

I have about 3000 hours in the BE-60 series. Started out with P-109, ended up with Mrs Beech’s ride. Sweet aircraft.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Hey Rich I had to come back on this flight with you and I did get a opportunity to flying a B56TC that’s fitted with the same engines this Duke Has

[@bobbysnow5478]

Thanks for the video! Love the sound of those mills!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Me too!

[@bernardanderson3758]

I always loved the engine power of the 380 per side/ Lycoming TIO -541

[@mrkc10]

What a great looking Duke. Love the classic instrument panel. Fast little hot rod. You live a great life brother!

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️👏

[@terrytomlinson8772]

Owned and flew one many years ago - they still look great

[@FlyingwithRich]

They sure do!

[@carlmclelland7624]

No question, almost everything built by Beech is Pure quality. The Duke is a performer, but I gotta ask - have you ever flown a 56TC Baron? (Same engines and 1,000 pounds lighter). Just DON'T WATCH the fuel flows!! My Dad and I bought a 56TC back in '74. (Serial # TG-2). Interesting history of the plane, but more than a comment on a YT video. The plane was exported to Zimbabwe in '81, and that where I lost track of it, but in a word... "What a rocket ship!"

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yes - I got exposed to that airplane early in my ME flying. I didn’t know what I had my hands on until I started getting exposure to more piston twins - lots of performance!

[@747driver3]

Beechcraft created the Duke solely to keep their parts suppliers working full time. Beautiful airplane. A nightmare to maintain.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Still a cool airplane.

[@747driver3]

@@FlyingwithRich I agree. Never would own one.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Tempting.

[@curtisccr]

Said it the last time, and I’ll say again: IMO, the Duke is the sexiest thing Beechcraft ever built. I remember a book I got at school through Scholastic in 1972; “Airplanes and Helicopters”. As a second grader I had an ongoing hard time deciding if the coolest looking plane in the book was the Duke or the Merlin.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I’d like to see that book- thanks for watching!

[@donaldclark8692]

Watch this airplane.Beech glued metal foam foil inside the Horizontal Tail assembly, We are seeing massive skin corrosion.

[@FlyingwithRich]

That’s been addressed.

[@Drmcclung]

Those Lycomings are such great engines, I really miss working on them and doing the overhauls @ the outfit I worked for. Damn near as reliable as an old Honda and probably the least catastrophic failures of that engine type. I remember specifically one coming in with a spun main bearing and it still got the pilot all the way to ground under its own power without blowing apart. I had never seen so much metal run through an engine without breaking a bunch of shi...stuff

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattd4616]

Thanks for sharing this one Rich, I've for a long time now had a bit of a love affair with the B60 Duke, it's a good looking plane

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@bernardanderson3758]

I would love to been with you on this flight with the sunset

[@cokeforever]

but that is not turbo-duke, right?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Correct.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Big Bear has a high decency altitude

[@phillip2461]

How u doing rich I love the duke it's been my favourite plane since I was a kid like how the side step retracts skypilot

[@FlyingwithRich]

Doing great - thanks for watching!

[@nikolyons5781]

Camera quality is insane!

[@stlflyguy]

Hearing 2900 RPM on takeoff is memorable!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yes it is!

[@Saltlick11]

Good video Rich

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Great airplane Rich! Thanks for the flight too.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jointlock]

as a mechanic but not a pilot I have a couple of ?'s out of curiosity. If you buy an older plane how much of a problem is obsolescence of parts etc? And if that is an issue and you need to replace an engine are there retrofits available?

[@jaysen192]

I owned one and with Dukes it's EXTREMELY expensive to fly and maintain. Parts are hard to find and those engines are close to $100k fwf each. Plan for 22.5 gallons a side in cruise and around 200kts depending on altitude. Beautiful airplane and a dream to fly, just make sure you have very deep pockets.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Really depends on the airplane. Most of the mainstream airplanes are well supported and lots of common parts/engines. Retrofits for engines are out there, and can bring new life to an airplane’s market but can be pretty expensive.

[@skyepilotte11]

Very nice Duke...Great flying Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks 👍

[@louissanderson719]

Beautiful!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@The_Raven_]

Would this be a good plane to start a airline with i want to buy one

[@FlyingwithRich]

@@The_Raven_ probably not.