From combat to cockpit: Veteran builds the ultimate freedom machine.

[@jimcoon]

I’m 70 and haven’t flown in 30 years now. In 1976 I was able to rent a Super Cub owned by a family that operated a beautiful small airfield (Sportsmans’ Airpark) in Newberg, Oregon. I got a call from the owner one day. The Oregon State Police had purchased a PA-18 150 from a guy in Lubbock, TX who had purchased the last 22 Cubs to come off the Piper assembly line. I flew to TX and had 3 days to get the Cub back to Oregon. It had a wet compass - and no other equipment. I bought a few AAA roadmaps to go with my fairly useless sectionals and off I went. An adventure I will never forget. This is a great story and I have subscribed to your channel. Your stories bring back lots of great memories of flying into the bush in British Columbia in my 30’s. Great work. Jim

[@republic327]

Yes to the high on panel switches. I ran the camera from inside the Airship Car for years and even in the blimp rough air would cause a lost of reference for the hands, thus a picture bobble.

[@StuPierce77]

Good for you Junior. Can't wait to stop by and see your builds someday soon.

[@s.b.675]

Truly captivating story! Great photography, videography, cool music, and editing! Looking forward to future videos!

[@chrislovett6120]

That’s an amazing story, thank you for your service. Thats a gorgeous plane. Whoever gets is going to be one happy pilot

[@Pilotc180]

It’s a beautiful bird for sure. Kind of funny but 50 years ago I bought a Super Cub 150 for $6000, added 8:50 tires and a borer prop, and made a good living flying, freight, hunters, and fishermen out of tight spots up North and things worked just fine. I don’t think anyone today would fly one of these $300,000 Cubs in to those spots

[@EchoKilo]

Thank you for your service, sir! I can’t wait to win your airplane!

[@RandallSindelir]

Great Video and thank you for your service. I was also in Afghanistan as an Army Pilot in 2013 & 2014.

[@erikskaggs2651]

Great video. And thank you Junior Daniel for your service. Inspiring to see how you have continued on your journey.

[@flyingpatmiller]

Thank you for sharing your story! And kudos on the craftsmanship. Epic.

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

Thanks for watching!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

What a great story. Daniel thank you for your service and brother I'm so glad you get to fulfill your flying dreams with Super Cubs! Small world. I've met your instructor Daniel Holman. He used to be a radio controlled team pilot for Extreme Flight RC. He was damn good at that as well.

[@superduty2011]

Thank you for your service!! U are an American Hero!! Thank you

[@afj3rd]

May 5th someone screen will come true thank you Junior for this awesome airplane!

[@deterbug7962]

Great video!!! Very interesting story and amazing shots!!! Props to the editor/videographer!!!❤

[@martinrice6541]

Terrific Story! Let us know how we can help. I’m telling you….keep up this great work and it’ll pay off in your biz. Those seats look really great. Martin

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

Go buy a cub from Junior and tell him you heard about it on airplanes in the wild 😃 or just keep following

[@joshuabreunig8496]

Awesome story! Love the build 👏

[@jerryogstad688]

O wow I love this ..Iam 82 and flew in the back country in Idaho . Wonderful flying .Only a couple of close calls . I know Jesus did kept me safe. .. Thanks A good story . stay safe.

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

Very cool, did you fly commercially into the Idaho backcountry or just for fun?

[@CaptainMarkyMark]

Incredible story!

[@2ndr8swkrak6]

Profound. Beautiful video.

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

Thank you!

[@rauldiaz5315]

that was a great video.

[@paxaeterna8341]

Good to hear your history, awesome airplane. I’m buying tickets now, it’s mine.

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

Good luck!

[@martinabud5735]

Super video. I am re-building a piper 22/20 getting ready to install the fabric, can you tell me wich method did you use ? Regards C-GYAB.

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

If you watch our other video about the raffle plane Junior explains a little about his fabric process. He uses Stewart’s system.

[@stevemyers2092]

no need for a turbo on it? I used to fly bush in BC...similar to Alaska in many aspects

[@doncatchpole]

Sweet Bird.

[@garethgriswold3470]

Great story, and thank you for sharing I have a very similar story, I'm working towards my A&P and my ultimate goal to to build similar aircraft as you. I am hoping I can get a medical as soon as I can but it's going to take a bit For me.

[@erichetherington9899]

Thank you 🙂

[@domrug]

Great Video! Very entertaining!

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

Thanks Dom

[@space_ranger2.020]

Ant time you are back in Colorado, we meet at Greely for breakfast once a week. bunch of old taildraggers and great guys! Come Join!

[@sharkdog2609]

Fuk yeah, cant wait to buy ya a beer 🤙

[@WilliamGushulak]

what did the empty weight end up being?

[@AirplanesInTheWild]

1151

[@mikeskupniewitz8057]

Switches at top = switches through forehead!