Cessna Restoration #18 FIRST FLIGHT!!!!

[@MrBillUp]

You see Chris working on the plane, he is obviously a very skilled mechanic, which in itself is pretty impressive. Then you see him flying the plane, and you realise he is also a very competent pilot. All round, Chris is impressive. I have a man crush. 😁👍Go Chris...

[@eggonstilts]

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your journey with Charlie - Foxtrot Mike Victor Uniform. Can't wait to see where you go from here.

[@richiec6068]

Congrats to Glen and thanks for bringing us along. I know he obviously spoke with Chris about this before the series but still, shout out to Chris for putting up with the whole youtube thing for us. A lot of people - I say this because I am one of these people myself - couldn't deal with being followed around and recorded while working. We appreciate it. (I have no experience flying nor do I follow any channels/webpages about this stuff yet I have been watching the whole series).

[@GlensHangar]

Chris is great, and he is a firm believer in the idea that an informed, knowledgable pilot / owner is great for business. So I've watched him over the last 7 months patiently work with and teach owners / customers about their planes and best practices about maintenance. Most of his customers really enjoy being part of the process, and this has allowed him to build a pretty large client base that fly in from airports all over Southern Ontario.

[@K7PLC]

@@GlensHangar If Chris had a channel, I'd watch the heck out of it!

[@emkav551]

So enjoyed the process and to see you fly is a great reward for your hard work. Looking forward to the adventures you and Julie will be taking.

[@CowtownAviation]

Chris seems like such a great guy! You’re lucky to have someone like that to work on the plane and show you the ropes. Kinda had a feeling he had something up his sleeve for this flight. The plane looks awesome! Congrats!

[@akadventurer7563]

2 people plus fuel, leaving sub 400# for cargo... really makes me wonder about how many of these you see bopping out of the back country in September with 2 guys, their gear and 2 or 3 moose quarters strapped on... lol.

[@biogopher]

Chris's laugh during the spin 😂

[@JCrook1028]

We're gonna miss you Chris! Glenn - Congrats on the shakedown flight!!

[@marcusbekker102]

Just want to give Chris a huge shout out... what an awesome aircraft engineer... Love this fight video... he flys bad ass, his skill is impressive, total dude! Loved that spin!!!

[@noelwade]

Congrats, Glen! Only thing missing was you getting out of the airplane and doing the little happy-dance you do when you taste a recipe you love. ;-) Can't wait to see more of your flying adventures!

[@MaxximusRadimus]

Wahooo! Congrats on getting C-FMVU up in the air!! Also, spent yesterday over at the Evergreen Aviation Museum and I was wearing my my Glen's Hangar hat and someone recognized it! Great day.

[@rustyclam238]

Thank you Glen and Chris for saving another precious 💎 gem.

[@321southtube]

No one bailed out during the stall!? (Too soon?) Absolutely wonderful....how exciting. What an awesome process you brought us along to see. Thanks so much

[@Kinkajou1015]

Well of course not, the engine hadn't "failed".

[@SonofTheMorningStar666]

They forgot their fire extinguishers. Duh.

[@dwayneharris3874]

It was so great to see your plane fly. I am amazed how glitch free the whole upgrade was. I wasn't expecting a spin test on the maiden flight. Ha! Congratulations to you both on an awesome job.

[@ethanschenk1666]

Does Chris have his own channel? If not, he NEEDS one! Glen, get him set up! I’m a baker by trade, but I’d watch a mechanic of his caliber any day!

[@mikezimmermann89]

Hear! Hear!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Glenn all I have to say is Chris is the man! You have one great mechanic.

[@profrumpo]

Superb to see the plane up in the air after all that hard work. Those vast expanses of Canada are very impressive. Nice landing by Chris barely even noticed it touching down.

[@hughboyle]

Congrats Glen! I loved the look on your face when Chris threw you into a spin. Beautiful job on the plane by you both.

[@N1RKW]

So nice seeing that beautiful old girl in the air where she belongs! Nice work all around, guys!

[@jonathanmartinez9599]

And we have made lift off! I can’t believe its been months see we first got the first video! Can’t wait to see more of these videos and the scenery from Canada!

[@easttexan2933]

very nice. I miss it. At nearly 77 years old, those days have passed.

[@MrCakers]

I've been here since around the beginning and have absolutely loved every episode!

[@halfrackacres3401]

I'm really happy for you, had the same grin when you rotated as I had the first time I flew many years ago and still get from time to time thousands of flight hours later. Fly safe Glenn.

[@GlensHangar]

It's such a great feeling - and doubly so, since I've put so much work into this plane. Not negating all of the flight hours already in my book, but the next few thousand in C-FMVU will be pretty special.

[@crystalwright1504]

Wooohooo, happy day!! Well done, you guys! Enjoy your new baby, Glenn!

[@jdman-ohio]

Hi Glenn I am not an airplane enthusiasts I don't know anything about them. That being said I have watched every episode of this rebuild and throughly enjoyed them. You and Chris are both very knowledgeable and no doubt are hard workers. Great job guys.

[@dm7761]

When I was little my dad had a Cessna 150.. my uncle, a 172. I flew with my head in my dad's armpit most of the time. 😂 I fly much better.. now that I'm older. Congratulations!! A great accomplishment!

[@dianeparsons8821]

What an accomplishment! Very happy for you and Julie.

[@niklaspilot]

Rarely been this excited for something!!! EDIT: Regarding the speed, I would recommend you perhaps write your own Normal- and IROP-checklists and add in a table with the speeds that you need (ie Vy, Vx, Vref for flaps 10, 20 etc, Vglide) and then make those speeds knots - IF you’re used to flying in knots! That’s how we learned during CPL training too! I know for me it was always a big paid getting into an aircraft that had MPH in it because it throws off every bit of intuition that I had.

[@Kinkajou1015]

I say have both speeds in Knots and speeds in MPH listed so regardless of how the system is set the numbers are there. Just make sure the paperwork with the numbers is CLEARLY marked so in the event of an emergency you can confirm the correct emergency sheet was grabbed.

[@NZ255]

I would knot stick with miles

[@rippermcguinn]

Finally you're in the air! Now for some camping videos!

[@10jamesten]

I Need to see the plane in its finality! Big slow shots looking at the exterior, pans across the dash....want to see the final product! Congrats.

[@AntManBee19]

I thought you were joking when you said you were looking for the scale. Ha!! I envisioned something like when you drive down the highway.

[@TBNTX]

Congratulations, Glen. She flies!!!

[@IvanPauletti]

OMG why am I smiling? It's great to see a person that we care about happy and winning. Cheers from Brazil Glen!

[@aliendave]

Julie can only show up when it's done lol

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Glen from Sydney Harbour Australia. That's one nice looking bird: no joke. 🐝💨

[@frankanthony1221]

Congratulations, Chris is a master, you picked the right person to take of your airplane.

[@wendymoyer782]

Not much of an airplane fan, but I am happy to watch your first flight in the rebuilt plane. Congratulations!

[@Crytical8494]

Thanks for taking us on this journey! I absolutely no ambition to ever own my own plane, but I've certainly enjoyed watching you do it!

[@XMarkxyz]

Oh it's the big day finally, so happy for you and congratulation for all the great works done on it!

[@258hal]

Was an exciting episode to watch ; congratulations Glen!

[@Puuch44]

Chris is the coolest dude ever. Congrats to Glen and Chris! What a great ride this was and thanks for bringing us along with you!

[@lbh002]

I am not a pilot, but I am cargo. I worked closely with both USAF logisticians and load masters, so the garbage they were hauling for me was balanced and the bird wasn't going to kill us all because we didn't understand the maths. Yay maths! Fly! Fight! Win!

[@christopherhadsell9049]

My name is Chris, too, and everything Chris does I find fascinating! Great job! Of course, you are a big part of it, too, Glen's Hangar!

[@akadventurer7563]

IT'S ABOUT TIME! CONGRATULATIONS Glen!! Has to be a great feeling! Enjoy!

[@bobninemire5154]

Congrats Glen .....Thank you Chris for letting us see what you do. Like the part Glen where you said 2 people, Full fuel and Camping gear. My fav thing to do.

[@Heysupdan]

Very very cool! The little spin must have been a bit scarey!

[@marklandry2509]

Can you give us an update of what you have spent so far… or rather what we could have expected to spend so far on the aircraft and equipment that you have. We understand that you probably have a couple of discounts for the advertisement that you do for the panel guy and the fact that you are an ambassador for Dynon, So please update us on what it would cost us to do the same. We enjoy watching your process as you go through this project. You’re doing an awesome job

[@slowrvr]

Congratulations, a big milestone after a lot of work. You were lucky to find Chris. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@pamelabraman7217]

Awesome that it's done. Hope you do a follow up video about how you're doing after a few flights. Definitely want to see Jules first flight.

[@darrellbedford4857]

Glad to se you make the first test flight. As you said hope your personal rebuilding will not take 7 months. Great series and I hope you will post your refreshing flights and then your and Jules adventures. Keep up the great work both as a pilot and a chef.

[@minnzoo3]

Congratulations Glenn, beautiful job!!

[@beaviswashere8009]

Congrats! Flying and it looks great being polished aluminum and a simple paint! I will wear my C-FMVU cap with pride :)

[@rossvidoni6461]

That pitot tube sticking in the frame looks like ordinance without any scale.

[@guykulwanoski1629]

So happy for you Glen!

[@michaelschweizer2115]

Nice to see the plane back on earth in one piece. Well done.

[@ptinvite7942]

Jules drops in after all the heavy lifting is done, check. Plane flies, check. Happy dance.. what happened to the happy dance?

[@MSI2k]

What a milestone haha amazing work Chris and Glen

[@robertadams2857]

Congrats on your first flight after remodeling. The bird looks great.

[@stevewilson5504]

I’ve been watching from the start of the series. Congratulations on the successful test flight. Job well done to all of you!

[@MichaelErb7]

This is so, so, so, so cool, Glen! Thanks for having us along on this journey! I'm looking forward to seeing where we go next.

[@campcookhenry]

Wow that’s how my face looks doing on power stalls,like yours Glen .that was way cool

[@michaelmauricio2244]

Congratulations Glen! Fly it like you stole it! Enjoy

[@TheFretman2]

Nice! I know you're happy to have your airplane ready. Your mechanic is da bomb! Subscribed!

[@franciscomanrique1822]

Very happy for you Glen and cant forget about the awesome chris job.

[@davidfarrish3768]

Interesting that the plane went into a spin. I fly a later model M cessna and it will not A stall it merely losses 500 feet a min straight ahead and B, to get it to spin you have to get slow, horn blaring and then mash the left rudder and at the same time go full throttle to get it into a spin. Great videos Glen. I really enjoyed the whole series. 👍

[@GlensHangar]

Chris really had to yank it into that spin,

[@niklaspilot]

I find the C172 in general doesn’t like to spin. The SP models I fly regularly need full rudder to get in and stay in a spin

[@mfwitmer]

Congrats Glen!

[@FU2Max]

Marvellous stuff Glen. I came here from your cooking channel as I'm interested in aviation and food lol. I've really enjoyed the Cessna rebuild over the last 7 months. Chris is amazing and certainly knows his stuff!. Congrats to you both. What a fantastic job. I'm looking forward to seeing the continuing adventures. Take care.

[@bruschi8148]

That's incredibly exciting Glen! Congrats....Chris is an awesome guy big shout out to him.. Also rockin my glens hangar hat all the time! Thanks

[@dandersonjr]

Nice plane Glen and excellent work by Chis. So the only question now is " What's next ".

[@GlensHangar]

Flying, and some upgrades along the way. The plane is now flying and in great shape, but there are a few improvements to be made along the way.

[@thisisdarren7572]

Nice job gentleman, this was no easy task and you did great. The plane is beautiful thanks for taking us on this trip with you.

[@hobo1613]

This has been a really cool series, I look forward to more. Congrats Glen!

[@minuteman4199]

I live about 5 miles from that airport. I regularly see planes flying right over my house on takeoff and landing. I was hoping to see that in your vid, but I think you went on the runway in the other direction.. Oh well, maybe in another video.

[@Kinkajou1015]

Love that Julie was there at the start. That an iPhone 13 mini in blue? It looks pretty. I was not expecting Chris to be the one to do the spin, but it makes sense. Personally I don't think I'd be comfortable in that plane, I need more elbow room, but it looks like a fun adventure regardless.

[@sporkintheeye]

Best episode of the series so far! Congrats. It's good to see her in the air.

[@ArieGBoom]

Congratulations Glen! I assume this a day to never forget. I enjoyed watching all of your episodes and feel the joy and satisfaction you must have, completing such an impressive project. It's now up to your flying skills and to plan your first holiday trip!

[@philhill184]

Congratulations! Huge deal! Thank you for letting us follow along.

[@caveweta]

Like others, I’ve really enjoyed this series. Does Julie fly as well? Can’t wait for your next adventures

[@danielmiddleton8173]

Lake Ontario is open! Looking forward to the northern lakes getting there as well.

[@nschwert]

Edenvale is next to Georgian Bay on that is on Lake Huron.

[@billmeldrum2509]

Congratulations on getting it back in the air. 🇨🇦

[@k_bodgco]

Congrats! I’ve watched every video, Chris has become some much more comfortable with the camera. You’ll turn him into a KZbinr yet.

[@ronchampagneve7bfm906]

Congratulations!!! It's been a great ride!! Good luck.

[@beaver6d9]

Hell yeah, we can see lots of love and hard work went into that

[@edclark5682]

Congratulations on the first flight! Not sure that stall/spin was planned by the look on your face! 😂 Looking forward to flying videos!

[@gregs9518]

Congrats Glen! A lot of hardwork paid off!

[@Xondar11223344]

I felt it when the plane took off. Great stuff!

[@maxwright1565]

Congratulations, Glen. Marvelous! Well done both of you. PS I got my hat. Cheers. Max

[@av8ir68]

Congrats Glen!!!!!! Job well done from you and Chris!!!! The only thing I can see that you could change now is the engine.. But that being said, as long as this one has more life in it, go enjoy the heck out of it and then some year add some more ponies under the cowling... I have thoroughly enjoyed this rebuild and all the work you put into this Cessna!!! Now once you feel current, then you need to head to Oshkosh and show it off!!! What a beautiful plane Glen!!! Maybe someday if you ever get to western Oregon, I would love to see you and your plane!!! Oh, by the way, now that you have me hooked on your channel, what’s next?? I guess I will have to be like your transponder while your on the ground, (Standby Mode)... 😎😎👍👍

[@rok4220]

What an exciting culmination of your work. Super fun to see it fly. Can’t wait for the next adventures

[@chucklitka2503]

Better you than me, Glen. Congrats!

[@waynero5790]

Thanks Glen very entertaining

[@nblythin]

So very excited for you Glen! Makes me want to get back into flying again myself.

[@Traderjoe]

Congratulations! Lots of very hard work! Enjoy and be safe! The world needs you guys!

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Well done to you and everyone involved. She looks gorgeous.

[@alanbuller3371]

Congrats, Glen. It may have felt like a long journey for you, but it provided great content through a long winter!

[@thetwopointslow]

Huge congrats Glen!!

[@MayhemCanuck]

All I can say is Fantastic and congrats.

[@MrMicmac65]

Yay Glen super excited for you. Good luck!!

[@stephendoherty1275]

Congratulations! Great job, so much hard work and it will pay off immensely. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@marijnjc]

Mega congrats! been following every episode, very enjoyable to watch!!

[@jwalkerjr]

Congrats, Glen. This has been such a pleasure to watch from the start and inspiring. Can't wait to see your next steps.

[@ColinLeuze]

Very exciting