Inside The Cockpit - Bf 108 Taifun

[@MilitaryAviationHistory]

*Hope you enjoyed our look at this lovely bird!* One thing I realized I should note after the upload: When I get into the Bf 108, I don't get in from the pilots side. This was because of the position of the sun which would have made the shot very difficult. Also, I didn't open the port side doors. Contrary to what I say just in that moment, the pilot has easy access to his seat if you get in from the 'correct' side. Also, I misspoke when I called Elly Beinhorn 'Barkhorn'. Barkhorn was a German Luftwaffe pilot.

[@Jamie-ux2lw]

cool

[@FlightSimHistorian]

the axis fighters in the Last Crusade were actually Pilatus P-2s.

[@battleshipfleet]

Lookin sharp Bis, great video my dude

[@Irobert1115HD]

in wich museum is this plane?

[@max_archer]

You might be thinking of the Buchon, a 109 derivative that was built in Spain in the '50s and used a Merlin instead of the 109's DB60x engines, and consequently has an air scoop and a big "chin" under the nose that make it recognizable if you know what to look for.

[@MilitaryHistoryVisualized]

The last time I was this early the Luftwaffe had still air superiority...

[@thatNKrider]

Lmao!

[@cdp9544]

*RAF intensifies*

[@minimums5831]

ACHTUNG SPITFIRE!! Hans is swimming

[@DuelJ007]

my 2 favorite channels in one place!

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

The Spitfire was a duck in the face of the Me109. War books and articles glorified the Spitfire for the sake of the masses. Compare each aircraft by the technical details, rate of climb, turning circle, speed etc then see if Hans is swimming!!!

[@waigl1845]

This thing looks like it would make a pretty nice private aircraft even today.

[@potatojuice5124]

Ikr

[@r00k1200]

I bet the line guys won't like refueling it though!

[@alexsis1778]

@@r00k1200 Yeah no kidding. I was thinking its a good thing that system is on a trainer and not a combat aircraft. Having such a focus intensive and slow process to fill tanks on a fighter would be absolutely awful if you're trying to do quick turn arounds for high intensity combat sorties.

[@Elendil513]

You're the sort of person that could talk about anything and make it interesting.

[@carlistasycia]

If you ever visit Spain, check out the Air and Space Museum of Cuatro Vientos in Madrid. They actually have a Condor Legion He-111 and a CASA 2.111 sitting in a hangar, but closed to the public because of the lack of budget to keep it open, so I guess some publicity would be great for them!

[@verysnipysharky556]

Carlos I do they have a Triebflugel?

[@visionist7]

Wonder if they'll let you have a look at it if you ask nicely

[@sski]

Kermit Weeks' Fantasy of Flight is rebuilding one of these. Thanks for the look at one in flyable condition. It is a work of art.

[@leerogers6423]

Very refreshing to see something on KZbin that is so well informed and researched.

[@BAZZAROU812]

Kermit weeks is restoring a 108.. There has been a few shows on it..

[@blowinkk9396]

I got here from Kermits videos

[@nevTk-oe9ud]

Me too sparked interest in this plane ✈️

[@chocolatte6157]

Oscar Mayer .... the frog?

[@lorenzor2555]

A beautiful aircraft. One of my favorite “civil” single engine design Cheers from Italy

[@davidhonfi2683]

10:32 we obviously have a standard built-in ladybug

[@xXE4GLEyEXx]

amazing little aircraft, seen one in Hungary at the Reptar, did not give it too much credit, the name gives it away that it is significant, but did not know it is THIS significant! Great informative video Bis, as usual :) Fly Safe Sir!

[@mikem0898]

"It's like sitting in a porsche" - oh yeah, I bet we all can relate to that experience, no biggie. Jokes aside, that's a really good looking plane in my book.

[@9014jayvictor]

an old porsche and yes I have had a few not really luxurious ! light smart and fast in there day ! I like the leading slats and the canopy release !

[@warp65]

Nicely narrated and filmed. Really enjoyed looking at the 108, a better cockpit view forward than I thought it would have had.

[@jamesdunn3864]

Thank you for the video - most informative. I understand that the RAF liked the design so much that they also had a number of this aircraft which they used in a liaison role.

[@vitoscaletta3886]

It is one of my favourite planes right behind the Fieseler and Bf-109

[@BrassLock]

Nice coverage of this remarkably modern 1930's Sports Aircraft.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Its one thing to get first place, but it got 2nd and 3rd all at the same time

[@brianwilson942]

Many thanks for your very informative introduction to the Bf-108. What a magnificent aircraft this was in it's day and even today as well.

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Old video, but a very good looking bird...the doohickey on the spinner takes some getting used to.

[@aeropunk4127]

Very nice. I've always liked these. What does the air driven spinner attachment do? is it a generator or something similar?

[@FlightSimHistorian]

If my memory serves me correctly, the Commemmorative Air Force in the United States still operates a Taifun in southern California. It is one of the most beautiful airframes I've seen from Germany.

[@NeuKrofta]

*Confederate Air Force xD

[@nthenry]

wow... this might well be the most interesting combination of subject and presentation I've seen for a while. Really well done.

[@Handle423]

I'm actually thinking about buying a Bf108 someday

[@jkerman5113]

Please tell me if you do

[@brealistic3542]

Wondefulk aircraft. I had one guy who owned one locally. Saw it fly many a time. Flew just like the 109 ! That's why they used it in many movies.

[@muchasgracias6976]

Fantastic video! You clearly have encyclopedic knowledge and huge passion. I just wish you had made this video a few years ago when I was building an Eduard 1/48 scale model of the Taifun as the engine and interior shots are priceless. I love the Bf 108! Thanks so much!!

[@FINNIUSORION]

If you look up 'Kermit weeks' they're building an all original 108 and documenting it on KZbin. Its some pretty great stuff.

[@TheHeavensEagle]

Very informative video. I am building the new 1/32 scale model of a Bf-108 and the interior information was quite helpful.

[@chocolatte6157]

Very informative. I never knew much about the 108. Now I know more.

[@mikecammarano7901]

I saw pictures of one being restored 2 years ago I was totally amazed the landing gears

[@josephmurray3187]

Great stuff Bis! If you're not the most likable youtuber I just don't know ;-)

[@jonathanFX12]

nice!! cant wait for you to make a bf 109 one next

[@nocloo6829]

What a cool little bird. I would very much like to fly along one time. Thanks so much for this interesting video. Viele Grüße aus München!

[@waltergreif4836]

Thanks Bismarck.... looks like a modern light a/c with retractable gear and casual way to get around..... what is its service ceiling for getting over the Alps?

[@mkii1964]

Thank you for posting this historic aircraft!

[@Pastshelfdate]

Thanks for letting me know what all the fuss is about. You make it very clear why this was and is such an important aircraft. And it's beautiful. Wow. :)

[@DuelJ007]

do ever you plan on covering flying boats and their use and implementation.

[@alexanderkasady6839]

Justin Joens--- I agree with you, Justin, as I too would like to see some more coverage on flying boats, but don't expect the video producer to use a live example. There were just too few built and the cost of maintaining/repairing one would be prohibitively expensive. Staggeringly so, in fact. They'd have to use photographs & drawings. Nice idea, though.

[@romainschoenenberger6428]

Thanks for the presentation as well as all your other posts. I take the opportunity §to thank the organisers of RIO 2.3 in Ecuvillens where this plane and many others flew.

[@FroggyFrog9000]

Awesome vid! There is a good factory vid on YT of the production process and test flying of the108 :)

[@FroggyFrog9000]

Oh thanks man, cheers :)

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Very nice overview. Thank you.

[@beandrive]

In my opinion, this the Porsche 944 of personal aircraft. Thanks for this video

[@flare9757]

Writing comment at ~1:00 mark. First impressions: That is a weird looking propeller... and nice clamshell cockpit door. (Clamshell door opening forwards). 10:30 What is that rope below the curtains? Or is it just a decoration?

[@MachineGunManUFMS]

DUDE! I love that plane so much, thank you very much for the video!!!

[@darkredvan]

Great video of an equally great plane. Thanks for posting, I really enjoyed it.

[@CthulhuInc]

what's that twirly thing in front of the prop? weather vane? food processor? juicer?

[@m0ther_bra1ned12]

These planes where used as stand ins for Bf109s in the movie Von Ryans Express and they call them Messerschmitts in the movie. I used to think it was corny, but I guess its still true. XD

[@mpk6664]

/M0ther_bra1ned/ They are Messerschmitt planes. During WWII they didn't really call them "BFs" they called them "MEs."

[@largesoda1729]

I loved that movie! Brings back the Sinatra acting days.

[@weaselman24]

Indiana Jones and the holy grail.

[@visionist7]

I guess they were supposed to be armed trainers in the context of the film

[@thunberbolttwo3953]

Allso used in The longest day.

[@kencohagen4967]

What's with the ortex generator on the front of the prop hub. Was that for air cooling?

[@andrewfischer8564]

kermit weeks is doing a ground up restoration on one. many episodes about it here on you tube

[@H0kram]

Looks like it just came out of the factory. Thank you Bismarck.

[@fazole]

The Taifun has pretty good visibility and good ergonomics. It looks like the turn coordinator was a retrofit. It also uses a control stick which is the proper control for an aeroplane. The American habit of putting control wheels in their light aircraft was a mistake. Every new student has a tendency to apply left aileron because their left hand is on the control wheel. A stick does not create this problem and it makes it possible to easier apply force evenly. I wonder, did the German govt. of the time subsidise this aircraft as a military trainer?

[@visionist7]

fazole the clock looks aftermarket as well

[@250Skyer250]

The spiny thing in front of the propeller is the automatic propeller pitch setting thing?

[@tinglydingle]

Yeah this particular prop is a constant speed version.

[@MilitaryAviationHistory]

Yes, a later Swiss modification

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

I was *wondering* wtf that was. FWIW: The ONLY thing I could think of was the small propeller on the nose of the ME163 Komet, which drove a generator. And I *knew* an airplane like THIS wouldn't need one of those....

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Military Aviation History >>> So the speeds you mentioned early-ish in the video were achieved with a fixed pitch propeller?

[@geoffreyherrick9900]

Skyer correct.

[@ginacalabrese3869]

Kermit Weeks is currently restoring one on his channel. There are some good videos of it.

[@Rykeroli]

i know im late, but is it just me who would listen to this guy talk for hours?

[@iatsechannel5255]

Nice job! I really want one! 50 pumps? No problem.

[@09beegee]

Well, crank that puppy up and show us watcha got. Very interesting aircraft.

[@Panzerfan93]

Bayerische Luftzeugwerke? I think you mixed something up, shouldn't it be Bayerische Flugzeugwerke?

[@MilitaryAviationHistory]

Panzerfan93 as mentioned elsewhere, I just misspoke and we noticed it too late

[@Panzerfan93]

I figured, but it's not a big deal. your videos are still great

[@frankhuber9912]

@Panzerfan93 Well, let's see now... luft is air, and 'zeug' is stuff, or thing, so airthing (one word like it would be in German) would be a decent translation... so, to complete the translation, Bavarian Tuba Factory!

[@guidor.4161]

Deutsche Sprache, schwere Sprache :-)

[@flare9757]

To be completely honest, I had to read that two times to see the difference between the two Bayerische names.

[@MBCGRS]

Lovely & historic aircraft... The automatic slats however deploy at a high angle of attack, not at low speed. And we're originally designed by the Handley Page aircraft company...

[@martentrudeau6948]

The Bf 108 is a thing of beauty and a joy forever, "Willy" Messerschmitt was an artist.

[@larryfontenot9018]

The engine looks like the one in the Fieseler Storch. Is it the same? The controls for the trim tabs and ailerons also look similar to the Storch's.

[@pegzounet]

I feel spoiled, in france it's easy enough to see nord aviation clones, but not the real thing. Great work, keep it up :)

[@JustaGuy1250]

When ordering a Bf 108, does it come with a free ladybug? as shown in the video

[@MilitaryAviationHistory]

If you're lucky!

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

So THAT'S what that was...LOL

[@kelberutagori2578]

6:05. Why are there these fins on the propeller cone?

[@thomasche]

The BF 109 and 108 had sooooo much influence on aviation.

[@wanderlpnw]

Bonanzas used to have a radar warning device to tell you if your landing gear was up below a certain altitude. It was loud as hell. The mechanism failed once on my plane and blared after the gear was deployed.

[@russkinter3000]

How many movies did this plane appear in? "The Great Escape" with James Garner as pilot, or was that the one of the Miles' aircraft designs?

[@None-zc5vg]

The Great Escape plane was a similar one, a Bücker 181.

[@russkinter3000]

@@None-zc5vg Thank you!

[@MrJohann64]

Nice video, what's up with the hub on the prop, looks strange?

[@cinewillp6391]

So thats how you say RLM! thanks for your great presentation!

[@Dacman767]

Fantastic video!

[@CC-dq6ck]

Like that one p51 that was modified to a racer, right?

[@tombmaster972]

for what is that windmilling thing in front of the propeller?

[@darkiee69]

a prop pitch regulator. The 108 came with three different props: A wodden fixed one, a pilot regulated one (Regulated by a wheel in the cockpit) and a selfregulating one that asjusted is self after the airspeed.

[@ryanmoeller3308]

Great video!! Definitely looking forward to seeing more from ya. Keep up the great work. 👍👍

[@Handle423]

Hej Bismarck, I have a question, would you make a video about how fast a piston engined plane can go? Like, there has to be some kind of limit how fast you can go in a level flight with a piston aircraft

[@sirmoke9646]

The propeller stops being a propeller once the rotation speed of the blades get close to Mach 1. You can only spin them so fast. Mach 1 changes aerodynamics drastically.

[@Handle423]

Sir Moke thanks dude, but could also explain how it changes?

[@fazole]

As the tip of the propeller approaches Mach 1 (the exact number depends on a lot of variables such as relative wind, density altitude,g-load, etc,) a shock wave forms as the air is moving so fast it cannot move smoothly over the surface of the prop which is actually a wing in shape. This causes the center of pressure (lift) to move back on the chord-line of the prop and as a result the propeller will lose lift (which in this case is thrust as the direction is along the axis of the aircraft.) The slower inner part of the prop is still producing lift (thrust) because its angular momentum (speed) is not as great since the inside part of the prop is making a smaller circle. The end result is the prop will bend because the tip is stalled (not producing lift) and the inner part is. Not good. You may notice modern propellers have a bent shape which reduces drag and I think delays the creation of a shock-wave on the tip.

[@Jixijenga]

You'd need some contra-rotating turboprop thing, the propeller itself can exceed the speed of sound but the thrust drops off and the design needs to overcome that. At that point you might as well delete the propeller and use the turbine itself, you're just struggling down a path with no real benefit. I suppose _theoretically_ there is no hard limit, you could always come up with a wildly radical design, but even a decades-old turbojet in a relic half a century old will still outclass you.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

theamazinbagman >>> FWIW: In a *DIVE,* you *COULD* exceed mach 1. But that would be *SOON FOLLOWED* by *RAPID UNPLANNED DISASSEMBLY.* 😜

[@stevemadak6255]

What is the odd spinner on the front of the prop? Is that something common to these planes or did this owner add that himself?

[@pestilenceplague4765]

Are you and Bernhardt going to put out a collaboration video for tank fest?

[@MrRenegadeshinobi]

Pestilence Plauge I second this suggestion.

[@P51]

VERY well done, thanks!

[@maxz.c1819]

Hello sir, I have a quick question to as you about the 109. How often was the mk 108 installed as a Motorkanone and when it was installed was it exclusively for anti bomber duties?

[@thunderresistant]

Thanks, buddy, keep it up! Loving aviation always means being a dreamy, romantic person ❤️

[@makoja7693]

Hey nice vid bismarck and if you have a chance try to visit Royal thai air force museum, They have some rare aircraft on displayed there such as last surviving Curtiss Hawk III.

[@Backtrack]

Looks great, what is the multi-vaned shaped cone on top of the spinner?

[@hermannbose7347]

Backtrack automatic pitch adjuster

[@aviationtalkandtutorials2456]

I love the video and l am a big fan of your work, Can you make a video on another German Taifun? Its the Valentin Taifun 17 , thanks and keep up the good work

[@williamjcallahan1620]

Thx this was very enjoyable

[@n7565j]

If you have an extra minute, check out Kermit Weeks Hangar, he's in the middle of restoring a BF 108 and it's terrific!!! He also does lots of other warbird restorations. You did an excellent job of describing the cockpit! Funny things these a/c, a good design is a good design, doesn't matter how old they are ;-) Thank you sir :-)

[@garybrown4449]

Question when did aircraft install mp instruments ?

[@saabysaabinsky2785]

What does the fan like "spinner" do that is in front of the propeller?

[@darkiee69]

a prop pitch regulator. The 108 came with three different props: A wodden fixed one, a pilot regulated one (Regulated by a wheel in the cockpit) and a selfregulating one that asjusted is self after the airspeed.

[@cameronmcallister7606]

I gotta ask, and I don't know if you'll respond, but do you ever get ridiculously giddy when getting into these historic aircraft? I reckon I would, what with how cool they are.

[@philpearson8653]

That was very informative and enjoyable and I've subscribed to your channel. Could you tell me what the secondary prop is for?

[@humanbeing1675]

Explained earlier in the comments. See above..

[@nateharder2286]

I came here from a catch 22 short. Had to reverse image search a screenshot.

[@LucioFercho]

Could this aircraft have made a good carrier trainer? The side by side configuration would have been great.

[@larryepperly4172]

very well done , wondering if you have communicated with paul who is restoring a bf 108 of mr weeks documenting his progress if not please check it out also very interesting

[@petersmythe6462]

"Nobody's really putting out money for civilian aircraft." *Laughs in Soviet*

[@Antonluisre]

Great walkaround!

[@randomdude9269]

What's the thing on the prop?

[@jaybee9269]

Very nice!

[@tombowers2020]

The Spinner! THE SPINNER!! You can’t ignore the most unusual spinner in aviation!

[@hermannbose7347]

Tom Bowers a beautiful piece of engineering Automatic pitch adjusting propeller 💪

[@websitesthatneedanem]

What type of spinner on the prop is that?!

[@visionist7]

Martin it lets the pitch setting gear run using airflow

[@patrickanderson4849]

What’s up with the prop hub? It has fins on it like it’s a prop to what is the purpose of those fans on the hub?

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

It is a beautiful and practical airplane, and one can see the genius of Messerschmitt in the design. Very good German engineering.

[@davidenglish300]

Chris, what is the strange device on the propeller spinner? 40+ years as a pilot and never seen that before!

[@tigerslayer2230]

What is the thing on the spinner cap on the propeller?

[@mckinzey62]

A great video.

[@matchesburn]

10:49 Mein Gott im himmel! Die flugmaschine ist auf feuer!

[@kikobarros76]

Fantastic!!!