LITHUANIA VLOG. Aviation Museum, Nida and Draco's Cousin.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Hey guys! I'll post the second video here soon.(some really cool cars and a bit more of Lithuania) I'll keep it pretty raw though, as I'm trying to get the fuselage done on the prototype, So I can show you the progress! It's looking good :) I finally have a name for the prototype. I can't wait to show you...... DEFIANCE! Cheers!

[@shaunmilor]

defiance... now that was a good movie... did you see historical stuff about that group in Lithuania?

[@joeelgosin9914]

Jonas, the Wilga was produced in Poland as memory serves me right. I know that there are R/C models of the same type that my friends fly at a local club.

[@BulldozersTravel]

All the girls in the museum are like... eff this wheres the shoe aisle...n you are like: wait wait wait... buuut there's this bike!!

[@shihamrox123]

awesome content , thanks for all the hard work

[@jimmielittle4414]

Great stuff! @8:00 mins. you did an interesting walk through of the "9th Fort". Is there a link to the history you mentioned that I can research? Thanks, and keep up the cool vids!

[@kennethperian4370]

Great stuff you just showed, thanks for sharing. and great job showing and telling, see ya on the next video have a great one see ya bye.

[@Georgewrigley]

Awesome adventure holiday. Great to watch. Thanks for sharing 👍✈️😊

[@bclare2544]

Nice to see some of Silvija's homeland.cheers.

[@stuartbispo]

Thank you both for sharing your family and adventures.

[@anusau]

The airport at Šilutė is where I learned to fly, at 14 years old. We flew those little "wings on the frame" open cockpit gliders (Lak-16) that were towed by this really cool winch design that went in a loop around pulleys - you can still see the winch car at the very right corner of the airport - I think its still active and kids still fly them. At 16 I graduated to L-13 Blanics, its so sad to see all those wings rotting now, but I think they reached their end of life limit and became non-airworthy. I guess its still technically a military base, but last time I visited (5 years ago) there was still a club operating from there. Too bad you missed those folks, they have some really cool planes inside the hanger. Wilga was an awesome tow-plane, I remember on few occasions, when flying to competitions, we would tow 2 gliders behind it, one on a short rope and one on a long one.

[@JST106]

Loved it!!! Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@mannsonthemove2958]

Thanks Jonas. Great video. Can’t wait for more. I had to get a map out and look things up as the video went along. What a beautiful country.

[@137_DeathValleyCAL]

Very cool and beautiful country, Sylvia!!! And great job capturing Lithuania in small parts, Jonas. Keep it up!

[@VicariousAir]

Pretty obvious how you feel about her... the slow motion shots and super focus on her. You are a lucky guy. Normally I wouldn't say something like this but, you two seem perfect together.

[@domingopequeno9413]

i agree with you couldnt have said it better

[@AkPacerPilot]

What an awesome adventure...

[@kamikadze242]

:) Hey, i accidentally saw your video. its sad that nobody was in airfield where wilgas standing,. Its nice also inside hangar, its my place where im flying. :) and wings which you saw its for Blanik glider.

[@dmitrychemankov3309]

Thanks for the video! This peninsula is called Curonian Spit and it stratches for 98 km between Kaliningrad region of Russia and Lithuanian Klipeda and it's one of my favorite places on earth. You must have noticed how fresh the air saturated with the pine trees scent is! In some places it's very narrow - just 400 meters and it's pure sand.

[@canadiandude1974]

Great video! And Sylvija lookin'extra beautiful while at the dunes, I must add. Those Wilga's! Wow!! Looking forward to seeing more of Lithuania. Thanks for all the filming and editing! 👍👍

[@T21Dad]

That museum shows aviation buffs are the same everywhere. Some great pride in preserving their history.

[@Lakevalley69]

Great video! I was at the Imperial war museum in London a few weeks ago and I was the same way - wow a Merlin engine -cool, Wow a Lancaster bomber cockpit - cool! Lithuania looks beautiful. I have a small house on the other side of the Baltic sea (Sweden, on the island Gotland) but not yet traveled to the baltic states. Growing up during the cold war makes you kind of forget they are there as they were so very much out of reach back then. Keep up the good work with your inspiering videos, and as someone else said - don't stress it with Sylvia - let things take the time needed. A wedding is a really nice party to spice things up whenever.

[@simplyred6780]

Awesome video thanks for taking me along the only way I could have saw it through yours and Sylvia's eyes thanks a million

[@king-o-vetts9899]

Jonas, thanks for letting Silvija introduce us to her home. It seems to be absolutely beautiful; at least in the summer/fall. I have to admit that when she looks into the camera and gives that little half smile, I melt. If I were to meet you two in person I would probably make a fool of myself so I will apologize in advance. 😏

[@JonasMarcinko]

Oh I melt too! Her smile is something else. 😍 And it would be great to meet you!

[@king-o-vetts9899]

I would love to meet you guys but I live in southern Arizona. My father went to work for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, Ca. when I was 5 and I have been an aviation addict all my life. I retired from the Tucson Air Guard after 41 years where we trained fighter pilots in the F100, A7 and F16. I had been missing the aviation community ever since until last year when I discovered your videos along with Trent, Cory and, above all, the Pateys. Thank you guys so much. Honestly, I really do watch for the flying but have to admit that Silvija is a real bonus. Funny thing. My relatives live in central Kentucky and it is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. However, they all LOVE it out west because the scenery is so spectacular. Thanks again for sharing that with all of us and keep up the great work.

[@johnmay2786]

Thanks for posting, very interesting and informative. What a great collection at the aviation museum!

[@patalexander1965]

You two did it again! Jonas and Silvija, what a a enjoyable video! Always like your adventure of going and seeing something that us followers have never seen before! That country is so beautiful! Stay flying and adventurous!

[@donaldreach760]

My dad got up and close to a Wilga that landed to refuel at Big Beaver Airport in Troy, MI. The owner/pilot was enroute to California. His overhead instrument panel light had gone bad, limiting him to daytime flying only. My dad drove him to a hardware store that sold a comparable infrared bulb. A free ride ensued and dad came home grinning from ear to ear. Years later, I spotted the same Wilga at the County Airport in Compton, CA. Our community is small, by flying standards. Enjoy your years and treasure the memories always.

[@tawharanui5011]

Great video! Looking forward to more...

[@SmittySmithsonite]

GREAT vid, Jonas & Silvija! The first time I've ever really seen REAL shots of Lithuania, outside of major cities. My great-grandmother would have LOVED this! She always wanted to go back to visit, but was never able to. She always said the landscape and trees were very similar to MA (where she lived, and I still live) - I see what she meant now - not the same, but similar. Also my first time hearing Lithuanian spoken (I probably heard it from my great-grandmother in the early 70's, but I was too young to remember). My grandmother (her daughter) had forgotten most of the words by the time she was 90 - if you don't use it, you lose it, especially with age. Wish she could have had access to the internet like we all do today. She'd have loved it. Was a tougher, and much different time then, for sure. Amazing you found 2 Wilgas!! What are the odds of that? You guys had better play the lottery now, LOL! That was really cool! That museum was great as well. Thanks for sharing, guys! Will be watching for your next one. 👍🍻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Awesome Jonas...thanks for sharing. So different from the States...very interesting!

[@2891michaelk]

Like a kid in a candy store at the museum. Love it.

[@seniukaslaura]

Ahh, finally! Thank you for visiting us! ❤️

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

What a great place you have, greetings from South Africa.

[@56Spookdog]

Very interesting and cool video, I’d never heard of Ninth Fort before. Looking forward to more of Lithuania videos.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you!

[@AaronRobertson]

Enjoyed it, thanks for all the work filming and video editing...

[@michaelgolledge5766]

Great clip!! I like the fade away shot of you both from the drone going through the trees!!! Awesome!! looking forward to the next clip thanks

[@ghoffman1171]

Great travel VLOG...love the motorcycles. Thanks for the historical details. Enjoy!

[@JonasMarcinko]

You will love the next video! The guy has an unbelievable collection.

[@ghoffman1171]

@@JonasMarcinko Looking forward to it. Was curious about drone restrictions in that country..apparently none?

[@issidayan]

מדהים מדהים !!! Amazing - Love your videos. thanks for sharing your visit in Lithuania and I'm amazed you chose to share with us the sad Ninth Fort. כל הכבוד !!!

[@ljprep6250]

That was nice, seeing where your SUPERMODEL, Silvija, is from. (15:46 See? You know, Jonas.) // Oh, man, those Wilgas look EXACTLY like Draco, don't they? (snort) // There were lots of rivers there, eh? You guys got off a lot of ferries. Cool.

[@1roanstephen]

Thanks for sharing this with us. What a cool experience.

[@pappybo49]

Very good! Lithuania is a beautiful country. Special thanks to Sylvia for being such a lovely tour guide.

[@abstruk]

Her smile is from another place. Love your vids

[@k2wo1]

Thanks for the great video! I really enjoyed seeing Lithuania. My grandparents (on both sides) were all born in Lithuania. It is truly beautiful. Again, thanks for the great video! George in FL.

[@OneTalaw]

Watching your VLOG to Lithuania was like looking back at my holiday there last summer (minus the tiny ex-military airport) we walked along the same paths and beaches/coastline as you. Lots of walking (17 kg some days)....Good memories. 😊

[@tsmngt]

Fantastic vlog! Can't wait to see the rest of your trip.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

What a great video. It was neat to listen to her speak in her native tongue to that guy. By the way that cutter on the back of that tractor is called a PZcutter they were imported into the United States in the middle 80’s by the German company Deutz, we have one we still use. It is for cutting hay but you can ground sit it and it makes a good grass cutter for an airport also. Those things were bulletproof. Nothing breaks or wears out on them except the blades if I’m not mistaken they were made in Switzerland.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@jw9314]

Love the drone Shots! Love seeing different cultural perspectives! And areas of beauty! Thx!

[@shackman9566]

Love you two. May God Bless you with many many many wonderful happy years together. Thank you for sharing.

[@minitrundle]

Love the aviation vlogs, but this is such a nice welcome change to see what you both get up to outside of flying! Look forward to your next adventures.

[@dovydas4237]

Actually were are a lot of flying Wilga at Lithuania, we use them as main tug planes to lift gliders into air in our local airports :D

[@wi11y1960]

That was fascinating to see some of Lithuania.

[@charlesschultz4420]

Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful country and people with us:)

[@kevincanfly]

Dude, seriously awesome! Thanks for bringing us along!! Can’t wait to see more!! Keep up the good work buddy!

[@M-Swede]

My family is originally from Lithuania. The Lithuania of 1877. Only my Grandmother could speak it when I was a kid. I'd like to visit one day. Thanks for the video!

[@Flyer210]

What a trip, I would love to visit sometime. Love the airport intrusion! Good thing you had Silvija with you!

[@paulspitsen3581]

Always enjoy seeing the two of you together. Lithuania seems to be a beautiful country full of interesting places to enjoy and visit.

[@angelreading5098]

You two were made for each other,what a fascinating country with all of those old airplanes,happy days.

[@Ronbc000]

Most interesting. Thanks. Enjoy your adventure 👍

[@MichaelLloyd]

The whole video was fantastic but the fly away at the end when you two were sitting on the bench was outstanding.

[@ontheroadwithralph1530]

Gotta say your music choices and edits, especially in the first few minutes, are on the nose - great job. And any day spent with Silvija has got to be a good one.

[@brucecharette1521]

Thank you for the videos of this beautiful area. Lithuania, looks like a great place to visit.

[@robertwren2289]

Now that was history, and some sad. Glad you had so much fun.

[@wallystoolshed7050]

Thank you for sharing your trip to Lithuania. I hope we can see some more.

[@rayeaglenz]

Very Interesting, thank you for creating and sharing this with us :) Looking forward to Part 2

[@bobbykerr6273]

Jonas is literally me every time I step inside an aviation museum.

[@edbuyers]

Thanks for the video. Well edited and very interesting. Happy to see Silvija again.

[@dmorgan28]

Lots of beautiful sights. Some really sad ones. And those neat museums. Wow. Loved this video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@semerda]

Those 2 old Wilgas are made in Poland (ref Draco).

[@rsbrehm]

When I see the WW2 stuff it always makes me think of Band of Brothers. Best war miniseries ever.

[@johnwayne6501]

that was awesome. I have some of those world war 2 model planes in that museum photos. So beautiful there if as it looks like you are in Michigan or Oregon (my home state). Can't wait for your next video.

[@Denasdc]

Good vlog. Started liking planes after your videos. Greetings from Ireland, Russia, Lithuania.

[@erikkunkle9574]

Wasn't so sure about taking the camera to the fort, but you did a very thoughtful and respectful presentation. Good on you and a great way to help people never forget.

[@DBartWest]

Love this "travel" Vlog. Great seeing new places and you certainly drew in Aviation in your travels. Nice drone footage also.

[@SR-cp1eo]

This was AWESOME Jonas, Thanks for posting!

[@stanroberts4820]

Excellent video, great to see you two back together!

[@RADThird1]

Well thanks for this, J&S! Great drone shots. Can't wait for part 2. Edit: That raptor painted(?) on the red & yellow Wilga looks a lot the one on your Kitfox.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Right. The screaming eagle! Maybe I should start calling the kitfox the screaming eagle 🦅

[@joseruiz-Joecool]

Thanks so much for uploading the trip. If I ever go to E.U. the airplane museums are my first priority!

[@williamwintemberg]

Nice trip! You two are very good together!

[@DavidJones-ub4tf]

Fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing. 😁

[@gaylemesser136]

Hey there Jonas. Really good show today. I was surprised at how beautiful Lithuania is. There's a little town on the Missouri river that's called Defiance. It is a popular stop for motorcycles. Can't wait for the next episode. Take care. Vaughn

[@isaacolmstead5641]

Cool! Have a good trip! Can you do a bit explaining flaperons, and how they work for those of us who dont know. Thanks!

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Beautiful people and country........when we left England for Australia we came to blue blue sky and bright yellow sand...whenever I see Europe I see BLEAK! So good all you folks can live there ! Stand anywhere here and you wonder at my crazy ancestors who sent prisoners to Australia and they stayed back there!

[@gordonquickstad]

Nice of you to share your adventure to Lithuania. Very interesting. And the drone shots are amazing.

[@Gunnie1961]

I can see it now, Jonas the goat herder! And then there's Draco's cousins, boy did you get excited Jonas. Silvija, your homeland is beautiful.

[@vectrexer]

Very cool Vlog . Bring mom ore of the Vloging for Lithuania. Really loved this one. I think Silvija should be the host of you of your future Vlogs. Or at the very least, a dual hosting. Thanks a million for sharing!

[@dmitriymazanik6766]

Great trip! Thank you for sharing!

[@arthurmagalhaes1678]

Muito bom, meu amigo, fantástico. Obrigado por nos presentear com este vídeo com muita informação e diversão... Valeu mesmo, amei!!!

[@painlesstom]

I love Wilgas, awesome find!!!

[@TheJonititan]

I took some 360 photos in the museum. Very cool place.

[@cbshomebizplane]

I am very glad you shared this video of your trip I thought it was very cool, God bless you.

[@Mad00Dawg]

Great vid Jonas (& Silvija)! Way better than some commercial-tourism-video-bit... (if, even Lithuania has them). Real deal, real peeps, on the streets! Between you, Silvija, some of the awesome comments below, and some digging on the web, I now know a wee bit more than the mere fact that Lithuania and Wilga's exist! Wikipedia has a decent page on the Wilga's (apparently the excess of 1,000 various versions of the PZL-104 Wilga's were built in Poland, of which around 935 were 35's or 80's... this is the most built of any specific type of aircraft in Poland's history... and in 2004 there were intentions of building them in America... buuuuuut, nope, nodda, and production ceased in 2006 [sad face]). And that (former?) military air field, just like what seems to be a lot of in Lithuania... old suedo abandoned bits of awesomeness. I found the airfield and it's designation, but not much else. Your video was only 25 minutes, but I spent easily over 4 hours combing the web and finding out all kinds of interesting stuff on aircraft and Lithuania, thanks to you two! CHEERS!

[@judgetk8327]

This video was super cool buddy. There were so many things I liked about everywhere you went I could go on & on. Thanks for sharing this vlog with us. I would love to have one of those old planes to restore. The Wilga. I hope I spelled it right. Later I got to get some work done. Chow for now.

[@knifeedge63]

Hey Jonas, those stock piled wings in the woods at that airport were LET L-13 Blanik wings, they are an all aluminum training glider built in the Czech Republic :) I have one here in the states!

[@flyingmustard1938]

Awesome stuff Jonas, had a great time meeting you at HSF keep up the cool videos! Cant wait to see the progress on your build. Shane Mustard

[@ROCROCROC1]

Great video....the best. One thing I know for sure, if I were Jonas, Silvija would be right there with me wherever I went.

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

NO WONDER SHE IS SO GOOD LOOKING !!! LITHUANIAN !!

[@pagodadr]

Way Cool dude! Awesome Wilga!🍷🍷😎

[@drmoynihan]

We have been missing you and Silvija - wondering where you were. :) Thank you for sharing your time with us and enjoyed "meeting" Silvija's parents. P.S. And It appears you have their approval. Very happy for you both.

[@ronosborn9372]

Look Ma! Baby Dracos! 8) Great video!

[@carlbadolddad6900]

Lithuania looks beautiful very cool video . European countries have so much history I love how you guys bounce off each other very cute don't let this one get away she is definitely a keeper

[@autoclaveman58]

Very cool Jonas!! Keep up the good fight.

[@82ghall]

good job ..great to see her being the pilot ..lol team work

[@zacjames8322]

Love that Memphis sweater!!! If you are ever in Memphis, I'll be happy to show you around!!

[@mattlarson3795]

Awesome trip! My son E and I love it. Don't be afraid to put some more historical information out there! I think you would be a good "Rick Steves" of the younger gen.

[@0616ko]

Great work. Looking forward to more from Lithuania.

[@RickSoaring]

I recognize that place! I've been there as well, really nice aviation museum. I was also really impressed by the ladybird slotted glider. The wings in the bush look like Blanik wings (an aluminium glider). Have a nice time in Lithuania!

[@mcbulldog1369]

Great video, enjoy watching your travels. Side note If you want a airplane ride I can help with that If you come to Germany (EDFV), we have a USA Aero club. Unfortunately we do not have any tail draggers, but we have C-172 that we instruct in.