Matt Younkin Beech 18 Cockpit Video - Aerobatics Air Show

[@LearnToFlyCA]

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Matt Younkin Twin Beech 18 Aerobatics 00:25 - Crew Chief Jeff Gibbs 👨‍🔧 01:26 - Canada Eh? 🍁 01:40 - Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior Engines 02:45 - Miss Ellie Nose Art 03:45 - Pilot Matt Younkin 👨‍✈ 03:58 - 1943 Beechcraft 18 05:24 - Inside the Aircraft 05:45 - Cockpit (Standard Steam Gauges) 08:29 - Pre-Flight Checks 09:12 - Engine Startup 10:02 - Taxi 11:29 - Duct Tape 12:18 - Positioning on the Runway for Takeoff 12:38 - Prayer 🙏 12:53 - Takeoff ↗ 13:18 - Gear Up 13:34 - Roll on Takeoff 14:16 - Wingover 14:39 - Roll 15:10 - Aerobatics Routine 19:24 - Photo Pass 📸 20:39 - Elephant Waltz 22:32 - Remove Duct Tape 22:53 - Landing Approach ↘ 23:17 - Touchdown 24:17 - Burnout 25:14 - Taxi 26:04 - Parking 26:40 - Shutdown 26:59 - Prayer 🙏 27:27 - Exit the Aircraft 27:38 - Hangar the Aircraft 27:46 - Younkin Airshows 27:52 - Sponsors 💲 28:21 - Thanks!

[@jerrymckenzie4484]

I like that you say a prayer before and after you fly...

[@ryanp6999]

i'm sure it really helps!

[@mylesspear]

Same here

[@richardvarner6636]

I know this video was from several years ago, but just watched this gentleman fly this Beech 18. I’m an old guy now, but back in my 20’s, I worked at an FBO in Houston, Texas, on the Line Crew. I serviced many Beech 18’s, and love the airplane. I even had the opportunity to fly right seat with one of our customers, who had a Beech 18. But, the one thing I really liked most about this video, and watching him fly those aerobatics, was how he took time to say a little prayer before the flight, asking God to Bless him, and keep him safe, during the flight. Then, after the flight, he, again, said a prayer, thanking God for the safe flight. I loved watching him fly, but was impressed with his prayers before and after the flight. Great video.

[@captaincurle4529]

As a student A&P, it's amazing to see how well-built this plane is and how well it holds up. Just goes to show Beechcraft's amazing quality, and great flying Matt!

[@SgtHulkasToe]

A prayer before and a prayer after. Nice.

[@terry12327]

Aerobatics is one thing, but at a low level and a 70-year-old non-aerobatic transport aircraft is truly amazing flying... 10 out of ten stars...

[@klesmer]

I can't believe it has been 8 yrs since I watched this. Since then I have seen his night performance and it is even more spectacular.

[@danokerr9929]

What a nice down to earth group of individuals.

[@basimpsn]

That's not easy making a old plane do those maneuvers.. and he knows it 12:41 and 27:00 so much respect for that.

[@BradCleghorn314]

Love that he starts and ends his performance with a prayer.

[@bonnieskelton968]

13:47

[@flyingfortressrc1794]

What Matt does with this old aircraft is nothing short of awesome 👍

[@LearnToFlyCA]

Duct Tape @11:29 is used to seal cabin windows to prevent smoke from entering cockpit during performance. Lots of Oil Smoke burned in performance and Matt reapeatedly flies through the smoke. Windows are not air-tight.

[@Makeitliquidfast]

This the best maintained Beech 18 in the world! Glenn Hancock:"hold my beer". This guy is as cool as it gets, what skill, well done and love the prayers.

[@kkteutsch6416]

Great ! No garbage music but the natural, propeller`s sound and engine`s roar, it is essential on a aircraft`s video !

[@XxGyromancerXx]

Saw Matt perform his day and night routines yesterday at the New Garden Air and Car Show in Toughkenamon, PA. His aerial performances made me giddy like a little kid.

[@johngrauberger1421]

I can't see one of these Beech-18s without thinking of Buddy Hackett, Micky Rooney and Jim Backus in the funniest movie scean ever. It's a Mad Mad Mad World.

[@JFSFLICKS]

The first job I had out of A&P school was at Tallman Aviation at Flabob airport in Riverside, California. I worked on that airplane when we were getting it ready to fly through the billboard in the movie. Only thing is, it was a Cessna known as a "Bamboo Bomber" because it was all wood & fabric. It did look like a Beechcraft 18. Remember "Sky King" on TV --- also the Cessna. Some of the people I met at Flabob in 1961 were Frank Tallman, Cliff Winters, Art Scholl, Duane Cole, Mac McRiley, Paul Mantz, and Flavio Madariaga. Airplanes had their way with all or most of these fine people --- may they all continue to exist in the clouds they loved so much. --- John E. Fulton retired from Western/Delta Airlines.

[@johngrauberger1421]

John Fulton Thats a cool 'war story' for sure. I got to work on the Helio Courier featured in the movie Water World. Cutting into the fuselage for the machine gun window.

[@paradiseroad6405]

...Twin Beech reminds me of Mad Mad World too... :-)

[@Nuance5]

John Fulton They may have done a practice run or two in the Cessna, but in the final release of the movie the billboard scene is definitely a C-18S Beech. The Cessna has a single tail and an ugly bob-nose; not so in the movie.

[@ripper8771]

Same goes for me! Such a great movie!

[@kitfoxjacob]

Beautiful! This is honestly the best airshow video I've seen!

[@youdoyouplayer8529]

The duck tape to hold the windows is a perfect touch. Love this ol bird

[@MrAviator81]

That has got to be one of the best performances I've seen! Awesome pilot skills and what a beautiful bird! I can't believe that after 70 years that old bird still flies as good as it did back in 1943! Amazing!!!

[@howardmoore2369]

Great flying and a wonderful example of a Beech 18. As a crew chief on C-130E's, I know you have a great airplane and all the work it takes to keep this in the air. Thanks to you both for keeping a rare and beautiful plane in the air.

[@cargo4441]

I remember my dad once told me he sent a thank you letter to p&w for keeping him alive after a Japanese bullet had pierced one of his cylinders on his r2800 p&w motor and losing all oil pressure. But the engine somehow kept going and it got him back to the boat safely.

[@richardcarew4708]

oil tends to settle in the lower cylinders I'm told... a hole in the wrong place could be fatal... or not... it's not as predictable as, say dropping a bomb on someone...

[@richardcarew4708]

my father came home from WW2 with a mortor round in his shin.. he died at 103... too damned mean to die... that might have something to do with your daddy too... it's actually a good thing I think

[@richardcarew4708]

Peace 🙏✌☮

[@GuitarMAXMusic]

Incredible!

[@ivanlussich8146]

I flew once in a Beechcraft D18 in 1962 with my father and a friend, private charter flight with 2 pilots, from Ezeiza (B.A.) to Montevideo. Small, yet strong; noisy, yet roomy aircraft. A smooth, unforgettable ride on a starry night.

[@markwood9755]

Fantastic video Thanks so much for not ruining it with music. 😄

[@Roontheo]

I've seen this show at EAA from the ground and it knocked my socks off. This video is even more amazing! Thanks Matt.

[@demoking1422]

I was amazed it was great to see what he can do to be able to watch from inside and outside made it even better an exception airman wish him safe flights always .

[@EasternExplorer]

You know its going to be good when the pilot uses duct tape to latch the windows lol

[@pizzasubs]

windows wouldnt stay closed if he didnt tape them, dont think there were any latches to hold them closed during the performance

[@stevehulett586]

The handymans secret weapon- Red Green

[@vanvehrs4782]

Duct tape. Don't leave home without it. Or should I say "Don't leave the ground with out it."

[@daisybeagle6259]

Yeah but while taxiing?

[@bwmatz]

@@daisybeagle6259 thinking just maybe he knows what he's doing :-)

[@CaptainDave2010]

LOVED THIS VIDEO ! .. I am Blessed to have about 7k hours in the BE-18 .. so this brought back many great memories.. and any BE-18 jocky will tell you how great a pilot they are flying this twin Beech .. but this guy (and his support team) gets my total respect - good job - fun to watch ... ;)

[@andrewclarey8206]

I have seen Matt fly at a few Airshows. Most amazing display I have ever seen. I was scared a few times thinking he was out of control. My heart skipped a few beats at times. Very impressive flying, especially for an old aircraft designed for cargo and passengers.

[@abaywenz]

Wonderful video, thank you. It brings back memories of the early 1960s when my dad was a charter pilot out of Fresno. He flew a Super 18 and I was lucky enough to occasionally ride right seat with him. Once, returning from Lake Tahoe, he did a tight 360 with the right wing maybe 500 feet above Half Dome in Yosemite Valley. Thrilling is an understatement. The engine sound in your video sounds just as I remember it. Yours is a great video and a beautiful airplane.

[@davef.2811]

Gotta love it, @ 12:45, a quick comm with the great navigator above!

[@davef.2811]

And @ 27:00!!

[@sey1yes2]

Thanks so much for this video. I absolutely love the Beech 18's, especially the Super G. Riding along just brought back all the wonderful memories of those Wasp Jr.s and the fabulous sounds they make! Thanks again, hope to see you at OSH!

[@davidhames319]

Amazing talent, amazing plane✈️

[@andydelapoer]

When the pilot duct tapes the windows shut and starts praying,that's when I edge quietly towards the door.

[@thunderstruck5484]

that comin around the bend landing is awesome and wow how close to the ground at some points had me pucker up I expected to see Grandpa's overalls hangin on the wing from the clotheslines

[@MyEugene001]

What a great performance Matt ! Enjoyed it from start to finish. Nice airplane doesn't hurt but it is the pilot who makes the difference. And you did ! Can also appreciate your prayer before and aft. Chapeau

[@bonnieskelton968]

18:06

[@fastyrapz0]

Now that's a real pilot who doesn't get cocky.

[@MrJDP1974]

I pray Matt continued success! I can only think that Bobby's incident highly solidified Matt's belief in the aircraft and humility vs. simply bad accidents and the risk that comes when you put two a/c doing aerobatics in tight airspace. I had never seen this vid before but always thought of B. Hoover from the time I heard Matt was doing these shows. Lets keep these old greasy gals going and show the world what can be done by something built by the best generation of our time!

[@TheMeslava]

I think even if something were to happen to Matt, he would die doing something he truly did love. He's a great guy, talented, and very well respected in my eyes.

[@fchow8652]

Amazing flying, so low. Thanks for showing

[@angelreading5098]

What a machine and what a pilot who knows that Beech 18 inside and out,such a spectacular performance in such a lovely aeroplane,and who would have thought for one minute that you could roll one like this master does ? the whole routine is orchestrated for pure showmanship,enjoyed every minute of the ride alongside this maestro of inertia,Bob Hoover must be looking down and giving a big thumbs up !

[@markjessurun1294]

Incredible Sir what a Job, ur the BEST in beach 18 that's for Sure !! Love the Show !! Have a Safe Flight and GOD Bless !!

[@discerningmind]

This beautiful aircraft deserves better paint colors. The trendy red and black seem to be an indignity to a magnificent machine.

[@davewitter6565]

Saw him at Oshkosh in 2017. Reminds me of Bob Hoover in the Aero Commander. Doing it in a twin radial is Awesome.

[@bikeguy3034]

The best part was the 'oops got a little over-g there, better just reset that now mid-flight before the crew chief sees it' lol. With our fighter pilots it was always 'oh yea I was just sitting below max G and we hit some turb'.....EVRY TIME lol. Couldn't hide from the digital fatigue meter readings buried under some panels behind the cockpit ;)

[@rbtbfree]

First time I saw this aircraft fly was at the 2010 OSH WI ..EAA AIRSHOW..as in this clip the pilot did a awesome air show..I just love these Pilots that take aircraft that where not made for stunts, and execute them Perfectly..Two Thumbs Up..

[@sailrjim]

Gorgeous airplane! I grew up in Wichita, KS where the 18 was built. I used to see them all the time driving past the Beechcraft factory on East Central Avenue! Nice flying!!! Love the color scheme! Very unusual on an 18.

[@heretohear8662]

Beautiful plane! Incredible flying!

[@goodspeed777]

Fantastic! Awesome piloting on a unique aircraft. Simply the best!

[@marcpugliese7721]

BAD TO THE BONE! One of my all time favorites!

[@klesmer]

Thanks Matt. The first time I saw this routine your dad was flying the airplane. The most recent time you were flying. I could not tell the difference. You must be very proud and rightfully so. Hope to see you at Sun & Fun 2013.

[@Maxum97SeaDoo91]

That Old Beech is so Graceful in all those maneuvers....!

[@BlaneSchwindt]

ive seen him perform live at the TICO airshow in brevard county florida. really is an awesome show!

[@timjansen7694]

As a guy who loves aeronautical acrobatics but hasn't the guts to even get a pilot's license, this is one of the best videos I've seen. I like the cuts from cockpit, to wing, to the ground view and back again. Great aircraft too. It looked like a simple seat belt for restraint. Could that be? And I assume by the passenger seats installed that the aircraft is flown from show to show rather than maybe trucked or something.

[@ChosenWon]

Mike, Take some lessons and get your license. I was the same way 40 years ago. I started, quit, started quit, was always afraid of looking straight down, stalls, you name it. Finally finished in 86 and have about a 1000 hours. You would be surprised of the guys that had the same problem that are now flying. You'll actually accomplish a double goal. Do it.

[@southjerseysound7340]

He makes that look so easy that its hard to believe and on top of that he's a class act.I missed him but his crew chief helped me out with my Maul when I needed a tool.It wasnt a big deal but it saved me a headache for something simple.But I never realized who he was until I found his videos.Hopefully I get to see them again sometime.Any airshow would be lucky to have these guys because they are the type to take the time to be with the fans.

[@soul__seeker__5352]

for a minute there i thought he was going to duck tape himself to his seat lol

[@MrRexquando]

All I can say is WOW! Great video and awesome plane!

[@eastcoastguitar222]

Saw you today at TICO. Unforgettable. Absolute favorite performance of the day

[@tigmoth]

Great skill and energy management

[@gkouba]

I would love to see the foot dance he does on the rudder pedals too! I see him fly in Oshkosh every year. It's a great show. This vid is a great new perspective.

[@garymarch4711]

That's crazy flying that big girl like that lol. If you screw up too close to the ground in something like an Extra 330, you grunt out a few extra g's and pull yourself back to safety. With that big ol Beech, you screw up that close to the ground..... splat! Love it!

[@earshottank22]

I've watched about 4 times now! Amazing performance!

[@lisar3006]

I flew in a Beech 18 before and I am impressed with the flying this pilot and plane did here, Wow.

[@claytonhyland3873]

Awesome. A prayerful man is a careful man. Super!

[@edwin97a]

Amazing! Greetings from Canada.

[@simmerhead]

Fantastic video of spectacular flying in a beautiful aircraft! Thanks a lot for hsaring this!

[@franckcascales]

Hello from France. You are exceptionnel pilot. Thank you. 😀

[@110knotscfii]

Great in flight video and interview. Love watching Matt do his thing in the Beech 18!

[@craigpennington1251]

John, that is a great movie. I have it on DVD. This is a stunning aircraft and a first rate performance by Mr Younkin. I, like Matt like the older guage set instruments in the cockpit. Those are what I learned to fly with.

[@kingairA100]

Thanks, Matt. I love this clip and know your dad looks down from heaven and smiles every time you do your show. I got to know him in the '80s at one of the big AAA fly-ins at Bartlesville, OK. We had the only two -18s there. He was a class act and so are you. Glad to see you giving thanks before and after. Happy landings!!!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I crewed on a Beech 18 which we named "Big Bird back in the early 90s. Hen we started she was 7 different paint colors and we finished with a polished aluminum. Two years of work.

[@billclark5943]

love the prayer before and after

[@keithbrettell2058]

I just watched Matt fly his routine at Oshkosh AirVenture 2018......Amazing!

[@michelcarpentier3416]

Ayant été dans le milieu aéronautique pendant plusieurs année : c'est un plaisir pour moi de parcourir ces très belles images de cet album. Merci Beaucoup. Très plaisant. Michel.

[@michelcarpentier3416]

Merci Beaucoup !

[@uscustoms05]

Great plane and great show. Saw them in Memphis this year. There aren't too many of these planes left flying. I know of two Beech 18s (C45 and AT-11) that fly mosquito control for the state of Delaware. Every now and then I get the opportunity to fly right seat. Good times!

[@kkteutsch6416]

Here in Brazil exhisted a flight demonstration team - Onix Jeans - that used to show a Beech 18 - and a reserve that was last some time ago - and two or three AT 6 Texan, that becames a Oi flight team, without the Beech, I've watched a lot of flights of them at my home town..

[@jamesstephenpeyton3305]

I loved flying this plane.

[@hene193]

It would be so much fun to be in that plane when he flies :)

[@boisebadboy93]

I saw this guy in the Twin Falls airshow with the Blue Angels. Good guy

[@memoriesthatshouldhavebeen5656]

Wow indeed...this aircraft wasn't meant for aerobatics.....but with exceptional flying skills, what the heck. I'm not sure whom to address this to, but thank you for this. The Expediter was the first aircraft that I flew in as an Air Cadet in my home town in Alberta. Once in awhile I find a video that I want to watch entirely, and find myself thinking, I really wish I was there, yes..... strap my sorry butt into the seat, with belts, duct tape or whatever and lets get the wheels up. Awesome

[@adreigle]

Best youtube video Ever

[@davehadfield5906]

Interesting to see him use the trim that much during a routine. The elevator pressures on the yoke must be high. It's also cool to see the G-meter moving during his sequence. I was in the crowd that day -- we had brought the fighters from VWoC [10:44] -- and admired his show very much.

[@radioactivelarry]

I have always had an infinity for two twin engine civilian aircraft. This twin Beech is one, the other is Sky Kings first plane, the Cessna T-50 Bamboo Bomber. Both great aircraft.

[@radioactivelarry]

WOW , a NASCAR burn out at the end! Too cool.

[@dphotos007]

I got air sick just by watch this :-) Great pilot.

[@321ajb1]

I'm going to go see matt this weekend. i cant wait!

[@adreigle]

Have always loved this video. Love watching you at AirVenture!! If anyone here hasn't seen Matt Fly his beech at Night you should totally check that out!

[@skipsassy1]

Best flying video I've ever seen. Makes me want to quit right away. Student

[@1flintstone1]

Great video! Just love those old planes. The sound of those engines scream power. Come to Wings Over Houston!

[@flashted]

C-45's are so noisy... One of my most favorite planes of all time The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. I bet many did not catch that at the end... Good job

[@emmanuelseyssens7379]

Great job, man... Would pay a lot to be with you in the cockpit during the performance, for sure !

[@charlestew8792]

Impressed with what you did with the Beech 18 but more impressed with your prayer at the begining and end of flight. Well done. c2nRDU

[@rccertified]

For anyone who cares the song is Pink Elephants On Parade (Dumbo 1941) - Walt Disney Records

[@bonnieskelton968]

At 13:47

[@markstrommen1831]

Thanks great video I saw it at air adventure long time ago with my brother might have been Matt's Dad flying it? But it was the first time they few there and it did a barrel on take off we started to freak cause we were in the flight path so to speak of we thought was a loss of control but was all part of the show. Really cool Matt your dad and Jimmy Franklin were the best and so are you.

[@riggsfinn]

Awesome video

[@davido1953]

Awesome video.

[@jordanharding8537]

What a pilot, what a video, what a plane.

[@richardcarew4708]

love those engines... I am a mechanic, and I say goofy things like.. ahh that's the sound I was looking for... those P&W radials are the sound I'm looking for

[@flyboy6258]

A masterful video. I loved it!

[@ravenwolf789]

Our school had a 18 beach, Art scholl flew it, he was the Aeronautics dept head! he checked me out in it as i was teaching Air Navigation their in 1965 Art died making TopGun but he could fly that plane like this guy and scared the shit out of me kids, it was never designed for this AT ALL!! THIS GUY IS GOOD THOUGH ALL THE WAY FOR SURE (crazy like Art was) MY HAT IS OFF TO HIM I would never do that can tell you that.

[@applejacks971]

I seen him fly at Offutt Air base in Omaha a couple years back, awesome to see him fly in person!!

[@applejacks971]

6-16-18 I just got to see him again! He performed at the Fagen Air Show in Granite Falls Mn over the weekend. Still impressive!

[@Puddsbrudda]

What could be better than hearing that sputter and growl start up? Hearing it twice! ;]