Stearman Biplane Training

This is my third installment of "My Biplane Journey". If you have missed my last two episodes of the journey please go back to volume 1 where we start off in an N3N in Lincoln CA. We progress through the two days spent with Andy flying the N3N and we then go down to Columbia CA to fly the #vintageaircraft #Stearmanbiplane my buddy Chris Miller has where we pick here in the this video about flying the famous Stearman.
I wish that I had more time to obtain more good flying footage for this one but I just did not want to take away from what I was really trying to do, train. Adding all the cameras creates another level of focus and training always takes a precedent over the cameras.
You have been warned. This video has more talking than my usual videos but I think you just might learn a few things while listening to Chris go through various pre flight inspections for his #Stearman. Cotter pin, cotter pin, cotter pin.
Chris's aircraft is a stock 220 with 2 ailerons. The one you see here later in the video is mine with a Jacobs 275. Its an incredible aircraft and I feel extremely lucky to own one. The history alone on these aircraft is something else. 10,000 Stearman were made. Around 3000 are still flying today. This was a primary training aircraft for all of those that went over seas to fight the Germans in WWII. I think about all of those that trained in these vary aircraft and went to war and all of those that didnt return home. The nostalgia is incredible.
I truly hope that I can take everyone I know for a ride in this piece of history. There is nothing like flying in an open cockpit biplane.
Last mention here, make certain to visit Hangar 180 in Lewiston ID if you ever have a chance. The aircraft they have inside their hangar doors are simply next level on every detail. If you ever find yourself in the area make certain to look them up! Big shout out goes to my trainer and Hangar 180s check pilot Jered Segebartt. He checked me out in my new aircraft here. You will see out first landing was off airport over looking the Snake River! Nothing like off airport flying in the Stearman.

[@craigsanders6925]

Looks fun, currently working on my tailwheel with Chris. I will be proficient when I'm done. :)

[@eriklindgren5870]

Kevin, Very cool series of videos. I learned to fly Stearmans in 2017 before taking over the care of my godfathers 1941 Stearman. It is the most exhilarating flying I’ve done. Every flight is special and unique in its own way and it amazes me how you can feel the history in every flight. Maybe our paths will cross someday and we can Stearman together. Blue sky’s and tail winds to you!

[@gregotterson6724]

Kevin, you are the only one doing videos on biplanes (Stearman and N3N). Your Flying Cowboy videos are fun to watch, but the Stearman/biplane niche is quite unique and highly enjoyable.....at least from another Stearman guy's perspective. I'm really looking forward to more videos of that beautiful Pete Jones Stearman. Even after hundreds. of hours in a Stearman, every flight is a training flight, at least for me, as they are always teaching you something. So, no need to change your description....ha ha.

[@Bigtirepilot]

Every flight is training no doubt! I'm learning so much. The light acro is a blast. Every landing still feels like my first one :)

[@frizdog91]

Chris is the best! He can make a Steaman pilot out of anybody, and plays good music too.

[@dudleydr1]

You gotta love the sound of that engine. I could listen to that all day.

[@randyechols3356]

I love watching these kinds of videos. One can learn so much listening older well experience CFI

[@steveshoemaker6347]

O'man congrats on that fine flying gentleman Stearman.....Fly safe young man...Enjoy,life is good.....!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Whelp! You answered my off airport in the Stearman question...freaking awesome Kevin!! What a beauty. You found an really good example. Congrats!!

[@courtneyroy782]

Envious! Thanks for the video. (Lafayette, LA)

[@scottgordon6541]

You are living the dream!

[@DiamondDoorsInc]

Amazing views and a great looking plane!

[@jimhuskyflying]

I really enjoyed the training series and Trent’s video about bringing Jake home. Have fun and be safe.

[@dwightbetten8918]

Thank you for flying such a beautiful classic. This is my dream to own and fly a 1942 Stearman with a vintage Jacobs power plant.

[@wallybrown9509]

Love it Kev.

[@coppi60]

Kevin this was great video! Congrats on the beautiful bird:) My Dad used to instruct in the Stearman during WWII in FL. He loved the airplane!

[@thomaswaldorf9141]

Your plane reminds me of 1978 at mid valley Airport, helping a man named Dave Horsey rebuild one thats looks just like yours..Thank you for refreshing of my childhood.

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

So cool to see you down here in my hood! Hope ya come back some time Kev! Sounds like Chris was really gentle on you! ;)

[@desertfox3860]

Very nice, thanks!

[@archstanton9206]

Very happy for you Kevin, that airplane is a showpiece. Beautiful, just beautiful. One thing I remember about my ride in that Starduster was how much open cockpit changed the feeling, the connection, to the environment, it is a lot like the difference between a convertible and a hardtop...just makes it that much more real. Still doing the knee Therapy, they are balking at the replacement now, but I still hope to hook up with you this fall.

[@gregotterson6724]

The wheat field landing and the formation shot looking over your shoulder are outstanding. More Stearman videos, please!

[@40joel]

very cool video!

[@sodbuster1677]

I took a lesson with Chris when I bought my Stearman great guy, learned a Lot

[@flyhigh1768]

I was so happy to see you in Warren Millers Future Retro!!

[@Scout4x]

Beatiful plane!

[@daedaluscan]

Totally stoked for you Kevin. Just the joy that you convey. Like learning to fly again I'm guessing.

[@Bigtirepilot]

I really was sort of. The first solo was like doing it all over again!

[@sgray2052]

Sweeeeeet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@storchman7314]

Cool video as always Kev you have a very relaxed style big fan makes some more video soon

[@WoutervanTiel]

Kevin, you don't look too warm on that trip home. Brrr, but oh so cool to fly that way. I had seen Trent's video glad I found this one too. Great adventure.

[@DanielWiley]

Awesomeness!

[@ericsvalland4417]

Quinn, you need to fly up to Yellowknife, NWT and hook up with Buffalo Joe from Buffalo Airways and do some N3N formation flying in the great white north!

[@Bigtirepilot]

Would actually love that!!!

[@oldgreenplane1428]

Nice work Quinn, love the video and it’s been a blast following along on your Stearman journey! Give a high-five to “Jake” for me too!

[@GrantGrove]

Stearman flights make your smile muscles hurt!

[@LJDRVR]

Congrats! I'm finishing my ST75 purchase this week. Thanks for sharing your adventure. One thing if I could, Kevin: Please wear a chute for acro. Much safer and you'll be setting a good example about the importance of following the rules for the aviators who enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing the awesome content!

[@tikkathreebarrels]

LOVE IT!! Please, if you could get the sound levels consistent between voice and music that'd be much appreciated. To your next video now....

[@reyesben]

Nice appearance in Warren Miller’s Future Retro Kevin. Beautiful scenery in Alaska and family too. 👍🏼👍🏼 I was like hey that’s Kevin Quinn!

[@Bigtirepilot]

Hey thanks! Feel lucky we have been part of their films for 17 years now!

[@reyesben]

@@Bigtirepilot your daughter was so cute singing and playing her uke. I’m guessing only from the last name at the very end.

[@AV8R_1]

This is Awesome Kevin! Thanks! - I just finished my tailwheel endorsement in a Husky! (Videos coming to my channel soon) Trying to convince the wife to let me sell our Cherokee 180 for a Husky, but shes not having it! Lol! She wants a Cessna 210 or 182... Totally in love with the Husky though!

[@mrguypilot]

Lucky, I can’t get my wife in my Bonanza or my Yankee. My boys love em though. Prepping the Bonanza to sell so I can get a Maule. Maybe you can get her to go for a Maule.

[@bamaverick8740]

No posts in months ! Whats up? Like your content and missing your flying! Hope you and yours are doing well! God speed

[@Bigtirepilot]

I'm on it. Just been really busy! Thanks for your message here 🤙

[@ChrisB257]

Enjoyed the whole series Kevin, thanks. Wonderful plane.

[@raymondpaulin2541]

Hey Kevin, How many planes do you have? What is your occupation? Love watching! Yes Trent too

[@Bigtirepilot]

I own a heli ski operation in AK. Points North Heli. 3 planes. 180, cub and Stearman 😎

[@natecote1971]

Surprised there is no new biplane bush plane platforms

[@lawrencelacenski9781]

Beautiful bird there Kevin , love the videos. Just curious what is the cruise speed with your new bird and being an open cockpit are there any altitude limitations? I would guess air temp and oxygen would be 2 of the limiting factors.

[@Bigtirepilot]

About a 100/105mph. No real limitations. Not as cold as one would think but you do need to bundle up

[@Kevy-vn9db]

Great video! I would have liked more engine and less music but I realize I am in the minority on that.

[@CS_247]

That engine is MINT. WOW.

[@joesmith4222]

Wait a minute, are you the guy that has a yellow and white one just like yours at Columbia airport CA. Or are you twins?

[@lewismarcvs2039]

Why is the upper plane of the sterman more advanced than the lower plane?

[@paulmcneil5529]

Looking at that engine is airplane porn

[@jdjackson7180]

I have a question about bi wings. Are the wings at the same angle of attack or will the upper (or Lower) wings stall before the other? Sorry if it sounds like a stupid question. ~jd

[@Bigtirepilot]

That's a good question! Same AOA!

[@joejody7814]

The upper wing is set at 4 positive the lower 3 positive. The horiz stab is at 3 positive and it is a lifting section. The results because of the low pitching moment airfoil naca2013 is gorgeous. Little trim work required in flight and stall is very positive as top wing further ahead of cg. Go get some time in one.

[@mmeyers111]

A gallon of oil every 12 hours! Wow the tolerances on those old birds are pretty wide.

[@flyboyzz1]

At 11:05 can anyone tell me what he means “we run a clean kit on it”?

[@Bigtirepilot]

Clean allows the oil to flow into a 5 gallon can instead of collect in the cylinders. Oil then get put back in before the next flight instead of creating possible hydraulic lock

[@adolforosado]

If you can fly a Stearman, you can fly anything.

[@joejody7814]

Actually, the authorities say if you can handle a Stearman on the ground you can handle anything. Flying one is easy. By the way ... On the ground means any moment you touch any of the 3 wheels to the ground. Double that with a hard surface. Triple that with a xwind.

[@markbrown4442]

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