Highlander 2.5 foot takeoff, Steve Henry

[@JohnWilliams-oq3cv]

Its like a trials bike - but with an airplane.

[@umhewwo8006]

John Williams, biked, and planes are the best.

[@shredder_mang3211]

John Williams ur right

[@jeffjackson868]

Amen! Lol

[@jarednichs3450]

The Danny Macaskill of planes

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

I LOVE how the ENTIRE Family is involved with this! Awesome stuff! Good job HENRY FAMILY!

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you Bryan! I love that part as well!

[@sarahenry3879]

Thank you! Me too :)

[@lh7801]

Aircraft carrier shmaircraft carrier. You could land that thing on a bass boat

[@mqbitsko25]

Sideways.

[@protectoroffaith]

And take off lol

[@Brian-cj4bj]

2.5 feet less more and it's a horizontal helicopter!

[@cliffcorbitt9494]

they float in airshows all the time . you ever been to one??? i got to see an airshow everysingal 4 years when my father was in the airforce when i was a child.

[@robhelenflaherty9083]

"Landing strip? Where we're going we don't need landing strips." With apologies to Doc Brown ;)

[@jacobwest8629]

At the end of "Back to the Future"! And the beginning of"Back to the Future 2"!...lol!

[@alextaylor4052]

Next week: the wind picked up and Steve flew backwards.

[@SteveHenry]

🤣

[@totallyjonesin]

In Wyoming they lift off in their own footprint. aviationhumor.net/wyoming-wind-sock/

[@totallyjonesin]

@@SteveHenry You might enjoy the jokes on that site Steve.

[@ziggy2shus624]

i have seen ultralights fly backwards.

[@docwill184]

Wind Craft Quads; We had a jump-pilot do similar in the ferocious winds at Livermore, CA c. 1970, Johnny.........(a member of the WWII 'Silkworm Club'). He hovered our empty Aeronca Champ overhead and, ever so slowly, got it to back up. Parenthetically, that little plane, stripped of anything unnecessary for skydiving, could haul four jumpers wearing the heavy gear of that era and the pilot.

[@blancolirio]

Brilliant! Love it Steve- and great work by the rest of the family recording this...GREAT job all.

[@SteveHenry]

I really love my family being involved!

[@sarahenry3879]

I am so happy to be part of this!

[@nealparnell5403]

Juan Brown. Cool.

[@bobbycratchet3958]

Runway: Am I a joke to you? Kevin: Hey, we had a good run but you're holding me back.

[@mickcarson8504]

All you need is a strong Wind and there you are, 2.5 feet take off and landing. Genius!

[@flycory]

Just amazing Steve!!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks Cory!😊

[@joshheatwole]

the awesome factor of this is unbeatable! i’m amazed there are people that live sad enough lives to give it a thumbs down.

[@SteveHenry]

There’s always going to be a few haters. Oh well

[@amy1ray]

Freaking awesome Steve!! So proud of you and LOVE cheering you on❤

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you!

[@walterbenson5275]

Ole 44’s on the line, winds-a-plenty, that’s sublime. Rev that engine, 300hp,two an one half feet, oh what a climb!!! Records are broken, Steve’s the one, Tweedledee Tweedledum!!!

[@SteveHenry]

🤣

[@nemo227]

I became a fan years ago when I was thinking about dead stick landings. I had been aboard a glider during a dead stick landing . . . because gliders do that pretty much every time. So my brain substituted "takeoff" for "landing" and I typed it into youtube and there was Tail Drager Fun doing a DEAD STICK TAKEOFF. I almost cheered out loud. I watched that dead stick takeoff a dozen times at least. So I was compelled to follow Steve Henry's adventures. Thank you, Steve.

[@rd9831]

This is VTOL. Definitely not STOL.

[@akindudeerada5840]

Well, almost😁

[@kbjerke]

It is RSTOL. Rediculously Short Takeoff and Landing.

[@kaikart123]

Well, AVTOL to be fair. Almost Vertical Take Off Landing

[@suhardiyanto1231]

Gambar dan ukuran detilnya

[@robertlafnear4865]

When I was a New Pilot we had 20-35mph trade winds straight down the runway every afternoon (at my near the coast airport ) ... I loved slow flight on the edge of the stall & really short landings........ THIS looks like so much fun,.... wish I were 30 again... I could do this............. A LOT ! Great VIDEO !

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you, that would be incredible to have that much wind that was steady and not all gusty like it always is if it blows here. Although our gusty wind does make a fun challenge. 😊

[@robertlafnear4865]

Oh Thank You again for the fun show you put on........ the flight school that taught me was Compton Aviation, Compton, Cal.( 1978/9 and almost every day we had a nice trade wind come up... I watch your short T.O. and every time I'm astounded that that plane JUMPS off the ground............... cool ! FLY LOTS... FLY SAFE.

[@yuniorprades3023]

Best wings design and ofcourse pilot skills👏

[@anihtgenga4096]

My Bible commands that I should not covet. But seeing your airplane really tests me.

[@richz3379]

Absolutely amazing!! You could practically land that in my driveway! Great to see your daughter so involved. Keep reaching for new goals!

[@777rogerf]

The wind was a major factor. But it's not a competition--just for fun.

[@samuelvelez4985]

Cool looking helicopter!

[@MrJohnrowe2010]

To be able to take off and land in an area smaller than my kitchen island is insane!

[@kenhurley4441]

I remember back in the 60's they flying group took out the 65 HP and installed an 85 HP in the Aernoca Champ (my 2 uncles came out of WWII as mechanics). They took her up (8KO) and landed normally. Then they took off and landed cross-wise to the runway! After that they just took off and landed on the short taxi-way from the hanger!

[@tomcoryell]

I love the sound of that Yamaha winding up!

[@SteveHenry]

Me too!

[@rodstol]

Keep it up Steve, incredible stuff

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks Brandon!

[@gelignite664]

Heck that may as well bw VTOL. I was impressed last week with the 6ft take of. WOW Great Job..

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this video of wild fun !!!

[@GPGowda]

Hi, I'm an aircraft enthusiast from India. And your channel is awesome. Great achievement by the way 👍

[@Airmanship-ln8oq]

I like aerodynamics' laws... Good job. 👏👏👏

[@LectronCircuits]

You really STOL the show (and our hearts) with this one. Cheers!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks 😊

[@DB.KOOPER]

JUST PLAIN BADASS!!!! So cool, I LOVE it.

[@JessHull]

I can't even do that in my R/C plane!

[@akindudeerada5840]

😂😂😂

[@03flhtcui]

Well done Sir...well done. That is one crazy lil' bird you got there.

[@provousa2253]

NO AIRPORT NEEDED ONLY YOUR DRIVEWAY @ HOME???? MIND-BLOWN !!!!!

[@lloydrobert6182]

Wow!!!!!!!!! Just brilliant! The combination of man and machine is extremely impressive. I've watched this video over again just for the kick of seeing you enjoy yourself! Superb!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks Lloyd, I do have a lot of fun!

[@lloydrobert6182]

@@SteveHenry Without doubt, buddy. Hope all well with you and your loved family.

[@davidfranklin5270]

Wind and prop wash take off. Amazing!

[@lestercoons3962]

What you're doing looks like alot of fun! Amazing!

[@chlordk]

No problem landing perpendicular to the landing strip.

[@gorway7]

And I thought your 6' takeoff was crazy.

[@madhumohanr5344]

Hai, iam Madhumohan. R from india, god's own country kerala state... I so much like your perfomence, Awsome... Just like fying God. God bless you sir... Iam respecting you. Last 20 years iam watching air shows.. Last some years so interested with stol. Wonderful... I have a dream... One day i can do like this...👍

[@shirleyboy8859]

This is insane!!! Great job Steve... and Mrs Steve :-))

[@randyrussell6246]

I love this AIR-PLANE !

[@ready.set.family1274]

Awesome. I started flying out of Nampa.

[@Rob-lz5iz]

This guy is my new hero!

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you!

[@tonynorthwest9696]

Totally Cool!! I hope you win your next Airshow Competition!! That's some amazing Piloting!!

[@SteveHenry]

Thanks, I hope I do too, it’s December 4th and 5th in Florida.

[@criticalmass6249]

Unreal! Awesome !

[@bobczz3919]

That engine spools up FAST.

[@llshamelessll]

If your flaps were 2 inches longer it would take off even quicker and rise at a 30 degree angle... this is crazy and I love it.

[@agoodchristianpilot159]

“Did he hit the first wire?” “What wire?”

[@aaronokimoore]

Steve I didn't know you flew helicopters! Couldn't even see the marker on the tire move during that last take off!

[@dancolley4208]

I landed, turned around and then took off all within the run-up pad at the head of the runway. Did it in a Cherokee 140 (into a 40 mph headwind!!!)

[@nandanm3826]

Nice and great.🙏🏽

[@joshuacatron2]

I like your style! Thanks for sharing

[@SteveHenry]

Thank you, and you are welcome!😊

[@RichardSamul]

With the wind today, I thought you should try again. Lo and behold, here’s the video!

[@SteveHenry]

Yeah I’ve been watching and waiting for the right day.

[@jimwilkey7294]

Steve is one cool dude! Personality on camera is the same off 👍

[@flycory]

Wow!

[@SteveHenry]

Fun stuff!

[@guss2099]

That’s some skilled man! 😮😮😮

[@glenturney4750]

NICE JOB! 😁👍

[@WarrenGAviation]

Great job Steve 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@edwinkania5286]

Watch out Scrappy is coming for you!!!!! That plane you have there is insane......

[@Ken_Dalton]

Amazing! It's my dream to own one of those one day, but I live in Ireland, not many bush planes here at all, or much use for them! Maybe I should change that lol.. Great video guys,! 👌

[@JGizzardofOz]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@TheJoe111599]

Camera person should stand out of the props plane of rotation, had me worried when you were taking off. Be careful! Great video tho, keep them coming. :)

[@kingofcastlechaos]

Me too. Cringeworthy.

[@benjaayasan156]

Me three....

[@gasdive]

I flew with a guy who's dog knew not to stand in line with the prop. As he turned the aircraft Echo would jump up and run out of that line. He claimed he only told her once.

[@eschelar]

Seems to me that the best place to stand would be in line with the front wheels, behind the prop plane. Wouldn't take much for a small rock or twig to get loose in there...

[@SalveMonesvol]

being able to take off in 1 metre gives a lot of new options.

[@ParkerUAS]

Seriously waiting for the backwards takeoff

[@j.c.guigou2558]

LOL Crazy stupid Take off and Landings in high wind! I love it, that looks like fun!!!!

[@silasmarner7586]

Surprisingly good sound only mild wind sounds..

[@2715bunky]

That's gonna be hard to beat!

[@SteveHenry]

It’s going to be hard for me to beat, I think I would need a little smoother wind to do any better.

[@neillongtine8479]

Man that is Awesome!!

[@sc3639]

dang dude! That is nuts

[@MrDecaliostro]

Amazing results!

[@joevanlith4174]

That is amazing! Great job!

[@luisnunes7933]

Hello, you are a top light gun pilot! Greetings from Portugal.

[@JoshuaRichards2010]

Remote via cable or electric grab lock on tail wheel to hold plane while revving to full power. Press to release for full power takeoff.

[@tmonster1498]

Top Notch Pilot & Plane...similar performance of Mike Patey’s Draco bush plane...without all the refinements

[@GunganWorks]

19 feet total! WOW! I am going to have to break out an RC plane to beat that!

[@scotth985]

good luck

[@GunganWorks]

scotth985 Steve’s going to need the luck. The model I am referring to has a 7ft wingspan, Fowler flaps, dropping ailerons, and leading edge slats. Best of all, it weighs 3.0lbs, ready to fly. It will fly at the speed of a normal walk if you’re good! I’ll pick a calm evening, just to make it fair 😁

[@wildoutdoorsandmore]

Awesome piloting. Congrats.

[@maxbootstrap7397]

Reminds me of the time I had to land with an insanely strong crosswind at an ATC controlled airport. I was really good at short landings but didn't have nearly as capable an airplane as this Highlander. After I was cleared to land, I made the turn onto base very early ... before I passed the end of the runway (the only runway at this airport), and told ATC I was going to land on the runway at right angles to the runway. His reply was one word --- *"What?".* I didn't answer, because I was very busy carefully controlling my flight path and speed. I touched down on the left edge of the runway and stopped before I reached the right edge of the runway ... then turned left to taxi down the runway to the first taxiway where I exited the runway. At which point ATC asked *What was that?* I explained that to land in the runway direction in such a strong crosswind was very dangerous, but what I did was very safe ... straight into the wind. And I did land on the specified runway (the only runway). Long pause from ATC. Then he turned me over to ground control and nobody said another word. It really was funny. I'm sure they were wondering whether I had violated any rules. I'm guessing that technically I didn't, but who knows. Something tells me I would not have gotten into trouble, since what I did was obviously much safer than trying to make a conventional landing in a ~50mph crosswind. For anyone who gets into a similar situation, there is an even better approach (yes, bad pun). Namely, do the same I did, except land at the leading edge of the runway exactly where a taxiway exits on the opposite side of the runway. Which gives you a great deal more distance to stop. Not sure why I've never heard of any pilot taking this "safe way out" of a bad crosswind situation. Better than a crash or ground-loop!

[@CONEHEADDK]

I rarely read long comments, and usually am tired of "people bragging", but this is actually a very interesting comment. Someone who "overrules" authority, when he/she is sure, that that is the best thing to do. And you rarely get into trouble by doing that, excepte for all the whimps, who feel threatened by your compentence and not backing down just because of status. Keep calm and survive on.!

[@BDXRP11B]

I'm glad I saw this on KZbin and didn't see a driving by I'm pretty sure I would be so confused I would wreck. I've never seen anything like this before it doesn't even make sense

[@dannybear3121]

It takes me longer to take off with an rc plane. Great job man that’s awesome!!

[@james3440]

This is absolutely phenomenal!!! I’m talking YEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAW! What’s truly amazing about this one is how much anyone could care about nonsense. Keep it up dynamo.

[@jeffrogers2349]

Wow! Amazing!

[@bkailua1224]

Wind makes a difference, I once landed a Cessna 150 when the wind was blowing about 50 and we used almost 0 feet of runway. To be real it needs to be on a calm day. We were able to fly with a backwards ground track that same day.

[@SteveHenry]

Oh believe me in 15 to 20 mile an hour gusty wind, it’s real.

[@bkailua1224]

@@SteveHenry You are using a different definition of "real". I mean accurate and correct measure of how much runway you need. I don't mean in the sense of "exciting"

[@rubenvor]

Dude! That's a freaking helicopter!

[@HobbitHomes263]

In 1967, with me in the backseat age 12, my uncle l;anded his 47 Cub ...going backwards

[@summoningdark216]

Only fly model aircraft, but hats off to you. Just keep it safe out there!

[@4stomper]

Incredible! Very cool!

[@mxcollin95]

That was bad ass!

[@sansdecorum4600]

That was nuts! Wouldn't be surprised if you'll soon be doing VTOL competitions. The 300hp (!?!) Yamaha sounds like a massive swarm of angry hornets, in a phone booth. "A phone what?" Many today would say. Yeah, I'm old.

[@SteveHenry]

🤣

[@michaelguy7168]

Wow, any shorter & you won’t need tires.

[@kenhurley4441]

Steve will never get "2-tired" of doing this! Give him a "brake",,,,,,,,! What was the "1/2" for? Oh the camera!

[@gregdoyle4602]

Wow! That has got to be fun!

[@SteveHenry]

It is!

[@stephensmith799]

Three Dimensional Dirt Bike Riding! Man... I LOVE watching this stuff. Bigger Tyres?!... to hold back the powered-up skid.... I think true VERTICAL take off is possible in a headwind here.... You know a lot of the most pointless activities are the most worth doing. Roll on next vid. I'm subscribed.

[@irishrover63]

That's insane, don't even see the wheels moving on take-off. :)

[@chuckvan1568]

Amazing!

[@saltydecimator]

This stuff is the most “magical “ thing I’ll watch. You ponder your normal take offs /landings in the hundreds to thousands of feet and you go bam boom you’re doing it shorter than your airplane!!! Forkin nuts!!

[@zepcono1]

2.5 Feet with the wheels locked up, incredible.

[@fxhood2114]

awesome man!!! greate respect - greats from Germany 😃

[@evopwrmods]

Amazing...Skillz....

[@davebeals1718]

Next video...you'll be taking off like a bird! Full throttle, full brakes & even stronger winds. Gonna be a sweet vid.

[@bcs7686]

"Roads where we're going we don't need Roads"

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Bryan Clifton Heavy

[@deldridg]

Soon you'll enter the parallel dimension and take off in negative time and space. Very impressive!