the big reveal! 140A restoration part 3

[@bayflight]

Thank you all for watching! I’m aware that the door seal needs some adjusting on the right side - it was properly latched and is a non issue. Just annoying if anything, haha. I appreciate everyone’s concern!

[@johngmckown8632]

your welcome stevie safe travels

[@adamcrookedsmile]

at 11:00 I could not help noticing that the upper part of the starboard door frame is not snug against the fuselage. Some daylight is visible when the frame shakes. All the best.

[@danak963]

Yeah, I noticed it too, but she is just so happy and proud of it, I didn’t want to mention it Anyone know how long she’s been flying? She knows her stuff, and is super safe while checking, repeating two and even 3 times…Id go up with her in a second!! I worked for a commercial airline when I was young and saw some funky stuff while flying jumpseat…as well as being on the ground Haven’t been in a commercial craft for 42yrs, and I imagine (or hope) the rules are stricter today🤔 But I would never hesitate going up in any (flight worthy) single engine airplane, ever!!

[@kwittnebel]

Totally normal 140 stuff. Move along nothing to see here :-)

[@skywalker_B_]

lcongrats, ooks so good. i'll be out on sat to see in person.

[@altonbunnjr]

You’ll have to call her Lil’Beauty now. She’s gorgeous inside and out.

[@ronnronn55]

I was going to say that but you beat me to it by 54 minutes! Congrats, Ronn

[@greasymonkeyguitars9292]

💯

[@alanclark-e7e]

Alan Clark. In UK. I agree. As soon as Stevie added that afterthought I said Its got to be " Little beauty". What a beautiful transformation. You should be immensely proud of what you and the various companies have done .

[@JeffDanks-j3n]

Yup....Obviously it has to be Lil'Beauty.

[@spencercunningham1017]

Lil Hottie!

[@badcrcz]

Looks great. Might want to check your right side door. You can see daylight through the seal and it's flopping around.

[@carolinewilson3470]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@carolinewilson3470]

She looks marvelous.

[@bayflight]

Yeah, didn’t realize it did that until now. I think the door is just slightly warped because it latches all the way

[@robertcampbell3120]

@@bayflightJust imagine how much more quieter it will be inside once that’s sorted. My daughter and I love your videos…can’t wait for the upcoming XC video.

[@berndheiden7630]

Noticed that too but you beat me to it! Little beauty was my first thought also!

[@leokimvideo]

The restoration reveals Stevies passion for preserving aviation history. The interior upgrade is as impressive as the exterior. Just beautiful in every detail

[@lostreb]

Again, thank you for making the effort to keep the original / vintage look of the panel (as much as possible with the new avionics). Old guys like me really appreciate your generation doing their best to keep the original / vintage look, while upgrading the avionics for safety. Great Job, Stevie. Please keep the great videos coming!!!!

[@OneManTrail]

You mentioned you didn’t like art deco. Newsflash, that plane is pure art deco. The fonts, the paint design, the piano keys, all art deco. And its beautiful!

[@meisilingg8276]

The Cessna lettering under the prop is gorgeous. The entire plane is gorgeous now.

[@c.a.nixiii4650]

You are such a breath of fresh air. An old soul for sure. Gifted with maturity beyond your years. And all that with natural beauty and talent! My respect!

[@officialbritishtaxpayer5609]

I've never thought that the 140 was an ugly duckling but your little plane has become a SWAN indeed. What a fantastic job - a lovely little plane to be proud of! An inspiration!

[@copycatcarlton]

I enjoyed watching the transformation of your Cessna 140. It is a beautiful airplane! One of the reasons that I was so interested in your video is that when I was a small boy my Dad was a member of a local flying club that owned two of these 140’s. He did his pilots training in them and one of them had the same color scheme as yours ,same stripes and tired red. This was in the early 60’s my Dad passed in 2021 and I am 69 years old now. I have a lot of great memories of flying with my Dad. Thanks for posting!

[@TuckerGott]

It looks so good Stevie!!! This is so inspiring.

[@GabrielManzanero]

Absolutely! You and Stevie are my main motivators to get into tech and get into aviation, and start a KZbin once I'm in aviation! Thank you both!

[@mdupuy]

If she flies the 140 at 50 knots and you crank the speed bar on your small wing, y'all might be able to pull off a formation flying KZbinr colab. Please make it happen!

[@tuckerwhite2533]

We have the same name. 👍

[@bayflight]

Thank you so much!!!

[@gmcl2780]

Time to renew that fix wing licence. 😁

[@aubreytycer8708]

My father was an airline pilot. 1953 to 1980. He would have appreciated your dedication to the Check List. Something that he felt saved lives.

[@TheflyingrealtorKY]

I’m 54 and working towards my private pilot’s certification. I have learned so much from her videos. Her adherence to checklists and comms are as good as I’ve ever heard.

[@tombirkland]

I gotta say the best part of my day today was seeing this plane all fixed up. I'm not a pilot but I love your vids.

[@connectorgeek8771]

The panel of your plane is so classy - I love the combination of the chrome bezels and the Garmin displays.

[@bayflight]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelasavino]

I really like how you kept the vintage feel yet brought the plane into the 21st century! Also a pleasure to meet you. OG!

[@materiallistprollc7741]

It's very cool the way you were able to preserve the classic panel look but include glass. Looks REALLY good.

[@themaverickproject4577]

The plane is absolutely beautiful. I’m impressed with everybody who worked on it. As you watch the video, the camera facing you, look at the passenger door up by the window. It looks like it could use a slightly better seal. I can see some light through it. Other than that I’m jealous.

[@juletraylor5829]

I saw it too, good eye my friend........

[@stebecinc]

I wonder if there is air noise

[@bayflight]

Yeah, it’s either the seal or the door being barely warped from 70+ years of use. Either way, door was latched and the airplane was airworthy. Might improve wind noise a minuscule amount but it doesn’t bother me too much!

[@martinklaus2203]

Starboard door is fluttering, and can see daylight coming through the weatherstripping, but she looks absolutely beautiful!!

[@clarencewiles963]

Good point it’s possible that latch is needing adjustment or the door seal, maybe both ✅

[@DutchKC9UOD]

Door latch is so easy to fix

[@brizzybones7377]

That scared the hell out of me too

[@bayflight]

Haha yeah, common on most old Cessnas. Door was latched. Thank you!

[@martensjd]

The underside of the wing is very shiny. This may be inconvenient flying inverted on sunny days.

[@BackcountryPilot]

My grandfather had a 140A and my whole life I've had a framed photo of him leaning against it like some sort of 50's hipster. This is a beautiful specimen and I enjoyed watching it with my young daughters.

[@mysticstarhf9265]

Absolutely beautiful refurbishment of the 140A!!

[@joebruey]

A great transformation! What a great preservation of the ole girl. Looks like that passenger door is in line for the next repair.

[@billys100aolcom]

My dad had a 140 when i was a kid and we had so many great bonding moments in that little plane. He's been gone for some years now and i miss him. Thank you for the memories.

[@chrisdunlap8322]

Same here! And later a 172.

[@teambanzai9491]

Congrats on 77A’s amazing transformation, Stevie! She deserves to be referred to now as Li’l Blue! 😊

[@fitch8363]

That redo of the 140A is extraordinary! Well done.

[@MrAshleyR]

The paint is lovely, but the main win here (for me) is the panel. It would've been so easy to lose the character, but despite the update she still looks like she's from the 40's. So beautiful.

[@sparkplug0000]

I just stopped an old car video by Jay Leno to come watch Stevie’s latest as soon as my iPad told me it was available. That just goes to show how interesting and fun Stevie’s videos really are! And yeah, it’s certainly not “little ugly” now!

[@sonoftherepublic9792]

Very sharp, Stevie! Elegantly done.

[@jlr3636]

In this day and age watching your enthusiasm restoring the 140 was uplifting, we seldom see a younger person have any respect for anything vintage, and in your case seeing a young lady displaying so much pride and passion restoring, upgrading, and extending the life of that pane is uplifting. Your plane is only 1 year older than me and appreciate your passion. Safe flying.

[@Gofish163]

Right on

[@henrus]

Completely agree. An inspiration

[@buster8295]

You are an exceptional pilot, Stevie. You make it look easy, when, in fact, there are a myriad of things to attend to when in the air in a crowded sky like Southern California. Have a great trip to Oshkosh, fair tailwinds. And, congrats, the plane turned out beautiful.

[@nonyabizness4163]

Your communication skills are impeccable. The flight knowledge level you exhibit creates a strong sense of confidence, from a passenger’s point of view.

[@TheflyingrealtorKY]

YESSS, I’m 54 and working towards my private pilot certification I’ve learned so much watching her comms.

[@ThirdMonarch]

Damn the vintage lettering front looks SO SO stunning. absolutely unreal job retro modernizing it

[@timmartin6410]

What's old is new again. Absolutely stunning restoration.

[@donpagala2610]

Beautiful restoration and something to be proud about. Compliments from a retired 74 captain former Luftansa.

[@kolohekapena4512]

Wow, young lady!! You're rockin, that aircraft!! Thanks for allowing us to tag along on your adventures! and a BIG congrats from Bakersfield!

[@stevefridell4555]

Simply gorgeous! I love the paint design. It's your blue and white baby now. Stevie, you're a star.

[@paullinkins8121]

Nice work! It's great to see vintage aircraft cared for and kept operating like this.

[@Carlbritt]

I don't know where a 25 yr old software engineer, owner of two planes goes from here, but wherever that is you will have no problem getting there. You should be an inspiration to every young person out there!

[@maxmcvicker]

Flexjet!

[@TheflyingrealtorKY]

Wherever she wants. I’m so proud of her and I have no connection to her whatsoever. She’s a hardworking professional and the sky is literally the limit.

[@chad6916]

WOW what a transformation. Not ugly no more. Beautiful job! Way to save another one!!

[@Chuckles..]

What a result, the retro Cessna lettering is icing on the cake, exquisite all the way around!

[@ibran]

The fonts, the colors, everything is perfect - you and your team nailed it. Just like cruising around in a vintage car today, must be a blast to fly that thing.

[@TheFlyingStampede]

Holy cow, that thing is beautiful. Love that you kept the vintage feel throughout.

[@troma54]

That is the prettiest 140A I've ever seen. Your sponsors do incredible work and your tastes for vintage aircraft are spot on. Thanks for sharing.

[@thepudgyninja]

Love the panel. I'm really glad you were able to preserve the vintage feel because I really liked way the panel looked.

[@rsimmons801]

You have done a great job. It is beautiful. When I was 5 years old my dad had a cessna 140. And my earliest memory was in that airplane. Also, my dad is now watching your video. He is 97 years old and smiling like a child.

[@fairwindflier8181]

Stevie...Your 140 turned out nothing short of awesome! I love it!❤ I hope it continues to bring you joyous adventures! 😃

[@toddwaits7867]

Little Belle....just sounds right for a new name.....excellent results! Looks fantastic!!

[@andrewyanez5285]

YESSS! Congratulations! She's beautiful both on the ground, and especially in the air. Thank you, for including all of us on your wonderful journey. It has been an absolute pleasure. A special Thank you for introducing me to wonderful music. Keep your adventures coming.

[@johnclapperton5556]

Plane looks great and nice to see a young lady who loves vintage.

[@Squirel]

The change is both dramatic and stunning. Totally awesome.

[@StanPrentice_music]

I used to fly my Cessna 150G (1967.) This little 1949 bird has far more character and beauty than my plane ever had. Great job!

[@ericjeska9306]

I'm a commercial airline pilot and I still find this so entertaining and inspiring

[@johnprecissi5589]

You are fun to watch. Your enthusiasm is something to be proud of. Kudos for a well thought out restoration of a classic little airplane.

[@1000left]

I cant get over how amazing that airplane looks now!!!

[@agp7073]

Good work Stevie! Again! Classic beauty kept classy and retro as it should. Neal Aviation’s work on the panel is awesome! Congratulations Stevie!

[@cheesy-p1j]

Hi Stevie, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I wish you always a safe landing.

[@AudiophiliaChannel]

My god, what a beautiful plane. A superb, tasteful restoration. Congratulations to everyone involved. Safe travels.

[@nickviner1225]

I don't know what the resto cost but it was worth every penny. Now your plane looks stunning.

[@tz7813]

1949 and still going! With classic machines, once you realise your’re just the current custodian, its a lot easier to justify the expenditure!😎

[@RidgeDogRoxx]

She looks INCREDIBLE!!! I especially love the "Cessna" on the front of the cowl. The interior (and the piano keys) is amazing. Happy flying!!!

[@AuthorMiracles_on_a_Rooftop]

Your passion for planes and flying is beautiful. I enjoy listening to you talk about your new plane, and love to see how happy it makes you. Keep smiling and keep on shinning! Keep spreading the love and joy like you do! Cheers!

[@tomrunning357]

Watching my uncle restore his 1949 Cessena 195 and put floats on it was one of my finest memories. Watching it transform into a piece of functional art was amazing. You share the excitement and should be proud of what you have recreated and maintained.

[@paulg2132]

You really designed a gem, Stevie! I love the navy & white exterior and the cream & tan interior is so complimentary. The skylights look factory tinted so adding ceramic tint film will help keep the heat down for you. Congratulations!

[@davidklassen2805]

I have been dying for this video to be released! Lil ugly’s new name should be Lil beauty! It’s truly a very beautiful airplane all over! Inside and out!

[@tedd7028]

That plane came out so nice. I especially like the instrument panel.

[@talldudeinasuit]

Looks amazing!👀 Congrats to you and to all of us for the future Content that Stevie will be able to put out! We all win!!🎉

[@GroundedFlyboy737]

Wow, what a beautiful aircraft, sweet! Just a couple Kevin Bacon degrees away from the Wright Flyer. Something very special about the simplicity of that 140. Thanks for sharing and safe travels!

[@philwalter45]

Love the Lil’ Beauty! The shine on the wings is awesome! From your outboard camera, you can se a perfect reflection of the ground! Blue skies to you! Marauderjoe

[@lorendjones]

Gorgeous restoration!! The classic lines are absolutely PERFECT. Best wishes for many years of safe aviating in that beautiful little bird.

[@JoseRivera-lt2cc]

Classically BEAUTIFUL ... Great Job !! You didn't disappoint - well done.

[@andrewwardlaw]

You absolutely nailed the restoration. She looks incredible! Kudos to all involved. Looking forward to the Oshkosh vids!

[@MorganP96]

Love how the ATC guy recognized your number and said he loves your videos! So sweet!!!

[@dputub]

Glass panel functionality in round “gauges.” That is the absolutely perfect application for those units.

[@glockparaastra]

I’ve been waiting. So cool. Can’t call her ugly anymore!

[@jamesnelson7415]

Absolutely beautiful! I am an old guy, and love old airplanes. 140s are just about the most fun you can have, and tge 140A was always my favorite. I'm not willing to give up the speed and challenge of my 1959 310C, but if I had to, a 140A would be at or near the top of the list for a replacement. Honestly, you have a great combination - the Bonanza for efficient travelling, and the 140 for just pure fun. Your little Blue Bird (name hint) came out so nice! Enjoy her.

[@Mgp-Rc]

"BBB?!?!" "Beautiful Blue Bird!?!?" :P

[@Mgp-Rc]

Or "Triple Bravo!?" Bravo to the folks who transformed her, she is beautiful now AND is a bird.........!?"

[@stephenmiller4948]

It looks soooooo good, Stevie!! Each of the teams who worked on the project did an awesome job!!!

[@DGolfer60]

That's so impressive and almost unbelievable - she's such a beauty now and looks like a totally new airplane and yea, the colors fit you MUCH better - Go Blue!

[@DGolfer60]

If it was possible for an airplane to smile then this plane would be in thanks to Stevie doing such a great job with the restoration and making it functional and exceptionally stylish yet with a beautiful vintage look

[@julianturecek2373]

Wow, looks amazing!!! Your passion for vintage and bringing in modern avionics is inspiring. Well done & congrats.

[@scottbeyer101]

Worth the wait Stevie, well done. Incredible attention to detail.

[@cybersurfer2010]

Great looking plane, inside and outside! Great job!

[@vvogt4252]

Such a Beautiful Aircraft. When you said it was a 1949 Cessna. My jaw dropped. 74 years. Excellent restoration, paint looks better than showroom. Interior, Wow. Great Video! Enjoy the flying.

[@johnwhite2430]

Stevie also, based in Camarillo, what a wonderful surprise to see you in Jackson this morning in your beautiful Cessna 140 . You rock young lady!

[@father-sonflightsimulator3838]

Stunning and beautiful, a lot of great choices there in the restoration.

[@johnmedici6655]

It looks like a new plane now! I love the colors you picked out, and the panel looks amazing 😊

[@tompurvis1261]

You need an updated photo for FlightRadar24. You did a great job putting this together. Congratulations on the more than refresh.

[@vacation13]

My first airplane ride was in a 140 my Uncle owned. I'm 76 now and I was about 8 then. I've loved flying ever since. I'm reliving my childhood vicariously through your videos. Looking forward to your Oskosh vids. Thank you again.

[@gudfarfar]

Congrats with a great looking 140A! Old dogs can get a shine, for sure. With a smart looking kite like that, it stands up to your moviestar wibe beautifully. Great looks all around.

[@fjr2go]

You did awesome with the airplane! It looks amazing! Love the old lettering :)

[@unwoke1652]

Great stuff, Stevie. You are so couragious, creative, the real deal. Keep on going. My own daughter doing SPL on a little C150, not at C130😂😂. Have many aviators in the family. A blond cousin started flying 737, then 747 at a time when males marked off cockpits as their territory. She pushed through. You are on a parallel course. Many safe landings. Aviate, navigate, communicate and even tolerate. Very best wishes. Regards from Cape Town 🇿🇦

[@captaincrustyradio]

This restoration is world-class as if the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum techs did it. The interior is just magnificent! Yes, the panel restoration leaves me speechless. ❤Congrats to all of the crew that had a hand in this restoration!!!!

[@GPeterson-jw5sp]

A true pleasure flying aircraft. One of those plane you take out and chill while enjoying a flight to a remote beach.

[@alankendal5857]

Beautiful plane, beautiful pilot! Lovely to see a pilot so passionate about their aircraft and aviation in general.

[@KHAZ-tl4pt]

Absolutely beautiful, Stevie! And the plane looks awesome too! Seriously, you and everyone involved, did an exceptional job. Fantastic!

[@GreginMD]

So much fun watching you do what you enjoy! Regarding the new name, my wife took the "L" and the "U" from Little Ugly and came up with Lulu! And it kind of falls into your theme of keeping the 140 as classic/original as possible, so why not stay a little true to your original name? : )

[@paulg2132]

Lulu is a great name!

[@jb31842]

I had previously submitted "Itty Bitty Pretty One", but I'm fully willing to sacrifice my entry in favor of Lulu!

[@ironburrito5370]

It’s ridiculous how good that interior looks!!

[@maggieborth582]

Does it have that new leather smell? I love that!!

[@kenlegault1521]

Just such a very beautiful young lady, in a very beautiful airplane, wish you clear skies and always a safe and enjoyable flights!

[@edwardstephens247]

I was following your podcast when you had this airplane restored a year ago. I see you have taken excellent care of her.

[@nicholasmohr1619]

That is amazing. I love seeing old aircraft reconditioned and this is no exception. Hope you and the planes are doing well and enjoying Oshkosh.

[@DGolfer60]

Oh I’ve watched this for like the sixth time this morning. I absolutely love everything you did with Lil Ugly transforming her to Lil Beauty, the avionics, the interior and of course that awesome paint job and the vintage lettering. I want my pilots license now more than ever and to get a lil 140A - great job and don’t tell 5921C, but I like this one better. Love the videos!

[@nwbackcountry5327]

Check your passenger door, the upper corner is flapping around. It might need some adjustment or a new seal. Maybe it is normal. Beautiful airplane.

[@russellguyver7746]

I noticed that too. Probably bend back in shape or just needs a new seal. But what a lovely transformation!

[@mrprutten]

Wow Stevie! The restoration is ahhhhmazing! The airplane is now a 2023 Cessna 140. Your passion for aviation is restoring mine. Thanks, beautiful. 🌷

[@boblivingston4841]

You chose wisely on all of the paint, interior and avionics.Congrats