"The DC-3 Resurrection Begins!" Plane Savers E95

[@christopherescott6787]

I have NEVER in 27 years of transportation, loaded a can with a DC 3 in parts and pieces. By far one of the most challenging loads I have ever seen.HUGE shout out to Uncle Ronnie for his incredible knowledge and patience with us as he instructed us on how he wanted everything put away. HE is a rockstar!!!!!I wish you and everyone there every success for all your efforts.

[@mrlburstwick]

Finally!, the "plane savers" get to grips with actually saving the plane!. Now the work begins!. Wish I could be there!. All the best, to you guys!

[@thx113868]

Two months to get that bird flying? Holy Moly thats going to be a lot of work. Good Luck.

[@olspanner]

Ditto to that!

[@geraldschaerig1768]

I like to say a big thank you to all the people helping out ,the Van , the lady you stay with , you need a portable toilet and one more sea can as workshop and for tools . Oh I wish I could be there .

[@digsbyjames7726]

Yes!!!! Let the fun begin! To all the volunteers, and those helping with vehicles, homes, tools, etc...thank you!!!!!!

[@davidjones8680]

Well, after months of planning and preparation, it's great to see that the plane and the parts are now together in the same location. I dare say it will take a few days or to get things all set up, but yes, it's finally time to "really get hands on doing the job". It's heart warming to see how generous people are being with their support to the project. The end result will bring a great sense of pride and achievement to everyone who has made a contribution to the cause, no matter how large or small. Wishing you all good luck and good weather Mikey! Regards, David Jones, Coventry, UK.

[@MikeyMcBryan]

👍👍👍👍

[@johnbolin7098]

Mikey ! Just got back home from Sun N Fun in Lakeland , Florida. Happy to report the D-day Squadron was a highlight. Glad you, Stella and Stuka arrived safely. Let the restoration begin ! Thank you for the tour of Delta Tango Delta. So exciting !

[@markhayes100]

Props to the “Plane Savers” mobile provider as well as your host family! Very generous people in Montreal, good luck with getting the work started. Lol, I said Props!

[@patrickunionpipefitter6568]

Pro tip, open both handles at the same time on the sea can. Rent another sea can for tools and a work shop?

[@sp769]

Just like walking and chewing gum right?

[@stanpatterson5033]

To clarify, he means not only both hasps on each door, but both doors simultaneously.

[@patrickunionpipefitter6568]

Stan Patterson no just one door at a time, but open both handles on that door at the same time.

[@Brendengs84]

When you open the doors to the sea can, use both of the handles at the same time. Trust me it will be a lot more easier.

[@allclassicmotors]

All Right! Let's do this! Can't wait to see this unfold. As for a name, I am thinking STELLA sounds just right!

[@ericsvalland4417]

Possibility that the Airport would allow you to erect a temporary chain link fence like they use in construction, and if Cresswell & the Airport agree, temporarily open up Cresswell's permanent fence so that your Uncle can get his camper in and/or workers can get in/out through Cresswell without having to walk around? The worst that can happen is they say is no.

[@1SeanBond]

Tears! Awesome?! MIKEY!👍yeah tears of JOY! So happy you .. for your a Father's Son! ....best family Dynamics!

[@victormorin1292]

Bienvenue à Saint-Hubert! I guess all the volunteers are ready for a sign from you guys. Toolbox are waiting, and we hope for good spring weather, which is not always easy... See you soon!

[@jamesglenn2006]

Everybody's okay, the plane looks good. Plane Savers is only going to get more spectacular. 🍻

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

You are going to need a second can for tool storage, a work bench, and staging parts in transition. Think of it as a portable work shop that you can lock up at the end of those long days.

[@AR-jx6wr]

Mikey you are a lucky man. All of these people moving mountains to help you achieve your goal. How does it feel?

[@xaviermarfaing7253]

Nice to see the old beech, i went to this school, very good school.

[@patrickdavey9692]

Now we getting somewhere. Great work to the guys for packing the Sea can so well.

[@rodhigh7]

In Burbank, CA across Hollywood Way from Lockheed was a company called Pacific Automation. They took worn out DS-18s, completely rebuilt them into executive planes with turbine engines. I never worked for Lockheed or Pacific Automation but I did work for Pacific Telephone at both plants in my youth.

[@kennethscofield4565]

I can see it Mikey, I can envision it taxiing down the runway engines at full song. Loud and proud, lit up large and in charge!! Your vision Mikey!!

[@beaver19660]

the new name is ...........Miss Stella

[@leeaylett3621]

love that name

[@jkentsan]

All right Mikey, it's show time. We distant viewers can''t wait. Glad you arrived safely.

[@dougmcgregor8690]

Excellent to see DTD. Let the fun commence!

[@crazybrit-nasafan]

AWESOME. Great to see DTD again. Glad you had a safe journey. Sad news about the Night Fright crew but it's better to play safe. Best regards. Greg

[@frankjames7247]

At last your there with a lot of work to do, the container made it ok ! Best of luck with the future work.

[@pouyan225]

Been a fan since day 1! Nice to see work has started,and it's time for me to finally catch up with a whole lot of new videos!

[@libertyforever4270]

Down the back stretch towards the third turn! Yahoo!

[@leeaylett3621]

good to see you stela and the dog got there save

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

Good to see ya ready to start. Hope you can get some easier access.

[@larryhenderson3314]

Thanks Mickie an all for yet another great episode

[@deanbarber8715]

Now the fun begins!! Have fun in Montreal!

[@loxab2]

Hi everyone! we have an old saying in sweden,,, " dont eat the yellow snow" !

[@willstadnyk5937]

Way to go Mikey, Stella, Benoit, etc--grrrrreat opening show from St Hubert. I think you should call today's show 95A and the rest A, eh, to indicate starting progress on the actual build at St Hubert, 95A, 96A etc. Cheers for now, Onwards and UPWARDS✈️

[@OlliBris_]

IT'S HAPPENING GUYS, ITS FINALLY HAPPENING AAAAAAAA

[@cleaner10399]

I vote her name shall be "Stunning Stella"

[@monsieurV1]

We were there maybe half an hour before you, wish we could have meet, still we took a few picture of the DC-3 and and the Beech!

[@simplelife6663]

Very exciting times coming up!!!!!!!

[@SuperM1687]

Boom, this is it!!!

[@LeaMacDonald]

Oh yea! Montreal and poutine!!! :)

[@stanpatterson5033]

Smoked Meat !!

[@pourquoiunidentifiant]

@@stanpatterson5033 Bagels

[@stanpatterson5033]

There you go... breakfast, lunch, and dinner (not necessarily in that order) all laid out for them. I mean, that's 3 of the 5 main food groups for Quebec right there !

[@timkennedy9364]

yep waiting for the doctor to start transplant of parts getting exciting

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Have to get used to the time zone differences, maybe take a shot of cold meds just till your immune system gets adjusted to the different environment. This plane will fly.

[@hollybridgeman7914]

Glad you all arrived safely in Montreal. You should have started this leg with season two!!! I feel quite emotional seeing DTD after all this time

[@geraldleat5970]

The Pratt & Whitney B707 test bed is located at the Trenton Air Force Museum.

[@robinc6308]

You are a champ, Mickey. All will be well.

[@komullins]

Cheers. Glad to see you all made it safely. Let’s get this party started. ✌️🛫🛫

[@Gav67]

Let the build commence good luck to all involved in making the plane fly again

[@THOMMGB]

Viewer # 1520! I hope all goes well getting DTD airworthy. I'm sorry to hear about Night Fright missing the party. I'm not sure what their problem is, but maybe something will happen in their favor and allow them to get back on track.

[@wendyejohnson7517]

It's all happening! I know all your good planning will make it go smoothly.

[@alwatt9367]

Brilliant. Great project. Best wishes to all. Let the Countdown begin.

[@tobysmith2564]

Awesome I can feel the excitement ramping up now 😁

[@rodchisholm9443]

Pleased you all arrived safely in Montreal, wow now the new chapter starts on the restoration of DTD, can't wait to see this beautiful bird come back to life 😀😀👍👍

[@1SeanBond]

Here it starts!👍✌#95 !!

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Welcome to Montreal 😄

[@cf6282]

One hell of a job to do on DTD. Hope you can make it!

[@scouseiow8490]

Hey gang, why don’t you get the night fright guys to send a part to put on DTD for the flight.or paint a section of the aircraft in night fright colours. Just an idea.

[@Hans.Lavoie]

Welcome to St-Hubert everyone... should be warmer soon...

[@airbossone]

Happy the dog is save, STELLA would be a great name.

[@dmc2554]

Whats the air-temp??? Use Kelvin units just for fun.......

[@Karlkn]

Next time, try opening the two doors at the same time😋!

[@RTatBstoke]

Good luck with with the work, hope it all comes together.

[@betty1993]

You two are such a great couple.. 🤩🤩 Yes... Let the fun begin!!

[@Peorhum]

Be sure to visit Le Bifthèque while in Montreal and get their 21oz prime rib...yummy!!! You will never go to a Montana's again.

[@crazypilot7577]

A truly beautiful Beech 18. As you walked out to DTD, I see a Bombardier CS100 photo bombing the background of the walk out. I wish I was a lot closer to DTD so I could actually assist, but hey, this is happening, this is real.

[@Benoit6ft6]

This is the CS100 prototype

[@heatherrawls6015]

Wonder if you can feel my excitement here all the way from the U.K. Hope all goes really well with the restoration. Best wishes to all involved however big or small a part played.

[@stuebh17]

Good luck guys with getting the aircraft ready cannot wait to see the progress 👍👍😁

[@sharoncassell9358]

I just reunited with this channel after a pause for a year. Now it is August 2023. I had seen most episodes before but it has more meaning now. Somehow.

[@mattd1142]

Are there any super dc3s still in service up in Yellowknife?

[@ernieszelepcsenyi5710]

Only in Alaska, none in Canada

[@danwaldie4661]

You are gonna have to crack the whip to get that plane ready in time to fly it. Needs a ton of work. Hang in there Mikey.

[@jamesstephenpeyton3305]

Flew 18,s and 3's at Millardair

[@anthonyiglesias2376]

You can put buffalo one, on the nose and tadaa you have a name

[@adenstuff]

Hey mikey....can i ask how much DTD cost you to purchase?

[@stanpatterson5033]

DTD, not DTE

[@adenstuff]

Stan Patterson oops sorry

[@ernieszelepcsenyi5710]

@@adenstuff Here's the eBay listing when it was up for sale: www.ebay.com/itm/1944-Douglas-C-47A-DC-3C-D-DAY-and-Market-Garden-veteran/273595759287

[@davidjones8680]

@@ernieszelepcsenyi5710 Thanks for this link, some nice pictures in there.

[@stanpatterson5033]

@ Ernie Szelepcsenyi .... I love the small details on that fleaBay ad... first it mentions “Aircraft not airworthy - Restoration project” and then afterwards, it states: "will ship to Canada" lmao..... And I'm not making fun of Benoit or whomever put up the ad, just pointing out some of the rather funny contradictions.

[@FreedomFighter-cr5xg]

I'm waiting patiently for the ads to stop

[@alwatt9367]

Think the plane should be named. "Uncle Ronnie"

[@dannysimon2320]

So are you gonna hunt down a Taco Bell? I remember your statement that you were 18 hours away from a Taco Bell by car at Yellowknife

[@stanpatterson5033]

There's one in Brossard near the intersection of Boul. Taschereau and Boul. Lapiniere, it's beside a Rotisserie St.Hubert and also a Rotisserie Scores. Curiously, the Taco Bell is a combined KFC-Bell store, so if tacos and burritos don't turn your crank, there's chicken, chicken, and chicken&ribs nearby :) 6-7km as the crow flies from the airport.

[@Peorhum]

Le Bifthèque is better...or valentines and get some headcheese with your breakfast.

[@stanpatterson5033]

Le Bifthèque was awesome in the 80's and into the 90's. Last time I went to Le B was the Quebec City area location, and it was well on the decline. But to be honest, it's been 25 years give or take.... Maybe they've pulled up their socks since then... Me, I don't know nutting habout Valentines, but show me a Restaurant Lafleur and I henjoy a few steamies toute garnie, mais ouis !

[@Peorhum]

@@stanpatterson5033 I have not been to Le Bifthèque since the early 90s so you maybe right. To bad if they declined, they were really good back then. Valentines used to be good for breakfasts. I just looked up valentines and wiki says they are still around.

[@liztankard4881]

Good luck guys you have a massive amount of work to do but great work 👍

[@sneaks01]

Wish I could be there to help in some way!

[@johnhume6840]

John H A bit of history on the Beech 18 that was shown for anyone interested. It is c/n 5828 and started life as a C.45B. 43-35478 USAF, 1943. HB109 RCAF, 5/1/44. CF-ZWY-X Pratt & Whitney Canada, lsd 19/7/60. HB109 RCAF . United Aircraft of Canada/Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Ltd, 1/6/71. Ecole Nationale d'Aeronautique, 7/80. Musee de l' Aviation du Quebec, St Hubert, 1998.

[@danielledykgraaf6483]

DTD's name should be Mikey's GOONEY...

[@mikercflyer7383]

I know I am jumping ahead but how do you test the landing gear before the first flight.

[@davidjones8680]

Put the plane on prop stands and just cycle the gear up and down to your heart's content.

[@xaviermarfaing7253]

Go to visit the school your gonna love it

[@coeu8967]

No snakes inside

[@nicksmith7552]

Did Mikey buy this aircraft personally or is it going to be a Buffalo aircraft ?

[@davidjones8680]

It's all Mikey's, and comes with a lot of help from family, friends and a hell of a lot of Plane Saving fans!

[@adrenalinowner7992]

Hey Mikey, can you guys upgrade the interior lights to say LEDs on the old planes?

[@stanpatterson5033]

I have a question.... who would make LED's specific to fit in a DC-3 ? Since I don't know the fitting or voltage, I'd say it would have to be a custom job. But, for instruments, there's probably someone who converts the bulbs in them over to mini LED's for longevity.

[@adrenalinowner7992]

Stan, I don’t know about the mini light unless they are like a 194 then yes same idea as automotive lights, I changed the incandescent lights to LED in my PeterBilt, I would guess someone at a aftermarket company would like the challenge of testing...

[@kieronbower8549]

Its a shipping container. Not à sea can!

[@rocketlife9549]

Why did ur traveling take Soooo long ?

[@angelreading5098]

That is one very famous Beech 18 see www.pt6nation.com/en/articles/article/best-of-the-pt6-nation-the-legend-tells-its-story/ and good to see that the aircraft is still extant and serving as a useful instructional airframe. I hope the logistics issue can be resolved Mikey thats a long trip around to get to the aircraft where she is you have plenty of space to work around the aircraft but need to set up some kind of protection from the elements for the working party perhaps a few gazebo's or similar kind of set up. The news about Night Fright comes as no surprise and serves to show that even working on a machine full time is no guarantee that things get done on time with all of the will in the world. Mikey I think the biggest thing to getting DTD completed is going to be manpower and lots of it,Ronnie can be in the lead with his practical hands on expertise but he is going to need a lot of regular back up manpower to break the back of the diverse work in getting the DC-3 airworthy but I am sure that you have plans in place to cover every eventuality. Stella seems to be entering into the spirit of everything and her lovely smile says it all,what a treasure she is to this project. It looks like someone has already had a go at removing the paint from the passenger windows so that is a good start to the proceedings,look forward to seeing your walk around video tomorrow,take care now.

[@ajmac5735]

I think Stella should do the 100th intro. 👍

[@sdfsdfsdfsdsdfsf8468]

Love your show dude Pls go more technical and.with number and measurements dimensions Also air travel with some airplane to the disitination

[@Julian_Bolt]

it is so great your saving dtd from the scrap heap or worse BASLER BUM BUM BUUUUUUUU!!! (I'm kidding) :-)

[@donmeyer1621]

Now the fun begins you guys!!! Hope they have a KFC for you Mikey!!! Wish I was closer to help!!

[@drenk7]

Mikey are you and Joe left handed? If so you’re in your right mind. It means the right hemisphere of your brains 🧠 is dominant.

[@hawkuser604]

Has anyone ever confirmed Stella's accent?

[@michaelmeatheringham312]

I thought she was sang lead for The Sugar Cubes.

[@2007MXV]

FFS man...have you even read any prior comments? Munster, Germany

[@Esser44]

I spy a CS100...errr A220-100...

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

95👍

[@JayWhy1952]

To test pre-production PT6 engines, Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) obtained a Beechcraft C-45 on loan from the Royal Canadian Air Force.. see LINK ▼ www.kingairmagazine.com/article/pratt-whitney-canada-and-the-pt6-part-one/

[@jeanjacquesjacks7382]

You speak wery well french 🤗🤔👍 so , have a good job 😉

[@shiver_me_timbers]

This s**t just got real!!

[@drenk7]

Did Stella really break her arm?

[@stanpatterson5033]

If she did, it was at some previous occasion, not in this video

[@drenk7]

In a past experience. She mentioned break in her arm.

[@rolandcanacolo6870]

this is nothing I savaged a DHC 5 Buffalo 390 miles NW of Resolute near bordan island 21 days to get the aircraft off the ocean ice we flew it out on June 4 I was the man that made it happen a week later the ice broke sunken ship if I wouldn't worked my ass off

[@davidbronicki5024]

Does everybody in Montreal talk like a hockey player? AY