CC-115 DHC-5 Buffalo Engine Start-Up and Takeoff

[@sindereses]

I am a Brazilian military man and had the honor of flying a lot on this aircraft in the Brazilian Amazon. It is a magnificent airplane. I was the CC-115 Flight Communications. Today, I am retired. Miss you!

[@TheHDAviation]

Very nice, that must have been a lot of fun working in the CC-115!

[@sindereses]

@@TheHDAviation Too much!

[@michelsouzaqwerty]

Esquadrão Arara daqui de Manaus.

[@booc5725]

My dad was stationed in Summerside in the 70's. When I was 12 he put me on the Buffalo to fly to Torbay Nefoundland to see my grand parents. I was the only passenger. The pilot called me up to the cockpit to take the controls just off Cape Breton flew for a half hour. What a great memory. Thanks

[@popester7]

No cheesy music. no commentary. no popup notifications. sweet airplane. I love it!

[@robertc2204]

Right! I love this. I listened turned way up in my Dolby atmos... Sounds like such a badass BEAST like I'm right there on the tarmac 😎💪😎💪

[@vanithasv9489]

OK

[@chriss4919]

That plane did not want to stay on the ground. The pilot barley even had to pull back on the yoke. Canadian engineering at its finest. Beautiful aircraft!

[@TheHDAviation]

Love the Buffalo, it's really impressive to see how little runway they use.

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

there's just something about a plane backing itself up that just never gets old! And holy shit that thing took off quick!

[@ashleyosborne5500]

Stol....the Cairbou IS STOL

[@jfan4reva]

Do you suppose they give discounted landing and takeoff fees for STOLs? ("Only used half the runway!")

[@georgemancia.mancia3228]

Yeah so quickly it looks like it doesn't Needs a runway. Increible.

[@yourlocalaviation]

@@jfan4reva no we don't charge less for stol take offs or landings

[@yourlocalaviation]

@@ashleyosborne5500 this is the younger sister of the caribou

[@blackjack8142]

When I was in Vietnam in 67 to 68 I was amazed how they would come down fast and furious just a few feet from the ground and unloading there cargo when they could not land because of the enemy attacking the area. There was a Carabou also that was similar to the Buffalo. There was also a one engine aircraft that was also a Canadian made aircraft called the Beaver and Otter. Saw both of them in the states and had the pleasure to get a ride in the Otter.

[@ashleyosborne5500]

She is unique

[@PeterNGloor]

@@ashleyosborne5500 I rode in a turbo Otter, very nice old airplane.

[@k1ng5urfer]

My Grandfather flew these for Search and Rescue. Had loads of pictures and medals galore all over his office from both RCAF and search and rescue after. I still think they're the coolest looking planes I've ever seen.

[@TheHDAviation]

That's really cool your Grandfather used to fly the CC-115, that must have been a really exciting careers. I've always loved seeing the Buffalo in action, I miss them now that they're gone.

[@k1ng5urfer]

@@TheHDAviation It was super cool, but he never talked much about it, he was always to busy teaching me how to win at cards haha. I wish I'd gotten to know more. He must have had a million stories. I found out recently years after he passed now that he was part of the Prisendam rescue and thats why he received his OMM. That's one I really wish I'd had the chance to ask him about. I definitely share the feelings on the Buffalo, damn shame to see them go. They will be fondly remembered for sure.

[@BowhuntingAfrica]

I had the privilege of flying these aircraft in Southern Sudan, Congo and a few other interesting spots in Africa. This was after they were decommissioned from the Canadian airforce. We had one in the original S&R colors and I wonder if it could have been this one? The number 457 rings a bell. That was the most fun I've had flying anything in my 28 years of aviation.

[@TheHDAviation]

Very cool, that must have been some fun flying you got to do over there!

[@oscarwindham6016]

That thing got off the ground quick.

[@jamesstephenpeyton3305]

Any deHavilland Canadian plane is fun to fly. Haven’t flown them all but the ones I did fly made aviation all worth while

[@spikenicholls9507]

It sure was ! 👍😜💯✅ Spike

[@bo_bo_deluxe]

What a beauty. First, I love turbo props, second, it looks like it was airborne after something like a 150 foot takeoff roll with full flaps. Wait, I got to wipe a tear out of my eye.

[@TheHDAviation]

Love the Buffalo, one awesome aircraft. I'm going to be sad when the RCAF retires them.

[@thomas1699]

That is an awesome aircraft. It seems to levitate when you are not looking. It does not even have to be in a "nose up" attitude to get airborne. They don't make them like THAT anymore. Amazing!!

[@TheHDAviation]

There's really nothing quite like the Buffalo. I already miss seeing them around.

[@V4NLIFE_CANADA]

The stol capabilities of this aircraft are genuinely insane

[@TheHDAviation]

It was always impressive to see just how little runway the CC-115 used. I miss seeing these awesome aircraft in action.

[@wlodell]

De Havilland, one of world’s greatest and best aircraft builders! This superb aircraft is part of the memory of my military career.

[@TheHDAviation]

They've definitely made some great aircraft over the years. Going to miss the CC-115's once they're retired.

[@mel63613]

I retired from DeHavilland/Bombardier in 2002.Started on the Buffalo line assembling the control cable system on it, eventually wound up in Production Test Flt. as a Flight Service Engineer.I saw some great 'Dog and Pony' demos to customers that were mind boggling. When it first starts up from the APU power, there are three distinctive sounds, if you listen for them.First is the starter turbine winding up, then the engine turbine's start wind up, then the power turbine turning the propeller.After my first flight in the 'Buff' , someone asked me: "Well, how was it?" My answer?"MAACHIIINE!!!!"THIS shortly after a 'Twotter' flight.

[@hayer70]

Melvin Goddard this aircraft looks like a caribou....

[@thundercactus]

@@hayer70 it's a BUFFALO! The upgraded Caribou. CF retired Caribous in 1971

[@TechnikMeister2]

The Otter, Beaver, Caribu and Buffalo. the gold standard in ruggest STOL aircraft for rough, remote access. Flew with the Australian Army in Caribu in Vietnam. If ever there was an aircraft screaming for a turbo prop conversion that was it. They seemed to just hang in the sky when needed and we could drop down for a pickup faster than any rotary aircraft. We would come in and put the nose wheel on the grass and slam the rest down. Fill it up with whatever and be gone in 30 seconds. Amazing.

[@TheHDAviation]

Yes, DeHavilland made some great aircraft over the years. Wish I would have spotted a Caribou, they look really interesting.

[@lismarsantos]

Brazilian Air Force used to operate this model. There will never be another aircraft with a STOL capability like that!

[@TheHDAviation]

They're are awesome machines, I'm really sad the RCAF is retiring them this year.

[@Dreadnought16]

My father flew this plane for most of his Airforce career, he was Chief Buffalo Instructor in the early 90's at 426 SQD I think. I don't believe my father ever had an extramarital affair in his life.....but the Buffalo was his mistress....I believe his crew called him Mr. Buffalo....he loved flying that aircraft like I can't even describe......God bless those engineers who designed that machine.

[@TheHDAviation]

That's really interesting to hear, your father must have had such a cool career flying the mighty Buffalo. They were always my favourite aircraft to see passing through my local airport, I really miss seeing them now that they have been retired. Bet they were fun to fly!

[@Dreadnought16]

@@TheHDAviation He used to say almost weekly he couldn't believe he got paid to fly that aircraft.....

[@RubensRibeiroGuimarães]

It was the amazing and most versatilly military aircraft build ever. I got it for 22 years in my military career on Brazillian Air Force.

[@TheHDAviation]

That must have been amazing working on the Buffalo for 22 years, I love these impressive turboprop aircraft and really miss them since the RCAF retired theirs.

[@davidkillens8143]

This video brings back wonderful memories, I served in 442 Squadron, out of Comox, B.C. Notice how immaculate the aircraft is, and considering how old it is and the tough flying it has been subjected to, a testament to the professionalism of all the crews. This aircraft is tasked in flying long missions in the most rugged terrain, not above, but down the valleys between mountains, 8 hours flights for days on end regular practice. And for anyone who knows BC, the weather can be rough. But they have to go out there not because they want to, but to save lives. I've been in a Buffalo (who knows, maybe that very aircraft) when a short takeoff was performed. I was sitting in the observer seat, watched the wheels start to roll, glanced ahead, back down, and the wheels were already clear of the ground. Impressive. But that takeoff had a lot of safety margin, it was a civil airport, there was no need to push the luck, imagine this aircraft performing a full emergency takeoff, balls to the walls.

[@xairman565]

David Killens when were you in Comox? I was there 91-94. I remember we used to watch these come in on approach on the runway in front of the hangars. It seemed like watching a normal landing in slow motion when they configured for a STOL landing.

[@ricardocandela1936]

Man, that was the longest minute and 23 seconds until the right prop started spinning. Beautiful airplane!!!

[@82ndaa31]

This is an old airframe, but she has proven her worth time and time again. What a workhorse. Nice upload.

[@spurgear4]

1967 , I worked on 57 many times.

[@GhostRider.....]

I call it the Amazing Buffalo, The military is going to miss this heavy lifter, best ever by DHC

[@TheHDAviation]

It's really sad to see the Buffalo gone from the RCAF, I'm sure they're greatly missed already.

[@oisiaa]

Flying one of these looks like the most fun type of flying possible. Small crew with a rugged airplane doing an important mission. Can't beat that.

[@SociedadeAutomotiva]

I flew a lot at the time that I served the Brazilian Army in one of these, Brazil was the biggest operator of this aircraft and allowed it to be produced in series, it landed on improvised runways in the middle of the Amazon jungle, good times.

[@TheHDAviation]

Very nice, that must have been really interesting getting to fly so much in the DHC-5! They were always my favourite visitor into my local airport. Unfortunately they have just been retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force. They will be missed!

[@SociedadeAutomotiva]

@@TheHDAviation Yes they will be greatly missed

[@christopherguy1217]

I love the crewman popping out if the fuselage when the plane reverses, no need for rear view mirrors or a backup camera and they had the rear hatch open as well. I'm impressed at how far he moved in reverse.

[@airfoil]

Wow! I have never seen an airplane enter the runway in reverse even in a video and I'm a pilot. What a lovely plane, I wish I could fly it someday. It was airborne in less than 10 seconds!

[@TheHDAviation]

Yes, definitely interesting to see an aircraft reversing u under its own power. First time I had seen that as well!

[@BigWater59]

Seen one of these as an air ambulance in Canada wilderness during a horrible wind storm. I asked the pilot if he thought it was to windy to fly and he laughed and flew that plane like a god out of the airport. Amazing

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

Seven seconds to start of roll to liftoff? Impressive.

[@librandancer]

Holy Cow! That is a VERY short take off!

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm always amazed at how little runway the DHC-5 uses. One impressive aircraft.

[@rockeyroy1]

When I was working at an FBO at CYUL in the 80's, they had a twin otter that had damaged it's nose gear in a downwind landing that went too long, they patched up the plane removed the damaged nose gear loaded the front of the plane with many cases of beer and the plane had such an aft C of G, the nose was pointing up in the air, they flew it from Frobisher Bay to Monteal and when they landed they could taxi to the ramp but there was no way to hookup a mule, so the Chief Pilot jumped in abd backed the crippled otter backwards into the hanger, Allways a joy to see your very professional vids

[@ele4853]

I flew all over Brazil on this aircraft. It does not take off. It launches! Lands very short. It’s a fantastic machine!

[@TheHDAviation]

Very cool, that must have been fun flying around in the DHC-5!

[@ele4853]

TheHDAviation OH yea! The pilots have just left the high altitude auto pilot routine and were eager to fly manual they said. Guess what? We flew all over amazon and the shore line from Amapá to Rio Grande do Sul at 1000 feet and some times (illegality) way lower than that. I was laying down on the back with the cargo door open about a foot taking photos. WOW! Unforgettable. The Búfalo 😀

[@asimsherzai]

WOW!! Canadian enginering at its finest, bombardier classic aircraft reversing all the way to the taxi way and a short take off kudos to the pilot and his crew credit to the videographer that captured the background Beautiful Canada 🇨🇦

[@TheHDAviation]

It's always nice to see these classic turboprops, I'n going to miss the Buffalo's once they've all been retired from the RCAF. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RobertHunt-y8n]

Its a De Havilland designed Aircraft not Bombardier.

[@pitmastery]

Indeed, practical Canadian Aerospace engineering at its best.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Also Thank You for letting the Buffalo sing the sound track!

[@TheHDAviation]

I could never cover up the sound of those props!

[@oldgoatroper7030]

@@TheHDAviation Absolutely agree! I lived in Courtenay/Comox for five years and you could always discern between a Buffalo and an Aurora as the Buff props have a deeper, unhurried and more purposeful, resolute note -- even at a distance.

[@robertc2204]

Amen to that... No cheesy clickety clack ticky tackin new age Tecno ghetto crap. People that do that is like adding finger paint on a Mona Lisa... You just don't do it

[@robertc2204]

13:10-13:25 with the Dolby Atmos surround sound cranked up.... Pure heaven!

[@Bergstaller01]

I used to work as a parts/inventory clerk for a company that overhauled the T-64 engines for the DOD Buffaloes as well as Trident Aviation Buffaloes flying out of Africa. It's so satisfying to see the aircraft in action!

[@TheHDAviation]

+Bergstaller01 Very cool, that must have been a very interesting job. Thanks for watching!

[@TheDarwiniser]

i still feel the excited fascination of a child watching these magnificent machines do their thing.

[@JonHeckendorf]

Brought me back in time when the Bou was everything. I could see every change made to this model and it is impressive. I still love my Bous wherever they are scattered and still exist.

[@TheHDAviation]

I love the old Buffalo as well, one of my favourite aircraft to see.

[@davidhunt3808]

We used to see the old Caribou here in Australia but sadly it is gone from our skies as the R.A.A.F no longer flies them . used to love the sound it made and its take off and landing was always impressive !

[@jjkkk4685]

So impressive! Within 15 seconds on the runway and they are already airborne!

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm always impressed with how little runway the Buffalo uses!

[@chartphred1]

They should never get rid of these aircraft, the most well designed short field take off aircraft ever made.

[@TheHDAviation]

Unfortunately the RCAF retired their last DHC-5 is January. It's too bad they let these impressive aircraft go, I wish they would have developed a DHC-5 NG.

[@mariewoodruff1995]

Last day of RCAF Buffalo operations in Comox was today, Jan. 15/22. Last ones standing (flying) were 452 and 465. (See my previous comment.) 451 is now at the former CFB Summerside, PEI and 462 left January 11 to its retirement home of Winnipeg. What a plane...what a history.

[@ericbarth5648]

This is a gliding Teddybear with some awesome turboprop engines mounted.

[@owencarey2954]

Incredible STOL performance! Wild that such a large aircraft can take off so quickly; De Havilland sure does know how to shorten a takeoff run.

[@masagusimam3836]

The shortes take off i ever seen amazing.

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm always amazed how little runway the DHC-5 uses.

[@fredtedstedman]

..see , she didn't need all that runway did she ??

[@leiladaquil6587]

Nice sound,no overheating,turbo is functioning well.

[@TheFalconCrusader]

I love it! Great catch Jesse! This is one very rare aircraft!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot, this one was awesome to see. I miss the old Buffalo.

[@TheFalconCrusader]

Your welcome 🤗

[@thomengel9720]

I don't know about anyone else but I've never seen an airplane back up with out being pushed. Outstanding bird.

[@JonathanWinton123]

You have filmed as ive already said before one of my favourite aircraft ever made by De Havilland. That head on shot and then it reversing under its own power. Stunning. Absolutely great shot mate. Liked (alot) :)

[@TheHDAviation]

+Jonathan Winton Thanks so much! I love the DHC-5 as well, it truly is an impressive aircraft. Definitely my favorite visitor that ever stops by CZNL.

[@davecruzen9352]

Now THAT was a short take off. I wasnt too sure I really saw what I saw. Very impressive. Beautiful design. Beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@gckshea]

A truly impressive aircraft!! I saw it flight demo'ed at the Oregon Airshow about 10 years ago by the RCAF. WOW!! It climbs without really pitching up. And the STOL landing demo was crazy. Yes, it was empty, but still. The Dash-8 Q200 and Q400 series take after the same DNA and they can do some of the same feats. Saw Q200 displayed by Horizon Air at the same show. Very impressive overall airframes

[@rpm1796]

Wow indeed Gray. My Dad was RCAF The whole thing is a very dirty story....the manipulated total destruction of a priemier aviation industry. What country in their right minds would undermine her national gems?

[@waynebeck7801]

I have never seen a plane back up on it’s own before..awesome aircraft.

[@TheHDAviation]

This was the first time I witnessed that as well. Love the DHC-5!

[@RobertHunt-y8n]

Throw the props into reverse no problem backing up

[@TheDarwiniser]

That little sweetheart sitting quietly in the back left is C-FZYZ, a 1956 Cessna 180.

[@zapfanzapfan]

Wow, that was quick off the ground!

[@TheHDAviation]

I’m always amazed at how little runway this large aircraft uses. Truly impressive STOL capabilities.

[@austingiyer6465]

love the sound of the turboprops at the end.

[@colinashby3775]

The guy giving directions for reversing , didn’t have the guts to stay out while taking off. Great video. Thanks.

[@TheHDAviation]

That would be quite the experience. 😃 Thanks for watching!

[@StealthParrot]

Wow, that was great! I was fortunate to fly in a Buffalo many years ago when I was training as an AME at Confederation College in Thunder Bay. The took us up for spotter training as part of a bush survival course. To this day I remember the amazing take off and landing capabilities of this plane. We did a forced approach landing that was truly something to experience. After an hour or so of steep turns looking for a big red X in the bush, most of us returned looking rather green. Did manage to hold it together though :) Great video .. thanks for posting.

[@sjames304]

I don't know much about planes, but the way that beast lifted from 13:15 to 13:17.....wow. Crazy impressive.

[@MatematicaTel]

I suggest headphones use, specially at the takeoff, after 12:58. Don´t miss!!

[@robertc2204]

Fucking badass especially in dolby atmos

[@toasterhavingabath6980]

I GOT A FUCKING HEINZ AD-

[@tombeaudreau9969]

The takeoff roll was only like 7.5 seconds, that is incredible.

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm always amazed at how little runway the DHC-5 uses when taking off. One impressive aircraft!

[@gordonmccoy4537]

You guys must've been as light as a popcorn fart....! I've never seen a 13 second takeoff roll before.... From brake release to wheels off the ground....! 13 SECONDS....! Impressive aircraft! Thanks for a nice Vid and a demonstration of crew coordination with the display of ground handling in reverse as well....! Gordon

[@nickwaters9869]

That rolling shutter effect was really cool

[@volki1970]

That´s a canadian aircraft for sure. It can operate out of a Tim Hortons parking lot

[@amerigo88]

The Canadian general told his pilot, "Take it to the Tim Horton's off Mackenzie Road and come back with two coffees, two sugars, a cruller, and a bear claw. Taxi over to the Shell station, clean the windscreen, then be back here in 20 minutes. I've got a golf game in Ottawa right after lunch and we have to move. Got it?"

[@Rick1885]

volki1970 This has to be the most Canadian comment I've ever read.

[@prestonsnowbird5410]

That would be surprise that Buffalo plane landing on parking lot.

[@Evancho08]

HAHA

[@daveclarke5766]

Too funny, makes me proud to be a canuck

[@nelrob01]

Beautiful video of a beautiful airplane!! I worked with aircraft #457 in Trenton Ontario 437 Squadron, 1972 to 1976!!! That just shows you hold old the CC115 is!! Still a dependable workhorse all these years later! And of course the STOL takeoff is always so impressive!! Thank you!!

[@TheHDAviation]

+Robert Nelson That is very cool that you worked on this exact aircraft, and she is still looking great to this day! I hope the might CC-115's will get to keep flying for many years to come with the RCAF. Thanks very much for watching!

[@inselvideo]

Wow,fantastic close up´s!Thank´s for sharing!Huge LIKE!Greetings!

[@believeachieve2847]

that's so cool how they used the reverse thrust to taxi back and in such a narrow area too, i mean their wing tips were over the smaller planes. very rare to see this, well done sir!

[@TheHDAviation]

+john doe Ya, it was really impressive to see them manouvering in these tight spots using the reverse thrust, first time I've seen anything like it. Thanks very much for watching!

[@believeachieve2847]

***** ur welcome and thanks for the awesome vid, keep em comin!

[@rickb9238]

Talk about STOL, that was quick.👍👍I used to work at Douglas Aircraft in the 60’s outside of Toronto and we watched DeHavilland Dash 7’s take off right next to us, they were really impressive with short take offs.

[@zivgolubovic803]

Nice, but nothing can replace the sound of the Caribou engines. We had them in the Royal Australian Air Force when I served. They were affectionately known as the Flying Gravel Trucks. ❤️

[@TheHDAviation]

I wish I had the chance to spot a Caribou. Love seeing videos of them in action.

[@rickreece59]

Love that airplane - got to ride in one a few times in the Amazon with the Brazilian Airforce! 4000kilos payload on a 900 meter strip.

[@barryferrand9225]

I had the privilege of being chosen to work on these at Bristol aerospace in Winnipeg way back in 1975 to1980 on wing flap replacement , they even had to modify the hanger doors to fit the tail section in . We built complete new wing flap assemblies and riveted them togeather . I graduated their aircraft sheet metal course. 😊

[@jorgecalvo3846]

Amazing short take off.What a powerful aircraft.!!!

[@johnkorn6698]

+Jorge Calvo I was just thinking the same thing!

[@tituschad1144]

Hats off to the pilot also. What skill. w

[@Gilbertory]

Is it it's power or the technology in it?

[@Vollhirni]

Fantastic. Too bad the truck spoiled the takeoff! Awesome camera, man.

[@marke704]

Wonderful video to watch. Brilliant reverse, and amazingly short take off! Love it!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gchyz]

Incredible airplane and awesome video.... I flew with CASARA as a spotter and navigator for 3.5 years... qualified as a spotter on the Buff and the Herc.... great memories... thanks for posting....

[@TheHDAviation]

+gchyz That's really interesting, must have been an exciting experience working with the Buffalo. Thanks very much for watching!

[@MrExEssex]

That's a tasty looking airplane and an incredibly short take off.

[@biggusbestus551]

Had the pleasure of flying into the ski areas of the Colorado Rocky Mountains with a De Havilland Dash 7 (4 engine turbo prop). This is one of the most challenging areas to fly. I was a crew member and flew the behind the pilots scared to death on some flights. We landed in conditions Denver's runway was closed on black ice. Impressive aircraft and pilots with Rocky Mountain Airlines (late 1980).

[@TheHDAviation]

Very cool, that must have been interesting flying on the Dash 7.

[@jimcoulter5877]

Dang, that is an impressive take off, unbelievable!

[@herc1305]

It dipped nose down on take off. They were really pushing it. Not sure how I feel about that.

[@Chuck59ish]

457 was with the SAR squadron at CFB Trenton when I was there in from 1985 to 1988, then they sent her out to CFB Comox about 1989. They're a great aircraft, nobody makes anything like them.

[@TheHDAviation]

+Charles Damery They really are a great aircraft, it is nice to see them still going strong.

[@Chuck59ish]

Just about every piece on the aircraft is custom built these days, Comox was supposed to be the close out base for them back in the 1990s, but they never found a replacement aircraft that can do the same thing as the Buff. The air cushion version that NASA had was in storage at the Mountain View Annex of CFB Trenton for years, I wonder if it's still there.

[@e-rj8984]

Fantastic!!! De Havilland of Canada is DEEPLY missed... 😟

[@rpm1796]

Deeply.....another deliberate trashing on the Ontario aircraft industry.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@rpm1796 We almost lost SPAR Aerospace a while back too.

[@vaulthecreator]

I've never flown in a DHC-5 but I have flown in a DHC-4 about 30 years ago now, loved 'em ever since. I can't say I wouldn't feel the same way for the 5 :D Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHDAviation]

+Vaul the Creator Nice, that must have been an exciting experience flying in the DHC-4! It's an aircraft I've always wanted to see, but probably will never get to.

[@vaulthecreator]

***** Indeed it was exciting, in more ways than one. On my first flight I was seated just aft of the leading edge and had an incredible view of the nacelles containing those beautiful Twin Wasps.......*AND* the copious amounts of fluid pouring out haha. That was of no worry to me though.....I was in love :D Hopefully you'll get to see one some day, there's still more than a handful still kicking around

[@TheHDAviation]

***** That does sound like it will be exciting indeed! Bet those engines sounded good from the inside. You never know, maybe I will get lucky one day and catch a DHC-4 still flying. I would definitely be happy if that did happen!

[@pinkdispatcher]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful catch. The ground manoeuvering is really impressive. And the family relation to the Caribou cannot be denied, both in terms of looks and performance. But you wonder why he taxied all the way back to the end of the runway, when he only needs 200 m or so of ground roll.

[@TheHDAviation]

+pinkdispatcher Thanks very much, it was really neat to see the maneuvering indeed! The Buffalo really does look very similar to its older brother. The Caribou is an aircraft I always wish I had the chance to film, but I don't think that will happen now.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

Had to watch that take off 3 times...ridiculous! Damn impressive aircraft and flight crew!

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm always impressed at how little runway the Buffalo uses. One awesome aircraft.

[@francisbailey3831]

Very cool video, I liked the way that the aircraft could perform its own push back by using a different pitch on the props. That was also o very short take off. Very impresssive.

[@TheHDAviation]

+Francis Bailey Thanks! This was the first time I had ever seen an aircraft perform its own push-back in person. Definitely cool! Thanks for watching.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

+TheHDAviation I am a bit surprised that they can back up that much using propeller reversing and not have issues with engine oil temperature....

[@francisbailey3831]

+RocKiteman_ _2001 I can see why they could be an oil temperature problem, as there is no air being push back over the engines to keep the oil temp down for the period of time used for the push back. Where was that taped at.....???? I am an aircraft buff my self.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

+Francis Bailey Correct. I do not know that much about the Buffalo. however, I was an HC-130 Hercules aircrewman in the US Coast Guard for about five years. On the {pre-J-model} Herks, the engine oil cooler is located in the bottom of the engine nacelle. When the props go into reverse, the oil coolers lose most - or all - of the airflow going through them, & the oil temperature starts creeping up.

[@xpeterson]

I heard of a bet between a couple pilots on a 4 engine turbo prop without reversible blades. The bet went something to the effect of: "I bet you I can back up this plane" "how, it doesnt have reverse?" "do you want to take the bet or not?" The pilot then proceeded to put full brake on the right wheel and throttled up the right outboard engine, then the left brake and left outboard engine, until he wiggled the plane back. No clue if the story is true or not, but I thought it was interesting.

[@robertmannel4446]

Holy cannoli! It took this guy about 12 seconds to fly off the runway!!! That was nuts!!

[@TheHDAviation]

It was always impressive to see just how little runway the DHC-5 used up. I miss seeing these awesome turboprops pass through CZNL.

[@therealmwalker1]

If it weren't so cococold in Canada, I would move there. So beautiful.

[@TheGANCURI]

Really proud to see how powerful this aircraft can do a short take off! I work at DAC aviation and one of the aircraft technicians who do the R&O for the CT 64 engines of DHC-5. Great video!

[@TheHDAviation]

+Isagani Cura Ya, they certainly can perform an impressively short takeoff. Always cool to see! Thanks very much for watching.

[@MrFederico1953]

Phenomenal...!!! Reverse, and take off in 50 feet....WOOOW.

[@sylvainduhamel8093]

I had the chance to work on this aircraft as an electrician and let me tell you that the "short landing" is even more impressive when you have the chance to live it from on boeard !

[@MrHenstep1]

This brings back just a bit of the joy I had at airports 45 years ago.

[@TheHDAviation]

+MrHenstep1 Glad to hear that! It's always fun to head down to the airport and check out some of the action.

[@obliviousfafnir01]

Flying a Buffalo: When should we rotate? (already airborn)

[@TheDarkSecretPlace]

I love Nelson. We drove up from Pullman, WA. all the time. Great town.

[@TheHDAviation]

Nice! I really like it here as well.

[@ДмитрийЯкубович-ш7е]

офигеть у вас шкафы задом ездиют, с места взлетают, респект и уважуха!

[@ОлегСидоров-г4с]

Очень многие ВС могут ездить задним ходом, а дистанция разбега зависит от загрузки ВС, режима работы двигателей и ветра.

[@wesleywesolowski5812]

Search / Rescue unit for BC and western Canada is CFB Comox BC. I was in high school at the time and at air show just north of Edmonton Alberta Canada. RCAF had one DHC -5 Buffalo at the show and I had previlage of sitting in cockpit plus understanding the aircraft and the air crew that works with this search and rescue unit including the SAR Tech as well what awesome aircraft and awesome cockpit

[@luizvieirasouto]

Pretty nice plane. It's quick take-off is really amazing!

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm always amazed at how little runway the Buffalo uses!

[@skypilot249]

Oh I just love DeHavilland aircraft, I had worked on the first few Dash 7's and one time I sneaked out the hangar to see a Buffalo taking off from the grassy part of Downsview Airport (Toronto). It was awesome, plane lifted off in about 5 times it's fuselage length, or, like here, in 12 seconds. I fly model planes, and have 5 Beavers (different sizes, woodies, foamies) and one Kenn Borek-Style Twin Otter. If I ever start building my own model it will be a DHC-5 Buffalo. Thanks a lot for this special video. :-)

[@TheHDAviation]

Nice, that must have been really interesting working on the Dash 7 and getting to see all the action around Downsview Airport. It's always impressive to see how little runway the Buffalo uses to take off!

[@eloyex]

how much took that take off ????? 30 meters !!!!!!!! hahahahaha !!!!! incredible .............

[@AirGuitar]

+eloyex I know!

[@bobrae5484]

11 seconds from start of roll

[@ronaldhokanson9138]

eloyex k

[@ronaldhokanson9138]

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[@sharpaviatorvan3467]

cause it's tailwind

[@RuiPlaneSpotter]

Thanks for the video!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@Doodles1947]

Brilliant video work.

[@obviousness8113]

11 seconds from stand-still to airborne! Amazing.

[@TheHDAviation]

It always amazes me!

[@MatematicaTel]

Congratulations from Brasil, it´s a very good film: nice airplane, impressive back-taxi, great take-off images in a very beautiful place. The sound is also great. Thanks very much for sharing!!

[@TheHDAviation]

+Jose Marmontel Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@AFmedic]

HOLY SHIT!!!!! Talk about a short take off! Who needs a runway when half the length of an average suburb driveway will be more than enough room! WOW!!!!

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Nice of them to add a Sun Roof...

[@peterweissmann7794]

This design has Caribou written all over it. Very nice.

[@TheHDAviation]

I'd love to see a Caribou some day, love the design.