They made a house out of an old retired airplane?! Full tour

[@rickj6348]

20+ years ago, I helped on a heavy maintenance check on this plane, when it was still flying. Nice to see that it wasn't cut up to be used as scrap metal!

[@Chris_at_Home]

One of my neighbors in the valley had been flying for nac for many years.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

👍🏼

[@sitabarry7739]

How you know its the same plane

[@rickj6348]

@@sitabarry7739 The aircraft registration number on the back of the plane.

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

It almost was!

[@a_z.tazzzfan8497]

Love episodes like this. It's always nice to see all the variations of "retired" transportation being repurposed like this instead of being dismantled for scrap.

[@toniadugger3954]

job well done! your guests will never forget this experience! bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ( re- think the masters 😉✌🏼🇺🇸) god bless our troops‼️😊

[@DeniceCarlaGordon-kd1kg]

Amazing plane home great job 👍💯

[@margaretjohnson7101]

😊

[@NadineMiller1974]

As a former flight attendant and lover of tiny homes...this is fantastic!!! If I could have this on a warm beach, sign me up!!!

[@DeadCat-42]

As an engineer, I'm glad they didn't try it the other way around."Flight 411 Brownstone requesting air speed check.. " Tower ..." What floor?" "Please remain on the sofa until the house comes to a complete stop."

[@Jarhed1964]

@@DeadCat-42 😆

[@albertdehaven5285]

I would love to stay in something like that over a motel or a bnb with a beautiful girlfriend think that would be impressive

[@JagLite]

Neato! Thanks for telling us the horrendous costs involved so we don't think; "Oh, I wanna do that, it will be cheap"!

[@joavkof]

Get in your plane Steph and fly fly away

[@edwindelgado8775]

I love the wife's expressions while he's explaining the cost🤦😄

[@ahumanmerelybeing]

That was the best part! She looked 100% done.

[@ben_west]

haha i was thinking the same thing.

[@edb2478]

Was just coming to the comments to say that 😂

[@kushking949]

Yeah all she has to do is lay down to get all that money her rich husband hordes.

[@kushking949]

dont be a karen @BethlehemEisenhour

[@MRP78]

The deck on the wing is a fabulous idea! I suggest you call it the Wing Deck...

[@stevenkaskus6173]

This was a great video and if I were wanting to become a experienced bush pilot this would be the school to attend especially with the accomodations you are providing. Great job and wish you every success.

[@lrparrish227]

I am a retired cargo pilot and really enjoyed the video. A very cool place for sure. Thanks for keeping the spirit alive!

[@sitabarry7739]

How long you retired ? can you still fly a plane alone ? Just curious

[@mikeguthrie5432]

Wow! Back in 1966, I worked on those DC-6Bs for United Air Lines. I loved working on them I was 'sheetmetal/structural repair" mechanic. I also worked on B-727s, DC-8s CV- 340s, Caravelles, and more. Glad to see that old bird put to good use up there. "Happy Flying"!

[@jenniferdyke3335]

How cool to live each day enjoying your hobby and vocation as one. Congrats on your success! I really enjoyed seeing what you did to make the airplane resort/home style comfortable. 😃❤️

[@SunflowerandtheBussLady]

That is really awesome! You thought of everything to make it sturdy, safe, unique and homey!

[@Mammaj1963]

Doesn’t look homey to me at all

[@1trueloveforever]

This is a really awesome renovation . I love it !!

[@beejme9time]

Holy crap. Not sure whether to feel happy or sorry for these 2. The look in Stephanie's eyes while he was talking.... remorse

[@jeroberts7228]

Talk about unique 😳, and Alaska is such a wild and beautiful place to begin with! It's so fascinating that those two pilots have done ALL of this - the plane accommodations (amazing!), the flight school and the runways... Whoa! It boggles the mind, for sure.

[@TheSabine2005]

I'm glad you like this book. It sounds like a very useful and informative resource for shed-building enthusiasts. kzbin.infoUgkxzaRUJNcbypw-fRBDbqqz43ULIa-1EGP- The author seems to have a lot of experience and knowledge on how to build sheds of different styles and purposes. You must have learned a lot from his tips and examples. The photos are also impressive, they demonstrate the quality and beauty of the sheds. The book itself is also well-made, with glossy, thick paper and a soft cover that is pleasant to touch. This book is a wonderful choice. blush

[@theawesomer]

Love this! Maybe I can finally sleep comfortably in an airplane.

[@shendaraalshedir5403]

Wow! This couple really went beyond all boundaries! A magnificent business idea mixed with a love of adventurous living & spaces, and a passion for aviation!👍😃🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@Herowebcomics]

This is so cool! I like the idea that you can make the plane PART of the house! A plane as the whole thing is cool too,but its nice to have options!😎

[@bonniestillwater6859]

Wow 😃 What a unique and amazing idea for a home, which can also one day be a museum of an older airplane. Their incredible imagination is inspiring 😊

[@marylivich7477]

This is the most fascinating home that I have ever seen! ♥️

[@markcollins5026]

nice I would have put in some more windows or port holes so you could see the scenery !

[@brianmoore4299]

The gentleman is a very good speaker. He described that build like a real professional.

[@drwheycooler8423]

A professional con man.... Watch the woman's face.

[@AiraRukawa]

This is the 2nd or 3rd airplane home I’ve seen and it’s the very 1st one that’s not cluttered.

[@BadgerDevil]

I love this, I think it's fantastic. The only issue I have is it's not mobility-impaired friendly. I have found a lot of tour adventures to be not mobility-friendly. There are so many tours I would like to have saved up for and taken, but most do not accommodate wheelchairs, especially motorized ones.

[@marieneu264]

Wow! This is amazing. Wish it wasn’t so far away so I could see the outside in person. Looks much bigger than 700 square feet.

[@scable-eq7bp]

Makes you wonder what they did before they got into aviation to be able to drop $800,000 on this plane. It's a pretty cool concept.......

[@Chris_at_Home]

Just moving it had to be a huge expense. I used to travel all over Alaska for work and probably saw this plane in the air years ago. This is only a few miles from where I have lived the last 44 years.

[@Chris_at_Home]

Does he ever say? Some commercial pilots make over a half million a year. I know a few that have bought or created expensive businesses with their wages.

[@jerryf4806]

It is not fantastic….more like stupid $800000, but good luck nice folks living a dream🤔

[@CoolArt81]

Nah, I’m gonna say this was probably the dumbest way to spend your hard earned money. $800,000 for 700 sq ft of narrow space in a useless airplane. And the work that was done to it for the price was between mediocre and horrible. Would’ve made more sense to build a second home and purchase a 2nd small plane for training purposes.

[@ehkartist]

@@CoolArt81 I totally agree. The look on his girlfriend's face said it all.

[@joannedobkin3363]

I heard that Alaska is beautiful. The build is awesome my only question is yes no windows keeps the heat in and light out but aren’t you missing out on that beautiful scenery ?

[@theuglykwan]

What a passion project! Some missed opportunities in terms of interior design I feel. Could have been more aero themed as it was standard design inside. The seating area could have had first class couches facing a wall with the tv and a fold down shelf on the wall. Doorbell switch could have been the "call attendant" button. They should have had one of those attendant carts as a mobile bar!

[@ttguitarnoob]

Yeah the interior is horrendous. Needs some decorating lol. Looks like a narrow hospital corridor

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

The flight school must be doing well. That’s a lot a cheddar…for each plane.

[@JRs-Garage]

That is the coolest tiny home , absolutely love it , they should contact Mike patey and get him to sponsor first flights with this couple!

[@rwhite3119]

Wow, I hope it was worth it!

[@rcac1023]

The coolest tiny house you ever showcase.

[@rogerlikes]

Why wouldn't you put more into the property, for a longer run way, and have the large planes flown in as part of the decommission price and arrangement there by lowering the transport fees if that might be possible?

[@lifeongps]

Great idea but looks like you just attached some out houses to the front of it, needs some style!

[@ellencunningham6889]

Pretty neat but it does need a few windows like in the kitchen.

[@richardhenry5961]

My take; I would've left or put the propellers on to give it the feel even as a none functional prop.. You did a great job but it still needs that detail outside with the propellers.

[@nivid01]

Yeah mate, ditto. It looks junky without propellers and the holes not covered.

[@DodlDecF]

Great idea, but I think they would do some landscaping around the plane, maybe some kind of sidewalk area.

[@BadgerDevil]

They are still working on it.

[@largol33t1]

Insanely awesome but also insanely expensive. I'd do something crazy like this if I had the money.

[@charlie1567]

Beautiful design but it would have been nice if they had kept / added a few top cabinets to give it that retro aircraft feeling.

[@JulianHinge]

First time seeing airplane into a home wow amazing beautiful couple

[@mscarlarn]

What an incredible build. Love it!!!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.... Wow !! A fantastic use of repurposing a structural unit into something functional ..... I grew up north of Denver , Co. and there was a commercial aircraft fuselage built into a roadside diner ... It was pretty cool to see .... in the area of Erie,Co. .... Don't know what current status of it is ,,if it's still around ... this was late '60's --early '70's .... Building one is a huge undertaking but multiples ?? WOW !! ..

[@annetakubiak3374]

It locks warmth , the place needs to be spruce up little bit . Few pics of airplanes, few big pots of live plants ( there is more than enough space for it) few rugs , some color. There is no gravel walking paths. It looks unfinished. Other than that its great. Also it's not our business their financial situation. I'm giving 5 without + . Fantastic place for airplanes fans. I'm glad he made his dream come through 🥂🍾👏👍🏻I definitely would like spend a long weekend there. Good luck 🍀 guys

[@BadgerDevil]

He did say they were still working on it.

[@cathy3392]

The cost isn’t too high. 399.00 a night. John has been ranked as a super host. I bet he makes his invested money back so on. This would be a one of a kind experience.

[@michaelk9284]

What the fuck is a super host? And where does he ranked at

[@df7817]

Host where

[@beatrixbrennan1545]

I wouldn't spend 50 bucks a night on this thing. No windows, ugly gray, prison looking interior. No thanks

[@RichardNaslund]

Man that is so fantastic you had such an awesome idea of making a home out of an airplane awesome job I'm just like totally impressed😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jonchalk3855]

Genius and fun. Love this. Great work.

[@evaempress]

The inside of that living room screams for a cool aviation/skyscape/alaskan landscape mural of some kind.

[@christieverarde3350]

Looks fun but I think it needs some color

[@ELPowderTv]

You home is awesome! Looks so comfy! I would love to live there, plus your away from civilization no neighbors!🤟🏻💯👌🏻🔥

[@jsmann8949]

Wow! I flew that plane back in the early 90’s.

[@markcollins5026]

Man. nice wouldn't it cost less to buy and transport a smaller plane, it would look cool if it had some fake propellers !

[@tarjakangas6681]

Beautifully done,love it😊

[@cherylandrews8323]

That is gorgeous and spacious ❤

[@Darci3333]

This is so unique and amazing❤❤❤❤

[@AnneLieb2011]

Wow, amazing! You might consider filling the tires with a hardening foam just so they stay round, even after dry rot.

[@mowattlavern62]

This is the ultimate type of living space, I love it. Kudos to you both 👏

[@rsuriyop]

Although not the first airplane converted home that I've seen (the other one is somewhere in South America), it's still really cool. The only thing that I would add is a driveway with either a double garage or car port.

[@leeteplitz7673]

Great job! I just love tiny homes. Beautiful space.

[@rubymckinley4909]

Oh my heck, beautiful. ❤😊❤

[@linjicakonikon7666]

The wife is trying to think of ways to leave this guy."What have I gotten myself into??!"

[@anjakellenjeter]

A lift outside of that huge cargo door would be cool - making their space accessible.

[@xelamercedes]

interesting. would love to visit again when they're finished.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

my dad was a flight engineer in the NAVY so this is cool

[@TracyBooth1965]

Would be interesting how long they plan on keeping it. There not married so what they decide to break up? He sounds more excited than she does.

[@Paparoxx]

You have much to be proud of young man. I fantasized this very thing but- I didn't make it happen, you did. Very nice work. Be safe.🙏🏻✌️🤙🏼

[@georgedean8725]

Very cool idea, I would like to stay here for a few nights!

[@missy183]

Thanks for the video. And Beautiful House 🏠😍. ❤

[@wasabiginger6993]

Love they are living their dreams!

[@linjicakonikon7666]

His dream. Her nightmare.

[@ejs6010]

Interesting build for this aircraft. Innovative!

[@samuelmorrison9135]

Love it! Hopefully there will never be any high winds storms coming through that flat plains you have there... that would be tragic for ya'll !! LOL

[@Faithful_Tribe]

A floral mural/wrap would be amazing for the exterior; warm reds, oranges, and browns would give a great cabin feel for the interior; and some Japanese-style dividing walls would be beautiful between the kitchen/living room/dining room. Neat build.

[@HazardousChaos1]

No, why ruin it ? That would make it look trashy & soooo ghetto

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Good🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Tuesday😀….

[@ferg1680]

This all sounded good on a bar nap✍🏻💰

[@pakviroti3616]

Stephanie knows!

[@951WoodworkDesigns-bx4kn]

I’ve seen a few other people that bought and used an aircraft for a home or airbnb. One, which I believe is in Bali was nicely done as I recall, but the other couple I’ve seen aren’t anywhere as nice as this one. You guys have done a great job. If you have a long enough runway, or one that’s close to you, would it be cheaper to buy the decommissioned aircraft and have it flown to your own airstrip, or one close by? You could then strip the parts and sell them to whomever buys that stuff. It would be a lot more work, but you wouldn’t have any transportation costs other than regular trucks to transport the engines, monitors, computers and whatever other equipment that is typically purchased from these aircraft. Seeing that you already have a couple additional plans, perhaps you don’t need anymore. If your flight school isn’t opened year round, if not already done, you should put the planes on airbnb. I’ll bet there are a lot of people that would enjoy staying in a plane.

[@westtexasduster]

If the plane was capable of being ferried (not airworthy mind you, just capable of a one time flight), then it could easily end up costing 4x as much. These aircraft have likely been cannibalized over a decade or more to keep the rest of the fleet going, so the amount of parts and maintenance required to get them up in the air for just one flight would cost more than finding one that was capable of flying as-is. I addition to that, there's a high probability that the airstrip they have is simply too small to land one of these airliners and is only able to accommodate small aircraft. It would be a bit tragic to cut up an airworthy plane just to turn it into one of these houses, the only reason why they did it to this one is because it was essentially only worth the melt price of the aircraft itself because everything of real value was removed.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Very interesting video greetings from oakville southern Ontario Canada in my town there's 2 homes constructed by shipping containers and one built upside down everything inside is the opposite the bedrooms are on the ground floor and other rooms are above but from the outside it looks like a regular house

[@michelewhite4262]

This is taking a throw away and making it useful again.. Cool

[@mariebotha8893]

Dankie dit is baie oulik en oorspronklik Ek hou daarvan Geniet jul winters en natuur ❤

[@sherryhudson6879]

Well colour me completely impressed. Your wisdom is refreshing🤗💕

[@kimcarpentier9007]

Absolutely creative and stunning

[@MrAndrzejWu]

I love the way they did it

[@krippleinacaravanxxx707]

It’s such a shame that it is so basic at such an expensive cost to acquire it! It could be stunning if you were to get an interior designer involved and I am confident you would have the money to have done that. So…………. Just do it! It’s wonderful that you have been able to realise your dream! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

I think one of those attachments should go up higher and make it look like a airport tower. It would allow the people staying go up for a Birds Eye view while staying in it. It could just be a spiral staircase or added interior space. You already have attachments, make the most out of one so you have the plane and the tower all in one.

[@thechanneloffun3760]

✈️✈️ One of a kind home ✈️✈️

[@CenturyHomeProject]

I’ve always thought this would be a good concept for housing. Plus it’s a good way of recycling.

[@Abijah12411]

This is a great recycling idea....I might just visit Alaska to check it out😎

[@dorisdaumann5914]

Congrats for your ideas + wishing you a great success !!! ❤ from Germany !!

[@Documenting_Life_8619]

Really cool idea my dream remote home some day hopefully 🙏😎

[@eutimiochavez415]

Is it cold in the winter and hot in summer ?❤very cool thank you ?

[@jeffgualandijr9420]

this is ridiculously cool!

[@DawnOldham]

Very unique experience. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm thinking they may need 100% booking on each airplane for years before their investment is paid for. I wish them all the best! It would be a fun adventure for a guest!

[@freefab-wt5rt]

Fantastic work !!!

[@anniehandpy5581]

This is why people still love to live in the city in a tiny apartment.

[@edwardtsang7348]

What a great idea! 👍

[@MrJeep75]

Cool you kept some of the original stuff

[@q2145]

I used to engineer in that airplane. Lot of slope flights. Good to see it used for another purpose.

[@thomashanner4172]

How do you keep from getting ice-props in the water lines from the well? I live in Sweden and I received an Ice-prop from my well in January 2024 under my house. Took some work to eliminate.

[@jaybee8547]

Very dour - grey & beige - inside.😶 Plus the add on buildings are unexciting (should've hired an architect). Recommend WD40 for that squeaky door.

[@shiralleehaggart72]

Agree the interior could have done with having a bit more colour to it to make it look more welcoming more so when the weather is dreary outside. These soulless interiors are done to death now.

[@ViacheslavIvantishin-ud7qt]

Just fantastik, congratulations! God bless you

[@jennifera4350]

Probably the better idea would have been to melt the plane down for scrap metal! Build yourself a nice home with trees on your land.

[@EaZyKiNg]

And use it for flight school guests?