Vintage Video Tape of 35 yr old German Kavan Shark 40 Nitro Heli and was published in 1989.

[@NightFlyyer]

In my quest to fly my helicopters at least 1 more time in my life, I remember I had footage when I wrote an article for Radio Helicopter and Model Airplane News magazines in 1989, 35 years ago. This is the Kavan Shark 40. Thanks for watching, please click the like button, and subscribe too. Thanks. ~Dave

[@rhysbrown4778]

Can you male more sibley iowa videos

[@NightFlyyer]

@@rhysbrown4778 Well, I actually have a lot of videos on Sibley. Just do a search on my channel. Here's one and thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZDImqOugrCerac

[@Richard-3068]

Hi Dave Nice helicopter this Kavan Shark 40. Always nice to see your old video. I didn't know this helicopter. It's just a shame they are no longer made. Thank you for sharing your beautiful video Dave. Happy flying. 👍😃 🎮 🚁 🎬🎥🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@altermannfliegt3927]

I loved the Kavan catalog, but I couldn't afford a helicopter in the 80s and, due to a lack of skills, I wouldn't have been able to fly one. Tanks for this video 👍

[@NightFlyyer]

Yes, They were quite pricey for sure. Never say never. Thanks much.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Dave, You're giving us all a trip down memory lane, but there was a third shark the Dubro Shark. I believe I bought mine in 1974 and had it airborne in 1975. You and Ilea stay safe and thanks for your service.

[@NightFlyyer]

Wow, that is pretty old. I remember those, but never had one. Thanks Don. We appreciate you.

[@joecserna]

That is one slick looking heli. Very cool, Dave!

[@NightFlyyer]

That is for sure. Thanks, Joe.

[@talldrummer1]

Looks like it was a little tail heavy, but pretty solid!

[@edwydra9987]

Good morning Dave Did you ever install a gyro on the Kavan ? Love the tunes

[@NightFlyyer]

@@edwydra9987 No. I could fly it ok so didn’t. Only big Futaba gyros existed and was too big to fit for this one. Thanks.

[@edwydra9987]

Understood I have the Futaba in my shuttle I have. A deep appreciation for you heli pioneers without gyros I’m enjoying the series Thanks Dave

[@NightFlyyer]

@@edwydra9987 Right on. Here is a video of my big old night flying Kyosho SR, with that big old gyro you may enjoy. Thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJjZgJ2aiLSKl68

[@alanreynolds2125]

You’re one cool dude my friend 😬 where did these years go?

[@NightFlyyer]

Thanks much. They are slipping away fast for sure. I appreciate you Alan.

[@DarkShooper]

LIVING HISTORY

[@1Thatstrangeguy]

Hi Dave, Hobbyking has replacement rotor blades for the AutoG in stock on Hobbyking.

[@3DMOFO2020]

Awesome job on the video as always Dave thanks for sharing vintage videos like this and don't be so hard on yourself about the snyth music you made I heard a lot worst in very bad vintage 80's porn films🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I hope you and Ilea had a wonderful Labor Day weekend?

[@NightFlyyer]

Haha. Right on. Thanks a lot, Cue and you the same.

[@oldmandoingstuff8997]

Should Be included in Heli Archives somewhere AMA?. Amazing

[@NightFlyyer]

I have some, including My Hyperfly in the museum, but never saw a Shark while I was there. Thanks much.

[@ChrisFu7]

This looks like the same section of road you used for flight testing all sorts of ships in old footage. Where was this?

[@NightFlyyer]

Yes. This was on La Pata Avenue in San Juan Capistrano, Cal. There was a dead end at the DUMP at the top of the hill. It was closed after 5 and on Sundays, so our club flew on the road, with virtually no traffic. Thanks.

[@ChrisFu7]

@@NightFlyyer Ah that explains it, always wondered why there was never any traffic!