Wingwalking used to be a lot more dangerous

Back in the 1920s, wingwalking claimed lives. Daredevils would move around on the top of a plane's wings, in mid-flight, often without any harness or any safety line. Maybe they'd be able to clip onto something during takeoff and landing, but maybe not. There are still a few of those true daredevil wingwalkers out there in the world, but in the 21st century... it's usually a bit different.
Thanks to the team at Aerosuperbatics Wingwalking: www.aerosuperbatics.com/ (this isn't sponsored, and I paid for my flight).
Edited by Michelle Martin, / @onthecrux
Post Audio by Emi Paternostro, proximitysound.com
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If you're wondering why I say that "standing up in the wind" is one of the most strenuous things I've done: turns out my g-tolerance standing is even lower than when I'm sitting down. Things got a bit... fuzzy for me during one of the 2.5g pulls.

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Hi Tom, is there any type of "panic button" in this situation? Say you thought you could handle it, but you feel something is really wrong once you're up there. Could you let them know that you wish to stop?

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Perfectly timed so the *clunk* of actually docking punctuates an important point.

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The week after that: Tom Scott delivers a relaxed monologue while diving with great whites.

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Rollercoasters are too boring for Tom

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I cried when going on a kids one at age 10

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I was also very impressed by this.

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...or maybe the park bench.

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That's something to thank Matt for at the next opportunity, I guess.

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There's something hilarious about Tom's face flapping in the wind while he talks.

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Tom, during reentry: "Oh, boy"

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... You bring your own.

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Precisely.

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Two ticket types, in and out

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This is economy class on Ryanair, isn't it? ;)

[@terrotorotbart8319]

Essentially. Just add in some crying children and there you have it.

[@simon_patterson]

I'd say you're lucky to be able to do this, but you've worked so incredibly hard to get to the point of having these opportunities that luck probably hardly plays a part at all now.

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399 GBP and you can do it too. Check the link in description.

[@cheaterman49]

It seems relatively expensive compared to a normal flight, but considering this might be the experience of a lifetime, it's actually not that expensive.

[@alex_evstyugov]

Never mind the description. Tom says it in the video. Why do people on KZbin always comment but never watch the actual video? It boggles the mind, really.

[@grindstone4910]

Does it come with an in-flight meal?

[@Mgooy]

@@grindstone4910just open your mouth, there are plenty of insects

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Watch Now: Tom Scott ON AIR!

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Oh really?

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Wheres the hovercraft?

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It's full of eels.

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Just no... Don't put me through this. I will admit it is actually quite a good one

[@callum5106]

2:19 skin.exe stopped working.

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Nonsense: structural integrity has been maintained. Skin.exe operates fine, even outside its specified design parameters... It might've been "(not responding)" for a while, but that was temporary. 🤓

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Careful, they're ruffled!

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[@brickmack]

I will never get over Tom alternating between "today I'm going to learn to ride a bike" and "today I'm going to stand on top of a flying plane"

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

Five months ago you were making an international standard cup of tea and now you're strapped to the top of an airplane. By next year I figure you'll be in space.

[@yoursleepparalysisdemon1828]

“We get 4g at the bottom” Tom, who passed out at 3.8 Gs: *Laughs nervously* I’m in danger

[@mhaffiszul]

This is how I feel every time I'm taking low-cost airline.

[@MrPaukann]

Why? To me they feel almost exactly the same as not budget airlines.

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[@Fox_RZK]

Listening to them calmly explain the concept of modern wingwalking while Tom screams in the background is funny to me for some reason.

[@michaelmontefusco896]

As a pilot, I have no inclination to leave the cockpit.

[@unlokia]

Fly Every Day You’re one of a minority of sane people left on earth.

[@Outfrost]

Nice pun lmao

[@georgejacob3162]

As a non-pilot the only view I get from this plane is from the top wing and I have done so... twice! The second time was with loops and stall turns thrown in as can be seen on my KZbin channel! There is nothing like the view from that top wing at up to 2,200ft!

[@Jeagles]

Ditto, I’d rather be in than on

[@Monotof1]

I want park bench follow-up on this

[@ciaranreed91]

+

[@Mac15001900]

I now want a park bench on a plane.

[@pvtpain66k]

But they're seated on the wing of the plane? :D "Once again, we're not on a park bench."

[@Mac15001900]

Yes, exactly that :D

[@Ned47628]

It's probably the cheapest way for Matt to get a decent amount of leg room.

[@darkcisum3384]

I'm amazed at how you always manage to get "usable" audio from the nosiest places. :D

[@BobCat981]

i'm amazed how noone gets how easy it is to re-record audio in the studio and then add artificial, but controllable noise (like the sound of an engine and wind)

[@kkkennedykk]

@@BobCat981 that would be dishonest and Tom wouldn't do that

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@@BobCat981 Tom's a professional. He doesn't need that.

[@spelcheak]

Even the birds go on strike? Europe sure is weird…

[@JohnyG29]

We're not in Europe, we're on an island slightly off it.

[@JohnyG29]

@@samarnadra About 20 miles or so.

[@JohnyG29]

@@samarnadra That's why I said "slightly".

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@@JohnyG29 Saying that the uk is not in europe is like saying copenhagen is not in europe.

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Add that to the list of things that could get me killed that i want to do

[@fuckoff4705]

That i want to do because it could get me killed*

[@SeaBassVEVO]

Thumbnail award of the year. Also, thumbnail is such a strange word.

[@waywardchronicler6000]

Jesus Christ, how did I never realize how odd of a word it was until this moment....

[@RaExpIn]

It's so awesome to see Tom in all these unusual situations and still being able to explain! Just love this channel!

[@midnight142]

New video from Tom: Hello, this is Tom Scott.... Live from the International Space Station.

[@robertlinke2666]

your ability to just deliver lines to camera is Amazing! you can really focus, and hold it together, even when you are in such well ,extreme envirements!

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1:21 Hilarious how this guy is talking while Tom is dying several feet up in the air

[@exiletsj2570]

Tom would have made a great Blue Peter presenter.

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Holy crap, you're right!

[@dr.castor1392]

Except... Tom is always in red!

[@notdaveschannel9843]

+Exile 1 John Noakes for the 21st century. I'm showing my age.

[@trippydrew8492]

On a scale of "1" to "I need to change my underwear", how scary was this?

[@Nevir202]

DrewPeacock69 TrippyDrew69 It’s probably an “I also need new socks.”

[@georgejacob3162]

I flew ON this plane today at Rendcomb airfield in Gloucestershire and it wasn't scary at all for me. It was fantastic!

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Proof yet again that Tom Scott has literally got the best damn job in the world.

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"And if this plane has problem, there is nothing I can do about it, Woo-hoo!" Well umm...

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Wow Tom that is above and beyond anything I would expect to see you do, hope you get many views for this video.

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*"Wooo-hoo-hoo!"* - Tom Scott 2018

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Tom you maniac! Love how you still find a way to top what you’ve done in previous videos ❤️

[@notanimposter]

That Katie Hobbs is cool as heck! Yeah we pull up to 4g no big deal

[@mousahalaseh5800]

I'm very impressed that you could even speak while you're up there!

[@SorryIwasntListening]

I have done this. About 10 years ago I won a competition and was taken on a bi - plane flight strapped to the top just like you.... didn't do loops but remarkably similar to going fast on a motorcycle...... another tick off the bucket list!

[@safe-keeper1042]

The things you get to do, Tom. This is amazing.

[@maxximumb]

That looks like a whole lot of fun with a healthy does of nope. Great video.

[@Nosgoroth]

Okay, this needs a bench episode. Also maybe the plane needs a bench on top so that you can do windsitting.

[@snattlerake4417]

Yeah, well one time I stuck my hand out in a car when it was on the highway.

[@jocywolff6616]

Why no video footage of the professional?

[@thepandaman]

I was waiting for a clip of that too!

[@budd7498]

Idk what ur talking about tbh. We got one for the whole video

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Tom Scott, you madman. This is channel is glorious.

[@chickenzwings]

Good lord. That is terrifying! You're very brave, Tom.

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OH BOY, OH BOY, OH BOY

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Nice throwback XD

[@daddyspooge1]

I am very surprised to see you do this, well done!

[@jeremyzorek]

Tom and airplanes seems to be a combination that always results in something crazy. I can't imagine doing that. You've got guts, Tom!

[@MasterHigure]

I'm impressed by the microphone (barely) picking up what Tom says on the wing.

[@surviver5738]

I swear tom, watching you have that much fun makes me feel like I did that.

[@Noone-of-your-Business]

Turns out there _is_ such a thing as too much fun... glad you enjoyed it!

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Tom in the 21st century equivalent of a hyberbolic time chamber. Just a few more videos and he'll reach strength never seen before.

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Tom's happy laughing is just so great to listen to.

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Tom Scott is my religion.

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I would like to join it

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Your channel is becoming increasingly badass over time

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I'm reminded of Richard Hammond shitting himself on the last episode of top gear. Memories.

[@halfaworldaway]

"If this plane has a problem, there's nothing I can do about it! _Woohoo!"_

[@fprintf]

The sound quality at 80 - 120mph is incredible! I can't believe you were able to talk and we were able to hear it while in flight.

[@tyler1234321]

Another informative, entertaining video. Thank you Mr. Scott.

[@AlexVoxel]

This was incredible Tom, congratulations!

[@TheJanDahl]

I am amazed at the audio quality of the outdoors interview

[@ffrreeddyy123456]

Props to the person in the video and others in their profession for putting Tom to shame when it comes to physical activity.

[@pilotpeego1820]

"They have a perfect safety record" until there is no more perfection.

[@ImSquiggs]

Wow Tom... you're insane. I clenched my jaw watching this so hard that it popped.

[@imstupied]

*Tom:* doesn't like rollercoasters *Also tom in a much more dangerous ride:* WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooOO

[@mellowmelly9258]

that visceral yell of freedom... "OH, YES!" god i felt that

[@donkey-fart]

That last laugh is priceless.

[@ottarkraemer9001]

Go Tom!!! Great video, as always!!!

[@DV-ko6bk]

What amazing things did Tom Scott not do

[@tserbos2]

"Things you might not know" You are right !! I didn't know you are so brave !!!!!!! Make a 2 video behind the scenes please and explain more , what you experience up there!

[@georgejacob3162]

I can tell you from experience that there is nothing like the view from that top wing of that Boeing Stearman. Looking down on that propeller is awesome! I've wing walked twice on the very same plane at the same location as Tom. I went one step further than Tom because i've done high level loops and stall turns too. When you go upside-down it is absolutely fantastic! As Katie says in the loop you pull 4g and the acceleration from top (50 mph) to bottom (160 mph) is phenomenal. Both my wing walks can be seen on my KZbin channel. If you get the opportunity to do it then do it! It's the best thing I've ever done. It even tops skydiving for me!

[@StopChangingUsernamesYouTube]

You said all that while on a wing, and here the most creative thing I can think to do when facing into a fan is "this is a remix." I am not prepared for this kind of experience.

[@Stephen-Fox]

This channel has been going a bit John Noaks lately. Love it.

[@dkranda]

I'm amazed, Tom! I'd have thrown up or passed out.

[@carxia01]

You're perhaps the most dedicated KZbinr!

[@SarcasticDragonGaming]

That pose is proof that Tom is basically Jesus.

[@slaughterround643]

The "T" in "Tom" stands for "T-pose"

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You're flying Rose, flying!"

[@SarcasticDragonGaming]

Joseph Groves that too

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Did you know that in the traditional Swahilinesian language "Tom" translates *directly* into Jesus?

[@shay.w.5812]

Bilbo Baggins the Wise no it's not, it's Yesu

[@onebeatmusic3301]

Well that looks like the scariest thing ever, Tom Scott must be a fearless guy!

[@georgejacob3162]

I've done this on that very plane as can be seen on my KZbin channel. I've gone one better than Tom as I've done the upside-down loops and stall turns! For me wing walking is the best thing I've ever done and even tops skydiving but it's not the scariest thing I've ever done. Bungee jumping is the scariest thing I've ever done!

[@squidyy2k]

Daredevils: *calmly explaining their profession* Tom: *Warhammer Ork noises*

[@colunizator]

Things to add to your bucket list.

[@michellewallen9499]

Interesting that Aerosuperbatics straps you onto the wing before you go up-- The one I just did, I climbed up onto the wing once we were ~3500 feet in the air. Definitely a thrill either way, but much more of a mental and physical challenge having to climb out there! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[@c-5921]

WOOOOOOO *monologues calmly for a few moments* WOOOOOOOOOOO

[@treeaboo]

Looks like great fun! Good thing it's very safe now

[@adammullarkey4996]

"That is exhausting, that is one of the most physically strenuous things I've ever done." Was anyone else expecting him to finish that sentence with "and that is something you might not have known?"

[@Rock-up_Goblins]

Im still confused at how Tom is scared of going on a roller coaster but is not scared of this

[@wpintofg]

Awesome content!

[@RobotUnderscore]

never thought i would get to watch tom tposing while midair

[@phozonn]

Great! I enjoyed seeing the wingwalkers at Bournemouth airshow recently! Can't remember if Katie Hobbs was one of em

[@MoneyAndPeople]

I really either wish there was an extended unlisted unedited version of different camera angles, or a channel where extended edits could go

[@kagitsune]

This looks like a great alternative to skydiving. Awesome!

[@georgejacob3162]

Do both! They are both fantastic! Having now done both activities I would do them both again!

[@marysiamilach8460]

I thought I've seen everything, and then THIS pops up in my recommendations. Holy smokes.

[@dr.castor1392]

TomScott. Piloted a hovercraft, Got on the vomit-comet, Interviewed Buzz Aldrin Flew with the red arrows And now as done wing-walking! I am starting to sens a pattern. And I think we should start calling him cardinal (like the red bird)

[@peanutbutter7639]

Just watching this made my palms sweaty

[@ARSZLB]

okay, that’s it, doing this is going onto my bucket list IMMEDIATELY.

[@dkranda]

The cheek ripples are on point.

[@davelydon1982]

Tom Scott is brill 👍

[@stevedoe1630]

Hey, Tom. If looking for another aviation-based thrill ride, try taking a ride with a crop duster. Non-stop, low-altitude, proximity flight. Constantly dodging things like fences and trees. Takes a certain type of crazy to be skilled in this thankless niche of the aviation world. Cheers.

[@neurotransmissions]

That looks like so much fun. I wonder what the record is for longest wingwalking?

[@daemongamingtv]

Next week: Tom Scott rides a rocket into orbit!

[@jannerkev]

Nice one Tom..

[@Formulka]

instantly on my list of things I must experience

[@shugaroony]

Great stuff, not seen anything like that in years! I'd probably puke up doing it though, and thats with me wanting to take flying lessons as well!