UPSIDE DOWN IN A OLD WW2 AIRPLANE

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • For many, the Boeing Stearman is a personal favorite. With it's beautiful radial engine and bulky stacked wings, we can all recognize this classic aircraft from miles away. During our trip in South Africa I had the incredible opportunity to join Ivan, a very skilled aerobaitcs pilot, on a short flip in his beautifully restored aircraft. From Barrel rolls to Barn storming, he showed me it all! I can't wait to one day pilot one of these historic machines myself.
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Komentáře • 151

  • @rafaucett
    @rafaucett Před 3 lety +1

    Radial engine, fabric covered wings and fuselage, open cockpits... That's real flying! Years ago I took a ride in a Stearman and the pilot did some basic aerobatics much like in this video. It was a blast! 😃 (I'm not a pilot.)

  • @kevinwilliams2462
    @kevinwilliams2462 Před 3 lety +3

    I watch a lot of flying videos on CZcams and there are very few folks who seem as authentically enamored with flight as Bambi does....especially in this video. The smile and laughter made me want to jump back into the cockpit immediately.

  • @rupertmay3453
    @rupertmay3453 Před 3 lety

    I have always wished I could fly a plane but my eyes are not what they need to be , your joy comes though in your films keep it up.

  • @ld5954
    @ld5954 Před 3 lety +14

    Bambi is back!!!👌👍👏🙂

  • @clickster1883
    @clickster1883 Před 3 lety +5

    You are living the dream, Rosita! Thanks for taking us along w you. ⛅️

  • @johntaylor9823
    @johntaylor9823 Před 3 lety

    I got a short hop in one of those years ago...okay, decades ago, well more like 40+ years...anyway, the details aren't important except that I was a kid hanging out at the local airport and a local GE executive owned a PT-17, in WWII U.S Navy training aircraft colors, and my instructor arranged for him to give me a spin around the pattern a few times in one. The ride came complete with leather jacket and leather flying helmet. Thrilled doesn't begin to describe how I felt. What great fun. Thanks for a great video.

  • @Rashanfdo
    @Rashanfdo Před 3 lety

    wow cannot believe aircraft like this able to do all those maneuvering

  • @coloneljakesza5780
    @coloneljakesza5780 Před 3 lety +1

    Middelburg is only 128km from me, and it fills my heart with joy knowing you could experience this beautiful part of our country, in a Stearman no less. Ivan is a Legend. Keep doing more in South Africa, there's so much to discover and experience. And keep up the excellent quality of your videos, I cannot stop watching. Lastly, never lose that infectiously energetic attitude of yours. Watching you experience everything makes me feel young again lol. Much love from South Africa :)

  • @davidbrayshaw3529
    @davidbrayshaw3529 Před 3 lety +3

    I got a ride in the front seat of a Tiger Moth a few years back. When you lose the cabin and your head's out in the wind it's like nothing else.

  • @triumphstagdriver
    @triumphstagdriver Před 3 lety

    A family friend, ex UA Captain, has a Stearman in his small collection of aircraft. His father was a USAF pilot instructor flying these during WW2 and he managed to find the very same airframe his father flew in those years. You, Rosita, remind me of his eldest daughter who caught the flying bug very early. She went on to be an instructor and has many type ratings.

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan1946 Před 2 lety

    Hi Bambi, That was a cool WW2 flght to have a good aerobatic adventure in the sky for you. That is so nice Bambi. You are my flying heroine always

  • @troymccarty6434
    @troymccarty6434 Před 3 lety +2

    Found you on Patreon!!! Super happy to become one of your patrons!

  • @MachTuck
    @MachTuck Před 2 lety

    Very nice ride!! Her face said it all!!

  • @rossr100
    @rossr100 Před 3 lety

    I was lucky enough to score a flight a little like this in a DH Tiger Moth, hopping over hedges and buzzing the pilots cow and sheep farmer neighbours around Queenstown and Arrowtown NZ, the best thing I've ever done with my pants on!

  • @johnkeim3836
    @johnkeim3836 Před 3 lety

    Nothing can compare to a ride in a Stearman. I was fortunate enough to ride in one at Dillingham Airfield in Hawaii . The pilot was a Captain for Hawaiian Air his hangar was directly across from Captain Bills Gluder Rides. Best money I ever spent even better than the Gliders and they are fantastic.

  • @GaryLaaks1
    @GaryLaaks1 Před 3 lety +6

    Stunning. Your excitement about aviation and life brings me great joy. You have the right outlook on life Bambi. Big hugs from Port Elizabeth.

  • @carloolivier1940
    @carloolivier1940 Před 3 lety +7

    I've also flown with Ivan in he's Pit special! Was an amazing experience. Back then the stearman wss still very early stage!

  • @franstrip8381
    @franstrip8381 Před 3 lety

    She did it again....surprise us with a new plane type and new adventure. I would have been scared going on a wood/fabric plane with a giant engine. The fabric needed also some tlc i think. It looked like a real beaten workhorse.

  • @jamfjord
    @jamfjord Před 3 lety

    Very, very cool - the Stearman is one of my top five bucket list aircraft to fly. I need to share this with a couple of my friends - they used to work as wingwalkers for a Stearman display team in the UK.

  • @dendije6041
    @dendije6041 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so very much for sharing this with us!

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. Před 3 lety

    Brilliant buzz and a beautiful plane.👍🏆😲

  • @Johan-ex5yj
    @Johan-ex5yj Před 3 lety +3

    Like you said: *"That was SO COOL!!"*
    Wish I was there.

  • @ethanlevin5929
    @ethanlevin5929 Před 3 lety +4

    Ivannnnn, haven’t seen him in a while, he used to fly ferry for our Harvard aerobatic team

  • @rickzelke6478
    @rickzelke6478 Před 3 lety +3

    So awesome …was waiting for a story thank you so much ! 🤩👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🤗. I took 8 hours of dual in a biplane at LUK Lunken airport in Cincinnati Oh. …so much fun he let me do a loop and barrel tool😁😁😁😁😁😁 ..ps are you coming to Oshkosh air show in Wisconsin…..I hope 🔥🔥🔥

  • @gliderpilot8882
    @gliderpilot8882 Před 3 lety

    I flew in a Steaman... Did a roll. Fun! Fun! Fun! I got my father a ride in a Steaman. He had a great time and passed a year later. I so happy to have given him that experience. Pilot Bambi CZcams channel rocks!

  • @volkerjansen3901
    @volkerjansen3901 Před 2 lety

    Loved the video, especially the perspective from the back of the plane :)

  • @ON5SEL
    @ON5SEL Před 3 lety +4

    Pilot Bambi en de Boeing stearman: The best pilot and my favorite airplane. Kijk er naar uit.

  • @pablogomez1343
    @pablogomez1343 Před rokem

    Stearmans are cool!!

  • @Speed27Be
    @Speed27Be Před 3 lety +1

    You smile over there is so great! The stearman... this legend!

  • @tommotomlinson3370
    @tommotomlinson3370 Před 3 lety +2

    My old flying club here in the UK had 4 of these beauties but I never managed to grab a jolly in one 😪 can't beat a bit of crop dusting 👍

  • @martinseeley2901
    @martinseeley2901 Před 3 lety +3

    You just knocked every previous video off the chart with this one!!
    Even the music was sensational 🎼
    Very Very cool indeed 🤩 well done Bambi and look forward to seeing you in Australia if the opportunity presents itself

  • @rongoertz2300
    @rongoertz2300 Před 3 lety

    Unreal!

  • @julesviolin
    @julesviolin Před 3 lety

    I'm NOT envious one teeny weeny bit🤣
    You have an amazing job.
    I fly gliders and tow planes but this is on another level.
    Keep up the vids Bambi 👌 👍

  • @erwinb3412
    @erwinb3412 Před 3 lety

    "Thanks for being a nice person" . Well , it takes a gentleman to realise and say that . Seems fun that stearman . On the bucketlist !

  • @ErickTruter
    @ErickTruter Před 3 lety

    Lucky gal! Awesome flight.

  • @markboucher1549
    @markboucher1549 Před 3 lety

    Finally i had some peace and quiet to watch this superb video 😁 Bambi..your face expression,smiles and eyes just showed me how much you have enjoyed this flight 👏 Ivan is based here at the airfield in our neighbourhood 😊 So thanks to Ivan for giving Bambi a big treat.And thank you Bambi for sharing the love of flight.I cant believe time flew so quick that you had to return back home.Would like if you could visit us (South Africa) again in the future.And hopefully by then 🙏 Covid would have eased a tiny bit to allow a better airshow for you all to visit.I thank you.Mark

  • @footey7670
    @footey7670 Před 3 lety

    Awesome vid and what a great guy 👍🏻🙏🏻👏🏻🍻🇨🇦

  • @PERRY67100
    @PERRY67100 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video. The smile on your face tells the story. I been able to fly in a Stearman, What a fun bird.

  • @rthjong
    @rthjong Před 3 lety

    Great video, great experience! 😄🙃😄

  • @robertcarey660
    @robertcarey660 Před 3 lety +1

    The constant smile says it all

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 Před 3 lety +1

    There is a very good chance that my father flew that particular Stearman back in WW2 as he was doing his training on the Arnold scheme at Lakeland,and what a flight that was for you Bambi as nothing beats a Stearman.

  • @gmcl2780
    @gmcl2780 Před 3 lety +1

    OMG your so lucky! I would have loved to have been in that seat. Awesome video.

  • @ld5954
    @ld5954 Před 3 lety +1

    Bambi, You looked like you had so much fun! Thank you for sharing the excitement with us!!!🙂👍 Take care of yourself!

  • @hilmardijkstra2346
    @hilmardijkstra2346 Před 3 lety

    time of your life! Nice

  • @douglasshaw8754
    @douglasshaw8754 Před 3 lety +1

    That was fabulous I did the same in a Slingby for a birthday present of my wife really enjoyed needed a few drinks after though cheers Doug Manchester UK

  • @algarnata
    @algarnata Před 3 lety +2

    Nice video, P. Bamby! I have already seen how you enjoyed the acrobatic flight. Is awesome. It has nothing to do with straight and level flight, it is "defying the sky." Pure adrenaline!
    Years ago I also flew acrobatic on two occasions, but with the "Americna Champion" (Bellanca).
    What I have yet to do is fly with a historic plane, and I hope to do it shortly, with the Bücker Jungmann from the RAC Malaga (Real Aeroclub de Malaga) facilities at LEAX (Velez-Malaga).

  • @pavelyukhno6531
    @pavelyukhno6531 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Ivan!!!

  • @Truebluexpat
    @Truebluexpat Před 3 lety

    Very cool Bambi, you.lucky bugger x

  • @oscarroelants3975
    @oscarroelants3975 Před 3 lety

    genieten om te zien hoe jij geniet. Super.

  • @joeroscillo4015
    @joeroscillo4015 Před 3 lety

    Amazing, such an old craft is still in service!! They made them well, back then! Got to be great fun flying that classic machine! Fantastic performance!! You won't forget that ride EVER!!! Yeah, your spoiled now!!

  • @chuckles470s9
    @chuckles470s9 Před 3 lety

    Awesome

  • @Wayman_Simmang
    @Wayman_Simmang Před 3 lety

    awesome!

  • @randc47
    @randc47 Před 3 lety

    So fn cool!!!!!

  • @grizzz09
    @grizzz09 Před 3 lety

    super cool

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin Před 3 lety +2

    Woohooo!! I remember my flight in a Stearman many years ago, I found it just as AWESOME as you did! 👍🏼😜😎

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety +2

      It's just simply the best!!!

    • @MarcelHuguenin
      @MarcelHuguenin Před 3 lety +1

      @@PilotBambi It's just a great aeroplane. I had hoped he would let you on the stick a little bit to get the feel.

  • @philiplegrange8155
    @philiplegrange8155 Před 3 lety

    Wow so cool!!!

  • @celinefreiburghaus599
    @celinefreiburghaus599 Před 3 lety

    I was smiling during the whole video 😊 What an incredible experience 😍

  • @brycejeannotte7699
    @brycejeannotte7699 Před 3 lety +1

    incredible video! It was a joy to watch you having so much fun. Great channel, great content. Keep smiling!

  • @andreluizcabraldesouza140

    Show!!! Bambi!!!

  • @joerobilotta2199
    @joerobilotta2199 Před 3 lety

    Loved this video, thanks

  • @coasterb1
    @coasterb1 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing the requested roller coaster ride :) I got to ride in a biplane a couple years ago, no aerobics unfortunately.

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit2022 Před 3 lety +1

    Brilliant thank you 👍

  • @BaseToFinal
    @BaseToFinal Před 3 lety +1

    Hmm, I'm having a hard time determining if you enjoyed it... That looked like a TON OF FUN! Thanks for letting us enjoy the ride aswell!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha it was alright i guess ;) So glad you enjoyed it!!

  • @nico8593
    @nico8593 Před 3 lety

    Oh Rosita ! It was so touching to almost see the tears in your eyes just after the landing... It must have been IN-CRE-DI-BLE !
    It surely was one of those moments in life which you'll always remember.
    I'm just doing my PPL right now, maybe we'll meet in the skies one day :)

  • @ForFunFlyer
    @ForFunFlyer Před 3 lety

    Awesome! 🤙🏻

  • @troymccarty6434
    @troymccarty6434 Před 3 lety

    The interview at the start was well done. I liked hearing about the intended flight. I kept anticipating the next maneuver even before the current maneuver was complete. That got me really engaged in the flight experience. Nice!

  • @garycook5125
    @garycook5125 Před 3 lety

    The cameras were perfectly placed. What a great ride.

  • @mrsaskriders
    @mrsaskriders Před 3 lety +1

    OMG that was fantastic. It was like I was there but man I would love to have the feeling of the G's and all the forces that you felt. I had a crazy instructor who did all sorts of crazy things with a regular Cessna 152 which was not an aerobatic stressed aircraft but he still did loops and wingovers and rolls. That was back in the very early 80s. I'm so jealous.

  • @mortadelo152
    @mortadelo152 Před rokem

    Wow, such a nice video! :-)

  • @williamaylmer2194
    @williamaylmer2194 Před 3 lety

    Epitomises the pure joy of powered flight. Fabulous vlog!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a ton! Glad you liked the video!

  • @Warbird-Aviation
    @Warbird-Aviation Před 3 lety

    cool!!!

  • @henrih3080
    @henrih3080 Před 3 lety

    Amazing video as always !

  • @philipgledhill7227
    @philipgledhill7227 Před 3 lety +1

    Bambi that was a awesome flight for you. Could you see ok with the wind going in your eyes. What about your head won't you cold.hope you are well you are umberleaveabley brave philip.

  • @grahamnash9794
    @grahamnash9794 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic. I always tune in to catch a glimpse of your pretty smile, but you excelled yourself this time. I reckon everyone watching smiled right along with you.
    I can't imagine you flying like that in your C-208 !!! LOL
    What a great video.

  • @SPXNO
    @SPXNO Před 3 lety

    Congrats Bambi !!!! Bet you was just about to steal him the stick 😊

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha one day I'll have the controls to myself!!

  • @marenc
    @marenc Před 3 lety

    Hoe COOL!!! 😀😀 ECHT TOF VLIEGTUIG! 😱😄😄

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety

      Ja zo bijzonder met je hoofd in de buiten lucht!! haha

  • @charliescouller8754
    @charliescouller8754 Před 3 lety +1

    What a beautiful aircraft 😍 Great video as always Bambi!! :) 🔥🔥

  • @jimcripps3612
    @jimcripps3612 Před 3 lety

    Just like my first ever passenger both damned Adrenaline Junkies. Myself I like the Blue up and the Green down. Each to their own I guess. Regards, Jim in NI UK

  • @herbaden
    @herbaden Před 3 lety

    Great video, really good editing! I envy you so much for this experience. Looking forward to more videos of you.

  • @pra2221
    @pra2221 Před 3 lety +1

    This must have been real fun😄

  • @sergeyman8152
    @sergeyman8152 Před rokem

    👌 nice

  • @flightsimboy27
    @flightsimboy27 Před 3 lety

    jelly!

  • @2779mattie
    @2779mattie Před 3 lety

    Who ever gave this a thumbs down must be very unhappy I hope they cheer up this was amazing great video thank you

  • @authenticlifestyle1063
    @authenticlifestyle1063 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing 🤩

  • @netherlander3996
    @netherlander3996 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful video, But the cameraman who was filming from behind the tail of the Stearman also had a hard time

  • @corentillywesterman
    @corentillywesterman Před 3 lety

    Mooi Bambi!

  • @gratefulot360
    @gratefulot360 Před 3 lety +3

    Is there a "Stunt Pilot Bambi" in your future? Wonderful video!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety +2

      For sure!! Had my first aerobatics training in a Decathlon, but hope to get onto the Pitts soon 😍

  • @nigelappleton2963
    @nigelappleton2963 Před 3 lety +1

    Now that’s a real aeroplane.

  • @charleshagman5025
    @charleshagman5025 Před 3 lety

    That was awesome!

  • @raymc9668
    @raymc9668 Před 3 lety

    Loved this video, keep up the great work.

  • @pelicanlover69
    @pelicanlover69 Před 3 lety

    Awesome Bambi!!!

  • @shootingsportstransparency7461

    Long time no see.

  • @maverickngaihte5629
    @maverickngaihte5629 Před 3 lety

    Amazing 😍

  • @snowbeach7
    @snowbeach7 Před 3 lety +1

    awesome stream tysm.. 😂🤘✈️

  • @karagregory69
    @karagregory69 Před 3 lety +2

    Next Pilot Bambi Video, taking lessons in the Stearman. Is there a plane she can't fly? What plane do you want to fly, Pilot Bambi answers: All.

  • @thunderslap7390
    @thunderslap7390 Před 3 lety

    I can see my Forefathers made a mistake when they left Holland for South Africa, they left some pretty girls back there! LOL!

  • @edgewood99
    @edgewood99 Před 3 lety

    Hey, where have you been...its been since before COVID since I've been "presented" with a video.

  • @kfatechnical
    @kfatechnical Před 3 lety

    Many many moons ago I was Ivan's first outside student, not part of the company he worked for.......The days when both of us could fit in a C150😂

  • @Raymondvanderploeg
    @Raymondvanderploeg Před 3 lety

    Hi Bambi, vraagje met welk programma editten jullie de GoPro 360?

  • @donwilliams495
    @donwilliams495 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. What was the external camera setup? Maybe a 360 with later rectification?

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! Yep, it was the gopro MAX, and then I edited the footage before inserting it in the video :)