1930 Stinson 'Detroiter' Maiden Flight after 40 Years
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Red Bluff, Ca. Aug 2020 with Intern Kellen and U-2 Pilot Ed.
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The engine on that beautiful bird is a work of art in its own right. Gorgeous.
No matter what we design or build with computers and all sorts of artificial help, we will never be on the same level as those pioneers who did it all by hand . Thanks to all of them who gave us our dreams and thanks to guys like him who lovingly restore and fly them.
RIGHT ON! And a mighty work they'd done! Morgan Hill, Watsonville, Merced.... been to all of 'em in my youth, was in the co-pilot seat & my Pa was flying our Howard DGA-15P. I loved flyin' in to the airshows! Your Stinson is GORGEOUS to the OUTSTANDING DEGREE! Many thanks for sharing, & Happy Trails in the Sky to Y'all!
Too many great aeroplanes are stuck in aviation mausoleums, slowly flatspotting their tires and leaking the very last drops of their oil, never to fly again. Nothing like seeing a piece of history take to its element once more. Seeing a plane on the ground is one thing. Seeing it in the air is something else. A big thank you and applause to those that made her ready to fly again, and thank you Juan for the video.
There was a later Stinson aircraft in Australia which was rescued from life imprisonment in a museum, faithfully restored and given back to the air, a beautiful piece of work. FWIW, here is a link to a rather low res clip which shows a few glimpses of it and a startup among with a herd of tiger moths.
czcams.com/video/G4rC5dVPq1s/video.html
I'm not around in 90 years. But man would I wish that plane will be another 90 years from now. That is one lovely plane. Thanks to everyone who looked after that plane for all those years and my hat goes off to Earl and all who helped for putting all the hours and hard work to make her fly again.
Juan, I grew up three blocks from where the engines were built. On a warm night with my bedroom windows open, I could hear the second shift running engines in the test cells. They quit making the radials before I was born but I knew the man who bought all the parts so he could keep maintaining and overhauling the R-680s. He did some test flying for Lycoming on the pressure carburetors and it was said he had more hours flying upside down than right side up. There was a Gull WIng Stinson in the area that hauled skydivers but it was flipped over on landing once and that was the end. See they would put the parking brake on so the jumpers could stand on the tire to position themselves until they got to the drop spot. You only forget once to release that brake before touching down. Great story, thanks for showing us that beauty. It's more fun than watching fires or discussing accidents.
@@osakarose5612 I used to work on jet engines. Ever stand next to an Allison turboprop, without ear protection? How about a T53L13 in a Huey or Cobra when the bleed band opens up? Ouch.
@@i.r.wayright1457 Yes I have . even put my hands over my flight helmet and pushed my ear cup harder to diffen the sound a little more. UH-1H crew chief 10 years
Great job capturing the experience! Great to see old birds fly again
My Dad loved the old Dussenberg and Chord cars. When was young, I never understood it, but he grew up in the 1920's and 1960's during the heyday of those autos and airplanes. Thanks for showing such a beautiful aircraft, and thank you to those who paid the big money for and restored such a beauty! It was a great thing to behold.
1920's and 1930's, sri
The smile on Earls face says it all...great job....lovely airplane
Closed caption called the engine start-up "music." I agree ! !
WOW....An absolute frakkin' Beauty....! Round tail-feathers, a rumbling Lycoming radial up-and typical Stinson wooden interior. The oleo legs must have inspired those on the Fiesler Storch.
WOW.. what a fantastic restoration by Earl..!! The Cord was an automobile way advanced for its time. Front wheel drive.! The Flying Lady was a superb place to visit. I used to have an auto shop 1/2 mile down the road in San Martin CA. I had many fun dinners and hanger tours there.!! It was a shame what happened to the Flying Lady restaurant, aero park and museum..!! Thanks Juan
Ooooh - - what happened to it? I shudder to think!! I passed through there a time or 2. Used to frequent the Watsonville airshow...an old fan.
@@nancychace8619 There was a balcony that collapsed and 3 people got injured. Resulted in lawsuits and the closing of the Flying Lady.. Watsonville airshow.. YES.. been there 10 times!
@@MrGTO-ze7vb Wow - sorry to hear that. I haven't always been in the area. Many good times at the Watsonville airshow, though. Was really sorry when that closed up.
Those guys that restored that old bird are masters. That interior and all that mechanical stuff is cool.
Didn't they now !!!! Almost looks like something out of a "Steam Punk"movie,,,LOL !!!
Being 70+ now and a X Hanger Rat sense I was a little kid I got to see and fly in lots of those old 30's vintage aircraft. It's a whole different ball game with neat old birds than with new stuff, that's for sure. There's not that many that do that kind of work anymore and is almost a lost art nowadays.
@@twa2471 this video got me to go look at one of them thirties cords on Jay Leno's Channel and they got the coolest dashboards and Interiors ever. Just like this airplane.
@@osakarose5612 So True ! I can't tell you how many hours I've spent doping, taping fabric seams, varnishing and running wiring in some of those old birds . What a terrible way to have to grow up !! LOL
That one has complete character. Beautiful lines, great colors too. Thank you Juan. Keep them old ones going...they are truly comfort in the sky.
Couldn't keep my eyes off those doors the only thing original. Now that's dedication. Mannnny miles under the wings of that pilot what an interesting guy to listen too! Thanks Juan 90 year old aircraft flying straighter than ever, very cool! Awesome history felt like I should know that plane! 🙂👍
During these uncertain and trying times, it’s heartwarming to see people do what they love. Returning this bird to the skies for the love of flying (like the Buffalo Airways crew did with their Fleet Canuck earlier this week) is a wonderful example of how life can be for us all. Bravo!
G’s
When i was a kid, my dad had a Stinson Voyager, it was a great plane, and, beautiful as well.
I bet that thing was cool. Especially to a kid.
@@jiveturkey9993 My father died at age 95 in May. He owned about 80 different airplanes in his long life. He learned how to fly right after WW2, and, flew into his eighties. He owned a lot of memorable planes, He once had a beautiful Cessna 170. It was low hours and in perfect condition. It was polished aluminum with paint detailing. He flew it to Oshkosh one year, put a for sale sign on it, and, it sold right there. He bought and sold them all the time. I think his favorite was a Cessna Skylane, he had a 182 at one time, but, it used too much fuel, he liked the smaller planes. the first plane i remember flying in was a Piper Pacer, the tail dragging version of a Piper Tri-Pacer. Here in Minnesota, we often used tire chains in the winter, now everyone has four wheel drive. When i was going through his things i found a joke post card, it shows a pilot with a Piper Cub, wrapping tire chains on the prop, the plane is on skis in deep snow, and, the guy is saying, "it is time to chain up", that gave me a laugh.
@@keithkuckler2551 Thar's very interesting. I lived in New Ulm MN as a foreign student from Brazil, from '77 to 78, during my senior year. Stayed with a really nice host family which I still keep in close touch. My US "dad" had a '66 Piper Comanche, we'd fly to their cabin up north most summer weekends, he always would let me have the right seat and take the controls at cruising altitude. Those were some of the happiest days in my life. He was a great person and though me so much. He passed a few years ago and would have been about the same age as your father. It's very warm in Brazil right now, wish I was in Minnesota.
Thanks for keeping those old birds in the air I probably will not be able to afford one but guys like you will be able to teach the younger generations about aviation history
Seeing that big smile on Earl’s face was worth the price of admission. I can remember feeling that way when I soloed. Nothing like the joy that comes with “slipping the surly bonds of Earth” on a beautiful day. Thanks for a great ride, amigos!
Thanks for sharing. I liked your crew resource management. Here, you talk, you navigate and help me fly!
40 years since it's flown. Now that's a dawn of flying!
The picture at 1:14 explains it all. Everything about that Aircraft is just Brilliant. Hats off to everyone involved. yes even the that reporter Dude.....Lol
That plane is beautiful enough to make a grown man cry! I can clearly remember my flights at age 4 in 1948 with my father in his Stinson on floats.
Juan.. my first commercial job was flying a 1931 Stinson SM8A around the tip of Cape Cod.. I did it for 3 summers... great memories... heel brakes... and the yoke looks the same.. I have a photo not sure how to upload
What a beautiful friendship and aircraft history story.
Thanks to your channel that we get to see the details of this historical machine.
Incredible project. That airplane took to the air just 5 years after the Gnome serum run on the Iditarod trail. They chose dogs over airplanes in those years because the dogs were more reliable in cold weather.
Juan Brown this video was a delightful feel Good video I can't believe the work and dedication put into this historical legend. This is awesome thank you so much for being a part of it.
Beautiful aircraft, proud owner of this historic aircraft. BRAVO! Thank you, Juan!
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I know our paths have crossed . Back in my airshow days . Steve Wolf of Sampson fame was a friend of mine.
Love the sound of a radial you just don't start one you wake it up.
Loved this, loved the aircraft and loved the background of Earl...actually I may have met him when he was flying SAT in the 130s and I was in FA...Rosey Roads I think...a lot of the SAT pilots were retired Marines and how I knew SAT...anyway great video that brought back some good memories...thanks
If it’s content created by Juan, it gets a 👍🏼 every time. Blancolirio is one of my top choices for information and entertainment. From a USAF vet and former airline employee. And, wonderful job, Earl. That’s a beautiful and beautifully restored old bird.
My father retired from Ford Motor Company in the late 1990's. He's still a huge aviation buff today at age 82. One time we were at an airshow at Willow Run Airport (KYIP). We took a ride on the Ford Trimotor. When I stood up from my seat to get off I bumped my head so hard that I immediately fell backwards. I tried to shake it off (because others saw what occurred) but I couldn't. I had to sit for a moment before I got my strength back. That's one souvenir that I'll always remember!
Ol’ Earl, making it look easy haha. Thank you JB.
Damn, Earl ain’t no Joke! Beautiful aircraft, thanks for sharing guys.
I flew with Earl at SAI on the 747 He was the Captain and I got to see him fly into Colusa Airport for one of their fly-in.
I so wouldn't care how long it took to get somewhere. Very cool
Fantastic Restoration Earl, you are a machine, two years WOW! Brenda and I will be up soon to visit. Great Video Juan thank you for making it an sharing Earl's rare Stinson Detroiter.
Congrats to Earl for an Awesome Job on the plane and maiden flight. Very well done Sir !!! - Thank you Juan for allowing us all to join in on the fun. 😬
Wow! You guys outdid yourselves on this one! Beautiful airplane! So, I've passed briefly through the museum in MH many years ago, and a very old fan of Watsonville. The very first time someone took me for a ride so I could experience flying was in a Stinson Reliant - a wonderful old plane! I was all of 16 years old. I got started trading work washing planes for flight time. It's a story, like every other pilot -
You hit home - thanks for sharing. Good luck with that Detroiter. Don't think there isn't a place for a good old workhorse like that 🙂
Spectacular video and back stories. Thanks Juan and Earl!
That’s one beautiful plane. What a nice landing the way he held it flat and gently lowered the rear tail wheel... Thanks for sharing.
Juan,,thanks for the memories.
Here in VT there was a Stinson at one of the smaller crop duster airports literally 60 yaers ago where I was the consiment "Hanger Rat" from age 8 till my mid 20's.
I can almost smell the avaition gunk , AVGAS , fabric dope and the sounds of the Stearmans firing up in the AM going out to spray right now ! ! My Pa had a yellow Luscolmb as well with wheel pants and ski's. He was also part owner of the Pacific Prowler along with Dean Martin back in the 80's I think it was? He was also CAP Wing Comander in Rutland VT for many years and had several different planes over the years. So perhaps you can guess how I spent the first part of my life growing up ?
Hanging around around the airport cleaning parts, doping patch's and doing whatever was needed and above all,,,,BUMBING RIDES !!
I absolutly Loved it but life got in the way and I haven't flown or even been up flying in at least 40 years now. I DEARLY MISS IT !
But anyhow by diong this segment you've brought back some VERY fond memories of my younger days and when 30's vintage planes were still quite common .
I really enjoyed it !
@twa2471 We probably know some of the same people. I got to crawl through Martin's B-25 just before he sold it.
@@williamdegnan4718 How ironic that we hung out in the same area and may have known some of the same folks. Did you know Alfonce Canal and his sons, Nate , and any of the Myers family by chance ? They and we were pretty much all long time "residents" @ Middleburry airport and some of Al's sons are still involvd with it.
Sadly when I was growing up lots of the guys and gals there were older and most have passed on now but there sure was a ton of good times had there,,,boy could I ever tell some tales of some of the exploits and just plain Hell Raising that went on, both in the air and in the hangers as well. Good Times !!!
Doing loops under and over the Champlain Bridge in Addison in Al's Stearman comes to mind for one,,,lol !!
@@twa2471 To be continued in email.🛩️
Fabulous! The smile on that man's face says a lot!
Beautiful restore
Dad would tell me stories of barnstormer coming to our little country town when he was a kid. The original fly-ins.
This was the picture he painted for me. Great tube Juan. Wanting more.
Clad to see your reporting on a scene of beauty... instead of disasters. Good luck on your future check rides Juan
Love that version of the intro music! Thank you!
What a beautiful first flight. Awesome pilot beautiful bird congratulations
That airplane is wonderful! Earl is an amazing man. Juan, I had a smile on my face through the whole video. Thank you very much.
Me, too!
Wow, Juan, once again breaking new ground (air?) for reality journalism. Yesterday giving us fire updates from your digs at DFW simulator grounds after several map tracing days regarding the North Complex and Middle Fork of the Feather River Fires. Now out with your edit of this historic aviation event. Not to mention the reporting going on a little more than a month ago wrapping your TransCon trip with Jenny. No one puts it all together for us landlubbers as you do. Thanks and keep on keepin’ on.
First small airplane I had a ride in was a 1929 or 30 Stinson, the owner called it a Detroiter but it's listed as a junior. I was in 7th grade and went to an Antique airplane club meeting in San Diego and ended up getting a ride in it, I remember that big round control wheel and flying along with the window down since we were cruising at freeway speed. Unfortunately the plane was involved in an accident and I never had a chance to go for another flight though it is flying again in a nearby State.
Great story! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful airplane. Glad it lives on.
Gorgeous aircraft!
I was a crewchief (jets) in the air force, late 60's early 70's but always loved the sound of radial engines and the smell of their exhaust. I only go to airshows where I can here on run! No sound like it!!
I was not paying attention and I thought this an antique airplane video. I watch and your PIC! And a U2 pilot in the back. Wow. Beauty of a plane.
What a beautiful old bird. Blancolirio gets the SCOOP!
That Bose headset really comes in handy with such an engine and exhaust before your ears. Imagine the people who flew this thing without in the early days!
Lovely old plane. It shares the 737 pitch trim system.
Upgraded by removal of MCAS!
@@SteamCrane :-D
What a plane! Great upload, congrats on a successful flight.
Awesome plane, awesome video. Thanks Juan!
Thanks for the video of a fine old airplane. Thank God we have people willing to devote the effort to restore such flying museum pieces.
That plane must have had an incredible amount of work and materials put into it during restoration. Sweet outcome. Love the look of that engine.
He says it flies like a truck... Funny that's exactly how Dad described them flying from when he was bush flying in Alaska.
What a beautiful bird!
Those SAT pics took me right back to Miami.
Thank you, that was GREAT!
Thanx Juan, Stearman's are just so classy. Like old Gar Wood boats or Duesenberg automobiles 😊👍
That is awesome! My first flight ever was in a 1939 Aeronca Chief, off a grass runway in SW New York (Dart Field). I dont even know if that place is still active. Great memories 😊
Really neat story. Enjoyed the history and pictures of back in the day. This video was a wonderful break from all the bad news and a reason to smile this morning. Thanks Juan, for all your videos. I look forward to them every day. That Stinson is gorgeous !
Another wonderful video Juan. These old timer pilots are just wonderful to be around and hear their comments. Wonderful. Many thanks. Wishing you nothing but THE BEST.
SuperCub chase plane? No, that's a MONSTER Cub!
Actually, looked like a PA-12 Super Cruiser to me.
@@scotabot7826 czcams.com/video/Zc6iQDzrlR4/video.html
@@spyrosg3172 Yep, I knew it was a PA-12 Super Cruiser, with a lot of mod's. Can't fool my eye's, as I've been around too many Pipers over the years!
I thoroughly enjoyed that, you put a smile on my face.
Cheers
Stu
Awesome!
That 1st Landing was Butter Smooth ! Beautiful Airplane 👀🥰
Sweet
And I was born in Detroit, can’t help but love 💕 it.
I have a dear friend twice my age that was a member of The EAA and one of his favorite airplanes among many was the ford trimotor and he would have loved to see the Stinson fly but sadly he was called to his eternal reward in 2011. He lived about half of a mile from witman field and pioneer airport In Oshkosh Wisconsin and was good enough to identify many old airplanes by the sound of the exhaust as they were taking off. Awesome video keep up the good work. I love airplanes, watching the Stinson fly tonight brought a tear to my eye because it brought back memories of my dear friend (my 3rd Grandpa) thank you so much.
wow that was fantastic, to see a beautiful aircraft back where they should be,,,,,flying. I love the bit where Earl starts off down the runway and takes off, you can see how much he's loving it, as he has a smile from ear to ear and i bet he had that smile for days after. excellent video, stay safe
What a beautiful ship great restoration of a historical time piece thank you Juan for an incredible video, God bless you and take care.
Nice to see a piece of history come back to life!
Great old timers with Aviation. A missing piece of history that is so enjoyable. Thanks for sharing Juan
Beautiful piece you put together there, Juan! It's that magic combination of a great old airplane and all the characters and expertise and lore that come together to make it happen. Enjoyed learning about your personal connection with Earl and his Pitts as well. Thank you, as always.
Got my new Blancolirio hat waiting for me when I get home! Thanks Roger, and as always, thanks Juan!
Oh man, I've been waiting for this video, and it didn't disappoint! The plane is beautiful, and Earl's quite the character!
I’m finding that the most experienced pilots with the most to brag about are the humblest. Thank you for sharing this experience with us Juan!
Juan your getting brave in your older age now enjoy your flight.
I've been to the Auburn Cord Dusenberg museum in Indiana and it's very interesting.
It's a wonderful piece of history in the air again! Thanks for the great show and tell. I loved it!
They don’t build them like that any more, for better than worst. Love the detail interior shots. Thanks
When I picked my plane up in June I got to see it and sit in it . Great history !
Thanks for sharing this. It's a remarkable airplane and Ed's a pretty remarkable guy. He seems so modest that you'd never have a clue about his accomplishments and vast pilot experience. I couldn't help but notice the '96 Corvette Grand Sport coupe. I owned one of those for about ten years until I started having trouble getting in and out of it. That car was the most fun thing to drive that I've ever owned. Chevy only made 1,000 of them - 800 coupes and 200 soft tops.
Wonderful stuff and a joy to watch. "We managed to save the doors". Looks like that was touch and go by the the woodworm holes in the frames. Flying again has given you a boost Juan and that's good to see. Take care in the smoke, don't take any risks.
Juan, that was very cool!
Loved the video Juan!
I couldnt help but chuckle at the 2 2x4 columns that the yokes are "nailed to" even had an angle cut off the tops, almost like they just borrowed a couple of 2x4's from a fence to make due for something to mount those steering wheels to.
BUT its a beautifully rebuilt airplane and that engine is too its just amazing looking!!!
I had a truly horrible day. This was just what I needed to make me feel better!
Juan this is so COOL,... Love the well restored old planes, Money well spent ! RENO '19 we had some fine restored planes in the static area and I've got great photos of all of them up on my office wall......... now I need an 8x10 or bigger of this one. Big congratulations to Earl and Thank You for sharing this.
Juan, thank you for this beautiful little film. This is just wonderful. We really appreciate you letting us “be there” for this amazing flight.
Magnificent aircraft. I grew up with two Stinsons my father had; gull wings.
Glad to hear from you. And glad ur in the air buddy ! Enjoy! Xx. KBOS XX
Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines.
The video was great. Glad Earl is still enjoying flying. Greetings from Bedford, UK.
What a beautiful aircraft! From the golden age of aviation!
Just think, that aircraft flew its first flight only 27 years after the Wright brothers' first flight.
Truly incredible to think that in just 65 years aviation went from Wright Brothers’ first flight and planes like this to hypersonic X-15s with control systems integrating both aerodynamics and orbital mechanics flying at Mach 6+ and exceeding 200k+ feet. Eye-popping advances.
Thank you! You just mentioned Jay and I've been thinking how he should've been in on this one! The pure joy that he got from flying her was hard to ignore, and I feel like I witnessed history. Keep em coming, Juan!