$400 Crepes! Flying with 'Harvey' the 1959 Cessna 310C 

There is this guy who loves to fly. You can hear it in his voice you can see it in his eye that he always wants to fly. And when he’s done having fun he flies for pay so he can continue to have fun and fly another day. (Pilot Juan

As I age and await my final destination, I aM still able to relive the art of flight thanks to you , jaun, and others. Although I am no longer able to fly myself, it is videos such as this that allow me to relive the excitement and adventure of my time as a pilot. THANK YOU MY FRIEND. JUST AL

Juan, I was born in 1959 & I'll be 63 in a few weeks. I wish I was in as good a shape as 'ole Harvey is! Thank you for bringing the joy of flight to us all each and every time we ride with you. Love you brother. You're the best!

Brilliant. We’ve had powered flight for just over 118 years. Harvey has been around for over half that time.

When I was about twelve - right about when Harvey was built! - I had a model of the 310. I was most meticulous about painting it carefully to a Cessna colour and pattern. I have always loved the 310 and consider it to be one of the sexiest aeroplanes ever made. My guess would be there are a lot of the production run still flying and cared for and that is not an accident. You are the professional judge and your reaction suggests you really, really like the 310? Thank you for taking us along with you (I guess Pete and the girls were at school, so you got to fly with about a thousand invisible passengers!) There is something very reassuring about a pilot who can step out of one of my favourite airliners (the triple seven) and into one of my alternate favourite aeroplanes, having enjoyed both of them.

Love this long format keep it up. Specially for me as a pilot in training that will soon face the multi engine. The amount of learning that your chanel provides is invaluable.

Thanks Juan! That really warmed my heart and brought back found memories of covering many miles with my Dad in a sister ship to Harvey (N666T). back in the 90s' we swapped 'Devil--Tango' for "BG' (N320BG) a 63' 320 whit the TISO-470s and it was everything the C model was and more. Lighter and with better performance and handing than a T310R, more room, payload and 225mph+ on 25gph. Nearly trouble-free operation for over 800 hours and 10 years. I think the C model 310 and the mid-model 320s were the hardest to beat of all the light twins and the easiest to develop a love affair with.

Great flight keeping Harvey happy and those engines singing their great song. You have really been able to keep proficient in both Harvey and the Husky. They are sweet rides to have the honor of keeping them going. Here is hoping for many more happy hours keeping them singing.

This was great Juan! Beautiful aircraft and narrative. Please do more of these!

This was wonderful. Don't know if I could stand having to give so much love to such a great lady!! WOW, over an hour each way of fussin, watching gages, pressures, and settings. Why are there no "push button" set and forget thingies there?? I enjoyed this flight so much I think I fear for how wonderful it must have been for you!! Did I detect a sense of love and respect in your voice and tone?? She is a gorgeous lady Juan!! Thanks for letting me dream along with you on this flight.. You have stirred some OLD regrets that have haunted me for DECADES!! Back around 1962 I was in the air force and was checking into joining the base aero club. I wanted my PPL and the thrill of flying. BUT, on my airman's salary the cost was tough. I think it was between five and ten dollars an hour for plane AND instructor about that time. 1962!! SIXTY freaking years I lost by not going after that dream. THAT is a crime. thanks for taking me along today.

1959? That's Amazing. The design looks as good today as when it was introduced.

I watched your 400.00 Crepe video today. It was a nice reminder of the past, really injoyed it. In 1986 when I was 28 I purched a 1956 310a with O470M's. 1200 hrs total time hangered all its life. Repainted 7 years earlier and not flown again. My father inlaw who had a 67 310 saw it for sale in Torrance CA. No one new plane was there. He called me and I Bought it that day for 10k. It was beautiful. Paint 10 out of 10. Interior ok, original leather. At the time I had maybe 3 hours but had always loved flying. My dad flew F6F's. So I worked earnestly at getting my private license. The 310 needed about 20k to get her airworthy while I was learning to fly. She was a a beautiful bird. Had so much fun. Thanks for the memory!

Well cared for old bird! Thanks for being a good caretaker and sharing!

You can see from this how incredibly good Juan is at flying. He really understands all the important stuff. So many other 'RU-vid' pilots skip so many essential items when flying.

My favorite twin! Did my multi-engine rating in a 310. One I trained in had the stubby nose, but the newer canted tip tanks. I think she was a 1964 model. With out looking at my log book N3145M? Out of Hayward, CA. Around 1983ish? Since I am on LTD/disability I can't fly anything. No airliners. No C-310's! Thanks for sharing! Cool to see a preflight! And some good ole fashioned flying! Makes me want to go fly! And for now brings back many good memories just watching! A United triple 7 Capt./pilot buddy bought a non turbo charged 310 last year. Flew with him a few times. He didn't keep it for long. We flew up to Emigrant Gap airport. Non turbo charged version just doesn't like it up here in Reno in the summer time. I did my best to back him up as a "white knuckled" F/O! Ha-ha! Probably most dangerous flight you can make. Two airline pilots in a GA airplane. Without a whole heck of a lot of recent experience in GA airplanes! What are these VFR charts they speak of? Thank God for IPads and modern stuff! My buddy ended up selling the 310 pretty quickly. He bought a Diamond DA42 instead. Put two new Mercedes engines on it. And a new interior. Fancier avionics than an Airbus or a Boeing! One of the few piston engine airplanes that actually burns Jet-A! Thanks for sharing your 310 flight! Such a sweet airplane! Very cool! Fly safe brother! Jim Gillespie :)

One thing is for sure: It’s a delight to see a Juan Browne video where no one and nothing ends up bent, busted or dead.

I wish I could have looked as good as Harvey at 60. I’m now almost 70 and need O2 at 4000 feet. Juan, I really appreciated the care and professionalism you demonstrated on making certain Harvey was ready to fly.

Excellent example of competent and professional piloting

Thanx for the fly along. Enjoyed hearing GUMP checks, also enjoyed the way you took the time for a proper pre-flight and the way you properly warmed the engines. Great job.

Juan; As someone of the vintage that watched Sky King and fell in love with flying as a kid your passion for aviation is wonderful to see. I was particularly taken by comment at the end of the video about your dream of being the caretaker and manager of Harvey. It resonated with me as my wife and I own Vivante, a steel Dutch canal barge converted to a floating home in France. Her hull was laid down in 1911 (same year as the Titanic) and her engine is a WWII vintage Lister diesel. Several years before we found Vivante we were talking with a fellow who had owned his barge for many years and he told me that you don't really own one of the old historic ships, you are simply the curator, maintaining and improving it, eventually passing it along to the next in a long line of folks who lovingly tend to these pieces of history. Keep up the good work my friend!

What a Jewel of an airplane! Great video, even though I don't fly, I enjoy the instructional parts of the preflight , inflight and the great views! Thank you

I loved that! I'm a professional musician, live in Reno, and have played gigs all over the area. I used to go to Oroville twice a week, for one nighters at Feather Falls. The scenery views re just great. I've played numerous gigs in Winnemucca, Elko, Wendover, many gigs in Truckee and Tahoe, as well. These aerial views are really enjoyable for me. Thanks, Juan, for all you do!

Hope to join the tuna tank 310 flyers soon! Nice video.

That landing was so light i cant tell when you actually touch down. Thanks for the ride along. Great commentary, flying, and view.

The 310 was always a great airplane to fly back in the mid 60s, the best thing about flying the 310 is remembering.

The plane is loved and cared for "in a manner she has been accustomed to" in the past 40 yrs. Statement made my day 😊

Hey Juan, at 9:00 I might suggest looking at both ends of the pins and mounts for the the uplock bar to make sure they are in place and not loose or corroded. I typically reached up and grabbed the uplock bar and gave it a good pull to check for looseness and that the pins were in place an not ready to fail. Once on my 'C' model, when I retracted the gear I heard the proverbial "Loud Bang" and noticed even the instrument panel jolt severally. What happened was that one of the uplock roller pins on that tube was corroded and failed causing the nose gear to retract through the partially closed nose gear doors, severely damaging the doors and jamming the nose gear. Two cycles of the gear managed to free the nose gear, and I was able to land without a nose gear collapse but I suspect it could have collapsed with a good bump. Also, check the nose bowl for loose or corroded rivets as they and a little bit of sheet metal are all that hold that nose gear on as well. I saw one 310 where the entire nose bowel separated on landing due to corrosion.

I fell in love with 310s the first time I ever saw one. My dad flew single engine Cessnas for many years and shared that experience with my brother and I. Thank you for keeping that beauty airworthy, and allowing us to fly with you!

Thank you for letting me fly along with you today :)

When I was in high school I was in our aviation club. There were five of us very nerdy kids. Our faculty adviser was a former marine helicopter pilot. We each got the pilot’s handbook (1977) and learned to fly helicopters using yard sticks. We visited the Sikorsky’s manufacturing facility in Coatesville PA which is closing this year. This was all years before the internet. Juan, while I watched this video I was awestruck and thought how wowed I would have been as a 16-year-old watching this. Your videos are always engaging, educational and interesting. Thanks for posting this one. It swept me away in every detail and transmitted your love of flight.

This is why I absolutely love and subscribe to this channel ! Thank you Juan for taking us on this adventure. Your narration is clear and precise and absolutely second to none. Thank you again. Keep the videos coming

Didn’t know I’d be flying with with one of the best instructors & tour guides today without leaving my couch. Only one thing would have made it perfect : my own order of crepes!

Amazing how much different your 1959 C model is from my 1961 F model. Your O2 is in the back, mine in in the nose. Aux fuel filler recessed while mine is flush. Unless I'm mistaken, the POH has my mains at 62 PSI not 80. I need to double check, perhaps I misread. Make sure you or your I/A pulls those mufflers periodically for inspection. The vibration from the exhaust gas pulses work hardens and fatigues the outer skins. They eventually develop cracks and begin venting exhaust gases into the cavity. Not pretty when it does - ask me how I know. The inspection panel on top of the wing lets you inspect the augmenter tubes as they enter the mufflers but you need to to pull the mufflers to inspect the skins. All and all a great twin. I love mine, which other than for a swept tail, has almost the same paint scheme as yours.

Long format flying videos? If'n you're up for it, we're up for it! Just so incredibly satisfying to watch someone enjoying themselves doing a really good job.

Great run up-every time you fly it is a great lesson.

Long retired GA/Airline pilot here. J3's to L1011. Was in a 7 member flying club with PA 30 160. In CV 440's they didn't trust two professional pilots to identify/verify/feather fast enough to achieve a meager 240 fpm climb after engine failure so auto feather system was required most of the time. I recommended with our PA 30 that after we retracted the electric gear your hand goes back to the props. A power loss yaw would call for immediate feather on side towards the yaw. Closest thing to auto feather I could think of. Also recommended full throttle climb with power reduction from 2700 to 2400 at 500 ft AFL. The IO 320s could manage 5" over square. The RPM stayed at 2400 til end of flight. All designed to lower workload.

Loved the detail, especially on the run up… great example of the type of habits good pilots employ, pro or GA.

So, one of my fantasy bucket list experiences would be to just boat around with Mr Brown and Harvey on a sunny day like this. Wonderful. Thank you Mr Brown for this video. Thank you for all your efforts.

That is one sweet airplane and a great walk-thru. I used to watch Sky King as a kid and no, they weren't re-runs. You're making me miss my dad's 1972 Cherokee Arrow II that I flew from 1975-77. I've been watching Jimmy and his 310 project. I hope it works out. Thanks for taking us along..

Love this style of video. A ride in a 310 was what got me started in aviation. Think it was a later Q model. Just passed my 737 type ride last week! what a ride! keep up the great work Juan!

That walk round makes you realise just how advanced the 310 was at the time. A truly streamlined airplane almost to military standard.

Having retired from a full 40 year General Aviation career, am loving your content and demeaner. Owned and operated a full service FBO. Cessna dealer through the glory years. Flew and sold the whole Cessna line and many others. Went on to charter and Corporate part 25 aircraft flying typing in four jets. Adventure in much of the Americas and islands. Sure beat working for a living and the front office views are unmatched. Loved the Harvey piece as I trained and multiengine rated in a tuna tank Riley Rocket twin turbo 310B. Also like the Part 121 content. Keep up the good work JB CJFJ, over and out.

I have been following the restoration of the 310 on the Jimmy's world channel. It's nice to see one still flying and looking so nice. I got my private license when I was in the navy and single. Then got married and had kids and flying became too expensive a hobby to keep up. So I live vicariously through the pilots and channels here on youtube. I really enjoyed this video with the walkaround and checklists, brought back lots of memories. Thanks for sharing this flight and beautiful aircraft with us.

Ahhh, nostalgia!! I took my multi-engine rating in a Cessna 336 Skymaster (leakmaster!!) back in 69, then learned how to be a real multi-motor pilot in a Cessna 1964 310I shortly thereafter. BTW, she is still registered in Haven, KS and I assume is still serving her owner well. I logged about 1000 hours in that venerable and beautiful airplane and loved every minute of it!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Juan.

I so very much enjoyed this video, Juan. Please, please. please do keep up with the long format, high learning-quality videos like this. So much information, so much value ... and a vintage 310 couldn't be a better choice ... I've been a Sky King fan since the days of his Bamboo Bomber. Keep the good videos coming and fly safe and hapoy.

By far this is my favorite video of them all...its great to see an instrument panel that isn't covered with glass. I love to see a man with a love for the 310. Such a wonderful plane.

I love this type of video Browne especially with an early model 310! Watching and listening to your process of flying a true classic plane is so enjoyable. Thanks

Thanks for the ride. Probably been 40 yrs since I flew a 310. Had about 1500 hrs in 310 s mostly in Q& R model. It. Was fun to watch.

Love everything you do and publish here on RU-vid. I fly a fifty year old PA28 here in the UK so appreciate you comments about older aircraft. Always loved 310's when I was a young aircraft spotter (now a 75 year older spotter!) they seem to be doing 200kts when standing still.

Great video. Thanks for the fly along. I’ve been flying over 40 years and never tire of watching someone else fly with total respect for the process.

Again, Juan.... Thank You SO much!!!! I got my first ride in the 310-C as an eight-year-old. Had a lot more as the years rolled on.... Sky (Skyler) King was my hero, both in the T-50 Bobcat, and the 310! TRULY appreciate the cross-check for me as well in your pre-flight walk-around and inspection. It is very similar to the Beech B-58, and I appreciateed the thoroughness with which you explain and show new and old pilots alike to these MUST procedures! Keep 'em Coming!!!!!

Great flight very informative. I just love the Cessna 310 I believe that it is the best light twin ever made.

Such a lovely airplane, this took me back to when I got my instrument rating in 1962 in a 310 B. Sadly my aviation life has faded into the past, but I visit once in a while with videos like this. Thank you.

Before my flying days were ended by a careless, and sleeping truck driver, I owed a 1977 402B, not even close to the age of your "Harvey" and I can tell you from experience, that keeping older birds flying can be a special kind of challenging ! It takes passion, and respect for the history of these older aircrafts ! Not to mention, they fly on liquid cash ! And when you burn through the first pile of cash, you are looking for a way to find your next pile of fresh cash ! A bit of a pricey hobby to be sure, but extremely rewarding !!! You've got one beautiful old lady there Juan, can't begin to tell you how jealous I am of you !

As a previous owner to a 56 Riley 310 I sure do enjoy seeing these videos of this incredible plane fly. Please keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching !!!

No words Juan. Simply no words. How privileged we are to sit in the right seat with you on this trip. I love the fact that the intonation and the rate at which you speak on your podcast is completely poles apart. I find this so amusing. I love it. You are actually human. Thank you, thank you for such a beautiful presentation in so anyway ways. My favourite channel by miles. ❤

Thank you for taking us along, and for sharing all the details! Retired pilot now, it was a joy to watch this one. 👍😎👍

Thanks for sharing a beautiful day out with Harvey! Great to see Black Rock from the air, site of the current World Land Speed Record from 1997. Still proudly held by us Brits 😁😃🏁🏁

Juan, I really love your travel narration. I’ve lived in California most of my life and know most of the history, but it comes alive in a different way when you talk about it and show us the historical locations from the air. Keep up the good work. Thank you sir.

I don't care how long your videos are; just keep on posting them. We will watch the most professional youtuber anytime.

Juan - thank you soo much !!!!! Loved every minute. I've had a $150 Pepsi - totally get it. 60 year old pilot & my dad was flying before I was born. You do not understand how much video's like this mean to me & the flying community. Watching a PROFESSIONAL (like yourself & my dad) is beyond amazing !!!!! Cheers !!!!!

I always tried to instill in my kids: check, check it again, and if you're passing by CHECK IT AGAIN! Love the way you take us through the procedures, thanks for sharing Juan. Stay safe.

Love the 310...like a sports car of the sky.....They got the design right with this aircraft. The Baron is good looking and quick but the 310 is a real lithe supermodel.

Thanks for showing off Harvey Juan. Love it

Juan my friend, you are making me yearn for my '77 402B and I will tell you, she never cranked up anything near that easy ! Gotta tell you I am just a little jealous ! Albeit, something to be said about a turbo charged aircraft ! Which I absolutely loved that 210 cruising speed ! I never got much of a chance to just enjoy private flying time unfortunately ! You have one beautiful bird Sir ! What I wouldn't give to have my flying days back ! But for some reason, they don't let quadriplegics pass their physicals ! Thanks for a great over your shoulder flight !

Down memory lane... When I was a kid, we had a 310C. Also with a Hotel suffix, we called ours Henry. Thanks for the ride!

Thank you for taking us along for this flight! You certainly treat the old bird with utmost care.

When I was flying, the fuel had a purple tint. Lots has changed in all those years. Fuel looks good to go. Love those 310s and this one is in great shape. Outstanding flight and instruction on that 310. Harvey did a marvelous job. Thanks for sharing your great day.

Love the pride of ownership shown in that classic bird, great detail on the flight, like the long format.

A 63 year old airplane..... and absolutely stunning. Absolute joy of a flight / video. Thanks from England.

Thank you Juan! Please keep the detailed flights coming. I love 'em. Boy do I miss flying.

Thanks for letting me ride along! Love your channel!

Met "Sky King" at Smithsonian, one of my true Heroes growing up, when he gave a little talk and they screened an old episode. He signed some head shot pictures after - it's the only autograph I have - and when I asked how much of the in-flight film time he logged, he said "none." Paul Mantz flew all those scenes, not a well-known fact, since the internet wasn't a thing then.

Thank you for this cross country journey , it's so important to look after these rare beauties , keep taking care of Harvey

Love your dedication to aviation and and enjoy the vids.. As an old retired UAL Mechanic I enjoy all the aviation talk… Keep up the good work.. Again thank you

From an old wannabe pilot who has Loved the 310 since first addicted to You-Know-Who and his niece Penny..Thank You Juan! That is as close to actually “ flying” on a 310 as I have ever experienced and I loved every minute. Harvey is one beautiful bird and she has the pilot she deserves.

Juan, thank you for this excellent exposé. I really enjoyed and appreciated following you through your initial departure pre-flight and checklist procedures. As well the enroute nuances. Great share!!!

Thanks for the reminder of the pure joy of flying. I used to go for a $100.00 dollar hamburger but I guess with inflation it's now $400.00!

Juan, I enjoy all of your videos but I particularly enjoyed this one. Seeing your passion in flying Harvey is awesome and seeing and learning from an outstanding pilot at your skill level is invaluable. You make everything an adventure and watching you fly makes my day. Thanks for all you do for our community.

I remember as a young kid watching Sky King on our black and white TV. Mostly I remember the twin engine Cessna that was to me, the star of the show. Many years later I ended up as Lycoming engineer (gas turbines) working at their Army Engine Plant in Connecticut. Spend some time at Sikorsky (also in Connecticut) and Garrett AiResearch at Sky Harbor in Phoenix. Seems like a hundred years ago ;-) I do miss it.

What a way to show the true joy of flying! Great work!

As an owner/pilot/mechanic of an old 310 (not A, B, C, just 310) I love your Harvey videos. Too bad you don't have Bendix pressure carburators for the added quirkiness! My favorite Sky King scene: Penny - "Do you think we can land over there?" Sky King - "We'll never know till we try!"

Noticed the hanger was furnished with the requisite 20-30 year old sofa. Nice 😆👍

THANK YOU for takeing me out on your flight with HARVEY the TWIN. We always enjoy your flights. next time your flight takes you near MEV we would enjoy your company for lunch/dinner!

Wow what a nice vicarious experience. Thanks for all you do! Jim.

Great video as usual.One thing to note on high pressure cylinders the valve seals all the way on both stem and body which is why you should open them completely not partially open.This includes inert gas welding,nitrogen,nitrous etc. bottles.

Wow! I didn't even know you had a Cessna 310. This is one of your best videos you've done like this. Great detail of the checklist and how important it is especially for vintage planes. Flawless camera visuals and editing skills. Keep up the good work Juan, 300K subs coming soon.

Outta the clear blue of the Western Sky! Awright! Thank you for bringing us along on the flight! Some pals and I once rode BMW R1150GSs from Gerlach to Winnwmucca on an unpaved road, past the town of Sulfur. 310 is where it's at.

I got my multi-engine training in a 310B and 310C models back in the 70s.

Juan, you have too much fun. You are a pro and this long form for "Harvey" is great. Nice trip.

JB! Really do appreciate the extended preflight run up and little tid bits of twin engine flying... Oh and Co pilot or cruise control, same thing 😆, great video, you should do more of these, love it!

Sir Juan, I am not a pilot, but I sure enjoy your flights. I understand what your saying and your calm nature is comforting. I consider it a special day when I get to fly in the back seat on these videos… Thank you sir, you made my day.

An excellent video that reaffirms you are a professional pilot, who does a thorough preflight and uses checklists, which is the only safe way to fly. Thank you.

I have always loved the 310. Both "Harvey" and I were born in 1959...

Glad to see you bring the power all the way back to idle when you know you have the runway made. I see so many guys fly the airplane onto the runway with power.

Juan Thank You !!!! Seeing as that aircraft seems to be a 4 seater, the only thing I missed on this ride with You was the changing pressure in my ears. Awesome ride-along. God Bless Stay Safe and keep flying.

Wow, I wonder how may pilots actually go through this flight check as methodically (and carefully) as you do. Well done, Mr. Blancolirio! Always a pleasure to watch your channel. wjm

Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride, with detailed description of the run up & flight.

Cap'n Juan!! Awesome pre-flight and trip!!! Thank you, Sir!!

That was fun! Thanks for taking us with you.