1946 Aeronca Chief 11AC - The Flying Turd -

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This video was spur of the moment. I was not expecting to be flying on this day. I was scheduled for ground school but there was a sunrise fly in breakfast and things got delayed. It was too beautiful outside not to. November 6th in Indiana?!!! Great people, lots of laughs, really cool culture. Quite the spread too!! Great food.. Thanks Ron!!
Anyway, even though this was not a lesson and the video was from the hip, I was never in "danger". Ryan (Marine, Pilot and Instructor), knew this stretch of river well! He even points out the near miss beforehand!! He was just effing with my aich. Lol! Nerve test!!!! Anyway, I almost essed my peez... I'd rather die livin' than live dyin' anyway!!!
So, I'm loving what I'm learning. Ryan Pennington (Pennington Flying Service) is a great pilot and instructor. I've learned a lot already and expect to learn much more, especially after this. lol! Thank you for making my first time so memorable. (and... That's what she said)
First time small engine
Aeronca Chief: Light utility aircraft
Designer: Raymond F. Hermes
Produced: 1946-1950
Variants: HAL Pushpak
Thanks for watching guys!! Working on a '67 GTO video now. Uuuuh oh, I'm starting to like editing.. This one is gonna take a minute tho

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@kunstmol Год назад

Aeronca chief. One of the greatest low and slow machines ever made

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Yeah man! Hopefully, we can keep a few around for a little while longer.

@looneytunes47 Год назад

i totally agree with that statement

@glenfreeman8520 Месяц назад

What a ride ,man and machine as one ..thats how these old birds are supposed to be flown..by the seat of your pants ..once I got my ticket in Cessnas (spam cans) I flew these old birds just like that ,great video!

@ronmartin3755 7 месяцев назад

I owned one of these from 1967 to 1970. I put 600 hours on it. I was stationed at the US Navy Chase Field Beeville Texas. There was a small airport North of town called Traveland Airport. It was owned by a man and his wife named Traveland. Both were flight instructors and in their late 60s when I was a 22 year old US Navy Pilot going through training. I only paid $400 for the Chief and fixed her up with new brakes, and some tail feather repair and a new tail wheel assembly. I sold it for $700 in 1970. Wish I still had that old plane!

@autonomousindividual7780 23 дня назад

Telling another man he's lucky is dangerous because it can be taken to mean he didn't earn it. Not the case here, and you sure are lucky to have lived in a simpler time. Not easier, but simpler I'd say. Thanks for the story.

@ronjones1077 Год назад

Memories. My Dad bought a Chief in 1964 when we lived in Moses Point Alaska up close to Nome. At age 14 I was the starting motor. He and I took lessons for a week. Dad flew mornings and evenings and I flew afternoons. Learned to land, take off, stalls, tight turns, and slipping without flaps to land. Fun stuff for a kid back then.

@dlkline27 Год назад

A flight with pucker factor. Great video on a wild ride. Thanks!

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Yeah it was wild for sure! Hey thanks for stopping by!! ✌️

@hondaxl250k0 9 месяцев назад

There are old pilots and there are bold pilots. But… there are no old bold pilots.. fly safe out there boys.

@keithglaysher9201 Год назад

Well that was one hell of a ride, I would have loved it! Unfortunately here in the overcrowded UK that would have caused at least 10,000 complaints from idiots who never had a day's fun in their pathetic lives, who would have been on their phones trying to make sure you lost your license and get the airfield shut down, just ask Madonna who bought a Mansion next door to an airfield and tried it the cranky beeach! Anyhow great pilot, lovely old Aeronca and happy you had a blast.

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

🤣 Yeah buddy! A guys gotta live a little. Sometimes it's best to beg forgiveness, rather than ask permission! 😉

@user-vh1re5oe7q Месяц назад

Nice video! Love the pilots gear! Got that gear too!👍

@rawmilkmike 25 дней назад

My dad had one in the sixties. And I had one in the eighties. I wish I would have put more hours in on it. I was talking to selling it. And switched to a Skylane/182.

@davidrhoads3023 16 дней назад

There's a lotta folks who really like their fun, affordable Chief. You seem to be having a good time with one. Maybe you could come up with a better nickname than what y'did.

@rcdogmanduh4440 10 месяцев назад

Thats a blast back to the 60's, Thanks!

@robertcovell2787 Год назад

I just watched it again. Reminds me of the J3 Cub that earned my PPL in. The flying club/school used to put it on skis in the winter and would rent it for an afternoon and go lake hopping. Alas I'm getting old and I failed the medical so all I can fly now is RC

@autonomousindividual7780 23 дня назад

Nothing like certain engines coming to life. I know some people don't understand. But I know some do. Music!

@ChurchCamp187 2 года назад

Wow, awesome video brotha! That was one hell of a power ride down the river and country cruise all in one

@DarrenRayYagle 2 года назад

Lol, It sure was man! Thanks for watching. I ain't gonna lie... I was a little green for about an hour after this. I'll get used to it tho.

@distantlight4527 2 месяца назад

Phenomenal video. Thank you.

@speedmachine69 Год назад

Old mate certainly knows his aircraft, what an aviator!

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

They say there are old pilots and there are bold pilots. ...There are no old, bold pilots. I believe it! Thanks for watching. 👍

@LukeMcHale 2 года назад

Darren - that dude got way too close to the trees for me by the river! Great video my man - but as someone who does not like flying - nope, nope nope for me! 😂Great footage! 👍21

@DarrenRayYagle 2 года назад

Yeah, it was a wild ride for sure! I've always wanted to fly man. Just getting around to it! I didn't want it to be one of those things I never got around to. Still in ground school but it's going well! Thanks for watching Luke!!

@connerbaldwin8405 7 месяцев назад

2:00 owner: "don't have anything on you that can get caught in the prop" Old guy in the background: "it's inside my zipper don't worry" 😂

@jackfrost2146 Год назад

Another great river chasing video is "River Run Moyes Dragonfly." Also , another epic flying/ water video check out "Pretty Fly Moyes Dragonfly."

@joemoody548 2 года назад

makes me wish I was still able to fly.

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

It's something else entirely ain't it? I'm glad you got to ride along! This was my very first time up in a small engine. I'm hooked! I'll be posting my first flight lesson video soon. It was pretty rocky but we made it, lol! Thanks for watching.🙂

@MichaelJCrooke 2 года назад

That was an exciting video. Thanks for sharing.

@DarrenRayYagle 2 года назад

Thanks Michael!! It was a crazy ride, for sure. Thanks for watching! 👍

@edwardstephens247 11 месяцев назад

The control panel on this bird reminds me of a Ford Model A

@natehoskins9677 Год назад

"Highway to the DANGER ZONE!" lol

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

It would be the acoustic version and 60bpm. 😆 I can hear it now! Where's William Shatner??! Thanks Nate

@erickibbey1378 Год назад

That was incredible. You’re lucky to still be alive lol

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

She got tense there for a second! Wait til you see my next video. I'm in the pilot seat!! First flying lesson. Lol, thanks for watching. 👍

@stevecarney6750 6 месяцев назад

Nice I have a 46 taylocraft very similar. great video.

@jackreed3445 Год назад

My kind of flying. That is why I ended up flying ultralights. No TCA, plenty of ground to cover at treetop level or lower. Helped round up range cattle that were hard to see in the brush and Mesquites from horseback. I do miss it. jack

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Hey Jack, thanks for watching! I'm thinking I'm gonna do an ultralight build. This flying stuff gets expensive quick! Gotta dialer back a bit. I like the mini max tho. KR-1 looks awful tempting too.

@natehoskins9677 Год назад

Mesmerizing

@je9886 Год назад

Great video Darren you a braver hey than i.......I....... get me off the ground lol

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Thanks Josh! Wait til you see the next one... I'm the pilot... Eeeeek! It was something else.

@TurtlesTastyTreats 2 года назад

Wow!!! I don't think I would be able to do this. I would need to keep my feet on the ground. LOL Thank you so much for sharing. Very close call with the tree. Wishing you an amazing day my dear friend.

@DarrenRayYagle 2 года назад

Hey D!! Yeah, it was kinda crazy. Spur of the moment ride/lesson turned into my first time flying a small engine. The river run and landing tho... Ryan is a talented pilot for sure! I'm editing on my first actual flight lesson video now. Not quite as exciting as this one here but... lol! Thanks for watching!! I hope y'all are well! 🙂

@greybeard5774 9 месяцев назад

Well, sooner or later such acrobats become part of the statistics in a plane crash .. lol

@alangittner9666 13 дней назад

Scud Running a narrow river is all great. Until the engine sputters and stops.

@rachelhall4784 Год назад

Nice!

@pilotusaero9383 Год назад

Its no problem as long as nobody is coming up the river the other way....................

@lewisauer6205 Год назад

Or wires.

@glennryan9770 5 месяцев назад

I only flew a chief one time. It could use about 20 more hp.

@abowen2983 Год назад

Looks like the chief didn't make it many more flights after this one. Turds in the water

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Well... It's kinda like... you know. 🤫😅

@artsylady8971 2 года назад

Wow

@DarrenRayYagle 2 года назад

Right! I'll never forget my first time up. 👍

@afro20man 5 месяцев назад

Is that risky flying by the river say if a flock of birds is landing or taking off on the water

@RichardJohnson-pb2gp Год назад

Congratulations expect a call from the FAA very soon 91.11

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Werd??? 🤸‍♂️🤹‍♂️🍭🍬 Thank you!!! 😊 It'll prolly be about my LSA. Thanks for watching Richard! It sure was a memorable experience.. Glad you got to ride along! I thought the footage turned out great for impromptu!! JP#8675-309 Check that out tho. I'm sure it'll clear up any confusion you may have in regards to 91.11a

@user-bh1vu8tm4u Год назад

Ahh , where is a set of wires when we really need them.

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

I know right! Stay tuned for updates on something of the such or whatnot else. 🙄🙃

@TheLemonhead88 Год назад

WHERE did you get your pilot cap!!!???

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

He got it from a guy named Glenn Quagmire... I think?? I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that's his name. I guess he's an old feller that flew back in WWII and later became a commercial pilot. He looks young for his age. ??Taught the pilot from this video everything he knows apparently. 🙄

@TheLemonhead88 Год назад

@@DarrenRayYagle lmao!!! That’s to funny!! I thought u really knew at first… 😞

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Couldn't help myself bub! 🤣👍

@joaoconterraneo3640 2 года назад

Boa tarde linda imagem

@DarrenRayYagle 2 года назад

obrigado às vezes você tem sorte 🤣👍

@naurasaab 2 года назад

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@apfelsnutz Год назад

I... would love to fly in that plane... However i'd have to do it alone...I'm 270lbs. What a priveledge...! BTB, I am a pilot...

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Ya just gotta get a 115lb honey! 😆 JK Yeah, I could feel the nostalgia. I sure do like the chief tho. Hope to have one someday.

@doranjaffas7351 Год назад

I'm not sure I'd want to fly or accuse my airplane of being called a flying turd.

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

I know right! That's what I said.. Lol! Just asking for problems. Thanks for watching!

@wadeparker9685 5 месяцев назад

Used to own a 46 Chief. I loved it and it was probably the most fun plane I've ever flown. I even flew it in thunderstorms. When you're not IFR, and you can't see out the windshield cause of rain, you learn how to depend on your instrument gauges and I never had a problem. Engine compression started getting lower and lower so I finally sold it rather than rebuild.

@Samuel-qi1fy Год назад

wow awesome flying! :D What does the requlations say about flying that low?

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Lol, not much good.. I think it's frowned upon mostly. Thanks for watching Samuel! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

@pinepaul9920 3 месяца назад

I wonder if this power line cutter is still alive? I hope he knows that River really well. This is the type of pilot who ends up killing himself and his unlucky passengers.

@jeffjohnson2228 3 месяца назад

Lots of chemtrails.

@edwardstephens247 11 месяцев назад

What's the point of the Snoppy hat?

@DarrenRayYagle 11 месяцев назад

🤣 He just wanted to look cool I guess😎 I wondered the same thing. It was super cold that day.. Maybe to keep his listeners warm??? Who knows!! Thanks for watching tho! 👍 Hell of a first ride

@jimbenton7191 Год назад

Seriously??? That’s your first ride? Well, all I can say is, welcome to the club! You’re ruined now. I’m a lifer.

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Yesser! Thank ya!! First lesson. First time up, small engine anyway. You're right... I'm ruined. 🤣 Thanks for stopping by Jim! Stay safe up there

@RichardJohnson-pb2gp Год назад

FAR 91.1

@edwardstephens247 11 месяцев назад

If all else fails remove the seat belts

@King_TuTT Год назад

I found one for sale for $20k. love to buy one!

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Nice! I've seen them as low as 14k. Snag on one while you still can! They'll be like hens teeth in a few years.

@King_TuTT Год назад

@@DarrenRayYagle I would love too. but can't afford the $16k for a pilots lisc. yet. uggggh. wanna sponsor me so I can get the lisc?

@brucepanttaja4015 Год назад

There's no better plane to learn to fly in. I have something fast and complex, but on a nice day I always go for the Chief. I call mine the flying moped!

@JonCox-fn3hn 10 месяцев назад

Worst flying airplane I ever flew! Chump Chief! No Love Here!

@DarrenRayYagle 10 месяцев назад

😆 I feel ya! She flew alright for me but that fuselage is a bit too tight for a guy my size. I'm a long legged outfit! 🤣

@wadeparker9685 5 месяцев назад

Out of Cubs, 150's, 172's and my now ' for sale' Piper tri-pacer, I liked the Chief the best. But for flying in wind, it's hard to beat the Tri-pacer.

@robertcovell2787 Год назад

There is nothing more useless than altitude above you

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

Yeah, you don't have much time to make decisions. Kinda like life! 👍 Thanks for watching Robert! Stay safe up there

@edwardstephens247 11 месяцев назад

50 hp at it's best

@MalcolmRuthven 8 месяцев назад

65 hp.

@timothyletwin5911 6 месяцев назад

Still not enough HP for the stupid sh!t the pilot was putting it through. Zero room for error.@@MalcolmRuthven

@bigc1903 6 месяцев назад

Lousy colors to paint an airplane which is where the name comes from I'm sure.

@tobberfutooagain2628 5 месяцев назад

Turd? Steaming or stinky……?

@phillippierce5974 Год назад

why is this guy wearing goggles?

@DarrenRayYagle Год назад

That's a good question my friend! 🤣👍

@mattf9597 Год назад

www.kathrynsreport.com/2022/03/aeronca-11ac-chief-incident-occurred.html

@Luke-jw6zn Год назад

oh shit

@timothyletwin5911 6 месяцев назад

Not sure I believe the FFA report from this guy after seeing this mess of a flight.

@boydw1 5 месяцев назад

I'm not surprised - that guy is an idiot - cutting it way too fine, no safety margin.

@jonathanmedding1543 5 месяцев назад

Well, that sucks. Dew point was really low, so carb icing seems unlikely. Glad that they walked away although I imagine that they came to rest with their heads under water, while strapped in upside-down. That must have been interesting.