Flying The Most Underrated GA Airplane! 

I would legitimately never allow that guy in my plane again. I commend the patience of the two guys up front.

Tell the guy in the back seat to talk less on final. I get the feeling he is an instructor and should know this already. I had to remind my instructor a time or two to stfu.

Great video minus the distraction in the rear seat.

Since when did Gilbert Gottfried become a flight instructor and start doing cameos in the back seats of airplanes on youtube videos?

Great plane great piloting. Guy in the back acting as a random noise generator needs to go.

Have you ever seen the JUST LOOK AT THAT guy on youtube? I think he is in the back seat. I would have pulled the circuit breaker feeding his intercom.

I was a demo, ferry and delivery pilot for a Bellanca dealer based out of Peachtree DeKalb back in the early 70s. I flew the various Viking models and, in 1973, bought a Bellanca Turbo Viking. I flew it all across the US and the Caribbean in nearly any weather you can think of. It was a rock-solid IFR platform, fast and fuel efficient with long legs and built like a brick house. At the time there was a Bellanca Viking on the airshow circuit with a guy doing acrobatic manuevers with a stock (except for the smoke generator) Viking. He was followed up by a young lady doing the same routine. Maintenance was simple (except for the hydraulic gear pump) and very reasonable. I could fly circles around any Bonanza for a fraction of the cost. A great airplane in every element.

This flight could have benefited from sterile cockpit. It is not as common in GA but airliners practice it every flight. It helps prevent unnecessary excess chatter in the cockpit. Also, the guy in back should know that the cockpit is not a good classroom. Skip was providing good guidance but the guy in back had no place talking as much as he did. Two captains in a cockpit is a dangerous cockpit.

My two kids know enough to keep quiet when I'm flying in the vicinity of an airport.

Remember working on one in the early 90’s. The owner had hydraulic leaks under the floor. A real PITA to fix . I also did a bunch of dope work on the wings.The owner felt sorry for me so he brought me up for a ride. Its a lively airplane to fly. 300hp if memory serves me correctly. It gets up and goes!! Yes, the guy in the backseat is a PITA too!!

Mandatory old Bellanca saying: "If God had intended man to fly airplanes with metal wings, He would have created metal trees". Sorry about that, I'm weak and couldn't resist it. I'll show myself out.

The guy in the back yapping makes this unwatchable. Drop him off and do more videos.

The guy is the back has zero self awareness, and is absolutely full of himself. I'm sure that he's not a jerk, but he could sure do with not behaving like one.

Great video. The guy in the back, extremely annoying.

the Kid talks smooth on the coms. Natural.

It’s nice to see that the actor who played “bubble boy” on Seinfeld got himself a backseat ride in this great-looking airplane…..

We have a 17-30. Very economical for the ground speed. Solid as a rock in any conditions

Aloha I Gus’s I’m not the only one. The guy in the back should Learn to shut up and enjoy the ride

Yeah, couldn't watch to the end because the guy in the back is just yapping on.

I think the instructor insisted on the "back-seater" to see how the student could fly under pressure. He did a great job!

I watched just to confirm if back seat guy was irritating...lol

You’re right VERY underrated !

Great video Luke. Love that plane. I’ve always consider it the 1966 Corvette of the air. The dancer on the glareshield is a nice touch Skip. Seems like I remember some fuzzy dice there not that long ago. All three of you guys are proof that aviation begins at the local flight school. Well done.

When it comes to wing spars, you can’t beat Sitka Spruce!

Yip the guy in the back seat needs to keep his lips shut. PIC knows his plane and need to be questioned

Back seat flyer? "Hey, turn left here. I gotta pick up a Slurpee."

I'm starting to fly in a Super! 1973 model! They're a blast!

A friend of a friend took me for a ride in his BSV about 10-12 years ago. It was a very memorable experience because it just flew so smoothly......especially after hopping out of a super decathlon straight into the Viking. I absolutely loved that airplane! You have a beautiful aircraft, and the video was great as well!

I had one, most fun plane to fly!

Motormouth in the back talking way to much on final. Very distracting to the PF He hasn’t heard of a sterile cockpit ( conversation pertinate to operation of the aircraft ,decent, approach and landing ). I would think every pilot would remember their first solo and the total hours to solo. I remember mine after 62 years

i think my biggest barrier to entry in owning my own plane is my lack of mustache. I'm gonna get right on that!

Last Oct we bought a ‘73 BSV, after flying almost all GA aircrafts out there the Super Viking is an AMAZING performer, love everything about it! Thanks for the great video

What an irritating voice that dude in the back seat has...he needs a volume control knob.

I love flying my '74 BSV and only cool pilots deserve such a great plane!!

Very nice airplane . One of my favorite for sure . It seems to be fairly light for it's size. I worked for a FBO for a long long time and retired from there.We always tried to get a/c onto a tie down and secure it . I could tell the difference when moving these.Looks from the outside seem to show a lot of room inside . Nice airplane.Beautiful colors to.We had a blue/white striping painted tail dragger that set for years and was never flown in my 20 years + being out there.I always thought to myself what a shame it was to end up like that . Great video . Glad to see a Viking so nice airborne.

The ones that know GA aviation knows that this is a great aviation. It is underrated because the ignorant thing airplane having parts made out of wood and fabric is "old" yea, in the culture of "old" is the same as bad, there you go. I am glad it is underrated, this way it's left for the ones that know how to fly a great machine! LOL

I had the pleasure of doing some minor repairs on the ailerons.....and got a ride....what a great airplane...the roll axis was tight again like a sportscars rack and pinion. Great vid...thanks. PS love the ceiling fan...lol

Great video! But yeah, wish the guy in the back had kept the chatter to a minimum.

"20 hours he talks like that Skip" i dig that

It is definitely the most underrated airplane ever made!!

yeah baby, handles like a spitfire

Heck ya, Country roads. Last I flew out of there was around 1992, February. We got into a low front flying in and had to go IFR but the next days was cold But blue skies and we had a heck of a tail wind. Made it back to WV in about 2 hr 45 min we were in a Cherokee

I like the guy in the back! He's hilarious!

I flew Vikings in a charter op. They are fast, have a fabulously light ailerons, fun to fly and look great but....are LOUD inside, and being very heavy have a crummy useful load. I mean a really, really crummy useful load. I agree with others about the bla bla bla from the back seat. A distraction.

CFI Gottfried in the back needs to stop talking.

The "Poor Man's P-51".

Guy in back “Nice Skip”...um, at 9:24, looks like the left-seater was providing some “assistance “. Nice plane! I had forgotten about this make.

I think you are onto something special here. Really well done both in production value and content. Keep up the great work, looking forward to seeing your channel and pilot career grow. 👍

Pilot Iso switch is awesome...

I found a 1980 Super viking for 39k..came with a fresh annual..the wing spars were in great shape...what a barnfind

Every pilot remembers specific milestones. Solo is one of em. Other than the PIC withholding the truth, I liked the video. You’re doing great.

Watch Debbie Gary fly one on RU-vid, wow! Great airplane

Nice video except for frikkin' Gabby Hayes in the back seat who couldn't shut up. He's probably a nice guy, but on this ride he was annoying.

great plane, great video, you have a nice ride there safe flights

Handcrafted beauty!

Geez, the guy in the back is more annoying than Gilbert Godfried.

You need a Robotow my friend!

how often are the termite inspections?

Otherwise, great video Good approach and landing , even with the chatter. 👏👍

What is the STC for the hula girl?

Great video, all except the guy in the back

Lot of cockpit rattle.

Great flying you guys!

Had to deliver a viking from San Diego to Bethel Alaska. Great to fly fast but would rather own an A-36 Bonanza.

Very good

The song sounds like “ the story of my life “

This is my airplane of choice !

Had to stop watching.. The 'noise' out of the back seat is a complete distraction!.. Leave him HOME!

I agree. The super viking is super underrated. Great airplane.

What is the planes cruising speed?

Great video

My flight instructor said that was one of the coolest aircraft he ever flew. Keep in mind, there is almost no gasoline powered certified aircraft that he hasn't flown.

what is the name of the song around 5:12? I'm looking for it and cannot find it anywhere

Great video!

What happens when rot is found in the wings? Leave that guy in the back home next flight. Chatter box, should not talk during the landing .

I saw the music credits, but what’s the name of this song?

i would never fly with that guy in the back seat. so distracting

need to stop and have the guy in the back get out and check the tail wheel johnson rods---- then slam the door and start over----

Seems very quiet

WTF with this chatterbox in the back???

Way to loud of music. Can hardly hear anyone talk over it

It isn’t a “pilots license”! It’s called a “pilot certificate “

Tell the guy in the back to shut up!

The Vike is a great single person plane but unless you weigh in less than 120 pounds each, there's just no comfort room up front for two.

Fast and loud.

OK, Gilbert Gottried in the back seat needs to SHUT UP! Particularly on take off and landing.

If you're over 6'3 forget it lol. Great planes otherwise

nice video. music not so good, not needed, spoils,the video.

Who’s the backseat pilot giving instruction? Very annoying.

IDK. Wood wings, fabric wings. Ehhhhh. 45 years old.

I hate to ask this, but who is the loudmouth in the back seat?? He couldn't keep his mouth shut! Spoiled the whole thing.

Wood wing? Nope *edit* I really like this plane though, just don't have my experience with wood wings

hated it don't like to watch pilots fly their plane

I hate electric trim, okay Boomer

Back seat comedian is too much to handle. Clicking out.

Horrible music. Thumbs down right away.

They are junk aircraft to work on trust me

Great video