How can you legally fly a plane designed in 1910? 

In hindsight, trying to do a piece to camera in a 55-knot wind, with a very loud engine next to me, was probably a mistake. Fun, though. Thanks to all the team at the Museum!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Tom Scott!

That we went from inventing rudimentary airplanes made of wood to landing on the moon within 70 years is still mind-boggling to me.

tom saying "aluminium, sorry, aluminum" is the most chaotic thing he's done so far 😂

As a Dayton girl, and a history buff, no Tom Scott video has ever made me happier. Interestingly, Neil Armstrong was an experimental aircraft pilot, which is why he was the pilot on Apollo 11, and likely on the model b replica.

That name drop was as incredible as advertised. Makes sense tho that Neil Armstrong of all people could fly this plane, man was a test pilot before his work at NASA.

When he said, "we did make an exception once," I immediately said "it was Neil Armstrong wasn't it?" What a legend.

The fact that NEIL ARMSTRONG HIMSELF sat on that pilot chair and flew this thing is amazing. It's something to be able to interact with an item that has been interacted with by a literal HERO of mankind.

Even if it's been tested and safe that still must be a bit scary to ride, being completely exposed to the air

I'm stunned that Tom ever had a problem with rollercoasters, when he was willing to fly up to 1000ft on scaffolding, with a big bike chain, and an engine fixed to it 🤣

Tom Scott has literally been within 15 miles of me several times judging by his video locations. He came to Huntsville while I was in school there, he did a whole series in various parts of Germany while I was there as a fellow, and now he's come to Dayton as I am there for grad school. Next time you come near me let me know Tom!!

Such a cool video!

The fact that in a little over a century, we've gone from the Wright Brothers' aircraft to the modern passenger jet airplane (not to mention all the plane designs used by militaries around the world) is an incredible testament to human innovation.

"His name happened to be Neil Armstrong" I feel like even Tom undersold how good of a name drop that was

My dad’s a part of this Wright B club! They take civilians up, and they give you a certificate that proves you flew in it - and a toothpick to pick any dead bugs out of your teeth.

This is fantastic!!! Thank you for showing our Wright-B! Epic flight Tom!!!

"It's hard to fly this airplane." Neil Armstrong is there like "bruh you try and fly a rocket powered washing machine over the moon with Buzz Aldrin next to you crashing the computer"

I'd love to know more about this Neil Armstrong guy. Seems like he had some skills.

It might be Tom Scott but the pilot is my Cousin Jeff, way to go Cuz!!!!! He was born and raised in Ohio and an airplane guy his ENTIRE life. Most importantly thank you for your Air Force Service and I’m happy you’re having fun flying a no cockpit airplane!

I work and learned to fly at the airport where Neil Armstrong used to fly out and I see the B flyer every once in a while. It was really amazing to see Tom enjoying my local airspace!!!

It's 2023 and I still can't wrap my head around the fact that just a little bit over a decade since the first 30+m flight of powered plane, thousands of them took part in air war.

Tom was right, that must have been arguably THE best namedrop out of any story he's told.

You want to go on a prolonged vacation? This video demonstrates exactly why you should come back eventually! You get all these incredible opportunities, and I suppose it can be exhausting and overwhelming at times, but you're a legend. Enjoy you vacation, you've earned it!

Neil Armstrong getting to fly it is really cool. Especially after he carried pieces of the original Wright Flyer to the moon.

As a person who is a Daytonian I am so glad you highlighted this. I hope you had a fun time in Dayton.

the Neil Armstrong namedrop has got to be a top 10 moment on this channel. Great video as always Tom

6:57 Buzz Aldren just sat up in bed, suddenly knowing his mission

No one in the history of this planet has done more fun and interesting things than Tom Scott

25 to go. And if they are anything like this one, I'll be going back 10 years to reprise the catalogue. What an amazing body of work.

The fact people would not only remake an over century old aircraft, but also put on modern safety precautions is something that makes me proud to be alive and human. EDIT: I realised that bit about the safety precautions doesn't make sense, since it's require for a plane to fly today, but it's still cool to see a plane older than my grandma fly again.

Strangely... not just informative... a wholesome video. I hope that Pilot keeps working with the public, no smoke blowing, no risks, just polite information and a warming personality.

I love the 'When in Rome' moment he has at 2:10 when he says aluminum/ium

I saw my house from the cameras attached on the wings but somehow I have never seen this thing flying over. I’m going to start looking up whenever I leave now. I want to see this thing in the air.

I literally gasped when the guy said Neil Armstrong. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't that.

2:14 the pilot when he said aluminum and americanised himself XD

When you have a short list of vetted pilots for this modernized classic of a plane, and one of them is Neil Armstrong, you know this is something only the brave of us would handle.

Tom continues to be a hardcore adrenaline junkie for our amusement.

In a cemetery not far from me in the still-rural village of Botley, Hampshire, England, where some generations of my family are buried, there is a headstone which belongs to a gentleman called Henry West. He was born in the late 1860s, and died, if I remember correctly, in 1974 (he was 104). Every time I see something like this, I think of him, and I wish I could travel back in a time machine, back fifty or so years, and find Henry West, and ask him what he thought of the myriad ways in which the world had changed - beyond recognition - in his lifetime.

It's incredible that planes went from this, to Concorde in the span of 59 years.

This is eye opening on the genius of Wright Brothers. Just stunning, amazing level of engineering given the day's knowledge, materials and tools.

Amusing that the Wright aircraft was made safer by ostensibly Glenn Curtiss's (co-)invention of the aileron, who the Wrights fought bitterly against in court.

How he's scared of rollercoaster but flies on this baffles me. This is just a kite with propellers on it - I would never. 😂😂

2:55 It's called wing-warping, and it's used in modern hang gliders. It's not hard to achieve good control; it may not be the best choice for powered aircraft. but it's the technology of choice for hang gliders.

When I was younger, Elementary school age, I lived right next to that Air Force Museum (my dad was active Air Force at the time). I’m 19 now, but wow I still remember that very runway you took off from. The Air Force museum has some really cool space exhibits, for anyone who’s interested in checking them out!

NEIL ARMSTRONG? Er, yeah, if he wanted to fly my aircraft, I think I would have let him.

"She's got a personality in her." The 1910 replica airplane is a quirky queen 💅👑

The fact they went from planes like this to the Boeing 747 in about 50 years is incredible, and now even that is being phased out for more advanced and fuel efficient jets, I love aviation.

The fact that Neil Armstrong flew it is just so fitting for a test pilot to fly such a cool aircraft. I love that

"previous piloting experience?" "First pilot to land on another astronomical body" "yeah, that'll do it"

That looks fun! The National Museum of the USAF in Dayton is a sight to behold in and of itself.

I worked on this project when I was a kid- back when they were still building the silver bird! It’s been years since I’ve been over to the museum, so I’m so glad to see the operation still going strong. Thanks Tom for showing off a great example of grassroots aviation, and thanks to the Wright B. Team for being part of the reason I’m now a professional aviator.

The silhouette is perfect. Excellent design adaptations and updates. The Model B did have many inherent problems despite it's success. What great work.

Tom is living his best life! Love this!

Hi Tom, love your videos - hope you enjoy your break. You truly deserve it.

This is why I love your videos! I really hope you go back to making videos again on this channel. I really have enjoyed the knowledge, experiences you have shared with the world.

Really great how they're giving you ~98% of the experience of flying an original, but with

My house is in a Tom Scott video!

That looks like fun - for anyone not afraid of flying! So glad to see Tom having a lot of fun as he winds down this series.

Your videos are always utterly fascinating, and this was another incredible journey. Thanks for another amazing ride!

I went on a ride on this years ago as a kid... Love to see Tom living out my childhood and teaching me more about it all!

OMG you were in town?? Welcome! 😀😀😀 I hope you got to try some of the awesome beer from Warped Wing brewery!

Really? No one's gonna mention that "aahhaaahh" sound that he makes at 5:38?

Fantastic video, Tom. The spirit of flight, freedom and pioneering design with modern safety - and Neil Armstrong - make this a superb, life-affirming topic. Thank you!

I earned my Private Pilot License at KMGY, Wright Brothers Airport. Crazy seeing Tom Scott flying over my hometown.

Really didn't expect to see Tom flying over my nehiborhood today! Great video!

Man, you walk on the moon ONCE and people will let you do anything!

I love you for all you have shared with me and the world your videos have been part of my staple you tube diet for so long thank you Tom and all your friends ❤️

This is definitely one of the best Tom Scott videos. ❤😊

Wow, just wow. Tom, who else but you could show us such treasures hidden around the world in a way that makes me (and probably many more people) smile just because we see the presenter having so much fun showing us these things. In about six months, the internet will be a bit different. Until then, keep it coming :)

25 videos left Great to see people preserving history in this way!

I say this with absolutely no disrespect to the amazing topics you've worked very hard to cover; but this just might be the coolest video you have ever made. Having grown up on the atlantic coast with a father in the Air Force, the Wright Brothers and Kitty Hawk were a huge part of my childhood and seeing *essentially* a plane they designed flying 110 years later brings tears to my eyes.

That's so cool, I love seeing any old design be used with modern equipment in a way that preserves the experience while adding safety

My Grandad once flew that plane before the war begun. It’s amazing on how it’s still working today. Incredible engineering.

So pleased with this video. That we have people that are still 'mechanically magical' in their outlook and bring stuff to life ... I grinned and smiled all the way through this ... Thankyou.

I appreciate the amount of information about the engineering and safety standards used for this plane! This is truly a wonder.

Another great video! Going to be sad when these end, but a well deserved break after so many years!

Always exciting to see Dayton Ohio represented!

I hope you got to poke around the Air Force Museum. Growing up in Ohio I've lost count of how many times I've been to the museum.

Favorite video of yours so far! Very cool!

Dayton resident here. Seeing him fly this brought me joy

Only Tom Scott and Neil Armstrong have the balls to ride in that thing, that too without a parachute!

Wasn’t a question I needed an answer to, but I’m glad I got to learn this today

The grin on Tom's face tells me all I need to know about this. Such an ingenious way to relive and teach about the history of flight!

Thanks for taking us with you, Tom. That was truly fun! Would love to see footage of Neil Armstrong flying it.

In a relatively short time, Tom has gone from being afraid of roller coasters to riding roller coasters to riding in (on?) a plane without a cockpit. Well done, Tom!

Tom Scott: I'm afraid of rollercoasters also Tom Scott a year later: Look at me, i'm flying a cockpitless airplane that looks like its from 1910 :D

Thanks Tom for finding this and going flying on it.

Absolute bucket list stuff. Amazing

Wow, you literally flew over my head. Wish I could wish I would’ve known.

I'm so glad to see you taking about this. I have been going to this Nation Air Force Museum since I was a kid and it is filled with so much history. I think everyone should visit at least once. The Wright brothers were born and buried in Dayton. JFK's Air Force One (where Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn into office) is also on display at this museum and you can actually walk through it.

I have volunteered for that museum previously helping prepare the stress test for the frame to prepare it for its airworthiness certificate, I'm happy to see it appreciated!

It's nice to see you come to my neck of the woods before your vacation, Tom! And a little embarrassing that you've done something I haven't when I have no excuses. Nice, and a bit unsettling, to hear my own accent in one of your world-hopping videos!

Next up: Can we legally launch the first space shuttle?

6:52 thanks for making me spill my coke on all over the keyboard.

As an aeromodel scratchbuilder this has given me the motivation to start some of my projects that have been on the backburner for far too long!

Thanks again for another window into cool stuff people do.

Love Tom's laugh upon takeoff! There's something so exhilarating about the earth receding below your feet as the space between you and the ground grows ever larger that all you can do is laugh with pure joy. Try this in a more modern "no-cockpit" Breezy aircraft if you get a chance, and see if your response is the same (assuming you are not afraid of heights).

Going to fly on that and feel the wind directly on your face and body seems like heaven. Nearly true flight.

Never thought I'd see you in my hometown! Hope it was a blast!

0:20 I used to visit this museum every time I visited my grandparents in Ohio, thanks for the big nostalgia trip.