Will This 250mph Museum Airplane Start & Fly? 

My dad, Martin Patrick Battle (the guy in the blue shirt) "built" this plane for Hanne. He would have loved to talk to you. Unfortunately he passed away a couple of years ago at 93. He was an aeronautical and electrical engineer, IA and pilot that flew everything under the sun.

This is a really cool idea, take a museum plane that was in flying condition when it went in and restore it to flying condition. I have always felt a little sorry for museum planes because they look pretty on the outside but I know they’ll never fly again. Looks like this one could be an exception!

Jimmy, my husband and I just saw this video. That was my father-in-law’s airplane! He was a WWII pilot who flew until he was 80. He did all the test flying when this was built and did aerobatics in it for a number years. My husband just sent you an email and would love to talk with you

for the gas cans, buy race cans (sometimes sold as utility cans). Can fill cars/boats/airplanes much quicker, and there's none of the safety junk

As an A&P, Flight Engineer and Pilot that doesn’t get to fly hardly any, I love this. Jimmy, thank you! One of these days, I’ll get back to flying but until then, you’re it.

My husband David Browne, who volunteers at the museum and has met you, and I are watching this right now. We're so glad that you found all of your important paperwork. We love the Evergreen Museum and are so pleased that you're developing a relationship with them. You and your family have been a delight to watch on your RU-vid Channel. You personally are a hoot to watch and we look forward to following you for years to come.

I knew R.E.Hannay. His son is one of my best friends. R.E. was a long time pilot who began he pilot training in the AAC. He was in at the end of the war and flew manny types including p51 and even a spitfire. He love that Lancair and was very proud of it. . He invited me to fly in it but we could never get a date when we both were free. R.E. was a truly unique individual. His attention to detail in everything he did in life was unparalleled and I'm sure the plane was no different.

Jimmy, Only aircraft owners know why you were so lovingly hugging all of that paperwork and log books. The plane is beautiful!!! I hope you have it flying soon. God bless brother! I guessed five times. I was wrong.

That little snake was absolutely terrified of you. That's a nice Lancair you bought. Pretty darned good for sight unseen. Looks like it needs some work, but after sitting for 20 years, that's to be expected. The leather flight suit with the electrical connection? Yep, back before bombers were pressurized, crew members, especially waist gunners who would stand at and fire from open windows, wore electrically heated suits.

Not bike spokes. They are piano wires for removing the engine covers. They also work to remove the hinges on the gear flaps. They used them years ago to hold the cowl hinges together.

The reaction you gave when you found the paperwork was PRICELESS. I do not know how much you paid for it but I believe you have a great aircraft. Look forward to seeing more of this one.

Everything about this machine is looking good. The builder / previous owner seems to have been a solid guy in all ways

I have to believe that one is going to be a FAVE when you get it safe to fly.

My Museum. I watched it being built for The Goose. About 100 miles south of home base. Incredible plane you found, and Evergreen had Everything. Just wake-up smoke on the new plane. Wiping the eye boogers out. You would cough and choke if you slept for 20 years and then some crazed man is shaking you awake. It really should have been cranked/pre-lubed with fresh oil before it was parked, but such is life. Swap out the old oil and circulate, then do a compression test. Then go fly it if it says yes. The original builder of that plane was a perfectionist. Can easily be seen. Bike spoke piano hinge wires for the piano hinges or lineup of such hinges on the cowling. Looks like he Dzus'ed everything and rid himself of the picky piano hinges on the cowling,,and saved the bike spoke/ Piano hinge pins. That one will definitely cut the clouds in two once again. Regular compressed air on the struts, fly not higher than 11,500, unless nitrogen is easy to find and cheap.

After setting that long it may take a little running for the engine to settle down. Definitely replace all fluids before first flight.

I was sure it was going to start first attempt,looks in fantastic order. Look forward to seeing the future of this one.. 👌👍😁

Nice Lancair! I'm glad you found the documentation for it. Black box is a screen type oil filter I believe.

LOL, Aimed at the Spruce Goose, get some gas in this thing.... and send it. "What could possibly go wrong."

Fabulous buy, especially when you found the logs, airworthiness certificate and all the history material! Invaluable. Congratulations!!

I think we'll be seeing a "First Flight In Twenty Years" video on this one. That aircraft deserves to be back in the air.

I have lived 30 miles from Evergreen Museum for decades and this has been my favorite visit yet.

I love the way jimmy explains how engines work for us simple minded people. The sounds and noises and hand motions are perfect!

As usual, an absolutely awesome video! Thank you so much Jim.

I started a air museum 30 years ago, and we acquired two or three airplanes from the “Air America” boys up there. It was about the same time as they acquired Howard Hughes’ planes. Great bunch of guys to work with. Good job Jimmy!!!

Jimmy, I really enjoy your videos. What a cool project. Can't wait to see its first flight in 20 years. The sad part is having to wait a week for your next video.😢

Made me cry. Thanks Walio. I owe you one

It is so nice to see someone who really appreciates the history in things. Your joy in discovering the paperwork and keys was infectious.

There used to be an EPIC RC flying field right behind where you were working in the parking lot. It was championed by a local Chaplain, Roger Weeks, and the irony was when he passed away they tore down his legacy and built that church that sits there now behind the parking lot. Yes, they did locate a new model field out off the parking area on the far back side, but I don't understand why they tore down what was there! There were paved runways, a permanent bathroom, and it was well manicured like the rest of the property. Take care of that old girl! I used to volunteer at the museum when I was in High School, before they built that building. At that time the Hercules was still in restoration across the highway.

I've always loved the Lancair planes.... they're some of the fastest experimentals out there. Look forward to seeing this one fly again.

Bring it on pastor jim you got this and this will be a great addition to the fleet. something for silas to learn to fly as im sure he will with you in his life. bring us more like this

I love these museum videos!! You should start a series just getting museum planes flying again!

That is awesome my dad and uncle owned the last staggerwing ever built. Back in the 60s and then the director of dynasty bought it. Then it was in a museum for a while and we were told it's in Kansas now. My cousin found it at oshkosh a few years ago. They repainted it years ago. My uncle bought it in California and flew it to Nebraska and They restored it They sold it before I was born in 73 I would have always liked to fly in it. That would have been awesome. Heard all the stories about the trips they took in it.

you are wonderful. so much joy the way you take us on your exploration journey. and above all, a great sense of humor

Hope you are having a good day!!

we went there last year and loved it. so glad you are saving another piece of history.

You got lucky, congrats. That it had special storage spark plugs is not really that much of a surprise, it after all went straight into a museum and one of their missions is preservation. They most likely drained the fuel and changed the oil to one that is a preservative.

How lucky to find the complete history with log book and all certs !!! Way to go Jimmy !!!

Love the channel and shouting out here from Fairbanks, Alaska!! I just made it through a year long/quick part 147 school program, graduated, tested and passed all the exams to achieve becoming a certified A&P!!!! (12 Sep, 2023)

Love your show. Feeds my brain. I appreciate that.

Wow, how I love the discipline of a proper Museum. Everything is where it should be. So cool.

I love it when it works out for Jimmy. Good luck Sir and May God Bless You and your Lovely family.

This was great, I used to work at Evergreen Helicopters / Airlines back in 02-03. I used to go to the museum a lot. But the part I loved was seeing an old friend Grayson from Precision help you out. He loves aviation and still helps people when he can. Good luck Jimmy.

Looking forward to seeing this one take flight.

I can see some races between the two coming up in the future. Also love the winglets. Will be interesting to see what a difference it makes between the two.

Thank you Jimmy for another great video haven't been to the evergreen museum several times it brings back a lot of good memories

This was fun to watch. Salute for the gentleman who built it, its beautiful - 07

Another Jimmeworld video, all is well in my house. 👍👍

That’s fantastic Jimmy and Sirius. I’m so happy for you guys and of course a bloody awesome vid/Vlog pal. Cheers from Australia

Awesome to see you just an hour away working on planes I've seen in person a couple times!

love your vid`s man ,keep up the good work ATB from the UK

This is so cool. My thought thru the whole video was you and your son both out flying your lance air planes wing to wing ( safely ) so so cool. I love the organization in the museum finding the keys and papaer work was a real treasure. Cannot wait to see this fly home to florida. 👍👍👍✌️

Yes that black block is a billet remote oil filter. Oberg I think.

Another great vid Jimmy with content in the usual unique Jimmy style.........Cheers from Canada

Gratuliere ihnen zu dem Start bzw.positiven Motor Test 🌟

Who says Christmas can't come in September??? Just awesome Jimmy....Now Cameron has a brother....

super story and wonderful plane enjoyed every minute of this

That's pretty cool you held the same blueprints in your hand as Howard Hughes did when he designed it

That was so cool seeing all the old log books!🤘🏼

I can’t wait to see this fly!!!!

You got the buy of the decade!!❤

That is a beautiful little aircraft.

Jimmy, you will love this plane like the one you already have!

What a beautiful and nice little airplane!! It was a joy to watch this video.

Jimmy, I just absolutely love your videos. You are so incredibly interesting, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Thank you for creating these videos.

What a find including all the books and paperwork. Nice plane....

That is a sweet bird I wish you all the best with it Jimmy !

Jimmy!!! How cool is that!!!! Daaaamn!!!! I feel so dang jealous right now! Hahahaha.. in a good way. Man, how cool was that to find all the most important stuff about that plane! Can't wait for all the content that will come from this deal/trip

The "giant black block" is a O berg oil filter. Used to be a commonly found item on air cooled VWs with big engines.

When cranking, it sounded like all cylinders had similar compression. Always a good sign.

I love this guys enthusiasm for aviation history! Love you Jimmy!

Happy to see you getting back to the flying thing 😂 welcome back 😊

Love this video and your hosting is top notch, you are a truly special character 😅 Good luck with all you do😊

Cool looking little plane there.

Whoa! The Spruce Goose!!!! wow

Couple observations Jimmy. The dessicants are showing pink, which means they have absorbed moisture. They can be gently baked dry again and will be blue. The oil filter is a mesh metal screen in the black box on the right, inside the lower cowl. The screen is cleanable (if my dusty memory cells are functioning correctly.) Please check all ADs. Especially the fuel injector servo. The item you pointed out on top of the engine as the fuel injection servo, is the fuel distribution valve. The fuel servo is attached to the oil sump. But I suspect you know that. BTW, that museum looks like a cool place to hang out. I wish you would walk by the SR71 engine that was displayed behind the SR.

cool love the small lancair

thank you jimmy your chanel is one of the best and most entertaining aviation chanel here on youtube

All the good lancairs come from arizona!

That museum looks so cool

Thank you for the video.

Gotta love it when the money-to-noise converters work!

Hello from Minnesota! Great episode!

This is a really beautiful plane and looks so comfy, great deal, fly it well!

The bicycle spoke, probably very important ahah, that was a good one!

I've been to Evergreen and it is an Awesome Museum and I got to sit where Howard sat so Awesome

🌴well Jimbo ,I have to say this seems like the first real plane that I actually love , and it got frigg’n paperwork! , ya I know Cameron is going to be so jealous but he’ll get over it plus he might enjoy the company, this plane is a definite keeper , with all its past history and it seems well built , besides “ what could possibly go wrong ! “ 😳 this is a sweet ride and if I were an air jockey I’d be proud to own it , but since I’m not , you’ll be , 👈🏼 have fun stay safe , keep the wind to your back 😉👍. 🐍

Back in the 70s, my dad took a huge dump in the bathroom at the Museum of Science and industry in Chicago, he kept saying how perfect it looked, it was about a foot and a half long, so dad grabbed a bunch of hand towels and lifts it out of the toilet like it was a delicate piece of art. I was like c'mon dad this is gross, he lays this honkin turd on napkins in the bathroom and wrote a note to the curator to preserve it....years later he went back and an assistant curator said he remembers a turd being reserved . My dad felt like a rock star...

One of my favorite planes!! Nice job.., Hope you keep that one!

Good things happen to good people Jimmy. Congrats.

I was 21 back then! Brought back so many good memories ❤😢😢😢

Great video. I’ve been there and even went inside the Spruce Goose. Glad it ran.

Very nice looking airplane. Looking forward to its first flight!!!🙏👌

WOW Jimmy! What a find!

Those books and papers are probably worth, literally, more than their weight in gold.

One of your best vids !

Looks like a minter, love it!!

That’s a pretty cool aircraft awesome you found the logs and keys to winning all the way around

This is IMO the sexiest body of any piston single. Love it!

Jimmy good luck with it I'm sure you will get it to fly in no time cheers 🥂

I live just a few miles from the museum... all the snakes in this area are harmless garden type.