The numbers on this plane are the closest I've seen to my dad's Cessna 182 N47OOB. He went down in 1969 around beluga lake. Some never make it back there in Alaska. But what a thrill and the most fun I ever will have was in Alaska. Summer of 69 before Dad died in the fall ( November) was and still is the best summer of my life. God bless those who fly in Alaska. May they always return home.
@douglassantos3700
4 жыл бұрын
What a total badass! Engines off gliding towards the dock and still has time to shake hands before he docks her. Legend.
@robertraman6307
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree. That was so relaxed and calm
@miketierney7510
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was a perfect landing and drift right into dock.
@Patmofar
5 жыл бұрын
Two masters in this video. First the pilot who is so on top of his job that he has no competition, and second the person who filmed it. This is just wonderful. Thank you.
@A7Dave777
Жыл бұрын
This popped up again on my feed this week. Someone also sent it to me several years ago. As the plane made the perfect turn and pilot stepped out onto the float (in waders), I knew it was Rulon. Watching him fly his Beaver was a master class of flying skills - and personal artistry. Had the pleasure of utilizing his services 11 years ago. That turn after he cuts the engine is his signature (in my mind) - simple but difficult and pure art.
@LORRY2000
Жыл бұрын
I fully share your opinion. He has total control of the aircraft in the air and on the water. He rescued my son and me from a predicament after the outboard engine of the boat failed in the vastness of the wilderness. Unforgettable this experience...
@PeterPan-iz1kk
3 жыл бұрын
What a landing! Wow, I mean really wow, what a landing! This guy is a pro, for sure.
@LORRY2000
2 жыл бұрын
May your father rest in peace. For me and my son, too, the time in Alaska is unforgettable and incomparable to anything else we have ever experienced. It is the incredible matter and the freedom that thrilled us. For my son it was very unusual that his cell phone did not work.... It reminded me of the time in the army. I love Alaska and will visit again....
@nyredrocket
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, I love how he jumped out of the plane like boss as it was drifting into the dock lol
@ronmartin3755
5 жыл бұрын
Very good pilot. It is not easy to do what he just did. And he did the landing and taxi perfectly. The glide up to the dock was perfect as well.
@tuckmediachoirvids1141
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could remember his name. A few years ago I sat right seat (I'm a wannabe pilot) with him flying a Beech 18 on floats. I was just along for the ride, a fabulous gift from my sister in law who worked for Vancouver Island Air. Flew from Campbell River BC and dropped in/out of half dozen fishing camps nestled between islands and fiords, then return. He handled that machine magnificently, as he did the the Beaver in the video. The Beech has 2 of those radials, so the sound was equally wonderful. I shot a few hundred photos and printed up a year calendar for him and the company as a thankyou. Great to see the guy still doing what he obviously loves.
@lekkki1
8 жыл бұрын
My heart literally slows down and calms when I see a beaver that gorgeous. Wish I could afford one.
@BobbyTucker
3 жыл бұрын
There are many of us who feel that same way, lol. Love that Beaver.
@sblack48
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for not ruining this awesome video with some cheezy music.
@CombatDoc54
5 жыл бұрын
I watched this video when it first came out. Can't believe you just saw it. This thing crashed and burned 5 years ago. Check the flight number.
@timbobryan
10 жыл бұрын
Man, I love this video. I bet I've watched it 50 times over the last year or 2. Sharp, HD video clip of the area and that beautiful De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver. Gotta love that rotary engine sound. No other sound like it! Thanks for posting!!!
@BlueSky-qv7cd
10 жыл бұрын
Its not a rotary engine, its called a radial engine, a true rotary engine is what they used in WW1 where the cylinders rotate around a stationary crankshaft. the radial is where the cylinders are in a circular pattern.
@Mrbfgray
7 жыл бұрын
To include the manifold psi and tach in much of the take off is exceptional touch. Beaver was a fave in Alaska when I was a kid in the early 70's....nice to see it still working hard.
@dkeller94596
6 жыл бұрын
Timothy Bryan ...I've watched it more than that lol.
@flybyairplane3528
5 жыл бұрын
Bo McGillacutty , DHC originally built them, but somebody now has ALL LICENSING & parts, in I believe VANCOOVER BC, It’s either KELNARD, OR KENMORE , there are both models with turboprops too, there are so many of them still out there , a most favored bush plane. Cheers from NJ
@tomclark6271
5 жыл бұрын
@@Mrbfgray Yo Bo, manifold pressure is measured in inches of mercury (Manifold Absolute Pressure) like a barometer. The P&W R985 is supercharged to make the engine operate as if it was operating at (at least) sea level when the pressure altitude is much higher. Although not a true sea level normalized system, it's effect is similar without an over pressure waistgate. This allows the maximum volume of air to be pushed into the expanding volume in the cylinder as the piston descends on it's intake stroke. A normally aspirated (non supercharged) engine's manifold pressure decreases to less than atmospheric as the throttle opens, effectively allowing only the available atmospheric pressure to push air into the cylinder. So, as the manifold pressure increases (inches of mercury) more air, and therefore more fuel is allowed into the combustion chamber to make more power in the case of supercharged engines. In the video you can see the manifold pressure increases as the RPMs increase, due to the fact that the supercharger is engine driven. As takeoff power is reduced, the manifold pressure decreases as well. With the help of a constant speed propeller, the pilot can set an economical cruise mode. In the constant speed range, the prop governor automatically adjusts the pitch of the propeller to maintain the constant speed of the engine as the pilot controls the power desired and thereby the manifold pressure with the throttle.
@Billbothebear14
5 жыл бұрын
Lifelong float-plane fan, lifelong Beaver fan. This film is new to me. Lovely quality, great post. Thank you. WF
@campbellj20
5 жыл бұрын
Roland is one hell of a pilot (the best pilot on kodiak)and takes great pride in his ride!
@johnnieyaz
4 жыл бұрын
Nice flying and very beautiful airplane. He docked better than most boat captains.
@Erated78
11 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Perfectly timed at the start with the Beaver coming in out of earshot, great piloting/landing on smooth water, an in-plane startup, awesome skill at the take off, wing mounted camera... all make for a fantastic video! Thank-you for sharing!
@kurtbilinski1723
3 жыл бұрын
In an area much like this, I got a ride in a DHC-2 and will never forget it. Comparing it to a Cessna 150 was like comparing an aluminum row boat with a battleship. What an awesome aircraft. Though I'm exaggerating a bit, it felt like there was no metal in it thinner than 3mm - no rattles. If I lived in an area like that and had the means, I'd have one! Just fabulous, and I have my now-departed dad to thanks for that trip.
@lawrencemartin6041
5 жыл бұрын
Made that look so easy and effortless. Relaxed exceptional skill no doubt from many years of experience. What a beautiful place to spend time.
@Weaverd06
12 жыл бұрын
Puts a smile on my face every time I watch this video!
@chinaclipper1
13 жыл бұрын
Wow! My favorite Beaver video to date. Beautiful scenery, the plane looks great, especially landing, and cool cockpit and outside footage too. Nice!
@Dave72760
4 жыл бұрын
I've watched seaplanes like these in the San Juans of Washington State for years. These pilots are GOOD!
@gordbeynon2703
4 ай бұрын
love the sound of the turbo - thnx gord
@tleone911
5 жыл бұрын
Dad, was a pilot for 32 years dying at 48! He gave me a great appreciation for flying and especially pilots. But these Bush pilots are IN SANE!
@gee35ful
8 жыл бұрын
Sweet landing and a cool docking
@ShaneHerrick
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect video of a perfect pilot... in a perfect plane. Well recieved... thanks for sharing.
@LORRY2000
2 жыл бұрын
Pleasure…
@francisgeorge7639
3 жыл бұрын
I have some deep bass headphones and can hear the grunt in that engine. Marvellous.
@desertr4062
4 жыл бұрын
The DHC-2 on floats was the first plane I flew commercially, 20,000 hours later and it is still my favorite plane. Watching your vid brought back some good memories.
@FlyingGrimaud
3 жыл бұрын
I'm fixing to be a seaplane instructor but have only flown in Oklahoma lakes. I can't say I have ever had a takeoff or landing that looks this challenging. Glassy water, tight landing. Truly incredible! Great video. Makes me want to move to Alaska.
@LORRY2000
3 жыл бұрын
I was impressed too - even as IFR rated pilot with 1500h.
@FlyingGrimaud
3 жыл бұрын
@@LORRY2000 Very impressive. I am thinking about moving up to alaska to fly seaplanes. But it is easier said than done. Probably gonna go fly in florida first.
@davidrhume8544
5 жыл бұрын
Only 500 hours in US Army Beaver, but a grand memory! Thanks!
@Logjam5
11 жыл бұрын
Different colour scheme on it - looks good. Love the beav !
@Kevin_747
5 жыл бұрын
I have to revisit this video often. Makes me miss Alaska. The pilot makes it look easy.
@virtualbush
8 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the best BUSH vids ever. Awesome!
@PeterPan-iz1kk
2 ай бұрын
My favourite Beaver-clip!
@iamrichrocker
5 жыл бұрын
no brag, no wake, just fact..pleasure to watch him kiss the surface and glide up to the pier....
@chrisbly4402
4 жыл бұрын
That pilot is wizard. Outstanding video.
@vinniemoreno704
2 жыл бұрын
That was so beautiful it should be a painting.
@Hockeyfan9884
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a magnificent aircraft. And the colour scheme is fantastic, the same colours as our Labrador flag . Awesome.
@thepeacoatdude6624
10 жыл бұрын
i LOVE that startup sound!
@cinnamanstera6388
7 жыл бұрын
love how you can see the effect of the downard moving air on the glassy water just before he touches down. Beautiful video, good job.
@Hockeyfan9884
6 жыл бұрын
What a beautil and strong aircraft,, love the paint ,,, HENCE THE COLORS OF THE LABRADOR FLAG ,, LOVE IT .
@stephenbonin3049
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Beaver Canada your awesome.
@michaeltca3103
Жыл бұрын
Canada's west coast is so beautiful and milder than Alaska in the winter - lots more mild actually. Might be the best place on earth. Actually has thousands of miles of coast line just like this and many much better - yeah, you would have to see it to understand. it will take your breath away.
@user-nv6vh4js2y
9 жыл бұрын
Yes great vid. I have it bookmarked and watch it when I need a fix. At least 20 times now.
@Giovanniram22
11 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place you have there!. This airplane approach with the spectacular landscape is great! My langs must "burn" there from the sudden clean breathing air!
@DirkHav
10 жыл бұрын
The arrival was sooo calm . . . You were shaking hands before the plane stood stil. People park their car with much nervs, but out there everything seems so quiet. I guess my heart beats 40 times a minute being there near that lake. AND . . . what a great sound that engine makes !
@LORRY2000
13 жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 all the greate comments. Yes it was a very special trip to Kodiak islands... Cheers Beat
@rustyalcorta3643
4 жыл бұрын
Ok can people go to Alaska and get a plane tour?
@Jimmyzb36
6 жыл бұрын
That is what I would call, getting in, and getting out! Very good!!
@mindlessconsumer
3 жыл бұрын
I guess the nice thing about glassy water is you can take off and land in any direction since little wind. Taxi Shmaxi.
@LORRY2000
3 жыл бұрын
If you know the Tide!!!
@noobtoobvids
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent recording of the heart, and history.
@triplanelover
8 жыл бұрын
I love my R 985 too; greatest engine, sounds good and puts out. I too come back to METO around 100 feet like this guy, saves the engine.
@RussellYandura
Жыл бұрын
I took a Beaver to Isle Royale National park. Not to be personal, but emotionally it was an awful trip because of someone I went with. The seaplane gave me something to look forward to AND it shortened a 6 hour ferry ride to 45 mins in the air.
@sk8guitardrums
13 жыл бұрын
Its like that pilot must of done that so many times, perfect approch, landing and guiding it in. Nice video
@refused215
11 жыл бұрын
This video is just amazing. Would love to get a ride in one.
@NWTejas
2 жыл бұрын
It looks like he mighta done that before, maybe more than once. Perfect timing to idle/drift right into the dock.
@sean-seanshaboozle5245
9 жыл бұрын
Incredible. Thank you.
@endwood
5 жыл бұрын
Christ he makes that look too easy!:--)
@WowRodg
11 жыл бұрын
Wow, I like this one ! However, I really miss the sound of nature at beginning. The beaver and surrounding are so gorgeous. Thanks
@mickemike2148
4 жыл бұрын
The music that the radial engine makes is all the sound I need!
@papabits5721
4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Canadian inventions ever!
@kai-vp8mz
4 жыл бұрын
*only
@jimnrel
3 жыл бұрын
That perfect sound of a true engine
@backcountrybluegrass4770
5 жыл бұрын
That was the sweetest water landing to date. Nicely done
@djjoshua007
5 жыл бұрын
AMAZING LANDING ...at 3:00 chick was like " F this my Dad made me come on this trip, what ever i'm out...."
@BobbyTucker
4 жыл бұрын
You read it that way too, lol! Amazing, some kids just can't be pleased. She'll be reminiscing in about 50 years and wishing she could do it again.
@janabutkus3909
Жыл бұрын
that chick is a dude😀
@PawPahh
13 жыл бұрын
this is a FANTASTIC video. The quality and definition is unbelievable! I have had dreams that didn't look as good
@samstroup2685
4 жыл бұрын
yeah, pretty standard Alaska approach and departure.
@davidclarke4343
5 жыл бұрын
Ummm, That was PERFECT!
@andrewwood1257
5 жыл бұрын
Great video , absolutely perfect approach and flying .I've only flown in a seaplane twice if I were to again this would be my first choice.
@joewoodchuck3824
5 жыл бұрын
What in the world could 45 people dislike about this?
@jimmartin181
5 жыл бұрын
Beach people....(chuckle)
@something7239
4 жыл бұрын
@InfiniteMushroom I'm a big fan of the Beaver too, but I think you might be taking this way too seriously 😂
@BobbyTucker
5 жыл бұрын
I'm so impressed with the way the pilot just touched down on the lake as a ballet dancer would touch down after a pirouette, then leave the surface undisturbed and seamlessly taking to the air. This is one of the many smaller aircraft I haven't flown in but always wanted to. The radial engine is a lot smoother than I thought it would be, the Lycoming and Continental engines are reliable and powerful but nothing like this. Thank's for sharing this with us, I enjoyed it, enough to leave a 'thumbs up, a click on the bell, and a subscription. I hope to see more of this. Oops! I overlooked subscribing when I left this comment, I corrected it this time 12/10/2019 @ 01:54 am.
@davidhussell8581
5 жыл бұрын
Very useful aircraft and very impressive piloting skill.
@daveenyart
4 жыл бұрын
pure artistry
@jayfmiller
8 жыл бұрын
I love Beavers!
@alexjam734
Жыл бұрын
So beautiful! Thanks for this video
@LORRY2000
Жыл бұрын
The shot was taken spontaneously... I think this trip was a highlight in my life.
@michelbrule2362
10 жыл бұрын
Tres jolie video cela fait rever. merci beaucoup MICHEL
@brianbassett4379
5 жыл бұрын
Nice camera locations. I worked for Lloyd Roundtree @ Alaska Island Air in Petersburg in the 70s. A Goose, a Beaver and 3 180's on floats. I wish they would have had GoPros back then, the things I got to see. Beavers aren't so much fun docking with a stiff side wind, and the Goose could be a nightmare.
@lsmft9576
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@mray8519
5 ай бұрын
SMOOTH.
@12345fowler
3 жыл бұрын
I think it was said that the Beaver was kind of "over-powered" (Or at least better powered than the usual bush floatplane available at the time the Beaver came) But looking at your tak-off I would not want any lesser powered aircraft for these kind of ops. It took a good time to clear those trees IMO.
@LORRY2000
3 жыл бұрын
You are so right! 👍🏼
@Repented008
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible approach.🤯👍👍👍
@jacobhoffman927
Жыл бұрын
I can't imagine a more peaceful setting
@LORRY2000
Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right.
@jacobhoffman927
Жыл бұрын
@@LORRY2000 how far out of anchorage is this?
@LORRY2000
Жыл бұрын
@@jacobhoffman927 ist is 45 min N/E of Kodiak by aircraft…
@tree356
5 жыл бұрын
That is a nice Baver.👍🏼
@citycolour
14 жыл бұрын
Very nice piece of cinematography of the beaver! thanks for posting!
@andallthatgoodstuff
7 жыл бұрын
That engine sounds so cool when idle
@stoneblue1795
6 жыл бұрын
The Harley Davidson of bush planes.
@GoViking933
Жыл бұрын
Throbbing Radial Engine Goodness ❤️
@izom
6 жыл бұрын
wow beautiful- love it when comes in 0:40
@5xls
11 жыл бұрын
The 'tail-cam' just made it that much better.
@aerosport329
7 жыл бұрын
good pilot , beautiful plane .
@ttgden9604
6 жыл бұрын
I fall asleep while watching it because it’s so relaxing!
@mark621000
4 жыл бұрын
LOVE the video .Hello from Prince Edward Island Canada
@ddyodaman5515
10 жыл бұрын
Gotta love those Beavers
@misterkorri999
8 жыл бұрын
en un seul mot : MAGNIFIQUE ! ! !
@zdachyan
10 жыл бұрын
What a lovely place?
@toddsin8611
3 жыл бұрын
Great plane operated by an obviously great pilot 👍🏽
@bluemarshall6180
8 жыл бұрын
I Remember when I was a kid Watching this Beavers Fly. a lot of them in the Philippines.
@motorcyclemike43
12 жыл бұрын
What a SUPER FANTASTIC Video.....I felt like i was the camera man......Thanks so much for sharing this and others too !
@VMCAviationVideos
4 жыл бұрын
I love the Beaver, what a great video. Thanks for sharing!
@indiansaresuperioralienrac3615
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place.
@micahmx85
13 жыл бұрын
really awesome, i watched that landing probably 5 times
@1903A3shooter
5 жыл бұрын
O MY, that is so sweet, he really knows his aircraft.
@zaz123445
10 жыл бұрын
what a sound!!!! I like!!
@johnblake3863
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. Great pilot.
@Chieio
12 жыл бұрын
A great difference from all other poor videos on KZitem. Finally a stable footage, without vibration. Congratulations for your skillness.
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