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You can hear in this man's voice, that he's proud. He's earned what he's made. He's passionate for his work. We need more people like him. Truly the greatest generation.
@BurntToast8877
7 жыл бұрын
Firebird Aviation Couldn't agree more. People just don't understand what it means to work and earn things these days.
@pffear
7 жыл бұрын
It's men like this that made America GREAT !!!
@prettydamngeneric
7 жыл бұрын
Firebird Aviation imnotcrying
@georgeelmerdenbrough6906
4 жыл бұрын
Nah
@stevenpelayo9418
7 жыл бұрын
Great interview. Thoughtful, informed and respectful questions, then shutting-up and listening without interuption. Well done!
@richardlong3615
7 жыл бұрын
I totally agree great interview technique. Well done!
@microbuilder
7 жыл бұрын
Agreed, this guy had a great story to tell.
@Tom-mk7iq
7 жыл бұрын
music slightly to loud other then that nice
@peterihoy4908
7 жыл бұрын
What a smashing chap, articulate, unassuming and, clearly, possessing of great skill and knowledge.
@JarcodeRover
7 жыл бұрын
Where's the "i love it" button.. like is just not enough..Beautiful person to stand next to Alex! I can listen to this all day long :D
@BurntToast8877
7 жыл бұрын
JaRCo de Rover Me to I really enjoy listening to stories like this. Truly motivational for an aspiring pilot.
@Triumphs1962
9 ай бұрын
My brother told me about this fellow. He was there when Mr Woodall took off. I believe the video where the inspection cover comes off is what he recorded that day. What a work of art that plane is.
@ronitsingh85
7 жыл бұрын
I think I learnt more about the sopwith tri-plane here than from pro documentaries, JUST AMAZING! Its all an honor to have such a gentleman speak and explain these technicalities, you just listen and absorb it all in, its all inspiring. Hats off to you Sir! AND THANK YOU FLITE TEST for the interview! You know we love our WW1 planes, the grace with which these war machines flew, just lovely
@Tom-qr6hd
7 жыл бұрын
That is one of the most amazing videos i've seen on FliteTest! The story was just amazing to listen to. An incredible guy in my opinion and a big thank's to FliteTest for sharing that with us!
@dogdirt10
7 жыл бұрын
Alex, this is one of your best interviews I have seen to date. Great video editing also. I didn't even read the other comments and thought the background music was a bit loud.
@Janggo1911
7 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for people who pursued their dreams & went on doing what they love. A truly inspiring story. Awesome video!
@mimimitchell1989
6 жыл бұрын
Great job , I build 2000lb mini army tanks from scratch so my hats off to you for such a wonderful job and project. Maybe my next tank will be a ww1 Mark1 .
@sciencetoymaker
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, thumbs up and added to my Favorite Videos! What a man; what a project; what a story. Great interview by Alex and amazing editing. This must have taken an enormous amount of work. Thank you Flight Test folks for making so many high-quality videos!
@Sabotage_Labs
4 жыл бұрын
Bless his heart love seeing these old aviators and their projects. The man is a living piece of history and a treasure. For the younger folks...when you meet someone like this...sit down, by them a meal and just listen. You can't always get thos kind of info from a boo, or even a video on the internet. You can't ask him a question on this video. Treasure the old folks man! They've learned the hard lessons and if your smart, you'll learn from them and save aggravation or worse.
@maxsmodels
7 жыл бұрын
Incredible dedication to a project. We don't call them the greatest generation for nothing. I'd like to shake his hand.
@Alienasa1
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing guy with an amazing story, great stuff. I have one point of feedback on the editing though. The background music a bit dominant in my opinion.
@Karrson100
7 жыл бұрын
Thought the same.
@robynhoode2623
7 жыл бұрын
I hate background music and this detracts hugely from what is a very interesting video about an outstanding engineer.
@JasonPhipps
7 жыл бұрын
I might not have noticed if it wasn't so repetitive, but I can't argue this point. 1...5...6-...4 again and again... :) This guy reminds me of my 90-year old grandfather. Great story, great history, great respect.
@donoru0612
7 жыл бұрын
probably could have muted it a bit more. I thought the background music was fine and I was so zoned in on the story that the music didn't distract me much.
@sploden
7 жыл бұрын
Jason Phipps - 1-5-6-4; just like modern christianish music. Can't unhear it once you notice it. Awfully annoying.
@davidwheatcroft2797
Жыл бұрын
Well done! I built a Murphy Renegade 2. Push-pull tube controls; differential frieze ailerons. The tailplane wire braced with anti crush tubes around the bolts to stop possible deformation of the 3/4inch tubes making up he tailplane. SS wires; lots of turnbuckles safety wired.... +10G, -6G.
@spyersecol0013
7 жыл бұрын
As a retired airframe and powerplant technician that is one beautiful plane.
@Chainspike101
6 жыл бұрын
The fact this guy ran into problems and custom fabricated what he needed and came up with his own solutions... Just damn.. Dudes part genius that's for sure.
@MrArcher0
7 жыл бұрын
Great story! You can really feel the respect and admiration you have for him in the interview. Please invite him back for another interview.
@dmyers9230
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Love these interviews capturing a history we are slowly loosing and thank you Alex for your great kindness to capture a story of an American treasure. This gentleman and his story is just awesome. The camera work and editing is amazing too. Thank you
@pffear
7 жыл бұрын
Talk about an inspiring story... And the idea of building something like this and then getting into it and actually lifting off the ground...... That is the very essence of the spirit of flight......WOW 😱
@seaskimmer
7 жыл бұрын
I liked this a lot. Like Steven Pelayo said, asking the questions and respectfully listening to the awesome story without interruption, just how it should be,brilliant.
@davidtaylor5007
6 жыл бұрын
What a great story! Thanks FliteTest and Bob Woodall for showing us and telling us about this awesome done-it-myself project!
@mikewashere9660
7 жыл бұрын
BRAVO!!! very enjoyable feature of the sopwith triplane! Great job with the interview also!
@EJ-74
Жыл бұрын
Watched this when it was first posted had to come back and watch again Very interesting stories. Love the old biplanes. 👍🏻
@PerryCodes
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing interview. I could listen to this guy tell stories all night long!
@Moraren
7 жыл бұрын
What a lovely old gentleman with an amazing story and a beautiful plane! Flitetest have come such a long way! The content just keeps getting better and better! Keep up the great work you guys do!
@trx4treats
5 жыл бұрын
This is one of the coolest videos you guys have done. Model flight got inspiration from real planes and pilots. I love hearing stories like this man had to tell. More like this in the future please! That said, I like all you guys' antics. I love that you offer your plans for free and give sound advice on what beginners should look at getting and what is for transitioning etc. Y'all rock!!
@alyciamarrison2916
5 жыл бұрын
Saw that the streamlined wires the same asa Hawker Huricane (had some in my old Hurricane cockpit project). What a charismatic amazing gentleman who was inspired as a boy about the first world war flyers & he built his dream all those years after.
@grumpyboomer61
7 жыл бұрын
Terrific story. I salute you sir. To have the drive and skills needed to bring this aircraft to life, not to mention the courage to get her airborne, is an inspiration.
@stevendennis4919
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Flite Test for demonstrating wisdom and grace. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Mr. Woodall. His life experiences are more than worthy of our attention. It was obvious that his passion for aviation drove him to take on the daunting task that lay before him in building his Sopwith Triplane. Had it not been for his choice to serve our country, I'm certain he would not have had the vision or drive to accomplish it. God bless him, and God bless all at Flite Test for sharing this man's life with us. Steve Dennis
@Deep_Ro
6 жыл бұрын
wow! this has been my favorite flight test videos by far. the ammount of information that man has is amazing. and that plane!!! its beautiful .
@robertpendergast2620
7 жыл бұрын
This was a wonderful presentation. I love to hear older men who are alert and recall their history.
@samuelglover7685
7 жыл бұрын
Fascinating story, and one brought out very well by the interviewer's thoughtful questions. Very well done all round!
@doranjaffas9645
7 жыл бұрын
No doubt a man with patience and perseverance. Thank you for a job well done on this interview.
@dgadver
3 жыл бұрын
Great interview. I love how humble the builder of this magnificent machine is.
@ChasingLindbergh
7 жыл бұрын
I got my wings at 3G3 in 2007, and people were still talking about this project and the first flight. Awesome guy. Cheers to the R.O.M.E.O.s (Really old men eating out).
@DAS-Videos
7 жыл бұрын
The music is drowning out what the man is saying.
@ShaneMatthews27
7 жыл бұрын
There really is something special about this generation of people. I love listening to these stories.
@RamyRC
7 жыл бұрын
amazing story
@richardfuller2326
3 жыл бұрын
Only an elite class of people know what blood sweat and tears it takes to build an aircraft from scratch! My hat is off for everyone of them! God bless every one of them!
@rmdcade1717
6 жыл бұрын
Between this and the Flite Fest videos, I'm convinced that this hobby has the most amazing cross-generational engagement to be found and that you guys are doing your damnedest to keep that tradition going. Thank you for bringing this story to the community.
@richb313
7 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Fantastic Story. Well done guys.
@summerland6397
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Great story. I really enjoyed when he got into all the details of building the plane. Amazing how small those planes were and what they did with them.
@timothylund6672
5 жыл бұрын
theres a true legend in aviation history right there! what a hero!
@gmcjetpilot
4 жыл бұрын
Dispite all the hate you hear today, this man inspires me, makes me proud of America and ingenuity, determination, talant and hard work of other men. Music is fine. STOP parroting the same complait.. it's not original or cool to whine.
@Sean_Coyne
6 жыл бұрын
Exceptional build, just amazing. The sheer amount of work humbles me. As others have said, a respectful and informative interview; well done Alex and crew. Got quite a surprise when Bill mentioned the Benson gyro-glider kit. I too built one (with Rotor-Hawk rotors) and flew it without an engine, as I learned to come to grips with gyrocopters, before I installed a VW engine. Like Bill though, I saw too many accidents with them, one fatal, and so sold mine and went over to fixed wing light aircraft and gliders. Sadly, I can no longer fly solo due to a heart condition, so got back into flying RC planes, especially with FPV goggles. I have a model Stearman and a Focker DVII that I fly that way, which is great fun. Interestingly we have an elderly pilot in my RC club who flew Vampire jets for NZ and later flew all sorts of commercial jets. He flew a WWI Fokker triplane for exhibitions in Sydney. His experience with it in mock dogfights was hair raising, just to hear about.
@LionOfJudahRules1
7 жыл бұрын
This guy needs to be in classrooms!! His story is incredible!!
@adamcotterellfpv6045
7 жыл бұрын
can't beat listening to people's story's from the past . could listen to them all day long .
@richardmoodie3145
7 жыл бұрын
loved this video, maybe its just the way the video was shot/edited but it seemed as though he got more excited about talking about it as the show went on, almost like as he felt people cared more the more detail he was willing to give. amazing guy and one to feel proud of his accomplishments!
@samuelbiskin3416
7 жыл бұрын
A great interview. What a wonderful guy. Greatest generation.
@warnerjohnson1338
6 жыл бұрын
This was a capital interview! I look forward to more talks with these old chaps, especially those who flew warbirds.
@Myrmidon26
7 жыл бұрын
That is beautiful, I love this kind of general aviation content. Keep up the great work!
@Curtislow2
7 жыл бұрын
Alex,Excellent Interview. Mr Bill Woodall thank you for sharing your story. God's Speed.
@jamespennington9719
4 жыл бұрын
Really would like to meet him if he is still round! What a tale of ingenuity and tenacity! You go boy!
@seanreagin709
7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this series is back, I was worried it had died out.
@Zubin19
4 жыл бұрын
Very humble down to earth and simple person
@3dprint-tech787
7 жыл бұрын
best video I've ever seen on KZitem, seriously! This guy's story is great!
@dallott
4 жыл бұрын
I got shivers listening to bill’s story. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey.
@wesgates5632
7 жыл бұрын
Lose the music but great video of a great man and his plane.
@elskarko
7 жыл бұрын
That's real commitment! An authentic a project as you could get.
@yowieP51
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing story! love this segment of Flight Test great job!.
@brentruss2168
7 жыл бұрын
This is outstanding. Need to hear that old radial engine pulling though in high fidelity, that would put it over the top.
@toddwestin3219
7 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely MAGNIFICENT video!
@ralphmadera4366
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing story,amazing man,glad he still around!
@leonardodahumanoid4344
6 жыл бұрын
It's hard to imagine the determination it took to build this plane. Also the courage to fly it under the circumstances he describes. An amazing man for sure.
@kevin-sawmill-lx25
7 жыл бұрын
What a great story. Beautiful old plane.Good job telling story!
@ihateemael
6 жыл бұрын
what a lovely interview. Beautifully done young man.
@scottmefford6917
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill, for sharing your passion and your knowledge. If I could add a photo I'd be saluting.
@JasonPleaner
7 жыл бұрын
One of your best episodes yet guys! I hope to be half as switched on at Bill's age as he is!
@johancombrinck9899
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome story. Thanks to people like this gentleman history will not be completely forgotten.
@jonjoem-walton7381
6 жыл бұрын
What an episode, more of this please! Great mix between this and the RC stuff
@GlidersByStefan
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Great old guy and loved listening to him! I was involved in rebuilding an old aircraft many years ago. Our lessons learnt were, first, work out how long you think it will take then double it. Second, do the same for the budget.
@984francis
4 жыл бұрын
It's a shame he never met Tommy. The two would have hit it off really well. Magnificent men and their flying machines both.
@EllDub
7 жыл бұрын
I love these full scale videos that you lot are producing, absolutely beautiful craftsmanship
@bevoburn
7 жыл бұрын
Well done interview. That gentleman has a wealth of knowledge.
@fxrdchino
7 жыл бұрын
What an awesome video! Would love to see more videos like this one sharing the stories of building real aircraft. Thanks for sharing👍🏼
@alfa4liveejk
7 жыл бұрын
Beautifull episode and keep doing more interviews with people like this gentleman, just great to share in his passion
@accordlxr
7 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. Please do more of these episodes.
@ffotograffyddgohebwyr8308
7 жыл бұрын
Fascinating guy.Wonderful story.Thanks for posting.
@chrisrogers7450
7 жыл бұрын
What an incredible project and story!!
@bemusedgalaxy
6 жыл бұрын
That's a sweet old man with a wonderful dream God bless him I love it when people r determined to complete something great. Great videos guys loved it👏
@duncanmacpherson2013
4 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing a Sopwith Triplane fly at a Shuttleworth Flying Day a few years ago and particularly recall my sister saying 'Oh look A Venetian Blind' !
@kerrytodd1641
6 жыл бұрын
Great interview of an amazing build by an intelligent and talented gentleman. Really enjoyed listening to the story. Thanks for documenting it for others to view! Excellent work!
@navigator902
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview ... . flown for thirty years and enlightened from new information provided by inspiring history through a respected aviator you've provided... Appreciating you very much sir....
@richardknott2021
10 ай бұрын
Your job on this aircraft is amazing..
@TheAdkFlyer10
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video guys! Hey, just noticed that "homebuilt" was missing the "e" on your thumbnail, just an fyi! I've said it before but you guys have to tour the Naval Air Museum at NAS Pensacola. Would make a great episode! Cheers! Fergy
@stevelane5885
7 жыл бұрын
Just wonderful in every way. What determination it must have taken to see the project through to the takeoff It is very inspiring that Bill worked so hard to keep the aircraft as authentic as possible. I thought the interviewer was intelligent and respectful. My only criticism is that there could have been better credits in the information box.
@RedfishInc
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Awesome story, incredible gentleman!
@carloshenrys2
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks frIends, great and lighting conversation!
@zoltanguitar
7 жыл бұрын
Great story and I think Alex did a great and respectful interview. Nicely done!
@cloudsplitter24
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos from FT in a while, well done!
@cook1469
7 жыл бұрын
Amazingly Awesome. Great story. Thanks for sharing. I love the old footage.
@Raycefan
7 жыл бұрын
What a great guy. Living history right there.
@marioscorpionkir2293
7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Quite remarkable design and engineering.
@haydenb4332
7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant....A great man, and a great story. Well done guys.
@mikmerl1
7 жыл бұрын
What an achievement ....... we need more guys like him around
@davidwilburn6314
5 ай бұрын
Considering building this as my/our next big aviation project, perhaps beginning summer 2024. Useful video!
@rogerdickinson3168
7 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! What an amazing story. I noticed people complaining about the background music... To be honest, I didn't even notice it. When I'm totally engrossed into something everything else on the planet fades into a minor background noise. lol
@ulaB
7 жыл бұрын
It can be difficult for non native speakers that have to concentrate on what is being said instead of just listening though.
@rogerdickinson3168
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, I understand that. My wife has that problem with some things too.
@RoboTekno
7 жыл бұрын
Alex sounds a bit robotic, but I could listen to Bill all day. Also the music seemed a bit out of place for an interview, but still a great story to hear. I look forward to more Flitetest doctrinaires and RC videos :-) I'd like to also see you guys make a video on regulations and safety protocol for your powered paragliding series.
@lorenzballenweg390
7 жыл бұрын
That Plane is Awsome... I could never fly a self built plane, I would not have confidence in my build... I love this series !
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