Classic Airplanes

[meigsbucks]

So many great warbirds. WW-ll, B 17 and P 51 are classics, but the P-38 and Mosquito always intrigued me.
Korea and Cold War: Saber, Super Saber and B-58
Viet Nam: F-4, F-111
Modern: F-22, F-15

 

[steve white]

Several years back, and I had forgotten that they were at an airshow in the DFW area, the confederate Air Force headed back east and passed over lake Lavon, where I was trying to catch crappie. Over the north shore, the P-51 Mustangs and F4U Corvair fighter planes began to outmatch each other in aerobatics. They would spiral upward until stalling and plunge downward over and over. Don't remember any loop-te-loops, but they were sure having fun. The B17 just continued on and left them to catch up later.
My nephew, who has a pilot's license said it was because that was an area designated as unpopulated, otherwise they would have been breaking the law. I think it is probably a LOT more populated today, but what a sight to see!

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

 

[rwp315]

So many great aircraft, so hard to choose just one as a favorite. I’m biased toward the P-38, but I love them all.
A few vintage photos from dad’s photo album. He flew P-38’s out of Foggia Italy in WWII.
96th FS, 82nd FG

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My dad, heavy equipment operator, built runways in the Philippines and New Guinea for the B-17, P-38 and P-39 Air Cobra.

 

[rwp315]

P-39 to P-63 Aircobra.

 

[Fenstar]

My daily driver- when we had camp in AK, the Immortal Beaver! I miss those days, and this old girl. Always brought us home- but more than once I was wondering! My favorite of all the planes I’ve owned and flown.

 

[Fenstar]

Two more classic planes in my past…1953 Supercub (with blown seal in AK at 8 degrees) and 1977 Cessna 185 (both wheels and floats). Better era machines for sure!

 

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[BFaucett]

Let's ride along with Emma Crawford.

DOGFIGHTING In The Bristol F.2B!
video posted to YouTube on Aug 10, 2025

"You read it right baby, yours truly is getting trained up to fly in the show at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome! I love flying the Bristol; it's truly a remarkable aircraft. I am so lucky to fly it. I'm having the time of my life in New York!"

YouTube channel: Flying Doodles

Bristol F.2B

https://oldrhinebeck.org/bristol-f-2b-brisfit/

Emma Crawford
https://www.sirenflyingservice.com/

Cheers! Bob F.

 

[BFaucett]

My daily driver- when we had camp in AK, the Immortal Beaver! I miss those days, and this old girl. Always brought us home- but more than once I was wondering! My favorite of all the planes I’ve owned and flown.View attachment 720458

I thought you might enjoy these videos.

Cheers! Bob F.

BEAVER FLOAT FLYING & YES BAY LODGE
video posted to YouTube on Jan 19, 2025
YouTube channel: Pilot Annabelle

Alaska Flying & Drop offs
video posted to YouTube on May 25, 2024
"Flying a Cessna 185 from Ketchikan Ak to Lake McDonald."
YouTube channel: Pilot Annabelle

 

[BFaucett]

A classic airplane of general aviation: the Beechcraft Debonair

Cheers! Bob F.


from Google AI: "The Beechcraft Debonair is a single-engine piston aircraft that was introduced in 1960 as a less expensive version of the V-tail Bonanza, featuring a more conventional straight tail. It is a four-seat, high-performance aircraft with retractable landing gear, known for its speed, cross-country capability, and reliable performance. Although initially stripped down to reduce costs, most "luxury" features were soon offered as optional equipment, and production continued until 1995, with the "Debonair" name being phased out in favor of the Bonanza name in 1968."

I bought my own airplane!! Meet "Debi" the 1966 C33A Beechcraft Debonair
video posted to YouTube on Apr 7, 2024

After post corrections:​

Yes, this is a McCauley Prop, not Hartzell!​

The IO520 produces 285HP (not 280).​

YouTube channel: Hayley Herberg

Hayley Herberg
Commercial Pilot, Instrument Rated SEL/MEL, Certified Flight Instructor, Tailwheel Endorsement
Ferry Pilot for Premier Aircraft (Diamond Aircraft Dealer)

 

[BFaucett]

Another classic airplane of general aviation: the Cessna 182
This 1957 Cessna 182A was made in only the second year of production! (The 182 was introduced in 1956.) Let's follow along as "Schmiiindy" tells us about her airplane.

Cheers! Bob F.

TOUR my 1957 CESSNA SKYLANE 182A
video posted to YouTube on Jan 20, 2022
YouTube channel: Schmiiindy

Learning to POLISH MY PLANE
video posted to YouTube on Jan 9, 2022

"Take a glimpse into what it's like to take care of a polished aluminum airplane as Aviana Aircraft teaches me the ropes for the very first time."

YouTube channel: Schmiiindy

NEW Glass Panel in an OLD Cessna! (Part 2)
video posted to YouTube on Sep 8, 2022

"Upgraded my 1957 Cessna 182 Skylane's panel to a brand new Garmin Panel! Check out what we decided to install & why. Stay tuned at the end for a test flight!"

YouTube channel: Schmiiindy

"Schmiiindy" - Mindy Lindheim
Commercial, Multi & Single Engine Instrument Pilot; Certified Flight Instructor (CFI & CFI-Instrument)
Cessna Citation 525 Type Rated

 

[cajunchefray]

North American B-25J "Old Glory"

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Little ol' me


The view from the tail gunner's position while in flight:

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Model: B-25J-15-NC
Serial Number: 44-28938
FAA Registration: N7946C
Mfg. Plant: Fairfax - Kansas City, Kansas
Completion Date: August 9, 1944
Delivery Date: August 11, 1944

North American B-25 Mitchell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_B-25_Mitchell

The photos are from 2002. (Where has the time gone?)

Cheers! Bob F.

Great photos @BFaucett . A B-25 flew over my house last Friday, on the way to the airshow in Hammond. I heard the sound of a big radial engine, then realized it was the sound of 2 radial engines. Great to see these classics still flying!

 

[BFaucett]

By the way, apparently Schmiiindy has some connections.

Cheers! Bob F.

How I Flew With The Blue Angels - F-18 Super Hornet Flight Footage, Story, and FAQs!
video posted to YouTube on Sep 6, 2024

Flying with the Blue Angels at their home base in Pensacola, FL was a career highlight for me. HUGE thank you to Robbie, The Blue Angels, Katie, and the City of Pensacola.

Fly along with me and "Buddy", Blue Angel Pilot #7, on a media flight over the Gulf of Mexico with GoPro footage of the F-18 Super Hornet. I got to experience the power of the F18 and the airshow maneuvers of the Blues and will give you all the behind the scenes info!

00:00 Intro Flying With Blue Angels
00:47 How I Was Selected
03:19 Who The Blue Angels Takes On Flights
08:57 Preparing For The Ride and Briefing
12:59 Takeoff
15:48 Flying To Restricted Airspace
18:53 G Warm Ups
20:52 Delta Roll
22:35 Loop
24:02 Inverted Flight
25:20 Minimum Radius Turn
28:39 High Alpha Pass
31:35 Aileron Rolls
32:42 Sneak to Vertical Rolls
34:12 G-LOC
39:02 Carrier/Overhead Break
40:33 Landing

YouTube channel: Schmiiindy

"Schmiiindy" - Mindy Lindheim