Headwind or not. What I just saw is NOT indicative of what the vast majority of pilots are capable. My brother flew for United for 30 years and on his "off" time I saw him do some very "interesting" things with Cubs and Cessnas, but it took him quite a bit longer to land than these guys. I was always the one taking off, so I took forever.
@artcore3030 been in a few bush planes in my day with good and average pilots. To do this takes skill, knowing your plane and preping it for the competition.
to comment on every one tht says these plane cant do it its head wind its not ya see these planes are maid for it no mods or any thing why you thank they use htem in alaska and in the bush so they can get out of a tight spot
@aj1132 You definitely CANNOT do that in any airplane. These planes are structured for STOL, they have very low stall speeds and they more than likely have modified flaps and who knows what else. I agree with a strong headwind all airplanes can land in relatively short distances with a proper approach, but NOT this short!
Incredible. First thought was that there was a 40 knot wind straight down the runway. But the people watching aren't getting blown around. Great stuff.
Pretty neat
Gladiatorvn1 3 months ago
Very entertaining i enjoyed it very much.
superhotbuffguy 3 months ago
graet
jangk91 4 months ago
Takeoff @0:23
fitchhollister 5 months ago
Headwind or not. What I just saw is NOT indicative of what the vast majority of pilots are capable. My brother flew for United for 30 years and on his "off" time I saw him do some very "interesting" things with Cubs and Cessnas, but it took him quite a bit longer to land than these guys. I was always the one taking off, so I took forever.
artcore3030 1 year ago
@artcore3030 been in a few bush planes in my day with good and average pilots. To do this takes skill, knowing your plane and preping it for the competition.
sisusuomi 10 months ago
to comment on every one tht says these plane cant do it its head wind its not ya see these planes are maid for it no mods or any thing why you thank they use htem in alaska and in the bush so they can get out of a tight spot
ual1521 1 year ago
hhhhhhh look like R\C planes even R\C planes make long landing than these A\Cs
MSR651 1 year ago
awesome :D
Eisenberg99 1 year ago
I agree
gwizdvr 1 year ago
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It's called a headwind people. With a strong enoung wind you can do that in any airplane.
aj1132 2 years ago
@aj1132 Headwind helps...but that cub is a 200K and made of carbon fiber and probably pushing 180HP+
gwizdvr 2 years ago 10
That's just stupid to spend that on a cub. You can buy an r22 for less than that and take off vertical.
aj1132 1 year ago
@gwizdvr totally agree, that plane was for sale a while back for only 130 but still, that plane is going to get off fast even with a no wind.
subercub69bravosolo 1 year ago
@gwizdvr anyone who spends over 200k on a cub is obviously insane. Spend less than half of that and buy a helicopter.
aj1132 1 year ago
@aj1132 umm, no, helicopters cost considerably more than fixed wing aircraft.
roadofthegypsy 1 year ago
@aj1132 You definitely CANNOT do that in any airplane. These planes are structured for STOL, they have very low stall speeds and they more than likely have modified flaps and who knows what else. I agree with a strong headwind all airplanes can land in relatively short distances with a proper approach, but NOT this short!
jarod1672 1 year ago 5
@aj1132 And a good pilot doesn't hurt either!
jarod1672 1 year ago
@aj1132 a im pretty sure a cessna 150 would fall out of the sky going that fast
jimmythesnagglepuss 1 year ago
@aj1132 wow a real expert!!! I am truly humbled
sisusuomi 10 months ago
@aj1132 Yes it is true that with a headwind any plane can do that but that is just in theory
You see these planes can do that even with no wind at all and some can even take off and land in 10ft
Any plane could do that but it would require a headwind equal or larger than its take off speed
nik0lhc 4 months ago
YEACH WTF ?? :P my rc plane has got logest landing :)
gruchu124 2 years ago 2
Haha thats fucking crazy! good job!
tisoy909 3 years ago
wtf?
metaxx83 3 years ago
I'm impressed.
TheophilusPWildbeest 4 years ago
that plane is now for sale on barnstormers dot com
miahroggio 4 years ago
Wow, that's like landing on my driveway!
dovesmagic 4 years ago
wtf? That's not an airplane, it's an helicopter! WOW!
mocanlagunas 4 years ago
Incredible. First thought was that there was a 40 knot wind straight down the runway. But the people watching aren't getting blown around. Great stuff.
carlsven2 4 years ago
The takeoff was Paul Clause in Doug Keller's CarbonCub. The landing was Greg Miller in Bushwacker. Check out his DVDs at bentpropproductions.
deeperrelaxed 4 years ago