Will This 250mph Museum Airplane Start & Fly?
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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.
Very cool!!! It’s a great build and yes, I would have loved to talk to him too
Hi this is Carrie Hannay, the owner Bob Hannay’s daughter in law. Pat was a great man. I’m sorry to hear of his passing.
@user..... That was touching.
Was he connected to Embry Riddle there in Prescott?
No connection with Embry Riddle@@deanwhite9394
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!
yeah, most museum planes are empty hulks, all the useful but invisible bits stripped out and used to either keep other aircraft flying before the plane was put in the museum or sold by the museum as an extra source of income.
I have always said that vehicles go into museums to die..
@@jwenting Right, and most engines are "Pickled" and fuel tanks are drained and purged for the safety and comfort of the visitors. So there is quite a bit of work to do before they are air worthy. Especially since the FAA keeps writing new regulations that have to be met each year for the current Annual to be signed off.
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
Definitely!!!
Jimmy are you going for the "bathroom beating" guy look from the movie cable guy?
@@hydrashieldbasementservice8453 Wrong movie, right actor. Try "Liar, Liar" w/ Jim Carrey...
Dang to cool! What a legend!!! What a epic background. Sorry for your guy's lose 💚💚💚
What? In your other post you said "sorry to hear of his passing" wtf?how do you not know your husband's father died? Lmfao I stopped watching after he started kissing a piece of paper and realized I was dumb for going that far into the video. But then we have KZhead comment sections where people don't know when people die? Wtf
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.
Very cool. Yes, I can see that he was a great person
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.
As valuable as the engines are, I find it worthwhile to do a little more diligence to prevent damage after long term storage. I would have purged the fuel lines, borscoped the cylinders and fogged them before even cranking the engine. The smoke was obviously unburnt fuel because the ignition was off (no checklist?) But there's a lot of smoke because the rings haven't fully set in (normal after storage) but let's hope the cylinders survived dry cranking, also a cause of excessive smoke.
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.
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
They make an awesome battery pump for them too. Even has an auto shut off so you don't over fill! (TERA PUMP TRFA01-XL)
One can also purchase old school spouts from that giant online sales company named like a big river. I got a pack of 3 for ~$10 a week ago, to replace the Cali spouts - which I believe were designed by cardiac doctors with the intent of creating customers with high BP.
Those spouts aren't that bad, just grab the red safety piece w a pair of pliers and yank it out and they work fine 👍
Yep. I did that long ago!
You can also find the military style fuel containers at surplus stores. Be sure to pick up a nozzle to go with it, they work great!
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 KZhead Channel. You personally are a hoot to watch and we look forward to following you for years to come.
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.
Everything about this machine is looking good. The builder / previous owner seems to have been a solid guy in all ways
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.
Hahahaha so did We (my Daughter and I). We guessed 5 too ..😂
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.
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.
LOL, Aimed at the Spruce Goose, get some gas in this thing.... and send it. "What could possibly go wrong."
Nice Lancair! I'm glad you found the documentation for it. Black box is a screen type oil filter I believe.
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!
I was sure it was going to start first attempt,looks in fantastic order. Look forward to seeing the future of this 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.
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)
Big congrats!
Well done!
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!!!
Fabulous buy, especially when you found the logs, airworthiness certificate and all the history material! Invaluable. Congratulations!!
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.
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.
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.
Who says Christmas can't come in September??? Just awesome Jimmy....Now Cameron has a brother....
After setting that long it may take a little running for the engine to settle down. Definitely replace all fluids before first flight.
Fluids, hoses and seals
Pilot lol
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
That's pretty cool you held the same blueprints in your hand as Howard Hughes did when he designed it
I've always loved the Lancair planes.... they're some of the fastest experimentals out there. Look forward to seeing this one fly again.
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.
Hope you are having a good day!!
I live just a few miles from the museum... all the snakes in this area are harmless garden type.
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.😢
I love it when it works out for Jimmy. Good luck Sir and May God Bless You and your Lovely family.
As usual, an absolutely awesome video! Thank you so much Jim.
I worked in the original Museum when the goose was under plastic, I cleaned and help set up stuff. My father (Rory Stillman) was in the quality department and I was maybe 13 (39 now) .
I love these museum videos!! You should start a series just getting museum planes flying again!
How lucky to find the complete history with log book and all certs !!! Way to go Jimmy !!!
Made me cry. Thanks Walio. I owe you one
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.
Awesome to see you just an hour away working on planes I've seen in person a couple times!
Thank you Jimmy for another great video haven't been to the evergreen museum several times it brings back a lot of good memories
we went there last year and loved it. so glad you are saving another piece of history.
Wow, how I love the discipline of a proper Museum. Everything is where it should be. So cool.
But why didn’t they spend 20. minutes to see if they had books and keys. Could have probably sold it for more had they done that.
based on the organization of that place, they had to of known that they would’ve had the books and keys. So it’s a good question.
When cranking, it sounded like all cylinders had similar compression. Always a good sign.
Good catch!
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Another great vid Jimmy with content in the usual unique Jimmy style.........Cheers from Canada
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. 👍👍👍✌️
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.
Love your show. Feeds my brain. I appreciate that.
you are wonderful. so much joy the way you take us on your exploration journey. and above all, a great sense of humor
Love this video and your hosting is top notch, you are a truly special character 😅 Good luck with all you do😊
Yes that black block is a billet remote oil filter. Oberg I think.
Another Jimmeworld video, all is well in my house. 👍👍
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.
As usual, thanks for all the great info. Just wait till the next video I talk to one of the engineers that designed the SR 71 engine.
@@therealjimmysworld Why were you scared of a little snake when there was a great big Habu in the hangar?
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
What a beautiful and nice little airplane!! It was a joy to watch this video.
Dude that’s your best find yet. You should fly it back to Arizona on your way home.
Agree... Fly it to Buckeye (KBXK) so we can meet.
Looking forward to seeing this one take flight.
Jimmy, you will love this plane like the one you already have!
Jimmy, I just absolutely love your videos. You are so incredibly interesting, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Thank you for creating these videos.
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...
Been to that museum. We found it by accident on our way to California. We were “is that an F14?” Then “oh my gosh, that’s a MIG 29!” Stop, It is totally worth the time and money!
One of my favorite planes!! Nice job.., Hope you keep that one!
Greetings from Limeyland. I love watching you effervesce over heavier than air machines. Has anyone ever remarked how much you resemble in appearance and voice the late, great Dennis Weaver? Every time I watch one of your videos I think of the Gunsmoke TV series.
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
That is a sweet bird I wish you all the best with it Jimmy !
You're no different than most aviation freaks. You're just one of a few that actually open their mouth and say what's on their mind. Don't change!
What a find including all the books and paperwork. Nice plane....
Those books and papers are probably worth, literally, more than their weight in gold.
love your vid`s man ,keep up the good work ATB from the UK
Ahhh yes! A very valiant fight with the good ole nope rope! I hate snakes
Hi Jimmy, congratulations on the new purchase! I hope this lancair will serve you as well as Cameron. Let’s do a little competition between the two! I’m now leaving from Denver airport as my holiday here is finished, and leave the USA with the right feeling now!👍 I’ll watch you again from the Netherlands, good luck! Arjan
You bought my plane...i fell in love when i saw it in the "SR-71" video...
I was 21 back then! Brought back so many good memories ❤😢😢😢
If it starts it will fly.. SO long as the aerodynamics havent been changed. Doing a proper walk around will soon tell you what's what?? I admire your knowledge of aviation and know you'll make it work
Happy to see you getting back to the flying thing 😂 welcome back 😊
The "giant black block" is a O berg oil filter. Used to be a commonly found item on air cooled VWs with big engines.
jimmy love you site , i will never fly myself being color blind, but as a veteran thanks, i grew with planes my DAD was 33 years Airforce, i myself retired Coast guard. thanks again.
thank you jimmy your chanel is one of the best and most entertaining aviation chanel here on youtube
That was so cool seeing all the old log books!🤘🏼
This is a really beautiful plane and looks so comfy, great deal, fly it well!
BBQ pork with rice was the best MRE from the late 80's early 90's
Outstanding Jimmy, you scored bigtime on that plane. Now, show us the video of you flying her back home...really looking forward to that trip. We'll all be with you.
Looking forward to y'all getting it airworthy and bringing it back to Florida!!! That'll be a heck of a trip....maybe get Silas some stick time? So, what else did you buy?
Jimmy The black blocky thing looks like an “Oberg” oil filter. We used them in race cars. You can take it apart to clean/inspect it for metal or other unwanted materials in your oil. Btw that’s a very well put together build. That man in Arizona was very particular….you should feel confident in flying it……
That is a beautiful little aircraft.
The bicycle spoke, probably very important ahah, that was a good one!
Strut fix. I've had excellent results with mixing about 20% AT-205 transmission reseal with strut oil then moving the strut up and down and charging it with nitrogen. Struts which have leaked in a month, have lasted 3+ years now.
That’s a pretty cool aircraft awesome you found the logs and keys to winning all the way around
I've been around LOTS of Lancairs, this looks like a very well built one, good score!
Jimmy the oil “filter” is the flat squarish looking thing you were questioning. It’s called an oberg and has a flat screen in between the two halves. Kinda like a waffle maker but you don’t want eat the waffle it makes.
This was fun to watch. Salute for the gentleman who built it, its beautiful - 07
Very nice looking airplane. Looking forward to its first flight!!!🙏👌
This is IMO the sexiest body of any piston single. Love it!
Agreed!
Gotta love it when the money-to-noise converters work!
This plane seems to be in excellent condition and well cared for, I think this was a really good purchase, congrats Jimmy. Can't wait to see you take her flying.
Incredible it only flew for 8yrs! It's darn near a new plane, despite its age.
I have a feeling he'll do anything to get that thing flying just so he doesn't have to drive the Motor-home back to Florida. 🤣 He could do 2 round trips carrying back the whole family in the time it would take to drive far enough away from Kalifornia you can't smell it.
Jimmy, congrats on the new purchase. Bet its going to fly and be an awesome addition to your fleet. You know they sell a replacement spout for "any" of those plastic gas cans that has none of the safety do-dads on it on Amazon and ebay for around $10. Just a thought.