GENERAL CHUCK YEAGER - Tribute to an Aviation Legend

Sharing personal experiences, and telling the story of the world's greatest test pilot with factory models of the legendary aircraft he flew.

[martinpennock]

General Yeager was a hero of mine growing up. Those types of men only come along once in a generation. Would have loved to meet him.

[garfieldsmith]

Great video Mike. Unfortunately Yeager and the other test pilots never got a lot of credit and recognition way back then. They flew their missions in the early years of the "Cold War". They all deserve recognition and kudos for what they did.

[wkelly]

Great models and a great gentleman, Mr. Yeager.

[cdusen]

Chuck Yeager was kind enough to invite myself and a friend to his home in Grass Valley, CA when I lived in that community in the 1980s. An unimaginable thrill for this avid aviation enthusiast.

[WAL_DC-B]

Great story on Chuck Yeager and your association with him. Very nice, rare, display models too! Thanks for sharing!

[johnaitken]

That f86 is sweet. As a kid I loved it. Really never resonated with more modern craft..but all my life the f86 inspired me to fly

[pierolovatto]

Fantastic Video Mr. Machat, history, anecdotes, models...you name it. Thanks!

[MrRandomcommentguy]

The scene in The Right Stuff where Yeager spun the X-1A was just beyond amazing.

[glennweaver]

Very much enjoyed this educational and fascinating tribute to one of the greatest aviators that ever lived. Thank you Mike, and look forward to all your forthcoming presentations.

[robertbarnes]

Mike, as a collector of display models (Topping, Precise, etc.) and factory models I am amazed by your collection. I would really enjoy a video, or more, on that topic and the stories associated with them. The condition and rarity are amazing.

[TheStimpy]

Thanks for another great video Mike. Godspeed General Yeager, one of my heroes.

[andreperrault]

Gen Yeager was one, of very few, old and bold pilots. Count yourself lucky to have known him or someone like him. He is an inspiration. Bravo Zulu

[johnplaninac]

Hi Mike - this is Krista on my dad’s account. I really enjoyed this episode. The way in which you story tell is an art in itself! Very fascinating to watch. Well done! Looking forward to more episodes. Happy Holidays to you!

[chuck]

Thank you! Great video, great subject. Yeager's autobiography is one of my favorite reads. Favorite story is about when he was test flying the defector's Mig 15 out of Kadena. A four star general is asking him why he, as a test pilot, was wiring up the ejection seat in the rain before flying the plane. "Don't you have people who can do that for you?" His reply, "Because I want to stay alive, General". Incredible pilot and an incredible man.

[betamax]

Excellent feature. Great to hear some Yeager stories!

[cyfacrider]

These shows are great. Thank you for doing them! Fascinating. Years ago I used to go out to Edwards for the annual open house.

[SkyhawkSteve]

Pretty cool to have known Gen. Yeager! I've read his and Bob Hoover's autobiographies, and heard them speak at Oshkosh a few times. They are both such legends!

[Robert-ffwf]

I read one of Chuck Yeagers autobiographies. It was very interesting. He is mainly known for breaking the sound barrier but his exploits in WW2 were really cool!! Getting shot down over Germany and surviving for months in enemy territory almost getting caught by the Germans, being shot at, and eventually hooking up with the French underground who eventually got him out and he went back to his unit to keep fighting. His stories with Bud Andersen flying over Germany doing and flying however they wanted were very exciting!! I personally think he was best pilot ever. His ability to get into any aircraft and master it quickly is very impressive. He even flew the sr 71. If I understand it correctly, he was aloud to take any military aircraft he wanted to fly and I think he flew all of the!

[gtvchuck]

Thank you for a great video. I learned a great deal about one of my personal heroes.

[shuffleB]

Can't believe I'm only finding your videos now. Thank you for your service, and all your hard work. The passion you show for your work and craft is super inspiring. Great video, and thank you for the information and inspiration.