Learning to land when you can't see ahead! - WarBird Training - Boeing Stearman

It's a whole new experience landing when your forward view is totally obstructed!

Big thanks to Dennis for the awesome training, and for consulting on the technical stuff regarding this edit.
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NOTE: this flight was EDITED down from over an hour to under 15 minutes; Thus, there are missing details and possible lost context.
Also, I am NOT an instructor, so PLEASE do not look at this as instruction but rather the start to a conversation that you can have with your instructor.

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Here are the direct links to some other Tail Wheel Flying videos that I've done,
but please also check my channel in case I forget to update the links here in this description:

1st solo in the Super Cub
(Great illustration of trim usage, and my WORST landing is also in this video)

Wheel Landing on pavement

Ski Flying:

Upset Recovery and Spin Training - Bellanca Citabria

Flying a Tail Dragger - Tip #3 - Taxi + Run-up + Take-Off - Shoes Matter!

Super Cub - Finding Zen - Grass Strip - Tail Wheel Flying - Short Field Landing practice

FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

[keck]

This is one of the most (if not THE most) beautifully done flight videos I've ever seen. Excellent instruction and piloting, video done to perfection - made me feel like I was right there with you all the way! The flight instructor was very experienced and comfortable in his skin and knew his plane well, making it a joy to listen to his instructions - I learned a lot just from hearing him! . . . and the way you shared your excitement and satisfaction really made the experience come alive.
The only way this could have been more enjoyable would have been if I was actually the one in the seat.
THANK YOU BOTH for doing such a fantastic job!

[Moestooge]

My dad rebuilt a 41 Stearman, my nemesis. It was tricky except when it was in the air..It's a real treat to fly..Taking off and landing, well...
If you ever have an engine failure, look straight down. Plan of landing there.

[lekoman]

Dennis seems like he has just the right disposition to be an instructor. Lucky you to have found someone with a knack for teaching and an awesome machine to go fly!

[TheKevintegra]

OMG What a beautiful airplane, another “dream within a dream.” Great instruction Dennis, “What a joy to be comprehended...”. Lincoln

[arkansaswookie]

Such a legendary airplane. I used to watch a Stearman that was converted into a crop duster, dust the fields near my house when I was a kid. Then this summer I heard that same radial engine roaring overhead, rattling the whole house. I stepped outside and sure enough, a big red Stearman flying sightseer's up and down the coast. Just beautiful. Thanks FlightChops. Very cool.

[KonradT]

That radial engine has such a beautiful purr

[goose-F]

brings tears of joy.. nicely done. Im flying a stearman too..every flight is a joy and a gift

[bluebg]

Well that looks like the most fun ever. The last landing was lovely - thanks for sharing!

[markburton]

Just came across this video. Can't thank you enough for it, you see my father soloed in this type aircraft in the Army Air Core in Ocala FL. he served 29 years and went onto fly B-29's and KC-135's. This gave me a better understanding of what he went though as a young man in his early 20's. Thanks again.

[MegaBassfunk]

When reading the Pilot handbook for the E75, it says with regards to crosswinds, "crosswind operations should be avoided if possible." That's all it says. Lol truth

[KeithArnotBurr]

Well done Steve. Looks like a challenge but so fun.

[mkriznik]

Absolutely great, I had a opportunity to fly Stearman in Florida and LOVE every second of it. Check it out when you have time.

[gyvm]

Excellent video, great camera work and wonderful instructor patter. I watched it as I'm about to convert onto Stearman...very usful. Thanks.

[forexpro]

Another amazing and quality video Mr Chops. This series is a must watch for any and all pilots and students as well. You set the standard for all flight videos period. I would pick your videos over anything from Sportys or AOPA..Thanks for your efforts...

[yossariandude]

"Once you'll slow down this thing will fall off the sky like a refrigerator" lol

Nice flying!

[Treetop]

Saw one of these ground loop at KCCR about ten years ago.  Happened so fast that it took a moment to process what you just witnessed.  It touched down, rolled for a moment, then "whoosh", whipped right around in a blink.  He sat there motionless on the runway for quite some time afterwards before he taxied away.

[oleh]

So much fun!  I remember doing the same thing in a Stearman, years ago.  What a plane - brings a whole era back, right in your hands.

[drewtuley]

Dennis is an awesome FI and you two have a natural rapport which really comes through. Keep on making excellent videos.

[dylanruth]

This very beautiful and i wish one day i can get lucky enough to fly such an amazing airplane.

[craigpennington]

What a beautiful aircraft the Stearman is. Learned a lot from this video. Thanks guys ever so much. Too bad that I just came across this so far after it was made.