awesome video for airplane buffs

[spectras only]

Is this an air commander ? I think I've seen one at the Abbotsford airshow to
demonstrate its extreme capabilities .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=vQpVI_al%20dB0&search=aircraft

[Jbb]

I cant see the link at work.....but does the Aerocommander have orange and white colors...If so Its Bob Hoover,an Incredible showman and pilot....I saw his performance at the Titusville,Fla air show years ago...He will put a glass of water on the glareshield of that plane fly his routine...loops and all ...without spilling a drop
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/images/rockwell_commander.t.jpg

[Sleek-Jet]

Correct, Aero Commander...
Bob Hoover is the man. :D

[Infomaniac]

Bob Hoover
I think he flew with Chuck Yeager?

[Sleek-Jet]

I cant see the link at work.....but does the Aerocommander have orange and white colors...If so Its Bob Hoover,an Incredible showman and pilot....I saw his performance at the Titusville,Fla air show years ago...He will put a glass of water on the glareshield of that plane fly his routine...loops and all ...without spilling a drop
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/images/rockwell_commander.t.jpg
I might be mistaken, but that airplane is green and white... :D
The video is old, probably from the late 60's since the Commander he's flying isn't a Shrike.
I got to see him in Reno right before his run in with the FAA. The green and white (Evergreen) bird is hanging in the Smithsonian.

[Jbb]

When I saw him,years ago,both the Shrike ...and his P-51 were both yellow/orange...
Bob Hoover (http://www.flyrightproductions.com/AboutBobHoover.htm)

[Hardly Satisfied]

Crazy guy

[Mardonzi]

I agree with the crowd,, Bob Hoover is fantastic to watch... Is he still alive and kickin?

[Sleek-Jet]

I agree with the crowd,, Bob Hoover is fantastic to watch... Is he still alive and kickin?
Yep... but he couldn't get insurance anymore and had to quit performing :( ...
Where the FAA couldn't, the bean counters succeeded. :yuk:

[ThongMagnet]

Bob Hoover, WWII Fighter Ace, test pilot, stunt pilot. :2purples:
I heard it wasn't coffee those generals were drinking.

[maxwedge]

I like the part where he says he doesn't have any special skills that everybody doesn't have. LOL He's among the best of the best...ever! Pisses me off that they won't let him perform anymore just because of his age, even though he passed every medical they could throw at him.
Cool video. :)

[hoolign]

I cant see the link at work.....but does the Aerocommander have orange and white colors...If so Its Bob Hoover,an Incredible showman and pilot....I saw his performance at the Titusville,Fla air show years ago...He will put a glass of water on the glareshield of that plane fly his routine...loops and all ...without spilling a drop
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/images/rockwell_commander.t.jpg
LMAOROTF!!! :D :D that was good! ooohhh brother I needed a good laugh..now i'm good for a week :D

[spectras only]

Only in canada , eh :) .
Pince George bc >
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/dolleytakeoffweb3.wmv

[Sleek-Jet]

You guys run out of water or something??? :D

[spectras only]

You guys run out of water or something??? :D
Proper airfield ? Lots of water everywhere :p

[burtandnancy]

Bob Hoover will go down as the best pilot of all time...

[SoCal_fun]

Bob was Chuck Yeagers back up pilot for the flight tests where he broke the sound barrier. He is one of the best ever to fly an airplane. Damm FAA punks that pulled his ticket were just jealous. I've seen him a few times and got his autograph. Great guy!

[Havasu1986]

Seen him at the Redlands Air Show maybe 8 years ago. Loved how he would glide down and land and jump out of the plane in front of the stands before the plane stopped.

[PHX ATC]

Those planes are pretty awesome...that's why drug runners like em! :220v: