How can you legally fly a plane designed in 1910?
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Published 2023-07-03
Edited by Julian Domanski
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All Comments (21)
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In hindsight, trying to do a piece to camera in a 55-knot wind, with a very loud engine next to me, was probably a mistake. Fun, though. Thanks to all the team at the Museum!
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Tom Scott!
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tom saying "aluminium, sorry, aluminum" is the most chaotic thing he's done so far 😂
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That we went from inventing rudimentary airplanes made of wood to landing on the moon within 70 years is still mind-boggling to me.
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Even if it's been tested and safe that still must be a bit scary to ride, being completely exposed to the air
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That name drop was as incredible as advertised. Makes sense tho that Neil Armstrong of all people could fly this plane, man was a test pilot before his work at NASA.
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Such a cool video!
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When he said, "we did make an exception once," I immediately said "it was Neil Armstrong wasn't it?" What a legend.
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As a Dayton girl, and a history buff, no Tom Scott video has ever made me happier. Interestingly, Neil Armstrong was an experimental aircraft pilot, which is why he was the pilot on Apollo 11, and likely on the model b replica.
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I'm stunned that Tom ever had a problem with rollercoasters, when he was willing to fly up to 1000ft on scaffolding, with a big bike chain, and an engine fixed to it 🤣
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Tom Scott has literally been within 15 miles of me several times judging by his video locations. He came to Huntsville while I was in school there, he did a whole series in various parts of Germany while I was there as a fellow, and now he's come to Dayton as I am there for grad school. Next time you come near me let me know Tom!!
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The fact that NEIL ARMSTRONG HIMSELF sat on that pilot chair and flew this thing is amazing. It's something to be able to interact with an item that has been interacted with by a literal HERO of mankind.
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The fact that in a little over a century, we've gone from the Wright Brothers' aircraft to the modern passenger jet airplane (not to mention all the plane designs used by militaries around the world) is an incredible testament to human innovation.
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I'd love to know more about this Neil Armstrong guy. Seems like he had some skills.
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My dad’s a part of this Wright B club! They take civilians up, and they give you a certificate that proves you flew in it - and a toothpick to pick any dead bugs out of your teeth.
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This is fantastic!!! Thank you for showing our Wright-B! Epic flight Tom!!!
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"It's hard to fly this airplane." Neil Armstrong is there like "bruh you try and fly a rocket powered washing machine over the moon with Buzz Aldrin next to you crashing the computer"
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"His name happened to be Neil Armstrong" I feel like even Tom undersold how good of a name drop that was
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It might be Tom Scott but the pilot is my Cousin Jeff, way to go Cuz!!!!! He was born and raised in Ohio and an airplane guy his ENTIRE life. Most importantly thank you for your Air Force Service and I’m happy you’re having fun flying a no cockpit airplane!
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You want to go on a prolonged vacation? This video demonstrates exactly why you should come back eventually! You get all these incredible opportunities, and I suppose it can be exhausting and overwhelming at times, but you're a legend. Enjoy you vacation, you've earned it!
