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， After the first crash, and as promised, I repaired the Vintage P-80 Jet and flew it again. This time, it ran out of fuel and with heavy winds, I could not get back to land it. It began snapping when I tried to make it back and went down in the mud. I don¨t give up easy, so put it back together again, this time adding a feeder tank. I hope to fly it again soon for the 3rd time, hoping that will be the charm. ， The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was the first jet fighter used operationally by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF).[2] Designed and built by Lockheed in 1943 and delivered just 143 days from the start of the design process, production models were flying but not ready for service by the end of World War II. Designed with straight wings, the type saw extensive combat in Korea with the United States Air Force (USAF) as the F-80. America's first successful turbojet-powered combat aircraft, it helped usher in the "jet age" in the USAF, but was outclassed with the appearance of the swept-wing transonic MiG-15 and was quickly replaced in the air superiority role by the transonic F-86 Sabre. The F-94 Starfire, an all-weather interceptor on the same airframe, also saw Korean war service. The closely related T-33 Shooting Star trainer would remain in service with the U.S. Air Force and Navy well into the 1980s, with the last NT-33 variant not retired until April 1997. Many still serve in a military role in foreign air arms or are in private hands. Here is my last crash video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0gHc...

Here is the original flight from 1979 which I DID pull off a dead stick landing, no crash! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78K8c...

， Thanks kindly for watching.

NightFlyyer, another excellent video! Great job on both rebuilds, I admire your determination. Looking forward to the next flight.
Wow, it's such a stunning plane and i just love that you keep on cracking! I really enjoy watching you restore and fly vintage planes and helicopters. -Albert
"Hot damn! That cleaning after the 2nd crash did indeed look bad :O
Great to see you weren't deterred from fixing her again :D Great looking plane you have there (again) sir :)
Good luck on the next run!"
I'm impressed with the repairs you did both times! Can't wait for the 3rd flight!
Dave, you are freakin' amazing!  Some things just weren't meant to fly, and I truly hope this is not one of 'em. Good luck, buddy - Semper Fi! [Fellow Jarhead]
I really miss my electric T33, I think is was a Kyosho. I overpowered it, and ran lithium so it flew like a dream. Truly one of my favorite jets. I applaud your repair skills, and determination. Thanks for sharing!
Tons of respect for you Dave. Your skill and your perseverance!
Holy smokes, what an adventure! Thanks for taking us along =)
I was happy to see it was repaired after the first crash and now I'm amazed.  Hope the third time is the charm!
Great video N and such a beautiful bird. I love your attitude that you will make a good flight with this baby no matter what. Oh yeah... Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert
"Wow, quite the spirit you have there Mr. Herbert! Good on you sir!
That was quite a bit of mud. :("
Both repairs are amazing!
"Okay. Wow!
I'm totally impressed with your repair skills.
But I knew that airframe was junk, please put your expert talents towards building a new one."
I applaud your Jarheadedness Sir, never give up :) Your repair work looked pretty good to me my Friend. Good luck on flight 3! Thumbs up!~~John
I am really glad to see you persevere in flying this plane. I feel too many would have considered it a loss after the first crash. Best of luck on the third flight, I have a feeling it will go smoothly.
Third time will be a succes for sure ????. Great repair skills and never give up, formula for success. Look forward to 3d flight Dave.
LOL, this was a pretty fun video. I really enjoyed this one because you showed the typical repair and a subsequent crash result. It always looks like you have no damage on the place you just fixed and now EVERYTHING else needs fixing. I've been on this journey too. I am going to borrow you wiggle tool idea for the sanding, until I'm down to the point in which I'm really bringing out the "glass" look, and finishing off by hand with abrasive cloth instead of paper. Two thumbs up on this one and good luck on the next flight. ~Stu
had to land in the mud. ;) Excellent video as all ways. Looking forward to more to come. Hang in there. :)
Excellent Repair Work and Patience ! :)
"Wonderful inspiration to anyone who's crashed an expensive plane.
I'd suggest a simple go around as the re-re-re-remaiden lol. Just up and back down as a check flight, call it good and then fly her out once the successful flight is done !"