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A day in the life of a charter pilot - icy start to the day!
A day out on a charter in our Cessna Grand Caravan. The C208B is slightly longer than the standard C208, but still powered by the Pratt and Whitney PT6 turboprop.
We utilise the Caravan on Part 135 operations, and in this particular case the flight is one of our regular clinic flights.
We also conduct flight training in the Cessna Caravan series, both on wheels and floats!
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Muddy start to the day for the Beaver!
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A muddy start to the day for a post maintenance flight on our DeHavilland Beaver. This DHC-2 is a 1957 model, and is currently on standard tyres. Previously, this aircraft has been on straight floats, amphibious floats, and tundra tyres. Powered by the Pratt and Whitney R985 radial engine, we use the Beaver for scenic flights and bush flying training.
Instrument School: Basics - Navaids for IFR flying
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A video on the basics of the IFR equipment fitted to our aircraft, including the receiver units (such as the GPS / GNSS unit, VOR and ADF), the types of indicators and the forms of integrity monitoring for the navaids during IFR flight. The units shown in this video are the Garmin GTN650 GPS, and various VHF localisers. I aim to make more videos for student general interest prior to starting th...
I bought a Beaver! Or part thereof.
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After years of flying the DeHavilland Beaver, I’ve finally bought my own as a project! This DHC-2 is a 1964 model and hasn’t flown since the early 2000’s. It has the Advanced Wing Technology wings, which allow the MTOW to be increased to 6050 pounds. It’s going to take a lot of work to rebuild / restore, and will be a future project, so don’t expect too many restoration updates for a while! Lik...
Cub rebuild Part 1 - Engine removal
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The first part in the rebuild process of my 1950 PA18 Super Cub! Originally built as a military L21A, this Cub was modified to PA18-150 status by STC at some point in its life prior to my purchase of it. It was rolled over a couple of years ago, and I’m just getting around to the repairs now. It will be given a new fuselage frame and an overhauled engine.
Caravan school: engine start
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I’ve made this series of videos to watch in conjunction with our Cessna Caravan training course. In this video, we go through the C208 engine start procedure on its Pratt and Whitney PT6. This particular aircraft is a C208B Grand Caravan, fitted with the PT6A-114A variant of PT6. We conduct the flight review on type, along with the initial Gas Turbine Engine endorsement.
Scout panel upgrade - Part 2 of 2, panel completed!
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The completed instrument panel upgrade in my American Champion 8GCBC Scout! I use the Scout for tailwheel training and off airport flying, along with short takeoff and landing (STOL) type instruction. In this series, we’ve retrofitted it with the Garmin GI275 PFD and the GNX375 GPS, which is also an ADSB in and out transponder. With this new gear, the Scout now has TCAS and terrain alerting!
Impromptu Scout panel upgrade! Part 1 of 2
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An ADSB upgrade and GPS addition to my 8GCBC Scout. The GPS being fitted is a GNX375 and is also an ADSB in/out transponder, which can display traffic on the screen and give alerts as a TCAS. I use the American Champion Scout for tailwheel training, and like the idea of having traffic for extra awareness in the busy circuit area we have here. In addition, it will also allow the aircraft to oper...
We have a boat! - Amphib Caravan walk-around
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A walk-around video of our amphibious float Caravan. This C208 was our first Cessna Caravan, fitted with Wipline 8000 amphib floats. The short body Caravan has the same model engine as our C208B Grand Caravan, the Pratt and Whitney PT6 (specifically, the PT6A-114A). The seaplane version of the Caravan sits a lot taller than the landplane version, as shown when parked next to one of our Chieftains!
First flight of a 182 with a G3X-Touch!
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In this video, I test fly a 1978 Cessna 182Q fitted with a Garmin G3X Touch glass cockpit! The Q model is my favourite of the C182 series, fitted with the Continental O-470 engine. This aircraft has been fitted with the Garmin G3X touch, along with a GTN750 touchscreen navigator, two G5 PFD’s, and an ADSB in and out transponder (showing traffic on the screen). In addition, all of the above is c...
172 paint stripping and an “interesting” repair!
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172 paint stripping and an “interesting” repair!
An afternoon playing in the hills
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An afternoon playing in the hills
The checklists and mnemonics I use
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The checklists and mnemonics I use
Kodiak in the flight levels + another Caravan/Kodiak comparison
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Kodiak in the flight levels another Caravan/Kodiak comparison
Afternoon Beaver flight + one-wheeled touch and go!
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Afternoon Beaver flight one-wheeled touch and go!
172 paint job - Part 2 of Heaps
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172 paint job - Part 2 of Heaps
A brief history of our C208 + it’s original tug!
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A brief history of our C208 it’s original tug!
172 paint job - Part 1 of I hope not many
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172 paint job - Part 1 of I hope not many
Glass cockpit Chieftain with Jane the autopilot
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Glass cockpit Chieftain with Jane the autopilot
Bush flying on a budget (Cessna 172)
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Bush flying on a budget (Cessna 172)
Flying the Kodiak! (Caravan and Kodiak comparison)
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Flying the Kodiak! (Caravan and Kodiak comparison)
The mysteries of the Cessna 310 fuel system
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The mysteries of the Cessna 310 fuel system
Avionics upgrade Part 6 of 6 - completed panel and first flight!
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Avionics upgrade Part 6 of 6 - completed panel and first flight!
Avionics install Part 4.5/5 (building the panel addendum)
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Avionics install Part 4.5/5 (building the panel addendum)
Piper Chieftain walkaround
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Piper Chieftain walkaround
PT6 walk around - freshly overhauled!
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PT6 walk around - freshly overhauled!
PA30 (Twin Comanche) A,B and C model comparison
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PA30 (Twin Comanche) A,B and C model comparison
172 Avionics Upgrade Part 4 - Making the panel
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172 Avionics Upgrade Part 4 - Making the panel
172 Avionics Upgrade Part 3 - Panel removal
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172 Avionics Upgrade Part 3 - Panel removal
172 Avionics Upgrade Part 2 - what gear is going in
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172 Avionics Upgrade Part 2 - what gear is going in

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ericnealey1990
    @ericnealey1990 День тому

    You have 8.50-10’s on there that are 25.5 in. Diameter. In the states we use the 29x11.0-10’s (field approval) that are the 29 inch diameter you spoke of. Much better look

  • @alfredoarias9552
    @alfredoarias9552 2 дні тому

    🎉very poor presentation.should prepare better. Not very useful info. Sorry for my observations.

  • @Jay-hr3rh
    @Jay-hr3rh 2 дні тому

    Other youtubers would have you believe it takes only seconds to start up and fly.

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby День тому

      Maybe I’m just slow!

    • @Jay-hr3rh
      @Jay-hr3rh День тому

      @@aeroplanetoby Maybe you're just safe?

  • @TonyHarr737
    @TonyHarr737 3 дні тому

    Never boring if there are aircraft involved!

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662 5 днів тому

    Glad to see another video!

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby День тому

      I’ve been a bit slow on them lately I know!

  • @markminnis6659
    @markminnis6659 11 днів тому

    I used to go up in these when i was a kid when they were used for super spreading

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby День тому

      The other one I have is a former super spreader before it turned into a seaplane actually.

    • @markminnis6659
      @markminnis6659 19 годин тому

      @@aeroplanetoby I intend to buy one of these planes one day and I will keep you in ind for training

  • @_S_Aydin_
    @_S_Aydin_ 13 днів тому

    Thank you

  • @stjepannikolic5418
    @stjepannikolic5418 16 днів тому

    when the right leg gets numb from pushing the rudder..

  • @petervogels3571
    @petervogels3571 17 днів тому

    Fa kann man aber nervös werden.

  • @RamilAdelhinov
    @RamilAdelhinov 17 днів тому

    С толкача заводит😂

  • @user-nw6tc7yb5v
    @user-nw6tc7yb5v 19 днів тому

    Jump start at 200 ft

  • @Tobyfletcher94
    @Tobyfletcher94 22 дні тому

    Doing my class rating in a couple weeks, this is really helpful. Thanks Mate!

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby День тому

      Hope it went well mate!

    • @Tobyfletcher94
      @Tobyfletcher94 8 годин тому

      @@aeroplanetoby GTE and C208 endorsed now. Thanks for your help!

  • @user-on6xv2or4l
    @user-on6xv2or4l 24 дні тому

    I love the whole experience...thank you!!!!😊

  • @captbart3185
    @captbart3185 27 днів тому

    Absolutely beautiful. Never been on top in a J-3 but in other aircraft, yes. I’m afraid I’d be a bit nervous without a turn and bank in the panel even with a solid ceiling under me. I do love this kind of flying. Best was on top under a full moon. Prettiest flying ever but I was also on an IFR flight plan.

    • @user-on6xv2or4l
      @user-on6xv2or4l 24 дні тому

      I was a Y2K PILOT...ACCORDING TO Cleveland center I was the only aircraft flying this Side of the MISSISSIPPI...Was a VFR mission...fantastic fireworks!!!

  • @Capt.Prabhanshu
    @Capt.Prabhanshu 28 днів тому

    If anyone have short notes on c208B please contact me

  • @baselhammond3317
    @baselhammond3317 Місяць тому

    What’s the control harmony like on the Beaver?

  • @aSportishOne
    @aSportishOne Місяць тому

    Great video, super easy to understand. There's hardly any material on youtube about avionics so this was great

  • @BernardBouchard-qq9kq
    @BernardBouchard-qq9kq Місяць тому

    That's one of them new fangled starters.

  • @pgreenx
    @pgreenx Місяць тому

    How about build quality, fit and finish, interior noise, breakdown history, etc

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      I'm flying another almost new one the week after next, so I'll try and update on that! The build quality is awesome, and the interior noise is about the same as the Caravan. This particular one is so new that it's probably not fair to compare it's breakdown history yet!

  • @hudsonsantiago2875
    @hudsonsantiago2875 Місяць тому

    I liked the way you teach. Congrats!!! Nice is to put a camera in fronto of the cockpit for us to be able to see everything also. Thank you

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Thanks mate, I appreciate that! It's been a while since the last Caravan video, I'll try and make some more soon.

  • @jonathanfriedman8343
    @jonathanfriedman8343 Місяць тому

    Nicely done! I trained in the Caravan at Flight Safety in the States, but unfortunately have not had the opportunity to actually fly the aircraft.

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Thanks! You'll love it when you get the chance to fly the actual aircraft, they're a great machine!

  • @alessandrobergamo6425
    @alessandrobergamo6425 Місяць тому

    For some reason I find myself fascinated with the Caravan, thank you so much for the walkaround!

  • @tazsue2792
    @tazsue2792 Місяць тому

    We have one of these beauties that operates from our local regional airport. Love watching it fly!

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      They sound awesome at takeoff power don't they!

  • @markpatterson7070
    @markpatterson7070 Місяць тому

    Thanks Toby !!!!!!!!!!

  • @iant7964
    @iant7964 Місяць тому

    Got to be happy when your working on a beaver :-)

  • @llamavert
    @llamavert Місяць тому

    great video, very nice way of explaining it all

  • @freedomforever6718
    @freedomforever6718 Місяць тому

    The iconic de Havilland Beaver.

  • @lawrencemartin1113
    @lawrencemartin1113 Місяць тому

    Gotta love your enthusiasm!! Hope you have very, very deep pockets!! $$$$$$$$$$😱

  • @brainfreeze1925
    @brainfreeze1925 Місяць тому

    I'm a former bush pilot and have almost 300hrs in a Beaver on floats and skis. An amazing aircraft!!

  • @user-mm7ur9yr4m
    @user-mm7ur9yr4m Місяць тому

    Hope you have good luck with the restoration very interesting..

  • @threebrickboys
    @threebrickboys Місяць тому

    "It has a seat which is um ... very handy for sitting on," - best line in the video. Had me laughing so much! 🤣

  • @griffingriffo3500
    @griffingriffo3500 Місяць тому

    Lovely video when do you put off the fuel boost off after flight?

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Thanks! After shutdown, we wait until the fuel low pressure light illuminates (alternating with AUX FUEL PUMP ON), and then turn it off just before turning the battery master switch off.

  • @GlensHangar
    @GlensHangar Місяць тому

    That's a project! Maybe a candidate for the RED V12 conversion? I don't think they've got their paper in order yet; but looks like you're going to be a while before you get to teh engine anyway.

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Haha a project and a half! I think I'll be a long way off needing an engine, but that V12 conversion does look quite interesting!

  • @Champ_addict
    @Champ_addict Місяць тому

    cool, i love the beaver! good luck with it

  • @bermudarailway
    @bermudarailway Місяць тому

    Marvellous aircraft the laminar flow wing lets it just slide through the air. It's just a shame that it wasn't fitted with 200hp engines as standard.

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Yep! 200hp per side would make a great aircraft even better.

  • @erronius1
    @erronius1 Місяць тому

    congrats! can wait to see what you do with her!

  • @chrishb7074
    @chrishb7074 Місяць тому

    Can you get a spare engine and prop from that Harbour Air / MagniX electric Beaver conversion project in Vancouver? How about the one they fished out of Coal Harbour last week ?

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      There’s actually two companies who still overhaul / exchange them, which is very handy!

  • @s1ix
    @s1ix Місяць тому

    Great video. Very thorough and informative. I'll hopefully get to fly the Caravan one day!

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Thanks for the feedback! They are a great aeroplane that’s for sure!

  • @riverrat7411
    @riverrat7411 Місяць тому

    Beautiful upgrade. I am actually updating my original '182 Q panel in the coming months, waiting to get my order in right now! This is exactly what I have planned but I just saw another option that has me thinking. Instead of the 750, drop it to a 650 and put the money in another G3X panel on the right since the only thing you need the navigator for is to load approaches. What are your thoughts on that scenario having flown this one?

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      It’s a lovely machine! Great stuff, the Q model is the pick of the bunch in my opinion! The option of the two G3X’s would certainly make it a very impressive panel, and a more “symmetrical” layout with one on each side?

  • @cad5026
    @cad5026 Місяць тому

    I usually fly the Garret conversion. However, every time it goes for maintenance I fly the PT6. Your video is always my first port of call when Ihere the plane is gone for maintenance and I need to remember how to start it 😂

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      Haha I’m glad to hear the video helps! What do you use the Garret machine for? Skydiving ops? That extra power would be great!

  • @maskface3553
    @maskface3553 Місяць тому

    Why does one side look different

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      The weather radar pod is only in the right hand side!

  • @davebowrin7361
    @davebowrin7361 Місяць тому

    I've never flown in a Caravan but I got the chance to sit in #1 back in 2006. #1 word AMAZING 👏 🙌 😍 😊😊😊😊

  • @mgattini
    @mgattini Місяць тому

    What is the purpose of closing both fuel tanks? Wouldn't closing one prevent cross feeding

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby Місяць тому

      In theory yes, but they all seem to still trickle across if both aren’t turned off!

  • @Aran2323
    @Aran2323 2 місяці тому

    "Engine out!" Things you like to hear during a rebuild, but not in the air.

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby 2 місяці тому

      Haha, that’s a very fair point actually.

    • @philipritson8821
      @philipritson8821 27 днів тому

      Is that a Lycoming O-320 or an O-235? Watched it to the end. 150 horsepower makes it an O-320.

  • @philipwidner
    @philipwidner 2 місяці тому

    Great vid, thanks

  • @texasbeast239
    @texasbeast239 2 місяці тому

    Must be the 'stache! 🥸

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby 2 місяці тому

      Haha, makes all the difference!

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 2 місяці тому

    Great job and I always wanted to fly the Cessna 208 but I’d rather fly the Bellanca Scout

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby 2 місяці тому

      I love both types! Thanks mate!

  • @texasbeast239
    @texasbeast239 2 місяці тому

    This is the most informative video I've seen yet on the Caravan. Education, with a side of snark: gotta love it.

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby 2 місяці тому

      Thanks mate! Haha, gotta love a bit of snark.

  • @user-tu2oq4cw4n
    @user-tu2oq4cw4n 2 місяці тому

    nice video! but I still have some comfusions about start with prop level in feather position, what are the benefits of doing so?

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Less air and noise for another minute or so over starting with it in fine. So it’s reaching fine pitch about as we’re ready to taxi. Only a small advantage, and I know many people start them in fine!

    • @johnm5789
      @johnm5789 2 місяці тому

      Poor audio quality of speaker's voice.

    • @TooLowGear
      @TooLowGear 2 місяці тому

      POH calls for prop lever to fine before start.

  • @jsfernald
    @jsfernald 2 місяці тому

    Great video! Thank you. One question, why is the battery so expensive?

    • @aeroplanetoby
      @aeroplanetoby 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! I have no idea. However, have just replaced it and it was a touch over $5k AUD this time!