That poem brought back memories when I saw a video of my father flying a T-38. You don't have to be a pilot to enjoy such great poetry like High Flight.
During my first solo, i remember the freedom. Afterward, i logged the flight details but added a note, “The day I left earth.” Sure, maybe it sounds a little cheesy, but it felt profound. I felt like i had personally defeated gravity and could go anywhere and do anything. Freedom.
I was always on the look out when going cross country IFR flying for some clouds like this to play in with my SR-22. Didn't get to play in the vertical like this tho
Great video!!! You need a ride in a Harmon Rocket or F1 Rocket. IO-540, 300 hp, in a modified RV-4; -1’ off each wing for 21’ span, 4” wider fuse to accommodate the 540, +1’ length in fuse behind rr passenger seat, 80” CS Hartzel prop, my empty wt 1236 lbs. At sea level standard day I’ve seen 3500-3800 FPM sustained climb at Vx 78 knots, level flight max speed around 215-220 knots, roll rate approx 220-240* PS, +8 -6 neg, max I’ve pulled is 7 for around 8 seconds. I’ve never flown a fighter but my lead, retired USAF T-38 IP and highest time U-2 pilot in the world says the Rocket is the closest thing to a fighter. If you or Mover are ever around KEDW look me up. I’m based at KWJF. They know me in the office at Fox…
Thanks for sharing this video! I first heard High Flight from this video of the TV signoff back in the 70s when I was 7. That white T-38 looked super cool blasting through the clouds. I wanted to learn to fly from that time forward. ua-cam.com/video/OVTj7RQhNK0/v-deo.html
Don't know why it still bothers me so much, but... Oil isn't dinosaurs... It's vegetation.. plants.. I know it shouldn't bug me as much as it does and I know saying "burning dinosaurs" sounds cooler yet I just don't like people thinking and spreading false info. Still a very very cool video. My one little gripe has nothing to do with this awesome footage.
Awesome video Gonky ma' brother and it was my honour flying with you! Thank you for sharing the footage and mentioning me (Kunte)☺!
Great times man. Miss those days!!
You rawk Gonky. Modest, self effacing, but competent, and confident.
Been there many times as an IP in Tutors. Good memories, thanks.
Wow - a super cool and awesome (peaceful) video, tx for sharing sir!
Beautiful poem and great footage. Thank you for sharing from someone who dreamed of joining the RAF but didn't make the cut
You are the happiest man in the world, Cap!😊
That poem brought back memories when I saw a video of my father flying a T-38. You don't have to be a pilot to enjoy such great poetry like High Flight.
So awesome. Done a milder version of this in my Super Cub. We are blessed to be able to have these experiences for sure.
Oh Gonky that poem made me shed a tear. 😢we read it at my brother in laws funeral. He was a pilot too.
Thank you for this post.
Dude how do you not have a million subscribers seriously
Excellent video!
Thank you for your service!
What do you mean ? My 777 gives me freedom in three axis as the autopilot flies it and I have a nice cup of tea….😂
Nice intro.
Thanks Gonky! These videos are such a treat for all of us.
Such a lovely poem. Very sentimental.
You get a sensation for the speed.
Freakin beautiful man!! I have that poem on a huge tapestry on my office wall.
Living the dream. Stay safe and take in some views for me. Thanks for sharing and thanks for serving.
Good shit!
Thanks for the support!!
Beautiful poem and awesome footage Gonky, flying in the clouds makes you feel like you're in another world
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing, Gonky.
Awesome! Never occurred to me that you could only do that in a fast jet! Just Subscribed!
Was not able to fulfill my childhood dream of being a fighter pilot. This is what I envisioned it would be like! Awesome video!
Very well edited shots mastered with the audio!
Awesome video, Gonky! This is what aviation dreams are made of.
It's like flying through mountain ranges that you can't hit!
thanks for sharing!!!
Super hornet cloud surfing looks wicked fun !
Awesome stuff Gonky!! What a dream!
I do this in DCS...wish I could do it it in real life. Awesome video thanks.
The opening was rad dude.
Update: lol the video was even cooler 😮😂
6:39 That cloud really smacked against the jet!
Nice video watching you having fun while feeding all of the green leafy things with that yummiee CO2.
That was great and smooth.
Would love to hear comms in your raw footage 😊
Awesome
During my first solo, i remember the freedom. Afterward, i logged the flight details but added a note, “The day I left earth.” Sure, maybe it sounds a little cheesy, but it felt profound. I felt like i had personally defeated gravity and could go anywhere and do anything. Freedom.
My first flight was in a tiger moth - leather helmet and all. I was hooked!
I was always on the look out when going cross country IFR flying for some clouds like this to play in with my SR-22. Didn't get to play in the vertical like this tho
Great video!!!
You need a ride in a Harmon Rocket or F1 Rocket. IO-540, 300 hp, in a modified RV-4; -1’ off each wing for 21’ span, 4” wider fuse to accommodate the 540, +1’ length in fuse behind rr passenger seat, 80” CS Hartzel prop, my empty wt 1236 lbs. At sea level standard day I’ve seen 3500-3800 FPM sustained climb at Vx 78 knots, level flight max speed around 215-220 knots, roll rate approx 220-240* PS, +8 -6 neg, max I’ve pulled is 7 for around 8 seconds.
I’ve never flown a fighter but my lead, retired USAF T-38 IP and highest time U-2 pilot in the world says the Rocket is the closest thing to a fighter. If you or Mover are ever around KEDW look me up. I’m based at KWJF. They know me in the office at Fox…
Thanks for sharing this video! I first heard High Flight from this video of the TV signoff back in the 70s when I was 7. That white T-38 looked super cool blasting through the clouds. I wanted to learn to fly from that time forward. ua-cam.com/video/OVTj7RQhNK0/v-deo.html
What a great video! What is the visibility like sitting the back?
Fly Navy 🇬🇧🇺🇸👊
Why the FCS page on left DDI?
What are you monitoring or is it just left as is from start up because you don’t need anything else?
how did you hit your marshal time for Case 3? I'm trying it in DCS..pretty tough.
Curious. Why do you upload these videos to the music category?
I heard the Australian RAAF pilots are the best in the world. Is this true?
Don't know why it still bothers me so much, but... Oil isn't dinosaurs... It's vegetation.. plants..
I know it shouldn't bug me as much as it does and I know saying "burning dinosaurs" sounds cooler yet I just don't like people thinking and spreading false info.
Still a very very cool video. My one little gripe has nothing to do with this awesome footage.
you got it right.. 'burning dinosaurs' is cooler than 'burning vegetation'.
Do you every make yourself sick? Motion sickness, I mean.
Even if a pilot does get motion sickness, they make medicine for that.
The person flying does not feel sick because they're preoccupied. A passenger without experience will usually suffer from motion sickness.