Glad you enjoyed it. It was a great flight - and so much more fun when you can see inside the cockpit like that. Just wish I'd been able to keep the camera a bit more steady.
Great video, loved the views on take off from Campbeltown. I didn't realise that this is the shortest scheduled flight on the UK mainland. Hope this lifeline service is maintained for many years to come.
It's a great little aircraft. Certainly the oldest i've flown on, considering its 44 years old, but is obviously well maintained and a lot of fun to fly in.
Great video I have done this flight a few times also out to Barra and not forgetting Tiree. Would recommend the flight Barra and of course the flight to Tiree and as you will have around five or six hours on the island you can hire bike, which will need to be per booked. So love flying on these small aircraft and as your not so and if it’s clear you get wonderful view.
another great video mate didn’t realise that runway was a potential emergency landing for the space shuttle i remember the shuttle on a 747 piggyback back in the early 80s although i didn’t see it i do remember concorde coming into glasgow airport dad thought it was an earthquake 😂
Cheers! Yeah - it was never used as such, and I think there were literally dozens of such "emergency" landing sites around the world - but it would have been kind of cool of they had ever used it. Sadly I also must have missed the shuttle flyover in 83 (I'd have been about 10) - as well as the visit of Concorde to Glasgow (think there were 3 of them at the same time to publicise the "super shuttle" service to London. Did thankfully see Concorde take off once down at Heathrow, at least, but would have loved to have flown on her!
Whilst I’m sure this is the shortest scheduled flight by distance, would Glasgow to either Belfast airports be a shorter timed flight? It’s typically around 25 minutes.
@darylanderson2888 if you're only counting time in the air, then I guess it would be close - but that's most likely down to the speed the Twin Otter fly at. It's never going to compete over any distance with the likes of an A320 jet (EasyJet) - or even a turbo prop like the ATR72 (Aer Lingus) - or the Dash 8 that FlyBe used to operate. It's a much smaller and slower aircraft, so it probably would be close for that reason - hence it's easier (for me, at least) to go by distance. This was just calling it out as the shortest/quickest currently scheduled commercial flight between two points on the mainland (so excluding inter-island, like Westray to Papa Westray as well as Belfast).
@@GLAFly thanks for the response. Really enjoying your channel. I’m actually trying to beat my flying phobia with a series of short flights hence why I’m familiar with flight times (phobia developed after some bad turbulence coming back from LA many years ago).
@darylanderson2888 sorry to hear that. I'm still not a fan of turbulence, even after over 440 flights in my life (so far), but I'm sure you already know how safe flying is - statistically. Not sure if its of interest, but I know EasyJet do a fear of flying course regionally - including from Glasgow and a fee other airports. Don't think it's cheap, but they have a an excellent rep and talk you through everything - on the ground before the flight - and give a fill running commentary throughout the flight. Check out www.fearlessflyer.easyjet.com if you want more info (not sponsored, sadly 😉). Also - always let the crew know when you get on (if you're ok doing that) - I've seen loads of flight attendants be really awesome with nervous flyers (regardless of airline), sonyouve nothing to lose. Glad you're enjoying the videos 🤩
@@GLAFly haha, thank you. I’ve tried - 2 fear of flying courses, 3 different types of therapy (including a very expensive Harley Street therapist), and even a flying lesson in a 2 seater Cessna. Ultimately exposure is the only answer to beat my fear.
@darylanderson2888 sounds like you've got it covered from an info perspective! I hope it gets better for you, as it's so magical if you're able to enjoy it - but as someone who has a fear of heights (static - like tall buildings, bridges, etc, but oddly NOT when flying 🤔) I get that it doesn't matter whether it's rational or not! You'll always feel it less on bigger planes and when located as close to the centre of the wings as you can - good luck with your continued exposure!
That take off was phenomenal. Prop wash coming off the propellors and the short field take off was great to watch. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it. It was a great flight - and so much more fun when you can see inside the cockpit like that. Just wish I'd been able to keep the camera a bit more steady.
Great video, loved the views on take off from Campbeltown. I didn't realise that this is the shortest scheduled flight on the UK mainland. Hope this lifeline service is maintained for many years to come.
Thanks - glad to hear you enjoyed it! It's a great route - and when the weather is better, I'd love to do it again.
Another great video
Thanks Simon - glad you enjoyed it 😀 👍
Interesting aircarft. Poke!
It's a great little aircraft. Certainly the oldest i've flown on, considering its 44 years old, but is obviously well maintained and a lot of fun to fly in.
Great video I have done this flight a few times also out to Barra and not forgetting Tiree. Would recommend the flight Barra and of course the flight to Tiree and as you will have around five or six hours on the island you can hire bike, which will need to be per booked. So love flying on these small aircraft and as your not so and if it’s clear you get wonderful view.
Barra is on my aviation bucket list - can't wait to finally do that route! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Brill video as always mate. 💪
Cheers Tony!
another great video mate didn’t realise that runway was a potential emergency landing for the space shuttle i remember the shuttle on a 747 piggyback back in the early 80s although i didn’t see it i do remember concorde coming into glasgow airport dad thought it was an earthquake 😂
Cheers! Yeah - it was never used as such, and I think there were literally dozens of such "emergency" landing sites around the world - but it would have been kind of cool of they had ever used it. Sadly I also must have missed the shuttle flyover in 83 (I'd have been about 10) - as well as the visit of Concorde to Glasgow (think there were 3 of them at the same time to publicise the "super shuttle" service to London. Did thankfully see Concorde take off once down at Heathrow, at least, but would have loved to have flown on her!
First to comment, I win!!!
You're still aiming for that prosecco!
@@GLAFly Prosecco is always a winner!!! ❤️
Whilst I’m sure this is the shortest scheduled flight by distance, would Glasgow to either Belfast airports be a shorter timed flight? It’s typically around 25 minutes.
@darylanderson2888 if you're only counting time in the air, then I guess it would be close - but that's most likely down to the speed the Twin Otter fly at. It's never going to compete over any distance with the likes of an A320 jet (EasyJet) - or even a turbo prop like the ATR72 (Aer Lingus) - or the Dash 8 that FlyBe used to operate. It's a much smaller and slower aircraft, so it probably would be close for that reason - hence it's easier (for me, at least) to go by distance. This was just calling it out as the shortest/quickest currently scheduled commercial flight between two points on the mainland (so excluding inter-island, like Westray to Papa Westray as well as Belfast).
@@GLAFly thanks for the response. Really enjoying your channel. I’m actually trying to beat my flying phobia with a series of short flights hence why I’m familiar with flight times (phobia developed after some bad turbulence coming back from LA many years ago).
@darylanderson2888 sorry to hear that. I'm still not a fan of turbulence, even after over 440 flights in my life (so far), but I'm sure you already know how safe flying is - statistically. Not sure if its of interest, but I know EasyJet do a fear of flying course regionally - including from Glasgow and a fee other airports. Don't think it's cheap, but they have a an excellent rep and talk you through everything - on the ground before the flight - and give a fill running commentary throughout the flight. Check out www.fearlessflyer.easyjet.com if you want more info (not sponsored, sadly 😉). Also - always let the crew know when you get on (if you're ok doing that) - I've seen loads of flight attendants be really awesome with nervous flyers (regardless of airline), sonyouve nothing to lose. Glad you're enjoying the videos 🤩
@@GLAFly haha, thank you. I’ve tried - 2 fear of flying courses, 3 different types of therapy (including a very expensive Harley Street therapist), and even a flying lesson in a 2 seater Cessna. Ultimately exposure is the only answer to beat my fear.
@darylanderson2888 sounds like you've got it covered from an info perspective! I hope it gets better for you, as it's so magical if you're able to enjoy it - but as someone who has a fear of heights (static - like tall buildings, bridges, etc, but oddly NOT when flying 🤔) I get that it doesn't matter whether it's rational or not! You'll always feel it less on bigger planes and when located as close to the centre of the wings as you can - good luck with your continued exposure!