I don't know what it is about these videos that are so mesmerizing... I'm not a pilot, nor have I ever been in a small plane such as this. Though I find myself watching all your videos from start to finish! You are clearly doing something right, keep it up!
Thank you for the nice comment! That is great to hear as simply sharing our aviation journeys with others is what this is all about for us. Glad to know that it's working. :)
You couldn't have asked for a nicer vacation than the Bahamas. There are so many islands in the chain that you could have chosen anyone and had a great time. You are fortunate to have your own plane to do the island hopping. I watched all your vacation videos and loved every island you chose. Definite a memorable vacation to prepare you for the Winter months ahead! Great job with the travel arrangements and your choice of islands. Your vacation was about as good as it gets!
Glad you enjoyed the series James! My goal is to visit all the different chains at some point. I love how each island has a different feeling to it. GA flying in the Bahamas is amazing! :)
Maybe do a video explains all the things you learned on your trip? Stuff you would and wouldn’t do again etc. Explain the comms process etc. Just an idea Loved this series 🍻
Yes, my idea as well. Why not do a HOW TO video from private aviators US/Bahamas/US. Pretrip requirements ex paperwork. Who to contact, how to deal with trans ocean flying ex who does Flight Following where; How to deal with Customs; what other paperwork required, and all the other tidbits you two learned along the way. Welcome home ! ps- Temp 80F here in SW FL
Thanks guys! I just never thought of it or I would have recorded more of that process to include in an additional video. I'll either try to put something together when I get some time or make sure to do it on the next trip. :)
Wow, thank you for visiting my country: The Bahamas! I could see you all had so much adventure on all of the flights. Yes, the vfr flying is so nice here. I contrast that with the business and radio chatter over to Florida. I enjoyed all of these videos. Keep up the good work and I hope you get a good rest before the next flight.... ;)
Glad you enjoyed the series Douglas! We'll be back again for sure! I'll add the next two legs home as well and it'll help show the contrast you mention as the final leg was an IFR flight with low ceilings. :)
I like getting up between 12-17k ft but have been 55k in a f18 when my uncle was a trainer pilot for us navy. Now he is a commercial pilot for delta airlines flying from atlanta to England etc. He and my grandfather taught me a lot about planes and helicopters at a young age. Personally I like a helicopter more than fixed wing aircraft because of what you can do with 1. Plus its easier to store a helicopter and don't need a runway.
Hey, Kevin, Thank you for taking us along on yours and Jaime’s vacation trip. Sounds like y’all had a wonderful, enjoyable, and restful time. It’s always good to get away from the daily rat race, and you two couldn’t have picked more beautiful places to go. I can only imagine how beautiful it was at all the places you visited. We really enjoy the videos, and look forward to seeing the next one. Thanks for sharing. Happy Flying, and always safe landing.
I want to wish both of you a very Merry Christmas, there are many here that live vicariously through your adventures in your 310. There are old pilots, there are bold pilots, there are no old bold pilots. You two will are going to grow old together. Thanks for the videos !
I was a bold pilot in my teens/early 20's....glad I made it through those years and now my only goal is being an old pilot. :) Glad you're enjoying the videos...Merry Christmas Cliff!
Thanks again for a terrific video. For some reason the airplane sounds are coming through, which is great. Love hearing those sisters singing in harmony!
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew! I keep the background engine noise in the videos as I think it adds to the realism and I love hearing those big bore Continentals hum. :)
Hi, what an epic trip! And a fine example of excellent airmanship. Only one problem I’m now left with the Winter blues 🙁 Can’t wait for your next vid. Wishing you both a merry Christmas! Stephen. 🏴
Glad you enjoyed it Stephen! I'll put the next two legs up home as well. I'm feeling the winter blues as well...probably similar in Chicago to what you experience I'm guessing. Merry Christmas!
Glad you had a marvelous time. If you ever go back, head into Nassau and try Speedboat Adventures - they take you to some really cool spots. Did you use VRBO or AirBNB to find the houses? That Congotown experience looked amazing. Happy flying. Come pick me up at KPWK sometime!
Hi Kevin and Jamie i am enjoying your flights I am very addicted! I'm wish I could have been a pilot, I have noticed in your videos you are at some beautiful places but you don't stay long at your destination you just show a few things and next thing you you taking off again I would just love to see more . happy flying guys 👍🏻
Thanks for the sunshine and sand... up here, north of the border, winter has come way too quickly! Seing Jaime's crossfit top, now I understand why she can so back flips so easily! Take care and fly safe...
You guys have very good crew coordination and cross talk. As an example you mentioned departing 34 but she helped by mentioning it was a 32 departure. Good help is great to find! Have a wonder time., Eric
We had a blast down there. Glad we did it when we did. May be a while before anyone can do a trip like we did to the islands we visited. Thanks for your Service!
I really enjoy 'flying' with you in full screen. Wish now that I had gotten into private aviation when I was young. I especially enjoyed the places you visited and the video of accommodations, restaurants, water, and shorelines. Your adventures demonstrate that regular people can get into small aircraft aviation and have a lot of fun.
Glad you enjoyed it Neil. I agree about regular people being able to take advantage of general aviation. I wish more people were involved as, even though it can be a bit expensive, it's not as expensive as people think. There is usually a plane for most budgets. :)
@@310Pilot most are not as expensive per hour as a turbine or Learjet etc. Most people who buy a used turbine better make sure some jackleg didn't hotstart it among other things. Guy I race with has a&p and has had it for close to 36 years worked for embraair(might be spelled different) and is now back to working on stuff for us military.
I really enjoyed you guys video. You should definitely think about flying to Staniel in the Exumas. Absolutely beautiful! Rental a boat and go island hopping.
It is a good thing when every place you visit on a vacation leaves good memories. Thanks very much for taking us along. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me and mine to you and yours.
Looking at their flying, she has good judgment and concerns, he listen and explains his thoughts keeping her in line with his intentions, excellent CRM, good flying, stay safe.
Kevin, another great video. Thank you for all the time you put into these. Now back to the nice Chicago weather after being spoiled. Have a great and Merry Christmas.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark! We've been back for a while...we did this entire trip in 5 days. It just takes me a week to have the time to edit each video in between kids, work and life. :) Merry Christmas!
Thanks again for allowing us to check off a bucket list item. It is really great to see a couple who appreciates and utilize what aviation gives us. I agree with some other remarks, do a lessons learned video for others who gets the opportunity of a lifetime. Safe trip home n CAVU always
Glad you enjoyed it Ron! Trips like this is what GA is all about. I will try to do a video like that...thanks for the suggestion. The final leg home you'll see in a couple days wasn't exactly CAVU...IFR flight with 800 ft ceilings on departure. :) Was a great flight through.
Fantastic series of videos! I may be green with envy, but I do thank you for sharing your island adventure. What you two were able to see and experience is the epitome of general aviation and aircraft ownership.
Glad you thought so! I agree, only in GA can you take 5 days and experience a trip like this. Wish more people took advantage of it while it's still the way it is. :)
Ha ha! I notice that editing as well. We were both a bit tired there. Got some good coffee at Ft Pierce for the next leg up to Alabama. I'll try to get that up as soon as I can edit it.
Loved all the videos of your trip, great job. Wife and I are backpacking thru the islands of Thailand, so your videos did not make feel like I was missing flying too much. Showed my wife your landing on this video and her comment was "better than any landing you have done". So, don t knock yourself around so much! Cheers Mate!
Ha ha...thanks Mark and thanks to your wife. :) Glad you enjoyed the series. Backpacking thru Thailand sounds like an adventure of a lifetime. Stay safe out there!
310 Pilot arrived back home yesterday (got some check rides in the next few weeks). We have been doing the backpack thing for a few years now about three times a year for 2-3 weeks. Cheap break. Flights from Sydney to Phuket on special deals is around $AU330 return each, cheaper than going for a fly :) my wife decided not to fly with me after we had kids. Her reason was that if we had an accident and both were killed then the kids would be left alone as both of us have no living parents and we are both only children. She was happy to fly with my mates though. It's changed a bit now as the kids have are all at Uni or have finished. Be safe, and please keep the videos coming!
Noooooo, not the end!!! Thanks Kev, Jamie, for sharing your awesome vacation and Bahamas experience with all of us! MErry Christmas to you and your family.
Ah MAN - BUMMER!!!! was hoping there was a part 10 not just part 7. Enjoyed the videos, we need more spouse flying teams posting videos on UA-cam, we are too few - HA!
Yea, I hated to see that, hopefully P1Rider will get better, I suggested that she get more involved and that may help her be a little distracted of her fear of flying, but like Christian S said, not too sure about that. But i hope I’m wrong they would make a great team!
Hey guy's, I'm new to your channel and not a pilot. I love you guy's taking me with you on your flights. I also enjoy the way you show your rooms you stay in. It shows me if I may want to go there. Anyway, thanks for taking me along.
@@310Pilot There are a number of advanced simulator pilots on Avsim.com following your videos. Many of us fly a 310 in the simulators. A question if I may pose one. We notice how you seem to index so to speak your mixture levers, with the left pulled back a bit further than the right. Would you at some point explain that relationship?
Enjoyed your Bahama series, thanks for sharing. Recommend for anyone that can fly to visit the Bahamas, and see what commercial flights do not show you. Beats flying in Alaska.
The Trip home is always bittersweet. I can see the wheels turning for the next trip being planned, am I right?! Thanks again for taking us along Kevin! Any teasers on the next trip location? I will echo another post on here, would love to see an in-depth walk around of the 310, with current mods etc, and your wish list of upgrades. Also, would be really cool if you could film a "day in the life of Jamie and Kevin at work.' Would love to see what your day jobs are like. I'm sure I'm not the only one!
Glad you enjoyed it Kyle! I wish we could do a day in the life of video about our jobs but unfortunately my employer won't allow anything like that. I will try to do a walk around and explain the upgrades and future wish list. For now I'm having my heater overhauled and getting ready to install shoulder harnesses. Going to have them redo both engine baffles as well at annual. After this series we will have some normal flying around the area videos as I take the plane back and forth to the shop, breakfast runs, taking the little kids out to the farm, etc. For 2019 we are starting to plan out several neat trips...I'm sure ya'll will enjoy whatever we come up with. Going to get a couple airshows in and see what else cool we can come up with. We want to do a west coast swing, some north east traveling, back down south and hopefully an island adventure as well. :)
Sad to see your island hoping adventure come to an end. Now get home and back to work! ;-) Thank you again for sharing your vacation with us. Fly safe.
Hello Jaime and Kevin. I'm a new subscriber. I found you by the thumbnail on Bahamas #5 and have since watched many of your video's. They're very enjoyable and informative. Keep up the good work. Also reading through the comments on your video's, it is impressive, how polite and intelligent most of the folks who watch your content are. A good host makes for good company.
Glad you found us Karl and thanks for subscribing! Glad you're enjoying the videos! While the comments are open to everyone in the world, I agree that for the most part they are very nice. :)
I'm sad the trip is over but it sure was fun watching from start to finish :) I'm sure its a trip that will live in both of your memories for many years to come, thanks for sharing it with us and cheering us up on these cold winter days :) Wishing you both a very merry Christmas and looking forward to your 2019 adventures :)
I'm sad as well Rab! We will put the final two legs on here as I finish editing them to give the full start to finish. Looking forward to more cool trips in 2019!
Another great video, thanks for sharing, yur last landing was a good one, yur to hard on yourself. I can tell that you are a little bummed out that the trip is over. Wish your video wasn't so blurry so many times !!!!!! Thanks again. You two are awesome.
Listening to you talk to Nassau Radio there on your VHF. The Sal Island HF Oceanic Controller off the African coast has that same little "ding" when he pushes his mike button. I pick him up on my HF radio every once in awile when conditions permit. What an awesome trip you guys had there!
That is fantastic, Kevin. I am so happy for you both and tell Jamie I completely understand her wish for two nights in each location. I've done the "suitcase" unpack and reload for change of location too many times while contracting with the FAA after retirement. Start thinking a thousand and three now...😎
Glad you enjoyed it David! I do enjoy the Bahama VFR rules. :) Next time we will island hop but as Jaime and you say...two nights at each spot. :) Congrats on retirement!
Ever notice that Kevin always HAND FLYS, and makes these flights smooth as silk. Yeah, there is AUTO PILOT on that plane, but Kevin is just a Hands On kinda guy :)
Ha ha...thanks Kim! Someone on another video was complaining about how white I looked. ;) I've got those Aux's down to the minute. Like having as much in the mains as I can. Of course I'm a self declared fuel wuss. :)
@@310Pilot ooops... I forgot... For the uninitiated C310 fans - fuel not used for combustion from the AUX tanks is "returned" back to the Mains. With full tanks - fly one hour out of the Mains (tips) then fly on the AUX's with Kev's "to the minute" recipe - and that should fill up the Mains again - right Kev..??
Well, I stumbled across your new video series last week and I don't know if I'll ever recover. My poor family! I've got 310 on the brain. Ready, set, go.... lol
Thanks for another killer video, covering what I only know at FL0. The insurance for being certain you'll come back to the Bahamas: put a little Bahama sand in your shoes - you come back!
Love your videos!! Question...Do you usually land with flaps 10? I noticed in another video flaps 10 as well...flaps 10 would sure help on a go around....great videos...love the 310!!
Really awesome. Another winner. Nice job guys. Funny, as I was watching this, I heard Jamie on the radio here. You guys were just taxiing down Alpha headed back to SkyHaven. :) Merry Christmas!
Glad y'all had a good time Kevin.I'm sure both you and Jaime's needed a vacation from your job's (I can only imagine how stressful being a controller must be)Enjoy the vlogs from the islands, Go Dawgs -Jerry
Great scenery, great company and a great trip, so pleased you took us along 😀 We are expecting sleet, strong winds and a temp of 1 degree tomorrow! Dad said he had left you a message (you are honoured as he is not that IT savvy and he doesn't usually do that) if you want to see our neck of the woods I managed to get him in the Jodel last week and flew him over home - Jodel Flyer 'We Made It Happen' Thanks for posting, Happy Christmas and all the very best for the new year Kevin, Jaime and family. Tim 😊 👏 🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it Tim! Your dad did reach out to us...that was great. :) That's awesome you got him up in your plane. I will check it out. Merry Christmas!
Fabulous video coming back to chicago sucks cold and dark, I’m heading down to Florida in January to get catch some rays. Merry Christmas 🎄 keep up with the videos always learning something new from you.
I'm going to miss the steel drums, the blue water, the sunny beautiful skies. Back to gray drab mid-December Baltimore weather. Can't you guys go back?? I need to make this last until March. :)
Ha ha! Sorry to end it on our behalf as well. Chicago winter's are no fun either. Having a new heater installed in a week or two. I'm looking forward to spring as well. :)
Enjoyed alll the Bahama's video's, my cousin flies via Fort Pierce to and from Crooked Island where he and his hanger partner has houses. I've only been to Nassau, Freport, and Exuma so far. Staniel Cay, Congo Town are on my list. June vacation we'll be in Punta Cana for my son's destination wedding, but the following summer is back to the Bahamas.
Glad you enjoyed it Darrell! My goal is to visit all the different chains eventually. I love how each has a different feel to it. Have fun at your son's wedding!
Congratulations on a drama-free island-hopping trip, and thanks for taking the time to put together all the audio/video, and sharing it with us. (the "booze news"... Ha!)
Not as interesting as some of your other island flights, but thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New year from us out here in Western Montana! You really have a niche going in this tag along flying you've got me into.
thanks for the 7 part series , I break up my flights into a series part 1 , 2 , 3 , etc , makes for a faster upload .. hope toy see more videos from the 310 soon and from the east coast , hope you guys have a nice christmas and a safe 2019 ..
Glad you enjoyed it Aidan! I'm still learning how to edit these things for brevity, enjoyment and not cutting out too much of the interesting stuff. As you know, flying is the easy part. :)
Great channel!! I'm a new subscriber and long time pilot. Really enjoy cockpit camera. You can read the instruments, interesting. I love all the hand flying too. Do you guys have kids? Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching. Happy Holidays!
Glad you found us John and are enjoying the channel! I'm an exclusive hand flyer...at least till I upgrade to a modern autopilot one day. :) We do have 4 youngin's :) Merry Christmas!
Hi guys ,great video my wife and I sent Dec. in Treasure Cay for the last 6 years I'm sure we was there when you guys were unfortunately it's all gone now. I'm interested in the place you stayed in Congo Town is it available to rent.You said you might put the info about it but I couldn't find it. I flew a Cherokee Warrior for many years, I still miss it. Thanks in advance.
Great video, sucks it had to end LOL. Great job on all the videos sharing your vacation with us. Is this going to be an annual vacation deal? Next time perhaps you can spend more time and do the things Jamie mentioned. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! I do plan on making the Bahamas a yearly vacation. I like the idea of exploring around as there is so much to see and do. Next time we will for sure plan more time to do as the misses wants. :)
I don't know what it is about these videos that are so mesmerizing... I'm not a pilot, nor have I ever been in a small plane such as this. Though I find myself watching all your videos from start to finish! You are clearly doing something right, keep it up!
Thank you for the nice comment! That is great to hear as simply sharing our aviation journeys with others is what this is all about for us. Glad to know that it's working. :)
@@310Pilot why did you sell your Cessna 310
Jamie/ Kevin, we enjoyed the trip. Thanks for taking us along.
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it!
With your wife, the party is never over. What a doll. Plane's pretty nice too... Living the life, brother.
Ahh, can almost smell the cool, clean air climbing out. Brings back many fond memories of flying in the Bahamas!
So peaceful and relaxing. Love getting a few thousand feet under you and feeling the 70 degree fresh air. :)
Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. It's nice to see what warm weather is like again!
Glad you enjoyed it David! Wish we were back down there...I hate winter!
@@310Pilot you got that right !
You couldn't have asked for a nicer vacation than the Bahamas. There are so many islands in the chain that you could have chosen anyone and had a great time. You are fortunate to have your own plane to do the island hopping. I watched all your vacation videos and loved every island you chose. Definite a memorable vacation to prepare you for the Winter months ahead!
Great job with the travel arrangements and your choice of islands. Your vacation was about as good as it gets!
Glad you enjoyed the series James! My goal is to visit all the different chains at some point. I love how each island has a different feeling to it. GA flying in the Bahamas is amazing! :)
Looks like one heck of an adventure. Thanks for bringing us along guys.....
Glad you enjoyed it Steve!
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Maybe do a video explains all the things you learned on your trip? Stuff you would and wouldn’t do again etc. Explain the comms process etc. Just an idea Loved this series 🍻
Yes, my idea as well. Why not do a HOW TO video from private aviators US/Bahamas/US. Pretrip requirements ex paperwork. Who to contact, how to deal with trans ocean flying ex who does Flight Following where; How to deal with Customs; what other paperwork required, and all the other tidbits you two learned along the way. Welcome home ! ps- Temp 80F here in SW FL
Thanks guys! I just never thought of it or I would have recorded more of that process to include in an additional video. I'll either try to put something together when I get some time or make sure to do it on the next trip. :)
Wow, thank you for visiting my country: The Bahamas! I could see you all had so much adventure on all of the flights. Yes, the vfr flying is so nice here. I contrast that with the business and radio chatter over to Florida. I enjoyed all of these videos. Keep up the good work and I hope you get a good rest before the next flight.... ;)
Glad you enjoyed the series Douglas! We'll be back again for sure! I'll add the next two legs home as well and it'll help show the contrast you mention as the final leg was an IFR flight with low ceilings. :)
I like getting up between 12-17k ft but have been 55k in a f18 when my uncle was a trainer pilot for us navy. Now he is a commercial pilot for delta airlines flying from atlanta to England etc. He and my grandfather taught me a lot about planes and helicopters at a young age. Personally I like a helicopter more than fixed wing aircraft because of what you can do with 1. Plus its easier to store a helicopter and don't need a runway.
Hey, Kevin, Thank you for taking us along on yours and Jaime’s vacation trip. Sounds like y’all had a wonderful, enjoyable, and restful time. It’s always good to get away from the daily rat race, and you two couldn’t have picked more beautiful places to go. I can only imagine how beautiful it was at all the places you visited. We really enjoy the videos, and look forward to seeing the next one. Thanks for sharing. Happy Flying, and always safe landing.
Glad you enjoyed the trip Richard! I will post the next two legs that got us back home. Time to plan out some fun trips for 2019 for y'all. :)
310 pilot, you and your lady rock! I enjoy the experience you share with us. Thank you.
Awesome...glad you think so!
It's always sad to see good times come to an end. I'm glad that you both had fun and thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
I agree David...glad you enjoyed it!
I want to wish both of you a very Merry Christmas, there are many here that live vicariously through your adventures in your 310.
There are old pilots, there are bold pilots, there are no old bold pilots.
You two will are going to grow old together.
Thanks for the videos !
I was a bold pilot in my teens/early 20's....glad I made it through those years and now my only goal is being an old pilot. :) Glad you're enjoying the videos...Merry Christmas Cliff!
Thanks again for a terrific video. For some reason the airplane sounds are coming through, which is great. Love hearing those sisters singing in harmony!
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew! I keep the background engine noise in the videos as I think it adds to the realism and I love hearing those big bore Continentals hum. :)
Hi, what an epic trip! And a fine example of excellent airmanship. Only one problem I’m now left with the
Winter blues 🙁 Can’t wait for your next vid. Wishing you both a merry Christmas!
Stephen.
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Glad you enjoyed it Stephen! I'll put the next two legs up home as well. I'm feeling the winter blues as well...probably similar in Chicago to what you experience I'm guessing. Merry Christmas!
Glad you had a marvelous time. If you ever go back, head into Nassau and try Speedboat Adventures - they take you to some really cool spots. Did you use VRBO or AirBNB to find the houses? That Congotown experience looked amazing. Happy flying. Come pick me up at KPWK sometime!
Really enjoyed following this journey. Thanks for sharing you guys.
Glad you enjoyed it Scott!
Thanks Guys! Still cold and dreary here in the Northeast... Happy to see the sun and the blue skies/water... :)
Glad to take you to a warmer place. :)
Hi Kevin and Jamie i am enjoying your flights I am very addicted! I'm wish I could have been a pilot, I have noticed in your videos you are at some beautiful places but you don't stay long at your destination you just show a few things and next thing you you taking off again I would just love to see more . happy flying guys 👍🏻
Thanks for the great video. So sad for this series to be over. Looking forward to more content from you guys. Keep up the great work.
Glad you enjoyed the series Tim! We plan to have more fun series like this for 2019...until then, back to normal flying. :)
Thanks for the sunshine and sand... up here, north of the border, winter has come way too quickly! Seing Jaime's crossfit top, now I understand why she can so back flips so easily! Take care and fly safe...
She's a super fit crossfit girl...lucky me! :)
Love the island hopping videos. Something I would love to plan for one day. Enjoy
Glad you enjoyed it Philip! I'm sure you won't regret it if you make it down there. :)
Cool trip !!
You guys have very good crew coordination and cross talk. As an example you mentioned departing 34 but she helped by mentioning it was a 32 departure. Good help is great to find!
Have a wonder time.,
Eric
What he said! It's all about comms.
The lady is absolutely fine. Flying must awesome. Eleuthra is my spot. Love Eleuthera. Love the Bahamas and Bahamian people.
We had a blast down there. Glad we did it when we did. May be a while before anyone can do a trip like we did to the islands we visited. Thanks for your Service!
Thanks for sharing guys. Glad you had a good time.
You're welcome Robert...glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoy 'flying' with you in full screen. Wish now that I had gotten into private aviation when I was young. I especially enjoyed the places you visited and the video of accommodations, restaurants, water, and shorelines. Your adventures demonstrate that regular people can get into small aircraft aviation and have a lot of fun.
Glad you enjoyed it Neil. I agree about regular people being able to take advantage of general aviation. I wish more people were involved as, even though it can be a bit expensive, it's not as expensive as people think. There is usually a plane for most budgets. :)
@@310Pilot most are not as expensive per hour as a turbine or Learjet etc. Most people who buy a used turbine better make sure some jackleg didn't hotstart it among other things. Guy I race with has a&p and has had it for close to 36 years worked for embraair(might be spelled different) and is now back to working on stuff for us military.
I really enjoyed you guys video. You should definitely think about flying to Staniel in the Exumas. Absolutely beautiful! Rental a boat and go island hopping.
It is a good thing when every place you visit on a vacation leaves good memories. Thanks very much for taking us along. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me and mine to you and yours.
Thank you Arch...Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. :)
Looking at their flying, she has good judgment and concerns, he listen and explains his thoughts keeping her in line with his intentions, excellent CRM, good flying, stay safe.
Thank you for the nice compliment!! Safety is our first priority, flying for fun is always secondary.
Kevin, another great video. Thank you for all the time you put into these. Now back to the nice Chicago weather after being spoiled. Have a great and Merry Christmas.
Glad you enjoyed it Mark! We've been back for a while...we did this entire trip in 5 days. It just takes me a week to have the time to edit each video in between kids, work and life. :) Merry Christmas!
Thanks again for allowing us to check off a bucket list item. It is really great to see a couple who appreciates and utilize what aviation gives us.
I agree with some other remarks, do a lessons learned video for others who gets the opportunity of a lifetime.
Safe trip home n CAVU always
Glad you enjoyed it Ron! Trips like this is what GA is all about. I will try to do a video like that...thanks for the suggestion. The final leg home you'll see in a couple days wasn't exactly CAVU...IFR flight with 800 ft ceilings on departure. :) Was a great flight through.
Fantastic series of videos! I may be green with envy, but I do thank you for sharing your island adventure. What you two were able to see and experience is the epitome of general aviation and aircraft ownership.
Glad you thought so! I agree, only in GA can you take 5 days and experience a trip like this. Wish more people took advantage of it while it's still the way it is. :)
Another great video! Looks like Kevin could have used a YAWN dampener toward the end of the flight.
Ha ha! I notice that editing as well. We were both a bit tired there. Got some good coffee at Ft Pierce for the next leg up to Alabama. I'll try to get that up as soon as I can edit it.
Loved all the videos of your trip, great job. Wife and I are backpacking thru the islands of Thailand, so your videos did not make feel like I was missing flying too much. Showed my wife your landing on this video and her comment was "better than any landing you have done". So, don t knock yourself around so much! Cheers Mate!
Ha ha...thanks Mark and thanks to your wife. :) Glad you enjoyed the series. Backpacking thru Thailand sounds like an adventure of a lifetime. Stay safe out there!
310 Pilot arrived back home yesterday (got some check rides in the next few weeks). We have been doing the backpack thing for a few years now about three times a year for 2-3 weeks. Cheap break. Flights from Sydney to Phuket on special deals is around $AU330 return each, cheaper than going for a fly :) my wife decided not to fly with me after we had kids. Her reason was that if we had an accident and both were killed then the kids would be left alone as both of us have no living parents and we are both only children. She was happy to fly with my mates though. It's changed a bit now as the kids have are all at Uni or have finished.
Be safe, and please keep the videos coming!
Thanks for the memories! As you approached Fort Pierce right downwind you flew right over the south beach where I went as a kid swimming 65 years ago>
Glad to take you back to fond memories Gary!
Really enjoyed watching your trip so far. The point of view we get out the cockpit makes it seem like we are there with you. Such a nice plane too.
Glad you enjoyed it Steve and thought it turned out well. :)
Thanks for taking us along, great video, great piloting.
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it Roy!
Noooooo, not the end!!! Thanks Kev, Jamie, for sharing your awesome vacation and Bahamas experience with all of us! MErry Christmas to you and your family.
My thoughts exactly when I saw the FL coast. :) Glad you enjoyed it. Time to plan for next years trips now. Merry Christmas!
You two make a good team. Great series of flights island hopping in Paradise.
Awesome...glad you think so John!
Just a fantastic trip. Spectacular scenery. We'll have to do this again some time. Thanks Fly safe.
We for sure will be doing this again sometime! Glad you enjoyed it Dave. :)
Ah MAN - BUMMER!!!! was hoping there was a part 10 not just part 7. Enjoyed the videos, we need more spouse flying teams posting videos on UA-cam, we are too few - HA!
Like P1Rider?
Michael Stern After watching Pd1’s last video I don’t think there will be many of those :)
Yea, I hated to see that, hopefully P1Rider will get better, I suggested that she get more involved and that may help her be a little distracted of her fear of flying, but like Christian S said, not too sure about that. But i hope I’m wrong they would make a great team!
Hey guy's, I'm new to your channel and not a pilot. I love you guy's taking me with you on your flights. I also enjoy the way you show your rooms you stay in. It shows me if I may want to go there. Anyway, thanks for taking me along.
terry reed
Ditto...
Congrats on your one year anniversary of uploading these videos. Great job!
Thank you...it really took off more than we imagined. Glad people are enjoying it!
@@310Pilot There are a number of advanced simulator pilots on Avsim.com following your videos. Many of us fly a 310 in the simulators. A question if I may pose one. We notice how you seem to index so to speak your mixture levers, with the left pulled back a bit further than the right. Would you at some point explain that relationship?
Love watching your adventures. Keep up the great work. Very inspiring.
Thank you...glad you are enjoying them Kaine!
Enjoyed your Bahama series, thanks for sharing. Recommend for anyone that can fly to visit the Bahamas, and see what commercial flights do not show you. Beats flying in Alaska.
The Trip home is always bittersweet. I can see the wheels turning for the next trip being planned, am I right?! Thanks again for taking us along Kevin! Any teasers on the next trip location? I will echo another post on here, would love to see an in-depth walk around of the 310, with current mods etc, and your wish list of upgrades. Also, would be really cool if you could film a "day in the life of Jamie and Kevin at work.' Would love to see what your day jobs are like. I'm sure I'm not the only one!
Glad you enjoyed it Kyle! I wish we could do a day in the life of video about our jobs but unfortunately my employer won't allow anything like that. I will try to do a walk around and explain the upgrades and future wish list. For now I'm having my heater overhauled and getting ready to install shoulder harnesses. Going to have them redo both engine baffles as well at annual. After this series we will have some normal flying around the area videos as I take the plane back and forth to the shop, breakfast runs, taking the little kids out to the farm, etc. For 2019 we are starting to plan out several neat trips...I'm sure ya'll will enjoy whatever we come up with. Going to get a couple airshows in and see what else cool we can come up with. We want to do a west coast swing, some north east traveling, back down south and hopefully an island adventure as well. :)
@@310Pilot Thanks Kevin and Jamie for a great year! I have enjoyed you sharing your journey with us! Here is to a great 2019...Happy New Year!
Sad to see your island hoping adventure come to an end. Now get home and back to work! ;-) Thank you again for sharing your vacation with us. Fly safe.
We did this all in 5 days. Been back to work lots. :) Just takes me a week to edit each video...that is the hard part for me.
Thanks for sharing your vacation adventures guys--Have a very Merry Christmas--loved each and every one!!!
You're welcome Randall...Merry Christmas!
Glad y'all made back to the states without any problems. Have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you Harry, Merry Christmas!
Glad you two had a wonderful and relaxing stay in the Bahamas. Safe Travels back home.
Thank you! It was a blast...can't wait to get back one day.
Hello Jaime and Kevin. I'm a new subscriber. I found you by the thumbnail on Bahamas #5 and have since watched many of your video's. They're very enjoyable and informative. Keep up the good work.
Also reading through the comments on your video's, it is impressive, how polite and intelligent most of the folks who watch your content are. A good host makes for good company.
Glad you found us Karl and thanks for subscribing! Glad you're enjoying the videos! While the comments are open to everyone in the world, I agree that for the most part they are very nice. :)
I'm sad the trip is over but it sure was fun watching from start to finish :) I'm sure its a trip that will live in both of your memories for many years to come, thanks for sharing it with us and cheering us up on these cold winter days :) Wishing you both a very merry Christmas and looking forward to your 2019 adventures :)
I'm sad as well Rab! We will put the final two legs on here as I finish editing them to give the full start to finish. Looking forward to more cool trips in 2019!
Another awesome video! Thnx for what you do, keep them coming!
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it Bill! We will keep making flying videos as long as people are enjoying them. :)
@@310Pilot Sidebar : Live in Acworth, GA, went to Tennessee, BUT wishing your Dawgs a great bowl win !
Another great video, thanks for sharing, yur last landing was a good one, yur to hard on yourself. I can tell that you are a little bummed out that the trip is over. Wish your video wasn't so blurry so many times !!!!!! Thanks again. You two are awesome.
Ha ha...thank you! I'm for sure my own worst critic. Always looking for the perfect landings. This one was okay but a bit on the stiff side. :)
Listening to you talk to Nassau Radio there on your VHF. The Sal Island HF Oceanic Controller off the African coast has that same little "ding" when he pushes his mike button. I pick him up on my HF radio every once in awile when conditions permit. What an awesome trip you guys had there!
Interesting. That is the first time I've heard a system like that. Glad you enjoyed the series!
@@310Pilot I posted that then thought "Geez hope he doesn't think I'm a real radio nerd for mentioning that!" Lol.
That is fantastic, Kevin. I am so happy for you both and tell Jamie I completely understand her wish for two nights in each location. I've done the "suitcase" unpack and reload for change of location too many times while contracting with the FAA after retirement. Start thinking a thousand and three now...😎
Glad you enjoyed it David! I do enjoy the Bahama VFR rules. :) Next time we will island hop but as Jaime and you say...two nights at each spot. :) Congrats on retirement!
Ever notice that Kevin always HAND FLYS, and makes these flights smooth as silk. Yeah, there is AUTO PILOT on that plane, but Kevin is just a Hands On kinda guy :)
I do enjoy hand flying but am looking forward to upgrading my current autopilot in the next few months hopefully. :)
I was going to ask that question, no autopilot?
A well trimmed C310 will fly straight and level for ages - even in light turbulence - ESPECIALLY when it has a Yaw Damper.
BEAUTIFUL flight..!!
I like the tans.. You sure know how to bleed the AUX's dry Kev...
Ha ha...thanks Kim! Someone on another video was complaining about how white I looked. ;) I've got those Aux's down to the minute. Like having as much in the mains as I can. Of course I'm a self declared fuel wuss. :)
@@310Pilot ooops... I forgot...
For the uninitiated C310 fans - fuel not used for combustion from the AUX tanks is "returned" back to the Mains. With full tanks - fly one hour out of the Mains (tips) then fly on the AUX's with Kev's "to the minute" recipe - and that should fill up the Mains again - right Kev..??
Well, I stumbled across your new video series last week and I don't know if I'll ever recover. My poor family! I've got 310 on the brain. Ready, set, go.... lol
Always enjoy watching your videos
Kevin and Jamie that was an awesome trip! It was such an enjoyable video! I can't wait to see what you have coming up next!
Glad you enjoyed it! I will post the next two legs when I can get them edited and we have a few cool trips in the works for 2019. :)
Thanks for another killer video, covering what I only know at FL0. The insurance for being certain you'll come back to the Bahamas: put a little Bahama sand in your shoes - you come back!
Thanks Richard...glad you enjoyed it! Oh we will be back for sure!
Love your videos!! Question...Do you usually land with flaps 10? I noticed in another video flaps 10 as well...flaps 10 would sure help on a go around....great videos...love the 310!!
I always enjoy your travels .You and Babe have a Merry Christmas.
Glad you're enjoying it Charlie! Merry Christmas!
Great job guys. I love how methodical you are in everything. i wish i had that eye for detail.
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it Larry!
I've flown into Treasure Cay. Hope you got to the beach across from the resort
Glad you guys had such a wonderful trip. Always good to watch your videos. I wish you both the very best for Christmas and the New Year.
Thank you Paul...glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!
Really awesome. Another winner. Nice job guys. Funny, as I was watching this, I heard Jamie on the radio here. You guys were just taxiing down Alpha headed back to SkyHaven. :) Merry Christmas!
Glad you enjoyed it Mike! Swing by and say hi if you see us around. Merry Christmas!
Thank you guys for the great videos! Enjoy!
You're welcome John...glad you are enjoying it!
Thanks for sharing your vacation flight. Looks like you guys had a great time.
You're welcome...it was amazing!
Love watching your travels 👍👍
That was one of the most enjoyable flights I have ever been on ! It felt like I was onboard. You are an excellent pilot, too !
Thanks for the nice compliment Johnny!! :)
Glad y'all had a good time Kevin.I'm sure both you and Jaime's needed a vacation from your job's (I can only imagine how stressful being a controller must be)Enjoy the vlogs from the islands, Go Dawgs -Jerry
Glad you enjoyed the videos Jerry! It was a nicely timed break for us. Now to plan some 2019 fun breaks. Go Dawgs!
Great scenery, great company and a great trip, so pleased you took us along 😀 We are expecting sleet, strong winds and a temp of 1 degree tomorrow! Dad said he had left you a message (you are honoured as he is not that IT savvy and he doesn't usually do that) if you want to see our neck of the woods I managed to get him in the Jodel last week and flew him over home - Jodel Flyer 'We Made It Happen' Thanks for posting, Happy Christmas and all the very best for the new year Kevin, Jaime and family. Tim 😊 👏 🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it Tim! Your dad did reach out to us...that was great. :) That's awesome you got him up in your plane. I will check it out. Merry Christmas!
Good flight safe journey to the other side thank you.
Merry Christmas to you and Your Family
Thank you Jack...Merry Christmas to you as well. :)
Fabulous video coming back to chicago sucks cold and dark, I’m heading down to Florida in January to get catch some rays. Merry Christmas 🎄 keep up with the videos always learning something new from you.
Glad you're enjoying them Al....we'll keep it up as long as people find them interesting! Merry Christmas!
Excellent adventure guys! Thanks for sharing. 👍
You're welcome Harold...glad you enjoyed it!
Great ..enjoyed the trip you shared with us all....Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Stan!
I'm going to miss the steel drums, the blue water, the sunny beautiful skies. Back to gray drab mid-December Baltimore weather. Can't you guys go back?? I need to make this last until March. :)
Ha ha! Sorry to end it on our behalf as well. Chicago winter's are no fun either. Having a new heater installed in a week or two. I'm looking forward to spring as well. :)
Thanks for sharing. What an adventure! Hate they’re ending. I’m sure y’all do!
Glad you enjoyed it Donnie! We hated to see the FL coast. :) Now for planning cool 2019 adventures.
You guys have had an awesome trip! Been fun to follow!
Glad you enjoyed it Brent! Now to plan for 2019 trips. :)
A+ Guys!!! Jaime thanks so much for sharing your vacation! New ideas sound, hum???? Good??? Yep. 👍👍👍
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it!
What a great set of videos. Fun vacation and flying guys. thanks for sharing! Time for some winter flying. ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it Jeff! My heater is getting replaced as we speak!
great smooth flight you had a great time people
Glad you thought so Anthony! :)
Always enjoy the videos, these were exceptionally great.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them. :)
Enjoyed alll the Bahama's video's, my cousin flies via Fort Pierce to and from Crooked Island where he and his hanger partner has houses. I've only been to Nassau, Freport, and Exuma so far. Staniel Cay, Congo Town are on my list. June vacation we'll be in Punta Cana for my son's destination wedding, but the following summer is back to the Bahamas.
Glad you enjoyed it Darrell! My goal is to visit all the different chains eventually. I love how each has a different feel to it. Have fun at your son's wedding!
Great videos, I used to fly often to Treasure Key, will really miss it after the storm. Have a C 210. Keep up the great work.
We will really miss it as well Nicholas. We were planning on going back there for sure soon. Feel bad for those that lost so much there.
Looks and sounds like you guys had a great time. Thanks for another great video. I'm not sure why I'm sad your vacation is over! Haha!
It was the best! I'm sad as well. :) Looking forward to 2019 trips now.
Congratulations on a drama-free island-hopping trip, and thanks for taking the time to put together all the audio/video, and sharing it with us. (the "booze news"... Ha!)
Thanks Mike....glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing.
Greate flight. I will be waitng for the next one.
Watching from México.
Bye, bye guys.
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it Gustavo!
Jaime has that "Bahama Glow" going on. My wife gets that too. I just burn and peel.
If I'm out in the summer sun at beach for more than an hour, I look like The Incredible Melting Man.
have to admit that i was sceptical but these two inter act very well. he thinks out loud and they really compliment each other well
Glad we pulled through for you and thank you for the nice compliment. She's my flying co-pilot and my life co-pilot...I'm a lucky guy. :)
Nice Friday night treat...…. Thanks again
You're welcome Rick...glad you enjoyed it!
Not as interesting as some of your other island flights, but thanks so much for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New year from us out here in Western Montana! You really have a niche going in this tag along flying you've got me into.
You're welcome Don! Can't make them all better than the prior sometimes. :) Merry Christmas!!
thanks for the 7 part series , I break up my flights into a series part 1 , 2 , 3 , etc , makes for a faster upload .. hope toy see more videos from the 310 soon and from the east coast , hope you guys have a nice christmas and a safe 2019 ..
Glad you enjoyed it Aidan! I'm still learning how to edit these things for brevity, enjoyment and not cutting out too much of the interesting stuff. As you know, flying is the easy part. :)
@@310Pilot your right , the flying seems to be the easy part , editing can be time consuming but worth it in the end , Merry christmas .
Great channel!! I'm a new subscriber and long time pilot. Really enjoy cockpit camera. You can read the instruments, interesting. I love all the hand flying too. Do you guys have kids? Keep up the great work and I'll keep watching. Happy Holidays!
Glad you found us John and are enjoying the channel! I'm an exclusive hand flyer...at least till I upgrade to a modern autopilot one day. :) We do have 4 youngin's :) Merry Christmas!
That was a fun video series! Great job! Thanks
Awesome...glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you very much for a good video I enjoy going riding with you guys
You're welcome William...glad you enjoy it!
What an awesome trip! Really appreciate you sharing it with us!👍👍
I have ... WHISKEY!! WOOOO! 🍻🍻😁
Glad you enjoyed it Smitty!!
Hi guys ,great video my wife and I sent Dec. in Treasure Cay for the last 6 years I'm sure we was there when you guys were unfortunately it's all gone now. I'm interested in the place you stayed in Congo Town is it available to rent.You said you might put the info about it but I couldn't find it. I flew a Cherokee Warrior for many years, I still miss it. Thanks in advance.
Great video, sucks it had to end LOL. Great job on all the videos sharing your vacation with us. Is this going to be an annual vacation deal? Next time perhaps you can spend more time and do the things Jamie mentioned. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! I do plan on making the Bahamas a yearly vacation. I like the idea of exploring around as there is so much to see and do. Next time we will for sure plan more time to do as the misses wants. :)