Damn, I absolutely love the first Socal controller after your departure in french valley! He sounds so friendly, self-confident (in a good way), and professional! Looks like he has fun doing his job! Thanks for dropping the whole video for us josh! Kind regards from Germany
Thanks for sharing these. As a new student with a son who is also a student, I love watching these as educational moments. They complement both our ground school and our lessons.
Took my first flight instruction and soloed at SMO as a Navy ROTC midshipman, at the University of Southern California, in 1975/1976. Haven’t been back since, till now. It was a challenge maintaining visibility back then with all the air pollution, but today you can literally see for miles and miles. Thanks for this special cut of an epic flight.
Happening here in Straya too, unfortunately. Aviation is not seen as financially viable to politicians, unlike property development close to airports...such a shame IMO.
So, the People's Republik of Santa Monika is blading the airport? I worked there and got my commercial-instrument ticket in the mid-70s. When Mr. & Mrs Jane Fonda ran the city, there was a huge "No Jets" sign at the approach end of 21. Mysteriously, it went away one day. I figured Fonda got a bizjet about then. They also started blading and constructing on the N side of the runway. That business probably had a jet, too. Great memories of that airport. RIP Cloverleaf, ATP and Krueger aviation. I doubt LSI is still making chips there - the silicon kind. Here, we can see that the elitist kommissars who have run Santa Monica since the 70s have put the final nail into SMO. I'll guess they land their city jet at LAX or VNY. They will also socialize FBOs and hangars there, until the demise of the airport in or before 2028. www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-santa-monica-airport-20170128-story.html
Love it Josh. More of these series please. I’m a UK ppl holder (easa and faa). I did my check ride at F70 back in 2008 after spending 4 weeks intensive training in San Diego. Brought back some memories seeing the landscape again!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🛩
I earned my Commercial and Instrument at KSMO and operated in SOCAL for about 10 years total. It was a blast and made me a much better pilot. After a few hours you get very comfortable with the comms and volume of radio calls. One of the coolest things to do is to fly the LAX Mini Route which takes you right over LAX, the view is amazing as you pass over the airport.
Love this video. My last flight in 1994 was to Santa Monica from the SF Bay Area in a 172RG. This was pre-UA-cam and pre-GPS, but the action in LA was about the same, with the same extremely competent controllers in both LA and SF. I haven't flown since, but this is certainly giving me the bug again. Thanks for a great video.
Great job of CRM boys. Lots of busy radio, but I think that makes the length of the video worth it. Glad you made one for the "airplane nerds." Enjoyed it.
It was much like this when I got my commercial-instrument ticket in 1977. Not so many fancy names for the airspace, though, and a nice VFR corridor right over LAX.
Hi Josh, great video. I got my PPL at Addison (KADS) in the Early 80's, I thought I was pretty proficient on the radio at that time, listening to this video over SoCal was making my head spin, I realized if I every want to get back into flying I'm going to have to do a lot of studying to learn all the new airspaces and to get proficient on the radio again.
Thanks a bunch for the good videos. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos on UA-cam. It’s a huge part of what helped me make my private pilot certificate!
Hey josh have to say hats off to both of you once again did an amazing job in the cockpit you know, And its just amazing when you look out over the horizon trying to look for other planes when we see it we just see sky nothing there, but then from no where another plane pops up just amazing how it works, And like that pilot said hats off to the controller to who manage to keep on top of everything telling where all the aircraft to go next, you need skill to do that job for sure so hats off to him
Great video and series. Videos like this from a SoCal pilot helped me get back into the aviation communications groove a few years back after being out of it for some time. I never was afraid of the radio and have flown class Bravos before, but I know many who are not comfortable with it. Keep the videos coming. They are great for all...new or experienced.
I occasionally fly into the airspace east of the LA bravo, the SoCal controllers are always top shelf. I’m always amazed at their patience with those who can’t listen
Man that’s exactly what I’m doing and why I watch your videos to learn so many things from other pilots even though I’m not a pilot yet. I appreciate the videos. Keep it up!
Dont be afraid of the bravo clearance. I get them all the time. Just be sure to get it if you plan to go through it though. Sometimes you have to ask even when they know your route. Its pretty rad to go over LAX too.
I 'm glad you took the time to share this video and I do hope that you post more videos like this. I've always been interested in the details of flying through an airspace like this.
Josh it was fun to watch you 2 make your way through the busy So Cal corridor to my home airport at KSMO. I've been flying for a little over 2 years and this lunacy is all I've ever known. You guys did a nice job of teaming up to make it nice and smooth. Two heads are definitely better than one. I hope you enjoyed your brief trip to LA. Cheers-Ren
You guys were flyin around my backyard. I've been to F70 many times for the $100 burger. I think that private airport you were referring to is the one on the south end of Lake Elsinore, its a VERY busy sky diving place. Next time you're out you'll have to fly to Catalina Island. The view from the restaurant is great and they have buffalo burgers.
I first learned at KSMO about 10 years ago before later switching to KVNY as "home." Love them both. SMOG is by definition partly fog, so yeah, that haze is HAZE tinged with a bit of pollution. We ARE next to an ocean, after all. ATC is generally great around here. Busy airspace, lots of fast movers, and yet they're usually very accommodating and friendly and manage to keep it fun and lighthearted. Never figured it out, but KSMO will sometimes clear you from WAY out and then clear someone else (or several others) in front of you. Happened to me more than once (usually being the one they stuck in front of some jet on a 10 mile final). I got a chuckle from your friend's reaction when that happened. As a student around here, you learn there's no such thing as a "B" game... you bring your "A" game or stay on the ground. You're playing in the big boys' playground here. I'm wondering why, though, you went WAY out of the way instead of taking one of the several VFR routes. As someone else mentioned, the Mini Route has you flying low right over the center of LAX and traveling northbound, basically dumps you into a left downwind for KSMO 21 on the south side. Interesting tidbit... at least when I was flying there, KSMO would generally have you stay in the pattern on the south side doing a left pattern, but planes coming in from the north (and a common practice area was up over Malibu) would be brought in on a RIGHT pattern on the NORTH side. So you'd have one or more planes on downwind on the south side, and one or more planes on downwind on the north side, and base is basically flying a head-on. Of course, KSMO would space it (and extend downwind legs and such) so that never happened, but it is still a little weird knowing someone else is on the other side trying to wind up the exact sample place that you are. As for "threading the needle," take a look at the area over downtown that's under the 25/100 LAX Bravo section. Maximum 2,500' to stay under the Bravo, but with downtown being up to nearly 1,400' tall buildings, keeping 1,000' above (VFR) the congested area means flying no lower than 2,400'. Been there, done that. Haven't seen your videos in a while. Enjoyed this one, particularly since it is in my backyard.
Josh I have really enjoyed your coast to coast series. The scenery is beautiful and the editing is great. They are very educational as well. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I got my Instrument Rating at American Flyers at SMO back in 1994. There were the same doom and gloom closure stories back then and before that too. It’s still there though. I used to fly back and forth to Torrance Municipal (TOA) frequently via the Special Flight Rules Area directly over the top of LAX. You could also take a route right along the beach below 1,000. What a life back then.
I love your vids and they were inspirational during my training. I recently got my private out of Hawthorne (HHR) right at the edge of the LAX class bravo and a few miles from SMO. I love your XC and hope to one day do a trip like that of my own. I’m bias, but this is my favorite of all your vids, for obvious reasons, lol. Thanks for making flying out of F70 look so easy, every time I fly over there it always crowed. Continue post Josh, you definitely making flying look cool lol
Love your vids! I love the nuts and bolts of flying as much as anything else and I was waiting on the edge of my seat for this video! Keep up the good work.
Another great video, Josh. Would you be so kind as to clarify what "Red, blue, green: Runway's clean" entails? I'm not sure how the colours come into play here. Thanks for everything.
I've been wondering about that as well... A quick Google search revealed a likely meaning: red - mixture rich; blue - prop control correct green - 3 greens, gear down runway's clean (self-explanatory)
I flight instruct out of F70!! Would’ve been cool to meet you. A tip too in SoCal, the chart supplement for F70 shows March GCA as a departure frequency on 133.5, contacting them initially helps streamline the flow into the ARTCC system when SoCal is a little busy for a lengthy request. And you flew right over my house! 😂 Welcome to SoCal! The traffic here comes in waves as you noticed. Always seems to happen wherever you are though. 🤷♂️😂
Great video. You're right, SoCal controllers are awesome. Learning to fly in LA is challenging, but you get good at comms. Also fun to see French Valley again - my first solo XC was LGB-CRQ-F70-LGB
Haze makes flying in the LA basin not as fun as it could be. After a wind or rain when the skies are clear general aviation has an uptick in activity. Way more fun to see far.
Outstanding video and narration. I fly in Class Delta and Charlie Airspace but have zero experience in or around Class Bravo. Practicing on Flight Sim with PilotEdge to get practice with communications.
I flew into Santa Monica for my Commercial cross country in 1970. While taking a break on a bench in front of the FBO a Beaver landed with lovely ladies wrapped in sarongs, they got out of the plane. About two minutes later a gentleman that looked about 7 feet tall with white hair and a beard came around the corner, and collected hugs from the ladies. He turned and looked at me and it was Marshal Dillon, James Arness. He got into the Beaver with the ladies and headed out to sea. I assumed they had come in from Catalina and were returning. Flight Memories of the heart.
Great video. One useful video tip my be to overlay the VFR chart every now and then with a position update so we can see where you are in relation to your starting point and destination. Or use the map to highlight any POIs along the way. thanks again.
Good 👍 video as usual. It seemed to keep both of you busy and I don’t think I would like that much of a workout without a good co-pilot/navigator/radio operator. Good job 👏 to you both. Thanks for sharing guys
Dude you were in my area?! (French Valley in Murrieta) It's been a long while since I've seen any of your vids. We had recently moved here from the east coast and you suddenly show up in my area. Thanks for giving me a good idea of the local controllers in the vid, still hoping to get a PPL as I start college later this year
That is a fun area, I grew up and living in the areas you flew over, only regret didn't get my PPL while in So.Cal, nice job on the Wix web construction
Wow that was awesome, teamwork there looked great. Just did my 2nd flight into the Bravo into Addison (KADS) in Dallas and it was really busy but super fun. 4 more flights till my PPL checkride!!
I was lucky enough to stay in California for 6 Months in 1960 - on our way to Tokio from the UK. I was only 20 years old and flew many hours at Santa Monica with my brand new PPL. How I survived I don't know. Santa Monica Flyers; the controllers used to laugh at my English accent with the callsign ending in Sierra Foxtrot :)
French Valley is...um...interesting. For SMO, the SFRA works too, and you don't need clearance, but you have to drop down into the airport pretty fast.
32:35 So...why don't you guys wear polarized sunglasses? Wouldn't that help with the haze? I suppose it interferes with the digital displays? I wonder what percentage of pilots use sunglasses and when? 32:35 Oh...now you're wearing sunglasses.
Man is the shared suffix of man and woman, therefore airman is applicable for either if sex can be determined through a microphone and headset. Love your videos!
Damn, I absolutely love the first Socal controller after your departure in french valley! He sounds so friendly, self-confident (in a good way), and professional! Looks like he has fun doing his job! Thanks for dropping the whole video for us josh! Kind regards from Germany
Thank you!
I fly there all the time and he’s my fav controller there
instablaster.
Anyone getting bored watching this should not be a pilot..
Anyone loving every minute of this should be a pilot.
Great video!..
Thanks for sharing these. As a new student with a son who is also a student, I love watching these as educational moments. They complement both our ground school and our lessons.
Took my first flight instruction and soloed at SMO as a Navy ROTC midshipman, at the University of Southern California, in 1975/1976. Haven’t been back since, till now. It was a challenge maintaining visibility back then with all the air pollution, but today you can literally see for miles and miles. Thanks for this special cut of an epic flight.
This is what aviation videos should be. Thanks and fun, educational, and real.
Is going to be a real shame to lose KSMO. The airport was there long before the houses.
Happening here in Straya too, unfortunately. Aviation is not seen as financially viable to politicians, unlike property development close to airports...such a shame IMO.
So, the People's Republik of Santa Monika is blading the airport?
I worked there and got my commercial-instrument ticket in the mid-70s. When Mr. & Mrs Jane Fonda ran the city, there was a huge "No Jets" sign at the approach end of 21. Mysteriously, it went away one day. I figured Fonda got a bizjet about then. They also started blading and constructing on the N side of the runway. That business probably had a jet, too.
Great memories of that airport. RIP Cloverleaf, ATP and Krueger aviation. I doubt LSI is still making chips there - the silicon kind.
Here, we can see that the elitist kommissars who have run Santa Monica since the 70s have put the final nail into SMO. I'll guess they land their city jet at LAX or VNY. They will also socialize FBOs and hangars there, until the demise of the airport in or before 2028.
www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-santa-monica-airport-20170128-story.html
I hear they are still trying to save SMO. I still want to land over there before she’s close.
I heard about some of the ongoing issues recently from someone in the AOPA. Sounds like they’re still optimistic.
California Property values climb so fast any land can be developed into highest possible profit eventually will be converted to living space.
Love it Josh. More of these series please. I’m a UK ppl holder (easa and faa). I did my check ride at F70 back in 2008 after spending 4 weeks intensive training in San Diego. Brought back some memories seeing the landscape again!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🛩
I earned my Commercial and Instrument at KSMO and operated in SOCAL for about 10 years total. It was a blast and made me a much better pilot. After a few hours you get very comfortable with the comms and volume of radio calls. One of the coolest things to do is to fly the LAX Mini Route which takes you right over LAX, the view is amazing as you pass over the airport.
Josh you opened a whole new world for me. Thanks
Love this video. My last flight in 1994 was to Santa Monica from the SF Bay Area in a 172RG. This was pre-UA-cam and pre-GPS, but the action in LA was about the same, with the same extremely competent controllers in both LA and SF. I haven't flown since, but this is certainly giving me the bug again. Thanks for a great video.
Omg that socal controller was sooo dang good
And also some instruments placed on the top of videos! Thanks again.
Great job of CRM boys. Lots of busy radio, but I think that makes the length of the video worth it. Glad you made one for the "airplane nerds." Enjoyed it.
The first SoCal approach controller was brilliant, learned a lot from him as a controller myself.
Learn so much looking over your shoulders & listening to ATC. Fun ride! Thanks for a fabulous series!
As a cfi from SoCal, this is a normal flight for students on flight following.
It was much like this when I got my commercial-instrument ticket in 1977. Not so many fancy names for the airspace, though, and a nice VFR corridor right over LAX.
Dan Lima I started my lessons at BUR in the 90s, and learned pattern work among 737s. Just an average day....
Hi Josh, great video. I got my PPL at Addison (KADS) in the Early 80's, I thought I was pretty proficient on the radio at that time, listening to this video over SoCal was making my head spin, I realized if I every want to get back into flying I'm going to have to do a lot of studying to learn all the new airspaces and to get proficient on the radio again.
Thanks a bunch for the good videos. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos on UA-cam. It’s a huge part of what helped me make my private pilot certificate!
Hey josh have to say hats off to both of you once again did an amazing job in the cockpit you know, And its just amazing when you look out over the horizon trying to look for other planes when we see it we just see sky nothing there, but then from no where another plane pops up just amazing how it works, And like that pilot said hats off to the controller to who manage to keep on top of everything telling where all the aircraft to go next, you need skill to do that job for sure so hats off to him
Great video and series. Videos like this from a SoCal pilot helped me get back into the aviation communications groove a few years back after being out of it for some time. I never was afraid of the radio and have flown class Bravos before, but I know many who are not comfortable with it. Keep the videos coming. They are great for all...new or experienced.
I occasionally fly into the airspace east of the LA bravo, the SoCal controllers are always top shelf. I’m always amazed at their patience with those who can’t listen
Man that’s exactly what I’m doing and why I watch your videos to learn so many things from other pilots even though I’m not a pilot yet. I appreciate the videos. Keep it up!
Kept me enthralled throughout. Keep em coming!!!
Welcome to my neck of the woods. Yeah, isn't the Los Angeles airspace fun? Never boring. Keep flying safe and yes I saw all the videos.
Dont be afraid of the bravo clearance. I get them all the time. Just be sure to get it if you plan to go through it though. Sometimes you have to ask even when they know your route. Its pretty rad to go over LAX too.
I 'm glad you took the time to share this video and I do hope that you post more videos like this. I've always been interested in the details of flying through an airspace like this.
Thats a beutifull skyhawk!
Josh it was fun to watch you 2 make your way through the busy So Cal corridor to my home airport at KSMO. I've been flying for a little over 2 years and this lunacy is all I've ever known. You guys did a nice job of teaming up to make it nice and smooth. Two heads are definitely better than one. I hope you enjoyed your brief trip to LA. Cheers-Ren
That Socal controller was certainly working for his pay cheque. Busy, busy, busy!
You guys were flyin around my backyard. I've been to F70 many times for the $100 burger. I think that private airport you were referring to is the one on the south end of Lake Elsinore, its a VERY busy sky diving place. Next time you're out you'll have to fly to Catalina Island. The view from the restaurant is great and they have buffalo burgers.
Well done again Josh. Very educational. Headed for Page and Marble canyon in April.. Keep up the great work
I watch a lot of aircraft posts on UA-cam. It is cool to see someone flying from an airport I am familiar with. Love French Valley
Really enjoyed the Bravo video. Thanks!
Thats ok!😀
I first learned at KSMO about 10 years ago before later switching to KVNY as "home." Love them both.
SMOG is by definition partly fog, so yeah, that haze is HAZE tinged with a bit of pollution. We ARE next to an ocean, after all.
ATC is generally great around here. Busy airspace, lots of fast movers, and yet they're usually very accommodating and friendly and manage to keep it fun and lighthearted.
Never figured it out, but KSMO will sometimes clear you from WAY out and then clear someone else (or several others) in front of you. Happened to me more than once (usually being the one they stuck in front of some jet on a 10 mile final). I got a chuckle from your friend's reaction when that happened.
As a student around here, you learn there's no such thing as a "B" game... you bring your "A" game or stay on the ground. You're playing in the big boys' playground here.
I'm wondering why, though, you went WAY out of the way instead of taking one of the several VFR routes. As someone else mentioned, the Mini Route has you flying low right over the center of LAX and traveling northbound, basically dumps you into a left downwind for KSMO 21 on the south side.
Interesting tidbit... at least when I was flying there, KSMO would generally have you stay in the pattern on the south side doing a left pattern, but planes coming in from the north (and a common practice area was up over Malibu) would be brought in on a RIGHT pattern on the NORTH side. So you'd have one or more planes on downwind on the south side, and one or more planes on downwind on the north side, and base is basically flying a head-on. Of course, KSMO would space it (and extend downwind legs and such) so that never happened, but it is still a little weird knowing someone else is on the other side trying to wind up the exact sample place that you are.
As for "threading the needle," take a look at the area over downtown that's under the 25/100 LAX Bravo section. Maximum 2,500' to stay under the Bravo, but with downtown being up to nearly 1,400' tall buildings, keeping 1,000' above (VFR) the congested area means flying no lower than 2,400'. Been there, done that.
Haven't seen your videos in a while. Enjoyed this one, particularly since it is in my backyard.
Excellent teamwork you guys--great video and scenery!!
Awesome video, Josh. I really appreciate you uploading these full-length videos. Thanks!!
Josh
I have really enjoyed your coast to coast series. The scenery is beautiful and the editing is great.
They are very educational as well.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I got my Instrument Rating at American Flyers at SMO back in 1994. There were the same doom and gloom closure stories back then and before that too. It’s still there though. I used to fly back and forth to Torrance Municipal (TOA) frequently via the Special Flight Rules Area directly over the top of LAX. You could also take a route right along the beach below 1,000. What a life back then.
Another great v-log Josh. Enjoyed watching you both in this series. Great views, landings and points of interest. See you soon..
I love your vids and they were inspirational during my training. I recently got my private out of Hawthorne (HHR) right at the edge of the LAX class bravo and a few miles from SMO. I love your XC and hope to one day do a trip like that of my own. I’m bias, but this is my favorite of all your vids, for obvious reasons, lol. Thanks for making flying out of F70 look so easy, every time I fly over there it always crowed. Continue post Josh, you definitely making flying look cool lol
Love your vids! I love the nuts and bolts of flying as much as anything else and I was waiting on the edge of my seat for this video! Keep up the good work.
Wonderful video. Appreciate the detailed coverage.
That was crazy busy. Good job. Really liked this one too.
Another great video, Josh. Would you be so kind as to clarify what "Red, blue, green: Runway's clean" entails? I'm not sure how the colours come into play here. Thanks for everything.
I've been wondering about that as well... A quick Google search revealed a likely meaning:
red - mixture rich;
blue - prop control correct
green - 3 greens, gear down
runway's clean (self-explanatory)
I flight instruct out of F70!! Would’ve been cool to meet you.
A tip too in SoCal, the chart supplement for F70 shows March GCA as a departure frequency on 133.5, contacting them initially helps streamline the flow into the ARTCC system when SoCal is a little busy for a lengthy request.
And you flew right over my house! 😂
Welcome to SoCal! The traffic here comes in waves as you noticed. Always seems to happen wherever you are though. 🤷♂️😂
Great video. You're right, SoCal controllers are awesome. Learning to fly in LA is challenging, but you get good at comms. Also fun to see French Valley again - my first solo XC was LGB-CRQ-F70-LGB
Haze makes flying in the LA basin not as fun as it could be. After a wind or rain when the skies are clear general aviation has an uptick in activity. Way more fun to see far.
I think you mean "smog"
Love these “geekier” videos!
That landing was BUTTER
I really want to experience this before the airport closes.
Outstanding video and narration. I fly in Class Delta and Charlie Airspace but have zero experience in or around Class Bravo. Practicing on Flight Sim with PilotEdge to get practice with communications.
Nice series of videos. Enjoyed them very much.
I purchased the note pad and love it. Very helpful and keeps things organized. Thanks Mr. Aviation 101.
Totally awesome series, Josh. Thanks so much for the great videos and super editing job.
I flew into Santa Monica for my Commercial cross country in 1970. While taking a break on a bench in front of the FBO a Beaver landed with lovely ladies wrapped in sarongs, they got out of the plane. About two minutes later a gentleman that looked about 7 feet tall with white hair and a beard came around the corner, and collected hugs from the ladies. He turned and looked at me and it was Marshal Dillon, James Arness. He got into the Beaver with the ladies and headed out to sea. I assumed they had come in from Catalina and were returning. Flight Memories of the heart.
As much as I enjoy the Cinematic videos, its nice to watch one like this it helps me to listen and learn! keep it up!
Really got attached to 37H during this EPIC flight. I can't believe Arnoldo sold it when he got back to Florida. Kinda like losing a dear friend.
Wonderful Videos as always TY
Thanks for sharing this. Bucket list item for sure!!!
I just started my PPL flight lessons at French Valley - putting this flight in my must do list :)
Thank you! These are very helpful! Nice work on these videos!
Awesome video Josh. This is home territory for me, as I learned how to fly out of Brackett Field and Cable Airport. Thanks for sharing !
Very professional!
Gotta love that LA Smog
Awesome to see french valley. I just did my long XC solo and that was my 2nd stop before heading home.
I always said if you can fly in SoCal you can fly anywhere in the world 🌎 ...That was a beautiful zoom camera 🎥 keep up the great videos! 👍
Great video. One useful video tip my be to overlay the VFR chart every now and then with a position update so we can see where you are in relation to your starting point and destination. Or use the map to highlight any POIs along the way. thanks again.
Good 👍 video as usual. It seemed to keep both of you busy and I don’t think I would like that much of
a workout without a good co-pilot/navigator/radio operator. Good job 👏 to you both. Thanks for sharing guys
Dude you were in my area?! (French Valley in Murrieta)
It's been a long while since I've seen any of your vids. We had recently moved here from the east coast and you suddenly show up in my area. Thanks for giving me a good idea of the local controllers in the vid, still hoping to get a PPL as I start college later this year
Great video and coverage.
That close traffic was going to Lake Mathews practice area. Very busy practice area
Great flight. I fly in the north east KJFK, Newark, Philly and Atlantic City. Very busy also. Great controller in seen.
Thanks for doing this. Great video and nice to see how you navigated all the airspace. I hope to do that sometime.
You flew right over my house on V186! Started my logbook at Santa Monica.
That is a fun area, I grew up and living in the areas you flew over, only regret didn't get my PPL while in So.Cal, nice job on the Wix web construction
Wow that was awesome, teamwork there looked great. Just did my 2nd flight into the Bravo into Addison (KADS) in Dallas and it was really busy but super fun. 4 more flights till my PPL checkride!!
thank you for Bravo explaination
I was lucky enough to stay in California for 6 Months in 1960 - on our way to Tokio from the UK. I was only 20 years old and flew many hours at Santa Monica with my brand new PPL. How I survived I don't know. Santa Monica Flyers; the controllers used to laugh at my English accent with the callsign ending in Sierra Foxtrot :)
Damn SoCal Approach sounds like an auctioneer
Wait... I WAS AT SANTA MONICA AIRPORT DINER WHEN YOU CAME IN! NOW I RECOLECT WHEN I HEARD 991!
French Valley is...um...interesting. For SMO, the SFRA works too, and you don't need clearance, but you have to drop down into the airport pretty fast.
I get anxiety just watching this. Great video.
Good video. Would really like to captions on the video when radio communications are involving your airplane. Helps us old rusty pilots!!
I love all your vids
Great controller at 13:00.
Wonderful flying videos !
Love this had an opportunity to do this recently...
Man, I can see how those air controllers burn out early! God bless 'em.
Great Video!
Lucky too since they're planning to close Santa Monica not to long from now!
Dude!! You flew out of my home airport!
Great video thank you
Excellent video. Great instructional content. Isn't GPS navigation wonderful?
What airfield is that at 35:36? great video! KSMO was still a long runway back then :/
Thinks I found it, looks like Sedona!?
Love your checklists, do you have them posted somewhere?
33:52 I've flown 7BK a few times :-)
Great video
32:35 So...why don't you guys wear polarized sunglasses? Wouldn't that help with the haze? I suppose it interferes with the digital displays? I wonder what percentage of pilots use sunglasses and when? 32:35 Oh...now you're wearing sunglasses.
Can’t believe you were Dover, DE! Not to far from South Jersey! KVAY!
Man is the shared suffix of man and woman, therefore airman is applicable for either if sex can be determined through a microphone and headset. Love your videos!