Loved this though with a bit of jealousy. My dream in college was to work for Piper and do the exact things Alex is doing. He has accomplished the dream I failed to achieve so I congratulate him on that. I am still a big Piper fan (learned to fly in the 70's on Cherokees) but I'm 69 now so too late to restart my life and career. I do hope some developer will bring the M600 to Microsoft Flight Simulator so I can fly it on the computer. Thanks so much to you all!
Hey Ernie, I just wanted to sincerely thank you so much for your channel and these amazing videos. I’ve been watching these daily as I plan out my career change into aviation at the age of 30. Although I feel a bit behind the age curve, I’m confident I can make it happen in due time! Ground school starts in a month! Your positive attitude, informational content and all the interviews with these people who have mastered their craft are so helpful and inspirational. Many, many thanks from Los Angeles!
Great to hear that feedback my friend. This is what the channel is all about. I’m glad you are chasing your dream. Best of luck and enjoy the journey👍🏽
Congrats and good luck I got my license when I was 16, Im 51 now and I fly the 74-8 late night filled full of passengers that dont complain (boxes). Just use common sense and never be afraid to ask questions
@@Matt.Jernigan haha good question, we had a M350 before the M600 so we are seasoned at the technique to get in the front lol. It’s kinda hard if you’re a bigger person, but yeah we have a technique down so we shimmy through the isle without knocking down the arm rests on the pilot and co-pilot seats
Great video Ernie! The engine startup of the M600 was like music to the ear. Sounds great. The interior looks super modern too. Thanks for sharing! Loving the new video edits btw. Greetings from Guyana!
I lads nice to see you all. The piper 600 what a beautiful plane awesome. Are you off to oshkosh this next week.if you are hope you have a amazing time phil.
Ern Hey! A big plane or a small plane.....always great to follow you! Enjoyed watching....many thanks Ern;)) Have a nice week....warm greetings Betsy.....
Hopefully I can catch you on a flight one day and also one day fly with you as a pilot I still have ways to go I’m 14…but I want to do like how you did like fly KC-135 in AZ ANG and then SWA 👍🏽 also thanks for the amazing videos
Buying a Cirrus replacement already? Pipers putting a lot of effort to keep these whips competitive, and they're doing a great job. No complaints from the old Meridian line, and they still support it very well.
@@FlyingwithBigErn DO IT. You or Sam will not regret it. The range rings were all I needed to see. I’m sure the operating costs are SUBSTANTIALLY higher but if you’re flying it enough then I’m sure it’ll be worth every penny.
Great video but a little disappointing you didn't talk to Alex more about the 600 in detail, nothing about the flight back, purpose of the flight? You did say it was a demo, maybe just a "by chance" opportunity flight. Loved the start up sequence in the m600! Being groomed in an Aerostar (400 hrs tt), piper is my brand! I love both those airplanes. I hope piper kills it with that m600 sls. Keep the vids coming! David
Didn’t want it too long so just hitting the highlights. Honestly reach out to Alex for more detailed information if you’re interested. He’s a great guy and full of information. Cheers!
@@FlyingwithBigErn Here's my spin on that. Point missed. This is probably not necessary and over-kill but felt compelled to post it. Because this was a one-off and very cool opportunity, you missed out sharing much of that. Panel views, performance, flight statistics, especially on the return trip. It's not often we get to witness high-end aircraft like the ones you and Sam just experienced. That said, when I saw the runway appear in the window, it was like watching a bad ending to a great movie. You bring the professional sector of aviation to those enthusiast interested in making a career out of it. Your captain interviews and other content are rare, well done and very special to those looking for cool career. I speak from experience from a short career in corporate aviation earlier in my life. All I'm saying, do the same with vids like this one. Thanks for your enthusiasm, joys and willingness to provide the content we love to watch!
Fab videos as always. Out of interest what camera were you using for the handheld review of the 600 before ye left. Great quality. Thanks Ern. Regards, Eoin 🇮🇪
Couldn't afford to feed that turbo. My little Experimental VW powered KR2 sipped gas and was a little fighter plane. I can't even contemplate that waste of money.
Because he studied medicine and understands the risks are never zero despite vaccinations. He also, as a physician, likely comes into contact with people who have compromised immune systems and does not want to pass anything on to his patients if he is exposed and non symptomatic 🦠 C19 is not gone.
@@CCitis Oh my goodness…he is a physician Jeremy. It is still possible for vaccinated people to become infected and pass the virus on to those with compromised immune systems, his patients. He is in a small enclosed space for an extended amount of time w 2 other people, taking recommended precautions as a physician (or anyone) has nothing to do w ‘getting back to life’.
Hi Big Ern, thanks for another great vid! Just a quick question about seniority… Just watched your charter vid where you said typically the senior top 10% of pilots get the charters. Are there any FOs that choose to stay as FOs to keep seniority in RHS and get the trips they want rather than go for command and become the least senior Captains? Or does it not work like that? Thanks again great channel 😎👍🏻
Things that will help your future videos : 1 less face time, more aircraft time 2 audio levels - balanced better, Piper fellow was low 3 600 sls landing would have been much more interesting if cabin talk had not been drowned out by other aircraft audio ! Thats a beautiful turboprop !
300, 350, 500, 600; all depends on what you need to do. Love the hypoxia system. Calling it the "screaming match with the wife last night - fell asleep during flight" button would be too wordy.
No panel views or explanations during the trip? What's up with that? This plane is priced just over $3m. Nice goody package on board too! I'm sure better deals on used for sure! "Its good to dream" is what my father always told me!
Loved this though with a bit of jealousy. My dream in college was to work for Piper and do the exact things Alex is doing. He has accomplished the dream I failed to achieve so I congratulate him on that. I am still a big Piper fan (learned to fly in the 70's on Cherokees) but I'm 69 now so too late to restart my life and career. I do hope some developer will bring the M600 to Microsoft Flight Simulator so I can fly it on the computer. Thanks so much to you all!
It really is a great company. I love their products.
I always say it’s never too late. You never know. Best of luck to you Dennis!
Wow! What an airplane! The M600 is an incredibly capable plane. What a beaut.
Two amazing aircraft in one video, epic!
COOL....a double header...win, win.
Hey Ernie, I just wanted to sincerely thank you so much for your channel and these amazing videos. I’ve been watching these daily as I plan out my career change into aviation at the age of 30. Although I feel a bit behind the age curve, I’m confident I can make it happen in due time! Ground school starts in a month! Your positive attitude, informational content and all the interviews with these people who have mastered their craft are so helpful and inspirational. Many, many thanks from Los Angeles!
Great to hear that feedback my friend. This is what the channel is all about. I’m glad you are chasing your dream. Best of luck and enjoy the journey👍🏽
I want one! Nice video Ern. Keep coming out with great content.
Glorious aeroplanes both, you lucky guys✌️😊👍💜 I think that the new
Beech (or is that a Cessna) Denali looks more like a PC12🤔🤔🤔😳🤣🤣✌️👍
Very nice planes, good to see that you guys enjoyed it…good having Alex hosting you…
Those are amazing airplanes. I love the 600, thanks for sharing the video
Great video as usual but I would have loved to see the acceleration and take off on the turbo prop of the M600 SLS. Wow, what a plane!
Thanks for posting this on my birthday. Very thoughtful of you! :)
Starting training for my Private Pilot's Certificate tomorrow morning @ 0700. Gonna be awesome!
That’s great! Congrats! Enjoy every minute of it👍🏽
@@FlyingwithBigErn Got some traffic pattern work and a couple decent landings...good stuff. Studying for the next lesson!
Congrats and good luck I got my license when I was 16, Im 51 now and I fly the 74-8 late night filled full of passengers that dont complain (boxes). Just use common sense and never be afraid to ask questions
The M600’s are fun to fly for sure, we love ours and it puts a smile on our faces every time we start it and fly it!
How difficult is it to get to the cockpit, since the door is at the end of the plane and the cabin is so short?
@@Matt.Jernigan haha good question, we had a M350 before the M600 so we are seasoned at the technique to get in the front lol. It’s kinda hard if you’re a bigger person, but yeah we have a technique down so we shimmy through the isle without knocking down the arm rests on the pilot and co-pilot seats
@@kevinkauffman248 watermelon crawl lol
Very nice planes. I'd love to fly either one.....or also a 737
Donizete Braganca pt SP Brasil ✈✈✈✈✈
Great video Ernie! The engine startup of the M600 was like music to the ear. Sounds great. The interior looks super modern too.
Thanks for sharing! Loving the new video edits btw. Greetings from Guyana!
Appreciate you Jason. Cheers!
Loved the video. Keep them coming
11:57 Sam's comment was gold lol.
😁
Yep! Scottsdale is getting a new paint job and some other updates! Love Scottsdale airport though. Love Phoenix for that matter!
You, my Friend, are crazy funny and I just love your videos
Appreciate that Charles👍🏽
I lads nice to see you all. The piper 600 what a beautiful plane awesome. Are you off to oshkosh this next week.if you are hope you have a amazing time phil.
It was awesome! Man I wish I could make it work out this year but unfortunately I can’t. I’ll be there next year for sure👍🏽
Love your videos. Let me know when you come to Chicago. I’ll take you around in my Arrow 😊
Better yet, I'll let you take my Cessna 150 for a spin to Europe. Bring some paddles.
Nice casual video and fun flying with friends.. Safe travels Ern✈️
Awesome video ern thanks for sharing all of your experiences ❤❤
Ern Hey! A big plane or a small plane.....always great to follow you! Enjoyed watching....many thanks Ern;)) Have a nice week....warm greetings Betsy.....
Great video Ern! Loved the comparison flights👍
Another great video! My first time flying a turboprop was with Alex as well! He’s a good dude
maybe my mama will get one so i can fly her between Scottsdale and Beverly Hills for her doctors appointments. been doing it in the Jag.
Hopefully I can catch you on a flight one day and also one day fly with you as a pilot I still have ways to go I’m 14…but I want to do like how you did like fly KC-135 in AZ ANG and then SWA 👍🏽 also thanks for the amazing videos
You’re in a great spot! I would trade places with you in a heartbeat. Enjoy the journey my friend. And I hope to see you on a flight one day👍🏽
BigErn I would love to see how one gets in and out of the cockpit.
Does it have power windows
Way cool! Got some more Gucci gear that’s the 787/max!
How noisy is the 350 inside?
Super Video!! No time in a C130 Ernie? Thanks for letting us ride along!!
I like the new intro. Poppin!
I always skip intros, lol
Great Video, Ernie! It looks like Piper is really bringing it to the the longer range luxury line. 👍
Pilatus is a nice airplane
What’s the name of the song in the intro? Can’t find it anywhere!! Great video thanks for the content
Have you ever flown into KMEM? it’s my home airport
I don’t get in there very much. But when I do I really enjoy downtown. I’m a foodie👍🏽
@@FlyingwithBigErn nice the bbq is so good!
Buying a Cirrus replacement already? Pipers putting a lot of effort to keep these whips competitive, and they're doing a great job. No complaints from the old Meridian line, and they still support it very well.
Just looking😁. But yes Piper has a great product
@@FlyingwithBigErn DO IT. You or Sam will not regret it. The range rings were all I needed to see. I’m sure the operating costs are SUBSTANTIALLY higher but if you’re flying it enough then I’m sure it’ll be worth every penny.
Interesting that Alex, in communication with controllers called it a "Meridian" when in fact it's a M600 - probably to reduce controller confusion?
Cause it says P46T on the data tag
When the ground controller said your departure time is between 27 and 30, is that time of taxi or time past the hour?
Time past the hour, e.g. Wheels up time.
Good Stuff Ernie, Love your videos, Maybe you can do a video on one of the Boneyards out west. You ever get to Houston Hobby?
I get through there from time to time.
That’s a good idea!
Great video but a little disappointing you didn't talk to Alex more about the 600 in detail, nothing about the flight back, purpose of the flight? You did say it was a demo, maybe just a "by chance" opportunity flight. Loved the start up sequence in the m600!
Being groomed in an Aerostar (400 hrs tt), piper is my brand! I love both those airplanes. I hope piper kills it with that m600 sls.
Keep the vids coming!
David
Didn’t want it too long so just hitting the highlights. Honestly reach out to Alex for more detailed information if you’re interested. He’s a great guy and full of information. Cheers!
@@FlyingwithBigErn Here's my spin on that.
Point missed.
This is probably not necessary and over-kill but felt compelled to post it.
Because this was a one-off and very cool opportunity, you missed out sharing much of that. Panel views, performance, flight statistics, especially on the return trip. It's not often we get to witness high-end aircraft like the ones you and Sam just experienced. That said, when I saw the runway appear in the window, it was like watching a bad ending to a great movie.
You bring the professional sector of aviation to those enthusiast interested in making a career out of it. Your captain interviews and other content are rare, well done and very special to those looking for cool career. I speak from experience from a short career in corporate aviation earlier in my life.
All I'm saying, do the same with vids like this one.
Thanks for your enthusiasm, joys and willingness to provide the content we love to watch!
I don’t understand why they don’t have headrest for the front seats
They don’t want you too comfortable 😁. Just in case.
Fab videos as always. Out of interest what camera were you using for the handheld review of the 600 before ye left. Great quality. Thanks Ern. Regards, Eoin 🇮🇪
Hi Ern, any chance to fly the PC-12?
Big Ern, what did your partner think about the 350 vs Cirrus?
Cos Doc knows what’s coming next month or the month after. More “fun” to come.
Like that 1-2-3 start! I obviously need an editor…nice job
Haha! He’s awesome! So glad I found him👍🏽
The one thumbs down was the relief tube onboard the aircraft.
😁
Couldn't afford to feed that turbo. My little Experimental VW powered KR2 sipped gas and was a little fighter plane. I can't even contemplate that waste of money.
Sell the Green Hornet and get the 600SLS or TBM940!!
Cool vid. Curious why the doc would wear an N95 still even fully vaccinated.
Because he studied medicine and understands the risks are never zero despite vaccinations. He also, as a physician, likely comes into contact with people who have compromised immune systems and does not want to pass anything on to his patients if he is exposed and non symptomatic 🦠 C19 is not gone.
@@theippster8891 If you are fully vaccinated, and do not have co morbidities (maybe he does) It is time to get back to life. C19 will never be gone.
@@CCitis Oh my goodness…he is a physician Jeremy. It is still possible for vaccinated people to become infected and pass the virus on to those with compromised immune systems, his patients. He is in a small enclosed space for an extended amount of time w 2 other people, taking recommended precautions as a physician (or anyone) has nothing to do w ‘getting back to life’.
Hes probably a democrat...its a badge of honor to wear at least one mask....
@@T.D.111 Its unreal how many after being fully vaxxed STILL wear it as a signal.
M600 is more like TBM 930 than PC12
Are you plane shopping again?!
Maybe😁
Look at you Ern!!! Subzzzz!! Well done brother your channel rocks:) take care sir
Ern, what was the reason for the flight? Are you showcasing new aircraft or are you buying a new toy? 😁
We’re actually looking at a follow on plane for the future. So trying to get as educated as possible at the options out there. Cheers!
@@FlyingwithBigErn Awesome!! 👍
Hi Big Ern, thanks for another great vid! Just a quick question about seniority…
Just watched your charter vid where you said typically the senior top 10% of pilots get the charters. Are there any FOs that choose to stay as FOs to keep seniority in RHS and get the trips they want rather than go for command and become the least senior Captains? Or does it not work like that?
Thanks again great channel 😎👍🏻
Things that will help your future videos :
1 less face time, more aircraft time
2 audio levels - balanced better, Piper fellow was low
3 600 sls landing would have been much more interesting if cabin talk had not been drowned out by other aircraft audio !
Thats a beautiful turboprop !
300, 350, 500, 600; all depends on what you need to do. Love the hypoxia system. Calling it the "screaming match with the wife last night - fell asleep during flight" button would be too wordy.
A fine aeroplane... Good technology
But No lavotary... That's very uncomfortable to traveller...😶
No panel views or explanations during the trip? What's up with that? This plane is priced just over $3m. Nice goody package on board too! I'm sure better deals on used for sure! "Its good to dream" is what my father always told me!
Third
First
👋🏻KSRQ ☀️🌴🇺🇸✈️
Looks like I should've been a doctor, not a pilot.
Funny, Sam says that about being a pilot😁
Wonderful aircraft without toilet.longrange No toilet.Maybe Open Doors sh.outside😆😆😆🤭🤭🤭🤭💩💩
Please. Why the ghetto music.