I've been that guy standing at the fence watching planes for years and have never been offer a ride. I'd take that offer in an instant. It's so cool that pilots like Jim exist.
What a pleasure to watch a pilot in action who is not only an extremely professional aviator, but also very eager to promote general aviation. Very nice Jim..!
I'm now at 70 hours, 17 years of age, and got my private at 62 hours in February in a Cessna 172s. Now that I only fly a few times a month, I'm on my toes as much as I was when I first started. It's unbelievable what time can do to a pilot's sharpness and attention to detail. Your and Steveo's videos are amazing examples of good and bad examples of flying and I love it. Thank you.
I want to back up the ditching near boats. In the summer of 2010, I was on a research ship north of Key West when the Coast Guard requested our assistance for a downed aircraft along the same route you took. We traveled 50 miles (5 hours) and located the pilot (sole occupant) within 10 minutes of arriving in the area. Pilot had treaded water for the entire five hours with no PFD. Very lucky pilot and it still gives me chills when I remember the jubilant hug he gave me when I pulled him aboard our rescue boat.
He seems like a great pilot. It's nice to see the diligent planning and attention to detail and that was a cool tip about seeing the cloud shadows on the water. And I got a cameo! Great video as usual, thx
I humbly thank you for showing more and more videos of Rusty Pilots! When I see this gent in a top of the line Cirrus after a long absence, it gives me hope! I have about 200 hours in C172's and flew a lot in the late 90's....but life got busy, work, mortgage...and here I am now, getting back into the groove. Found my local flying club is struggling to gain members...they have tapped into my Information Tech brain, made me their club secretary and working on getting them a Facebook page, building a website and working on bringing in new pilots, rusty pilots and so on! Going from 172 to low-wing Cherokee will take some getting used to....but small steps....again, thank you for your videos inspiring us "not quite old guys" into getting back into it!
@3:12 He forgot the most important part of the briefing, NEVER let go of the raft or it will drift away !!! Learned that from FlightChops, thanks Steve !!!
I had the same problem with the seatbelts in my Cirrus. They ride up to your belly button and will actually hurt you if you crash. Low and tight over the hips is what you want, but the cirrus shoulder straps seem to fight that. That pilot seems super sharp! He is not the typical Cirrus pilot I've run across! :)
What a pleasure to watch a professional aviator do their thing. Meticulous planning, always ahead of the aeroplane and not filling R/T with cowboy comments. Just superb.
Great video. Done that flight many times out of KVNC to Key West. Usually about 40 minutes , but afternoons can be brutal in the scud that often arises in FL. Nice landing.
Another fantastic FlightChops episode Steve. Jim comes across as a consummate professional; thorough, disciplined and very slick on the radio. And an awesome paintscheme on his aircraft too. Great job!
Agree with Jim, getting back into flying because of you! I've also influenced a friend into going back into flying after 15 years from flying with United. He's headed to classes to fly commuters next week. I guess it's all contagious. We're bad influences on each other. :)
Wow! Jim was organized beyond belief. The last time I saw organization like that was from pilots and crews I few with when I was a Flight Engineer on Coast Guard HC-130's. Most impressive. Now that I've finally made the decision to jump back in and finish my pilot training (post CG retirement) something I started (20 years ago) but due to 9/11 was unable to finish, I would love the opportunity to fly with him. To bad this offer is from 2018.
Awesome video and great story... I love how Jim is paying it forward to rusty pilots. I like that mission... Nothing better than sharing flight with those that appreciate it.. Thanks for posting and great production as always.
Niko, I can think of only ONE thing that WOULD be better than sharing a flight with old, rusty pilots, and that's Angel Flight. Sharing your airplane with a patient who needs medical care and can't afford the transportation costs to a location that's not local. I've said in other videos, if I ever win the lottery (haven't checked tonights numbers yet), I want to get back into flying, get the rest of my ratings, and hook up with Angel Flight as a pilot. Buy something like a Malibu or a 340A to keep the passenger comfortable, and donate my charitable funds that way. But, yeah, as one of those people who hasn't flown as PIC in 40 years, I really do appreciate what Jim is doing.
Jim is super organized and as a CFI, that’s very encouraging to see. Just a few things to consider. “November” can always be omitted from your call sign but definitely keep saying “Cirrus” as it helps other pilots know what to look for. During the runup, when checking the flight controls, you’ve got to actually look and see that the correct aileron is going up and down. If you don’t, how are you verifying that they’re “free” (not binding) and “correct” (appropriately deflecting)? I’m discouraged to see the amount of autopilot usage. If you want your stick and rudder skills to stay sharp, you’ve got to hand fly.
Another Great video Steve ... I flew from Marathon, FL to Key West VFR this past Winter, our departure from KW took us over the Naval base, we were cleared to cross over not above 300'!! until we cleared the zone. It was quite the experience flying so low over all those military Jets. Just talking to a Navy base was intimidating for this Canadian boy! I would recommend the flight to KW for any pilot.
I got my private certificate back in the early 80’s but stopped flying a couple of years after that. I’ve never lost my love of aviation and have thought about taking it back up but I’m just not sure this old dog could learn the new tricks! It’s nice to see someone who has done just that, and done it very well. I’m afraid I’d be lost in that cockpit! Thanks for posting the video, I really enjoyed it. Maybe I’ll take you up on that offer!
I'm impressed with Jim skills. I did not notice if you did a follow up on how Jim got his training in starting to fly again. He mentioned four stages, but I only heard three. You could do a short video in my opinion on his whole approach to retraining a rusty pilot, or a pilot that wants to improve his skills.
Hello to all. I'm now getting my pilots license and will be retiring to Tampa Florida, where can I go to find a good flight instructor and to meet people like Jim and yourself to keep the motivation and good times going....
During the 2003 Centennial of Flight at Dare County airport there was a demonstration of proof of concept of flying through the boxes. On the ground we watched a live feed of an airplane flying in actual IMC. It was real time so when the aircraft made his approach and went missed we saw it on the monitor in the terminal. There was zero lag between the aircraft and the monitor. It was amazing then and amazing now to see it in the cockpits.
What an absolute joy of a flight, with an awesome guy who knows what he's doing. Inspiring stuff. I am actually rusty myself, after about 5 years with no flying at all. This was very helpful and great motivation. Thanks!
do those seat belts adjust down to your waist so the impact force is not on your stomach on race car stuff ive been told to keep them down on your hips almost so if you have to use the seat belts the force is less likely to hurt you
They absolutely do. You just have to tighten the lap belts and they snug right down. It's something that really needs to be done as there's risk of injury from having them up so high.
Awesome video,just getting the aviation bug and i am researching flight schools in my area to get a private pilot certificate.Beautiful plane by the way
Omg!!! I I go to central Florida aerospace academy in that same campus and I volunteered for sun n fun. I’m a huge fan of your channel. Hope that you come back this year so I can meet you!
Wow Jim is a super squared away pilot with very good techniques and procedures. I actually took a screen grab of his flight planning kneeboard sheet you showed and spent a couple hours putting together one just like it on Excel. Happy to share if you are interested. Great video as usual! Getting ready for my IFR check Ride in May.
Glad you liked the video. But the source file for Jim’s template is shared on Patreon. Sorry you spent so long on recreating it... for as little as a dollar a month you get that and all the other exclusive stuff such as the uncut / raw videos. What i find super rewarding though, is that most supporters are +$5, voluntarily paying more than they need to so that we can keep making new episodes.
FlightChops Yeah I Heard you mention that in the video and will definitely check you out on that site. Just wanted to refine the spreadsheet a bit myself. Looks great can’t wait to fly with it🛩
DJB I would love to share it! I am always looking for efficient ways to keep organized in the cockpit and when I saw Jim’s template it looked great. I just modified a few little details. Let me figure out how to best share. Give me a day or two I am at a resort in Arizona currently and have limited access to mobile devices and computer.
I hope I get the chance to take advantage of the offer to fly. I haven't flown for 25 years after selling off my share of a Cessna 172, considering LSA. Getting the bug....
lee Go for it!!! I've been out of flying for 10 years myself after getting my certificate 23 years ago. Just got my Basic Med exam (third class expired 5 years ago) done a couple of months ago. Really excited to get back into the cockpit again next month. LET'S GO!!!!!!
Mine is a similar story. I dropped out of flying about 35 years ago, when the sailboat racing bug bit me. I had accumulated almost a thousand hours in various rentals, an owned 1947 Stinson 108-2, and an owned Cessna Cardinal RG. I hold a Commercial with SEL, MEL, and instrument ratings. A couple of months ago I decided that 79 was not too old to start flying again. I've got about 9 hours of dual in a light sport Flight Design CTLS. It is a comfortable little 2-place, a little squirrelly to land, but otherwise a joy to fly. And, with the help of Flight Chops and other UA-camrs am starting to really feel comfortable again.
I was just flying there 2 weeks ago, great landing in Albert Whitted and then also headed down to KEYW (VFR though). Great route! This was my first flying-in-US trip, really great over there! Nice video, I can relate!! Best regards from Austria/Europe
Great video and thanks for sharing! Cirrus is an amazing machine. Honestly for me the radio traffic is a big turnoff for me. Take a flight with my friend in Marco Island every now and then and I have 20 hours training myself. He keeps wanting me to take a new interest , but the radio nonstop while you’re trying to enjoy your flight is a fun killer for me. If there was a wake to get away from that constant chatter one would be a lot more fun in my opinion.
I just wanted to say I am in the same boat as Jim. I started flying back in the 1986. Went on to college and received my commercial, instrument, CFI and CFII. I the. Taught for a few years then stopped due to family requirements. I have been away from flying for about 18 years and now looking to get back into it. Great job.
Thank you for your videos. Great to see pilots who want to help others to get back in the air. Most of the people I know are active pilots or are learning. Like to share the experience with others too. It seems to me that most if not all the aviation videos are coming from You and from the mid & southeast part of the country. It's quiet out here in the west. Keep flying safely and keep the videos coming.
great video,,,thanks Jim for letting us fly vicariously through you to one of my favorite destinations no less. You're definitely ready for the vision jet.
19:05. I had that once on departure. A bird looked like he was going to cut us off, but the bird turned away in more than enough time (I am a student pilot)
Awesome video guys! @flightchops that funky turn given to you guys when contacting departure I believe is for identifying your radar signature. The controller said she did “not observe” you guys on departure and she must use one of 6 methods to identify the primary/second radar target. The turn ensures she is talking to the right aircraft who called 😊 happy flying guys and what a great planning sheet!
Oh, Steve! Cooper and I are the perfect companions for flying with Jim! And we're based at 48X! He's 15 with 12 hours and I'm slowly getting back in with an hour or two per month. Lovely airplane!
I never got to get my pilot license ☹ I was in the civil air patrol, in high school, I wish I would had done things different, I was trying to remember how many hours I had gotten (?) 20 to 50 hours (?), I help talk my nephew into getting his pilot license, I am glad I did and He is also.
Gary C , I don't have the money and I am too old (?) I don't think I could be hired for any pilots job's, money is the problem, But it's good to watch the videos. That plane SR22 GTS, I can remember when I use to and got to fly and the guy I flew with, he was really safety minded and I am glad , and he was always telling me about why safety first, he would have me to walk around the plane with him checking for things and fuel and preflight checks then he would have me to do the same thing preflight check, teaching me, the thing I remember the most is the not having a cloud hook, he always said up there we can't throw out a cloud hook and wait for a tow truck, about every time I hear about SR22 GTS, it makes me think about the cloud hook. 🛩🛩🛩
Phil, I very much understand about the money, all too well at the moment. I've been unemployed for the better part of three years now. As to an actual flying job, we both may be too old for that (I"m 60), but given the finances, I would most certainly get current again, and pursue the rest of my ratings just because I love flying. Even if you didn't do anything more than getting your PPL for those $200 hamburgers, it would be a good thing. Look into the Sport Pilot license, something that's most likely a lot newer than when you last flew. There are a number of LSAs, or Light Sport Airplanes out there that are great day, VFR short trip airplanes you could easily master. Yeah, I get the money, but I rather suspect if you're working and have a little bit of spare income, you could get back into it.
COOL episode !!!1 the pilot ACED it all plus REALLY knows his stuff .....procedures are part of his bones and his IFR flying SPOT ON.... once again your episode made my day and gave me so much to analyze review and learn as well so thanks so much to you, to your awesome team and the amazing pilots that continue to support your channel sharing through their knowledge and experience BUDDY YOUR CHANNEL IS Number 1 ON MY LIST!!!!
Great pointers on reading cloud shadows; and great advocacy of GA - If I could afford it, I'd share flights with plane spotters at the airport fence too :-) Good on ya, Jim!
Always happy to see a notification about your video being posted :) As coincidence has it, I'll be flying into Burlington tomorrow morning, which I believe is your home base, right?
Same here! I think I've flown two days of the past month, but flew for 8h one of those days (Ottawa > Toronto > North Bay > Temagami > Ottawa). I'll be flying out Sunday - might run into you! Safe flying.
My wife and I are coming to fun in sun next month and would love to fly to key west with you. I'm a rusty pilot and I use to own a Cherokee 140. We plan to buy a plane next year. Our missions when we do buy a plane would be to fly to Key West and the Bahamas.
At some point in the video you said that ATC doesnt appreciate the „with you“ a lot of pilots use. Iwas wondering why that is? 🤔 I am no ATCO but i always like to hear people use it. Sounds a bit more friendly and human than it does without...
I'll let other more qualified people weigh in on the exact reasoning that it is not considered a good practice. But at the end of the day, it is at best useless information that wastes time on freq, and at worst you risk using it in place of good info. Here is an example of the same "check in" call after a hand off - one using that phrase, the other being more what I think is proper: "Miami Center, Cirrus 123 with you". "Miami Center, Cirrus 123 level 5 thousand".
It's more or less because it isn't needed in the phrasing and just takes up space. All you need to give them is your general location and altitude and nothing more. To me from the old flight sim days with you sounds kinda robotic.
Current "professional pilot" & former ATC here. It is just unnecessary and clogs up the freqs with extra words. Yes, it's only two words, but if you're aware and trying not to use extra verbiage, you'll cut out a lot of time over a flight. ATCs are usually busy and there are typically someone waiting to check in or make a request, so it's a courtesy to everyone to get out the pertinent info and free up the freq.
Unnecessary comms. You don't really notice it in this video but if you're going into congested airspace ATC really doesn't appreciate any delays in readbacks or extra words. That's why you should get into the habit of reading back freqs first and then writing them down, because if you're in the area of a crowded approach control they'll pimp you on not hearing the freq if you don't read it back within like 5 seconds. Stuff happens a lot faster when you're riding the 250 limit until base leg for an approach so you need to keep it short and be on top of everything.
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I've been that guy standing at the fence watching planes for years and have never been offer a ride. I'd take that offer in an instant.
It's so cool that pilots like Jim exist.
I live by a small airport I think I should hang around the fence more often
When he said were not gliding anywhere reminded me of the Air TRansat A330 that lost both engines at 33000ft and had to glide 75 miles to an island.
What a pleasure to watch a pilot in action who is not only an extremely professional aviator, but also very eager to promote general aviation. Very nice Jim..!
I'm now at 70 hours, 17 years of age, and got my private at 62 hours in February in a Cessna 172s. Now that I only fly a few times a month, I'm on my toes as much as I was when I first started. It's unbelievable what time can do to a pilot's sharpness and attention to detail. Your and Steveo's videos are amazing examples of good and bad examples of flying and I love it. Thank you.
Flew over my home town of Sanibel Island... LOVE IT.
Glenn Woods' Bold Republic Radio Show I've been there, it's beautiful!
The audio for this is impeccable. Great job. It's truly a symphony with that level of confidence.
I want to back up the ditching near boats. In the summer of 2010, I was on a research ship north of Key West when the Coast Guard requested our assistance for a downed aircraft along the same route you took. We traveled 50 miles (5 hours) and located the pilot (sole occupant) within 10 minutes of arriving in the area. Pilot had treaded water for the entire five hours with no PFD. Very lucky pilot and it still gives me chills when I remember the jubilant hug he gave me when I pulled him aboard our rescue boat.
He seems like a great pilot. It's nice to see the diligent planning and attention to detail and that was a cool tip about seeing the cloud shadows on the water. And I got a cameo! Great video as usual, thx
I agree, I really liked his thorough pre-flight approach.
@14:40 UA-cam channel 310 Pilot are two air traffic controllers out of Chicago and they say "with you" all the time......
I humbly thank you for showing more and more videos of Rusty Pilots! When I see this gent in a top of the line Cirrus after a long absence, it gives me hope! I have about 200 hours in C172's and flew a lot in the late 90's....but life got busy, work, mortgage...and here I am now, getting back into the groove. Found my local flying club is struggling to gain members...they have tapped into my Information Tech brain, made me their club secretary and working on getting them a Facebook page, building a website and working on bringing in new pilots, rusty pilots and so on! Going from 172 to low-wing Cherokee will take some getting used to....but small steps....again, thank you for your videos inspiring us "not quite old guys" into getting back into it!
@3:12 He forgot the most important part of the briefing, NEVER let go of the raft or it will drift away !!! Learned that from FlightChops, thanks Steve !!!
I had the same problem with the seatbelts in my Cirrus. They ride up to your belly button and will actually hurt you if you crash. Low and tight over the hips is what you want, but the cirrus shoulder straps seem to fight that. That pilot seems super sharp! He is not the typical Cirrus pilot I've run across! :)
Two great ambassadors for flying. Thanks for sharing.
What a pleasure to watch a professional aviator do their thing. Meticulous planning, always ahead of the aeroplane and not filling R/T with cowboy comments. Just superb.
One of the best comms skills I've seen.
My favorite FC video to date. So nice he gave you a little love for getting him back into the air!
Nice video. Starting from Sanity check, take-off, Traffic alert, Auto pilot & finally Landing, I enjoyed eveything in this video.
Great video. Done that flight many times out of KVNC to Key West. Usually about 40 minutes , but afternoons can be brutal in the scud that often arises in FL. Nice landing.
Another fantastic FlightChops episode Steve. Jim comes across as a consummate professional; thorough, disciplined and very slick on the radio. And an awesome paintscheme on his aircraft too. Great job!
This is awesome....I live less than a mile north of KLAL. Glad to see it getting some love!
Agree with Jim, getting back into flying because of you! I've also influenced a friend into going back into flying after 15 years from flying with United. He's headed to classes to fly commuters next week. I guess it's all contagious. We're bad influences on each other. :)
Its nice to see Jim based out of Tampa, what a very great guy and a great Pilot he is, I think you both should make more videos together for sure!
Wow! Jim was organized beyond belief. The last time I saw organization like that was from pilots and crews I few with when I was a Flight Engineer on Coast Guard HC-130's. Most impressive. Now that I've finally made the decision to jump back in and finish my pilot training (post CG retirement) something I started (20 years ago) but due to 9/11 was unable to finish, I would love the opportunity to fly with him. To bad this offer is from 2018.
That virtual highway on the G1000 reminds me playing Starfox on the N64.
Awesome video and great story... I love how Jim is paying it forward to rusty pilots. I like that mission... Nothing better than sharing flight with those that appreciate it.. Thanks for posting and great production as always.
Hey Niko! Fancy meeting you here! 😁🍻 I couldn't have said it better.👍
Niko, I can think of only ONE thing that WOULD be better than sharing a flight with old, rusty pilots, and that's Angel Flight. Sharing your airplane with a patient who needs medical care and can't afford the transportation costs to a location that's not local.
I've said in other videos, if I ever win the lottery (haven't checked tonights numbers yet), I want to get back into flying, get the rest of my ratings, and hook up with Angel Flight as a pilot. Buy something like a Malibu or a 340A to keep the passenger comfortable, and donate my charitable funds that way.
But, yeah, as one of those people who hasn't flown as PIC in 40 years, I really do appreciate what Jim is doing.
Gary C and I will definitely look into that. What a noble cause!!!
2:04 nice MIG-21 back there
Jim is super organized and as a CFI, that’s very encouraging to see. Just a few things to consider. “November” can always be omitted from your call sign but definitely keep saying “Cirrus” as it helps other pilots know what to look for. During the runup, when checking the flight controls, you’ve got to actually look and see that the correct aileron is going up and down. If you don’t, how are you verifying that they’re “free” (not binding) and “correct” (appropriately deflecting)? I’m discouraged to see the amount of autopilot usage. If you want your stick and rudder skills to stay sharp, you’ve got to hand fly.
Another Great video Steve ... I flew from Marathon, FL to Key West VFR this past Winter, our departure from KW took us over the Naval base, we were cleared to cross over not above 300'!! until we cleared the zone. It was quite the experience flying so low over all those military Jets. Just talking to a Navy base was intimidating for this Canadian boy! I would recommend the flight to KW for any pilot.
I got my private certificate back in the early 80’s but stopped flying a couple of years after that. I’ve never lost my love of aviation and have thought about taking it back up but I’m just not sure this old dog could learn the new tricks! It’s nice to see someone who has done just that, and done it very well. I’m afraid I’d be lost in that cockpit! Thanks for posting the video, I really enjoyed it. Maybe I’ll take you up on that offer!
I like the split screen on landing. Thanks for letting us fly along!
I'm impressed with Jim skills. I did not notice if you did a follow up on how Jim got his training in starting to fly again. He mentioned four stages, but I only heard three. You could do a short video in my opinion on his whole approach to retraining a rusty pilot, or a pilot that wants to improve his skills.
Hello to all. I'm now getting my pilots license and will be retiring to Tampa Florida, where can I go to find a good flight instructor and to meet people like Jim and yourself to keep the motivation and good times going....
During the 2003 Centennial of Flight at Dare County airport there was a demonstration of proof of concept of flying through the boxes. On the ground we watched a live feed of an airplane flying in actual IMC. It was real time so when the aircraft made his approach and went missed we saw it on the monitor in the terminal. There was zero lag between the aircraft and the monitor. It was amazing then and amazing now to see it in the cockpits.
What an absolute joy of a flight, with an awesome guy who knows what he's doing. Inspiring stuff. I am actually rusty myself, after about 5 years with no flying at all. This was very helpful and great motivation. Thanks!
I feel for this amazing organized pilot!! I'm in his shoes left flying for about 7 years now but hoping to get back my wings!!
Love your channel. Living vicariously through you right now - from London. Thanks a tonne.
Great video.....good to see a rusty guy come out shiny again...!
do those seat belts adjust down to your waist so the impact force is not on your stomach on race car stuff ive been told to keep them down on your hips almost so if you have to use the seat belts the force is less likely to hurt you
They absolutely do. You just have to tighten the lap belts and they snug right down. It's something that really needs to be done as there's risk of injury from having them up so high.
hope to see you guys at Snfun.....
Jim’s radio work was superb.
Awesome video,just getting the aviation bug and i am researching flight schools in my area to get a private pilot certificate.Beautiful plane by the way
check lat and long for southern part of Big Island ( Hawaii ).
Omg!!! I I go to central Florida aerospace academy in that same campus and I volunteered for sun n fun. I’m a huge fan of your channel. Hope that you come back this year so I can meet you!
18:14 Well if you want to nitpick Hawaii goes further south.
Wow Jim is a super squared away pilot with very good techniques and procedures. I actually took a screen grab of his flight planning kneeboard sheet you showed and spent a couple hours putting together one just like it on Excel. Happy to share if you are interested. Great video as usual! Getting ready for my IFR check Ride in May.
Glad you liked the video. But the source file for Jim’s template is shared on Patreon. Sorry you spent so long on recreating it... for as little as a dollar a month you get that and all the other exclusive stuff such as the uncut / raw videos. What i find super rewarding though, is that most supporters are +$5, voluntarily paying more than they need to so that we can keep making new episodes.
FlightChops Yeah I Heard you mention that in the video and will definitely check you out on that site. Just wanted to refine the spreadsheet a bit myself. Looks great can’t wait to fly with it🛩
Jnani Matson Would love to see your take on that flight plan template! If your willing to share a link or send it would be super appreciated.
DJB I would love to share it! I am always looking for efficient ways to keep organized in the cockpit and when I saw Jim’s template it looked great. I just modified a few little details. Let me figure out how to best share. Give me a day or two I am at a resort in Arizona currently and have limited access to mobile devices and computer.
DJB send me your email and I will fire off the Exel file. Or wait til I can figure out how to upload a link for all to view.
Great video thanks chaps, I’m a rusty pilot but getting into it now after 27 year break 🙂
Not a Pilot, but I do know that one Key West pier shot was taken from Louie's Back Yard or very close it. Thanks for the video.
Great video! I am truly inspired to back into it and finish my pilot license.
I'd love to fly with him, and you as well Steve. My only problem is I'm too large to fit comfortably in a small plane
Jim's ATIS/CRAFT etc list is genius! I need to make one similar to that. Thanks for sharing that.
I hope I get the chance to take advantage of the offer to fly. I haven't flown for 25 years after selling off my share of a Cessna 172, considering LSA. Getting the bug....
lee Go for it!!! I've been out of flying for 10 years myself after getting my certificate 23 years ago. Just got my Basic Med exam (third class expired 5 years ago) done a couple of months ago. Really excited to get back into the cockpit again next month. LET'S GO!!!!!!
Mine is a similar story. I dropped out of flying about 35 years ago, when the sailboat racing bug bit me. I had accumulated almost a thousand hours in various rentals, an owned 1947 Stinson 108-2, and an owned Cessna Cardinal RG. I hold a Commercial with SEL, MEL, and instrument ratings. A couple of months ago I decided that 79 was not too old to start flying again. I've got about 9 hours of dual in a light sport Flight Design CTLS. It is a comfortable little 2-place, a little squirrelly to land, but otherwise a joy to fly. And, with the help of Flight Chops and other UA-camrs am starting to really feel comfortable again.
I was just flying there 2 weeks ago, great landing in Albert Whitted and then also headed down to KEYW (VFR though). Great route! This was my first flying-in-US trip, really great over there! Nice video, I can relate!! Best regards from Austria/Europe
Great video and thanks for sharing! Cirrus is an amazing machine. Honestly for me the radio traffic is a big turnoff for me. Take a flight with my friend in Marco Island every now and then and I have 20 hours training myself. He keeps wanting me to take a new interest , but the radio nonstop while you’re trying to enjoy your flight is a fun killer for me. If there was a wake to get away from that constant chatter one would be a lot more fun in my opinion.
That's nice and, I bet, pretty humbling. Inspire to inspire...
That was awesome. I can only wish.
I just wanted to say I am in the same boat as Jim. I started flying back in the 1986. Went on to college and received my commercial, instrument, CFI and CFII. I the. Taught for a few years then stopped due to family requirements. I have been away from flying for about 18 years and now looking to get back into it. Great job.
Thank you for your videos. Great to see pilots who want to help others to get back in the air. Most of the people I know are active pilots or are learning. Like to share the experience with others too. It seems to me that most if not all the aviation videos are coming from You and from the mid & southeast part of the country. It's quiet out here in the west. Keep flying safely and keep the videos coming.
great video,,,thanks Jim for letting us fly vicariously through you to one of my favorite destinations no less. You're definitely ready for the vision jet.
Nice flight Steve, lucky you to get to fly in a Cirrus SR22GTS!! My dream plane, or is it the TBM 930? lol...
19:05. I had that once on departure. A bird looked like he was going to cut us off, but the bird turned away in more than enough time (I am a student pilot)
somewhere around 8:59 you flew over my house! cool to see you so nearby!
Not even an hour ago I searched your channel for a Cirrus flight... It's like you know me. Love the videos.
Love that he offers rides to those people looking in......
Awesome video guys! @flightchops that funky turn given to you guys when contacting departure I believe is for identifying your radar signature.
The controller said she did “not observe” you guys on departure and she must use one of 6 methods to identify the primary/second radar target. The turn ensures she is talking to the right aircraft who called 😊 happy flying guys and what a great planning sheet!
Hey, thanks for that insight! There is so much to learn about flying and the ATC system.
FlightChops my pleasure!
Just press IDENT.
So great to see this as I’m trying to transition back into flying after 9 years. Very inspiring! Thank you.
I love hearing SRQ as you were in my neighborhood!
As a pilot currently training for my group 3, that was some impressive management on Jim's part.
What’s the vector, Victor? What’s the clearance, Clarance? Huh? The pilot is super organized and love his emergency prep. Good job!
Nice. Greetings from South Africa.
Oh, Steve! Cooper and I are the perfect companions for flying with Jim! And we're based at 48X! He's 15 with 12 hours and I'm slowly getting back in with an hour or two per month. Lovely airplane!
Makes me want to get back into flying alright.
Can you post the piece of paper Jim was showing us before taxiing? Thanks!
Any chance to get a copy of his custom flight log? Pretty slick.
I never got to get my pilot license ☹ I was in the civil air patrol, in high school, I wish I would had done things different, I was trying to remember how many hours I had gotten (?) 20 to 50 hours (?), I help talk my nephew into getting his pilot license, I am glad I did and He is also.
Phillip, what's stopping you now? Carpe diem, seize the day. If you can do it now, then there's no reason not to.
PHILLIP Wethington Its never too late
Gary C , I don't have the money and I am too old (?) I don't think I could be hired for any pilots job's, money is the problem, But it's good to watch the videos. That plane SR22 GTS, I can remember when I use to and got to fly and the guy I flew with, he was really safety minded and I am glad , and he was always telling me about why safety first, he would have me to walk around the plane with him checking for things and fuel and preflight checks then he would have me to do the same thing preflight check, teaching me, the thing I remember the most is the not having a cloud hook, he always said up there we can't throw out a cloud hook and wait for a tow truck, about every time I hear about SR22 GTS, it makes me think about the cloud hook. 🛩🛩🛩
Phil, I very much understand about the money, all too well at the moment. I've been unemployed for the better part of three years now.
As to an actual flying job, we both may be too old for that (I"m 60), but given the finances, I would most certainly get current again, and pursue the rest of my ratings just because I love flying. Even if you didn't do anything more than getting your PPL for those $200 hamburgers, it would be a good thing. Look into the Sport Pilot license, something that's most likely a lot newer than when you last flew. There are a number of LSAs, or Light Sport Airplanes out there that are great day, VFR short trip airplanes you could easily master.
Yeah, I get the money, but I rather suspect if you're working and have a little bit of spare income, you could get back into it.
Have to agree with you, Gary. Phillip? What's going on? I've seen rusty pilots who after thirty years inactive are coming back. Seize the day indeed.
Great video Steve! Look forward to watching your Sun n Fun updates!
Looks like a really great pilot. I should strive to be as organized
Another great video and a very nice single engine aircraft.
COOL episode !!!1 the pilot ACED it all plus REALLY knows his stuff .....procedures are part of his bones and his IFR flying SPOT ON.... once again your episode made my day and gave me so much to analyze review and learn as well so thanks so much to you, to your awesome team and the amazing pilots that continue to support your channel sharing through their knowledge and experience BUDDY YOUR CHANNEL IS Number 1 ON MY LIST!!!!
Great pointers on reading cloud shadows; and great advocacy of GA - If I could afford it, I'd share flights with plane spotters at the airport fence too :-) Good on ya, Jim!
Another great one Steve and I can say I've been there as a rusty pilot, I ended up with a ten year gap in my flying due to kids mortgage and such...
An absolutely beautiful airplane to fly. I don't envy the maintenance costs though. As they age the parts quickly become unobtainium.
Awesome video I love it. Jim was a real professional picked up some good tips. I would love take Jim up on his trip to Key West.
Always happy to see a notification about your video being posted :) As coincidence has it, I'll be flying into Burlington tomorrow morning, which I believe is your home base, right?
Affirmative! I might actually get there this weekend too :). (Have had a busy month not much flying :(
Same here! I think I've flown two days of the past month, but flew for 8h one of those days (Ottawa > Toronto > North Bay > Temagami > Ottawa). I'll be flying out Sunday - might run into you! Safe flying.
After trying flight simulator such type of planes are beneficial for training
Flying my 210 from ORL to KEYW in November.
If Jim is ever around Joplin, MO or Miami, OK ill gladly go for a ride in that beautiful plane.
Awesome video! I sooooooo want to get a Cirrus now! 😉
Great story and video. Congrats !!!
Great vid. Does Jim have a YT channel, and can you share his departure template?
Great pilot!! Story well told!
So ATC doesn't like "with you@"? Never heard that.
My wife and I are coming to fun in sun next month and would love to fly to key west with you. I'm a rusty pilot and I use to own a Cherokee 140. We plan to buy a plane next year. Our missions when we do buy a plane would be to fly to Key West and the Bahamas.
Got my notifications while visiting Prague of course watched it right away on my iPad.
Safe travels.
You guys should come to x51 awesome glider operation
amazing flight, excellent plane and company
I like the RCAF trucker cap :)
I love Jim's philosophy & methods. Great episode.
Key West is pretty nice destination!
thanks for the video and info. this plane is on my bucket list to own
At some point in the video you said that ATC doesnt appreciate the „with you“ a lot of pilots use. Iwas wondering why that is? 🤔 I am no ATCO but i always like to hear people use it. Sounds a bit more friendly and human than it does without...
I'll let other more qualified people weigh in on the exact reasoning that it is not considered a good practice. But at the end of the day, it is at best useless information that wastes time on freq, and at worst you risk using it in place of good info.
Here is an example of the same "check in" call after a hand off - one using that phrase, the other being more what I think is proper:
"Miami Center, Cirrus 123 with you".
"Miami Center, Cirrus 123 level 5 thousand".
It's more or less because it isn't needed in the phrasing and just takes up space. All you need to give them is your general location and altitude and nothing more. To me from the old flight sim days with you sounds kinda robotic.
Current "professional pilot" & former ATC here. It is just unnecessary and clogs up the freqs with extra words. Yes, it's only two words, but if you're aware and trying not to use extra verbiage, you'll cut out a lot of time over a flight. ATCs are usually busy and there are typically someone waiting to check in or make a request, so it's a courtesy to everyone to get out the pertinent info and free up the freq.
99.9%controllers don't care.
Unnecessary comms. You don't really notice it in this video but if you're going into congested airspace ATC really doesn't appreciate any delays in readbacks or extra words. That's why you should get into the habit of reading back freqs first and then writing them down, because if you're in the area of a crowded approach control they'll pimp you on not hearing the freq if you don't read it back within like 5 seconds.
Stuff happens a lot faster when you're riding the 250 limit until base leg for an approach so you need to keep it short and be on top of everything.
Excellent presentation.