Would YOU fly this tiny aircraft??? SKYBUS trip to the WONDERFUL Isles of Scilly! 🏴 🏝
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Welcome to the Scilly Isles! This was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in the last year. I loved the place and I will definitely be back using the helicopter in future! It's not cheap to get to but my word, Scilly is remarkable.
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Date of Travel: 6 JULY 2021
Airline: Isles of Scilly Skybus
Livery: IOS Skybus standard livery
Route: LEQ-ISC
Aircraft: Twin Otter
Flight Number: IOS 023
Miles: 30
Airborne time: 0h20m
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I am from Canada and grew up in the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, so I've flown the Twin Otter many times in both countries, from island hopping to the artic. I had a relative who worked on the original aircraft. It's a fantastic utility plane and I've never felt safer on such a versatile rugged aircraft in such conditions. It's reliable. I get its smaller than people are used to, but it's very safe and dependable.
I can't think of a duff plane that DHC ever came up with.
From the A380 to the Twin Otter-you cover it all! Great video as always Paul.
Welcome to the Scilly Isles! This was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had since the pandemic started. I loved the place and I will definitely be back using the helicopter in future! It's not cheap to get to but my word, Scilly is remarkable.
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Yep, you can search “Paul Lucas Donegal” on here to find the Donegal vid!
Would I fly in such a small plane? Yes, I would. Being in the Swiss Army I have been lucky to flying in a Pilatus Porter (it was a kind of sightseeing flight of the southern Swiss Alps).
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your very interesting video with us.
I like the description of the Otter as "cozy, boutique, and brimming with character" as opposed to crammed, coffin-esque, with a sardine can atmosphere. Looked like fun, though; gorgeous bay. Great vid.
Well, it's a utility plane built for versatility and reliability on relatively short flights. It is a pet peeve when some travellers expect every plane to be Emirates first class and the comfiest planes. I don't love when people judge planes based on comfort rather than performance, efficiency, safety, engineering, the things that matter. That's also why I get pissed when people constantly bash the CRJ-200. Sure, the CRJ-200's not comfortable, but that doesn't mean its a bad aircraft! It's made for regional travel!
It always amazes me how those tiny specks on the map are so huge when you actually see them in real-life. It makes you wonder how the bigger places and continents are actually spread out over the globe! The World is vastly bigger than we imagine!
I've been to Britain three times, but never to Cornwall. It is most definitely on my bucket list, along with some distilleries in Scotland. Britain is truly beautiful.
You must go there; it’s beautiful but rammed in the summer holidays - may / June or September are probably the best times!
@@MrGreatplum May or September, especially after American Labor Day. Air fares drop then. Thanks 😊. I love Britain 🇬🇧❤
Paul, loved the video, as I’m watching now on the Isles of Scilly. The bit you missed (for all av geeks) is that you can walk across the runway on St Marys. A light and siren warn you of approaching aircraft. It’s always fun to be there when there is an arrival! Flown the Twin Otter a few times, but the old and now new helicopter are another experience agin (plus extra 5kg luggage allowance).
You should go to Alderney (channel Islands), you fly there on a Dornier 228NG, not a very common plane. And the airport is absolutely tiny, and lost in time, interior looks the same as it was in the 70s or thereabouts !
Yes, I was going to do that a few years ago when they had the Trislander! Alderney is still on the list tho...
@@Paul_Lucas ah I see, it's such a shame the trislander is gone, everyone loved them, (especially when they let you sit in the copilot seat)
I'll look forward to that video when it comes then!
@@Paul_Lucas Plus they have a lovely little railway that uses old tube trains pulled by a shunting loco
@@Paul_Lucas - I have some pals who live on Alderney but have not been yet - it’s meant to be amazing and is definitely worth it!
I love island hpoing on small aircraft. It is a completley difference experience. Thanks for sharing this one, Paul.
Loved the video, finally got to see the Isles of Scilly. Packed in a little plane going to and from it.
From what i could see those isles are beautiful!
Detail: did you know the Netherlands were for 335 years (1651 - 1986) at war with the Isles of Scilly?
I didn't until a couple of months ago!
Luckily not a single shot was ever fired and nobody died because of this war. It was the longest war ever.
BTW it seems the inhabitants don't like to be called the Scilly Isles but like to hear the Isles of Scilly.
Probably because Scilly sounds as silly.
Thank you for uploading this video!
What a great video. I do love these occasional left-field niche ones you do. Been wanting to visit the Scillies for a while, and this film just reinforces that. Loved the sound of those props winding up for take-off, beautiful noise. Thanks and all the best.
You should have got the regular bus back from Lands End Airport, It's Open Top and gives some stunning views of the coastline on your way back to Penzance or St Ives. Stops right outside.
Good to see you again,
Thanks for the video 👍
Proper Cornish weather , mate! Thank you for another brilliant video!
This is on my must do bucket list! Great video as always and thanks for sharing ! ✈️
Did this trip last year and an absolute pleasure to fly so easily. You can take your dog too and save a lot of time versus going by the boat particularly if it's a short stay on the Island or day trip. The MV Scillonian is a flat bottomed boat so it can rest in Harbour at low tide so is more prone to lurching or rolling in a swell.
Thanks for sharing, I am going at the end of next month, haven’t been to the Scilly Isles since 2003. This time spending almost a week on Scilly. Looking forward to the trip!🥰
Have been to the Isles of Scilly and yes they are beautiful...not sure about in the Winter with an Atlantic storm knocking on the door!!! I went via the ferry smooth crossing both ways....lucky!!! Thanks for up loading.
haha thank you for this cozy video ... bursting with character !
Love the Twin Otter . I flew on one : Newfoundland to Labrador and back in 1989 . ( yes I'm old , lol )
I've flown them in the Cayman Islands and also Eastern Canada. It's amazing how they can operate in anywhere from the desolated artic to a remote paradise island.
Look for John Cleese doing Scilly walks😄😄😄
Isles Of Scilly Looks Like Beatiful Island And Skybus İs Nice Airline Good Video!
Love this video, I've been to the Isles a few times, by Skybus from Lands End (when the runway was still grass rather than tarmac!), Helicopter from Penzance (the old heliport which is now the Sainsburys supermarket), and on the Scillonian ferry. Definitely recommend you try the helicopter next time, its a unique experience.
Can tell it’s going to be a good video
Amazing video paul the twin otters look amazing
Wow First Commenter!!! Love the Video Paul Awesome Trip!!! 😎🎉 Keep up the great work! Cheers from here in Detroit MI in the USA 🥂🇺🇸👍
Also at 1:57 love seeing that good looking Canadian Built DHC-6 Twin Otter!! 🇨🇦
Thanks 👍
Many happy memories of my trip over when i was a kid, my first ever trip in a plane, and the bump as we landed at St Mary's. Such a beautiful part of the world a trip over to Tresco is well worth it the colour of the water was something else.
Nice!! Never heard of these but now I have something to combine with the sleeper train to Penzance!
Fab video as always Paul.
I flew on the twin otter on the same crossing to St.Mary,s at the end of February this year the planes seats are very small but the flight is Fantastic much more exciting than flying on big planes and you see and hear the pilots as the cockpit isn't sealed.The cost of £109.50 each way from lands end is a little pricey but Everyone should do it!! And it saves 2.5 hours on a bumpy ferry !!
I flew aboard Twin Otters many times, they are a great aircraft.
Agreed
flew on a twin several times to London when Brymon airways used them out of plymouth, lovely experience .
Brymon and Plymouth airport, now there is a blast from the past!!
My Dad used to go diving on the Scillies and has really fond memories of the place. He says it's the best place to dive in the UK.
Love the sound of a Twinn Otter!
Loved seeing this video Paul! The Isles of Scilly look so beautiful! I'm in Canada and while I've been to Europe I have not been to England and I really hope to one day! I would definitely fly on this tiny aircraft! Many years ago my brother had a Cessna 170A and I loved flying with him. Good memories! Thanks for sharing!
Love flying low and slow in a high winger , that’s real flying as far as I’m concerned . Great video Paul , keep em coming and my best wishes from my locked down home in Sydney .
Yes, this is real aviation. People need to stop complaining about comfort. Real planes are the ones that can fly anywhere and can last years and years yet still be reliable and safe to fly. Bush flying and island hopping are incredible experiences.
Yes, we have booked our trip for next month. Great video, very informative. Safety instructions at terminal is interesting! Blue & green water sea looks absolutely stunning, thanks for very detailed video :)
Hi Paul. I'm a resident of the Isles of Scilly myself and I have been watching your videos since (almost) the beginning. I've always hoped you'd come to review our local airline. I hope you had a pleasant trip in the islands and sad to have missed you!
I did the trip on an Islander a few years ago - we were all weighed to ensure an evenly distributed load. If you go back to St Mary's, do the walk round the coast, which you can comfortably do in a day. The path will take you across the bottom of the airport runway, but you must obey the signals and not cross when a plane is landing or taking off 🙂. The isles of Scilly are very beautiful and well worth a visit but beware, going and staying there is not cheap but it is worthwhile.
Love the sound of the twotter.
Great video, especially enjoyed the sections with the wide angled view with you and the view through the plane window.
I remember visiting Lands End Airport a few years ago , the wonderful staff there gave me a full tour behind the check in desks , in the hanger even got to sit in some of the Aircraft there , met the helicopter pilots who had just returned from a training exercise and even a visit to the tower , the ATC were brilliant oldest ATC in Britain she said , absolutely lovely little airport
Love the videos Paul
Nice report Paul! I enjoy flying on the Twin Otter Aircraft. Both as a passenger to small airports, and as a skydiver at many drop zones. Nothing like cramming more that 20 people in full gear into the otter sitting on little tiny benches or sitting on the floor.
Nicely filmed, Paul. Really made me feel I was actually with you in the West Country!
Very nice, but you should have stayed longer and showed more of the Islea.
Next one, you should go to Papa Westray from London. 3 flights and the planes get smaller each time.
Really nice. Yes, your airplane got more power before take off.. Nice.
Amazing flight
Thank you Paul for another wonderful video. Yes I would fly in that plane. Have a good day everyone from Sydney Australia.
An interesting video, I last flew out of St Just airport as it was known then on a de Havilland Dragon Rapide, what a great experience. Yes the Isles of Scilly offer some of the most undiscovered places to visit off the coast of England. In my opinion St Marys is ok, but going across to Tresco you will find is so different. It's like a Caribbean island with white sandy beaches and the stunning gardens are magical. I hope you do try the helicopter service next time which flies directly there!
Nice video and trio. It is put on the list :-)
Happy birthday, Paul.
I dunno if I am brave enough and get in such a small plane.......but.......that is I think the prettiest small island I have seen.i almost wanna move there !
My brother works at Lands End Airport.
I volunteer there at the moment.
such a cool flight!
Have taken many of these when I was working
Excellent video
*Been there many times [by Helicopter] from Penzance and met Harold Wilson [Ex Labour Party PM] and had a chat on St Mary's (where he had a residence) in circa 1979.*
When I flew to the isle's of Scilly in 2012 , we went by the now defunct helicopter service ! Going by plane is the softer way !...lol
There’s a new helicopter service! It operates from Penzance Heliport.
Thank you Paul. I've flown on a similar aircraft many years ago from St Louis to Jefferson City MO. Very pleasant flight👍👍
Paul, if you have it, please upload footage of the full takeoff and landing. The whole flight experience on the tiny plane is as special as the scenery is beautiful!
great video as always Paul ,the problem with theses sort of flights is the weather (scotland, brittany ,channel islands) get a nice day like you had great,but none stop rain and wind a nightmare ,keep them coming Paul
Smashing video Paul!
Man 😳😱 This makes The SAAB340B
The Mainstay of REX Regional Flights
l👀k truly glamorous lol 😂
Amazing footage and commentary Paul
Haha! I read SICILY!
Great video as usual!
I think I like that airline, it is just a bit too small and not enough sitting space.
A few years back I had a flight here on the US on a single prop aircraft with room for just 8 passengers & 2 pilots. It was an adventure to be sure!
I've been on this flight, a few years back, never been on a small aircraft like this before, it was different.
This is one journey I've wanted to do. Hopefully one day. Thanks for the video
Awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it!
This flight looks like good fun especially with them coastal views but I’d have to take medication before flying this one otherwise my motion sickness would be having a field day lol 🤢🥴
Yes
Been here I went when the Heliport was in penzance
Do the helicopter route Paul, did that back in the 80s in a Sikorsky, think back then it was British Airways operated ......
Yes, those colours are true, definitely no filters there !!! Came back on the Sicilonian 2, was a bit rough, I enjoyed it immensely. They are a great group of islands, definitely worth a second look Paul!! 😁
Glad you enjoyed the flight :)
I have been to Lands End. But did not know of this. Great one.
Such a great video!!! Thanks!
Now I can’t get the Gilbert and Sullivan’s major general song 🎧 .
dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum I am the...
Aaah. there is a hotel in Mumbai right next to the edge of the sea called Taj Land's End. Now I know where it gets it name from.
Paul, 93 pounds for that breakfast? Isn't that equal to $129. US Dollars? WOW!!!!
I imagine that living on the Isles of Scilly can be very expensive as well...
i sat in 7C going to Tiree a couple of days ago, one of the best seats in the house if you ask me, first class legroom ;) I love the twin otter, feels like a rocket taking off
How bumpy were the flights? We're thinking of going but have some nervous flyers with us.
For the views, I would definitely fly on one ☝️ It was like a box with wings, when I flew CMA between Vancouver Intl and Campbell River. A must do!
Flying in this again in 3 weeks with our dog as always in the carrier.
I travel vicariously through your channel. I have always wanted to go to Sicily. Mostly because of Sophia from the Golden Girls lol.
That's one of the more unique reasons for visiting I have heard!
I went to the Scilly Islands in 1982 by helicopter. But one day later, this same helicopter crashed into the sea and all dead (it did not float as they said it should)- Of course, when I returned some 10 days later to Penzance, I took the Ferry. Used the camping all these days which was very good and visited all islands and the famous lighthouse too, when it was still inhabited. Very good: the Tresco Gardens. You will need the whole day. Thanks for the video.
I was going to fly this route! Just didnt have enough time, Guess I need to plan a longer trip down at cornwall and penzance!
I'll bet they have a skydive version of safety brief. I wonder if they have a composite flight of passengers, skydivers, and drop cargo?
How is the weather there in December? Any good for visiting at this time of year or too cold to enjoy?
Great choice of subject although i am biased as I used to live on the Scillies when the aircraft were BEA Rapides. It has to be one of the best journeys in the UK, GWR sleeper from London to Penzance R/T combined with a flight to the Scillies.
Rapides! Now that’s before my time and then some 😀
@@Paul_Lucas 1964 was the last Rapide flight at least by BEA and my flights were in 62-63 (photoed with my teddy bear on one occasion). They were replaced by the SR61 helicopters that lasted until 2012.
More to the point, how much is a pint?
Cool video Paul.
Looks a fabulous trip, Paul! Did you travel to Penzance on GWR and enjoy that train ride too? I have seen your video where you did that a couple of years ago.
My ambition for a Twin Otter trip? The seaplane version from Male to one of the Maldives Soneva resorts - Soneva operates 2 Twin Otters privately, configured in "business class". 10 seats only.
Have u tried northern belle
Not yet but I really hope to do it near Christmas!
Why didn't you stay a night there? It's so beautiful.
Up until the you shower the map, I thought you were saying Sicily
Legroom looks better than Qatar Q Suites. Was "book the cook" not available today?
What type of camera do you use?
Hi thank you for a wonderful video, I am planning a day trip this July but I am worried about taking my camera with 600mm zoom lens, it says day trips can't use the hold to put my rucksack yet in your video you said you did, are they accommodating for this? I am also planning fly out sail back (hoping the weather holds) Regards, Simon
They checked my rucksack as it was too large to be carried in the cabin. Just carry your camera round your neck and you’ll be fine.