STOL Training in a Top Cub (Feat. Tac Aero)
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Checking off a bucket list item with TacAero, learning how to land a Top Cub on a sandbar... in this video I wanted to document the training that went into learning to land on a sandbar in the Texas Hill Country. I have about 150 hours in a Super Cub, most of which are in short field operations but today's airstrip is the shortest I've landed on so far. I learned so much in this process and wanted to document it so that we could all learn from my mistakes. I'm putting together a full debrief of what I learned in this process and will include the link below when it's ready.
TacAero is an elite flight school that specializes in backcountry and tailwheel operations. Learn more at www.tacaero.com/ And no, I did not receive any compensation from TacAero for this video.
DISCLAIMER: TacAero trains at private airstrips to which they have access. This video was for demonstration purposes only. Do not attempt.
Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Ground School at Tac Aero
1:25 - Starting Our Flight
2:00 - The Flight Plan + Stalls
2:40 - Landings
3:05 - Drags
4:40 - Spot Landing Struggles
6:30 - Gorgeous Flying on Llano River
7:04 - Short Airstrip #1
7:48 - Shorter Airstrip #2
8:51 - Behind the Scenes
9:13 - Shorter Airstrip #3
12:50 - Sandbar Low Approach
13:53 - Sandbar Drag
15:42 - Sandbar Landing
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As a chubby Michigan Wolverines fan, I appreciate the reference. Cool video.
haha! I was trying to wear yellow to match the cub and I realized I looked like a wolverines fan.
Charlie, your humility, excitement, and attitude are what make your videos so enjoyable - you've got all of us rooting for you the whole time. So happy for you that you got to live out a dream!! That last landing was incredible!!
Charlie, this is by far the most fun video I've seen on your channel yet. Great camera work, great editing, great narration, etc. I'm a former wide-body airline pilot (both in terms of aircraft and my own girth, by the way 😆) - and these days flying a Citation in Part 91 ops. Much as I love flying jets (even the Slowtation, if you can call it a jet), one of these days I'll be hanging up my hat and retiring from this game. When that happens, THIS is the kind of flying I want to do. Keep up the great work. 👍🏼
Thanks Bradley! Really appreciate that, and glad you enjoyed the video! Sounds like you're still getting to do some really awesome flying in the meantime :)
Fantastic video! I’ve had the privilege of training with both Chris and Ian, they are wonderful teachers and amazing guys.
Couldn't agree more!
It's so much fun watching Charlie have so much fun. Thanks Bud!
haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm actually surprised you haven't practiced spot landings more. As a flight instructor, it would be good for you to become very proficient in not only spot landings, but power-off spot landings. You definitely want to be proficient in hitting an exact intended touchdown point in a power off/engine failure scenario. This is also an invaluable skill to pass on to students. This is something that takes a lot of practice and time in a specific aircraft, to know that individual aircraft well enough that you can know exactly how much speed to carry, what that descent rate looks like, and how long it will float in the flare, as well as how short it is capable of stopping. All of this will lead up to you being able to pick a good landing spot in the event of an emergency power failure situation.
Great video, I love the sand bar flying. It has made flying fun again for me!
Great video! I just visited these guys, looking forward to flying with these guys.
Thanks so much Charlie. Loved the video and the sharing of your experience. Can't wait for your next one!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Great video Charlie, new bucket list item for me now.
Super Cool video! Thanks for sharing!
That was totally awesome Charlie congratulations it was exciting just to watch!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
This might be my favorite video from you. Thanks for putting it together. I’m going to be getting into more of this type of flying very soon
I had goosebumps watching your sandbar landing. Awesome flight, video and experience. You rock and a single thumbs up is not enough. So you get two thumbs up from me, Maverick.
Thanks a ton! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Video, I took the TacAero course in one of their Carbon Cubs before taking delivery of mine, Ian and Kris run a fantastic operation! Glad you are able to share this.
oh nice! I'll bet that was a blast. Congrats on your purchase!
Awesome! Cubs are the best!
Had to watch this right nextly after the other one. ;)
I was all in with the video. I have a tail dragger and this is my mission, what I love to do. Excellent video, I will have to watch it more than once, waiting for your lessons learn video!
Thanks Jim! Glad you found it helpful!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Exciting stuff.
Great job Charlie. That looked like so much fun. I am currently in training for my PPL, and I will have to give this a try after I get a little more time under my belt. Thank you for sharing this with us. Keep up the excellent work. Safe skies 🇺🇸🛩️
Awesome!!
You had the best instruction from Fink. I’m a friend of his up here in Washington and have flown with him. Excellent pilot and more important excellent guy.
Completely agree. What a great guy! One of the most encouraging instructors I've ever flown with. Makes a difference!
@@AirplaneAcademy You are also encouraging and I appreciate your work. You helped me through my IFR and Commercial. I feel like I know the Kings personally at this point... ;-)
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Great video, Charlie - really good work! Can't wait to see tundra tires on the Skylane. :)
LOL yes!!
You look cool! Thanks for the video! We’ll done and great content. Keep it up please.
Thank you so much!
9:01 that was the funniest part
Great Vid!!
Thanks!
Oh my gosh this is terrifying in the most incredible way 😂🙏
Haha thanks Emma!
Learned on a stock J3. One wheel touch and goes were a blast.
sweet! classic!
Wow. I want to do that and I want one of those airplanes!
Can't say enough about them!
I loved this video 😊👍🏼 It must have taken so much effort to edit. Nice work! 🥳
Thanks! It was a ton of work editing it. But fun and worth it!
@@AirplaneAcademy Definitely worth it 😊👍🏼
Awesomeness
Love the channel. You need the app fly like a local if your flying general aviation
This makes me want to buy a carbon cub! Those look like a lot of fun to fly.
yeehaw!!
Damn, Charlie! 1:30! lol. Did you request that plane for the tail number (N767 Charlie Charlie)?
10 PROPS out of 5!!!
Haha! Way to remember the props score. I was so focused during these flights I forgot to mention it!
Did you ever make a second video of your Tac-Aero training?
I am actually working on a few now! It took me a lot longer than I was hoping. I will link it in this video and also post them on the channel in the next 6-8 weeks.
Do they normally have a chase plane for coaching or is that for filming?
That was for filming purposes.
use your slip to drop that plane and drop some energy.
Hey I’m offended by that !!! I’m a tall chubby Michigan pilot !!! Lol😂
haha! You still probably look cooler than me though