Here we inspire new pilots and help them along the way. Join us on our flights out of Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix, Arizona AND follow us as we rebuild our 1939 J3 Cub that we've affectionately named the Red Rocket, probably the most hated J3 Cub on the internet...
I'm just a pilot sharing my experiences and what I've learned with the world. These videos are not meant to be replace primary instruction or to be advisory in any respect. They are for entertainment and informational purposes only.
Same goes with our rebuild project, I'm not a airplane mechanic, but I do work with one for a lot of the project.
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Does it count if I’m a writer researching so my MC - who’s supposed to be an amazing pilot - at least sounds like he knows what he’s doing? I’ve also had an off and on interest for my whole life, but was never allowed to fly due to having ADHD even though I’ve wanted to fly since I was 10. So I’m stuck with flight simulators. I want to learn, so that I can at least understand what’s going on. :)
FAA commercial helicopter pilot out of KTUS here. GREAT INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO and AWESOME DESCRIPTION of what we are all to hear, what to listen to, what to write down/remember/read back, and what is important!! Why did I watch this? I saw the 'old Tucson tower' in the pic for the video and couldn't resist. What did I learn from this: You're very thorough... although you narrated that when calling CD you'd have to specify altitude, you don't really need to, AND you didn't on this flight :) Otherwise spot on. Going to hunt down and see if you have any untowered (CTAF) guidance... may learn something there. If I was going for a fixed-wing transmission I'd consider your outfit [assuming you instruct]. You know what you're doing managing the aircraft, the flying, the communicating, so the trust you build up before I even meet you is already there. I want my passengers to feel the same way getting in my helicopter. Kudos. And by that I mean "Hey this video is super helpful and I hope it makes lots of people uncomfortable with flying in towered airspaces more easily adapt to flying in Class C [or D] airspace!!! Also KDVT is beautiful. Flew there once for a meeting. One of the easiest in-out airspace wise and in-out courtesy car at the FBO wise!!!
You just need a flight review. PPL and hours never expire. It'll be easier because you don't have to start over and go through a checkride. How long, depends on how long it takes you to pick it up again, plus some ground to get caught up.
One very helpful suggestion for student pilots is to mention that fact when making the initial calls. Controllers are generally very accommodating and understanding and will slow down their speech if needed.
30 pound weight loss, being "hosted" at OSH, congrats on both! 3:00 you can make that wifi thing a little less annoying. go to settings->wifi, find the "bad" network, press the [i] to the right. You can then turn "auto-join" off.
I left my flaps down one time on a go around. At KDVT. I was a student my instructor was with me. But he didn’t say anything. He was an old seat of the pants make you learn the hard way instructor. May he RIP, Guy taught me so much. Anyway. I was just trying to climb the airplane , and it just wasn’t right. I knew I couldn’t pull back anymore. I said man this airplane won’t climb he said hum wonder why. I finally realized I left the flaps down and start clearing them. He said oh that’s a good idea. Maybe you can go around now, Because I was about to step out right here on top of that hill. The one just west of I 17. Good job man, I guarantee you will never forget again. At least not The faps on go around.. since that day I brief a possible go around on every landing .
Hi, I'm planning on getting a ppl soon. Quick question, do I need to bring an iPad with an app that displays the airspaces around me or sectionals if I'm flying in VFR?
Nope. It all seems intimidating now, but it's a lit easier than you think. When you learn to fly you'll learn on paper charts anyways. I picked up the iPad towards the tail end of my training. It simplifies the workload on the ground and in the air. Great tool to have, but not needed.
The oral portion of the checkride is open book. But if you're looking everything up you'll fail. its more for reference on less critical items. And if you have to look it up you need to know where it is. You cant just search for something. Lets just say, you have to be prepared. You cant just wing it.
Couple things I would have done different - I would have cleaned up the pistons by glass beading them and probably put NEW rings on them. Lightly honed the bore to put a new crosshatch pattern in them. And maybe pulled out all the valves and relapped them As long as you are in there ?
I thought about those things. Should have done it. Not hard stuff to. to. Easy enough for me to take them off again. About an hours worth of work really. =)
1:40 I've been a student pilot for about 6 months now and wanted to warn all of you newcomers regarding how much $$$$$ you must spend. Of course, if you have a millionaire parent, please skip this comment but if you don't, like me, here are some of the costs: Instruments and Joining The Club: It varies but Joining The Club, backpack, books, headset, some measuring instruments can cost about 2 to 3 hundred dollars (I am including a regular in expensive headset not a $1000 Bose headset) Institute fee: which is monthly, and I think for me is $45 a month. Supplemental courses, like Sporty's or King's School about $200 to $500, which are not mandatory but will help you a lot. Ground School: Your institute may provide a Ground school class for about $300 but if you hear from me do not waste your time and money on that as you must do ground schools with your instructor any way. Ground School with your instructor will be between $50 to $80 an hour and you're going to have a lot of hours of Ground School with your instructor. Now let's get into the fun part, Flight Training cost: depending on the aircraft you choose this may vary, normally between $120 to $250 an hour, but for example, I am training with Cessna G 1000 Glass cockpit, which for me for a 2-hour flight plus instructor is about $500 a session. so technically you will have to fly for a minimum of 40 hours (which if you do not have flying experience, this can go higher than 70, 80 or 90 hours), so you do the math for yourself. Also, at the end of your training you must spend another some hundreds of $$$ for the written exam and your check ride. Hope this helped someone out there ;)
So years ago there was a HEAVY cargo flight on approach to an airport in SE Asia. Don't remember the airport name. Anyways, the ATC gave him a vector "Descend two four zero zero". He meant 2,400 feet. The foreign pilot interpreted it as "descend to 400 feet". He descended to 400' feet and died a fiery death as the airplane experienced CFIT (Controlled Flight Into Terrain). Crashed into the ground. Sad but true. Saw it on one of those Aviation Disaster Documentary shows. Agree... don't use "to" or "for", because it may be interpreted as "two" or "four". I'm pretty sure it was Flying Tiger Fight # 66. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Tiger_Line_Flight_66
I like it when some smart a** pilot announces themselves as "Braniff 145". ATC then thinks that they have gone thru a time warp, and that is fun to listen to how they respond. Funny they want the Braniff to call a phone number after they land. I guess ATC is lonely an want to talk? Confused.
It be nice if some GA pilots actually flew the correct pattern (Right handed or Left handed) and didn't descend to TPA while in the pattern. Descend outside the pattern to TPA before you enter the pattern! Those pilot must have a death wish, but I don't want to part of their wish.
I understand but not 100% we've all practiced short field take offs with full flaps and you should be able to climb at vx, but I guess if density altitude is bad enough you need more speed. With full flaps and full throttle we kind of lift straight up feeling with level attitude
Nicely done and a great video too. Do you have the file for the shunt somewhere I could download it? I've been wondering about how to install mine without it flopping around.
No matter how many Gizmo's you put in the panel you still have a J 3 Cub, that flys how fast ??. Did you pay for any upgrades or did you put the touch on these companies ?? I hated it when people like you come looking for freebies, it gives aviation a bad name.
Sorry if I offended you by working with great companies. Some contacted me, others I reached out to. I never asked for free stuff though. I worked with each company on their terms and and what was mutually beneficial. And yes, sometimes they just gave it to me.
A significant factor for exceeding 40 hours is the lack of availability of the CFI and planes. 42 hours for my son but I hired a CFII who owned a tailwheel. Great weather in FL. He was able to fly 3x a week and retain his knowledge and skills therefore complete his PPL in close to 40 .l. The CFII was brilliant and always available. I told him the goal is becoming a proficient pilot and it’s not a race but 40 hours is realistic for a young intelligent person who is flying 3x per week. I was grateful he was dedicated because @ $130 per hour less is better than longer as long as proficiency is part of the equation. Total $5500 and CFII is retired F15 pilot and also ATC. Rented a plane and hired instructor for instrument rating too. Banner towing to build hours and next goal is right seat for a part 135 operation at 500-700 hours.
So when commercial (passenger) flights arrive and depart airports they may have to traverse uncontrolled airspace on their way from/to class A space? So they have to be on the lookout for VFR flights there?
Kind of. Class E is considered controlled airspace for IFR flights, and all those flights are under IFR. I get what you're saying though, and the answer is yes. BUT, the higher up you get, the less GA and slower traffic you run into. Typically, the fingers of the class bravo help the larger faster aircraft to safely descend, especially since they are on routes and airways.
When I was a flight student, there was a guy named William who never stopped talking about spins - couldn't wait for the day etc. One day I saw the staff with buckets and mops and long faces and when I enquired what had happened, it turned out to be William who had thrown up during the session on spins! He had been afraid of them and that was why he had talked so much about them.
you made a great video, thanks for showing us,, I also watched your previous clip as well .but one question please. what are the pipes that go from the cylinder tops to the sump? I watched with great interest, and cheers from NZ
Ok, I heard it’s Experimental Exhibition, can you talk more about the truth or EE? Many think you can’t fly with pax, or cross country but that is not true correct? You and @Kyle Bushman can teach us about it
