So nice to be able to keep watching your videos. Hope life is not too stressful for you two. The chemistry of Kevin and Jamie as a couple is simply perfect. Best to both of you, thank you for sharing with us.
Man, you sure can land that airplane..!! Having flown a 310, I know it’s not that easy. Another great video..!!! It’s cool watching you two work as a team..!!
Thank you John! Sometimes I win the landings and sometimes they win me. :) Glad you enjoyed the video...we make it to the first island on the next video in a day or two.
Ha ha...she's is an awesome sport for letting me keep that in and just film here non-stop while flying to begin with. I obviously cut some things but she's been a really good sport about it all!! Glad you enjoyed the video. We make it to the islands in the next one coming out in a day or two. :)
Great flight Williston is a little northeast of me. I know Ft. Pierce and Port St Lucie very well. You guys are great together. Thank you guys so much for sharing your time with us.
Really like your channel. Only been in a small plane once and only for 10 minutes as I’m generally afraid to fly, even commercial jets. But your channel has given me interest in flying, even in a small plane. Thanks for all your interesting comments.
Excellent video. Being a retired police officer had to get use to listening to all the radio traffic and still being able to respond and do things right. You guys have a lot of radio traffic to monitor and you do a great job. Jamie is a big help to you by doing some of the radio traffic for you. Fellow Illinois resident here stuck in the cold and snow, Ha! Enjoy the warm weather in the Bahamas. Fly safe and have fun.
Glad you enjoyed it Dave and thank you for your service! Just like in your career field, you get used to hearing/processing it all. I sure hate the winters hear...missing the Bahamas already!
Learned to fly at Sanford a long time ago. You flew over my house when you made the turn to 130. At the time (1979) there were just 4 runways 18-36 and 9-27 which was 10,000 ft long and the tower would let you do 3 T&Gos in one pass. No longer .
Another spot on video. As a non-flyer I have to admit the ATC chatter makes my head spin sometimes but after watching several of your videos I think I'm starting to pick up on some of it. Actually when I did aircraft engine maintenance runs I had to learn how to talk to the Ground controllers. I really appreciated how you explain what is going on during the flights. On to the Bahamas. Safe travels you two.
Glad you enjoyed the video! You get used to the ATC/pilot language pretty quick when doing it a lot. I'm sure it was the same for you with Ground Control at the airport you worked at. Next video we make it to the islands!
You both are really nice people. Been thinking about getting my private license. My wife and I breed and train Labrador Retrievers. Had considered delivering the Midwest and northeast trained dogs by air. Still in the thinking stage. Turned 62 but in good shape and loved to fly with my dad. Just never had the time to follow a pilot dream.
You should for sure give your pilot's license a shot! Never too old to start since you have your health. I know a few people that fly rescue dogs around out of kill areas to adoption areas. I think you have a perfect general aviation plan. :)
The big community beginning about 19:40 is Barefoot Bay in Micco, FL. The St Sebastian river just beyond. We lived in Sebastian just past the river for 8 years. The Sebastian airport has a skydiving operation and a cool bar. Nothing like sitting out there drinking some cold ones watching people jump out of a perfectly fine airplane.
My father was a naval pilot and I have always been a plane junkie. Used to sit at San Diego airport (in the old days) and watch planes take off and land. Watching your videos has been great. For my doctoral graduation I am giving myself flying lessons. Keep the videos coming. They are great.
Very smart idea staying below 3,000 to have more flexibility to maneuver for possible weather. Ft.Pierce looks like a nice place to stay overnight with bad weather in the area. Looks like you are both enjoying your vacation which is the way it should be. Hang out and catch you later!
Glad you liked our low plan as well James! Sometimes I like to get above to avoid the buildups and sometimes (many in my normally aspirated bird) I like to stay low. Ft Pierce was a great place to stage out of and to spend the night during our trip. Would highly suggest it if you take a trip out to the islands ever. Next video we make it to our first island. :)
Hey brother, I was glad to hear your an Air Force vet! With that said I too am a AF vet doing 20 yrs and retiring in ‘95. I also did time at Elgin working T&D then eventually transferring over to the 33rd TFW working F-4E’s and then transitioning to F-15’s. So thanx for your service to the greatest country in the world my friend! Thanx so much for your awesome videos! You and Jamie do a great job with them. Cool to learn Jamie is from AK. After being a east coast dude (Pennsylvania) all my life I will be moving to Petersburg, AK in April ‘19. After spending quite a bit of time TDY to Elmendorf AFB doing test and development work there from Elgin I made a promise to myself my last TDY there that Alaska would be where I would eventually retire to. As I said, come Apr ‘19 that dream will FINALLY become reality! Also, after learning you both are controllers it answered my burning question as to why you guys are so good with communications! Anyway, I wish you both Happy Holidays and keep up the great work! In the meantime I will look forward to your next video! PS- Great job with your Bahama’s series!
Glad you enjoyed the series Scott and thank you for your service as well! I worked many a 33rd F15 in my years. Really enjoyed Eglin. Congrats on your move to Alaska!! I love going up there to visit her family and hunt with her dad.
LOL... 20:40 "A1A, beach front avenue!!" as someone that makes trips to the keys every year (for last 10 years) I'm glad i'm not the only one that can see A1A without saying beach front avenue afterwards!! haha Great videos guys, keep them coming!
We are almost there...just finishing up the first of the islands we visited. It should be out in a day or two. :) Glad you are enjoying the series so far....gets better as it goes!
Now you know there is always time for a flight to the Bahamas! ;-) You mentioned Sun N Fun so worst case we can always try to meet up there. Glad you enjoyed your time down south!
I'd be in serious trouble if I lived as close to them as you do. I'd probably be there every week! If we can't get back before Sun N Fun, we will for sure hit you up before then to try to meet up there! Safe flights my Beech friend. :)
Brief moment for Kevin in the restaurant without sunglasses; that’s a first. Another great post, and yes, I too enjoyed the humorous comment. I liked the decision to go VFR to avoid weather with plenty of alternate airports. If you ever get a meet-up scheduled in FL with BaronPilot and Steveo and would entertain taking a 230lb flying Rev, I’ll be happy to split the costs. Alternatively, I would enjoy meeting you sometime in Illinois. Happy flying and enjoy your vacation!
Another excellent video - thanks for sharing. Hope you enjoyed your flight through central FL. It's where I've done the majority of my flying over the past 20 yrs as a GA pilot. Hot and bumpy is the norm. :^) Thanks again - really enjoy your videos.
Glad you enjoyed the video John! Central FL is a great place to be a GA pilot with the Bahamas that close and the ease of getting in/out of them. :) MLB looks like a nice spot!
I used to live east of Orlando I used to live in Titusville Florida I had to go through Orlando to get to the West Coast of Florida driving my truck I still watch your videos you have some good videos seems like I'm sitting in the backseat of your airplane thank you guys for a good video
Williston is a great airport. Hangar my Grumman there in the cold months. Nice restaurant on the field too. Ever have a day to spare in FL, y’all should spend it in Cedar Key - one of the last vestiges of Old Florida....shortest paved runway in FL, and no services but a great place to chill.
I love Cedar Key! Flown there several times when I lived in GA. We'll have to swing by there so Jaime can experience it when we are back in the area. Thanks for the reminder!
You had to have flown right over my house as you approached Orlando Class B. I recognized the chain of lakes around Leesburg from your cockpit view. You and Jamie are so enjoyable together. Also, not 100% sure but I think Baron Pilot has a new friend named Kim. Safe travels from a fellow Dawg !
Sorry to keep you waiting! With work/life it's hard for me to be able to do better than once a week. Just finishing editing the next segment and we make it to the first island in our trip!
Welcome to Florida. The Orlando Bravo area can be a challenge to get around, but yet oddly satisfying! :) Flying down here is a whole different environment from when I learned to fly out of KATW.
It was good to back down there Glenn! I agree about Orlando...they did a great job allowing us to transit their bravo. Very different environment down there vs the Chicago area.
Welcome to central Florida n coastline flying. At 18:48 you went over my home airport n previous workplace KMLB. Yes Jaime that was A1A. Thanks for the great vid n comments.
I just have to tell you guys something. I've watched so many many of your video's, I showed my wife your pictures from this video, and told her I feel lie we're family. It's really is a very strange feeling to not know someone but feel like you do. Hope you guy's continue to take us along on your trips. Aviation 101, Jonas Marcinko, and Angle Of Attack, and a few others are so much fun to watch. Not to mention what you can learn about the flying world.
Man you sure greased that landing!!! Smoooth as glass! I had to chuckle at about 1:55 on the taxiway, I could hear my wife telling me to quit driving with my knees, and wondered what you were hearing when it veered to the left there, I'm betting you definately heard a peep or 2.... I dont know how you guys tolerate the Florida heat and humidity in the cabin before A/C kicks in ! It was obviously uncomfortable, especially for Jaimie (sp)! When my wife and I went to Tampa a number of years ago for the birth of our 1st grand kid, during the last week of July and 1st week of August, it was so bad that even when I went to sit on the patio outside at 6:30 in the morning with the sun directly on me even at that hour I was amazed at how hot and bad the humidity was then, and I grew up spending all of my Highschool years in Central Texas so I was not a stranger to it! Unbelievable! Too bad you werent able to meet up with Baron Pilot and Lucy and Stevo while cruising through but it sounds like sometime you all might meet and that will definately be classic!
Thanks for the nice comment Don! It fast forward my taxi off the center line looks worse than it is. :) We we descended to land in FL it immediately got wet in the plane and some of my gauges fogged up a little with all the humidity....I forgot what real humidity was like. :) Baron and I have talked before about getting together...I'm sure we will one of these days.
@@310Pilot Ohh that Florida humidity is awful! I didn't think the slight angle on the taxiway was any big deal, I just thought of how it would work for me if it were me with my wife in the next seat. I'd never need to worry about it anyway she's already told me if I ever got a license she wouldn't fly with me anyway!
Another fantastic flight Jamie and Kevin! I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. I really enjoy just listen to Jamie talkin to ATC I think she is so smooth with that! My wife has family up in Williston. I know the 310's do not have air conditioning but don't they have good ventilation cooling air coming in through the ducts. I can't wait to see the next leg of your trip! Be safe! I'm going to keep bugging you about the Fun and Sun until you say Yeah we're definitely coming!
Glad you enjoyed it! We finally make it to the first of the islands we visit in the next video coming out in a day or two. She is great on the mic...I enjoy listening to it as well. :) No A/C but you are correct, the ventilation works great... just got to get up and going and then things are pretty nice. Especially if you climb up a few thousand feet. We will be there wx permitting. :)
We just left Williston, FL (X60) not to long ago. Seeing the intro I understand why they suggested to park out front and they would fuel us from the truck instead of the self serve. They are super nice, when not busy they will do this at the same cost. The little cafe is a nice place for a snack too.
Yeah, they are doing a large construction project near the pumps. Love seeing airports improving and providing excellent general aviation service like Williston! :)
Had to watch the video a second time. Not because of Jaime's boob sweat comment (although I thought it was very amusing) but because I was watching you use the mixture levers. I have never flown a twin Kevin but there does seem to be quite a difference in the position of the two levers? I love the way that you two get on together and work as a team. Real 'feel good' viewing. 😀 Thank you very much for posting. I am always very pleased to see when you have a new video on my subs page. I set myself the challenge of uploading a new flying video every Friday morning at 7.30 local time but I know from my few comments that some watch me during breakfast and one has even said it helps him commute on the bus into work at the end of the week! Thanks again to the pair of you. Best wishes Tim 👌🇬🇧
If memory serves, he tries to match the fuel flows on the two engines. He has an G4 Insight engine monitor that goes over in detail in the Kentucky Dam Fly In Part 1 video at about 16:25
Glad you enjoyed the video Tim! I try for one a week as well as that is all I have time to put out. That's cool that you have followers that enjoy watching your videos regularly as well. :) Yes, as James S said, I do keep my fuel flows matched on the engines using my engine monitor that has very precise values. A long time twin Cessna guru tells people they have separate controls for a reason and you can spend a bunch of money to try to perfectly match the lever positions or you can just set them appropriately. I chose to do the later. :) Maybe this annual I'll let the shop see if they can improve it a bit?
@@310Pilot Thanks for the response Kevin. I will check out the video James mentioned. It seems that you are doing the best thing and it seems to be working well. I was only asking out of natural curiosity, stemming from my 39 years as a teacher and then Headteacher. Thanks again for the work that goes into editing and I look forward to your next upload. All the best to you, Jaime and the family. Happy Landings!
Another great video. Learned 3 specific things on this one...1) You can transition Class Bravo on VFR Flight Following. I thought you had to be on an instrument flight plan. 2) Cloud clearance in Bravo is clear of clouds, just like Class G. 3)Boob sweat is a thing. LOL.
It is not being on Flight Following that allowed him to transition the Bravo, it was that he was ***Cleared into the Bravo**** by ATC. Note that at 13:43 he has Jamie confirm with Approach that they were Cleared into the Bravo, even though earlier it seemed like they were cleared as ATC gave them direction. Need to get those magic words on the tape!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Happy to show a few things you didn't know. Like James said, if you're on flight following just make sure you hear the magic words and you can go on in. Many Bravo's are too busy to allow much VFR activity but lucky for us Orlando wasn't . :)
Jamie had me rolling - my wife's like, "Yep, it must be hot there". She knows ... 😂 I can just see the humidity in the air down there. Sure wish I was in it! Just plowed about 5" of wet, sloppy snow yesterday. Uhhgg ... HATE this time of year up here ... FL blows my mind (like the Midwest) how FLAT it is. Where I've grown up, I can only think of a handful of level areas more than a mile long, aside from the Atlantic coast that are flat like that - of course, that's where we used to drag race 😊. Always a hill to get stuck on in the snow around here (if you don't have 4-wheel drive ... and some storms, even if you do! ). Would love to see you and Chris collaborate on something. I know you guys will get it done at some point. 👍👍 This was a lot of fun! Like a road trip, only WAY better. 😉 Thanks for sharing, as always! Great stuff! Can't wait to see the blue waters. 🍻🍻
Glad we had you and you're wife rolling. :) Super humid...made some of the gauges fog up when we initially descended into FL. I'm partial to hill country myself but getting used to all the flatness. I'm not a fan of the snow myself either unless I'm snowboarding. I'm sure Chris and I will get together one of these days. Blue waters coming in the next video for sure!
having two people keeping track of ur flying and going step by step in ur videos are awesome ur both the best .and most informative also with both ur educations and air traffic controller experiences you manage to balance all the information perfectly .and showing some of the social side to flying with family and other people makes it all real keep up the good work n as always stay safe
Flew into FLL and drove down to key west over a couple of days was really fun in the keys. Did some scuba diving too lot of fun. Key-west was the best had planned taking float plane to Fort Jefferson but weather got bad they cancelled it. We got clipped by tropical storm started up in the gulf never seen so much rain flooded all the streets near the marina. We drove back to FLL from keywest in one day that was bad idea 140 miles took 8 hours just so many slow spots.
Holly moly, 8 hours for 140 miles! We plan to fly down to key west at some point. Never been but it's on our short list. Too bad your float plane trip got canceled.
Nice video again. These are so fun because we did that same route. That restaurant even looks like where we ate down at Fishermans Wharf. We also grabbed a bite eat on the way back at the diner right at the FBO right next to the customs office, that was good too. Fun stuff! Wish I would have had my gopro going more!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!! Would be fun to have a fly in that meets at FPR then goes into the islands one day. In the mean time, we hope to make it up to see your place when it warms up. Wish we could have make it for the fall color changing.
@@310Pilot Fly in to Bahamas would be fun! This time of year at the cabin is great imo....ice fishing, snowmobiling, hot tubbing, sitting in front of fireplace watching it snow....and of course plenty of cocktails!
Glad you are enjoying the channel! While it is an expensive hobby, it's usually less than people are thinking. If you haven't, you should swing by a local flight school and get an intro flight. If you interested of course. Thanks for watching!
Another great flight with Americas Best Flying couple. You two are really living the American dream! Hope the weather clears and you can be on your way. Fly Safe!
Another Great Videos Guys, I really enjoyed it. And I think Baron Pilot got a new Co-Pilot. So, I guess He's not going to say "Oh Lucy I'm Home! anymore:).
A little closer to your destination although as mentioned, safety first. Coming in for landing i could not see 28R although i did hear you say it was separated by the trees. Thanks mate.
We finally make it to the first island in the next video! :) Yes, 28R was really far separated from the L it was almost like a separate airport. Glad we didn't have to taxi to/from there! I'm guessing they just use it for practice approaches/landings.
Hey Mark, I jus wish all my landings were as good as these. Sometimes I win the landings and sometimes they win me. :) Hope you're enjoying summer down there...winter up here is getting brutal.
310 Pilot Hey Keven, yeah, it's warming up nicely, for a hot Christmas. Wife and I are off to some remote islands in Thailand in 2 weeks for a 3 week break. I hope to get out west to do some Microlight flying in the warm weather when I return. Have a great Christmas with the family, and fly safe! Love all the videos, your doing great at the editing, BTW.
Another great video, great landing and yes, the boob sweat comments made my wife and I both laugh out loud! Keep up the great work while I live vicariously through you!
That's weird, I've watched several of my videos and have never seen an add after the initial one at the beginning that is able to be skipped. Sorry about that!
Glad you enjoyed it Britt! Next leg shows the first island we visit and should be out in a day or two. I'm sure we'll link up with Baron at some point. :)
Yeah Sun N Fun shoutout!...I live not even a mile due north of KLAL. Hope you make it down Apr 2019; I'm not a pilot but a fan of the channel and will be there.
Hey Kevin I'm sure you already know but make sure you're checking your gear/ the nose gear specifically well. I was out flying the other day and a 310 at my airport had the nose gear collapse on landing.
Thanks for the suggestion! I have it checked by mechanics yearly and check what I can myself regularly. That is the only weak point of a 310 is their legs if they aren't maintained properly.
Interestingly enough (to me), I had a flat nosewheel tire on landing once...at ARR. Every time Kevin lands on 27, I shiver a little and then see if he makes the same turn off I did. It was a lot more complicated than that, including stopping on the runway, gingerly creeping to the turnoff, and then getting towed in by the FBO.
Btw saw previous comment about redtide...i am on west coast tampa area its spotty and still bad dont listen to the fl. tourism dept. Depends on your location and how far out or in you are and its on both coasts also. Have great time in bahamas last was there via Chalks(or chaulks) airline sea planes out of ft.lauderdale , not sure if they are still in biz. But was a cheap and unique way to get to bahamas from Fl.was a $40.00 flight in the 1980s.Thanks for your channel. I fly vicariously through you guys.and cant wait to see next video.
Thanks for the real heads up on it Philip! I had heard from a friend it was real bad in the keys (at least a month ago). No issues with it in the Bahamas. :) Glad you are enjoying the channel and thank you for the comment! Next video we make it to the first island and show a little of our time on the island that day. :)
Hi guys, another great video. When I lived in Palm Beach County we flew into Ft Pierce many times. Don't know about currently but they used to have a great breakfast for cheap at the café there. It's been awhile ago so I don't know if the restaurant is still there. Happy flying!!
Glad you enjoyed it Alan! The tiki building attached to the FBO is the restaurant.They still serve breakfast/lunch there. We ate there coming back form the Bahamas and it was good.
Georgia Southern University is playing at a basketball tournament in the Bahamas this weekend. Sunday will be the championship game. Their current basketball record is 4 & 0. 🦅 Eaglegards...
@@310Pilot Oh yeah, my friend. Beat 4 & 0 Montana. Georgia Southern now 5 & 0. Hey, it was a dawg, Erk Russell, that got Georgia Southern University football running again. I think Erk was the greatest football coach ever. Yep, I've been around and attended many famous dawg games. I sent this over to my brothers. One retired as an Army pilot for 20 and then flew almost 20 for AA primarily in the Caribbean area out of Miami. I flew in OH6A Vietnam as a crew chief. Once we searched Fort Stewart, Georgia for a couple of days for a crashed helicopter. I was in the Civil Air Patrol. Be safe. You know your limits. I always love Oshkosh. 🦅 Eaglegards...
I work in Gainesville, about 20 miles from Williston, live south of there in Homosassa/Crystal River area. Next time you are around give me a shout. Would love to meet you guys !!
Seems that there is always something to every leg I guess...especially during this trip. Next one should be out in a day or two and shows the first island in our trip. G'day!
Jamie might want to practice with the pedals and help taxi for you while the gauges are being programmed... (just a thought since you guys do everything else so well together). I was leaning in my chair a few times at Williston...
The food is really good there. X60 was a really nice airport with great people working there. We will be back again for some of that cheap gas I'm sure. :)
Kevin what a video!! On takeoff that slow bank to the left, great view !! You chew up miles quick with that plane , things go by quick below you. Tell Jaime thank you for putting her hair down, beautiful !! As far as what Jaime said and did that has a few stirred up...... I will only say that only a beautiful girl can do that, no harm, she has a great personality, so do you !!! Plane and props sound great !!!!
Camera setup is great! Got good view of instrument panel. Both of you make a great team.Sometimes the loudness of the incoming radio chatter covers up what you guys are saying and what you guys are saying is what I want to hear.
Awesome flight video as usual guys, luvin the theme music too ! Thanx for the ride, buttery smooth and sweet views with crisp audio. 2 thumbs up from here... Have a great Thanksgiving with friends and family you two !! Doug @ the "ranch"
Great video as always. As a 4 year Navy aviation electrician, then Air Guard 31 years, 22 year retired police officer, stationed all over the world, hot places like Jax FL, Key West, Tyndall AFB, Kelly AFB, Central America, now living in Southeast Louisiana, I have NEVER heard the term "Boob Sweat" ! I thought I heard it all. Did I miss something along the way?
Thank you for your service and glad you enjoyed the video! I think what you missed along the way with all of your travels was a native alaskan girl in the FL heat. :)
Used to fly around NJ in small plane without AC but down here, where I've read before the invention of Air Conditioning only Indians lived, would not consider not having it, and it's typically warmer in the Bahamas. Past few days have been around 10 degrees cooler so your timing is good.
Yeah, if I lived in FL I'd consider getting one installed. Where I live it would be a huge waste of money. Even in the Deep South when you get up to altitude it's nice and cool. Really did turn out to be perfect weather. :)
