EMERGENCY! Failure in the Silver Bullet - Return to Airport 

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I'm a 310 owner. If anyone here buys a 310, the FIRST thing you should do is have a competent shop inspect and RIG the gear as per the maitenance manual, including the motor. Simply 'swinging the gear' is unacceptable. It's a well engineered system, but must be rigged.

Airline pilot with more than 15.000 flight hours and been in few emergencies I can say you did the right decision. As soon the fire hazard was eliminated by pulling out fuse…., then there was no time critical emergency. As you perfectly explained you had time to think and review landing gear issues. Despite your limited experience you make the right choose and didn’t stress out or panicked that’s means your professional skills are good and I congratulate you. If someone tells you otherwise just answer back : I will love to see you in that circumstance. You can be proud of yourself. Take care Jimmy and all the best.

Looks like you did it by the book. No panic, reviewed procedures , evaluated, considered options and made a decision. I hear my insrtuctors voice in my head. During an emergency Aviate. Navigate, then communicate. Good job!

A ballsy honest video Jimmy. Respect Sir. 1. You could’ve put it on jacks and carried out mechanical and electrical rigging checks, 10 swings for confidence after an eight month lay up and if all is normal off jacks and go flying. The motor may or may not have failed during the swings. 2. You flew the first leg with no issues. 3. If the maintenance manual doesn’t call for brush wear checks, you won’t know until it fails. 4. The electrical connection to the brush may have caused the brush itself to break down or the brush breaking down may have caused the electrical connection to fail, either way it was goosed. The thing is you worked the problem methodically, got the gear down, got the plane down and stepped out of it. Others may do it differently but you were in the hot seat. Well done

This is textbook aeronautical decision making. Kept calm, thought it through and made it safely. Well done Jimmy!

Glad your safe man. Always follow your gut feeling. Its kept me alive

Happy to see you didn’t need to use your last few words to your beautiful family Jimmy ❤️ And don’t forget for all of us who have come to love,greatly respect you plus feel you are a genuine asset for us who love aviation 👍🏻…. We would really miss you saying “Clear Prop” ❤️

14:25 That's a big share to post on the internet Jimmy, very dark but also very, very loving. You sir, major respect.

As a retired corporate pilot, this was your BEST video. Good luck with your new aircraft. Stay safe..

You should do an episode with Pilot Debrief. Would be interesting to hear Hoover’s take on this incident.

You disrupted the holes in the block of swiss cheese. Therefore you did your job. I applaud that. Great job!

I don't want to live in a world without Jimmy's world

listening to that message for your family not going to lie made me tear up glad your ok JW

The one thing I like about what your doing is. SAFETY FIRST. And your family knows that, or they wouldnt get in. So keep on keepin on. 😊

Jimmy. that was truly a FINE example of how to handle in-flight emergencies. You first evaluated the situation (most importantly, did not panic), considered options, chose the best one, briefed on emergency procedures thoroughly, and the outcome was as successful as one could ever hope for. This video would be a great training tool for someone learning to fly. I think that Hoover on Debrief would completely agree with me. Also, it was nice to see you serious for a change - you've had me worried at times over the last two years, but I see that you have very sound judgement.

Well done Jimmy!!! Aviation---small parts , big consequences.

The most important thing about flying is what to do when the thing does not fly and you sir nailed it, flying if you will is easy, pilot skills show up when you have to make it fly. Very well done. Glad your safe without incident, thankyou for sharing.

Man, I am glad you're okay, love your channel

I’ve had moments in the air that I’ve thought about what I’d do having an emergency and a video to my wife and kids is one of them. Listening to yours made me very emotional. Thanks for being so transparent.

So glad for everyone involved - the crew AND family - that everything turned out OK in the end - 'just' a burned-up landing gear motor. pulling the breaker was the correct response. Just about anyone can fly a plane when things are going well. It is when the 'schtuff-hitting-the-oscillating-ventilateur' that pilot training is for. i.e.: knowing the systems and what to do when any one-, two- or three of them conspire against our wishes. As you said in the beginning of this video - it is up to the old gray matter between the ears to minimize the risks - yes risks - of flying, and to do it in the safest manner possible. That is why good pilots will do a complete pre-flight check - following a checklist - so nothing is overlooked before EVERY flight. A lot can happen in three hours of flight with vibration. Nuts/pins/screws come loose - check those aileron hinge cotter pins. Wires and cables can rub and chafe - almost fifty years ago one of my instructors told me to 'shake your tail-feathers' (elevators/rudder) to check for excessive play. Water can get into the fuel at a fueling stop - sump it!. If the weather changes enroute, be prepared to postpone the flight. Don't fall victim to 'get-there-itis'! Risk assessment!!!

I’m sure glad you kept your head and returned safely. Thank you god for bringing jimmy home to his sweet family

Thank the Lord you were able to keep it together and perform to land safely. You might be one crazy dude but you are thorough Jimmy! Be well and stay safe! Love your videos and projects.🙏

Much more respect for you Jimmy! I've had my license for 60 years and safety has always been my top point before flying. I felt that maybe you were just a wacky pilot that would either get yourself killed or injured. You've proven the point that flying can and will kill you if you don't take it seriously! I think you've learned a very valuable lesson from this! God bless you!

Jimmy, that was such a touching moment that you shared regarding your potentially last message to your beloved family. My beloved wife & I watch you with great affection, here in our little Medieval Castle in Northern Portugal. Give each of your fine children and Wife a hug from us. ❤

Jimmy I'm sooooo glad the Good Lord brought you back to us safe and sound! We love you man!

Man, I began watching your videos not so long ago and it's really fun to watch. I'm very happy that you are ok. Safe and sound. Your family needs you. God bless all of you.

Jimmy again like I said before God was you're co-polit Thank-you, for bringing it down safe God as you may know already we lost a RU-vid polit from Rebuilt Rescue Sam last month RIP Sam 🙏🙏

I love the 310, I flew one about 100 hours when I got and after getting my Multi-engine back in 1974.

God was with you!! Listen to that soft still voice

The way you go over the birds you purchase, I trust you 100%.

Years ago I had a very similar problem with my Debonair. Worn brushes hung up on their wires, combined with a slightly out of round commutator, resulted in a dead motor. Had I turned the crank slightly they probably would have made contact and got the gear down electrically, but I didn’t know that at the time. I hand cranked the gear down successfully. Hand cranking is much more difficult in flight than it is when sitting on jacks. The air load on the nose gear makes a big difference. Your decisions were sound, and I am glad that you had a good outcome.

I'm so glad you are around to tell us what happened, and to produce much more great content. You are a credit to fatherhood too, for caring about your family, as well as the families of others who may buy your planes. Stay safe my friend.

I for one will miss that 310. The Silver Bullet is beautiful but everyone needs to move on at some point. Thanks Jimmy.

Thanks for being honest and letting myself and others learn from your experience.

Im glad you are ok. I think you owe that man that handled that buffer a beer or 2.

Hey Jimmy, Im glad it ended well.

It's encouraging Jimmy to hear your commitment to safety. Some people mistake your antics and showmanship for the way you do business thank you for straightening them out best of luck and all your endeavors

Glad you're still with us! Stay safe Buddy!

He kept you around for a reason!!! Thank God!

You got Murphed (Murphys Law). Glad it worked out Jimmy!

Glad you made it ok Jimmy!

I'm glad you are ok.

Jimmy, I love your channel and love your clear concise narrative of all that happened. You rock. I'll keep watching every episode.

Great job Jimmy! I’m glad you’re safe. I enjoy seeing the pattern and how much PCM has evolved since I got my private ticket there in ‘93. I haven’t been back to Plant City in over 20 years. Your videos bring back some good memories.

What I love about this video is you talk about how you consider all your options and came up with a plan and flew that plan

Jimmy, thanks for sharing, God Bless you and your family

I'm glad you made it back safe buddy!

Great job Jimmy! Way to stay calm and keep flying the plane.

Thanks. Great job! I hope of lot of new pilots get a chance to watch this!

Glad you and the plane made it safely back to earth!

As long as you stay safe Jimmy its all that matters.

Good job Jimmy and team!!! So happy that your training kicked in and you gave yourself the mental space to make and execute a fantastic plan.

Jimmy, glad your here to do another video.

As I've said before I worked on this plane in the 1980s glad to see its back flying as it has a storied history..

Greetings from the Cayman Islands, love your videos

Glad your ok! That inner voice always seems to be right! Stay safe my friend!👍🏽

The aviantion have took a lot of good people your good people keep it safe and take good care greetings from the caribean

Well done Jimmy, glad you are safe.

Great video Jimmy! Thanks for debriefing this one.

Another great video Jimmy. So glad you figured out the landing gear and you did not have problems landing. Keep Making these videos.

Glad you're OK Jimmy

Glad you're OK Jimmy!

Hi, i never get tired of the Lancair .

Glad everything turned out well. Momma always told me to listen to that little still voice.

Great video. Thank you very much and always happy landings.

Happy it was a positive outcome Jimmy. Love you videos and just happy your ok and it worked out.

Glad everything went smoothly!! Safe flights for you Jimmy! Nothing like being in the air!

Well Jimmy, it was a bad rush. Thanks God you are safe and well, as well as the brave 310. Safety first man, greetings from Brazil.

Your decision making processes were sound and a great instructional video. Thanks Jimmy!

This is by far the most important video you have ever done! Safety cannot be stressed enough for the casual pilot. Too many common mistakes are made by these pilots on their last flights! Check out Dan Gryder's or Juan Browne's sites to see and hear the results of bad decisions flying into weather, night landings, pilot stress, lack of knowledge on hot day flying, etc.! You took the time to run thru all the permutations that resulted in you being able to make the right decisions and come out of this as a well prepared, fortunate and (Lucky) pilot. Hope the flying crowd takes this to heart! Well done Jimmy!

Glad you are safe Jimmy, great job!

One of your BEST vids, Jimmy. Thanks for bringing us into your ADM, the whole time I was running options as "practice" and following along.

I’m glad everything went well. I agree the distinct electrical burning smell has been a fear of mine as well. Safe travels 🛩️🏔️

God bless you Jimmy .You handled that superbly.Good Karma brings good Karma to you .

It's good to see a detailed account of the actual pilots flight and thought process. Jimmy, you do good 👍

Love from the BAHAMAS

You just came into my feed. You made me cry when you gave the video message to your family. Glad you got home safely. I'm sure your family freaked out when they saw this content.

First class decision making Jimmy. The ability to get all of your ducks in a row is a great skill to have when the pressure is on.

I watched your last video and this one. You are a great pilot, cause you stayed very calm and show panic. I'm not a pilot, but I would fly anywhere with you. Watching everyone of your videos, shows how much you care about the maintenance of your planes. Way to go Jimmy👍🇺🇲

Great explanation of your thinking. You're a good example for any pilots

Incredible story - great skills, that's why I love watching your content

Great explanation, I used to fly a C model 421, That Tony and his crew did a phenomenal job of doing a spar strap upgrade for that air frame, you’re in good hands at TAS. Glad you got on the ground safely.

I'm happy for you that this flight ended well. Good job.

Thanks for sharing. Good story; great ADM.

Love the shot from inside the gear well. Glad you had a safe landing !

Glad everyone was safe

This was a great video. I am a 73 yr old, non fight guy. Not mechanical. But I find your videos great and they have kept me interested for a long, long time. I learn a lot and you and your team are funny. I viewed the video that you first posted when the wheels could not come down. Now, I viewed the after the fact video. So glad you posted this follow up. Really like your honesty.

You made all the correct choices and decisions. You and the airplane survived this incident. Good work. 😊

Jimmy thank you very much for this in depth explanation of what happened .That and staying calm and working the problem .I'm thinkin your going to listen to that little voice from now on ..And passing on what you know will certainly help others .2 👍👍. As an old guy taught me when i was a young man Safety first ,last ,and always .It's never a matter of if but when something will go wrong and are you ready to deal with it . And you were .

Excellent video! I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos over several years, and this is one of the best, most informative in my opinion. Good to see, as clearly evident in this and others of your videos, that you are first and foremost dedicated to your family.

Glad you got down OK and the aircraft was not damaged...... Take care up there my friend... 🙂

Glad youi made it home safe big dawg!

You would have never found that in any pre-flight check unless you'd have put it on jack's before you left!! Glad you made it back home safe !!

Jimmy, I am a retired Cessna Engineer. The landing gear system on all the tip-tank twins is similar. Go to the maintenance manual rigging procedure and start at step one and go all the way to the end. All of your landing gear issues will be solved. If you jump into the middle or stop early you will likely experience a collapsed gear during a landing. 24:49

Good job Jimmy! My only gear failure was in my first flight in a Seneca 2 due to loss of hydraulic fluid that was 100% checked by me prior to engine start. It was a bitch to get the gear down. I had the instructor on the floor to unlock the gear while I flew the downwind in the busiest airport in the country. Yet another character building exercise!

Once the magic smoke comes out it's all over, Jimmy, great job on staying cool and flying the plane [never stop flying the plane] Dang happy your still with us. Take offs are optional , landings are a must. Hope others have learned what it takes to be a good pilot like you.

Prof that even the small things can bite you on the bum. Glad you sorted the situation and are safe, looking forward to more vids

Well done Jimmy!Being you also a good mechanic helped you to take the best decisions to solve the problems 👏👏👏

Great job jimmy. Close call but that’s what we train for brother. You get to have another emergency one day. Bravo !