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Island Landing & Formation Flight at Sunset (Amazing!!)

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Season 2, Episode 24
Definitely one of my favorite memories of the year, and just in time for father's day! I have my dad to thank for getting in into aviation literally since I could walk, but I never knew what a huge role it would play in my life. He even bought me my first GoPro! He says he had no idea what it would mean to me.
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@computer5272 7 лет назад

In this video Mr. Friendly and his father enjoy a formation flight at sunset. His twin brother George was stuck in back of the formation in the high-wing. Mr. Friendly was always the favorite. George's silence speaks loudly of his sadness during this flight, all he ever wanted was some quality low-wing time with dad.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

I'm literally going to start making these the description in my videos! You're too perfect!! XD

@sgabriel 7 лет назад

You're a damned poet and weren't even aware of the fact!

@mxs4193 7 лет назад

Never change ur intro, it awesome!!!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Aww, thanks, mate :)

@olivier1106 7 лет назад

Maximuss agreed

@garyreed2206 7 лет назад

Just a few hints before your NEXT formation flight. At the beginning of the formation flight, there were questions about take off spacing and after takeoff, you asked lead what altitude he was going to use. Well, ALL of that should have been discussed BEFORE you even got in the airplane. At the very least, there should be a preflight briefing between all pilots to get an understanding of Procedures (frequencies, takeoff spacing, etc.), target Airspeeds (3 different airplanes), cruising Altitudes and planned Route of Flight. After takeoff is not the time to be talking about that. You will see that will make for a smoother and more pleasurable flight KNOWING that everyone is on the same page. Looking forward to Season 3.

@zwilk18 7 лет назад

I cant wait for more vids. 11 hrs into my PPL and loving every minute of it!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Yeah, buddy!! Where you flying?

@zwilk18 7 лет назад

Out of KSDC, just east of KROC

@jamesmeny 7 лет назад

That view at the end gave new goosebumps! So beautiful! Love to see more like that!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Literally why I fell in love with flying :)

@donjohnston3776 7 лет назад

Brings back memories of flying with my late father and three of his brothers who also flew. I wish we had video equipment like that of today available back then. All the Best with your future flights and videos.

@mod100 7 лет назад

Appreciate the time with your dad! My dad passed away two years before i started my flight training. I would give everything if i could take him for a flight ... :(

@sofloaviation 7 лет назад

Sunset flights are the best!

@KevinCrawfordus 7 лет назад

Very nice. I like your radio work with ATC. Clear and concise.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

I do my best! Glad you enjoyed :)

@scottmoseley5122 7 лет назад

Well I have a lot to learn. I was completely lost in your running commentary from 1:35 to 2:40.. Im glad Dad got it .. it sounded like another language. Great Video. You guys are great and its a nice Fathers day Weekend Video!

@StrokeMahEgo 7 лет назад

definitely more formation videos. It's so cool

@jelteagteresch 7 лет назад

I love formation flying!

@Flightx52 7 лет назад

A fantastic video as usual, Nick. One thing to keep in mind while doing any sort of formation is 91.111... "No person may operate an aircraft in formation flight except by arrangement with the pilot in command of each aircraft in the formation." Alot of people forget their preflight briefing on routes, altitudes, and formation positions before they go fly. Anyway, I can't wait for season 3! We need to get you down in Texas to fly the Baron. I just got back from flying it and I wanna see your reaction when you takeoff and fly a Vy climb in it at 2,500+ feet per minute!

@Flightx52 7 лет назад

Oh I have no doubt. Simply saying it for anyone that might fly formation in the future and put it online. :)

@nmode7420 7 лет назад

I dont normally subscribe to youtube channels. But your videos are informative, entertaining and very well presented. After more than 10 years of youtubing, congratulations. You just became my first subscription.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

What's really funny, is that despite being a RU-vidr, I only have one subscription too! I am honored, my friend. Thanks for letting me know :)

@nmode7420 7 лет назад

You're welcome.

@michaelmartin5453 2 года назад

This man appreciates his Checklist.

@TylerJusko 7 лет назад

This was an awesome flight! I hope to have many more like it!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

How my plane became a July annual in a place where we only get three months of sunshine, I'll never know.......

@frankdurham51 7 лет назад

As usual great video.. Oh and I agree with Maximus below, that intro is the best I have seen/heard on the channels. Great work..

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Thanks, mate. Glad you enjoy it :)

@michaelmiklosofficial 7 лет назад

Brilliant and one of the best things is formation flying

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Although it's really hard at night, as we discovered :P

@michaelmiklosofficial 7 лет назад

Disciplined flying

@albertonex19 7 лет назад

Thanks for your amazing videos.

@cnh98 6 лет назад

Flying in New England is amazing. Flying to Martha Vineyard Too is quite the flight too. Maybe in a couple weeks. Fly up to Burlington Vermont and check out the Foliage. This weekend might be the last good Peak weekends. I heard the weather on Sunday won't be that nice. maybe the following week.

@nkm901 7 лет назад

I was waiting for the scene of the 3 planes in formation like the thumbnail. Maybe next time, 3 planes in close formation at sunset would look awesome.

@skynat247 7 лет назад

Not his propwash. It was his wake. Remember, wingtip vorticies rotate.

@StrokeMahEgo 7 лет назад

Forester155 it's probably a bit of each, honestly.

@salaheddincharbati9776 7 лет назад

enjoyed every second :)

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

@Daniel19998 7 лет назад

Great video Nicholas keep up the great work!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Thanks, mate. As long as you guys keep enjoying it, I'll keep making it :)

@Inspiration_Education100 7 лет назад

REALLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON COUPLE OF THOSE AND MORE. UNCLE LOOK PRETTY FEARFUL. SMLE...

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed :)

@Inspiration_Education100 7 лет назад

CONTINUE SENDING AMAZING VIDEOS....

@bobbeals2893 7 лет назад

Very nice

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Thanks, bud :)

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Make sure to see the end for a preview of next month's episodes!! We actually discovered after it was too dark to record that flying formations at night is significantly more difficult than during the day!

@nexamis9507 7 лет назад

Looked fun! Amazing video :D

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Thanks, mate :) How you been?

@nexamis9507 7 лет назад

I've been pretty good, What about yourself? I'm going to Spain in a few days!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Ooh, lucky! I just got back from Hawaii, but you'll be seeing that on the channel sometime soon ;) I have your number, right? Let me know if you ever want to hang out at some airports or go flying as soon as 27F is out of annual.

@nexamis9507 7 лет назад

Sounds like fun can't wait to see that! Yes, you do have my number. Sounds good, Maybe when I get back from Spain! :D

@samstoddard4191 7 лет назад

just letting you know you are one of the main reasons that i am going to push to get my pilots license hopefully next year for my senior capstone otherwise at least start. i live in Connecticut, me and my stepdad fly out of tweed new haven airport almost every weekend. love your videos thank you

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Ahh! You're so lucky to fly so often too. I've basically gotten to the point where I fly some airplane 5 days a week, which I never thought I would be at. Please let me know how it goes, and congratulations on deciding to take the leap!

@samstoddard4191 7 лет назад

thanks and will do, for now its just saving up lol

@Porkins69 7 лет назад

Great video! Where did you get you formation training? What did your preflight briefing include for the formation considerations? I'd love to hear your risk mitigation techniques.

@bwagenberg 7 лет назад

Time sure flies. (Insert next line please.)

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

When you're flying with friends :)

@GeorgeCharlesAllen 7 лет назад

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

@vincentr4190 7 лет назад

It's not torque, nor his propwash you hit, but his right wingtip vortex (left roll). Basically its the positive pressure from below the wing going around the wingtip to equalize with the vacuum over the wing (counterclockwise as seen from behind the right wingtip). Another thing, you will always observe a drop in RPM when you put the carburetor heat on, even when you have carburetor icing. I would know I did a crosscountry flight a week ago, picked up carb ice both ways as seen by an RPM loss if you hold altitude or a descent (due to lesser power). Turning the carb heat on will make the power drop even more, then over the course of a minute, bring it back up. If the power doesn't go back up without adjusting the throttle, then your issue is not carburetor icing. Putting the carb heat on for a second just to see a drop in RPM won't do anything for you other than making sure the system works.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

But didn't you just describe that if there is no icing, you will not a small drop similar to during the run up, and if there is ice, the rpm will be further reduced?

@vincentr4190 7 лет назад

Let me put it this way: turning the carb heat on will result in about the same drop in RPM wether you have carb icing forming or not. The RPMs drop due to the warmer air being less dense, therefor you have less to ignite in the cylinders. Your best chance at detecting carb icing is at cruise or on the ground when you're losing RPMs without touching the throttle.

@sparrowlt 7 лет назад

0:33 - That jello......

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Lol, sorry :P

@sparrowlt 7 лет назад

oh not a problem at all.. we got plenty of that in quadcopters and rc aircraft.. but found hilarious to see it in a full size aircraft as well XD

@mr_atc6205 7 лет назад

i know there isn't a rules saying you shouldn't but I've always considered it bad practice to run your strobes on the ground at night, seems the professional pilots really stick to it tho, great video, moving to Michigan soon, looking forward to flying in the north!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

I completely agree with you! Tyler's strobes were blinding in front of me! Mine go on an off over the runway edge markings.

@graysono 7 лет назад

Is that a simple white strobe under the belly? What else have you done to your anti-collision light? Our 75 Arrow II has the single rotator on the tail. New bulb it actually works okay - something underneath would be good too seeing this.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

On my Warrior? Yes, just the one strobe.

@mgatof91 6 лет назад

@friendlyskiesfilm why did you fly a 3 Mile base on your approach? My instructor and I agree that you should never leave the box (always fly a tight pattern in case you lose your engine) if atc gives you these instructions you can always say unable. Thoughts?

@FriendlySkiesFilm 6 лет назад

Haha, why did I do it? Because they told me to. I personally think that if I told every tower "unable" a dozen times a day for a 3nm base, they would get sick of me REALLY fast. Just stay high on the base. I don't think there's a regulation that says you have to be at TPA at that point (could be wrong), but I've never had anyone complain. Downwind would be different, but if they told me to report a 3nm straight in, I wouldn't expect that to mean I have to be at TPA at 3nm. Now, here's where I'll tell you the word on the street: I will always respect your desire for safety, so don't take this the wrong way, but I have never heard of anyone doing this, and I do firmly believe that making a habit out of this too often would earn you a reputation with the tower facility. Of course, if you're only doing it once a month, that's another story. I'm based at a towered field, so they would have to deal with my request sometimes multiple times daily :P

@yecoutielcohen4331 7 лет назад

SUPERRR random but do u remember the score u got on your written test? love your videos

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

86, I believe. Not super proud of that, but I took it pretty early.

@ryanm.191 7 лет назад

As always, amazing video. Nice commentary about your landing, definitely going to help those who want to get into fly who don't yet understand it. Also, wanted to get your thought in this. How bad would it be if three people were flying in formation used autopilot to hold the same heading, same altitude and same speed. Do you think it could be dangerous and is better to fly in manual?

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Very interesting question!! I'd love to find out :)

@hempelcx 7 лет назад

It could be helpful for the lead plane to be on autopilot on a XC as it would make life easier for the followers. But there's no way followers can hold a tight formation on autopilot since that's all about detecting changes in relative position and adjusting - they pay zero attention to heading, altitude, airspeed, or even looking for other traffic - their one and only job is to maintain position relative to the plane ahead of them, no matter what that plane does. Since Nick wasn't flying tight formation, it's a little different. They were maintaining a visual on the lead aircraft but weren't close enough to really hold a formation. That's not a knock, tight formation flying requires training and regular practice to remain proficient. Loose formations where each plane is mostly independent but also "under the command of a flight leader" are safer for typical GA and still super fun. I suspect it's possible if you're doing a formation XC you could have multiple planes on autopilot, maintaining visual, with manual adjustments as needed. The analog AP I have wanders/brackets quite a bit which would make it less helpful for that. It also doesn't have altitude hold. So in my case, I think AP wouldn't be much use as a follower, even in a loose formation. But as Nick said, "I'd love to find out :)".

@ryanm.191 7 лет назад

i.b. hemp well, there we are, there's our answer. Thank you friend

@mikejw58 7 лет назад

As always, love your videos! Thanks for posting. I would like to ask you a question about carb heat. There seems to be an ongoing debated out there about use of carb heat in the Cherokee. All through my private instruction, my instructors NEVER used it, except in the run up. Now I fly with a friend who is a long time pilot but has never flown the Cherokee, (only 152,172, 182, up to Ballanca Super Viking). He insists that I put on carb heat on downwind (when rpm is still somewhat higher) and to leave it on all the way to landing. I noticed you applied carb heat on base, with rpm somewhat low, just to see if there was a drop, and then took it out. Can you give me YOUR take on the use of carb heat in the Cherokee. For instance, what would you have done if you detected roughness when you applied the carb heat. Thanks again

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Somebody always predicts next week's video in advance ;)

@mikejw58 7 лет назад

Awesome! Thx

@BillyBobJoeisawesome 7 лет назад

Watching your videos makes me sad cause I live 1 hour from the nearest airport w/ flight school, so I am stuck with a flight sim :(

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

I drove over an hour for my flight training. Some people drive even further. It's worth it.

@BillyBobJoeisawesome 7 лет назад

The only problem, I'm not old enough to drive, but I want to start training early, so I would have to get my parents to drive me there and back. But because my dad is in the army I am moving in a year to somewhere hopefully closer to an airport

@LightRealms 6 лет назад

He's right though, Its worth it. Even if you have to bribe parents :P

@Yotanido 6 лет назад

Takes me two hours by train and bicycle to get to the airfield.

@yokneam1980 7 лет назад

What is the idea behind lowering flaps seconds before flare? Is it the normal procedure on the Piper? Doesn't sound as a good idea to configure so late in the approach, and that might be the reason you made the first touchdown with excessive energy. Just asking, no criticism here...

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

You just best be sure you got the runway made before you deploy that much drag. That's all. We really don't care, to be honest, though. We'll often deploy even later.

@miguelmaiadeloureiro4577 7 лет назад

Propwash? Or Wing tip vortex? I didn't get it...

@Michaelc136 7 лет назад

Hey have you considered getting the bose A20?

@gbangerlove 7 лет назад

from where to where this time bud? funny because I saw a formation flight going on over (WST) few nights ago didn't know if this video was yall

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Almost went down there! We were actually talking about it in a part of the video I didn't include. Super busy down there this year! route was ORH - 1B9 - MVY a couple weekends ago.

@gbangerlove 7 лет назад

ahh! I know its so busy. you see planes in and out all the time they love the beaches down here. you can barley drive the roads cause it gets busy for the summer

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

I'll have to add to the traffic sometime soon :) Anywhere to eat near the airport?

@gbangerlove 7 лет назад

yeah if you fly approach for runway 14 you go right over a 99 restaurant right on airport rd. if you turn right from airport road onto rt 1(post rd) and go down like your going to Walmart there is an applebees and right across the street from the applebees is a new seafood place called Shore Dinner Hall. now if you turn left on rt 1 (post rd) there is a few of pretty decent pizza places and fast food joints.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Excellent!!! Thanks for letting me know! I'll have to add those to the map on my website.

@lf-domino7876 6 лет назад

What airport is it?

@jackneri9 7 лет назад

Hey I love ur videos. I live in Southbridge ma and go to school in Worcester at saint Peter Marian high school. I'm about to be a senior and I wanna get my pilots license sooo bad. Any recommendations for a good flight school to go to? The one in Southbridge left...

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Absolutely! We can meet up sometime if you want. I used to fly RC planes behind your school all the time a few years ago. I live within about five minutes. Feel free to email or or use the form on my website to get in touch.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

That's a long drive for you, wow!

@jackneri9 7 лет назад

WOW thats amazing man. I will definitely be checking it out. Would LOVE to meet up sometime. Thanks for making such cool videos and really being a genuine person in the community. My Dad is in the Air National Guard and has been in for over 20 years. Flying is something ive always wanted to do. Plus it would look good for college!

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Just shoot me an email and we'll chat. You're too kind :)

@JasperBroadcasts 7 лет назад

I was wondering, is ATC communication somewhat similar to Marine Radio? I have my ROC(m) and I'm interested in going into general aviation. Just wondering if it would be similar.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

That's actually something I would love to know more about! I own a small boat, but am looking to split something like a 60ft boat with some friends in FL once I move. What can you tell me about how marine communications work? :D

@JasperBroadcasts 7 лет назад

Well with Marine communications, we don't request clearances, unless we're going into government territory, or something like that. There's DSC, which is digital selective calling, which is basically when you hit a button on your radio and it sends a message to the coast guard, telling them you are in distress, with your location. VHF is i'm guessing what's used in Aviation, and is the main source of communication in maritime as well. Channel 16 is the coast guard channel, for VHF distress communication. There are plenty of other frequencies, such as channel 69, which is used for pleasure craft (jokes I know) communication, so if a Yacht club is running a regatta, and need to set marks. We use the NATO phonetics, and communication is more lax. For a 60ft boat, you would need a VHF/DSC radio, but I am not sure what else, as I work with small, 13ft Boston Whalers, in Canada.

@hempelcx 7 лет назад

Aviation communication was derived from military maritime communication (as was aviation navigation derived from maritime navigation.) So I don't actually know maritime comms, but I expect a lot of the lingo will be similar. That said, non-Navy maritime comms today are probably a lot less formal than aviation comms are. We have frequent frequency changes because we cover a lot of ground in a short time and because we often have line-of-sight over a big area at any given time. There are certain frequencies that are reserved, such as 121.5Mhz for emergencies and ELT distress beacons (which are typically set off automatically.) VHF is primary for GA comm. No radio operators license is required for pilots flying within U.S. airspace. However, to fly outside U.S. airspace you need a FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, which requires filling out a form online and paying $15 or so. I have one just in case I ever wanted to fly in Canada or something. Getting it doesn't really require any knowledge and they never expire.

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

You are just a wealth of knowledge, my friend :)

@handh2430 7 лет назад

Do you know anything regarding the requirements of being an Air Force pilot?

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

I don't, but I have some ROTC friends I could forward you to.

@sometimesifly_356 7 лет назад

I'm looking for new places to fly to. What is the name and identifier for the airport you landed at?

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

MVY

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

All of the cape is great.

@sometimesifly_356 7 лет назад

Thanks.

@gerryortiz7276 7 лет назад

How did you make that intro?

@FriendlySkiesFilm 7 лет назад

Computer graphics is what I do, amongst 1,000 other things, I guess. Software was 3dsMax, After Effects CS5.5, and Element 3D.

@gerryortiz7276 7 лет назад

Friendly Skies Film Wow nice man. I need a good intro video for my videos when I start. I am thoroughly versed w PP as I use it daily but never used any of the other software you mentioned. Is it a steep learning curve I'm assuming?

@gerryortiz7276 7 лет назад

Here's my Island flying in my club Archer vimeo.com/gerryortiz/bahamas

@damiandiesel1 7 лет назад

What is your definition of formation flight?

@GeorgeCharlesAllen 7 лет назад

According to the FAA: Formation Flight. Formation flying is the disciplined flight of two or more aircraft under the command of a flight leader in either standard or nonstandard formation. As with anything from the FAA, all open to interpretation.

@damiandiesel1 7 лет назад

You guys are almost ready for the Blue Angels if you could just tighten up a bit.

@GeorgeCharlesAllen 7 лет назад

Right? Maybe this year we'll get scouted on YT and get our lucky break.