North Sea Ocean Crossing Flight, Survival Suits On! - Series! Ep Three

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Part 3 - Ocean Crossing Flight over the North Sea to Wick, Scotland in a DA62.
The biggest General Aviation flight I’ve ever flown! Austria to Canada.
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In this multi-part series, the largest #generalaviation project in FlightChops history, ride along with us as we team up with the Diamond Aircraft ferry crew and act as pilot flying on delivery of a new DA-62 light twin aircraft from Vienna, Austria to Diamond Aircraft’s Canadian base in London, Ontario Canada.
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In this third episode of the series, we don the survival suits and begin the first #oceancrossing leg over the North Sea from Denmark to Wick, Scotland in the DA62 with Micke following behind in the DA42. This flight was above the clouds in VMC for most of the journey and were able to cancel #IFR prior to arrival, and fly the visual approach into Wick.
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During my DA62 familiarization flight at Diamond Aircraft’s base in London, Ontario prior to departing for Austria, I tested the Bose ProFlight in-ear headset; I already knew it was comfortable, but I wanted to see how the active noise canceling held up, and it was impressive - I am not surprised it is what Micke wears exclusively when flying Diamond Twins (which are admittedly quieter than most regular piston powered aircraft).
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@blackadder4590 2 года назад

This content is better than television for sure! This vlog series is pure, reality, well edited, and made like a professional, i say it again: 100% better than television! Well done!

@FlightChops 2 года назад

This sort of feedback is GREATLY appreciated! I try really hard to make the stories tight, yet informative. I respect your time as a viewer and I'm glad you're enjoying it!

@terrysullivan1992 2 года назад

Just spent five days in hospital with only regular TV stations available. It's gotten much worse than I remembered.

@troyjollimore4100 2 года назад

Yep. I don’t watch regular TV anymore…

@dougsteinfeld 2 года назад

Steve *is* a professional!

@guyrhodes 2 года назад

@@terrysullivan1992 My feelings exactly when I was in bed for three weeks with Covid. TV is generally awful nowadays.

@stephenwalker3072 2 года назад

As a UK based instrument-rated pilot - and a big fan of your videos over several years - I do accept that we have a slightly, shall I say, 'idiosyncratic' system regarding ATC when operating outside controlled airspace, but the explanation here of our different services is not quite correct. (Matt Guthmiller on his channel had massive problems trying to get his head round them too when he flew the Atlantic the other way!). So here goes....Basic Service is just that - a non-radar service where you can get weather info for other airports, QNH settings, even file an airborne flight plane - but unlike your fellow pilot says, there is no information given about other traffic. Essentially it's just someone to talk to, perfectly fine on a nice summer's VFR day, but pretty useless when IFR, especially if you're IMC because you'll never see the other traffic that's going to hit you (unless you and they have TCAS or ADSB). Traffic Service is a radar service a bit like flight following in the US (and no, you don't have to pay!!). You'll get traffic info where possible, but it's up to you to avoid it. If you change level or direction you do have to tell them but it's not a control service. Deconfliction Service is also a radar service where you get vectors to avoid traffic which you are supposed to take - or if not inform ATC that you're not. It's only available to IFR flights. Sounds a bit complex I know (we also have a Procedural Service but your head is probably hurting by now) - but we have loads of uncontrolled airspace in the UK and this is our way of metering out the services to users in that airspace. Hope that helps. Good job with the flight. The Atlantic - wow! I'm bloody envious!

@igclapp 2 года назад

Basic Service sounds a bit like a combination of Flight Watch and Flight Service in the US.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Thanks for that added insights and perspective here.

@stephenwalker3072 2 года назад

@@FlightChops No probs. That castle near Wick by the way is, I'm sure, a hotel - a really stunning one too. Come back across the Pond one day...flying here, esp over the Highlands and the beautiful Scottish islands where you land on the whitest of beaches (like at Barra) is a bucket-list experience.

@Puffmac1 2 года назад

It's also worth pointing out the design philosophy of the UK airspace system, as there is some method to the madness! Above FL195 all airspace is controlled (Class C), but below FL195 all airspace is by default uncontrolled (Class G). As such, below FL195 controlled airspace is only found at airport control zones, terminal manoeuvring areas (TMAs), and airways. When flying in uncontrolled airspace you can request basic/traffic/deconfliction services, but these are non-compulsory, advisory only and will only be provided if the ATC workload permits it. Inside controlled airspace however you will receive a full control service in line with the class of airspace you are in, but you require a clearance to enter. The airways typically terminate at other airways or at TMAs, so they effectively provide narrow corridors of controlled airspace between TMAs and therefore between airports. The thinking behind it is that if an aircraft is flying IFR then so long as it routes via these airways it will remain in controlled airspace throughout the flight. Whilst random and direct routing is possible and is permitted, you will likely be flying in uncontrolled airspace unless you transit an area of controlled airspace, or fly above FL195. The problem that Matt Guthmiller faced was that he wasn't aware/chose not to use airways along his route, which resulted in him constantly entering and leaving controlled airspace that his route happened to take him through. This resulted in some confusion on his part with the constant clearances to enter controlled airspace and the subsequent notifications of him leaving controlled airspace at the other side.

@stephenwalker3072 2 года назад

@@Puffmac1 That's a great explanation. Don't forget CTAs also are controlled as well as CTRs, TMAs and airways. If you use a good IFR 'router' - such as RocketRoute or Autorouter (the latter being free) - you'll usually be able to find routes that keep you inside controlled airspace much of the time, although in the UK with less chance of that being so for the whole of the route the lower you are. Additionally, and annoyingly, the traffic & deconfliction services previously mentioned are not always available. Many of them are provided by military ATC units and are often closed on weekends. So yes - a bit of a minefield the first time you encounter this somewhat eccentric system, a bit like our pre-decimal coinage (shillings, anyone??). But it keeps you on your toes! - and for the most part it works pretty well once you've got the gist of it.

@CB-ck6ze 2 года назад

In the Army we have relief bags. Turns your “water” into a gel, fold up the top to seal it and gently place in a safe spot. Really a life saver on those long flights! Just gotta be comfortable with the person being right there next to you. Haha.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

This is exactly what we were travelling with. But we still didn't want to have to use it :)

@rayfletcher3683 2 года назад

@@FlightChops I used one once. Over wilderness so opened the door and threw it out. Landed about 1 hr later and it was hanging in the wing strut ! A bit embarrassing 🤣

@aileronsintowind6835 2 года назад

You should try popping a squat in the back of a rolling cross country AFV lol… no easy feet especially when you’re trying to go and your team guy in nose to nose with you

@Aran2323 2 года назад

I'd encourage anyone trying on a survival suit for the first time to try jumping into freezing water with it. If possible, try climbing out of the water onto a raft or something. It isn't easy and it only gets harder the longer you're in the water. You will still have that cold water startle response, and moving/swimming in it is difficult and cumbersome. Its great to get a feel for this sort of thing in a controlled environment for the first time, rather than your first experience being in an emergency.

@troyjollimore4100 2 года назад

Well, the whole idea being you shouldn’t HAVE to use it…

@daniell1869 2 года назад

@@troyjollimore4100 lol no that's not the idea. it's there if you NEED to use it. so you should be well prepared ahead of time instead of surprised and confused as it's happening

@troyjollimore4100 2 года назад

@@daniell1869 My point being, that training isn’t necessary or practical for 95% of the people that wear them ‘just in case’. It’s not like they’re an Atlantic SARS helicopter team. 😉 If I have to hit the water with this big orange thing on, and I’m breathing after the impact? I think I’ll find a way to make it work!

@daniell1869 2 года назад

@@troyjollimore4100 we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I think wearing the suit without practicing how to use it is almost worthless. You practice everything else while flying, why skip a life-saving activity? I get most people dont, but I'm saying that it should be a pre-req before flying somewhere there you may need one.

@troyjollimore4100 2 года назад

@@daniell1869 How often do you do spin training when you’re flying a Cessna 150? How often when you’re flying an Extra 300? Plus, the whole point of a survival suit is that it’s a passive device. After fitting it, there shouldn’t be much thought in using it. Another harsh reality is that the majority of those that NEED a survival suit to survive? Don’t…

@ProfSimonHolland 2 года назад

nice flight....and basic service was the right call... welcome to my home country....good film.

@valuedhumanoid6574 2 года назад

When I was in the USN I was required to fly aboard a helicopter often so I had to have the survival course. It sucked ass. It’s actually given by the coast guard and your inside a mocked up plane and then a helicopter. You sit strapped in and it drops you into the water and the turns upside down. You have to clear your harness then make it out to the surface. Scary shit folks. Especially if you have any phobias. We had a female in the class who had been in a car wreck that ended with the car going into a river when she was a kid and that gave her a severe PTSD she had to overcome. She made it but I didn’t think she would. And when you’re water logged and exhausted from the evasion trying to get into the raft was almost impossible. 4 of us just laid there panting like a small dog and could not move until we gathered ourselves. Hardest thing I have ever done

@EikeHenning 2 года назад

Is there a way to get the flightplan of the flights? Would be fun to recreate the flights in my flightsim.

@poulsorensen6948 2 года назад

As a native of Denmark i love your effort of trying to pronounce name of local towns. You managed to get away with a decent job of making it Sound like you Were Saying Sønderborg but you really butchered Skrydstrup.... love your Channel

@iamthefatstig 2 года назад

Wick is lovely, If you're lucky the lady brings in homemade cakes. I believe it's her son who does the refueling truck as well sometimes. A properly nice welcome there.

@Papa_Kilo 2 года назад

I'm loving this adventure, thanks for letting us on board

@SwedishVFR 2 года назад

In the summer when we fly to watch for forest fires we also try to keep the dehydrated balance as we don’t have any bathroom, however those are only 3-4 hour flights.

@nelson8527 2 года назад

Man, it so relaxing watching your content, it top notch quality, and for a aviation buff like myself, this stuff is right up my ally and the reason I watch RU-vid. Thank you for taking us on your journey, and always stay safe flight chops.

@GaryMCurran 2 года назад

Yup, IF I was flying again, IF I was instrument rated and Multi Rate, and IF i had the money to own an airplane, either one of these two are the only candidates on my list. I'm glad you're doing an indepth video on these, Steve.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Glad you're enjoying it Gary!

@antigoon78 2 года назад

Inflight relief is the glider pilots speciality. You get used to it, but never gets easy.

@stewarthouston1754 2 года назад

All our en route ATC 'services' are in the UK AIP Part 2 ENR 1.1, paragraphs 2.2-2.6 They might be weird to foreigners but they're ours and we love them😂 Shaping up to be a great series btw👍

@mikercflyer7383 2 года назад

Really enjoying this ocean crossing looking forward to the next part of the video. Safe travels

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Glad you're enjoying it Mike - More to come!

@exploreiceland 2 года назад

I'm confused, when did you record this and where was I :D If you made a full stop in BIAR or BIHU in Iceland, I would had brought you stuffed puffin, and recorded some footage for you from the ground :) Regards from Iceland.

@marsgal42 2 года назад

Europe is different for us North American types. At a trade show in Germany I remember talking to three different people in three different languages in under three minutes...

@amamdawhatever 2 года назад

You're living my dream! One day I am going to fly a DA-62 across the pond with Martin.

@jase6783 2 года назад

As I watch the series I couldn’t help but notice that for the life of you you could not wipe that smile off your face! Nice job on the video I really enjoyed it!

@FlightChops 2 года назад

This is true :)

@DaveGWIS 2 года назад

Been waiting for this and I'm not alone it seems. 3 views and 11 Likes. Loving it.

@peterellison2220 2 года назад

17:09 "131.560" did this frequency sound weird to any other North American pilots? I forgot how tightly the frequencies are spaced in Europe! Loving this video series - such valuable insight into these oceanic crossings.

@CocoEspada 2 года назад

Never is there any need in general aviation to land short like that. You have the stopping ability. Follow the glide slope. My home airport is smaller than most. Maintain final energy and you’ll land with plenty of runway left.

@Pilotfarmand 2 года назад

Flying for a major airline, we always use deconfliction service flying into Gatiwick for example. And Atis on NAV aids, are pretty common on smaller airfields.

@ChrisB257 2 года назад

Another great video Steve - I can imagine all the excitement and anticipation you must have felt. It will surely remain as amazing memories. The Diamonds are wonderful planes.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

For sure yes - this was a big one to be a part of!

@kreesne796 2 года назад

LOLed at the discussion on uk radio services! Takes a while to learn them to be fair. You did a great job at summing them up. What a stunning trip, must have been one hell of an experience.

@stefandesrosiers 2 года назад

Ran into the VOR Atis here in the US for the first time trying to fly into KAVP, confused me at first.

@BobMorcom 2 года назад

A tip for the suits, use talcum powder round the seals, it makes it a little more comfortable..

@canuckistan5979 2 года назад

Hey Steve, You mentioned you realized that there's no need to aim short. What is the reason that you did aim where you did compared to the other pilot?

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Years of VFR habits (not necessarily great habits) have me often trying to land on the numbers.- for IFR flying even in visual conditions, it makes sense to at least refer to the VASI / PAPI lights (which I really wasn't), and they take you down further to the touch down zone - there was no need for me to aim for the piano keys and start flaring over the displaced threshold on that long runway. That is what I was saying.

@canuckistan5979 2 года назад

@@FlightChops thanks for replying! I havdnt flown in 11 or so years since I was 16 but I was always taught to aim farther down the runway as if you get an engine failure before reaching the runway, you will have a greater chance to make the runway than if you used the start of the runway as your aiming point. Anyway, love your videos, I have been watching since 2017 :)

@captainlawrence662 2 года назад

I flew a1966 Beech 35 V Bonanza from Paris France to Manassas USA some years back , i didnt use the survival gear , if i had to ditch between Iceland and Canada , no chance of survival , looking at the ocean and the high wave and windy condition ..so i flew relax and didnt think about it ...its a lot of flying by yourself ..love the experience ... i made it to destination without any major issue ...

@paulcarstens2601 2 года назад

Loving the series Steve! It is very informative with real world ATC planning and execution.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Glad you're enjoying this series Paul!

@Valantir 2 года назад

I fly g1000 and g1000nxi King airs. Everything sounds the same haha. The system makes my job so easy. I’ll miss it when I move on to the airlines

@LostAnFound 2 года назад

I love the cockpit visibility! I’ve been a fan since the DA42 Twinstar and the Austro TD was first mentioned in, “Flying,” magazine. The 62 takes this to an ideal level for a light twin. Beyond this I’d want a PT-6 or VLJ.

@Mrcaffinebean 2 года назад

Very cool episode Steve! You look a bit better inflated. 😂 It’s only a matter of time before someone lets you fly an F16!

@jaakkoiswatching6437 2 года назад

Skrydstrup is easy to pronounce for us Swedish speakers!

@gp1392 2 года назад

Basic service is simply an alerting service. You don’t get traffic information under a Basic service. Traffic service gives you radar derived traffic advisories but you’re still responsible for your own separation outside controlled airspace. Traffic service is similar to US flight following.

@cdalton3169 2 года назад

Great video, guys! Really enjoyed this!

@drumsandstix128 2 года назад

Its a great adventure! Thanks for sharing this I`m enjoying it!

@patrickmaartense7772 2 года назад

drinking, do NOT dehydrate as a glider pilot that has done several 7 hrs plus flighst , i know its dificult, but better to have a drain than dehydrate.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Yes / it is a balance for sure

@MaxR. 2 года назад

Great episode! Would love to see a behind the scenes of all the camera, data and battery management during this trip!

@flysport_tedder 2 года назад

just think back to Glengarry Glenn Ross: ABC="Always Be Charging"

@sailplanepilotfinn6179 2 года назад

Micke of course was „kind of able“ to pronounce „Skrydstrup“ because he is Swedish. I think it‘s the Danish „d“ that causes confusion. Of course, Steve has the hardest time to pronounce that.

@romaniker 2 года назад

Hi all, How's Mike's channel called, thanks a lot

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Here is the link to his episode: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZATJbcTCBmw.html

@sailplanepilotfinn6179 2 года назад

@@FlightChops It‘s the „potato-d“ that’s causing difficulties😉😂

@alexacb63 2 года назад

UK ATC services outside controlled airspace (ATSOCAS) are mad, but an important clarification from what was said on the video is with a basic service the controller is *not* obliged to give you any traffic information, for that you need a traffic service. The confusion comes as sometimes they will give traffic info on a basic, but this is if they happen to have time/capacity rather than something you should expect...

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Thanks for the added context and insights

@leifvejby8023 2 года назад

That made me think of the guy crossing the North Sea to Norway in a Bleriot some years ago!

@petergrant9259 2 года назад

Like farting under the bed sheets... they find their way out... lol

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Haha - thanks for watching to the end Peter!

@TheFlightLevel 2 года назад

The DA62 is one roomy and luxurious bird! Viewed and toured the airplane at the London factory. Unbelievable comfort! Great series!

@jannepeltonen2036 2 года назад

An interesting video once again! ATIS on a navaid frequency is quite normal here in the Nordics :)

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Interesting! I had never heard of that before this experience.

@jamesrussell1200 2 года назад

I fly in the UK the ‘services’ are very simple to me because that’s all I’ve used. Can be helpful but a little confusing for everyone else.

@Ked_gaming 2 года назад

Such a cool experience, thanks a lot for sharing it. I'm sure the prep for this was a lot of work

@henrikcarlsen1881 2 года назад

2:54, Smell? He's Canadian and has grown up with stinky ice hockey outfits. Why is he complaining? 🙂 What's the risk of passing out because of a tight suit (referring to the last clip)? I lost a very good friend to scuba diving with the conclusion that the new suit had made her pass out. Isn't this a similar risk here?

@goatflieg 2 года назад

Having your sticker on the window at Wick John O'Groats Airport strikes me as being a very big deal; very cool indeed. Immersion suits: "s" just got real. I can't imagine being able to get into a raft wearing one; not even sure I could squat and stand straight back up. I'm pretty out of shape. I'll have to check out Micke's episode. Interesting that you criticized yourself for landing "so short". I thought it was a good spot landing on the numbers, just like you'd want on the green dot at OSH. Nothing wrong with not wasting runway. No further news on the build; fiddling with intersection fairings and waiting for a clear dry ramp for first engine start... might be a while.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

I'm so stoked to hear about your first engine run! And yeah regarding the short landing - I guess I'm just thinking from an IFR operational stand point; I shouldn't be ignoring the PAPI / VASIs and aiming for piano keys :P

@goatflieg 2 года назад

@@FlightChops Good point; I hadn't thought of that. But then, why would I? ;)

@imkindofabigdeal4308 2 года назад

This is everything flying should be. Awesome!

@jon00tz 2 года назад

Always curious about the suits & rafts….Are they rented, leased, owned or returned somehow? What about protocol for eating being these are showroom new aircraft? I sure wouldn’t want to find potato chip crumbs around the console in a seven figure airplane.

@forrest225 2 года назад

They have US based service, I’m sure they detail the planes inside and out before the customer takes delivery.

@MickeLang 2 года назад

The rafts and suits are ours. We ship back the rafts to HQ after the ferry👍🏼 No worries they are cleaned many times 😉

@TheRealBards 2 года назад

Why do people in general aircraft wear immersion suits over water but not on commercial planes? Is it due to aircraft size or purely to minimise risk?

@FlightChops 2 года назад

I’d say it is due to substantially less risk on an airliner.

@jochentreitel7397 2 года назад

Definitely a bucket list item. Great content, Steve!

@macedk 2 года назад

Wanna make a remix of the way he says ekpc hehe

@MickeLang 2 года назад

HAHAHAHA please do it! If you watch the “crossing the pond” series from diamond you will hear the controller pronouncing it like that. This is why I will say it like this forever😂

@aileronsintowind6835 2 года назад

I laughed at the basic service part only because our airspace here in the U.K. can be somewhat daunting to any student or visiting pilot

@curtisdunnington9258 2 года назад

As always very interesting videos. Keep up the good work

@flyingturtle4313 2 года назад

UK basically has atc split up into different services. You have Basic service, Traffic service, Deconfliction service and Procedural service. Basic service is kinda like flight following for you guys in the U.S. Its offered for IFR in Class G and VFR in Class G and E airspace. For VFR aircraft it's basically just airspace and traffic advice subject to the controllers workload, traffic and airspace avoidance is solely the pilot's responsibility. Basic service for IFR aircraft is I think basically advice and vectors around VFR traffic in uncontrolled aswell as separation from other IFR and all the other stuff that comes with filing IFR. There's some useful info explaining it on the CAA's website. Not sure why the UK have them split up into different services, in Ireland we just have a flight information service i.e Shannon on 127.50 and made it mandatory for aircraft flying in uncontrolled airspace to file a flight plan. Maybe a UK pilot can answer why it is the way it is.

@wannafly34 2 года назад

Thanks Chops! Great stuff!

@jamesj2509 Год назад

A Basic Service is just that - basic! Don't expect radar-derived traffic information. If a Traffic Service is offered, you may as well ask for it; you'll get radar-derived traffic information and your obligation is simply to tell ATC when you change altitude or track. If you're below minimum sector altitude, you'll be instructed to maintain your own terrain clearance, and the service can be reduced if required due to radar performance, ATC workload, traffic density, etc.

@LukePennerAerobatics 2 года назад

Loving this series !!

@deadreckoning7091 2 года назад

I am really enjoying this series! Thanks for the effort. I flew my first transatlantic in ‘92 on an around the world flight in a Baron. I also had the opportunity to ferry 2 Phenom 300’s from Nebraska to Portugal. Our second flight was filmed by Cinematographer/ pilot Jon Schellenger. It’s on RU-vid: “a signature journey “ I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying this.

@Redchrome1 2 года назад

Wow. I just went and looked that up. It's a really amazing view into what's involved with transatlantic crossings in a light jet. Thank you for telling us about it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RtlaBTXslt0.html

@fretlessblunder 2 года назад

Great adventure ! Great production! Cheers from K-Town, down the 401.

@edmondthompson1523 2 года назад

I thought you landed just fine. It's a light aircraft not a 747. Don't understand the full power run-up prior to brake release. Is that because of the diesel turbocharging spin-up?

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Appreciated. And I am not sure the exact reason for the full power static run up before take off in the Diamond twins, but that is the way they trained me (and Micke it seems :)

@MickeLang 2 года назад

This is how we check the available power on takeoff. We rather do this with brakes until we can see that it is stable and matches the POH values for the pressure/density altitude than doing this on the holding point. With the brakes it gives you these 3-5 seconds to focus on the numbers before you release the them and have to focus on smth take off☺️

@edmondthompson1523 2 года назад

@@MickeLang Thanks!

@alexsandrocaires 2 года назад

In May I flew the SF50 from Atlanta to Lagos Nigeria. I stopped in Wick and I had the pleasure of meeting that lady from Far North Aviation.

@maillouski 2 года назад

ATIS on VOR freq?? That’s like Die Hard II stuff when they use the « beacon » freq to warn pilots of the terrorists !

@maxrudder6091 2 года назад

Would it make sense to carry a marine AIS receiver on long overwater flights to help find a ship to ditch near if things go completely wrong?

@alexaviation8107 2 года назад

ELT broadcast both on 121.5 as well as 243Mhz and a digital 406 MHz ELT also allows search and rescue personnel to have vital information specific to you and your aircraft. So may be redundant??

@maxrudder6091 2 года назад

@@alexaviation8107 I think redundancy is an asset in survival situations. But AIS is different. An AIS receiver is like an ADS-B receiver in that it shows the position of vessels within range of the receiver, along with the name, course, and speed of the vessel. You're talking about a transmitter on an airplane, like carrying an EPIRB (a marine rescue beacon) to allow ships to find the airplane. By the way, if the airplane sinks, the ELT goes with it. So a PLB would be a valuable thing to have on the life vest or the raft.

@igclapp 2 года назад

Some pilots carry a marine band VHF handheld tranceiver and keep in touch with ships on channel 16.

@LIamaLlama554 2 года назад

Maybe. They do make handheld marine VHF radios with integrated AIS now, this would also allow you to bring up nearby vessels independent of your a/c systems. I’d have PFDs and a 406 MHz ELT/EPIRB in addition to the sat phone too.

@neptuneP2V7 2 года назад

Exeellent Cross The POND .. *How do you deal with your urinary needs and more with these emergency suit..

@joachim2464 2 года назад

Question. Is there a frequency where you are allowed to talk directly to aircrafts in close proximity to you without interrupting ATC? Like when flying together like this?

@Max-hj6nq 2 года назад

Typical Frequency people use to just to talk on is 123.45. However this isn't a rule, people use whatever frequency isn't used in the surrounding control areas. You additionally have the En route frequency which is 126.7

@ansonmoxness5403 2 года назад

In the US, 122.75 is the official FAA sanctioned one, but many others are used as well.

@BruceDuncan 2 года назад

There's no official frequency for this in the UK.

@a320nick Год назад

Denmark to Scotland in a twin...and you're wearing the wet survival.🙄

@GaryLaaks1 2 года назад

Enjoying your continant hopping.

@bnewburn Год назад

Great series! Practical look at international flying expeditions - great info for my dreams of doing a RTW flight!

@teenflon 2 года назад

You have to pay more if you do an Instrument approach rather than visual?! Do they increase the landing fee? If so by how much?

@andrewseamans1419 Год назад

Curious how you carry enough fuel for the range? It doesnt seem like it has the range looking at the calculator on the website. What an adventure. Seems like a great aircraft.

@cam5376 2 года назад

A Basic Service is a basic VFR service, they know where you are and will tell you if anyone else is in your vicinity but it is up to you to see and avoid.

@ForFunFlyer 2 года назад

What an adventure?! 😀👍🏻

@D4NS80 2 года назад

Super cool adventure mate!

@PavlosPapageorgiou 2 года назад

What an amazing series!

@noyfub 2 года назад

Looks like fun1

@peteranderson5492 2 года назад

I didn't know Liev Schreiber was a ferry pilot

@Redchrome1 2 года назад

Really loving this! I thought there was a mention of a link to Micke's channel - am I missing it?

@EMiguelVideo 2 года назад

DA42-VI ATLANTIC CROSSING [with special guest: Flightchops, Day 1 EP.1] ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZATJbcTCBmw.html

2 года назад

Micke Lang, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZATJbcTCBmw.html

@FlightChops 2 года назад

It is the card that slides in when I mention it. I can also add it to the description… and I will paste it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZATJbcTCBmw.html

@GlensHangar 2 года назад

Great one Steve!

@andrewseamans1419 Год назад

I believe thats a similar route to what the Luftwaffe took during the Battle of Britain.

@ninerocks 2 года назад

Loving this series and that DA-62

@DJ99777 2 года назад

Hi Sky Chops, interesting video. Just wondering if you speak French being from Canada and all or just American?

@igclapp 2 года назад

It might be the case that he speaks neither French nor "American"! 😮

@DJ99777 2 года назад

@@igclapp 🤓😏

@troyjollimore4100 2 года назад

Most Canadians don’t/can’t speak French at all. Last I heard ‘American’ was referred to as ‘English’! 😄

@DJ99777 2 года назад

@@troyjollimore4100 must be hard to keep tabs on those mad Frenchies then. 😧

@troyjollimore4100 2 года назад

@@DJ99777 We try to keep them corralled up inside of Quebec, but they just keep breaking out into parts of other Provinces! 😄

@AndreSB43 2 года назад

The good smell of a sweaty suit! I'm using a somewhat similar drysuit for kayaking, but then I paddle mostly close to shore and take breaks on land regularly. I couldn't imagine wearing one for more than two hours.

@CLdriver1960 2 года назад

Ferry Command: A Canadian institution.

@jbl7092 Год назад

I think I'll just buy an airline ticket, lol.

@GAMERTEKREVIEWS Год назад

so I am a 3x cancer survivor. I have extreme nerve damage from the chemo and radiation. I wanted to fly planes all my life but it just isn't in the cards. I try to get my fix with flight simulator. while it's nowhere near the same it's better than nothing. I will try and recreate this flight on mfs2020. looks like you had an amazing adventure. I love your planes and your videos. thank you for sharing your adventures for us common folk. I really enjoyed watching you!

@FlightChops Год назад

Wow - thanks for sharing your story - I'm so glad you're ok. I have a close family member going though a rough battle with cancer... it is heavy. As for these flights in MSFS2020; You're in luck! I can't remember which episode (of the 6) talks about it, but a community member helped build out the flight plan files to import into the sim. I made it a free to access post hosted on the Patreon campaign page here: www.patreon.com/posts/fly-along-for-in-63832247

@GAMERTEKREVIEWS Год назад

@@FlightChops that's so nice, thank you so much, I really really appreciate it. Prayers for your family member. I hope they are ok. I never thought my life could change so drastically as it did after cancer. The type of chemo (cisplatin) I'd what caused all my problems. It's known for being very dangerous to nervous system. Luckily most cancer treatments do not include that metallic based drug. I pray that your family member makes it through and thrives.... thanks again for sharing this. I really really appreciate it!

@joachim2464 2 года назад

The british ATC system is so weird

@nitehawk86 2 года назад

Does Full Service also clean your windshield?

@WhiteHawk77 2 года назад

@@nitehawk86 yes, and you get the topless model of your choice to do it too. You could say we get two big baps with our hundred dollar burgers, don’t you get that in your country? 😏

@littlelawson06 2 года назад

Was there a reason you didn’t wear life jackets? I spend over 500 hours a year over the North Sea and would never not have one on…

@igclapp 2 года назад

They already have survival suits on and they have a raft, so donning life jackets whilst airborne seems a bit much and might get in the way. Possibly they have them nearby if needed.

@littlelawson06 2 года назад

@@igclapp Well every single pilot and passenger that gets taken out to the oil rigs in the North Sea has to go through HUET training and wears a life jacket on top of their survival suit. The North Sea is a particularly unfriendly place and I’d suggest the chances of the getting their lift raft out if the ditched in anything but perfectly calm waters would be pretty low.

@ericlozen9631 2 года назад

A word that's overused too often on RU-vid is "epic". When a video is deserving of such special recognition it should be addressed accordingly. Case in point, this upload. Epic is seen throughout every video in this series.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

This feedback is greatly appreciated Eric :)

@vindoll6237 2 года назад

Should try an external catheter or Texas catheter for those trips. Still wouldn’t drink a lot.

@BenjaminDamien 2 года назад

Amazing video! Great work!

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@doncatch1 2 года назад

Good show

@macedk 2 года назад

NICE :)

@Arcadiez 2 года назад

Great episode 👏

@Shaneepe1 2 года назад

For what it’s worth, I don’t think you landed too short. I don’t like to “waste” runway if I can help it. I think you judged your ground effect pretty well.

@FlightChops 2 года назад

Thanks Shane. It's just that as I transition to IFR flying more, I should be paying attention to things like PAPI / VASI lights and aiming a bit further down that the piano keys.