Glad to hear Vince is sticking around, just not featuring any more. Congrats on the promotion Vincent, we will miss your smiling face and detailed explanations!
Don't be afraid to keep the technical details coming. You're a technician and attracting people to the channel (like me, 25+ year pilot / ATP with experience working on piston aircraft) who are interested in learning about what you do and maybe learning a bit more about the airplanes you work on.
James you are one of a kind,dedicated and determined in complex issues such as this,just watching you move around makes me realise what a young mans job it is these days maintaining aircraft,swopping out means you are in effect doing the job twice but needs be as carrying every single spare part is not practicle,hope that you got to the bottom of this without too much pain in the end.
Hey James! I'm glad I found your channel. I'm a highschool student in a trade school program for aviation maintenance. planning on introducing your videos to my instructor for a better look at what a technician does in the real world and what our students can look forward to. Thank you for the quality content and keep it up please!
Man your videos inspire me so much too stay focused on my plans of fulfilling my dream career as a A&P mechanic, I can't wait too start! Your videos are badass BTW
Great video! We new subscribers (well deserved huge bump in Subs!) are really appreciative of your videos; the storyline, the Pilatus, the technical details (more is great!), the sights of California.I understand you need to target the main audience so keeping balance is good but I suspect that the new crop of Subs is very different now. Keep up the good work. Best vid was when you both detailed the steps in the 100-hour inspection and the corrosion inspection. Also I would be interested in knowing more about your ratings and outlook on your pilot side of things; being able to work and fly is very cool and interesting. Thanks for the new video!!!
Thanks for the positive feedback. Striking a balance is challenging and also trying to find the time to film is tough. I will do my best to include more technical details though. I have my commercial pilot license with multi engine and instrument rating as well as tailwheel endorsement. I currently fly as a hobby but that will likely change in the near future. I bleed aviation so whether I am turning wrenches or talking to ATC I am enjoying myself!
I'm really enjoying your video's. Back in the mid 80's I worked at small airports helping A&P, and running line operations. I'll be 50 this Dec, and just getting back into it as a A&P assistant/helper/apprentice. I have more tools than God since I've wrenched on stuff all these years, but find I need more now haha. Thanks for the video's! Reminds me of the days getting free rides to Oshkosh for the big air show in Kingair. Wish now I found a way to keep doing it back then. Full circle.
Hey James, I'm a stress technician with a masters degree and I'll tell you I just hate my job and much as the pay. I'm considering doing an aviation maintenance degree eventually as aviation is my true passion. Just felt like telling you you do an awesome job explaining the systems of aircraft to me. Enjoy watching your videos and look forward to more.
Very good job editing your videos! Every time the intro is well made. Considering ur busy job. And the time to put in editing is amazing. Keep the good job. Hope u all the best in work and utube career. Thanks for taking us into this amazing job that very few have to enjoy it.
Thanks again for the awesome content. Please don't worry about boring us with the technical side, or maybe just start another channel devoted to procedure. Then you could cut that pesky "sleep" thing back to like 12 minutes a night. lol. Thanks man. These vlogs really are inspirational for folks who are interested in this line of work, like myself.
Again a great video :D I don't know if you already answered this question and I just missed it, but what class and type of pilot certification do you own? Noticed you piloted the plane during the testflight :)
ragnaroekAT I know in a different video he stared he was working on type certification on a tail dragger banner pull aircraft but it was nice to see him in the right seat getting some flight time.
Oh right, I remember that one. I was just a bit surprised that the pilot let him take off on himself, of course he sits next to him and could intervene... and like you said, nice to see him getting flight time, can't wait for the vlogs when he's eventually flying the PA-18
We need like "Director's Cuts" of these or something. One's that leave in the "boring" technical discussion ;). I know a lot of people are linking to this from r/flying, I think we'd be a bit more interested in the technical aspects of the issues...(though I recognize not everyone wants to hear every last detail.)
Sounds like a lot of editing work but I'll make it happen. Great idea. I guess I just always felt like they were long enough videos as is and didn't want to make them even longer.
I appreciate that Jay, and you are right about it not being with it if it's not fun anymore. I have some long flights coming up (foreshadowing for epic videos abroad) that may offer me the time. Thank you for enjoying and for the feedback. It feels awesome to know they are well received.
Hey James I am a diesel tech and was planning on going back to school for my A&P at Cincinnati state, do you have any suggestions for me , great videos.
i cant understand whats your job ? are you a mechanic or a pilot ? how can you fly with in a test flight ? Im asking this because i am aircraft mechanic too but not in usa
For real! At least it seems like you guys were able to work your way out of options in the book, first. I've seen "tribal knowledge" trouble shooting get pretty out of hand in weird situations before.
Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not happening. That's the magic of editing. Yes we always follow the manual and the FAA works very closely with us. Several visits from the local FSDO each year.
James, there are several 18 month trade schools available you can go to for an A&P or you can also get practical experience as an apprentice and then test for your license.
