10 YEAR OLD Flying An Airplane | How Is This Possible?

[@rileysaviation]

No… thank YOU for letting me fly and record! I had an amazing time… 😊

[@ture2588]

Awesome dude! Future aviator :)

[@s1ipzys661]

Great job man did better then me on my Intro and ur 10!

[@rileysaviation]

@@s1ipzys661 thanks a lot 😁

[@spelldaddy5386]

You did such a great job! I can't wait to hear your voice over the PA when I next fly BA 😂

[@Virtusim]

Well done Riley!

[@windenergy4mw]

I wish I lived in florida... I'd take lessons from Lew any day

[@sarahfryer2398]

What a friendly community of people you have watching your videos Lewdix, such lovely encouraging comments for Riley. It was a pleasure to meet you, the flight day will stick in all of our memories. From Riley's family 😊

[@LewDixAviation]

My people are the best, that's for definite! Thank you for choosing me to welcome Riley to the sky. It was a pleasure to be a part of and you must be very proud of that boy!

[@royson345]

I couldn't stop smiling through this whole video. "Rule Britannia!" Lol, had me dieing. Salute to the future aviator too! Great job with his first time at the controls! I'm impressed!

[@LewDixAviation]

😂 that’s great

[@MrPeugeot72]

I was about 10 when my dad started teaching me in his 172. I learned things I remembered when I finally went back in my 30’s to get my license.

[@glennwatson]

I like how you treated Riley maturely. He did a great job.

[@debbieplace16]

What a polite and smart young man Riley is. I wish you well in whatever you decide to do when you get older.

[@asasmith2696]

It is always good to start young. God bless this young man on his aviation journey. I tip my hat.

[@davejruk]

Damn it. I'm on like 75 hours and he's trimming and altitude holding better than me 😂

[@irishcurse65]

He was so relaxed he was looking to the left on take off and climb.

[@stephenstead6333]

For a 10 year old boy he doing really well good job Riley your a pro bet he could land this with two or three flying lesson. Great job mate

[@Brandon-dh5rd]

Yup Ive head KISM tower yell at people a few times going into there, sounds like the same tower guy. Great job with young Riley!!

[@LewDixAviation]

Must be a consistent stream of pilots messing up in KISM. Doesn’t speak well of the flight schools down there.

[@jamesodowd4063]

Wow! Reily's a born pilot, at 10 he just takes it all in and does it better most people with licences (myself included)🤣 fair play is all I can say

[@scottlnrd]

Nice going Riley! Excellent job LewDix!

[@tomklitsch6638]

This young man is very lucky to have an instructor such as you. You explain things to him in a very calm way that will keep him interested and wanting to come back for more. It is nice to see more young men and women interested in taking up flying.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you mate! I've learned to tailor my instruction methods for different types of students over the years and I'm glad I was able to help someone as young as Riley on this flight. I appreciate your comment!

[@tonym3675]

And this is just another reason I enjoy this channel so much and for sure,✈✈ a reason that Id love to have Lew as my instructor.

[@adamcorby804]

Dude the smile on his face when he initially rotated sums it all up!

[@LewDixAviation]

Absolutely! No better feeling.

[@agregious1]

Incredibly well done, almost nobody at his age can be able to say they can succesfully fly an aircraft. 👏👏

[@camerond-x5s]

"..even if the wings are in the wrong position." Yes!! Someone who agrees with me! Keep up the great work, Lewis! 👍👍👍👍😂

[@LewDixAviation]

I’ve been telling the truth about Cessna for years!

[@jasonhelmer9604]

you both killed it, but Riley stole the show. Go far in life young man whatever path you choose. Great natural ability.

[@gregagee4328]

Well done Riley! You seem to take everything in stride. Great quality for a pilot. I'm 55 and just soloed last week, so if you love flying, being able to start at 10 yrs old is a great opportunity to have a long life in aviation!! No regrets my friend!!

[@masonhenslee5905]

That is the most mature 10 year old I have ever seen. He would make a great pilot one day. Great video as always!

[@brennenfitzgerald]

20:46 “Like a paper aero plane”…… Do you know how many news reporters don’t understand that concept? This kid is bang on with his understanding of basic flight. Riley, I hope you keep on this track. If I knew at your age what you do, I’d be as set as a bug in a rug. “That big beautiful open field?”…… I once asked my dad when I was about 6 “what are you looking for”… his response, “the scene of the crash.” He was looking for those big open fields that you saw. It took me years… years…. to understand what he meant.

[@zbvv002]

Why did i really like his paper airplane example and have never thought of that.... Will forever use it with my students now.

[@fsumatticus]

Well done Riley!

[@eddiethompson2711]

Awesome job Riley, you'll make a great pilot! I was 12 when I took my first flight in an airplane. More than 40 years later I'm about to do my 150 mile solo cross-country flight towards my private pilot's license and the thrill of flying has remained with me through all the years. All the best.

[@CANOOKeh]

A beautiful thing to see taking Riley to discover his aviation future. A natural I’d say

[@anemazoso]

So awesome! I know everyone’s inner 10 year old was shouting with glee watching this!

[@LewDixAviation]

Yes!

[@andrewmacdonald8342]

Well done riley. Keep up the good work and study hard in school. One day you may be flying me on holiday

[@rickclayburn9111]

Great job by Riley and his instructor. Shows how a sim can make one feel comfortable IRL.

[@jessegarcia6711]

Such a good teacher and Riley is an amazing student. Nice job both

[@donaldstenico5266]

Riley that was absolutely brilliant. Another future pilot

[@pplphil9979]

Great video and amazing piloting….Riley that is, not you Lewis! 😂. I took my 10 year old son up last week. They pick it up so easily.

[@LewDixAviation]

haha I hardly did a thing. The props go to Riley!

[@harrisongould9460]

I keep screaming here in my director's chair..."Can Riley see over the cowling?" This might be the reason he's looking out his window a lot.He's a wonderful kid and so are you...LEW.

[@FlynjackAviation]

Fantastic video!!! He must have been chuffed to bits!

[@edjarrett3164]

That was pretty awesome. The kid did amazing under your instruction.

[@LewDixAviation]

He did. So impressive!

[@aliciamacdonald8149]

Wow- excellent job both of you aviators. Riley is a natural. What I noticed that really impressed me about Riley's flying is how he is looking outside to the left to get a sense of the angle of the plane's flight path on takeoff. As he is pulling back, he looks outside, to the left and sees he needs to now push forward a bit so his plane isn't angled too high on take off. (He can't really see over the plane's console- not quite tall enough, yet). WOW!! he's got a sight picture that works for him. Then he's got a stern controller yelling at someone who is not responding, next a bird is flying in front of the plane...and lots of background chatter that really doesn't stop him from doing the most important task- fly the plane first!!! Great job, Lew....and terrific job Riley!!!! You're a natural educator sir, and you've got a great co-captain:)

[@blake9908]

He's learning just as any proper-age flight student would. That's very impressive given the absolute workload it is to fly an aircraft.

[@petersmith8435]

Riley is a natural pilot, even his use of trim was almost intuitive which is amazing for one so young. But congrats to you too for the lack of bleeps needed on the audio, if you get my drift!!🤣

[@LewDixAviation]

An unusual feat for me #nobleeps

[@buschpilotsinternational5656]

Nice job Riley!

[@Sootytr]

Riley... the trim master! Great vid guys

[@Blitz2o]

Never thought I'd be living vicariously through a 10 year old, but here we are! What a lucky lad - You did fantastic Riley! As a fellow Simmer it's nice to see that the experience does cross over. Amazing video once again Lew!

[@greggerow7183]

So I have seen many people who did not figure out the trim as fast as Riley did. Not just the trim up but he instinctively understood how to trim the airplane for a decent. Well done Riley! Keep flying.

[@av8or971]

Very well done mate. I am pretty sure that BOTH of you have parents that are super peoud of you both. Our society needs more people like both of you and i am happy i can be a part of your journeys. Well done LewDix. Well done indeed.

[@LewDixAviation]

Cheers mate!

[@brianb5594]

Outstanding Lewis! I always learn something from your videos as a CFI....Not to mention I stole your clear prop cadence and have to do it in proper english accent.😄 That always get a laugh from students....

[@LewDixAviation]

Hahaha sweet! Thanks man!

[@thebadgerpilot]

The kid flies better than I do! Nice work buddy!

[@alsj61]

Probably one of the best videos ever made. Thanks for being an Ambassador. Love this community.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you so much. We really are a strong, positive bunch on my channel. We are a legion of legends!

[@phillipruda2445]

Riley... Awesome! You were fab mate! So calm, nice control. A natural.

[@davejt1967]

I was the same age as Riley when I first flew with my dad in Cherokee 140 from Blackbushe in England. Dad used to let me read the check list and take the controls. I became a useful crew member able to understand the radio, check the checklist and look out for traffic. Later I learnt to fly myself and did fly with my dad with both of us being PPL holders. Happy Memories. Sadly my dad has long since past away and I had to stop flying to raise a family. My work has included working in aviation still sometimes sees me working with aircraft, big and small. Work I have been able to do due to experience starting with those first flights with Dad 46 years ago. Good flying Riley. Lewis, you did ok too.

[@str8nupflyright]

Great job Riley!!!

[@chrisstoughton5560]

Riley you are amazing! Lewis is a great teacher, but it looks like you are a very good student.

[@LewDixAviation]

Definitely a keen listener and understands everything you tell him. Incredible for such a young age.

[@garyrasso6149]

Riley, well done and greetings from Iowa - USA.

[@rachidiayman8763]

Great Job Rile go chase that dream of yours and never give up on it

[@fly2golf985]

I had my first discovery flight at 10 as well! I’m now 16 planing my check ride on my 17th birthday in the summer. Awesome video!

[@LewDixAviation]

Sweet!

[@MarkSpomer]

Very well done Riley! Oh, you too Lew! LOL

[@LewDixAviation]

I was in this video? Could have fooled me!

[@a320nick]

You're a natural kid, keep up with the lessons if you can, you are a good student.👍🇬🇧/🇺🇲 He reaches for the trim now without being told - that's learning... Next time you might want to let him follow you through on the controls when you are flying it.😎👍

[@BamaContractor]

Awesome, the Rated "G" version of LewDix Aviation. Great job Riley! Get that ground work started and you're on your way. Best of Luck to you.

[@farmgene]

Great job, Riley! You remind me of my son Spencer when he was 10! Spencer got his PPL when he was a teenager. He then went on to the US Air Force Academy. He decided to study computer science there, graduated, and will be a rank of Captain next month! As for LewDix, well, he’s an ok instructor. Any discovery flight you can walk away from is a good one. “Welcome to the ground!,” with LewDix I always say!

[@jameseskra9874]

Riley, you did FANTASTIC on your discovery flight. You remind me of my brother when he was your age. Enjoy your aviation experiences to come!

[@dodgycurry]

i became a flight instructor last week and had my first student today, Riley reminds me of a younger me when i took my first flight. Good Job mate!

[@brennenfitzgerald]

11:08 takes the yoke with one hand, and lightly I might add. Dude…. You know how many adults white knuckle?!?! Very well done!!!!!

[@RoystonBG]

Awesome job Riley. I think you've just inspired a lot of people of all ages. Well done.

[@PiperWarriorFlyer]

I remember my discovery flight when I was 11; was just a sightseeing flight but very much a special flight nonetheless. The instructor is certainly a vital part of flight training, and you seem like the perfect one!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you!

[@cleblanc94]

Wow! He did amazing! And I loved how he started giving it nose down trim after leveling off from the climb. Epic!

[@healerf18]

Wow, well done Riley! Unlike the rest of us on our first flight, he had a relaxed grip on the yoke and had an intuitive sense of how an airplane responds. He looked like an old pro with the trim!

[@MrScottb2y]

Rule, Britannia! What an excellent pilot....always looking outside. Great Job. Lew you were "OK" lol

[@LewDixAviation]

I hardly did a thing! Waving the flag was the most strenuous part of the whole thing!

[@ianrobertson5128]

What a fantastic job Riley did on his discovery flight. He is a natural, and so relaxed. I have always wanted to learn how to fly. Watching this has tweaked my interest again. Need to get a lesson from the best (Lewis). Thanks, Lew & Riley.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks mate!

[@williambeatty7781]

Great job Riley !!! You may be the next Bob Hoover !

[@tonyreid833]

Totally brilliant video such a bright lad well done

[@cavok1984]

Riley is an absolute natural. What a great video to share @LewDix Aviation.

[@papapapalima_scotland]

What a lucky kid. I wish I would have had this chances when I was little. Well done kid! Great vid Lewis!

[@vadimazarkh6155]

Incredible flying by this young man , and he’s Blesssed to have Lewdix as 1st instructor “Welcome To The Sky”👍👍👍🇬🇧🙌

[@jamiebraman2299]

Another amazing flight - the Union Jack had me in stitches! You are an amazing aviation ambassador-

[@LewDixAviation]

haha Thank you so much! Aviation is my passion and to share my flights is a privilege that I want to use for good!

[@masonquinn8173]

I love when lewdix posts a new video

[@LewDixAviation]

I love when I get comments like this!

[@RadioNest]

Well done Riley !!!

[@jxcobdiaz]

Amazing video Lewis! It’s so funny because I had my discovery flight last Tuesday and my instructor said “Welcome to the sky” once he let me takeoff and I asked him if he watched Lewdix Aviation and we had a blast the entire flight. He watches you and I can see the way he instructed was similar to your style. I have my first lesson this friday! Thank you for making these videos.

[@LewDixAviation]

Ah that's great! So cool to know!

[@rondonofero8454]

Riley did a great job! I hope he's gotten "the bug"! YOU, however, made one mistake. You took him up in a friggin Cessna! Shoulda had him climb into an Archer! :)

[@LewDixAviation]

If I had one available you know I’d have forced him to fly that with me!

[@martyhill8342]

Ryan, nice job flying...listening - thinking - acting. I am very sure your parents are quite proud of you!

[@Skitch8080]

This was a great video! I'm both completely impressed with Riley's composure and piloting knowledge, as well as, your calm cool demeanor in the instruction! You did an excellent job of pumping him up and keeping the situation light and fun! Riley really did an amazing job flying that plane and having fun! I just hit the subscribe button and can't wait to see more videos!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words and glad you subscribed!

[@Skitch8080]

@@LewDixAviation My 14 year old daughter is going on her discovery flight in two days! We have been watching a lot of great videos and I plan to show her this one tonight!

[@bensinger297]

Way to go Pilot Riley! You did an awesome job!

[@David-er7tk]

Lou D - you are the man! Had I had an instructor as patient as you at 18, I’d be a much better pilot. Riley, you da man too! Great job turning and power off glide. I had the flying bug at 13, saved all my money to fly at 18. You have a 3 year head start. Congrats on your first PIC flight.

[@DeanTWaters]

Well done!

[@studioopinions5870]

Great Flying Riley! The Only thing I saw out of Place, was not buckling Up Your Shoulders. Unless there are exceptions. But Other than that, the flight was Fantastic. It's like watching a Disney Movie about a young 10 year old detective on a mission! Lol. Hope you have a bright future in flying even if you just do it with a simulator. I don't in real life, but I do keep it up in the simulator. Terry

[@BlackPilot_Mark]

Let’s go Riley!!

[@micbritt]

Excellent job young Riley! I was 10 when I took my first flight (also a sky boat 172). Don't wait 40 years to fulfill your aviation dream like I have. If you love it, chase the dream. Cheers!

[@JasonBeem]

what an outstanding young man and an outstanding instructor!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks!

[@jsmorrow6600]

Amazing job Riley!

[@Zalaniar]

Riley was awesome! I have a feeling this isn't the last we'll hear of him. Whatever he ends up doing, I'm sure he'll be great at it and we'll be seeing him in news of some great discovery, invention, achievement, or something of the sort!

[@ivesgotchu]

Great job Riley! Wishing you many happy landings buddy

[@piperdakotaflyr]

Riley, you’re a natural. I was very nervous during my first flight. You were so calm. Way to go young man! 🛫

[@n1msu]

editx2: I love how you completely avoid being one of those instructors who is way too eager to grab the yoke, you're the opposite, and I can tell you know this is the only way to build confidence in a student. what a smart young man! He definitely does not come across as what your usual 10 year old comes across as. I had my first flight in G-GBLR in January 2000 with an Argos gift trial flight aged 12... I was in a C150, the 172s were more expensive to rent! I was fortunate to have been able to have lessons every 2 weeks on a Saturday until I was 16, and sort of lost interest. Fast forwards 20 years and I drool at seeing videos like this, even if it's the flying boat. That smell of avgas though and the bumps are something you can't recreate in a video or a sim; plus the noise from the prop! ANR headphones were a luxury in 2001. Very lucky kid!

[@LewDixAviation]

I pride myself on using my words to coach students through things which allows them to control the aircraft more instead of me jumping in. No instructor should be jumping on the controls unless they have to.

[@lorrainehallett6905]

Haha - can I use the trim ? What a guy 👏🏼😌👏🏼😌👏🏼 He figured out trim way quicker than me lol Another brilliant video Lew, and what a lovely boy Riley is.. Hopefully he goes for it. Keep up the good work Lew, and as a proud Englishman, I did love the rule Britannia bit 🇬🇧 Scotty

[@PiperPilot1976]

Amazing job Riley!! You'll go a long way in aviation!! So jealous of you getting to fly with Lew though! You rocked it dude!!

[@trbeme1346]

The wings are in the right location. I wish I would of taken up my Dad's offer to pay for my flight lessons when I was his age. Took me another 30 years before I went for it. Fortunately, I am able to fly the same plane my dad and I flew when I was a this kids age. Great video.

[@thelos01]

Great work Riley. Love that you have such a light touch on the controls and such great composure. You got a gift kid…I’m sure you’ll do great in whatever you choose for your future. Certainly would make an awesome pilot!

[@curiousmatt]

Terrific video. I was surprised by how much you threw at him but he took it all in his stride. Great job Riley!

[@mikecarlozzi6930]

My son, who is also 10, is going for his first discovery flight this Saturday at KFTW; he's super pumped.

[@LewDixAviation]

Amazing!

[@TeaLeafNeeka]

Nice job Riley!!!

[@paulm2861]

Great flying boys. Fun video.

[@LewDixAviation]

Cheers!

[@thomasfortnerconductor]

Riley! Way to go! nice flying!