Gulf Coast Swing 3: Thunderstorms Around Tampa

Chapter three of our Gulf Coast Swing Series. We depart Auburn, Alabama (AUO) on an IFR flight plan and climb through the clouds quickly after takeoff. Enroute to Tampa Executive, Florida (VDF) we discuss our short stay at Auburn and the plan with the thunderstorms/weather that is around the Tampa area to ensure a safe arrival. Maggie and Jay were waiting on us...stay tuned when the 4 of us head down to Key West!
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[@skyfacer9626]

Hi from NSW Australia . I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos. I'm not a pilot but I do appreciate the knowledge and skills needed to be one and you two clearly demonstrate those skills and the knowledge.

[@jeddyhi]

You both have wonderful speaking voices. No wonder you are ATCs. You could easily transition to broadcast media. Listening to you guys is like listening to a radio talk show.

[@davidmoran1422]

That was awesome flying Kevin and Jamie. You two make a great team. Thank you.

[@jtthill5475]

Hi K & J, Another great flight. Congrats on being able to get gone at your discretion. Too many have the plane and can't or don't use it. Wonderful to see yours being flown regularly and enjoyed. Glad you let us ride along. Thanks for sharing.

[@gbsorenson]

Love the instrument approach! So fun shooting an RNAV! Great Job.

[@richardsmith4187]

Great video !! I live about 4 miles from Tampa Bay Exec and used to fly out of there quite often. Glad you came to Tampa and hope to see you back again.

[@matt6178]

I hope y’all enjoyed your visit to The Plains and congrats to your football team on a great win. Auburn is a wonderful place. It gets in your blood and affects your soul. I think you may have gotten a taste of what I’m talking about during your visit judging by the words of Jaime. I live close by and go to the Auburn airport very frequently to watch air traffic in and out. Enjoyed your video

[@kenross812]

really enjoyed watching the descent and approach, I'm in love with your new rig

[@johnwyoder]

Loved the video! Also, thanks for including so much of the ATC comms at the beginning, when you were leaving Auburn, and throughout the flight. Very interesting to listen to!

[@jonjohnson4527]

Love all your videos. I watch so many I've tried to give my truck full flaps on approach to the garage.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...thanks Jon...glad you're enjoying the channel!!

[@FamilyPilot]

As always well put together! Port A is in Texas and one of our favs ;) KRPK is one of my favorite approach videos we posted. Thanks for posting, and I hear you on the video GBs!

[@kaarebergheim3742]

Great job with your videos Kevin. And enjoyed watching how you navigated keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of you.

[@aviatorsteve5649]

It’s just great watching you two in an airplane having fun 😀 Stephen.

[@rabh6746]

Yet another great video, great work avoiding those storms! Looking forward to the next instalment :)

[@markmaccani9411]

Kevin, Great job on the video once again. Stay clear of the T-Storms. Have a great weekend.

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Mark...glad you enjoyed it!

[@Grythym]

Thanks "Sky King" for another great video! ✈✈✈😊😎

[@robertobeltramelli4138]

I think of them also when we watch each Episode! Great return of a special twosome!

[@stevemizar4143]

Good job! Thanks for the ride along! Until next time, God speed

[@jimtorley70]

Great video as always. Thanks and I'm looking forward to the next episode!

[@fa300zxtt]

As always a great show. Thank you and welcome to Florida.

[@johndalton3821]

That was some sweet flying as always..!!

[@ewratcrl3772]

Kevin, Another great video. I love your autopilot. Haven't seen one that smooth. In particular, how it captures the pitch up when adding flaps. I remember always having to tap/bring mine in slowly to avoid the pitch. One of your best upgrades. You are all really enjoying your C310 and having so much flying and traveling enjoyment at your own pace....rightly so. Until next time, safe flying.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it RL! The STEC 3100 is really amazing. The flap compensator works spot on. The split flaps in 310 usually causes a significant ballon but you can't even feel it with the autopilot on. :)

[@haroldrushton6735]

Great video guys! Well done. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@BERRIRICH]

I'm not a pilot, but really enjoyed Y'all's flight. I'm a follower now. Job well done., Thanks for sharing

[@privatepilotlife1770]

Great Vid! As always, thanks for taking us along... ;)

[@oldawg8643]

That was so cool...I really enjoy you guys, Thanks

[@RCFlyer007]

You 2 are awesome!! 🇺🇸thanks for sharing your flight

[@kimicollier9846]

Jeez... That AP certainly eases the workload... fantastic..!! Thanks again Kev.

[@310Pilot]

It sure does Kimi! Makes for a relaxing flight. :)

[@LakesideAcres]

Not a very current comment on your video, but as an Auburn grad, your friendly welcome at Auburn is just how it is there. Southern hospitality is alive and well there.

[@georgegagnon4566]

As always great video. I’m using your IFR clearances to practice writing down the clearance and making sure I capture the correct info. Starting instrument ground next month.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it George and congrats on staring up your instrument! It gives so much more utility to flying. :)

[@rikspector]

What a team! Great Flying and I like the clouds, yes they are fluffy and bumpy, but their interesting. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@jannissen4382]

I love you guys . Thanks again for another great Video 🤗

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Sounds like they need to plant a fireproof ficus over there ... 🤣 I've only been to GA a couple times. Loved it! In fact, I feel good anytime the Northeast is in my rearview mirror. 😁 Maybe someday permanently! I can dream ... Nothing like breaking out of the clouds. If there's any one thing that could sell a pilot's license with an IFR rating, that's it right there. Absolutely amazing!! I love that. It looks so great on video, I can only imagine how epic that is in person. Thanks for the vid as always, Kevin & Jamie! 👍🍻

[@jeffhunt3146]

And my Friday fix is complete !!!!!!!! Great video, and as it got to around 14:30 or 18:25 I thought man what a great still shot that would be made into a poster. Amazing views and clarity guy's. Well done

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Jeff!! Glad you enjoyed it. :) Next Friday should be our arrival into Key West and a bit around the island.

[@richorourke7872]

Nice flight Kevin and Jamie cool Going thru the clouds. Looking forward Seeing u guys again. Rich

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Rich!! Key West should be up next Friday. :)

[@tonymezzacappa1067]

Hi Kevin hi Jaime! Boy, that FBO has changed so much since I worked the ramp there!!

[@theironmikey2379]

Just found this channel. You guys are awesome. Very relaxing to watch.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you found us and are enjoying it!!

[@brucecox3312]

Kevin you are such an excellent pilot. But when Jamie talks her radio talk. Nothing compares! lol

[@Gilles45]

Snow, rain and wind up North... nice to see that there is warmth somewhere on the planet... 🙂

[@harrykeel8557]

Woof! Ok y'all beat us good. Hope the rest of trip goes well.

[@scottbrown4534]

Ahh, Tampa Fall Weather. The forecasts tend to change hourly this time of year some years. And they are often only accurate if you allow a few hours leeway. Or not... Great video as usual, thanks!!

[@tstanley01]

That 3100 is next level. It flew that approach like it was in a flight simulator....

[@DrJohn493]

Okay, I'm watching this vid for a second time so that means I can leave another comment, amirite? Now retired as the Alabama Aeronautics Director and a War Eagle alum, thanks for the great shoutout to AU, the Toomers Corner story, and especially the reference to the AU aviation management/flight training program. An airport and aviation program we've always been proud of.

[@tomasjay1005]

Another excellent video ! Thanks you two !

[@Parr4theCourse]

We loved Cross City, fuel is cheap/self serve, but he'll come out and fuel for you if he's not busy!! TASTE of DIXIE is a great place to eat lunch too!! OH NO... The Dreaded THERMO way-point, gave us fits on our Bahamas or Bust #3 series!!

[@karlfair]

Another fun episode. Thanks for taking us along.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Karl!

[@billnicholson2470]

Great video as always. Hope you get home before the bad weather hits. Happy Thanksgiving to your family. Thanks for sharing.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill! We made it home in nice weather and I'm just getting caught up on editing and releasing the trip now. :)

[@chrisriley9145]

Thank for the tag along K&J, have fun ! ....Out

[@barrysimmons4724]

"Few bumps," you said. I immediately thought of airline pilot Foster Brooks routine. Nice Ride, Thanks for sharing... Trust Y'all will have a Blessed Thanksgiving. 🇺🇸♥️

[@MadeiraAirport]

Awesome video, really nice sound also, we can listen clearly all the communications!

[@jarednanneman5554]

Must say it was quite amazing I started watching this and my 10 year old son Ethan out of the blue hears you guys and says, dad where are they headed to know. It was so cool that he is interested as well. I then hear him playing with his planes and jets saying 1 Brovo Charlie, he has been learning more right along next to me! His room walls are covered in aircraft. Love this little dude. Hope you all had a great trip, sunny and bright today here out west. Go Air Force🇺🇸love my kids. Everyone says hello!!😊

[@310Pilot]

Thanks for the nice comment Jared! Glad you and your boy are enjoying the channel! Sounds like you have a future pilot on your hands. :)

[@ChrisMathews518]

You got that right Kevin; Thats why i love livin here. Go Dawgs!

[@randalldevalcourt4000]

Excellent vid u guys, Jaime---one hell of a job on copying the departure clearance and read back. That's just one example of good ole southern hospiltality!! Kevin, after those Tigers and Dawgs whip up on this weeks opponent----and next, I'm betting its going to be those Tigers and Dawgs for the SEC crown!! Will be a great matchup---Thanks from Cajun Country!!

[@skycop56]

Great video. You two make an awesome team.

[@derekthurgood3696]

Great video guys! I'm so so jealous...

[@amyluke4598]

Jaime, you said every one was nice...that's just the way people are down here in the South. I love ya'll's videos. Also, ROLL TIDE! :

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin from Australia. Great video guys. ✌

[@bbay3rs]

I'm glad to see the weather radar make it's (useful) debut. Seems like it hasn't been needed until now. Safe traveling!

[@raynibbs4679]

I hope that one day I can be saying hi to you over the radio. Great fun flying with you folks, take care.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Ahhh. Nice one! Have fun, you two!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Mike...glad you enjoyed it!

[@billroberts4012]

Jamie and Kevin. Thank you for sharing

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Shout out to the Caroline Jones song! You go Jamie! Cheers #BlueSkies!

[@jameswikstrom4174]

A pretty uneventful flight but enjoyable as always. You guys are the best ! Enjoy your well deserved vacation . C Ya!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you James!! :)

[@jameshyatte7230]

Nice flight and approach. Tampa is my wife's and I favorite in Florida.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you James!! We really enjoy the area as well. I was just there yesterday briefly. :)

[@yamilrx]

You guys rock. I always enjoy your videos.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you're enjoying them!

[@shamrock1961]

Love all that radio chit chat!!! :-)

[@georges4562]

Great video as usual !

[@camerongoodwin2020]

Come on down to Port Aransas (KRAS)! That is my neck of the woods! Such a great place to fly into and I will show you guys a good time! Beach, offshore fishing, great food and a really cool beach town vibe to the place (everyone drives golf carts)!

[@alanbarnes4991]

Can I just say how much I love hearing Jamie work the radio. Do you guys ever get compliments from controllers on just how damn good you are?

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

fool

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

You have to be good. You can not make a mistake on what needs to be said clearly.

[@chucklesx]

@Alan Barnes ... not taking anything away from them but being as they are both ATC controllers as their day jobs they better know the lingo... 😉

[@scottsime5197]

They get paid to sound good

[@kencraft2751]

Glad you guys are back home, I tell you, 1BC is so widely known, you may have to trademark it! Looks like a fun trip, hey Kevin flew into Savannah yesterday for the first time, got to get my wife to watch how Jamie helps with ATC communication.

[@jasonmickelson8668]

I love Florida flying! Headed to Southeast Atlantic coast next week, and can’t wait! This early Chicago winter is for the birds. We are now hangared at Dekalb, would love to meet up with our twins and share panel upgrades!

[@spiritriderhd]

Your always welcome to Alabama!

[@JasonAirInc]

Great pic, great vid. Thanks!

[@kellputt51]

Hey Kevin and Jaime.... the new avionics look cool but I'm still lost ..so as long as you know..!!! And Jaime looks good as always... Great videos.. keep them coming..!!

[@DirtNerds]

today is the first time i could ever hear your gear coming up

[@davenwpg1]

That drone of your engines is so relaxing :)

[@310Pilot]

Sure is...usually puts Jaime right to sleep. :)

[@aviatortrevor]

Busting out on top never gets old. 310 Pilot - always left of centerline, correcting at the last second :)

[@310Pilot]

One of my favorite views in aviation. :) I've done extensive studies and the left side of the center line is more conducive to soft touch downs than the right. :)

[@aviatortrevor]

@@310Pilot I'll have to give that left-side a try 😂👍

[@archstanton9206]

The new avionics are really amazing. The more I see you use them the more I am able to get my head wrapped around what they are doing, and how they work together. And you said they pulled 30 lbs of wire out to boot. WOW. Never been to the deep south, been to Missouri once, want to go back and chase some family history, when we hook up the 5'er for a lap around the country in a couple years sounds like we need to visit Georgia too.

[@310Pilot]

I for sure would recommend North Georgia and Coastal Georgia during your travels. Really nice/pretty places. Glad you're enjoying the channel and how the avionics/upgrades are turning out. It's been fun for me as well during this journey and loving how much safer/efficient she is. :)

[@garygrose9188]

You discussed Port Aransas, it's a little south of Corpus with an approach that brings you in over the beach for a nice view in and outbound. Pristine water and a fun little town to hang out in. My wife and I make it a point to visit at least once a year...

[@dannybryant4459]

Thank you for the video nice flying

[@robertwhite537]

Nice Job guys!! Kevin...don't ever take for granted how fortunate you are to have a wife that is a perfect co-pilot and fluent in speaking on the radios!! I can't even get my wife to sit beside me...let alone communicate for me! My mistake. Next time....I will buy a two-place plane and we will fix that problem! Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving. ;-)

[@toddgriffis896]

Yes, Port Aransas is in Texas, it’s a neat little beach town on Mustang Island on the Gulf coast, near Corpus Christi, you guys should fly into there, they have an airport in Port Aransas... I grew up a few miles from there in Aransas Pass

[@fernandoc3596]

I would say that life in Florida is so much better!!!! love the videos

[@donaldholman9070]

Great video!

[@georges4562]

Happy thanksgiving you guys !

[@brentcranford]

Jaime, for the most part, the south is known for its hospitality. If you guys are in JAX- Jacksonville, FL I’d love to meet you guys. I am a big fan of Kevin and yourself. You guys make wonderful videos.... Thanks much from Jacksonville, FL.

[@pamnicholson5374]

just found your channel. dang, you guys are so cool!!!!!!!!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you found us Pam and hope you continue to enjoy the channel! :)

[@snap1019]

Great Video!!

[@chrisc161]

Great flight

[@Jacklangefeld]

Just flew to Tampa recently and drove down to Siesta Key in Sarasota for vacation. One of my favorite places to go.

[@310Pilot]

We'll have to check the area out on the ground one of these days. Looks nice from the air. :)

[@duanekauffman1818]

Sarasota is awesome and your welcome anytime. Love your channel and I’m patiently waiting your next post. You two rock!! Keep it up.

[@williammuzzeylll9037]

Yes I saw the Georgia and Auburn tigers play last Saturday good game

[@310Pilot]

It was a great game! :)

[@joetexas1546]

You guys are...............SWEET!

[@richtfan]

yes. when you enter GA you feel so much better. at least we beat the Barn this year (as we usually do) even if we didn't win the conference. GODAWGS!

[@jon07mol]

Geaux Tigers. See y’all in the SEC Championship Game!

[@1995jug]

Good job guys.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Joe!

[@bernardanderson7569]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both

[@stevecastro22]

Nice job guys.....

[@TommyG11814]

Great video, ,,,,

[@chesleyoaks5180]

Them Dawgs is hell ain’t they. Gigging some Aggies this weekend.

[@lisafike8904]

Them Gamecocks are hell also

[@chesleyoaks5180]

Lisa Fike Indeed!

[@dougburnett2756]

Did you take the time to figure out why you had a duel vacuum pump failure?

[@1111pianoman]

D_U_A_L,,,,

[@310Pilot]

Turns out it was a failure of the surface de-ice switch which caused the boots to fully inflate and never let up. This caused both pumps to fail within 10 min of each other. We got all components replaced and are good as new. Always learning. :)

[@billybcgn25]

Always learning, and always being extorted. Mistresses are always extorting their lovers. ;) As you well know.

[@HarleyDayRider]

Another great flight. Whatever happened to the compressors? How do you go about getting the plane fixed when at different airports? Thanks for taking us along. Fly Safe