Jaime uses the STEC 3100 to get us down Safely!!

I received a couple questions about the STEC 3100 that inspired this video. I was asked my thoughts on if a non-pilot spouse could use it if the pilot becomes incapacitated and get the plane down safely. I wrote up a very simple check list to store in our glove box. I showed it to Jaime in flight and did one approach talking her through it. Then we went back out and she did it all 100% on her own and got us to the runway safely!
*This is just a video of us discussing and showing what WE have worked out as OUR game-plan. This is not a suggestion or training for other people. Each flying couple should discuss their own plan if and how they choose.
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[@dalelewis1016]

That's a nice new system to have... kuddos to you both for thinking ahead in case of emergency

[@examiner0078]

Great Job Jamie!! Thank you for Rocking the Ray-Bans. 😍

[@donc9751]

That autopilot is a lifesaver! Cool video Kevin, good to see Jaimie again as well and she did great at getting the plane to the runway! I'm sure you feel much better knowing that in a worse case scenario she could get safely on the ground.

[@mdotto8707]

Another great flight video! Great job getting the plane down Jaime! Thank you both for taking us along!

[@bodriver9719]

You have to be one of STecs top sales associates by now, lol! Great video! You guys just tackled one of my most thought about (worried about) topics. I will definitely start having some of these conversations with my wife. The 3100's ease of operation makes that pretty simple. Now to start working on the actual landing............ ;-)

[@mikemccarron1162]

First of all, Very well done Jaimie, and also that was a great video description of using equipment that we have available to each of us in our airplanes, thanks and keep them coming

[@garyl4538]

Your trips and vids are always fun to watch PLUS there is always something to learn when you demonstrate avionics or techniques. Great work Jamie. Safe flying guys.

[@jasonmickelson8668]

You two have inspired my wife and I to work on an emergency plan as well. It’s been in the back of our minds for a couple of years now. I like the idea of a written “checklist” in the glove box, and possibly a few annual “trainings”. Great video and hope to run into you two next week!!!

[@kevincollins8014]

Great video as usual. Great work Jamie for stepping up and getting it done. Great job Kevin for showing her this and sharing it with all of us. You two are awesome 😁

[@jwschrag]

Kudos to both of you for training for emergency ops. Love how you simplified the procedures to the bare necessities for Jaime. I still find it interesting that as good as she is with the radios and ATC (yes, I know that's what she does) she doesn't really care to learn to fly or get her license. Great video. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

[@jeffhunt3146]

Absolutely spectacular !!!!!! Such a perfect video to simply spur the rest of us into thinking about the what if's. Nice CYA on your part at the end, but seriously, this video needs to be seen by as many as possible and have it kept in the context you created it in. But just know I for one took a great "lesson" from this one, ok a "suggestion"...........:) Thank you both !!!!

[@danielruff4632]

You guys are so much fun! Thanks for sharing your lives with us!

[@tomrike3488]

Great video, Kevin. You have a great teaching style, but you also have an amazing student ! She handled that like she had been doing it for years. You both are very accomplished professionals, and it shows. Great job Jaime! I think there is more training in your future !

[@raymondkoonce5827]

Good job, Jamie!!! You've got a lock on this. I've been flying twin Cessnas for a long time, and they are very strong, very forgiving planes. You'll do well.

[@montanaguy]

GREAT video, you two! Important knowledge to have, and practice this often to build 'mental memory'. She will be under so much stress if the scenario plays itself with Kevin incapacitated or even physically traumatized. Thanks again for sharing!!!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

THAT was AWESOME!!! Kevin, you need to get your instructors rating! You are an awesome explainer and implementer!!! Way to go!!! GR8 vid!!!

[@MC-rh3fc]

Awesome. Great video as usual. The autopilot is definitely a must have for safety. Great job Jaime!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Mark! It's pretty amazing how capable but simple it is. That was honestly our first flight doing that with no other discussion and she was able to do it all herself on the second one. Of course we will continue with all the other possible variables but I think it will get the discussion going with other pilots and their non-flying spouses. :)

[@MC-rh3fc]

And that is exactly where Christine and I are. We’ve been discussing that exact scenario. I suggested she complete an online private pilot ground school which she will likely do. Your video really shows how a digital autopilot will allow the non-flying spouse to make it to a runway without having to hand fly the bird. That is critical. Task saturation is an understatement if they have to hand fly, talk on the radio, maintain altitude and airspeed, and find a runway, for the FIRST time. Jaime was very calm and capable all because of the digital autopilot. Guess what just moved up the priority list. After all SAFETY first! Thanks again for continuing to “show” the aviation community the hows and whys of your equipment.

[@randyblazina7133]

Great video. Wife has the bug to get her ppl. Don’t know if you’ve answered this, but what type of headset does Jaime use. I just upgraded to a Lightspeed from a DC. Looking for the wife.

[@randyporter3491]

Every pilot should take the time to do this ! My wife and I have worked out a procedure she can follow for incidents in the air and at home for intruders etc.. I hope she never needs it, but if she does... GREAT video Kevin. Jaime did a nice job ! I don’t recall ever seeing a video on this, so you guys may never realize how many families you helped with this. Safe skies guys ! 🇺🇸🛫

[@tompinnef6331]

Again a great video - love your autopilot. Be safe and waiting for the next video. 'Spin'.

[@garysimons1608]

I live in Toledo. Started watching your videos when you went to Put in Bay, one of my favorite places. You two certainly rock!

[@lifeflightunlimitedblu-deu1592]

Just subscribed - moving to 340 later this year - She did so great- pilot in the making - followed every step Trust her with my life

[@dennistaylor2743]

Thank you Guys for brightening my days with every new video!! I love the music you use in your lead in and out, I had to find the song and I now have it added to my library. you two are truly blessed!!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks for the feedback Dennis and glad you're enjoying the channel!!

[@lapoint7603]

Won't be long now til you're riding in the right seat Kevin! Nice Job Jamie!

[@davidnolle6638]

Excellent job, Jamie - excellent teacher, Kevin. Another great vid

[@310Pilot]

Awesome...thank you David!

[@bluehornet6752]

This is awesome that 1) you're taking the time to do that, and 2) she's that interested. After we were first married, I gave my wife dual instruction while I was working as a CFI/I, but she never gained enough confidence to solo. This was VMC of course, with old steam gauges. She'd never even make an attempt at the glass panel stuff.

[@burntoutaussie4005]

I only subscribed a few weeks ago,. . and I was Stunned to find out in later vids that Jaime was NOT a pilot herself !,. . .her Comms skill ability is Great. . .a natural with the radio and ATC. . . Flying in the USA is on my bucket list. . .such a huge country. . . .Thank you for your work folks. . . . Jim.

[@brch2]

She's a natural with radio and ATC because she IS an Air Traffic Controller (so is he). They work in Chicago TRACON (the departure/arrival ATC for their airport). That's why, if you notice in some of their vids, they are sometimes fairly casual when talking to them.

[@WolfPilot]

Dude, This is just greatness! Your forethought here is awesome! Jaime did great! Thanks for doing this video!

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

I think this video was one of the coolest because it really shows real love and prepared game plan's in the unfortunate case of pilot in distress! Jamie is a so professional on her radio com's! You two could definitely have a reality show and following with millions of folks! Only thing I would suggest is adding 310 Pilot hats to your list of merchandise! Very cool !!!!

[@robertpowell2746]

Jamie I'm here to tell you that I am so proud of you, there is no doubt in my mind that you cannot land that airplane safely because you are one smart cookie.

[@rbilardo47]

Awesome, Jaime did great, stayed cool. Knowing what to do prior to a situation avoids panic. Thanks for the video.

[@nbt3663]

That was Kevin teaching Jaime what she would need to do in their plane with their setup. What a great video Kevin. I feel like I would want to try to learn to fly with each video. You make flying so interesting and fun. Jaime, I just feel.one day we will see you solo. Maybe not, but what a great set if videos that would make start to finish. Well, maybe one day!

[@BamaContractor]

Nice work Jaime. I’ll have to show this video to my wife to boost her confidence/nerves about what she could do in an emergency. Kevin you should think about becoming a certified instructor. You have the disposition to be a great at it. Keep’em coming!

[@toddhogan7894]

Great job guys! Always enjoy watching your adventures. Thanks for sharing! Take care!

[@brianb5594]

Nice Job Kevin and Jamie! I did the same for my wife in the Cirrus. The chute is the added option but great to review this for the unexpected.

[@chuckhalen9543]

Great video guys, hoping we see more videos of Jamie continuing to learn and practicing this procedure until it's 2nd nature to do so. Stay current and keep being involved. Great video lesson and hope it inspires other couples that fly to together to do the same. You guys are absolutely my favorite YT'ers. Blues skies from KSHV, KBAD.

[@rabh6746]

Way to go Jaime, such a natural, awesome job :) Great work as always Kevin, bring on the next chapter whatever it might be as I know it will be great to ride along with you :)

[@karlfair]

Great job, guys. This was one of your best episodes. Practicing emergency procedures before an emergency is the best way to make sure the procedures will work. A suggestion, print the checklist in an oversized and easy to read font with double spaced lines. In a real emergency, it will make it easier to get through the steps with out making a mistake. We use circle, slash for place keeping on procedures. BTW, Jamie seems to always drive her own car. Doesn't she trust your driving?

[@jimsargent7288]

great job, love how you guys worked together to learn how to put the plane on the ground...keep up the fun videos.

[@pingeyez71]

Nice work and good on Jaime for taking the time to learn the new system.

[@barbsalva]

WOW!!!!! I never expected you to answer my question at all let alone so fast!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me. Someday I hope we can meet and have dinner or at least a drink. I fly out of KISP on Long Island, just so you know. Take care, be safe!

[@jamesterrill1938]

Excellent video, everyone should be trained and refresh. I am impressed that she did such a good job. Very smart lady..Thanks for the video

[@ssnydertrucking1121]

Very nice job, she wasnt long figuring it all out and making it work correctly. Its hard to believe that the auto-pilot performs that well. Just a idea maybe you could also put a little sum-em sum-em in the glove box for her along with the cheat sheet. Great video you all rock!!!!!

[@jonminer9891]

Jamie is a very strong lady. Soft-spoken with an abundance of confidence. Thanks for sharing!

[@310Pilot]

Well said Jon...all that and more. :) You're very welcome.

[@BenA-bu1cz]

I hope you never have to use you new found skills but it's good to have them. Safe flying ya'll

[@HarleyDayRider]

Great to see how you were able to teach Jamie how to get the plane on the ground. You never know when that will come in handy. Fly Safe

[@hawkeye1836]

Guys (Steve&Jamie) you know, guys, I love your videos, gets me up there again, now days I fly a wheelchair, and the landings are rough. I feel every crack and rough spot every where I go. I know you make money off UT, but the pleasure you bring to us land dwellers is incalculable, I love riding along on the flights, course in the near future, piloting will be an option, you will be able to just talk to the plane and be on your way. Wonder how long it will be before humans are not needed or required on planet earth, enjoy yourself here and now, it's all we've got :-)

[@AlexanderBingham]

your plane flies so smooth and the avionics appears perfectly dialed in.

[@michaelerwin9714]

Well done Sis... You have a memory like a steel trap... So happy for you both...

[@MrBousche]

Love you guys. I’ve been checking out autopilots and a BIG Benifit in my mind is to be able to use it in an emergency to help a non pilot passenger get use back on the ground safely just as you have demonstrated. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@kylekendall1587]

Great job teaching Jamie in a calm environment! The cheat sheet was a great idea! Way to go Jamie! You Rock!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Kyle! It was fun, useful and hopefully inspires other to have discussions with their loved ones. :)

[@billroberts4012]

Kevin and Jamie a great video. Jamie great job on flying, Breakfast looked good. I am running out of adjectives to describe how much I enjoy your videos please Know I enjoy them very much. Thank you for sharing as always

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Outstanding Kevin and Jamie. Your great relationship, the AP and Kelvin’s teaching style made a great video. Thanks for the positive examples. So worthwhile to watch. Always look forward to your videos. Admire both of you.Take care.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you for the kind words Jesse! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Clow ...Clow .. Clow ... it hasn't stopped yet ... 🤣 Amazing system there. That was pretty slick! Excellent job, Jamie! What a great feature - that alone is well worth the price. Thanks Kevin & Jamie - great vid!👍👍

[@esalenchik]

Awesome idea, Jaime and Kevin... and beautifully done! Jaime you’re a natural though that’s no surprise. My only tiny suggestion is get that shoulder belt on sometime before touchdown. 😁

[@KeithDiSarno]

Gusting to 43?!?! 😳 "I don't see the trees bending." You state it so matter-of-fact-ly, but I got a good laugh out of it.

[@jamess6656]

Nice video. Like how you stressed people are the primary concern and the plane is secondary. That’s what insurance is for.

[@bobr8766]

Kevin, there used to be 50-60 Ultralights at Wheatland Air Field back in the early 80’s (SE corner of Rt. 30 and Rt. 34). Saturday morning a bunch would land at Clow for breakfast. We also would land at McDonald’s on the Rt. 30 bypass for a lunch or dinner. Great times! Love your vids and adventures out of KARR...brings back so many memories!

[@srvafool]

Clow International: 588 nm from my home airport. Whew. Too far. Very interesting video. Just keep a cheat sheet in the glove box and she's good to go. Flow chart of the approach procedures, tach numbers, gear and flap procedures, auto pilot off, power and flare, then mixture to cutoff. Piece of cake. Great job both of you. Looking forward to the next one.

[@kiltedpiper98]

Thanks for sharing the process you are using. Love the idea of the emergency "Kevin went down" checklist in the glove box. Definitely going to use your technique of how to switch on approach, how far to follow it down, etc....

[@49txhunter]

Great training video. Good to be prepared for an emergency.

[@burntoutaussie4005]

My Wife refuses to fly with me. . . says flying is dangerous (!) . . .yet before we were Wed in 1970, she used to sit on the back of my Triumph Bonneville Bike at 95MPH thru the mountain roads with nary a whimper. . . and yet your Lady performs an Rnav in a Twin. . . . I am seriously Impressed Sir ! ( Not forgetting Jaime's contribution ! )

[@jeffacko465]

Well done Jaime, remember practice makes perfect, its one thing to do it when everything is hypothetical, but iff it were for real things would be very different. Your a good man Kev.

[@MyPupDaisy]

Fantastic job... great idea. Can always practice this now and then. Both of you did great.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Excellent! I know you know this, but... I hope you'll practice this as often as you can, because if something like this ever happens, stress will be a LOT higher. Congratulations on being such a great team, both on the ground and in the air. By the way, the plane looks great... Nice to always see a clean, shiny 310!

[@daveglover3944]

Very interesting video Kevin. I'm confident Jaime could handle any emergency that would come up while flying with you. By the way, you need to video more of Jaime walking in that very nice outfit. Fly safe and keep the videos coming. Thanks

[@benklotz6881]

Your 310 is so cool! Makes me think about getting one myself! Keep it up!

[@chrisriley9145]

Great job Jaime... High five! Love watching you to and your adventures.

[@karimmifflin1507]

Kevin, you're a good teacher, good teachers know their stuff. Jaime, you did a nice job following instructions

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Karim!!

[@CuratedPile]

Great job Jaime. Even with those 43KT gusts. I finally made my flight through your area this past Saturday morning. Flew Lafayette, IN to Rochester, MN on my way from the East coast back to Alberta. I talked to Chicago Center in Kankakee, Aurora and Debuque as well as Rockford Approach. Heard lots of names familiar from your videos, but no familiar voices. Maybe next time.

[@joemehere1151]

Dear Kevin and Jamie, very happy to see this video and I hope that you will practice fairly frequently. What a good video. Especially that you two have children, family and friends that fly with you. If Kevin ever becomes incapacitated due to whatever reason, (doesn't have to be death) Jamie will have the confidence and ability to take the bird down safely. Without any doubt, with very little practice, Jamie could land that plane on the ground and bring it to a complete stop safely. Well done! Be well!

[@Digger65Fod]

Really enjoyed watching the video. Only flown a small single engine plane once but enjoyed the experience. Keep up the good work. Jaime you did brilliant.

[@1959HMike]

You both are awesome ... thank you so much for all your detailed commentary.

[@jerryjohnson3995]

Great job with your explanations Kevin, and great job with executing Jaime! Good idea having a cheat sheet too. You both looked very relaxed during the procedures too. Did you get her a visor with a mirror on it yet? She's certainly earned it now! :) Really enjoy your videos!

[@KenPryor]

Great video! I think every GA pilot should do what you did with their spouse/significant other/regular flying partner. Seems like AOPA used to have an online basics course like that, but not sure if they still do. As usual, I enjoyed riding along with you.

[@prestonmiller9552]

Absolutely essential for any family to know and to practice. In flight emergency health issue may not happen often but they can and do on occasion. I would strongly encourage any pilot with a non pilot wife to at least practice the basics from time to time to keep the procedures fresh in their mind. You just might save a life or lives. Thanks for a great video of how it can be done. Of course planes not as well equipped might take a little more knowledge but that should be no factor in teaching wives or perhaps children the basics. Great Job.

[@johnwyoder]

For some reason, watching this gave me chills, as though I was watching a real emergency. Great video as always! Love the content you guys provide.

[@TommyG11814]

Jamie you are very level headed, and calm great job.

[@amazing1765]

Kevin, I thought that was pretty interesting. Nice to see all the functions of that autopilot. It really does add a lot of safety to the aircraft. I am sure it is a confidence builder for Jaime. Good job.

[@markmaccani9411]

Kevin, Nice job on the video. Jamie excellent job on the approach "nailed it". This is probably something everyone should talk to about anyone they fly a lot with. Unfortunately I don't have a sweet auto pilot. But at least I can work on some kind of emergency get it on the ground plan. So far my wife and girls haven't been too open to handling the controls but I will continue to work on it. I now have a engine bolted back on my plane, just have a 2 to 3 hour break-in test flight and then back to some regular flying. Thank you guys for all the hard work you guys put into these videos. This channel has rapidly become my favorite. I would like to say I would try for a meet up down in Oshkosh but I don't think it is in the cards for me this year. Just too busy. Even though it is only a 3 hour drive for me. Just drove by there yesterday as I was in Milwaukee for business and there are already quite a few campers setup and ready. Hope you all have a great time.

[@randymarko486]

WoW! Jamie you are one GORGEOUS woman. Great videos and thank you both for sharing them.

[@knightwolf200612]

Finally, good to see Jaime learning how to keep you down safely in case of emergency! Keep her practiced!

[@Jta642]

I love all your videos I love how you explained everything very slowly and how you fly the plane I’m starting my pilot training here in the next month ground school thank you you are making it very easy for me to understand what the controls do

[@MichaelLloyd]

Nice! The autopilot is impressive but Jaime picked it right up. It's cool you added a layer of protection for her. Good man.

[@av8ir68]

Great job to the both of you!!! Love your videos and flying content!!!

[@barrydavid9287]

Very sensible thing to do to cater for a worst case scenario for you both. Jaime is obviously a clever lady and is likely more 'savvy' than a lot of her peers, in part due to her ATC job. Maybe a refresher every so often for her, will add to your safety aspect. - Great video Kevin !

[@haroldrushton6735]

Awesome video and great info guys! Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@trackthismotherfuckers9805]

Great video guys! Keep up the great content! Cheers from Merimbula, Australia 👍

[@tinusblaauw4092]

Still some of the nicest videos always to watch out there! :)

[@daviddifonzo7938]

Excellent! My palms were sweating the whole way on final.

[@rowski78]

I think its absolutely important for anyone sitting in the copilot seat to have basic training and preparation for emergency situations. Hat off to you Jamie , you did an excellent job and you too Kevin. Keep up her training so it becomes second nature, maybe even let her complete future rnavs.

[@daviddarrow4506]

Perfect introduction to a huge step forward for a non-pilot learning opportunity. Keep up the excellent instruction techniques Kevin. I hope to see Jamie's hands on the yoke along with you next time.

[@Grythym]

You guys Rock! Thanks for the Edu-avi-cation... Always a pleasure to watch your videos.. Peace and fly safe... :)

[@billnicholson2470]

Great video you two. That is a great plan to have, just in case. Hopefully you never need it but Jamie is ready is the need arises. Thanks for sharing. Love your channel!!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed the video and the channel Bill! As you said, hope to never need it but if we do, I think she'll be just fine. :)

[@brianlawliss1080]

Good JOB Jamie, Kevin must be a great Teacher!

[@richardvarner2802]

What an awesome idea, Kevin. Jaime did a great job. A couple more times, and she’ll have it down pat. She seemed pretty calm, but I’m sure her ATC training gives her the ability to be calm under pressure. She didn’t even seem to blink when you said to “assume you were dead”. That could be a very frightening time, but she seems like she would be able to handle it, and get y’all on the ground. She should take flying lessons. She’d be good at it. That’s just my thoughts.

[@hoss5299]

Dam you go Jamie. I'm very impressed. Now doing it several more more times to get relaxed under pressure. Well done. That would make a pilot more comfortable knowing you could do it. 👍💯

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Terrific vid. Kevin mate, you got it made! Beautiful aircraft and a quick, intelligent woman (who drives an XF!)

[@paulg.5511]

Awesome job Jaime! You Rock! Kevin is a good instructor as well.

[@philippmoser6384]

Jamie and Kevin, your channel is awesome. i love your videos 👍🏼 greetings from LOIH Philipp

[@devwhit]

This video says to me how much Jamie is loved. This was a wonderful video. 👍

[@nbt3663]

Thought the same thing. Of course we all love her and want to see her solo one day.