ROUGH Takeoff~Dual Vacuum Pump Failure...Again

We takeoff from Gaston's Arkansas on their bumpy grass runway and as soon as we got airborne it was just as rough with the turbulence on our way to Melbourne, Arkansas for a fuel stop. While enroute there I had a DUAL vacuum pump failure...again. This is the second time in a year this has happened to me. We thought it was fixed but obviously not. Luckily our new maintenance shop, TAS in Defiance, Ohio (the Twin Cessna experts), were able to find and correctly resolve the issues. The second half of the video is flying my sister back to Rome, Georgia to drop her off before we head back to the midwest to beat the storms that were on the way.
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[@buckeyepilot3929]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking off on bumpy runways.

[@thecman26]

amen

[@kylekendall1587]

Looked like a fun family trip! Thanks for bringing us along Kevin!

[@williamwintemberg]

Great Flight! Thanks for explaining the vision issues. Hope you get the vacuum pump issue cleared up.

[@james3282]

Another great video, again, so sorry for your loss ❤🙏

[@javiergalvan242]

Another great video Kevin, be safe out there and keep them coming!

[@jackkb2txr833]

Thank you for the ride again and if you get a chance stop up here in Rome,NY for a great time bye for now

[@Hal_T]

I love the 310. This video is almost like being in the cabin with you. Thanks!

[@brentwilson2969]

Bouncing is normally uncomfortable but enjoyed it this time. 🤪 Kevin, your sister has the cutest voice.

[@Matt-mo8sl]

Another fun watch. Cool you guys have the ability to do this sort of thing and cooler sharing the stories. As a private pilot myself, your videos make me feel like I'm in the plane with you guys!

[@danawalker55]

In all that turbulence, I happened to notice the Gatlinburg apparel, nice! I'm glad those vacuum pumps are not a serious problem, but safety first. Awesome video as usual! Thanks for sharing, Kevin.

[@wb6she]

Great flight, really enjoyed it, love your 310...thanks for sharing!..

[@mattinla98]

Gaston's seems like such an amazing little spot. You guys are really good at finding gems like this.

[@jaymarlin3565]

Love the vedios - editing with the continuities - voice overs. Pleasant flying with you. Good day!

[@rocknhard11]

Love you guys hit Gastons. Thanks for visiting Arkansas.

[@Abc-ho9ku]

You guys are rockstarz Love the amazing Atc communication skills.

[@OldGamerKatt]

Love the channel, love watching you guys fly. Kevin your a great pilot, Jamie your a rock star in the jump seat and a cool jem on the ATC freqs. You guys have brought back fond memories when I was a sail plane pilot in my teen years. You have earned yourself a new sub from North western Canada. Keep up the great work, Safe Skies Always.

[@mwalker1975]

You two are a great team, I really enjoy all your videos!

[@tonymezzacappa1067]

What a fun vid to watch guys. Your sister is such a hoot!

[@kramerfuneralhome2466]

Excellent job getting in and out of there in a 310! I was in there with an Ercoupe in August 2020. Leaving had to chase the geese of the runway, taxied back and took off toward the dam! Pure BLISS!

[@kevincollins8014]

Always fun to ride along with you guys thanks for sharing this. Glad you really only need those pumps for the boots now.

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Enjoyed the flight and the conversation. Blessings

[@bigphoto1]

Enjoyed the ride along, thanks and stay safe

[@lawn65]

Good stuff keep keeping on living the life y’all Covington Georgia.

[@danielwoodbeck779]

You guys are awesome! I love your videos! Thank you so much! Please keep it up! Happy spring her in the midwest!

[@terryrutherford2114]

I was looking out the windscreen the first time: Had to go back and look at the takeoff roll again. Thanks Jamie, Haha! Thanks for the Vlog Kevin.

[@charleshull5055]

Great video, I would feel very safe flying with you.

[@bessiebraveheart]

Hi from England, just subbed. I'm 75 yrs and I've never been on a plane. Yet I love them, especially the smaller private ones. I'm weak and feeble now, so I will have lived my life and never flown, sad really.

[@drewt4451]

The tail cam makes the plane look beautiful as always! Nice video Kevin!

[@dave-huston-dublin]

Nicely done.

[@BenDalianis]

As always, great vid guys! You're a really nice break from the day. Also, cool "tail cam", that's a really neat shot. Much love from NH!

[@CCitis]

Your sister is getting more comfortable in the airplane. Just needs to fly with you more. I look forward to Fridays, and your videos top it off!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Jeremy...glad you're enjoying the channel!! There for sure will be more of Kristy riding along in 1BC. :)

[@garyhand6480]

You even had me gripping my seat taking off out of Gaston, Your lovely co pilots eye balls were getting larger you could have never got stopped if you ran out of runway. thanks for taking me along! I like your sister, she's cute!

[@davidirish2941]

Another great video. Thanks. Stay safe. 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@sebastianaguilar6526]

What a good landing !!! wow !! flawless and very smooth Congratulations !! 👌👌

[@volsboy672]

Hope you are safe and sound after the storms yesterday and today.

[@310Pilot]

We are good. Wasn't too bad up here.

[@copflyer6569]

Great video guys. I haven’t been on in a while, but you always have great videos. This one could be titled, “ Boots , Boobs, Bumps, and Pumps”!! WISHING YOU ALL FUTURE FLIGHTS CAVU !!

[@CodeBlue_EMT-P]

I love this! My parents live 10 miles from 3M0 and I’ve actually laid down on the runway before. You’ve got a new sub. in me!

[@williammuzzey8404]

It's really good to see you guys

[@richardkerce2172]

Rome! My hometown! Been at KRMG many times flying, working at GNTC aviation school, air shows, etc. Stumbled onto you video and glad I did!

[@dmorgan28]

As always you guys are the professionals. I enjoyed the video. Happy Easter to you guys. 👍👍👍❤️

[@CoryArmer]

I just started my flight lessons and am sooo glad to see these issues like the vacuum pumps failing. Great learning experience so I don't freak out if/when that happens to me. :)

[@JediTimbob]

Your video arrives Saturday morning here in New Zealand 🇳🇿 so I’m sitting with my coffee enjoying the show ☕️☺️

[@donwilliams9661]

You poor sister... doesn't want to miss anything but so afraid of flying... Good on her for trusting you to keep her safe... lol

[@calcobb442]

Sweet of you guys to take Christy on a post Grandma memorial flight...I think she really enjoyed being with family. You two are the greatest! GO DAWGS!!!

[@tomrinehart3022]

Been to Gaston’s many times in Navion. Beautiful area and great fishing.

[@gregjennings9442]

Great flying team, right there. It’s a personal aspiration that my bride and I get there. PS: Gadsden’s is on the bucket list.

[@arrowpilot11b56]

Love the tail cam shots! I learned on a grass strip. Put the flaps in and gain some speed before pulling up. Great way to learn. Vids are always great!

[@kinch613]

Sis has done SO MUCH BETTER! You sir, are one HELLUVA lucky man!

[@rabh6746]

That sure was a rough takeoff but you handled it professionally as always, hard to believe both vacuum pumps failed once again! Good to see you got them fixed though, great video once again!

[@1derol]

Wow! the Gaston strip looks like a golf fairway. Great job Kevin! Always enjoy the "Kristy Kam". Looks like she's starting to relax slowly but surely.

[@JLNYardBird]

It doesn't ride like a fairway!

[@310Pilot]

They keep it in decent shape but it seemed a bit rougher than 3 years ago when we were last there. Maybe I took the wrong line. :) Glad you enjoyed it Tony!

[@dean7mmstw]

I fly out of 42a. Great little airport and great people. I wish I would have been there when you stopped by.

[@viviandiehl]

I love your videos. I feel like I’m flying with you. My hubs is a PP and we use to fly for the $100 hamburger but have not been able to do that lately. You take me along and it satisfies that missing. Thanks

[@RideOp74]

Another great video thanks for the ride!

[@sheldon3424]

Checked in from Alberta, Canada 🇺🇲🇨🇦 Love your channel. Please keep 'em coming!! 1👍❤

[@carlhendrickson4579]

I sure like the camera shot from the tail. You done a great job with all camera shots.

[@paulaustin9714]

You guys are real people. I enjoy you . What do you guys do for a living

[@leighcolledge7881]

Greetings from Melbourne Australia. Melbourne is living up to its name , just like here windy!!!!

[@v1rotait23]

Hehe, I thought that too, remembering very fond memories of 6 years living in Melbourne, Victoria flying in and out of Tullamarine Airport (as self loading freight)

[@matthewmyers9745]

Super fun. So many one liners from this video.

[@thomasspainhour1112]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@scottisbell7635]

Fun Flight! Thanks Ya'll!

[@robertlafnear4865]

Love the restaurant on the river,.. kinda like one here on the Rogue River in Shady Cove..... Have a GREAT weekend and Thanks for the nice ride.

[@robertlafnear4865]

Rogue River/ Shady Cove ?.... Mexican restaurant right next to Hwy. 62 that runs through town.... over looks the Boat launch across the river.

[@SoCalFlights]

Friday vids from 310 are sweeeet!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Don...glad you're enjoying it!

[@daviddrennan8944]

I am well impressed You come across very professional I am 18000hr pilot and really enjoy your vids Fellow colleague of mine, with 5000 hrs, never hit the centreline in 7 years working with him You make it look easy

[@normal_media]

reminds me a little of Snoqualmie Falls in Wa. State with the water there. Those downwinds off those mountains can be something at any airport.

[@tucksmith8300]

Nice landing there buddy and y’all have a safe flight home

[@richorourke7872]

Good luck guys .

[@thurmanaxson]

Nicely Done! Love It!

[@grahamwilliams9877]

Christy has figured out how to smooth out the bumps I noticed, Knees up into the chest 😂👍 another great vid guys.. thanks 👍

[@commentatron]

I believe that secures the stomach from leaving the aircraft.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...she has some different methods of knees up, lean away from the turn and not breathing at times. :)

[@spiro5327]

I guess there would be times when you just wish you could get yourself a new plane. Glad you got the issue sorted. Thanks mate

[@GnosisMan50]

looks like fun...all the best to you.

[@kw900lkevin]

I like the tail cam watching the gear retract & extend

[@jpaulkepler4638]

The nervous sister cam is cool. What she hangs onto on takeoff is telling. Great videos guys.

[@ChuckShiley]

I took a pontoon style house boat on the Mississippi, North of Dubuque two different times for a week trip. Great fun! You will love it. Lots of choices to pilot the boat. Not all work for one person.

[@brentrobinson1833]

Good call on rolling out early. Low viz and gnarly winds would not have been a good combo for getting out of Gaston. And your sister would probably never fly again! Nice that you were able to get a little time together after the funeral. Again, sorry for your loss.

[@cappy9867]

Had a bit of a pucker factor on the Gaston takeoff....very sporty indeed! Kristy is getting more and more relaxed...turbulence is just potholes in the air highway... thanks for the ride along and the debrief on that smokey sunny landing with a dogleg on final...yikes!

[@RCFlyer007]

Another great video and I enjoyed your flight. You were hilarious Jamie with your bouncing story😂😂😂👍

[@lonnyfuller7830]

Your sister for being nervous did pretty good this trip.

[@federicomaisch6812]

Thank you for sharing

[@QuadeQuick]

Kev, that was an amazing takeoff - you held steady, especially after retracting the gear. And, the landing in Melbourne was excellent... that's why they make 'em 4000 feet long! :-) Thanks for another great video!

[@marc7391]

I am ALL IN for the Laz-Z-Boy river-barge cruise...

[@rvail136]

I think the pink t-shirt is a brilliant pick.

[@freqeist]

DEFINITELY

[@mikew9468]

I’m with your sister that was my most nervous take off too😱

[@181suydam]

Wow!!! This is a great video!

[@BamaContractor]

Great departure Kevin. You've added another bucket list airport for me. Jaime and her antics are always good for a laugh. I guess I was too busy helping you fly the plane to even notice her comment. Funny Stuff there. Keep'em coming...

[@FreePilotTraining]

Awesome! That grass strip looked really long!

[@marvinbush7304]

I haven't been with you guys for a while. 'Don't know why just haven't been able to find you. But anyway I'm back now and it feels so good to be back. I missed flying with you, Kevin and it's great to be back.

[@kavanpyle1352]

Great video. Curious about the vac pump issue. And thankful you made that a nonissue with the upgrades youve made to 1BC. BOOMER SOONER!!

[@68dart]

Awesome , Thanks 310

[@davidstockman1456]

You are making me want to be a pilot everyday, also i watch your videos while i fly the cesna in mfs 2020 :) thank you for your vids!

[@edsonmachadoantunes3194]

Muito bom seus vídeos!!! Eu não tenho a sua coragem!!! Parabéns!!!

[@timwatson4290]

Love the tail cam!

[@lukeriley9559]

I grew up 30 miles away from Melbourne. Beautiful country.

[@mmacdon7mm32]

Love the tail mounted camera!

[@irpat54]

I about spit my coffee all over the screen laughing, when She was talking about the bumpy flight and things bouncing... ROFLMBO... You guys are the best...

[@packingten]

Yeah that shoulder belt had its work cut out🤪

[@georgebergerac5621]

Yes, we all watch for the aviation theatrics... Bumpy flight vids are the best!...

[@josecaraballo9945]

You a hell of a pilot buddy 🙌

[@aviationfascination]

On the pontoon. Makin waves and catchin rays up on the roof!

[@blainehouser4354]

Great Video! I’m studying for my part 107 .

[@Mike_Engel]

I agree she seems to be getting better on the takeoffs

[@jcims]

Hey Christy (sp?) if you read this just want you to know some random Internet stranger is super impressed with how you just push through your fears. I'm sure it's not pleasant but it's pretty cool to see. Great job!

[@jerryv9138]

Per John Wayne, the definition of Courage is, "Being scared to Death, but Saddling up anyway!" Christy does that EVERY time! Well Done, Young Lady!! =)

[@jew_world_order]

Yep, that Karen did alright