Day In The Life, Part 2: Flying NYC Charters With Blade

Hey all! just wanted to share this video to give you a glimpse of what it is like to be a helicopter charter pilot in New York City. Hope you enjoy and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

[@floatinflyinandfishing]

I am a retired flight medic, flew on 135’s 130’s and a 412. I love this PLEASE keep them coming

[@wadeking]

Amigo, this is one of the very best chopper vídeos that I have ever seen, THANK YOU, and thank you to your company for allowing this..... have a great day!!!!!::))))

[@LawDawg717]

I flew and flew in OH-58s for 13 years. Closing my eyes and just listening brings back memories.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HervProm3theus]

That's some top quality content dude! Love all the insights and the map over-lays. Really helps get a better overall picture of what is happening. Though even without all that, the stunning views out of the window make this an incredible watch.

[@Tank-Battles]

This 'Day In The Life' series is so cool! Flying NYC charters with Blade seems like a dream job. The behind-the-scenes look at the helicopter operations is fascinating. Can't wait for the next part!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Hopefully I'll have some more videos to share from NYC here soon before I go back to my old job

[@haydenm.3912]

@@sinfulldoubt Just curious, what job are you going to be returning to?

[@sinfulldoubt]

@@haydenm.3912 I am returning to my job doing power line survey work and LIDAR in about a week and a half

[@Crypt_AU]

For anyone savy in app design, this series shows some obvious room for improvement. The man spends half the time texting and assigning seats to passengers. Surely someone smarter than I can make an app for this company that allows for single click takeoff/approach/landing/boarding and whatever else this company uses. It distracts from his ability to safety operate the aircraft for which i see no other errors

[@sinfulldoubt]

That would be nice for sure. I'm just glad we were able to stop using the clipboard with a pen and paper

[@MaxRank]

I work in quality system improvement and 100% agree. Voice activation control systems would eliminate all the manual inputs.

[@dare-er7sw]

​@@sinfulldoubtStressful job!

[@KamalSikder-ut5bq]

😮❤😊

[@ZeroSen07]

This can be done with voice recognition services, without typing any text on the screen.

[@bryantrussell4630]

Love these videos man!!!!!!! Keep them coming, you seem like a excellent pilot!!!

[@gnexjeff]

These are some great videos to get a feel for what it's like to be a helicopter pilot. Love the inline talking points you post throughout the video.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@paulprigge1209]

That helps a lot

[@ShivoDas-re8ov]

​@@paulprigge1209ssßsssßßßsßßßßßssssssssßsßsßßßßßssßßßß ❤

[@theflyingfool]

That's a busy time for you. Lots to keep on top of! Thanks for the interesting video!

[@EditGuy6610]

Great series! Very well done. Thanks for posting them!

[@georgeburns7251]

Oh wow. That is a great presentation. Your job looks incredibly complicated, and stressful. Thank you for the video.

[@scottmaasmedia]

What a great ride with an awesome perspective and communications. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@MsSasha4444]

I lived in New York and enjoyed watching the helicopters. I finally got to “ride” in one. Thank you so much!

[@sinfulldoubt]

No problem, glad you liked it

[@Hookmodo]

Love these videos, thank you so much!! Keep them coming!

[@dennisk5180]

I've been waiting for this. Saw the Part 1 video and instantly subscribed. Great video, dude. Keep making them, coz you have heli-enthusiasts here who love watching your content.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thank you! I'll do my best to keep coming out with content

[@randyporter3491]

Top quality video ! Great footage, with excellent explanation of what's going on. Thanks for sharing !

[@bruce2357]

Love your channel hopefully some time in the future you can share the ATC communications with us. Thanks for taking the time to make and share these.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Yeah I had an audio cable plugged into the GoPro but it didn't record the radios which sucked. I wish I recorded more days out there

[@McGTexas]

​@@sinfulldoubtno more NYC helo vids?

[@sinfulldoubt]

@@McGTexas probably not, I don't have much footage left. I only have one day of flying in NYC. I thought I was going to be there much longer so I didn't bring my GoPro very much

[@McGTexas]

@@sinfulldoubt very cool either way.. no regrets.

[@sinfulldoubt]

@@McGTexas hopefully I'll be able to record some flying the S58T at my new job if the boss is ok with it

[@Keydownkang_1266]

Love seeing the city from up here! Great content, I inspire to follow in your footsteps!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thank you!

[@ericmagnuson3651]

Thank you for spending so much time on these detailed videos!

[@sinfulldoubt]

No problem, glad you liked it

[@TheIncredibleCulp]

This is awesome man. I've been looking into being an airline pilot but saw there was no waitlist for Helicopter for my particular school so I started watching your videos.

[@Tonyn05]

thanks for these videos I live right on the hudson! so cool to see the routes you take.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@marklupus]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing your day in the life.

[@sinfulldoubt]

No problem, glad you liked it

[@MDGamingPH]

Please keep making awesome, in-depth content like this!

[@ab_actual]

Really amazing videos - thanks for showing us what its all about!

[@edwardmacintosh9476]

Thanks for the flight. Happy flying .

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Love watching this! Thanks for the vid!

[@liquidsnow1]

This is one of the coolest things on youtube when it comes to aviation ... 👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please, make the videos longer👌👌👌👌

[@sinfulldoubt]

I'll do my best in the future

[@tasercs]

Great, high quality content. I have a very realistic VR helicopter setup in Flight Simulator and have been 'coming and going' over NYC for about a year. You can imagine how interesting this route is! You pointing out the landmarks and routes will add a whole new element of realism for me too. Thanks for posting, I will eagerly watch out for more.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you enjoyed it! I miss flight sims. I wanna get back into DCS

[@tasercs]

@@sinfulldoubt DCS has always been great. But MSFS2020 is amazing and promises an even better experience when MSFS2024 is released. You don't need them though - you have the real toys at your disposal! 😁

[@sinfulldoubt]

@@tasercs yeah I never looked into the newer MSFS. I just wanna get back into DCS flying the Apache, Chinook and the fighter jets they offer lol

[@dukesantos5674]

Outstanding work my friend. I'm fascinated with rotary wing aircraft. I grew up not far from there and it's good to see the old stomping grounds. Plus I could really go for a Taylor Ham sangwich.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@0nurbis]

So relaxing to watch, i love it ! Thank you :)

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lesbrown8099]

Once again, very, very enjoyable to watch… thank you…

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JosephGreen-us5fr]

Even as a private pilot, I used to pride myself on my professionalism when behind the panel on my aircraft. You sir are a consummate professional and it shows. Congrats.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thank you!

[@Rhinozherous]

Your videos are awesome! Keep em coming! Thank you!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thank you! Will do!

[@benjaminspanklin1267]

I found you last night and you are my new favorite channel

[@Or1onBelt]

Another great video mate. Thanks for sharing.

[@rayedgar1992]

Such a abundant amount of information, especially stuff I wouldn't even think about asking! Amazing please keep it up! :)

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thank you! Will do! Hopefully I'll be filming more soon

[@aircampilot8025]

great pilot always staying ahead of the situation

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! It was definitely a hard job to learn but I grew a lot from it. I have a ways to go as always though. There's always something to learn

[@cool_breeze_actual9643]

Awesome stuff. Did a ton of air assault missions over seas. We used to get dropped off un UH-60's and chinooks. Always loved rotary wing aircraft.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Just a little bit different from your VIP Bell 206 charters lol but still fun stuff

[@marcusmaximus451]

Absolutely superb flying and control, kind regards to you and take care, Mark from Billericay in the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@FlyingMaxFr]

Outstanding quality! Thanks. Why should the floats be disarmed once at higher altitude and not constantly kept when flying above water? Is this to prevent misuse / that in case of emergency and autorotation the checklist includes rearming the floats anyway?

[@caiolinnertel8777]

I'm retired center controller, fly King Airs and my C414A. Have flow LR31's, Falcon 900's, and B737-200 ages ago. Always loved helicopters, used to fly model ones and the flying around NYC always fascinated me so I really love these videos. Funny, when they called the traffic landing EWR, I immediately thought if you ever encountered any wake turbulence. Thanks for sharing.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thankfully I haven't encountered anything serious out here lol.

[@yurikirsanov8763]

Awesome videos, thanks! Just out of curiousity, are you reducing throttle during descends? Hard to tell by your hand's movements, I thought throttle is kept steady during the flight and governor adjusts RPM as required? Thanks!

[@fierceflyer5]

Keep the videos coming I’m hooked. Would also like to hear about flight training & how you started flying choppers

[@starguy2718]

Wow! Great vids, keep them coming!

[@michaelmcmanus5196]

Some of the most fun in aviation was flying rotors. Miss the low-level flying, confined area ops, and gunnery. Certainly better memories then not. Have not shaken a stick since 2004. 😳 But still push/pulling a control column. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Oh yeah that low level stuff and confined areas is what makes helicopters so fun

[@nightSkyacc]

love the videos keep it up man 😄👍

[@JesusIsLord4]

Thank you for taking the time to put together these videos! Do your passengers get to hear your conversations with ATC?

[@der_fail_x5351]

keep up this awesome content! as a flight student its really interesting to see flying in such a busy airspace. thanks a lot for the explanations!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Will do! This is about the only footage I have from NYC unfortunately. Wish I had some footage from the JFK runs

[@drewj.1654]

I live in Jersey City, just below your flight path. Love seeing the routes you fly and having a better understanding of what's happening when helicopters pass overhead. I see your base from the 1&9 Passaic river bridge all the time.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Awesome! Well glad you found. I do miss this job

[@gnanasabaapatirg7376]

​@@sinfulldoubtu don't work there anymore sir?

[@sinfulldoubt]

@@gnanasabaapatirg7376 I don't, I left back in April

[@JCou22]

I´ve enjoyed this video so much!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scoutXM]

This was awesome. If you were doing this in July I must have seen you at JRE one of those times, we were eating at the frying pan watching the helicopters cycle in and out. So cool.

[@sinfulldoubt]

I was actually doing power line survey work in Pennsylvania during July. That frying pan looked pretty cool though

[@MrCeklund]

Impressed flying! And nice scenery.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! It's not bad at all

[@josh9399]

killer videos! Thanks for the explanations too! Good education on the airspace there!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Really wish I had the audio from there

[@johnsmircic6650]

Fantastic! Great video, would love to see more like this 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ChadRyan]

Great video. I’m thoroughly enjoying these!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks!

[@HeliFly1987]

Excellent video! Thank you! I wish I could do this job

[@_Astrogator_]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful flights.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelbrown3542]

As I was watching this, I kept hearing the song "Cruise Control" by Special FX in my head!

[@DerekHurst]

Just discovered your channel, watching part 1 & 2. Great work, totally engaging even with just engine sound. I'll look forward to one with the GoPro catching the ATC chatter. Cheers

[@sinfulldoubt]

Yeah hopefully I'll get that going soon. Currently working on a tuna boat video again

[@blave549]

Just an excellent video. The camera perspective is perfect -- we can see the you, the panel, and the scenery very well. (It would be nice to hear the radio traffic...) Like another responder, I'm off to try this flight in VR in MSFS. But, I'll be flying the Hype H145 instead ($11M in the real world). Thanks for the time and effort!

[@1983dmd]

Wow!!! Super interesting and well explained...Can't wait for the next one ! Images are clear and superb...You are so calm and professionnal. May I ask how many flying hours you have ?

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thank you! I only had about 800 hours in this video

[@daveward1484]

Fantastic video. Thanks.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you liked it!

[@Videostufftas]

Excellent videos thank you captain 😊🇦🇺

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you like them!

[@Rodrigotouris]

Keep it comin´mate! It was amazing to follow you

[@wxm555]

Really enjoyed this video, very informative. Please keep them coming 👍🚁

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! I'll do my best

[@videonunta]

Nice video! And the quality is amazing! What camera were you using here?

[@BeyondTheCircleMusicProduction]

Hi there ! As others have said - I personally deeply love the no-nonsense approach that you bring to your videos : one angle throughout the flight, no voiceover, clear explanations laid out as written text (I found lately that videos are much more relaxing and pleasant to watch without voice all the time), no sponsored bs just plain and straight flying experience. As someone who's deeply interested in flying (mostly fixed wing but I love helis as well), I really appreciate your content, please keep it up.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Glad you liked it

[@PixelatedExistence]

Wow great yt channel, started off watching Tuna boat landings, now watching Blade duties.. Great pilot and really interesting content, subscribed! keep up the good work, both as a pilot and the yt content!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks!

[@aileron5655]

great watching you!

[@lsdzheeusi]

Thank you so much for this! It must have been exhausting doing those trips all day in such congested airspace!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Oh yeah, at first it was pretty straining

[@cleekmaker00]

So you're piloting a B206 with Floats? Too cool! I've favorited both Parts because they're great for FlightSim! You do a great job explaining everything succinctly and simply. 🖖🙂🚁

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. Hoping to do another one soon of flying into the downtown Wall Street Heliport

[@rsanford100]

Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the trip. I checked out the Blade website, maybe someday they will expand to the Houston area. We could use a service like this between both airports and downtown. One question, are flights scheduled at night? Thanks again, looking forward to your next video.

[@oledamgaard7688]

great video, lots of hard work for the pilot, wish it was me

[@rodericksmith9743]

Dude you rock very professional thinking about buying my own helicopter never dreamed of using it as a air taxi lol just search and rescue

[@Aprilsraven629]

Wow that's amazing and really cheap, exciting way to get to your flight ... it may look easy but I'd say its pretty taxing mentally, so many things to do & remember...thanks for sharing, hopefully we get some audio soon

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! I've not some footage now with audio but it wasn't as busy as these flights. It was a slow couple of weeks

[@donfredo8013]

Even though it's not directly related to your job, and it's also a different time, this video reminds me of my first helicopter ride over Manhattan in 1987. I'll have to revisit this when I get a chance. Thanks for the great video and best regards from Hamburg, Germany

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it

[@HELI-DNA]

Nice video sir. The radio work & all the different ATC's in your area just seems hectic! 😆 Keep it safe & enjoy your one of kind career! It is a huge blessing to pilot these machines. (Watching from Cape Town) 🚁🚁🚁

[@sinfulldoubt]

Oh yeah it's very unique flying here. Hopefully I'll have a video soon with the radio included

[@in4merATP]

I love the sound of blade slap in the morning. It sounds like... victory

[@sinfulldoubt]

Oh yeah, it's a great sound

[@bill5657]

Never trusted helos, but would have every confidence flying with a pro such as yourself. Great Job.

[@raymondwhitman]

Yup have to agree with everyone, great content and love the test overlays with info, quality video and spectacular views, never been to New York, but one of my bucket lists, keep them coming man!

[@dennisk5180]

Same for me, bro. It's on my bucket list too.

[@user-vn1fb9zf5b]

Good flying watching you from Amsterdam the Netherlands I'm coming to New York in 2025 I was there in 1975 for the last time

[@shermanmuse9918]

Awesome....Thank you!!!!

[@sinfulldoubt]

No problem

[@nattereno]

Awesome vid. Please do more like this.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Will do

[@evomink]

Great video! I’ve taken that flight on Blade numerous times and it’s incredible the amount of work you guys do inside of a roughly 4 minute (?) flight. Any idea what that private (757?) was right next to the Brewster Pad? It looks awesome!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Oh that's awesome! I'm really not sure about that but it did look nice. Wish the GoPro picked it up better

[@ebnyflyer]

Thanks for the Video, Wish I could have been expose to Rotor flight as a kid.

[@sinfulldoubt]

I'm very grateful I was. Got my first ride in a huey when I was young and it's been my addiction ever since

[@rickylang6203]

Great perspectives!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks!

[@MrDPdrum]

I see a bell on your instrument panel, I assume it’s like the guardian bells we have on our motorcycles? Great video.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Yeah similar and have to have a bell for a Bell Helicopter

[@kbuss10]

I just realized youre the guy whos cherry popping with helos :D you the same guy on the boat to0? you pretty cool man youre not lazying around for sure :) very nice video i was just lately learning NY flying on xplane with a 407 this vid was very helpful! but i still dont understand a lot of thing, for example i started hovertaxiing by myself i never thought this is an actual thing with skiddel helos. pretty cool

[@sikhswim]

this is amazing, would be honored to fly along with you one day!

[@quicktastic]

Wow. This was great. Hopefully more to come.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! I don't have much footage left from this job so I'm not sure

[@worldcrime]

great video thanks for the nat sound!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks and no problem!

[@oscarmayor-cg6kz]

Nice video, well done. You have my dream job!

[@_pocketsand]

awesome stuff. keep 'em coming!!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! Will do!

[@garyhaszko3311]

Nice videos! I listen to Newark Tower and always hear the copters...NY 35 etc....how many trips can you do in a normal day? VFR only? Be safe!

[@sinfulldoubt]

Hopefully I'll have some video up soon. Yeah VFR only and it wasn't uncommon to have 20+ legs in a day

[@tutankhamunwhite665]

Wow thanks for sharing 🚁

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flattty]

love it man. thanks for sharing.

[@sinfulldoubt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Pewpew4]

Love this content, thanks for sharing! Could I ask how long your duty day is, typically? Or how that translates to flight time/segments?

[@sinfulldoubt]

Duty day was typically about 10 hours or until the flights were done. I was there in the off season and it was typical to have around 20-25 legs in a day

[@tommydaaibooi]

great video.... love to see more of this.. one question, what is the reason for turning the ac of before landing??

[@sinfulldoubt]

Thanks! The AC robs some power from the engine so it's best to turn off for takeoff and landing so you have all the power available. It's not really necessary every time but it's good practice

[@rudolfkrebs2311]

Absolut tolles Video! Die Erklärungen in den Untertiteln sin absolut spitze! Vielen Dank für den tollen Flug! 💪👍😎🇦🇹

[@FalconWing1813]

I Always wanted to be a heli pilot growing up. How is your schedule? And what happens if you need to use the rest room? Thanks