Ep 4 Dance with the One Ya Brung!

[@martind181968]

The J-3 abhors arrogance and embraces humility. I reckon that is the reason it and me got along so well, and to add never a better teacher in flying than the Cub. The Cub ( N87706 ) I flew starting at age 15, I always thought new me better than I knew of it and I always sensed that connection and I never thought of the Cub as fighting me but rather redirecting me to what is needed for moving forward in my relationship with flying and being a better steward to a plane as a pilot. Very much enjoyed and appreciated this video, I would deem you an extraordinary gentleman as well as a pilot---- Thank-you !!

[@extraordinarypilots]

My name for my little yeller bird is "sensei," Japanese for "teacher." And it is one of the best, as you experienced. Thanks for the comment.

[@Coops777]

Lovely video thankyou!

[@extraordinarypilots]

Glad you enjoyed it, @Coops777. Thanks for checking in.

[@Coops777]

@extraordinarypilots You drew my attention when I saw the cub thumbnail lol I own a Legend AL3 and totally love the little plane. Very good points made in your video

[@extraordinarypilots]

Thanks, @@Coops777. Enjoy that Cub!

[@YouNumba1]

Thank you for another wonderful video, exploring that barriers of "self-protection/ego" in the face of a new challenge. I've certainly been guilty, blaming every external factor for my deficiencies (damn wind!) That first hurtle of humility is always the hardest. We are engineered to protect that ego even though we should embrace our helplessness. As an educator, I always grant full permission to suck initially. Then as proficiency and mastery are aquired we have to wrestle with excuses and personal honesty; the human dilemma.

[@extraordinarypilots]

Thank you! Wonderful comment and takeaways, David. @YouNumba1

[@AnthonyMartinez]

Great topic, and one I appreciate as someone who has struggled transitioning to other aircraft including the J3.

[@extraordinarypilots]

Thanks for that honesty, @AnthonyMartinez. The Cub is deceptively simple, and harder to fly WELL than many heavier airplanes. Your struggle is real...

[@AnthonyMartinez]

@@extraordinarypilots I had plans to get some more Cub time this week, but bills had other ideas. When the stars align I will get back at it.

[@extraordinarypilots]

Great, @@AnthonyMartinez! That "Lack-o-Jack" thing is soooooo inconvenient!

[@mhilderbrand7693]

Another amazing video. Wish I could teach my teenage daughter some of these attributes, as I teach her how to drive.😅

[@extraordinarypilots]

You are a very brave hombre, @mhilderbrand7693! There are dragons where you tread! Maybe have her view the video? Good luck!! 😊

[@RowanHawkins]

You have been teaching her all of her life as she watches the way you are behind the wheel. Your habits are already ingrained in her thoughts. Its better to let another, she has nothing to prove, to coach her on the initial steps to performing the task for herself. She doesn't need to be fighting your expectations at the same time as her nervousness.

[@GerbenvanSchaik]

Looking forward to your next video!That J3 Piper Cub

[@GerbenvanSchaik]

... looks so amazing!

[@extraordinarypilots]

Flying a Cub is about as much fun as one can have with your clothes on, @@GerbenvanSchaik!

[@GerbenvanSchaik]

😄 believe it@@extraordinarypilots

[@GerbenvanSchaik]

If I may ask, what do you think which new plane can be compared to a cub? Aviat Husky, cub crafters?@@extraordinarypilots

[@extraordinarypilots]

@@GerbenvanSchaik: Well, as in many of those comparisons, the answers is: It depends. The Husky, all the Cub Crafters offerings, even a "rebuilt" Cub each has pluses and minuses. It's important to first evaluate what your needs/wants are, then choose what fits your mission.

[@gerbenvanschaik2771]

Great video again! I like the way you're thinking and bringing it, looking forward to your next one. Might there be one about the fair for the unknow, as flying first solo navigation to a "big" controlled airport? I'm facing it and know there are licensed pilots still avoiding them. From the Netherlands by the way

[@extraordinarypilots]

Glad you're enjoying the videos, @gerbenvanschaik2771. Are you talking about a possible future video about the fear of the unknown?

[@gerbenvanschaik2771]

@@extraordinarypilots Exactly, I think will be interesting

[@extraordinarypilots]

We'll put it on the list, @@gerbenvanschaik2771