The two of you make a fine team. And your right about the support the wife is providing. Flying and filming skills are great. Enjoyed and subscribed.
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much David and welcome aboard. :)
@davidallen95264 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir Looking forward to more of your videos. Blue Skys!!
@GrumpyPilotMax2 жыл бұрын
Cannot believe I missed this one Rory , a lot of water has travelled under the bridge since. Excellent as always .
@RoryOnAir2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much John. Yes, quite a bit has changed but this was still a terrific trip.
@flyinglight6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video Rory, best one yet! Also a huge salute to your co-pilot Lizi for the essential support. Well done both of you.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Certainly my most ambitions one yet - I am already planning other trips.
@tonyhalliwell51155 жыл бұрын
I am a airline pilot of 30 plus years and not flown vfr for years enjoyed you video, thought you were very professional. Cheers
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Tony Halliwell Thanks very much Tony, I really appreciate that. Cheers for watching too. Rory
@paulmarkman52476 жыл бұрын
Hello Rory. Your most ambitious flight and your most ambitious video. Really excellent work - I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please pass on to Lizi how struck I was by the way she sensed the tension you must have been experiencing about that low cloud and high ground (and, I'm guessing, internally beating yourself up about the call to the tower) and then gave that wonderful support. For me, as a psychologist, and not a pilot, that was probably the best bit of the video 😉. I very much admire you leaving in those more tricky moments. Easy to empathise that it must feel humiliating when you hear that word 'Negative' after a read back. Really professionally created video, and those added extras from Lizi on the camera also added to that. Very well done all round. All the best - Paul
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Paul Markman thanks so much Paul. That’s really interesting hearing that from someone with your skill set. Lizi obviously knows me very well and despite me doing my best to internalise my concerns she picked up on it and offered that support. I know it’s a long one, but I’m chuffed with this video and delighted the feedback has been great. Thanks for watching and for your comment. Cheers, Rory.
@mikeyswingsacrossthesky22446 жыл бұрын
Superb Rory and well supported by Lizi. Gaining your licence and undertaking these kind of trips is what flying is all about! To experience overflying a commercial and the sort of views only flying can give of the bridges just awesome.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. It was a brilliant trip and it felt really good to push myself. Several people have said this is what the licence is all about - I just can't wait to do more flights like this now!
@kevchilton9086 жыл бұрын
Yep, well worth waiting for. A fantastic adventure for you and Lizi, taking such a monumental trip on with so many firsts. Part of the fun of flying is feeling the butterflies in your stomach leading up, and then coping with a bit of stress (and sometimes iffy RT en route). When the butterflies stop, so does a big part of the enjoyment. Well done! You should be proud of yourselves.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Chilton cheers Kevin - I think you’re right about the nerves. They are good barrier to complacency which is a killer. It was a great trip and I’m looking forward to more now.
@RoadRunnerLaser5 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that when north of the Forth, Lizzie's accent acquires a little bit more of a Scottish lilt. ;)
@stuart_walsh6 жыл бұрын
So cool, well done! Don't worry about the radio, that's what read backs are for. Your first call, while you could have given a position, you didn't have to, callsign only was fine. I'm learning at Liverpool and I hear a lot worse on a sunny weekend day! Look forward to the next one.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Stuart. I do my best to be as professional and accurate to CAP413 as possible but sometimes the other things get in the way. I guess that's why I was taught Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.
@stuart_walsh6 жыл бұрын
I share a similar goal. CAP413 itself is not 100% though! Some of the phraseology examples it gives are confusing and condtradictory. Hope to do my QXC this weekend and possibly skills test next week. Your videos fill me with inspiration of what to do post qualifying :)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Stuart Walsh brilliant - that makes me happy to hear that. Best of luck with all that - I’m sure you’ll be great. 👍👍
@jedwig616 жыл бұрын
Splendid video, nay splendiferous. I like that you keep your gaffes in (like the Flying Reporter does too). One of the things that has put me off learning to fly for many a year is the thoughts of “what if I do it wrong!”, or “I’m bound to get it wrong”. Your videos show me I could do it too... cheers.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Jed Wigmore thanks very much - I’m glad that’s how it comes across. Jon is great at sharing his mistakes and he’s a very good pilot. I hope it’s helpful and it’s certainly more realistic to share the good with the not so good. You can definitely do it!
@seatroutyt6 жыл бұрын
Again Rory a fantastic video I so enjoyed it and I'm glad you didn't get it all perfect shows you're human! but you made a superb job of the trip and Lizi is such a great co-pilot your are one lucky man enjoy every moment what a sense of achievement you must have had and deservedly so !!! Well done you both. Thanks Nick
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Nick Rae thanks Nick, I am very lucky to be able to fly and Lizi is brilliant. It was such a good trip for all kinds of reasons and I’m certainly learning a lot from this kind of flying. Thanks for watching!
@stewarthills8308 Жыл бұрын
Lovely airfield FIFE. Great RT work also :)
@RoryOnAir Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@julianpratt96164 жыл бұрын
Hey Rory, only just watched this - fantastic video and inspirational. Good work fella!
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Julian Pratt thanks very much Julian. That was a fantastic trip - we loved it.
@itzajdmting5 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video Rory. I've taken somewhat of an unintended hiatus from flying videos for a good while - but it was great to see you in a group pic on Facebook with Plane Old Ben and the Flying Reporter. It reminded me of your channel. And it's been a treat going through some of the new content catching up where I left off. The quality of your videos is top-notch. Proper broadcast quality all round as far as I'm concerned.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Rob S thanks Rob - very kind of you and I’m glad you’ve come back to the various channels. It was great to see the guys in person as I watch all their content too. I’m flattered you think it’s broadcast quality. I do my best with the gear and the time I have. 👍
@slingsbyt676 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Rory. Jealous of the weather over the lakes, every time I fly that way it’s raining over Ambleside! Don’t worry about the RT (I’ve been controlling for way too long & still fluff my lines sometimes) the controller corrected the readback which is what he’s there for. Looking forward to the return, Chris
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris - that makes me feel better about it. It wasn't so much the fluffing, more the poor decision to make it up rather than ask for it again but I have learned and wont do that again. You controllers do a brilliant job and I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
@smsfrancis4 жыл бұрын
Nice video and good to see the challenges with ups and downs. Also made me realise I quite like microlights
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott. Microlights are great fun!
@AVMamfortas5 жыл бұрын
A fine couple, growing into this fly and inform bizzo. I am enjoying you both.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
A.M. Fortas thanks very much. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. 👍
@heathgoodhand4 жыл бұрын
Loved your film it’s made me realise how much I want to go back and complete my pilot training , enjoy fly safe have fun . Regards Heath
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Heath, I'm delighted you enjoyed it. It really is fabulous fun and if you have the means you definitely should crack on and get back in the air. Good luck and don't forget to subscribe!
@JustinBellingerTV4 жыл бұрын
Great videos, love it, thanks for sharing.
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Networked Television thanks network TV. 👌
@karenwhelan11824 жыл бұрын
This was brilliant as I fly from Blackpool but want to visit in-laws in the central belt once qualified. Lizzie is amazing too!
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Karen - I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a fabulous trip and I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun doing something similar. Thanks for watching.
@garethwhite68256 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. What an achievement! Well done
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Gareth White cheers mate. It was great fun. 👍
@jonathanchippindall69666 жыл бұрын
Cracking video Rory! Really enjoy watching them, and learn a lot from them.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Jonathan! I'm really glad they are useful and entertaining. :)
@C42Microlightflyer6 жыл бұрын
Awesome, can't wait to see the return flight, really enjoy your your videos Rory well done.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
C42Microlightflyer thanks very much. I’m working on it as we speak!
@kthgodw16 жыл бұрын
Great video guys - loved it - keep em coming.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
kthgodw1 thanks very much - I will do my best!
@christopherwilson65276 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rory, I’m doing my ppl and i find all these “educational moments” brilliant and I’m glad you leave them in the video for everyone to learn from. I know I’m going to make a few errors along the way thats for sure!
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Christopher. I'm glad it's helpful. I've learned a lot from others sharing things so it's nice to pass it forward. Good luck with your training.
@AyrshireAirsports5 жыл бұрын
Well done dude! Commenting as a TRE, your R/T is excellent! Don't beat yourself up, very professional indeed!
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Martin Wheeler thanks Martin! Forgive me but what is a TRE?
@AyrshireAirsports5 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir Type Rating Examiner dude. I train and examine commercial pilots on the A320 series aircraft. Your R/T is excellent, something that often is left lacking in GA. The more professional you sound the easier the entry into controlled airspace! Trust me, I have several ATCO pals! 😉
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Martin Wheeler ah that’s really cool Martin. Thanks for your comment about my RT. I really try to be correct and on the ball with it partly as a matter of pride as I work in broadcast radio but also because I know it’s the only way a controller can tell my level of competency. I guess I want to try and set a reasonable example on here too.
@axiom6665 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, most informative as I only have 12 hours on a C42. Cheers
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
axiom666 ah good stuff, I’m glad you enjoyed it and found some of it useful. Thanks!
@JamesWoodrow6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video - well done indeed! Always good to try new things.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much - it was a great day out.
@MrAlwaysBlue6 жыл бұрын
That's a cracking trip and video. Don't envy you reading back instructions received from a Jock over a crackly radio! The central column on C42 makes it difficult to write instructions unless you are left handed. My instructor gives an instant PFL is you take your hand off the throttle which makes it even harder.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Well having been born and brought up in Orkney until I was about 18 I have a leg up on the accent, but it was very crackly. You're spot on about the making notes and I have briefed Lizi well on not touching the throttle. There aren't enough hands!
@stuartbird84695 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your vid. Nice flying.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Stuart Bird thanks very much - glad you enjoyed it.
@gordanmilne70346 жыл бұрын
Great video and a superb flight, the Orkneys await. Thanks for sharing.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely cannot wait to fly to Orkney. Islands from the air look fabulous. Thanks for watching!
@jinxvfr35225 жыл бұрын
Great vid Rory. Inspiration for something to do this weekend while the weather is looking good.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Jinx VFR thanks very much - delighted you enjoyed the video. It’s a superb trip so I hope you get the weather for it!
@mikeryan89433 жыл бұрын
well done, great trip
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Mike.
@malcolmrowe17946 жыл бұрын
Terrific video again Rory, thanks for all your hard work filming and editing. Looking forward to the return trip.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Malcolm Rowe thanks Malcolm - very kind of you. It’s coming together slowly!
@jonathannewman6736 жыл бұрын
Good and instructive video, thank you. I think I would have been worried that the controller was expecting me to land at Edinburgh if he asked me to position on right base.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very kind of you. Yes - I don't think I could have afforded the landing fees!
@EinkOLED6 жыл бұрын
You are both such a lovely couple.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
EinkOLED thanks - I’m a lucky guy having such an awesome wife.
@darrenweston60566 жыл бұрын
Well done and another great video 👍
@darrenweston60566 жыл бұрын
One quick question any reason why you went in the C42 and not the Eurostar as it’s a bit faster?
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren - good question. I was worried we'd bake in the heat so I took a C42 because it's shaded. I would have preferred the extra speed in the EV97 but the Ikarus did us proud.
@darrenweston60566 жыл бұрын
Rory On Air, ok good point I do miss flying the C42 I can’t fly the one at our place anymore as it’s only for training So it’s the Eurostar until I get something my self, by the way I did fly UK last month as a passenger but we shared the flying highly recommend for next year if you could buddy up with someone it definitely brings you on. Taking my son up at the weekend he’s a budding musician in a band, I have watched lots of Rory videos take a look at The Loose Cut you never know if you have 5 mins to fill in the day job. 😀
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Darren Weston nice one - i’ll Check them out. Yeah I’d love to do Fly Uk - definitely one for the list when I get a syndicate off the ground. (Pardon the pun)
@davidwalker21945 жыл бұрын
Simply brilliant, a must watch and leaves me wanting to get back in to flying, perhaps this time in a 3 axis instead of the PA 28 I was previously flying.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David - delighted you enjoyed it. I think if you’re happy with a 2 seater then 3 axis is the way to go - it’s so much cheaper.
@garychadbond11826 жыл бұрын
Wow. Wow. Wow. Absolutely amazing Rory :) I can only hope that I have grown big enough goolies to take a trip like that when I have my licence! Love what you do. Huge well done. Nicola & Gary
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Gary Chadbond thanks! I never thought I would either - only in the last few months have I built enough confidence to do it. It was fantastic and you’ll have great fun doing it too. All in good time. 👍
@airlitex64886 жыл бұрын
Excellent work - both in terms of the video content and the flying achievement. The footage from Lizi's seat just added that final touch of class too. More than deserving of a 1000 subs by Christmas! Keep them coming :-)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Airlite X thanks so much. The extra camera shots do make a big difference. It’s helps me in the edit a lot too. Fingers crossed for the 1k milestone...
@davecharlton66973 жыл бұрын
really good video . I live about 6 miles from Kirkbride although i also have a lot of connections with orkney . Know the lake district really well .
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Dave.
@ronnyjonckers6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Rory, Well done... Very professional video :-) 1
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Ronny Jonckers thanks Ronny - glad you liked it.
@michaelpearce87333 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m taking my first flight in the Ikarus C 42 jan 21. And then learning to fly it and get all my licenses and be a pilot! Exciting times!
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff - well I hope that goes well for you. I’m sure it’ll be good fun!
@michaelpearce87333 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir Thanks so much! Never done anything like this before but always wanted to, I’m focused on this now,
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpearce8733 yeah you have to stay focused on the prize but it’s great fun.
@michaelpearce87333 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir I’m so excited!
@gustheswampdonkey2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing.
@RoryOnAir2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@gustheswampdonkey2 жыл бұрын
Just had my first flight experience at Leicester with flight instructor Lawrence in a pa28. Trying to book my helicopter experience today your an inspiration great flight to my homeland Scotland congratulations on your gold stripes rory
@RoryOnAir2 жыл бұрын
@@gustheswampdonkey ah fantastic stuff Angus - good on you. Thanks very much for your support and I hope you enjoy the helicopter when you get to that.
@gustheswampdonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rory just to let you I did it I flew in a Robinson 22 great first experience loved every minute of it
@RoryOnAir2 жыл бұрын
@@gustheswampdonkey excellent stuff! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🚁👍
@alwatt93673 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video.. Well done great flying and video...sadly well hooked to Rory on air.
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Al Watt im delighted you’re hooked! 👍
@Eurisko__786 жыл бұрын
Another great video Rory! What a great adventure. If you're ever short on passengers give me a shout, I don't weigh much and bring my own snacks :)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Nick Sutton nice one Nick - I’m sure we’ll get a chance to fly together at some stage. Thanks for watching.
@JUSTYH826 жыл бұрын
:-) Fantastic Rory. Worth the wait I must say. You'll have no problem crossing over the Irish sea now :-)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Nice one JP - thanks. The exchange with the Edinburgh Tower controller is pretty cringe. Glad you enjoyed it!
@JUSTYH826 жыл бұрын
I don't think it was cringe at all. The controller corrected your read back and that was that. Looked a brilliant trip. :-)
@stephenrandall50523 жыл бұрын
great video well done.
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Stephen. 👍
@farbeyondfuneralservice10386 жыл бұрын
You appear to beat yourself up quite often! I've been watching your channel on the approach of my PPL lessons commencing, and can see you pick things up VERY well, in addition to staying super confident in yourself! I'm dreading the information I'm going to have to learn! Keep up the fantastic videos dude! 8-)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Lewis McMorrow thanks very much Lewis - that’s very nice of you to say. I really enjoy learning new things and I’m sure aviation will be a life long learning curve. Where are you going to be based? Glad you like the vids - I will keep making them. Cheers, Rory.
@farbeyondfuneralservice10386 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome Rory! & The plan is Manchester Barton, as I live in Manchester.. I'm still learning the processes and the order in which to complete things at the moment, so any pointers will be gratefully received!
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Lewis McMorrow ah brilliant! Which school? Drop me a message on my rory on Air Facebook page if you like and we can have a chat there but I’d say the best thing you can do is just book a lesson and get started. The instructors will guide you through everything and then you won’t waste any time of money on stuff you don’t really need.
@farbeyondfuneralservice10386 жыл бұрын
I'm considering Mainair Flying School at the moment, and thanks for the advice! Yes I'll fire over a message!
@flyingmoodys90546 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video Rory and well worth the wait. Actually, I thought you handled it (Tower Call) really well. Of course we all aim for perfection but in reality, you handled it brilliantly Rory. I have been in similar situations previously and didn't do as well as you did. Lessons for us all. Btw Lizi was awesome too and very supportive which we can all learn from. Your videos keep getting better and better, best on KZbin I think. Ralph
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
FlyingMoodys thanks very much Ralph. I really appreciate the encouragement and I’m glad you enjoyed it. I think the main thing is to recognise what could be improved and try again next time - filming everything is a big help with that. Lizi was great - she’s very easy to fly with so I’m a lucky husband all round. All the best, Rory
@Planehazza5 жыл бұрын
And now that I've watched the whole video, I can say that it left me buzzing. I really want to do this; what you have done in this flight video is my dream. I can imagine there is a lot of stress making sure you're talking to the right people at the right time, but it must be so cool to be able to just jump into a plane with the better half, a parent, or a friend and just have a flying day like this. See you in the skies one day I hope.
@shaafa19666 жыл бұрын
Great videos, looking forward to the return journey. :)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
John Knowles cheers John - thanks for taking the time to watch. 👍
@steelestudios15126 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff Rory, I’m a PPL student at Fife myself so I’ve been looking forward to watching this, shame I wasn’t around on the day! Been enjoying the videos for a while now, keep up the good work! James
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Steele Studios thanks very much James - glad you enjoy them. Yeah, shame we didn’t bump into each other, I’m always up for meeting new people. Next time..!
@steelestudios15126 жыл бұрын
Rory On Air no problem, do let me know if you’re planning on coming up again! James
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Steele Studios thanks James, I will do!
@johnnyk60376 жыл бұрын
Very nice!! Want to fly to Edinburgh next autumn with a LSA.... from germany
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Johannes Kirstein great! That’ll be an amazing trip. Call in at Barton on your way up the UK. 👍
@johnnyk60376 жыл бұрын
Sounds Great!!!
@JodelFlyer6 жыл бұрын
Great trip and an excellent video Rory. Superb support from Lizi both in the cockpit and behind the camera. Well done to the both of you! (Don't know why you were worried about your radio work it was good to me and I often find that I hear things in the edit that I didn't hear at the time.)
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Jodel Flyer thanks very much Tim. I’m very lucky that Lizi is so enthusiastic and helpful in the cockpit - it makes a big difference. It is amazing how much you get from a ‘second viewing’ of a flight. Cheers!
@paulwyse8783 жыл бұрын
Just found this video and it’s great. Fife is my local airport as I’m from Glenrothes. I’ve recently started my lessons in a c42 at balado airfield in Kinross just off to the west a little bit. Worth a visit if you haven’t yet. Can’t wait till the restrictions are lifted and I can get back in the aircraft.
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, welcome and that’s great you’re flying yourself. I was told about Balado after this trip and I follow them on insta. I see there has been a lot of building work going on there? I definitely hope to visit the area again - ideally in the helicopter. Cheers, Rory
@paulwyse8783 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir That would be great! Yes. Quite a bit work on going there the now. They have built three new hangers and work is on going for a new control tower. hopefully completed in the next few months. Should bring in a nice range of aircraft.
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
@@paulwyse878 sounds excellent. Always good to see airfields growing when there are so many under threat of closure.
@paulwyse8783 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir yes it's great. I'm actually surprised at how many small airfields there actually are. Hopefully more prosper when we can get back it to it!
@mikelindsay69804 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very enjoyable vid. I plan to visit Barton some time, have relatives in Chorlton, But will need to refuel half way, we only have 2 hours duration.. Also, we need to get a transponder... best of luck for the ALTP (h)
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Mike Lindsay thanks - glad you enjoyed it. I hope you make it up there sometime. 👍
@TheMicroPilot6 жыл бұрын
Love it. I can imagine doing many first in one flight being quite a task but from personal experience the sense of achievement at the end of it is amazing. Im back in Manchester in just over a week and would love to finally meet and even fly in a vid together!!
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
The MicroPilot thanks mate, and yeah - it felt really good. How long are you back for? I’m on holiday at he moment until the 8th, then I’m home for a couple of days before I go away again for a week. We might manage something - would be good fun to fly.
@TheMicroPilot6 жыл бұрын
Well luckily I'm free from the 8th till about the 20th!!
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
The MicroPilot right - well let’s see what we can do!
@TheMicroPilot6 жыл бұрын
Rory On Air yes let's get in contact and sort a date.
@Andy182w6 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Isn’t Barton airfield the one that operates the tow paragliding on a weekend morning? Anyway into the next video. Lucky I don’t have much to do at work :). All the best.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
I think they do sometimes but I've never seen it myself. I enjoy watching youtube during work downtime too!
@chriskeenan13 жыл бұрын
I’m new to your channel, and it’s bloody great. I so wish you would have landed at Cumbernauld, that’s where I live and I’ve flown from there many times in a flex wing microlight. You looked so chuffed with yourself after such a long flight, and rightly so. You did a fantastic job. Keep up the good work, and happy flying.
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much indeed and welcome to my channel. It was a fantastic trip and I have to admit I was pleased with myself to have made it all that way. I’m sure I’ll be into Cumbernauld at some stage. Have a great Christmas if you can.
@chriskeenan13 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir Thanks Rory. You are an absolute gent. Keep safe and I wish you and your family a fantastic Christmas.
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
@@chriskeenan1 same to you. It’s not going to be how is usually is but we’ll all make the best of it.
@valleypilotwales6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. As a C42 pilot myself it's a pleasure to watch such a well put together, interesting, how it is, video. Keep up the awesome work and keep posting. If you ever consider flying in to Swansea, let me know.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Kristian Davies thanks very much Kristian - glad you enjoy the videos. I hope to get some more time flying in Wales so yes, I’ll let you know!
@MrStevemyname6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Rory. Great videos. After a hiatus, hope to restart the training at Deanland where The Micro pilot Tom you flew with recently is based in Sussex. I think I will be a little slower at learning than you youngsters (61 years young!) but I'll persevere! I really enjoy your flights/trips and certainly learning a lot... radio still a struggle for me! Cheers. Steve.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
MrStevemyname Hi Steve - thanks very much for your comment. I’m delighted you are enjoying my videos and that you’re getting back into flying. From what I have seen at Barton, it does take a little longer when you’re older but that means you will have had more time with an instructor when you pass, giving you the chance to have absorbed more of their knowledge so it’s all good. Everyone is nervous about RT. I was and I work in Radio and present on it! You’ll get the hang of it quicker than you think - I found practising my calls in the car by myself helped. Cheers, Rory.
@thomasgillis76325 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great views of Edinburgh;)
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Thomas Gillis thanks Thomas. It was pretty amazing from the Air.
@CR4ZYHOR5E5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, enjoyed that. You guys make a great team, looking forward to checking out the return trip. I’m hoping to bring an aeroplane from Inverness down to the South Coast in the summer and thought about this routing (reversed) so was really good to see the EDI transit. Good stuff.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
CR4ZYHOR5E great stuff - I’m glad it was useful to see your proposed route. We came the way you planned on the way back so that might be worth a look. Have a great Christmas.
@surebrah4 жыл бұрын
As we say in America, you've "outkicked your coverage". Great vid, thanks.
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
edward nowak thank you!
@MichaelBrown-dz2fy6 жыл бұрын
Great video Rory. I've just got my GST and some written exams to do then i can apply for my licence. Looking to join mainair once i'm qualified so might see you around!
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Michael Brown excellent stuff Michael! Hopefully you’ll get all that done while the weather is good and I’ll definitely catch you at Barton. 👍
@thabo206ce6 жыл бұрын
Really Great episode Rory , even my wife watched it and enjoyed it (hinting that I should start learning to fly ) your an inspiration ! can I totally geek out and as some questions ? how long was your total flight time? how much does a trip like that cost you in terms of fuel ? keep up the good work mate , can't wait for the next episode !!!
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thabani Sibanda brilliant - I’m delighted you both enjoyed it! So it was just over 5 hours total there and back. It cost me £350 to rent the plane and an additional £80 in landing fee and fuel at Fife. You should definitely start learning. Where are you based?
@thabo206ce6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply Rory, thats not too bad really , im based in Norfolk , Norwich, got any tips for people starting out, things you learned or wish you knew before you started ? (may make a great episode!) really appreciate your channel and all you do mate !
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thabani Sibanda oh that’s a good question - I’ll have a think! Glad you enjoy it.
@D2D2D2D6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely inspirational and beautiful, my local club has c42s and I am thinking of getting nppl soon so I can have similar adventures. Can't quite pluck up the courage though, which is the only barrier at the moment. Any comforting words of encouragement?
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
liamcollier2 thanks Liam - it was an amazing adventure. You should absolutely do it!! Have you been up for a trial flight? The time counts towards a your licence if you decide to take it up so it’s a win win. Learning to fly was fabulous - you gain so many new skills and confidence and meet loads of new people plus flying is very cool and not everyone can do it. The C42 is a superb training platform and a very capable aircraft. Go for it!
@RoadRunnerLaser5 жыл бұрын
Poor fella, you were really getting flustered with your minor hiccup with EGPH Tower. You reported Kirknewton as Kirk Newington... :D :D
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
RoadRunnerLaser yeah, not my best bit of RT but it was all pretty new to me. A great learning experience and hopefully I’ll be much more accurate next time!
@RoadRunnerLaser5 жыл бұрын
Rory On Air - I don't think they really expect anyone to be perfect. They do understand that every new pilot has to start somewhere and many don't train in busy airspace - You flew right past my house, by the way. If I'd have known that you were flying by, I'd have been able to see you from my kitchen window.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
RoadRunnerLaser nice one! Yeah, I’m sure that’s true and they were certainly patient with me. I think it’s good to try and improve and be the best you can though eh.
@RoadRunnerLaser5 жыл бұрын
Rory On Air - Oh... of course... Every flight is a learning experience and whilst it is good to identify areas of improvement and errors, it's best not to dwell on them too much, especially when you still have your hand on the stick - Don't let it cause further distraction. Do you do post-flight briefings? That's the ideal time to review mistakes and improve procedures. Recording the whole flight (even if just audio - I know that GoPro batteries aren't the best for endurance) can help if you want to go over your performance with a fine-toothed comb. Editing video for KZbin can make you aware of small mistakes that you might not have noticed in-flight, too. Sometimes it can lead to being hyper-critical but as you said, there is merit in striving for perfection although we should never beat ourselves up too much if we don't achieve it. This is one of the things that I like about the aviation industry and its "culture of no blame" - The focus is on improving safety procedures for all rather than heavily penalising someone for making an error.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
RoadRunnerLaser yes, I have found the KZbin videos to be a big help in learning and debriefing myself after a flight. Thanks for your comments.
@daytrader665 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying the videos and I'm finding your RT work very helpful. That knee board: did you make the laminated sheet on it for notes? Would you publish it?
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Richard Maher thank you and I’m glad to hear you find it helpful. I have been meaning to do a video about my kneeboard for a while so will try and do one soon. It has a plastic cover on it when you buy it so I just put some white card behind but I then made a laminated sheet with notes for the Radio calls.
@daytrader665 жыл бұрын
@@RoryOnAir Very good. It's the text for your prompts that I was after. Maybe a pdf or word document to download from Google drive? Is it A5 size?
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Richard Maher I don’t think I have a copy of it anymore but I would be happy to send you a picture of it on email or Facebook messenger for you to copy if that helps?
@daytrader665 жыл бұрын
Yes please. I'll PM you shortly. Thanks for that. I'm 14 hours, loving it, ordering a C42 just now with TLAC. Solo very shortly (maybe tomorrow!).
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Richard Maher brilliant! Lucky you getting your own plane. That’s very cool. I’ll keep an eye out for messages on the rory on Air Facebook page.
@Eructation15 жыл бұрын
Edinburgh radio sound quality was initially awful but controllers very professional.
@AyrshireAirsports5 жыл бұрын
Combination of high ground and low altitude.
@TaylorsDetailing_5 жыл бұрын
great vid, subbed!
@gordonbruce24165 жыл бұрын
Rory, what is the cruise IAS on your C42 please? Great videos, all of them.
@RoryOnAir5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Bruce thanks Gordon, glad you like the videos. DA cruises at around 80kts.
@colinmcluckie5290 Жыл бұрын
You flew over the “cauldstane slap” a bit in the pentland hills where the weather gathers. Awful place lol
@RoryOnAir Жыл бұрын
Well that wasn’t very clever of me, was it. Thanks for watching.
@tikkathreebarrels3 жыл бұрын
What's the lovely music when you're on approach to Kirkbride at about 11:00 pleasae?
@RoryOnAir3 жыл бұрын
It’s actually just some youtube music, I’m not even sure what it’s called I’m afraid. I’m glad you like the video anyway. 👍
@bg5631954 жыл бұрын
How much was it to book the aircraft all day
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
I can't remember exactly and prices change but I think it about £350
@lifeventure104 жыл бұрын
What camera lens are you using on the DSLR?
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Timothy Lee just the standard Kit lens that comes with the LUMIX g80.
@Planehazza5 жыл бұрын
Mate, people make mistakes. I can't tell you not to beat yourself up, as I get really nervous and self conscious when I balls up even simple things, but well, don't beat yourself up! You handled it well, and those comms are noisy. The Scottish accent doesn't help either :D
@kestrel50656 жыл бұрын
Well done, you won't be the first to screw up information from ATC and you won't be the last.
@RoryOnAir6 жыл бұрын
Thanks - you're right of course but it still hurts the pride when you make a mess of it.
@C4GIF4 жыл бұрын
And how about Covid-19?
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
C4GIF this video was filmed in July 2018.
@marlonscloud4 жыл бұрын
Too much "Channel 4" influence for my liking
@RoryOnAir4 жыл бұрын
Le Coeur de BJJ I’m intrigued to know in what way this is ‘Channel 4’ and why that’s a bad thing?