Ercoupe & Diane to Truckee Tahoe, with engine out simulator footage.

[@junoboom]

Love flying with you in the Ercoupe, great flight! Thanks for sharing!!

[@okbrancho]

You two are starting to feel like family. Love your content.

[@JamesGood]

Thanks Kevin, lovely comment!

[@juansilva3908]

Awesome video!!! Those shots from the tail when you where over the snow are gorgeous. Awesome plane.

[@JamesGood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fxpthl]

You are such a lucky man James to have a wife who enjoys what you do in your spare time! Great personality your gal has too!

[@SippyCupAdventures]

Beautiful! Being from NorCal, as I may have mentioned before, I enjoy seeing the recognizable landmarks. Thanks for the flight!

[@wesleybender6145]

Thanks for another nice ride James. Be sure that Andrew sees those two centerline landings.

[@robertclark4509]

WOW im in the landing flight path here in Frederick, MD. and we love the low flying planes and balloons and helicopters. I can't wait till everything opens up so I can start flight training.........Great video

[@exJacktar]

What a beautiful aircraft. I laughed at the nimby reference. Decades ago I was a military policeman at CFB Shearwater in Nova Scotia. It's been a military airfield since 1918. They used to have a yearly airshow which granted was a bit noisy, but it only was once a year. Anyways, on one of those weekends I was manning the main desk and took a call about the noise. I wasn't very sympathetic to their moaning at me and took great delight in educating this proto-Karen on the history of the aerodrome before dropping the phone in its cradel. She didn't call back. 😂

[@JoeCoolPilot]

Another great video. Yeah, you really have to be careful with density altitude when taking off at high altitude airports. Glad to see you got it under control. Really enjoy the videos. Fly safe!

[@homertalk]

New Tail Cam is Awesome!

[@IamDoogy]

Yeah, I really like that perspective, too.

[@itskenthomas]

Made this trip from Sac Exec to Truckee this same time last year. I wanted to see how a 172 performs with density altitude. Took a CFI along with me. We flew at 10,000. Amazing views and like you experienced, great weather. The departure from rwy 11 was eye opening. Took up a lot of runway to get off the ground and then had to do a circling climb north of the airport for a few minutes to reach 8,000. I would never fly in there during the summer that's for sure.

[@mooorecowbell4222]

I enjoy how James vocalizes each segment of pre-flight, takeoff, cruise, landing prep and ball-N-chain procedures. Diane, do you feel the "nerves" when James is puzzled why the ERCO is misbehaving in the mountain air density of Tahoe? Always a JOY to fly with you both.

[@JamesGood]

Will let Diane answer that!

[@IamDoogy]

I like that tail camera. You have more of a sense of motion as you see the planes movement against the ground, below. That Ercoupe has to be one of the most beautiful planes ever. It's like a sports car.

[@apfelsnutz]

It's just like my 1960 Bugeye Sprite... all fun and no power ! But I wouldn't part with it for anything...

[@randyhoneycutt8153]

I really enjoy your videos. Glad you’re flying again.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Nice flight. Say hi to Juan.

[@JamesGood]

Will do!

[@IamDoogy]

Good point about the airport being there since 1933. Who builds a house near the airport and then complains about an overflight?

[@petermelillo6524]

Beautiful!!! Thanks James....

[@saltzen961]

"Why aint she climbing ? " ........The ole ball and chain 😂😂 I'm starting to suspect that Diane is a keeper .

[@Klamath1970]

I never could understand why anyone would build a house at the end of an active airport or near a major interstate freeway and railway.

[@JamesGood]

@GracieM Thanks for that perspective, Toodie. I screwed up, was off course a bit on that departure, will make sure it doesn't happen again. Don't screw up too much, and learn from the mistakes, right?!

[@alphonzo12345]

I live right under the pattern for my local airport. I love hearing the planes. I work from home and I listen to planes flying overhead all day. The only thing I complain about is that I'm not there, too!

[@pappybo49]

It’s good to see you both getting out for a nice 👍 ride in the Ercoupe. It’s also good to see you both enjoying that little jewel. It’s the perfect 👌 plane ✈️ for the flight you took today ,with it’s relaxed 😎 pace and comfortable cabin for two. I’m looking forward to many more ride a longs, and don’t mind I’ll sit in the back and I won’t say a word till we land and then only speak in the comment section, like now.

[@franktbone]

You guys are great! Thank you for sharing!!

[@joewilliams5072]

Hey James, I put my camera mount on the wing the other day, did some touch and goes. Was all prepared to watch my magnificent landings and realized I had not set MODE to movie. Ended up with a million stills. Oh well. But..the camera stayed on the airplane, so that’s a plus.

[@jeffreykent6203]

Another fun video! Keep them coming!

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

Maybe I missed it, but it looked like you did not lean your engine for best power before your takeoff. I live in Denver and fly a 77 Grumman Tiger with a normally aspirated O-360 Lycoming. Leaning is a must whenever we fly out of most Colorado airports as many are above 5,000' MSL and DAs can climb well above that, especially in the late spring and summer months. That lack of climb rate will get your attention really quick even on a relatively cool day at high elevation airports. Our home airport KBJC has two main runways that are long... 7000' and 9000' to be exact, and a cross wind runway of 3600'. We use at least 1/3 of the runway on our takeoff roll and a bit more when the DA is up near 8,000". We only use the crosswind runway for takeoff when the DA is below 6000'. If the terrain allowed it, I would have requested a spiral climb to gain sufficient altitude before departing the pattern on that three zero zero heading. And as for that person who called you in, they can go pound sand. After all, they built their home next to an airport. What do they expect? Don't worry about it, we have folks here who do the same and our airport has been here long before there were any urban communities built around it. People just like to complain for the sake of complaining. Here's a KZbin link to a flight my son, wife and myself made a couple of years ago to Laramie, Wyoming in the Tiger. We were departing Laramie to head back to our home base after a late lunch in town. Check out how long the takeoff roll is. After crossing the approach end of the runway, we performed a spiraling climb to get up to altitude so we could cross the ridge line over the foothills of the Rockies as DA was just over 8,500'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ3bq4t8brqjjJI As always, I enjoyed your flight footage. Mountain flying is awesome. Fly safe and fly often!

[@JamesGood]

Thanks for the interesting comment, Gordon. I did lean, but maybe not as well I should have. Nice to see your Tiger Laramie departure. I did a Laramie departure one morning last year, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaaaiYZtiN10hbs

[@Pilotman58]

Another Great video James....I'll have to say, I don't think your aircraft is very noisy? Did density altitude have anything to do with your climb-out? Keep the video's coming. FYI......I'm still flying FSX, but I'm old ya know.

[@jimwolf264]

What are your speciific cabin and external camera solutions? Thank you.

[@Jeff-m5x3j]

I found an Ercoupe for X-plane. Fun to fly in the sim.

[@coppi60]

Diane has a good voice!!! When are we going to hear you sing James??

[@ChrisB257]

Never get tired of the scenery you fly over James - so enjoyable. Also almost have a love affair with that super little plane of yours - what a gem. You also have a gem of a wife. A noticeably smaller Charles in the tunnel pic! Looked a bit bumpy coming into Truckee... and some other times. The NIMBY referred to, reminds me of someone who builds near a hog farm and then moans about the stench! No pleasing some. Great flight - thanks James. Best wishes.

[@garyhand4701]

I notice everyone notices your lovely wife

[@neilbarriskell7840]

Nearly dug yourself out of the why is she not climbing LOL... what does she normally climb at James at sea level?

[@JamesGood]

Hey Neil. One up, full fuel, I'll get a 1000'/min at sea level. Not bad!

[@ik04]

We used to make fun of Sugar Bowl because it was so tiny and lift tickets were $5.00.

[@robhelenflaherty9083]

Great little flight, I like the new tail cam looking forward, very good resolution too. Diane seems like a great copilot - and she can sing! Was that an F1 Rocket landing at Nevada?

[@JamesGood]

Thanks! It was. My hangar neighbor just got one, seems to like it a lot. There's a glimpse of it here as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3OXY5eugpyLpK8

[@norriegregoire7378]

James- did you install a new instrument panel? The light blue looks great!

[@homertalk]

Love it!

[@stebecinc]

Can you get sun shades for the Ercoupe?

[@JamesGood]

ERCO used to make a metal panel for the canopy, but I don't think I'd like that. I love the bubble for vis. I'm going to experiment with some suction shades for cars, I'll report back!

[@jeffboatright]

How did the complainant and the airport know which airplane transgressed the Laws of the Universe in this instance? Transponder signal? ADS-B? Bored homeowner with a pair of binoculars? Or given the area, paid observer (off-hours role of the footman or scullery maid, etc.?)

[@tylerives7410]

James! Great video! I just bought a Forney F-1 two weeks ago. Question on polishing: Do you hand polish the areas around your N number decals?

[@JamesGood]

Thanks, Tyler. Congrats on the F-1. Yes, I do around the numbers by hand.

[@prof.heinous191]

That dramatic foreshortening of your thumbnail caption really got me! Now, this Truckee nimby, hope his name wasn't K.Quinn! ;)

[@JamesGood]

Ha! I swear that wasn't intentional. I suspect Kevin doesn't mind airplane noise, but I bet he knows all the routes to avoid 'those types'.

[@prof.heinous191]

@@JamesGood Sir, I never took you for a cheap clickbait merchant!! Talking of Kevin, did you ever see his flight back into Truckee on Cory Robin's 'Meditation' channel from Trent's place? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2qloKuGm8qte80 Lovely film and some great country, and as you say a special approach into Truckee, might be useful to you for a trip to into Reno Stead!

[@robertborchert932]

Noise complaint? I'd be ecstatic to see a shiny Ercoupe! I'm biased of course, what's nicer than living amongst such lovely countryside? If my home would be in the flight path...I'd enjoy watching the "birds" fly by.

[@JamesGood]

Thanks, Prof, I hadn't seen that channel before. Very nice!

[@JodelFlyer]

Another very nice video James. Scenery looked beautiful and in flight entertainment as well! We all seem to have more than a fair share of moaners and complainers! 🙂 👍 🇬🇧 Tim

[@JamesGood]

Oh yes, not just back home, they're everywhere. Humans. At least we get on better than we used to. :)

[@razzwilmz7970]

Grest video.....Liked when you (inadvertently) buzzed the NIMBY.

[@hogsnplanes]

I gave my wife Gravol for a bouncy return trip once.....she fell asleep....

[@jackterry7664]

A Eurocoupe being noisy????

[@adamlauber1808]

Hey pal, do your research..... the “original airport’ location was just north of the current location in 1933 (where it should still be). The current location was established around 1955 and has exploded into a tower operated, serving the rich and famous who can afford aviation and “lets fly up for the day because I can” airport. A lot of the homes that you call ‘NIMBY’ were there way before the current airport traffic and addition of a tower that cost thousands of dollars to build/operate. The original entry for the base leg of RWY 29 (which used to be RWY 28 until they changed it to 29 to facilitate bigger exec jet type planes) was entering mid-field “at a 90” from the north for left base and departure was “straight out” until you were over I-80. Not anymore... be a good pilot and have some respect for the locals that deal with the constant take off/landings(primarily jets and less GA) that were NEVER this bad. Nice, clean Ercoupe by the way.....

[@andrewmcvicker7824]

Curious, is runway 29 longer than runway 28?

[@JamesGood]

Thanks for the perspective, Adam. I will definitely pay more attention to the NAP next time I visit, which I guess means the polite letters work. I did know about the 1933/1950's airport iterations from the history page on the airport website, so I appreciate there was a difference there. I imagine the airport and tower do bring much needed Googler cash into the area, which must be an upside...

[@JamesGood]

As Nigel Tufnell said, it’s one longer. This one goes to 29.

[@BumbleBee55R]

@@JamesGood LOL, That's awesome. I'm guessing that Adam doesn't realize that the change in the runway number has nothing to do with actually moving the runway and everything to do with the change in magnetic North. So, the departure end of Runway 29 has always been in the same place and had nothing to do with the rich/famous and their bigger airplanes. Next time I depart Runway 29, I am going to turn the volume up to 11.

[@terrymclaughlin]

I have to laugh that they called in a noise complaint for an Ercoupe! Those super loud 85-100 hp engines really are a nuisance!!!

[@HugoHugunin]

Train *SHEDS* cover the tracks.

[@JamesGood]

Ah, thank you, remote brain.

[@HugoHugunin]

@@JamesGood Give it a few more years James, your brain will be farting more than a bunch of ol' ladies at the bingo hall on free chili night!

[@JamesThompson-oz8kh]

Also known as snow sheds. 😁

[@danielbasovitch5087]

You two are Fun! Enjoyable flight with you. NOT A BAD voice. You go girl. That plane could not have been very load, those home owners should get a life, how do they tolerate jet traffic or helicopter noise.

[@richarddavis3489]

Here in Alabama I enjoy your flights, I did notice you follow a lot of roads, that's IFR. I follow roads.

[@grahamaindow8894]

Not as if an Ercoupe is noisy...even at full power! Lucky the moaning-minnie doesn't live near an F-15 base!

[@JamesGood]

Yeah, was a bit silly.

[@garyhand4701]

Well, is that all you flew to Truckee for ? climb the summit on a snow bank on the side walk? At least buy your lovely wife a cup of tea and let us know what the restaurant looked like.

[@JamesGood]

Yes, just 'get out of the house for a walk'. Nothing was open, restaurant was closed...

[@apfelsnutz]

Definitely overweight in an Ercoupe... 100hp or no.

[@JamesGood]

Pretty sure we were OK on gross weight, probably right at 1400lbs. I can't quite take full tanks, but 6 or 7 a side is fine. Which still reads full on the gauge!

[@16480287]

The people that live there must sit there all day spotting planes so they can Complain ! You want to hear noise , Live around O'Hare and you will really hear some noise louder then a Ercoupe ! Which my riding lawn Mower makes more noise and my subaru with a bad muffler !

[@apfelsnutz]

You're probably just a tad overweight...NP

[@saltzen961]

"Why aint she climbing ? " ........The ole ball and chain 😂😂 I'm starting to suspect that Diane is a keeper .