Pulling 5 G’s (Grey-Out) L-39 Jet Aerobatics and Cloud Surfing - Flight VLOG

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FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

[@garywheeler2055]

The owner that took you flying is one of the most grounded and humble sounding guys I have seen in aviation, hats off to him and his company for taking you up. Next time enroute to Makinaw city I will stop for a visit.

[@michaelterfehr9121]

Thanks Gary - That is the best compliment anyone has ever given me. Swing by anytime! Someone who has really inspired me in the same way is Bob Hover. He has done such amazing things in aviation yet able to tell stories so eloquently and humbly. I was always very impressed by that. Check out "Flying the Feathered Edge" The Bob Hoover Project if you have not already seen it. Awesome documentary.

[@garywheeler2055]

I will check it out..... fly safe pal.

[@MrCoachector]

Ditto here, amazing!!

[@toxicity4818]

I also had to come down to the comments to say the same thing. One of the coolest and most friendly pilots I have ever seen.

[@yellowhammer4747]

I completely agree. Humility is my favorite human trait.

[@PracticalEngineeringChannel]

This is my favorite episode so far. That looked so fun!

[@FlightChops]

+Practical Engineering - thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alexenns3203]

Me to

[@arcosiancosine1065]

Hey I watch your vids!

[@niklaspilot]

I didn't expect Grady here... :D

[@Migueldeservantes]

I love your yo-yo satellite video!! when is the next one coming out??

[@YannCorno]

The L-39 is a fantastic machine, surprisingly easy to fly. I was lucky to get a 3-day training on it with the Breitling Jet Team in France, seating in the front-seat. For a modest C-172 VFR private pilot like me, it was the experience of a lifetime. Turning around the clouds at 600 kph is something I will never forget. It was like piloting an X-Wing!

[@RogersPhotographyGuilford]

How to instill confidence in a rookie "jetter": "Yea, were going to start with the basics... ...how to bail out..."

[@Earlosaur]

I pulled 5 G's just looking at that thumbnail.

[@FlightChops]

+Majestic Douchebag - this comment is in he running for being pinned :). I am remote tonihht and can't do that until I get on desktop in the morning.

[@GSOaviator]

i cann tel ;)

[@kevinthedutchcarfan4881]

FightChops you would pin his comment

[@TADAMAT-CZ]

@@FlightChops i think you forgot to pin the comment lol

[@p.singson3910]

The clearest radio communication I've ever heard.

[@neondreams2337]

You've got the coolest job ever to just travel and fly all sorts of aircrafts for youtube

[@FlightChops]

+Matthew Machart - I can't argue with that :)

[@KnightDriveTV]

L39's are a gift to GA in this country...great planes and look pretty awesome as well.

[@Mulepick]

As a Navy guy, I want to know how he scored a "Bravo Zulu" callsign. Too cool.

[@user-re5dc6kw7y]

I imported and restored this L39 and registered it with my initials N39BZ. I also was a USN guy and know very well that the "Bravo Zulu" signal means "well done". Thx for noticing.

[@htme]

Awesome video and great production values!

[@willfagundes1552]

How fricking AWESOME! Thank you Steve for inspiring us all. Keep the Gs PULLING!

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

Amazing job man so envious of you getting to do that!

[@brettt777]

Pretty cool. Hope he enjoyed that. As a maintenance tech on L-39's for the last 15 years (retired) I have got to fly many, many times. Never gets old.

[@angleofattack]

Such an awesome episode. Love the little cuts to talk on the ground. Way too cool! And, gotta love PD and cruising the cloud tops. And the PERFECT MUSIC!

[@TheIronbark]

Kinda stuck with living these experiences vicariously. It didn't stop me from getting goosebumps as you danced around on the tops of the clouds like that. Just incredible.

[@colinwallace5286]

“Play away...”. Gotta love a guy who knows how lucky he is, and loves to share the joy. I’m thinking that a few flights for your local ATC’s goes a long way.

[@n9308x]

You’re such a great example to some many young kids out there. Honest and humble. Keep doin what you’re doin Flight Chops! Such a great example of our community and people in aviation. Thanks a ton!

[@VideoGangs]

I had the dumbest smile on my face for this whole video. It was great to see you having so much fun, what a day!

[@vinyltapelover]

You may not smile and enjoy yourself as you did. It is infectious. You had me smiling along with you👍😊. Thank you and a great post.

[@CAPFlyer]

Great video! Was introduced to the L-39 about 10 years ago and fell in love as well. While I'm not able to fly them, it's great that we have one based here at my FBO and I get to service it and watch it sail through the skies on a regular basis.

[@itsDKRG]

That cloud surfing was beautiful, awesome video Steve!

[@Tiwow]

Cloud surfing in a jet, now THAT is definitely on my bucket list!

[@micbritt6139]

Awesome episode Steve! Thanks for living out the TopGun dream a lot of us had from childhood. I love the honesty of the experience and the professionalism in the way you capture it. Stay Sharp!

[@Joke1840]

I am not even that interested in flight, but this was absolutly amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@ckeilah]

Wow! That cloud play brought tears of joy to my eyes. You're a LUCKY man!

[@xFunTomCZx]

Happy to see Czech L39 flying all over the world :-) this is bucket list kind of stuff

[@cinnamanstera6388]

That was ridiculously cool. And some of the most chipper ATC I have ever heard.

[@dkfair59]

I recently had a flight on an L-39. One word...AWESOME! Thank you Raf, your team and Forgotten Heroes Foundation.

[@ValentinoDagher]

Every time I watch the cloud surfing part of this video, i can't help to have an ear to ear smile.

[@cgeorge6786]

Wow! A block of earth's atmosphere all to yourself.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

cgeorge6786 "Cleared direct North MOA blocks enroute" one of the best things to hear.

[@mikemills9900]

I just love your videos...informative, fun, inspiring. You and your team do such a great job of helping those of us watching almost experience it with you. Thank you so much. The cloud running section of this video was so awesome. You're response was what I was feeling watching it.

[@User36282]

9:10 no view like that, and endless bed of clouds. The most beautiful sight.

[@aerykhurley8236]

Chops... Ive probably watched this video 100 times.. That cloud tearing is amazing. Its such an impactful thing for me, thats the dream.. So much so that i just purchased an L29 to be able to go tear up the clouds!! Party on! Keep the killer content coming!

[@JulioBS820]

i've waited so long for this video steve, ive been here since the beginning and you always keep me coming back, please keep the quality videos coming!

[@call911forcookies2]

Steve! Thank you so much for the episode! Always so excited to watch your videos! That is one sick little jet!

[@jeffgarner3599]

That Cloud surfing looked amazing! ... Great video Steve!

[@topher2783]

Always love the production you and your guys put into these videos steve. cant wait to see you finally strap into a spitfire.

[@brianh6666]

What an AWESOME RIDE that was..... Thank you

[@ScottTMc]

Just stumbled across your channel and spent a bit running thru some uploads. This is the first time I've watched av-vids with a grin plastered on continuously... great edits and your joy of flight translates right through the screen. Subbed!

[@FlightChops]

Awesome - thanks! Welcome to the channel! there are over 125 episodes in the back catalog now!

[@captainkensmith2973]

A stunning flight to be a part of...lucky guy to have such a brilliant instructor...Dream come true !!!!! A fan from the UK.

[@GaryLaaks1]

Stunning. Must be one of the most epic memorable jets out there.

[@efox2001]

Flying amongst the clouds ... heaven!

[@shaneharden4757]

playing with the clouds. Loved this video. What a great owner!

[@raceace]

A grin like a grand piano, fantastic.

[@TraneFrancks]

Hard to describe just how much of an emotional response this video created in me. Just amazing to be able to share the experience. Had similar response in the the formation flying Chipmunk vid. Just wow. Thank you.

[@ScrubsIsee]

Amazing. Got tears in my eyes just from watchin' - THANK YOU! Great editing + music.

[@53glowe]

Immensely enjoyable to watch...your relate your experience so well it brings a smile to the face. Certainly it doesn't match being in the aircraft, but you bring us unquestionably closer. Chapeau 👍

[@JohnMGreiner]

I couldn't get the darn grin off my facing watching this. So love this video and hate it at the same time. I hope I can do this someday. It's nice to see a cool guy like you getting to enjoy what he loves one more way. Thanks for sharing, as always!

[@user183]

dude, that cloud surfing part was incredible! who hasn't dreamt of doing that, so cool...

[@LordMuck]

Good work Steve - pleased for you.

[@westnoble1020]

Pretty amazing Steve! Could not wait for this episode! It's amazing!

[@MachTuck]

Your videos are GREAT FlightCops!!

[@FELiPES101]

Wow, what a day above the clouds...looked like you had a lot of fun.

[@colinwallace3691]

My wife’s cousin’s husband flies an RV8 that he built. I helped rivet the main spar, and got to fly in it a couple of times. Ron loved sharing the experience, and it was pretty cool to get to fly in something I had seen in its earliest stages of construction, and even contributed in a small way to its completion. I think it’s great that even seasoned pilots can still get joyful about a perfect day up in the sky, and sharing it with someone. Thanks for taking us along, Steve.

[@paulgarcia1699]

THAT WAS AWESOME!!!! I think I "chair flew" the entire episode with you. I was like a kid moving the Nintendo controller while playing thinking I was immersed in the game!! Great video keep it up

[@JulianBaird]

One word.....EPIC. A dream come true for sure.

[@Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat]

The views above the cloud line are sublime.

[@trading-university.]

Fantastic episode flightchops. Good to see you grinning like a madman!

[@jukeman57]

What an amazing opportunity for you. Beautiful plane. You need to get certified.

[@JAMESBOND-zz5bh]

Chops, what a blast, thanks for sharing.

[@drad1537]

One of the best in flight vids I've seen so far...nice job guys!! Keep fly'n !!!!

[@FlightChops]

Wow, thanks!

[@emidiogol]

Imediatly after this video I listened Aces High. Awesome maneuvers in a bealtiful day. Congrats

[@Jenstyler1]

Wow! This is why I want my PPL. You have been such a great influence, Steve!

[@bluecollarphil7064]

Great episode! Love the L-39!

[@PacificAirwave144]

Thanks for sharing this with us!! Wow, what a ride...and getting to try those maneuvers yourself--too cool!!

[@HEATER_]

Great flight! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Thanks for sharing.

[@07decker]

You gotta be one of the coolest Canadians in aviation. I wish I had done 1/10th of the things you have done so far in aviation. Keep up the great videos.

[@TimmmehhhPlays]

Makes my training this morning in the Diamond DA40 look like child's play. Looked like a lot of fun! Loved the video.

[@privateemail8553]

A very interesting and at times beautiful video, the owner seems like a veritable gentleman, his kind consideration was evident.

[@skycop56]

Absolutely awesome!

[@stevethul1]

Loved the "Cloud Busting", brings back some great Mems...

[@drakehabich5240]

I'm so glad that a KZbinr like you has been to my home town! I hope you come back sometime soon!

[@Keythers]

Great episode as always. Thanks for all you do to make these videos. Nice to have met you at Oshkosh on Sat.

[@flyby420]

This one is my favorite of all time. Thank you!

[@billfarnham1592]

What a beautiful plane! And how cool is it to have a call sign ending in Bravo Zulu!!

[@spharge]

Fantastic. Always enjoy your episodes.

[@iambobby3537]

Love that grunt when the g's hit. Awesome video.

[@dukeshaver199]

Love your videos keep up the great work! Also love the music tracks that you play with the aviation footage. Makes it feel like a super cool aviation-themed video.

[@warnerjohnson1338]

Great vicarious experience - thanks!

[@dixienormous3262]

Fantastic videos chops....great quality, editing, narrating and commentary. Very enjoyable and informative.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks!

[@dixienormous3262]

Thanks pal. I'm hoping to get back in the left seat again soon...

[@bobturner3388]

That had to be the best involved flight you ever experienced! Amazingly enough the L39 also fly's very well in the RC jet world.

[@jgplanes5183]

This is my dream flight! Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@EonRanch]

What an incredible experience that must have been, awesome stuff.

[@richardcheatham9490]

Grinning from ear to ear, and I'm just watching. Thanks!

[@REBooner30]

Outstanding. One of the best yet.

[@raymondstrom7686]

It's always fun to get into a high performance bird and "play". Nothing like it. Reminds me of my P-51 flight. Go fast! Nice job!

[@jaymur001]

Fantastic film!

[@nodnerbhu]

The L-39 is such a sexy aircraft so simple yet so complex.

[@mrkv4k]

Like many other Czech stuff. So sad that companies like Aero Vodochody were basically fcked by communistic regime.

[@pozorovatellidi]

@@mrkv4k L39 is the "communistic" Czechoslovak plane which is praised. Now the company majority belongs to a Hungarian businessman, so it look like post-communist regime fucked it up more.

[@mrkv4k]

@@pozorovatellidi L39 isn't "communistic" in any way, other than it was made during the communism. But that is not the point, the point is that this company would be somewhere else, if it wasn't stolen by communists after the WW2.

[@emmetwright5495]

OMG I sat in that same exact jet and talked to these guys at TC michigain!!!!

[@hunterfagan6272]

Love the l39

[@bartowsanta6313]

Great episode, thanks Flight Chops.

[@joelay6826]

fantastic video, great job

[@ChristopherWoods]

Some things in life you'll look back on and think, damn! That was a lifetime highlight. This has to be one of them for you. Just watching the video was pretty exciting.

[@kuiper921]

I went flying today in an RV8, and it was one hell of a ride! But this, just makes me jealous! Another great video, Flightchops.

[@jasonjohnstone686]

Amazing ride in the L39. I am jealous... Keep up the good work.

[@randalljames1]

have dreamed about being able to do that in the cloud tops... awesome video..

[@nick4819]

Dude you have the best job in the entire world. I don't know how this channel isn't more popular. It honestly feels like I'm watching a tv show.

[@martinjguillermo]

That's AWESOME! Looks like you got your inner child out playing in the clouds! Great video!

[@dieseldiesel9292]

Beautiful aircraft.

[@cameronwick]

The idea that this video has only 131,000 views as I am watching it again for I think the third time now, pisses me off. How this type of quality aviation content doesn't have at least an order of magnitude more views is truly beyond me. How I wish this weren't so.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! I am just keeping my head down and trying to create the best ever green aviation content that I can. Some hit, some don't and I have no idea why. Like my 2 part series with the Coast Guard was what I thought was some of the best stuff we'd ever produced, yet the initial view counts were below average. Interestingly - that series is over a year old and is now starting to see some renewed traction. So I guess there is something to be said for always aiming to make ever green episodes such as this one which will hopefully continue to be discovered and enjoyed by new people over time.