Flying a Diamond DA42-VI from LA to Austin

A little break from the gaming content to share with you my passion for general aviation. I'd love to do more of this so hopefully you dig it!

[@AegenemmnoN]

Takes a lotta guts to improv as a pilot. I respect it

[@patrickgustafson7972]

Love seeing the flying content! Beautiful aircraft 🤘

[@zacharynorman397]

As a Commercially rated pilot based in CA, this is the absolute best. Thank you for this and please, more flying vids! Also, you’re a great pilot. Decent actor too ;)

[@rinrennee]

This was super interesting! And you did great with the editing, thanks for sharing.

[@phreads]

Yes, more flight content, por favor!

[@Redchrome1]

I really love DA42 content, thanks for showing us the checklist and runup procedures. As a student pilot learning how to deal with ATC I also really enjoy hearing your conversations with ATC, it helps me a lot in my learning process to see how other people do it.

[@dabenger]

More of this, please! We really need more people like you with a talent for timing and storytelling in the Aviation KZbin community.

[@kevinlawrence6368]

Thomas STOP!!! being such an utter delight it’s really pissing me off!!! Love you, this was awesome.

[@datingcoachryanpatrick]

First video I'm watching of yours. STOKED to see this aviation content! Would love to see more. Subscribed!

[@ChristianBChr]

5:10 Love your editing skills

[@h0rnsby_]

"Do we have time for a squawk?" I'm always saying that... Great stuff keep it up!

[@jayhoward9081]

Great video! Love the personality that comes through and the creativity you have in the video. Please do more. Fly safely!

[@parkersicle]

LOVE the flight content!! This was super interesting, so cool to hear all the communications over the radio, I've always wondered how that worked. Editing was great too!!

[@kellyrobinson_369]

Sincerely Thank You !!! The Perspective is Perfection !!! We Really Appreciate You Sharing this Experience With Us !!!

[@TheTaylorb182]

This was great, I can dig it, it was a nice balance of explanation and b roll. Also, that plane you got there is real purty. Good stuff

[@mecantname]

This really was very enjoyable! I liked all the communication on the radio, it was really cool to hear!

[@wbaez]

This is awesome content! Please more of this! Flight planning, pre-flight, en-route, etc! I really enjoyed the editing, commentary and views.

[@SamPrice]

This is so sick!! Thanks for this inside look dude!! Would love more of this content as well! I’ve flown passenger in commercial flights a lot and recently a curiously for flying the planes has sparked, and this was the perfect video to get me more curious!

[@zachpresident]

This was fantastic. The flying is wonderful but just seeing the casual is wonderful. Looking forward to the next! Keep it up and middle out for life.

[@ThePwig]

whatever you decide to put in your videos is what makes the videos unique to you. your personality is what makes it unique. those of us who are airplane nerds appreciate whatever you're willing to show. you could even show an unedited video from start to finish and some of us would watch it.

[@rossbearson3761]

This was great! Absolutely would watch more about your air adventures. Loved the checklist and run up. The edit seemed perfect for me.

[@Rydiggity]

Take-off and landing are the most difficult parts but cruising is the most beautiful. I don't know if that's a metaphor but those butter landings are great to watch. Would love to see a flight sim on Twitch!

[@andrewmgoss]

Really cool getting to go through the checklist with you. Beautiful plane. Safe travels

[@dabsNbrews]

Great vid Tommy! Love the flying vids. Beautiful plane also sir.

[@dirtysanchez53]

Love it! I came wait to see more! Thanks for sharing Thomas!

[@joeymulkey16]

video is so interesting, love hearing you talk the pilot mumbo jumbo, and seeing martin at the end was the cherry on top

[@anthonybollon3212]

Dude, this is so cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@joelneuman2332]

I am so happy to have stumbled upon this video. I will be beginning my MEI later this month in a DA42 NG. Great to follow along with all your checkflows. Will commit the LUPPS check to memory. Would love to see more of your flying videos. Fly safe.

[@ingramleedy]

Love these kinds of videos -- a little details on the trip and process, then the destination and what you did. Perfect. I found your video because of your DA42, and I kept thinking your personality has a lively quirk and happiness that is familiar.. Oh yea, I know now. I'm more of a fan now because you love aviation.

[@JoshBrak]

This was super interesting and very cozy, loved it!

[@Paisley.rope857]

This is beautifully shot and edited! Thanks for sharing. (Also Hanna’s tattoo is so pretty)

[@RhotoActual]

Very cool, man! Thanks for taking us along! I would love to see more aviation stuff like this(Just realized this came out in October, hopefully you've done more!) Was super cool seeing you go through the checklists and stuff. I recently started flying in MFS2020, and have been learning to fly the Diamond DA62 which has an almost identical setup to the 42 you're flying. I just flew my very first successful custom flight from Cincinnati to Chicago last night, so seeing you go through all the same checklists and knowing the different buttons you're pushing and all that was really cool! Love seeing all the cool shit you're into man. The Aviation, Red Dead, it's all great! Now I think I'll go fly the LA>Tucson>Austin flight in the sim :) Thanks for the inspiration!

[@fauxflights77]

I appreciate the share. Looking to pick up info on the DA-42 for my simming. I was a bit surprised, but happy to see your face. My daughter and I saw you at the Satellite years ago when the Peach Kings were playing. Hope you are well and appreciate the flying vids. Cheers.

[@mattsteenstra1535]

Great edit! Loved the vibe of this. Keep it coming! :)

[@matthewhenck7345]

This was just recommended to me. I’ve been a pilot for 3 years. And I’ve watched you since the College Humor days. This is awesome!!!!

[@shawndiamond342]

Absolutely MORE of this content! I had no idea you were a pilot, let alone a proficient one! Great vid!

[@Highspeedcarbon]

Great job! Luv the video, keep them coming. And Thank you for landing on the centerline. Not many Aviation KZbinrs can do that.

[@boogerwood]

I was about to be that guy said, “wow! you would like that one actor!” First off, love your work. Truly. But this is WAY more awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@Wadiosilence]

Loved this! Keep 'em coming! It's all so incredibly interesting - Also...LOVE the Fair Dink 'Em jersey 🐀

[@TheOurtubes]

A friend of mine has just started flight school... and with this video, I'm basically a pilot without all the hassle they're going through. Thank you!! SUPER interesting!

[@privatepilotexperience7618]

Nice DA42...cool paint scheme. The leather seats impressed me...the best interior I've seen in a diamond. Nice job with the video and enjoyed the additional context you provided regarding the trip (i.e., from coffee the morning before departure, your lady friend's fun questions, and concluding with some clips of the wedding). You both seemed super happy to be on a trip in your private aircraft. That's why I enjoy flying...my wife and I going on weekend trips to fun and interesting destinations. It's like a time machine that maximizes our good times/memories together. Much better than just including the technical pilot stuff...although as a PA28R owner I enjoy that too. Suggestions for future might include: always discuss cruise TAS, GS, ALT, with GPH info; you seemed to take off VFR but landed IFR maybe something to say there; how long was the trip vs. driving or flying commercial. I haven't watched your other videos yet, but interested to hear how you came to own a DA42 vs. the typical SR22. Nice choice by the way! Look forward to your future videos.

[@DividendsTV]

I betcha he chose DA42 because... - Second engine redundancy - FADEC controlled engines greatly reduce pilot workload - Jet A1 is a lot cheaper than AVGAS Let us know, Mr. Middleditch!

[@AUserName-fv8zj]

2 of my favorite things! Aviation and pasta boy! What a crossover.

[@twmba65]

Very well done on the video. I fly a DA42 VI out of the Seattle area. Such a great xcountry plane. It was interesting seeing the steps for navigating the LA airspace on a VFR flight!

[@fabiolean]

Great content, great flying! Being able to do this is pretty aspirational for me, so I love getting a chance to see someone else do it too

[@ToniLovesSkateboarding]

love it, man. from a person that doesn't fly too often but loves to mess around with flight sims, this is very enjoyable :)

[@ope7092]

Got right to the meat of the vlog, which most people don’t do, love that! These are cool

[@gravedigger9313]

Was awesome man Lovely plane

[@adultfanaticloversolarktyjps65]

Amazing new intro Thomas!💚

[@SimonT54]

Great video, great editing. Great!

[@weok-doing-things]

Wow, this video is very cool. The picture and sound is perfect! Diamond is very nice inside and outside. Very modern. Editing is funny and cool :)

[@mikoriad]

There always seems to be a great Aviation channel I've never come across.... Excellent content Sir, SUB!

[@stevespessard2306]

Good video and I for one would love to hear more about your aviation journey - how and why you got interested, flight school, how you choose this airplane. Safe travels!

[@cewinstherace]

Great jorb Tommy! Your pilot skills are impressive.

[@MicahMuzio]

Thanks for sharing your departure from Whiteman. As a helicopter guy, it's always interesting to see how fixed-wing ops work.

[@mynamesbert]

Dude, you’re a pilot?! That’s awesome!

[@philsitumorang]

We definitely want more, and I think it's okay to simply place a phone or camera near the window as well to capture the scene. You know, it's very calm. Thank you so much man!

[@jeremiahmowery3536]

leave whatever in you have to, in order to make these videos as long as possible. Love the content man it is so varying and interesting at all levels.

[@chrise6074]

More please, also would like more explanation of what you’re saying to the tower and what everything means but loved every min of this one! 👌

[@johndominici7591]

Love the flying vlog!

[@roahboah]

Wow - TM's a pilot! Who knew? Very cool.

[@benstruck2206]

Great show, a salesman for Diamond told me to check out your channel because I'm in the process of buying a plane. Great stuff, also a big fan of Silicon Valley.

[@itsmeee303]

I started watching this video and kept thinking "wow this guy looks a lot like Thomas Middleditch" or if I'm being honest, "wow this guy looks a lot like the guy from Silicon Valley". Cool to see you're interested in flying!

[@RusscanFLY]

Very nice aircraft, and this is the first time ever seen a die been being pulled out of a hanger. I know the wingspan is a little longer than other GA aircraft so that was cool. Definitely a great slide video for sure. Fly well!

[@igclapp]

Thanks for sharing, Thomas. You are a very good pilot. It would have been interesting to hear the takeoff briefing. I'm currently working on my MEL rating in a DA 42 in Seattle. Best wishes and safe travels in 2024!

[@tonicbroyo4111]

Currently studying for my PPL and really enjoyed this!

[@SacredKaw]

Firs time viewer here. I came for the ride-along to Austin. More content like this will keep me coming back. I love Whiteman airport.

[@darkhlmt]

I enjoyed the content. I support more videos of this type. Fly safe!

[@actionzacked]

Love the video! Thank you for sharing

[@sikhswim]

Dude this is awesome

[@Arcticfox7]

I genuinely thought he was playing a practical joke. Well done, mate 👏✈️ Congratulations to Martin 🎉

[@DeathMetalGhost]

This video was delicious. More flight videos would be awesome!

[@grantshores1377]

Amazing content man!

[@Juan-wj3vk]

Super interested in flying and that is a nice ass plane. Those are the top of the line Garmin's and a turbo prop I believe. You have your twin engine cert too. I watch a lot of flying videos you're my favorite actor and finally I get both in one video!

[@PilotDaveAviation]

Loved the video, keep them coming. I did my multi in a DA42, but it didn't look like your plane...lol. yup, those trainers are something else...

[@MikeBlanchett]

Fascinating. More please

[@rjmanga2148]

definetely not cringe. Great video!

[@huckleberrylarry3186]

Yooo thanks for inviting us on the flight. Followed you on twitch too

[@Styrophone1]

holy shit no way. I've been watching your rdr roleplay and love it. And now aviation content? subscribe fast. DA42 is a beautiful aircraft

[@patrickcoughran3217]

No way!! I’m a relatively new pilot out of VNY (130 hours), let me know if you ever need a flying buddy! Loved the video!! More pls!

[@spdcrzy]

HOLY SHIT. This is awesome!

[@applecart44]

Butter landing my guy!

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

Great video! Instant subscribe.

[@MGA19a]

"Wanna go in one of those but they must go really slow for me" 🙂 Great (and cool insert of "music" there ;-) ... Greetings from Land of Diamond Aircraft (Austria)

[@schtoop]

I learned to fly at KAUS - that approach brings back a ton of memories. My knuckles sweating on my first solo. There’s way more traffic there now. It was class c back then so it was a good chill class c for radio training.

[@crashingbashley]

Great work thomas

[@TheGHardin]

Great video!

[@appleseider]

this was so cool!

[@moto.byducca]

Love the mix of Flying / vlog keep it coming ! ... 😁 pickle ball is nice and all , but you should try Padel tennis ! cant wait to see your next adventure

[@Connor_Herman]

This was recommended to me from the aviation side of youtube and it took me a few seconds before I realized it was Thomas Middleditch. Had no idea you were a pilot!

[@andrewsanderson3577]

Great content!

[@RoxYgen03]

Beautiful.

[@nhilist5774]

I didnt even know you had a youtube channel. Instant sub!

[@SpacemanRick]

Hey man I remember you stopping in Starkville, MS last year. You came in with a 22 knot gusting 32 winds from the south with 400 feet minimums 😂. Glad I found your channel! 💯

[@PaulBohno]

Super cool. Keep it comin.

[@Resort_Fans]

More please! I absolutely drool over the DA42 and 62!

[@ckyleu]

Flying Burrito Brothers*. Great vid!

[@chumprock]

Wait, this isn't AF95.. Love this content/editing style and would love love love more aviation vids!

[@matthewbatista1987]

Love it! More!

[@mattbrezinski]

That tiny hit of HDBeenDope was a lovely edit 😎 4:51

[@jacobvalle3647]

Awesome video! We want more flying content.😊