Flying a Diamond DA42-VI from LA to Austin

[@AegenemmnoN]

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

[@chenzenzo]

Even sweeter to see this was Martin's wedding. I'm friends with his mom, who's wonderful. I watched this just because I enjoy aviation and respect you as an actor, KZbinr and person, but it's good to know you still keep up with friends you made along the way. Just finished re-watching Silicon Valley and it was oddly just as good as the first watch. Cheers! ❤

[@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.

[@patrickgustafson7972]

Love seeing the flying content! Beautiful aircraft 🤘

[@rinrennee]

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

[@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 ;)

[@kevinlawrence6368]

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

[@dabenger]

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

[@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!

[@datingcoachryanpatrick]

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

[@phreads]

Yes, more flight content, por favor!

[@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!

[@kellyrobinson_369]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@wbaez]

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

[@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!

[@ope7092]

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

[@AUserName-fv8zj]

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

[@vsznry]

Nice!

[@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.

[@mecantname]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@MicahMuzio]

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

[@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!!!!

[@mattsteenstra1535]

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

[@joeymulkey16]

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

[@Ezrabastian]

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

[@Zale-vj439]

Brings back memories. I landed countless times on that very runway (36L/18R) 30+ years ago when it was Bergstrom AFB. Shot my very first ILS to minimums on 18R on that runway. No auto/no glass cockpit (instrumentation). Great memories.

[@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!

[@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!

[@jayhoward9081]

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

[@rjmanga2148]

definetely not cringe. Great video!

[@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

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very interesting experience friend

[@anthonybollon3212]

Dude, this is so cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@planegeek5143]

Hello Mr. Middleditch! I'm ATP rated and work for a corporate operator here in the states. I just want to say, I have always had the perspective that people in Hollywood have no idea how to fly airplanes (Ford pretending to fly a C680, Travolta, e.t.c), but after watching this video you have convinced me that this is not true! You have a great amount of airmanship and really seem to know the airplane you are flying even just at the PPL level. I would not have doubted it if you said you were commercially rated. Great callouts, flying, your replacement for GUMPS check (lol) and I really enjoyed the video, seeing an actor I liked in Silicon Valley sharing a passion I have had my entire life! Fly safe and tailwinds!

[@JoshBrak]

This was super interesting and very cozy, loved it!

[@roahboah]

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

[@dabsNbrews]

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

[@adultfanaticloversolarktyjps65]

Amazing new intro Thomas!💚

[@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.

[@TechTheNewTrap]

Wow my favorite show’s main character is also a pilot lol I love you bro and silicon valley great content !!!

[@sploofygaming5446]

Great video! And congratz to Martin for getting married!

[@DeathMetalGhost]

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

[@caseykelso1]

I dig it my flying brother ! Liked and subscribed 🎉

[@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!

[@mynamesbert]

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

[@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...

[@dirtysanchez53]

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

[@andrewmgoss]

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

[@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!

[@MikeBlanchett]

Fascinating. More please

[@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! 💯

[@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.

[@SimonT54]

Great video, great editing. Great!

[@BeBoThEPr0]

Tommy Boi out here taking over the internets

[@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

[@mattbrezinski]

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

[@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.

[@johndominici7591]

Love the flying vlog!

[@huckleberrylarry3186]

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

[@Starsky1413]

Was awesome man Lovely plane

[@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!

[@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)

[@ckyleu]

Flying Burrito Brothers*. Great vid!

[@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.

[@rossbearson3761]

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

[@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! 👌

[@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!

[@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.

[@crashingbashley]

Great work thomas

[@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 :)

[@Wadiosilence]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@TITO-sme1]

Currently studying for my PPL and really enjoyed this!

[@speedbrake22]

got some nice F16 action there too

[@Paisley.rope857]

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

[@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.

[@SupercarAdventurer]

Beautiful aircraft. Nice to get a Birds Eye view of the cockpit and flight ops. Would love to hear about what got you interested in flying and why you choose the DA42?

[@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!

[@michaels9595]

Tucson has a cool air and space museum!

[@zmgarrett]

Very cool!!! Thinking about getting my pilot license!!

[@matto278]

Dude, wtf! :-D I'm a pilot now and fly DA20, 40, 42, and got this video recommended on my start page. Was wondering why you looked familiar! Dooooooooobs!!!!! 😀

[@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!

[@pop12333]

Aviation content is awesome!

[@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 :)

[@actionzacked]

Love the video! Thank you for sharing

[@Troubadour313]

I forgot you were going to Austin in the video and then when you landed and the shots walking around I was like "Man that city looks so familiar" and then realized it is where I literally live.

[@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

[@themichaelw]

Dude this is so sick. Loved you in Silicon Valley, cool to see you into GA! edit: and it was Martin Starr's wedding haha

[@donaldholman9070]

thank you for a great video. You may be late for the wedding but you partner has perfect nails!

[@chumprock]

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