Great to see your dad still has the Aircoupe. I remember selling it to him and being the first person (i think) to land at the airstrip.
@simonegagliardone89323 жыл бұрын
Your father is GREAT and you are very lucky. Thank you for this nice video!
@stephenisgar61303 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. Now that is living! This is how a farmer should live
@guymorton23273 жыл бұрын
You've got a cool dad there Nick.
@vinylrevolutions97183 жыл бұрын
Nick, thanks for screwing up your courage and taking us up with you. Great video, really enjoyed it. And thanks to Dad also. Wanted this for a while! And it is a farming video because there was a tractor at the airport!
@rotorhead50063 жыл бұрын
Was just about to say as you approached... "Ooh, that looks like Sywell...", then lo and behold...! 🤣
@WilliamStevens0073 жыл бұрын
Love that, Although seeing that Spitfire was something special as well.
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Definitely, lucky to see it 👍
@wilfcottrell26693 жыл бұрын
Cracking vid nick nice to see a pair of flying farmers
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wilf 👍
@johnmyles14973 жыл бұрын
Your dad Is so funny and brilliant😎🤠😎
@frankcloskey77893 жыл бұрын
Excellent Flying in a classic air plane. 5/31.2021
@WLT-lj3bw3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, your Dad is the best, hilarious with it......Thanks for sharing Nick 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪💪💪💪
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@somebloke22383 жыл бұрын
All this video would need to be perfect for me is an F1 race somewhere in there. My 3 passions all at once. Aviation, Agriculture and Motorsport.
@luke_11523 жыл бұрын
Your dad is such a joker 😂 I imagine it made him very happy that you went up for a spin. Top video Nick!
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke, yes I think he enjoyed it!
@niallirish69753 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video Nick. Your dad looks so cool an relaxed up there. Couldn’t be in safer hands. 👍👍🇮🇪
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Niall 👍
@exileinderby513 жыл бұрын
I worked for a farmer who was an ex helicopter pilot and had a private plane, never went up with him, he was mad enough driving! Did go up in a microlight on another farm and that was just brilliant. What a great video though.
@s13hgp3 жыл бұрын
Absolute top gent your Dad Nick, look after him!
@TheStevegrainger3 жыл бұрын
Spotted the John Deer on, the mower 🚜👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Had to be a tractor in the video somewhere!
@sandymcghee33283 жыл бұрын
Awsome nick with you and your dad 👩🌾👩🌾👍👍🏴🏴👌👌🇬🇧🇬🇧🚜🚜
@Noahgroark3 жыл бұрын
Who else thought they landed in the US when they saw the Dodge behind then when they were in the plane
@philipm10093 жыл бұрын
Lol aye lad 🤣 , great video so it was
@Noahgroark3 жыл бұрын
@@philipm1009 Ah ye
@nicjohnson25223 жыл бұрын
Nice flight. Nothing better than getting air born
@simonbarker19323 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Nick! Covers both my loves... Aviation and Farming being a aircraft engineer that grew up on my grandparents farm! Your Dad is such a loveable gentleman!! Your both very lucky to have such a great bond Nick! Love your videos! Thank you!!!
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Simon 🙂
@kelvingravel86993 жыл бұрын
Nick your one lucky farmer 🚜, great video thanks.
@robertcaile15963 жыл бұрын
Really nice to see father and son time. Well done nick 👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert 👍
@mogilvie19623 жыл бұрын
Well done, that was brilliant, your Dad is a star, well impressed. Thanks for sharing..
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@stephennewman46933 жыл бұрын
Something quite lovely about the patchwork of field from the air. Great video.
@richardmatthews33043 жыл бұрын
Good video nick, was good to have a reassuring thumbs up every now and again,😃👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
I was just reassuring myself 🤣🤣
@ginggur173 жыл бұрын
What I would give for a trip in the twin seat Spitfire. Even at 46, sooooo neat. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Yes would be fun!
@johnchecketts17323 жыл бұрын
Lovely video nick it was nice to see you out with your dad in his plane it was nice to see you both going over Pitsford ressy going to Sywell airfield I see your dad out quite a bit
@appel5003 жыл бұрын
Awesome !
@themayorofdipshittery36463 жыл бұрын
Biggles & his boy 👍. Handy way to nip out for parts for the Ford collection or even a nice little lunch 👍
@johnmooney56933 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video nick. Something very different cool plane
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John 👍
@bobpaterson18453 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick 👍 very professional attitude to flying by your dad an great views 👍👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob 👍
@michaelweatherhead94703 жыл бұрын
Great job Dad, way to hang in there Nick.
@martinhandley87533 жыл бұрын
awesome video yet again nick, always a pleasure watching you and your dad, makes my day, all the best to you and your family. Martin from Nottingham, was Devon but back home with family
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin 👍
@dennyb23543 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick, was good to see you plucked up enough courage for a flight, it reminded me of my first flight in a Cessna and as you said it gives you another view of the farm, bonus to see the old Spitfire 👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Yeah seeing the Spitfire was a treat indeed 👍
@hamishkay30103 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick it would be awesome to have your dad explain what plane it is and things like that
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, we’ll do a walk round vid sometime 👍
@jmchau3 жыл бұрын
How fun!
@alex59833 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Nick, thank you 👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex 👍
@stephenwebster79603 жыл бұрын
Great video Good to see you and your dad flying 👍😀
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen 👍
@brianatkinson40183 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick really enjoyed watching this video, thought you might do some crop checking while you where up there.
@geoffreyrharris79263 жыл бұрын
Very nice guys
@marcevans32733 жыл бұрын
Great Nick, good to see you finally going up. Question for Dad, when did he learn to fly, and was there a reason, or is it a hobby for him?
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
He was 21 when he got his PPL, just a hobby for him ✈️
@marcevans32733 жыл бұрын
@@NicksFarm Cheers Nick. From Sydney Australia by the way (formally UK). As they would say here in Aus your Dad is awesome!
@essbee80283 жыл бұрын
2 of my best on KZbin Nice one guys
@ianhaggart14383 жыл бұрын
No Top Gun tune going in the background? 🤔 😉 😆. Lovley change of scenery looking down on your work 👍 Stay safe 🏴
@ginggur173 жыл бұрын
Oh mate, I’d be in my element. I really must pick up the continuation of my PPL. Excellent. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧
@backyardmechanic9213 жыл бұрын
Great video, been waiting to see that one. More please.
@user-rw2um8ro2p3 жыл бұрын
Great video nick your dad is a good pilot
@msheep663 жыл бұрын
Excellent video felt like we were in the plane with you.
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it 👍
@williamanderson84413 жыл бұрын
Was expecting at least one loop the loop 👍😂
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
😬😬😬
@captainclarke3 жыл бұрын
That looks great fun, although I can see why crosswinds can be a little nerve racking!!
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Yup they certainly were!!
@danhickling35653 жыл бұрын
That was a treat, and very interesting! Thanks Nick
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan 👍
@robert228013 жыл бұрын
Fair play Nick, not easy when there is a fear element regarding flying. Good landing 😂
@robert228013 жыл бұрын
No farting in the cockpit 😂😂😂😂
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@harezy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Your face a few times was a picture. Glad you might of found your flying wings. Your dad`s radio voice must be epic !!! Flight tower prob thinks its ww2 again
@roberto338123 жыл бұрын
Crop spraying be next on the plane 👍
@user-to5ix4dx2m3 жыл бұрын
That is pretty cool, your dad is a cool looking pilot👌👌🛩
@glynroberts16823 жыл бұрын
Good vid enjoyed love flying keep mine at Caernarfon Airport North Wales you can check the crops and have fun 🛩🚜👍🏴
@patmurphy24233 жыл бұрын
Top gun,2 and a half,the 2 mavericks, great 2 see
@jonwright73943 жыл бұрын
Now that is a cracking GPS, great video.
@somebloke22383 жыл бұрын
Can't beat a Spitfire. Unless you have a Vulcan... Or a Concorde... Or a Lancaster.
@padraigoleary84713 жыл бұрын
Didnt realise top gun 2 was already out!!😆
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@brann19783 жыл бұрын
Well done 👍 great video
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul 👍
@laytonphillips66673 жыл бұрын
Excellent nick, you didn't look to impressed to start with!!!!
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed it once we’d got going, was good to get back up after so long, might do it again... 😬😂
@bobbrooks2663 жыл бұрын
Braver man than me. Highest I'm going is the combine cab lol. Great video again sir. Keep them coming. Regards to the family
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob 👍
@nicksmith75523 жыл бұрын
Great Video.......loved it !
@johnsheahan79143 жыл бұрын
great video as always it good to see your dad plane nick
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John 👍
@johnguidry40653 жыл бұрын
The Gyro suction took it's time coming up on takeoff from the airport. Hope the pump isn't going out!
@colmone55923 жыл бұрын
I thought the plane sounded a bit like a Hillman Minx.
@wilmidwales12873 жыл бұрын
Well done Nick the only way to beat your fear is to go up again don't know if Dad would be willing to let you have a go done it a couple of times my self good fun Wil mid Wales
@PeteJennings893 жыл бұрын
Next vid, Q & A about the plane and your dads flying background 🙂
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, we’ll do a walk around vid on Dad’s plane sometime and he’ll answer some questions 🙂
@bzs1873 жыл бұрын
Did you think about dusting, if I remember right. (plane spraying)
@jankotze19593 жыл бұрын
Great video, did not know your Dad have a plane, that is cool
@vinylrevolutions97183 жыл бұрын
For a follow up, it would be really interesting if your Dad would talk about the plane and flying. What type is it, top speed, range, engine size, how old is it, how long has he had it, when did he learn to fly, and any other interesting fact or funny story. Oh, and fun question: would he swap it for a fully functional spitfire?
@johnmooney56933 жыл бұрын
That would be a very interesting video would love if he done that
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
We will do a walk round video sometime 👍
@thomaseilrwilliams18963 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Nick I was so jealous of you going in the plain 👍🏼 And you didn’t take your dad out for lunch in the airport 😱😱🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤣👍🏼
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas, no but maybe next time if there is a next time 😂😂
@themayorofdipshittery36463 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure you could adapt an old Allman sprayer for your dads plane then you could mix business with pleasure 👍
@barrymallon70663 жыл бұрын
That look great Nick. But I don't know if I could have done that!!
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
I was a bit nervous at first but did enjoy it! It had been a while, good to be back up 👍
@BigGuyAl0073 жыл бұрын
Nice one nick 👏 You got bigger ones than me in that little aeroplane ✈😏
@lukagiltrap773 жыл бұрын
Great video guys!
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@benneave49213 жыл бұрын
Your a braver man then me Nick !!
@edfranklin10973 жыл бұрын
First time I’ve seen your Dad serious, now think about free flying lessons from him.
@ethanatkinson23453 жыл бұрын
Lovely video nick
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan 👍
@SAB_Agri3 жыл бұрын
Class vid, 🤙🤙👍👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Cheers 👍
@andyellis3073 жыл бұрын
Great vid Nick different perspective on farm life. How many miles can the plane do on full tanks and Has mum been up in it 😁
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Not sure on miles, will ask Dad 👍 nope mum hasn’t been up in it!! 🤣
@masport633 жыл бұрын
great video is the plane an air coupe? ,over 360 degrees of aileron control, flew to sywell for my qualifying cross country ,flaps not much good on a cross wind landing excellent
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Hi John yes it’s an Aircoupe, will do a walk round vid with Dad sometime 👍
@markyboy5453 жыл бұрын
Such excellent flying was your dad in the r.a.f ? Love the videos 👍
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
No he wasn’t, great pilot though 🙂
@casto-3 жыл бұрын
Well done nick. Last time I flew was about 15yrs before. We flew to Innsbruck airport in Austria but no one told me about the landing and take offs there! (Probably a good thing really!) on take off they headed for the mountain then pulled up and right 🤢🤢 not a happy casto that’s for sure!🤣
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate and oh no That doesn’t sound nice 😬😬 I actually enjoyed it once we got going! Might have to go again sometime 😆
@krampeman3 жыл бұрын
Flaps 😂😂😂😂
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@paulpreston17363 жыл бұрын
Good video nick would love a go
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul 👍
@cumbriafarmer62583 жыл бұрын
Where you’re parachute
@TheStevegrainger3 жыл бұрын
You will have to put L plates on and get your dad to take farmer P up ✈👍
@smallsuffolkfarmer3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't catch me anywhere near that.
@SD433 жыл бұрын
Well done for challenging you fears head on. I think you should learn to fly the family a/c and treat your Dad to a pax trip in that 2 seat Spitfire.
@vinylrevolutions97183 жыл бұрын
Nice idea, lol (I think you are joking). There are nine exams to get a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) as well as the flying and the pass mark is 75%. You have to really want to!
@SD433 жыл бұрын
@@vinylrevolutions9718 I’ve been in aviation for 35 years. It’s quite achievable with some application.
@lesrose8003 жыл бұрын
Great video how long has dad been flying, don’t you won’t to learn to fly 🪰 can dad fly a helicopter 🚁 to ,
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
He got his PPL at 21, and yes part of me wants to learn, we’ll see ✈️✈️
@JGB72ISH3 жыл бұрын
Was ur dad in the airforce or did he just learn how to fly?
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
He just learnt, got his license in his early 20s
@andypdq3 жыл бұрын
How on earth a young man cannot take advantage of the opportunity to learn to fly for almost free escapes me.
@antonyfarming3 жыл бұрын
rather you than me mate youre never get me up there
@moneyprofessional3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, really enjoyed this, you've got the coolest dad ever. Its so ironic you don't like flying but it's your dad's hobby. One little question: I thought you'd installed an Avgas fuel tank at the farm in a previous video, so why does Dad have to fly to Sywell to refuel?
@NicksFarm3 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! As for the tank, it isn’t connected up yet 👍
@johndeere1951a3 жыл бұрын
Not me boy😮⚠️😮 After landing for fuel I'd be calling a cab to drive me home. Wouldn't cheat death twice😰. That thing is about the size of a Messerschmitt three wheeler. No thanks👎