Flying Into the Most Restricted Airspace in the Country

[@igotanM16]

It's not every day that you hear ATC say to you: "Traffic at your 12 O'clock, An F-22"

[@dnpxs]

what minute ?

[@Citydell]

@@dnpxs 17:53

[@pbandj37]

Fly into HNL...you get F22 traffic daily, along with 135s, 17s, 10s, 5s and all sort so foreign friendlies on the regular.

[@adamcherrison5843]

pbandj37 17s? Huh .

[@adamcherrison5843]

pbandj37 JF17?

[@olympiashorts]

Finally. A left-of-centerline landing!!! I knew it had to happen sometime. Perhaps us mere-mortal pilots have a chance.

[@rogercross7650]

I find Bose sets brings in ATC alot more clear then anything else Ive ran. Ive been asking other pilots opinions on what they run for treble levels more clear. What do you run on your head to bring other pilots or ATC more understandable. The noise cancellation is incredible. But asking other pilots there opinions to see what y'all run I might find a better set. Lossed mossed my hearing in Iraq so just asking around. Safe flying my friend.

[@keemez]

lulz. you tellem, Shortie!

[@anonymous-nobody1]

Practice... I had an instructor during my primary training that insisted that being sloppy on the ground was "unprofessional" and would insist I land on the center line and taxi on the center line as well. After I got my certificate I found I was very comfortable on narrow runways, short runways took a little longer.

[@olympiashorts]

@@anonymous-nobody1 if only I knew exactly where the centerline was when in the cockpit. Perhaps I’ll invest in a GoPro. I have been told it’s lined up with my right shoulder when in left seat but how exactly can I know if my nose wheel is on it. Perhaps I’ll assume that it always is.

[@mikeoneill8665]

I miss these days so much, thank you for bringing back lost memories.

[@maxsmodels]

I used to flight instruct at Potomac back way before 9/11 when it was still Friendly/P.G. Airpark. Larry DeAngelis was the designated examiner there in those days. Back then it only had about 1600 feet of runway due to a land dispute. Good times long gone. We wound up moving the operation to Maryland airport a few miles south. I still fly over it often going in and out of DCA.

[@AboveAverageDaveSproul]

I'm confused. Wasn't VKX formerly Rose Valley Airport?

[@TibDriver]

You are solely responsible for me getting excited to complete my Instrument rating. Passed the written, and enjoying new G5’s with our “seasoned” GNS 530W for shooting approaches and pattern work. Thanks Matt, proud to be a Patreon Supporter.

[@mattguthmiller]

That’s awesome to hear! Happy to have you.

[@robertwebb8564]

Your snack bag is almost identical to what I load up in the plane for my 2yr old! LOL

[@ToDoNoHarm]

hahahaha

[@vangogh1588]

how is his diabetes?

[@eduardoblanco4962]

Hi Matt, great video! The part I liked the most was your approach to the Norfolk, VA airspace., where you were directed 15 miles out before being able to land! Gosh, it's important to have the experience you have in flying by instruments in order to accomplish such an approach. No doubt, you're a heck of a pilot! Take care and fly safely. Regards, Eduardo. P.S.: don't forget to post your flight to Alaska. I look forward to it!

[@antonherr5832]

Loving the new "autoland" feature, really butters that thing in!!!

[@wizardmix]

The end reminds me of the time back in 2008 I got to play around with giant "toy" planes out in the Mojave bone yard. Probably one of the most memorable days ever. I climbed up into a Delta L1011, a KLM 747-3 and even an old cargo 747-200 PRE-GUTTED! It was just flown in so all the classic analog gauges and engineer station were there. It's crazy how high you sit up there.

[@samgrand9179]

30 minutes of Matt? Day is definitely saved :)

[@andytaylor1588]

Well stated.

[@MattyCrayon]

This was epic Matt. What a cool experience seeing that 74.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

stumbled on your videos by accident ... these are great ! almost makes me want to get my own plane and learn to fly .... great work ... safe travels for you

[@maxwellsong7334]

See the title* me: so u raiding area 51 too?

[@mannfan12]

@Grey Jay No not off the wing. They will just shoot you down.

[@crystalhenderson8870]

Lol "most restricted"my ass, more the most restricted you can still legally fly into. Me thinks lots of airspace out west is far more restricted.

[@lifeofbassman7228]

It was a bust

[@piplup10203854]

My immediate thought lol

[@Commissar0617]

@@mannfan12 they'll intercept you well before that

[@mtlassen1992]

I grew up in N. California. My two brothers and my sister would rent a Cessna and fly into the Nut Tree Airport. My brother was the oldest at 15 being the pilot, and people would stare at us LOL. Great memories. RIP my idol, my mentor, my big brother!

[@junaidali6411]

what happened ?

[@mtlassen1992]

@@junaidali6411 My brother was a retired CHP who had fought a type of bone marrow cancer for 7 years. He died 2 years ago this month.

[@bethb7965]

So sorry for your loss.....he's looking down on you.......

[@scarter176]

Matt, really enjoy your videos and flying style. Nice to have all those new avionics to navigate with and a great panel.

[@cirrus9me882]

‘Flying style?’ You mean gear up A/P ON and immediately begin texting/not paying attention to anything and just following his magenta line? Yeah, great ‘style’

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Very cool you flew into KMEB on your second leg. Took my dad there soon after getting my private in 2012. They had several 707s, 727s and a KLM 777. Looks like the planes have changed and a LOT added, but those Oshkosh support equipment are there to stay!

[@SoaringMidlo]

You make IFR look so darn interesting! I need to get my Maryland-3 PIN. Potomac looks amazing. My favorite line: "Met my buddy in Norfolk who just soloed...an F-18" (very smooth flex)

[@josephmontanaro8824]

Matt i am so impressed of your skills of piloting your plane your the best and so is your co pilot

[@Jwend392]

13:37 That moment when you're watching a Matt Guthmiller video and you hear EnterElysium's outro music. But then again, I called my health insurance provider earlier this week and I swear the hold music they had was straight out of one of Matt's video's

[@arniboy1games93]

My respect for this guy skyrocketed when I saw that it was not a flight simulator

[@mikehomner4724]

Brought back memories - I used to work at the fixed base in Norfolk... :)

[@irgski]

Super cool! Thanks for taking us along.

[@vidmikevid]

Great video Matt! Very enjoyable watching. Your IFR proficiency is helpful for me to see as well. Hopefully some of it wears off on me

[@wadearendsee7663]

My dad was an employee for North West in Minneapolis, his first job was doing hull mods to extend the life of there 747-100 fleet, ultimately the mods didn't work as intended and were more expensive than just buying new planes, so most were just scrapped or donated, one of these with the hull mods can be seen at the Smithsonian which you can walk up to and inside.

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Glad to see you guys fly out of my hometown Rochester NY!!!! Sorry it was so cold lol we have some of the harshest winters that you would never think in the summer we can climb into the low to mid 90s with full humidity like a jungle lol also noticed the wegmans bag of goodies!!!!! Best grocery store in the US hands down!

[@markspencer9473]

Thank you for sharing. I really miss flying. So peaceful.

[@edwardkriesmerjr8781]

One of your best videos. Keep them coming.

[@rudedog302]

Spent 16 years wrenching on those NWA DC-10s, and did work on 6602, and 6603 many times over the years. Sad to see them like they are now 6602 was #40 off the line, and 6603 was # 45 off the line in Everett. Both delivered in May 1970. To bad I couldn't make out the tail number on that DC-10. Nice video as usual.

[@mannfan12]

uhh DC10's were made in Long Beach not Everett.

[@rudedog302]

@@mannfan12 Ahhhh 6602 and 6603 are both 747-151's they were made in Everett. By stating those DC-10's, I may have led you to think I was including the 747's. Didn't mean to confuse. I worked on every model of DC-10 made, including the KC-10, and the DC-10-15, of which there were very few of the -15's made. The DC-10-15 were a high performance model of the DC-10-10, built for flying out of high elevation airports in South America. CF6-50 engines on the -15. Hot Rod. That DC-10 is a -30, but which one would be nice to know. I remember those airplanes when they were up and ruining, in good shape, and ready to fly, breaks my heart to see them like that. See those airplanes didn't have maintenance data computers in them to tell you what's wrong, so when they broke, the mechanics were the maintenance computers.

[@mmi16]

Keep up with the snacks and the balance of the plane will change!

[@ericfletcher9442]

Oh hey, never expected to see ROC in one of these videos!

[@Phunker1]

That's the life. Enjoy!

[@Fadamor]

The FRZ is interesting. You can't enter the FRZ (15 mile radius around the Washington Monument) without first registering with the TSA and getting a PIN. I flew regularly (when I could afford it) out of Manassas, VA (KHEF) and it is outside the FRZ but still in the SFRA (Special Flight Restrictions Area - 30 mile radius from the monument). We refer to the two zones as "Freeze" and "Suffer", respectively.

[@s.leszczynski5966]

Another great video Matt, keep em coming!

[@chris8video]

I've been to that boneyard! I saw the screenshot and knew it had to be. Confirmed when you landed on Runway 5 by that old MD-11. I tried to talk the boneyard owners to let me do a story there...they weren't having it. LOL. That place is COOL!

[@CheckSixAviation]

Where is this at, Chris?

[@NBSYT]

as a person that lives near KIAD. I love this video.

[@joshemperado]

Pretty cool. I grew up in Clinton MD. Used to pass Hyde Field W32 on my bus to high school. Nice to see you flying over my old neighborhood.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

There's nothing like a trip that's measured in SPH snacks per hour. If you had an engine out & had to spend all night up there, you wouldn't go hungry!

[@idontneedaname85]

Matt I wanted to say that about 2 months ago I saw the video of you crossing the Atlantic in the Cessna 206. Now I have a discovery flight and a $100 cheese burger planed for 10-11-19. Keep the videos coming.

[@user-px1wj2uv3r]

These videos are great man...I think I need some airplane in my life.

[@Invincibletro]

You nailed that landing, love the camera view. (Former Air Force ATC)

[@coacheye]

Very Cool. I loved that you kept the drone shot in your pocket until the end. Thanks for the food shot. You never did introduce Owen. 2 Cool Dudes just flying around...loved it. Thanks.

[@rj7411]

Cool! Don't get to see that everyday. Thanks Matt.

[@grrlpurpleable]

Awesome shot of the two nose to nose... I guess you guys have different rules about drones and airfields huh?

[@wadefallin]

The boneyard airport where Matt boards the 747 is known as the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (KMEB) , located in Maxton, NC. It’s about 35 miles SW of Fayetteville, NC.

[@hkgspotter1]

Very cool, that one is a 747-100..... nice its not been scrapped yet!

[@camerongoodwin2020]

This was a great video! Love the longer ones! Thanks for all the content you create!

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Love the bag of snacks! You always come prepared.

[@stevecastro22]

It's great to see you back in 7HP again with Owen and snacks.....

[@briancumpston1132]

As always, great video Matt.

[@clive.r1414]

Excellent! Thanks for the flight and superb views ........ drone shots in the airport !!!!!!

[@sutaschramm3195]

Super cool, fun video!

[@VjRj84]

Loving these mate, im a little scared of flying so it helps seeing from a pilots perspective... fly safe!

[@MrJatradesmof0]

That is so awesome flying across the USA & the globe and visiting diffrent airpost along the route. I going to be able to do that someday.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Little did they know, but the ATC they'd run into was known to his buddies as *_'Ron, the world's greatest practical joker!'_* Seizing the opportunity which life had presented him, Ron immediately contacted the incoming Special Forces team. _"Guys,"_ Ron said to them, _"I have inside info on today's drill, and I'm tipping you off. The terrorists have penetrated airport security and landed their Bonanza right beside an unoccupied but fully fueled 747. You are to disable their Bonanza using explosives. Also, the terrorists on board the 747 are highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat. Don't let them embarrass your team in that regard. Good luck guys."_

[@SoaringMidlo]

^ this is why should should ALWAYS read the comments. Almost spit my coffee on my keyboard. Thanks for a good long laugh.

[@BertGrink]

How can there be terrorists aboard an unoccupied plane?

[@raider6511]

@@BertGrink That's like saying "There's an EMPTY glass on the table with MILK in it." :0

[@jacobmccandles1767]

ATCkeepsUsafe, you see it's called a "Joke". It's an old time tradition wherein humorous, embarrassing, impossible, or nonsensical information is proffered to elicit a laugh response in those hearing or reading the story. Occasionally there have been those who have mistaken the nonsensical elements of the Joke for truth. These people as a whole group are called "idiots". A subgroup of these idiots know better, but intentionally treat the nonsensical elements with a sober, often hostile response. While still technically idiots, this group is often given the identifying moniker of "asshole", "dick", "prick", "dickhead", "cocksucker", or "fuckwad" due to their proclivity for ruining jokes for everyone else. Though all apply to varying degrees, the "cocksucker" version is thought to the most literal and accurate.

[@LEXPIX]

Very cool. What a way to travel.

[@richardsgothardsons4116]

this is SO DOPE! i wish to be a pilot one day as well, and learn to do this sort of stuff as well

[@chuckmartin5773]

That was AWESOME! Really cool to see that airspace and happy to see another BO video! Thanks for sharing and keep'em coming!

[@colbogus2947]

Got my PPL at VKX back in 2003. David runs a great little strip!

[@rileyyanek9860]

I live in the Virginia Beach, that whole area when it comes to air traffic is nuts.

[@gregoryeaston9396]

Great video. Love the snack bag... Fly safe!

[@Blacknight1812]

great video Matt.

[@wowogaming101]

Hey matt i love these videos

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

This was amazing...landing at Norfolk is always fun lol and that airport with the Boneyard was cool af! Thanks for sharing :)

[@mikercflyer7383]

great night flying Matt you make it look so easy . Maybe you should get a ride on the Queen of the skies before they are gone.

[@MililaniJag]

Funny to see UAL economy seats (multi-colored) in an NW 747. Cheers!

[@oben44]

I fly out of frederick,MD and try to avoid balimore,MD TFR like the plague; unless i have to. Nice to see and hear you landed at potomac!

[@Jeremybaland]

Very cool. Pretty sure I trained at that location about 15 years ago.

[@sethbyas2452]

Those landings were butter!

[@FrancoVettor]

Good landings, Matt.

[@ChantiqoArk]

i would love to see one of your passengers fly a drone as your plane is taking off would look pretty cool

[@HeliZero]

Thanks for the always interesting videos!

[@garyparker6411]

Great to see a video that starts in my hometown! Another excellent video!

[@dicesof8]

NY right?

[@garyparker6411]

Johanna Lilly yup!

[@dicesof8]

@@garyparker6411 That's my hometown airport too. I may live in a different state now, but that will always be my hometown airport.

[@Onemattressatatime]

Good program thanks

[@Bawlswhet]

Your videos are awesome dude. I wish I could go fly somewhere for lunch! lol Great flying. I'd feel completely safe with you as a pilot :D

[@kbahrami346]

When you said this was the first 747 you'd been on it kinda broke my heart. I grew up flying on these beauties in the '80s when I was a little kid and I still get the most excited when I see the rare European owned '47s still flying into North America when I plane spot. I hope you get to fly on one someday. They are just something special. I actually flew jump-seat on one of the -200s in 2000 with KLM and when it started "raining" condensation on me the captain said "yeah, uhm, that happens...lol". Keep up the good videos and thanks for exploring this really oldie -100.

[@danielrowegolf6573]

Can’t believe you came to my home airport! We have the orange SR22 there

[@JBS319]

“Should be a piece of cake...speaking of cake”

[@ajofscott]

It was refreshing to see you taxi into Piedmont -Hawthorne. My former boss operates IJC from that facility. Richard and his staff are really good people.

[@davids6808]

Yoo! I work at College Park CGS! I'm glad you're showing people it's really not that hard to fly into the FRZ.

[@MichaelGolpe]

21:58 that food looked VERY delicious!

[@deegee8032]

The difference between yogurt covered pretzels and white chocolate covered pretzels is who they're marketing to. If they're called yogurt covered they sound healthier. Thanks for the videos. They bring back good memories of flying with my friend in his Bonanza. He went down in Idaho in 2013.

[@1977jaytee]

Stan at Potomac runs an amazing place. He has some great stories.

[@marcs990]

I like how the Bonanza flies because I think of the high AOA wing setting that the body of the airframe points almost downwards. That must give you such a better flight picture especially when landing. If anyone knows, is my reasoning correct. Thanks

[@jadler10]

I did my pvt flight training within this airspace, NBD

[@kevinharris9535]

Ohhhh you were in Norfolk! That's my hometown airport!

[@fn0rd-f5o]

Norfork ;)

[@paulmarchi1393]

@Mark Prowatzke Chill, be nice to people, it will make your day better

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

That was an epic watch. 👍 from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

[@djsi38t]

How cool would that be to have your own plane to fly around the country in....just for the fun of it!

[@xeldinn86]

I would enjoy to have a small jet to fly around in. That would be fun.

[@hscollier]

Would be nice if you are a trust fund kid who doesn’t have to work or have any responsibilities. It’s what I would have done.

[@robertrpenny]

MG nice flying in the CJ Mustang, the landing was epic. Hope you're holding back 7HP under 250 knots below 10k ft.haha. So just read about some bungee cord assist deal in the control system on the BB. Does that help or do you notice it much? I assume if you pop a bungee it is still flyable. Keep up the epic flying. Bob.

[@William5394]

How were you able to get drone footage at the airport? You called the tower? Right around 26:00

[@ladderman2255]

I love the videos just please introduce the passengers a bit more

[@JfK--OBJECTivE]

Why? It's always all about Matt.

[@davidhunt3808]

Great video !

[@jkbear29]

Thanks for coming through Pennsylvania 👍🏼 I live in Lancaster Pennsylvania

[@arjandoornink3721]

Great flying. Great scenery. This is only possebel in Amerika. Greatings from Holland.

[@ericbeaulieu4663]

Man.. a 49 years old 747-100, great!

[@GrubbyZebra]

So cool to see my old stomping grounds at ORF. Spent many an hour working or flying in and out of there.

[@basedc6]

I know laurinburg maxton all too well. love that place.

[@MrJerobona]

What a great video! thank you for sharing!

[@hoss6355]

Way cool guys. Happy for u!

[@pauldavies4870]

Yeah.... Matt... super cute, great broadcaster, and there is flying too... fantastic trip. Thanks.

[@stefandesrosiers]

Hey Matt, are you still leasing 7HP? You mentioned fixing the leaky windshield and reminded me that when you did around the world you leased the plane, just wondering if you ever pulled the trigger and brought it.

[@hyperspeed1313]

Stefan Desrosiers i think somewhere between a year and a half ago and two years ago he bought N367HP outright