Flying with Big Ern | Back to UND

[@notbigbertfun8396]

36:59 I hear that “Southwest” again!

[@zacharyj5612]

I love the wave to the tower on the way out of SDL! A lot of pilots forget air traffic controllers are people just like everybody else and a little wave to say thanks is awesome, I absolutely love it.🙌🏼

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Totally agree! Couldn’t thank them enough for the work they do👍🏽

[@user-zj7ly4jn7k]

Every time he says “South- Cirrus 1FM” lol. Love all your videos Ern!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

😁

[@chrisstephens2734]

Dude - Please don't apologize for the time it takes to create something worth watching! Your stuff is nicely done; you're getting better and better; your content is among the best out there. I learn stuff from each vid that I wasn't expecting, they're nicely paced and never boring. (All that sets you apart in a big way, my friend!) So keep it up, and go at whatever pace serves your well-prioritized life!

[@davidcole333]

That was 40 very enjoyable minutes. You're a great ambassador for aviation Ernie!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thank you for the kind complement David! Cheers!

[@tropicalrunner8010]

The coolest pilot on youtube!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Appreciate the complement TR!

[@davidvega1212]

Nice video. Got my PPL there at GFK. Fond memories.

[@dmitrischeidel8255]

Freshman CFI at UND here, welcome back! Sorry I missed your arrival.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

All good Dmitri! I'll be back!

[@tomcarr4630]

"Slow to 110". Love it!

[@realediciocco1598]

No worries when the videos come out because all good things come to those who wait. Enjoyed the video and looking forward the next. Take care and be safe.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Appreciate that Reale!

[@PCBill0622]

Great stuff there. I had many landings at GJT back in my business flying days. Hillsboro-in the middle of sugar beet country and the Red River of the North valley- flat as a pancake. The railroad through there is the BNSF Hillsboro Subdivision, originally built by the Great Northern Railroad. Many grain trains originate from this area destined to Pacific Northwest ports and eventually to Asian countries as they need our grain to feed their people.

[@pcoussa]

It was good to hear the plane noise just before you landed at Hillsborough! 👍

[@wideworldwes]

Green hornet content is always worth the wait 👍 All the best!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thank you so much!

[@Ms.Opinionated]

The Rockies are always gorgeous!!

[@shawnforry9283]

Always great to see another video from you!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks Shawn! More to come!

[@michaelbryant7377]

Grand Forks reminds me of Brookings, SD when flying in there. Massive flight training. Fantastic to see that General Aviation is thriving again!

[@beurneur737]

This channel is going UP going UP going UP lol. Keep it up big Ern you're a cool guy

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking really nice.

[@zerohecks4864]

Beautiful views, never knew you could fill up your own plane like that.. like at Costco, heh.

[@TJMaloneWx]

I lived and worked in Grand Forks from 2010 to 2020 (now live and work in the Twin Cities area). Flown in and out of GFK several times. Always with busy with UND traffic. Just discovered your channel a few days ago and it's great!

[@sniper1967]

I love every one of your videos!! And especially the combination of GA and professional flying. I have been light sport pilot for two years now and love every bit of the community.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad to hear that Brian! Cheers!

[@diegojon8267]

Good flight.

[@armyavi8tor]

We fly into gfk all the time. We fly UND sports. Cool seeing it from a different perspective

[@priyaanlimbachiya2679]

Landing was butter !

[@vanallen9453]

..flying along now ..with nearly 16k happy subs hanging on back there..and following you..great job as always Ern......keep em coming...

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Very grateful and humble about that! You all are amazing!

[@md4droid]

In the middle of my PPC journey. Watching your videos makes me really want to push and finish this. Thanks for sharing your aviation adventures!

[@williamgriffis8733]

Always love a new video Big Ern!! Safe travels!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks again!

[@4ever39debbie3]

Happy Father's Day, Ern! I enjoyed the flight!

[@colin9072]

Greetings, UND CFI here and I really enjoyed seeing another perspective of Grand Forks! love the content

[@bermudarun3903]

That was fun. Sure miss those days flying SEL X country. Thanks for the ride

[@ronyork9324]

Your videos are awesome. Love your videos your demeanor and your life as a pilot. I live in Oro Valley Arizona near Tucson. I fly the cirrus SR22 Turbo in simulation

[@jmbroxs]

Thank you for your videos, really enjoy watching.

[@dhdaniel1]

Big Ern, wow. You are the real deal. Great video

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I appreciate that David👍🏽

[@erethjallsen8819]

Heard you on tower frequency and couldn't really tell whether or not it was you :), go Sioux!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Yup it was me! Very busy when I flew it. Loved hearing that though. Cheers!

[@lmartinez3633]

Nice to be able to follow your flight in more detail…

[@lucasesmoreiraa]

Thanks for being an inspiration to so many people! 🇧🇷

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks for the support Lucas! Really appreciate you!

[@jordyvanleeuwen4399]

Thanks for sharing those beautiful views! Looking forward to joining you when you're flying the green hornet home again.

[@dak2005vn]

Enjoy these long-form vids. Please do more like this. Thanks!

[@kenbryant2570]

Loved the flight Big Ern.

[@jimallen3392]

Always enjoy your videos, Ern! You are a professional aviator, so you can walk the talk. I like your humble approach to flying. I'll fly with you any day on Southwest.

[@colbym2538]

Looks fun, thank you for bringing us along!

[@ajdijkvan7831]

Welcome Ern! Nice to see you in this position! Variety is fantastic to follow....really enjoyed it again Ern;)) Much thank...fly safe and have a great week!! Warm regards....Betsy....

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hello Betsy! Thanks for watching as always. Hope you had a good weekend👍🏽

[@ajdijkvan7831]

@@FlyingwithBigErn ....Many thanks for your reaction Ern;)) Evenings greetings....Betsy.....

[@XCalibur63]

Awesome video. Go Sioux!

[@RDU8468]

Great video Ern!! 👍

[@PlaneGeek007]

Love your videos!!! Thank you for the great content!!! Safe Flying!

[@frankfarrelly5215]

Great video Ern. Need to bring the Green Hornet to MDW I have a spot ready for it in HNG 2 . Enjoy time with your daughter and safe travels. Happy 50th🇺🇸 and Happy Fathers Day

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

That would be awesome Frank! Would love to do that👍🏽

[@punkysoon5022]

Another Pearler Big Ern, thanks. I love all your videos. So positive, so inspiring. You are just a Champion. Cheers from Down Under :)

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Appreciate the support Punky Soon as always. Cheers!

[@jeremiahsstudentpilotadven7834]

Awesome video! Absolutely love the professionalism!

[@fletch721]

Really love the Cirrus content! More please!

[@CollegeAviator]

Ahh I was in the practice area when you flew in most likely, couldn’t hear myself on ATC in this video hahaha. Solid video as always, and thanks for showing a different perspective of UND! 😃😃

[@gregsklavos884]

Ern! Took my first flight since the pandemic and actually flew into KPHX with Southwest. I was hoping I'd run into you last week but no such luck! Awesome video my man! Cheers

[@fwb9699]

You should fly to oshkosh this summer in the green hornet

[@edwood7741]

Great video! Wish that I owned a Cirrus to visit my son at college 600 miles from home. One correction, Southern Illinois University has the best flight school. Go Salukis!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Ha! I hear that is a great school too actually! Cheers!

[@Shaneepe1]

Great video thanks for sharing!!! Looks like you scared that archer on final into a go around 😂

[@daveholekamp1069]

Ernie - Thank You for your videos - They bring back a lot of fond memories - both SWA and GA flying. Wish I could have done some 3 days with you - I was MCO based though - Got too old in June of '18. Heck - I even enjoyed watching you bid - I used the same program - LUV'd it! Keep 'em coming buddy. btw - I was #23780 - Nickname Vampire. Take Care and Be Well.

[@j9c08S0mm3]

You should talk about your time at net jets and in the national guard a little more😃😃

[@Pilotrick86]

Your such a cool pilot ern I was watching how you turn the yaw damper on after 3000 feet but I was wondering on the 737 is the yaw damper on all the time or after takeoff and then off for landing or is it checklist or pilot discretion in the 737.

[@stevenovi7093]

Love your videos quick question Where did you buy that knee strap for your iPad the pivot

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

From Flyboys👍🏽 Link in the description

[@stevenovi7093]

@@FlyingwithBigErn ty

[@brycerodgers8418]

Big Ern! Thanks so much for putting this content out there, I always learn a lot by watching your videos. I was wondering if you could let me know what led to your decision to buy the Cirrus. I’m currently finishing up my PPL and looking to buy a plane for work. We will fly about 300 miles each way to and from our two offices a couple times a month and I can’t decide which aircraft would be best. We have considered SR22 and Cessna 182. I’m sure there are others to consider as well but we have just started our search. FYI most of my hours will be in a 172N while training. Thanks for the help ahead of time.

[@jeeplife5262]

After your landing at Grand Junction, you mentioned at 7 - 3 sight picture. I’m not familiar with that reference… could you expand or share a link that explains?

[@TOB-uk2xy]

He was referring to looking out of the window from a 737 vs a SR22.

[@census3370]

Does the ANG train recruits like the active duty Air Force or do you need a ppl beforehand?

[@johnkeim3836]

That is the smallest Southwest 737 Jet I have ever seen. Also a different paint job.

[@SimbaC2007]

Hey Big Ern, You flying the Southwest Max's yet? Heard they sound and fly good! ❤

[@GooberPilot]

Are you going to ever upgrade to a SF50?

[@CraigLewis]

Hey Ern please show your Pivot case. I have a 12.9 in 3 gen iPad Pro.

[@Shaneepe1]

Hey Ern, Any reason why you didn't bother going into the flight levels? Were the winds not favorable, do you deem it too dangerous or have some other reason?

[@brandonmitchell6151]

Great flight, beautiful scenery as always! Thanks for sharing. Happy Father's Day as well! How is your daughter's flight training coming along? My daughter is 8 and she wants to get into it, but I think its only because she sees me do it lol. Either way...I'll take it🤣. Aim High Fly-Fight-Win

[@PKerusso]

Please tell me where you got the dc6 picture !

[@Freeridin07]

Love the videos. Gorgeous plane! Nice video quality! Wish to see actual flying in the 737. Guess they have a rule not to film?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I wish I could film in the B737 too Adam. Unfortunately I can't at this time. Cheers!

[@mrjaycam18]

@@FlyingwithBigErn will they let you film an empty leg under Part 91?

[@eddieflxible379]

wow that gas price at Grand Jct...but hey its all fun and leisure. My hobby is just as expensive. Great video as always

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I keep telling myself it’s cheaper than racing cars…but not by much😁

[@eddieflxible379]

@@FlyingwithBigErn haha probably cheaper than driving and maintaing old antique buses, my toys, as in my case lol. In fact I might be in Phoenix later this month checking out a related auction.

[@flaps4038]

First Like first comment, Love these videos!

[@novembertheduck3575]

You should create a Discord Server, Ern! Just a suggestion. 👍🏻

[@flaps4038]

I would totally join that

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I'm really looking into it! Have to free up some time though. Cheers!

[@ke6lev]

@@FlyingwithBigErn All you would need is a few mods to help out, I think this would be a good idea. Mods can take some of the every duties off your hands

[@toxifyfnlive7099]

@@FlyingwithBigErn I wanna be your admin then

[@ke6lev]

UND, the second best aviation college in the country! 🤣

[@teresalubeck8044]

I think you are mistaken…UND is THE BEST aviation college in the country!👍👨‍✈️✈️

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

😁

[@ke6lev]

I guess we’re going to have to agree to disagree, Teresa….although @flyingwithbigern didn’t disagree! 🤣 Go Eagles!

[@abdulrahmanbinmahfodh9020]

Go Sioux 💚

[@zacharynorman397]

Ern, love your videos. Being a Cirrus pilots, I love those and also love the 737 stuff. I am looking to buy a Cirrus myself and would love to know, are you happy with being in a partnership with someone else? Would you have done anything differently? Thank you!!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

It’s been great Zachary! You really have to partner with someone you explicitly trust. Sam could be a better partner and friend. And with a partner you can get more plane. Without him I would have purchased an older G5. Best of luck!👍🏽

[@zacharynorman397]

@@FlyingwithBigErn thank you so much for the reply. Keep up the awesome videos! P.s. I wish there was a way you could get approval from SW to show some inflight footage, but I know that's basically impossible under Part 121

[@minitrundle]

*Big Ern* "....South Ehhh Cirrus 5 1 Foxtrot Mike " Hahaha

[@watchingc]

Hey brother, what are you going to do with the green hornet when they close Scottsdale to redo the runway?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

We have a corporate hanger at FFZ right now. Most likely we’ll keep it there for the closure. All the airports are going to be a mess because of it😕

[@watchingc]

@@FlyingwithBigErn I figured they would be. I am very novice aviation fan. Does all the fuel and fluids need to be drained while she sits? I know you are a busy man, so only reply if time permits. Thanks for answering the runway question, Sir!

[@freedomfan4272]

That's where " the ready room" aka "Gonky" went to college.

[@johnburch512]

Service yourself????? this is a family show!

[@ftbldude322]

Haha I came here to make this same comment. I died laughing 😂 that’s way too much info Ern

[@mrjaycam18]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@idktbh7108]

I want to be Bigern when i grow up.

[@UTarcher72]

Big Ern. Do a video discussing the nationwide tech issues SWA had this past week. I'd like to know more from an inside point of view.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I've been interviewing all week and haven't kept up with what's happening on the line. I did hear we had some issues though.

[@UTarcher72]

@@FlyingwithBigErn interviewing?

[@ThatGuy-ob2yw]

@@UTarcher72 he is on interview panels for SWA interviewing new pilots/for the D225 program

[@xplanespotter4117]

Pilot who buys a brand new 2021 Cirrus SR22T..."I'm cheap" XD

[@pricetyson97530]

Today is Friday, June 25, 2021. It is now around 12:11 a.m. MDT., here, in Sandy, Utah, (about 10 miles South of Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah). I live in Sandy, Utah. I love airplanes. Today, I just barely bought tickets to fly on Southwest Airlines, from Salt Lake City, Utah to Phoenix, Arizona, for Wednesday, September 1, 2021, where I will catch Southwest Airlines Flight Number 4916, which departs from Salt Lake City, Utah at 8:55 a.m., MDT and arrives in Phoenix, Arizona at 9:35 a.m. MST, and then I also bought tickets to go see The Arizona Diamondbacks MLB, (Major League Baseball), Team play against The San Diego Padres, MLB Team which will be at Chase Field, in Phoenix Arizona, and that game will be on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, and it will start at 12:40 p.m. MST. I will be setting at Section 302, Row 2, Seat 11. After the game gets over, I will go back to the Airport, and then I will catch South West Airlines Flight Number 4132, which will depart from Phoenix, Arizona at 8:35 p.m. MST and arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah International Airport at 11:05 p.m., MDT.. So the point of this comment is I will get to fly on air planes, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Big Ern, if you read this comment, maybe you can TRY and sign up to pilot either Southwest Airlines Flight 4916 from Salt Lake City, Utah to Phoenix, Arizona, which will be from 8:55 a.m. Salt Lake City's time, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, and arrive in Phoenix, Arizona at 9:35 a.m., Phoenix, Arizona's time, or maybe you can pilot The Southwest Airlines Flight Number 4132 which will depart from Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 8:35 p.m. Phoenix, Arizona Time and arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah at 11:05 p.m. Salt Lake City, Utah time, so that I can meet you, in person, and if you want to, you can purchase tickets for The Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game, at Chase Field, in Phoenix, Arizona, which will start at 12:40 p.m., Phoenix, Arizona Time, for near section 302, Row 2. I am not forcing you, to, but I am only suggesting this to you, so that I can fly on the same plane, that you pilot, and meet you, but it is up to you. It is your choice. Thank you. Thanks. Have a GREAT day, night, and week. Heavenly Father/God, Jesus Christ, and The Holy Ghost loves you and are your best Friends you will always have. Smile and be happy. Bye.

[@dennismassie3552]

👋🏻KSRQ ☀️🌴🇺🇸✈️

[@novembertheduck3575]

👋🏻KSNA ☀️🌴🇺🇲✈

[@donjohnston3776]

My comments largely echo the others in terms of how great your videos are. Personally, I would rather see this kind of video over the jet stuff. Daily or weekly videos aren't necessary. Don't spend your free time editing video or you will have some regrets and likely drop out of the game. All the best and Happy Fathers Day.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks Don! Appreciate the kind feedback. Cheers!

[@bdubz_det]

If you give me a round trip from DTW when needed i'll do your edits for you.

[@JeffBronstein]

Sending you a 2nd message on IG, I'm an editor, social media director, live in Scottsdale AND I'm a Cirrus pilot.

[@Lkjkdlnsmd]

Is it just me or is the quality lower than on the others?

[@jeremiahsstudentpilotadven7834]

Yup, looks like the maximum resolution on this one is 480p. I could tell while watching on the big screen.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Might have been something I did Tom😕.

[@jordyvanleeuwen4399]

Thanks for sharing those beautiful views! Looking forward to joining you when you're flying the green hornet home again.