Flying with Big Ern | Flying to Inde Motorsports Ranch Part 1

[@merle622]

Wouldn’t mind seeing the (longer) director’s cut. Big fan.

[@vanallen9453]

..many thanks again to Big Ern..for making our day..much more fun..by just seeing all your smiling faces..keep it up Ern...just following along..with the white dot ..on your very slick Cirrus windshield...keep em coming Ern..

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Appreciate that LR. Cheers!

[@pilotmichael4776]

Best part of Fridays is a notification saying you posted a new video man! Huge inspiration!

[@XX-166]

I Always enjoy your GA flights... I look forward to next Friday. 👍🏾

[@andrewkaram6236]

Big ern has good speech skills, is a pilot and also stay fit for his age... This gentleman is someone I can definitely look up to!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I appreciate those kind words Andrew. Cheers my friend!

[@steveknoell9566]

100% agree!

[@LtColDaddy71]

@Electric_ Traveller I was going to say, I’m going on 50, and 50 is the new 30. “For his age” that was a real knee slapper

[@do8472]

Thanks, looking forward to next week!

[@mariamediatrix7732]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@dallanwortham904]

Teasing all of us with 4 hours of Big Ern. Love these videos! Keep them coming.

[@aviate7383]

Haven't watched it yet but I know it's gone be good. Have you've been having a great day!

[@IHaulBoxes]

Talk about love and support... People even recommend your channel on the Airline Pilot Guy show/podcast. Great work gets great appreciation.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

That’s awesome! Very humbled by that. Cheers!

[@4ever39debbie3]

I'm definitely looking forward to Part 2, Ern. In fact, part 3, part 4, etc! Great video!

[@alec7930]

I'm so glad I found your channel this week. Already watched a ton of your videos. And thank you very much for your service, sir.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Welcome Alec! Glad you’re here! Cheers!

[@danielaristizabal5705]

Your KZbin channel has become so refreshing and full of value. Your content is amazing and extremely helpful (student pilot here). Very much forward forward to part 2!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I appreciate that Daniel! Best of luck in your training! Cheers!

[@frankfarrelly5215]

Looking good Big Ern. Great day out with the boys, very cool. Can’t wait to see part two. Safe travels 🤗

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Cheers Francis!👍🏽

[@Nicetrybrobro]

awesome video! Cant wait for next week!

[@LtColDaddy71]

I copied the hanger café concept with my farm shop, set up a bar and grill. It's nice, the kids can climb around on the farm machinery, sit in the cabs etc... busy time of year coming up, with have a very popular place near us called "The Psycho Silo" that draws people in from all over the country. We're a good stopping point for those people, especially the bikers, they can ride right in to the shop and park their bikes in line, which gives us another attraction to draw in locals. Those bikes are pretty amazing. You re the best PR this company has had in a long time Ernie! One can feel the spirit of Herb through you, and we need that quite frankly. Not getting into that class B is a good sign actually, the juices are flowing again.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

That sounds amazing Tom! Gotta check that out one day! Got room for the “Green Hornet”? I appreciate the kind compliment. Cheers!

[@LtColDaddy71]

@@FlyingwithBigErn Has that Lamborghini Ferrari Airplane ever seen a good grass strip?

[@plainsailing5987]

The Cirrus really is a top notch aircraft by the looks of it.

[@mariamediatrix7732]

So cool! I LOVE ALL YOUR AVIATION VIDEOS..STAY SAFE!!

[@julie20003]

Hi Big Ern and I just started watching your videos and they are great. Southwest is very lucky to have you as one of their pilots.

[@slmr91]

love the long videos ernie! my favorite way to start the weekend

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Appreciate that Sam! Cheers!

[@colbym2538]

I love to see some VFR, good to get used to some of it before I start training. Enjoyed, can’t wait for part 2! Thanks!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Cheers Colby!

[@d_ylan]

Love this channel so much! Editing is always fantastic, great stuff. Can't wait for part two!

[@BoydColeman]

Very cool! I grew up in Willcox. That’s a great little getaway. 👍

[@asifsiddique6326]

One of the best channels on KZbin!

[@MikeSierra8282]

I am totally addicted to your chanel, Greeteings from Warsaw,Poland

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Welcome Mike!

[@richardhorrocks4677]

Class video! It is good that you are busy! Aviation on the rise !

[@bradanderson2804]

Thank you for your service and the great videos! Grew up in the west valley and enjoy the memories watching you land at Glendale.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thank you Brad! Cheers!

[@davidcole333]

You're making me fall in love with flying all over again.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Happy to hear that David! Cheers!

[@ajdijkvan7831]

Yeah....Weekend! Hello Ern! Awesome vid as always....you are a Star in the sky...I love it! Many thanks again Ern;)) Have a great weekend and fly safe! Happy greetings Betsy.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thank you Betsy! Cheers!

[@ajdijkvan7831]

@@FlyingwithBigErn ...Nice to read your reaction Ern;)) X Betsy....

[@glennfassett9740]

I really enjoy your videos Big Ern. Thanks for taking the time to make them.

[@CCitis]

Still say your paint job is one of the sexiest I have seen... there was another green cirrus there at the beginning too! Nice vid.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

We are really enjoying it Jeremy! Cheers!

[@Jack3md]

Would love to fly out to Arizona this summer, the humidity sucks here in GA 😁

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice flying..

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Your flight over to Chandler, Arizona looked very cool. You had a great day last weekend. Yes, I saw that Cessna on your right hand side at about 13:58 and 13:59 coming in along side. Very nice...Fly safe always...

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks Lemard! It was a great day of flying. Cheers!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@FlyingwithBigErn You are welcome.

[@wideworldwes]

Happy flying Ernie! ✌️

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

Nice flying .. I always use foreflight as a backup and I mount it on a suction cup just left of the PFD , works great .. and I use the pen and paper old school kneeboard !!!! . I hope to be flying again soon to a cool little airport in New Jersey for breakfast .. ..

[@SlowAsianDriver]

Can't wait to see Part 2!

[@ronyork9324]

Love it Ernie big time

[@alanbodker6508]

Big Ern, you always have the best videos, keep them coming and be safe.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I really appreciate that Alan. Cheers!

[@jakecostello8400]

Best part about a part one? Getting a part 2 ❤️❤️ love the upload as usual sir!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thank you Jake! Appreciate the support!👍🏽

[@imbowser]

can’t wait for part 2, that link for the case is for a mini warming oven. looks cool also

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

It’s great on the road Bowser. Cheers!

[@jdholmes9536]

Awesome video as always man! HAppy flying! Hope you and the family are doing good!

[@LimaOneNiner]

Saw you doing touch and gos in ksdl today. I was the luscombe holding short. Sweet ride

[@fletch721]

Love the cirrus videos. I fly a g2 so great to learn from a pro!

[@kimheran]

I wished I had my own plane ✈️ Big Ern makes us Motivated 🤙🏼😄 Livin the Pilot life!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

You could do it Kim! It’s total freedom owning one! Cheers!

[@ssekiddejoel5966]

Thank you so much for being an inspiration to me, huge dreams of becoming a pilot, greetings from Uganda.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Keep chasing that dream Ssekidde! Cheers!

[@robertmaza4272]

Hey Big Ern, absolutely Love the channel!!!!! Just wondering if your ever going to be able to show take offs and landings at your regular job? Would love to see more in flight stuff. Keep the videos coming and Thank You for taking the time to do them for us!!!!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hey Rob! Man I’d love to show that but unfortunately I can’t. We are prohibited from filming when the door closes for push back. Maybe one day I can convince them😁. Cheers!

[@philipgledhill7227]

Awesome buddy hope you are well. Keep safe and happy phil.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Cheers Phil👍🏽

[@Protostari]

Yes!!!! Another vid!,

[@zerohecks4864]

That interior camera lookin great. Watched all your videos last week. Cheers!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Glad you like it! I’ve been trying to come up with the best angles. Cheers!

[@TheNickboy5]

I’ll be flying into Phoenix on Southwest soon and I really hope I see Big Ern in the cockpit.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Always check!👍🏽

[@brandonmitchell6151]

Fridays for me are now called "Big Ern Fridays" lol. I appreciate the consistency and quality of your videos. It's a big inspiration for us up and coming aviators. I've learned so much about the industry just by watching you. Thank you for all you do Ern!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Appreciate the kind feedback Brandon! Cheers!👍🏽

[@daxtondeering]

Thank you so much for continuing to make such great content. The time and thought you put in is incredible and I look forward to the videos every week. I was at the FBO again and saw the cirrus fly into SNA it was awesome. Awesome vid!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hi Dax! I appreciate that my friend! Yup! The "Green Hornet" love SNA😄 Cheers!

[@Daluke61]

Part 1? Yeah, I liked it . Part 2 you say? I'm game.... Yeah buddy!

[@toddw6716]

You do nice videos. Professional

[@brianpreblich5123]

I live in Gilbert, and I love the Hanger Cafe. One of the best in the valley.. Thanks for your video, enjoyed it like always and look forward the Part 2..

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hey Brian! Yes it really is. One of the last ones in the valley unfortunately. Hopefully someone will takeover the cafe in Deer Valley. That used to be a great one! Cheers!

[@jimallen3392]

Great video. Greased it on. Love your content!

[@robertATC60]

Liked part one Ern!

[@alexgriss547]

Fantastic content as always. Just started watching your videos recently and i think I’ve watched almost everyone. Very inspiring sir. Thank you!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Welcome aboard Alex! Glad you found us! Cheers!

[@capitanbob7143]

New to the videos and cant stop watching. I love it. Keep it up!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Happy to hear that Capitanbob! Welcome!

[@FlywithNathan]

Nice I haven’t herd of that place

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

It's amazing CPT Alaska! I highly recommend checking it out. Cheers!

[@how2q]

Hope those capt's don't mind FO duties!lol Killin it ern great job. 20 hours of video down to 15 minutes well done!lol

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Ha! Thanks Q!

[@TheBhutson22]

Would love to know all the costs of owning, flying and maintaining the Green Hornet!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I’ll work up a video on that Bryce! Cheers!

[@garyevans7313]

Love the your videos

[@Pilot_Chris]

Attempted to visit MyPilotStore this weekend from NY. Was disappointed to find they were online pick up only. Going to try again next month when we come back for my son’s graduation from UTI Avondale.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I did the same thing Chris. Had to order online then pick up. Hopefully that changes soon! Cheers!

[@Matt.Jernigan]

My herooooooo

[@aviate7383]

I believe it's closed now due to covid but if you ever come to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), the Sunshine and Tailwinds Cafe in the terminal building is a great place to have lunch.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Thanks Aviate 738! I'm on a mission to find good airport cafes. I'll have to check that one out when it opens back up. Cheers!

[@atruckersworld7989]

I’m a new subscriber, My uncle Ernist Colemen who invented the Storm Buster that’s required on commercial aircraft had just passed away. He lived in Phoenix, AZ

[@L4zlo]

love the cirrus videos :)

[@alfmags9078]

Big Ern! Just found your channel. Love it. Makes we want to fly SWA. I’m a wannabe pilot. I flight sim but I do flight the 737. I know it’s lame. Anyway live what your doing. Be safe

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

It’s not lame at all Alfmags! I used to fly sims all the time when I was younger. I really think it helped when I started my flight training. Keep it up my friend! Cheers!

[@alfmags9078]

@@FlyingwithBigErn Thanks for the reply Ern. I know your busy. I'm guessing we are around the same age. Ive been simming since I was in my twenties. I wanted to be a navel aviator and then with the airlines. My vison went bad when I was in high school so ended up being a cop. So thanks for letting us see what you do. Wish SWA would let you film during a flight, but I see their point to. Any chance doing a live stream?? Chat with us while your training??? Anyway thanx for the great channel. I've been getting the word out for you with my pals who fly be safe .

[@ianallen1948]

That’s one Gucci TCAS on the cirrus! Making me want to do some GA flying again! Week one of the 787 complete...still trying to eject the 8 years of Airbus! Having flown the 747 400 and 777 years ago is certainly helping. Question....did you fly as an instructor, general aviation at the same time as the Air Force? The ANG/guard concept is hard to get my head around!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I’d recommend it Ian! It’s so fun! Cheers!

[@young_light3695]

oh yeah, fighting sioux in the house. love the shoutout. thanks big ern.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Great school Micah! Cheers!

[@williamjamescronan5265]

Hi Erne, Bill from Boston. Airforce guy, 68-75 with 2 deployments to SEA, mainly DaNang. I love your channel. I only found it recently. Plz give me a shout out if your headed to Boston again. Hope you schedule some meet and greets people would love it. God bless Ernie.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Damm tower, maybe call out the parallel runway traffic for Erin.

[@jj4829]

hey Big Ern since you flew in the air force can you make a video about UPT? The difficulties etc, pathway and other things like that

[@tonymcflattie2450]

Damm, only the wait and cook staff wearing masks in the cafe. Glad to see you guys have beaten the Rona.

[@karlhungus1569]

Great flight as usual Ern, thanks. Couple things. First, was there by a any chance a movie reference during taxi at Scottsdale when you were talking about wait time to get out? Second, can I please ask what sunglasses you’re wearing? I really like em. Thanks!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hey Karl! Ha yes there was😁. Harrison Ford but can’t remember the name of the movie. He was a Pilot in the islands. I wearing Oakleys. I’ll try to find the style for you. Can’t remember off hand. Cheers!

[@karlhungus1569]

@@FlyingwithBigErn Haha I was wondering - the movie is Six Days, Seven Nights. Ya, really diggin the shades, if you can get me the style/model whenever you have a chance. Non-urgent of course. Blue skies my friend.

[@BoomerKeith1]

Awesome video Ern. What did you fly in ANG?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I flew KC-135s in the Arizona Air National Guard. Cheers!

[@nbaballers2_30]

Love your positivity! After a long week I always look forward to your videos. Hey I’m 35 with 3 kids I have my private looking at starting my instrument and maybe a new career in the airlines. I was wondering if you could comment on the challenges of being an airline pilot with kids?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hey Nick! Congrats it is a great career but filled with challenges of course. The worst for me was leaving my kids to fly while they’re young. I feel like I missed out on a lot of their growing up. And that was when I was flying full time in the Air Force with long haul missions. I don’t do those anymore but my kids are now older. I would just say make sure your are present when you get home. Not just physically but emotionally as well for them. If that means playing barbies or GI Joe for 2 hours when you have house stuff to do, then it’s time to get the Kung fu grip or the nail salon out. They would remember your absence as much as they’ll remember those times. All the best in your journey. Cheers!

[@nbaballers2_30]

@@FlyingwithBigErn wow thank you so much for the comment!

[@nbaballers2_30]

@@FlyingwithBigErn hey do you have an email or social media account where maybe I could bounce more questions off of through this journey that I’m about to take ?

[@vimalpatel781]

hey good morning from southern IL I can't wait to watch ur videos every Friday ur doing a great job ....how many more hrs do u have to get before u can go for being a captain of the 737>>>

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Really appreciate your support!👍🏽. I’m hoping by next year maybe.🤞🏽. Cheers!

[@poncho-via305]

Good stuff man

[@taylorjohns310]

Do you have a trip next Saturday? Ill be in phx and las.

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Great flight. Question. I really like those amber lens Oakleys. Do you know the style name? My flying sunglasses are prescription and I’m getting ready to order something new. Thanks KAPF

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I looked for a while for the right lenses. The amber I found to be east on my eyes. Lets in the right amount of light. I can’t remember off hand the name. I’ll look at my past orders from them.

[@alessio272]

I’m curious of your opinion. When I took my multicomm check ride, the examiner frowned when I went below the papi after I had the runway made. He said are those airline standards? This was a single engine ILS.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

It’s called a “Duck Under” and I wouldn’t recommend doing it on a checkride. Especially with a SE approach simulating instrument conditions. I use it on visual approaches when exiting the runway quickly is preferable, like busy airports. Hope that helps! Cheers!

[@CaptainDuck-qx2xi]

Have you ever flown into Islip, NY(KISP). My home airport.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I have! Not much lately though. Cheers!

[@TheDVD31]

I’ve been wondering, what rogue rig do you have for your set up? SLOWLY looking into starting a garage gym

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

I have the RML-3WC wall rack. If I were to do it again I would get the longer arms on it. It’s too short for muscle ups. Almost too short for T2B as well. I just make it work though. Cheers!

[@liamarnold7251]

Hey man, I love the content. One of the best parts of my Fridays. Had a quick question. Just got my rejection letter from USAFA and am now going to ASU. I'm going to re-apply next year to USAFA but if I don't get it, I'll go through ROTC at ASU. In the event that I get rejected again next year, what's the best way to help guarantee a pilot slot? Thank you! Again, love the vids.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hi Liam! I’m sorry to hear that my friend but am encouraged by your drive. You’ll get there. I will say there is no guarantees in either avenue. Pilot slots are lost all the time for medical and other reasons. With that knowledge I would say pursue the avenue that interests you most. If it’s the AFA go for it. ASU is a great school as well but I am a bit biased😁. Whatever decision you chose make sure you cherish the journey and learn as much as you can. Best of luck!

[@gregthegroove]

Quick question Ern. When you hop on the Green Hornet and you go up I noticed you have to wear an oxygen cannula? This is obviously because it’s not pressurized, but what’s the rules for that? Is that through a certain block of altitude? If you stay below a certain alt do you not have to wear it? Thnx man!

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Yes that is correct Greg. I usually put it on above 10,000 but the rule is above 12,500 to 14,000 you need supplemental O2 after 30 min. Find I feel pretty bad if I don’t use O2 above 10,000. Just me I guess. Cheers!

[@james-baa1249]

@FlyingwithBigErn Love the setup, idea, and camera quality. Maybe you can add temporary labels in the editing (similar to) Guillaume. It would add a bit of a flare to your work. Make it easier for younger viewers to see what you’re talking about, when you’re talking about it. Just a suggestion. Love the content.

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Love the suggestion! And yes I need to up my game in editing. Still learning and it has been quite the journey. Thanks for the feedback! Cheers!

[@CaptainShaun_]

What song is that at the end of your video.

[@kylemccartney1831]

I am thinking of commissioning in the AF reserve or ANG after my Marine reserve contract is up. Would I still be able to fly within an airline while in the reserves? Like will the airline(s) accommodate that?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Hey Kyle! Yes they will. I flew in the air guard and the airline for 5 years. Although it was nice to retire and have one job😁. Cheers!

[@TJMcCloskey8]

Anyone else hear You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones at around the 9 minute mark?

[@Matt.Jernigan]

How is your partner coming along with building his flight time?

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

Slow and steady Matt. He’s doing well and taking the training seriously. Good student. Cheers!

[@Matt.Jernigan]

@@FlyingwithBigErn That's awesome. Happy for him!!!

[@idktbh7108]

Proof that Bigern replies to comments ⬇️

[@dennismassie3552]

👋🏻KSRQ ☀️🌴🇺🇸✈️

[@kberry9822]

I’ll take a 4 hour video

[@FlyingwithBigErn]

😁. Cheers Berry!

[@marcbutler7927]

Absolutely love your channel and how incredibly humble and professional you are. However, I was disappointed to see in Part 1, was seeing your Chief Pilot wearing a Nike shirt. It’s not my place to discuss politics on your channel, but to see these great, Air Force veterans who are obviously very proud of their country, give credence to a company that rewards individuals who kneel for our National Anthem, when so many have fought and sacrificed their life for our flag. Love your channel, just disappointed how a veteran can be that disconnected with the current threat of patriotism.

[@fwb9699]

First