Flying Across The Country In My 45 Year Old Airplane! New Mexico to Arizona | Part 2

[@azrealtorjp]

Why do you start left one first? Does it matter?

[@FlyWithKay]

That's what you're taught. I believe it's because you can see the left prop. The right prop is obscured by the cabin. So is someone or something is where it shouldn't be, you could do some unintended chopping. BUT, you can see left and know it's clear. If someone (or something) was next to the right, the noise from the left would wake them up to a starting airplane. That's my theory!

[@azrealtorjp]

Makes sense to me….

[@donb4386]

I’ve read it’s because the left engine is furthest away (aircraft specific) from the passenger door.

[@alanflor703]

@@FlyWithKay That was my guess too.

[@montemenasco8584]

Yes agree full rich during the climb to help with engine temps, keeping them as low as possible. You could lean and get more performance but you trade higher engine temps for performance and it is not worth it.

[@tomjones4093]

As a retired DC-10 and B747 Flight Engineer... I really enjoy watching your channel. You are a most excellent pilot, I enjoy the way you operate your plane. Good on you for being a professional pilot.

[@ValidityJ]

I really love how you verbally run through your checklist. From a non-pilot looking in, that seems to be a really great practice.

[@TandaMadison]

I hadn't really thought about it but a few flights back I finished verbalizing my departure briefing and my flight instructor off-handedly said, "good, good, moving that into short term memory." Until that point I hadn't thought about the science of it. However, that makes a lot of sense. By saying it out loud even when you are by yourself you move it from some learned long term spot to top of mind, so to speak. Then if something happens it's already in the "high speed cache memory"

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

@@TandaMadison Ah the old organic 3D V-cache!

[@KurtStevens-yi1jo]

Thank you Kay for recording the sound of a twin at the end of the runway going to full throttle. I love the sound.

[@alastairkerr1710]

wow!, such brilliant flying skills, communication skills and filmmaker skills - i’m addicted to Kay’s channel

[@pilotdiana]

I always get tearyied when flying with you. I’m so proud of you! Your 76 year old retired pilot friend ❤

[@FlyWithKay]

Thanks so much Diana! :)

[@Kassiusday]

Question : when a pilote is retired , and didn’t fly for few years does he need to take a refreshing course , get authorisation certificate ? to operate again ?

[@bobblack6816]

The view of the terrain from your aft underbody camera was AWESOME!,, 😎 As always, your professional flying was wonderful! I love how you operate your flying! , top job! ❤

[@donb4386]

This plane is such a good fit for you. Clearly you’re enjoying flying it. With all the course changes ATC kept you busy this trip. You managed the navigation systems with your usual professionalism.

[@clarencewiles963]

The power coming in at takeoff was heartwarming 😂 thank you for sharing your flight ✈️

[@alanflor703]

Let me just say, I have the utmost respect for what you do when you fly. I'm lucky to handle driving into a big city, when I'm only dealing with two dimensions and just one person (my wife) telling me what to do!

[@Rookiescot]

Really good landing. I imagine the planes watching you come in were impressed.

[@RetreadPhoto]

Yes, they all applauded, and spontaneously broke out in song.

[@chasplace2308]

@@RetreadPhoto O man that reminds of an old movie I watched years ago. airplane movie in the 80's?

[@h22atransplant]

As an aircraft engineer myself I really love your content

[@TheCoverless]

Kay, I am so impressed with all of the "redirects" you went through so easily! I would have been anxious if it was me. Sometimes, even the freeway signage makes me tense up! Lol Much ❤💯👍 Edwin, Central Ohio.

[@berniebrown9115]

Kay this trip just doubled down on your skills as a pilot. So impressed. Great job.

[@louismartini6983]

Thanks for brining us along on your adventure.

[@scottcranford1283]

Glad to see the new video. Watching it now!

[@tomdixon1213]

Laser precision landing. I love your skills. I am not a pilot but what a treat.

[@margaritabuddy]

Smooth, smooth landing!! Love your attention to detail and explaining your decision making! Love the terrain videography!

[@gregorylewis8471]

That's a really good idea your Dad has about monitoring guard frequency. You never know when you might be able to help someone. Great video of your trip to Scottsdale! 😁🤩😍😁

[@RetreadPhoto]

It’s pretty standard practice.

[@gregorylewis8471]

@@RetreadPhoto Glad to hear it! 😁

[@DanO530.8]

Very nice flight Kay the desert is beautiful

[@johnbrooks1269]

Fun flight again Kay, with respect to saving fuel in the climb, Altitude = Options and with your flight planning for reserves keep those throttles forward. Kudos to the ABQ controller giving you a route change with phonetics and at a slower pace, he was ensuring you would not have to ask for clarification. Good for you monitoring Guard, if a VFR crashed in a canyon their ELT would broadcast vertically limiting reception. Nothing compares to having command of the situation when landing at a very busy airport, everyone on freq. is proficient and you Kay were so cool, calm and collected. Cheers!

[@danielmunsch2799]

Thanks for taking us along. I am a retired Flight Paramedic so I enjoy your information.

[@barbararobbins5309]

Good job! I enjoyed my flight with you!

[@FrankCaruso-k6n]

Thank you. Thank you. For talking us on a wonderful "Ride in the Sky" with a great teacher. I have so much fun traveling with you. Thanks again. 👍

[@EasyRhino58]

Kay enjoyed the flight very fashion line Joy flying with you please be careful😊

[@drmichaelshea]

What a nice flight. It reminds me of time long gone by for me. Flying was one of the great blessings of my life. Thanks much.

[@vinnydiehl8223]

Universal 40 is the sweetest helicopter in our fleet! Awesome to see the airplane’s perspective landing at our base, and hear us on frequency, I know exactly what student that is. Hope Jet/Atlantic/Sig gave you good hospitality.

[@FlyWithKay]

They were awesome! I had a great time visiting.

[@Max-gq7ty]

Greta to see you getting as "comfortable" in Mystic as you were in Little Red! Love it!

[@joehammond1247]

I am not a pilot and never will be due to eye issues but I absolutely love watching your videos since you so thoroughly explain everything you do and why! It is so interesting to me of the interactions of the engine / prop controls, avionics, maps/ waypoints, and radio communications. Aviate - Navigate - Communicate!

[@treeman3663]

Hi kay love that humming of the engines as you take off 🛩🛩

[@Pepperboy555]

Cool to see this approach and landing at Scottsdale airport, I live two miles away but have never flown in or out of there.

[@kathy9399]

Same, I live about 5 miles away, and spend time at the Scottsdale airport just watching take offs and landings but this was a first, seeing it from the air!

[@berlynreed4253]

There's my favorite young lady! Have a wonderful day and fly safe! And keep that beautiful smile!!

[@katyfraser6851]

As an Oregonian, living in San Antonio for the last few years, I love all of your videos. I love the ones in Lil' Red of the different places you would fly to in Texas. I am loving the new plane and look forward to more long trips. I like the longer videos and the ones that show a bit more of what happens after you land. I look forward to all of your new videos. I have noticed that you say "Not too shabby" a lot. LOL Keep doing what you love!

[@lizma1956]

Awesome! Really enjoyed this flight thank you! :)

[@newsuperpowermiku760]

Great views from the tail camera! Nice Kaybird.

[@flightpathandfantasy]

24:49 The tone of “how fun is that?” Says it all 😂 great job!

[@stephenreese5921]

Totally agree. Never lean your mixture until cruise altitude UNLESS your density altitude requires it.😊

[@user-zp5vj2bl8o1]

The aircraft manual will indicate when to lean the mixture. It's been 20 years since I've taught in a PA-34 but I recall the manual indicates to lean above 3,000'. If you have any flight experience I assume it is/was in a small Cessna...

[@stephenreese5921]

@@user-zp5vj2bl8o1 I simultaneously was an A&P/IA and piloted Cessna 150/172, Piper Cherokee/Dakota/Arrow/Navajo, Beech 200/99, Boeing 727 just to name a few. Oh yeah, I earned several ratings on F-5/17/18/20/and later Boeing Vertol CH-47 just to name a few. As I said density altitude can require that you lean your mixture on a hot and high situation especially during takeoff.

[@user-zp5vj2bl8o1]

@@stephenreese5921 Too bad the Aircraft Operations Manual trumps a mechanic's opinion. It's depends on the engines. The PA-34 started with the Lycoming engines and later switched to Continental engines. The Continental engines don't seem to tolerate bad leaning techniques as the Lycoming does. This was one of many reason (also carb ice) why Cessna switched from the Continental in the C150 to the Lycoming in the C-152.

[@billgalante1181]

Great video, always enjoy your flights.

[@kellingc]

love the blue grass you had going on there - reminded me of Cadilac Sky.

[@billboyd6873]

Like the videos. I flew GA for 40 years until some heart bypass from all the $100 burgers and donuts in the squad car. Mostly out of GKY and BMQ. Loved flying. Stay healthy and keep on flying.

[@tyethescrybe3807]

you inspire me to be diligent with the checklist, always keep it pro, no shortcuts

[@douglasmiller1467]

Nice landing Kay.

[@Martin-h6z]

The part where you have breakfast is hilarious.

[@tyrotrainer765]

Wow! Ex-military and civil R/T instructor; your RT and situational awareness are razor sharp - and that plane looks like a dream to fly!

[@georgew.5639]

Good morning Kay. 👋😊

[@SiblingCreature]

Was following this one in real time for a good distance but fell asleep shortly after you passed through SJN. 😆 I'm glad I did though 'cause it helped me understand the route better as ATC was giving you the instructions. I was curious at the time why you were routed through KA27S, but now it makes sense. 🙂

[@dennismcdaniels9346]

While I am a pilot, my wife and I rode our Harley from Dallas to Roswell NM for a fun 3 days. Roswell is a great place, lots of history, great people and just fun.

[@johnkerr1953]

Hi Kay I always enjoy your flights, I've been in planes before & quite enjoyed the flight, so keep safe crossing the long journey, you have a great small plane l always enjoy watching it and you as well.

[@rosemesnard]

You’re amazing Kay! Envy you. Thanks for the great videos. Rock on!♥️🥰

[@charleswolff2887]

Really enjoy watching you fly. I've been flying on the computer for a few years. Bought the Senaca to see how it flies. It is a very forgiving aircraft. Thanks for the intro.😊😊

[@saltzen961]

That was a Gold standard landing , considering the way that thing was hopping up and down . Kudos Captain !!!!

[@danbrennan2082]

I would recommend leaning your mixture during your climb to 1300 - 1350 EGT. You will need to continue leaning almost every 1,000 feet to keep your EGTs at that temperature. Do a test and you will see your climb will actually be a little higher. There is a lot of wasted energy going out the exhaust because there is not enough Oxygen molecules in the cylinders to burn all the Hydrocarbons. Once your airspeed is probably Blue Line plus 10 - 20, your CHTs should remain in the OK department (below 380 max). You will save a bunch of fuel.

[@robertshaver4432]

Take any tailwind? No no nooo, not from Pops lol That looked like a butter landing! Congrats.

[@chasplace2308]

awesome flight as usual. Great! job Kay.

[@martinschwanke7127]

What a wonderful little giggle there. Air Con is definately on Happy Kayviating. always makes my day to watch this. 😀

[@barbararobbins5309]

Goodness, Kay! All of that radio talk. I fear that would drive me crazy listening for my call and following the directions. I guess with experience, one would get used to it. As a teacher working on my Master's plus 30, I took an Aviation Education course, and part of that was two flying lessons in a Cessna 150. The university was based in Murfreesboro, a smaller town outside Nashville and my instructor was flying me over my home in Nashville. I never will forget all the radio calls as "Speed up, Slow down, etc, and then when we got on the ground it wasn't much better as the directions on the ground weren't any easier to my untrained ears. What you are doing is not easy!

[@cdmoran998]

Only flew out of Scottsdale once, but used to have a business in the Scottsdale Airpark just a stones throw from the field. Love your videos, always a fun watch.

[@jamesrobertson4035]

BUSY! BUSY! BUSY! BUSY! BUSY! BUSY! BUSY! You are PERFECTION keeping up with all those radio calls!!!! I set an alert on FlightRadar24 for whenever you fly, and I followed you on pretty much every leg of your trip! MODERN TECHNOLOGY!!!!!! ❤❤

[@jimgosney8616]

for mixture . make a note of your full rich EGT when at sea level-2000 ft. Then at altitude, lean to maintain same

[@George-h1r6i]

Hi Kay thanks for the ride 😊

[@aheis1313]

Always wanted to fly super envious enjoy the skies!!!!

[@sonny5069]

She is so functional... just started video im thinking 🤔 everything is in order so refreshing.

[@racebanning6390]

Awesome professional preflight and info as always. 👍👍You Rock! As far as Fuel , gas engines are happy at 13.4-13.8 AFR. In Climb any gas engine will have higher fuel demand. Its when you manually lean it out under load , there is a threshold to keep the engines happy, too lean will burn valves. Ideally... The AFR is your Safety meter. 12.5- 13.8 is where any gas engine is happy. Best mileage is at Highest manifold Vacuum. 🤙🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🏁🏁Be blessed Kay.

[@alanflor703]

21:30 I could watch that camera for the whole flight. What a view! Not that I don't like to see your smiling face :)

[@TheBuellerBunch]

bumpy bumpy. That was a lot of instruction they were throwing at you. Good Job!!

[@robertgregory8936]

I loved watching you manage those bumps without being flustered.

[@frankjschmidt6493]

This woman is a good pilot. very professional..

[@theHammr88]

You're like the daughter every Dad wishes he had. Very impressed young lady! 😎👍

[@jamesrutherford9597]

Awesome job, as always, Kay. Not bad turbulence. Everything seeded to be good. Hey, the view was wonderful as well.

[@seandrep123]

BEAUTIFUL FLIGHT 😊

[@lancecolevc10]

Kay, you do super professional procedures and handling, quality airline standard behaviour, you are always spot on with the number one prerequiste - flying the aircraft and staying ahead of it. One thing, your right gear looks glitchy on deployment, it does a jig up and down again at end of extension. Might what the oil and strut seals checked at least? Fly safe .

[@FlyWithKay]

Thanks for pointing it out but it's fine. I had it checked out and that is normal for the gear. :)

[@TheRoswellKid]

MUCHAS MUCHAS GRACIAS, KAY❤️😄‼️ This was SO MUCH FUN‼️😆🌎‼️

[@maab4324]

Roswell is where one of Elvis' jets was. Jimmy from Jimmy's world bought it. Maybe you guys can make a trip back there for the 4th of July. 🎉🎉🎉

[@docdurdin]

BUTTER !!! Don't let em push you Kay, know you won't.

[@berniefritts1572]

You landed in my backyard. I live about a mile or so from KSDL.

[@markgman4157]

You are so good. I cannot even get my espresso machine dialed in.

[@jkpole]

I have ALWAYS loved flying and Fully enjoyed you flight.... You are an AMAZING Pilot .... I took 3 lessons as a youngster but I didn't get on with the instructor ( who shouted a lot ) so I gave up... now at 65 I am too old ,I think to learn

[@jamesburns2232]

Kay is ripe to apply to the Airlines for an interview and a job offer. 🥸😉

[@rickyraymond7601]

Hey kayviators I just read Kay’s book ‘Becoming Fly With Kay’ it was a great read. I may be a geek but I could not put it down.

[@stephenashby9858]

Fantastic flight, well executed and good to see you were in total control of your aircraft. Nice landing too…👍

[@skyepilotte11]

Nice flight Kay...thx

[@doncanaday6406]

Excellent narrative!

[@sonnyburnett8725]

Nice job handling all that nav. Equipment but it sure keeps one’s head down on a beautiful vfr day.

[@scottguillotte6119]

I enjoy all your videos you post. Your an amazing person and all your videos are very educational. I have always wanted to learn to fly. You do such an outstanding job. Your absolutely breath takingly beautiful as well. Save fliying and I look forward to new flights with you.

[@jamesboston7457]

Very good video thank you for sharing enjoy watching your videos Kay

[@kpeecee]

What a pro you are Kay, from the UK

[@AndrewTheAngryAlpaca]

New drinking game: Everyone drinks whenever Kay says "Not too shabby."😂

[@charlottevalletta3230]

I’ll have to have a mocktail lol 👍🏻❤️

[@behindthespotlight7983]

Used to fly with my uncle in his Rockwell with dual props. But his planes tail number ended in “whiskey” …much better than “papa” 🤪

[@1off39]

Gorgeous and extremely smart lady ! Amazing awareness and skill ! Wow! Subscribed!❤

[@johnfriend862]

My last aircraft had a Lycoming TSIO-540, my current one has a Continental TSIO-550. Both POH's and my transition instructors said not lean in initial climb. The biggest difference between the two engines is the Continental likes LOP, the Lycoming specifically said no LOP, stay ROP.

[@TheDuke-n7o]

Nice view of the Superstition Mountains… i hike there all the time.

[@daveaver]

Love your pre flight

[@johndandrea8034]

Belly cam shows some fluid leak....Not a lot but looks like oil. In the last couple of videos the right gear bounces back up before fully extending.

[@Greezemonkey-n6r]

You are a pro Kay! ❤️👍🏻🙏🏼

[@FlyWithKay]

Thanks So Much!

[@bobblack6816]

As Citation 1 would say, GREASED IT !!🎉

[@backyardtrix]

Love watching you flying. All class and beautiful flying...Can't wait to watch your next flight.. Awesome 👏 👏

[@97TJ]

Excellent flight! New Mexico is always great for flying, smooth air and very little traffic. And you know it always works out that as soon as take a big bite of your sandwich, ATC calls you for some reason!

[@TandaMadison]

This one felt almost familiar, just did my long x-country for PPL two days ago just north of your route KABQ, KGNT, KONM and back to KABQ. Why do I feel like taking credit for the gorgeous blue skies and apologizing for the bumps!??, like I control the weather in our state. 😄😄😄

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice Flight Kay :) I love Mystik Blue it is a great aircraft and faster as well. From SE Texas Prayers Bear ❤💯🙏

[@MichaelLloyd]

Nice landing! That was a very hurried up approach and you nailed it.

[@jkjelly2]

I was always taught to switch back and forth between right and left starts. If I had passengers in the back, I would always start the opposite engine of the exit doors just in case of an engine fire.

[@RetreadPhoto]

Makes the most sense, alternating.

[@artm5294]

Excellent comment ! 🇨🇦

[@csgergo80]

She can monitor what is on the left side better, when the plane is quiet. Once the left side is running, people are more likely to stay clear of the plane.

[@xoniwebmaster1]

Under-plane scenery is Fantastic.