Piper Warrior Nervous Passenger - Runup Checklist and GPS Obstacle Avoidance

My friend Jackie and I decided to go for a quick flight before having dinner with some friends in Worcester. Jackie has listened to me talk about flying for years, but never been in a small aircraft before, so I was prepared for the worst. Despite showing some signs of nervousness, she quickly warmed up to the novelty of flying over the city. On this particular route, there is a 2,000 foot tower almost directly in your path, so I analyze some obstacle avoidance techniques. Consider this your guide to nervous passengers!
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[@RobertKaydoo]

You did a great job introducing your passenger to general aviation. Thank you for being such a good ambassador for our community. Peace.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+RobertKaydoo Thank you, sir! That's the whole point. Join us over at www.shareaviation.com if you haven't already. Some of the best people I know are over there.

[@RobertKaydoo]

Thanks for the URL. I am a pre-solo student pilot so I am not sure how much I could contribute. The folks at Pilots of America are very helpful. The URL if you do not already know about them: www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/index.php

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+RobertKaydoo You could definitely contribute, and if not, you can still learn a ton from all the great people. I'm actually headed over to Pilots of America right now to make an account, so thanks for giving me the initiative.

[@RobertKaydoo]

+Friendly Skies Film PoA is a great site, I have learned a lot from those people.

[@borismarkov1141]

+RobertKaydoo I agree! He's not trying to impress her, which I see a lot with pilots of light aircraft. Great job introducing the hobby to others, hats off.

[@LouieNJ]

She was a good sport! I also really liked the checklist in the corner of the screen, it would be cool if other people did that.

[@doranjaffas8432]

Nice job. I'm a 55 year old pilot with 30 plus years experience. I have flown many many new passengers with varying degrees of nerves. No room for bravado. Just nice easy flights on a smooth day while keeping up a running conversation with them.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Doran Jaffas I won't ride in any airplane that has no bathroom.

[@kimskislalom]

@@GUITARTIME2024 You just have to hold it.

[@Vermillion2176]

nice job introducing her to GA. There is a world full of cowboys who relish the idea of scaring the crap out of passengers especially girls. Great Job!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thank you :) That's exactly how I think people should be introduced to aviation if they even have a little bit of worry towards general aviation.

[@avamendez1272]

Ron Vermillion yes, I met such a cowboy, he doesn't fly anymore😊

[@jockellis]

Ava Mendez My first ride while living at an airport was in an Aerocoupe whose owner tried - I heard - to get his passengers to barf. I managed to keep it down but barely.

[@kralkatorrik34]

My friend used to talk about flat spins training all the time on parties. There was a girl among us who was very "adrenaline driven" so she asked him to take her for a trip and perform one, she insisted she can handle it, while i was arguing that it's a really bad idea. Well, after performing one flat spin and recovery she puked all over the cockpit. Nuff said it wasn't a very pleasant ride for both of them lol. I'm glad i stayed out of this. She never wanted to fly again.

[@plhebel1]

@@kralkatorrik34 I'm sorry, What type of aircraft are you practicing aerobatic maneuvers in? I hear a story like this and quickly raise an eyebrow because I wouldn't want to put a general aviation aircraft thru loads the aircraft are not subject to normally, Was the aircraft rated for aerobatic maneuvers??

[@jonathonbuist7543]

I enjoyed the whole video, but perhaps my favorite part starts at 14:23 when his eyes did everything in their power to not look at her butt. Way to be a gentleman, good sir.

[@cezza57]

He knew the cameras were rolling ;)

[@fdfischer]

Professionalism at its finest

[@self321]

received my private ticket on 10/29/1977 and used rental planes for fun and practice. Then on 9/29/1978, I bought a 1966 PA28-160C. I used that plane to go to Ohio to visit friends, fly to Orlando to visit my brother, Orange beach to go fishing, to various Auburn football games, I didn't just burn gas, I used my plane to go places, it was more fun than the law allows. Then I got married, no one told me you couldn't have a wife and an airplane. I had to sell the airplane and several years later heart problems and hearing made passing a physical doubtful. Now with a Sport Pilot License, I am able to fly again, and the fact that I am no longer married eliminates that situation, so I am off again to the friendly skies.

[@jshepard152]

self321 - Congrats on not being married.

[@bodega01]

U got me beat. I got my private 8/1979. VA paid my commercial/Instrument/multi, etc after that.

[@licensedblockhead]

J Shepard lol this

[@gthree0239]

There are former pilot wives but never former pilots.

[@Skyprince27]

@gthree0239 There should be dating apps for people that like flying, only.

[@gveduccio]

most people later say that when they see how many things we check in pre flight and run up before even pulling up to the runway makes them feel better

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Gary Veduccio How did I miss replying to this!? You're one of my oldest fans, too!! I completely agree. I always ask my passengers whether they would like me to pick them up at the terminal, or come out with me to the hangar and watch all the preflight checks too. Regardless of what they choose, I think it makes them feel better that I offer.

[@CreekyGuy]

+Gary Veduccio - Not to be the contrarian voice, but one of my first passengers (1970's) seemed somewhat shocked, when I began going over the pre-start, and said (I'll never forget this) "Don't you already know this stuff?" It took a while to explain not only that EVERY good pilot goes over this, but to show him each of the elements in the list, what they were for, and what I was doing in the cockpit as a result. Flying is all about education and patience.

[@plsniper]

Looking at her reactions to everything, I wouldn't be surprised if she's taking her flying lessons now. :) Looks like she really enjoyed this flight.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+plsniper Nah, Jackie is too busy working on her animation degree and becoming a Pixar animator, but at least she won't be nervous of flying in a small plane ever again.

[@plsniper]

Wow, good for her! Jackie did look very focused most of the time watching your every move. Pleasure to watch a passenger like that. Maybe she'll start flying later on in the future. I'm planning to get back into flying in the next few years. (as soon as the house is paid off) :) Maybe we'll run into each other one day as we're in the same area. (I'm now in northwest CT)

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

***** No kidding! We could meet up at the Simsbury Fly-In next fall. There are a number of us shareaviation folks that usually make it to that show every year. Let us know how your experiences getting back into flying go!

[@plsniper]

Sure! That sounds great!! Took my wife and son to the Simsbury Fly in two years ago. I'd love to meet up there! I'll stay in touch. By the way, my name is Matt.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

***** Cool! I need to make a list of people I'm meeting there next year. Don't know if you've checked out my video on the approach to Simsbury, but I won the Special Interest Award last year, so I'll definitely be back for them this year ;) Shoot me an email when we get closer if I don't make some sort of list and announcement.

[@refused215]

I've been flying all my life, my dad had a warrior and i still haven't gotten my license. Now i'm married so it's hard to convince my wife to let me do it. I'm about to just say fuck it and ask for forgiveness later.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

I'll make you a video in a couple week about how to get your license cheaply. You can show her :)

[@refused215]

Friendly Skies Film That be sweet, Keep up the good vids. Greatly enjoying them.

[@GhostHostMemories]

I'm in my early 30s. would love to fly.

[@refused215]

Shades921 Yeah, great news, mentioned it to my wife again, she said yesssss!!! It's like i'm engaged all over again accept this time she said she's fine with me getting my license!!

[@GhostHostMemories]

Refused B Congratulation! Best of luck!

[@doranjaffas8432]

I am a 55 year old 30+ years as a pilot and have flown many many first time passengers with varying degrees of nerves. Nice job. There really isn't any room for bravado. Just nice easy flights in SMOOTH air and a going conversation with them.

[@byronbouquet4522]

The PIC has an excellent attitude and very gentle, informative patter keeping his pax involved and comfortable; great job!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks, mate! Reading comments like these always makes my day :)

[@jugglinbob]

Still just a student pilot, but I'm really looking forward to taking my friends and family up - thanks for the tips!

[@mundih]

Great video! Reminds me of when I and my ex took a friend of hers for a spin, 15 years ago. She was terrified of flying and we meant to show her there was nothing to fear. And it worked one hunnert percent :) She sat up front with me, and I explained to her every single thing I was doing, and why, from the moment she sat down in the plane (it was a Piper Warrior as well, mind you). It went from her warning us before take-off: "Don't you guys panic if I start screaming"- to her almost being bored to death when I warned her, some 40 minutes into the flight, that we were probably about to experience some light turbulence. As I said: worked as a charm :)

[@erictaylor5462]

9:30 Zooming by you" isn't a problem. It's the zooming into you that you have to worry about.

[@bobhebbard5688]

Excellent video! The look in your passenger's eyes says it all. It's all about sharing our passion and you do it so well. Keep spreading the joy of flight my friend....... "blue skies to you"!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Blue skies to you as well! Thanks for your kind comment :)

[@lisagreenway8410]

That was fantastic!. I was nervous on my first flight the other last week and my instructor was fantastic with me and he did the same as me and explained everything and I absolutely loved every second of it!!. X

[@dameion75]

Love the video man, and I agree with Ron Vermillion. You showed that lady a great time, and was a gentleman. Hats off to you sir.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks, friend :)

[@bodega01]

Great video. Nice job!! I remember about 30 years ago, taking my girlfriend's mom flying. It was her first time flying period. My girlfriend was in the back, her mom up front. I took her around Little Rock & the Dam not to far. Let her take control until she look over to me & saw I didn't have my hands on the yoke, she wouldn't let go until I grab the yoke. I showed her that the airplane can fly by itself. I trimmed it & used the rudder with very slight push. I used center console trim to keep it from dropping. Needless to say, when we landed, she was ready to go up again anytime.. Safe Flying!!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Aw, great story of how to get people interested and fall in love with aviation. Blue Skies, my friend :)

[@karimmifflin1507]

Nice job ! Once she felt comfortable you were set. Pretty smile too !

[@joselozano189]

thanks for such an awesome video I'm a flight student just 14 years I'm having a flight and I was very nervous but after watching your video I felt more confident

[@GreenGuyDIY]

I did not see her nervous at all. You on the other hand were very aware of making an impression and not nearly as easy as many other videos I have seen of your flights. Fun watching the two of you.

[@saratogapilot6100]

This was very helpful to me since I so rarely introduce new people to flight and I plan to take a couple on a ride around Lake Tahoe next week. I could watch the expression on the passenger's face in your video to see how she was reacting. This is something I cannot do in real life, particularly since I tend to seat non-pilots in the last row of seats in my aircraft. One thing to note: If the ammeter is "going crazy" during run-up, that means the alternator is probably going to fail on you within the next 100 hours.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Glad you enjoyed! Sounds like a fun trip. Yeah, the ammeter did that for thousands of hours. It was a the mechanical dampener in the unit. Finally just got a new one.

[@davidhoffman5789]

Nice. The checklist is an excellent feature. Great advice about announcing to new flyers significant changes in direction before the pilot does them. Thanks.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+David Hoffman I do my best! Thanks for noticing. A lot of people say they enjoyed the checklist, so I'll probably be including more in the future.

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Nice checklist feature and great handling of a nervous passenger. Just enough information to her she stays interested but not overwhelming amounts. One of the first pilots to put in carb hear AND keep it on while pulling back power. A fellow pilot taught me that years ago and I do it every time now.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Michael Carr I guess I just had a good instructor on that one. I always think to myself, this is the same engine configuration that we might be landing with, so you want to make sure that it stays running down to the lowest possible RPM.

[@cyh4031]

Always get excited to see newbies enjoying their first flight!! So wish I had a local friend with a PPL that I could go up with from time to time...just LOVE being in the air!!

[@PilotCristina]

Been loving your videos. Love how you edit and put facts. It really helps me out. I hope you keep doing more.

[@PilotCristina]

Btw I work for jetblue ;p

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

You know I will! As long as you guys keep showing me love :) Never flew into Worcester, I might imagine? ;P

[@PilotCristina]

you make me want to fly with you (:

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Tin O. Than I guess I've done my job ;)

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

You did a great job flying and communicating with your passenger, really enjoyed watching your flight, I hope she enjoyed it and is looking forward to flying again.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Ed Whisenant Thank you very much. I think communication with your "flight crew" is some of the best stuff that a good pilot learns how to do well.

[@ollopa1]

What an awesome passenger :) I love sharing aviation with people who appreciate the experience.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+ollopa1 And there you have the true meaning of "The Friendly Skies". I'll let Jackie know that you thought so.

[@vf24renegade23]

I would recommend going slower on the checklist giving her a chance to take it all in. She might not know what all those things are and become daunted by the perceived complexity.

[@Zelig2Cents]

@ 12:10 "Don are you in?" Don at Minuteman is quite the character! Best AV Gas rates in the state too.

[@TheOriginalCoda]

That was cool to watch, and had some great tips I will remember for after I've got my license. Thanks.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Glad you enjoyed ;)

[@jockellis]

Used to live at a South Georgia airport keeping it open is someone needed to land. For the first month or so the Unicom sounded like the teacher in the Charlie Brown Christmas specials. But after that I got where my ears/brain could decipher the bzzzzzz bzzzzzt.

[@endwood]

Oh I think you are in there mate, well done, she'll be all over you now like a rash!...lolol

[@sidneyrillaerts288]

think she might be underage tho XD

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Lol she's older than me XD

[@CanoeCasters]

I've seen you with a few different ladies... Brother doing well for himself lol

[@plhebel1]

get your mind outta the gutter.

[@ConvairDart106]

Great flight. As a pilot. I would have even enjoyed riding in back! I love all the pipers!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+ConvairDart106 Thanks! I actually love riding the back on flights whenever I get the chance. It's nice to relax, but I also find the back seat of Piper's so cozy!

[@michaelhegyan7464]

Just starting my ppl, fly a cessna 172, skyhawk, good job!

[@danielm.926]

I've watched a number of your videos and I honestly can't say that I was disappointed by any

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Haha, I'll take that as a compliment! XD

[@ryanvilletard4026]

Also, someone mentioned about the no flap takeoff, I have a 69 Cherokee 140 and do the same as you. It was explained to me that with even one notch of flaps it adds more drag on the takeoff roll unnecessarily. I have a friend that even on short field or soft field, he starts his take off roll and at around 30mph (our planes aren't in kts) he applies one notch of flaps and finds it takes off with less roll. Just a thought, not sure if he's right, but it's worked for me pretty well. I see you're on Share aviation! It's a great site and a great reference for pilots!! Blue Skies!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Ryan Villetard Thanks for the backup on that one. It's just what I was taught as well. I've always wondered why we don't perform short-field take-offs with the flaps up for the entire roll and only pop them down at the last second before rotation. Go ShareAviation!

[@JaneDoe-nr5bx]

This reminds me of when I was younger.

[@AmyAnnLand]

I'm in my 30's and was just watching a video of a young guy asking his gf to prom while he took her for her first flight. Made me giddy like a little girl and wishing I were young again.

[@ciao614]

Ahh Stow airfield! Nancy's Airfield Cafe wasn't open yet? I just saw the date of 2015 of this video... unless it was open and there was no people that day?

[@AJS-yf9wu]

I've got just over 1200 hrs., + instrument, I haven't flown for 8 years due to medical. I really enjoy the vids. I soloed in a tomahawk, and probably have at least 400 in low wing Warriors, Cherokees. Like you I learned in a controlled environment at CAK. What fun aviation is, my last flight was in an old friend, a 1953 C-35 Bonanza, something about crossing the fence at 100 gets you something that I miss dearly. Keep taking me there and I'll keep watching, great job. Nice little Warrior. Gotta love the Indians!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for posting :)

[@michaelasavino]

Having lived near WPI many many years ago I enjoyed the video.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed.

[@ronnyronnylater3086]

Hi... I think you will find for short field take off.. two stages of flap is specified ( approx 25 degrees ) and for normal operations a single stage is set ( approx 10 degrees ) thus providing the best lift drag ratio. Perhaps a quick check of the flight manual for the particular aircraft you are operating will provide detailed requirements.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Ronny Ronnylater You're definitely correct about the 25deg for shortfield, and I wouldn't be surprised if 10deg was mentioned in the POH too, but in this case, I always default to my training, which was in the same warrior I fly today. I just haven't heard of or seen any other Piper pilots put in the flaps for takeoff, even if it is the correct thing to do. I'll ask my instructor next time I'm chatting with him and see what he has to say and report back. Thanks for the comments, and safe flying!

[@ceb515rulez]

As a member of FIRST Robotics, as soon as you mentioned Dean Kamen I subscribed.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+ceb515rulez Yessir! I've worked with him a few times and have long been a competitor and mentor to FIRST teams. Team 190 from WPI is my home team now.

[@doranjaffas8432]

Ok...time to type. That was supposed to say sorry about that folks az it kept telling me it didn't post. I guess it did! I really don't stutter! I currently own and proudly fly a 56 Tri Pacer. A throw back to a simpler time.

[@Marauder92V]

Nice video and great job of introducing someone new to GA. Minuteman is a decent airport with a new runway and good eats restaurant. Visited there for the first time on a Pilots N Paws flight in August.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Marauder92V I love taking friends over there for breakfast and dinner. Definitely one of my favorites in the area. Good to know that there are other animal lovers out there in the GA community too. Let me know if you're ever back in the area.

[@rezafarivar8946]

Very cool! I'm getting close to the check ride, Just need to do the solo cross country stuff. I learned a lot from your video(s) on how to keep the passengers calm, will try to use some of your tricks.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+reza farivar I'm going to do a video specifically on my passenger briefing and loading strategy soon, so stay tuned! Glad I could contribute. Thanks for the kind words.

[@racorbin]

great job! debated whether to mention, but it may be helpful. one mistake on runup. only mentioning to be helpful. per check list at 5:27, you said carb heat comes 'on' when checklist item said 'off'..

[@scotcowie9800]

Another tip with the Garmin. I know this may be an expensive tip but if you add a Garmin transponder to your panel you can expand the capabilities of your 430.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Scot Cowie No kidding that would be expensive, but we will all have to go ADS-B in a couple of years anyway. What features would that add to the 430, if you don't mind me asking?

[@scotcowie9800]

+Friendly Skies Film . Mainly traffic advisories. The next question is what type of 430 do you have. 430, 430A, or 430W

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Interesting. WAAS.

[@scotcowie9800]

+Friendly Skies Film with a GDL 88, I think that correct, you can transmit ADS-B out and get weather in as well as traffic TIS-A. Also I encourage you to research the types of approaches you could use to get yourself back down in case of IIMC. The Garmin 430W allows you to fly a LPV approach which in an IIMC condition will get you down to 200 feet AGL.

[@fiveoneecho]

Oh my god this video makes me so excited to finish getting my PPL!

[@45631063]

Clear video and incredibly well designed, super flight I agree this beautifull demonstration

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Allane Golfiguer Thanks for all the great comments you've been leaving on all my videos. They are really supportive.

[@MethosFilms]

i fly out of cycc(cornwall ontario canada) love this video.

[@Hanna144]

I did circuits there on Saturday night! Had the place to myself lol.

[@kazimir8086]

Could you please make a Video on communication? Its kinda the most interesting part for me ...all these callsigns and stuff is super interesting and it's kinda calming listening to it.

[@gordonmccoy4537]

Very nice... Seems as if you've been around aviation a day or two - very good ATC verbiage and quick with passenger comfort.... Really impressed with everything about you as a pilot...! Thanks for a great Vid...! Gordon

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Music to my ears :) This was my second flight as a private pilot.

[@gordonmccoy4537]

Friendly Skies Film ... Wow... You're, indeed, a special kind of guy... Something special...! A fast learner..! I'm thinking that the Aviation world is your Oyster... (not blowing smoke either... I'm not easily impressed and you do impress me..)

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Eh, I'm having one of those days, so it means a lot :P

[@UNOwen-qm8xd]

So cute, very fine work and funny "sandbags" for the GoPro (at 11:17, what was that?).

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+U.N. Owen They're actually a modified Garmin GPS "Friction Mount" for use in a car. I bolted the base that comes with the GoPro in the box to the top of it after I removed the GPS mount.

[@ronalddreimanis8051]

Looked like a great day to fly. Glad there wasnt any turbulence its worse than being sea sick.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Ronald Dreimanis I've been really lucky on that front. I pretty much don't take anyone with a history of airsickness flying, though. It sounds mean, but I am obsessive enough as it is about the cleanliness of my airplane.

[@flybouy11]

I know a pilot that claims when he gives chicks rides for the first time he proposes. He says the takeoff is free but the landing will cost you.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Haha I know an instructor that says the same thing about intro flights!

[@bigworm8482]

😂😂

[@tricorter1]

that's messed up....

[@matts3729]

tricorter1 It's a joke.

[@joebolinger2044]

rich hay put out or fly.... to make a parody on an old boating joke.

[@chowner]

you hit it

[@mikethoughtcrime3049]

Lol, that's exactly what I thought

[@nkm901]

That's in another video

[@yahatinda]

Wow been years since i flew off there. Operated a 3rd level skd. air taxi from there to LGA in the 60s [Statewide Airlines ]

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

I've heard so many stories about the Worcester Airport that once was. There is still so much gossip and politics in town about what caused its demise. Now we're back to supporting four fully loaded flights a day to Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale on JetBlue, but I'm not sure I would call that thriving. The airport is about to dump $15MM+ into upgrading the airport's ILS system, so maybe that will help. If you have any more stories about the airport, I'd certainly love to hear!

[@musikismylife05]

Not sure if I missed it but did they ever say how tall the radio tower was?

[@sammytheface8821]

9:56. On Sectional map. 2,048 ft above Mean SEA Level in (darker blue numbers) 1,,350 ft. above GROUND Level (in smaller lighter blue numbers) Symbol for radio tower looks a bit like a stylized Eiffel tower, near middle of map.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I remember flying the warrior while I was in a Navy Flying Club. It cost me $24 wet along with $10 for an instructor.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Ahh, so lucky :)

[@VIKINGHUN]

Hello from Rutland! Great quality-Thanks for sharing.....

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Hi from down the street in Holden! I'm going to sleep now... ;P

[@Quirqful]

Hey, love the video! You've earned a sub from this and other great, well edited and pieced together videos! Just wondering, what is the song that you used in your intro? Thanks!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+ZadeFx Thank you so much for letting me know what you think! I can track down the name of the song when I'm on my other computer, but it's from the KZbin royalty free music library under the bright category, if that helps you find what you're looking for.

[@ghostindamachine]

I would like to be a passenger too :-D you are a really relaxed pilot. Excellent!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks, mate :)

[@stealhty1]

Very nice Discover flight

[@inekemateman273]

She does not being nervous to me, I spent years in skydiving & flying, I can read it in their eyes!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

The fingernail marks in my armrest tell a different story! XD

[@inekemateman273]

She said twice, "This is so cool", even took control of the plane, that's a cool lady, she does'nt deserve your feedback! She appears to have short nails too!

[@davisx2002]

i soled in a PA-28-161 good times in 1990

[@ShadowAviator]

I like to introduce my first-time flyers to aviation by having them close their eyes and putting us into a graveyard spiral. They are always so calm until they open their eyes! >:D I'm kidding..... kinda

[@worldtravel101]

I like the checklist in the corner. 7:30 that's how it all starts haha

[@kiltedpiper98]

Nice video, I enjoyed the pop ups, there were insightful.

[@jbinkley22]

I'm a pilot, I really like the little tips you give. Subscribing

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

And even from such an old video! I hope you enjoy the new stuff even more :)

[@piper56m35]

I'm still a student pilot, but I can't wait to take my friends/family for flights xD great video!

[@plhebel1]

please remember what comes first ,,, your training , emergency procedures knowledge , not getting into a scenario you can't get out of.

[@hobie1613]

Have you passed your checkride?

[@doranjaffas8432]

Sorry about that folks and kept telling me ahead and posted. Yes it did. I really don't stutter!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Haha no worries. They'll scroll off the bottom in a while. In the meantime, more comments for me :)

[@ajbrinley8488]

Hey awesome video! Just wondering how you get the cockpit into the video? Is it a cable you hook into the GoPro? If so what brand? Thanks!

[@ryanvilletard4026]

Hey man, great video and great editing. I'm sure you've probably heard this before but for nice clean audio of the radios try using the nflightcam aircraft audio cable for GoPros. It works great, sounds great and is easy to use. I usually plug mine into the rear audio port and into the GoPro above my head like you have it mounted. Some have said they don't like it that way cause it is hard to edit after with multiple cameras, but depending on your editing program, most will let you separate the audio from the video, then you can just run it as a track for the whole video and swap between cameras easily.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Ryan Villetard Thank for the tip. I have made my own audio cable since this video, since I'm an electrical engineer. The worst part of the audio for me is the poor quality I see in most videos, so I only record with an iPhone 5s at 192Kbps. Editing is no problem as well, since I use Adobe After Effects for everything, which is just about as overkill as you can go.

[@plhebel1]

The craziest thing I have seen while in a general aviation aircraft is when flying above a cloud full sky is catching up ,,,,and overtaking a slower aircraft ,,,,that is flying the same heading with close horizontal separation . It's diffuclt for a mind to reason out that your eyes are seeing,,, Spatial disorientation .

[@emileehouck6223]

Might be missing something but if the winds were coming from 200 (SW) why did you take off towards the north east? Wouldn’t that be a tail wind?

[@skyalive1985]

My husband is scared of flying. It was hard enough getting him to concede to me taking lessons... don't think I'll ever be able to get him to go up with me once I get my ticket. If I do, though, I'll definitely use some of your techniques. You were very calming and did a great job keeping your passenger occupied and at ease. I'm learning out of KBED, btw. So it was a nice surprise to see this video is local! Cheers!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Sky Alive Hey local friend! Thanks for letting me know what you think. You're too kind. I've actually never been to KBED because you guys have the same expensive FBO we do at ORH, and I try to keep my costs low. Is there another FBO there that I can just part at for the day and head into Boston or eat near the airport?

[@skyalive1985]

Friendly Skies Film I'm really not familiar with the FBO there, sorry. I'm learning out of East Coast Aero Club. Definitely a busy airport! I started learning out of Northampton, but then moved further into Boston. Vastly different experience. Safe flying, friend!

[@Pyro19903]

awesome flight and great instructions

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Glad you enjoyed! :)

[@planeflyer21]

Very cool! Great introductory flight for her. Has Jackie decided to get her private pilot certificate yet?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Nah, but I think she's no longer afraid of small planes, though :)

[@funkypiano1985]

Super cool. I learned a lot, thanks :)

[@doranjaffas8432]

I would like to know tbe video equipment you use. This is professional grade. I have several ratings and endorsements and have had the pleasure of flying many types of modern and classic birds but this techy stuff still leaves me feeling ignorant. Keep it up! Looking forward to more. Doran

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks for sharing! All the cameras are GoPros, which I really wish was higher quality in that small package, but, they are excellent. When you see me do stuff outside the cockpit, that's a Canon T3i, and everything else can be found on my website www.friendlyskiesfilm.com

[@TuristaTelevision]

Hi love your videos i will like to do the same editing such as the checklist for my videos what editing software do you use? I have Sony Vegas,regards!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+TuristaTelevision Adobe After Effects CS5.5 and a number of other programs and plugins. For more info, check out www.friendlyskiesfilm.com or feel free to get in touch.

[@TheMarpalm]

Great video, very well put together.

[@cool_crazman7861]

Loved the video, very informative to

[@EdwinMarquezredwings]

When u said about the brake on each wheel is called differential brakes right?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

correct

[@spl1011]

I love your videos. One nit critique is that while its great for videos to talk about what you are doing, you talk way too much about every detail of what you are doing to your new, nervous pax. As a newbie passenger it can all sound overwhelming and its hard to discern what information you are rambling is actually important or just trivial (your passenger doesn't care about what the ATIS frequency actually is or that you're adding right rudder). I understand its all part of your mental checklist as well, so keep doing what you do to stay safe. Just wanted to share that as for some folks too much information just adds to the sense of overwhelm and anxiety of the experience. It's a passenger, not a check airman. Anyway, love the videos and happy flying!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

This was like my second or thirst flight with passengers, so it's probably for me more than anyone else, haha. I also tend to fly with the engineering types from university, so that's probably part of it. Critique always welcome when they are presented in a kind way. You're in the minority's there ;) Glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@MatthewAGilbert]

Did I hear someone mention Spag's on the radio chatter at 11:04? My Dad grew up in Worcester and Shrewsbury; I remember visiting Spag's when I visited in the 1980s. I know it closed and has since been demolished, but I assume someone was flying near the old building?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Yessir! SPAGS is the IAF into 29 at Worceter, and yes, it is directly over the old site of Spags :)

[@MatthewAGilbert]

Awesome; err -- sorry for my Californian -- I mean wicked pissah! :) By the way, my Dad flew a Cessna 310 (L model I think) when I was a kid and my grandfather flew a C-47 out of New Guinea during WWII; I haven't yet taken up flying, but it certainly intrigues me. Your videos are very instructional and creative; as a college professor I appreciate how well done they are.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

***** Hhaaha much appreciated, West Coaster! That's great to hear that I have you thinking about flying again. Where are you a professor? I'm a student at WPI along with most of my friends you see in my videos. Jackie is an art student in Boston, though ;P

[@MatthewAGilbert]

I was actually born in Boston and lived in Braintree until I was 3; then my family moved to the San Francisco area. I live and teach marketing and management courses at the American University in the Emirates in Dubai; been here since 2014. It's been a unique and memorable adventure for sure! Before that I taught as an adjunct all over Southern California plus online where I still teach for UCLA Extension and National University. There's a good chance I will be returning to Boston next fall for a PhD in Business Administration at UMass Boston. Full circle!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

***** Wow, very cool and a VERY exciting life! Let me know when you're back in the area and I can help you find a good flight school if you're interested. Also, I'm sure you get this all the time... but if that's you in your profile picture, you look like Penn Gillette, and that is a very cool person to look like :)

[@nieves9306]

Great glide approach

[@ronnyronnylater3086]

Hi.... just rather curios about the flapless take-off ?? Rather than the norm of a single stage. I like to run through all stages of flap then return to stage one for take off

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Ronny Ronnylater I run through the flaps after getting in the airplane, but I have never had an instructor say to start on one notch of flaps unless performing a short or soft field takeoff. It adds more one more thing to worry about on climbout. I'm not saying that doing it is wrong. I think it's even mentioned in the POH, but I've never been told to do one notch for anything. I'm not crazy, right?

[@marktaylor484]

Outstanding, well done that man.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks so much! -That man

[@richkoonce8136]

She smiled the entire time. I think she liked it a little bit. Lol

[@okayaviation3259]

nice video my friend. I like the Piper anyway

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@Regisseur12]

Did I just saw Berlin on the flightmap?! Lol. greetings from Germany o7

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Yes! We have one of them too ;)

[@notar187]

you can tell she was nervous ,great way to handle passenger

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+stewart baker I like to think that if I'm not the best pilot in the world, at least I'm one of the most personable. I try really hard to make my passengers happy whether it's their first time, or if they just love flying. Much like going on a cruise, or going to Disney World, the experience starts long before the flight, so I might give them a few videos to watch, or pick their destination. Thanks for commenting, and enjoy the videos!

[@Captainasquared]

Even though you have probably been flying for a really long time, it is unsafe to not follow a physical checklist. You should always at least double check the checklist, just to make sure you did everything right. Amazing video though!

[@Captainasquared]

Nevermind, I saw you with a checklist. I love the rain as well, its my favorite time to fly!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Yep, you got it :P ... Thanks for the comment! Love the rain too :)

[@Captainasquared]

Friendly Skies Film The only part I don't like about rain is the Pre-Flight. You have to get all wet, and then when you sit down in your seat your butt gets all wet and its really uncomfortable to fly. By the way, are you flying for a company/is this your job? Keep up the great work, I am so happy to see another aviation lover out there ;)

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Adan Alspektor Nope, just the best hobby in the world :) Ew, very glad I have a hangar on those days.

[@Captainasquared]

Friendly Skies Film You are lucky! Where I am at, none of the planes have hangars, and it REALLY sucks. BTW, don't know why i'm telling you this, but I am 13 and have been loving aviation since I was 8. When did you start?

[@darkpassenger01]

OMG she didn't check her phone while she was at the controls

[@AlexFill1957]

Очень хорошая работа. Спасибо Very nice job. Thank you

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@happysawfish]

Great video! The Warrior seemed to be climbing out well. : ) Is that 160hp or the 150?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

You called it! Upgraded 160hp. I love the way she climbs too, having done most of my training in a Cherokee 140. Just those 10hp can really give you an extra feeling of safety on upwind. Nice job spotting that from a video! How you guys manage to actually put yourselves in the pilot seat during my videos, I'll never know ;)

[@Bizija123]

excellent video and the girl is so cute and easygoing! Like her style. :-) In any case, aren't you supposed to fly in 500 ft. increments with VFR? You leveled at 3K. in the vid.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Bizija123 The official rule from the FARs is " VFR in level cruising flight more than 3,000 feet above the surface shall maintain..." and since most of Central Massachusetts is around 500ft MSL, then I personally consider the odd/even altitudes to kick in at 3,500. Good clarifying question!! Thanks for asking.

[@theav8rs45]

Great Channel!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks, mate! :)