Flying the Pilatus to Marco Island | Pilatus PC-12NG

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I love the time lapse, so we get to still see visuals for the entire flight. Great choice there.

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks!

[@romoeas]

Liked the state to state montage. Keep em coming. Great flight.

[@doughboi007]

I love the weather readout you did for us to read alongside the callout. Great video!

[@davebowrin7361]

In my mind the PC12 is definitely one of the most visually interesting aircraft I see these days and one of the most interesting when you hear them when they do their startup. When I'm driving with someone in my vehicle people always ask what type of aircraft that is because of it's distinctive look.

[@GrantBaker]

Yes it has a great ramp presence and a unique sound!

[@kenyonbaker1216]

Really enjoyed this Grant! The clouds were AMAZING, and it was cool to see which states you were flying over. Great video!

[@lornecunningham326]

Thanks again Grant for taking us along. Glad your back 🤙

[@andremetayer1467]

That's a very instructive video, but not just instructive. It's a very efficient post-production, with many views, these of the instruments, helping us to follow your explanations. What a gorgeous cloudy sky ! Great moment a little bit as your passenger. Hearing and watching you in the pilot seat is a pleasure. Thank you for sharing your flight. Salute from France.

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks André!

[@Jimmer-Space88]

Also, glad you caught runway 35 is a right pattern, I canceled IFR once upon a day and completely blew it…flew a left-hand pattern by not checking ahead of time.

[@fishingmedic1]

Welcome back Grant, another awesome 1NG video. Thank You sir!

[@J.T..]

Thanks for another great video. 👍 That looks like a really cool rc airpark.😎

[@GrantBaker]

It was an awesome park! Busy RC airfield, mountain bike trail, and gun range. 😁

[@J.T..]

@GrantBaker Now we're talking. Perfect trifecta.🙌

[@himankjoshi6233]

It's been a while since you shared a video on yt. Thank you for sharing good memories once again. (Apologies if I made any mistakes my English is not strong).

[@GrantBaker]

Yes, I agree. It has been too long since my last video! (And your English was perfect 😁)

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing a cool flights down there.😊

[@marktaylor8263]

Nice seeing you up flying Grant. Great flight. I am sure your right seat passenger loved his view. Great stats for the flight.

[@GrantBaker]

Yes he sure did! Thanks Mark.

[@patflyme]

Thank you for the excellent video on your flight. I’m a former Malibu owner and just flew into Marco a couple weeks ago in a twin Comanche. Welcome to sunny Florida.

[@jeremyanyim4080]

Good to see ya back

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

Hello from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 and brilliant video sharing its magnificent, brilliant flying 🛩 very nice scenery it's beautiful

[@GrantBaker]

Hello! My next flight will feature an Irish guy…and possibly my very poor attempt at an Irish accent. 🤣

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

@@GrantBaker your welcome stay in contact 🔔

[@kevinwalgreen2199]

Grant thank you for your video!! You did a great job once again on capturing the highlights of your flight. I really like the state subtitles as you flew fast forward over them! Again great explanation on the cockpit actions. Oh and lastly I did not feel a bump on your landing! 😂 Thank you again and keep those awesome videos coming please!

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks Kevin!

[@captgrant]

Yep, missed these videos, Thanks Grant

[@alexanderthomas511]

Absolutely awesome video! The montage, the views, and seeing what was displayed on the PFD were all really enjoyable to watch. The entire trip was a super informative look into what flying the PC-12 is like. Thank you for sharing!

[@GrantBaker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevincollins8014]

What a beautiful flight amazing clouds over Florida. That's OK every landing can't be absolutely perfect . I bounce the Champ once in awhile 👍😆

[@fourwinds091]

Love it. My favorite plane. You’re living the dream!

[@lizzapaolia959]

Thank you for sharing this video. That's a beautiful plane 🙏

[@BrendanAus]

Cruise timelapse was unique. Nice.

[@randyeno2525]

Thanks Grant! Excellent as always! I hope all is well with you and the family.😎

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks Randy!

[@airmenanderson3223]

Good Evening Grant! Great to see you again. Excellent Flight and Landing! Thank you for sharing. Godspeed...

[@HighCountryRambler]

Very well put together video. Most certainly hours on hours of video cuts. Thank you.

[@bernardanderson3758]

I’ll be looking forward to seeing you come back to Manasas

[@GrantBaker]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail] so I can let you know next time I’m out there!

[@n7565j]

I learned to fly at a little airport KMRN here in the foothills of western NC... We had winds like that here all the time! Especially after a front went through!! They'd cross the mountains then swirl & circle around these hills which caused me all kinds of problems!!! I would've gladly accepted your landing as GREAT!!! 🙂 Thank you for taking us land lubbers along for the ride!!! Safe travels sir 🙂

[@jimmclaughlin5930]

Grant you flew right past Charlotte county executive airport Punta Gorda can we get back there sometime? Thank you for another excellent flight!

[@GrantBaker]

We’ve never been to Punta Gorda, but maybe someday!

[@JerryGallaway]

Marion (KMZZ) is my base! Enjoyed your video, great work!!

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks Jerry!

[@ejkugler3470]

Nice to see you back sir haven’t seen you in a little bit

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks EJ!

[@dalehorne9316]

The development you saw was Babcock Ranch it’s a solar powered community utility electric is only a backup. It’s a pretty amazing community to visit if you ever get the chance

[@GrantBaker]

Cool!

[@Pilot.Lindsay]

Not this Year. I had it Down Here 2021. Flying into Marco Island was a Great Experience. I could Relate to Your Flight. It Brought Back Memories.

[@sugebzzy2038]

Nice flight. Weird landings happen. Thanks for bringing us along. I hope to be able to afford this plane one day. I have a Piper right now. I need to figure out how to increase my income to get to your level.

[@GrantBaker]

Haha yeah weird landings do happen. I still try to understand why when they do though. I don’t own the plane, I fly it and manage it for a company.

[@JohnnieV]

Ave Maria is a town in Florida that was built from scratch by the founder of Domino's Pizza, Thomas Monaghan. The town officially opened in 2007, and the first person moved in on June 30 of that year

[@PilotChris78]

Love your videos sir. I fly out of KGSH as well. Don't worry - we all bounce sometime :)

[@MarionBlair]

Immokalee, you were close. I worked their in the 70's. Interesting area.

[@jsh1257]

I fly out of MWO (Just N of Cincy) to S Florida all the time as well and usually get direct but always plan on routing from ATL handoff to Jaxs app. Awesome video badass Plane!!

[@davidpoll220]

My flight instructor used to ask me if I thought I was on a trampoline. I also liked the weather commentary as well

[@GrantBaker]

😂that’s great!

[@mrsaskriders]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm just a flight simmer with 1400 hours but now I have to get the pc12.

[@GrantBaker]

I don’t do much flight sim, but I’ve heard a lot of talk about the SimWorks PC12. The legacy is out already. I’ll have to try out their NG when they get it done!

[@Pilot.Lindsay]

Grant. Great Video. I’m in Venice Island Florida until April 17th. Only 1/2 Mile from KVMC.

[@GrantBaker]

Sounds like fun JP! Did you fly your Saratoga down?

[@easternairlines727]

Welcome back!

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks!

[@chadontheroad1]

I live in Marion. It was pretty cool to see a video of someone flying out of here. Kudos my friend!

[@jmtuts]

Enjoyed the video, was a bit confused by the Pax in the right seat mid-flight. Seems like the risk factor would be high making that transition in flight.

[@dougharvey9803]

Nice camera work

[@larrymayberry2312]

Not sure why but I haven't been notified of your last 3 videos by KZbin. I just binge watched the last 3 so I'm ok now LOL

[@GrantBaker]

Haha thanks for watching them!😁

[@bobrewer202]

Even though I am a pilot, I can’t keep up with you when you talk about the different flight data on the Garmin screen. It’s intuitive to you because you fly that cool stuff. Same for other systems in the plane. Show us. Please slow down a bit and point to what you are referring to, please. Vertical speeds, cabin pressure, intercepting the darned GS and Localizer, auto pilot for sure etc. Also, for us piston pilots, would you explain in more detail about ITT, NT, Hung start, Hot star, and the other things you as the pilot are watching and what it really means. Not a turbine course because we know how they work, but not how you operate them. I’ve been flying since 1997 and I stay current and study everything aviation. But I still get SO much from winners like you when you go back to basics and explain the most basic aspects of aviation. Thank you for what you do for us and I hope that wasn’t a jackass. Bo Brewer

[@GrantBaker]

@bobrewer202 nope I didn’t think you were rude! I do try to point some of that stuff out in my editing by adding the radar ping circles. Some of those things are happening at critical phases of flight and it wouldn’t be wise to distract myself with an explanation. Next time I video, I’ll try to remember to discuss cabin pressure a bit. That’s not something you can really see from any of the GoPros, and I don’t think I’ve talked about that in any of my other videos.

[@bobrewer202]

@@GrantBaker Makes perfect sense. That’s why we cut off our passengers on the intercom. Thank you for your generosity and for being open to feedback. Waiting for your next good 0ne!

[@ConnieJackson-n8q]

What a cruiser ,, Nice !!!

[@timjames1274]

Another great video. Another beautiful flight. Maybe lay off the kangaroo juice mate! Hehe. Thanks for sharing Grant.

[@GrantBaker]

🤣

[@jerryuma]

Very nice video. I am learning about airplanes and enjoyed this. I have one question. How come the co-pilot only showed up at end of flight? I have never seen that before.

[@GrantBaker]

He was a passenger who started the flight in the back and switched seats.

[@jerryuma]

@@GrantBaker oh I got it now. Sorry for the misunderstanding

[@yuriahharris9882]

Man where have you been?? Good to see you back!

[@GrantBaker]

I know, it’s been way too long!😭

[@susanmitrano1007]

I haven't seen a new video in 3 months. You been real busy

[@GrantBaker]

@susanmitrano1007 yeah it’s been a busy summer!

[@coreymorris1601]

Hello from Montego Bay Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@GrantBaker]

👋

[@YVRpilot]

Couldn’t tell the bounce. Looked good to me.

[@rowanditcham9617]

Fantastic video, what software do you use for editing 😎😎🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@GrantBaker]

Thanks! I use Davinci Resolve.

[@tm502010]

Great video!

[@Parr4theCourse]

Thought you had stopped videoing… knew had some older ones you haven’t posted yet, did you film the one when you stopped in Wichita?

[@GrantBaker]

I haven’t stopped filming! But no, I didn’t film that flight.

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@GrantBaker Ah man…. Was thinking that would be up soon since you posted the flight to Kansas…..

[@Vantage79]

LOVE Marco Island. Heading down there the third week of May. Always wondered what the airport looked like. Really enjoyed this flight. What was your flight time?

[@GrantBaker]

3.4hrs. All the flight stats are at the end of the video at 25:00

[@francoduplooy4407]

Glad to see you back at it again Grant!! Great video once again.

[@gatorflight74]

Live in KAPF....fly into Marco all the time

[@conniem3850]

Beautiful plane! Thanks for taking us along.

[@jasonleach2961]

Nice flight. Landing, ehhhhhhhhh.... :-)

[@solefinder3708]

I wanna know how they were able to see that plane, on the tarmac, about to take off, was a 'Sky Hawk', from like miles away...dude must have some bionic eye sight...wow.@20:14

[@GrantBaker]

Haha they don’t call me eagle eyes for nothing!😜 The cut right before that transmission is a bit misleading I suppose, but you can tell by the angle I’m looking out the plane at him that we are just about abeam the end of the runway so he was less than a mile from us at that point.

[@solefinder3708]

@@GrantBaker Amen Brother...LOL...

[@susanmitrano1007]

I have learned a lot watching your videos. I took some but ran out of money. So watch youtube tutorials and guys like you. My old boss was a dentist and real estate developer and has 2002 pc12, but had to get rid of it in 2008 when economy tanked. Would you do a video on how the radios work. So keep them, thanks alot

[@caca121112]

Regards from Brazil!

[@GrantBaker]

👋

[@jacobbeef4645]

Marco island is a fun airport. Can be really challenging at night time though, very disorienting on takeoff as all you see is black.

[@GrantBaker]

Yeah it would be a black hole at night for sure!

[@bernardanderson3758]

How does the five blade prop performance compare to the four blades

[@GrantBaker]

The main differences are that the 5-blade has better takeoff and climb performance.

[@solangetieppo6638]

Very good ❤️

[@konarider9472]

Do you take a bike with you on the plane or is it a rental? There is a great trail in three rivers mi at meyer broadway park if you ever find yourself driving a little north. Its worth the trip.

[@GrantBaker]

Meyer Broadway is awesome! I get up there a time or two a year usually, but I should try to ride it more. I bring my bike along on trips when I can.

[@williamrunyan-oq7gp]

What did you think about the MZZ thermal and the airport.

[@Jimmer-Space88]

You said Immokalee perfect by the way

[@blschrock]

so Grant , what are the advantages of flying a pc12 verses ,say a honda jet ??

[@GrantBaker]

The PC12 can operate out of much shorter runways than the Honda jet, and can operate off of unimproved runways. It can haul more weight and passengers, and has more range. It is more flexible with cabin layout and has the pallet-sized cargo door for easily loading cargo. The PC12 is extremely capable and one of the most versatile production aircraft available. The Honda jet can fly faster (422ktas vs 180ktas) and higher (FL430 vs FL300).

[@blschrock]

Thank you... I enjoy watching your videos .. I've seen your videos where u fly out of Goshen IN. we live towards Shipshewana

[@GrantBaker]

@blschrock yep we are based in Goshen!

[@gregalbertson2209]

What is your left thumb adjusting?

[@GrantBaker]

That’s the trim switch. It adjusts elevator and aileron trim. Rudder trim is on the front of the power control lever.

[@731nb3nick]

How was the flight to New Orleans?

[@GrantBaker]

It was good! Low IFR when we landed with storms just to the south, so a missed would have been a bit interesting. We broke out at 100’ above minimums. Wish I’d have had the cameras running, it would have been an interesting video!

[@josephdonalde]

milwaukee oshkosh area has had strong machinist cultur ready to make th pilatus turbo propm engines bym p & w i likth piulatus 12

[@scotts7137]

Did they park you next to Stevo's TBM?

[@GrantBaker]

Nope, not his

[@scotts7137]

LOL. Great video BTW-@@GrantBaker

[@susanmitrano1007]

What are your thoughts on pilatus crash last month. Sound's like he flew right into bad weather

[@GrantBaker]

@@susanmitrano1007 I’m not sure. I do know that his ADSB reported autopilot/flight director modes. It was reporting AP engaged and then for some reason it stopped reporting engaged. Immediately after that, the airplane started to turn right and then quickly went out of control.

[@FloridaNomad]

Is the inertial separator similar to a carb heat in my 182

[@GrantBaker]

Nope, it’s not really similar to anything in your 182. It’s a door that opens to allow fod (mainly ice and birds, but could also be small stones and other debris from an unimproved runway) that gets in the intake to exit before entering the engine. On a PT6, the air goes in the front and then makes a u-turn to go back forward through the engine and exits at the front. The intake is shaped in a way so that when the inertial separator door is open, FOD will go out the door instead of making the turn to go into the engine. Some air is also lost in the process, so at altitude you do lose some power with it open. And that’s also why closing it during climb reduces the ITT; more air is flowing through the engine.

[@susanmitrano1007]

How long does it take to do a walk around

[@themaverickproject4577]

You said Immokalee right the first time

[@robertproctor4265]

Would you be willing to fly our family of 4 from IND to Destin and back this May?

[@GrantBaker]

Robert, we aren’t a charter operator so I can’t take you in our plane. If you find a PC-12NG to dry lease, I could be your pilot depending on schedule. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] if you’re interested in pursuing that.

[@robertproctor4265]

Well, we just became friends…so it won’t be a charter. lol! Thanks for the reply sir

[@Bill-iu7fn]

whoa! how did that passenger get in that co-pilot seat there ? you were alone ! alien ? lol

[@GrantBaker]

“Beam me up Scotty!”

[@philistine2nd]

Tiktaalik!

[@hwinti34]

In Marco Island war ich mal in den Ferien mit meiner Familie im Marriot Hotel! 💌

[@pdxjimsfr]

Is it 21 NG or 12 NG?

[@GrantBaker]

21NG. The full tail number is N921NG, which is a PC-12 NG

[@Hillpilot]

On Marco right now

[@josephdonalde]

polo name is frm th venice roman cathlic parish st paul of marcos italian ancestrs parish

[@HighPowerOptionsTrades]

🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@มดแดง-ฃ3ข]

แม่ฉันว่าอย่างนั้นแหละช่วยดันยอดขายให้หน่อยถ้ามีอะไรดีๆคุณจะได้รู้ก่อนใคร

[@Fantomx7g6]

Pilatus...100% Function...as NONE ever look good lol

[@grayrabbit2211]

My wife actually _wants_ me to get a Pilatus PC-12... I love my wife! Now I just need to find a way to pay for it.

[@user-kb8gh5jv9t]

A Pilot should NEVER fly IMC if they don’t know how to fly the entire flight by hand including ALL challenges that may lie ahead, if you don’t… well, DON’T. I find it disturbing that this even needs to be discussed or questioned! These type accidents have increased in recent years and it’s simply unacceptable because it shows a disturbing trend!

[@GrantBaker]

I agree!

[@tom5051666]

youre just a show off tryhard.

[@SumonBari-eb9qz]

শেখ হাসিনার হিসাব বের করেন

[@Pilot.Lindsay]

Oops. Typo. VNC