Gulf Coast Swing 3: Thunderstorms Around Tampa

Chapter three of our Gulf Coast Swing Series. We depart Auburn, Alabama (AUO) on an IFR flight plan and climb through the clouds quickly after takeoff. Enroute to Tampa Executive, Florida (VDF) we discuss our short stay at Auburn and the plan with the thunderstorms/weather that is around the Tampa area to ensure a safe arrival. Maggie and Jay were waiting on us...stay tuned when the 4 of us head down to Key West!
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[@LakesideAcres]

Not a very current comment on your video, but as an Auburn grad, your friendly welcome at Auburn is just how it is there. Southern hospitality is alive and well there.

[@tstanley01]

That 3100 is next level. It flew that approach like it was in a flight simulator....

[@brucecox3312]

Kevin you are such an excellent pilot. But when Jamie talks her radio talk. Nothing compares! lol

[@amyluke4598]

Jaime, you said every one was nice...that's just the way people are down here in the South. I love ya'll's videos. Also, ROLL TIDE! :

[@billrunyan9998]

Hey girl sing that song. You are a trip, a good trip.

[@DrJohn493]

Okay, I'm watching this vid for a second time so that means I can leave another comment, amirite? Now retired as the Alabama Aeronautics Director and a War Eagle alum, thanks for the great shoutout to AU, the Toomers Corner story, and especially the reference to the AU aviation management/flight training program. An airport and aviation program we've always been proud of.

[@RCFlyer007]

You 2 are awesome!! 🇺🇸thanks for sharing your flight

[@TommyG11814]

Great video, ,,,,

[@robertwhite537]

Nice Job guys!! Kevin...don't ever take for granted how fortunate you are to have a wife that is a perfect co-pilot and fluent in speaking on the radios!! I can't even get my wife to sit beside me...let alone communicate for me! My mistake. Next time....I will buy a two-place plane and we will fix that problem! Hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving. ;-)

[@BaronPilot]

You were so close to me. We really need to plan better!

[@310Pilot]

I know...didn't realize you were out of town and it was fairly last minute planning on our part! We hope to be back in 1-2 months to pick the plane up from paint. Maybe we can link up then!

[@skyfacer9626]

Hi from NSW Australia . I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos. I'm not a pilot but I do appreciate the knowledge and skills needed to be one and you two clearly demonstrate those skills and the knowledge.

[@ewratcrl3772]

Kevin, Another great video. I love your autopilot. Haven't seen one that smooth. In particular, how it captures the pitch up when adding flaps. I remember always having to tap/bring mine in slowly to avoid the pitch. One of your best upgrades. You are all really enjoying your C310 and having so much flying and traveling enjoyment at your own pace....rightly so. Until next time, safe flying.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it RL! The STEC 3100 is really amazing. The flap compensator works spot on. The split flaps in 310 usually causes a significant ballon but you can't even feel it with the autopilot on. :)

[@onlyjacorey]

It looks so scary but fun

[@jeddyhi]

You both have wonderful speaking voices. No wonder you are ATCs. You could easily transition to broadcast media. Listening to you guys is like listening to a radio talk show.

[@jameswikstrom4174]

A pretty uneventful flight but enjoyable as always. You guys are the best ! Enjoy your well deserved vacation . C Ya!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you James!! :)

[@chriswalker4345]

Been flying into ORD for 23 years. Tracon and Tower are simply the best. 300 kts or better, don't slow until told, multiple taxi instructions, and best not to call ground when told to monitor.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...sounds like you have us all figured out Chris! Thank you for the nice comment and glad you're enjoying the way we operate. :)

[@MichaelLloyd]

The best part of IFR flight is when you get on top. I haven't done that in a long time (I didn't finish my instrument rating but I will). It's kind of weird to see you shooting an approach but cool at the same time. And then poof... you're out of IMC and VFR :o)

[@310Pilot]

I agree Michael! One of my favorite things about aviation is departing and climbing through a layer to be clear on top. Soul lifting. :)

[@douglascloud4484]

Dang I love your auto pilot. A-Tec 3100, right ? whatever I would love to have one.

[@tomw5907]

I drive by Tampa Exec all the time and Jamie was actually there. They need to put up a plaque or something to commemorate it, lol.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha :)

[@christophermichaelson9050]

War Eagle!

[@haroldrushton6735]

Great video guys! Well done. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@davidmoran1422]

That was awesome flying Kevin and Jamie. You two make a great team. Thank you.

[@jtthill5475]

Hi K & J, Another great flight. Congrats on being able to get gone at your discretion. Too many have the plane and can't or don't use it. Wonderful to see yours being flown regularly and enjoyed. Glad you let us ride along. Thanks for sharing.

[@JasonAirInc]

Great pic, great vid. Thanks!

[@m.echols7119]

Jamie has the mental capacity to become a superior instrument pilot. She is amazing with communications, which is difficult to learn. Please encourage her to get that instrument rating. She is a natural.

[@iahflyr4690]

You do know she is a controller don't you? That might go a very long way to helping with communication on either side of the mic! :)

[@stevemizar4143]

Good job! Thanks for the ride along! Until next time, God speed

[@billroberts4012]

Jamie and Kevin. Thank you for sharing

[@dannybryant4459]

Thank you for the video nice flying

[@jonjohnson4527]

Love all your videos. I watch so many I've tried to give my truck full flaps on approach to the garage.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...thanks Jon...glad you're enjoying the channel!!

[@georgegagnon4566]

As always great video. I’m using your IFR clearances to practice writing down the clearance and making sure I capture the correct info. Starting instrument ground next month.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it George and congrats on staring up your instrument! It gives so much more utility to flying. :)

[@aviatorsteve5649]

It’s just great watching you two in an airplane having fun 😀 Stephen.

[@oldawg8643]

That was so cool...I really enjoy you guys, Thanks

[@tomasjay1005]

Another excellent video ! Thanks you two !

[@gbsorenson]

Love the instrument approach! So fun shooting an RNAV! Great Job.

[@chrisriley9145]

Thank for the tag along K&J, have fun ! ....Out

[@chrisc161]

Great flight

[@Ljet600]

I like both.

[@spiritriderhd]

Your always welcome to Alabama!

[@johndalton3821]

That was some sweet flying as always..!!

[@jannissen4382]

I love you guys . Thanks again for another great Video 🤗

[@Grythym]

Thanks "Sky King" for another great video! ✈✈✈😊😎

[@robertobeltramelli4138]

I think of them also when we watch each Episode! Great return of a special twosome!

[@fa300zxtt]

As always a great show. Thank you and welcome to Florida.

[@jimtorley70]

Great video as always. Thanks and I'm looking forward to the next episode!

[@matt6178]

I hope y’all enjoyed your visit to The Plains and congrats to your football team on a great win. Auburn is a wonderful place. It gets in your blood and affects your soul. I think you may have gotten a taste of what I’m talking about during your visit judging by the words of Jaime. I live close by and go to the Auburn airport very frequently to watch air traffic in and out. Enjoyed your video

[@skycop56]

Great video. You two make an awesome team.

[@kimicollier9846]

Jeez... That AP certainly eases the workload... fantastic..!! Thanks again Kev.

[@310Pilot]

It sure does Kimi! Makes for a relaxing flight. :)

[@pamnicholson5374]

just found your channel. dang, you guys are so cool!!!!!!!!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you found us Pam and hope you continue to enjoy the channel! :)

[@scotthead5627]

Just found this and I'm hooked. Not sure if its watching the flight through the cockpit or looking at her. Lol

[@310Pilot]

Either way, glad you found us Scott and hope you continue to enjoy the past and future videos. :)

[@scotthead5627]

@@310Pilot RollTide

[@donaldholman9070]

Neoooooooooow. Thanks!

[@donaldholman9070]

Great video!

[@stevecastro22]

Nice job guys.....

[@richardsmith4187]

Great video !! I live about 4 miles from Tampa Bay Exec and used to fly out of there quite often. Glad you came to Tampa and hope to see you back again.

[@kaarebergheim3742]

Great job with your videos Kevin. And enjoyed watching how you navigated keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of you.

[@shamrock1961]

Love all that radio chit chat!!! :-)

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Ahhh. Nice one! Have fun, you two!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Mike...glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelphillips9037]

Thanks for the video,Mikey-p

[@kenross812]

really enjoyed watching the descent and approach, I'm in love with your new rig

[@leerjet31]

Bet you still have PTSD from when y'all blew the lead and we won the championship with a rookie LoL 😂 jk it's all in good fun love the videos

[@privatepilotlife1770]

Great Vid! As always, thanks for taking us along... ;)

[@joetexas1546]

You guys are...............SWEET!

[@georges4562]

Great video as usual !

[@dougburnett2756]

Did you take the time to figure out why you had a duel vacuum pump failure?

[@1111pianoman]

D_U_A_L,,,,

[@310Pilot]

Turns out it was a failure of the surface de-ice switch which caused the boots to fully inflate and never let up. This caused both pumps to fail within 10 min of each other. We got all components replaced and are good as new. Always learning. :)

[@billybcgn25]

Always learning, and always being extorted. Mistresses are always extorting their lovers. ;) As you well know.

[@davidrumolo422]

Another curiosity...looks like the mixture controls were set and not touched. There a slight offset in flight which is not unusual but not full forward with GUMPS on approach. Not being critical...just curious if that is 1BC quirk.

[@tonymezzacappa1067]

Hi Kevin hi Jaime! Boy, that FBO has changed so much since I worked the ramp there!!

[@theironmikey2379]

Just found this channel. You guys are awesome. Very relaxing to watch.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you found us and are enjoying it!!

[@bigphoto1]

Born in Georgia Amen on feeling good :) !

[@markmaccani9411]

Kevin, Great job on the video once again. Stay clear of the T-Storms. Have a great weekend.

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Mark...glad you enjoyed it!

[@1995jug]

Good job guys.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Joe!

[@ericneumann8509]

I just Subscribed.

[@310Pilot]

Awesome...thanks Eric!

[@ChrisMathews518]

You got that right Kevin; Thats why i love livin here. Go Dawgs!

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin from Australia. Great video guys. ✌

[@karlfair]

Another fun episode. Thanks for taking us along.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Karl!

[@yamilrx]

You guys rock. I always enjoy your videos.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you're enjoying them!

[@MadeiraAirport]

Awesome video, really nice sound also, we can listen clearly all the communications!

[@camerongoodwin2020]

Come on down to Port Aransas (KRAS)! That is my neck of the woods! Such a great place to fly into and I will show you guys a good time! Beach, offshore fishing, great food and a really cool beach town vibe to the place (everyone drives golf carts)!

[@snap1019]

Great Video!!

[@derekthurgood3696]

Great video guys! I'm so so jealous...

[@Gilles45]

Snow, rain and wind up North... nice to see that there is warmth somewhere on the planet... 🙂

[@Parr4theCourse]

We loved Cross City, fuel is cheap/self serve, but he'll come out and fuel for you if he's not busy!! TASTE of DIXIE is a great place to eat lunch too!! OH NO... The Dreaded THERMO way-point, gave us fits on our Bahamas or Bust #3 series!!

[@BERRIRICH]

I'm not a pilot, but really enjoyed Y'all's flight. I'm a follower now. Job well done., Thanks for sharing

[@williammuzzeylll9037]

Yes I saw the Georgia and Auburn tigers play last Saturday good game

[@310Pilot]

It was a great game! :)

[@FamilyPilot]

As always well put together! Port A is in Texas and one of our favs ;) KRPK is one of my favorite approach videos we posted. Thanks for posting, and I hear you on the video GBs!

[@DirtNerds]

today is the first time i could ever hear your gear coming up

[@rabh6746]

Yet another great video, great work avoiding those storms! Looking forward to the next instalment :)

[@benmartz3405]

Tween the hedges.. Go Dawgs

[@harrykeel8557]

Woof! Ok y'all beat us good. Hope the rest of trip goes well.

[@georges4562]

Happy thanksgiving you guys !

[@bernardanderson7569]

Happy Thanksgiving to you both

[@toddgriffis896]

Yes, Port Aransas is in Texas, it’s a neat little beach town on Mustang Island on the Gulf coast, near Corpus Christi, you guys should fly into there, they have an airport in Port Aransas... I grew up a few miles from there in Aransas Pass

[@jarednanneman5554]

Must say it was quite amazing I started watching this and my 10 year old son Ethan out of the blue hears you guys and says, dad where are they headed to know. It was so cool that he is interested as well. I then hear him playing with his planes and jets saying 1 Brovo Charlie, he has been learning more right along next to me! His room walls are covered in aircraft. Love this little dude. Hope you all had a great trip, sunny and bright today here out west. Go Air Force🇺🇸love my kids. Everyone says hello!!😊

[@310Pilot]

Thanks for the nice comment Jared! Glad you and your boy are enjoying the channel! Sounds like you have a future pilot on your hands. :)

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Shout out to the Caroline Jones song! You go Jamie! Cheers #BlueSkies!

[@pierrotgretillat9365]

Salut tank you vidéo super

[@310Pilot]

Bonjour Pierrot! Content que vous ayez apprécié la vidéo.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Sounds like they need to plant a fireproof ficus over there ... 🤣 I've only been to GA a couple times. Loved it! In fact, I feel good anytime the Northeast is in my rearview mirror. 😁 Maybe someday permanently! I can dream ... Nothing like breaking out of the clouds. If there's any one thing that could sell a pilot's license with an IFR rating, that's it right there. Absolutely amazing!! I love that. It looks so great on video, I can only imagine how epic that is in person. Thanks for the vid as always, Kevin & Jamie! 👍🍻

[@mikebrannan388]

A great flight thanks Kevin hi Jamie 🛩️

[@richorourke7872]

Nice flight Kevin and Jamie cool Going thru the clouds. Looking forward Seeing u guys again. Rich

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Rich!! Key West should be up next Friday. :)

[@johnwyoder]

Loved the video! Also, thanks for including so much of the ATC comms at the beginning, when you were leaving Auburn, and throughout the flight. Very interesting to listen to!

[@garygrose9188]

You discussed Port Aransas, it's a little south of Corpus with an approach that brings you in over the beach for a nice view in and outbound. Pristine water and a fun little town to hang out in. My wife and I make it a point to visit at least once a year...

[@raynibbs4679]

I hope that one day I can be saying hi to you over the radio. Great fun flying with you folks, take care.

[@andrews640]

A good IFR trip.

[@alanbarnes4991]

Can I just say how much I love hearing Jamie work the radio. Do you guys ever get compliments from controllers on just how damn good you are?

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

fool

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

You have to be good. You can not make a mistake on what needs to be said clearly.

[@chucklesx]

@Alan Barnes ... not taking anything away from them but being as they are both ATC controllers as their day jobs they better know the lingo... 😉

[@scottsime5197]

They get paid to sound good