How I Got Into Flying

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[@fritz4345]

Trent Palmer, the guy who got forced into flying. Now that is funny.

[@nsd_nebulousdia1366]

absolutely like the world is just so into making his life the best. while here i am, trying to force my destiny towards flying while being pushed away by the world... ughh. its like seriously? i only have this one life and i am not allowed to pursue what i love?

[@angelreading5098]

That is actually a great story Trent,your modest no ego comments show the sort of guy you are and a safe flyer too despite your off road adventures,the fact that you want to check back on your training says a lot and we are all learning too,what a great idea getting your instructor down for the day in his Cessna 180 ,now he has dirtied his big tyres perhaps he will join up with you for more off airfield landings,you found your way in a simple aeroplane doing things you never dreamed of,keep up the beautifully done videos which are a credit also to your skills in that department,onward and upward always for Trent !

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks man!!!

[@TheShays]

Angel Reading that was very nice of you!

[@K1lostream]

Angel Reading - well, I don't know about 'no ego'! But he's young, driven to succeed, and succeeding; he can afford a little ego!

[@John-yn7ob]

Love your honesty

[@louisbrowning]

Unless I missed it, what about how you got your plane? Let's hear that story! Also, do you ever fly with huskys? I recently moved to the town where they are made. It would be interesting to see you flying with one.

[@realitycheck3363]

The town where they're made? Dude, get a male and female husky together in any town, and they will make huskys right there!!

[@realitycheck3363]

@@elliotwhitworth8239 Oh dear. You just walked right into that one, didn't you. Anyway, thanks for trying to help, it means you're a good person, and I'm a real *insert bad name here* for confusing you. Sorry.

[@stormyeffects4795]

Reality Check That’s how I now have 3 Siberian huskies.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Thanks for the the back stories. It wasn’t boring at all, just the opposite. You guys are GREAT!

[@ozjohnno]

Great story Trent. I love flying and was well on my way to a private pilots license, but then I high-sided my motorcycle and was flung head first into a tree, Unfortunately for me this resulted in brain injury that finished my flying. I can't multitask anymore and everything happens too fast for me and I genuinely feel unsafe, so no more flying for me :( I love your channel and think that bush flying is awesome. keep up the good work. Johnno

[@chrisbennett6771]

Alright Trent you guys pushed me over the edge so to speak. Talking to Jake at work whenever I was around him sure has made me want this even more after I had seen his videos which lead me to yours. Been wanting to fly since (1981) my second summer west of Fairbanks near Manley Hot Springs Alaska. Gold mining up there and so wanted to do this, but life women and kids came first. My turn. Just bought the online school so here I go.

[@BikingVikingHH]

Once I get my pilots license I’m going to make a video how I got into flying, and it’s just going to be a bunch of links to your videos. lol Thank you so much for the inspiration! I’m 33, own my own business, and have always dreamt of flying. For now it’s remote control planes. Being a pilot always seemed like such an unobtainable goal, so far-fetched and out there. Your videos bring the idea of a pilot into the real world for a lot of us. With with the light sport aircraft classification training hours and cost to become a pilot drop significantly, along with kit planes such as yours. As a trained mechanic and builder, the idea of building a plane is absolutely amazing! However, it always seems so boring to just fly between municipal airports and the like for that $100 hamburger. The way you allow us to all explore bush and back country flying makes becoming and being a pilot so much more exciting. What you do is what I would want to do as a pilot; get out there and explore! You bring what I used to think as a nebulous dream right into my living room, and remind me at least once a week what I’m working so hard for. 😎 Thanks Trent 👌🏼👍🏼🤙🏼 Chad Alpha Pilot for sure

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks man! Glad I could help you get motivated to get into it!! The one thing is I would recommend getting your full private certificate even if you only plan on flying a light sport plane, it just gives you a lot more options down the road. And even though 20hrs is the requirement for Sport, most still don’t take checkride until they are at the 40-60hr mark, so might as well just go full private!

[@NETBotic]

Flying for fun in your 30s is the best dude.

[@Dan007UT]

Get your certificate yet?

[@adarsh_srg]

your inspirational Waiting for 1 million subscribers

[@dlachioma]

Thanks for sharing! I got my pilots license in 1998 but haven't used it much because of the cost of flying. Can you make a video showing ownership costs and costs per hour?

[@RoryOnAir]

Another great video Trent. Love the blues music too!

[@skycowboyak4549]

Trent your videography and editing is fabulous...glad you can do this stuff and thanks for sharing it. Pretty sure what keeps most wannabe pilot guys from getting an airplane is cost (my reason). It would be great to hear your thoughts on the cost involved in training, purchasing, flying and maintaining sometime. Thanks again.

[@FloridaFlying]

Great video Trent. My dream plane is either a cub for some bush flying or an RV6. (Gotta be tailwheel though) For right now I feel lucky to rent a Cub Special PA11 down here in Florida. Your plane is gorgeous.

[@andrewkillian5877]

I loved the music for this one much better than your regular vlog music

[@bluecollarphil7064]

How do you not have more subs?? you make such great videos man, keep up the great work 🤙🏻

[@deankinch6328]

Love your videos mate, keep up the epic content ;) Inspirational!!!!

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

For somebody who started off with that outlook, you do a heck of a job making it look like you enjoy it 😀. I’ve been a long time BCP wanna be and have recently cleared some hurdles to get back at it. Your videos and your zeal for flying are really helping me get pumped about getting back in the air. Hoping to finally make HSF this year but we’ll see. Thanks again for great content Trent

[@krazyk57]

06:31.... Just ask Kobe.,Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Richie Valens... And I’m sure countless others... May they R.I.P. ... Decisions, Decisions....

[@finnpeterson4986]

I’m just waiting for you to become HUGE! 1,000,000 by 2019...???

[@ConvairDart106]

That is funny as hell Trent! $300 bucks for Sporty's? I paid $250 for the King video course back in 1986! (VCR) I actually sold my blood plasma, twice a week, to earn my Private license, right off the Purdue campus.

[@maxbigwood2080]

its like midnight and I gotta work tomorrow but this shit is just sooo cool. My goal in life now is to get a bush plane right after I get a drone and a few more guns

[@BamaRushandLilMan]

I would like to become a private pilot because I want to conquer a fear of flying. I am just like Trent with all aspects of the fear of flying. Problem is that I live in Custer, SD and that is roughly and hour and 15 minutes away from the nearest regional airport in Box Elder, SD that offers a flight program and being a sawyer at a sawmill, I live on a budget so, the commute would eat into the budget for training. We do have a municipal airport here in Custer but they do not offer instruction. I do know a CFI but he is in his mid 70's and told me that he can't get his medical clearance anymore. So what can I do?

[@nothingtoseehere4026]

I'm about 25 hours in since the beginning of April. Starting to put things together. Almost ready for my first solo. Thanks for sharing your story with more detail (again). It's good to know others have been there. You should also know that everyone at my flight school knows of Trent Palmer and we talk about your vids all the time.

[@Zalaniar]

It's awesome to hear that I'm not totally crazy for all the studying I've already done, even before I've taken a single lesson!

[@crazyhumpy]

You need a PPL for a drone? I thought it was just a quick course...wow! You should do a video flying in to Onion Lake Resivoir and hiking up to Blue Lake(North of Winnemucca). You wouldn't regret it! It's a 1 mile hike from the rest area. The video you get would be worth the trip.

[@TheeAthis]

We need to get young people interested in flying again. The sport is hurting. I'm number 1K like :D

[@appcarpenter1]

You just helped make my path a little more clear. Sporties...I'm looking it up. I plan to be buying and aquiring my cert. in 1 to 1 and a half years. (My flying fund flew into collage fund for my kid.) I hope to one day follow you mountain top to to river valley one day, eventually I'll see you around, not to many Kitfoxes like yours here in Stead. My Uncle is/was a pilot (USN Retired Captain ), and when he was leaving to fly on orders, my aunt would tell him to Fly Pretty being that fly safe was cleche.and not always "safe". My wife says it to me when I go out on Orders too. It might sound dumb but..Fly Pretty and go home safe.

[@peterskedsvold6520]

Keep making the videos , and I will view them, its a cheap easy way of getting my fix, when you get socked in by the WINTER......

[@cappymccappy3017]

I have the same fears you had about flying in anything. I've never flown in anything smaller than a 737. I flew RC aircraft and Heli's and now 2 DJI Drones. I have the Mini and the Air 2s. I need to find out how to make money with the drones. I think if I was asked to take off and land an airplane, i know I could do it. Great Videos.

[@erikchristopherson9700]

I am starting flight school again. After being signed off to check ride several times, never being able to test due to life crap. Finally I'm coming back to aviation! Looking to go all the way to CPL. Want to buy my own plane soon, your videos totally have me hook on a kitfox!

[@pano-rific8838]

Dragged kicking and screaming by a need for a paycheck. The plot thickens. Nice film making to boot. ~ your neighbor

[@RobotRocketman2014]

Hey Trent and hopefully the KZbin/Pilot Community. I am graduating with my BS in engineering in 2019 and I really want to get my license, the problem is I am going to be drowning in debt. Scholarships are pretty tough to get so what would you recommend I do to fund flight lessons and plane rental? Two of my roommates are pilots and I go up with them pretty often but should I still do an introductory flight? I also made a promise to my aunt that I would take her flying for her 100th birthday and I have a few years left so I'm trying to meet that deadline too.

[@johnwayne6501]

help me out here. I am hard of hearing so flying back country and out of Air control areas would be my best fit. I was once told I could fly from Vancouver,, WA to North of Seattle with no radio so long as i stay out of controlled airspace. So...how does a guy like me pursue my dreams? I got 22 hrs in taylorcraft and 2 hrs in Cessna and 4 hrs in sailplane but the cost seems to be prohibited. Is there such a program for guys like me? I can hear without hearing aids but do wear the time to time but listening to Air traffic control is like trying to understand a Klingon. (not used to the radio culture). I live in Portland, OR and it seems ultralight would be my best bet?

[@chrisbennett5139]

Update, test flew in the Zenith, bought the plane, delivery is Saturday from Cloverdale if the smoke clears up? Fingers crossed. First flight Sunday 6 am. Yea

[@TrentonPalmer]

Awesome! Congrats man

[@chrisbennett5139]

Sweet Thank you Trent. Jake knows I am almost there lol. Hope to see and meet you up there someday. Thanks for the how to make a video also. Lol

[@Corpse1984]

Buying a $50,000 toy plane is the only thing holding me back...

[@a.s.7386]

Alright! Something totally different. . . Who flies into a hotspring and then doesn't stick around for a soak? And why? If it's the sulfur, I can tell you about some in Idaho that are sulfur free.

[@HeidiandFranny]

Hey Trent, thanks for that. Super encouraging! Have you heard of Doug Demuro? He is a car reviewer who is also an automotive journalist. He started doing YT videos to add content to his articles in auto trader. Well, now he has a million subs and it isn't his writing that makes his money! I wonder if your channel will do the same! All because you had to learn to fly :) great story!

[@gadamwoll]

Why choose Sporty over Jeepsen, MZeroa, and kings?

[@craxgt]

Thumbs up for your Shirt 👍😅

[@ericmuetterties1984]

I did the King courses. Kinda dated looking (some crazy hairstyles lol), but the info sticks the way they present it. I only missed 3 questions on my written, one was just a goof on my part I did pretty much the same, but not aol before I started training. Good idea for all who are really serious to buy the King or Sporty's courses and get started on them right away. Love the vids. Maybe I need to start going grass strips with my Skylane and get it setup for stol soon 🤔

[@Festias]

I gotta say, I really don't like vlogs, but yours I watch. Why? It's not just because of the aviation, but you clearly put some serious thought into production quality. High quality footage and you intersperse your talking to the camera (which is natural but also succinct) with eye-catching shots of the things around you. All of this is MUCH more interesting to watch than someone just rambling for 20 minutes in their bedroom. Just as well, you keep it short and sweet--under nine minutes but we learn plenty about the topic of the video. Great work, really!

[@TravisMThompson]

As always a solid edit and video! Love the pull / fade in effect on your black bars. How do you do that effect?

[@KeithFeickert]

This is great to hear! My fiancé and I are restoring a 1946 Aeronca Chief and I've been really struggling with flying with friends, my fiancé is a natural but I'm still trying to shake off the fears. I'm absolutely relieved to hear I'm not the only one. Now I have even more to look forward to when we get our light sport license and I cross those 20 hours with hopefully a smile on my face by then lol Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, it has given me hope! :)

[@jcheck6]

Hey Keith, in my last year of college I got an opportunity to climb all over an F-4 Phantom at the local Air Force Base. It was pretty intimidating and I walked away depressed thinking I could never fly anything like that. Literally two years later I was flying them. Never underestimate yourself.

[@alwatt9367]

Wow Trent love your honesty... all I can do is watch and drool Very enjoyable

[@HTVEGC]

Dude, great story of beggings! That's a super super cool way to get into aviation! Keep it up.

[@Nialija]

The Eagle thermalling in the Background @6:20

Cool stuff trent, really nice to see your channel growing like that! Well deserved, Been here since some 3-4k subscribers and your videos keep getting better and better! Congrats.

[@andersongeorge4653]

i know u from brazil!

[@delscoville]

But here's the question, did it make you a better drone pilot? lol

[@danaskubic2145]

Interesting video! Thanks for sharing.

[@psyrixx]

I used Sporty's for PPL and MZeroA for IFR... I'd recommend MZeroA over Sporty's any day of the week. Passed my IFR written with a 90, didn't get anywhere close to that on PPL.

[@augusto_chile.]

what bush plane did your friend have it is pretty cool

[@tomurling511]

I fly out of sportys!!! Great flight school btw

[@nono-mk7jg]

Whos the Guy Justin and where is his school? Anyone?

[@abbieamavi]

REALLY epic story! I want to do bush pilot for manned, and video for unmanned. Neither makes too much money I know, compared to military or airlines, but I hear bush flying is some of the most rewarding flying!!

[@michaellissow543]

Trent, why did the FAA force you to get your PPL?

[@joelfranklin5905]

Nice sky wagon!

[@MrStevom99]

The shot at 2:11 .... wow

[@SuperAero]

I can't remember if you've mentioned this before, but would you mind sharing how much you budget per flight hour for the Kitfox? The 172 I film in runs me 65/hr wet as a club equity partner.

[@taylornate2]

Hmm I like Sporty's too, but this felt like you were getting paid to promote them while pretending you weren't. Kinda lame if that's the case.

[@TrentonPalmer]

I wish that were the case. But this was just my genuine opinion, I thought it helped a lot with my training. I’d happily say it again in another video if Sporty’s wanted to sponsor the video though 😜🤘

[@aperson6408]

0:47 sounds like trump, trump, trump, trump

[@osborneready]

I paraglide, and have always wanted to fly a plane. Your videos have taken it next level though. It's constantly on my mind. I'm just curious is there any special endorsement to be able to fly in the manner you do? I really love the backcountry as I own a moto and snowmobile guiding company in Utah. So backcountry flying is mostly what I want a plane for.

[@tabcan]

Did the Kings courses for my A&P somewhere around the early 1990's. $300 on VHS tapes. I sat in my mobile home during the summer with no a/c and watched them...hour after hour. It paid off in a huge fashion.

[@Dan007UT]

Sportys is great. Cost is $199 now

[@thehomelawnaficionado]

Hi Trent, first off love your videos :) second just an FYI, your link to the drone you use in you description is broken (i.e Amazon has removed the product i guess?)

[@TrentonPalmer]

Shoot, they keep doing that! I’ll have to fix that, thanks!

How many hours before you landed on mountain tops like that ? How did you learn ? Any “bush pilot course” ?

[@NearlyNativeNursery]

Great Info and story. Not fear here the only thing holding me back is $ the cost. Sporty's is a great suggestion. Thanks for that.

[@aj_reflects4359]

How many hours do you roughly fly per year ?

[@ninerocks]

Even though they don't have the STOL performance of much cheaper to run aircraft (like your Kitfox), there's something about old tail wheel Cessnas on bush tires I just find so appealing.

[@seabiscuit6776]

Have you guys ever seen a black person?

[@evilbrat5376]

Please correct me if I'm Wrong, you did say "Sporty's Aviation" for a course. Just plan cool. Great background story there n you. Glad I dropped in again to hear it. Far out also to have your flight instructor in your vblog w/you. Thanks for the ride!

[@johnlucas2037]

cool video! great info!

[@brianmann01]

HA! You just described me. I fly drones but have the part 107 FAA Certification. So I was not required to get the full ticket. BUT hate heights, hate flying, especially taking off. But I have a lifelong love of airplanes. I always wondered if I was in control, I would be able to overcome my phobia. Thanks for the video.

[@Bewilderbeast1]

I liked the shot with the rabbit road kill

[@sigreento]

is there an age limit to learn how to fly?

[@xtflo92x]

Hey Trent, would you consider doing a video about your plane search/ buying process? I would bet a lot of us would love to hear what avenues you used to find the freedom fox and what pre-buy actions were taken. As well as the financing if applicable and finding insurance, hangar etc. Also your tailwheel endorsement and building up the confidence and skills to take on some of the more challenging landings. Thanks!

[@planesense7390]

Cool vid..What airline does Justin fly for and out of which airport?

[@TrentonPalmer]

Skywest and he’s based in Minneapolis

[@wildtimbrown]

Great capture on the hawk taking off! I work with birds of prey and if it was here in Florida, I'd guess it was a Juvenile Red Tailed Hawk. I''m fully addicted to your videos now, and have subscribed to most of the Flying Cowboys. Thanks!

[@HighlandsInvite]

Great video. My story is similar. I bought a drone for work and realized what was required just for a drone license. I decided, if I’m going to do that much work, I might as well get a full PPL. I bought Sporty’s and completed it before going up on my introductory flight. Saved time and money.

[@vettecurley]

You really do great videos! Seems all I've been watching. Told my wife last night that I've found the one I must have... Yup, a KITFOX....

[@jayski9410]

Trent, I haven't been at the controls of any aircraft in 30 years. But I love flying vicariously thru your videos and I always wanted to try some backcountry flying but never did. (Unless you count the 1,200 foot cinder strip I first learned to fly on in upstate New York.) Would you ever take us on a flight over Desert Bar near Parker, Arizona? It's a remote watering hole that 4x4 enthusiasts frequent, sometimes too many of them. But I understand it's a sight to see in the middle of nowhere.

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

You should do some videos of his C180. It’d be cool to switch it up a little with a different airplane every once in a while. I just really want to see that C1800 in action more.

[@normd5776]

Trent, question. The group that you fly with, do any of them have a sport pilot certificate or are you all in possession of a private pilots certificate? Do you think this type of flying could be safely done LSA?

[@mgreenesco9955]

Hey Trent. Great videos, I really appreciate you sharing your adventures and knowledge with us all. You seem to have a great group of friends who all share our passion for flying. Keep em coming. Mick. Aussie.

[@brandoncox7317]

It’s funny how life will take you in directions you never expect. My first word as an infant was some gibberish form of airplane. When I would hear a plane fly over I would point to the sky and utter this incomprehensible word. I started saving for my pilots license at 8 years old with the money I made mowing yards. As fate would have it, flying was a dream that was always out of reach. But here you are, forced into flying and blessed all the more. Sometime when your up there, take a moment for me and just soak in the beauty of creation and the wonder of flight.

[@anthonyparrilli876]

What type of Oakley’s are those

[@DKMR2]

Does Justin still do instruction?

[@joshualandry3160]

Sportys is good. Rod Machado's books and e-learning courses are also excellent plus he has a ton of free content. His blog includes a section on how to find a flight instructor that is worth its weight in gold. In fact, I would recommend every pilot or wannabe pilot bookmark his blog which can be found easily by googling his name. As a CFI-I I cannot agree more that a prepared student is the best student.

[@NETBotic]

I used King, Sporty's, Gleim, ASA, and others. Combined they're all cheaper than having a CFI spoon feed you :)

[@JD2CYLINDERNUT]

The most inspiring KZbin channel in history, thanks Trent!! I will pilot my own KitFox STI one day.......

[@philchallinor6429]

Trent, I am making a formal request that you remove all manner of listening devices from my surroundings and from my head! You are providing some of the most relevant information that I am researching and looking at applying to my circumstance. I just don't know how it is that you are so in tune with my renewed journey to think about getting airborne again! I come from a completely different back ground as I have lived my entire life passionate about flying but ultimately the journey leads us to the same place. And, it isn't about the destination anyway. It is always about the journey. OK, back to the research of getting back in to the air. About to start going out and sourcing a CFI I can connect with and see about moving on. Part 61 vs Part 141....61! I think it is much more aligned with my journey and goals but am always interested in hearing other's view on this.

[@jimstevens2668]

Being new to your channel and watching some amazing places that you are flying to, has made me wished I would have followed my dream of being a pilot 30 years ago. Still dreaming! Thanks for sharing.

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

That was good info. I used sportys, too, but Cooper's instructor is pushing king, which is great, but I like sportys better. He'll get his written done this summer and should solo (in the Champ and the 150) on his 16th bd in September. Thanks, Trent; keep up the great work.

[@tonyhaines1192]

I love your videos! How many hours do you have in the kit fox? TV/Film & Aviation, great mix. Me too.

[@01dixieforever01]

That’s awesome. I really want to get into them to but they are still very expensive. I’m looking into amphibians tho since I do a lot of fishing. Are you able to put floats on the bush planes?

[@rtwg605]

Super valuable! Been looking to get back and finish (redo) my private pilot’s license. Great info. And inspiring.

[@whoanelly737-8]

Great background on your path to becoming a pilot. Becoming a pilot changes your life (which sounds obvious) but the change is profound, something that is more than a label, it makes you something different. My biggest challenge with students are those who do not come to lessons prepared, they expect to be spoon feed, and as such, they are and will never be any good. I have learned to let these students go. To be a pilot, a safe one, a competent one, you have to want it, work at it, and be willing and able to push through doubt, fears, and challenges. Keep up the great work.

[@davebourdages]

Currently in the process of taking my license here in Quebec, Canada. Can't wait to enjoy flying as much as you do. Your vlogs are inspiring and shows the simplicity of the sport. Keep it up !

[@edwinkania5286]

Trent as usual you go over the top in extremely well produced aviation videos. I am still in flight training trying to get landings down, I am pre-solo about 15 hrs. You have inspired me at 49!!

[@mleitner0]

This was the video I was looking for thanks . Suggest you do a play list with how many videos you already have I missed this one.

[@coryturner9140]

I enjoy the videos. I’m hoping to have a kitfox or something similar within the next two years. Thanks for making these videos and inspiring people.

[@SMac8170]

Which Sportys app was it?