I Put My Queen Air In The Ditch!

[@jimgandee2570]

One rainy year the Marshaller waived me across a grass drainage with 3-4” of water in the deepest part of the drainage. I shook my head NO and he wildly waved me forward. I held my position, the marshaller was pissed but I held my ground. I shut down the engine thereby stopping the conga line behind. Finally some kind of supervisor showed up. That’s where we all discovered the marshaller was NOT supposed to bring any aircraft through that flooded area, apparently he got confused about what location he was to be at! There was no possible way I was taking my T210 through a swamp!

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Good for you. We have to remember that as pilot in command WE are responsible for the safety of our aircraft.

[@fishertrowbridge]

What an awesome aircraft, thanks for taking us along Kerry!

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RoutesAbove]

I did the exact same thing in one of my videos. Looks like we both learned the same lesson... Glad no damage so happy flying onwards!!

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from bad decisions!

[@timinaz3738]

Enjoyed our chat at OSH, looking forward to reading your first book.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

I hope you like it!

[@mikeschwartz6433]

You kept the camper setup! Amazing. Glad you didn’t dig a ditch.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

You and me both! Sleeping in the plane worked fantastic!

[@marinepilot5723]

Mannnnnn…..I was biting my nails when you were taxiing in that ditch!!! Good thing you didn’t get a legit prop strike!

[@KerryDMcCauley]

It was WAY too close!

[@ramoneortiz]

Awesome video. I didn't make it this year to OSH but I have been there twice (2013 and '18). Both times I joined a Cessna mass arrival. Now that we sold the R182 and now have a Piper Turbo Arrow III we might do it again but with a Piper group. Lots of fun camping on the field meeting pilots from all over the place.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

The plane camping is the best thing about Oshkosh!

[@CFITOMAHAWK]

My year 1999 Bush Pilot CFI showed me to use about 15 to 20 degrees of flaps on soft field taxiing. It is called Taxi Flaps. They could make some lift and save you from a prop nick or getting stuck like that. He told that to The Missionary Pilot 2 years ago and others in youtube and now is getting popular. After 20 years plus he taught that to me. EmergencyLowManeuvering channel he has. He also taught EFATO 5 Maneuvers.. and more..

[@KerryDMcCauley]

I never heard of that but I'll give it a try. I fly off a grass strip every day so I'll be able to test it soon. I can tell you it doesn't make much difference on a Caravan because I put in 20 degrees mid taxi all the time and never noticed a difference. Could be because I'm wasn't looking for it.

[@CFITOMAHAWK]

@@KerryDMcCauley After overnight parking with tires a bit into the ground due soft ground, put enough power to almost move, but dont. Pop flaps to 20 and see it coming out of the tire wholes and moving with out having to put extra rpm. I showed that to many Bush Pilots candidates when CFI. My 1999 CFI called them Lift Flaps if 20 degree or under. Drag Flaps if over 20. Many dont get it. Call all flaps as drag. But with power, they are lift if under 20 on most non jet airplanes..

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@CFITOMAHAWK I'll have to try that next time I park in soft ground overnight. Thanks for the tip!

[@Copainization]

While flying jumpers I had one tank run dry while using fuel boost on the Be 80 running IGSO-540-A1A. Everyone exited at 8 grand (normal engine indications) while the left prop feathered. A faulty fuel pump caused all 17 gallons of fuel sent to port. Switching to crossfeed would have been a disaster. Watch those fuel guages is all I can offer.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Will do!

[@kasm10]

Thanks for posting, Kerry.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

My pleasure!

[@gawebm]

PITA.. AA short while ago I taxi'd my light sport into a grassy area and got stuck. What surprised me was how small the little indent was that stopped the plane. I learned the smallest indent in grass or dirt can stop my plane cold. After a lot of rocking back and forth by hand I finally got it out. It was a good thing because I was a long way from any help.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Doesn't take much!

[@jmead6121]

Thanks for the Fly along Super good looking Cockpit & dash & Room looks like you Flying an Car ..Nice love the Interior & beautiful Twin.engine get far away aircraft in a hurry ..Happy Flights

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Now I just need to install an espresso machine you can use in-flight!

[@garyallain989]

Beautiful plane! Nice video.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Thanks!

[@gottadomor7438]

You da man, man. Not sure how stumbled on this channel but always a fun trip now.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it!

[@alasdairmunro1953]

Hope you had a good time!

[@KerryDMcCauley]

I had a blast!

[@larrymangold1048]

Thankfully a no damage lesson learned.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Dumb but lucky!

[@thunderbolt513]

Well Kerry. Better safe than sorry.😃👍

[@KerryDMcCauley]

You got that right!

[@pirateatfourty]

i turned a abandoned queenaire into a waterfall on the ranch.made a concrete pond and now it has led lights that change colors lol hey it was free,no seats so it was fine.towed it 3 miles to the ranch with a police escort. all back country roads

[@KerryDMcCauley]

That's so cool! I'd love to see some pictures.

[@johnscarloshowC172]

Had my fair share of confusion with the Marshallers. When In doubt, shut it down.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Got that right!

[@CCitis]

You said WTF exactly when I did hahahaha

[@jmead6121]

OMG watching the landing & grass parking lot ditch ...No real harm TG ...but one y never forget for sure

[@Nick-xe2hu]

Good landing damn near right on the white dot. Not bad.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Got to get lucky once in awhile!

[@mrsaskriders]

Holy crap. Glad you got out relatively easy.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Better lucky than good!

[@sibtainbukhari5447]

Wow that prop was uncomfortably close to the ground. Glad it didn’t turn out any worse than that

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Uncomfortably close is an understatment!

[@ericsd55]

You’re a gracious that guy

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Wasn't their fault I'm stupid.

[@Hot1765]

Glad nothing got damaged

[@KerryDMcCauley]

You and me both!

[@Twizlair]

Saw the ship but you were no where to be found. Hope you had a great time at the show.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Spent most of my time selling books in Hangar C.

[@pirateatfourty]

thing is so full of corrision that it is not worth saving. so i am still working on it. wher eit is parked in theback pasture i had to use solars water pumps and solar lights.no engines in it. no props just a bare shell the aiestair is still there as are the windows.no wasps

[@gmcjetpilot]

The volunteers with the the wands, many are not pilots, most don't or never owned a plane, tell you to go into rough uneven ground.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

The volunteers at Oshkosh do a great job for the most part. Just remember, you are PIC.

[@gmcjetpilot]

​@@KerryDMcCauley I know why did you let them drive you in a ditch? Hummm. Ha ha. Carbon cub no issue. Typical trike gear plane single or twin, prop clearance is nil and requires FLAT ground. I have flown to OSH show 20 times, life time EAA member, Kit builder and CFI / ATP. I stopped, shut down, got out once. The marshal guy was full of his "authority". Not to mention scooter guy getting way to close to my prop. Yes they do a great job blah blah blah, but it only takes one to drive you in a ditch and cost you $40K for a prop and engine tear down. Some of them, again, not pilots or bright. You are right I am the PIC. Thanks.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@gmcjetpilot I don't know how many times I have to learn that just because someone in in a position of authority or supposedly has more experience than you, doesn't mean their right.

[@Heli4213]

That sucks. This is what happens when they have people directing airplanes that don't fly airplanes

[@KerryDMcCauley]

They do a pretty good job but no one is perfect. Still my fault.

[@johngilbert1325]

All's well that ends well.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Got that right!

[@jameswaters3939]

Ain't that a hoot.

[@Matt-mo8sl]

I totally dig your airplane. Queen Airs are just not very common these days. If you're ever in the PWM area, leave a message so I can come check that thing out.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Will do!

[@stephenqueen7686]

Queenaire zero turn mower. Expensive

[@KerryDMcCauley]

I'll have to try it on my runway. Bet it mows fast!

[@ellischernoff8603]

Curious if your seating position allows for full rudder extension with an engine out.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Yes it does. Why? Does it look like I'm sitting too far back or forward?

[@ellischernoff8603]

@@KerryDMcCauley From the video it looked like too far back. As long as you can get full rudder with an engine out you'll be OK. Back when I was flying prop twins, I had to sit far forward to compensate for sinking back into the upholstery to do VMC training. Just want to be certain you're safe in that fantastic plane.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@ellischernoff8603 I can see how it would look like that, but rest assured, I can push the rudder pedals all the way. Good point though.

[@paratyshow]

👍✅ Audio cut out but subtitles worked for me and I learned something new about you, your a "fairy pilot" Kerry🤣 Tks for the video👏

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@donny526]

Lot of power

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Power is your friend!

[@mikeryan6277]

Anxiety meter in the red but you stayed relatively chilled. Relatively.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Relatively is a good word to describe it.

[@Jose-xx5do]

Dude,exist a stc conversion to turboprop like the mayor brother king air?

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Heck no! If I'd have wanted a King Air I'd have bought one. LOVE the Queen Air!

[@outwiththem]

@@KerryDMcCauley Those 720's sound like music..

[@CCitis]

That is one stock looking Queen air on the inside

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Like it old school!

[@CCitis]

@@KerryDMcCauley I am all for it. Glad I found your channel. Been watching you for along time, since the discovery channel days... Shiny side down! Look forward to more videos.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@CCitis Thanks, I hope you enjoy the channel!

[@19ij]

Did you install a fridge for cold beer? :-)

[@KerryDMcCauley]

No fridge, just a cooler. Maybe next time!

[@finlayfraser9952]

Steam gauges, how refreshing, a proper cockpit, non of that glass rubbish.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

I love steam gauges! Like you said, a proper cockpit.

[@Jimmythefish577]

Watching a few videos from this years Airventure it seems to be like it’s a victim of its own success, looks like it’s becoming a dangerous gong show.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

It's been crazy for years, but for some that's the appeal!

[@MusicMom123]

😮😮😮

[@gmugrumbach]

Well okay? lol Yikes!

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Yikes was right!

[@gmugrumbach]

@@KerryDMcCauley My reaction was your reaction when he waved you towards the ditch (explitive). (Wipes sweat off forehead) worse was the fresh green on your prop tips.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@gmugrumbach My fault, I should have said no. Oh well, lesson learned!

[@gmugrumbach]

@@KerryDMcCauley lol I know. I could tell. I would have blindly followed but with that gut feeling of no. Lesson Learned Kerry. Always learning we is. :)

[@jonkje]

The guy at 18:02 running to protect his tent from the prop wash 😏

[@KerryDMcCauley]

I saw that, pretty funny. I tried make the turn without too much power.

[@Mark-oj8wj]

That flight control check was half arsed. They're meant to be checked as full,free and correct.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

By the time I get to the end of the runway I've already gone through pre-takeoff checks. I just always do one last check before taking the runway.

[@RamblerMan68]

Whoa...the expert has spoken!! 😂😂

[@CFITOMAHAWK]

Better check them before starting engines.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@CFITOMAHAWK Always do.

[@aeromatt]

Your fault but also oshkosh for directing you into a ditch.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

Oh, 100% my fault!

[@Themheals]

Everything you need to know about this pilot can be known by the laughably weak control check followed by the radio guy voice. Another future field stain coming up.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

By the time I'm ready to take the runway I've already done a a through pre- flight check. I always just do one last quick check before take off.

[@Themheals]

@@KerryDMcCauley what were you doing on camera then? Whatever that was it was wholly inappropriate as a control check. Stop with the radio voice.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@Themheals This isn't an instructional video and my voice is my voice.

[@Themheals]

@@KerryDMcCauley when you check the controls you need to move the controls slowly to their extremes and while you do it, if you can see the surfaces, you need to confirm visually that they are moving correctly.

[@KerryDMcCauley]

@@Themheals Like I said, I do this well before taking the runway. What you saw was my one last check to make sure I didn't leave the control lock in.