Flying the Ercoupe into an Air Force base

[@brianchubb4989]

Thank you. I'm 56 and just now starting to pursue my dream of bing a pilot. Your video's are inspiring.

[@royzilko2523]

Beautiful polish job! I love it when your dad asked how you got permission to fly into Beale. 'I asked!'

[@Joey4420]

Nice landing, as a sport pilot I haven't even talked to tower yet let alone flown into an Air Force base... very sweet. I like how you went back a second time. I laughed at the audio when the person said his military left... like there is another.

[@skyjammer]

“They don’t welcome all comers, how’d you get in here?”.......”I asked!” That was my favorite part of the video...enjoy seeing where your Ercoupe takes you

[@sparky42]

Was stationed TDY at Beale a time or two back in the 70's . Back when the SR-71 ruled the skies ;-) Hope ya had fun . Aim High my friend

[@scotabot7826]

What a beautiful Coupe you have there. I'm sure it's a pure pleasure to fly her as well!!

[@JamesGood]

I'm pretty lucky to be able to do it right now!

[@pilot3016]

Absolutely beautiful Ercoupe. A labor of love. Keep e'm flying.

[@pilot3016]

Thanks Mr. Good. Sailplane guy here.

[@GEDixon-ni5gk]

James, another great video. Your plane looks great! No wonder Beale was willing to allow you on base. Looks like it was a great show.

[@pappybo49]

Nice 👍 ride, James, thanks for letting me tag along.

[@joewilliams5072]

Hi James....N2601H here..I have a friend, a Lt Col based at Beale, recently visited and got to fly the U2 simulator there! What a fun experience to fly the Coupe in. Maybe I’ll do it next year.

[@edwinkania5286]

Very nice airplane. I am looking at one of these now and your videos have helped me see how nice these are.

[@JamesGood]

Glad to help!

[@sacerdote4327]

Slipping an Ercoupe???...you have one with rudder peddles then? I applaud your willingness to verify instructions...Especially in military airspace. Thus avoiding thier really fast pointy things,( insert smile here)

[@JamesGood]

:) Thanks! Yes, I have rudder pedals.

[@65LB]

IF one does not ask, then the answer is "no", but if they do ask they may land at BEALE

[@snakeeyes4424]

nice trip my friend

[@chilarai1]

Probably too late in this life but in the next I will pilot a piston engine airplane.

[@jamesrutherford9597]

Great video indeed.

[@airmuseum]

WHAT A LOVELY LITTLE PLANE. I LIKE ALL THE MODS AND THE USER FRIENDLY INSTALLATIONS. THAT BANK INDICATOR IS A BIT SENSITIVE. POLISHED ALUMINUM LOOKS BITHCHIN. I'D PAY 35,000 FOR THAT BIRD. YOU PROBABLY HAVE THAT MUCH IN IT.

[@JamesGood]

Thanks. Yes, the T&B has bearing issues I think, it's way too sensitive, probably needs an overhaul.

[@celiorodrigues7194]

Hi James all right . I live in Brasil l follow you. I own a 415 c Ercoupe. Sn 199 it a nice airplane .l'm too happy.

[@JamesGood]

All right! Nice to hear from you, Celio! That’s a very early Ercoupe. Mine is S/N 4918.

[@ditzydoo4378]

Your Ercoupe is a stunner being an all Aluminum model, what year is she? I soloed in one back in 79. It was a joy to fly in as I'm sure you know first hand.

[@JamesGood]

1948! Yes, she's a joy to fly.

[@garydoub7463]

Nice hair Diane !

[@scottfree641]

"How'd you get to go to Beale Air Force base?" "I asked......duh". LMAO

[@iflytango]

Great video James

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

You make it look easy!

[@fireantsarestrange]

Ha! I knew i missed something... how the heck did you get that to side slip without crossing controls!!!!! ?

[@whawaii]

Yeah, I just heard that too. Right near the end of the video. @James Good - How in the world are you "slipping it"? I see you input control to the right & your vertical descent increases, but the ball seems like it's still centered on your T&S indicator. I've heard that some Ercoupes had the option of having foot pedals. Is yours one of them & how do they work?

[@victorvodkafish]

" .... a military left turn"????

[@woodyahh2110]

You don't get what you don't ask for Aren't you glad you asked 😃

[@Trvlrxxx]

What is a PPR code?

[@JamesGood]

PPR = Prior Permission Received. I guess they don't want just anyone showing up at the base, so you're meant to have worked with the base to get one of these codes, before talking to the tower when you get there. In theory, you could be denied access to their airspace without one.

[@skyjammer]

Yes, it’s an official business only type thing....to the point that even military aircraft sometimes get denied a PPR!

[@TheBobWood]

I was talking with a man about his 1947 ERCOUPE 415CD and he informed me that this plane wasn't light sport. All the other information tells me that it is. I felt that you would know. Is it Light Sport? Thanks for your videos.

[@JamesGood]

Hi Bob. No, my Ercoupe (a 415-E) is not light sport eligible. The 415-E gross weight is 1400lbs, which is more than the allowable light sport gross of 1320lbs. Silly really, but there you go, that's the rules. The 415-C and 415-CD have 1320 max gross, so they do qualify for it.

[@TheBobWood]

@@JamesGood Thanks so much

[@TheBobWood]

@@JamesGood Thanks

[@Heli-Dan]

is the Cable for aircraft carrier landing simulations? Anybody know?

[@JamesGood]

I was told that it was for the F-22 Raptors. They have a tail hook for emergency landings if they have hydraulic issues and need help stopping. Apparently most military bases have this system.

[@JamesGood]

And no, it wouldn't help the F-22 land on a carrier. If they needed to put down on a carrier - bail out near the carrier would be the procedure!

[@danfarrell8958]

does your model have rudder pedals?

[@JamesGood]

Yes, I do have rudder pedals.

[@dozermedic18]

This is one of my favorites so far. Really cool that you got to fly in there. I’ll check out more. Apparently you’ve been around a bit. Have you flow over the Bay Area yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHO1gHmrjLdsgJI this is a link of a flight the other day that my wife and I took. Wish I could say it was my plane, just renting for now. I’ll have to fly up to KGOO sometime. Have fun flying your Beauty 😊

[@JamesGood]

Thanks! I haven't done a bay tour yet. It's on my list, once I work up the courage!

[@59vaughn]

Hotdiggidy......

[@Graham_Wideman]

23:35 blancolirio representin'. See also kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGnUZnh6m69kgbs

[@SecsSells]

Please stay out of federal space... it costs taxpayers money.

[@renof2505]

How do you figure? Do you think they added personnel for him? They are there anyway. They spend a lot of money on recruiting and this video helps them with that. I would say the USAF came out ahead on the deal.

[@homertalk]

@@renof2505 Federal Air space is for illegals only. It's Sanctuary Vectors

[@linuspoindexter106]

Lighten up Francis.

[@majorpayne608]

The entire U.S. national airspace system over the entire United States is "federal airspace" and is managed by the FAA, i.e the federal government. The air traffic controllers that he talks to anywhere he flies as a general aviation pilot are federal employees paid by the federal government/U.S. taxpayer. If you are referring to the U.S. national airspace that includes the Air Force Base managed by the FAA and operationally controlled by military personnel, he is still entitled to fly there with permission from military authorities. Which he demonstrates in the video by requesting a PPR number (prior permission required). Completely FAR (federal aviation regulation) legal at no added cost. The military Air Traffic Controllers are on duty 24/7. Plus this was a base open house where members of the public are invited to see what their tax dollars are funding. I am sure James pays his taxes. So, as a certificated pilot, he is entitled to fly in "federal airspace." Also, I'm sure some people used an Interstate Highway funded by the U.S. taxpayers to get to Beale Air Force Base that day for the open house. Your statement is equivalent to saying, please stay off the U.S. interstate highways...it costs taxpayers money.

[@garydoub7463]

Nice hair Diane !