Into The Desert - Ercoupe & Stearman - Part 10

[@18robsmith]

Would I like to see more of the Stearman's journey East - yes Would I like to see a summary of both your flights - yes Some glorious views as you flew west, and home, thanks for taking us along with you 🙂

[@JamesGood]

OK, thanks for letting me know, glad you enjoyed.

[@kevinphillips9408]

Thank you again for your video post of your adventures. It is much appreciated. Yes do put together a compilation of your trip with the beautiful Stearman.

[@simeon2851]

Thank you for making us dream.. Fair weather!

[@simonweller8055]

"Find that train!" LOVE IT!

[@grahamaindow8894]

Hi James, another super video...and yes...I'd love to see the rest of the Stearman's journey and a summary of the best bits. I do so love going along with you at low level over the desert landscapes I love and miss so much. Great low level shots of the train...and the plane-spotter cow! Cheers, Graham.

[@victorcurmi9631]

Never boring James; always entertaining and reminds me of the days I flew DC3's, by the seat of my pants. Glad you made it home safely. Greetings from Oz

[@nicktucker1913]

Right on James, fun to see your trip, I love that part of the country! Good ole Great Basin.

[@johnmay2786]

Thanks again James for taking us on this great journey. I just can't get over seeing these amazing, vast landscapes with so many different and interesting geological and geographical features. It's been a real education! It would be good to see more of your friend's journey east plus a highlights / summary of the flights.

[@ronaldgarnes8809]

Outstanding as usual. Summary of what you thought were video highlights of the trip would be exciting. I really enjoyed the family flights where Diane gave a geography/ history lesson as you passed overhead. You're the gold standard, when it comes to aerial photography.

[@JamesGood]

Thank you! :) I have another trip to Minnesota with Diane and Charles to edit down. Will try and get that started on soon.

[@Airsally]

That is a great little airplane. Thanks for the ride along. Your trips never get old. I always enjoy your vids. Wish i had your great plane.

[@JamesGood]

I really did get lucky when I found this one, I think. It's been an amazing addition to my life!

[@themaverickproject4577]

That’s something a train engineer doesn’t see every day

[@JamesGood]

Would love to hear from a train crew to see if they see this sort of thing often, or ever?!

[@scottlenahan8228]

That was awesome!!!

[@bodenmaddoxmain]

Nice to see you finally back home on this trip, James. :)

[@cincinnatusjeffery]

Thanks again! As soon as I wrap up my Private Pilot Cert, I'll be doing the same type of thing I my Colt. :^) Oh, and "yes" and "yes" on the other 2 summary videos!

[@JoeCoolPilot]

Another excellent episode! Beautiful scenery and flying. Look forward to the next adventure. As always, fly safe!

[@franktbone]

Trains planes and automobiles, Cool video, James, you look like one of those old timey barnstormers waving at people! Thank you for sharing.

[@JamesGood]

That is one of my goals in life, to look like an old timey barnstormer!

[@GregSmithFL]

Great series!

[@5xls]

Another good one James! I'm on medical leave from flying the 767 for several months. Your videos are a great escape. I watch your video on one monitor, and follow along on Google Earth on the other. Fun for the homebound!

[@JamesGood]

Wow, I'm honoured, a 767 pilot watching my Ercoupe videos! :) Very glad you enjoy them, thank you for letting me know.

[@apfelsnutz]

Nice return flight ! That was a lot of unknown terratory [ for me } ! Well done ! Take care. PS: right now the Navion is down, I'm having to replace the accessory case to cure an oil pressure problem. I feel lucky to have a spare engine I can canabalize...Lol !

[@chriscusick6890]

How does an accessory case improve oil pressure? Is the oil pump built into it?

[@joewilliams4142]

Fun deal. I have to wonder what all those cars were doing parked in the middle of nowhere at the start of the trip ? Did the train conductor see you ? That was fun.

[@low_lead]

James, Loving your adventures. Also if you find yourself up near Hood River next spring, would love to try and put together a little side quest with you.

[@JamesGood]

OK! That sounds intriguing.

[@ivonbailey8313]

Yes, I'd like to see a follow-up on Andrew. Does he have a channel too? I always look forward to seeing your videos. Keep them coming!

[@JamesGood]

Thanks! He doesn't. He's on instagram though, as air.cooled.vagabond

[@skyraiderjet]

For those of you that own/fly an ercoupe, can it be used for IFR flight for the sake of flight training? Should a different aircraft such as a PA-28 be used instead?

[@JamesGood]

Hello. You could use an Ercoupe, but it's rare to find one with suitable nav equipment, I think. My understanding (I'm not IFR rated) is that you would need something like a G5 and a Garmin 430 at a minimum to fly useful IFR? 430's are not common in Ercoupe's. You could put one in though. I assume VORs aren't used often any more?

[@JamesGood]

Another consideration, when training, is useful load with an instructor on board. You're only going to get about 450lbs useful out of an Ercoupe... A PA-28 might be a more useful option.

[@skyraiderjet]

@@JamesGood I didn’t even consider the weight limitations. That’s a great point!. I think the Pa28 and M20 would be better options for what I need. Thanks