Landing a Cessna at Dallas Love Field

In this video, Craig and I take N80991 into Dallas Love Field, a class Bravo airport. There's really nothing to it if you know what to expect. Enjoy!

[@ryans.5998]

I don't know about those Southwest pilots, but if I was in the left seat of a 737 holding short for a 172, I'd be pretty proud and amused. Never forget where you came from.

[@BJCDAL]

Thank you for the shoutout and for choosing Business Jet Center. Great video! #BJCyoulater

[@marcs990]

Business Jet Center well he is correct in what he said, Business Jet Center treats EVERY customer as a customer on an equal basis, that’s the ethos of what makes average businesses into great businesses hence everyone’s a winner. I for one do not mind paying just that bit more if it equates to high service & to what I call, giving the customer that warm fuzzy feeling that they are special. It doesn’t normally have to cost the business more to achieve this if managed correctly either.

[@isac.2h]

Well I know who I'm going to when I become a pilot and fly down there!

[@Tabouleh00]

"Gear is down and welded" lol

[@gevmage]

I give that callout too when I'm flying a Cessna. It's so that when you're flying something WITH landing gear, you still have the habit of calling "gear" or "undercarriage" in your checklists, so that you don't forget and land gear-up.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

@@gevmage If we do things the same cadence regardless of the plane type, chances of a "Oops" is minimized greatly! I never heard it said just like that, but good habits are good for a reason. Josh and his buddy seem pretty sharp.

[@lerkzor]

I came here to make that exact remark. @16:32

[@joshbutler25]

Lol... Gear down and welded is one of the most exact statements you can make ..subtle comment of comedy...

[@itsyehippohd8312]

happened as i saw this

[@Ilovealtoids]

"Still tryna get my power set at 55...." We get it, you fly jets man...

[@MrMuppetbaby]

Thank you for a great ride along. With 58 hours in my logbook I wish I had not simultaneously run short of cash and met the woman I would marry (28 years now) at the same time. I remember telling her I am on my way to becoming a pilot and she didn't like that because she thought it wasn't safe. It is a part of my life I miss very much. Great video.

[@evandickson19]

T Bass Bone Girl: It’s either me or flying. Me: “Clear prop”, *slams door on 172 4 times*

[@Trvlrxxx]

Josh, nice to see a WN pilot flying your right seat. I'm retired Southwest. (Ground ops management HOU Ops) I retired in 1998 so, I'm not sure if I knew Craig. Although he flies 737s, I love that there was no question who was PIC and that he had total confidence in you. No second guessing. No condescension. And you were secure in your skills enough that you didn't have to prove anything to him. Great cockpit atmosphere!

[@texstar77]

Was thinking only Craig was missing that recliner from his 37! But he said what I knew he would say, I just live flying!

[@SquawkCode]

YES! Craig said it... "Gear: Down & welded". Another great vid... Infotainment!

[@hamadalotaibi4723]

best general aviation videos hands down

[@JamieWardHD]

I've watched many of your videos and love them. I really appreciated the extra detail you provided in regards to flight following in this video. It helps those that are not familiar with these types of things understanding aviation more. Like me.

[@glendavis1266]

Agree fully, the information is instructive.

[@L123Alpha]

"stay ahead of the airplane" "Amen" - Amen indeed! Great work guys.

[@joshreeves201]

This is why I love Aviation. Josh, your explanation of the transponder code was amazing. Seeing KLUK during the demo was cool, as that’s the airport I work at and train at. And then at the end, 802CA. A frequent visitor to Signature Lunken. I’ve fueled that plane so many times. Ryan, PIC, is one of the coolest pilots I’ve met and would talk about the plane all day. We live in a big world, but from just one video I had two pieces of home in it. Another great video, Josh.

[@donchandler755]

Your preparation and attention to detail really pays off.

[@TheFamilyman7]

I love your approach to flying and you're surrounded w/very talented friends. A combo that serves you, me and your subscribers very well. Your humility is a huge plus as well. Thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@thetonyh8su]

I envy your life in the sky! I enjoyed watching your video, wish I was young enough, healthy enough and had enough money for opportunities like this. Nice to see others enjoying the freedom of flying, maybe my dream will come true in my next life! Great job!

[@uxsto8628]

Hopefully we get reincarnated. That would be awsome if that happend.

[@rbnhood39]

Ditto

[@lytnin88]

@@haydengirardot3089 Most likely? Why do you say that?

[@ElbertPoling]

Good stuff, Maynard. I love the respect and help you got from your ATP friend.

[@747-pilot]

_"The Southwest guys must be rolling their eyes......"_ 😃 ....The exact same thought goes through my mind, when I land, and there's an airliner that has to deal with the presence of my lowly 172! I've not landed at a class B (at least not yet 😃), but I've landed several times at a number of busy class Cs several times (KSMF, KSJC and KSNA), and for some reason there's always Southwest around! I plan to land at a class B (KSAN), next week. My first foray into the brave new world of the Bravo and watching this video gave me a preview of what to expect! .....wanted to do it at LAX, but they have an exorbitant landing fee (something like $150), which I'm not inclined to pay, simply to say I've been there! And SFO, the class B where I live, has an even higher fee, closer to $200!!

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

This is a really late message, but if you call Airport Ops, you can try and get the landing fee waived. You can usually find their contact information on AirNav. Happy Flying! ✈️✈️

[@froggie6608]

It's probably a good thing you couldn't hear what the Southwest crew was thinking! Great video Josh.

[@briansivley2001]

froggie6608 My guess is that they were thinking what is a Cessna landing in a airport of this size!!!!!????

[@froggie6608]

With a few choice expletives thrown in.

[@finalapproach]

Think they really give a damn?

[@cm7botekar]

Southwest captain: Well, total rip, jetblast can kill. Its been.. wait, JOSH FLOWERS!!!! ZOMG

[@dpm-jt8rj]

@@finalapproach Not really, but they are probably glad 991 did not belabor the roll-out and turned off when instructed. He does a good job about that.

[@Major_Winkee]

Well done as always. Your videos have genuinely calmed my fear of flying.

[@pknispel]

Hey Josh, your videos just get better and better. Your detailed explanations help a lot. Always assume that the the viewer knows nothing about aviation. Well Done !!

[@glendavis1266]

Agree, I’m a real rusty pilot and a lot has changed in years.

[@gevmage]

I like the video. I flew my Mooney into IAH in Houston a couple of years ago. That was quite something. I did get the "best speed..." directive. (for the sake of other readers/commenters) I really like the really good example you gave at about 20:00 of cross-checking with each other that you'd been given instructions to CROSS the runway (as opposed to "hold short"), and that you still kept checking up and down the runway for something unexpected.

[@MattFitch]

Hey new subscriber here in the Austin area! Completed ground school online, start flying in Georgetown on Monday. Your channel is awesome, thanks for doing it!

[@melintexas4506]

Another great video Josh. What a great right seat you had with you. He knew when to help and knew when you were PIC!

[@GPMJC94]

That incident involving the Cirrus that crashed near Hobby about a year or two ago really highlighted the additional stress of flying in a busy class bravo and the extra situational awareness that's required. there were many other factors in that crash of course, but even here on what looks like a relatively calm evening, the workload seems like it could still easily overwhelm someone who's never been into a Class B

[@robertbankhead8661]

Awesome, really appreciate your sharing. Headed to start my ground school this week.

[@mackenziem2857]

Good luck!

[@gasfiltered]

Cool to hear an airplane I've flown on frequency in a video (6392V headed to KADS in this one). Happened to me twice now, reminds you just how small the aviation world is.

[@TheBrennan90]

I've only heard one of the planes I've flown on KZbin and sadly both times it was on vasaviation as an emergency and the last time a crash.

[@ActinOut]

I know this is one of your older videos; however, you are one of the pilots that has helped developed my interest in aviation. I really enjoy watching your work in the cockpit and the shots outside the plane. I love commercial flight but have always been more apprehensive about private general aviation. Your work is helping me work past this. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@codyandcars]

Absolutely love your videos josh! I get excited every time I see one!

[@WobertWinaldo]

Greetings from Sweden! Thanks Josh for this amazing, inspiring and very interesting video from a guy thinking of getting his PPL 😊👍

[@aquarianage3953]

Great video!Very encouraging and inspiring for us future pilots. Thanks for posting!👍

[@craigpennington1251]

Another smooth flight. I enjoyed every minute. Thanks guys.

[@seanmcerlean]

Slowly datching up on your back catalogue here Josh, another superb video, very educational.

[@marksmith4582]

Awesome video Josh! I've flown into Love Field a few times from KLIT back in the mid-80's. Was always great back then. Mark in KAWG.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Josh, you help bring a good name to General Aviation. I enjoy watching this video in particular when I need a break. Good work.

[@Politicallynot]

Pro pilots radio work is nothing short of awesome! Nice work by both of you.

[@75876]

I liked the scene where you where flying by the Cedar Hill Towers and the Old Dallas Naval Air Station that is now closed. Loved this video the most.

[@schnitzelmopi]

It's cool watching these videos with some familiar airfields I fly into. I'm currently flying the T-38 for training, but I've landed at AUS and have tooled around the DFW class B at AFW and NFW. I've been watching you since I was working on my PPL back in 2014.

[@ruiebrooks]

This brings back memories for me. I landed at Love Field in a Cessna 206 back in about 1973. I was on a trip from San Diego to Atlanta. Stop there to spend the night. DFW of course was not there then and Love was the main airport.

[@Payne2view]

Nice to see the full version and good that N80991 gets acceptance at a large busy airport.

[@mrbob92679]

I did my IFR cross country from Orange County to San Francisco. Had to hold at the VFR for sequence. I remember the runway looking so big, had to land fast and get off at quick as possible. They held me on one of those high speed taxi ways. They sent a Air Call 737 my way. My instructor and I kept looking over our shoulder at the approaching jet. Just about the time I was going to gas it the ground controller came on the radio CESSNA 32 ECHO IMMEDIATE RIGHT TURN! When we left it was night and we sat down towards the end of the runway waiting for space to take off so they could get us out with worrying about wake turbulence. Great experience!

[@IrishDave]

Really so good. And I doubt the SW pilots thought anything negative, remember what they started flying in :)

[@joshbutler25]

We do all share the air together, .

[@dpm-jt8rj]

@@joshbutler25 I learned how to fly at a Class C airport, well, sort of, we would depart and go do our air-work at an outlining airport and then return. Our home base was a major hub for FX, I would always get the "Caution, Wake Turbulence, DC-10 or MD-11 departing" or what have you, but they always treated me like I was flying a G-4 or a 737NG! I was so happy with the way those ATC guys treated us with respect and they knew it was a student pilot either departing or arriving. So, I was grateful that they watched after us and I would always say, "Thank You." I am sure the cargo, the mainline, and even the regionals knew where they came from and never would say anything, at least not on the radio, right? Fantastic experience.

[@randybaba]

They most likely said...."wow sweet landing by that 172 pilot" 😎

[@garyfly8244]

Hello Josh thanks for another great video!

[@crooked-halo]

Moved a few months ago from Georgetown to Fort Worth to work on F-35s. I normally don't fly single engine recips at night, but a trip from Fort Worth to Love Field in the "dark" is a stunning, beautiful treat due to the billions of lights. I'm a bit intimidated by the D-FW area, but have found Love Field to be friendly & accommodating to small GA aircraft. I like to rent or borrow a car & "do" Dallas for a break from Fort Worth once in a great while.

[@dpm-jt8rj]

I have commented on your videos before, but I love the camaraderie between you and the gentleman on your right and other video you posted (also a few years ago) when you landed at ORD. I love how well you work with ATC; I would have taken you guys as being very professional. It is so cool when things fall into place, just like you drew them up, and they did.

[@nikpaul6280]

This has been in my recommended for so long now, I decided to watch it

[@Aviation101]

Steamy Sauce Worth it, I hope? 😁

[@nikpaul6280]

@@Aviation101 most definitely lol! Very engaging video, keep up the good work

[@davidvrablic5999]

Fantastic to watch 2 Pros acting as a team

[@thelert]

Me too!

[@gmaclaren]

Sure do enjoy flying with you two. Thanks!

[@034G63EVO]

This bringgs baccck memories from a different perspective. I used to do fuel maintenance at the addison airport, and many more in the area. Good times :)

[@Maltese280zx]

Dude, you nailed that landing!👍

[@TJWallaroos]

Great explanation of VFR flight flowing.

[@apilotbgsu172]

After I got my Pvt, I flew home to KBKL. I later did a night touch n go to KCLE and back. It was great to see all the runway lights and a big confidence booster for me.

[@multitieredinvestor183]

Landed and departed Love several times PA 24 Comanche 180. Dropped off a passenger at general avaition DFW. GA is located at runway end. Flew practically the entire runway to keep my speed up. Controllers were very friendly to this low time single wing land pilot. You mentioned Gray Approach. Learned to fly with the Fort HOOD flying club. Soloed from Robert Gray.

[@jmschweinberg]

That was a great video. Thank you for sharing it

[@flylikeyoumeanit9062]

Great video Josh, thanks.

[@SynMonger]

I used to live next to Love, just across Lemmon Ave from the Business Jet driveway. You couldn't see much with all the hangars but I'd hear a lot of the jet traffic all day. I miss it.

[@coasterfanleo3831]

Its people like you who make me want to be a pilot

[@jonathanmoore9661]

Wow such a cool video! Can't wait to start my training.

[@jmcgilvary]

What a great video! New to your channel, but sure enjoyed it! Thanks, and keep the great videos coming.

[@RTD1947]

Radio shorthand is expressly appreciated.

[@CactusDronography683]

Awesome Vid,love the New 800 max to the right on short final

[@UrPilotNatt]

Super cool! I get the luxury of flying in charlie airspace as well! Southwest and a few other airlines fly there, really neat stuff. I didn't realize how much of a luxury it is to fly at my airport until I realized most people train in golf airspace. Also going into the terminal I can look out and see where I fly. It's really cool and hard to believe that I fly with Southwest not only as an airline but share the sky with them!

[@LCodGamingX]

Great Video Bro. I'm loving it. You deserve alot more subs!

[@mikasten]

Great video! I had the good fortune to do all of my private pilot training in the Houston Class B from Hobby (HOU). I can see how for those not used to it it can be intimidating.

[@peanuts2105]

Seriously good teamwork guys

[@zippome]

"Gear, down and welded"....... :)

[@gevmage]

It's so when you go back to flying planes with retractable gear, you still have the habit of calling out "gear" in your checklists, to try to prevent a gear-up landing.

[@zippome]

Yeah, I know... It was the "And welded" part that made me chuckle.

[@gevmage]

Oh yes. I'd heard it that way before with other people. In addition to being funny (which helps you remember) it also makes the cadence match. In a fixed gear plane you call out "down and welded", wheras in a retractable plane you'd say "down and green" or "down and three green"

[@martinmusiet9780]

Very excited watching your vids as i will learn to fly right next to this airport at Addison KADS with American Flyers, thnak you for all the helpfull content

[@chrismitchell3157]

Love your videos....thinking about taking on flight school in Pittsburgh for single engine Cessnas .

[@michaelkacmarynski1706]

Went into KMSP during my instrument training with my instructor. I'll never forget when tower said "best forward speed until 1mile final" and then looking up to 3 CRJ's and a mad dog waiting for me.

[@stampy4lyfe]

19:26 Hell of a standoff on Delta

[@l4p1n]

"When I cross a runway I turn every freaking light I have because I want other aircrafts to see me"

[@dpm-jt8rj]

Good advice.

[@alok0412]

"Don't get run-over by big planes"

[@nedflanders7352]

Great video.

[@ajj5668]

Nice Takeoff. :) I wish I could fly someday!

[@no1herebutuschickens]

Good Vid. Like to see on Foreflight where you made your call ups / Vectors and approach. Think it would be a good add-on as you started walking and explaining through the series so would be nice to see the full follow through.

[@Sm_heer83]

Good old grey approach....did my PPL training at skylark

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

Very cool, learning a lot from you.. thanks.

[@AR-wg1di]

17:46 so cool seeing that airliner just forced to wait lol

[@texasfan3345]

Great job josh

[@Dan-ot9im]

Buttering the bread, with Josh

[@rbnhood39]

I’m a KZbin pilot wishing I would have gotten into aviation when I was a young pup. I’ve never flown in a small plane, but looks like a lot of fun.

[@mattbasford6299]

I learned to fly at a small uncontrolled airport 33J in rural South Alabama. From the very beginning I enjoyed going the 25 miles over to Class D DHN to be forced to talk to ATC. I usually got flight following from the military Departure/Approach from Fort Rucker, Al that controlled our area. After I got my license, I was pretty comfortable flying into Class B airspace of New Orleans or Dallas, but I'd still rather do whatever I want rather than follow ATC's instructions.

[@multitieredinvestor5246]

Landed Love a few times. Landed DFW once in my Comanche 180. Kept the gear up to maintain speed. Went to general avaiton and did not have to pay.

[@hpflyboi]

Hey you did land and weren't run over by WN. Great to see the finale Josh. Nice video.

[@noahstabler3561]

That Southwest holding short was surely giving you the meanest glare lol

[@YaofuZhou]

Just transited Philadelphia Class B to Hudson VFR corridor. Talking to the ATC is definitely a very efficient way of flying, because ATC would let us proceed on course by default and vector us only as needed. One challenge was to establish radio communication in an unfamiliar airspace, as it was difficult as a new PPL to start a conversation on a busy frequency. I had to pick a nearby frequency not as overwhelming. Also it took some effort to find my own location in an unfamiliar area because I needed to find a nearby landmark and determine my direction and distance relative to it, while under some stress. Worth the challenge though :)

[@jbreezy101]

Welcome to the PHL area... I live under the bravo there

[@austingunn734]

Rad video, as always.

[@tstanley01]

I had that exact same conversation yesterday about the Dallas area. It seems like the turbulence is always horrible going into Addison.

[@stephenhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh]

Saw my house thanks for the vid!

[@nlandman1]

Nice video Josh!

[@SyberPrepper]

Enjoyed very much.

[@ryaneconomy8619]

Awesome video josh

[@vapingtrucker2752]

I'm pretty sure, after watching so many of your videos, that I'm going to join our local flying club in January and begin the process of getting my own private pilot's certificate.

[@arnebendixen9917]

Nice flight.

[@brentm8161]

Been there, done that in a C-152. I landed as fast as the plane could fly. "Please expedite, please expedite."

[@DougHanchard]

With 13L closed, surprised they didn't stack you all up on IFR approach anyway. Gotta love well managed airspace!

[@BillyWunebuger]

Yes, Love Field is my favorite, just down the street

[@aidankiernan1986]

best video yet

[@pavlosspyropoulos8420]

Great video young man ty

[@MohdAradi]

after touch down you should've said to the waiting commercial " Caution for wake turbulence " XD

[@kestrel5065]

Excellent. Thanks

[@MauiPilotFilms]

"Don't be dangling from the tow hook" 😂😂😂

[@Recovering_Californian]

Start at 17:00 for those who saw the last "error" video.

[@davidhudson2489]

What the what?

[@fooey88]

He uploaded a messed up video earlier, which a lot of people saw. It cut off at 17:00.