My FIRST Flight Lesson (And Why I'm NOT Getting My License)

[@BeckiandChris]

Y’all thanks so much for the love on this one! ♥️♥️

[@Aerohead]

It's a big step! And what a great opportunity to be able to do it with the true masters at Robinson.

[@MichaelSalaA]

Good work guys!

[@Perfektliflawedd]

Impressed with your level of self-awareness and willingness to try, but also say fuck this, I'm done.

[@ckhicks]

Not only are you a total boss, but the way you spoke about sharing a passion with Chris toward the end of the video was so encouraging. It's been so neat to watch y'all vlog and grow as creators over the years. Sharing more of these personal journeys (and limits!) is such a fine line to walk and it takes special dedication to one another to show that rightly. It's such a treat for this community to see the balance you both have struck in those areas over the years. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@MrEddieNunez]

Becki!!! I’ve been following you and Chris online for over 5 years. So proud that you took a chance and tried flying. Chris must be really proud of you.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you, he really is! 🥰

[@mariahcontori]

Huge respect for continuously pushing yourself out of your comfort zone! Keep going, forget about the goal or the level, just embrace the process.

[@doncarter3960]

Becki - there around 350 female helicopter pilots in Canada and around 825 in the US. There are damn few Partners in Command! For this you have my respect! Congrats!

[@AdventureOtaku]

Becki you should be super proud of yourself for jumping into something that was outside your comfort zone. That is where growth happens.

[@EasyTarget892]

Two great qualities you displayed there, you knew your limits and you didn't keep it to yourself when you reached them. You can tell what an experienced instructor Bob is just how he slows his speech down because he's identified you're maxed out. Great job, and whadd'ya at?

[@BeckiandChris]

He was really great to fly with!

[@RowanHawkins]

I think being comfortable with your instructor no matter the subject matter is extremely important for how well you're going to retain the information.

[@simonbole-brown1295]

Well done Becki. It is not our place to tell you what to do. I think your thoughts on what you want to learn to keep safe are great. It will be good to know even if you never have to use those skills. Bob was a fantastic instructor and worked well with how you were handling the situation. A big congratulations on your flying and being open about how you were feeling.

[@tayne5009]

I had decided to comment on how impressed I was by your willingness to fly before Chris asked for it at the end. Whether for the travel or to take part in your husband’s passions I can see it takes a huge amount to get you into that helicopter.

[@b1pig]

Everyone has a limit. Some higher, some lower. It is awesome that you're so willing to put yourself in such a place of discomfort. In a way, it is risk vs reward. You're taking on the flight instruction for all the right reasons and I applaud you for it. I'll only say this for the sake of comparison. You didn't get where you are in your career without moments of fear and overload. When I look at the level of thought you put into emergency planning, load-out (CG) and ... as you say... safety.... you have much potential. Best wishes on your journey. Enjoy the ride.

[@derrickmilimo]

Bob wealth of instructor knowledge is insane! His articulation is amazing.

[@asmodeodh]

He is such a fantastic teacher, distracting you so you don't get too nervous, and give you the pretty side of being in the air

[@BeckiandChris]

He was great. That’s the energy I need for training

[@kendall6030]

Starting out learning something new is always a challenge. You are so fortunate to have Chris by your side to walk through this with you. Like he mentioned with his flight training, it's no walk in the park, but when you see him now after working through things and gaining experience, he is a professional to say the least. Hope you, Becki, can get over the deafening fear and continue to grow as a pilot/co-pilot. Love watching your adventures and would love to see you grow past the fear to fly the Millenial Falcon. Keep up the good work. Hang in there! Chris has your back.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you!!!

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

I (Kelley) don't know if I could ever do that. I am such a over thinker. So proud of you for doing it. That guy was so great at distracting you and helping to keeping you so calm. Our son was going through pilot school. He got sick almost all the time unless he was chewing gum. He ended up stopping after a year just cause it was so stressful and that with the nausea just was to much.

[@BeckiandChris]

Bob was a great instructor, he’s the type of person I’d need to train with! The gum is so helpful but too bad your son was having that experience! Sucks being nauseous like that

[@HeHeHaHa146]

Good job Becki

[@chrisstoughton5560]

So proud of you Becki! It is a huge step, and someday you will look back at this, even if you never get your pilots license (certificate), and be very happy your are in a better place with respect to helicopters.

[@Itsallaboutthebuild]

Love the passion you have to support your partner regardless of the level of fear. Thanks for sharing and you will be successful in whatever level you decide to do!!!

[@eriklindgren5870]

Amazing courage to work through your fears to not only experience but work to understand flying. And all because Chris loves it! Stay your course and stick to your goals for a safer flying experience. You ROCK!!!!

[@DarrenMaunu]

Becki, I think it's so cool that you are working to increase your knowledge and experience with operation and flying, even if you don't pursue a license. I have some senior family friends who fly fixed wing aircraft and the wife went all the way to getting her license. Like you, she doesn't really have the passion for flying that her husband has, but wanted that extra bit of safety during their flying trips. Especially as they enjoy their senior years. Any bit of knowledge and experience can make a big difference in getting the bird down safely in the event the pilot becomes incapacitated. Hopefully what you learn helps reduce your stress level a bit during your awesome flying adventures with Chris!

[@andyrechenberg]

Well done Becki! Your brain scramble is an accurate description of almost everyone I’ve talked to about flying. After my first solo cross-country flight I just wanted to get on the ground. My brain was mush. It’s great to support Chris’ passion. It’s also great that you recognize that getting your license is not for you. Yall are awesome!

[@ShaunZinck197]

What a lesson on conquering fear! I watch every one of your videos. This one deserves to be viral. Nicely done!

[@deirdreamies]

HUGE respect for you even going through the process! I recognised the same fear and love for flying as a kid going up with my dad in small planes on the regular. The experience was unforgettable and magical, but the thought of being in control of all that myself is terrifying. Theres a fine line between "I'm good" and "I'm really NOT good".

[@cindymaxwell-ostdiek6889]

I am just catching up with this update and admire your willingness to learn, focus on safety, and enjoy each others' passions!

[@Food.Dog.Car.]

Im a 30-hour fixed wing student pilot. I can say my first solo was the single most ambavalent thing I've experienced. But it was very rewarding after I touched down and walked back into the hangar in one piece. I knew a week in advance, and I was like yup im dead, and I paid for it." It's weird to put total trust in your knowledge to the point that your life is on the line. But that's why we train and continue learning. Sometimes, we just dont truly realize what we are capable of. So that's why we need someone to push us forward like our CFI. Im now working on my cross country solo(150nm) flight. Dont be afraid to challenge yourselves, fear is just a thought. You decide your reality based on how you react to the situation.

[@joshua883]

I remember the first time I drove a car, and my mind wrapping around hurdling 2000+ lbs seemed a monumental task. Bob telling you the small "I have my hands on the collective so I wont let you go above or below too fast" is great to hear when you're learning to be the pilot of something like that. Seeing you do that is inspiring.

[@anthonyjulien]

Congratulations Becki!!! That was amazing, you overcame part of a big fear. Love that you are a big supporter of Chris’s aviation journey, and that you let us join on your adventures. So proud of you 🚁

[@ldt1011tube]

Congrats, we all went through those feelings when we started to fly, just hang in there. Good Luck.

[@johnalvarez3376]

Much respect to Becki for being brave 👏. Listening to Bob remain calm while sharing wisdom is full on Yoda level training. One of our engineers took the flight training course and it took him a while to figure it out. Then, one day out of the blue, he did it. The best way to learn is when we do it on our level. 🚁

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you!! I wish I could come and do all my training with Bob, he’s got the right energy for my fear 😂

[@maxmillion4216]

Congratulations Becki, you faced your fears and overcome them (some what). And your wellness to be a part of Chris love of flying.....👍🏻

[@TuckerPearce]

What a cool opportunity and kudos to you Becki for trying to fly. I am sure Chris appreciates your willingness to try it and also for embracing his passion for helicopters.

[@dotsara]

Genuinely so proud if you for taking the lesson and giving it a go. Bob talked about some of the wrong reasons people attempt this, but as a fellow safety-minded person, I think yours are exactly right. 👊🏽

[@davidgreed1885]

Having also done an intro flight in an R44, I know exactly what you went through Becki. The exhilaration is as real as the fear and absolute overload. I was exhausted at the end of it, but learnt so much. You did brilliant!

[@FeelingsOHome]

Becki you've come along way! U learning hw o level and land the helicopter is so far from the Becki that started in the beginning with Chris. I'm super proud of you

[@aakashmitra3368]

As creators, as filmmakers, as people in general... you guys have grown so much. Proud of you Becki!!!

[@heyitslandry]

Major props to you Becki! Congrats on your first flight and huge respect for stretching your comfort zone. Taking the controls is a big step but you handled it like a champ, brain blender and all. Blue skies and tailwinds to you both, I look forward to seeing y'all's next adventure!

[@ginasmitasin479]

Not just proud but delighted for you both. Now you understand more all that goes on while you guys are out and about and the more you know the safer you both will be. 🤸🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️🎉🍾🥂

[@BEAMChannel]

Well done Becki! Proud of you for trying it, and proud of you for saying "this is not my jam" Love your videos!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you!!

[@slabslinger1]

It was a joy to watch you, Becki. The love you have for Chris to fly with him is real.

[@katlis]

I feel ya Becki. I would LOVE to learn how to fly an aircraft, but I just can’t with my affliction of motion sickness. And with your sensory issues, not a great mix. Like the instructor said, not everyone can be a pilot. Anyway, I love how you’re learning & supporting your husband with his hobbies, much respect.

[@bisonaviation1217]

Congratulations Becki! You made all of us AvGeeks proud!

[@pbsnoosk13]

YAY, Becki! I think is it incredible that you will do this in spite of your fear. You are a terrific role model for what we should do for those we love! Thank you for sharing.❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@rotarywing]

Congratulations Becki! A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I have loved helicopters since I was 5 years old. But on my first helicopter lesson, my goal was not to get a license; it was to see if I could learn to hover. After I could hover, I started learning to take off and land. Pretty soon I was ready to solo. It wasn’t until after I had soloed that I thought I would see if I could get a license. Set small goals for yourself at the beginning with the long term goal of being able to land the helicopter in case of emergency. Along the way, I think you will get more comfortable, and you may be able to expand your goals. Since you are afraid of heights (I am a little as well, but being inside something is different), you might try staying close to the ground and practice hovering. It’s still a butt puckering maneuver, but at least you’re close to the ground. And every flight begins and ends with a hover. Keep at it Becki, I’m rooting for you!

[@KyleJPilot]

You've got yourself a pretty amazing and patient husband! Also, airplanes are for people who can't fly helicopters! I have a lot of respect for you that you understand your abilities and know 'it's not for you.' Flying is definitely not for everyone. Looking forward to your next series!! Love watching your travels!

[@natfeewrites]

I’m so proud of you, Becki! Literally teared up because I could feel the overwhelm. I think your goal to be a safety net is excellent, and I love that you were vulnerable enough to share your journey with us. You felt the fear and you did it anyway! 🖤🤍

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you so much!!

[@masonprov]

Mad respect for taking this on first, and sharing it with us! I can't tell you how much I love this. Honesty and authenticity are something I value. I can't wait to see more. I think this is my favorite flying video I have seen posted, and I watch a lot.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Huge respect for you, Becki. You’re in the top 1% of partners, that’s for sure.

[@MrJames_1]

Well done Becki :) For any stress, try this while Chris has you hooked up to a heart rhythm monitor,,, breathe in for five seconds and breathe out again for five seconds. No breath holding and if five seconds is a little long for you just make sure the in and out breaths are the same length. Do this at least five times (=50 seconds) Why the heart rhythm monitor? It will let you see what your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is doing. The waveform on the display will change from jagged to smooth. This is proof that what you are doing has an impact on your body instantly, and by leveraging the significance of the ANS to our body we can trick the brain into thinking everything at the moment isn't as bad as our initial reaction was, and please brain, stop sending signals to squirt adrenaline into our system. Adrenaline isn't a bad thing however too much can impact our ability to think clearly when we need to by causing the Amygdala to slow cortical function (the driver of the fight/flight/freeze response). You can use this 'ready' tool before, during and after stressful events. After a few sessions with the heart rhythm monitor you won't need it anymore because you will be able to associate what you saw on the monitor with what you feel. Do the exercise often to make it second nature, and with me, it eventually became automatic. Will your Amygdala still get the better of you,,, of course, we're not robots, however, you now have a way to instantly start recovery (or prep). Keep having fun you two :)

[@mirandacharlwood9453]

Good on you for facing your fears head on like this Becki! It will be such an important set of skills to have while on flying adventures with Chris.

[@danielreuter2565]

There's nothing wrong with being afraid. There are lots of dangerous parts of flying that it is very productive to be fearful of. The challenge you're having is that you're afraid of things that are not useful and it's distracting you from focusing on the things that will serve you. If you were my student, I would sit with you and make a list of everything you're afraid of and separate that list into things that are useful and not useful to be afraid of. The things that are useful to be afraid of, we then make a plan for systematically solving with training. This is what flight training is. Mitigating risk with specific training for actual things that can go wrong. And for everything on the list that's not useful to be afraid of, well, just keep that as a separate list to be aware of and try to work on letting go of those specific fears. Maybe with a therapist. But don't stop being fearful. Fear of the right things keeps us alive. Just don't let fear of the wrong things distract you from learning about and solving for the right things.

[@karatiz]

Congrats on doing that Becki, despite all the fear!!

[@helenkubalek9596]

Love you guy's. So happy you pushed through as i know how anxious you are with flying.

[@mind_palace]

Even watching the video, my palms get all icky, going bouldering can be overwhelming as well, but woww, throughout the years seeing amd hearing you speak about it, to then now going for it, is reallly admirable🙌🙌🙌

[@mobilechaosyt]

Fantastic, it is always good to have a backup plan for an emergency. That definitely will take enough hands on time to be comfortable with jumping into help. I’m proud of you. 🎉🎉🎉

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

Becki Very good job of fighting through your fears for the good of everyone, you and especially Chris if there is a crisis that only you can solve by being able to make it happen and save you both and your helicopter 🚁, because remember if you just land and crash the helicopter in the middle of nowhere you are still just stranded in the middle of nowhere, so it’s always a better safer option to be able to get you both to somewhere with help or the ability to get help right away. Thank you both very very very much for making another flying video! It’s what I follow your channel, Micah’s and Trent’s for. I really love and appreciate your honesty about all of your struggles with flying helicopters and I’m very happy to see that you are learning more and more all of the time through your experiences in flying helicopters that’s helps out your entire audience to better understand what it takes to fly and make dreams come true. It’s very inspiring to receive positive feedback and information. Thank you both very much again, I just so much love and appreciate your flying videos.

[@simonblunden2151]

Mad respect for you Becki.

[@MTD369]

Absolutely incredible Becki! I hope you continue to face your fears. True testament to your willpower.

[@RachelDavis705]

That's great that you support Chris in his passion and are able to push through your fears. Flying just scares the crap out of me, and the more I know about what goes into flying, the more I feel like I know could go wrong and the more scared I get. lol

[@canorousdesign]

So proud of Becki for this! So nice to see the growth of both you guys (:

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

Congrats Beckie for giving flying a go. With my flying fears I took a few fixed wing flying lessons and for me just understanding the dynamics of the plane and how it works helped a bit. It’s the lack of control for me. And having more knowledge about planes helped me to understand we just won’t fall out of the sky. Big congrats on trying it! 🙌🙌🙌

[@zeeeter]

You've made a deliberate decision and moved on from Unconscious Incompetence. Congratulations at achieving Conscious Incompetence. Next step Conscious Competence with an eventual goal of Unconscious Competence. :) That was an awesome video, so impressed at what you just did!

[@GSAirTherapy]

You are so beyond cool Becki! Especially considering your fears, you are constantly stepping outside of your comfort zone, facing those fears. Whether you’re PiC or an “inactive” passenger, it doesn’t matter, you’re always there, in an environment that “makes your a**hole pucker” 😂. Kudos to you!!

[@WayneThePoet]

Way to go Becki! You really have a great opportunity to add flying to the things you get to do in your life. And as you’ve said several times, knowing what to do in an emergency is smart. Great video!

[@cindyrosen8170]

You are so amazing! So proud of you for facing your fears. As someone who experiences the same issues, your authenticity, and willingness to share your vulnerability is inspiring.

[@Anettesque]

You did so well! 🎉 Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@LorneBlack]

First, well done you for taking that first lesson and sitting in on the safety course. Second, you made a great video to share your experience. I hope this helps makes you a little less anxious on trips in your renewed Millennium Falcon.

[@alexsouthpb55]

👍 I can so relate - I went up for a lesson 30 years ago after going through classroom theory. When it came time to try flying myself, I just told the instructor to handle the power controls while I concentrated on steering. There’s just too much going on at the beginning.

[@limbsjones]

Becki is the absolute best!!!!

[@JaskaranSingh-rn7sk]

Becki you are soo sweet and so brave ❤ and Chris is soo supportive ❤

[@randallyons8745]

Chris must have fun seeing you try and I really feel your fear and Helicopters are the most difficult... Beautiful episode....

[@BronsonZAllen]

Awesome job Becki! I'm in flight school right now for my private pilot fixed wing license and the first few hours of training were a BRAIN BLENDER so I know how you feel. Even with a passion for aviation like Chris, I still have nerves every time I fly and training can be fatiguing. Its super cool that you did this! 🚁

[@BeckiandChris]

Hopefully I wan get past my fear to actually learn! Congrats on your fixed wing training that’s awesome!!

[@rodneylopez5073]

Congratulations, Becki!! Not many have the wherewithal to confront fears like this, and even fewer do it while being recorded. I am proud of you and I hope that others watching can take inspirations and courage from your example!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thank you!

[@JoseRivera-lt2cc]

BRAVO for your commitment to overcome your true emotion.

[@just_eirik]

I’ve only flown helicopters in video games and even when watching Chris flying, it seemed just fun. But now seeing it through your eyes, I’m scared! It suddenly seems so complex and risky. Very interesting to watch!

[@colinprice4011]

Congrats Becki-it's awesome that you were able to do the flight and come away with the new knowledge. Sending you a high-five from New Zealand. I love your and Chris's channel-it's entertaining, fun and full of useful information. Great stuff.

[@ChrisKennedy1]

So amazing, incredibly impressed and proud of you Becki! You’ve got some serious puckering going on and yet you pull through - the definition of brave!

[@Adventurist]

My hands are sweaty just watching this, jesus christ. 😂 Well done! Leaving it a bit more uncut definitely helped understanding the tension in that cabin.

[@drew742]

That’s so cool that you flew and that you want to learn enough to be safe if you ever need to. So awesome and well done! Also, good on you for sticking to your guns.

[@debrafisher7373]

I am also terrified of flying so I totally understand the fear. You get HUGE props from me ❤

[@johanntnr5700]

To be honest, that was one of the nicest videos I've seen on this channel! Well done Becki!

[@inlewisland]

Go Becki! That’s was awesome! Even though you were scared you did it anyway! Way to go! Cool to see a couple that takes interest in each other’s passions!

[@Galactic-Jack1978]

Well done Becki, do you remember the first time you got behind the steering wheel of your dad's car? We all start out nervous but with knowledge comes confidence. I admire your courage to do this which by the way makes perfect sense.

[@pilotnatto1105]

Proud of you Becky!

[@alext.7313]

I’m behind the power curve like always, but great job Becki!!!! Super proud of you!🎉🎉

[@NebulaMonk]

Watching Becki fly was really cool. Amazingly done Becki !

[@BeckiandChris]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Norbertblaise]

It's really awesome facing your fears like that.

[@kiltedpiper98]

Great job, Becki! Keep on working through your fear.

[@Segelpiloten]

Great work Becki!! You did great daring to controll and learn everything as pilot in command! Lots of love from me and my wife that like to see your episodes! Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪 If you and Chris ever come to Sweden your welcome to join me in a sailplane (without a engine and lovely silence)

[@volkerjansen3901]

Great video Becki! I did a fixed wing intro flight a few years ago and realized it was not the right thing for me. But I have a lot of fun with flight simulation on PC. My office chair even has a collective mounted on the side. Have you thought about installing a flight sim and getting some helicopter controls? You can learn the basics without nausea and fearing for your life.

[@Hahnck750i]

so proud. you go girl!

[@liveinaweorg]

I had a 'discovery' flight in an R22 many years ago. It was pretty windy but great fun.

[@splvega1]

Great job Becki! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@DawnMelansonPhoto]

You were amazing Becky! ❤

[@da20eclipse]

Go Becky! You’ve got this. In between my twin and getting my Diamond, I got 10 hours in a Robinson R-22. I could take off and get us back on terra firma. My landings weren’t pretty, but we’d walk away, LOL. Hovering, FORGET ABOUT IT! Had I finished and bought me a helicopter, I’d be landing it on my property here in PA, rather than 30 minutes to my SLING at MSV. Good Luck B&C!

[@AkashNayee]

Was wondering if Chris was going to be on this flight then you hear the occasional manic laughter, love it!

[@definitelynotfoli]

Proud of you Becki!

[@lsismeiro]

Great video! As an aviation enthusiast I really liked the perspective of a "real person" put on the controls of an helicopter. For me you can continue to make this kind of content. 😊

[@mfortne]

So proud of you Becky. Loved the video!

[@jutperry]

that was badass ! I love your helicopter series more than anything. Super cool. Thanks for the great content Becky & Chris

[@hodgey260]

Awesome Job Becki!!! I'm sooooo happy to hear that you will continue training so you can gain the skill to at lease get down safely to the ground!

[@phibo687]

Bravo Becki .... 🤛🤛🤛🤛

[@rick2bees]

Proud too !!!! 💪🚁🙌

[@lisaadminis6334]

I think you’re brave and awesome Becki - well done. Now unclench and give yourself a pat on the back! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻