PC-12 Test Flight

[@joshs3900]

If I imagine that all airplane technicians are like you - it makes me feel safe when I fly.

[@lsullivan0202]

Glad to hear Vince is sticking around, just not featuring any more. Congrats on the promotion Vincent, we will miss your smiling face and detailed explanations!

[@dvatp]

Don't be afraid to keep the technical details coming. You're a technician and attracting people to the channel (like me, 25+ year pilot / ATP with experience working on piston aircraft) who are interested in learning about what you do and maybe learning a bit more about the airplanes you work on.

[@JamesSullivans]

Will do. Thank you for the feedback!

[@angelreading5098]

James you are one of a kind,dedicated and determined in complex issues such as this,just watching you move around makes me realise what a young mans job it is these days maintaining aircraft,swopping out means you are in effect doing the job twice but needs be as carrying every single spare part is not practicle,hope that you got to the bottom of this without too much pain in the end.

[@ShakeyBalance]

Hey James! I'm glad I found your channel. I'm a highschool student in a trade school program for aviation maintenance. planning on introducing your videos to my instructor for a better look at what a technician does in the real world and what our students can look forward to. Thank you for the quality content and keep it up please!

[@colton9149]

Man your videos inspire me so much too stay focused on my plans of fulfilling my dream career as a A&P mechanic, I can't wait too start! Your videos are badass BTW

[@bcordoba555]

Great video! We new subscribers (well deserved huge bump in Subs!) are really appreciative of your videos; the storyline, the Pilatus, the technical details (more is great!), the sights of California.I understand you need to target the main audience so keeping balance is good but I suspect that the new crop of Subs is very different now. Keep up the good work. Best vid was when you both detailed the steps in the 100-hour inspection and the corrosion inspection. Also I would be interested in knowing more about your ratings and outlook on your pilot side of things; being able to work and fly is very cool and interesting. Thanks for the new video!!!

[@JamesSullivans]

Thanks for the positive feedback. Striking a balance is challenging and also trying to find the time to film is tough. I will do my best to include more technical details though. I have my commercial pilot license with multi engine and instrument rating as well as tailwheel endorsement. I currently fly as a hobby but that will likely change in the near future. I bleed aviation so whether I am turning wrenches or talking to ATC I am enjoying myself!

[@bcordoba555]

... and it shows; Awesome! Living the dream and sharing it; very cool!! Thanks for taking us along :o))

[@kylerandle22]

Hey James, I'm a stress technician with a masters degree and I'll tell you I just hate my job and much as the pay. I'm considering doing an aviation maintenance degree eventually as aviation is my true passion. Just felt like telling you you do an awesome job explaining the systems of aircraft to me. Enjoy watching your videos and look forward to more.

[@chrisduke3251]

I'm really enjoying your video's. Back in the mid 80's I worked at small airports helping A&P, and running line operations. I'll be 50 this Dec, and just getting back into it as a A&P assistant/helper/apprentice. I have more tools than God since I've wrenched on stuff all these years, but find I need more now haha. Thanks for the video's! Reminds me of the days getting free rides to Oshkosh for the big air show in Kingair. Wish now I found a way to keep doing it back then. Full circle.

[@imjustabill247]

congrats Vince, you will have to make your own channel now. keep the great vids coming James!

[@mohammedmreh1985]

Very good job editing your videos! Every time the intro is well made. Considering ur busy job. And the time to put in editing is amazing. Keep the good job. Hope u all the best in work and utube career. Thanks for taking us into this amazing job that very few have to enjoy it.

[@JamesSullivans]

Mohammed, thank you for the compliments. I am fortunate to have such a great job and it feels great to know people enjoy coming along for the ride!

[@computerjlt]

Your explanations are far from boring! get more technical lol. This stuff is fascinating!

[@saltypacman1661]

Love your videos I'm going to school to be an a&p mechanic. You got me inspired thanks for the great videos

[@fili3862]

Awesome, another cool video. Best regards from Sweden.

[@Sithylis]

Man your vlogs are some high quality shit, loving these atm

[@johnmeye]

I love your videos. You are an excellent teacher.

[@scotabot7826]

RIP James. You were a good guy.

[@johnlds1965]

Great content by the way, keep it coming, we love the technical details and the thinking behind such, well done from the UK. :-)

[@bravopapa6631]

Thanks again for the awesome content. Please don't worry about boring us with the technical side, or maybe just start another channel devoted to procedure. Then you could cut that pesky "sleep" thing back to like 12 minutes a night. lol. Thanks man. These vlogs really are inspirational for folks who are interested in this line of work, like myself.

[@JamesSullivans]

Hahah! Thanks, I've thought about doing directors cuts that have more tech info (as recommended by another commenter). Sleep is overrated anyways

[@gracesullivan9924]

great to see Catalina from the sky. I hiked that island end to end 2 years ago.

[@lsullivan0202]

Looks gorgeous from up there I can only imagine how the hike must of been ;)

[@mAxkAwAzX7r]

7:26 the valve you pulled out there, is made by the company i am working for. Greetz from bavaria!

[@user-yd5gl3vb5l]

really enjoy your vlogs :D Keep it up !

[@johnellenburg4934]

Awesome video!! Very educational and enjoying.

[@TicoRealtors]

Love the videos!! Its like working on a mini C130!!!

[@indepviewpt]

I like your videos. Thanks for making them.

[@zzodr]

2:30. Gear Up, Yaw damper on, taxi, landing lights off. Happy flying!

[@Strippula]

This video makes me feels like I'm watching a Neistat vlog lol

[@charlesgrieves7847]

awesome videos man. can you log any of that pc-12 time?

[@danielribeiro2113]

Oh snap I use to repair and overhaul those actuators used on the flow valves. Ah the good old days.

[@dglmy1]

Great videos James!! Thank you

[@lucasvogel8497]

Love your chanell I'd love to see more videos.

[@johnlds1965]

Was it the Temp Control Sensor in the end, did I miss the final conclusion?

[@JamesSullivans]

Ended up being the P2.5/P3 bleed air changeover valve.

[@AirsoftMan727]

Good video keep it up man!

[@born2flyau]

Do you have to have a pilots licence to taxi the PC-12? If not what qualifications do you require? Are you licenced to fly the PC-12?

[@curtisccr]

Be nice to that Aerostar. It's probably had a good live, and may live again. :) (I don't think I'd own one, but they are cool!)

[@michealokeefe6661]

Hey James I am a diesel tech and was planning on going back to school for my A&P at Cincinnati state, do you have any suggestions for me , great videos.

[@JamesSullivans]

Study hard and have fun!

[@jamesharkness1058]

James: What was the final fix for this issue?

[@ragnaroekaut]

Again a great video :D I don't know if you already answered this question and I just missed it, but what class and type of pilot certification do you own? Noticed you piloted the plane during the testflight :)

[@jbloodwo]

ragnaroekAT I know in a different video he stared he was working on type certification on a tail dragger banner pull aircraft but it was nice to see him in the right seat getting some flight time.

[@ragnaroekaut]

Oh right, I remember that one. I was just a bit surprised that the pilot let him take off on himself, of course he sits next to him and could intervene... and like you said, nice to see him getting flight time, can't wait for the vlogs when he's eventually flying the PA-18

[@officialdjnab]

James, do you get free ticket to travel as aircraft Maintenance?

[@JamesSullivans]

I have flight benefits on our aircraft for myself and a +1

[@RG69]

I hope you wouldn't mind me asking but how much would you make in 1 month???

[@JamesSullivans]

Depends how much overtime I work ;)

[@RG69]

James Sullivan how much would you averagely get a month

[@mojaverootz6049]

I like those pc-12

[@paulc327]

Where you get your jams from?

[@OmarCapellan]

Great video bro

[@rumblethis2023]

Is that really the way you guys figure out what is wrong with an aircraft! By swapping parts from plane to plane!

[@DavidBrown-dv9rt]

Do you have a type rating for the PC12?

[@JamesSullivans]

There is no type rating required for the PC-12.

[@IKsenephoneSI]

i cant understand whats your job ? are you a mechanic or a pilot ? how can you fly with in a test flight ? Im asking this because i am aircraft mechanic too but not in usa

[@JamesSullivans]

I'm both! I work primarily as a mechanic but fly as a contractor on the side.

[@sachinsundas4804]

do u have ur pilot license to ?

[@JamesSullivans]

Yep!

[@GhostOfLorelei]

We need like "Director's Cuts" of these or something. One's that leave in the "boring" technical discussion ;). I know a lot of people are linking to this from r/flying, I think we'd be a bit more interested in the technical aspects of the issues...(though I recognize not everyone wants to hear every last detail.)

[@JamesSullivans]

Sounds like a lot of editing work but I'll make it happen. Great idea. I guess I just always felt like they were long enough videos as is and didn't want to make them even longer.

[@JamesSullivans]

Just for some example this video took me 7 hours to edit

[@JamesSullivans]

I appreciate that Jay, and you are right about it not being with it if it's not fun anymore. I have some long flights coming up (foreshadowing for epic videos abroad) that may offer me the time. Thank you for enjoying and for the feedback. It feels awesome to know they are well received.

[@UBBERTANKER]

your diagnostic process seems more like parts swapping till its fixed lol, but i guess planes are much different than cars

[@cecilioferreira6664]

very nice keep it up!

[@Will-gd9dx]

Great video, hopefully you got my message!

[@JamesSullivans]

If this is Paul I did get your message ;)

[@Will-gd9dx]

Nope! not me!, i'll try sending it again :)

[@JamesSullivans]

Hmm... you emailing me or something else? I'll check my spam

[@Will-gd9dx]

No through youtube messages, what's your email? I'll send it through there

[@JamesSullivans]

Got your message and replied. Lol I didnt know youtube messaging was even a thing.

[@ABomB42o]

Fuckin Catalina Wine Mixer

[@ekchuahstudios9066]

good job guys

[@ABomB42o]

Must have been amazing to fly that bird. loops and rolls in the next vid??

[@JamesSullivans]

Haha we'll see!

[@rumblethis2023]

No tests for diagnostic tests, just keep swapping parts out until you get the problem gone!😮

[@mityza69]

Bruh does nobody steal your Camera??? :) When you feel like a Rap God 0:49 xD

[@sachinkumarsachinkumar2167]

Hey bro what's ur salary

[@harshyagnik5188]

Where are youuuuu james??

[@JamesSullivans]

Nashville currently ;)

[@harshyagnik5188]

When will you post again and think of us aspiring AMEs againnn?😭😭

[@JamesSullivans]

I'm always thinking of you guys! Just life got busy. I'll probably start up posting in about two years when I start building a plane

[@harshyagnik5188]

@@JamesSullivans ohhhh sweeet. ALL THE BEST man! Hope to see you again soon

[@indyjons321]

Are you a certified pilot, James?

[@JamesSullivans]

Yessir commercial multi and instrument rating (also tail wheel endorsement)

[@willarddevoe5893]

I would check for a mouse nest.

[@odane6336]

So every engineering can be a test pilot

[@nikitazing8936]

nice flihing

[@lazystart]

shotgun maintenance time!

[@JamesSullivans]

Unfortunately... At least we have spare aircraft we can slave parts in from. Helps keep the cost down.

[@lazystart]

For real! At least it seems like you guys were able to work your way out of options in the book, first. I've seen "tribal knowledge" trouble shooting get pretty out of hand in weird situations before.

[@jamesbevilacqua3739]

James Sullivan good thing you guys have a cann bird

[@Jeffreykum]

I wish I can fly in a pc 12

[@TheACEEChannel]

NG lyfe sonnnn

[@JamesSullivans]

that good good ;)

[@pdc451]

never see you guys use AMM's or torque wrenches, dont the feds ever audit Surf Air??

[@JamesSullivans]

Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it's not happening. That's the magic of editing. Yes we always follow the manual and the FAA works very closely with us. Several visits from the local FSDO each year.

[@jamesdukes1869]

I want to be a aircraft mechanic but don't won't to go to college

[@JamesSullivans]

James, there are several 18 month trade schools available you can go to for an A&P or you can also get practical experience as an apprentice and then test for your license.