Q&A: Funding your Flying, Tips & more - Long Way South E07

[@berniebrown9115]

The cost of fuel is crazy. I will not be taking that trip on my own. Thanks for bringing me along!!!!

[@robertpowell2746]

Bambi I love watching your guys's videos, and I don't think you have to be insecure about what people think of you, because what you see is what you get! You are genuine.

[@wesselfokkema1710]

You two are the living example of how life works. You put your intentions [dreams] into the field of infinite potential [the field of creation] and then listen to what creation provides [manifests]. Making connections [networking] is part of that. Yes, it can be hard work, but it's not work as you Love doing it. Following your intuition is the tool to use, and being in the here and now moment also. We humans are amazing creatures, only limited by our own beliefs. These beliefs are influenced by others, of course. Your Soul knows what is true for you. Follow your ❤️. Thanks for sharing this dream with us. Awesome content. With ❤️ from Holland. Wes.

[@wesselfokkema1710]

One small piece of advice: watch your diet a bit. Without a healthy temple [body], it's hard to manifest. But also Enjoy 😉 🥂🤗.

[@klausvonshnytke]

Tusker at the end... eh good memories of the time spent in Kenya. Love watching your journey.

[@robertlombardi2228]

Pilot Bambi- thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@Farmer_El]

I really enjoyed your explanations about the planning and the various issues that arise. You both did a great job helping me understand.

[@wildewille20]

Did my PPL in George SA (Eastern Cape) in 1998 at a school called "Cape Flying Services". Went there with my young self, my young first wife and two little boys. Once I got my PPL we flew up to Namibia and just all over the place. Went back to Denmark and did 23 years of officework, one more wife and three more kids. I still fly from Roskilde in Denmark. I allways wonder what my life would have been like if we had stayed in SA and I had kept flying. My dream was to do what Bambi wants to do (Though not helis. Yikes) But hey, its not all bad - love my five kids and my brand new DA 40 NG should be delivered this summer. GO for it Bambi! You are so wonderfully full of life. The young man is nice too.

[@tl3000siriussportpilot]

Great adventure, inspiring pilots to go beyond. Difficult to understand the amount of handling costs, probably same problem in most countries. "A road takes you to a place but a runway takes you to everywhere" :)

[@Maviation]

I totally agree with you, I’m not an airline guy either. I totally get you, flew the c208 in South Africa and I want to go back.. but it’s difficult to find a job.. or hard to find. Please reach out if you find any humanitarian pilot jobs for the caravan in Africa:)

[@teenflon]

I liked your answer about not wanting to be an airline pilot. I dreamed of being an airline pilot but in my early 20s realised I didn’t want to spend my life in a hotel and doing legs back and forth. Now I’m planning to do my PPL this year and have fun flying small planes :)

[@lucypretorius972]

it is an extreme attachment to your thoughts absolutely love you guys

[@ryanegmond3421]

19:48 you should check out Egmond Vintage Wings at Hoogeveen airport. They have the only flying Fokker D.21 in the world. Next to other historic aircraft.

[@philipgledhill7227]

Awesome people brilliant vlog hope you are well.taķe care and keep enjoying life to the full philip.

[@ashikihsan1946]

This is truly a beautiful video of you Bambi with your boyfriend flying over Sudan and Egypt. Thank you for informing about safe situation in Sudan. Bambi, I like your Q & A with your partner and I would like to learn about aviation and flight driving Bambi someday. Thank you for your kindness

[@Kuper_Tonic]

Thank you both from the bottom of my heart ❣for being so authentic 💯and being a great inspiration💫. Thanks for the honest answers and the motivation. Keep up the good work showing us the wide world 🌍of aviation ✈ and what's possible. As always, happy landings!🛬

[@fishnchips7823]

Your trip has been fun to watch, and I appreciate the right level of detail you have been providing along the way. Cheers!

[@MH19860]

Omg thank you so much for this update. As a trainee pilot listening to your views on why you do this and your views on being an airline pilot were so comforting. You guys are super professional and such an inspiration. I loved this update. ❤

[@kevindelaney1951]

Great video. You two are a dynamic duo. Thank you for sharing & young teens interested in flying cannot help but be inspired by your efforts. Love how you both focus on… getting on with it and work through the frustrations encountered. Continued success. Looking forward to seeing more of your KZbin adventures. Stay safe.

[@rodneymcknight3767]

Always have enjoyed your adventures and flying! I enjoyed the Q&As I haven't been able to fly for 38 years so your aviation and adventures are nice to watch. Be safe!

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Loved the questions and answers. Really enjoying this trip.👍😊✈️🛫🛬

[@przemyslawbrzuchalski]

👍thanks a buch guys ❤️ love from Glesno 🇵🇱

[@lucypretorius972]

LOVE YOU FROM SOUTH AFRICA

[@lucypretorius972]

You are an effective team and incredible ambassadors to the world of humans...

[@alankroit]

Love your videos and am always a little bit sad when each one comes to the end. Then, I have to wait for the next one. Thanks for sharing these adventures. I hope there are many more to come!

[@marklohmann6267]

You two are very clever in finding ways to make your life the way you want it to be. Good on you.👍

[@DBartWest]

Another fun video. Enjoyed the Q & A. Looking forward to the rest of this adventure.

[@FlywithMagnar]

"Networking is so important." This is so true! Your best asset is contact information to people you meet. My network has helped me finding jobs, finding places to live, etc. And sometimes can I pay back by helping others. The aviation world is small, and you never know who you will meet around the next corner.

[@joseruiz-Joecool]

Once again, thank you thank you thank you!

[@specialpetzpetz5020]

I love you guys ❤️❤️.. you are the best on KZbin

[@paddlingfool8116]

"Finally, after a few dry days..." Cheers, wink. Gotto love that class! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@xtrek89]

I'm Sudanese and so happy for your stop by in my country, hope to see you again in Sudan with a better situation.... Have a good trip in Africa ❤

[@Dharmendra4gid]

Nice

[@michaeltatham4307]

I wasn't expecting everyone's questions , but there were a lot of things answered I wanted to know. Thx

[@rockeyroy1]

I soloed on my 15th Birthday in a Schweitzer 222 I got my 1st solo check on my 8th flight and was informed I'd have to wait till I was 15 to solo I'm 73 and just got my medical release from my Dr.

[@globalenergyfrequencycoach]

Love how you guys share a bit more from yourself, you both have beautiful personalities, way more inspiring than flying the airlines 🙌🏼

[@edisoncoutinho8617]

I'm a big fan of the couple, and I'd like to suggest doing this kind of trips around Brazil with Brazilian planes like the Montaer.

[@ryanpayne7707]

15:12: I've seen the same thing working on the ramp. I hated working for the airlines as all I really did was load and unload baggage. I got a better paying job at a part 135 charter and will likely be walking away with both an A&P rating and enough money to pay for my PPL, IR, and CPL.

[@MickeLang]

So cool to see that you also flew in to Loki! Did you stay at Camp 747?

[@theflyingfrog]

Well done guys, these videos are just so cool. Thank you for answering the questions many of us have been asking, particularly regarding the costs involved. The format of the series is really excellent, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who really looks forward to the next episode every time. Come and fly with us in France sometime, you’ll always be welcome. My own channel is very very different from yours, and only a modest little attempt, but I’m learning so much from what you are doing.

[@collinssibeso6190]

Fingers crossed 🤞🏽 National geographic or discovery channel picks you guys up, this is very good content especially for people like me who are aviation geeks😅

[@MickeLang]

I have almost the exact same route coming up on the channel, more avgeek content incoming lol

[@lanceholland9851]

Love your adventures. I used to fly C208 in Chad for MSF it was amazing. Now I am back in Chad flying ATR 72 500. If you ever in South Africa I own a Rainbow Cheetah then we must go for a flight. My dream machine is a Sling TSI amybe I build one some day. I can take you guys on a factory tour of Cheetah BushCats at the skyreach factory. Keep up the good work and fly safe. You flew right past us in Chad 🇹🇩

[@HabashweZIM]

Amazing trip report

[@DUNCAN_254]

Since I started watching your channel I feel inspired and fun watching you fly... and let me welcome you to kenya

[@sajidhussain-jw3um]

Brave lady😀

[@flygirlregi]

We have similar aviation aspirations! I’m a fixed wing pilot, training on helos too, & I plan to be a bush pilot in Africa for environmental conservation & humanitarian aid endeavors. Good luck on all your adventures - maybe I’ll see you in the sky one day!! 💙

[@1111kallie]

Good day it is all new news i find out today of your career roday very interist safe travel greetings

[@enthalpy]

Just wanted to say, you have quality content and all of us that helped to fund you are not just helping you out, but we are getting something awesome out of it too! I wish I started flying when I was younger.....I almost started in 2010. I would have had a bunch of neat adventures before we had kids. A decade later (2020) I decided to get my PPL and with the little ones we can't do a lot of travel anymore. So It's fun watching you all and other content creators have these trips that I'm probably going to have to wait another decade to start having!

[@footey7670]

I think you are both living your best life 🍻🇨🇦👍🏻

[@flyin_kevin]

The thing you mention about "Hands-on-flying" instead of airliner-job I feel so much!!

[@mafarachisi]

So cool... would be nice to see an indepth review & your opinion of the Sling Hi-wing after your trip

[@Kevin-hw7qv]

I’m not a pilot my father was I worked in aviation on the ground love the content and would love to see more on the ground content but still love the international communication and how you transfer from country to country communication from the air and thanks you for the entertainment ❤

[@irismccallum4466]

Loved the Tusker, wonder where you stayed in Loki? Really enjoyed your trip, can't wait to start the next one with you.

[@mortadelo152]

Your videos are awesome! thank you for sharing your adventure with us.

[@_Lazare]

Hmmm informative , nice scenery

[@patshes1951]

Cool flight . Liked the Q@A.

[@jimcripps3612]

Damn I can't argue with any of your advice and I do so like an argu...er debate. I have a UK PPL and have never wanted to fly commercial as I just fly for fun in fact I do everything for fun as I told the confused Psychiatrist when I got my Brasilian Flying Medical certificate whilst working there. Keep having your adventures and have Fun. Regards, Jim in NI UK

[@ScurvyDog01]

I miss my Tusker! Spent a number of years in Khartoum and Juba. I have enjoyed watching your journey

[@GaryLaaks1]

The video editing is really very good. Great content.

[@jennifervanloggerenberg2993]

I also have no dream on going into the airlines so I agree with you. I want to do bush flying, nature reserves and missionary stuff. My only problem is, I'm 38 and only completed my private at 38. Had to stop and start a couple of times due to finances but I'm keeping at it and hope I can get my commercial done soon enough. I am in South Africa, grew up here, I was at Tedderfield just the day after you've returned the aircraft. Would be an honor to meet you guys. Keep up the good work.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Awesome video great adventure and great question. Fly Free.

[@domcp711]

Absolutely stunning videos. Glad I discovered this channel. Thanks!

[@jimmyq6046]

LOS ADMIRO MUCHO , USTEDES SON EXTRAORDINARIOS, ASI ES LA VIDA, VAMOS A POR TODO, MUCHOS EXITOS Y BUEN VIAJE

[@VLesPaul]

LOVE these videos!!! Sooooo interesting and feelgood ! You’re such a ledge! (Both of you)

[@dennisk5180]

I was so pleased to hear that you want to fly helicopters. Since I was a little boy I have absolutely loved helicopters. I remember when I heard one fly by I would race to the window and climb on to the windowsill so I could watch it until it disappeared among the trees.😅 Thanks for answering the questions. It has been a privilege to be on this journey with you guys. I hope you enjoy Kenya...It's my home.

[@t.p.mckenna]

It's too many years ago, but a friend took me up in a fixed wing, single engine, including a trip from Elstree to Duxford. Flying into a museum sooned like a really smart thing to do. But here's my question, with heavy Dave Clark headphones on and what seemed to be a hummy cockpit, I found it a bit headachy. On the other hand, your interior seems to be very well sound insulated and the long flying time doesn't seem to wear you out too much, or is it just your sunny characters. Have enjoyed these trip diaries so much. Best wishes, from London.

[@strobemike]

Hey guys, just stumbled upon your channel and I like what you're doing. This crazy adventure of your Long Way South is something I can really relate to so thumbs up for living' the dream. Was pleasantly surprised that your channel suggestions such as Trent Palmer, Mike 'Draco' Patty and Flight Chops are exactly the same as the flight-channels I'm following. Have fun going South, safe travels and consider me a subscriber. Greetings from another Dutchie.....

[@OrganiclifebyAK]

Great vedio thanks for This

[@walkingdaveoutdoors]

Ha Ha yeah my family don't miss that, Sudan being a dry state

[@PilotBambi]

😂 it wasn’t ideal hahaha

[@pat_makes_stuff]

Really cool Q&A, found out a lot of things I've been wondering about over the years. I loved the encouragement to just get into the aviation community if you want to fly.

[@koehf405]

Thanks for the video. Please Be Safe and have Fun!

[@SoundzAlive1]

One of the cheapest ways to learn to fly is to get a job at an airfield which has flight lessons on site. You may be able to work for free flights or get huge discounts. André in Sydney

[@rmshivo]

Welcome to Kenya, happy landings! Of course the beer had to be Tusker!😜

[@Bryan-k3o]

I love your shape Bambi.

[@maesc2001]

I love hand flying, and she doesn’t stop talking like an Italian 😅✌️

[@arokh72]

I know, the video being so old, you probably won't see my comment. Thanks to KZbinr Stefan Drury for highlighting your videos. For medivac, have you considered looking into a stint with the Royal Flying Doctor Service here in Australia?

[@torrunelade3004]

Great video🔥🔥

[@chrispeveto3105]

I'm enjoying this voyage and appreciate your content. The fuel situation seems to make the Jet A capability with Diamond Aircraft an attractive choice.

[@brianholt3487]

Good luck , fly safe . Excellent interview.

[@pierrickhab4864]

bravo et merci pour le partage

[@maxbrumbergflutes]

Living in France I want to start flying and listening to you I wondered is there an advantage in doing the PPL in South Africa? Surely amazing place to be and one could probably visit Sling and dream of making a HW :-).

[@jorgeperez7048]

Excelente

[@SSAdeventures]

When are you going to fly to Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺?

[@johndonald3566]

Airline flying is a job , Bush flying is a passion.

[@davidkennedy7549]

Love the Q&A. If the highwing Sling is heavier, slower, with a longer takeoff roll...why did Sling build it? What's the advantage over the low wing?

[@swoodgat]

Maybe for the better view?

[@seajCharleston]

Great trip and video's.... Thank you for taking us along! How are you (are you?) Two pilots logging time for this adventure?

[@65LB]

Slightly different format and EXCELLENT as usual! Interesting to hear of the extended planning required and then the issues that STILL come up. So will there be post of activities at the two "extended stay" locations coming up?

[@PedroPepeDk]

Such good fun watching you guys 👍 How different from my first flight with my dad on a Tiger Moth , unfortunately I could not become a pilot as I am colour blind 🥴 Have a good one & safe flights to both of you 🤙

[@aviator4199]

Bartolini fam❤ I’m doing my ATPLs there !

[@francescotassinari3035]

Thanks bambi!!! i dream similar travel! i work very hard because it becomes reality! And i have same dog! Lagotto romagnolo! i'm italian- i'm romagnolo, i stay in forli 😁

[@ld5954]

Interesting video and thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Continue to have a safe journey!! Yay Beer!!!🍺😂

[@Maviation]

It’s time for Rotax to build a JetA1 915is 😊

[@josbren8943]

Since the Rotax 915 can run on car gas, it was never possible to bring gas onto the airfield at any of the stops? Seems like that would have saved some costs?

[@donjohnston3776]

Fuel availability is a big obstacle on your journey. Just curious as to why autogas was not utilized which is suitable for the Rotax engine?

[@pilotseye24]

This looks like great fun. That Fuel price though😱

[@HabashweZIM]

What kind of cameras do you use the one's you stick in the plane and on the wings

[@tds456]

How come you didn't use mogas in the airports? I know down in SA and nearby places they will allow you to bring it in in bags.

[@stefanoszgouromalis1676]

You have a Rotax engine which also runs with MOGAS. Why you are not using MOGAS which is cheaper?

[@ralfkruse7565]

Even if we didn't see a lot of landscape and people, one of the most interesting episodes. Some vieuws into your and maurits flying background. But are they still right in their heads, 8dollar the liter of gas??? Next time take a turbine. Jet a1 is cheaper. Fly safe, have a good time. ✈️👍😎🇫🇷

[@kevingrosshandler5308]

Do you always use avgas in the rotax ? Is that an availability choice? Or operational.

[@everstalker]

After this long trip what´s your favorite TSI or HW?