Piper Warrior Transitioning Class Bravo Airspace - ATC audio transition and landing

Watch as I complete my first transition through Boston's Class Bravo Airspace!
Class Bravo airspace covers a lot of area in the United States, so it seems reasonable that everyone should know how to fly through it, yet many pilots won't venture anywhere near Class-B airspace. On our way to Marshfield Massachusetts for dinner, Alexandra and I hope to prove that Class-B airspace is nothing to be afraid of, even for the first time.
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[@caseycappoen251]

3:26. She's checking you out lol

[@d.b.cooper6112]

The windsock @ 5:02 said, "I was here the whole time".

[@frankiemae1302]

Love cool passengers like her! Looks like she had a blast!

[@MrJimmer1805]

Very nice mix, enjoyed the flow and loved the smile on your passenger's face -- there isn't a better feeling to take someone flying who ends up enjoying it as much as we do. One thing I do when on initial "call" to Class B is say "VFR" after my N# and before the geographic reference. When I toured TRACON some months back the controllers told me it really helps them sort out their awareness in that I am not another aircraft already cleared within their control in search for my N#. Seems to work great ever since I changed my call up sequence, actually they've given me a priority over others on the frequency who called up before me.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+MrJimmer Excellent comment! I've been thinking about visiting our local TRACON in search of advise just like this. Come to think of it, I used to include something like, "VFR request" when I was training. I guess I just lost it over time. Thanks for reminding me.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Utku Apaydin Thank you for you very enthusiastic comments! Dang! I knew somebody would comment on that! Sometimes making good film gets in the way of correctness. If you listen closely, you can see that the sounds of the switches clicking after my announcement do not line up with the video, and my jaw is not moving while I said my call. I moved the audio back in that one shot to eliminate an awkward pause at the end of the video. Unless you know of an anomalous airport, such as I've encountered at Northampton (7B2) MA, always make sure all parts of your aircraft are over the hold line before you announce, or contact ground. Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@itsDKRG]

+Friendly Skies Film And thank you for your great videos!! Thanks for replying back. And i`ll make sure about that :) Keep it up! Fly safe!

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

+Friendly Skies Film - Haha I noticed that too, and it's interesting how editing can do things like that. In one of my own videos, editing made it look like I had taken the runway and begun my takeoff roll without clearance. A viewer called me on this 'mistake.' In reality, I had edited out the initial takeoff clearance while holding short. On the runway, I had extended my takeoff roll to proceed past wake turbulence before going full throttle. I didn't inform tower what I was doing (which is fine - I was the aircraft cleared to use the runway). The tower re-stated my takeoff clearance as a friendly nudge to get me to hurry up because another airplane was holding short behind me. That second exchange during the acceleration fit perfectly in the flow I was aiming for in my editing, so that's what got into the final film. It didn't occur to me at the time that I was making it look like I'd just committed a runway incursion.

[@strongbonez]

could you use fss? to get to the airport your goin to could thy help you navigate Thru that?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

strongbonez Hm, not that I know of, but there might be some guidance you can get from them. The only other suggestion I have to offer is that center controllers look very favorably upon pilots that sound like they know what they're doing when you get in contact with them over the radio.

[@jimkirkendall2483]

Great video!! Very reassuring, you make it look pretty easy. Can't wait to try it at DFW!

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Yay Marshfield,! Where I took my first instruction! Great vid, controllers can be just so darned helpful!

[@steveburrington4288]

Great video. Clear communication. Nice visuals. Overall, excellent video!

[@msblexpress]

You are getting better. Sometimes it is better for clarity and speed to simply reply, "Roger, Cherokee 27F." I enjoy your videos.keep it up

[@slehar]

Great video! And a perfect touchdown to boot! Not bad! Not bad!

[@OsoGran]

Your editing is superb as always. Really enjoy learning as well as being entertained.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+MrMtackman Thanks so much. I spend a lot of time thinking about education, and how to fix it, and I think that's the name of the game. You can enjoy learning anything, and you DON'T need to be shown how. You have to find it yourself.

[@dt10825]

Enjoying all of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks, mate! I'll do my best.

[@hollier002]

Just want to say thanks for sharing your great videos! I am a 68 y/o senior that in my past younger years was working on my commercial when I had to give up my dream as a kid and love of flying. Your videos puts me back in the cockpit ...my how navigation has changed with the use of GPS.. Thank you..Craig

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+hollier002 Thanks for commenting. Nothing sounds more heartbreaking to me than giving up on your dreams. I've been lucky enough to always be able to pursue mine, even if I have to take a break for a while. I find that most college students like myself "give up" because the path you take after college seems so uniform in TV shows and popular culture. I take them flying at night over our city and climb until our entire campus is a single speck of light, and tell them that everything they know is down there, and seems like so much, but look what you can do. Sorry for the rant, I just wish that everyone could experience the outlook on like you can have by owning an airplane in college. I thank the universe everyday for how lucky I am.

[@MegaBuckBuck1]

Enjoying your vids. Well done!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thanks, mate! I'll do it as long as you guys keep telling me that :)

[@fearnsey8800]

At last I know what class bravo is ! Thanks very informative

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[@HenryPetry]

Great communication skills!

[@codykelley7081]

Hey man, KGHG bases pilot here. Our AWOS goes down a lot lol

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Haha Your airport has to be one of my favorites in New England, though! I was treated like a king the moment I landed. What are you flying out of there?

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

Nice Flying , great explanations , well done , happy flying ..

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Aidan Beirne Thanks so much, and the same to you. Don't forget to share aviation!

[@kitfoxjacob]

Excellent video! Class B should be on everyone's bucket list. And it's always great to see a wide grin on a passenger! :D As a primarily a helicopter guy landing off airport, wind recognition can be found from many places besides ASOS, wind socks, and surrounding airport's ASOS. Trees, smoke, rivers, lakes, flags, GS vs IAS on your GPS with ground track, and hey, sometimes we even use the cows! *Queue "the more you know!"* hehe Thank you for all your informative and entertaining videos! -Jacob

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Haha, yep, I had heard the cow one before! XD Well, perhaps being more in touch with the winds, you can answer a question for me! How far inland does a shore breeze penetrate, and what are the currents really like?

[@georgepeach5430]

Great Video! Have watched it several times. Although I have no problems getting flight following I'm still a little uncomfortable with towered airports with only 200 hours and three years flying experience. This video was very helpful!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

That's why I made it! Glad I could be of a service.

[@georgepeach5430]

Flying my Cardinal from PA to my home state of Massachusetts in a few weeks. Would love to see your operation.

[@SadethCheng]

Lol, at 0:48 you said "...in the box," but in one of your other video about proper phraseology, you said not to say that.

[@ryanrhude3256]

Sadeth Cheng Got em

[@johnopalko5223]

Sadeth Cheng Do as I say, not as I do?

[@JohnBaleshiski]

@@johnopalko5223 We all evolve as pilots, or at least we should.

[@michaeljohn8905]

I don’t like that sudo cool phraseology some guys in the south really take it far. Here’s your FLASH in the microwave. Uuuuuggg 😖😖 gawd if you ever want to be a real ATP pilot or a Marine pilot don’t speak like that. No that being said I’m trying to break myself of bad habits like this also 😂😂🙃😂

[@NickMurray]

Great video, nice work with the graphics

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Nick Murray Thanks so much! I checked out your channel the other day and was quite impressed as well.

[@davecrupel2817]

Travel next door, to KPYM Plymouth Municipal. Theres a good breakfast joint called plane janes right above the terminal. Open 6-3. Highly reccomend.

[@samboslc]

Well done piloting and video sir.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Sammy Campbell Well thank you, very much, sir! :)

[@inlight2024]

professional and friendly. another great video thank you. ;)

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Thank you! I do my best :)

[@itsDKRG]

I just discovered this channel and I'm so glad I did. I'm a student pilot with 47 hours I'll take my checkride next week! I have two things to say, first of all I LOVE your intro. It is the so cool. And the second one is, I realized that you announced "8027F CLEAR OF RUNWAY before passing runway hold short lines. Why I'm saying this is I have done that once too and my instructor was like "boom you just blew your checkride..." So do I know it wrong or after an exhausting class B transitioning and dealing with non-working ASOS you got tired and made a mistake? Anyway you are doing an amazing job and your videos are so helpful and fun to watch!! Fly safe.

[@boardaday]

Hi Nick, just found your channel. I usually tune in and listen to the weather way before 10 miles of the airport. And don't trust it to be 100% accurate. Especially the winds. If the airport destination has no automated weather, just look at a pond or lake to see the wind direction effect on the surface. Check the sock on downwind. Class B or C is no big deal as long as they let you transit... if not have a back up... as you say change altitude or course.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+boardaday Those are some great pointers you've got there. All that prevented me from being more accurate with the wind was the abruptness with which I was dumped over the field by ATC. Having never been to the airport before, I was more worried about any traffic I might not also be hearing on the radio, since the other surprise outage had me paranoid. I definitely learned to ask center to check the ASOS and then get back on their frequency like you recommended. Every flight's a learning experience!

[@vrendus522]

Thanks, nice.

[@steveb18c]

What programs do you use to make your videos?

[@mathieuclement8011]

On my last flight ATIS was silent. My CFI said this can happen while they update it. Why *guess* the direction of the wind? No wind sock?

[@howtimflies204]

Very cool. I was thinking you could get ATIS from Logan but you used differential speed from the 430. Cool, I learned a new trick. I'm not use to having GPS. Good PAX too, seemed to enjoy the flight.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Did I miss replying to this months ago? Thanks for the comment :) I use that GNS430/GS trick all the time. Thanks Bill Allen! :)

[@howtimflies204]

No problem. I've been enjoying the videos.

[@ducktape1ful]

Very professional

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+VinyT2423 I try :) I just shot another video around Boston's airspace, so you can expect to see that soon.

[@ducktape1ful]

Looking forward to it! :)

[@joshmccorquodale9082]

Great video as usual! I fly a piper archer at Raleigh-Durham (KRDU) and was wondering what the difference is between a warrior and an archer? By the way can't believe you don't have more subscribers, such amazing editing and flying! Have a great day!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Josh McCorquodale Thanks so much! You can help share aviation if you post links to my videos wherever you find pilots! As for the Warrior vs. Archer debate, the biggest difference is in speed and useful load. I file my Warrior for 110kts cruising speed, but most Archers will do 120kts happily. You'll be paying for the extra 3 gal/hr, though. The Archer will also carry an additional 200lbs compared to the Warrior. In appearance, the big difference is in the Archer's more rounded nose cowling; however, it makes inspections and spotting oil leaks much more difficult, as the Warrior's entire nose cowling is hinged. Also the Archer's stock wheel fairings are chunkier to cut down on that parasitic drag. Thanks for the comments, and don't forget to share aviation!

[@gerryortiz7276]

Nice video! I saw one your other videos saying how you dislike meaningless radio talk like “in the box” but you used it here. Also could of done a low pass and look for wind sock instead of guessing and coming in fast.

[@shaft9ii]

Great videos man! I'm a MA native but taking lessons out in CA, where I live these days. Actually looking at buying a warrior II myself. (currently training in an Archer II) ...minor tip as a native Red Sox fan...the landmark is pronounced "Boe-Sox!" short for Boston Red Sox, haha!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+shaft9ii There's no better plane than the warrior! You won't be disappointed. I am a native Red Sox fan myself, but I guess this just goes to show how far West of Boston Worcester is both geographically and in culture ;) Thanks for the tip.

[@shaft9ii]

+Friendly Skies Film Haha, good deal. Well keep up the good work, and cranking out those informative videos. Safe flying.

[@patriotsfan1236]

Friendly Skies Film you really don't think a 172 is better ? . I'm also a student pilot and all I fly Is the 172 so I do really know. this has a similar Lycoming 360 correct?. I'm considering a low wing aircraft. coming from someone who has never flown in a pa 28 what reasons to why it is better than a 172 other than cost? have you ever flown a 172 ( comparison)? I plan to get an aircraft shortly in the future just would like some useful insight ...thanks !

[@mikeshilovski1512]

Cute girl And cool video as always!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Миха Шиловский Thanks so much! Are you talking about the plane, or Alex? ;) I'll let them both know.

[@mikeshilovski1512]

About both of them haha

[@alfie2891]

i prefer a cessna

[@chrisgraz]

Nice job... what did you do in the GHG area??? Take the crew car to the beach???

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Yeah, we went to the Fairview Inn for dinner before it closed. I haven't been back since, but I know there are still a few places within walking distance near the beach.

[@marcelodacosta8090]

Another high school's girl friend. Lucky you!!!!!!!!

[@tomwillems5079]

Powerful myth heat ensure involved so mail development road.

[@elijahgreenberg2634]

when you are taxiing, and you use the rudder, do the pedals steer the front gear, or does it just follow the rudder?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Both! The rudder and the nose gear are both connected to the pedals, but isolated from each other with springs.

[@elijahgreenberg2634]

Friendly Skies Film thats cool

[@Deebeezeep]

Hey Friendly Skies Film! I wanted to ask what is the big deal about flying in Bravo airspace? I live in Santa Monica (Los Angeles) and there is Bravo airspace around me. Maybe it's because my home airport is in the middle of class bravo airspace. (P.S. I am not a current pilot, but I know a lot and I am getting ready to become one, I'm just too young)

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Epic Derezzed Well, I must say that if you are too young, you certainly don't sound it! I have a lot of respect for people who don't sound their age, since I've always been one of them. From what I've encountered, most people don't learn to fly around class B, so consider yourself lucky. I'd be interested in hearing more of your story and how you learned so much about aviation if you don't mind sharing :)

[@weezerk]

Hold on! How long was the flight and how long would it take you to drive there?!?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Don't remember what I quoted in the video, but using google maps and skyvector: Just under a 2hr drive, and 30min by air.

[@strongbonez]

so if your destination airport is in class bravo airspace how would you get to it? just enter in class bravo airspace closer to destination airport after goin on around or on the edge of class bravo? or something different?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+strongbonez Well, worse case scenario, you would go under the airspace. There are three class D airports around Boston, whose airspace goes from the ground up to around 2,500ft. The Boston class B begins at 3,000ft or 4,000ft, so technically there is a 500ft gap that you can sneak through, but I usually notify the class D tower of my intentions anyway. Great question, btw!

[@glishskiii]

Just do what this guy did man. Dial up the freq of whoever is controlling the B and tell them where you're going. If your airport is inside the bravo, they'll get you there.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

glishskiii Most air traffic controllers really are great helpful people. Never be afraid to ask for help. If they don't want to help you, chances are that they'll pass you off to someone who does (probably sitting less than 10ft away from them in the center)

[@evowoods5487]

I'm getting a 404 on the Patreon--is it still good to go?

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Weird... search feature on Patreon maybe?

[@gveduccio]

where did you go eat? my dad lives in Marshfield...you might have flown over his house on downwind

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Gary Veduccio The FBO at Marshfield provided free transportation to The Fairview Inn, which is now one of my favorite restaurants in all of New England.

[@gveduccio]

That is an excellent choice...been there many times

[@SP-nt4sr]

Why wouldnt you just get flight following as soon as possible? That would increase your SA on every VFR flight.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Because Worcester Tower doesn't have the necessary equipment to do codes on request, so I wait until I'm at the next nearest waypoint.

[@johnhoon7069]

Always pays to be polite get more flies with sugar than vinegar

[@gregellis3859]

You did not have to guess at the winds, however. You could have overflown the field and looked for a windsock. I saw the windsock in your video right after you landed so you can always take an extra few minutes to overfly the field and look at the windsock instead of guessing.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Greg Ellis Right you are. I had a good experience doing this last week. My logic is this: Attempt the landing, as long as final feels stable. Compare GS to TAS, as I demonstrate in this video. If you choose to abort the landing, do so early enough that you can take a gander at the windsock on upwind. It might not be the most efficient method, but I haven't had to abort a landing for this reason yet. I just checked the video too. You're right! You can see the winds are calm in the correct direction. I was also unsure about how the sea breeze would affect my landing at 7pm.

[@gregellis3859]

+Friendly Skies Film You make a good argument for doing that. However, just be careful. I have landed with a tailwind that I thought was minor and it extended my landing quite a ways. Fortunately I was landing on a 6000 foot runway. Thanks for the videos. I have enjoyed watching them. Great work!!!!

[@B767-3.]

+Greg Ellis Or if anyone is at the tfc pattern ask for the active runway

[@gregellis3859]

+Nell E yes that may work, but at an uncontrolled field there is no active runway. I have flown into many an uncontrolled field where pilots are just blindly following others onto the wrong runway even though the winds favored another. Best option in that case is to wait and fly it properly with a head wind and be safe.

[@airplane75]

Great Vid! I just have don't call clear of the runway till your actually past the hold short line.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

+Pilot.93 See popular comment below about the balance between making good aviation film, and accurate aviation film. Sorry... :P Thanks for the comment. I need all the support I can get!

[@nzRCreviews]

+Friendly Skies Film Do you think you speak to fast when responding to controllers, i understand they are busy but your speech seems unnessaceraly quick, the time saved vs clarity lossed doesnt seem to be worth it

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

GunsOfPlentyNZ I have encountered the same thing, but I figure I might at least make them aware of my extra 20kts relative so most Cherokees. I may have felt pressured to speak quickly since this was my first trip into class Bravo. Perhaps I have slowed down now. I'll let you know next time I traipse through Boston's airspace ;)

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

GunsOfPlentyNZ And I just mentally combined two comments into one... ignore that bit about the cherokee :P

[@AV8R_1]

You're at 5500' and the bravo only goes up to 7000. Cleared to 6500, why not just go over it? and I thought "in the box" was one of your pet peeve terms? LOL!

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

You live and you learn, what can I say, haha. It's a channel about learnnnning ;)

[@michaelchisola9490]

I'm happy with KZbin videos

[@SP-nt4sr]

And dont wig out when the AWOS is down. You passenger was freaking.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

Funny, I see a smile at 3:58 ;) I did hear some good advice from Heather this other day to your point, though! "Pilots never say 'woah', only 'wee!'" Passengers are always my number one priority! :)

[@darkpassenger01]

I want to take flying lessons but you're scaring the crap out of me this looks really complicated,Maybe I should stay on the ground driving my bus with dozens of peoples lives in my hands,or just keep playing War Thunder ;-D

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

nopenopenope Learn to fly! :D

[@fingerhorn4]

Please don't say "in the box" or deviate from standard ATC language. It doesn't even sound cool.

[@FriendlySkiesFilm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17cmmiul6abf5I You live. You learn.