Rejected take off, PA28, Biggin Hill UK

[@ottomcvicar6]

Cracking video. Two pals sharing the joy of flight and all the pleasure it brings.

[@dansage]

This is why we like the videos Jon, warts and all and for us pilots it's a valuable learning tool 👏

[@kirkmeisterful]

The Alan Partridge of flying videos! Love it!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Aha...!

[@kirkmeisterful]

+The Flying Reporter said with the utmost respect obviously! Sweet x wind landing!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+Adam Kirk cheers.

[@timodings]

To be honest I wouldn't find that rejected Take Off very ashaming. You should always reject your take off, if you don't feel good about it, no matter what the problem is, if there is place left for it.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

It was the mis-handling on my part that led to the rejected take off, that I was ashamed of.

[@jibeneyto91]

Don't be ashamed that much. You should be proud that you did reject the take-off when it was advisable to do so. Jon you are too hard on yourself (in this and other videos). I think you're very safety conscious and exercise sound judgement. You always analyse and learn from your mistakes with a humble attitude, that makes you a good pilot!

[@scottelbourne5866]

Thank you for showing and explaining when things don’t go as planned. This is really good learning for me as a student pilot. Much appreciated.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Scott.

[@wired4flight439]

Hi Jon, Just wanted to say how much I've appreciated stumbling across your KZbin channel. I fly commercially at the moment, and regrettably let my SEP lapse a few years back. I have a check flight booked locally at the end of this week with the intention of renewing it in order to rent again. Your videos are invaluable as they really help to get back into both a VFR and light aircraft mindset, especially around the UK. As an aside, your commentary is fantastic! I wasn't at all surprised to discover you are a TV reporter as you have a calm and well paced way of spelling things out. All the very best and happy landings.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+Wired4Flight thank you for the kind comments. Pleased you're getting back into pleasure flying again.

[@benjohnson4606]

Great Airmanship and judgement, well done

[@paulejbuckley]

Another great video, the honesty adds to the learning, thanks!

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Paul Buckley Paul agree totally with your comments 🛩

[@stevecolwill9761]

Hi Jon, I have also just stumbled upon your excellent videos. I am not a pilot myself but have a lifelong interest in all things aviation. Your passion for flying really comes across and I love the mix of information and great views! I feel I have learnt a great deal about the finer details of flying and congratulate you on being able to talk about it while "keeping the plates spinning"! All the best, Steve.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+Steve Colwill cheers Steve. Thanks for watching.

[@geoffthomson2452]

We have Eastbourne here in NZ as well. I stopped in Eastbourne when we were travelling in UK back in 2009 and it was a great place to visit luv your video's

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+Geoff Thomson thanks Geoff. Eastbourne is a nice, tidy town!

[@leavesgreen7250]

Superb video as always and I like the idea of showing things that don't always go to plan as that helps other learn also. "T's & P's are in the green"

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thank you so much.

[@MartynWright1604]

Another great vid. Lovely to see the cliffs at Beachy Head, it's one of my favourite places to fly. Have you ever noticed a housing estate near Eastbourne that is perfectly circular? One house in the middle, and two rows of houses around it. Makes for a noticeable landmark directly West of the Marina. Nice landing in tricky conditions btw.

[@statters]

Hi Jon. I have a PPL but haven't flown a real aircraft in over 25 years. I love your videos but they pain me to watch them; I want to go flying again. Maybe one day. Praise to your excellent decision making in this video. All the best.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Steve.

[@JodelFlyer]

Very good video as always Jon. You can see how hard you were having to work on approach... Thanks for the link to 'Cruising the Cut', it looks interesting and good to see what others are doing with their channels

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Tim.

[@heavy_low_n_slow]

I very much appreciate you showing your mistakes. I am currently doing my ppl and find your videos very interesting and educational. Thanks

[@chris-cole]

Tuning in via a very good hint from your fellow Cruising the Cut friend 😊 A very enjoyable vlog indeed! I always enjoy a nice scenic trip and this was one from a very different angle 👍 great stuff! I have a friend of a friend who flies a lot, never really thought of checking it out on KZbin but I'm glad I did. thanks for an enjoyable ride!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching Chris.

[@baden-baden]

Great experience Sir, you are so professional.....Thanks for this videos...!!!

[@pnutspilot1907]

Was that you departing Redhill today @11:45?? I was in the Cessna behind you if so, thought I recognised your voice as you position rpt at Buckland........?!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Negative. Haven't been flying today. J

[@peterhubbard7665]

you have certainly made some very enjoyable and informative videos, thanks. Did you ever fly into the airfield at Clacton (Jaywick), the scene of my one flying lesson , great but I can't see to read the instruments! Anyway, thanks again.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+Peter Hubbard hi. Thanks. I haven't yet visited Clacton.

[@CruisingTheCut]

I need a Beta SP t-shirt. Cheers both!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Very retro.

[@zanetrotter]

really good quality uooad and i really enjoyed the commentary

[@Medge2sc]

That all seemed to work out quite nicely, well done

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+Matt Edgley cheers Matt.

[@deltacharliedelta8686]

I really liked this video, very informative and very easy to follow!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+DeltaCharlieDelta cheers.

[@pilot10p]

Great video. I always think it's good to bring a bit of excess speed especially in them condition and you have a good long runway ahead of you! ☺️

[@intervera]

Really enjoy your videos! I am an ifr ppl in Canada and I really enjoy learning how different UK airspace rules are (especially the IFR rules). I will be there in July flying with an ATPL in a Chipmunk. Perhaps we’ll hear you in the air! I am not an instructor but I was wondering about your first aborted takeoff. At first you had the correct right aileron input for the xwind. When you transitioned to rotate (3:06), you quickly levelled the controls and pulled back then resumed right airleron. Do you think a gradual reduction of right aileron during the roll as rudder authority improved but still do the rotation with some right aileron would have helped?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I don’t think that was the issue. It was a mixture of a strong crosswind, not enough speed, and maybe not enough trim for take off.

[@TIGRAS55UES]

Was holding my breath for you at the end!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Yeah, it was a bit of a handful!

[@C42Microlightflyer]

Hello flying reporter, just found your channel and pressed the subscribe button straight away. it's that time of year when I tend to watch more videos about flying than actual time spent in the air. Do you ever get down to Compton Abbas at all?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+C42Microlightflyer sorry for the delay in replying. I have visited Compton abbas...it was a lovely flight, and great airfield. Definitely due another visit!

[@paulwhitear4983]

Nice video. lovely scenery. I can remember the light house being moved. If the aircraft is thirty seven years old, how long can it fly for?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I think for as long as it remains airworthy. So, for as long as there are parts to repair it, etc.

[@stuntstoel]

A very nice video, again!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Mike.

[@jeetts59]

Just discovered your channel, I’m in Australia and fly from Victoria, just outside melbourne, great channel. Iv subscribed

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Harold. Welcome along. Appreciate it.

[@richboy2307]

Awesome channel you got going there sir. Just bumped into this video, and now I have found hours worth of flight entertainment. Keep up the great work! :)

[@TheFlyingReporter]

richboy2307 thanks. Welcome aboard.

[@RicciHodgson59]

Really enjoyable video - keep em coming!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Ricci.

[@PointOne7even]

Loving your vids!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching them.

[@PointOne7even]

I’m a part time FI at Lydd was at Manston for 20 years before it closed; and i think your vids are great for PPL’s to watch , very informative. And great fun! Keep ‘em coming!

[@paultchaikovsky8878]

Hi, gread videos they are very helpful, do you fly up north? All your videos are in the south.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Paul Tchaikovsky I'm based in the south, but travel further when I can afford to.

[@paultchaikovsky8878]

Tell me about it, I have a young family and wife I have to support, I only fly when I can afford to once a month normally PA28 from Sherburn, or AT3 slightly cheaper. Keep up the good work.

[@12gsjdjdbdnkdjs]

I suppose if you have any issues in future any engineers in surrounding hangers such as Falcon Flying Services will be more than happy to help!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

So far (touching wood as I type this) I haven't had to call in the engineers. Most of my problems are 'finger trouble/pilot error'!

[@12gsjdjdbdnkdjs]

It'll get sorted on it's 50 hour check anyway

[@Chris56456]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Pleasure.

[@jonathanhill4324]

... a bit bumpy, lovely thermals ... what soaring is all about ... SHGC

[@Masterkruizer]

Great video

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thank you.

[@Recoil21]

You did the right thing and no need to beat yourself up about it! As they say; if there is doubt, there is no doubt!

[@speedbird737]

The mantra is meant to be said to your passenger or co pilot so they are aware of your actions in case of emergency

[@jibeneyto91]

The pre take-off briefing might be common sense or it might not. It's just a way to remind you "where" you are and "how" the take-off is actually going to be. If you always depart from the same runway with the same conditions you might think it's redundant. But say once you have to take-off from a short runway, one you're not used to. The briefing will "remind" you of that fact so you are mentally prepared for the runway end coming to you earlier than usual. I also recite the take-off weight of the aircraft and the density altitude, so I know how long the roll will be. Other things to mention: flaps? mixture leaned or not? obstacles in the area? rotation and climb out speeds? departure procedure? All in all, it's a good habit. Pilots should always brief before take-off, even if they fly alone.

[@XPLAlN]

These Lycoming and continental engines all have a specific horsepower of close to 0.5 at rated power, essentially limited by detonation. This means an O-320 will have rated power of about 160hp or so. The engine has to be certified with a mandated margin to detonation and the big bore engines with their simple hemispheric combustion chambers reach the limit at typical redline rpm on 100 octane fuels when they are producing about 0.5hp/cubic inch.

[@ashleyjohnson5688]

A great video again! A thought maybe for tip of the week?.... I'm still waiting for my licence to come back from the CAA so am yet to take my first passenger! You seem very comfortable flying with passengers, what's you're best advice? How was your first flight with one? Just curious :) thanks again for the videos!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks ashley. good idea.

[@sleaponit21]

very good thank you.

[@keiranmarley4052]

Pewdiepie and Zella Joke earned this channel a sub haha. Im going to be taking lessons at biggin hill in November for my introductory and a few more lessons as well. Are you an instructor at biggin hill?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Keiran Marley hi Kieran. Thanks for joining. Enjoy your training. I'm not an instructor, I'm a low hours PPL.

[@keiranmarley4052]

The Flying Reporter oh okay so I might see you there. Never know haha

[@michaelmiklosofficial]

Cool video

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks you Michael.

[@smehmet21]

How can get myself in that seat next to you! Love the videos

[@TheFlyingReporter]

You watch me bodge a take-off, and then ask that?!

[@smehmet21]

Lol you dealt with it very well!

[@manuelbonet]

The Flying Reporter I'd rather fly with someone who shows their errors than with someone who says that haven't done any.

[@Crouchypants]

Taking off is always optional. If you do take off, landing is always mandatory. Same way you bin an approach if it’s not working out. Good decision. My worst moment was having to go around when a gust knackered my flare just before touchdown. I was well on the back of the drag curve and the Arrow was veeeeeeery reluctant to go flying again. Stall warner just would not shut up for what felt like an eternity, in spite of my best endeavours to tread the line between a hard landing and a shaking yoke. The wife stayed eerily quiet until late downwind.......

[@wereiswoolly]

What iPad maps are you using?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+William Stainer SkyDemon.

[@Stelaninja]

Good decision on the rejected take off! Rather be ashamed of a rejected take off, than being ashamed of a runway excursion damaging the aircraft.

[@wtrofoz255]

Mate I can't believe how 'warts and all' your vids are! are you a real journo? LOL! Again, great airmanship! An instructor drilled into me ..... Will .... When I leave the cockpit .... 'Power is your only friend!' The corollary is true when you are on the ground! Many thanks wtrofoz

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Pleasure. I need to have a few drama free flights...to right the balance I think.

[@wtrofoz255]

Mate I think it's all part the tapestry of flying, not knowing what you will encounter an how we as pilots' deal with the situation adds to the challenge and joy of flying. Should you grace us with a visit in Sydney let me know as I fly from Camden NSW ... Citabrias ..... trusty Warrior 11 [6 pack] and Cessna 182T, we have a great little flight named Sydney Harbour Scenic 1 which I'm sure you would enjoy! Cheers wtrofoz

[@wtrofoz255]

Thanks for the video mate. Pilot to pilot mate, listen to your self talk and what your passenger is hearing, remembering this is a bloke that has just experienced an aborted take off and you are now telling him on late final ............... 'this is your hell'. You're the PIC you are a certified competent pilot , focus and land the plane as you have been taught!!! Just a thought? Cheers wtrofoz ps: 2000 hours on tacho time which is 2300 hobbs time and in oz we run engines +15-20% 'on condition' all with 100 hourlys.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+wtr ofOz you make a fair point. Nic's pretty hardy. I don't know the ins and outs of our maintenance regime, but I'm pretty sure we have the same systems here to run engines on condition too.

[@mrkhan2983]

why you giving aileron during takeoff run ?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+hassaan zahid strong crosswind.

[@mrkhan2983]

you mean into the wind aileron right ?

[@TheFlyingReporter]

+hassaan zahid when taxiing and on take off roll, its good practise to adjust your control surfaces according to the wind direction. On this take off, the strong crosswind to the right was making it difficult to maintain a straight line on the runway until there was enough airflow over the rudder.

[@mrkhan2983]

thanx for explaining .. its certainly a nice idea to do this in gusty conditions as i can see you doing this in the video

[@ap5824]

The wind would of blew the downwash cross the strip before you got there .

[@droge192]

That wasn't shameful at all. Shameful would have been failure to accept the issue, and to press on with a very long take-off, barely clearing obstacles.

[@markofiorovic1573]

Nice,you did the good thing

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Marko.

[@colinroblin5281]

Another great video. Not always fun flying in such windy condition but it's always good to cope as the British weather has a knack of catching you out. With the aborted take off, it was interesting to see your decision making...at what point do you stop telling yourself it's going to work out and do something about it....as they say "There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots.”

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for the support Colin. It was going bad...something had to be done!

[@TheCaptain714]

Good decision to abort the take-off. I would have done the same...as Timo suggests...rejecting a t/off..nothing to be ashamed of...losing a wheel if you run off the runway edge...now that would be a different story :)

[@tomheard]

I love these videos! I got my first lesson from Lee-On-Solent later today! Drop me message if you are in the area!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Tom. No looking back now! Good luck with the course.

[@tomheard]

Thanks for the reply! You videos have already drilled the T's and P's checks into my head :)

[@sking1184]

Very down to earth (no pun intended) videos but in order to keep your budding pilot students on course please adhere to the runway /taxiway markings you are very relaxed with your positioning.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Yes, the taxi to fuel in this video was off the mark at one point. I don't know why that was...the video is heavily edited. The runway tracking on take off was because I'd lost directional control, with the strong crosswind, and that's why I rejected take off. I like to think that my more recent videos show sharper flying.