SubSonex Flight

There comes a day in every airplane build where there is nothing left to do but fill it with fuel, get in and take it aloft. Paul Dye takes us through a flight in the SubSonex jet. More here: www.kitplanes.com/turbine-tem...

[@scottcol23]

Paul Dye is NASA’s longest-serving Flight Director and was involved in 39 Shuttle missions before retiring from NASA in 2013

[@43963]

The jet, the paintjob, the pilot, the helmet, the scenery, the voiceover. I love it! Some day........

[@fox2102]

Videos like this keep the dream alive. One day.

[@mariolofaro8330]

Otto's Place Amen!

[@ajaxmaintenance5104]

This aircraft and the Thunder Mustang keep the dreams alive for sure. Now all I have to do is win the lottery... 😛

[@shreddder999]

@@ajaxmaintenance5104 A Mosquito XET would be okay in addition!

[@charliepearce8767]

I want one !

[@clayboist]

Hanger in your backyard and all.

[@stevemurray5606]

I enjoyed this from beginning to end. Very relaxing voice-over which added to the video. Felt like I was doing the flying all the way. :)

[@drdoolittle5724]

Coolest voice over ever, could have been sitting on a garden bench. thank you very much!

[@powertrip1050]

he's a NASA guy...super calm and collected

[@tomash9116]

@@powertrip1050 Exactly, a flight director no less, the kind of guy (not THE guy though) who, after the Columbia disaster, uttered the words "lock the doors" very calmly... Luckily, I think Paul Dye never had to go through an event like that.

[@rodneyjordan6745]

I agree. Very nice voice. Not far from Mr. Rogers.

[@joeschmoe6816]

Felt like the captain came over the speaker in a commercial air flight telling us in his calm captain voice about what were going to see during the decent and wishing us a wonderful day and thanks for flying with us

[@Thot4thot]

The moment I started listening to this guy, I thought, "he has to be CFII." So calm, so smooth, and good information. I would loved to have learned under this guy. Would have been a blast. Nice vid mate. :)

[@eskileriksson4457]

Well, he's led space missions, so there's that.

[@davidb6576]

No hyperbole - one of the best walkthrough and flight videos I've seen. Excellently done...

[@StringerNews1]

Nice! When I was a kid, I remember following the progress of the BD-5, which looked like something a young man could afford. When the BD-5J came out, I knew it was for me, but by the time I had that kind of money, they were no longer in production. Good to see someone carrying the torch of a personal jet!

[@Kayaz48]

Wonderful. Well flown. Well narrated. Lo e these small “personal” slippery jets as you describe.

[@SimulationThesis]

One of the coolest turbine aircraft ever devised in my opinion, thanks so much for this look into it!

[@yugbe]

This has to be such an amazing experience. I cannot imagine what its like to be up there, all alone in a home built "lawn dart". But really, congratulations on such a wonderful build, setup, and effort. An inspiration to anyone that wants to be a pilot.

[@markgilder9990]

That must be so exciting to fly. Thats a proper “Boy’s Toy” That almost simulates a jet fighter pilot. Very impressive. What a great place you live. I’m from the UK and was lucky enough to visit Lake Tahoe, and it is a stunning area.

[@pilot3016]

You a UK Sailplane guy? Had a H-301 and flew the Sierra. Minden, Nevada

[@MonterreyBlueman66]

Thank you so much Paul for the flight.

[@aviator267]

I’ve watched this video so many times. I keep replaying it. Thank you.

[@DBenX]

Beautiful - I watched this video twice in a row straight.

[@turdfurgison97]

The reflection on the canopy @ 9:12!!!! He flies so smooth and precise that it looks like autopilot. That flight helmet has some amazing art. Thank you for this video.

[@Ironflight]

The helmet was painted by John Stahr, the same artist who painted the aircraft - he does amazing work to match the art to the pilot.

[@turdfurgison97]

@@Ironflight thanks. Still my favorite video on the internet.

[@jeremyhill2243]

Absolutely fantastic footage and fantastic video I have no idea why anybody would give this a thumbs down this was top notch thank you so much!

[@UndoingRuin08]

What a home, what a lifestyle. Respect.

[@UndoingRuin08]

Paul's helmet is really cool also

[@tanagra2]

This is a great video thank you. Love the Star Trek badge. I was surprised how small the engine is.

[@servicarrider]

You are living the life. Thanks for the ride.

[@MegaMike7]

I love your whole approach to flying this beast. Amazing.

[@gortnewton4765]

I think I just got an entire training tutorial to fly that jet in 13:45 minutes!! Now I want to fly one.

[@RogerBarraud]

You may want to reconsider that 'think' ;-)

[@701Builder]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewmorris3479]

Thank you so much for making this, I’ve been dying to get more footage of your SubSonex. This is definitely a dream I hope to realize in the JSX-2T, but now am concerned about it being a bit underpowered. Hopefully it’ll still be enough thrust to take another person up! Job well done!

[@pixamite1]

Love your cool little Jet, and I really love it out west! You live and play in a wonderful place.

[@Swimfinz]

sweet ride! Great piloting! Thank you!

[@Jim_Austin]

Great Video! Really enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@donjanine2114]

Awesome aircraft thank you for the tour and flight looks like a lot of fun👍😊

[@markjones3425]

Hi Paul GREAT video, thank you, you have done an excellent job of filming and narrating us through the process of pre flight, in flight and land back home again...I am not a pilot but have dreamed of it since I was young, you have helped me come yet another step toward realizing the goal.

[@bazknight5347]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I loved your comment about the engine coming back from its' coffee break! Very cool guy.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Fascinating. Excellent narration! 💛🙏🏼

[@nikmotionmix]

Very interesting video! Thanks for sharing it! Like your calm and clear explanations. Wish you a lot of more fun flight!

[@AXL4LIFE229]

Sir I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing & the ride along..

[@lorendjones]

Awesome little flying machine. Excellent video intro to it, as well. Thanks!

[@carriewilliams39]

Wonderful video, very calming and exciting, rolled into one! Thanks for sharing!

[@garypaisley]

Super cool. Thanks Paul!

[@JerryMDean]

This was great to watch all the way through. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@TRabbit1970]

Outstanding coverage.

[@mndnmne]

Wow!!! That was a fun and exciting time, thanks for taking us along.

[@blackriflemensorganization6139]

Simply beautiful! What an amazing machine!

[@shecanatakeitcaptain]

Great no nonsense presentation. Easy to watch.

[@flienlow6281]

Fantastic video and narration. Thank you.

[@fernandoassis6012]

Thank you. Videos like this are getting me back to the simulator.

[@MrGommeren]

Beautiful airplane! Hats off to you, sir!

[@redsrollingnow1]

What an absoultely brilliant video - much enjoyed . . . . thank you sir! 😎👍😎

[@flybe146]

I will simply say this "I want one"

[@01MeuCanal]

How much can one of this cost?

[@patsyleeoswald9912]

@@01MeuCanal About $135,000.

[@mokka1115]

@@patsyleeoswald9912 what a steal

[@carlose1063]

Patsy Lee Oswald do you know where can I buy one ? A two seats should be amazing ! If that exists !

[@patsyleeoswald9912]

@@carlose1063 You can get one directly from the Sonex company, on their website. They are coming out with a two-seater. The people who made this video have an article about it, but no videos yet apparently. It's the SubSonex JSX-2T. www.kitplanes.com/new-2-seat-jet-from-sonex/

[@lovelightshining4444]

Absolutely gorgeous Must have one of these. Wow! Love it, enjoy.

[@215jets1]

Behold a truly happy pilot. Great video, awesome aircraft and excellent pilot. Thank you for the ride.

[@hoofheartedicemelted296]

Thanks for letting us tag along sir. It's almost like we're there. Crazy cool. Quite an awesome skill being a pilot. Good luck sir.

[@clydemckenzie3933]

I really enjoyed the demonstration flight, thank you for sharing.

[@twistedhippie7608]

Can’t wait to see the JSX-2T! Love your setup! Well done Sir!

[@carlose1063]

JSX-2T ? A new model ?

[@shreddder999]

@@carlose1063 Yes, 2 seats.

[@gweckesser]

Great video, Paul!!! Perfect framing, flawless flying and you answered every single question I´ve had with your precise explanation. I´m almost 6 foot 7 inches tall and with my 300 pound weight I guess this is the only way for me to know how this plane performs and I can tell you that I could almost feel it´s response to the controls and flight characteristics. Thank you very much to Mr Paul Dye and Kitplanes.

[@alexanderkartushin7141]

Beautiful plane! Awesome)

[@zagi2007]

Wow! Thanks Paul. Felt like I was flying. Super cool!

[@billsmith3850]

Thank you for this video post, its well organized, very informative, concise narration.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

What a cool narration of the SubSonex flight experience. I watched it twice just because.

[@virtualinfinity6280]

What a great video, thank you! I find the SubSonex interesting for some time now, and this video gives a very nice impression, what flying the airplane is like. A lot of information is given, that you cannot simply look up and read, in a very calm and friendly manner. I absolutely love this video.

[@erwin4501]

What a great aircraft, that was super to watch !

[@kristianhansen6114]

Beautiful plane, Paul! And thank you for a very informative little video which almost felt like I was flying the plane myself! :-)

[@barrysheridan9186]

Excellent video, thanks.

[@southnc63]

Beautiful airplane, Paul. Congrats.

[@330Elijah]

You explain the landing beautifully.

[@aerocorby]

Man this is an outstanding video, really enjoyed this

[@markthomas2436]

Man that looks like a BLAST!

[@greggapowell67]

Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@ACTSRevolution]

Thank You for capturing that for all of us! LOVED EVERY SECOND.

[@jedisurfer9591]

Great video. Well explained! Thanks!

[@lucianotrescastro1832]

Very, very nice. Congratulations!!!

[@backcountryaviators]

Awesome little plane, looks like so much fun!

[@fatbudgiekillen8997]

Great commentary! Thanks

[@dylanrush184]

Thanks for sharing! Incredible

[@jzf128]

It is quite amazing how such a small turbine engine can create a lot of power. Love your video.

[@TrippleAgent]

Very well done video! Thanks for sharing!

[@uralbob1]

I've wanted to see one of these beauties fly! Thank you!

[@hertzvador2220]

Incredible plane. Loving it.

[@mattkalin3139]

Looks like major fun!

[@AvgDude]

Nice video. You explain the operations very well.

[@colinconstantinemichael1412]

Perfect video. I loved it!!!

[@miked9104]

Very nice composition of the video and narration. Great content! Happy flying!

[@ayokay123]

Wildly informative. Thanks!!!!

[@grindkingsd9609]

I enjoyed this video, nice talk, great plane and just a good feeling in my chest, like I took the flight myself!

[@jennifergunn8817]

Excellent video. Very well done.

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Great video 📹 Thank you for Sharing Australia 🌏

[@gregp5257]

Just brilliant - great narration sir. Well put together.

[@ZoranAUS]

That was a quick 13mins, excellent video, what a great little machine.

[@fjs1111]

Thank you Paul!! Really cool to see it in flight

[@clausen750]

Great video. That looks extremely fun

[@rep001]

that looks great fun. Lovely little bird, thanks for sharing!

[@ManNomad]

Well done! Really enjoyed the flight.

[@robertgolden1080]

Nice airplane. I love the AR pistol grip throttle and the Starfleet emblem. Excellent video.

[@alexanderwingeskog758]

Awesome plane! and awesome video about it!

[@pmh1nic]

Amazing! I would love to do this but age and bad health have caught up with me. Thanks for sharing the flight and fun.

[@user-gm5ol1ve2c]

كل ما مره بك يوم قول القادم أفضل اتمناء لك عمر مديد

[@edcarr2543]

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[@1biggun712]

Great video of your Subsonex mini jet. Keep on keeping on top of the clouds 😁

[@nemo227]

Good video. Excellent narration.

[@kevinclemens2756]

Love the helmet reflection on the canopy...King Paul!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

What an awesome little jet!

[@PiefacePete46]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@Brian-cj4bj]

Love this!!!! So motivating. :D More please.

[@LeonardZech]

Excellent! Run through.