SubSonex Flight

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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

[@zimpon]

Missing those long errrrrrrrrrrrrrr's 😁

[@davidb6576]

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

[@Kayaz48]

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

[@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.

[@birther1968]

Paul looks like you found the perfect hobby for you. Wide open sky. Little browner than living on the Clear Creek. Congrats from Richard former NBVFD member.

[@Ironflight]

Thanks Richard - its also a LOT dryer out here than on Clear Creek!

[@SimulationThesis]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@fernandoassis6012]

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

[@bazknight5347]

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

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

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

[@flymachine]

I don't know if im seeing correctly but there's a visible gap at the join of the main canopy and forward canopy frames! Holy kanolee if that's the case! Also a very clear indication of the simplicity f this jet is the naked screw ends through the canopy frame, love it! This is one step away from an open cockpit ultralight!

[@mikemccutchan8650]

Super entertaining! Nice job! You are very articulate and a master presenter! Cheers Mate!

[@robertgolden1080]

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

[@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.

[@طائرةبيضاء-خ1م]

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

[@edcarr2543]

@@طائرةبيضاء-خ1م ,

[@carriewilliams39]

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

[@tanagra2]

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

[@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.

[@mndnmne]

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

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Fascinating. Excellent narration! 💛🙏🏼

[@alangobel8513]

WOW! Thanks for taking Me Up! That was Great! Stay Safe!

[@1biggun712]

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

[@supedupersauce9300]

Nice micro jet! Can't wait to see the JSX-2T version. Very nice voice over explanations and flight demo. It's very interesting that glider flight training is required to complete transition training to take your FAA check ride to fly this jet. As a glider flight instructor, I would say learning to fly a glider makes you an overall better pilot!

[@pixamite1]

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

[@callaghanstephen]

What an awesome video. Great scenery. Looks like a really nice place to fly around. Descriptions and editing succinct, concise.

[@MegaMike7]

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

[@215jets1]

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

[@percyg.parker739]

You are REALLY good at voice over and narration! Like a pro! Great video, I enjoyed it.

[@miked9104]

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

[@MonterreyBlueman66]

Thank you so much Paul for the flight.

[@JerryMDean]

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

[@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.

[@billsmith3850]

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

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

Thanks for taking me along! RWB

[@johnwalsh2544]

Really well done overview of the aircraft. I like the relaxed style and camera work. Looks like it would be a blast to fly

[@grindkingsd9609]

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

[@NorwayT]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ That was BEE-EEEE-JET-EE-FUEL!!! Wow! What a sweet looking, awesome bird! And the helmet art is literally out of this world! And the NASA Flight Director paint job is mind blowing! Thanks for sharing! 😀 👍

[@tazaxx21]

Thanks Paul. One of the best Subsonex videos, and a great promo for the jet. Monet and company have done a great job, and I know it's a 'sport plane', but why there's not at least a 12" area behind the seat where you can carry a small travel bag, or optionally more fuel, (in case you want to actually go someplace), escapes my logic. The 2 seat version-now under development is disappointingly a side by side- blows the whole fighter pilot experience...

[@langstonwilliams5530]

This video was excellent!! The narration was so cool, I had go check my passport to see if it was stamped or not! Lol 😆 great video👍👍✈️✈️🛫

[@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.

[@clydemckenzie3933]

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

[@dr.leftfield9566]

This sounds like the pilot we had when we flew to Tunisia from Gatwick very calm, very laid back he said it's a lovely day, no problems told us how long and approximate time of arrival told us he will point out Paris and the island of Malta so we get a good view weather pending thanked us for flying with them told us to relax enjoy the flight suffice to say no one could possibly feel uneasy. Couldn't of done it better.

[@ZoranAUS]

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

[@kensnell1931]

Wow .. what cool airplane , excellent narration , great job .. I want one !

[@gregp5257]

Just brilliant - great narration sir. Well put together.

[@clausen750]

Great video. That looks extremely fun

[@alexkubicek9777]

Awesome Czech Quality. I'm very happy czechs are making this jet and how affordable it is. Maybe someday I will own this jet and put it on sea plane.

[@bearclaw5115]

Only the jet engine is Czech.

[@redsrollingnow1]

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

[@nemo227]

Good video. Excellent narration.

[@UndoingRuin08]

What a home, what a lifestyle. Respect.

[@UndoingRuin08]

Paul's helmet is really cool also

[@shecanatakeitcaptain]

Great no nonsense presentation. Easy to watch.

[@ACTSRevolution]

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

[@mikejuba9228]

I would have thought the FADEC would have negated the need to be concerned about engine spool up/down times. Great airplane. Excellent video.

[@oznerol256]

FADEC isn't magic. The turbine needs time to spool up and the FADEC can't change that. It takes over the monitoring and careful throttle control from the pilot. This reduces mental load and prevents mistakes (like moving the throttling too quickly). With the FADEC the pilot can just jam the throttle and focus on something else. The engine will spool up safely and as quickly as the turbine allows.

[@ejcheli]

Bad ass man... I would love to fly one sometime. I like all the Sonex aircraft, they seem to have a good lineup for the common man.

[@schmidbc]

This was a great video...would love to see similar on some of your other builds Paul, like the RV3.

[@UndoingRuin08]

agreed

[@moldycutter2]

So you're the guy flying that little hot rod east of my neighborhood in Dayton! My wife and I saw you this Sunday and have seen you many times before taking the same route east of our house. I figured it was experimental/kit plane but didn't realize the sophistication involved. Glad I stumbled on this. Great video and nice flying!!

[@Ironflight]

I do try to keep it over the desert during departure, but I expect it is easy to hear!

[@fjs1111]

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

[@rep001]

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

[@mastershooter64]

damn this aircraft is amazing

[@AvgDude]

Nice video. You explain the operations very well.

[@Gustavo_Weckesser]

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.

[@MonkeySpecs301]

i like how he wraps his arms around Loci as he introduces the plane.

[@nikmotionmix]

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

[@uralbob1]

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

[@flybe146]

I will simply say this "I want one"

[@Pesquisando0b1011]

How much can one of this cost?

[@patsyleeoswald9912]

@@Pesquisando0b1011 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/

[@lauraradigan4114]

A beautiful plane. Keep in mind, that the Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Minden area is full of Sailplanes wave flying at 12 to 17.9 k. Further north, Reno center has three wave windows allowing gliders into the class A. Have fun, fly safe.

[@turdfurgison97]

This is the best video I have ever seen.

[@turdfurgison97]

I am not even joking this is the best video on the internet.

[@TRabbit1970]

Outstanding coverage.

[@Jim_Austin]

Great Video! Really enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@extremeultralightaviation]

Seems to be a more thought out version of the BD-5 jet. Probably safer (my own subjective opinion). I can actually see myself flying one with enough transition training. At 6'3" I won't even fit into a BD-5 (I've tried). Excellent build quality. You certainly have a dream machine there. Thanks for sharing!!

[@mariogastelum1463]

Wonderful !! I felt like I was with the pilot in the jet.

[@jennifergunn8817]

Excellent video. Very well done.

[@jzf128]

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

[@kevinshockey2765]

I noticed the CG's right away that is really nice.

[@zagi2007]

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

[@moodiblues2]

What a beautiful little plane. I wish I was young again so that I could justify buying one.

[@southnc63]

Beautiful airplane, Paul. Congrats.

[@davidanderson4091]

Were you a NASA Flight Director? I ask because I see a NASA/JSC FLight Director's logo behind the canopy, and on your helmet.

[@rinzler9775]

The visibility is awesome.

[@lorendjones]

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

[@w.harrison7277]

I’m speechless. I can’t believe a jet can be so small. I can’t believe somebody would have the nerve to fly that for the first time. people are doing incredible things all around us and we forget that.

[@ManNomad]

Well done! Really enjoyed the flight.

[@kristianhansen6114]

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

[@daliborzak2485]

When the guy puts his NASA logo helmet on his head, you know that shit is about to get real. This is amazing! And I didn't know we build these nice tiny jet engines in our country.

[@BusaVader]

This was very well done and very cool

[@330Elijah]

You explain the landing beautifully.

[@ralphriffle1126]

Weeee that was fun. Thanks for the ride.

[@donjanine2114]

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

[@chevaliercognac8757]

Thank you it was very interesting and relaxing video, pleasant , calming voice with good American English. Greetings from Ukraine, home of biggest plain .

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Great video 📹 Thank you for Sharing Australia 🌏