Super Cub with ForeFlight - High tech Flight Planning - Low tech Flying Tail Wheel

[@MattBo1993]

Hey flightchops! I'm a brand new private pilot from Queensland in Australia and I just wanted to say your videos are brilliant. You know what they say about flying, you never stop learning; and your tips and hints have honestly improved my relatively small (for now!) skill set. I'm a 21 year old tech head with gadgets everywhere but I think I will try to keep all the electronic stuff out of my cockpit for as long as I can just so if a worst case scenario occurs I'll still know how to get myself safely home if I forgot my iPad or I loose cellular reception. Keep up the amazing work!

[@FlightChops]

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words! And happy flying in Australia!

[@gevmage]

Among other things, you're really inspiring me to do rehearsals and briefing airports even when I don't need to. It's something that you do a lot of and I should really do more. It's a really super-good way to stay ahead of the strategic situation and avoid surprises.

[@scottdubois5947]

Loved the markings on the pencil. Something I never thought of. Love the videos! Keep them coming!

[@ofthewoods137]

Scott, I will have to look at it later.

[@FlightChops]

scott Du Bois Thanks - glad you enjoyed that! I'm not sure where I picked up the marking the pencil trick - but I'm happy to "pay it forward" :)

[@W7LDT]

I agree with you about the “Any traffic on base or final please advise” call. Down here in the States, our Aeronautical Information Manual now uses that as an example, at non-towered airports, of what never to say. Ive be flying for 46 years, CFI for 44 and just finished my 4th lesson in a Super Cub. I’m enjoying your input. You say the same things my instructor says.

[@maplebacon__]

Great video! I love your series. As a licensed pilot in Canada myself, I find them very informative. It's nice to watch these and pick up a couple tips and tricks myself and make my life a little easier up there!

[@FlightChops]

AAL284 Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and I'm happy to share!

[@ElijaSorensen]

That grass landing was a beauty.

[@FlightChops]

Elija Sorensen Thanks!

[@westnoble1020]

Great one Steve. I'm not a pilot myself, but I'm learning a lot from your videos. And I can't wait to see them every month. Keep your Flight Chops sharp!

[@FlightChops]

westnoble1020 games Thanks! and stay tuned - I have lots of awesome stuff coming - I aim to get a new one out every 2nd Friday!

[@brettbarnes1097]

Really enjoy watching your videos man! I am a taildragger pilot myself with about 80 hours total time. My Dad and I have a 1946 Cessna 120 and it is pure joy to fly it! I predominantly fly out of North East Florida and hope to get a lot more hours in this year with some cross country time....will definitely be using ForeFlight on an iPad after watching this video. I hope to start posting my own videos soon when I get a GoPro cam. Keep posting the vids!

[@FlightChops]

Brett Barnes thanks Brett! That Cessna 120 sounds awesome!

[@Mr01jamie1566]

Another great video, you've got the soul of a test pilot. Love your talk through on each flight and your attention to safety. I've turned my daughter on to your videos (not something I do without confidence in the product) who is in her second year at Embry-Riddle. If a 20,000 plus flight hours Captain can take something away from your video's then I'm sure anyone can. Thanks for all your insight and don't change a thing ; )

[@FlightChops]

Captain JC Kidder ATP Wow! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this awesome comment Captain JC!

[@ZeroByteInFlight]

Your point about actually touching and manipulating a control during a checklist item is 100% true. It happened to me. I always call out my GUMPSS even doing pattern work and I put my hand on each item. (In the C172, I do carb heat warm for the 'props' item). This got me used to mix already being on rich, so I glossed over it by accident recently. I put my hand on the red knob, said "mixture rich" and LEFT IT LEAN. I felt stupid a few minutes later during my roll out when I saw a lean mixture. Lesson learned. I now push on the knob even if it's already on rich. Don't just call out check list items - especially ones that routinely don't have you actually perform an action. You may gloss over it when it's actually relevant. (Fuel selector: both, anyone?)

[@FlightChops]

ZeroByteInFlight Thanks ZB! And yes - the Fuel selector is a good one to review... Now that I am flying Pipers more often there is no "both", so you better be sure you have enough fuel in the tank you have selected.

[@TheTechnoPilot]

Lovely video from a fellow pilot who has 100s of hours of experience in that area of the Canadian Airspace system, both into an out of all the controlled airports in the area and as a tow pilot at Rockton.

[@casper6263]

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[@nevervne]

Another great video. I ferried a Super Decathlon from the home base all the way down to Texas in the dead of Winter. Absolutely terrible. No navigation equipment other than an iPad. Definitely saved my skin a few times. I'm not a huge fan of all-computer (G1000/Avidyne) panels but having an iPad as an alternative to paper charts and facility directories is a great idea. Saves so much time.

[@FlightChops]

nevervne Thanks Jared! And yeah, that flight in the Super D must have been an adventure!

[@mhossen]

Another great one, Steve! I'm also a huge fan of the iPad. I did all my training "old school", just in case, but the iPad is so handy on longer cross country flights. Plus, it does other things like my weight and balance and P charts too. Extra safety all round!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Micheal, and yeah having done my training in the 90's, it took me a while to get over the "guilt" of having this amazing tool that essentially negates all the head ache associated with flight planning, and en-route navigating... (we all need to know how to do it old school, but with such great tools there is no need to do so for any reason other than back-up)

[@jdef1]

Sweet! I grew up in Guelph, and was so close to going to air cadets at that airport. Love your channel, FC.

[@bigmatt77777]

I love your videos and have been watching from Australia for some time now. I love this video and was really excited when I heard you mention Guelph as I lived there as a child. Thanks for the great video.

[@mccurdytravis]

love the idea of having 5nm marks on the pencil! Will for sure be using that on my check ride next week. keep the vids coming man

[@FlightChops]

Travis McCurdy awesome - good luck with the check ride Travis, and I am happy to share!

[@at1357]

Awesome video Steve! Completely agree, ForeFlight is absolutely great. For everything from preflight weather to filing flight plans (I even flied an ICAO flight plan from US to Canada on it after they added that option) to inflight nav and weather, it's just absolutely brilliant. There aren't many apps, aviation or otherwise, that constantly amaze you but these guys are definitely an exception to that rule.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Ali - and agreed - ForeFlight is a game changer! I can't wait to get into using it in the IFR context like you do!

[@at1357]

***** You'll love flying IFR with it! To drop the approach plate on the map and have your position geo-referenced on it is priceless.

[@cencalmatt]

Yes, for sure, FF is one of the greatest things to happen to general aviation in my opinion. It eliminates basically all of the drag/headache that was once a part of just going up for a nice flight somewhere. I'd even go as far as to say it makes it more fun if that's possible. And what an absolute dream for IFR. Hopefully the creators know what a great thing they've built. ---End irrational love of an iPad app--- And nice video once again, Steve. How about a clue about what the next episode will be!?!

[@FlightChops]

cencalmatt Agreed! And thanks! As for the next episode - I have several things in various stages of completion, so I'm not sure what is next... I am really trying to get part 1 of a mini series for the Extra300 aerobatic flight done - it might be ready for the next release :) If you wanna see the "tease" for that one - check the FlightChops Vimeo channel (music was copyright so I didn't put the tease on KZbin) - I also have a pretty solid tease for the Stearman posted there; that one is also going to be a mini series.

[@cencalmatt]

Sweet I'll check it out.

[@MrGodzillaGaming]

It funny hearing you talk about Guelph as I live close to there and have been flying by it a few times

[@DrCash7]

Yo Chops, the crop your film guys do @ 1:40 is awesome-- makes it look like an old color movie with the actor &vehicle against a projected background.

[@FlightChops]

DrCash7 Haha - I hadn't thought of that, but checked just now, and you're totally right. It's the locked ff camera connected to the vehicle that creates that illusion.

[@Cpsvids]

Steve.. Great vid and as you know, I am a ForeFlight maniac. Still, every now and then the old rhymes come back.. I mean who can forget: "Circle, circle, line, heading distance time. Make a call and you'll be fine!" BTW another tip. I recently put a $8 antiglare screen protector on my iPad mini - the difference in a bright cockpit is truly amazing.

[@FlightChops]

CPsVids Thanks Chris - and agreed - I could use an anti glare screen on the iPad when flying the Super Cub - that thing is ALL windows :)

[@luciousshorts3450]

Nice video super cub throws you back in tine! I've done at least 4 flights with it.

[@T67CGSTY]

My plane is a stick as well, and I have become reasonably proficient at steering with the stick grasped between my knees. Takes a bit of practice but it can give you a bit more time for two handed fiddling, between major corrections.

[@AFoxtrot]

you just got a new subscriber! Happy flights!

[@FlightChops]

Afoxtrot gaming Awesome - Thanks!

[@allen764]

Love it. Thanks for the 'please advise' reminder. It has been a bad habit of mine. I don't even remember if my first flight instructor said that , but somehow it got drilled into my head. The Super Cub looks like fun. Good luck with the warbirds...you'll get your Spit'.

[@FlightChops]

Allen Smith Thanks Allen! Happy to help, and yes, I am not sure how I'll do it, but I have my mind set that somehow, I'll fly a Spit' before I'm done :)

[@freireroberto]

Awesome video! Congratulations!

[@pinkdispatcher]

Excellent video, as usual. I have a fold-out kneepad similar to yours, and I have it on the right leg when I fly stick (which is always, basically), but in a tandem-cockpit that doesn't help much I guess.

[@Dave5500]

I really enjoy your videos, all super informative and well done!!! Personally, I do tend to ask "Anybody in the pattern" when I'm 5-10 miles out IF I don't hear anyone in the area/pattern. I know some folks think it's annoying, but in my mind, if there's someone out there who's not calling out their intentions or position (maybe they just don't feel like it, or they think they're alone) I hope my call asking, will get/wake a response. I'd rather do that, than end up at the same spot in the pattern with another aircraft because I assumed silence = there was no one there. **I do realize I'm in the minority with my opinion haha** Keep up the awesome vids!!!

[@aviatortrevor]

Back in my paper-chart days, if I had to deviate, I would typically use a VOR compass rose that is depicted on the map in order to guess a rough heading to my destination. I'd then use visual reference to landmarks to make sure you're generally going the right direction. Just simple dead-reckoning.

[@FlightChops]

Yup - that's what I was doing in the demo with the pencil lined up against the compass rose on the chart - maybe I was moving too fast and it didn't translate... regardless, I agree that it is do-able, but definitely no fun :)

[@aviatortrevor]

Oh, yeah, I played that part over again before I commented, and I didn't pick up on that. I heard you say "compass rose", but I thought you were referencing something else. My bad.

[@FlightChops]

aviatortrevor All good - I was moving pretty fast with this edit - it's a tough balance to keep the videos short and engaging, but also spend enough time on a given thought to make it clear...

[@egravelfl]

***** I'm having the same editing problem right now for my first dual cross-country flight. It's so hard to figure what to keep and what to get rid of. That said, I think I'm going to go with the option of speeding up the video during those phases that way I still get a general feel for the flight and navigation that happened.

[@NickMurray]

Just outstanding video as always.

[@FlightChops]

Nick Murray Thanks Nick! how's the Porsche running? :)

[@aviatortrevor]

tip for maintaining wings-level when you have to take both hands of the yoke to deal with charts or iPad: use the rudder pedals

[@FlightChops]

Great point! I'm going to add an onscreen KZbin annotation mentioning that! thanks.

[@aviatortrevor]

Yeah, my flight instructor taught me that one 9 years ago when we hit the worst turbulence I've experienced even until this day. He purposely made me look something up on the map during that bumpy phase, just to test me and see if I'd allow the airplane to get into a bad orientation.

[@FlightChops]

aviatortrevor That's awesome! We all need to be more rudder centric - regardless of what we are flying. I'm going to work on that even when straight and level - some good rudder work can puck up little wing drops.

[@Krumelur]

I can totally understand how you feel about "cheating" with the iPad. For a while I tried to use the map and it works, but why the heck would I if I can use this awesome tool which helps me to navigate better, safer and with less distraction? Paper is good as a fallback and I fold my map so I have an overview of the area, just in case.

[@FlightChops]

René Ruppert 'zactly! :)

[@stewedwards3122]

***** I have a PA18-150 SuperCub which I love but it is in pieces at the moment as I am rebuilding it. Interesting issue with the iPad. I used an iPad Mini very sucessfully and used the RAM Mount secured to the windshield at the bottom right, worked really well. One small issue is that the iPad has a thermal cutout and will shut down on you in high ambient temperatures.

[@T67CGSTY]

For water you might want to get a cheap small camelback backpack (Canadian Tire has them). It can carry a few things (not many!!) to and from the plane and is very handy for water. You could wear it on your back, even harnessed in, or strap it around the frame behind you, or in the back seat. I use it when gliding, and cross country in my plane. Put it in the fridge the night before and it will stay cool for a while.

[@FlightChops]

Great idea, thanks Jeff! I love that the community comes together to share wisdom like this!

[@charlespinckney664]

New subscriber. Love the videos. Good catch on the primer.

[@FlightChops]

Charles Pinckney Thanks Charles! And welcome. Enjoy the existing content while you want for the new stuff - we have a pretty good back catalog of over 50 solid videos now!

[@glenn_cheatham]

Really love the videos! :) I hope to get my plane back in the air sometime around March. Hopefully I will be able to capture some good footage to learn from like you demonstrate. Keep the lessons coming! ;)

[@FlightChops]

Awesome, thanks! And yes, shooting videos for self analysis has really helped me improve as a pilot! I'm happy to share as I go.

[@Davidesrajohn]

Thanks for uploading this, I really enjoy your videos. Looks like rolling left while pulling flaps would be really hard in the cub's tiny cockpit. One issue with an ipad could be that it would be really hard to read when hit by sunlight, and battery life (especially if the screen brightness is turned up bc.of the sunlight). Did you ever have trouble reading the screen because of glare etc.?

[@StingFlight]

More excellent work, as usual, Steve! And thanks for those recent tips posted on MY recent video! (I'm shopping, for a Super Cub, Super Legend, or maybe just a J3 Cub, or similar STOL airplane, as we speak! I want BIG wheels!)

[@FlightChops]

Awesome! I look forward to hearing how that goes, and maybe flying together! You live in the mecca of "big wheel flying"! Are you gonna keep the sting?

[@StingFlight]

***** I am exploring every avenue to find a way to have both airplanes. We'll see!

[@jreed1701d]

Hey Steve! I just broke 100 hours ASEL last Monday! Wanted to ask a question. I have always been terrible at remembering to put in aileron deflection after landing for wind. Or, for instance, good practice items like bugging the wind direction on the heading indicator to remind you which way to "stuff it". Do you have a habit forming technique for flying? There is such thing as good checklist usage, but things like this tend to be something you just have to remember.

[@FlightChops]

Joshua Reed Excellent point Joshua. For me, it's been talking to myself through things like "stuff it". It is also important to brief the plan - in the case of landing in Guelph for this video, I briefed that it would be a "wheel landing with one notch of flaps" well before arriving... and then again on final (I cut it out of the video) and that time I also had the wind sock in sight and felt the cross wind on approach, so I added to the brief which way the crosswind was, and what I'd do to deal with it... so "stuff it" which I say to myself during the roll had specific meaning as I'd just thought through it a minute before hand. Another HUGE thing for me has been shooting and reviewing my flights! Editing these videos for KZbin is a lot of work, but I do get a fair bit out of the additional review - like when I choose a thing to edit and share, it is totally ingrained in me by the time the video is released - I'm not saying every pilot needs to become a "KZbinr", but if you can find a way to record and review your flights, there is a good deal to be gained :)

[@PilotPlater]

good comment on the "conflicting please advise" - part of me knew that was redundant but I'm definitely guilty of it.

[@DocsOnAPlane]

Nice landings!

[@FlightChops]

DocsOn APlane thanks!

[@hububu22]

Hey, fantastic video. I think an update video would be great for the channel. I have been following you for a while now and love seeing your progression, also I know several people and myself would love to see reviews of several products used in flight, maybe even that flight suit for example. Haha just trying to give some thoughtful suggestions is all. Cheers.

[@FlightChops]

hububu22 Awesome thanks! And yes, I'll fit updates into the videos as I go, but I am shying away from anything to "vloggy". And I'll be getting into reviewing some things with in the context of my using and liking them - the flight suit review is a great idea!

[@hububu22]

Awesome I'm looking forward to it!

[@flysullivan]

Awesome video man! First of your I have seen.

[@prabesh214]

outstanding video! you got one more subscriber buddy! I really appreciate your effort for making all these educational videos :) keep going!

[@FlightChops]

Prabesh Sharma awesome thanks!

[@GreenFillwood]

Great Video - I'm returning to flying after several years off. My main fear was getting lost and the main reason I had a break from it because I was no longer enjoying it as a result, so I'm relieved to find things have moved on and my paper chart will be a back up from now on. One question though...what are flight chops and why must they be sharp? Really enjoy your video's - good job!

[@terrymclaughlin]

Been following you for a few years now. Love your videos, but I do miss some of the old debriefs as well. Question for you, what type of kneeboard are you using in this video? I like the idea of having a notepad and real paper to copy down ATC instructions, winds, etc but want to have the flexibility of being able to pull up the ipad mini without having to mount it somewhere.

[@FlightChops]

+terrymclaughlin - thanks! That's a knee board from PIVOT case. They have great mounts too. And yes, I will still fit in more of the old school debriefs - I have simply not been flying as PIC much lately due to all the other sorts of flying and training I have been doing.

[@GregoryPagano]

Great video, Steve, keep them coming. I was looking into picking up a flight suit as well, for the same reasons. Mind if I ask where you ordered yours from?

[@FlightChops]

***** KZbin is weird about links in comments - shoot me an email and I'll send you the details. flightchops at gmail dot com

[@doc-nobody-glider]

With that plane you can slip nearly into every field :-) I loved it, but our club sold it a few years ago

[@natevanness]

I didn't read through all 176 comments, but have you thought about a Camelbak-style water carrier? I used one to good effect when flying sailplanes. There is NO spare room in a 1-34, either.

[@FlightChops]

Nate Van Ness Agreed. I currently have a flight suit and use the lower leg pocket for my water bottle.

[@georgiaflyer8702]

What kneeboard do you have? Great videos by the way!

[@AwesomeMillerChill]

Yeah flight suits are amazing everything is accessible from the seated positions. That looked challenging fumbling through everything and the wing keeps dropping every once and awhile. I'm still trying to get a good pic with the patch for you. I'm just wondering how hard that would be in my mustang. Each day I just want to get my PPL but time and money are on the short side right now

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Michael! and no rush on getting that picture. :) I can imagine it is challenging... What I would do, is hold it out from behind the camera (so you can take the shot alone) essentially like you are shooting a "selfie" of the patch, but frame the patch off to one side, with the bomber in the back ground :)

[@AwesomeMillerChill]

***** thanks, soon I'm going to do a sound check with the cable I made and do a simple radio call, I tested the cable and the audio part of it separately next is all in one. Also I think on doing a picture at the throttle section, and one on the outside

[@FlightChops]

Michael Miller That's ridiculously awesome! A "Flight Chops" patch in the Cockpit of a B-52! Just make sure you don't get in trouble for sharing a pic if something is sensitive... - I'd never be able to live with myself if you got in trouble over this.

[@AwesomeMillerChill]

no nothing up there is sensitive the only think that is, is the ecm area

[@MrCaribbeanaviator]

Hey Steve, interesting video, as always, ..... are you practicing to come down to the Caribbean with the Super Cub????

[@FlightChops]

Mr.Caribbean Aviator Haha - yeah - that would be an epic flight! But seriously, I have you at the top of my list of flying buddies to visit!

[@lucgillesrobert8395]

thanks a lot for the aknowledge you are top notch

[@FlightChops]

luc gilles robert Thanks man!

[@simongentry]

excellent - thank you for posting!

[@MattJohnsonActuallyMRJ]

Greats videos. Just curious, what type of case do you have for your iPad? Does it work well with various iPad mounts for the cockpit?

[@FlightChops]

Matt Johnson Thanks! I use a super basic silicone case that is good enough for average drops, and a ZAGG "HD invisisheild" for the screen. My buddy uses an otterbox with anti glare shield - it is totally bullet proof, but thicher than I'd like. In both cases, they work well with the RAM iPad mount, which is the best as far as I am concerned.

[@NitroRoo]

Good stuff! Thanks so much for your efforts!

[@FlightChops]

NitroRoo Happy to share - glad you enjoyed it.

[@scotcowie9800]

Time, distance, snd heading. pilotage and dead reckoning doesn't have a battery that can go dead. I love foreflight but evey once in a while I go old school to keep the nav skills up just in case.

[@SuperOriginal12]

Does your iPad has the cell data or just the Wifi? I just started on Instrument training and thinking about getting an iPad. Great video btw!

[@FlightChops]

Hendi Batistuta Thanks! I have the 3G iPad simply because it has the built in GPS (unlike the wifi only iPad) BUT you do not require a data plan to use the GPS and have ForeFlight work just fine! You can also add an external BlueTooth GPS antenna to augment the built, and/or to work with the wifi only iPad that does not have built in GPS.

[@RiDankulous]

What would be nice for that handheld computer is some sort of swing arm to mount it, so you can use just 1 hand to operate it. Granted, a swing arm can flop around and cause mayhem, but I'm just throwing an idea out there that could prevent the need to take hands off the stick. I'm not a pilot tho.

[@FlightChops]

+Joe Smith - yes I got exactly that sort of mount after all. And also got one that allow the iPad to clip to my knee board. You can see both set ups in more recent videos.

[@sailingeric]

Stay sharp with the paper chart and DR navigating, electronics have a habit failing at the most inopportune time . I have been offshore several hundred miles in a sailboat and have the chart plotter fail, we broke out the hand held GPS and marked Lat Long on the paper chart and finished the trip safely.

[@FlightChops]

For sure! The cool thing about ForeFlight specifically, is that it allows for 3 separate instals, so you can literally have triple redundant back up. But I agree that at the end of the day, you need to be able to resort to old school methods if needed.

[@JasonEllisBuilds]

How are you mounting the camera to the wing? is it just a suction cup or is it a "sticker" style mount? Any concerns of it falling off? Thanks good video.

[@FlightChops]

Hey there, I wouldn't trust the suction cup outside (despite speed certifications, there are pressure / temp changes related to flying that I think would compromise it. I've heard lots of serious aerobatic pilots are happy with the 3M "sticky mounts", but personally I go for hard mounts to instal with nuts and bolts. BUT I do so with a mechanic and CFI sign off to be sure the mount is safe, and does not violate any regs; in many countries STCs are required for ANY modification of the aircraft, and some camera mounts can fall into the "modification range"... so be sure to cover yourself before you try mounting anything.

[@JasonEllisBuilds]

***** Makes sense. Thanks steve I appreciate it.

[@anathemapth]

Odd question, but which kneeboard are you using. I have tried several iPad ones but that one looks like it could be the winner. I like the idea of the pocket more than the "case".

[@FlightChops]

anathemapth Cool thanks - I looked high and low for one that would fit the bill - it is the Sporty's trifold knee board. And yeah, a pocket that would fit the iPad mini was part of what I looked for. (And I do have a low profile silicon "case" on my iPad and it still fits in that pocket.)

[@TherebyAir]

I've never flown a cub, so excuse my ignorance. I'm wondering if you can hold wings level with rudders while you mess with charts and ipads...??

[@FlightChops]

Flying War Banana You are correct. I could have tried harder to use rudder to pick up wing drops... although it was a bit convective that day so I still have have needed to be on the stick as well.

[@esthermofet]

Non-pilot here (for loads of dumb reasons) but how about something like a RAM Mount to firmly hold the iPad somewhere just above the dash? Or above your right leg? Obviously paper maps when the tech goes wrong, but getting the iPad attached somewhere so it can be used one-handed might enhance efficiency and safety even more.

[@jdef1]

John Shirley It would seem like a good idea, and in some aircraft with enough room, they do in fact mount it. Helicopters commonly have iPad mounts due to the extensive bubble windshield area available. However, in a SuperCub, there is literally no room, and you need all the available windshield space for seeing where you're going, and that stick moves almost too much for the space available.

[@davidwatherston5482]

Hey FlightChops... I didn't quite catch the "Steep on ..." due to the washing machine effect from the trees on final. What did you say :)

[@FlightChops]

David Watherston Sorry for the confusion there David. I'm not sure it is "a thing" exactly, but that's the way my CFI describes it there - it is basically low level mechanic turbulence between those rows of trees short final.

[@davidwatherston5482]

No worries mate, was just wondering how you countered it. Steeper decent or a bit of power?

[@FlightChops]

David Watherston ahhh, ok cool - Yes a steeper approach, aiming a little further down the runway - no need to try to nail the threshold in that case.

[@SOCALFLYBOY]

Great video......are you still working on your instrument rating?

[@FlightChops]

SOCALFLYBOY Thanks! Short answer is yes, I'm still working on IFR training. Long answer is, well long :P - let's just say I got side tracked and took a break, but will be back at it soon.

[@imhearsay]

airplanes and motorcycles and foreflight, what more could you want from life?

[@ryharv]

Which kneeboard is that? I'd love to find one that has a pocket for the ipad mini like yours has. Thanks!

[@flywithjacob]

_Fore_ Flight Chops. I can see it already!

[@FlightChops]

Jacob Wilson I know, right?

[@PandaMan5]

My grandma uses foreflight nomatter where she goes in her 210 or rv-12

[@FlightChops]

very cool that you have a flying grandma!

[@RoyalToesJason]

Oh paper charts... where have you gone...

[@yeomanlawyer2300]

No "IFR", "I follow roads"?

[@FlightChops]

***** heh... not when I've got no transponder and am trying to skirt a major Class C zone with in 1/2 a mile... That's the XC that I was "practicing for - watch for that video soon.

[@aviatortrevor]

Back in my paper chart days, I would avoid the process of folding and unfolding by just folding it once at the beginning, and leaving it folded and in an accessible place (like on my kneeboard)

[@FlightChops]

Cool yeah, agreed. That's why I added the text saying it is ideal to have it prepped and pre-folded if you're planning to use paper.

[@WIRRUZZZ]

***** Is there a reason for the "if"? I'd think it would be way easier to prep it on the ground on a table than in an small cockpit when the electronics fail. I found a properly folded chart tucked under the shoulder harness is easy to acess and look at even in a glider cockpit. Somebody already pointed out camelbaks as a replacement for the water bottle. Good idea if you ask me, during a preflight in one of our clubs gliders I found a bottle in the fuselage on top of the elevator linkage. Wouldn't want to discover that in flight, bad enough when a somewhat squishy leg limits stick movement . . .

[@FlightChops]

WIRRUZZZ Agreed! about the loose water bottle and other objects. I also agree re prepping the chart regardless of "if" you plan to use it... BUT the thing is, you can only pre-fold a chart for the area you plan to be. Let's say you are covering a fair bit of ground, which part of the leg would you fold it for? But I understand your point. In this case, I really just anted to test the worst case scenario where I had to do it with no prep.

[@bluestudio67]

Great video, but I have to say, for me, the J3 is the most intuitively natural planes I've ever flown. If you can't fly a cub well pretty quickly, then you need to understand you "ass flying." Everything that great little plane does can be read by your butt. About to stall? It'll let you know in advance. Slipping and sliding? It'll let you know. Maybe it's just me, but the j3 is probably the best aeroplane ever built. :)

[@FlightChops]

bluestudio67 agreed! All I'm saying is that you need to be hands on and pay attention to it. Fiddling with paper chats in a plane like this is no small feat.

[@puterausman7682]

In the airplane like that, when you need to figure it out where you are, just do the old timer do, just land, if you meet someone, ask..that plane can land nearly everywhere you look.

[@samarmstrong4160]

What's the full name of this aircraft? It's unusual because of the flaps and key engine start. If you could help that would be awesome! Thanks

[@seanreagin709]

So are Canadian charts printed differently than FAA charts? Steves look a little different

[@gvrose1]

Does your iPad have the the cellular radio in it? I am told that without the radio you do not get a GPS reciever.

[@BLS2001]

Washing machine affected. Never heard that one before. Tried to look it up and done see it.

[@FlightChops]

I'm not sure if it is a "thing", but that's the way my CFI describes that place - picture the swooshing and swirling water inside a washing machine... That's what happens between those rows of trees short final into that grass strip on runway 32 if there is anything other than a direct head wind (which there never is :P

[@jreed1701d]

***** Never heard of this either. Good information to know!

[@Tjita1]

I know you're sponsored by Foreflight, but just as a reference, have you looked at the Garmin Aera 796/795?

[@FlightChops]

+Tjita1 Hey there - I hadn't actually heard of that - I just googled it to learn about it. My take is I'd rather have an iPad with ForeFlight than a a dedicated Garmin tablet that can only do the one thing.

[@Tjita1]

I guess for a private pilot it is a bit overkill. It's not exactly cheap either. The only real benefit is probably that it's going to be reliable, since it's made specifically for aviation, and is actually certified as an electronic flight bag. The later part is only really useful for CPL/ATPL pilots, but it probably means that it has been tested and designed to really work in the sky. One major downside from my point of view is that Garmin doesn't supply VFR charts for Sweden, so in that respect it's pretty much useless for me, living in Sweden. I would like to ask you though, do you have some sort of redundancy when it comes to charts and such when you fly IFR if the iPad were to somehow fail? Or can ATC contact be considered enough redundancy under IFR?

[@Tjita1]

I would like to point out here that I only have 25 hours on my way to a PPL, and my last flown hour was about 8 years ago, but I am in fact planning on continuing with my PPL training next year.

[@FlightChops]

Tjita1 Hey there - ATC can not be considered "back up" for your documents - if you need to call them for that sort of help, you'd essentially be declaring an emergency to ask them to give priority time to you over other planes... I always fly with back up paper and/or an other device like a tablet or iPhone. ForeFlight allows 3 installs - so you can have a back up iPad AND iPhone essentially running triple redundancy. And to be clear - ForeFlight and the iPad are FAA approved - many airlines use that set up as electronic flight bags.

[@Tjita1]

They are? Wow, I didn't know that. That's pretty cool. I'll have to look into if EASA (Europes FAA) has certified it as well.

[@MrXGERMANX]

How did you have wifi connection while flying? I have an ipad with foreflight but i can't update mine during flight.

[@FlightChops]

MrXGERMANX no wifi needed - the internal GPS works with the 3G iPad in flight. (and no need for a data pan to use it) You can also get a separate Bluetooth GPS antenna thingy - but honestly - I've been pretty impressed with the iPad built in GPS for my use.

[@samarmstrong4160]

Also, what app do you use on your iPad!

[@FlightChops]

ForeFlight! :)

[@h00ligan7]

Great video, as always! What is the washing machine effect? Not familiar with the expression, also, could I get your email, I have a couple questions.

[@FlightChops]

togaj you can email me at flightchops at gmail dot com As for the "washing machine effect"...I'm not sure if it is a "thing", but that's the way my CFI describes that place - picture the swooshing and swirling water inside a washing machine... That's what happens between those rows of trees short final into that grass strip on runway 32 if there is anything other than a direct head wind (which there never is :P

[@supercubmulletdave622]

Rad.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for enjoying the older ones :)

[@cereruiz7837]

Flying the R22 for me is almost impossible do this in the cockpit

[@Fa7733]

There's no trim on this aircraft?

[@FlightChops]

Faiz Fadil There is, you can't see it in the shot - check the video on my channel called "my 1st solo... again" and you'll see details about how the trim in this plane works.

[@xECKSx58]

The "any traffic in the area please be considerate and advise" call also annoys the hell out of me :P

[@FlightChops]

totally :P I've seen it happen at busy airports with lots of students / low timers around, and as soon as some one makes that call, I turn down the radio and cringe as the squeal consumes the air waves while 3 people key mics at the same time... super annoying.

[@blackninjaz1500]

Although this is a great tool, you need to encourage people if they're new to navigation, to still use those tools. However, if you are experienced with navigation, go ahead and use the tools.

[@FlightChops]

Yeah, for sure! In the video, I tried to be clear that the skill of using paper needs to be in your wheel house - I agree that when all else fails, you need to know how to do it "old school" style if you have it.

[@Mirandorl]

3:27 - I am new to flying, can someone explain a little more about the washing machine effect please?

[@FlightChops]

Mirandorl It's not "a thing" as much as a way my CFI describes the low level mechanical turbulence that you can typically experience there on short final between those rows of trees.

[@donembrey3956]

In the heat of the day uneven surface heating occurs; wooded areas etc stay cooler than plowed fields, big parking lots etc where the warm air rises then descends over cooler terrain. Varying degrees of turbulence occur due to these adiabatic currents (updrafts & downdrafts). Late afternoon through early morning can be as smooth as glass, unless other weather phenomena are involved. When winds are present turbulence can be encountered where wind velocity (speed and direction) changes with altitude, and on the leeward (down-wind side) in hilly or mountainous areas. Stormy weather is a whole ‘nother topic.

[@giohartman8172]

Hi FlightChops, I always watch you're video's and I love them. I live in South Africa and I have completed my SPL and busy on my PPL as I am 15 years old. I'll be putting up videos onto KZbin soon. So check them out if you are interested. Please keep them coming!

[@FlightChops]

Awesome thanks! I am actually editing the next one RIGHT NOW :P It's tough to find the time to edit, but I have more than enough material to keep at it - so far so good aiming to get a new video out ever 2nd Friday.

[@giohartman8172]

***** Nice, that's awesome. I am doing lot's of circuit work. Glide ins and all that good stuff. Hoping to get mine out ones a week. Im doing a landing competition at one of my local airports. So, maybe check em out ones they out!

[@wildgoobsid5]

Sorry to be a little negative but with that plane (or any plane) you should have hard mounted the iPad. No messing around!

[@jpm74]

Point of a flight suit? Impress the ladies of course.

[@Joel07zx6r]

This is awesome I plan on getting a degree in flight im wondering if this is your career? are you an instructor ? or commercial pilot ? im wondering what kind of oppurtunities there are with a degree In professional flight hope you can respond thank you

[@FlightChops]

ROLL RACING I'm happy to respond but I can;t offer you much help :P I am a private pilot and don;t really know very much about the pro route... but I see lots of discussion on reddit/flying about it, maybe ask there?

[@k1mgy]

"Why would you do longhand division on paper with a pencil" The same reason you fly the actual airplane with hands, and feet, and seat: there is something to the physical connection. Pencil between fingers... muscle memory... brain engaged.. neuron pathways. I think we give up more than we know when trading in our pencil and paper for a flat screen. We lose at least one dimension. Efficiency isn't everything. Quoting myself here: "flat screen, flat world".

[@FlightChops]

k1mgy I hear ya... But math was never a thing that came easy to me on any level. Stick and rudder flying I love, but if I don't ever have to do math manually again, I can live with that :P

[@eoindeelectrician]

Does anyone know does Foreflight work in Europe (Ireland to be specific)?

[@shadowsrwolf]

would be nice if foreflight expanded to android. Apple is ok but there are some more powerful android devices that could run that better

[@farmboy694]

bump up those rpm's :)

[@castaway123100]

For shits and giggles you should put duct tape on the interior seams of that old turkey you're flying. hehehe

[@jbob787]

The point of a flight is to look cool. Otherwise you could wear cargo shorts and a fanny pack for loads of storage.

[@rnzoli]

How funny, a few weeks ago I also captured a map-folding exercise on my on-board camera, too :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKjaiZueat95rLMm18s Although I only needed to check a VOR frequency at the back side, it was a bit akward. Then we had a big debate with my flying buddies, whether we should move away from the ancient paper/pen navigation, and replaced it with GPS-based device, or alternatively should we stick to IFR (Vor radials and the like), or only commercial-grade GPS avionics. My take on the heated debate was: one has to keep up to date paper/pen navigational skills, and then GPS-based devices will be a plus. Because I see a small risk in getting used to GPS-based devices and their convenience to such a great extent, that not only my paper/pen-based fundamental skills will erode quietly, but also the GPS-based devices will "tempt me" into and below my personal weather minima (celiing, visibility in foggy days etc.). So I will (hopefully) never fly into a situation, that I cannot resolve with paper/pen mode, and this way, GPS-based devices will be a plus - never an unexpected minus...

[@FlightChops]

Excellent points - and I enjoyed the clip of you messing around with the map - what sort of airplane is that? and it looks like a lovely area you are flying over.

[@rnzoli]

It's a so-called touring motor glider (TMG), quite a popular category in Europe, this specific type is somewhat outdated, but still in production: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scheibe_Falke The clip was recorded in an E-variant manufactured in 1976 - tandem tailwheel arrangement. These old birds are demanding stick and rudder planes, we need to "fly" them already during taxiing, in order to load the small support wheels under each wings evenly. But they are slow, forgiving towards beginners' mistakes, and affordable. So they are great at flying for fun. Not so great for serious flying though, they don't like wet weather (wing spars made of wood).

[@egravelfl]

***** I have the same issue with the kneeboard as you had... it gets in the way of the yoke or stick in your case. I recently did find one that is much smaller and just as convenient. Check out ZuluWorks Zulu Mini-Z. Very compact! www.zuluworks.com/prod/zuluboards/mini-z.htm

[@FlightChops]

Eric Gravel Thanks for the tip Eric! I'll check that out.

[@michaeldautry]

I like your videos and am happy to see your flying a super Cub.... But... This is not how to fly a super cub, you need your legs! Get rid of the knee pad.