WHY PRIVATE FLYING IS MORE PRACTICAL THAN COMMERCIAL

This flight serves as a great example of how private flying in general aviation can be more convenient and quicker than flying commercial.
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[@NikosWings]

Great evening flight and great example of GA’s travel utility and flexibility. Great music too...

[@BaronPilot]

You are the King of music. I just try to keep up.

[@2sogar]

I love both of you guys. sooo amazing videos. i always watch them 100%. doing my PPL right now. hope to come to your level one day ;) cheers boys

[@TerryTipton1]

@@BaronPilot Great video as always and I can't thank you enough for not playing super annoying music during your flights when you are narrating and talking to ATC. Music for effect before and after flights and occasionally when in flight when not talking is ok but playing background music while narrating or talking to ATC will make me stop the video and unsubscribe.

[@mflauer]

Thanks for the encouragement. I’m now commercial SEL & MEL.

[@jochentreitel7397]

flying when you WANT it or when you improve your schedule - this is the real luxury of having your own plane (or at least have one to rent on that day and time). Blue skies!

[@BaronPilot]

Absolutely

[@daviddefelice6997]

You got Aloha Bob at Jax. What a character he is - and a great guy.

[@Acc0rd79]

You ain't lying about storms here in FL. I'm based in Kissimmee with my small Beech Sierra and I can't tell you the times I've just landed somewhere to eat to let the weather go on by. We have also taken my plane up to small ville Illinois vs the airlines because after the waiting and the connections then the rental drive down I am already down on the ground in the small town of his home. Good flight buddy.

[@jrossi9250]

Having owned 2 airplanes, the cost of private flying isn't much cheaper than 1 st class airfare once you include all of the expenses of ownership. I miss flying my own, but the current costs of ownership would be beyond the reach of many. I watch your vids to remind myself of the fun of flying, trying to ignore the costs.

[@11kungfu11]

Pretty sure the cost of a 1st class ticket is also out of reach of most people :P Sounds like you had a very fortunate life mate!

[@terryrutherford2114]

I got my PPL in 2002 but haven't flown since 2007. It's amazing to see all the resources that one has these days. Foreflight or other flying apps, your phone, your awesome Avidyne set up. Makes everything easier and safer as long as it's learned properly. Hey, it had to be more fun flying there yourself than flying commercially anyway. Thanks for the video!

[@BaronPilot]

Terry it’s time to get back in the seat!!

[@antoninagiardina6646]

Have you ever flown into St. Louis Regional Airport,Bethalto, Illinois. I believe they used to have a Fly-In every Labor Day weekend.

[@75Seneca2]

Another good flight and very important advice when dealing with weather...always have at least one “certain” out if not more (even if you are flying VFR)!

[@andrewbainton4029]

Thanks for that video, Chris. Always pick up stuff watching your videos..love it!

[@BaronPilot]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tinmisuun]

Love watching flaps move too.

[@skiprussell8153]

Like your flying as always. Sure like the motor sound, makes me feel like I'm flying with you buddy. Fly safe and enjoy your air travels. Skip from Modesto, CA. (KMOD)

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks 👍

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Great stuff, Kris. I love to pick up all these little tidbits from all you guys all the time. If I ever get to a flight school, I'll be ahead of the game by several notches. 😉 Thanks man, as always.👍🍻

[@BaronPilot]

You should!

[@chriswinton]

Painted that landing!

[@mflauer]

Thanks for the clarification of the lights. Check ride is for Memorial Day and will update you.

[@BaronPilot]

Good luck! I know you will do fine but I will wait to hear the update.

[@TheByard]

I worked on the construction of Taiwan High Speed Rail, Eva Air were a part owner of the company through Evergreen Corp. I though strange that an airline would invest in a railway, but then the railways run city centre to city centre where most people travel to. When the railway started running a newspaper compared the total travel time and rail came out faster on overall travel, The actual flight was quicker but getting there and check in time knocked it out of the park. Travellers also enjoyed the scenery, being able to walk around when ever, plus the experience of travelling at 300klph.

[@BaronPilot]

Exactly. Most people never take all the extra time into account.

[@billnicholson2470]

You make it look easy. Nice flight. Thanks Chris. Stay healthy.

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you. You too!

[@skidallarapp5430]

like you showing the knee board notes , Thank you.

[@RaymondRChammas]

i liked that too

[@BaronPilot]

You're welcome!

[@Sniperlifemecharena]

First video i saw of you and I think you are very good at staying ahead of the plane! Very prepared! Well done!

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you and welcome to the channel. I hope you hit that subscribe button and will check out some more of my videos. 👍🏼

[@jhall3106]

Thanks for sharing another outstanding video. From the pilot's seat, it seems like there is so much to look at and so much to know......it's incomprehensible to me. I admire and marvel at what you do. Looking forward to the next video.

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larrymayberry2312]

Another advantage is that you get to pick who sits beside you LOL.. Great video !

[@BaronPilot]

Good point!

[@theraklife]

nice flying (from Utah)

[@flyndoug4547]

Awesome Channel! Thanks for making these videos!

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!!

[@airkingflyer3515]

I am sure you had your hands full up there. Now having said that I suppose it was good to be able to challenge all of your skills as a pilot. Great flight sir and be safe.

[@BaronPilot]

Every flight brings a different set of challenges. Some more then others. Thankfully this was on the lower scale.

[@mflauer]

Checkride rescheduled for this Friday and Sunday, whichever cooperates first with adequate weather.

[@johnheinrich6869]

Another great flight from Baron Pilot--Check out my Baron flight on Flightaware--from yesterday--N1509Z CHD to EKO then EKO to EAT--a 1961 95-A55 with a Colemill II conversion--and new Garmin avionics except new STEC 3100

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks, will do!

[@bearasojrnr]

Sure am glad yer able to do it. ♥️🇺🇸♥️🏁

[@pierrotgretillat9365]

Salut tank you vidéo magnifique super vol

[@MrRonny213]

Alohaaaaa! Good ol’ Jax approach!

[@jonminer9891]

Thanks for sharing. Your system is very nice. It is great to ride alone. Take care.

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for watching!

[@glaucoramos]

Great videos.. Keep up the great work.. All the best from TORONTO, CANADA :)

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you and hope all is well in 🇨🇦

[@g4outdoors]

Thanks for the ride along!

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for coming along.

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Outstanding production! Thanks for posting

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Nicely done Kris!!

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you

[@skidallarapp5430]

Also would like to say thanks for all your video work Thanks again

[@BaronPilot]

My pleasure!

[@pslny]

Nice video, great overview on the weather.

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@donaldholman9070]

Great video and a super flight. Thank you.

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@anneholland3447]

Great job on the flying and the video !!!!!!

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks 👍

[@snowman100]

😂😂😂 I just watched the suggested video on weather flying, dude! Lucy want a happy flyer at all with those bumps!

[@BaronPilot]

LOL There are a few videos in that playlist.

[@bigphoto1]

Excellent lesson!

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks! 😃

[@Howrider65]

Nice plane good flight...Florida weather can get nasty..

[@tinmisuun]

Love watching gear move!

[@BaronPilot]

Me too

[@shreddder999]

...assuming you buy and maintain the aircraft for multiple purposes and not just this one flight.

[@Furdnik]

It's definitely a plus to own a plane. I just had a chat with a friend about buying one. It turned out that it could be very expensive... Usually we fly with planes from the flight club but those are blocked these days.. so no flying :(

[@BaronPilot]

Maintenance can be expensive but that just depends. Much like owning a boat. I know people who have paid a ton and others that have had minimal problems. Also depends on what airplane so its not always apples to apples.

[@TIO540S1]

In my previous airplane (Piper Saratoga) I had a Stormscope and XM and ADSB Nexrad. In my current airplane I have the Nexrad and no Stormscope but onboard radar. Frankly, I’d rather have the Stormscope. Easier to interpret and thunderstorms are what I want to avoid. Maybe after a while I’ll grow more fond of radar.

[@BaronPilot]

You just need a good course on how to properly use the radar and you will change your mind.

[@mflauer]

Great video. Going for my commercial multi check ride in 2 days. Not sure what I’ll do with it at 67yo but we’ll see. Maybe CFI. I noticed 2 green and a flashing white for the gear?!

[@BaronPilot]

Good luck! It’s never too late. Let me know how it goes. No my gear lights are on the bottom right of the center panel. I think you are referring to my GPS message lights

[@mflauer]

Commercial multi engine check ride rescheduled again due to low ceilings. Will try again next weekend.

[@BaronPilot]

Boooo! When is it rescheduled for?

[@haywardsteve]

Awe No Kim to watch getting more flight hours in her logbook

[@BaronPilot]

Stay tuned and make sure you've hit that Bell for notifications! ;-)

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Are those the Bose pro 2 headsets? How do you like them, comfort, noise reduction? I thought About going to those from my Clarity Aloft headsets.

[@BaronPilot]

They are. I use to wear Carity Aloft. Obviously the Bose are noise cancelling and the Clarity Aloft are not. The other difference is The band over the head verse behind the head.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

@@BaronPilot do you feel the noise canceling is superior to the clarity Aloft, or about the same noise reduction?

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@MissionaryBushPilot You may want to look at Quite Technology Halos..... No batteries!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

@@Parr4theCourse Yeah, they are similar to the Clarity Aloft that i am already using, but it's the same design, so im guessing it will have the same problem of not staying put where I want it when i move around.

[@CyrilDeretz]

Great video @baron Pilot. One technical question. Your right EGT indicator at 12:08 seemed high. I am not a Baron pilot myself so it maybe something else but just curious

[@gabeh3525]

Nikko wing's 22T vs the Baron in a speed test!

[@tomholland2707]

fly your barron to florida and back, how much does that cost? airline ticket? i tell people 500mls is a full day for little planes

[@emorgini]

What is the mount you use for the iPad. I have a Bonanza and struggle with it on the yoke. Yours looks much better! Thanks.

[@WhiskersAndWords]

I flew sea to hnl for $210, can't do that with GA. Flying on your own is awesome but not economically practical if you're frequently and near exclusively going between major hubs

[@BaronPilot]

Remember the adding more people to a GA airplane does not increase your cost. But it does lower your cost per seat unlike flying commercial.

[@musictheoryexcel7578]

Great Video

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@1capcarl]

Great video ! Now more than ever private flying is the way to go. You might like our Private Plane Fun Trips Channel.

[@lehnvogtinsuranceandfinanc5365]

KPGD has a great tower. I'm over in the 600 hangars.

[@BaronPilot]

Cool! What do you fly?

[@lexrex5773]

Much love from Naples! Hope you and your crew on Delta stay safe. I fly Delta to MKE Wisconsin to visit family. Perhaps you'll be my pilot one round.

[@BaronPilot]

My professional flying is for a Charter company. The delta flight was to get to my other job.

[@lexrex5773]

@@BaronPilot Ah gotcha. 😁 stay safe anyway. Love your videos.

[@billfarnham1592]

I LOVE Barons. Never had one but when I was flying a good friend had one. Great ship! Another friend has=d a Debonair/A36 0 it was sweet abd stable. Flew like it had a yaw damper on it. Does your Baron have yaw damping?

[@BaronPilot]

I wish it did. A YD is on my upgrade list.

[@billfarnham1592]

@@BaronPilot I remember being amazed with the stability of that old Debonair my friend had. I can remember flying it and making turns with the yoke only. It was so stable. Remained flat-footed while making most turns.

[@visarma9673]

PLUS..... Flying Yourself.... Keeps You Sharp.... and, healthier because you are forced to see a Dr every few years.. no screaming kids, unless you want to bring them with you... the real drawback is::: fuel costs. Seattle TO Houston (only one way w/mine takes 350 gallons of fuel at $4.80 = $1,500) vs a $149 one way on Alaska Air..? Hard argument to win

[@BaronPilot]

True but thankfully Fuel costs are coming down and what's the value of not being crammed in with 200 strangers? With "covid" I would say there is significant value ;-)

[@visarma9673]

Baron Pilot - if you are traveling a few hours in your aircraft to save $7,000.00 for buying an AUDI.... perhaps money is indeed an issue... my fuel costs for a round trip on my bird from Seattle to Houston and back, is over $3,000 at today’s fuel costs. Parking fees for several days? while, Commercial is only $269.00 (round trip).. if I was bringing 6 others, then it’s an option... or, if I was landing at Lufkin, TX vs Houston considering a 2 hour Drive Time... you just have to weigh everything out. PS - I’ve already had COVID 😷

[@GeraldLaumeyer]

Another great video my question is why not use your radar all the time?

[@BaronPilot]

It's an old radar. Not sure how much life it has left. Plus with no real weather approaching, I don't gain anything. Personally I will use the ADS-B weather for the big picture and then turn it on if I need to pick my way through something.

[@GeraldLaumeyer]

@@BaronPilot Ok I understand

[@MrGattor33]

Nice video, rather enjoyable. I have a question tho, do you get cell service that high up in the plane? Thanks and great video!

[@BaronPilot]

No I do not. I use a satellite based system for text messages, email and other flying related data. baronpilotshop.com/collections/airtext/products/airtext-lt

[@f.n.schlub2269]

Today really sucked ... until I saw that BP had a video up.

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks!! I post every week, so make sure you've clicked the bell for notifications :-)

[@donemory7459]

Thumbs-up Chris! 👍 Say what ASOS app do you have on your phone? I have an Android so wondering if it's an app or just a web link. Again thanks for sharing! 😊 Don/NE Ohio

[@BaronPilot]

I was just up your way at 4I3. The app is AirText and it works with a Satalite system since cellular service doesn’t work in the airplane. Here is a link to the unit. baronpilotshop.com/collections/airtext/products/airtext-lt

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

Great video , My CFI always told me to have an "OUT" if I was going to fly IFR in the weather . Nice flight again .. BTW where did you get that iPad mount ??

[@BaronPilot]

Im using the MyGoFlight mount

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

@@BaronPilot thanks , I,ll check them out .

[@stevensrmek3546]

Great video, even without your Co-Pilot....... :)

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks! She can't be on every flight. ;-)

[@moparmike2535]

@@BaronPilot Why not? :(

[@BaronPilot]

Believe I prefer she was 😉

[@flyingsic]

Steven Srmek yea why not?!😂 I was already in Jax that day, so that’s a good excuse.

[@russellvanklassen9291]

like the detailed vids thanks

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you like them!

[@Ralphymay5]

can you explain more how you got the asos on your phone, that would be an awesome tool to have.

[@BaronPilot]

I have a device called Airtext that enables me to send Text, pick up D-ATIS, ASOS, METAR, message FBO’s and PDC. Here is a link. baronpilotshop.com/collections/airtext/products/airtext-lt

[@colbymikell2064]

I live In St. Augustine!

[@mattcollins4550]

Kris, tell us more about your 135 gig!

[@charlieirvin5423]

I would say no long waits in the terminal No rowdy Passengers

[@bartofilms]

@ 6:11 your #2 (Steam Gauge) EGT was pinned. Is it In-Op?

[@BaronPilot]

Just the gauge. I have a JPI that give me readings on each cylinder

[@eminye1]

Always taxi with the rdr in stby, if not you can damage it.

[@BaronPilot]

It’s usually OFF. Standby only if I anticipate needing it.

[@extremereclusefallows5779]

If you have a commercial licence, you could get an expedite shipment going that way. Then you are making money or at least breaking even making all of the expenses tax deductible.

[@Hughes757]

It takes more than just a Commercial License to do that. You would need a CFR 135 Air Carrier Certificate (Charter Operator) Which is a huge cost to obtain and maintain. Additional Maintenance, Pilot Training, Insurance for an occasional expedited package wouldn't be worth it.

[@graysonsrc2840]

Is that Punta Gorda that’s where I live

[@BaronPilot]

Yes it is

[@sergiosauceda9836]

Are you a part time Comercial Pilot? big fan from Puerto Vallarta . . .!!!

[@BaronPilot]

I am. I Fly Citations

[@goodnightmr5892]

Give a wave to St. Augustine for me!

[@patersonplankrd]

Wanted to ask about your radar. First you mentioned " stand by" mode Is this similar to "clear air"?

[@stehem53]

"stand by" mode is where the radar unit is on but not sending out a signal. This keeps it warmed up and ready if needed. I'm guessing "clear air" is that it is not picking up any weather.

[@BaronPilot]

As Stehem53 mentioned, Standby keeps the unit warmed up and ready to work. Radars & Displays, depending on their age, can take s few to start working. So standby keeps them ready.

[@jeremyebert2814]

Question? How quiet is the new pro headset compared to the A20. I have a sr22 and want a lightweight headset but love the sound level of the A20 and need an honest opinion.

[@BaronPilot]

I prefer the lightweight. The A20’s are a little quieter but not enough to give up the lightweight headset.

[@jeremyebert2814]

Baron Pilot thanks for the quick response and for your content. Do you think there quieter than most other ANR headsets because the Bose seem to be much more reduction than competitors

[@dickmoore7341]

Can't beat flying yourself if you can, flying commercial isn't really that fun anymore with the things that have changed these days. I want to get one of your hats that has been sold out for a while now, the one with Baron Pilot written across the front with a baron plane above it. Cool hat, I can see why it sold out first. Any chance they will be in stock again soon? Thanks Kris and stay safe!!!

[@flyingsic]

dick moore I’ve been working on getting some more products available. I’ll work on that one next for you!

[@dickmoore7341]

@@flyingsic Thank you so much Kim!!! ;-)

[@alanwilder2624]

ever had any "oh shit" moments?

[@AleRon72]

Kris, what happened to all the iPads?

[@KutWrite]

Pleasant and informative flight, thanks! What is your accent?

[@BaronPilot]

South Florida accent! LOL

[@KutWrite]

@@BaronPilot: :D

[@mcshiggitypilot5901]

I enjoyed the flight, Which airport did yu depart from? Thanks

[@BaronPilot]

PGD Punta Gorda Airport

[@frankhynd885]

Flying by private aircraft can only be more practical than flying commercial for the rich 1 or 2% of the population. I have flown on private aircraft and have never felt it was as safe in bad weather as a good quality airline like American Airlines.

[@kelvinleigh]

Can you post one of your Part 135 flights?

[@BaronPilot]

Afraid not but I may have some other surprises coming as soon as we get past this Covid slowdown.

[@russellvanklassen9291]

Kris i was wondering if you had a comment on the boutique crash

[@BaronPilot]

I try not to second guess anyone's decision making. That is easy to do when we are not in the seat. But I will say, that the outcome could have easily been different based on what I've seen.

[@russellvanklassen9291]

@@BaronPilot thanks yes agree .im not a pilot but one thing if he would have stuck to one airport things would be different but it was his choice and many variables

[@timsimpson9193]

Great videos! What is your method for capturing cockpit audio?

[@BaronPilot]

baronpilotshop.com/collections/audio-cables-1/products/crystal-pilot-ga-power-audio-cable-w-gopro-5-6-7-8-adapter

[@timsimpson9193]

@@BaronPilot Thank you sir! Keep up the good work.

[@FastEddie007007]

Got to go to Jacksonville but the autopilot takes you to St Augustine, maybe you should have the hormones checked in the autopilot.

[@BaronPilot]

Or the airplane knows which airport is closer and cheaper for me to fly into. LOL

[@Mike7478F]

Brilliant, we did enjoy Informed is wise n.safe.

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks

[@dasb00t32]

What's up with the EGT readings ?

[@BaronPilot]

I think you’re are referring to the analog gauge. I have a JPI that give me the EGT on every cylinder. They are great. That gauge goes away with my new avionics upgrades.

[@patersonplankrd]

Looking at your radar, looks like sea breeze weather. Moves east to west inland then disapates.

[@BaronPilot]

Depends on the time of year. Usually it builds over the ocean or over land but not both, leaving a path. But not always.

[@patersonplankrd]

@@BaronPilot I've been to Florida many times and had an afternoon round of golf interrupted by pop up seabreeze storms. They seemingly come from nowhere. Be safe up there! And thanks for the reply!

[@jimallen3392]

It's more practical in some cases, but less safe. Many GA pilots don't belong in the air. I'll trust my safety with the commericals. If the commercials went down at the same rate that the GA aircraft do, nobody would fly. There is a reason why GA planes go down more often--it's not safe. If you're going to say that with GA you get there quicker and save time, so what. You guys do the same thing we commerical folks do when we arrive. We find a restaurant, hotel, etc. I'm happy you're paying the bills for your GA flights. I'd rather invest my money in the commercials--my safety profile goes way up. Flying is fun--I flew for awhile, but if your only passion in life is getting in the plane and flying, that seems limiting to me.

[@brianengelhardt1787]

Is your Baron certified for flight into known icing? Have you ever found yourself in icing?

[@BaronPilot]

While I have de-ice boots and alcohol Props and windshield, it is not certified for known icing. I have found myself in Ice but never in the Baron.

[@brianengelhardt1787]

@@BaronPilot Thanks for the reply. My only experience with icing was in a Piper Warrior which doesn't even have "get out of jail free" tools. That was a scary day. I'm really glad we were already near our destination when my instructor pointed it out, but I could even with the light icing we encountered feel the controls mush out on me during landing and we actually stalled in the flare. We found out later the stall horn had iced over so no stall warning. I don't want to think about what more build up would have meant.

[@BaronPilot]

Just remember if you think you have ice, land faster as your stall speed will be higher and never use more then approach flaps. Flaps can induce a tale stall which has an opposite recovery method.

[@NickMichiganManFirewood]

Where did you find that hat?

[@BaronPilot]

Wish I could remember. LOL

[@alexandersheppard1997]

Sure, more practical if you have $$$.

[@tubehound69]

Once a week I have to drive 250 miles one way for work. Someone once asked me why I didn't buy an airplane to save time. They were working off of the assumption that having an airplane was like having a car. I told him it is extremely expensive. He said, "Nah, I've seen airplanes for sale for $30-40,000." I just laughed and then explained the costs of owning, operating, and maintaining an airplane. He was surprised to say the least.

[@wolfganghuhn7747]

@@tubehound69 if you get an experimental like a long ez you can travel for car cost

[@brentmullin8184]

No Kim today? 🙁

[@brentwilliams3855]

What mount are you using for the iPad?

[@BaronPilot]

MyGoFlight mount

[@brentwilliams3855]

@@BaronPilot Thanks, sir!

[@jhart1945]

What is your Part 135 job?

[@BaronPilot]

Flying Citations.

[@jetdoctn]

With all the garbage going on with the airlines now coupled with many of them making mask wearing mandatory I have never been so glad to be a pilot and aircraft owner. My wife who views flying as a means to an end made the comment when watching the news the other night that it looks like we will be using our plane for most future travel. Now we of course have more limitations in the conditions we can fly in but I won't miss traveling by the airline one bit. Getting there for me is always half the fun.

[@cscook69]

Private flying is more convenient, BUT you have to have the financial means to afford the associated costs. It’s not an option for everyone, that’s for sure.