Why We Fly - Zivko Edge 540

[@iCantFly55]

At the end, when the highlight reel is playing in my head, I hope it is FILLED with childish fun! Keep playing planes Alex

[@alexandercoats]

Hahaha exactly!

[@flightalytics]

This is one of your top videos to date. I loved it! I saw you asking for ideas. They may not fit at this time, but here are a couple off the top of my head: -What to expect at your first competition. I think a barrier to competition aerobatics for those of us with no local aerobatic community is understanding what it takes to even compete for the first time. -How to fly within an aerobatic box. Having never done it, I wonder how hard it is since I typically practice far higher than a typical box and it is hard to judge boundaries (using farm fields for reference) -How to wheel pants on an Edge 540. I like my wheels modest and covered up : )

[@alexandercoats]

Hahaha I almost have the wheel pants done! Thank you for the ideas! This is perfect

[@jeffboatright]

This is a great production, soup to nuts. "Taking something that you like and pushing it to the limits." That's how I felt the first time I flew the Pitts after years of flying the Piet. Come to think of it, that STILL how I feel when I fly the Pitts.

[@alexandercoats]

It’s the truth, we are all finding our limits and chipping away at them every flight

[@ChristianOjala]

Probably my newest favorite video! Keep ‘em coming!

[@alexandercoats]

I need you out here for better footage!

[@henrymullin1836]

One of the coolest aviation vids on YT! You're making me wanna sell my Bonanza and get into acro hahaha. Keep up the great work bro 🤟

[@alexandercoats]

Haha thanks dude I appreciate it! Don’t sell the bonanza. I miss ours so much!

[@RodrigoGomes93]

This is the only aviation channel I never miss a video from! The content is short, yet packed with great footage and interesting topics-pure aviation, no bullshit. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@alexandercoats]

Thanks dude. I appreciate it! More stuff coming

[@cj.grasso]

Most childish thing ever. All of us acro heads are like little kids when we hop in these planes. Been watching your videos for so long and I love every single one of them. Seriously one of my biggest inspirations! Keep it up Alex, would love to meet up with you if i’m ever out on the West Coast🤙🏻

[@alexandercoats]

Haha thanks CJ! Hit me up if you’re ever out this way

[@brandenraftery5074]

Dude, you had some beautiful slow rolls in this one! Also, the vertical lines the edge can do seem insane, so much power!

[@alexandercoats]

It was unbelievable the first time I pulled up. I couldn’t believe how it just kept going!

[@rogerpha1398]

Aerobatics in the air is equivalent to drifting on the track. It might not be the fastest way around...but it sure is the funnest.

[@alexandercoats]

Exactly! I’ve never met anyone who didn’t want to roll their plane or a plane

[@treyg2424]

Look forward to these videos every day

[@alexandercoats]

Thanks Trey! I’m trying to keep them coming. Let me know if you want to see anything

[@MtPocketsRacing]

Great song choice and go be childish!!!!! I’ve heard that a lot with my hobbies… love it ! Keep it up!

[@alexandercoats]

Thanks Dude! I filmed again today. I’ll keep them coming

[@kelvinrempel3]

Really enjoying your videos Alex. Keep it up!

[@alexandercoats]

Thanks dude! I’m trying to think of something to do today

[@berniebrown9115]

Thanks for the fun!!!!!

[@alexandercoats]

You’re welcome Bernie

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

"Flying Aerobatics is childish"- Spoken like a guy that doesn't get the value of a challenge. Some people watch, judge, and type. Others dream, execute, and live. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@alexandercoats]

Thanks dude! Couldn’t have said it better

[@alexandercoats]

@@alexp.6406 exactly!

[@bawalther]

Some people just don't get it.

[@alexandercoats]

I agree

[@flywithtito]

These videos are just so dope

[@alexandercoats]

Thanks Tito! Absolutely love the Edge, blessed to get to fly it

[@flywithtito]

@@alexandercoats it’s such a sick plane! It’s a goal of mine to learn aerobatics one day

[@alexandercoats]

@@flywithtito it’s worth it. I highly recommend at least trying it. But it completely changes your view of flying.

[@michaelwiggins3663]

Replace "aerobatics" in that question with literally any sport or game. The answer is inevitably "yes." Imagine explaining golf or skateboarding to aliens.

[@alexandercoats]

Very true!

[@ultramarine13]

Or pretty much any hobby, for that matter

[@hangie65]

It may be childish, so what? I fly aerobatics because I like it, because it makes me a better pilot and because I enjoy the challenge. What others think about it, well, it's their own opinion.

[@alexandercoats]

Exactly!

[@pittss2c601]

No, it’s not childish. It transforms you from a good pilot to a ‘great’ pilot.

[@alexandercoats]

It’s all about learning another aspect of flying. One of the many. I still want to learn all the back country STOL stuff and I’m always improving my instrument stuff.

[@davefoord1259]

Your flying in this video was definitely more aggressive and crisp thsn a few weeks ago. Try this. Pull to vertical. Left foot Neg flick unloaded with aft stick and left aileron and hold it till it transitions into a left flat spin. And film it for us

[@alexandercoats]

I’ll give this a try

[@Gmoney_72]

I have to explain it you probably wouldn’t understand! Thank you may I have ANOTHER please.

[@alexandercoats]

Haha I filmed again today, I’ll be posting same time tomorrow. Rain is coming. Hopefully I can fly something tomorrow

[@Gmoney_72]

@@alexandercoats just no Snaps to knife to double flusher..

[@saymon.pena57]

Those who can’t do, mock…. It’s that simple 🤷🏼‍♂️. Wondering what kind of grown up flying the person that commented does 😂

[@alexandercoats]

Haha I know right!

[@neumeisteranimalhospital2627]

I hope aerobatics is childish. I'm 67 and have to do stuff that keeps me young.

[@alexandercoats]

Exactly!

[@davefoord1259]

Its very childish. It was my childhood fascination. Most of the people i know who do it are many years younger in their minds than their chronological age. Its pure play and it has no point except doing it, and getting better at doing it

[@alexandercoats]

It’s an unbelievable freedom in the sky

[@markloos1388]

We don’t race cars because we have to we do because we can. Same applies to flying

[@alexandercoats]

Exactly!

[@a-spears]

Heaven forbid someone have fun, what’s the point in that anyway?

[@alexandercoats]

I’ve never met a pilot that didn’t want to roll an airplane

[@chadwickoneil754]

Not sure what bridge you crossed for him to come out from under but.. Pulling G's like that is only 2% of aviators maybe only 1, it's hard not childish at all. Full balls to the wall fly it like you stole it,)

[@alexandercoats]

Haha thanks Chadwick. I thought it was a weird comment but it turned into a fun video to make