Video

Yep... Yep... Yep..

The process of getting my PPL was probably the most humbling and confidence boosting thing I have ever done. My SEP rating and Medical ran out a while back and I have been contemplating pursuing more flying. However I have been thinking about the risks alot more as well. I remember having to conquer my fears early on and make peace with the danger, I'm not sure I can continue to do that. I was severely humbled when I forgot to retract the flaps once on one of the many touch and gos I did while doing solo circuits. I remember speaking to an instructor about it and not really getting any support beyond "you wont do that again". Honestly that moment made me realise the dangers are real. I was convinced it was an engine failure (as that fear was at the forefront of my mind beyond others) so I didn't realise it was the flaps until I was only just clearing the tree line ahead, barely keeping it out of a stall. I dread to think what would have happened if my brain hasn't kicked into gear at the right time. I've come to the conclusion that although flying gives me alot of pros, there are too many cons, chief amongst them the danger element.

Thank you for including so much RT. Very handy for planning when one is not used to ATCs!

learning not to cut people off in the traffic pattern is also is not easy in a Cirrus

I would love to be able to fly. Been a dream of mine since childhood. Sadly, every single plane is overpriced.

A slightly different technique, for when ATC asks you to 'expedite': czcams.com/video/kUwygdh10oo/video.html

How’s your passport are you free as a seagull 😂

how much would a flight like this cost

How cool is this video and you two. Excellent!

When are going to post more videos

Excellent (and very surprising) Video Noel !!! Who owns the PA28 Cherokee - is it a 180, looks like it ? Who knew you had a PPL - no mention in any of your other International Airline Flight/s videos ! Perhaps you can offer more commentary on the Cherokee, its history - when it was purchased - where it is hangared etc. that would add interest to your content, don't you think ??? On a humourous note, do you miss being able to make one of your 'Toilet Reviews' ???

Great Video Noel 👍🏻. Is your BFR identical to your checkride ? Is there a passing requirement before officially flying as PIC on N-registered aircraft ?

I never knew you flew, I’ve only seen you on crappy airlines

Great information thanks.

for real though, i think it's absolutely awesome that you and your boy are flying. what an experience for him! and you!

yep

yep

yep

Done that trip a few times from Stapleford, the £300 cafe visit. Brought back memories. Safe travels to you both 👍

Yup

For Those interested in Aviation Safety Dan Gryder does a good Aviation Safety Podcast on Sunday evenings.

yep, yep, yeah, yep...... bless him

At 7:37 what’s the app you put over the screen? Is that an iPad app or part of the aircraft screen?

Excellent video Noel! I know I'm way late with this, but did your instructor ever tell you why he wanted you to say "awaiting IFR release" at a towered airport? Tower knows that you're on an IFR flight plan, the ground controller handed them a flight strip showing that you were IFR, so that's a bit redundant to say "awaiting IFR release" as tower knows that. The only time you need to explicitly call for IFR release is if you're at an un-towered airport and are calling the overlying ATC or FSS (depending on location). I know most controllers would rather you just call them an advise "Ready for departure" instead. Many towers also have a "rolling release" authorization, so they're allowed to depart IFR flights without getting an explicit IFR release from the TRACON/ARTCC for their departures as long as certain criteria are met (like they're not launching 2 aircraft on the same departure route back-to-back without a certain in-trail separation guaranteed). I've done all my Instrument training except for the final checkride, so I'm hoping that in the not too distant future to be able to do my remedial flying to get hours and updates so I can try and finally get my Instrument Ticket after almost 20 years. :)

I see other instruments moving more than usual and that means vibration. Why? How many hours on the engine? Anyone check the compressions to see how different they are?

I'm watching what I would call the fuel pressure gauge bounding around all over the place. I have never seen that before and I have over 2,000 hours in a PA-28R-201 1977 model. I am suspect to think there is something going on with the engine fuel pump. I see the electric fuel pump is on and that should have steadied any fuel pressure issues but it has not. I think someone needs to check out that erratic fuel pump pressure before it goes to zero.

I usually watch you flying round the world. Not sure why I was surprised that you have a pilots licence. Great to see your son enjoying the flight with you.

excellent informative entertaining video you guys rock!

Loved that, thanks so much.

I did my first 13 hours flight training at Barton in the late 90s. I then finished off my PPL at Space Coast regional in Florida, and my American instructor there was baffled at how someone with my limited experience could land in such a short amount of runway. Barton, it’s like landing in someone’s back yard compared to the massive local strips they have in the US, especially runway 32.

Awesome!!!!! I drove from Dallas to Waco many years ago, this video has inspired me to now do it with MSFS. Thank goodness for MSFS; it is the only way I will be able to “fly” something like a Cessna 172 solo from Dallas to Waco. Great to see someone out there flying solo for real! Thanks!❤

you've got loose sheet metal between wing and strut.... looks like all the rivets are out 2:05

i find the sr20 quite forgiving to land as long as you're not to fast when crossing the threshold. Low 80's at most.

why no vids in 5 months?

Hopefully your schedule will soon allow you to film some more aviation adventures for us!

Loved that you were so engrossed in landing from the EFATO. I was the same in my Skill Test! Tuned in the find some tips on PA28, just about to differences from C152 😃. Thanks for a great vid.

What's with the music?

Good video but terrible conclusion :) you pay £ for character (grass) , terrible facilities and services. Just accept that US is wat better. Dont have to be politically correct, its aviation. I am from UK FYI

Great flying Noel.😊

Cheers for the guidance Noel! Applied for my UK PPL to FAA verification this week and it took a grand total of 3days to complete the process, result!😆

Came across from your travel vlogs , absolutely loved this , just to watch a dad and a son interact . Your little lad reminds me of my oldest son and how we used to interact with each other , my lad 19 now and turned into a lovely young man , but this made me miss the days when he was this age . Great video , treasure days like these and having them on camera , amazing x

Millions of people fly every 24 hours. Pilots and passengers. Military or civilian How many people die every YEAR ? 1000 ? 1500? Of aviation related incidents? There is no safer mode of transportation. How many people lose their lives daily in car accidents ? 100.000 ? Per day? Around the world ! Let us not make this any worse then it is.

So you didn't show us the flight prep and what you suppose to see in your instruments when flying IR

In 1978, I had my first solo flight in a PA-28. It was 2 hours before the DMV opened in Illinois, so I was able to fly a plane by myself before getting a driver's license.

After watching this... I'll stick with Microsoft Flight Sim!

Blessings and love to all those who have passed. You will be fine always Noel, the light is shining on you and it’s bright. You are protected. Much love..

Now this is why I have to get my licence before I have kids. So that I can take them on adventures, see the land from up high.

Lol

We all will cry when noel says buy to youtube ...hopefully not anytime soon

Did you get ya bags back btw after left in syd by air calin??😮