WHY I Traded My Piper For A Jet

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  • čas přidán 13. 12. 2023
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    Meet Tim, a well accomplished military and civilian Pilot. He is also a content creator on CZcams Instagram. Tim takes us through his flight training journey in the army and now becoming a civilian Pilot who flies a HondaJet
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Komentáře • 153

  • @tylercampbell6058
    @tylercampbell6058 Před 4 měsíci +4

    This would make a great upgrade to my Honda Civic and Honda lawnmower. It would complete the trifecta. 😂

  • @LokiDWolf
    @LokiDWolf Před 5 měsíci +60

    This wasn't just great history, it's inspiring actually. Great stuff. Hope he makes a good sale!

  • @noormuzahid9008
    @noormuzahid9008 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Came to see the jet, stayed to hear this mans inspirational story! Thank you bro

  • @803mastiff9
    @803mastiff9 Před 4 měsíci +3

    From lawnmowers to Jet Honda has amazing engineering and build quality. When the Honda Jet was introduced I thought was a well thought out and elegant aircraft.

  • @usorodanielusoro8688
    @usorodanielusoro8688 Před 5 měsíci +13

    Great job, Mike for collaborating with the Big Guys in the industry.

  • @zzanatos2001
    @zzanatos2001 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I'm just an old retired Air Force master sergeant who was never able to get a pilot's license but was lucky enough to do a lot of flying - mostly in old UH-1H helicopters as an airborne fireteam leader, escorting nuclear weapons convoys. Videos like this allow me to live vicariously.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 4 měsíci

      That's awesome. I flew the UH-1H in US Army flight school during primary & instruments. That thing was indestructible

  • @chjadam
    @chjadam Před 4 měsíci +2

    Nice to watch him, I would prefer the yoke to a BMD as well, at least once in a while.

  • @TheBarzook
    @TheBarzook Před 5 měsíci +19

    Mike these pilot stories where they present their path and airplanes is the best material that you make for YT, very interesting, keep them coming!

  • @skipbisby7307
    @skipbisby7307 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Yes, the Cheetah was a great plane. I trained in a Yankee and bought an AA5B. I still have it today.

  • @TylerR909
    @TylerR909 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Love the P1D shout-out.

  • @BadYossa
    @BadYossa Před 5 měsíci +8

    What an incredibly fascinating wee vid. An amazing man, with such eloquence, who's passion and enthusiasm is so evident. An absolute joy to listen to him.

  • @greymemory
    @greymemory Před 5 měsíci +22

    Wow! What an amazing career and love for aircraft. Thank you MG for sharing Tim's story. Its is really inspiring and makes me strive more for my ambition to get my licenses to fly.

  • @OmarEwert
    @OmarEwert Před 5 měsíci +6

    Good for him. He’s filthy rich but humble. Stay safe!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci +3

      Hah. We say "comfortable". But I also know that it's all just temporary. Thanks again for following along.

  • @1973superdad
    @1973superdad Před 5 měsíci +8

    Wow, what a sweet looking jet

  • @xanvavy
    @xanvavy Před 5 měsíci +4

    I watch blue max 6 quite frequently as well as Mike. This video was a special treat. Thanks gentlemen!

  • @foxlake6750
    @foxlake6750 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Tim Solms left the military and has worked at Dell, Microsoft and Dun & Bradstreet, as well as some side businesses.

  • @user-iy4bm5zu2z
    @user-iy4bm5zu2z Před 5 měsíci +6

    This is a great video of a true HondaJet enthusiast!

  • @tdgdbs1
    @tdgdbs1 Před 5 měsíci +16

    Army Aviation is the real deal; you don't need a bachelor degree. For those who love to fly, the Army Warrant Officer program shouldn't be overlooked. I retired from the Army Nurse Corps, all of my education and credentials are paid for my the military.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Spot on

    • @Recklessness97
      @Recklessness97 Před 5 měsíci

      Problem is you're stuck for 12 years dealing with military bureaucracy and fuck-fuck games. 2 years flight training then mandatory 10 year service obligation.

    • @EdHelwig
      @EdHelwig Před 5 měsíci

      CWO requires a bachelors degree. Retired 20+ years, multiple air frames, and got all my college paid for. Those who think the bureaucracy is only in the military are living under a rock.

    • @jjsifo1
      @jjsifo1 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@Recklessness97 Well , look at it this way: 24 years serving your country, an aviation career which you can carry forward in civilian life after retiring , for a few more years. Maybe it is not for you, but for others it is a dream come true.

    • @Recklessness97
      @Recklessness97 Před 5 měsíci

      @@jjsifo1 Constant deployments, barley home, barley seeing family, missing birthdays, anniversaries, life events, fuck-fuck games, hard to settle down with a family and if you do have a family it's added stress on the relationship and children who have to change schools and make new friends all the time. The military doesn't give a shit about you. The military owns you for the length of your commitment and they don’t hesitate to remind you of that. If you want a “career”, you play their stupid games by their stupid rules and kiss the right asses or out you go…career over. People who are good, realize after 5-6 years they can go elsewhere/ leave the military, be treated much better, have a better life for them and their family and get paid a lot more while having to deal with much less of the stupid bullshit and having more control over your life, schedule and family situation. The vast majority of career military officers I’ve seen, didn’t finish their career with their original spouse because the military basically makes you choose…your career or your family…which is your higher priority? Yeah it's okayish if you're young and have no family of your own but most people don't make it to 20 years because of all the stated reasons above plus more.

  • @john848sbk1
    @john848sbk1 Před 5 měsíci +2

    this guy was great! love his story and humility and how seriously he seems to have taken every bit of his training and piloting.

  • @Fenderbeanrc
    @Fenderbeanrc Před 5 měsíci +4

    As a former 64D/E IP/MTP/Safety guy that served in the same places I can respect the "Blue Max" history. I retired in 19 and have not been able to fly much and its a struggle, seeing someone fly my dream jet is cool but but a bit depressing lol good on him, I have a dream so some day.

  • @Nate-ph5gc
    @Nate-ph5gc Před 5 měsíci +2

    This is indeed inspiring.
    To hear him mention where I live, which is Tortola was shocking lol, made me smile.
    Awesome video, look forward to hearing more about your journey

  • @BlaqViper
    @BlaqViper Před 5 měsíci +4

    Its rare when you can get great story telling along with great info. Nice!!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks. I really appreciate it.

  • @Sandhoeflyerhome
    @Sandhoeflyerhome Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi... I did the same but in the Uk military....similar route. Loved flying.. Then left to run an aviation company for near 50 years. I am interested in the Honda, might just buy one this summer. Nice to see your machine flying

  • @RowdyGrunt
    @RowdyGrunt Před 5 měsíci +12

    I love this guy because he's a fellow military vet. He's also inspirational, because my business is on a very similar trajectory, and our actual business need is rather a cute. His story makes this that much more exciting.
    Great job Mike! Thanks for introducing us to this gentleman! And great job as always sir

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks @rowdygrunt. Much respect for that name too!

  • @LCRider13
    @LCRider13 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Love your channel! Phenomenal episode! You feature really neat folks on this channel.

  • @telecomgear
    @telecomgear Před 5 měsíci +5

    Having disposable income and time is key.

  • @mikalnaylor
    @mikalnaylor Před 5 měsíci +3

    "Novosel" = Fort Rucker for the older folks.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Mother Rucker for real Aviators

  • @licence1001011
    @licence1001011 Před 5 měsíci +3

    ❤.....mojo ...hitting you up as soon as I get money...love your channel ❤ I consider you a very trustworthy guy

  • @blaiseutube
    @blaiseutube Před 2 měsíci +1

    Honda makes jet aircraft.
    Unsurprisingly, it's awesome.

  • @TheOtherSlideYT
    @TheOtherSlideYT Před 5 měsíci +3

    What a rich aviation career, I'm envious! 😁

  • @oldsklrt1
    @oldsklrt1 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Great video! Enjoyed the history and aviation discussion. 😎

  • @1987whitez
    @1987whitez Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for sharing your past history which was very interesting. Nice jet. Love that honda jet.

  • @kevinmanning8214
    @kevinmanning8214 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I’ve been watching Greg (Premier1Driver) for a number of years, great content!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      @premier1driver is a total Baller. I learned so much by watching & studying his videos.

  • @rv10flyer84
    @rv10flyer84 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Good way to reduce your tax liability and pay for family vacations. Yeah, we know the games boys.

  • @johnp9020
    @johnp9020 Před 5 měsíci +2

    “Why I traded my geo for a lambo”

  • @TeachAManToAngle
    @TeachAManToAngle Před 5 měsíci +3

    Love these stories. More please.

  • @jerryware1970
    @jerryware1970 Před 5 měsíci +4

    The variable costs are considerably more with the jet.

  • @nolanohana
    @nolanohana Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great video, even better story about your service and passion for flying. New subscriber !

  • @jerryuma
    @jerryuma Před 5 měsíci +2

    What a nice and remarkable man. Loved this video.

  • @RichBuilt
    @RichBuilt Před 3 měsíci +1

    I see that Honda Pilot in the background :) Nice story! Thank you for sharing

  • @shayonsmith
    @shayonsmith Před 5 měsíci +2

    Been waiting for this. I love the Honda Jet

  • @user-vr5vu6pg4z
    @user-vr5vu6pg4z Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome! This is the content we need

  • @jjsifo1
    @jjsifo1 Před 5 měsíci +2

    First, congratulations , a great aviation career , I can tell how honest you are by your humility and dignity and demeanor.Thank you for your service. My aviation career of 40 years included several commuter outfits until by sheer dumb luck I joined a Police Dept. back in '88 looking for Pilots flying Special Mission Aircraft (turboprops) doing maritime surveillance in the caribbean.Then I flew helcopters when that program was over , loved the BK117. Will follow you along in this channel. Thank You.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words and for following along. Very grateful.

    • @jjsifo1
      @jjsifo1 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@bluemaxsix you are welcome.

  • @KarmaFlight
    @KarmaFlight Před 5 měsíci +2

    GO ARMY! Class 91-01 Orange hats...

  • @britishhobbit731
    @britishhobbit731 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Great history, love it.

  • @robertsmithUH60driver
    @robertsmithUH60driver Před 4 měsíci +2

    Congrats on the jet. Im a retired Blackhawk pilot here at FT Rucker. Fly Army.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 4 měsíci

      💪 Never flew the UH-60 but what a great platform. Hey, I heard they closed Larry's BBQ in Daleville?! That's the end of the true Mother Rucker.

    • @robertsmithUH60driver
      @robertsmithUH60driver Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@bluemaxsix They did. Just in Enterprise now. They also brought back the colored class hats. My wife went to high school with the current CG. I think he was the one to push for it. Will always be mother rucker for me. I was one of the last huey flight school classes. I went in 1995.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@robertsmithUH60driver I was 91-19 (Multi-Track). Maroon hats

    • @robertsmithUH60driver
      @robertsmithUH60driver Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@bluemaxsix Orange 95-? for me.

  • @danblumel
    @danblumel Před 5 měsíci +2

    I've spoken to a number of pilots that have flown both Apaches and Cobras, all have told be the older Cobra is the better aircraft. I don't remember their reasons why at this point.

    • @PC-vq5ud
      @PC-vq5ud Před 5 měsíci

      Probably having the fuel tanks flanking the cockpit

  • @MichaelCarterShow
    @MichaelCarterShow Před 5 měsíci +3

    God bless you Sir Max. #salute!!!!!

  • @USAF-AMMO-461X0
    @USAF-AMMO-461X0 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Love my HJet in MSFS

  • @thorgot911
    @thorgot911 Před 5 měsíci +13

    How do you know he's an Apache pilot, "He'll tell you he's an Apache pilot."

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci +11

      Guess what...I'm an Apache Pilot! 😀

  • @sailboatbob3969
    @sailboatbob3969 Před 4 měsíci +1

    you must have really deep deep pockets. In the sim do a no auto-pilot for an entire flight. things do break, and just to be safe make sure you can handle something moving that fast by yourself.

  • @marktaylor484
    @marktaylor484 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Outstanding! Lucky guy.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před 5 měsíci +2

    Thank you for sharing ypur beautiful aircraft. And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.😊

  • @aldohattonduran5227
    @aldohattonduran5227 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Excelente video 📸 ty brother 🙌🏻🛩️🛬🛬✈️🇺🇸

  • @sh4969
    @sh4969 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Dark Arrow is a new interesting aircraft company.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      I'm going to go check it out. Thanks for the tip.

  • @TheNastyboypro
    @TheNastyboypro Před 5 měsíci +4

    BIG GUNS... Blu Max6

  • @45searay
    @45searay Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great video…..

  • @Bolivar_Shag_Nasty
    @Bolivar_Shag_Nasty Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love this

  • @DonnieDarko727
    @DonnieDarko727 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Business degree was key to all of this

  • @SkippyPB.
    @SkippyPB. Před 5 měsíci +1

    thanks

  • @robertlee8042
    @robertlee8042 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Business use is tax write off for personal use.

  • @jdmiller123
    @jdmiller123 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You're my neighbor, I'm in Traverse City...

  • @flybouy11
    @flybouy11 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Been to Harbor Springs airport flying charter great area

  • @Verb130
    @Verb130 Před 5 měsíci +2

    What is Tim's business that he is able to afford a small jet?

  • @markriley141
    @markriley141 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Rucker.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Agree. Always Mother Rucker to me.

  • @kentmorrell3913
    @kentmorrell3913 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very cool!

  • @Tyler43055
    @Tyler43055 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Goood video!

  • @travisminneapolis
    @travisminneapolis Před 5 měsíci +2

    So much jealousy in the comments section here it makes me sad.
    Let's support private general aviation! ❤
    Awesome storytelling. If you dont like content like this, dont comment. 🎉🎉

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks. It's all good. I'm just grateful.

  • @1230mkelly
    @1230mkelly Před 5 měsíci +7

    Is he also now selling this Honda Jet too!?

    • @commerce-usa
      @commerce-usa Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes, check out the description on this video.

  • @todda8695
    @todda8695 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What part did I miss between leaving the military and buying a Piper Malibu and a jet?

  • @brycecampbell4845
    @brycecampbell4845 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great story. I would choose the Piaggio Ivanti myself.

  • @yoshikay8787
    @yoshikay8787 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Cool!!!

  • @ictpilot
    @ictpilot Před 5 měsíci +2

    Wonder what business he's in.

  • @Blacksunshine636
    @Blacksunshine636 Před 5 měsíci +1

    He's a Honda Pilot that has a Honda Pilot.

  • @wyganter
    @wyganter Před 4 měsíci

    Is there a copilot when you’re flying? Or does your family get to die as well if you become incapacitated?

  • @Thatguyyoumettoday
    @Thatguyyoumettoday Před 4 měsíci +2

    It's an amazing story but clearly this career was fueled by affluence and Military service. How does a regular civilian get here? Just the expense of getting the certs/ratings are crippling expenses.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 4 měsíci +1

      Military Service - Yes.
      Affluence - Absolutely not!
      My military flying definetely cut the cost of PPL & Instrument to the minimums. To be honest, I just got lucky in business for which I'm incredibly grateful. Yes, I hustled like crazy but I worked with/for people who were 1) patient & 2) great at coaching.
      Flying has been a passion for me and there were definitely years where it was a tight balance to pull it off, it I did at all.
      Thanks

    • @Thatguyyoumettoday
      @Thatguyyoumettoday Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@bluemaxsix “lucky in business” is exactly the kind of thing I’m talking about…more resources than most. No hate from me I’m just curious about the path for people who didn’t get “lucky in business” or have more resources regardless of the reason. This seems like an area of aviation that most aren’t going to reach if they’re starting from the bottom and as goes with a lot of similar careers I wish people would be more forthcoming about where the start point is and acknowledge that it’s just going to be out of reach for most. That doesn’t make the story less inspiring or interesting but it saves someone like me from thinking that it could be me lol. I can fly, but there will be limits…

  • @sharlesleglerc
    @sharlesleglerc Před 4 měsíci +2

    Looks nice,
    What's not nice is being stuck and restricted at 230 then 250 behind this thing on a SID

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 4 měsíci +2

      Hah. Yup. Thanks for your patience. Pedaling as fast as I can.

  • @dabneyoffermein595
    @dabneyoffermein595 Před 5 měsíci +1

    i have no doubt you must have been close or at the top of your class in high school. The Citadel is not for the faint of heart.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks. The Citadel was an unforgettable challenge. I'm grateful for the experience...but to be honest, I struggled academically while doing very well on the military side. I just think I lacked maturity at that point.

    • @dabneyoffermein595
      @dabneyoffermein595 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@bluemaxsix Wow, that's very inspiring, I bet you're an early riser too, get the most out of every day. I also changed "Citadel" to "The Citadel" my apologies. That's like people calling Indiana University, the "University of Indiana"

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      @@dabneyoffermein595 It's all good! Yep, I was just telling my daughters that I WISH I could sleep past 0400.

  • @Vee3000
    @Vee3000 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow you can sell seats as a private pilot in America?

  • @gnagyusa
    @gnagyusa Před 5 měsíci

    Next up: why I traded my shitty apartment for a house. Uhm, because I could finally afford it. LOL

  • @keithsanders5603
    @keithsanders5603 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What do you do for a living?

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for asking. I've been in tech since leaving the military. For the last 5-6 years, it's been mostly data and analytics. Lots of side-hustles - consulting, private equity, CZcams, etc.

  • @user-144k
    @user-144k Před 16 dny

    Delicious living, i like it

  • @itzjoeylo4501
    @itzjoeylo4501 Před 5 měsíci

    Are you a RC aircraft pilot too…?

  • @geddon436
    @geddon436 Před 5 měsíci

    What type of business does he own, to be able to afford a hondajet?

  • @user-ol1qm9ey7g
    @user-ol1qm9ey7g Před 4 měsíci +1

    มือสองก็ยังหาซื้อได้อยู่ที่ราคา4-5

  • @tkfounder
    @tkfounder Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wonder what the annual salary you have to bring in to justify that level of expense. . .

    • @travisminneapolis
      @travisminneapolis Před 5 měsíci

      I would guess salary is pretty low, ownership distributions from the business more like $500k+/year.
      Though I would guess the plane is owned and operated through a business so its deducted and not affected by any salary.
      Entirely speculation.

  • @jeffreydkeller2792
    @jeffreydkeller2792 Před 5 měsíci

    I have a Honda lawnmower...

  • @danblumel
    @danblumel Před 5 měsíci +2

    Rather than a pure jet, I'd MUCH rather have the Piaggio P180 pusher turboprop. much cheaper to operate and only slightly less max cruise speed.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix Před 5 měsíci

      That's a great plane for sure - I looked at it closely.

  • @BenState
    @BenState Před 4 měsíci

    This is just a honda ad

  • @watchingandseeing
    @watchingandseeing Před 4 měsíci

    Minute 3:37 those are Soviet Russian fighter jets….

  • @lynwoodjones
    @lynwoodjones Před 5 měsíci

    🤗

  • @Bwill-hn2pc
    @Bwill-hn2pc Před 5 měsíci

    I’m selling my vision jet

  • @FTStratLP
    @FTStratLP Před 3 měsíci

    I really don't get how many envious and hating people are commenting here.

  • @Krushvitzr
    @Krushvitzr Před 5 měsíci +1

    MOOOOJOOOOOO!!! JET MAN BROOOOOOO!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!!

  • @view2sight
    @view2sight Před 5 měsíci

    Плохой ролик. Самолёт хороший.

  • @gerardtamarit68
    @gerardtamarit68 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Hey Mojo, some feedback... the stock footage that you put in your videos is horrendous. It looks very fake and disconnected from what the video is about. Take it as a constructive criticism please

  • @nicolesmith8976
    @nicolesmith8976 Před 5 měsíci

    You traded it
    Because you have
    The money !!!

  • @samhklm
    @samhklm Před 5 měsíci +1

    I know why he will sell it.

  • @Quint_69
    @Quint_69 Před 5 měsíci

    "because I'm filthy rich"
    There you go, no need to watch the video.

  • @felipe69420
    @felipe69420 Před 5 měsíci

    Why did I trade my Piper for a jet? Because I can afford to. End of video.