Flying My Seaplane to Bahamas

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 9. 02. 2023
  • Big thanks to everyone for watching my new video. Hit the subscribe button to see more.
    Edited by: ‪@SamFlys‬
    This video is for entertainment purposes only, and is not to be considered instruction in any capacity.
    Music Credits:
    lue Shadow by VDGL / musicforall-61. .
    Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: @
    Music promoted by Audio Library @NZ84
    Equinox by Konqeson / musicforall-61. .
    Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: @
    Music promoted by Audio Library @2Mhs
    New Age by VDGL / musicforall-61. .
    Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: @
    Music promoted by Audio Library @0JFs
    Alone by Urpleactus @pleActus
    Creative Commons Attribution license
    Free Download / Stream: @
    Music promoted by Audio Library @p_rg
    Breeze by LiQWYD @
    Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported - CC BY 3.0
    Free Download / Stream: @
    Music promoted by Audio Library • Breeze - LiQWYD (No Co...

Komentáře • 216

  • @gulo1145
    @gulo1145 Před rokem +17

    Sick video! Keeping my motivation during flight training high. Awesome to see the other side. 🙏🏼

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, keep moving forward!

  • @buschpilotsinternational5656

    Looks like a fun trip 🍻

  • @jeremyk3909
    @jeremyk3909 Před rokem +19

    Sheesh! The caravan is much bigger than I thought. I guess I could never appreciate the full scale of it through playing in flight simulators growing up hahah

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +2

      She’s freaking HUGE!

    • @ericm333
      @ericm333 Před rokem

      Nostalgic ❤… Beautiful content

  • @angelcell.
    @angelcell. Před rokem +1

    Absolutely stunning ❤️❤️

  • @hebib7_
    @hebib7_ Před rokem +1

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @robertg5393
    @robertg5393 Před rokem +2

    such a cool aircraft. thanks for sharing.

  • @wianenslin2384
    @wianenslin2384 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing this experience ...it's truly amazing ,keep up the great work 👍🏻🔥🔥

  • @badbilly1083
    @badbilly1083 Před rokem +2

    I really appreciate the content!!

  • @MultiMegaMaxx
    @MultiMegaMaxx Před rokem +2

    Love this channel! Keep looking forward to the next one 💪🏼

  • @PimpSolja49
    @PimpSolja49 Před rokem +2

    Keep the videos coming! We all enjoy them!

  • @bymarcgriggs4521
    @bymarcgriggs4521 Před rokem +2

    These keep getting better dude! Loving it!

  • @paulm2861
    @paulm2861 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful aircraft.

  • @budowens6478
    @budowens6478 Před rokem +1

    Simply awesome brother, keep up the good work!!!

  • @fatesandmyths
    @fatesandmyths Před rokem +1

    Great trip for this time of year. I loved to see the plane land beside the Cruiseships in Miami. I hope to see you swim with the pigs on an other video. Great plane, but huge. Love to see more of it.
    Ä

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem +3

    Thank you for sharing your warm trip there. It is always beautiful and warm down there. They only thing about this winter here in Chicago is that we have had light snow and still cold air.😄😄 I laugh at videos like this where it is warm there in places like this than in Chicago.😄😄 I am trying to figure out where to retire to.😄😄

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem

      @@gear_down Good Morning. You are welcome And continue success.

  • @stuckinthemiddlewithz5392

    Man she reminds me of the Kodiak I got lucky enough to fly a handful of times. Noice video once again my man. I couldn't begin to fathom landing next to those ships in Port of Miami

  • @alecschaffner7930
    @alecschaffner7930 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video man! I've enjoyed them all. I go to G-IV initial for my SIC with FSI starting first week of AUG. I'm stoked!

  • @egebaba1144
    @egebaba1144 Před rokem +1

    Love it 🙏💎

  • @nicktufano4605
    @nicktufano4605 Před 4 měsíci

    Sweet Plane, Gonna pick up a flight bag soon!

  • @joshtijerina5211
    @joshtijerina5211 Před rokem +1

    As a kid, I wanted to be like Sean D Tucker or Kirby Chambliss. As an adult, I want to be like you. Love your channel. Keep the content coming. ✈️🌊

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      Love that! Thanks for the compliment:)

  • @mattdail6294
    @mattdail6294 Před rokem +8

    Dude you’re great. Keep up the great videos! Thanks for sharing this lifestyle with us!

  • @derekcolbert6951
    @derekcolbert6951 Před rokem +1

    Miss flying like that used to flay every day with my uncle. Grate vid.

  • @TC-yx1qt
    @TC-yx1qt Před 4 měsíci

    Cay is pronounced key, like Key West. Swimming into the Grotto at Staniel Cay is amazing as well

  • @thprodctions
    @thprodctions Před rokem +1

    I'm so pumped to watch this video!

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      Thanks it was a fun one to make!

  • @Liamthepilot
    @Liamthepilot Před rokem +2

    Loving the content dude!! super cool

  • @Andy_Cobb
    @Andy_Cobb Před 8 měsíci

    Great trip! Staniel Cay is awesome. Pretty solid crosswinds (reported at 30kts) on that runway when I was there a few years ago. Looks like that is what happened to the busted airplane on the ramp🌴🌴

  • @MrNice-gw5dt
    @MrNice-gw5dt Před 11 měsíci +1

    awesome bud ! great show!

  • @stevemyers2092
    @stevemyers2092 Před rokem

    livin' the dream.. nice.

  • @JeaclRick31313131
    @JeaclRick31313131 Před rokem +1

    LOVELY VOICES!💟💛💟💛💟💛💟

  • @BG-od7tm
    @BG-od7tm Před rokem +1

    Great content... keep it going!

  • @planedude67
    @planedude67 Před rokem +1

    Pretty cool! I have worked on 208s for years and actually did a pre buy on a 208 floatplane that Jimmy Buffet bought.

  • @ragheadand420roll
    @ragheadand420roll Před 10 měsíci

    Jet a never hurt anybody ❤

  • @killermaster16000
    @killermaster16000 Před rokem +1

    I bet KSLC is like your second residence! haha! I work pretty close to where P M lives. Beautiful area in the mountains! I'm working towards becoming a private jet pilot myself and just came along your awesome channel, which is perfect! Ceeeeeeya!

  • @SaribezsikenMuleka69
    @SaribezsikenMuleka69 Před rokem +1

    Keep Up The Good Work

  • @Flywith_los
    @Flywith_los Před rokem +1

    Dope video bro! Never knew how big those caravans were 😳

  • @MrCyp200la
    @MrCyp200la Před rokem +1

    Love the videos.

  • @cronk6879
    @cronk6879 Před rokem +1

    and now I want my seaplane add on... one step at a time. bucket list item for sure

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      Do it it’s so much fun!

    • @cronk6879
      @cronk6879 Před rokem

      @@gear_down Gotta find a place near Camarillo.

  • @dipendrasah4255
    @dipendrasah4255 Před rokem +1

    Amazing😍😍❤️

  • @steyoutube5464
    @steyoutube5464 Před rokem +1

    keep smashing it man your content is unique

  • @MartianLivesMatter
    @MartianLivesMatter Před 11 měsíci +1

    The Caravan is such a huge plane

  • @reubendavison7294
    @reubendavison7294 Před rokem +1

    That thing is a monster!

  • @spencerhocking614
    @spencerhocking614 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Looked like a rad day! where the heck were the piggies? lol

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před 11 měsíci

      Didn’t have time smh… new video is live from the exumas! czcams.com/video/ifMADhjzS8E/video.html

  • @sflspotter6638
    @sflspotter6638 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been all over the Bahamas and it’s another world over there. Next time you’re here should try Cat Cay. Enjoy the videos man keep them coming. Be good!!

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      Been to cat many time 🍻 :)

  • @dipendrasah4255
    @dipendrasah4255 Před rokem

    So cool😍😍😍

  • @Lifeofbroyal
    @Lifeofbroyal Před rokem +1

    🔥 killin it!!

  • @ItsLRivera
    @ItsLRivera Před rokem +1

    Great video, can't wait to see the next one! I tried finding some happy dad near me but no luck.

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      happydad.com/pages/store-locator

    • @ItsLRivera
      @ItsLRivera Před rokem

      @@gear_down its crazy because I checked a few weeks ago and no one near by had it and know its all over.

  • @ronvisser8284
    @ronvisser8284 Před rokem +1

    Another great video. This one I have to say so far is my favorite. I really enjoyed seeing the view from above in the Caravan. What a beast that plane is. It’s been awhile since I’ve been there. Wondering how long did it take to fly to the Bahamas?

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, it’s a crazy view and crazy airplane!

  • @Emir-vt3cg
    @Emir-vt3cg Před rokem +1

    Best ever🔥

  • @lornecunningham326
    @lornecunningham326 Před rokem +1

    Flew in the right seat on a Cessna Caravan twice now. Once in and out of The Grand Canyon Airport and the other on The Loch Lomond Seaplane. That was amazing, best experience ever

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      One of the best airplanes ever

  • @frozenonline7241
    @frozenonline7241 Před rokem +1

    Hot hot hot 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @aitutaki50
    @aitutaki50 Před 11 měsíci

    Your Ground & Air Games are strong--next is a yacht!

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Haha been there, done that…. No more boats for me :) better to have friends with boats… I guess you could say the same for planes too…
      You know the saying, if it floats, flys, or ****’s… rent it. 😹

  • @jrxtuti8894
    @jrxtuti8894 Před rokem +1

    This video is madness

  • @austinskylines
    @austinskylines Před rokem +1

    lol Andros is awesome, the southern airport is even more remote

  • @vooooon342
    @vooooon342 Před rokem +1

    Very original you guys are impressive

  • @magakralpubg2744
    @magakralpubg2744 Před rokem +1

    Qué hermosa😍👌

  • @Ryan-ny6lt
    @Ryan-ny6lt Před rokem +1

    Shout out that Happy Dad fit!

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 Před rokem +1

    This is what I always dream of doing

  • @BaxterretxaB
    @BaxterretxaB Před rokem +1

    Something about a suburban on floats that just makes me smile. Looks like a heck of a good time.

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      It’s sooooooo fun!

    • @BaxterretxaB
      @BaxterretxaB Před rokem

      @@gear_down definitely on my bucket list to get my seaplane cert.

    • @BaxterretxaB
      @BaxterretxaB Před rokem

      @@gear_downone of your channel milestones should be to spend a day learning from you like a mini mentorship for a day or something.
      I would love to learn about more of the behind the scenes logistics that come with managing so many different aircraft.

    • @shadrachbiyinzika3985
      @shadrachbiyinzika3985 Před rokem

      @@BaxterretxaB yeahhhh man that's a good idea well suggested I hope Gear Down doesn't forget it in the next other videos in his channel as well

  • @flshuchiha9946
    @flshuchiha9946 Před rokem +1

    Oh my GOD

  • @raiderdefendant2225
    @raiderdefendant2225 Před rokem +1

    Wow, super cool video. I’m so excited I just received a grant to pay for my pilot school and I hope I can do a good job. I’m a little nervous but I’m going for it.

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 Před 12 dny

    Saltwater and Aluminum. Ouch.

  • @jakewyler1945
    @jakewyler1945 Před rokem +1

    What up from WMU AVIATION- Go Sky Broncos!

  • @aboneliktencik4253
    @aboneliktencik4253 Před rokem +1

    from Saudi Arabia we love you brother 💃✌

  • @ianhamilton396
    @ianhamilton396 Před rokem +1

    It's not a Twin Otter but it is very cool. Nice one dude.

  • @TheLancersRock
    @TheLancersRock Před rokem +1

    Awesome video!! Got any first officer jobs lol?

  • @jamesburns2232
    @jamesburns2232 Před rokem +1

    You had all the fun and then were lucky you could split before you had to fresh water wash the Caravan to remove all the salt water from floats, gear, and aircraft skin to prevent it from corroding. 💦

  • @evand5702
    @evand5702 Před rokem

    killin the youtube game sir

  • @cornebouman2881
    @cornebouman2881 Před rokem +1

    Awesome footage, can you upload higher res?

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      It’s 1080 I shoot 4k but it’s a pita to upload 4k to YT

  • @mitchellpughe568
    @mitchellpughe568 Před rokem +1

    Love the content man!
    What makes you not current? Is it to do with float rating or some sort of restriction on the caravan?

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      Simulator currency for insurance

  • @jameshuggins7320
    @jameshuggins7320 Před rokem +4

    you'll get to 100k subscribers in no time if you keep it up. great content, please make more of it. get more cameras and make the videos a little longer.

  • @Kirsh-Aviator
    @Kirsh-Aviator Před rokem +1

    Great video, ok next rating after this IR has to be a seaplane.

  • @rmi813
    @rmi813 Před rokem +1

    Great video. How many planes in your fleet?

  • @WilsonLove.
    @WilsonLove. Před rokem +1

    Another AMAZING Video 👍

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 Před rokem +1

    This would be wonderful to get my sea plane rating in this

  • @alexhales8766
    @alexhales8766 Před rokem +1

    Love the videos brother. I'm transitioning out of the military soon and i'm wanting to pursue aviation and i'm interested in doing pilot contracting jobs. Would you be willing to do a video on how to get into contracting flying?

  • @cleblanc94
    @cleblanc94 Před rokem +1

    Such an awesome video! I'm just wondering... What would it take to get a ride in your Caravan? I know you probably get this question all the time, but I have to ask.
    I'm a 230 hour PPL based in Central FL, starting instrument soon. Just trying to meet more people in the industry and would love to hop in with you guys if you ever have a spare seat...
    Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for sharing

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      Maybe if our paths cross one day! Cheers man

  • @FlyingMarc
    @FlyingMarc Před rokem +1

    I wish my seaplane could make it all the way to the Bahamas! A Caravan is a dream for me, but your first comment about the insurance requirements... and cost of insurance make me doubt that'll happen

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +1

      This thing runs about 40k annually for insurance

    • @FlyingMarc
      @FlyingMarc Před rokem

      @@gear_down Wow! That’s 8 times the insurance on my 182, Maybe once the house is paid off I could afford that!

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      It’s insane

  • @marylandheatherc
    @marylandheatherc Před rokem +1

    👀

  • @Landon_Ritchie
    @Landon_Ritchie Před rokem +1

    Awesome video! I love the caravan such an easy and reliable plane, what’s your opinion on flying the caravan on floats in the saltwater like that? Clean off well with freshwater after and that’s it?

  • @MindOfMac
    @MindOfMac Před rokem +2

    Where can I pickup that geardown hat??

  • @johnnelson559
    @johnnelson559 Před rokem +1

    Just out if curiosity, where did you guys fly out of originally? I swear i seen a sea plane just like this one fly in & out of the airport close to me.

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      I say it at the beginning of the video ;)

  • @bernardanderson3758
    @bernardanderson3758 Před rokem

    Love to be flying the 208 Caravan

  • @theflyingnovice9869
    @theflyingnovice9869 Před rokem +1

    Hey man what camera do you use?

  • @fuckMAGA
    @fuckMAGA Před rokem +1

    Ok are u sponsored or creator of Happy Dad? Walking billboard in this one! 😂😜

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem +2

      I’m an investor

    • @fuckMAGA
      @fuckMAGA Před rokem

      @@gear_down sign me up! 🙏🏻😎

  • @Ryan-ny6lt
    @Ryan-ny6lt Před rokem +2

    Should show more actual flight time

  • @rsbrehm
    @rsbrehm Před 11 měsíci +1

    lol I want to fly a Grumman Duck.

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Not many of em around still…

  • @benoneal8326
    @benoneal8326 Před 5 měsíci

    I saw why y’all stopped at Miami SPB……

  • @ericconley9751
    @ericconley9751 Před rokem +1

    what brand are your sunglasses at 9:20?

  • @ChrisBogleFilms
    @ChrisBogleFilms Před rokem +1

    But fr can we get a video on the Avant? Thing is sick

  • @hotshottt06
    @hotshottt06 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Were you ever a CFI at KTVL? If not, you've got a doppelganger that did my BFR

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před 11 měsíci

      Nope never had my CFI

    • @hotshottt06
      @hotshottt06 Před 11 měsíci

      @@gear_down Well you've got a long lost twin brother up in Tahoe

  • @SulaimanTheAviator
    @SulaimanTheAviator Před 3 měsíci

    What are the codes for those sea ports.

  • @amiwrongmedia
    @amiwrongmedia Před rokem +1

    why does the size of the plane determine whether it is allowed to fly with only one pilot vs. two? Usually, exeptions of rules happen when risks can be mitigated in another way. Now, smaller planes must be far more dangerous? Help me understand thanks :D

  • @leakyleekss
    @leakyleekss Před rokem +1

    do u run seaplane charters?

  • @DirectFTNSS
    @DirectFTNSS Před rokem +1

    For me, this was way too much to do with activities and experiences outside aviation. While that is totally cool, it's like a lifestyle thing, I just wish it was more of a vlog style format. Specifically talking more about the plane, more about acquiring it, more from your buddy who was flying it, etc. Don't get me wrong, Love the content, here and on insta., but this was a rare miss. Much love.

    • @DirectFTNSS
      @DirectFTNSS Před rokem

      Around the 7-minute mark is where I would say the video got bland

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      👍👍👍

  • @ryan_a
    @ryan_a Před rokem +1

    How many planes do you have my guy

  • @simo-dv5xk
    @simo-dv5xk Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey Bro, what ever happend to your Sydney VLOG? It was due a few months ago?

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před 11 měsíci

      It’s in the rotation will probably drop it when the weather gets cooler to let all the people during the snow watch something from somewhere warm

  • @gladiatorfreightllc7316
    @gladiatorfreightllc7316 Před rokem +2

    Bro you are the Andrew Tate of aviation !!! 💪💪💪 I am inspired!! Podcast in the sky!!

  • @EzraStone214
    @EzraStone214 Před rokem +1

    Next time can we see what you ate

  • @BrianSmith84
    @BrianSmith84 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Are you NELK's pilot?

  • @RelativeWind
    @RelativeWind Před rokem +1

    Although I am seaplane current in our current seaplane I am not currently current on our insurance. They must know I have built time up and am current on the current, in, our current seaplane.

    • @gear_down
      @gear_down  Před rokem

      Something like that. Our insurance requires 12 sim recurrent training which I am not current on