I Can't Believe How Easy This Is! Crossing the Channel in a PA28

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • This week I fly the PA28 back from France to Gamston after a fantastic lunch on the French coast in Le Touquet. I just can't believe how easy it is to fly across the Channel in a PA28!

Komentáře • 129

  • @andybrowning
    @andybrowning Před rokem +62

    Please get Sam a Tshirt with just "Yep" on it 😂

  • @paulm159
    @paulm159 Před rokem +30

    Noel "Sam were about to crash into the sea" Sam "Yep" 🤣

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 Před rokem +37

    Noel makes a comment to his son.
    Sam: Yep! 🤣🤣
    Love your videos Noel Keep it up!

  • @KK20003
    @KK20003 Před rokem +58

    That is possibly the most French sounding ATC I've ever come across

    • @tedferkin
      @tedferkin Před rokem

      Came here to make the exact same comment. You would almost think it was fake.....

  • @59withqsb12
    @59withqsb12 Před rokem +8

    You have such a lovely way of explaining stuff to Sam. I'm really enjoying watching him get more and more involved in your videos and developing more and more interest in flying. I award you a gazillion Dad points, and await my opportunity to subscribe to Sam's CZcams channel in a few years!

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

    Another great Dad and Son bonding trip. Always great to see Sam out with you Noel. Great kid you got there which is undoubtedly down to great parenting.

  • @Luuk3333
    @Luuk3333 Před rokem

    Fun trip and nice flying! The music at 2:12 caught me so off guard 😂

  • @mrpstapley
    @mrpstapley Před rokem +1

    You made me laugh when you put the French music to the control tower guy! Hahaha Brilliant!

  • @maartenjs
    @maartenjs Před 11 měsíci

    Enjoyed that. You're a thorough pilot and great father. What memories Sam will have of these trips. Great job

  • @ournordiclife
    @ournordiclife Před rokem +2

    Thank you Sam for asking so many good questions! Great bonding session for you both! Yep!

  • @DiecastPowderCoating
    @DiecastPowderCoating Před rokem +1

    Very enjoyable again Noel, just like the video on the way there.
    You are wonderful with explaining thing to your son. You're a great dad.

  • @joannharrington2279
    @joannharrington2279 Před rokem +1

    I love your mode of transportation a plane and bicycles. You are making great memories with your son. Maybe some day he too will be an AV geek.

  • @liamwoz1861
    @liamwoz1861 Před rokem +1

    Sam you’re a boy of few words aren’t you “yeah” 😂 lovely to see you guys spending time together, growing up I wish I spent more time with my dad

  • @andrewfreeman5349
    @andrewfreeman5349 Před rokem

    I love your content. No matter what it is. Keep it up.

  • @simoncoles100
    @simoncoles100 Před rokem +1

    From the cycling onwards (cycling in front, but on the outside), top Dad award! (Regardless of you being a pilot, which is an extra bonus!) Good man! Love to you both x

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 Před rokem

    Omgoodness, wonderful vlog, but sooo sweet to see Sam dozing off, and getting an occasional snooze on the way!

  • @jayr4857
    @jayr4857 Před rokem

    Great vlog Noel. And the little guy is exactly the same as my son Sam with his non committal answers. Lol. Awesome mate. Keep it up. 👍🇦🇺🇬🇧👍

  • @ehuntley83
    @ehuntley83 Před rokem

    The music played over the controller is absolutely hilarious 🤣

  • @cJ-cr8gp
    @cJ-cr8gp Před rokem

    Amazing! I’ve flown to Le Touquet a few times but was unaware there was bike hire! I shall have to go back soon. Great film..

  • @jonclassical5710
    @jonclassical5710 Před rokem

    What a beautiful day, Sam had a lot of good questions......cheers Noel!

  • @whatevermightwork
    @whatevermightwork Před rokem

    As a private pilot in the US, I'd be interested in the things that weren't covered. When I fly from the us to Canada (my only international destination to date), I would have to file information on the aircraft, pilot, and passengers in advance, file a flight plan, and be in communication with air traffic control when crossing the border. In Victoria, BC, I would taxi to a pay phone and call a toll-free number to check in!
    Coming back to the US, I would have to follow those same steps, stop at the nearest international airport, park in a yellow box painted on the ground, and wait for Customs and Border Protection officers to come to me. There was always a search of the plane and a bit of an interrogation before they'd let me continue on my journey.
    It sounds like you had a flight plan on file, but it looks like you flew all the way home without stopping. You didn't mention the immigration formalities or advanced notification.
    One day I'd love to fly from the US to Tangier by way of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, England, France, and Spain. What an adventure that would be!

  • @Coldinwis
    @Coldinwis Před rokem +3

    Taking your kid to another country for lunch makes you the awesomest dad ever!! I think I’m the same age as you @Noel but I’d be honored to be your kid co-pilot for a day if you and the family fly the Mississippi north and end up in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin lol.
    There’s no airports nearby but I’ve got a couple big fields you can land on😄. Just don’t expect French cuisine lol

    • @rustynail3893
      @rustynail3893 Před rokem +1

      Hey, I Live in Wisconsin! I don't have kids yet @ 30 but when I do I'd love nothing more than to take them everywhere.

    • @Coldinwis
      @Coldinwis Před rokem +1

      @@rustynail3893
      Hey fellow Wisconsinite!! 🍻
      I was lucky to have my kid when things were cheaper, now just a trip into town for A&W is something we gotta plan & save up a week for lol

  • @richard99cookify
    @richard99cookify Před rokem

    That radio bit with 27 minutes later had James May talking to Richard Hammond vibes when they were racing the Veyron ahahah

  • @user-dw8ud2hw5d
    @user-dw8ud2hw5d Před rokem

    Good video and good airmanship over the channel. Well done

  • @followthetrawler
    @followthetrawler Před rokem

    That French controller at Le Touquet sounded like the French Policeman in 'allo 'allo
    So good to see a young man enjoying his food - even the leaves ;)

  • @888macky888
    @888macky888 Před rokem +2

    Yep

  • @hamshackleton
    @hamshackleton Před rokem +1

    Got a glimpse of a green and white Bulldog as you taxied out.

  • @halfrhovsquared
    @halfrhovsquared Před rokem

    That was a good question from Sam about different classes of aircraft using the same frequency.
    Whilst you use two boxes to be able to listen to one frequency whilst being tuned to another for communicating with an ATCO, my aircraft does not really have the panel-space for two radios. Instead, my radio has a feature called "Dual Watch" which allows me to listen to my standby frequency whilst being tuned to the primary. If a transmission opens the squelch on the primary frequency, the radio cuts the reception of the standby frequency rather than mixing audio from the two. When the squelch closes again, it returns to receiving on the standby frequency. If both frequencies are silent, as the squelch opens on the primary frequency, there is a beep to let me know which slot is receiving without me having to look at the display.
    A detail you missed which would also have given useful information is that in aircraft with two boxes, the second box is often used for the nav instruments (as far as I understand it).

  • @jpetton
    @jpetton Před rokem

    Great landing Noel. I fly a PA28 - 150 (bumped tp 180) in California. Enjoyed the flight!

  • @davidisaacson9543
    @davidisaacson9543 Před rokem +6

    As a retired professional pilot your ATC phraseology is perfect. Of all the countries around the world I’ve flown to the French are one of the hardest to understand. China is the worst and I think they are scared because they have fright levels😅

  • @LittleManFlying
    @LittleManFlying Před rokem

    Funny. I was sure Sam was asking about the annunciator lights rather than the markers.

  • @BobbyHoskins1016
    @BobbyHoskins1016 Před rokem

    Would love to see you take a day trip to St Mary's in Scilly! looks a really cool airfield

  • @andrewsmith2679
    @andrewsmith2679 Před rokem

    I love this. You have inspired me, I'm getting my licence, done the 9 exams just got the sole to do then RT, then skills test then qualified. I love your courage doing this I will take a leaf out your book and do it. This is the fun you can have with a pilot licence. I think you should consider going professional? Get your instruments and CPL? would you do it as a career???

  • @frankowot4
    @frankowot4 Před rokem +6

    Roses are red
    your passport is blue
    So stand over there
    In the 3rd country queue

  • @full_time_motorhome
    @full_time_motorhome Před rokem

    I bet your lad regretted asking that question about flying through Heathrow airspace. 😂 If he was sleepy before, he will be fast asleep later😂

  • @willarddevoe5893
    @willarddevoe5893 Před rokem +1

    I want to see the episode, in a few years, where Kid flies the 737 to Munich, and Dad rides up front in the jumpseat.

  • @grahamthebaronhesketh.

    Did Le T many times in my early flying days.

  • @bics-tc8vr
    @bics-tc8vr Před rokem +1

    Yeah 🤣

  • @paulgibson4991
    @paulgibson4991 Před rokem

    Quality father son time

  • @sutapabanerjee2294
    @sutapabanerjee2294 Před rokem

    I AM 73,OH FOR A DAD. LIKE YOU AND A FINE UPSTANDING,LACONIC N INTELLIGENT BOY LIKE SAM...STUFF THAT ONLY DREAMS ARE MADE OF...I HOPE MY EXTINCT OLD MAN IS WATCHING FROM UP IN🌅THE SKY!!!!🤔🤔🤔😶😶😶

  • @Jeffybonbon
    @Jeffybonbon Před rokem

    yep

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News
    @On-Our-Radar-24News Před rokem +4

    That's a gorgeous PA 28! I love the interior. Do you own this airplane Noel or is it owned by a flying club and you rent it? Great landings btw! 👍 P.S. the service on that flight was a bit lacking. I would speak to the owner about that. 😊

    • @bobbank74
      @bobbank74 Před rokem +1

      I am sure he rents it, he did say in previous videos but I can't remember how much he pays 😀

  • @oliverbrookes27
    @oliverbrookes27 Před rokem

    You mention Bleriot in the vid and whilst he was famous for crossing the Channel you may not be aware that a Bleriot plane was used to begin flight operations only 3 miles from Leeds Bradford.
    A Bradford entrepeneur, Albert House already had the first car in the city, he ran the first bus and wanted to fly. He bought a Bleriot and flew from Rawdon Meadows to Filey on day trips.
    Lots online if you search "Bleriot and Rawdon Meadows".

  • @griswald7156
    @griswald7156 Před rokem

    Back to the chip shops of Blighty….

  • @BFORDKARTING
    @BFORDKARTING Před rokem

    Fantastic !

  • @garyjones2335
    @garyjones2335 Před rokem +2

    how many yeps today sam ..... lol

  • @bics-tc8vr
    @bics-tc8vr Před rokem

    Yep I mean 🤣. Sounds like me as a teenager

  • @theEagleBeagle
    @theEagleBeagle Před rokem

    okay!

  • @Incognitoboy2929
    @Incognitoboy2929 Před rokem

    Hey,Noel,Sam is in the best family he could be in ever,just wanted to let you know :)
    Edit:tell him I said hi.

  • @richardhaughton4303
    @richardhaughton4303 Před rokem

    Can build a higher seat for Sam, even its padded seat covers, it would give him a much better experience

  • @flywithsaxardiid5853
    @flywithsaxardiid5853 Před rokem

    Yep…I subscribe😂😂😂😂

  • @willarddevoe5893
    @willarddevoe5893 Před rokem

    Adopt and restore an ARC RT-328 radio and restore it. You will also need the tray, wires, and rear plugs. The range, tone, and quality of signal is telecom heritage. It runs off 12 regulated volts, dc. You will hear your same Easyjet plane for 20 minutes. Set the internal RF Gain,, and leave the squelch off.

  • @N1611n
    @N1611n Před rokem

    Name of music please. Good to see Sam asking loads of questions.😁👍

  • @RichardOldroyd
    @RichardOldroyd Před rokem

    Can I ask what the app you were using with the airfield overlays is?
    Can anyone use it, or is it only for pilots?

  • @shsav2012
    @shsav2012 Před rokem

    How does customs and immigration into the UK work on private flights like the one documented

  • @flyoverfredusa
    @flyoverfredusa Před rokem

    if Sam wants to practice listening to ATIS you could listen to some US airports on liveatc

  • @Joshtheshua
    @Joshtheshua Před rokem

    The moment a second altimeter appears.

  • @Bonypart
    @Bonypart Před rokem

    Is that door seal above Sam's head fully sealing? There seems to be a gap with daylight shining through but maybe it's a trick of the eye.

  • @kai-ulfheinrichmariakilian9046

    « Did The Crossing To In 1984 HB-OHG Piper Turbo Arrow Retractable Gear From LFSB To Calais - Dover »

  • @nvire5202
    @nvire5202 Před rokem

    Jeez that cliché with the French accent and the music legit made me laugh out loud🤣🤣🤣me being French living in France, that made me laugh

  • @richard99cookify
    @richard99cookify Před rokem

    Man like Sam

  • @dave4shmups
    @dave4shmups Před rokem

    Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your journey! Are those “older” style cockpit instruments harder to read and use then the newer glass cockpit ones?

    • @alexaviation8107
      @alexaviation8107 Před rokem +1

      In my experience (PPL) they are no different but it's down to personal preference. In some ways, the glass cockpits in GA do more so are more complicated. I personally prefer analog because I love the old stuff!!

  • @pilotboy2612
    @pilotboy2612 Před rokem

    Are you allowed to fly with the small window open?

  • @BjoernKarlsson
    @BjoernKarlsson Před rokem

    Info and Radar does not share the same squawk-allocation? Since you had to first squawk 7000/conspicuity when changing Freq and then change to another designated code when contact is established with radar/ctrl

  • @weekendwarrior-es
    @weekendwarrior-es Před rokem +1

    Hello, greetings from Madrid, Spain. Nice videos about flying over the channel. I would like to know why did you call the tower before starting the engine? some airport requirement?

    • @FlyingInEurope
      @FlyingInEurope Před rokem

      I can tell you from my experience in the Netherlands, all controlled aerodromes require it. In any case, it's in the ATIS. An example: czcams.com/video/x_JZtnIQYJs/video.html

    • @weekendwarrior-es
      @weekendwarrior-es Před rokem

      I only know one controlled airport in Spain that requieres to call the TWR before engine start, is LESO and is because the GA parking is very *special*.

    • @FlyingInEurope
      @FlyingInEurope Před rokem

      @@weekendwarrior-es Wow, indeed. I went to read the AIP doc for LESO and it doesn't sound like a very GA friendly place!

    • @weekendwarrior-es
      @weekendwarrior-es Před rokem

      @@FlyingInEurope Spain isn't a GA friendly place ;)

    • @FlyingInEurope
      @FlyingInEurope Před rokem

      @@weekendwarrior-es sadly I agree with you. I started flying there, and even here in the Netherlands it’s not optimal, I feel it’s nicer in many ways.

  • @andrewstorm8240
    @andrewstorm8240 Před rokem +1

    Do you have to make a customs declaration when you return from France?

    • @N1611n
      @N1611n Před rokem

      In my day you did or you'd get arrested like I did back in the 80's 😁

  • @griswald7156
    @griswald7156 Před rokem

    Sam ought to be saying Roger….

  • @kevsewell5369
    @kevsewell5369 Před rokem +1

    Very good Noel ...you have so much patience with your son explaining things 😀😀ever thought of becoming a airline pilot ?

  • @cameronfuchs8922
    @cameronfuchs8922 Před rokem

    yup

  • @kjw7556
    @kjw7556 Před rokem

    Noel Philips international Airways
    Heathrow…Gatwick…Gamston

  • @dongillette1777
    @dongillette1777 Před rokem

    Hey Noah, does your pilots license let you fly here in America as well? I didn’t know if there was any different rules or regulations between here and the UK.

  • @simpilotadamt1012
    @simpilotadamt1012 Před rokem

    How did you guys do customs and immigration stuff on this leg back to Britain?

  • @tompryor_
    @tompryor_ Před rokem

    Hi Noel, I'm hoping to do a similar flight next year, recently passed my PPL (80 hours). I wondered what the cost of this flight was with hire and all fees associated? I understand all clubs are different but a ball park fig?

  • @keithsewell283
    @keithsewell283 Před rokem +1

    pepe le pew vibes

  • @adamharbour111
    @adamharbour111 Před rokem

    Will you be continuing the vlog flying in the USA ?

  • @jamiemcmullen3647
    @jamiemcmullen3647 Před rokem

    is it a requirement to shout clear prop b4 starting ur plane??

  • @nsbhagwat
    @nsbhagwat Před rokem

    How much did the flight cost including the airport charges?

  • @garyjeffries1041
    @garyjeffries1041 Před rokem

    did you see wee wee wee all the way home lol

  • @garyjeffries1041
    @garyjeffries1041 Před rokem

    is it warm in France Noel?

  • @Samarithan72
    @Samarithan72 Před rokem

    Not sure Noel but it seems like you lost Sam around 13.20? :)

  • @Highervibesofficial
    @Highervibesofficial Před rokem

    noice aaha

  • @gzk6nk
    @gzk6nk Před rokem

    Just 2 words. "Engine Failure". I used to fly regularly to the Isle of Man in a PA28 from NW England (so 40 miles of cold Irish Sea), but I was young and invulnerable back then. But even back then I never did it in out Chipmunk with its old tech Gypsy major engine.

  • @PilotFlo
    @PilotFlo Před rokem

    Louis Blerito had had a whole other expierience. Much more draggy and oily

  • @vinceghio
    @vinceghio Před rokem +1

    What about UK border force

    • @exiled_trihard
      @exiled_trihard Před rokem

      you have to file a GAR report when flying internationally to the uk, it deals with border force basically

    • @59withqsb12
      @59withqsb12 Před rokem

      @@exiled_trihard I was about to post a question about how you handle passport control and customs when flying a small plane. Can you (or Noel!) elaborate on the process?

    • @john07973
      @john07973 Před rokem +1

      Too busy ferrying illegals across the Channel

    • @paulrickards4921
      @paulrickards4921 Před rokem +1

      Quicker on a dinghy

    • @exiled_trihard
      @exiled_trihard Před rokem

      @@paulrickards4921 you have to be african or middle Eastern for that to work

  • @KeyNation
    @KeyNation Před rokem +1

    Your boring the poor lad 😂

  • @flightfan4053
    @flightfan4053 Před rokem +1

    1st

    • @flightfan4053
      @flightfan4053 Před rokem

      also 3rd view

    • @flightfan4053
      @flightfan4053 Před rokem

      @@Heidi_Bradshaw Tbh I don’t actually give a dang on your opinion so the sooner you cut your language the better for all to be.

  • @steve83803
    @steve83803 Před rokem +2

    Another great video Noel, every time I see a GA pass over Alfreton I think there goes Noel. Sam went from “I’m tired” to 20 technical questions 😀

    • @tedferkin
      @tedferkin Před rokem

      Greetings from a fellow Midlander.I'm literally a stones throw from you then, and I probably get the same traffic over my house. I see a few Pa28s and wonder if it's Noel

  • @liamctoner
    @liamctoner Před rokem +1

    Yeah 😂

  • @b3l14l
    @b3l14l Před rokem +1

    Yep

  • @ryanrx9755
    @ryanrx9755 Před rokem

    yep

  • @rankuntong
    @rankuntong Před rokem

    Yep

  • @hansadler6716
    @hansadler6716 Před rokem

    Yep

  • @simonwatson2411
    @simonwatson2411 Před rokem

    Yep