Flying to France for Lunch! Crossing the English Channel in a PA28

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  • čas přidán 4. 10. 2022
  • This week we take our first flight across the English Channel to France! It was far easier than we ever thought and we managed to get there in a little over 2 hours from Gamston, in time for a delightful lunch in the town of Le Touquet.

Komentáře • 235

  • @nsbhagwat
    @nsbhagwat Před rokem +121

    Noel: what are you doing Sam?
    Sam: yep.

    • @TomCook1993
      @TomCook1993 Před rokem +7

      He’s just in awe of his dad flying ❤

  • @cairylester
    @cairylester Před rokem +93

    Noel Philip’s, you are an impressive dad. Our world would look much different if everyone had a dad like you. Keep up the good work.

  • @Alan1978M
    @Alan1978M Před rokem +17

    Take a shot every time Sam says “yep” 😂

    • @flym0
      @flym0 Před rokem +2

      Hic ... damn you Alan .... ... 😁

  • @TheMilfordboy
    @TheMilfordboy Před rokem +20

    What a DAD. What a PILOT. What a SON. What a TEAM. Love it.......

  • @gemmarie7683
    @gemmarie7683 Před rokem +23

    Aw Sam is such a polite young man :)
    Love these videos

  • @jonreyes7271
    @jonreyes7271 Před 7 měsíci +2

    "You're simulating flying a plane while you're actually in a plane" - love it

  • @Trevorfoggia
    @Trevorfoggia Před rokem +13

    Son, you are a very lucky young man and you have an amazing dad. If all dads were as good as yours the world would be a much better place. Learn all you can from your dad and I bet in 20 years time you’ll be a captain of your own plane doing international flights. I have just subscribed and liked. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K.
    Stay safe and well.

  • @sheilaathay2034
    @sheilaathay2034 Před rokem +15

    My plane was a P28 also. This is bittersweet to watch. It broke my heart to lose that plane. Great memories. Thanks Noel💖

    • @realityflyer3155
      @realityflyer3155 Před rokem +3

      Same here... Miss that ol' PA28!

    • @rudehr
      @rudehr Před rokem +3

      At least you've walked away in one piece...

  • @rbrouns9569
    @rbrouns9569 Před rokem +5

    Father and Son duo with nice chemistry between the two.

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

    A great kid you have there Noel. Loved the flight, part 2 here we come.

  • @StaticIanCovers
    @StaticIanCovers Před 2 měsíci +1

    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

  • @russellcartmell
    @russellcartmell Před rokem +9

    This is on my bucket list Noel. I used to fly out of Netherthorpe but haven't flown in 12 years. Your channel has really inspired me to get back up there and hopefully take my son up (just need to pursuade the mrs)

  • @timfountain98
    @timfountain98 Před rokem +10

    Sam is such an adorable Noel mini-me!

  • @pauljennings8432
    @pauljennings8432 Před rokem +5

    That was so good, I can't fly planes, but I would love to do what you did.

  • @minkhs
    @minkhs Před rokem +7

    great stuff with the flight to France :) and love that Sam just says yeah to all that you are brabbling about Noel as father :)

  • @cmdrflake
    @cmdrflake Před rokem +10

    To an old co-worker of mine, the area across from Dover was where B17’s had to get into “loose” formation due to heavy flak over Bolo. If they were lucky P47’s would clear the costal AA. Sometimes it helped. When they cleared the coast into France, they tightened formation and headed toward their target. It was not for the faint of heart.

  • @williammiller52
    @williammiller52 Před rokem +1

    Best dad ever!

  • @mortenwellhaven
    @mortenwellhaven Před rokem +3

    I have forgotten to tell you how much I enjoyed your vlogs a few times. I am old enough to remember John Wayne movies. To me, you are a John Wayne movie. You always offer up value.

  • @jimhesch1404
    @jimhesch1404 Před rokem +6

    Always informative and entertaining. You're raising a good young man.

  • @danp5109
    @danp5109 Před 4 dny

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

  • @clairepapadatos1116
    @clairepapadatos1116 Před rokem +6

    Absolutely wonderful, my dears!
    Well done Sam and, of course, 'your private pilot' Noel!😊👍👍
    All love and best wishes, Claire (expat), Lucy the cat, and Tommi the rescue dog, Berlin

  • @alanlake5220
    @alanlake5220 Před rokem +2

    Never knew you actually flew yourself, loved it keep them coming

  • @lewbur7926
    @lewbur7926 Před rokem +1

    Ha, you flew over my house when passing Southend. I really fancy learning to fly, looks so cool!

  • @adrianellis6902
    @adrianellis6902 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely marvellous no other words needed, joy to watch.

  • @deansiracusa3966
    @deansiracusa3966 Před rokem +2

    Great episode! You and your son had a great experience! Reminds me of flying with my Dad when I was a kid. So much fun!

  • @SamuelTaylorAckroyd
    @SamuelTaylorAckroyd Před rokem +5

    Ah good old Noel Philips and his awesome pilot vlogs!

  • @bs9008
    @bs9008 Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed this post vlog guys, simple, enjoyable dad and lad adventure , what a brilliant thing to be able to do

  • @johnhodgkiss9882
    @johnhodgkiss9882 Před rokem

    Another great video. Thank you Noal.

  • @flashcar60
    @flashcar60 Před rokem +2

    The best yet of all of Noel's enjoyable videos.

  • @lukepinnington3082
    @lukepinnington3082 Před rokem +5

    Another great video noel 👌🏻 love seeing Sam in the videos 😄

  • @georgegolamco2102
    @georgegolamco2102 Před rokem +1

    Capt Phillips has crossed the english channel congratulations!

  • @philipgledhill7227
    @philipgledhill7227 Před rokem +3

    I buddy and sam hope all is well. Brilliant flight with no turberlace. Nice to see you doing a bit of cycling hope you had a awesome time phil.

  • @junetebarts1334
    @junetebarts1334 Před rokem +1

    Love your video! That’s what flying is all about!

  • @paulellam6926
    @paulellam6926 Před rokem +1

    Great upload, so wish I was able to finish my flying training, maybe one day? Enjoyed your flight and what great father son team! Many Thanks

  • @DiecastPowderCoating
    @DiecastPowderCoating Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video Noel, I really enjoyed it.

  • @PedroPepeDk
    @PedroPepeDk Před rokem +3

    Such good fun to watch your video! When I was about the same age as your son, I started also flying with my dad , bit scary the first one as it was on a Tiger Moth , but since then we flew chipmunks, Cubs, Super Cubs , Austers ,Tri Pacers , diverse Cessnas and the last one a Bonanza V Have wonderful memories , as I am sure your son will have too ! Take care , safe flights and keep posting ! Have a good one Noel 🤝👍🤙

  • @jcpayne
    @jcpayne Před rokem +1

    What a great video - must be awesome to fly with your boy.

  • @harryfaber
    @harryfaber Před rokem +2

    You do realize that the guy in the tower is English but just talks like that to make the experience more 'French'.
    Good work all round, glad you enjoyed the trip.

  • @walksandtravels
    @walksandtravels Před rokem +5

    Wow, what a great surprise... Only a few weeks ago I asked if you could fly Europe. Loved the video, young Sam is a great co pilot... Regards from Spain, Reni 🍷🍷

  • @sifromearth
    @sifromearth Před rokem +3

    Bonjour Noel & Sam. Such a great video! Safe journey back to Blighty and enjoy your time together. Au Revoir gents :-)

  • @Alexw25020
    @Alexw25020 Před rokem +2

    Another great video noel, I always love watching your videos even though it may make me a bit jealous.

  • @philroberts5367
    @philroberts5367 Před rokem +1

    Very nice video Noel..bien fait👍

  • @LJ_Antidepressant101
    @LJ_Antidepressant101 Před rokem +6

    Noel’s son comes across as a well mannered, polite young man. Credit to you Noel. And great piloting Noel.

  • @franwoon
    @franwoon Před rokem

    cracking video! glad to have discovered your channel!
    Sam cracks me up - just as communicative as my youngest! 🙂

  • @mopedinthemalverns6661

    Lovely video! Just what we needed to watch. Thanks for going to the effort of videoing and editing it all for us. Subscribed, liked and notified.

  • @0sk011
    @0sk011 Před rokem

    Very nice flight ! Just got the FCL 055, hope I'll be visiting your country soon ;)
    Best regards from France !

  • @KatKin123
    @KatKin123 Před rokem

    Brilliant!

  • @lincolncityful1
    @lincolncityful1 Před rokem +1

    Great father and son trip 🥖

  • @bapbiswas
    @bapbiswas Před 22 dny

    excellent informative entertaining video you guys rock!

  • @aidan.w.carolan
    @aidan.w.carolan Před rokem

    wow. im just learning to fly now. i hope to do that one day. well done noel

  • @garrygreen3210
    @garrygreen3210 Před rokem

    Outstanding

  • @jamiescott3814
    @jamiescott3814 Před rokem +1

    I don't live far from gamston and would love to do more flying. Happy to split the costs! ✈️

  • @stevenbarkess7791
    @stevenbarkess7791 Před rokem

    Hoping to go back to LFAT on Tuesday, nice little reminder of the route 😊

  • @theonlywoody2shoes
    @theonlywoody2shoes Před rokem +3

    17:10 “squawk 7000” - oh, if only I could pronounce conspicuity when pressing the radio button on the stick.
    Great to see you taking Sam overseas, and you probably wandered over my local airspace - I fly out of Crowfield under the Wattisham MATZ.

    • @FlyWithNoelPhilips
      @FlyWithNoelPhilips  Před rokem +4

      I love controllers who say '7000' still, can never get my head around 'conspisisicicicuitee' and it always sounds like I'm drunk!

  • @user-qr8ki8ue4i
    @user-qr8ki8ue4i Před rokem

    What composed and bright young man your son is.

  • @ProfSimonHolland
    @ProfSimonHolland Před rokem

    that was fun.....we fly in france...brilliant

  • @chrissloan8953
    @chrissloan8953 Před rokem

    Lovely video Noel with you two, farther and son time he will remember this forever mate! Tres bon! or summit like that lol .keep it up , ,maybe you should do a family trip to Spain next with you flying a prop? why not or Italy glad to help with your content )

  • @timbrockley
    @timbrockley Před 11 měsíci

    cool flight Noel :)

  • @smc296
    @smc296 Před rokem

    Very cool!!!

  • @derekfreeman5642
    @derekfreeman5642 Před rokem

    Thanks for the flight experience, enjoyed it very much. Disappointed that there were no in flight nibbles.

  • @peterspikings
    @peterspikings Před rokem

    Did the same thing a while back and stood in the same place on the sea front. They had taxis back then and also cycling marshallers on the apron which was novel!

  • @brianhook8655
    @brianhook8655 Před rokem

    You greased it well done 👍

  • @simonhutchings6073
    @simonhutchings6073 Před rokem

    Noel another enjoyable video ! Missed the loo review tho ! 😀

  • @gregajanezic8510
    @gregajanezic8510 Před rokem

    Funny when a UK person says "wrong side of the road" 🤣🤣 Love the video 👌

  • @nordog55
    @nordog55 Před rokem

    Uesd to do this trip most weekends from Cranfield in a PA23. Thanks for uploading.

  • @arndtproehl
    @arndtproehl Před rokem

    A nice one!

  • @GhostRider247
    @GhostRider247 Před rokem

    aww bless, little Sam is loving it !!!!.... yep... lol

  • @DeadReckoner
    @DeadReckoner Před rokem +3

    Love it! If you fancy some flying adventures in Scotland, I'd be happy to film something together :)

  • @DanUnplanned
    @DanUnplanned Před rokem +2

    Incredible video and what memories for Sam to look back on! How do you do those crash zooms onto the container ship and the runway etc surely that’s not a GoPro! Great as always

  • @adamharbour111
    @adamharbour111 Před rokem +1

    “The hens are in the hen house !! “ 😂

  • @Phiyedough
    @Phiyedough Před rokem

    I remember my brother doing that same flight from Coventry in the Arrow.

  • @kingfish4575
    @kingfish4575 Před rokem

    Great day for it

  • @Samisage
    @Samisage Před rokem +1

    07:28 absolute gold 😂

  • @foooooob
    @foooooob Před rokem

    Great channel! I definately subscribe! You and your son are realy cool.......Yep!

  • @askiff1415
    @askiff1415 Před rokem

    Done Le Touquet many a time. Always the first landing away overseas for our club. Then ventured to Channel Isle an further Ito Europe

  • @michael42158
    @michael42158 Před rokem

    Sam is a top lad.

  • @JamesDevoy
    @JamesDevoy Před rokem

    Nice well mannered lad. Wee Sams a credit to his parents.

  • @cardiac19
    @cardiac19 Před rokem +3

    What a great, fun father/son adventure.

  • @Shaneodell35
    @Shaneodell35 Před rokem

    What a wonderful video you are sharing with your son. thank you for sharing with us. Wonderful!

  • @boppermacca9346
    @boppermacca9346 Před rokem +2

    Noel you have a blessed life, doing vlogs and sharing your passion and owning an aircraft to make your own flights (now international), your a lucky man. And quality father son time like this is creating lasting memories for you both.

    • @FlyWithNoelPhilips
      @FlyWithNoelPhilips  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I don't own the plane though, it's rented from the club at Gamston.

    • @boppermacca9346
      @boppermacca9346 Před rokem +1

      @@FlyWithNoelPhilips in the long run renting from the club is a more affordable option with still the benefits of flying yourself.. doing a fly in fly out lunch was once known as the 100 dollar lunch way back when if I'm correct

  • @amadoudiallo8129
    @amadoudiallo8129 Před rokem

    WoW Noel I didn’t know you were a pilot too 😊

  • @walkingwithsteve0583
    @walkingwithsteve0583 Před rokem

    I enjoyed this. KiaOra from New Zealand

  • @grahamwhittle6817
    @grahamwhittle6817 Před rokem

    Or what a great thing to do with your son brilliant memory for the future brilliant stuff for the grand kids

  • @duncanmcewan1049
    @duncanmcewan1049 Před rokem

    Wow - this brought back memories. I was in Le Touquet on a school trip (history, not geography ;) )... went to Paris, then on to Le Touquet. This was in October 1987. Guess what "breezy" event happened then? I did some map "stalking" and think the hotel is still there (whether the same one, I cant remember), but it was definitely next to the Le Touquet street market (Now its called the Hotel De Cottage). I remember it being a beautiful little town and being 15 meant alcohol was easy to purchase :p

  • @peterfox2538
    @peterfox2538 Před rokem

    I once flew out of le tourget on a British Air Ferries CL 44 to stansted and a British Caledonian Bac111 to Gatwick.

  • @Pointillax
    @Pointillax Před 2 měsíci

    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.

  • @BIMMERKID2
    @BIMMERKID2 Před rokem

    Your son is so matter of factly with his replies.but great bonding experience

  • @derekroulston1977
    @derekroulston1977 Před rokem

    Yup

  • @dalemullins4562
    @dalemullins4562 Před rokem

    Noel ,you have to do a review of your seat and any amenities! lol oui oui no loo review

  • @bryannaalbizures1260
    @bryannaalbizures1260 Před rokem

    Yup.

  • @n1msu
    @n1msu Před rokem +2

    Aw this is lovely! I also think he's getting a bit more used to the camera too?

  • @johapi
    @johapi Před rokem

    Brilliant thumbnail🤣

  • @airfoxtrot2006
    @airfoxtrot2006 Před rokem

    Great video Noel i bet you wish you could fly it to the USA, looking forward to your US flights.

    • @FlyWithNoelPhilips
      @FlyWithNoelPhilips  Před rokem +1

      I'll miss it in the states for sure! Looking forward to flying even nicer PA28s over there though.

    • @airfoxtrot2006
      @airfoxtrot2006 Před rokem

      @@FlyWithNoelPhilips Have a safe travel over there, maybe on your World travels you can visit the UK again.

  • @traceygriffiths8919
    @traceygriffiths8919 Před rokem

    I absolutely loved this video.. you and Sam have an amazing relationship.. he’s the spit of you x brilliant more like this please 🙏🏼 incidentally how much does it cost to get to France 🇫🇷 on your plane? xx

  • @ryanjefferies2334
    @ryanjefferies2334 Před rokem

    I’m getting the Eurostar to Amsterdam and travelling back same day

  • @flym0
    @flym0 Před rokem

    Noel, come down to Jersey. My son is 15 and is having flying lessons in a PA28 at the local aero club here.

  • @lorrainehallett6905
    @lorrainehallett6905 Před rokem +1

    Noel, great video mate and great flying. Fantastic to see the bond with your son. I hope to solo in next few weeks and dream of taking my ten year old out for a trip.
    And lol I live in Leicestershire and did that same Boulogne trip !!!!
    safe travel both of you
    Ps - what iPad system are you using ? Is it SKYDEMON , looks good ?

  • @Medge2sc
    @Medge2sc Před rokem

    I stopped flying about 2 years ago after my son was born, I really hope to pick it up in a few years when he is old enough to come with me and know what’s going on

  • @lozimba1259
    @lozimba1259 Před rokem

    Top..next time from England to Japan 😎👍

  • @grahamwhittle6817
    @grahamwhittle6817 Před rokem

    Or lovely kid brilliant.