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L.A. Gyroplane Aviation
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L.A. Gyroplane Aviation, Inc. was established in 2018 with the mission to popularize the modern gyroplane in California and the Los Angeles Basin in particular. Although Southern California had been a hot bed for flying gyroplanes in the past, its adoption of the modern gyro has been a bit behind the rest of the country.
We believe that providing access to safe, efficient and affordable training is the first step to show our fellow pilots the many benefits of these wonderful machines.
The advice and assistance we provide in choosing your own gyroplane is based on extensive research of the various brands and models available today, and on our own experience.
In addition, once you bring your new gyro home to Los Angeles, you can always count on us to provide maintenance advice and service when you need it. Our familiarity with the local airports and airspace ensures our customers receive the best information on how to select an appropriate hangar for their bird.
We believe that providing access to safe, efficient and affordable training is the first step to show our fellow pilots the many benefits of these wonderful machines.
The advice and assistance we provide in choosing your own gyroplane is based on extensive research of the various brands and models available today, and on our own experience.
In addition, once you bring your new gyro home to Los Angeles, you can always count on us to provide maintenance advice and service when you need it. Our familiarity with the local airports and airspace ensures our customers receive the best information on how to select an appropriate hangar for their bird.
(Video 4 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
(Video 4 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
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(Video 3 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
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(Video 3 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
(Video 2 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
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(Video 2 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
(Video 1 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
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(Video 1 of 4) Touch-and-go's with my new Kallithea gyro, and I took the doors off, it was too hot.
Kallithea gyroplane at Bensen Days - flying with the doors off...
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On a warm Spring day in Florida it is best to try some "open cockpit" flying, so you just remove the doors of the Kallithea gyro, which turns it in a Summer Gyro from a Winter Gyro.
Bumblebee at Bensen Days…
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Kallithea gyro participating in Bensen Days 2024…
Escape from the Monster - Kallithea gyroplane flies around a scary looking rain cell in Wyoming...
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Escape from the MONSTER Hello everyone, and thank you for joining me on another adventure. At this time, I am trying to outrun a scary looking rain cell, so now you know why I appear to be in a rush… If you wonder about my situation, I can tell you that I am at Pine Bluffs airport in South-Eastern Wyoming, getting fuel as I travel from East to West, and my next destination is Laramie, Wyoming. ...
High above Bensen Days...
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Took a short flight over Wauchula Airport in Florida while attending the annual Bensen Days event.
Sunset over the City of Angels - gyroplane taking a slow flight over the vast metropolitan area...
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Hello everyone and thank you for joining us on an evening flight over the city of angels. As we fly over Dodger Stadium, we can clearly see some kind of a festival taking place in the parking lot. A huge crowd is gathering around at least three separate stages. Even from a thousand feet in the air this looks like a lot of fun. This time of the day, when the December sun reaches the Western hori...
A short approach into Santa Ynez Airport, then engine out reaction and landing...
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While visiting Santa Ynez airport for their annual Airport Open House, I took a friend for a ride in my Kallithea gyroplane. Of course, no gyro ride would be complete without the obligatory vertical descent to a landing and an engine out demonstration...
Kallithea gyro's short approach into KWHP...
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After waiting for traffic to clear the runway, i cut the power and dove for the numbers. Air taxi to the exit saved me from taxiing for too long on the runway with the rotor spinning. My Kallithea gyroplane allows me to execute such maneuvers with ease...
Return To L.A. - Day 2... Lincoln, NE to Laramie, WY...
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Oshkosh 2022 Adventure (9) - Returning home - Day 2 The day started a bit slow. I did make it to the airport early as usual, but my destination airport was under Marginal VFR, so I decided to wait until things clear out. When you think about it, the Marginal VFR, by itself, is not a big deal, but some other airports in the area were in IFR condition, so I had to be cautious, especially since I ...
Return To L.A. - Day 1... Mentone, IN, to Lincoln, NE...
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Return To L.A. - Day 1... Mentone, IN, to Lincoln, NE...
Taxiway Landing with Gyroplane - Kallithea gyro landing on the Taxiway G...
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Taxiway Landing with Gyroplane - Kallithea gyro landing on the Taxiway G...
Chicago shoreline transition on the way to mentone for the 60th PRA Convention...
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Chicago shoreline transition on the way to mentone for the 60th PRA Convention...
Kallithea gyroplane crosses Tampa Bay on its way to Alfred Whitted Airport...
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Kallithea gyroplane crosses Tampa Bay on its way to Alfred Whitted Airport...
Snow over Los Angeles - Kallithea gyro visiting the white mountains after the winter storm...
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Snow over Los Angeles - Kallithea gyro visiting the white mountains after the winter storm...
Oshkosh 2022 - The Departure - After two days of awesome fun, it is time to depart Air Venture...
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Oshkosh 2022 - The Departure - After two days of awesome fun, it is time to depart Air Venture...
Oshkosh 2022 Trip - The Arrival - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
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Oshkosh 2022 Trip - The Arrival - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
Kallithea gyroplane's first test flight... it's a rocket...
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Kallithea gyroplane's first test flight... it's a rocket...
Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 4 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
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Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 4 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
Leaving the Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In, Saturday, September 24, 2022
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Leaving the Ken Brock Freedom Fly-In, Saturday, September 24, 2022
Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 3 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
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Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 3 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
El Mirage Departure, Friday evening, September 23, 2022... An AR-1 gyroplanes heads home...
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El Mirage Departure, Friday evening, September 23, 2022... An AR-1 gyroplanes heads home...
Over The Mountains On A Sunny Morning - an American Ranger AR-1 in action...
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Over The Mountains On A Sunny Morning - an American Ranger AR-1 in action...
Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 2 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
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Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 2 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
Kallithea gyroplane takes you over Los Angeles on a clear autumn morning...
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Kallithea gyroplane takes you over Los Angeles on a clear autumn morning...
Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 1 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
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Oshkosh 2022 Trip - Day 1 - Kallithea gyro travels from Los Angeles to Oshkosh
Just a routine gyro landing at Whiteman Airport...
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Just a routine gyro landing at Whiteman Airport...
Kallithea Gyroplane on its way to Oshkosh... after leaving from Los Angeles few days earlier...
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Kallithea Gyroplane on its way to Oshkosh... after leaving from Los Angeles few days earlier...
Avec le taux de planer sans moteur, dans un environnement pareil je regarderai en permanence un éventuel endroit pour me posez en catastrophe, en cas de panne moteur😉
Dont forget to take restroom breaks
Never forget... ;)
What's w/the gloves &the long sleeves? It's hot up there! I don't think that u ever told us what exactly your mechanical problems were. U did say that there was no overheating or leaks. Your bird is a beautiful, gentle creature. She only needs A/C. Imagine how much more enjoyable your trip would've been w/A/C, aye.
Gloves... don't I look cool wearing them? I do like my hands soft and smooth, so the gloves protect me from the somewhat jagged edges of the throttle handles. Long sleeves are there to protect my arms from the blistering sun. I hate sunscreen, so the next best thing is long sleeves and pants. The feeling of heat comes from the sun hitting teh skin directly, so teh long sleeves do actual help me feel cooler. Currently I sqitched to a lighter fabric, so now I am even better. The mechanical problem was not a big thing, just enough of a hassle to give me a pause with the long trip ahead of me. There was a stripped bolt that I neglected to see during preflight. Two more bolts were assisting, so no real safety issue. In any case, I am forever grateful to Super James for driving all the way from California to assist. I agree with you on the beauty of the Kallithea gyro... AC would be nice, BUT... it all comes to weight, so I am not even considering raising this issue. Besides, the vents are very effective in flight, where it really matters... and one can always remove the doors for open cockpit flying in the local area.
@@lagyro nope, sorry u just look tortured. I’ve spent 2many hours on the hot tarmac not2 relate. I wanted 4your comfort the whole trip after the 2nd late.
@@ct4cf I appreciate your concern for a fellow pilot... I promise you, if I was unfomfortable in any way, I would have changed things around... ;) Flying is for fun, so anything that deminishes the experience is out...
I wonder what can b done about that constant vibration through the rotor head in2 your hands. It looks annoying, yet resolvable perhaps w/a careful blade balance? Try switching hands from time2 time 2 give the other a break& develop your ambidexterity? I do.
If you read the comments for these videos, you will notice many people mentioning the "vibrations"... You will also notice me telling everyone that determening the level of vibration based on an action cam video is not appropriate. There are many factors involved in recording the video that distort reality to a high degree. When it comes to switching hands to give one a rest from vibrations... let's just say that is a non-sense. If my gyro was vibrating that badly, why would I be so irresponsible to take a trip across the continent with an aircraft that is appearantly so out of wack? Are there vibrations? Absolutely... Are there excesive vibrations? Not according the few experienced gyro pilots who have flown on the front seat on invitation from me to tell me their opinion on the shake. These videos are for entertainment purposes, and I do appreciate you watching them. I do appreciate the feedback as well, that is why I try to respond to every comment.
There s/b a cost efficient way2 add A/C 2her aye?! That's the way I want my 2-3 seater Sport Gyro. I'm hoping that u carry 15-20 gallons. I wonder what is your cruising burn rate?
When it comes to cost, the biggest concern is weight, so adding an AC is something that is considered non essential. Keep in mind that a 3 seater would not be considered a Light Sport Aircraft by the FAA. I carry 17 gallons of fuel, and the fuel consumption is around 5.6 US Gallons per hour when I cruise at above 80 knots.
third hoir while napping away after a hot summer day🤣🤣🤣thanks!
the top rotor is horribly out of balance! you notice when on the taxi…no wobble, you speed it up before take off, and the whole thing starts to wobble! did nobody every do anything about that?
What else changes when the engine RPM increase that might affect the picture you are watching... let me give you a hint - overall vibrations... The camera is not in an abolute point in space, it vibrates itsevf, utilizes stabilization software, creates videos from still images... Did you also notice the rotor spins in the oposite direction on the ground... I shoud probably put a disclaimer that hese video clips are for entertainment purposes only... ;)
DeerCreek reservoire! 🤬there is a sattelite server for international internet connections! i remember before Covid i got endless scammer contacts from there! it always was : location Deer Creek, not kidding! otherwise i wouldn,t remember those 🤬🤬🤬🤬kkkkkk, but it,s a nice area! green hills and interesting landscape for mountain flying….tahnks!
with a UL i.d need tank stops every 3 hours or 150 miles….kkkk…so my main planning would circle around tank stops on open streets for free landings…kkkk…the heat in the cockpit must have been a real sauna, hmmm? nice views and calm to watch….thanks!
Stoping every hour and a half is good for the pilot too... stretch your legs, go to the bathroom, get a snack and water... meet new friends, just enjoy life.
thanks for the marvellous experience! but,..your rotor is jot balanced, you wippp.pp.ppp around when turning it up before take off…and the whole thing vibrates a lot…and what was the technical issue? i searched for it in the comments and explanation, sadly nowhere to find..but your technician was a very good friend for sure! well, you didn,t come far with an average speed of 40+ knots,..
The rotor is fine... trust me... ;) Watching action cam videos is not the best way to determine the condition of a rotor system. There are many factors that affect the appearance on screen which is different than the actual behaviour.
so the average speed over ground was around 40 knots!
The average airspeed during cruise mode is around 80-85 knots. Of course the wind would affect the ground speed, but that is true for any form of aviation.
quite interesting, but the speed of gyros….one could use a UL too🧐but nice insights views and relaxing to watch, but for what reason did you check your oxygen levels when you are not too high anywYs….
Thank you for watching... I had to check my oxygen level becaiuse I was not 100% sure how my body would react to staying for long hours above 6-7000 feet. Once I realized all was good and I was not losing my oxygen levels, I stopped checking. Usually after a day in these conditions the body addapts. Additionally, I made sure I am properly hydrated the entire time... that helps.
Very cool video. If you take distance flown 624 miles or so and time engine was running 8.2 hour (includes ground time of course) you get around 70-75mph overall. Probably around 14 mpg? But well worth it for the view and experience.
My fuel consumption was 5.5 gallons per hour when the engine was being pushed above and beyond normal use. The Rotax engine is a fantastic piece of machinery that makes the light sport aircraft viable...
I'm a sailplane pilot. I can't imagine hours of holding the stick with that kind of vibration rattling my hand.
If you noticed I am mentioning heat, density altitude, unhospitable terrain, other stress factors during the first day of the trip... but never mention the vibrations. Why do you think that is? Am I trying to hide something, or are they really a "nothing burger"... ;)
@@lagyro I meant no disrespect, is that rotor vibration typical of gyros? I logged some helicopter time in a R-22 some years ago and I remember the cyclic vibration making me anxious. The instructor mentioned it was due for balancing which I guess is part of the regular maintenance. Anyway I lived in Vegas and spent time in the surrounding areas 10 years ago. I have also flown in to Daggett field on a cross country flight to Phoenix. Great video, thank you and safe travels.
@@tappan48 Gyros do vibrate, like any rotorcraft. Rotor balancing is an artform, and it helps to have a well balanced prop and rotor. How much thinkering with rotor balancing is worth the effort is up to the pilot, I beleive my rotors are in servicable condition. It is also up to the passengers to figure out for themselves if the vibrations are too much to handle. In my experience, I have never heard anybody who just got their forstgyro flight to say they are happy to escape the vibrating death trap, quite the opposite, they were grinning from ear to ear. Additionally, videos made by action cams (GoPro, etc.) are not a good way to judge the level of vibrations - way too many factors are thrown in the mix to be able to trust what you see on screen is a fateful representation of reality.
Interesting video but some technical info such as what is the "Flying speed" you mention at 55:20 when you do say the rotor is turning at 220 RPM? That would be nice to know...but that is just my opinion. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. Cheers!
Thank you for watching, and I appreciate your feedback... Average speed during the trip was around 80-85 knots (~100 MPH). The rotor was spinning at ~440 RPM, which is above its normal of 410 RPM for the same load. Density altitude and flight altitude was taking its tall on the performance. Approach and takeoff speeds are around 55 knots (60-65 MPH). I tried to stay around 2,000 feet above the terrain.
What kind of nerve damage to the arms from constant vibration ?
I noticed that after a long flight I have hard time scratching my butt because my hand is numb... ;) Just kidding... Videos taken by action cams are not the best way to judge vibrations of any kind.
Enjoyed your flight as if I were flying. What is the cost of this gyro? Love the pre-rotor setup👍🏻
Gyroplane like this would cost sommewhere between $120K and $180K depending on engine, avionics, customizations, etc. Get in touch with me at peter@lagyro.com if you would like more specific information on the Kallithea gyro...
Would be nice to see what the GA terminal facilities are like.
I was not sure they would be comfortable with me filming inside. Usually smaller airports (you can notice those on the video) have a small one room Pilot Launge with a decent restroom, maybe fridge with water or a vending machine, aviation charts on the wall, a couch, desk for flight planning. Larger airports with a full size FBO offer more amenities since they usually cater to jet customers.
I watched a hot air balloon fall out of the sky near Huber City in the early 1980's. It was on fire. I could see the people in the basket. It was horrible.
That is horrible... It looks like Heber City Airport is a magnet for accidents - a gyroplane crashed there a year before my visit there...
Should have been 2 or 3 Gyro's at Spanish Forks
I believe they relocated few years ago…
don't know how you're going to do it with that much vibration...shake rattle and roll...good luck.
Thank you for watching, and your fedback... I can report that I survived the round trip adventure, and still flying gyros... ;)
Please make sure to include all communications with the tower so we can learn how and what to say. Great videos!
Thank you for watching... Believe me, when I can I am adding the communications, either with ATC, or simply talking to myself...
I.F.R (I fly roads) but not at right hand side, it seems.
There is no right or wrong side in this case... I follow the road not as a highway, but so I don't walk far in case of emergency. I am so low to the ground that encountering oposite (or any) traffic is almost impossible. Throughout the entire 4 day trip, if we do not count traffic in a vicinity of an airport I am landing, I encountered exactly 2 (two) GA airplanes that passed in the opposite direction high above me. I also encountered and avoided few crop dusters, but at the time I was not "following roads" in the classic meaning.
Is it normal to have so much vibration on the joystick? As other videos I've seen, the joystick had no shaking.
I am not complaining… as i mentioned before, videos like this are not a good way to judge the level of vibration in the stick.
Better with the sound set to zero !
Thank you for watching… and i truly appreciate the feedback…
The narrative during the Hig Dessert can be very boring !!
Thank you for watching… I should have silently admired the majestic surroundings…
That is one gorgeous flying machine man. ^..^~~
I woudl have to agree with you... the Kallithea gyroplane is a fantastic looking... and performing machine.
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Thank you for watching, and for your feedback…
Love the video what a pleasure coming with you on this awesome adventure thank you for the trip
Thank you for the kind words… and thank you for watching…
This is making me very excited about aviation. I enjoy your commentary too. Bring backs these trip videos when you can.
Thank you for watching… I am planning to add more videos soon.
Love the video it's really nice thanks for sharing New Subscriber here Hello From Australia
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching.
That is one cool looking flight. I bet you get the feeling you had when you were sixteen and drove the car to an overlook to see a cities lights.
You could say that.
Is that a new control panel?
Are you comparing this to previous videos of the green gyro? If yes, this is a totally new gyro... same model, different panel and bigger engine... yellow... ;)
Cool! Looking good.
awesome ride! reminds of of original Mad Max2 movie with same idea
Thank you for watching...
Can I ask you a question ? When you turn sharp on that approach, does it put a lot of load on the rotors?
Yes, sir, and that is exactly the point of this maneuver. Sharp turn, loads the rotor, spins it faster, provides energy for soft landing.
Excellent job, Peter. 👍🏼 See you in September at El Mirage hopefully.
Looking forward to seeing the gang…
Hello, I love your videos. What advantages do you see in your tandem over a side by side gyro ? Marc from Montreal, Canada.
Thank you for watching... Tandem vs Side-by-side... In my opinion they both have a place in the gyro world. I prefer tandems because of the better visibility on both sides of the aircraft for both crew members, better aerodynamics (skinnier body), better balance when flying solo. Side-by-sides are better for crew interaction when looking outside is secondary to the ability to converse with your passenger. these are usually less nimble. At the end of teh day what matters is your chosen mission for the gyro you are planning to get. Pay for some demo flights with as many models as possible, that could save you big bucks by allowing to choose correctly what works best for you.
Just wow! Landing from the right bank! Cool! You did well! Please, more videos!😃
Be careful what you wish for… 😉
“Pitstop for man and machine …” 😂 Thank you for a practical informative video 👍🏻
Thank you for watching… and for the kind words.
I want whatever you’re smoking
Flying gyros is do much fun on its own, i gave up smoking the good stuff… 😉
You should get down and fly right through the Gorge at Cliff level . Don't be chicken break some rules get down there like a Vietnam helicopter pilot
I hear you, and I do some similar stuff when I am up for it, but on a long trip like this one, you try to avoid anything that may strand you far from home...
I live in St George Utah. It was nice from the airport used to be right in the center of town on top of the Mesa. Do you have to use airport I was driving on the 15 freeway 70s and helicopter landed at the Sambo's restaurant in the parking lot
Yes, I like to use airports... it is legal that way, and safer... ;) ...and in the US we have plenty of airports to choose from.
All that shaking from the stick on your Hand cannot be good ?
Dont watch then his English is not to good
Whose English is not good?
Why does he have gloves on 😊
Because... I look cool... :) This is an old habit, that I will probably keep.
I feel like you could scale up the cooling system used in a liquid cooled computer. Mount a heat sink on the exterior of the gryo and it shouldn't produce much drag. Just cycle coolant to the heat sink with a small pump letting the exterior airflow pull heat off the heat sink. Could be used to cool you off or your camera gear. It wouldn't be ice cold but it could still make a big difference on those hotter days.
Interesting suggestion... The reason why I was surprised by the overheating of the cameras is because my previous trips were not that long, and the camera was not really exposed to that much sunlight. Once I discovered the problem, I managed to keep some shade on top of the heat sensitive devices. In general, flying gyroplanes is syninimous with "simlicity" so anything that is over complicated is not going to fly (no pun intended).
@@lagyro oh I get it lol. Thanks for the video again. I plan to watch some more soon. I always wondered how it would fair flying one of these cross country and this gave me a lot of insight into long trips in one. Most the videos I come across are short trips
@@tommylewis8457 I recommend to everyone who can do it to embark on such adventure... prety much the last frontier... It does not have to be across the whole country, but overnight trips are very exciting as well.
Love this video.
Thank you for watching!!
Hello Jerry from Florida whats the name of the NAV software I heard saying Approaching Rwy 35 3500 feet remaining or so please thanks
I asked myself, what do you shout out louder short time before taxi? I can not understand it. Saw this a few times.
how much time into the video is the moment in question?
@@lagyro Sorry, my english is not very good. I saw you shout out at Minute 0:49 (and at some other scenes before dedartue) and was interested in, what you call. Because I wondered that no person is outside :-)
@@eduardschnakenfuss9411 Aaah... I am yelling "Clear Prop" which is a warning to everyone staying out there to stay clear of the propeller since I am about to start the engine. Regardless of someone being there, or you are alone at the airport, you should always yell "Clear Prop...". This way you create a strong habit and would never forget to warn people to be safe.
@@lagyro I understand. That is very sensible! Many thanks for your explanation!