Pulling 5 G’s (Grey-Out) L-39 Jet Aerobatics and Cloud Surfing - Flight VLOG

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  • @YannCorno
    @YannCorno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The L-39 is a fantastic machine, surprisingly easy to fly. I was lucky to get a 3-day training on it with the Breitling Jet Team in France, seating in the front-seat. For a modest C-172 VFR private pilot like me, it was the experience of a lifetime. Turning around the clouds at 600 kph is something I will never forget. It was like piloting an X-Wing!

  • @PracticalEngineeringChannel
    @PracticalEngineeringChannel 7 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    This is my favorite episode so far. That looked so fun!

    • @FlightChops
      @FlightChops  7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      +Practical Engineering - thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @alexenns3203
      @alexenns3203 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me to

    • @arcosiancosine1065
      @arcosiancosine1065 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey I watch your vids!

    • @niklaspilot
      @niklaspilot 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I didn't expect Grady here... :D

    • @Migueldeservantes
      @Migueldeservantes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love your yo-yo satellite video!! when is the next one coming out??

  • @garywheeler2055
    @garywheeler2055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    The owner that took you flying is one of the most grounded and humble sounding guys I have seen in aviation, hats off to him and his company for taking you up. Next time enroute to Makinaw city I will stop for a visit.

    • @michaelterfehr9121
      @michaelterfehr9121 7 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Thanks Gary - That is the best compliment anyone has ever given me. Swing by anytime! Someone who has really inspired me in the same way is Bob Hover. He has done such amazing things in aviation yet able to tell stories so eloquently and humbly. I was always very impressed by that. Check out "Flying the Feathered Edge" The Bob Hoover Project if you have not already seen it. Awesome documentary.

    • @garywheeler2055
      @garywheeler2055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I will check it out..... fly safe pal.

    • @MrCoachector
      @MrCoachector 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ditto here, amazing!!

    • @toxicity4818
      @toxicity4818 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I also had to come down to the comments to say the same thing. One of the coolest and most friendly pilots I have ever seen.

    • @yellowhammer4747
      @yellowhammer4747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I completely agree. Humility is my favorite human trait.

  • @RogersPhotographyGuilford
    @RogersPhotographyGuilford 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    How to instill confidence in a rookie "jetter": "Yea, were going to start with the basics... ...how to bail out..."

  • @KnightDriveTV
    @KnightDriveTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    L39's are a gift to GA in this country...great planes and look pretty awesome as well.

  • @Earlosaur
    @Earlosaur 7 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I pulled 5 G's just looking at that thumbnail.

    • @FlightChops
      @FlightChops  7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      +Majestic Douchebag - this comment is in he running for being pinned :). I am remote tonihht and can't do that until I get on desktop in the morning.

    • @GSOaviator
      @GSOaviator 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i cann tel ;)

    • @kevinthedutchcarfan4881
      @kevinthedutchcarfan4881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FightChops you would pin his comment

    • @TADAMAT-CZ
      @TADAMAT-CZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FlightChops i think you forgot to pin the comment lol

  • @p.singson3910
    @p.singson3910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The clearest radio communication I've ever heard.

  • @neondreams2337
    @neondreams2337 7 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    You've got the coolest job ever to just travel and fly all sorts of aircrafts for youtube

    • @FlightChops
      @FlightChops  7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      +Matthew Machart - I can't argue with that :)

  • @Mulepick
    @Mulepick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    As a Navy guy, I want to know how he scored a "Bravo Zulu" callsign. Too cool.

    • @user-re5dc6kw7y
      @user-re5dc6kw7y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I imported and restored this L39 and registered it with my initials N39BZ. I also was a USN guy and know very well that the "Bravo Zulu" signal means "well done". Thx for noticing.

  • @brettt777
    @brettt777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty cool. Hope he enjoyed that. As a maintenance tech on L-39's for the last 15 years (retired) I have got to fly many, many times. Never gets old.

  • @xFunTomCZx
    @xFunTomCZx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy to see Czech L39 flying all over the world :-) this is bucket list kind of stuff

  • @cgeorge6786
    @cgeorge6786 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Wow! A block of earth's atmosphere all to yourself.

    • @MattH-wg7ou
      @MattH-wg7ou 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      cgeorge6786 "Cleared direct North MOA blocks enroute" one of the best things to hear.

  • @colinwallace5286
    @colinwallace5286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Play away...”. Gotta love a guy who knows how lucky he is, and loves to share the joy. I’m thinking that a few flights for your local ATC’s goes a long way.

  • @THELIFEOFPRICE
    @THELIFEOFPRICE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Amazing job man so envious of you getting to do that!

  • @nodnerbhu
    @nodnerbhu 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The L-39 is such a sexy aircraft so simple yet so complex.

    • @mrkv4k
      @mrkv4k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Like many other Czech stuff. So sad that companies like Aero Vodochody were basically fcked by communistic regime.

    • @pozorovatellidi
      @pozorovatellidi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrkv4k L39 is the "communistic" Czechoslovak plane which is praised. Now the company majority belongs to a Hungarian businessman, so it look like post-communist regime fucked it up more.

    • @mrkv4k
      @mrkv4k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pozorovatellidi L39 isn't "communistic" in any way, other than it was made during the communism. But that is not the point, the point is that this company would be somewhere else, if it wasn't stolen by communists after the WW2.

  • @vinyltapelover
    @vinyltapelover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You may not smile and enjoy yourself as you did. It is infectious. You had me smiling along with you👍😊. Thank you and a great post.

  • @htme
    @htme 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Awesome video and great production values!

  • @billfarnham1592
    @billfarnham1592 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful plane! And how cool is it to have a call sign ending in Bravo Zulu!!

  • @willfagundes1552
    @willfagundes1552 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    How fricking AWESOME! Thank you Steve for inspiring us all. Keep the Gs PULLING!

  • @VideoGangs
    @VideoGangs 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I had the dumbest smile on my face for this whole video. It was great to see you having so much fun, what a day!

  • @Tiwow
    @Tiwow 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Cloud surfing in a jet, now THAT is definitely on my bucket list!

  • @Joke1840
    @Joke1840 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I am not even that interested in flight, but this was absolutly amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

  • @micbritt6139
    @micbritt6139 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome episode Steve! Thanks for living out the TopGun dream a lot of us had from childhood. I love the honesty of the experience and the professionalism in the way you capture it. Stay Sharp!

  • @ckeilah
    @ckeilah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! That cloud play brought tears of joy to my eyes. You're a LUCKY man!

  • @cinnamanstera6388
    @cinnamanstera6388 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was ridiculously cool. And some of the most chipper ATC I have ever heard.

  • @itsDKRG
    @itsDKRG 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    That cloud surfing was beautiful, awesome video Steve!

  • @n9308x
    @n9308x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re such a great example to some many young kids out there. Honest and humble. Keep doin what you’re doin Flight Chops! Such a great example of our community and people in aviation. Thanks a ton!

  • @TheIronbark
    @TheIronbark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kinda stuck with living these experiences vicariously. It didn't stop me from getting goosebumps as you danced around on the tops of the clouds like that. Just incredible.

  • @ValentinoDagher
    @ValentinoDagher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every time I watch the cloud surfing part of this video, i can't help to have an ear to ear smile.

  • @mikemills9900
    @mikemills9900 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love your videos...informative, fun, inspiring. You and your team do such a great job of helping those of us watching almost experience it with you. Thank you so much. The cloud running section of this video was so awesome. You're response was what I was feeling watching it.

  • @angleofattack
    @angleofattack 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such an awesome episode. Love the little cuts to talk on the ground. Way too cool! And, gotta love PD and cruising the cloud tops. And the PERFECT MUSIC!

  • @brianh6666
    @brianh6666 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an AWESOME RIDE that was..... Thank you

  • @JulioBS820
    @JulioBS820 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i've waited so long for this video steve, ive been here since the beginning and you always keep me coming back, please keep the quality videos coming!

  • @CAPFlyer
    @CAPFlyer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Was introduced to the L-39 about 10 years ago and fell in love as well. While I'm not able to fly them, it's great that we have one based here at my FBO and I get to service it and watch it sail through the skies on a regular basis.

  • @call911forcookies2
    @call911forcookies2 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve! Thank you so much for the episode! Always so excited to watch your videos! That is one sick little jet!

  • @shaneharden4757
    @shaneharden4757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    playing with the clouds. Loved this video. What a great owner!

  • @GaryLaaks1
    @GaryLaaks1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning. Must be one of the most epic memorable jets out there.

  • @topher2783
    @topher2783 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love the production you and your guys put into these videos steve.
    cant wait to see you finally strap into a spitfire.

  • @efox2001
    @efox2001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flying amongst the clouds ... heaven!

  • @skycop56
    @skycop56 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely awesome!

  • @ScrubsIsee
    @ScrubsIsee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. Got tears in my eyes just from watchin' - THANK YOU! Great editing + music.

  • @raceace
    @raceace 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A grin like a grand piano, fantastic.

  • @flyby420
    @flyby420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This one is my favorite of all time. Thank you!

  • @JulianBaird
    @JulianBaird 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One word.....EPIC. A dream come true for sure.

  • @jeffgarner3599
    @jeffgarner3599 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Cloud surfing looked amazing! ... Great video Steve!

  • @JAMESBOND-zz5bh
    @JAMESBOND-zz5bh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chops, what a blast, thanks for sharing.

  • @dkfair59
    @dkfair59 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recently had a flight on an L-39. One word...AWESOME! Thank you Raf, your team and Forgotten Heroes Foundation.

  • @captainkensmith2973
    @captainkensmith2973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A stunning flight to be a part of...lucky guy to have such a brilliant instructor...Dream come true !!!!!
    A fan from the UK.

  • @jukeman57
    @jukeman57 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an amazing opportunity for you. Beautiful plane. You need to get certified.

  • @FELiPES101
    @FELiPES101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a day above the clouds...looked like you had a lot of fun.

  • @aerykhurley8236
    @aerykhurley8236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chops... Ive probably watched this video 100 times.. That cloud tearing is amazing. Its such an impactful thing for me, thats the dream.. So much so that i just purchased an L29 to be able to go tear up the clouds!! Party on! Keep the killer content coming!

  • @REBooner30
    @REBooner30 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding. One of the best yet.

  • @bluecollarphil7064
    @bluecollarphil7064 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great episode! Love the L-39!

  • @westnoble1020
    @westnoble1020 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty amazing Steve! Could not wait for this episode! It's amazing!

  • @warnerjohnson1338
    @warnerjohnson1338 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vicarious experience - thanks!

  • @53glowe
    @53glowe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Immensely enjoyable to watch...your relate your experience so well it brings a smile to the face. Certainly it doesn't match being in the aircraft, but you bring us unquestionably closer. Chapeau 👍

  • @EonRanch
    @EonRanch 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredible experience that must have been, awesome stuff.

  • @user183
    @user183 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dude, that cloud surfing part was incredible! who hasn't dreamt of doing that, so cool...

  • @TraneFrancks
    @TraneFrancks 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hard to describe just how much of an emotional response this video created in me. Just amazing to be able to share the experience. Had similar response in the the formation flying Chipmunk vid. Just wow. Thank you.

  • @JohnMGreiner
    @JohnMGreiner 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't get the darn grin off my facing watching this. So love this video and hate it at the same time. I hope I can do this someday. It's nice to see a cool guy like you getting to enjoy what he loves one more way. Thanks for sharing, as always!

  • @MachTuck
    @MachTuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are GREAT FlightCops!!

  • @trading-university.
    @trading-university. 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic episode flightchops. Good to see you grinning like a madman!

  • @richardcheatham9490
    @richardcheatham9490 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grinning from ear to ear, and I'm just watching. Thanks!

  • @HEATER_
    @HEATER_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great flight! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Thanks for sharing.

  • @User36282
    @User36282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:10 no view like that, and endless bed of clouds. The most beautiful sight.

  • @jaymur001
    @jaymur001 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic film!

  • @Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat
    @Happyland_Motel_Gamer_Cat ปีที่แล้ว

    The views above the cloud line are sublime.

  • @PacificAirwave144
    @PacificAirwave144 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this with us!! Wow, what a ride...and getting to try those maneuvers yourself--too cool!!

  • @emilioossa163
    @emilioossa163 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it is now my favorite video. Amazing!!!

  • @privateemail8553
    @privateemail8553 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very interesting and at times beautiful video, the owner seems like a veritable gentleman, his kind consideration was evident.

  • @joelay6826
    @joelay6826 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic video, great job

  • @07decker
    @07decker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gotta be one of the coolest Canadians in aviation.
    I wish I had done 1/10th of the things you have done so far in aviation.
    Keep up the great videos.

  • @dieseldiesel9292
    @dieseldiesel9292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful aircraft.

  • @daltonschannel8405
    @daltonschannel8405 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so cool just to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @spharge
    @spharge 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic. Always enjoy your episodes.

  • @bartowsanta6313
    @bartowsanta6313 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode, thanks Flight Chops.

  • @iambobby3537
    @iambobby3537 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that grunt when the g's hit. Awesome video.

  • @jgplanes5183
    @jgplanes5183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my dream flight! Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @user-pn6mv4wy7w
    @user-pn6mv4wy7w 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing video

  • @StevenVanLoven
    @StevenVanLoven 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are one lucky man! Thanks for this video.

  • @TimmmehhhPlays
    @TimmmehhhPlays 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makes my training this morning in the Diamond DA40 look like child's play. Looked like a lot of fun! Loved the video.

  • @bgpwrddy
    @bgpwrddy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely AWESOME!

  • @djad3115
    @djad3115 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @andrewwatson5734
    @andrewwatson5734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great presentation!

  • @lillpopr
    @lillpopr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of the best aviation videos I've seen.

  • @eamonshields2754
    @eamonshields2754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Stuff!!

  • @ScottTMc
    @ScottTMc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just stumbled across your channel and spent a bit running thru some uploads. This is the first time I've watched av-vids with a grin plastered on continuously... great edits and your joy of flight translates right through the screen. Subbed!

    • @FlightChops
      @FlightChops  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome - thanks! Welcome to the channel! there are over 125 episodes in the back catalog now!

  • @dukeshaver199
    @dukeshaver199 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos keep up the great work! Also love the music tracks that you play with the aviation footage. Makes it feel like a super cool aviation-themed video.

  • @emidiogol
    @emidiogol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imediatly after this video I listened Aces High. Awesome maneuvers in a bealtiful day.
    Congrats

  • @saltwiththat
    @saltwiththat 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic Video!

  • @hunterfagan6272
    @hunterfagan6272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the l39

  • @tac-cobserver3788
    @tac-cobserver3788 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite LIFT Jet 🤙
    Awesome Flight

  • @randalljames1
    @randalljames1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    have dreamed about being able to do that in the cloud tops... awesome video..

  • @drakehabich5240
    @drakehabich5240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad that a TH-camr like you has been to my home town! I hope you come back sometime soon!

  • @cameronwick
    @cameronwick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The idea that this video has only 131,000 views as I am watching it again for I think the third time now, pisses me off.
    How this type of quality aviation content doesn't have at least an order of magnitude more views is truly beyond me.
    How I wish this weren't so.

    • @FlightChops
      @FlightChops  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks! I am just keeping my head down and trying to create the best ever green aviation content that I can. Some hit, some don't and I have no idea why. Like my 2 part series with the Coast Guard was what I thought was some of the best stuff we'd ever produced, yet the initial view counts were below average. Interestingly - that series is over a year old and is now starting to see some renewed traction. So I guess there is something to be said for always aiming to make ever green episodes such as this one which will hopefully continue to be discovered and enjoyed by new people over time.

  • @LordMuck
    @LordMuck 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work Steve - pleased for you.

  • @frederickdedallas3475
    @frederickdedallas3475 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right on brother!

  • @scarpaz
    @scarpaz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    A truly amazing episode. We all envy you!

  • @PapaPapaGolf1
    @PapaPapaGolf1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @Jenstyler1
    @Jenstyler1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!
    This is why I want my PPL. You have been such a great influence, Steve!