Would You Fly to ALABAMA'S LEAST USED AIRPORT?
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- I took a flight to the least used airport in Alabama: Muscle Shoals/Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL/KMSL) to find out whats there, onboard a Boutique Air Pilatus PC-12.
Thank you to Geoff Marshall for the inspiration. Check out his fantastic channel: / @geofftech2
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You’re getting the real American experience on this trip! Props for being a foreigner willing to see places beyond NYC, Orlando, or Las Vegas!
Brits feel the same way when American visitors to the UK brave the wilds and manage to cross the terrifying tarmac moat that is the M25 motorway around London Kenny. :) Have a great day.
@@tomcummin6801 oh we watch "Escape to the country" I want to see every village and town..😍
Muscle Shoals is all about the studio recording history. Some of the greatest albums in country and rock history were recorded in Muscle Shoals. From skynyrd to the stones to the Foo Fighters. In fact Foo did a fantastic documentary about the original historic studio there.
The Stones flew in to Mussel Sholes on Eastern Airlines back in the day. I think it was a DC-9 they were flying back then.
Muscle Shoals is a Rock Legend!
Glad I came to the comments. I knew I heard of that place somewhere & it was bugging the hell outta me lol
'Least Used in x state or country ' should be a new series!
Basically the Airport version of Geoff's series
A series of videos flying to the least used commercial airport (i.e. one with regular flights in and out) in all 50 states would be interesting.
"Fly from most used airport to least used airport in each state"
Hawaii might be the most interesting if he does that, been to VERY small airports in Hawaii. Airports where the lights on the runway only get turned on right before your flight in a small Cesna starts taxiing!
Well then if he was in TX he would go to either Longview or College Station and we can’t have him be Aggie washed!!
I actually live in Muscle Shoals, crazy that I stumbled across this video. Hope you enjoyed your time here.
> 23:32
I live in Florence.
I live in Pensacola, and I was thinking the same thing.
From Haleyville originally...Now living in Big Spring, Texas
@@mayshack I live close to Pensacola! It was very jarring to hear.
That girl behind you on the plane was cracking me up lol. She seemed very suspicious of the gopro. Even took a picture of it. I'm sure she realized eventually that you were just vlogging and not creeping on her lol.
I'm guessing she was actually taking a selfie to post to whatever social media she uses.
This video is breaking my brain. So used to seeing you flying through some of the biggest and busiest airports in the world in all these exotic locations and here you are, in the same Rick's Barbecue that I eat at a couple times a month. I hate that I missed you but I hope you enjoyed my part of the world in The Shoals!
22:18
Alabama Man: You from Scotland?
Noel: ...England.
Alabama Man: ANGland???
Noel: Bloody hell...
Aww cmon, it's just local dialect! Repeating it back in a surprised way is a way of saying "woah, that's wild!"
😂🤣
Noel says "Alabamer" so same difference lol.
I think you had the quintessential Alabama experience! A guy who would drive you if his car wasn't impounded, a rundown motel next to a trailer park with big pickups all in front, renting a pickup, barbecue dinner, conservative radio. I mean, that's what Alabama is all about.
Hard pass thanks.......
He even got the sweet tea.
@@Archduke17 I noticed! It almost brought a tear to my eye!
hopefully no dressing up in klan attire
Haha a brainwashed lefty!
Muscle Shoals has an iconic music studio and history. The Rolling Stones recorded Wild Horses and Brown Sugar there. Bob Seger, Wilson Picket and many others recorded great music there. I can't believe that flight was only about $50!! Great aircraft!!
You can also add to that list the following: Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, Simon and Garfunkel, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and so many more.
@@andrewdressler7076, yep. The swampers (The studio band) has played on so many amazing albums. The swamper's bassist's son is also one of the lead guitarist/vocalists in the Drive By Truckers and the other lead, Cooley, is from around there too. Jason Isbell is also from nearby. Lots of amazing music out of that part of the country.
My father worked out of the old terminal in Muscle Shoals for Eastern Airlines during the 1950's. I remember the airport had a dog named mother that would meet every Eastern Flight and wait at the bottom of the airplanes stairway for the flight attendant to gives her cookies! I also remember a woman being late for a flight that was already lined up for takeoff, they brought that airplane back to the terminal so she could board. At that time Eastern only flew two engine Martins out of Muscle Shoals, great memories.
What I love about this guy is that he shows a genuine appreciation for the little things. He doesn't look down his nose at all things American or rural American like some people do. And he's not a food snob or snob in any way. That's why this channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
Absolutely gorgeous views from the window of the PC-12!
Love the idea of the least used airports tour. I think the most interesting parts of travelling are going to the places not many people go to.
Definitely
All the staff in the airports were so pleasant! Rare thing to encounter in my opinion
Absolutely brilliant video Noel! These trips are actually the most entertaining to watch. The smaller lessor known places, airlines & airports are what really interest me the most! Keep them coming! ✈️
Laughed when the Guy thought you were Scottish. One of your best vids due to the unexpected circumstances. Folks from Alabama seem very friendly.
I doubt I'd want to see Noell in a kilt.
Seem friendly cause he's white and from "the old country"
@@gerardoarenasss or probably bc southern hospitality is a real thing and people treat you with respect regardless of your appearance im sorry the north sucks
@@austindillard6069 Southern hospitality is real, but that doesn’t mean they all extend it to any and all visitors, as folks who “look Chinese” (even if they’re Korean, Japanese, or some other Asian) outside of major cities can attest these days.
I have had the Scotland question many many times. (From Ireland).
That’s one of those motels you can rent “by the hour”. 😆
Most people would require it for an hour only
@@Mercilessonion It takes that long? 🧐
@@davidwebb4904 nah, you need to bathe, pack unpack etc... Everything included would be 1 hour
@@Mercilessonion Unpack, inflate, rinse off, deflate, pack......
“No tell” motel.
Noel: "Should I go to Captain D's?" Me, from across the room: "Oh god, no! Run away!!"
I agree. I yelled barbecue! When he gave the options.
The worst food poisoning I've ever had came from Captain D's.
Same here. Although I do like their fish and chips sometimes, Noel needed to go with the BBQ
> 16:42
17:00 - Ricks Barbecue , 2501 Woodward Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
I love these little airlines, the pilots are so friendly and amazing
It would be funny if this became a series like Geoff Marshall visiting the least used stations in Britain!
22:54 - It warms my heart considerably to find out that Dale Gribble is a real person.
🤣
Noel you should do more videos like these where you show some more of the towns you visit along with the aviation bit! Loved this video!
Thanks Noel for all the videos. I discovered your channel sometime last year and since then your videos give me company during my meals since I live alone. Your content is really great, and the way you discover untapped airlines and destinations in different parts of the world is truly amazing. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Absolutely loved this, Noel! I travel to rural parts of the southern states for work quite often and I seem to always have close to the same experience.
Check out Burlington, VT for a nice small airport. There's 15 gates in all. The staff who check you in usually are the ones that then board you on the flight. When I need to fly, that's the airport I always try to leave from
17:09
Noel: So erm...what sorts of tea do you have on offer here?
Waitress: Awwww hunny, we got BOTH kinds...sweet AND fruit!
Noel: ...
Love these longer videos. I enjoy them every week but this one had everything you could possibly want and more. I'd love to see more of these least used airports. Thank you Noel!!
My favourite vlog in a while, I enjoyed the interactions with so many of the friendly American folk, you're living the dream!
I think this was one of the best videos you have made! I live an hour away from Pensacola and I love that you visited small towns of the U.S.A. especially in the south. You really got the true southern experience. LOL! Keep videos like these coming!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This might be one of my favourite vlogs of yours Noel, getting off the beaten path and finding yourself in places we'd never see.
Awesome video.I loved the mix of flying and visiting this little town.Once again,great job!
when i hear PC-12 all i think of is recon aircraft. you picked a hell of a time to come to the south with all the storms we've been having down here. glad you had mostly good interactions with the people. i just recently started watching your channel and seeing you come to a very local airport to me (PNS) was pretty cool to see. safe travels!
I've been watching your channel for the last few years and I swear this is the best one I've seen. This one had me laughing almost the entire time. As a guy from the US South (Charlotte, NC), I can tell you this is exactly why I LOVE the South! Good BBQ, friendly folks, and BIG pick-ups....ha ha (there are also many other reasons). Anyway, really enjoyed this one!
Colorado pickup truck to catch a flight to Denver? Coincidence? I think not 🤣
I’ve heard ppl in the south are friendly and it seems to hold true! Every single person had a smile on their face!
It’s the police and politicians down south who’s going straight to hell .....right now I’ll still feel uncomfortable just flying over the south ...
Except that you're not supposed to see their faces right now! I go there regularly as it's my home state. Wouldn't do it if I wasn't vaccinated! That said, Southerners are extremely friendly, usually.
Thank for an amazing an fun video! Love your content! And this would be an amazing series to continue! shame about the motel stuff though! But yeah, thanks for your amazing content! We love and appreciate it :) (Also although it doesn't ease the pain, it helps alot when not being able to travel myself, though i do miss travel, and flying!)
So interesting, and actually, watching all these videos of you flying everywhere in all kinds on conditions on all kinds of planes is helping me get over my fear of flying!
Thank you so much for making these videos Noel. Its a little bit of escapism when most of us can't travel on planes right now.
Great video Noel. Would love to see more videos where you go for a quick look around some smaller, lesser known towns.
Boutique just annouced a new flight to my home airport and now I'm super excited to check out their product, it looks amazing!
Once normality comes back I’d love to see you visit a few of those remote northern Canadian airports such as Inuvik Yellowknife and Iqaluit
I enjoyed your video not only for the aviation side of things, but for the accommodations and cuisine as well! I have gotta do one of those itty-bitty planes one of these days, heh. That airport is probably the least-used airport in several Southern states; not just Alabama. Safe travels, Noel.
Great video, as always! Thanks for lightening my dour mood.
I like Noel's videos as well they are top notch just like James Asquith YT videos
The best part of my Sunday! Loved the video as always!
I keep looking forward to Noel and James Asquith YT videos all week long
The Swampers were the Muscle
Shoals studios house band!!
2:30 you haven't been to the South until you've eaten at a Waffle House!
Great video! And as always, you have the best music accompaniments!
This video reminded me of a flight I piloted where I got just above the cloud layer for some stunning colors.
Unfortunately I lost my medical since then, but videos like this give me a small dose of that passion back. Thank you!
Some of the best R&B music of the 20th century was recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL.
been looking forward to this all week :D
Yeah, so have I. Noel and James Asquith YT keep me glued to my screen waiting for new videos
Noel thats was fantastic keep doing these videos just great i mean the people are so friendly i never knew there was an least used airport i really enjoy it hope you make more of these videos cheers
Love the vids man!!
It’s still bigger than my local airport in North Dakota.
I used to go almost every end of the year, when I was in highschool, to Florence, Alabama, there in Muscle Scholes as an exchange students from Guatemala
Loved this. Thanks and more like this please Noel!!
Loved the video and great idea for series. Should see some interesting planes!
Can’t wait for the other states, especially Alaska
Busch plane hops across Alaska would be fun.
@@bagnome Flying on bush planes in Alaska is awesome. A couple years ago I did an aerial tour of Kodiak Island on a float plane and I saw some of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen in my life on that flight.
Feels like "Route 66" for planes. Great video !!
Love this video... Please more of this style of crazy situations if possible!
I stumbled across your videos yesterday and have been watching hours worth of videos since. Excellent work, mate!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching!
Love these vlogs the more unusual ones! As a female who travels alone. I would not have stayed in that motel...... far too Norman Bates. Gives me a shiver. looking forward to the next vlog.
Hi Noe; when all his covid is over would love to see some least used airports in Australia.
Absolutely!
Loved this video!
Great video Noel, loved it!
If you're interested in music, Muscle Shoals might be one of the most important places on the planet.
Yes when I heard Noel mention Muscle shoals all I could think of was the studio/ rhythm section.
The Hit Recording Capital of the world was NO JOKE. IT was the Hit Recording Capital of the world in the 60s and 70s , in part Because of Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood and Trafic ,George Michael.lulu Cher,Aretha, julian lennon , Dire Straits and and many many more like paul CARTNEY AND MICK JAGER FOUGHT OVER Records made by a black man named Arthur Alexander. Paul won the rights to the song by Alexander called, Anna Come to Me. MIck got the 'consolation prize which was Alexander's big hit, you Better Move on. Great times for the Shoals and of course the music industry kept the Airlines busy back then. The Shoals was pretty much a NO RACISM AREA COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE COUNTRY. AND IT was the rule in the Recording studios.
I love that night vision-like camera!
Loved it, a great insight into day today life and some beautiful aviation footage..that climb out of the clouds into the sun was sublime. Great to see a bit of Alabama too. More more more of these mini adventures, I love these smaller airports and towns and love meeting the people you run into too and I wonder if I’m the only person who immediately Google street views the airport and places you visit.. ( there was a Burger King if u walked in the other direction lol!)
Noel , a great video as usual!! Thank You!
Over the years, artists who recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio included The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Wilson Pickett, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Cocker, Levon Helm, Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Rod Stewart, Tamiko Jones, and Cat Stevens. Cher's sixth album was titled 3614 Jackson Highway (1969) and this became the informal name for the studio in 1969
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Shoals_Sound_Studio
lu lu and Barry Gibb,
I'm shocked they sent you to Birmingham instead of Huntsville! Glad you made it though!!
Prob my fav Vlog to date from Noel, really enjoyed, exactly the sort of avdenture i love doing.
Great Video Noel, I love your adventures!
Same here, I enjoy Noel's adventurous content. They also remind me of James Asquith YT
British ex-pat (I live in Texas for 20 years now), and my wife drives a Chevy Colorado truck. They are pretty classic mid-size trucks. Noel, If you think it was a great BIG truck, you need to drive a dually (with four wheels on the back) with the largest engine you can get. One of those would make the hair grow back on your head. HAHAHAHAHA.
I see PC-12, I feel that need to upvote😊. One of the greatest rides I'ever been on😍.
and what did he say, like 50 bucks for a 1 hour flight ? That's madness ! I gotta pay 50 bucks to drive the train 50km into the city and back, and each trip will be like 50min, am i in bizarro land ?
@@abalamdepaimon6891 No, you just do the usual mistake: thinking in buck-per-mile (or km), while the maths are done on a bucks-per-time basis. And probably your train is commercially viable on its own, so the rail company is able to call for such fares. A bus or small 2-car DMU to a remote town with an average ridership of 5 per ride isn't viable so it is subsidized by the government to provide basic transport opportunities. Read, you pay only a fraction of the actual price yourself. That's called public service obligation (PSO) and is pretty common with public transport. And in some cases, a small plane is the ideal choice to provide public transport. Like here obviously.
Great video Noel. I’d love to see more of this type of content! Some of the characters you meet are brilliant 😂
I liked the twist and turn of your journey!!
Great content Phil
I appreciate the irony of you ending up in Birmingham 😂
Channel should be called Noel philips comedy travels lol
Seemed like so much fun flying with these guys, now I want to travel just to fly out of this airport, great video.
Funny thing is that I found one of your videos recommended after I watched one of Geoff Marshall’s videos. Really like this idea of visiting the least used airports, please keep it up!
Noel has been on more flights in 3 months than I have in 6 years
Same here. Noel and James Asquith YT make me feel like I need to travel more
Live like you were dying best Tim McGraw song
loved the vid! your personality is amazing!
Thank you so much!!
Haha I LOVE this video. Been watching on facebook for a while, glad to see you got the full southern experience in this video! looking forward to the next one
If you're doing the least used airports maybe visit Pajala, Sweden 😄
Interestingly, I flew to Nashville from the Silicon Valley of California (in the San Francisco Bay Area) just two weeks ago and spent a week in the Muscle Shoals area. I had no idea that there was an airport there. By the way, I had a blast visiting Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbia.
Awesome video Noel! Loving the USA trip so far 😁
Thank you for your flight reviews and appreciation of American airports and airlines. I like your Gatwick Airport, London. Stay safe and healthy. Bon voyage.
No ones gonna comment on the fact that, that one girl was staring at noel so hard like 5 times haha
She still thinks Trump won the election!
As soon as I saw LEAST USED, my instant thought was "He's copying Geoff"
This was great, would love to see more!
Welcome to my home state, so glad you visited with us. Please visit again.
I know you did not fly out of PNS on a Sunday (thats a great chicken sandwich)
Sweet home Alabama
Great video Noel. I’d love to see more of this type of content! Some canny inspiration to go to some weird and wonderful places. Muscle Shoals looks interesting and if I ever end up there, I’ll make sure to stay at the Days Inn not the Red Roof 😂
Another awesome vid Noel 👏
Now you know why the rest of America doesn't go to Alabama.
it is truly the arshole of America
no, that honor goes to all of the blueballs states who burn down their on shitties and then make Americans pay for rebuiliding them. boy.
unfortunately alabama is not incredible if you’re a minority of any sort😔
LIAR
Love the talk radio! So funny, I'm trying to get back to Harrods, Liberty, M&S, British Airways, Sunday Roasts, etc. You are excited for Alabama BBQ :)
Beautiful plane, I would love to have a Pilatus one of these days. And what a long drive for someone from way out of town, that had to be one of those "out of your comfort zone" moments.