Piper Malibu Flight From Ft. Worth Texas
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- We meet Tim Estes at Fort Worth Meacham Airport and take a look at his Piper Malibu before taking off up in the air for a fun flight!
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My Dad (RIP) was an Army Cobra pilot and did his initial flight training at Mineral Wells. He told me some great stories about those days. Thank you for your service sir.
Brandon Darnell That goes way back. I’m a ft Rucker guy from 2010.
"Daughter's uncle from the other side of the family." He went through contortions to avoid saying brother-in-law.
I noticed that too. Wonder what the condition of that relationship is ?
Brother-in-law would be your sister's husband, anyone on your son-in-law's side is of no relation.
Indeed curious, my daughters uncle? He is divorced? Hence ex wife’s new husband’s family? Good on him for finding an intelligent adult way of expressing the relationship. Good video.
If he never married his daughter’s mother, then his daughter’s uncle was never his brother-in-law.
I’m assuming divorce but still has a relationship with his daughters uncle from the other side of the family lol
Some times the pilot is almost more interesting than the plane. Estes is an interesting guy.
Nice one, Tim shows his professionalism. Keep them coming.
“Refreshed”. Good explanation of how I feel after almost all my flights.
Gorgeous plane! Love the Malibu. Cpt. Estes seems like a super nice genuine guy, hopefully we'll get another video down the road when he gets the Jetprop!
Piper Malibu, have always been one of my favorite airplanes.
Gorgeous day for that flight. Thanks for posting
Great video. I love this plane. Thanks Capt. Tim and Capt. Bobby
Another home run, Bobby ! Beautiful airplane and a cool owner.
I love hearing "pilot talk" !
Thank you!
Thank you for your service, nice Malibu.
Saw my grandmothers old house on approach to 34
My great aunt started taking me up in her hot rodded Cessna 152 when I was 10 yrs old. Now I just fly on the ground on my Harley. Great content!
I'm an avid flight simmer (blood pressure issues or would get Pilot's license) and I absolutely LOVE the Malibu. Great video, beautiful plane.
there are other licenses you can still get, check out sport pilot. There may be another also
nmnmnm oh I will, working on losing the weight first
I trained at Meacham for my instrument rating over 50 years ago ...and quite naturally the terrain around there hasn't changed a bit. Thanks for the memories -- although the vast amount of the minutes in my hours were spent under the hood.
I enjoyed when he turned it back to you and asked you if you miss it and about your condition. Glad to see that you took the cards you were dealt and have turned it into a great adventure. Great videos on both channels!
That's a beautiful plane right there
Every time one of those Malibu's goes up and doesn't break apart in moderate turbulance its a victory. Nicely done
Sure hope you two fellas became friends ! Good buds
Another great video! Hope you enjoyed your time down in New Orleans and wish we could have caught up!
My Dad was stationed at CAMP WALTERS in MINERAL WELLS in the 60's. Was a nice place and the town was great.
One of the most popular topics of discussion: Not sure if I entirely agree with him saying there's not much gain from 2 engines. At the end of the day if you're traveling over water (somewhat) with your family you might want 2 engines rather 1 ( like the Cessna 340). I think it extends your glide if you lose an engine and helps in IMC. Hey I may not be right so feel free for anyone to chime in.
Not only can it extend your glide, it can remove the “glide” from the equation.
Good point but, studies have shown that even with a twin, people still crash due to a lack of training... Overwater YES it would be better to have a twin, say more than 50 NM...just my opinion....Fly Safe...
I guess it at all depends on the type of missions you fly! My wife has family in the Carrebeans so if I bought a plane I’d want that extra engine. I would not risk my family’s life in a single piston, maybe a turboprop but even then I’d prefer two! There is no way around the extra cost. Yes the stats are terrible for twin engine pistons which mostly have one critical engine, but being proficient is the key!
Twin engine gets your extra safety margin when flying over hazarous terrain like water or deserts,,other than that singles are just fine
Yeah its great to have over water. For typical flying the expense can really get prohibitive. Start looking at overhaul costs, maintenance, and fuel requirements for twin engines and you realize the expense can really get up there for something that doesn't really fly any faster or carry any extra weight.
The porno music was a nice backdrop to his story.
The best comment
omg I needed that laugh really bad...thanks
Thank you sir. I usually watch to hear about the planes. But this time I enjoyed hearing the man's story and seeing how he actually put his experience to work. Thank you both for your service. Keep up the good work.👍
Captain Estes sounds just like an airline pilot is supposed to sound like.....slow southern draw with a calm, cool and collected attitude! Thanks Bobby for another fun flight!
I like the pilot's sunglasses.
Meacham field. Memories of training there in the early 90s.
Gig 'em Tim!! Awesome Malibu, and great content as always Bobby!
Beautiful aircraft. I remember seeing ads for the Malibu and wishing I could flow and own one.
I'd sure like to have seen more of the cabin. 25 or 30 years ago I saw a Malibu at an air show or something and recall how cool the cabin was (air stair, roomy, aisle to the cockpit) and wanted one on the spot. Like a flyin' RV !! Very nice.
Loved your talking, got refreshed..bless and these pa46 are so great planes!
Gig’em Aggies Tim from College Station! Good video Bobby!
My dream aircraft that I plan on purchasing sooner or later is either the Piper Meridian, PC-12 or TBM 850. It definitely has to be a turbine engine, I don't trust piston engines when flying over water. But if I had to buy an aircraft with a piston engine I would definitely be buying a dual engine aircraft because I plan on flying a lot over large bodies of water. But my number one choice would definitely be a PC-12, the SUV of the skies.
For my nickel I’d go with the TBM.
Thanks for another great video, the Malibu was my favourite aircraft when it first came out.
come to Alaska... we have great fly-in events all over the state
great videos... all of them
This dudes a champ.
Bobby You keep finding great pilots!
So awesome that it does have a pressurized cabin. I love the idea of getting above the weather for your passengers/family/friends. Looks roomy and comfortable as well. Good enough for a retired Naval Fighter Pilot and Commercial Pilot...good enough for me!
Love the over the wing footage! Wondering if the 2-bladed prop is optimal or would a 3 be better? Regardless, great Pilot, great presentation and great over-all production...AS USUAL!
HAPPY/SAFE FLYING Y'ALL!👍
He's Navy, FYI
@@throe68 oops! Thanks!
Most planes feel underpowered after flying A-7's for a few years. LOL This is a great plane though. Great video.
Great shadows on the final and the landing.
Your doing a wonderful job my friend keep it up
Thanks
Love that airplane. Maybe the Meridian would be interesting to see, I wonder how much faster?
I love this plane. It was the first one I flew to Florida on.
Went for a flight in one in 1988 with Gaby Kennard in Sydney Australia , that particular aircraft had just been ferried across the Pacific.
Nice plane! You opened my eyes to the Malibu. I was not familiar with this really impressive aircraft.
Enjoy your videos. Keep em comin.
Thanks for sharing! Another great one. Love watching you and the pilots explain their planes. I love my Mooney!
I really liked this video Bobby. It is nice to see General Aviation from a Commercial Pilot's perspective. Tim seemed like a very nice guy and loved his patriotism! 20,000 + flight hours puts him in an elite category ! Love your interviews with the pilots and their responses. There are so many flying videos on TH-cam but I really like the variety you incorporate in your videos!
Nice landing
Tim is a cool dude.
Love this guy ! He's a Fighter pilot that really wants the jet version of this. I guess you can take the pilot out of the plane, but you can't take the fighter out of the pilot. ;)
Bobbie. Can you do a review on a Skydiving Airplane (King Air, Twin Otter, Caravan, Porter, Pac 750...) and Laura can do a Tandem at the same time?
Good stuff Bobbie! Please keep it up!
Great vid. Nice telemetry. Good info. Great plane.
Beautiful airplane, long legs, family flyer.
Meacham Field God that brings memories from my student years !!!
Outstanding video. Shalom
I feel like the endings are always awkward 🤣🤣
I love your videos mate! Keep it going!
I've got 12 hours in the left as PIC in the Malibu, it's my dream airplane. Nice Video!
Great choice in music Bobby! LOL at all the people who apparently don’t realize that there is a reason Tim doesn’t call him his brother in law.
Fun Fact, T-1 Jayhawk Air Force Jet Trainer in the background. 3:20 either the student pilot or instructor pilot walks by. I did my Air Force training in South Texas so I may have actually flown that same plane! 8:00 shows a T-1 from Vance AFB in Enid, OK and the one with XL is from Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, TX.
Thanks Tim:)
Bobby, watching your videos led me to another pilot’s TH-cam channel (310Pilot)...he’s got a Cessna 310 equipped with a yaw dampener. Smaller than the Malibu.
John Gilbert yaw damper
Damn! When it cut and showed the speedo at 218mph I had to double take.. I'm pretty sure he hadn't even started the descent yet. I love seeing planes max out and I'm pretty sure thats the first time I've ever seen a video of someone EXCEEDING the maximum speed of an aircraft! 185kts = 212mph haha that's awesome!
Love the video. I Iove watching the landing gear move.
Hey nice video! Big shout-out from Brazil!
Good video. Would also like to see the cabin amenities as well.
Really enjoy these videos. Great job
Congratulations on your channel's growth Bobby. Yours is a very inspirational story. If you ever find yourself in northeast Florida, you have an open invitation to fly together. Would love to see you back in the left seat and behind the controls for the episode, though.
Thank you!
That country is as flat as a pool table! Thanks Bobby great video!
Piper made some great planes. I have a '71 Cherokee Arrow 200. It's the fastest of the Arrows because smallest airframe with biggest engine. Not saying Arrows are fast, lol but it's a nice cross country machine. Did some speed mods and slick mags after having a LASAR ignition.
This guy literally to the T is living the life I want.
Videos have been great.
loved it Bobby, thnx for sharing 🐩🐩👍🍺
Good thing it climbs well cause 41 gph is brutal! Guess that’s how they keep it cool, though. On the other hand 15 gph is darn good in cruise. My only problem with the PA46 is the lack of headroom. I’m 6’2” and every time I’ve ever flown one, I’ve had to sit with my head canted inboard. Can’t lower the seat cause it’s right over the wing spar. I’ve heard some owners have custom thin seat cushions made!
Great video. Bobby watch your hands. You are so itching to take the controls..
I love Malibus and Mirages. Good stuff.
I just spotted that for sale on controller they have it listed for 385k honestly not bad to get you 200kts and a pressurized cabin he must have found his turboprop aircraft
Great video, well edited. Captured the Malibu well and very true, you look after the aircraft it will look after you...
Very educational information on the piper Malibu
Good stuff Bobby. Can't help comparing these types of aeroplanes with my 1966 Piper PA24 Comanche which I have owned for 43 years. Would be great if you could do an air test on one sometime.
The thing about multi engines is useful load, especially with the Aztec. I took a trip to the Bahamas, full fuel, 6 passengers and baggage, still would climb out at 900fpm. It is non pressurized burning 14gph each side leaned out at altitude though..................
Figure most large men weigh 200-250 pounds. The plane cannot haul to its seat capacity if you are carrying your average large man. I guess you could always haul bubble wrap, styrofoam pellets, down pillows, bulky lightweight items or youth.
Not a hauler all right. But the sexiest airplane on the ramp, and pressurized. If you want to haul folks, economically, single-engine, get a C-206.
Hookers and blow
@@gottspeed it don't take much of either one of those to find trouble, just sayin'.
Thanks for all the great content, Bobby! Another awesome video!!
Another great one Bobby ! Really nice Malibu with a very gracious owner. As a native Texan, I really miss the state and especially the people. Thank you gentlemen, for the ride. Safe skies ! 🇺🇸🛫
Your channel feature a lot of pilots in DFW area.
Just my $0.02 worth: I'd much rather spend bucks on my panel (maybe total new panel,) state-of-the-art avionics and auto-pilot than on a PT-6. I'd rather "go strong," than "go fast." And 14 gallons/hour sounds really good to me too.
The turbine Malibu has almost no range with the seats full. For range you pretty much fly alone maybe one more.
The turbine conversion would probably run $500K, maybe more. 35gph.
14gph with pressurization: Hard to beat.
A true trumpeter ...
Learned to fly at Meacham back in 1988
Awesome video ! Thanks for sharing
I wish he would have shown the passenger cabin, but excellent video again.
Corsair j 52 engine used to put the run gear on em in the jet shop on the Midway
Really enjoying your videos Doodles! Thanks!
Hey Bobby, love this channel. Keep them coming!
nice job
Okay, 15 gallon per hour. Nice. But what is fuel price per gallon?
Why you don’t show the passenger area?
Love the Malibu.
Great video. May God keep you healthy and close to Him.
Great Video 👍