ATC LAUGHS, but got EWR-LGA-JFK in my RV-8. LIFL Ep19
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Newark, LaGuardia, and Kennedy all in one flight…in an RV-8! The unfortunate circumstances of air travel in the country at the moment allowed for a unique opportunity. Is it possible that I am the first to land an experimental at any or all of these airports? A little bit of a departure from the regular LIFL episode, but I hope you find it interesting nonetheless.
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I so bad wanted to hear ATC say, "Emirates 202 Super cleared to land runway 31L. Caution, wake turbulence. Traffic departing is an RV-8."
Right? Thanks for watching!!
I'm sure I've heard "caution propwash" said on a video like this before in a situation like that
Daniel Smith was about to say the same. Think it was on one of Josh’s videos.
I was doing the VFR corridor down the Hudson then along the south shore of LI. I was doing flight following along the beach just south of JFK. I was below class bravo at 300 ft along the beach. Approach cleared a 747 over my head to land at JFK on 31L and called me as traffic 1/2 mi ahead and 300 ft. When the captain replied I could hear his TCAS going off. Ha. Whoop Whoop Trafic.
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Too bad "Kennedy Steve" has retired... Imagine if he had been on watch for that approach and low pass at JFK :)
Who is 'Kennedy Steve'?? Thanks for watching.
@@lifeinthefl94 Kennedy Steve is a retired controller who worked in JFK, mostly ground I believe. He has a great sense of humor, you can look up his name on TH-cam for some hilarious recordings.
Yes that would have been hilarious.
Life in the FL a brilliant ATC staff with a great sense of humour to lighten everyone’s day. I don’t think he work mostly ground, as an interview of his he does everything.
THAT WAS FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!! Congrats on the "Tri-fecta!" I'm surprised someone didn't try to hit you up for landing fees at Laguardia. HA!
THANK YOU!!!! No fees....yet..
@@lifeinthefl94 the Federales are watching...
I was wondering whether he chose low approaches instead of TnG's to not get charged. LOL
JFK controller was having none of this 😂
I know.. But judging by his tone at the end, I think I wasn't too much of an imposition...
that's just JFK all the time, from what i've heard on atc videos
@@Commissar0617 I used to fly to JFK to get my dad pretty often in my Maule and they hated me 😂
This is possibly the best TH-cam video I’ve ever seen, smiled the 16 minutes!
THANK YOU!!!!! Check out the rest of the channel...Hope you enjoy.
Life in the FL Subscribed my friend! Greets from Chile!
@@r-s-k. AWESOME!!!
Same, I envy him.
THAT'S MY FABULOUS DAD
You're the sweetest. I have no words..
As an airline pilot who flies these skies and approaches all the time...COOL DAD! NICE ONE! 👍
@@mancunian63 Thank you!
U r so lucky to have a crazy dad like this.
rachel weiswasser Wow that is awesome to have a dad like this
Fair play to the ATC for indulging this. I guess they're probably a little bored too, which probably helps
I saw you on final approach to LGA and couldn't believe what I was looking at! It's even cooler to now know what you did. Thank you for publishing this! Very sad that it's possible, but a great way to make the best of the situation.
Thank you! Small world! Where were you??
@@lifeinthefl94 Woodside. We have a view of the planes landing just above 600' as they approach from the south, after crossing over the 7 train. Not too often we get a prop plane in so I made sure to look up. Then I read about your adventure in the Flightradar24 newsletter. It's awesome that you posted this for those who love it, but you also made some nerds on the ground happy that day. So thank you for that.
@@danstralka9571 You just made my day. Thats AWESOME!
Love that some pilots are taking advantage of this, it brings a smile on my face. I mean at 13:25 I think I see a Cessna 172/182 on the taxiway of JFK
GREAT EYE!!! Yes - a C172 took off behind me at JFK! Thanks for watching.
@@lifeinthefl94 I know the taxiways of ewr and jfk like the back of my hands so it kind stuck out. Bad times for an airline employee (i am not a pilot) but again its brings a smile to my face. Everyone out there should enjoy the experience safely while they can because when things get back to normal (and it will) flying like this will be a fun memory.
Spotted that, got a good kick outa seeing that.
Looks like a private FSX lobby
Incredible! Back in the day on my first flight after getting my PPL, I flew to IAD for lunch in a C-152. The tower welcomed me by saying "Welcome to America's largest general aviation airport." I then watched from a taxiway as a BA Concorde departed. Not as exciting as this, though.
Funny! I got my PPL at Dulles in 1993. Love that airport (see some of the installments on my channel - lot's of visits to Dulles!). Thanks for reaching out!
I was a controller for more years than I care to recall. You are the type of pilot that is easy to deal with. Clear, concise communication. No rambling around about how Aunt Mary is in the hospital, etc, etc. Great video and tour of New York airspace. Won't see that again in a million years.
Thank you and that'a huge compliment! Stay safe!!
This showed up on my recommended and I can’t believe I’m watching a pilot who plays in an eagles tribute band that was a resident surgeon?!?!?
No longer a resident (I finished all of that in '01) but yes, a practicing surgeon. And yes to all the rest. Thanks for watching.
Life in the FL this is the peak of my aspirations haha
@@lifeinthefl94 some people just can’t decide what they want to be when they grow up!
Indeed! And I must add, a surgeon with steady hands. Thanks for sharing this rare flight, sir!
Brilliant - Flew into Sydney International while doing my navigation endorsement. Unforgettable day
Aviation's wing-rockin' Triple Crown!
In the past, I flew both JKF and LGA in an SR20 during peak with full-stop landings but, flying it the way you did was very cool!
THANK YOU! Thanks for watching.
Having flown, as aircrew not a pilot, up and down the west coast VFR countless times this actually got my heart pumping a bit.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again for watching.
Wow. Best video ever. Love the RV 8 cockpit set up. Perfect situational awareness and layout. Your skill set really made it easy for the controllers and flight following to accommodate your requests. Flight of a lifetime. And it's very clear that you put in the work over the years to pull it. Awesome awesome
Wow. THANK YOU!!! And thanks for reaching out with that. Made my day.
They are doing VFR touch and goes at Sea-Tac, I want to go and try it but haven't had an opportunity yet
In the General Aviation world this video defines the word AWESOME! Congratulations on having the courage to attempt this and the patience to pull it off! Just shows what can be accomplished if you have a open mind, prepare adequately and communicate politely. I have to admit I giggled like a little kid throughout the video. (I'm nearly 70.) And that 172 at JFK was a bonus!
Wow! THANK YOU! From my vantage, that's truly mission accomplished. Thanks so much for reaching out.
Well done! You handled ATC like a pro. Quite the job tricking out that cockpit! Back Around 2000 I finally had enough seniority to hold captain on the 737-200. Going back to the old steam cockpit after 7 years on the 75/76 was culture shock. Your equipment puts that old 73 cockpit to shame. Happy landings
Tell me about it! I have a G1000 Meridian (see the other videos on the channel) and my RV-8 does more in an IFR environment than the Meridian! Thanks for watching and for reaching out. Stay safe!
Shortly after 9/11, my wife and I flew our RV-4 down to Dulles to go to the opening of the Udvar Hazy museum on the south end of the field. I got my approvals for entry into the ADIZ and the flight down from CT was uneventful. With a bit of preparation an RV is a wonderful traveling machine.
We even helped out a controller by maintaining 170 kts for most of our approach so she could slide us in ahead of an British Airways 747. We even made the 2nd turnoff. (that huge rudder helps. Though the low flap speed is a problem)
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about the RV is that it combines good cruising speed with fantastic low speed / short field performance. I could play in the Class Bravos one day and after removing my wheel pants (I spent far too long making them fit right) land at a friend's grass strip in Oxford CT. Or even Old Rhinebeck to take in a show.
Agree! They are truly spectacular airplanes.
What a boss! Nice job. All they can do is say no, right?
Few months ago VAS aviation posted a VFR reposition flight from JFK to LGA that blew everyone's minds. And look where we are today.
CORRECT!! Thanks for watching.
Just a total classic! Had to dig this out and rewatch. Congrats on a once in lifetime... or once in forever!
same here, took me a while to found back this video :)
That was amazing Jon - what a 'bucket list' item and so pleased you were able to share this with us all. 10 years ago this weekend the airspace in the UK was clear of jets due to a volcano spewing ash on Iceland so took advantage of it and asked for and got clearance to cross the Manchester International Airport (EGCC) control zone and flew an approach abeam their 05L threshold, unfortunately didn't have my camera with me at the ready but was a memorable day and one that would also be a 'Mission Impossible' in normal times, landing back at my field Manchester Barton their ATC couldn't believe I was approaching from the South East! I have been in touch with Manchester ATC about doing it again before commercial traffic ramps up at Manchester once lockdown has cleared in the UK and we can get flying again so history might repeat itself. Look forward to your next video.
DO IT!!! As I said, all you have to do is ask and the worst that happens is that they say no! Check out the rest of my channel - I think you'll find a lot there. Cheers!
@@lifeinthefl94 Thanks Jon, I've watched all your videos so I'm up-to-date. Do love your G3X panel in the RV very nice. I'm limited on space in my Gyro so have an Aera 660 plus GDL50 and Garmin Pilot on my phone, really capable kit. Have a great remainder of your weekend.
That panel in an RV8 is a dream! Great mission!
Thank you! I love it, although I am not using it to its fullest ability much anymore, as I do all the instrument flying in the Meridian (see the other installments in the channel). Thanks again for watching.
I love how they was a bit questioning your abilities but was also glad that you're familiar with the area and the terminology :)
Definitely helped!
Fantastic! That has made my month! Could never expect Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead to allow it! 👍👍👍
Thank you! and thanks for watching!
Don't know until you ask!
I've done Gatwick and Stansted, both are in class D airspace, however, Heathrow is class A and so off-limits to VFR flight. Perhaps London City will be a good South-East England alternative?
@@rhyswarner-smith4757 I kinda thought you needed a special certification to land there. As the landing angle is steeper.
toString I believe that requirement is for aircraft over a certain weight limit. There is however a requirement for GA aircraft landing at City to be twin engined or greater.
Fantastic job what a great video. Thanks for sharing
This is one of the coolest videos I've seen in years. Thanks Pal.
Thank you!!
Did you build your Hornet?
Cool. Congratulations. Go Navy!
Great video! I’ve never seen such nice video of the NY corridor. NYC looks kind of dainty from this elevation. Pedestrians on the ground must have been just as thrilled to see you.
I hope so! With New Yorkers, you never know... Thanks for watching.
Fantastic!!! Pretty interesting times we’re living in these days... Subscribed of course.
Thanks for the sub! and thanks for watching.
Awesome. I’m going to try this myself in the next week or two.
Thank you! Have fun with it.
That was fun. Thanks for taking the time and effort. Not only was I entertained, I learned something new.
That's the best inspiration ever! thank you!
Great photography and content - found this site via the July 17, 2020 WSJ article.
Thank you! Check out the rest of the channel. More to come (especially when there isn't a crazy pandemic going down).
Buddy, that was the best reason to do it...cuz it was totally impractical. Thanks for the ride!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
BRAVO! This takes me back to Independence Day, 2006 when I landed my RV-8 at all 109 public use airports in North Carolina in ONE DAY. A pilot in Scotland read about my adventure and told me about his flight to every Whiskey maker in Scotland. He had the aerial photos to prove it! You don't know what you are capable of until you try. Thanks for the video.
That's for sure. Thanks so much for reaching out!
Impossible mission aside, that avionics panel is bloody gorgeous. Taking that to eleven.
Thank you!
I noticed you’re a fellow Weathermeister user! Been using it for probably 15 years and even now flying large jets, I still love it.
Nice! You're the first since I started the channel to report that! Glad there are others. I love it.
Just getting into aviation myself and dreaming of the day I could own an RV-8. Researching panel layouts I could never find a setup I liked (twin GX3 with a G5 top middle or a HUD) . Just weeks ago a google search turned up exactly what I had wanted. I promptly screenshot it and saved to my desktop.. Watching though this video today, I again saw this setup and immediately went back to the pic I had saved. It was N898JW :) Great video and take it easy....
I honestly cant think of a way to cram more capability into a panel than this. I owe it to David Buchwalter at Avionics Systems in Leesburg, VA. He designed and installed this panel (it's the second panel Ive had). Thanks for watching and I hope we cross paths in the long run...
Super cool the ATC guys accommodated your Sunday drive. They obviously knew you were just screwing off. I listen to lots of ATC traffic and by in large they’re courteous professionals.
We are so lucky in this country to have such an effective and thoroughly professional service at our fingertips as pilots. See other videos on my channel to see them in full form.
Good thing you didn’t have landing fees at those airports. That would add up 3x. Three thumbs up for thinking outside the box and doing something we usually would not be able to do.
My thoughts exactly. Thanks for watching.
What a wonderful experience and fantastic video. Thanks for taking the time to shoot, edit, and post!
Thank you! and thanks very much for reaching out.
really enjoying the channel - its a great blend of flying and music and a great use of GA - well done videos as well - great job briefing the WXR in the vids - great key to detail - been working from home when I found your channel - went through all of the posts - now ya need to load more ! blue skies and tail winds
THANK YOU! I was scheduled to publish a new one every two weeks - until this virus hit. I've got two more ready to go, with the next one going up next wednesday. After that, not sure. I have some ideas but unfortunately it won't be in the usual every-other -week timeframe. Thanks again for reaching out. BE SAFE!
I bet you made Matt Guthmiller envious. That was super cool. Only doable on MicroSofts new flight sim. 🏍🇨🇦
You bet! Thanks for watching
That's so amazing and brilliant! I flew from Wilmington to LGA in an Enstrom 280FX some 9 years ago. The emptiness of the airspace for your flight is truly surreal. Great Job!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes - VERY eerie. For the first time, I was able to enjoy the view rather than trying to spot traffic and navigate airspace. Thanks for watching.
Awesome! Wish I was current, I’d love to try this! NY ATC has always been awesome when I’ve asked for fun clearances (east river, over the park, over LGA at 500’ in a helicopter)
NY ATC is THE BEST!!!!! Thanks for watching.
Must have been years ago because these days (before Corona), they aren't as awesome with requests. UNABLE is their favorite word.
The first word that came to my lips is a word frequently used in one of my favorite movies, Princess Bride....."Inconceivable" !!
Great video and love your channel.
Thank you SO much for reaching out!
Wow, what an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing this flight with us!
Thanks for watching!
OMG! One of the most exciting video ever! I am so jalous! Bravo!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for sharing and dedicating time for all of us, really appreciate it.
You picked the most perfect weather for this adventure. What a view! Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was fantastic. Congrats on completing all three!
Thanks!
So cool.... Reminds me of A&P school, and flying into Midway at 13:00 on a Friday, in a Cessna 152.
Thanks for watching and for reaching out!
Bloody marvellous! Watching your flight really cheered up my day. I fly an RV4 based in the UK but the CAA are being pragmatic and at least I managed a 30 min post maintenance flight last week. Blue skies guys, cheers.
Thank you! and thanks for reaching out.
Great video! I fly for an airline out of EWR, flight instructed out of CDW, and learned to fly at FRG and I don't think i'd have the balls to do this even during this pandemic. Great job!
Jon - That was freaking awesome. I would have never thought this would be possible!
As a pilot who flew in and around the greater NYC area, I' agree wholeheartedly with one of your statements about getting into the big airports. Be prepared and "give good radio". In other words be concise with correct phrasiology (IPADS) and NYC controllers will clear you to whatever they can manage.
If you come across as incompetent then they will do what they can to keep you out.
The great irony is that the Farmingdale ATC SUCKS!!. Its like they took all the guys who couldn't handle JFK, LGA and EWR and put them in Farmingdale.
I haven't flown since I had kids. Videos like this confirm my desire to get back into the air when they are older.
Now I just need to figure a way to get my old RV4 back. Ha.
It's amazing what you can do if you ask nicely. Thanks for watching.
It is ALL about good radio.
@@bonvivantinsf Yup. Identify, position, altitude, destination, squalk, request. (not all of them all the time, but you get my point. ).
I smiled the whole video, I live right by Newark and I always plane spot, and all that’s been flying into Newark, it’s mostly FedEx and UPS sent to see a single engine and propeller plane made me laugh! Stay safe and great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Life in the FL And I wanted to be a commercial pilot but I can’t get my medical certificate so I don’t know what I’m gonna do now. But I still like watching flying videos
That was a fantastic, once in a lifetime experience. Cant believe you were able to get the clearance(s)!
Me neither! Thanks for watching.
Cool video! Congrats on the Tri-Fecta!! I’m ATC at FSM but have worked OSH and SnF. Love the RV-8, I hope to build one when I retire from the FAA.
Go for it! It is a life-changing experience. I have the utmost respect for what you do.
Thanks love the music and love the channel hopefully our paths will cross
Well planned and played! “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity”.
Correct! Thanks for watching.
great flight. Love fly by the Status of Liberty and divert to do that every change I get.
Awesome! JFK, gave you a bit of a hard time but, you handled it and you got er done. As a New Yorker this was an awesome, Awesome video.
Thanks a ton!
I grew up a few hundred miles up the Hudson around Albany. Currently living abroad but the first thing I want to do when I get back to the U.S. is start on my PPL. Nice to see something relatively close to home.
Glad you enjoyed this and thanks for watching!
A once in a lifetime experience most likely! Thanks for taking us on the journey with you !
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this, John. I've flown in and out of all those airports (including CDW) in the 80s when I wasn't working in the NYC studios, like A&R. You did a great, very professional job and I enjoyed it. Sad to see those places so deserted!
Another pilot guilty of being a musician I see! Very cool. Check out the other video on the channel - lots of good music stuff in them too. Agree that it was very eerie. Anyway, thanks for watching.
Truly unbelievable. Thanks for doing this and sharing the story with us!
You bet! Thanks for watching.
Hey! My flight school is in KCDW do it was really cool to see you start in that airport. It’s a nice small class d airport in the nyc airport and I’m glad you checked it out!
Ha! Been based there forever. Check out the rest of the videos on the channel... they all originate there. Actually, I used to instruct there at a school that is no longer..
Life in the FL Oh cool. Yeah Caldwell is pretty awesome in terms of location and conveniency of being small. I go to air fleet which you might know and it’s pretty awesome. Who knows maybe I’ll bump into you someday on frequency 😁
This was just a great watch, thank you and congrats! Big shout out to FlightRadar for bring me here...looks like I got plenty more material to watch now. This one is gonna be popular. 👏
Thank you!! I didnt even know flightradar was pushing it!! Do you have the link to where you saw it?
Life in the FL yes they are today on this weeks newsletter! I’ll be sure to check out eaglemania too, stay safe.
Love that blue skies without contrails. Hoping for a many times returning periods of lockdown for aviation.
Thank you!
Two of my favorite things, Airplanes and the Eagles! Rock on man!
Awesome! then you'll definitely like the rest of the channel. Thanks for watching!
When I was still flying I flew out of Gaithersburg MD, so often I would try to get into BWI, Washington National and Dulles...but never on the same flight. Brilliant!
It is tempting to try that right now..
Life in the FL I live under two of the main SID routes out of Dulles and BWI and the lack of traffic over the house lately is absolutely depressing. I’m sure pulling the Van out helped cheer you up!
@@jamesmullen5398 Ive been flying it a lot lately! Im seriously thinking about DCA IAD BWI
Life in the FL I’ll look forward to the video, and maybe even making a show once you guys are back on stage.
Wow, I am speechless! Thanks for sharing the experience!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You, Sir, have set the bar HIGH!
Thank you!
I love the chuckle from center
The best! Thanks for watching.
It's cool to log our own "firsts". I built the first RV8 to fly in the state of New Mexico. N94BD is with it's fourth owner now. MIss that bird. Great trip, buddy. Fly safely.
Very cool!
Love the Videos TYVM for the Time you Take so we May Enjoy it! Stay Healthy and Happy!
Thank you! You too.
This was a great video. Thank you for sharing with us. Small town Idaho here now subscribed and my youngest son will be subscribing as well.
Fantastic! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoy them, and thanks for the subs!
Just watched the whole video... I live in Montclair and work in the city... this was a once in a lifetime flight!
What a small world! I live in Montclair as well - wife works in the city.. Are you a pilot? What part of town do you live in? We are lower..
@@lifeinthefl94 Desktop Pilot lol... I'm by Watchung School
I did this flight but LGA-EWR-JFK in that order in a Cirrus out of KFRG . amazing to be able to do this flight , super cool logbook entry .. nice RV you have there .. well done . new subscriber here ..
Very cool! Thank you for the sub and for watching. Glad you were able to do it as well.
@@lifeinthefl94 no problem , keep those RV videos coming ..
Awesome video, to bad you couldn't do this when Kennedy Steve was still working! You have a new subscriber, thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Thanks so much for the sub! And yes - I've been told that a bit. What a legend!
Jon, just awesome!!... and spooky. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome... I've watched all your flying videos and this is my favorite. Super nice avionics setup in your RV too!
I've been waiting for the right moment to debut the RV on the channel. Glad you're a fan and glad you enjoyed it. Be safe!
Traffic controllers never laugh!....look at the air quality. Clean!
True on both points. Thanks for watching.
Great stuff! Very well planned and executed. Having worked ATC at 2 of the 3, I'm certain that this will go down as a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
For SURE! Thanks for watching and for reaching out.
This is a great video. Excellent content, much fun. Thanks for making it!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
I thoroughly enjoyed that. (Chicago area pilot here). I’m hoping to catch one of your shows whenever COVID-19 is done with its mischief.
Awesome, thank you!
those moments of silence at 9:56 and 13:26 are stunning & thrilling!
Thanks for creating and sharing such great content.
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed this - check out the rest of the channel if you're a pilot. Thanks for watching.
RV-8 "fully aerobatic"? Lol, don't think so. Good video otherwise!
Sweet! Nice job. Once in a lifetime experience, eh? My son and I want to take our Tiger and do a low approach at Denver International. I think you just inspired us!
You should! Thank you and thanks for watching.
Love it! Taking advantage of all the craziness - what's next low approaches to the Intrepid? lol
Can you imagine!?!? Thanks for watching!
This popped up on my recommendations and boy am I glad I saw it. Left me with such a big grin after watching. Never thought I'd see a GA aircraft land at the NYC trifecta of airports in sequence but this was so fun to watch. Really awesome job man 👍🏻😎
Thank you so much and thanks for reaching out! Check out the other videos on my channel... I just posted one about flying a p-51 Mustang..
@@lifeinthefl94 and that's +1 sub from me
What a great video. So cool to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Super well done! Historical!
Glad you enjoyed it!
10' low approach at LGA im rolling. Nice work guy! :)
Thank you!
I could not stop smiling through the entire flight. Not sure how you get those brass balls in a tiny 8. I just absolutely loved it!
Very nicely handled. I'm based out of KOXC Oxford CT. Happy to fly with you anytime
Awesome, thank you!
I laughed at myself for thinking nothing of going in there in the freighters I used to fly, solid IMC to Minimums, with an engine out, but being scared of doing what you did VFR!
Good video.
Ha! That's the sign of an 'Old Pilot'!
NFW! Well done! Wonder how long till somebody does this in Bay Area: SFO, OAK, SJC
Go for it!! Thanks for watching.
Wow. This was awesome.
Thank you!
Great video and the view of NYC was awesome!
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Talk about making the best of a bad situation... extremely jealous. Would love to see more of the RV.
Thank you! More of the RV to come.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks for watching!