In the early 70's my sister was a stewardess for Piedmont Airlines. She told us there was a Martin 404 pilot who the airline would not let him fly jets. So when he flew the 404 he'd hold it on the runway as long as possible and depart the runway at a 40 degree angle like he was flying a jet.
Hi Ron, easiest way to record your headset audio and radio transmissions would be to use a separate “field recorder”, there are many options from several manufacturers. One of the more popular units that I use for live music recording is the Zoom H4n which has built in microphones plus 2 audio inputs but you could select a model without built in mics.
Great ride along. Looked like another fun day. Nice heads up flying in the traffic pattern. Ya’ never know what you’re gonna see out there. Liked the wing wave to the fellow union brothers 👍🏻
Many ‘experienced’ pilots have developed bad traffic pattern habits. At our EAA meetings I try to review good procedures. Many pilots either did not learn or forgot their training. Enjoyed your fly along video.
Thanks, Ron! I truly appreciate the fact that you yell "CLEAR!!" when starting the engine. So many youtube pilots don't even raise their voice with it, seemingly unaware of the actual reason we are yelling "CLEAR!" or "CLEAR PROP!"
Enjoyed the video, having owned a factory built Great Lakes for five years, this brought back memories. Now retired from professional flying but have friends with airplanes, one of which bought my Bonanza so I get a ride in it on occasion. Thanks again for your videos. By the way, it appears that one of the left wing bracing wires is vibrating in the video, but it could be the camera, though the ones on the right wing are steady.
I really enjoyed the video, thanks Ron. I sure miss flying, it was the most enjoyable part of my life, but medical conditions have brought that to a conclusion. This flight just brightened my day.
when I was working on my commerciaal certificate, the flying school (Cardinal Air Training in Cincinnati) worked with a gy who had a 10 hr aerobatic program in a Champion Citrabra. I loved it except for the taxi to and from the runway. The instructor was very insistant that I stayed on the taxyway centerline. I guess I was getting sloppy and figured that it wasn't the important thing at this point. Looking back on it, paying attention to detail was very important. Sometimes I wish I could do it over.
Ron, I just had a thought. I also follow "Angle of attack" channel, where CFI, Chris has posted a really nice series of videos following the journey of a wonderful young woman, Sienna, from beginner to ready for solo in his C172. The youngster is very impressive in every aspect and appears to have terrific situational awareness and is nailing the CL like a pro. I commented that she should get into a taildragger ASAP ass she is doing so well. Chris responded back that it sounded like a great idea. I'll bet your public and his would love to see you give her a lesson and would contribute to make it happen! I sure would! Just a thought...but I digress 😜
The 172s I fly also have the issue with the transponder interrogating itself. Granted we’re not doing aerobatics, but it normally happens during commercial steep turns. Always is a little frightening as your view is limited with the wing down during the turn.
Being full, or at least satiated, is ideal. Steak and egg breakfast. Something heavy. Little to no carbs. No pancakes and syrup or orange juice. You want stable blood sugar for mental acuity. You generally want to avoid acidic food and even coffee before akro. Or any flying if it could be bumpy.
In the past you could and many have. I have seen seaplanes do touch and goes in the past but now it is outlawed. The lake is just way too crowded. But in the past, people on the lake had seaplanes tied up to their docks and there was for a while, a seaplane base listed on the charts.
Look, you don't want to land on a busy lake. A bush plane on floats lands slower than some boats. But boaters are notorious of getting in the way for no reason. Waverunner riders are the worst. They will haul across the lake just to get in front of your prop for adrenaline.
@@TheJustinJ when I was a kid we would head up to the straights of Mackinac to fish. We once saw someone in a boat making laps around a laker that was under way. The same type of people that you are talking about.
In the early 70's my sister was a stewardess for Piedmont Airlines. She told us there was a Martin 404 pilot who the airline would not let him fly jets. So when he flew the 404 he'd hold it on the runway as long as possible and depart the runway at a 40 degree angle like he was flying a jet.
Hi Ron. I liked the full format, thank you for the flight.
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Ron, easiest way to record your headset audio and radio transmissions would be to use a separate “field recorder”, there are many options from several manufacturers. One of the more popular units that I use for live music recording is the Zoom H4n which has built in microphones plus 2 audio inputs but you could select a model without built in mics.
Thanks, checking that out now.
Great ride along. Looked like another fun day. Nice heads up flying in the traffic pattern. Ya’ never know what you’re gonna see out there. Liked the wing wave to the fellow union brothers 👍🏻
Sweet little airplane 👍
Yes indeed!
Many ‘experienced’ pilots have developed bad traffic pattern habits. At our EAA meetings I try to review good procedures. Many pilots either did not learn or forgot their training. Enjoyed your fly along video.
The temptation to show off over the lake for the neighbors would be overwhelming
No not really. I like keeping my pilot's license.
@@ronrogers what is the regulation against this? I'm not a pilot so I don't know about such things.
Thanks, Ron!
I truly appreciate the fact that you yell "CLEAR!!" when starting the engine. So many youtube pilots don't even raise their voice with it, seemingly unaware of the actual reason we are yelling "CLEAR!" or "CLEAR PROP!"
Enjoyed the video, having owned a factory built Great Lakes for five years, this brought back memories. Now retired from professional flying but have friends with airplanes, one of which bought my Bonanza so I get a ride in it on occasion. Thanks again for your videos. By the way, it appears that one of the left wing bracing wires is vibrating in the video, but it could be the camera, though the ones on the right wing are steady.
Glad you enjoyed it
Sure looks fun !
Nice dad joke thrown in there, "It's a good lake not a Great Lake." ~ Groan. :)
You got that right!
That was a fun ride.
That was a lot of fun! Thanks Captain Ron.
I really enjoyed the video, thanks Ron. I sure miss flying, it was the most enjoyable part of my life, but medical conditions have brought that to a conclusion. This flight just brightened my day.
Thanks very much, always enjoyable.
Fun. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
A TV camera mounted somewhere so you can see in front.
Awesome, Ron.
Many thanks!
That was really cool! I live a few miles south, in Elgin. In FSEconomy, I own a virtual FBO at 3CK.
Very cool!
Thanks, Ron,great show.
Glad you enjoyed it
when I was working on my commerciaal certificate, the flying school (Cardinal Air Training in Cincinnati) worked with a gy who had a 10 hr aerobatic program in a Champion Citrabra. I loved it except for the taxi to and from the runway. The instructor was very insistant that I stayed on the taxyway centerline. I guess I was getting sloppy and figured that it wasn't the important thing at this point. Looking back on it, paying attention to detail was very important. Sometimes I wish I could do it over.
Ron, I just had a thought. I also follow "Angle of attack" channel, where CFI, Chris has posted a really nice series of videos following the journey of a wonderful young woman, Sienna, from beginner to ready for solo in his C172. The youngster is very impressive in every aspect and appears to have terrific situational awareness and is nailing the CL like a pro. I commented that she should get into a taildragger ASAP ass she is doing so well. Chris responded back that it sounded like a great idea. I'll bet your public and his would love to see you give her a lesson and would contribute to make it happen! I sure would! Just a thought...but I digress 😜
Sounds like a good idea!
Ron, could you demonstrate and explain Cuban eights? Thanks!
I am working on a new acro video and will have that out soon.
The 172s I fly also have the issue with the transponder interrogating itself. Granted we’re not doing aerobatics, but it normally happens during commercial steep turns. Always is a little frightening as your view is limited with the wing down during the turn.
Sorta sounded like you wanted to throw another word after "leave in a cluster" and "come back in a cluster".
Ah…you know pilot talk🤣🤣🤣
Quest - Mr. Rodgers , Is adjusting that (left) parachute strap your “Signature Move” 😗( re,Growler Jams)? 😳
Were not some of those Immelmann actually 1/2 Cuban 8's ?
Very nice. All I can say is never mount a gopro on your head when your head is on a swivel. You'll see what I mean. ;)
What plane were you teaching Aerobatics in Ron?
Citabria 7KCAB and Decathlon
The problem with people is that they are as unpredictable as sheep. 🐑
Can you do a video on test flying the MD-11? (Sorry if you have, and my limited search didn't bring it up)
I had a lot of meetings regarding it and there are issues to discuss, but I never did a test flight. But I am thinking about putting a video together.
You went to teach acrobatics after supper with a full stomach?
Being full, or at least satiated, is ideal. Steak and egg breakfast. Something heavy. Little to no carbs. No pancakes and syrup or orange juice. You want stable blood sugar for mental acuity. You generally want to avoid acidic food and even coffee before akro. Or any flying if it could be bumpy.
@@TheJustinJ Ack! I'm sorry, but there is absolutely no way I will forego my coffee. 🙂
Can you land a seaplane on those lakes?
In the past you could and many have. I have seen seaplanes do touch and goes in the past but now it is outlawed. The lake is just way too crowded. But in the past, people on the lake had seaplanes tied up to their docks and there was for a while, a seaplane base listed on the charts.
@@ronrogers More things are being outlawed every day.
Look, you don't want to land on a busy lake. A bush plane on floats lands slower than some boats. But boaters are notorious of getting in the way for no reason. Waverunner riders are the worst. They will haul across the lake just to get in front of your prop for adrenaline.
@@TheJustinJ when I was a kid we would head up to the straights of Mackinac to fish. We once saw someone in a boat making laps around a laker that was under way. The same type of people that you are talking about.