When I first saw the title I thought "there is no way you can make it to France in 5 hrs in a small plane". So, I was thinking maybe you were heading to a city named France in the U.S. Then you were heading up the Eastern Seaboard into Canada so I started to question if it was possible. I began looking at the planes specs and calculating if that model plane could make it to France in 5 hrs. Then, after calculating the plane could fly about 850miles (1368km) in 5 hrs I pulled up a map and drew a circle from Boston, MA. I just got the circle drawn and noticed the city of St. Pierre within the radius on the route you were traveling. At that point you said, we are in St. Pierre. Pretty cool. I learned something new and saw a great family trip.
It’s so weird I ran into your video. I was in Sydney for a fuel stop in a Piper Seminole PA44 at the same time you guys were there. I only stopped for an hour then departed to Halifax, but I remember seeing you guys loading up baggage. Looks like it was an awesome trip. Blue skies folks!
My wife is from Guyana (I've been twice) and French Guiana is also accessible by car from there (via Suriname, but you need to take at least one ferry).
St. Pierre et Miquelon! - The Atlantic French isles! It's a nice sailing trip as well, especially when you can also explore ports (or airports) in Nova Scotia. Write it up for National Geo.
thanks to share this fly. Merci d'avoir partager ce vol . Vous etes les bien venus en France . WELCOME in FRANCE. Next time push your fly until Paris we're I'm living :-)
Nice video of your trip. I could tell from the beginning you were off to SPM, as I am a Toronto area resident (I lived in Quincy, MA for 9 years,... loved it there.). I have been to St. Pierre 3 times now, and plan to go again in Sept 2020, if the COVID restrictions are lifted. I drive to the east coast each summer (relatives to visit in Halifax / friends to see in Boston). then up to Newfoundland, and I take the 1 hour ferry ride to St. Pierre. Usually spend 5 days. You must go again and be there on July 14 for France's independence festivities (Bastille Day)... a lot of all day + all evening fun, and fireworks at 10 pm. I see you went to my favourite restaurant, Les P'tits Graviers..... I go for the salmon pizza when there.
Loved your flight Jeff, Not too far from Minuteman. I never knew that Island existed is originally I thought you were actually going to France skipping over to Greenland and Iceland , Ireland route...
Really nifty! --but wondering why you didn't show the panel with all the cool avionics you mentioned? And it would have been nice to see your power settings/airspeed etc. Also, was somewhat disappointing that there was almost zero footage of the 185 miles across open sea and the approach planning/com into Saint-Pierre.
YanikCrepeau1 Yes, but this is St Pierre& Miquelon, a french department and overseas territory on near Newfoundland, Canada en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon
Just recently became aware of this piece of French territory in the "new world "....nice and informative video..thanks and good luck with the 51 build, greetings from Iceland/Spain
Cool video guys! I’m actually French and was wondering while reading the title how to get to France in 5 hours with this kind of plane.. i was like no way, that’s not possible but you guys tricked me well! I hope you enjoyed your visit in St Pierre et Miquelon, it’s definitely a place I’d love to go one day, there is a legacy of Basque culture and tradition, I grew up in the Basque Country, which is also a very nice place to visit with amazing food! Thanks for sharing your trip!
You fell asleep in history class didn't you? If you'd stayed awake you would have learned that all of what is now Eastern Canada used to be France and that St Pierre and Miquelon is what remains. If you slept through that part of class you probably don't know that Newfoundland was actually a sovereign nation until 1949.
I apologize of my ignorance of the plane's ability just wanted to know if the cabin is pressurized when flying 10kfeet and above.Great video and lovely family.Thanks
ok you guys got me good...LOL ! Since you made no mention of balder tanks I was wondering just how you were going to pull this off in a A36....LOL. Good gotcha. I enjoyed the vids
Likewise - spent a good half hour researching the plane, distance from Boston to Brest, speculating on whether the plane was specially modified...finally broke down and watched the blasted video. Well played, gentlemen. Well played. 👍
Nice video except I wished you could've shown us a flight plan first. There was a lot of bad buzzing in the audio during flight coms. What passport and visa requirements did you have to make ahead of time? Now go have fun!
Wow, did you really? I've yet to see an excursion like that anywhere via the Caribbean like you did thru to Grenada, much less in a 172 - that would have been great you see.
Nice trip , nice trick ,nice people. Hope to fly in your beautiful country one day . Why not a ferry flight . It would be so cool . I really enjoyed your video.
Hi. Thanks you very much for this wonderful journey. Si beautiful To see father and sons having the same dream. Can you tell me please during you flight what is you flight level do you think that it s possible To do the same flight from Boston To France via Canada and irish island? Thanks. Stay safe
Wonder how much gas needed on the open sea 5 hour flight. Was reading May 1927 Chas Lindbergh's 33 hour flight from Long Island to Paris plane was loaded with 450 gallons. Plane weighed over 5000 lb.
From my home town in Newfoundland Canada, Saint Perrier is about a 45min boat ride. It's been a few years since I've been to the islands. You can Take a ferry from Fortune Newfoundland to Saint Perrier and come back the same day.
I figured out in the first part that, with all the time you spent on the ground, your destination was the only remaining soil in North America that still flies the French flag. Pretty sneaky with the title. I'm sure your quite aware of the electrical interference either in the aircraft's radios or in the recording connections. That buzz.....!
Thanks for listening despite the audio issue. We solved it by tossing the GoPro and switching to a Yi Action Camera. The GoPro was picking up electrical noise from it's charger/audio cable. The Yi works flawlessly at 1/4 the price... ;-)
These made my decision final it’s a Bonanza Beechcraft awesome video, though was there any stops between Nova scotia and France or you stopped by over Greenland please advise
Hello; It was a privilege to watch this video of your day trip to France. I've been to France many times, Paris, Marseilles, Nice, La Roche Michel, Luchy, ( farm community) Chartre; however I've never to either of the Islands, before the mainland. This video had great cinematography, audio, scope and editing. All the best Shaun of NYC All the best Shaun of NYC
When I first saw the title I thought "there is no way you can make it to France in 5 hrs in a small plane". So, I was thinking maybe you were heading to a city named France in the U.S. Then you were heading up the Eastern Seaboard into Canada so I started to question if it was possible. I began looking at the planes specs and calculating if that model plane could make it to France in 5 hrs. Then, after calculating the plane could fly about 850miles (1368km) in 5 hrs I pulled up a map and drew a circle from Boston, MA. I just got the circle drawn and noticed the city of St. Pierre within the radius on the route you were traveling. At that point you said, we are in St. Pierre. Pretty cool. I learned something new and saw a great family trip.
What are the performance specs of this plane? I’m guessing it’s turbo’ sand pressurized to allow high altitude?
You had to check the specs lol. An airliner can't do that no way a GA plane can. It was obviously some French possession in the Atlantic.
@@DigitalNomadOnFIRE Be nice. Not everyone is a super genius/avgeek such as yourself.
@@Snakeskinncowboy not pressurized does not fly high he said in the video they flew flight following for 5500 feet
@@trilogy3x had to go look it up. I see now he went to “France”. Lol.
Congratulations guys! Talk about memories, you can’t put a price on this Father & Son’s trip! A pilot’s dream!
Wow, didn’t know this place existed thanks for sharing it.
Yeah, I heard they have some big tower and the people love baguettes.
It’s so weird I ran into your video. I was in Sydney for a fuel stop in a Piper Seminole PA44 at the same time you guys were there. I only stopped for an hour then departed to Halifax, but I remember seeing you guys loading up baggage. Looks like it was an awesome trip.
Blue skies folks!
That’s so cool!
I live in Brazil and I can drive to France (French Guiana) ...
My wife is from Guyana (I've been twice) and French Guiana is also accessible by car from there (via Suriname, but you need to take at least one ferry).
Boiiiiii
It’s spelled Guyane.
Guyana is next to Venezuela.
Greetings from Cayenne.
@@jetaddicted incorrect. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Guiana
There's Guiana in my energy drink.
Need some friends like you guys
kinda figured it was clickbait , but watched it anyway.
St. Pierre et Miquelon! - The Atlantic French isles! It's a nice sailing trip as well, especially when you can also explore ports (or airports) in Nova Scotia. Write it up for National Geo.
thanks to share this fly. Merci d'avoir partager ce vol . Vous etes les bien venus en France . WELCOME in FRANCE. Next time push your fly until Paris we're I'm living :-)
I have a twin brother. Our father passed away very unexpectedly when we were 11. Enjoy your time together guys.
Looked like you had perfect weather. Great trip for you three. Awesome job dad and an unforgettable journey for your boys. Bravo
Hey kids, you have a really cool dad. You will have life memories. Guys stay owesome,
Looks like he has some awesome kids.
Wow he installed a jet in that Bonanza? Oh...
Nice video of your trip. I could tell from the beginning you were off to SPM, as I am a Toronto area resident (I lived in Quincy, MA for 9 years,... loved it there.). I have been to St. Pierre 3 times now, and plan to go again in Sept 2020, if the COVID restrictions are lifted. I drive to the east coast each summer (relatives to visit in Halifax / friends to see in Boston). then up to Newfoundland, and I take the 1 hour ferry ride to St. Pierre. Usually spend 5 days. You must go again and be there on July 14 for France's independence festivities (Bastille Day)... a lot of all day + all evening fun, and fireworks at 10 pm. I see you went to my favourite restaurant, Les P'tits Graviers..... I go for the salmon pizza when there.
BRAVO bravo Bravo Messieurs..Immense voyage .Bravo pour votre courage . Et bravo a la fiabilité et puissance du Beechcraft.
Epic Father and Sons journey!
Congratulations!
Your are doing it right Jeff!
Boston, USA to the French Republic... it is actually possible to fly from Boston to (real) France in 1 hour . glad you guys enjoyed your trip
In an X-15?
In 1 hour?
Are you a private SR-71 pilot?
Loved your flight Jeff, Not too far from Minuteman. I never knew that Island existed is originally I thought you were actually going to France skipping over to Greenland and Iceland , Ireland route...
Greta video!!! I live 10mins from Minute Man airfield…
You can also go to France from Miami in few hours
How do you spell the town you went to. I can't make Google maps bring it up. Enjoyed your videos alot. Thanks.
Search on St. Pierre and Miquelon. Thanks for watching!
@@SocialFlight
thank you😎
I didn't know these islands existed until I watched this video. Thanks for this!
Really nifty! --but wondering why you didn't show the panel with all the cool avionics you mentioned? And it would have been nice to see your power settings/airspeed etc. Also, was somewhat disappointing that there was almost zero footage of the 185 miles across open sea and the approach planning/com into Saint-Pierre.
John Holmes would’ve been kinda boring in my opinion to watch just water
Marvellous travel... amazing scenery... excellent food... wonderful team... thanks for sharing, oscar
I live in Auckland, New Zealand: France is a three hour flight away
Sydney, Novia Scotia in Canada
@@simonnicklin1313 And Nouméa, in New Cadelonia, is in France. New Cadelonia is located between New Zealand and Australia.
YanikCrepeau1 Yes, but this is St Pierre& Miquelon, a french department and overseas territory on near Newfoundland, Canada
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon
This was cool. Including the little history lesson. Thank you!
Just recently became aware of this piece of French territory in the "new world "....nice and informative video..thanks and good luck with the 51 build, greetings from Iceland/Spain
Cool video guys! I’m actually French and was wondering while reading the title how to get to France in 5 hours with this kind of plane.. i was like no way, that’s not possible but you guys tricked me well! I hope you enjoyed your visit in St Pierre et Miquelon, it’s definitely a place I’d love to go one day, there is a legacy of Basque culture and tradition, I grew up in the Basque Country, which is also a very nice place to visit with amazing food! Thanks for sharing your trip!
cool video, and i learned something new. im from canada and i didnt know this.
You fell asleep in history class didn't you? If you'd stayed awake you would have learned that all of what is now Eastern Canada used to be France and that St Pierre and Miquelon is what remains. If you slept through that part of class you probably don't know that Newfoundland was actually a sovereign nation until 1949.
It's not everyday you see an air traffic controller dressed up like a Saturday Night Fever extra.
I apologize of my ignorance of the plane's ability just wanted to know if the cabin is pressurized when flying 10kfeet and above.Great video and lovely family.Thanks
The Bonanza is not pressurized. We rarely fly above 10,000 feet. Oxygen is required above 12,500 feet for the crew when flying more than 30 min.
@@SocialFlight Thanks that explains a lot.I assume your comfort zone is 5-7k feet which would clear you from larger planes paths.Thanks
Loved the video. Thanks!
Really cool. Had no idea that place existed!
Wow! I just realized I could fly to France in my Champ! I wonder how many crazy looks I’ll get at the airport😂
Can't believe you went all that way and didn't go another 180 miles to Saint John's NFLD.
My late grandmother was from Sydney-Cape Breton. Nice to see you fly over her hometown.
I enjoyed watching you interact with your kid's, and flying together. 🇺🇸👶
Very nice. That was a great flight for all of you.
Great video guys!!!
Super video. Look forward to watch more...
Happy 4th of July Weekend to you and your family. Continued success flying.
Cool video. I never heard of that French island before.
Is the sound in your intro a F4U?
ok you guys got me good...LOL ! Since you made no mention of balder tanks I was wondering just how you were going to pull this off in a A36....LOL. Good gotcha. I enjoyed the vids
Likewise - spent a good half hour researching the plane, distance from Boston to Brest, speculating on whether the plane was specially modified...finally broke down and watched the blasted video.
Well played, gentlemen. Well played. 👍
Nice video except I wished you could've shown us a flight plan first. There was a lot of bad buzzing in the audio during flight coms. What passport and visa requirements did you have to make ahead of time? Now go have fun!
France is also a two hour hop in a B737 from Brisbane, Australia! It's called New Caledonia.
Great video! Amazing! I wonder how much were the costs!?
This is awesome. Its a beautiful island with so much history.
I live in The Netherlands and I can walk into Germany 😀
and to France in St Marteen
Doesn't that usually happen the other way round?
That’s incredible to be able to fly overseas in a small aircraft. I’m impressed!!
Saint Pierre is near Canada
Overseas?
I love the little zoom in through the clouds to say, yes we're still vfr
Wow, What an adventure. And you do not get French food in France. You just get food :p
This is fun....
Great trip.
You might get a knot or 2 if you fix your step retract cable.
Ha. If we had a V35 with the retractable step, you might be right!
I enjoy these vids. Informative. Personable presentation. Is this a father and two sons?
Fun video (and nice title)! :) Had never heard of these places before.
Hi it's inspiring...so you flew from eastport, maine to sydney nova scotia than long flight to blanche in france passing by the ocean?
We actually flew to St. Pierre, France, which is an island off the coast of Newfoundland. Amazing little part of France. Check it out!
@@SocialFlight st pierre et miquelon
Sweeeet !! Tricky title lol.
Bravo les amis!
Reminds me of my days flying my 172 from Maine to all the Caribbean Islands as far as Grenada. Just nothing in this world like it.
Wow, did you really? I've yet to see an excursion like that anywhere via the Caribbean like you did thru to Grenada, much less in a 172 - that would have been great you see.
Really enjoyed this video! I was curious from the start! Lol!
Some people just know how to create memories! Thank you for sharing. Was enjoyable to watch every second.
Nice trip , nice trick ,nice people. Hope to fly in your beautiful country one day . Why not a ferry flight . It would be so cool . I really enjoyed your video.
Very cool. Sweet a36
Nice video guys, lovely aircraft.😉
Now fly to CampX and learn the rest!
Hi.
Thanks you very much for this wonderful journey.
Si beautiful To see father and sons having the same dream.
Can you tell me please during you flight what is you flight level do you think that it s possible To do the same flight from Boston To France via Canada and irish island?
Thanks.
Stay safe
The folding bikes look plenty useful for this kind of travel
Can you provide details of the portable bikes you use? Would be great for my boat.
We use bikes from www.downtube.com/ and love them. Very inexpensive and well built with only quality name-brand components.
wonder how much it costs in Aviation fuel?
Depends on the airport but over 1k for places like this
And that’s a landing fee. Fuel costs depends on the aircraft and again location. Usually around 5-8k for stops like these.
What's the max altitude for that type plane
are these guys on the up and up?
Wonder how much gas needed on the open sea 5 hour flight. Was reading May 1927 Chas Lindbergh's 33 hour flight from
Long Island to Paris plane was loaded with 450 gallons. Plane weighed over 5000 lb.
How can a small aircraft fly to France faster than a commercial airliner. What am I missing?
They did not fly to mainland France. They flew to a small island just south of Newfoundland. A French territory
Three adults, three bicycles, survival gear, and no tip tanks. How???
That’s cool I saw the ls warriors hoodie one of his sons have. I’m going to ls next year
Excellent.
From my home town in Newfoundland Canada, Saint Perrier is about a 45min boat ride. It's been a few years since I've been to the islands. You can Take a ferry from Fortune Newfoundland to Saint Perrier and come back the same day.
My father was from Buchans NL!
Cool Dad Alert!!!
Is it an IFR or VFR flight?
We were IFR over Canada and VFR over the water to St. Pierre, France
SocialFlight : Nice flight !
Wait a minute !! We forgot mom !!!
KEVIN!
Her or the bikes...
Freakin Awesome!!! A trip you guys will never forget.
Thanks for taking us with you guys. Enjoyed it as well. How expensive to maintain such a single engine aircraft?
I’m looking to do a long flight before I retire from flying, would you like to share departure point, intermediate stops and arrival airport codes.
Would you consider flying to France proper in your plane? Maybe to Normandy.
I don't think that plane has the range
Has 1240 kms
Paul Paul with stops u probably can
I figured out in the first part that, with all the time you spent on the ground, your destination was the only remaining soil in North America that still flies the French flag. Pretty sneaky with the title. I'm sure your quite aware of the electrical interference either in the aircraft's radios or in the recording connections. That buzz.....!
Thanks for listening despite the audio issue. We solved it by tossing the GoPro and switching to a Yi Action Camera. The GoPro was picking up electrical noise from it's charger/audio cable. The Yi works flawlessly at 1/4 the price... ;-)
Thought you were flying to Quebec...........sooooooooooooo tricky title.
Cheers from the French alps America.
hello captn, I will do it on MIcrosoft Flight simulator with my sons.
Merciand bienvenue à st Pierre...
Had no clue France had territory just off the coast of Canada!
And everyone said they'd be traveling at an escargot's pace. 🐌
Bahahaha! MDR!!!
First videos I've seen from you,, excellent video!! Although it's a reminder of how much my geography sucks
Amazing trip!! 👌👌👌👌
This is wicked cool.
These made my decision final it’s a Bonanza Beechcraft awesome video, though was there any stops between Nova scotia and France or you stopped by over Greenland please advise
Our route took us to KEPM Eastport, ME for cheap fuel, then direct to Sydney NS, then direct to St. Pierre. You should definitely do it!
Very very awsome, impresive !!!!
Go LS Warriors! Haha Awesome trip!
This place reminds me of Konigsberg.
Hello;
It was a privilege to watch this video of your day trip to France. I've been to France many times, Paris, Marseilles, Nice, La Roche Michel, Luchy, ( farm community) Chartre; however I've never to either of the Islands, before the mainland.
This video had great cinematography, audio, scope and editing.
All the best Shaun of NYC
All the best Shaun of NYC
Guys what you did is amazing! Congrat! Salute from Portugal.
One of the best airplanes ever built.