With this intense focus on process and checklists, we start to see just how calculating and deliberate aviation youtubers can be. All the more evidence that their refusal to support desegregation, their refusal to support Black Lives Matter, is no accident... Perpetuating white supremacy is no accident...
@@TheyCallMeMrGuns I know it's so infuriating right? You can't even watch a football game anymore without people taking a knee during the anthem. You can't turn on the TV without seeing protests of police killings. And now youtube comments also! Is nothing sacred anymore? When will this insanity end? When will there be peace? It's like there's no safe spaces for white supremacy anymore!
Integrity is incredibly important in the aviation community and I think it’s important that people like Cory, Mike Patey, and others own their mistakes as well as their successes. I applaud them because they do use them as teachable moments.
Of course he wouldn’t everyone makes mistakes!!!! I just hope people don’t take it too far and everybody loses their rights because people have a tendency to make laws and get crazy when shit like this happens!!!:(i’m just glad he’s OK
Cory get back up there… we need you etc your Human we all make a mistake one or twice just think girls like you said you’re lucky you’re OK and you learn from it Cory you’re a good pilot specially if Mike Patey says you are!!;-) DONT STOP:-)
As a “retired” aviation TH-camr, I’ll share my opinion for what it’s worth. Sticking those cameras up in the flight deck of the Phenom enhanced safety. The FO and I knew we were performing for an audience and didn’t want to do anything stupid or unsafe. It’s not like we would do anything stupid or unsafe without the cameras up, just kept us on our “A” game. Also I’ve filmed 2 emergencies that never made it to TH-cam but having the video/audio available for debrief was very valuable. I’ve watched a lot of TH-cam flying videos and posts on Instagram of pilots doing stuff that obviously unsafe and careless. Obviously the reward of posting it for likes/views was worth the risk in their eyes. It definitely factors into the decisions pilots are making. Cory’s story is unfortunate but I learned from it and appreciate him sharing it. Admittedly I haven’t seen or heard of his channel until now. He’s got a great attitude and I look forward to his content.
A remarkably candid conversation. Enjoyable to watch and a lot of good safety information imbedded in real, honest conversation and self analysis. Well done all.
Cory, I've flown with you and you were super safety conscious then. You still are! This was a learning moment, get back on that horse. You're a better pilot now than you were in August, take some time and congratulate yourself for being better.
Watched your interview on Taking Off. So appreciate your honesty and wanting to turn the incident around for the good. Tell ya what...your relaxing "meditation" videos are the best! Please do more of those! You have and are a great champion for the love of aviation. Keep flying. Keep filming. Keep sharing. It's your gifting. Your calling. Share the "humanity of aviation". An awesome idea! So many aviator stories to tell, Cory. Be our aviator storyteller, bro. Upward and onward. ~ Jim Adams
So refreshing to see and hear open, honest discussion without criticism or people trying to score points over each other. Great show thanks for posting.
I’m excited to see where Cory takes his channel! When a creator works on content that they truly are passionate about, the results are amazing! Keep flying and creating Cory, you are such a great ambassador of aviation!
This was really good! I'm one who reluctantly but intentionally talks about my mistakes, I've made plenty in my flying. Talking about it makes it better, for me and for anyone who is smart enough to know that it is much better to learn from other peoples mistakes than your own. I really appreciate the level of candor and transparency from both Cory and Dan. I really believe that this is what moves aviation safety forward.
Please don't stop doing your videos Cory . You are too good and you definitely didn't do this on purpose, but when it happened you turned it into a fantastic teachable moment. Best Regards , David
Cory Robin is a really classy guy. Humble, and selfless enough to share that kind of footage so other pilots can learn from his mistake. Maybe some youtubers do crazy stuff for views, but I would never suspect Cory of that. Cory if you read this please don't let the negative Nancy's get to you man. Your videos are awesome...your spirit is awesome. You are not the problem my friend...people that judge a situation without the facts are. Putting stock in the opinions of people that come to conclusions that way isn't a healthy practice. You'll stay depressed if you do that. By the way...you are not weak...you are human. You made a mistake man. Unless your first name is Jesus and your last name is Christ that is to be expected from us. How strong you are isn't determined by how hard you fall...it is determined by how gracefully you get back up. You owned it. You won't forget the checklist for sure now. Go fly Ghost dude. Don't let ignorant people take that from you... they only have the power to do that if you give it to them. I'm glad you're working on new stuff. Looking forward to it.
Cory, I remember seeing your video when it came out and appreciating so much your honesty. This mistake could happen to anyone with a quick lapse in thoroughness. It wasn’t just you. We have ALL accidentally skipped something on a checklist. Some of us have just been a little luckier. Thanks so much for this interview and complete transparency. I surely hope that you are emotionally able to make this less of a burden for yourself. It can be extremely difficult to deal with especially when you strive to remain as safe as possible. Give yourself permission to be upset with yourself. Your ego got slapped. It’s ok to be frustrated. In the end, dust yourself off and keep flying. It’s what you love! You deserve it.
This is an amazing discussion with a lot of lessons anyone inside or outside of aviation can learn from. This is a treasure. Thank you all for going out on a limb with this. You are all real heroes and decent human beings. Please don't let negative comments or feedback get you down.
Enjoyed seeing Cory again - he is one of the STOL favorites and usefully honest about his flying. Always enjoy your interview videos, and a chance to learn too. Stay safe.
I am a subscriber to Cory's Channel. I have enjoyed his channel though I haven't been as faithful over these last few months. I think Cory's new emphasis will be great. Thanks for sharing. I had noticed that he had not been creating that much content over these last few months. Now I know why. I hope he doesn't stop taking people on a ride who have never experienced flying.
Thank you for your continuing promotion of safety. Thank you Cory for your humbleness and humility in owning the incident and also using your example for continue education of safety. Thank you.
Yeah, things you have done a million times can be screwed up if you get disturbed while doing it. This morning my phone rang and I forgot to put my mug under the coffemachine and pressed start. I had to mop the floor, forgetting to select the right tank before takeoff can be so much more severe...
I thought his incident was longer ago than last year. It never entered into my head that it would be anything other than genuine and I'm sure it was. It seems to have been a maturing experience and yes, Cory should get back up in the air and make those new videos which he would want to watch. The aviation TH-camrs I watch certainly don't fly recklessly. I watch people such as "Aviation 101", "Flight Chops" and in the UK "The Jodel Flyer" & "The flying reporter", among others. All are vlog style videos with an emphasis on airmanship & safety.
We off airport pilots are making it up as we go along. It's hard to say where the line is, between "showing off", and "sharing", the main reason I DON'T have a video camera is I don't want to start down the slippery slope of making a landing somewhere just for the video's sake. I do enough of that just for a cell phone pic, and have largely resisted getting all geared up with video equipment. Pilots have never before had to deal with, come to terms with, this combination of easy and instant, internet access and great video gear. Pilots have been doing off airport for years, but man it's a whole new world now.
Goes back to your training on how to counteract "hazardous aviation attitudes" even though the way they are presented in the PHAK are "hokey" I strive to use them and have cancelled flights or chosen not to land at strips because of the application of the antidotes.
I think it’s great that you’ve shared your experience. Sometimes we’re smart enough to to learn from the mistakes of others without having to learn them on our own! As someone who is growing their off-airport skills I really enjoy the insights and experiences of others so please keep sharing your content...and please get back in the saddle!
Cory your awesome bro... Time to COWBOY UP!!! Get back out there and do more of that that stuff we all love yah for... Being great pilot and doing great videos for those of us that can't fly !!!! Cheers
This was a fantastic video! Nothing fascinates me more than watching people express true emotions and being honest with each other. Anyone that has the courage to show their fears and even insecurity, is a REAL individual. I have so much respect for that. I’ve learned quite a bit about aviation from all three of you:) Thank you for sharing this video.
Cory you have really inspired me as a student pilot, and even more now knowing you question why we do this too...for me I had an extreme fear of flying which was a massive battle in my head to start lessons..I'm 40 hours in and it's much better but still a challenge. It is challenging myself that's keeps me flying, so I ask you to challenge yourself and keep flying even if you just do it just for yourself. I sincerely hope to see your wonderful footage soon..thanks bud!
Really appreciate Cory’s honesty and telling of his story. I did learn a lot from his explanations of what happened and how to prevent it for all of us. He was doing some of his best work when this happened - see the visit to First Flight. Cory is an excellent ambassador for aviation.
Nobody is perfect and I never once expected Cory to be either. We're all human and make mistakes. I'm just happy Cory and Ghost are fine. Relaxing Flights may not have a lot of subs but it has meant so much to a lot of folks. It's very successful in that way. Not a big money maker probably but a major contribution in ways he may never know.
Thanks for sharing guys. Cory, there has always been a human element in your videos whether on purpose or not. Your "Fly With Me Fridays" are what brought me to your content in the first place and still some of the best consent (in my view anyway) on your channel. Best of luck on your next steps forward!
Impressive episode! Thoughtful, insightful, helpful, and free of ego that gets in the way of learning. This channel is growing in many more ways than just subscribers. Congratulations to all three of you.
Cory, I can relate to your "rut" that you described. I see it. I feel it. I want to be in your shoes. I'm a 44yo Retired veteran who has aviation my blood. My "rut" is blocking me from enjoying life. However, watching you, the Pateys, Palmer, Juan Brown, P1D etc have helped me become hopeful to join the community. I want to, but that rut is in my way. I hope you don't let it get in your way. I Pray one day to fly with you guys.
Flying has it's zenith highs and crushing lows. And in a moment your world can totally change. That's what makes flying so exciting and worthwhile. It's a priceless experience.
Cory, you are human and things like this can happen to any of us. I thank you for sharing your experience and teaching me how to avoid a similar situation. Only you can figure out what you need to do from here. Guaranteed, I will be watching your videos no matter what you do. Your videos have helped me through a lot. Get back in the air as soon as you are ready, and take us with you!!!
Thanks to you all for sharing this topic. I enjoyed many of Cory's videos due to his obvious love of flying and his willingness to share that love. In my mind he has too high of a regard for his aircraft to ever damage it on purpose. By the way, I'm already subscribed to you all!
Yes, Cory, please get back up asap! Speaking from over 50 years experience flying with my dad and never getting my ‘ticket’, please! Two genuine loves of my heart personally, my God and flying :)! Love this!
I had a fuel exhaustion event on a moonless clear sky night 3 miles from my home airport in October 2020. In NE Ohio where I live we're blessed with many farm fields to fall into so I was able to crash land in an unpicked corn field despite barely being able to see the ground when the engine quit. My beloved Cherokee was totaled. I merely got a small bump on the head but a huge blow mentally. I really feel for what Cory had to say because I felt alot of the same things. My lesson learned for everyone is to fight the complacency bias and to remember, always do a thorough preflight... Even when it's your airplane and you were the last one to pull it out of the hangar. I was certain I had filled it up on the last flight and had more than enough fuel for the short sight seeing trip, alas I did not.
@@VictoryAviation Yessir. Thankfully I have a good family and community around me. I was back in the air the following Monday and have flown about 50 hours since then. Not as much as I'd like to but I'm staying current until I can get another aircraft.
I watched the crash videos and it's a great lesson for all of us. Thanks for putting it, and yourself out there. I love the back country content and look forward to seeing more with the characters you fly with, do Kevin Quinn first!
Thank you Cory for sharing your story. Your experience may have saved a life out there. Thank you for being candid and honest about all the emotions you went through.
I have gained an incredible amount of respect for Cory since this accident and I already thought he was an incredible pilot (and ambassador to aviation like another commenter labeled him). Thank you for sharing, Cory!
Professionally and ethically done! Your honesty and integrity shine bright! Although I am only a private pilot but being able to watch your videos allow me to vicariously extend my wings to capture a new experience in flying, I am also a psychotherapist and marvel at your candid expression of emotions and thoughts presented by you. You're proof that a man can be a man and not be ashamed to be able to express his feelings as well. God's blessings to you and your family!
cudos to you guys for putting it out there about your feelings post incident... it's very hard to explain to others that maybe haven't had the experience of an "incident", how you feel afterwards, the number of times you go over it in your head, the times you wake up thinking about it, the endless questions you ask yourself , I really appreciate your views o n this subject
Cory did a great job in not making his incident sensationalized. I do think that it would be cool to get the Flying Cowboys together and do a safety symposium. A lot of the high profile TH-cam pilots have had significant incidents and it may serve the aviation community positively to break it all down. I work in the trucking industry and being a "Cowboy" is seen as a bad thing and can only believe that goes for aviation too.
Corey you have been a great insperation to a lot of people specially veterans, we all make mistakes you owned it recover and let it go you have inspired me to keep going, I have friends in Alaska that have made mistakes and live your channel and your owned, same with you Dan if it wasn't for owning and showing what happens someone else might have gotten hurt or killed that video and what happened may have made a pilot think their for you saved them from getting hurt or killed, their is always a positive outcome. God bless you all and keep on flying, with a checklist of course.
This is a really interesting video! Very well done. I can fully sympathize with the not flying much since. I don't make videos, but I love flying!!! I had a hard landing in my Mooney a couple years ago after loosing a 20kt headwind 10' off the ground. I was half a second behind the plane... I walked away without a scratch on me, but I have barely flown since. I need to get back flying! thanks for showing that others have the same inhibitions after making a mistake.
I'm impressed. Seeing who Cory really is kind of removes the optic of the Flying Cowboys just being rich dudes with flying dirt bikes. What a wholesome guy.
Great video, all. Cory, thank you for sharing your story. I know you have been through so much in the last few months and I feel for you, brother. As much as I enjoy your videos, your physical, mental and emotional well-being are so much more important. Take your time to process all this. If/when it's time, you'll know. In the meantime, sending prayers and well-wishes your way.
Cory is the real deal, no fluff here. I appreciate anything Cory puts out. I miss him a lot, and while I would encourage him to do more flying, he might need more time to get back "there", where he is comfortable with what he is doing.
Such a great episode. Thank you Dan, Christy, and Cory. You guys are awesome, keep up the great work. Love Cory's relaxing flights as well as his main channel. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️
I really love the humanity, and honesty in this video. I don’t like to see Cory kicking himself so hard, but that’s what probably helps makes him such a great pilot. I did something similar with my 2 seat paraplane, and found myself over nothing, but trees with hardly any fuel. I almost decided to put it into a pond, because I didn’t want to get stabbed with tree branches. I decided to risk it, and landed a little hard. Fortunately I missed a bobwire fence by less than 6 feet, and I still think it probably would’ve been safer to just put it in the water?
Ha! I subscribed after finding this channel in the Trevor Jacob backlash. After watching other aviation channels, this one seemed the most "down to Earth" in that there's a more legal, almost scientific feel to it, but still understandable to non-pilots. So kudos for that. Also, speaking on the "Relaxing Flights" channels, there's definitely a subset of people who appreciate relaxing channels. Back in the day, before moving abroad, I had bought a region-free DVD player and picked up some strange DVD of people just swimming in a pool. No idea what the ulterior purpose of said DVD was supposed to be, but I used to fall asleep just hearing the waves hitting the sides of the pool. Fascinating stuff.
I absolutely love the Bahamas relaxing flights video! Cory, I’ve been watching your adventures for a long time, and my son and I met you at Oshkosh in 2019. You were so accommodating to us as you we’re about to push over and fly. I always loved your fly with me fridays! PLEASE get back on the horse (ghost) and get back in the air!
@@flycory You're welcome. Dan, Christy and the crew are good folks. Now get your buttocks back in that Super Cub and do what most of us can only dream of doing. And, don't forget to video it.
The simple facts that you owned it speaks volumes to me.... Lesson learned for sure.... Keyboard warriors are just that. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism, but as always folks comeout of the woodwork. I personally have been educated by you, from your videos, along with many othher channels that I subscribe to... Cory, your the Man!
Cory, I spent 30 years in a profession where you know intellectually that you could be killed at work, but until you have an experiance that really brings it home you really don't believe it emotionally. I saw several people have such experiances and decide they needed a different line of work. I had an experiance that brought it home to me, and had to understand that nothing had changed but me, and that I loved the work and wanted to continue. Please go back to flying and making your wonderful videos.
Cory, you did the "RIGHT" thing as others have learned from this as it was a "unique" situation due to the ferry tank configuration. I think all of us need to place ourselves in the situation as it developed, not afterwards when they know the outcome. It's all about intent, and I know your intent was pure . . . God Bless all of your future endeavors!
I wondered why Cory hasn’t been making videos. I never would have thought that accident would have been the reason. I stalled an aircraft 10 feet off the runway as a student pilot. Embarrassing as all get out, specially when I turned on the news the next day to listen to the anchor talk about me and it felt like he Was talking to me as he was looking right into the camera, or my eyes as it felt while I was watching. Double embarrassment. That was 26 years ago. I took a few weeks off but did get back into the left seat. Ended up buying my own aircraft and putting 1200 hours on it. I always add at least 5 knots to my landing speed because of that incident.
Well done Cory. You’ve always been a class act, I was there in Wichita last summer and you’ve been over backwards to take everybody that wanted to ride a ride exposing them to Aviation with a smile on your face. People just do not realize how much money came out of the back of your pocket to provide that experience for those people that Stearman field. It’s easy for me to say but don’t pay any attention to those trolls.
Cory Robin the answer is simple : You do it because you enjoy doing it and reduce your stress level. Look at Mike ... sorry to pick on you ... the importance of playing it safe is important but also we are human's so we all do make mistakes but key is we all learn from each others mistakes. So get back behind it. I done extreme sports all my life and I know one little mistake can cost my life. I done kite surfing, Windsurfing, snowboarding, snow kiteing, rally racing and I am a scuba diver as well. All those sports can kill like a Michael Schumacher. Key is we talk about it and learn from it. Thank you for sharing. I had a tire blow out at 240km/h at Era Lessine when the Race car took off and I shredded thru the tree's. And I walked away from it and was an hour later back in a race car. What we all need to learn is to play it as safe as we feel comfortable with the risk. Just never play at limits around people which don't expect it. I had my accident on a close test track from Volkswagen. Mike had it as he tried to take off on a runway. I think that is also one thing we need to point out we do those things away from high crowds for exactly that reason.
Cory. I am a 42 year old student pilot. You did not go through all that training to pack up what you love.... show me it’s worth it. Get back in that seat. You learnt from it, other did too. Don’t let people, don’t let your strength become your weakness.
One more edit - Great video Dan! Get back in the air Cory. It's good for the heart and soul! Cory's video about his accident (I watched it when it came out) was really good but this makes it 100% clear. It never crossed my mind that he made the video for any other reason than to show how and why an accident happened. He clearly loves what he does and his aircraft. He's not going to take that kind of risk for clicks. I'm glad that he explained why they do the water landings. Heck... I don't even film my flights anymore and I still screw up lol. Almost 3 weeks ago I made the classic, oops I'm high, I don't want to add flaps so I'll just drop the nose a little, short final landing, and my approach speed at round out (flare) was about 80 knots (for a C172 to that's WAY too high_). I held it in the flare and she quit flying about a foot high. I got three landings out of one. We bounced twice, on the mains, no aircraft or people were damaged, and maybe just a little ego scratching happened. A simple touch of throttle or just landing long (I had a long taxi to the right turnoff after the third landing) would've made it a nothing burger. Stuff happens. "Who runs out of gas" - I've thought that more than once. Checking the oil on older aircraft with a high time engine is very important too. Double subbed Cory
This was a great interview of Cory. I am a subscriber to his TH-cam channel. He is so passionate for Aviation. We all make mistakes, but information on lessons learned will help many. Whatever Cory would put on in the future I will be there. Get out there Cory! 🤠👍🏻👏
Like Dan's prop I thought there was a bit of mud slinging after Cory's incident. Life's too short for that. Hope Cory gets back up in the air soon and sharing his love of aviation.
This is an awesome video. I'm not a pilot, but I boat a LOT in a small boat. I have a small safety checklist that I made for myself when I launch and another for when I load out to drive home. I am usually pretty good about going through those checklist prior to launching and hauling. With that being said, 2 years ago I made an error and did not physically look at my boat plug to make sure it was in place, then I made another error and did not tie my launch rope to my truck like I usually do. What happened in the 5 min or so after pulling up to the launch will forever be burned in my mind as the reason I now go over my checklist EVERY time I launch or load. To make a long story short, I launched and quickly realized that my boat was clear out in the river before I realized what happened. Into the river I go chasing after the boat. I finally caught the rope and pulled the boat back to shore, where I tied it off and quickly jumped in my truck to try and warm up (49 deg water temp, 30 degree air temp) I pulled the truck over to a spot and changed into dry warm clothes....went over to get in the boat and realized that it was sitting on the bottom of the river....because I had not put the plug in. Hindsight makes me shutter, could have very easily been fatal mistakes. I was at a very desolate ramp. Nobody around and could have very easily drown when chasing the boat, or pulled away from the shore before I realized the plug was not in the boat. Moral of the story....never get complacent about checklist. It is way too easy to make a tiny quick mistake that could very quickly cost you or someone else's life.
Cory!!! Go talk with Mike Patey! Face your demons, do your annual & get flying again. In August 1987, as a new private pilot, I flew a friend from Reno to San Jose in a rented 172. Smoke from forest fires was thick up to 13,000 over the Sierras. While I followed RT 50 VFR, I was actually in IMC conditions. Being 21 years old.... I stopped in Concord to see friends, then took off at midnight, following I-80, fly back to Reno. The Reno tower had to crank up the runway lights so I could find the airport. My father, a 30,000 hour WWII fighter pilot & retired TWA captain, chewed my ass for flying over the Sierras, at night, in IMC in a single engine airplane! What I'm saying is...... This is how we learn! You & your airplane are OK. We have all learned from your mistake. Now, forgive yourself & get back on the horse COWBOY!
I really liked this episode. There are risks to flying, just like there are risks to driving a car. The idea is to minimize the risks. It sounds like Cory was doing what he could to minimize the risks and just made a simple fuel management error. That happens a lot, especially when a routine is interrupted. We learn from the mistakes of others. I see him and the other Cowboys, like Mike Patey, doing some really great and adventuresome things with planes, like the hydroplaning, which looks dangerous to people who don't understand the principle. I also know they didn't start doing them right after they soloed. They gained experience and worked their way up to it. They know the performance characteristics of their equipment and they hone their skills. I never saw any videos of them doing anything that I would call risky based on their abilities and the equipment that they have. I was a helicopter mechanic and crew chief in the Marines. There were a couple of pilots I really hated flying with because they had no respect for the limits of the equipment. I would gladly fly with you anytime. Keep flying Cory and do your own thing. Haters are going to hate, don't let them ruin your joy.
I find having a camera makes me behave myself a lot better than the days before I had a GoPro... in fact what got me into GoProing was back when I was flying gliders the instructors used to ground pilots all the time to get a free flight where they would do all the flying, so I put a GoPro on the canopy and they never caused me trouble again, and then I posted to facebook a couple raw clips for my friends and they wanted them so I started editing footage and now it's become more and more a part of my flying
Great topic!
Bad news doesn’t get better with time, get in front of the story, explain lessons learned.
Patey example.
Thanks for posting guys! Jb.
Thanks Juan!
Love you Juan. Thanks for the kind words.
With this intense focus on process and checklists, we start to see just how calculating and deliberate aviation youtubers can be. All the more evidence that their refusal to support desegregation, their refusal to support Black Lives Matter, is no accident... Perpetuating white supremacy is no accident...
@@networkedperson Great job bringing up topics totally unrelated to the conversation.
@@TheyCallMeMrGuns I know it's so infuriating right? You can't even watch a football game anymore without people taking a knee during the anthem. You can't turn on the TV without seeing protests of police killings. And now youtube comments also! Is nothing sacred anymore? When will this insanity end? When will there be peace? It's like there's no safe spaces for white supremacy anymore!
Integrity is incredibly important in the aviation community and I think it’s important that people like Cory, Mike Patey, and others own their mistakes as well as their successes. I applaud them because they do use them as teachable moments.
Great video guys, great job Cory
I like you Mike, every situation is different. Cory is very humble here. Larry and Jonas are examples of guys looking for views
“There's simply no substitute for experience in terms of aviation safety.”
I was just glad that he and his airplane were ok. Cory robin is top notch and he would never crash his airplane for views...
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Of course he wouldn’t everyone makes mistakes!!!! I just hope people don’t take it too far and everybody loses their rights because people have a tendency to make laws and get crazy when shit like this happens!!!:(i’m just glad he’s OK
Cory get back up there… we need you etc your Human we all make a mistake one or twice just think girls like you said you’re lucky you’re OK and you learn from it Cory you’re a good pilot specially if Mike Patey says you are!!;-) DONT STOP:-)
As a “retired” aviation TH-camr, I’ll share my opinion for what it’s worth.
Sticking those cameras up in the flight deck of the Phenom enhanced safety. The FO and I knew we were performing for an audience and didn’t want to do anything stupid or unsafe. It’s not like we would do anything stupid or unsafe without the cameras up, just kept us on our “A” game.
Also I’ve filmed 2 emergencies that never made it to TH-cam but having the video/audio available for debrief was very valuable.
I’ve watched a lot of TH-cam flying videos and posts on Instagram of pilots doing stuff that obviously unsafe and careless. Obviously the reward of posting it for likes/views was worth the risk in their eyes. It definitely factors into the decisions pilots are making.
Cory’s story is unfortunate but I learned from it and appreciate him sharing it. Admittedly I haven’t seen or heard of his channel until now. He’s got a great attitude and I look forward to his content.
A remarkably candid conversation. Enjoyable to watch and a lot of good safety information imbedded in real, honest conversation and self analysis. Well done all.
Get back in the air Cory! We all have to weigh the risks of flying. Take a pause, reevaluate your purpose for flying, but get back up!
Cory, I've flown with you and you were super safety conscious then. You still are!
This was a learning moment, get back on that horse. You're a better pilot now than you were in August, take some time and congratulate yourself for being better.
Watched your interview on Taking Off. So appreciate your honesty and wanting to turn the incident around for the good. Tell ya what...your relaxing "meditation" videos are the best! Please do more of those! You have and are a great champion for the love of aviation. Keep flying. Keep filming. Keep sharing. It's your gifting. Your calling. Share the "humanity of aviation". An awesome idea! So many aviator stories to tell, Cory. Be our aviator storyteller, bro. Upward and onward.
~ Jim Adams
So refreshing to see and hear open, honest discussion without criticism or people trying to score points over each other. Great show thanks for posting.
I’m excited to see where Cory takes his channel! When a creator works on content that they truly are passionate about, the results are amazing! Keep flying and creating Cory, you are such a great ambassador of aviation!
Phenomenonal interview!
This was really good! I'm one who reluctantly but intentionally talks about my mistakes, I've made plenty in my flying. Talking about it makes it better, for me and for anyone who is smart enough to know that it is much better to learn from other peoples mistakes than your own. I really appreciate the level of candor and transparency from both Cory and Dan. I really believe that this is what moves aviation safety forward.
Please don't stop doing your videos Cory . You are too good and you definitely didn't do this on purpose, but when it happened you turned it into a fantastic teachable moment. Best Regards , David
Cory Robin is a really classy guy. Humble, and selfless enough to share that kind of footage so other pilots can learn from his mistake. Maybe some youtubers do crazy stuff for views, but I would never suspect Cory of that. Cory if you read this please don't let the negative Nancy's get to you man. Your videos are awesome...your spirit is awesome. You are not the problem my friend...people that judge a situation without the facts are. Putting stock in the opinions of people that come to conclusions that way isn't a healthy practice. You'll stay depressed if you do that. By the way...you are not weak...you are human. You made a mistake man. Unless your first name is Jesus and your last name is Christ that is to be expected from us. How strong you are isn't determined by how hard you fall...it is determined by how gracefully you get back up. You owned it. You won't forget the checklist for sure now. Go fly Ghost dude. Don't let ignorant people take that from you... they only have the power to do that if you give it to them. I'm glad you're working on new stuff. Looking forward to it.
Cory, I remember seeing your video when it came out and appreciating so much your honesty. This mistake could happen to anyone with a quick lapse in thoroughness. It wasn’t just you. We have ALL accidentally skipped something on a checklist. Some of us have just been a little luckier.
Thanks so much for this interview and complete transparency. I surely hope that you are emotionally able to make this less of a burden for yourself. It can be extremely difficult to deal with especially when you strive to remain as safe as possible. Give yourself permission to be upset with yourself. Your ego got slapped. It’s ok to be frustrated. In the end, dust yourself off and keep flying. It’s what you love! You deserve it.
Yes! I love Friday afternoons. Hell yes, FLY CORY FLY!
Excellent! So glad you're here to tell your story. Many don't get that opportunity. Thank you all for sharing.
This is an amazing discussion with a lot of lessons anyone inside or outside of aviation can learn from. This is a treasure. Thank you all for going out on a limb with this. You are all real heroes and decent human beings. Please don't let negative comments or feedback get you down.
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Enjoyed seeing Cory again - he is one of the STOL favorites and usefully honest about his flying. Always enjoy your interview videos, and a chance to learn too. Stay safe.
I am a subscriber to Cory's Channel. I have enjoyed his channel though I haven't been as faithful over these last few months. I think Cory's new emphasis will be great. Thanks for sharing. I had noticed that he had not been creating that much content over these last few months. Now I know why. I hope he doesn't stop taking people on a ride who have never experienced flying.
You have brought this forward for us all to learn from. Thanks and please come back!
Ok, I am officially addicted to Relaxing Flights. For a lifelong pilot without a PPL this is exactly what I needed.
Yay! Glad you like it
Way to own your mistakes. Your humility and sincerity is refreshing. Thanks for the great content.
Thank you for your continuing promotion of safety. Thank you Cory for your humbleness and humility in owning the incident and also using your example for continue education of safety. Thank you.
Yeah, things you have done a million times can be screwed up if you get disturbed while doing it.
This morning my phone rang and I forgot to put my mug under the coffemachine and pressed start.
I had to mop the floor, forgetting to select the right tank before takeoff can be so much more severe...
I thought his incident was longer ago than last year. It never entered into my head that it would be anything other than genuine and I'm sure it was. It seems to have been a maturing experience and yes, Cory should get back up in the air and make those new videos which he would want to watch.
The aviation TH-camrs I watch certainly don't fly recklessly. I watch people such as "Aviation 101", "Flight Chops" and in the UK "The Jodel Flyer" & "The flying reporter", among others. All are vlog style videos with an emphasis on airmanship & safety.
We off airport pilots are making it up as we go along. It's hard to say where the line is, between "showing off", and "sharing", the main reason I DON'T have a video camera is I don't want to start down the slippery slope of making a landing somewhere just for the video's sake. I do enough of that just for a cell phone pic, and have largely resisted getting all geared up with video equipment. Pilots have never before had to deal with, come to terms with, this combination of easy and instant, internet access and great video gear. Pilots have been doing off airport for years, but man it's a whole new world now.
Goes back to your training on how to counteract "hazardous aviation attitudes" even though the way they are presented in the PHAK are "hokey" I strive to use them and have cancelled flights or chosen not to land at strips because of the application of the antidotes.
I think it’s great that you’ve shared your experience. Sometimes we’re smart enough to to learn from the mistakes of others without having to learn them on our own! As someone who is growing their off-airport skills I really enjoy the insights and experiences of others so please keep sharing your content...and please get back in the saddle!
Cory your awesome bro... Time to COWBOY UP!!! Get back out there and do more of that that stuff we all love yah for... Being great pilot and doing great videos for those of us that can't fly !!!! Cheers
This was a fantastic video! Nothing fascinates me more than watching people express true emotions and being honest with each other. Anyone that has the courage to show their fears and even insecurity, is a REAL individual. I have so much respect for that. I’ve learned quite a bit about aviation from all three of you:) Thank you for sharing this video.
Cory you have really inspired me as a student pilot, and even more now knowing you question why we do this too...for me I had an extreme fear of flying which was a massive battle in my head to start lessons..I'm 40 hours in and it's much better but still a challenge. It is challenging myself that's keeps me flying, so I ask you to challenge yourself and keep flying even if you just do it just for yourself. I sincerely hope to see your wonderful footage soon..thanks bud!
Really appreciate Cory’s honesty and telling of his story. I did learn a lot from his explanations of what happened and how to prevent it for all of us. He was doing some of his best work when this happened - see the visit to First Flight. Cory is an excellent ambassador for aviation.
Nobody is perfect and I never once expected Cory to be either. We're all human and make mistakes. I'm just happy Cory and Ghost are fine. Relaxing Flights may not have a lot of subs but it has meant so much to a lot of folks. It's very successful in that way. Not a big money maker probably but a major contribution in ways he may never know.
He probably inspired tons of people to become pilots.. we all make mistakes. I say keep up the good work and dont get discouraged
Thanks for sharing guys. Cory, there has always been a human element in your videos whether on purpose or not. Your "Fly With Me Fridays" are what brought me to your content in the first place and still some of the best consent (in my view anyway) on your channel. Best of luck on your next steps forward!
What a great vid. Great content and a good safety lesson. Thanks for sharing.
Impressive episode! Thoughtful, insightful, helpful, and free of ego that gets in the way of learning. This channel is growing in many more ways than just subscribers. Congratulations to all three of you.
I appreciate you taking on this topic. Unfortunately TH-cam is ripe with videos of pilots putting video quality and content ahead of aviation safety
Cory, I can relate to your "rut" that you described. I see it. I feel it. I want to be in your shoes. I'm a 44yo Retired veteran who has aviation my blood. My "rut" is blocking me from enjoying life. However, watching you, the Pateys, Palmer, Juan Brown, P1D etc have helped me become hopeful to join the community. I want to, but that rut is in my way. I hope you don't let it get in your way. I Pray one day to fly with you guys.
Amazing news of connecting the humanity and beauty of why people fly, good to see Cory safe and sharing learning
Flying has it's zenith highs and crushing lows. And in a moment your world can totally change. That's what makes flying so exciting and worthwhile. It's a priceless experience.
Cory, you are human and things like this can happen to any of us. I thank you for sharing your experience and teaching me how to avoid a similar situation. Only you can figure out what you need to do from here. Guaranteed, I will be watching your videos no matter what you do. Your videos have helped me through a lot. Get back in the air as soon as you are ready, and take us with you!!!
Cory, I've always liked watching your videos. Keep it up and climb back on that horse. Don't ever give up on your passion to fly.
Thanks to you all for sharing this topic. I enjoyed many of Cory's videos due to his obvious love of flying and his willingness to share that love. In my mind he has too high of a regard for his aircraft to ever damage it on purpose. By the way, I'm already subscribed to you all!
Yes, Cory, please get back up asap! Speaking from over 50 years experience flying with my dad and never getting my ‘ticket’, please! Two genuine loves of my heart personally, my God and flying :)! Love this!
Will do
I LOVE HIS VIDEOS. I HOPE HE NEVER STOPS. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO.
So glad to see Cory. Hopefully, we will see more of his videos soon. Cory, you are missed!
I had a fuel exhaustion event on a moonless clear sky night 3 miles from my home airport in October 2020.
In NE Ohio where I live we're blessed with many farm fields to fall into so I was able to crash land in an unpicked corn field despite barely being able to see the ground when the engine quit. My beloved Cherokee was totaled. I merely got a small bump on the head but a huge blow mentally. I really feel for what Cory had to say because I felt alot of the same things.
My lesson learned for everyone is to fight the complacency bias and to remember, always do a thorough preflight... Even when it's your airplane and you were the last one to pull it out of the hangar. I was certain I had filled it up on the last flight and had more than enough fuel for the short sight seeing trip, alas I did not.
Wow, I’m so happy you made it! Sorry about the Cherokee. Let’s go flying!
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All good! Like you say, the important thing is to learn and hope others can learn to.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks for sharing. What an incredibly important lesson. So glad you made it out safely, and I hope you’re able to continue your love of aviation!
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Yessir. Thankfully I have a good family and community around me. I was back in the air the following Monday and have flown about 50 hours since then.
Not as much as I'd like to but I'm staying current until I can get another aircraft.
@@Jonnydeerhunter Best of luck to you sir!
That was very eloquent, Cory. Well done.
I watched the crash videos and it's a great lesson for all of us. Thanks for putting it, and yourself out there. I love the back country content and look forward to seeing more with the characters you fly with, do Kevin Quinn first!
I’d love to do a future video with Kevin Quinn
@flycory we miss you bro. What 99% of us is you, no matter the format. Appreciate you! Tks for the update @takingoff
Immensely worthwhile content here from an amazingly humble young man. Something to think about!
Thank you Cory for sharing your story. Your experience may have saved a life out there. Thank you for being candid and honest about all the emotions you went through.
I have gained an incredible amount of respect for Cory since this accident and I already thought he was an incredible pilot (and ambassador to aviation like another commenter labeled him). Thank you for sharing, Cory!
Great interview Dan. Get back in your plane Cory. Dont over think it bud.We really miss your videos.
Professionally and ethically done! Your honesty and integrity shine bright! Although I am only a private pilot but being able to watch your videos allow me to vicariously extend my wings to capture a new experience in flying, I am also a psychotherapist and marvel at your candid expression of emotions and thoughts presented by you. You're proof that a man can be a man and not be ashamed to be able to express his feelings as well. God's blessings to you and your family!
Cory, never stop. Get up there, you got my support! We learn and be entertained by your material, double benefit.
I’ve enjoyed Cory in this interview a ton. His channel just got a new sub!!
cudos to you guys for putting it out there about your feelings post incident... it's very hard to explain to others that maybe haven't had the experience of an "incident", how you feel afterwards, the number of times you go over it in your head, the times you wake up thinking about it, the endless questions you ask yourself , I really appreciate your views o n this subject
A little off topic, Memorizing a check list defeats the entire purpose of a check list!! 2 words, checklist discipline! Thanks again guys!
Cory did a great job in not making his incident sensationalized. I do think that it would be cool to get the Flying Cowboys together and do a safety symposium. A lot of the high profile TH-cam pilots have had significant incidents and it may serve the aviation community positively to break it all down. I work in the trucking industry and being a "Cowboy" is seen as a bad thing and can only believe that goes for aviation too.
Corey you have been a great insperation to a lot of people specially veterans, we all make mistakes you owned it recover and let it go you have inspired me to keep going, I have friends in Alaska that have made mistakes and live your channel and your owned, same with you Dan if it wasn't for owning and showing what happens someone else might have gotten hurt or killed that video and what happened may have made a pilot think their for you saved them from getting hurt or killed, their is always a positive outcome. God bless you all and keep on flying, with a checklist of course.
Man who never made a mistake never made anything, stand proud that you are that much better now, thanks for sharing your story
This is a really interesting video! Very well done. I can fully sympathize with the not flying much since. I don't make videos, but I love flying!!! I had a hard landing in my Mooney a couple years ago after loosing a 20kt headwind 10' off the ground. I was half a second behind the plane... I walked away without a scratch on me, but I have barely flown since. I need to get back flying! thanks for showing that others have the same inhibitions after making a mistake.
I’ll go flying with you
I'm impressed. Seeing who Cory really is kind of removes the optic of the Flying Cowboys just being rich dudes with flying dirt bikes. What a wholesome guy.
Great video, all. Cory, thank you for sharing your story. I know you have been through so much in the last few months and I feel for you, brother. As much as I enjoy your videos, your physical, mental and emotional well-being are so much more important. Take your time to process all this. If/when it's time, you'll know. In the meantime, sending prayers and well-wishes your way.
very intuitive video from many aspects... Thank you!
Cory is the real deal, no fluff here. I appreciate anything Cory puts out. I miss him a lot, and while I would encourage him to do more flying, he might need more time to get back "there", where he is comfortable with what he is doing.
I think Corey absolutely has integrity. Thanks for a wonderful show!
Such a great episode. Thank you Dan, Christy, and Cory. You guys are awesome, keep up the great work. Love Cory's relaxing flights as well as his main channel. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️
I really love the humanity, and honesty in this video. I don’t like to see Cory kicking himself so hard, but that’s what probably helps makes him such a great pilot. I did something similar with my 2 seat paraplane, and found myself over nothing, but trees with hardly any fuel. I almost decided to put it into a pond, because I didn’t want to get stabbed with tree branches. I decided to risk it, and landed a little hard. Fortunately I missed a bobwire fence by less than 6 feet, and I still think it probably would’ve been safer to just put it in the water?
Ha! I subscribed after finding this channel in the Trevor Jacob backlash. After watching other aviation channels, this one seemed the most "down to Earth" in that there's a more legal, almost scientific feel to it, but still understandable to non-pilots. So kudos for that.
Also, speaking on the "Relaxing Flights" channels, there's definitely a subset of people who appreciate relaxing channels. Back in the day, before moving abroad, I had bought a region-free DVD player and picked up some strange DVD of people just swimming in a pool. No idea what the ulterior purpose of said DVD was supposed to be, but I used to fall asleep just hearing the waves hitting the sides of the pool. Fascinating stuff.
Thanks for sticking with us! Interesting about the swimming vid. LOL.
I absolutely love the Bahamas relaxing flights video! Cory, I’ve been watching your adventures for a long time, and my son and I met you at Oshkosh in 2019. You were so accommodating to us as you we’re about to push over and fly. I always loved your fly with me fridays! PLEASE get back on the horse (ghost) and get back in the air!
Thanks for the note Rob. Be sure to come say hello if you’re at Osh this year.
@@flycory count on it brother!!
I’m a bit late since I’m in FL getting paramotor training myself, but wanted to say, EXCELLENT video!
I thought I was experiencing deja vu then I realized I had already seen this episode in The Hangar Club. Well worth viewing twice or more.
LOL!
Thanks for supporting my friends!
@@flycory You're welcome. Dan, Christy and the crew are good folks. Now get your buttocks back in that Super Cub and do what most of us can only dream of doing. And, don't forget to video it.
I enjoyed this episode very much. Cory’s candid explanation of his experience was well made. Get back up there brother!
The simple facts that you owned it speaks volumes to me.... Lesson learned for sure.... Keyboard warriors are just that. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism, but as always folks comeout of the woodwork. I personally have been educated by you, from your videos, along with many othher channels that I subscribe to... Cory, your the Man!
Cory, I spent 30 years in a profession where you know intellectually that you could be killed at work, but until you have an experiance that really brings it home you really don't believe it emotionally. I saw several people have such experiances and decide they needed a different line of work. I had an experiance that brought it home to me, and had to understand that nothing had changed but me, and that I loved the work and wanted to continue. Please go back to flying and making your wonderful videos.
Cory, you did the "RIGHT" thing as others have learned from this as it was a "unique" situation due to the ferry tank configuration.
I think all of us need to place ourselves in the situation as it developed, not afterwards when they know the outcome.
It's all about intent, and I know your intent was pure . . .
God Bless all of your future endeavors!
I wondered why Cory hasn’t been making videos. I never would have thought that accident would have been the reason. I stalled an aircraft 10 feet off the runway as a student pilot. Embarrassing as all get out, specially when I turned on the news the next day to listen to the anchor talk about me and it felt like he Was talking to me as he was looking right into the camera, or my eyes as it felt while I was watching. Double embarrassment. That was 26 years ago. I took a few weeks off but did get back into the left seat. Ended up buying my own aircraft and putting 1200 hours on it. I always add at least 5 knots to my landing speed because of that incident.
Well done Cory. You’ve always been a class act, I was there in Wichita last summer and you’ve been over backwards to take everybody that wanted to ride a ride exposing them to Aviation with a smile on your face.
People just do not realize how much money came out of the back of your pocket to provide that experience for those people that Stearman field.
It’s easy for me to say but don’t pay any attention to those trolls.
Great Video and Content as always! - Keep them Coming!
Great fan of Cory was wondering why I haven't seen any new videos. Looking forward to what ever you will show us.
Cory Robin the answer is simple : You do it because you enjoy doing it and reduce your stress level. Look at Mike ... sorry to pick on you ... the importance of playing it safe is important but also we are human's so we all do make mistakes but key is we all learn from each others mistakes. So get back behind it. I done extreme sports all my life and I know one little mistake can cost my life. I done kite surfing, Windsurfing, snowboarding, snow kiteing, rally racing and I am a scuba diver as well. All those sports can kill like a Michael Schumacher. Key is we talk about it and learn from it. Thank you for sharing. I had a tire blow out at 240km/h at Era Lessine when the Race car took off and I shredded thru the tree's. And I walked away from it and was an hour later back in a race car. What we all need to learn is to play it as safe as we feel comfortable with the risk. Just never play at limits around people which don't expect it. I had my accident on a close test track from Volkswagen. Mike had it as he tried to take off on a runway. I think that is also one thing we need to point out we do those things away from high crowds for exactly that reason.
Thanks! So often our ‘holes in the cheese’ nearly line up, but we live, from little stuff. Great reminder vid!
Great guy Cory Robin, telling us what can happend to all
Cory. I am a 42 year old student pilot. You did not go through all that training to pack up what you love.... show me it’s worth it. Get back in that seat.
You learnt from it, other did too. Don’t let people, don’t let your strength become your weakness.
One more edit - Great video Dan!
Get back in the air Cory. It's good for the heart and soul!
Cory's video about his accident (I watched it when it came out) was really good but this makes it 100% clear. It never crossed my mind that he made the video for any other reason than to show how and why an accident happened. He clearly loves what he does and his aircraft. He's not going to take that kind of risk for clicks. I'm glad that he explained why they do the water landings.
Heck... I don't even film my flights anymore and I still screw up lol. Almost 3 weeks ago I made the classic, oops I'm high, I don't want to add flaps so I'll just drop the nose a little, short final landing, and my approach speed at round out (flare) was about 80 knots (for a C172 to that's WAY too high_). I held it in the flare and she quit flying about a foot high. I got three landings out of one. We bounced twice, on the mains, no aircraft or people were damaged, and maybe just a little ego scratching happened. A simple touch of throttle or just landing long (I had a long taxi to the right turnoff after the third landing) would've made it a nothing burger. Stuff happens.
"Who runs out of gas" - I've thought that more than once. Checking the oil on older aircraft with a high time engine is very important too.
Double subbed Cory
My observation is that dangerous aviation gets called out extremely quick on aviation youtube. I definitely see more safety orientated comments.
I am now looking forward to your next content, message, and emotion MORE than some Scrappy sanding. Now let’s get “back to work.” Thank you for this!
Cory, we love you !! Please come back in the air !
This was a great interview of Cory. I am a subscriber to his TH-cam channel. He is so passionate for Aviation. We all make mistakes, but information on lessons learned will help many. Whatever Cory would put on in the future I will be there. Get out there Cory! 🤠👍🏻👏
Dont Let it keep you down FLY Cory Robin FLY! I love your videos.
Like Dan's prop I thought there was a bit of mud slinging after Cory's incident. Life's too short for that. Hope Cory gets back up in the air soon and sharing his love of aviation.
What a great video! Cory is the best! He is totally honest!
This is an awesome video. I'm not a pilot, but I boat a LOT in a small boat. I have a small safety checklist that I made for myself when I launch and another for when I load out to drive home. I am usually pretty good about going through those checklist prior to launching and hauling.
With that being said, 2 years ago I made an error and did not physically look at my boat plug to make sure it was in place, then I made another error and did not tie my launch rope to my truck like I usually do.
What happened in the 5 min or so after pulling up to the launch will forever be burned in my mind as the reason I now go over my checklist EVERY time I launch or load.
To make a long story short, I launched and quickly realized that my boat was clear out in the river before I realized what happened. Into the river I go chasing after the boat. I finally caught the rope and pulled the boat back to shore, where I tied it off and quickly jumped in my truck to try and warm up (49 deg water temp, 30 degree air temp)
I pulled the truck over to a spot and changed into dry warm clothes....went over to get in the boat and realized that it was sitting on the bottom of the river....because I had not put the plug in.
Hindsight makes me shutter, could have very easily been fatal mistakes. I was at a very desolate ramp. Nobody around and could have very easily drown when chasing the boat, or pulled away from the shore before I realized the plug was not in the boat.
Moral of the story....never get complacent about checklist. It is way too easy to make a tiny quick mistake that could very quickly cost you or someone else's life.
Thanks for sharing. Wow!
Cory!!! Go talk with Mike Patey! Face your demons, do your annual & get flying again.
In August 1987, as a new private pilot, I flew a friend from Reno to San Jose in a rented 172. Smoke from forest fires was thick up to 13,000 over the Sierras.
While I followed RT 50 VFR, I was actually in IMC conditions. Being 21 years old.... I stopped in Concord to see friends, then took off at midnight, following I-80, fly back to Reno. The Reno tower had to crank up the runway lights so I could find the airport.
My father, a 30,000 hour WWII fighter pilot & retired TWA captain, chewed my ass for flying over the Sierras, at night, in IMC in a single engine airplane!
What I'm saying is...... This is how we learn! You & your airplane are OK. We have all learned from your mistake.
Now, forgive yourself & get back on the horse COWBOY!
I really liked this episode. There are risks to flying, just like there are risks to driving a car. The idea is to minimize the risks.
It sounds like Cory was doing what he could to minimize the risks and just made a simple fuel management error. That happens a lot, especially when a routine is interrupted. We learn from the mistakes of others.
I see him and the other Cowboys, like Mike Patey, doing some really great and adventuresome things with planes, like the hydroplaning, which looks dangerous to people who don't understand the principle. I also know they didn't start doing them right after they soloed. They gained experience and worked their way up to it. They know the performance characteristics of their equipment and they hone their skills.
I never saw any videos of them doing anything that I would call risky based on their abilities and the equipment that they have.
I was a helicopter mechanic and crew chief in the Marines. There were a couple of pilots I really hated flying with because they had no respect for the limits of the equipment. I would gladly fly with you anytime.
Keep flying Cory and do your own thing. Haters are going to hate, don't let them ruin your joy.
Definitely have witnessed it first hand how being in a rush can cause you to make mistakes big and small
Good video thank you for sharing your experience!
I find having a camera makes me behave myself a lot better than the days before I had a GoPro... in fact what got me into GoProing was back when I was flying gliders the instructors used to ground pilots all the time to get a free flight where they would do all the flying, so I put a GoPro on the canopy and they never caused me trouble again, and then I posted to facebook a couple raw clips for my friends and they wanted them so I started editing footage and now it's become more and more a part of my flying