Would YOU fly this tiny aircraft??? SKYBUS trip to the WONDERFUL Isles of Scilly! 🏴 🏝
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- Welcome to the Scilly Isles! This was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in the last year. I loved the place and I will definitely be back using the helicopter in future! It's not cheap to get to but my word, Scilly is remarkable.
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Date of Travel: 6 JULY 2021
Airline: Isles of Scilly Skybus
Livery: IOS Skybus standard livery
Route: LEQ-ISC
Aircraft: Twin Otter
Flight Number: IOS 023
Miles: 30
Airborne time: 0h20m
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I am from Canada and grew up in the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, so I've flown the Twin Otter many times in both countries, from island hopping to the artic. I had a relative who worked on the original aircraft. It's a fantastic utility plane and I've never felt safer on such a versatile rugged aircraft in such conditions. It's reliable. I get its smaller than people are used to, but it's very safe and dependable.
I can't think of a duff plane that DHC ever came up with.
From the A380 to the Twin Otter-you cover it all! Great video as always Paul.
Welcome to the Scilly Isles! This was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had since the pandemic started. I loved the place and I will definitely be back using the helicopter in future! It's not cheap to get to but my word, Scilly is remarkable.
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I went to the Scilly Islands in 1982 by helicopter. But one day later, this same helicopter crashed into the sea and all dead (it did not float as they said it should)- Of course, when I returned some 10 days later to Penzance, I took the Ferry. Used the camping all these days which was very good and visited all islands and the famous lighthouse too, when it was still inhabited. Very good: the Tresco Gardens. You will need the whole day. Thanks for the video.
I've been to Britain three times, but never to Cornwall. It is most definitely on my bucket list, along with some distilleries in Scotland. Britain is truly beautiful.
You must go there; it’s beautiful but rammed in the summer holidays - may / June or September are probably the best times!
@@MrGreatplum May or September, especially after American Labor Day. Air fares drop then. Thanks 😊. I love Britain 🇬🇧❤
I love island hpoing on small aircraft. It is a completley difference experience. Thanks for sharing this one, Paul.
That light does in fact work, it just needs to be turned on through a switch on the overhead in the cockpit “CABIN READ LGT” then that little button would turn it off if you didn’t want it shining in your face.
Would I fly in such a small plane? Yes, I would. Being in the Swiss Army I have been lucky to flying in a Pilatus Porter (it was a kind of sightseeing flight of the southern Swiss Alps).
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your very interesting video with us.
The water around the islands really look like their located in the tropics! That's rare and incredible.
Another gem of an airport is in Bolzano and SkyAlps with its first summer season with marvelous flights on a plane similar but larger.last month I enjoyed immensely their scenic and elegant service flight to Berlin.
What a great video. I do love these occasional left-field niche ones you do. Been wanting to visit the Scillies for a while, and this film just reinforces that. Loved the sound of those props winding up for take-off, beautiful noise. Thanks and all the best.
You should go to Alderney (channel Islands), you fly there on a Dornier 228NG, not a very common plane. And the airport is absolutely tiny, and lost in time, interior looks the same as it was in the 70s or thereabouts !
Yes, I was going to do that a few years ago when they had the Trislander! Alderney is still on the list tho...
@@Paul_Lucas ah I see, it's such a shame the trislander is gone, everyone loved them, (especially when they let you sit in the copilot seat)
I'll look forward to that video when it comes then!
@@Paul_Lucas Plus they have a lovely little railway that uses old tube trains pulled by a shunting loco
@@Paul_Lucas - I have some pals who live on Alderney but have not been yet - it’s meant to be amazing and is definitely worth it!
Been there on a Brittan Norman Islander from St Just Airport near Penzance, lovely 25 min Flight to St Mary's the plane is quite small as Paul commented we had one pilot and I was able to record the entire journey, The video brings some nice memories Paul, Thank You, Mike
Love the Twin Otter . I flew on one : Newfoundland to Labrador and back in 1989 . ( yes I'm old , lol )
I've flown them in the Cayman Islands and also Eastern Canada. It's amazing how they can operate in anywhere from the desolated artic to a remote paradise island.
Did this trip last year and an absolute pleasure to fly so easily. You can take your dog too and save a lot of time versus going by the boat particularly if it's a short stay on the Island or day trip. The MV Scillonian is a flat bottomed boat so it can rest in Harbour at low tide so is more prone to lurching or rolling in a swell.
Wonderful video Paul it inspired me that much that i booked the flight myself going next week cheers
Wonderful video Paul. I lived in Guernsey for a few years fairly recently and loved my commutes between the island and Alderney on the Dornier aircraft. Please consider going when/if you can! A unique place, with amazing people (if you dodge the fog, which can hit in the middle of the summer!)
haha thank you for this cozy video ... bursting with character !
Proper Cornish weather , mate! Thank you for another brilliant video!
This was the excellent, Paul. I’d love to visit the scilly isles. One day perhaps although just getting there sounds expensive for a family of four!
I thought the helicopters had stopped - glad to see they’ve made a comeback!
They had stopped! They came back, fortunately, a few years ago. :-)
Unfortunately its not just the getting there that is expensive. Tresco arguably the nicest of the islands had its main hotel closed and these days the only real choice is expensive time share cottages that are in big demand. The main island St Marys is a liitle easier, but still not cheap. If you are looking for rugged remoteness Hells Bay hotel on Bryher is worth looking at.
@@truebrit3578 - I thought that might be the case - it might be the Channel Islands for us next year - we have friends in jersey, Guernsey and Alderney!
@@truebrit3578 probably a temporary COVID closure like so many other hotels? Even Chewton Glen near us effectively closed entirely.
Thanks for sharing, I am going at the end of next month, haven’t been to the Scilly Isles since 2003. This time spending almost a week on Scilly. Looking forward to the trip!🥰
Your videos never disappoint ! Always great.
Can tell it’s going to be a good video
Paul, loved the video, as I’m watching now on the Isles of Scilly. The bit you missed (for all av geeks) is that you can walk across the runway on St Marys. A light and siren warn you of approaching aircraft. It’s always fun to be there when there is an arrival! Flown the Twin Otter a few times, but the old and now new helicopter are another experience agin (plus extra 5kg luggage allowance).
Loved the video, finally got to see the Isles of Scilly. Packed in a little plane going to and from it.
From what i could see those isles are beautiful!
Detail: did you know the Netherlands were for 335 years (1651 - 1986) at war with the Isles of Scilly?
I didn't until a couple of months ago!
Luckily not a single shot was ever fired and nobody died because of this war. It was the longest war ever.
BTW it seems the inhabitants don't like to be called the Scilly Isles but like to hear the Isles of Scilly.
Probably because Scilly sounds as silly.
Thank you for uploading this video!
I flew aboard Twin Otters many times, they are a great aircraft.
Agreed
I flew on the twin otter on the same crossing to St.Mary,s at the end of February this year the planes seats are very small but the flight is Fantastic much more exciting than flying on big planes and you see and hear the pilots as the cockpit isn't sealed.The cost of £109.50 each way from lands end is a little pricey but Everyone should do it!! And it saves 2.5 hours on a bumpy ferry !!
I have many hours onboard the DHT. It was the lifeline from the trunk routes airports in Norway to the «Chicken fields» as the airports with a 800-meter runway was called because the minister of transport (1965-1969) name directly translates to that. Once I was so lucky to have the airplane to myself! In oct 2003 it was game over for the DHT in Norway. I flew SK MD-80 OSL-TOS-KKN. Then the WF DHT KKN-BJF-ALF. The last leg was SK on the Mad Dog ALF-TOS-OSL. It was done in about 10 hours I think. The first time I flew the DHT was summer of 1978 it was from HFT-ALF-SOJ-TOS. I was 8. The weather was CAVOK! Great vlog as always!
I like the description of the Otter as "cozy, boutique, and brimming with character" as opposed to crammed, coffin-esque, with a sardine can atmosphere. Looked like fun, though; gorgeous bay. Great vid.
Well, it's a utility plane built for versatility and reliability on relatively short flights. It is a pet peeve when some travellers expect every plane to be Emirates first class and the comfiest planes. I don't love when people judge planes based on comfort rather than performance, efficiency, safety, engineering, the things that matter. That's also why I get pissed when people constantly bash the CRJ-200. Sure, the CRJ-200's not comfortable, but that doesn't mean its a bad aircraft! It's made for regional travel!
Would you fly this tiny aircraft? Of course, I would! What a Scilly question! :)
Great video, mate.
Amazing video paul the twin otters look amazing
“On second thought, let’s not go there, tis a rather silly place.”
It always amazes me how those tiny specks on the map are so huge when you actually see them in real-life. It makes you wonder how the bigger places and continents are actually spread out over the globe! The World is vastly bigger than we imagine!
Loved You trying to “Sneak past” the romantic couple 😂😂. Also liking the (assumably) new-ish Fisheye lens!
Pretty sure I’ve mentioned in the past that I’ve flown in the co-pilots seat of a twin otter. But worth mentioning again, as it was really cool experience!
One last thing: “Get to da chopper!” 😂😂😂
Thanks for the video, and for helping with my sanity during Australia’s latest lockdown!
Paul,
That worked out to about 165 passengers per day, not bad for a little Scilly airline, they have to hustle.
Next trip, Lands's End to John O' Groats in a Cessna:)
Cheers,
Rik Spector
1:18 Narrow roads, Welcome to Cornwall 😂
Really nice. Yes, your airplane got more power before take off.. Nice.
My brother works at Lands End Airport.
I volunteer there at the moment.
Happy birthday, Paul.
I dunno if I am brave enough and get in such a small plane.......but.......that is I think the prettiest small island I have seen.i almost wanna move there !
You should have got the regular bus back from Lands End Airport, It's Open Top and gives some stunning views of the coastline on your way back to Penzance or St Ives. Stops right outside.
I think I like that airline, it is just a bit too small and not enough sitting space.
Penzance my home town!!! Love the Scillies. Green with Envy! Now I’m near Denver and never met you there either 😂 just after take off sandy beaches are Gwenver (closest) and Sennen. Really some of the best beaches in the world! Next time you’ll have to try the helicopter service. Shame you missed the vomit comet on the way back. The Scillonian is a Penzance treasure and part of the local culture. More than you could imagine!
Thank you for a very nice video. The Twotter is a fantastic plane, with just downright bonkers performance. However, i honestly rather would have flown in the even smaller Islander. That little box is just so cool
Great trip. Can't imagine if Skybus is aircraft manufacturers.
Great video !!
Thank you Theo! It was mega fun to film!
Do the helicopter route Paul, did that back in the 80s in a Sikorsky, think back then it was British Airways operated ......
Yes, those colours are true, definitely no filters there !!! Came back on the Sicilonian 2, was a bit rough, I enjoyed it immensely. They are a great group of islands, definitely worth a second look Paul!! 😁
yaaaaas been looking forward to this one so much Paul!
Me too!
A few years back I had a flight here on the US on a single prop aircraft with room for just 8 passengers & 2 pilots. It was an adventure to be sure!
The question in your title, YES of course! Looks like a great route and seems you enjoyed your trip, thanks Paul!
Smashing video Paul!
i sat in 7C going to Tiree a couple of days ago, one of the best seats in the house if you ask me, first class legroom ;) I love the twin otter, feels like a rocket taking off
Amazing footage and commentary Paul
Very nice, but you should have stayed longer and showed more of the Islea.
Next one, you should go to Papa Westray from London. 3 flights and the planes get smaller each time.
A friend of mine lives just by Lands End airport..i've been along that very narrow road. Such a lovely spot though.
Another enjoyable vid Paul 👌
That was a Scilly video to make Paul 😆
Hi Paul. I have taken my medium size German Shepard on the flight, and whilst it was tight for 20/30 mins it was fine. 40 quid though. Had a great trip back on the ferry.
Great trip report Paul!😸😸
Aaah. there is a hotel in Mumbai right next to the edge of the sea called Taj Land's End. Now I know where it gets it name from.
Wow First Commenter!!! Love the Video Paul Awesome Trip!!! 😎🎉 Keep up the great work! Cheers from here in Detroit MI in the USA 🥂🇺🇸👍
Also at 1:57 love seeing that good looking Canadian Built DHC-6 Twin Otter!! 🇨🇦
Thanks 👍
Love this video, I've been to the Isles a few times, by Skybus from Lands End (when the runway was still grass rather than tarmac!), Helicopter from Penzance (the old heliport which is now the Sainsburys supermarket), and on the Scillonian ferry. Definitely recommend you try the helicopter next time, its a unique experience.
Flying in this again in 3 weeks with our dog as always in the carrier.
Great video! A like from me
Hi from Melbourne Paul. We really like your videos, keep it kickin'!
This flight looks like good fun especially with them coastal views but I’d have to take medication before flying this one otherwise my motion sickness would be having a field day lol 🤢🥴
Up until the you shower the map, I thought you were saying Sicily
This is on my must do bucket list! Great video as always and thanks for sharing ! ✈️
Nice!! Never heard of these but now I have something to combine with the sleeper train to Penzance!
Looks a fabulous trip, Paul! Did you travel to Penzance on GWR and enjoy that train ride too? I have seen your video where you did that a couple of years ago.
My ambition for a Twin Otter trip? The seaplane version from Male to one of the Maldives Soneva resorts - Soneva operates 2 Twin Otters privately, configured in "business class". 10 seats only.
Fantastic! I'd love that......real flying, none of this Qatar Q-suite or whatever nonsense! Thanks for sharing, Paul.
Yes, this is real aviation. People need to stop complaining about comfort. Real planes are the ones that can fly anywhere and can last years and years yet still be reliable and safe to fly. Bush flying and island hopping are incredible experiences.
Paul, 93 pounds for that breakfast? Isn't that equal to $129. US Dollars? WOW!!!!
I imagine that living on the Isles of Scilly can be very expensive as well...
Have been to the Isles of Scilly and yes they are beautiful...not sure about in the Winter with an Atlantic storm knocking on the door!!! I went via the ferry smooth crossing both ways....lucky!!! Thanks for up loading.
Paul they use to use helicopters years ago on this route and they where Sikorsky helicopters.
Indeed they did! You could even get through train tickets which said "Route: HELICOPTER" which was cool!
Hello There, a great video, which is really in depth and a fantastic voerview of the entire journey from Land's End to St Mary's, thank you for sharing this, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :) p.s. the eating and drinking rule is due to COVID-19, as it's also the same in the Briefing Room
flew on a twin several times to London when Brymon airways used them out of plymouth, lovely experience .
Brymon and Plymouth airport, now there is a blast from the past!!
Could you do a review on the rail trip to Penzance as well?
Hi thank you for a wonderful video, I am planning a day trip this July but I am worried about taking my camera with 600mm zoom lens, it says day trips can't use the hold to put my rucksack yet in your video you said you did, are they accommodating for this? I am also planning fly out sail back (hoping the weather holds) Regards, Simon
They checked my rucksack as it was too large to be carried in the cabin. Just carry your camera round your neck and you’ll be fine.
Nice video, beautiful pictures filmed.
Aha, a Twin Otter. Do You know it is approved for some aerobatics? In a commercially flying Twin Otter the pilots did a roll being on a long final! Okey, the plane was empty, no passengers. If the pilot as allowed to do it???? I can't tell but he obviously knew how to do it.... The guy in the AFIS tower was, mildly expressed, upset....
Once flew with quite a smaller commercial 2 engine plane for a much longer and overseas travel. Picking up the plastic covered food and seated one pilot asked if the seat belts were on. Then they started the engines. After a short while they stopped the engines and the pilot went outside with a hammer in his hand, hammering the brakes.... The handbrake was stuck.... My college said: Shit I didn't bring the large whisky with me.... We arrived safely at the destination.
Oooh, flying at only 2000 feet. That's low. Risk for private, VFR pilots buzzing around... Any traffic control on watch?
Now I can’t get the Gilbert and Sullivan’s major general song 🎧 .
dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum I am the...
Great video, Paul. Question: how long is the ferry journey between Scilly and the mainland?
Too long! Though done it many times...2 hrs 45 minutes x 2...on a day trip I think you are longer on the boat trips than the island🤣 however you often get to see dolphins, and large jellyfish...and the sun setting over Scilly as you leave.
Legroom looks better than Qatar Q Suites. Was "book the cook" not available today?
Hi Paul, what video editing software do you use to make such good content?
This Twotter was rolled out from Downsview in April of 1980! and looks to have had a long varied career.
Airwest Airlines, Richmond, BC
Bannock Aerospace, Toronto, ON
Air Inter Gabon, Port Gentil
Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Beau Del Leasing]
Zimex Aviation, Glattbrugg, Switzerland
Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Beau Del Leasing]
Labrador Airways, Goose Bay, NL
Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Beau Del Leasing]
Isles of Scilly Skybus, St. Just
That English flag should not be a part of the title. Just don't include it. If a Cornish flag was available however, use it. But since it's not, just take it out of the title.
That's very snug at the back
Would I fly in such a small plane? I've been in smaller - a float plane that did sightseeing tours above Juneau, Alaska. Can't remember its capacity, but our flight carried the pilot plus me, my wife and daughter - capacity might have been six. Our daughter, who was 9 years old at the time, fell asleep for most of the flight!
*Been there many times [by Helicopter] from Penzance and met Harold Wilson [Ex Labour Party PM] and had a chat on St Mary's (where he had a residence) in circa 1979.*
Wot u mean TINY ?
A DC3 is STILL my fav plane to fly in .................................................................
Love the videos Paul
Man 😳😱 This makes The SAAB340B
The Mainstay of REX Regional Flights
l👀k truly glamorous lol 😂
What type of camera do you use?
It’s a nice video, but that’s not a tiny plane. Tiny planes are ultralights or powered parachutes. I’m not going on either of those. I did go on a Beaver in Alaska from an airport to land on a glacier on Denali. That was awesome. I guess it’s not a standard flight, as only the family of the man who pioneered the airport stays there overnight. You should try it. And while you’re there, maybe try a float plane or two.
What camera do you use fir videos
I’m assuming I’m just getting old and grumpy at the couple in front literally making you stand on the tarmac so they could have photos.
NE Alberta flights in a Cessna Caravan being 6'4 350 ha
Eating and drinking has been that way for years used to commute as a kid from the isles to Penzance for school
Thanks Nathan! I reckon they don't want to be cleaning the aircraft with people's rubbish in between short turnarounds.
@@Paul_Lucas essentially yes as they don’t pay for cleaning staff also heads up the ferry is super rough even the toughest get seasick even on a calm day
Have heard that about the Scillonian!
Of course..I have, Im sure the one I was on was smaller..and we took our poor terrified dog - it was so loud for her. Why didnt you talk to one of the pilots? as feel that would have been interesting.
Isles Of Scilly Looks Like Beatiful Island And Skybus İs Nice Airline Good Video!
I'll be taking this trip in two weeks, really looking forward to it as I haven't flown on the Twin Otter before. Great video!
How bumpy were the flights? We're thinking of going but have some nervous flyers with us.