Totally agree; also love that i can enjoy the experience and not every damn thing is narrated like some other channels I can mention; while im sure continuous talk/narration helps people understand flying/can be educational, I enjoy being a passenger and watching you guys do yo thangg.
I’m not a pilot. But, I really enjoy these videos. I’ve always been fascinated by all things flying and I have learned so much watching you both on your adventures. Keep the videos coming!
Stumbled onto your channel as a result of a 'suggested video' Really impressed with your content and especially the interaction between the two of you and your controller perspective on things. Very different to my flying in the UK but subscribed straight away and looking forward to future videos. Well done the both of you! Tim
Glad you like it Tim! I've watched several flying videos from the UK and I agree with you...it is very different. Hopefully one day I'll cross the pond and check it out first hand. We have a night flight planned soon. Not sure how the cameras will do with that. Hopefully it makes for a good video.
One second into the video, I said "hey it's 06C"! Another gem, you two. Glad to see my hometown Chicago from your gorgeous 310. Been away for 30 years now. Greetings from Belize.
Thank you! I just did a flight to 3CK (Lake in the Hills) for the first time. Jaime and I picked up another couple and we went to RPJ (Rochelle) to watch some skydiving. It'll be the second video that I have to work on editing but it will be up soon. Glad you are liking them!
Nice video! Love your channel.....well done and very professional. I'm not a pilot, but love watching pilots do their thing. I'm also originally from Chicago, so I love viewing your local travels. Fly safely....George in FL
Thanks George! Glad you like the channel. I'm from Georgia but lived in FL 4 years before moving up here. I think you moved the right direction and I went the wrong way...I hate the cold!
Great videos flying around DuPage, Schaumburg airports. Brings back memories when my Buddy Chuck Salvo, and I rented planes from the DuPage airport flying clubs.
Very nice video. Wife and I use to send our flight students to the tower for a visit before they took their PP tests. You guys do a great job of presenting both sides of the flight to the public. I look forward to your next video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sending your students into the tower! I love when pilots come by the facility so we can explain and show things from our perspective. The more we know about each other the better it is for everyone. Working on editing the next one...flew into MDW the other night to mingle with the SWA 737's.
Great video, it brought back memories for me because I used to fly from Schaumburg and did my first solo there back in 1997 and my first solo to another field was to Aurora. I did that skyline trip many times!
Thanks for Posting that was nicely done all around, my Grandfather had a 310 in early 60's for his business and later a Piper Comanche Twin,, anyway brought back pleasant memories thanks
Just subscribed, you two make a great team. Great help having a copilot. Impressed with her knowledge and performance. Great landing in challenging winds.
I was like "Who is that in the right seat?" when you took your glasses off. Not sure why you looked so different. :) Pretty as always though. You guys are a great new channel on my list. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for following along! She for sure has a lot of different looks with different glasses and hair combinations. Gotta love the native eyes. I'm obviously a fan. :)
Loving your flying adventures and teamwork in that beautiful airplane. If you ever get to Maine, stop by the Greenville airport for some beautiful mountain and lake views.
Got a ride over the city once but it was in a Chicago Fire B412 . Picked us up and landed at the water plant next to Navy Pier. Was during the taste of Chicago and was a nice view. Would love to do it again
Great to see you all including your favorite person aboard your Beautiful Cessna 310 ,, hello to you . It's not easy flying and to tweak your power settings during light chop . The veiw from the Chicago shoreline !! Enjoy your Mother and there's never enough pictures to take and she will never forget this for a lifetime. I always love the takeoff and the greatest sound that you yourself loves it !, keep The GoPro does a terrific job in all your flight skills! Looks like another good day and a great approach to landing,,,, Smooth like always,, God Bless you all
Thanks Rick...glad you are enjoying it! I'm a little behind on editing but have some really cool videos coming out in the next month or two. I plan to work back towards updates weekly or at least close to that.
Nice landing. Direct cross and the building im sure causes some bumps on the way down. ARR seems like a great staging ground for these kinds of trips; far enough to enjoy the trip into the Chicago area but also out of the way enough to go anywhere else and not have to detour all around Class B. And that 310 is a badass twin.
Thank you Nick! I'm loving the 310 so far! ARR is my favorite Chicago area airport. It's far enough from the crowds and has that small town feel. Surrounded by farm fields with lot's of options if anything goes wrong on departure. Lot's of bumps and shear coming over those buildings that day for sure!
Glad youtube made a good suggestion for you and you liked the video! I have a night flight to MDW I'm finishing editing now and lot's more fun flights planned for the year.
Great flight, Guys. WOW!! It had to be really bumpy. That flight gave you a good workout!! Great landing, considering the wind you had to deal with. Good job!!! I had a good laugh when she talked about “seeing” Alaska from there. That was funny. 😂😂😂. I love it when you both know the ATC Controllers, and carry on a conversation with them. That is so cool!!! Enjoyed the tour of the flight museum. Hope Mom didn’t get scared during the flight, with all the bumping around going on. The return flight didn’t seem to be as bad. You landing was perfect. Great video. Keep up the good work. I enjoy flying with you two.
Thank you Richard! The cameras do a good job of masking it but it was for sure a bumpy flight. She is a pretty funny lady. "No Sarah Palin..." :) Her mom is a very easy GA passenger. She seemed to enjoy a bumpy ride. She'd love it when it's smooth out. The return flight had the winds die down on the surface quite a bit. It was much smoother. Glad you enjoy watching!
My father started flying at an older age. Unfortunately, he had medical issues that prevented him to continue. Really enjoy your channel, as I dreamed of what could have been out of Elgin. IL.
I enjoy watching your videos. I stumbled on one of them while looking for something else. I did my commercial, multi-engine, instrument flight training in a 310 at the Angola, Indiana airport quite a few years ago. I used to fly a lot for business and have flown into Shamburg, and flown the Chicago skyline back when Meigs field was still operational. The skyline flight on a clear/calm night is spectacular. Flying into Oshkosh during the EAA AirVenture is a lot of fun too. Since you are so close, perhaps you could fly there this summer and make another great video. Air traffic control into Oshkosh during the fly-in is very different from your typical routine. Another trip to consider would be to fly to Mackinaw Island. I used to take friends and family there every summer when I lived in Indiana. Of course, your most direct route would be across lake Michigan. Mackinaw Island does not allow any motorized vehicles, so contact the airport Unicom and request a horse drawn taxi into town for lunch. I always preferred to go right after Labor Day…great weather and fewer crowds. That would make another enjoyable video to post here with great scenery including the Mackinac Bridge. I now live in deep-south Texas. Watching your most recent video where the ground is covered in snow reminds me why I like living down here, especially during the winter. I don’t miss those cold morning walk-arounds one little bit. Thanks again for the videos. You both do an excellent job and I look forward to future submittals. Pilot20
Thank you James! Glad you stumbled aboard. 310's are awesome planes! That's cool you learned in one. I learned in an under-powered Seneca I. I went to OSH last year but had to drive as the field was closed to twins the day I was going up. I am planning on going this year and will video it. I worked there for 3 consecutive years as a controller at the airshow and miss doing that. Thank you for the Mackinac Island recommendation! We went last spring and it was great. I didn't have the cameras then but we are planning to go back and will film it this time. It's great flying in and having a horse drawn taxi waiting for you. Congrats on your escape to TX! I grew up in GA and don't think I'll ever get used to the winters here. Thank goodness for a heated hangar!
That's really cool that you were able to be a controller at OSH for three years. What an opportunity! When you flew to Mackinac, did you do a day trip, or stay overnight? The Island is completely different at night compared to daytime. The last ferry for the mainland leaves the Island around 6 PM, so all of the day-trippers leave and the Island is much quieter and laid-back. We stayed in various places on the Island, but discovered the” Windermere Hotel”, and from then on always stayed there. It’s at the west end of the main street with a beautiful view of the bridge. You can sit on the front porch and watch the horse drawn carriages go by. Highly recommended if you decide to stay overnight. Have you been to the USAF Museum at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio? They used to have an annual general aviation fly-in, but I don’t think they do that anymore. It was really cool to fly into the AFB and then they shuttled you to the museum which is outstanding. It takes two full days to see everything at the museum. It's huge! Lots of aviation history. I flew my father-in-law there. He was a Navy flight instructor at Corpus Christi, Texas, and he really enjoyed the trip. Most of the smaller airports in the area accommodate museum goers with inexpensive car rentals to get to the museum. Thanks again for sharing your aviation adventures. You are obviously a very proficient pilot. I wish I had a copilot that was as good on the radios as yours. It reduces so much more of the work load. James
James, we stayed over night. As you said, it was great. We will be back for sure. I flew my 310 close to Wright Patt last spring and landed to wait on weather. They gave me a courtesy car and I toured the museum. It was awesome and I didn't have nearly enough time. One day I plan to go back and spend some more time. Thank you again for your recommendations!
Subscribed! One of my new favorite channels. I work over at J.A. Nice to see some local folks doing videos around here! Nice job on all the videos! Safe flying!
Glad you like it Mike! J.A. was my first stop the day I bought it. I had to get the HSI fixed. Very nice shop. Being based at ARR is great with both J.A. and Lumanair on the field. I also used to rent from J.A. several years ago. Maybe I'll see you around the airport. If you are ever at Skyhaven and see a jacked up black truck, swing by and say hi.
Another great video you guys! Took my mom for first Skywagon ride, breakfast run to the Spruce Goose cafe Port Townsend, Wa 0S9 this morning. Great flying day out here on west coast. Look forward to your next video
Thank you! Glad you like them. If I could get another plane, it would be a Skywagon! I love their speed, ability to go slow, haul a bunch and get in and out of short/grass fields.
I was in Navy Boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes outside Chicago I was there in winter time it was really cold esp waiting for the train into Chicago.. Great video and nice view of the City along the shore line
Another wonderful video! I guess if I’m honest, this is the one channel I watch where not only do you guys obviously enjoy yourselves in what is a very cool aircraft, but your videos highlight the many differences - and similarities - between how you do it over there and how we do it over here! In the UK, the rotating beacon is turned on right before startup and off just after engine shutdown. Strobes are turned on when entering the runway and off when you vacate. NAV lights are required ON both daylight and darkness hours. Also interestingly enough, most pilots will never accept a Land And Hold Short clearance (LAHSO) - clearance to land on a runway and stop and hold clear of an intersecting runway - and this is standard for most UK airlines. Around 65% of UK airspace is controlled - mostly you cannot enter it VFR unless certain conditions are met. Transiting the controlled airspace of a major airport is a rare luxury here! It almost never happens! But again, it’s great to see how helpful everyone is on the R/T such that you can do pretty much what you would wish to do - and the controllers really do their best to help you do it. Very cool. Keep them coming!
Thanks again Lee! I'm really glad you are enjoying the videos and able to compare the flying over here vs there. There is so much more freedom of flight in the US compared to most of the rest of the world. Occasionally you may encounter a grumpy/difficult controller but that is pretty rare. For the most part ATC is very accommodating to all reasonable request. I hope we are able to keep our sky's the way they are now! I just flew into MDW last night in the midst of the 737's from SWA and the controllers had no issues letting me land for fun and depart again. I haven't reviewed the film yet, hopefully the gopro's do good at night.
What a gorgeous view of the city there! I definitely prefer the view from above, or beside ... rather than IN any city. ;) Just found your channel, so I have alot of catching up to do here. Enjoying the ride so far. Thanks for posting! 👍
Taxing to the runway to line up... "Flaps up gear down" I sure hope your gear was down you were rolling on the ground lol. I know checklists but I found that one kinda funny. Good video guys loved it.
Yeah, I know it seems goofy. My 3 year old plays in the plane a lot and likes to flip switches and mash buttons. You can never be too sure. If the gear selector is up and you start takeoff roll, the weight on wheels switch can disengage before you are ready to fly and raise the gear. Glad you liked the video!
Thanks for your videos. It is very nice to see how simple it is to fly in USA... I will try to have a FAA license endorsed to my french pilot license to come flying in your country !
Je vous en prie. Thanks for watching! Glad we can share how simple and honestly freely we are able to fly in the US. One day I plan to take the 310 to Europe via Canada, Greenland, Iceland, UK route. It would be a trip of a lifetime to be able to fly to your country and your neighbors! Good luck in your continued flying and hopefully you get to make it to the US for some flying. :)
(Line up and wait) I remember the phrase as (in position and hold), although it has been some time. I enjoy your videos and am very jealous. Fly safe and Have Great Days!
I stopped working in towers about the time they were switching the phraseology. I still say position and hold when I work the radio in the plane...being retro and all. :) Glad you like the videos!
@@310Pilot Thank you Kevin! That line up and wait would drive my dad and I nuts. That he or I would say the same as you. Did you mean position and hold? When we spoke with the ATC in the tower.
So glad you finally had good weather for the skyline tour. As a KMDW based pilot who doesn’t get to fly enough, you’re helping me live vicariously with each video. Keep the dream alive and if you’ve ever been my controller, thanks for keeping me safe!!!
If you ever talk to approach going in and out of the area then there's a good chance one or both of us has worked you. Glad to give you something to watch when you are wishing you were up. We just flew into MDW last night, then over to DPA and back to ARR. Got to re-set my night currency and will see how the cameras did in the dark.
I would if I could...youtube is very concerned about copyright issues so that is a song from their copyright free library. I know it may get old but it makes editing (already a long process for me...techno dumb and all) quicker. I like to think of it as a theme song like TV shows have that stays the same. i.e. friends, etc. :)
Thank you!! Glad you are liking the channel. We have a fun trip down to Kentucky planned in two weeks. Lots of other fun stuff this year coming as well. Stay tuned!
Great videos. You guys are becoming my favorites for aviation videos. I’m going through flight training for my private pilots license so I’m liking the controllers perspective. BTW I’d be happy to send you an Auburn hat.... War Eagle!
Thank you for the awesome comment! Good luck finishing up your private. I did all my pilot check-rides at Auburn airport...learned to fly in Athens of course. I'll pass on the Auburn hat but thanks for the offer. Go DAWGS!
It's a good airport for training. Long enough but short enough that you need to fly without much slop. The airspace around is tight so makes you comfortable with airspace and ATC.
Skyline isn't the same without Meigs. What a shame. Great views and fun video to watch. Nice to have someone running the radios and working the camera angles!
Cool vids. Great chemistry between you two. Mrs. “copilot ” makes ATC communication effortless. It would be great learning opportunity to watch you guys at your real jobs. From Fellow AV8TR at KDKB. I think I’ve fueled that plane once or twice. Nice job guys!
Thank you! I'm glad you like the videos/chemistry. I wish I could post stuff from our job and I checked but they are pretty funny about what they will allow us to use. So far now, it's only flying stuff. I'll keep at it and try to figure a way to get some more ATC involvement. The plane has been in the area for many years before I bought it last year so I wouldn't doubt if you've fueled it.
First time on your channel; wicked how fast things happen in a twin - for a Skyhawk driver - and hearing a controller talk to controllers is definitely a learning tool - share some more tid bits there; Cheers
Glad you found us Isaac! Hope you stick around for more as we have a bunch of cool things planned for the year. I started as a 150 driver through solo then Skyhawk through private. I still borrow a friends 172 out at his farm to tool around it. They will always have a soft place in my heart. A 310 is an absolute joy to fly but things do happen fast, especially in a single pilot IFR world at times. As/if you move up, you get use to it and then when you step back in your trusty skyhawk you feel like your going backwards. :)
Another video - yeah! Best view out the windows so far. "Sporty" approach? Looked like a Formula One cockpit video to me. Everything looked so close, expecting you to fly through Home Depot on final...
Glad you're liking them Don! I'll keep working on improving the views and will add some more cameras one day. That runway is short and sandwiched in a pretty congested area. Makes for an interesting approach with a little wind shear.
I flew pre GPS and pre Glass cockpit out of Midway. The Lakefront tour, as I called it, was a fave of mine and my passengers. Many trips up to Mitchell, having dinner at a steakhouse across the street from the FBO. then the Safehouse in downtown. Made for a great double date. Bahai temple spectacular at night. This was in the 70's. I recall when the restaurant at Clow was just a hot dog stand. Flew into Meigs many times, at night it was like a carrier landing!! I recall flying into Schaumburg, at the time, it seemed that every other runway light was out. Hard to find from the air at night. I am dating myself.
Very cool Paul! I've been flying for about 20 years and learned pre-GPS/glass as well. I'm a fan of the new safety enhancements. I just flew into MDW for the first time last week...I'll put that video up soon. Wish I could have made it into Meigs before it got ripped out. Thanks for watching!
They have changed. They use 135.2 for tower and 121.65 for ground now. I did land and depart 4R at night. Not sure yet if the cameras do the city lights justice or not...first night flight. It'll be up within the week.
When I flew out of there, the landing fee was 2.50 for SEL. They would have guys in trucks chasing down pilots who tried to skate on the landing fees. Was almost a keystone cops scenario.
Glad you like the channel...we'll keep working at it. I have several flights I'm working on editing now so stay tuned. Mother-in-law approval is always great to have. :)
Glad you enjoyed it Bart! Maybe I should ask people to press the thumbs up button like others do in their videos? :) I think a lot of people maybe don't watch it signed in so they can't or maybe not that many people enjoyed it? I'm happy you did! :)
Just viewed Chicago skyline video it looked like fun and the approach landing with all those building's was wicked looking. Also do you know if the great lake's have catfish in them.
Thank you! I remember flying in and out of there many times on flight sim. Never got a chance to do it in real life after getting my license unfortunately.
I love you two! This is the first time I felt like I was 'along for the ride' with added detail for those that are interested in flying. Look forward to watching all your videos. Thank You
Thanks Paul! ForeFlight is amazing. So much better than fumbling around the paper charts and plates. I'd still use it even if I had the most expensive all glass panel.
Really fun to ride along with you two, this is another great video...please keep it up. You're a great flying team and present a very professional "feel" to your flying...Seems awkward for radio girl (insert name here) only has PTT button on yoke..maybe rigging a hand held unit is the answer, like you use on the job.....Glad I subscribed!
Thank you Jim! Glad you are liking them. We are a great team for sure. She is very helpful in the cockpit even though she's not a pilot. I've only seen PTT on yokes. I don't mind her pushing it but it would be pretty cool if she had a hand held like our work headsets.
@@310Pilot Kevin, I'm not sure but the last time I was in KAUS. I might have seen those headsets at the Signature fbo. But its been a while since I've been back there.
Have you guys flown to Minnesota's North Shore Duluth MN and Superior Wi? Its gorgeous up here and not that far from where you are. Invite you both to consider it.
I really enjoy your vids. What year is your 310? It is a beautiful plane! Is Jamie a pilot also? Did you fly your 310 to Alaska to get Jamie her Alaska shirt? That would have been a fun trip!! I moved to Fairbanks AK in 1976. Then in the fall of 1990 I moved to Homer Ak. I retired in 2001 and now live in Idaho. When I lived in Homer, I worked at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Plant. It is located 27 miles NE of Homer on Kachemak Bay. We flew to work in mostly Cessna 206s and some times in an Islander. We worked 8 days on the 6 off so in 11 years there I flew a lot for a non pilot. LOL!! You have a great channel, keep up the good work!!
I have been on that wonderful lake front many times.they were heading north probably 2 hours by car to the Wisconsin boarder .just lakeshore Drive to Sheridan rd through the North Shore areas Great lakes Naval Base N.Chicago Waukegan Beach park Zion Winthropharbor then Kenosha Wis.
I am surprised it was still so choppy after getting over the lake. I have flown when it was very rough and as soon as I got over the Gulf it was smooth. I guess my rough air was due more to thermals that rough winter air.
Well, you finally got to eat, maybe mom in the back was the lucky charm you needed. Great view over the water. Saw that bird fly right on by, close call. Maybe i'm wrong but did i detect a bit of sink over that building just before landing ?? Thank you
Thanks for watching again Spiro! And yes, finally some food for all the work. :) There was a little sink for sure over the building. If you watch the ASI closely you'll see my airspeed needle moving around with the wind shear I encountered. I had to add back in some power to arrest the descent.
You guys are one of my favorite new channels. It's fun to hear your controller perspectives in the flights as well.
Thank you Bob! Glad to be able to provide a slightly different perspective than others.
Totally agree; also love that i can enjoy the experience and not every damn thing is narrated like some other channels I can mention; while im sure continuous talk/narration helps people understand flying/can be educational, I enjoy being a passenger and watching you guys do yo thangg.
Another great video. You two are so cool and it looks like you two really enjoy each other. Thank you for take us along on your flights.
Iconic aircraft, so beautiful. Fell in love the first time I saw it on Sky King
I’m not a pilot. But, I really enjoy these videos. I’ve always been fascinated by all things flying and I have learned so much watching you both on your adventures. Keep the videos coming!
Stumbled onto your channel as a result of a 'suggested video' Really impressed with your content and especially the interaction between the two of you and your controller perspective on things. Very different to my flying in the UK but subscribed straight away and looking forward to future videos. Well done the both of you! Tim
Glad you like it Tim! I've watched several flying videos from the UK and I agree with you...it is very different. Hopefully one day I'll cross the pond and check it out first hand. We have a night flight planned soon. Not sure how the cameras will do with that. Hopefully it makes for a good video.
I look forward to it.
do it this way. Great vid this th-cam.com/video/W9Uf-ynoDUE/w-d-xo.html
Already seen it Alan and have subscribed to Matt's channel for some time now but thanks for the link.
Thanks for the view of the skyline, have a nice day stay safe.
Love your channel. I enjoy the honest flying. Your channel makes me think could be a pilot some day.
Another great radio and airspace learning video. Thanks. Keep turning them out👍👍
Glad find them enjoyable Donnie. More to come!
Great to see you guys get the Skyline tour flight filmed. Sporty landing indeed! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Jeff. Glad to get it done. Of course I could do without the wind shear on short final. :)
One second into the video, I said "hey it's 06C"! Another gem, you two. Glad to see my hometown Chicago from your gorgeous 310. Been away for 30 years now. Greetings from Belize.
Glad you liked it Daniel. 30 years with no winter....lucky. :)
It's cool to see a local pilot hitting all of the small airports around my neck of the woods. Great job with the videos and editing!
Thank you! I just did a flight to 3CK (Lake in the Hills) for the first time. Jaime and I picked up another couple and we went to RPJ (Rochelle) to watch some skydiving. It'll be the second video that I have to work on editing but it will be up soon. Glad you are liking them!
310 Pilot very nice! I love the restaurant at Rochelle, it's a lot of fun to watch the Twin Otters hauling skydivers.
Liked watching this one, I grew up in Lisle, IL just south of Schaumburg!
Nice video! Love your channel.....well done and very professional. I'm not a pilot, but love watching pilots do their thing. I'm also originally from Chicago, so I love viewing your local travels. Fly safely....George in FL
Thanks George! Glad you like the channel. I'm from Georgia but lived in FL 4 years before moving up here. I think you moved the right direction and I went the wrong way...I hate the cold!
Great videos flying around DuPage, Schaumburg airports. Brings back memories when my Buddy Chuck Salvo, and I rented planes from the DuPage airport flying clubs.
Thanks Rober! Glad to bring back some memories. Before I bought, I was renting out of DPA as well. C172's and a Saratoga.
Very nice video. Wife and I use to send our flight students to the tower for a visit before they took their PP tests. You guys do a great job of presenting both sides of the flight to the public. I look forward to your next video.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sending your students into the tower! I love when pilots come by the facility so we can explain and show things from our perspective. The more we know about each other the better it is for everyone. Working on editing the next one...flew into MDW the other night to mingle with the SWA 737's.
I should also note that I do enjoy watching this channel and listening to your communications with ATC.
Glad you like it Kenneth!!
Why do I shed happy tears every time you two land safely?! I'm so emo lol ♥︎
Ha ha...I'm just glad you're happy and not sad when we land safely! Here's to many more years of safe landings. Thanks for the support. :)
@@310Pilot no problem! Lol :)
Awesome stuff! Love the takeoff's and landings, one thing that really gets me going is the takeoff! Love the engine sound of 310 takeoff!
Me too...every time. :)
I have a son learning how to fly and i myself am a great lover of flying. he's enjoying it so much! Your vids are great!
Awesome...congrats on your son! Glad you are enjoying the channel!
Great video, it brought back memories for me because I used to fly from Schaumburg and did my first solo there back in 1997 and my first solo to another field was to Aurora. I did that skyline trip many times!
Thanks Phil, glad it could bring back some memories for you!
thanks for having us along again, I learn something new every time. I live just south of Kmke so nice to have some one close to watch as well.
Thanks for watching again Brian! I learn something new every flight as well, glad to let others experience new things as well!
Love the videos. Great flying AND radio work. We fly to 06C quite often out of KVYS. Keep the videos coming.
Glad you like them! Lots more planned for the year and another one coming up when I get a chance to edit it.
Thanks for Posting that was nicely done all around, my Grandfather had a 310 in early 60's for his business and later a Piper Comanche Twin,, anyway brought back pleasant memories thanks
Thank you and glad you liked the video. Also glad to be able to bring back happy memories for you.
Great video, great views and great handling of the plane on a "sporty" landing! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you liked it Todd and thank you!
Perfectly constructed without a blemish or a flaw...A beautiful creation...The 310 is not bad either...
Philip, couldn't have said it better myself.
Just subscribed, you two make a great team. Great help having a copilot. Impressed with her knowledge and performance. Great landing in challenging winds.
Glad you like the videos and thanks for subscribing Ron!
I was like "Who is that in the right seat?" when you took your glasses off. Not sure why you looked so different. :) Pretty as always though. You guys are a great new channel on my list. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for following along! She for sure has a lot of different looks with different glasses and hair combinations. Gotta love the native eyes. I'm obviously a fan. :)
Loving your flying adventures and teamwork in that beautiful airplane. If you ever get to Maine, stop by the Greenville airport for some beautiful mountain and lake views.
Thank you Bill! Glad you like it. Maine is on our short list of places we've never been but for sure want to go. I'll check out your recommendation.
Got a ride over the city once but it was in a Chicago Fire B412 . Picked us up and landed at the water plant next to Navy Pier. Was during the taste of Chicago and was a nice view. Would love to do it again
Great to see you all including your favorite person aboard your Beautiful Cessna 310 ,, hello to you . It's not easy flying and to tweak your power settings during light chop . The veiw from the Chicago shoreline !! Enjoy your Mother and there's never enough pictures to take and she will never forget this for a lifetime. I always love the takeoff and the greatest sound that you yourself loves it !, keep The GoPro does a terrific job in all your flight skills! Looks like another good day and a great approach to landing,,,, Smooth like always,, God Bless you all
Thanks Bernard! Glad you liked the video. I agree...nothing like the sound of those big continentals rumbling up to full power. :)
You two have a great channel going. Looking forward to what y’all come up with this fall
Thanks Rick...glad you are enjoying it! I'm a little behind on editing but have some really cool videos coming out in the next month or two. I plan to work back towards updates weekly or at least close to that.
Your beautiful co-pilot makes my day!
Thank you! She makes my day too.
Nice landing. Direct cross and the building im sure causes some bumps on the way down. ARR seems like a great staging ground for these kinds of trips; far enough to enjoy the trip into the Chicago area but also out of the way enough to go anywhere else and not have to detour all around Class B. And that 310 is a badass twin.
Thank you Nick! I'm loving the 310 so far! ARR is my favorite Chicago area airport. It's far enough from the crowds and has that small town feel. Surrounded by farm fields with lot's of options if anything goes wrong on departure. Lot's of bumps and shear coming over those buildings that day for sure!
Just got sugested your video by youtube, and I have to say youtube got it right. Realy liked your video!! Look forward to seeing more!
Glad youtube made a good suggestion for you and you liked the video! I have a night flight to MDW I'm finishing editing now and lot's more fun flights planned for the year.
Great flight, Guys. WOW!! It had to be really bumpy. That flight gave you a good workout!! Great landing, considering the wind you had to deal with. Good job!!! I had a good laugh when she talked about “seeing” Alaska from there. That was funny. 😂😂😂. I love it when you both know the ATC Controllers, and carry on a conversation with them. That is so cool!!! Enjoyed the tour of the flight museum. Hope Mom didn’t get scared during the flight, with all the bumping around going on.
The return flight didn’t seem to be as bad. You landing was perfect. Great video. Keep up the good work. I enjoy flying with you two.
Thank you Richard! The cameras do a good job of masking it but it was for sure a bumpy flight. She is a pretty funny lady. "No Sarah Palin..." :) Her mom is a very easy GA passenger. She seemed to enjoy a bumpy ride. She'd love it when it's smooth out. The return flight had the winds die down on the surface quite a bit. It was much smoother. Glad you enjoy watching!
My father started flying at an older age. Unfortunately, he had medical issues that prevented him to continue. Really enjoy your channel, as I dreamed of what could have been out of Elgin. IL.
310 pilot - you nailed the GUMP(S) (switches ie yaw damp) 100% 👍. Made me smile! Keep up the good work with your lovely airplane and family.
Thanks Tango! This ole dawg can learn new tricks!
I enjoy watching your videos. I stumbled on one of them while looking for something else.
I did my commercial, multi-engine, instrument flight training in a 310 at the Angola, Indiana airport quite a few years ago. I used to fly a lot for business and have flown into Shamburg, and flown the Chicago skyline back when Meigs field was still operational. The skyline flight on a clear/calm night is spectacular.
Flying into Oshkosh during the EAA AirVenture is a lot of fun too. Since you are so close, perhaps you could fly there this summer and make another great video. Air traffic control into Oshkosh during the fly-in is very different from your typical routine.
Another trip to consider would be to fly to Mackinaw Island. I used to take friends and family there every summer when I lived in Indiana. Of course, your most direct route would be across lake Michigan. Mackinaw Island does not allow any motorized vehicles, so contact the airport Unicom and request a horse drawn taxi into town for lunch. I always preferred to go right after Labor Day…great weather and fewer crowds. That would make another enjoyable video to post here with great scenery including the Mackinac Bridge.
I now live in deep-south Texas. Watching your most recent video where the ground is covered in snow reminds me why I like living down here, especially during the winter. I don’t miss those cold morning walk-arounds one little bit.
Thanks again for the videos. You both do an excellent job and I look forward to future submittals.
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Thank you James! Glad you stumbled aboard. 310's are awesome planes! That's cool you learned in one. I learned in an under-powered Seneca I. I went to OSH last year but had to drive as the field was closed to twins the day I was going up. I am planning on going this year and will video it. I worked there for 3 consecutive years as a controller at the airshow and miss doing that. Thank you for the Mackinac Island recommendation! We went last spring and it was great. I didn't have the cameras then but we are planning to go back and will film it this time. It's great flying in and having a horse drawn taxi waiting for you. Congrats on your escape to TX! I grew up in GA and don't think I'll ever get used to the winters here. Thank goodness for a heated hangar!
That's really cool that you were able to be a controller at OSH for three years. What an opportunity!
When you flew to Mackinac, did you do a day trip, or stay overnight? The Island is completely different at night compared to daytime. The last ferry for the mainland leaves the Island around 6 PM, so all of the day-trippers leave and the Island is much quieter and laid-back. We stayed in various places on the Island, but discovered the” Windermere Hotel”, and from then on always stayed there. It’s at the west end of the main street with a beautiful view of the bridge. You can sit on the front porch and watch the horse drawn carriages go by. Highly recommended if you decide to stay overnight.
Have you been to the USAF Museum at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio? They used to have an annual general aviation fly-in, but I don’t think they do that anymore. It was really cool to fly into the AFB and then they shuttled you to the museum which is outstanding. It takes two full days to see everything at the museum. It's huge! Lots of aviation history. I flew my father-in-law there. He was a Navy flight instructor at Corpus Christi, Texas, and he really enjoyed the trip. Most of the smaller airports in the area accommodate museum goers with inexpensive car rentals to get to the museum.
Thanks again for sharing your aviation adventures. You are obviously a very proficient pilot. I wish I had a copilot that was as good on the radios as yours. It reduces so much more of the work load.
James
James, we stayed over night. As you said, it was great. We will be back for sure. I flew my 310 close to Wright Patt last spring and landed to wait on weather. They gave me a courtesy car and I toured the museum. It was awesome and I didn't have nearly enough time. One day I plan to go back and spend some more time. Thank you again for your recommendations!
That is a lovely video. Welcome to Mom and happy landings!!
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Subscribed! One of my new favorite channels. I work over at J.A. Nice to see some local folks doing videos around here! Nice job on all the videos! Safe flying!
Glad you like it Mike! J.A. was my first stop the day I bought it. I had to get the HSI fixed. Very nice shop. Being based at ARR is great with both J.A. and Lumanair on the field. I also used to rent from J.A. several years ago. Maybe I'll see you around the airport. If you are ever at Skyhaven and see a jacked up black truck, swing by and say hi.
310 Pilot Will do, buddy! I work in the pilot shop, so our paths probably crossed at some point. :) See ya around!
Thank you for taking me along for the ride in my favourite 310..!!
You're welcome Kim. :)
My gosh you guys certainly live your lives on the line living out in Chicago.
Sweet flight, thanks! I regret I can only give one thumb up. Shout out to Alaska! I have to go there again! I hope to fly myself there next time!
Thank you! It is a beautiful state...and provides beautiful ladies in my opinion. :) I hope to fly there one day myself as well.
I love it up in Alaska. One of my friends is from Chugiak. Thanks for the great videos. 🙏🏼🛫🛬🤗
The new John and Martha King... You guys are so enjoyable to watch!
Thank you! I'm glad you think so. :)
Very nice radio procedures
Thank you!
Another great video you guys! Took my mom for first Skywagon ride, breakfast run to the Spruce Goose cafe Port Townsend, Wa 0S9 this morning. Great flying day out here on west coast. Look forward to your next video
R Miller Best Pies in the world
Thank you! Glad you like them. If I could get another plane, it would be a Skywagon! I love their speed, ability to go slow, haul a bunch and get in and out of short/grass fields.
I was in Navy Boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes outside Chicago I was there in winter time it was really cold esp waiting for the train into Chicago.. Great video and nice view of the City along the shore line
Glad you liked it Robert! Thank you for your service! The cold in Chicago is something this Georgia boy will never get used to.
Another wonderful video! I guess if I’m honest, this is the one channel I watch where not only do you guys obviously enjoy yourselves in what is a very cool aircraft, but your videos highlight the many differences - and similarities - between how you do it over there and how we do it over here! In the UK, the rotating beacon is turned on right before startup and off just after engine shutdown. Strobes are turned on when entering the runway and off when you vacate. NAV lights are required ON both daylight and darkness hours. Also interestingly enough, most pilots will never accept a Land And Hold Short clearance (LAHSO) - clearance to land on a runway and stop and hold clear of an intersecting runway - and this is standard for most UK airlines. Around 65% of UK airspace is controlled - mostly you cannot enter it VFR unless certain conditions are met. Transiting the controlled airspace of a major airport is a rare luxury here! It almost never happens! But again, it’s great to see how helpful everyone is on the R/T such that you can do pretty much what you would wish to do - and the controllers really do their best to help you do it. Very cool. Keep them coming!
Thanks again Lee! I'm really glad you are enjoying the videos and able to compare the flying over here vs there. There is so much more freedom of flight in the US compared to most of the rest of the world. Occasionally you may encounter a grumpy/difficult controller but that is pretty rare. For the most part ATC is very accommodating to all reasonable request. I hope we are able to keep our sky's the way they are now! I just flew into MDW last night in the midst of the 737's from SWA and the controllers had no issues letting me land for fun and depart again. I haven't reviewed the film yet, hopefully the gopro's do good at night.
Love the videos. Big thumbs up! Liked and following. The opening theme music is cool too.
Thank you!! Glad you enjoy it so far. Lot's more planned.
I always wanted to fly, oh well!! Enjoying the flights...
I'm the same age as the State of Alaska. Liked the fly-by of the city of Chicago...🎥😎👍👌👊🛩❤
What a gorgeous view of the city there! I definitely prefer the view from above, or beside ... rather than IN any city. ;)
Just found your channel, so I have alot of catching up to do here. Enjoying the ride so far. Thanks for posting! 👍
Thank you! Glad you like it so far. I agree, I'm a country boy. Think cities look nice from a safe distance. :)
Taxing to the runway to line up... "Flaps up gear down" I sure hope your gear was down you were rolling on the ground lol. I know checklists but I found that one kinda funny. Good video guys loved it.
Yeah, I know it seems goofy. My 3 year old plays in the plane a lot and likes to flip switches and mash buttons. You can never be too sure. If the gear selector is up and you start takeoff roll, the weight on wheels switch can disengage before you are ready to fly and raise the gear. Glad you liked the video!
You guys are real good on the radio.
Thanks Hal, glad you think so.
Gorgeous landing!
Thank you Justin!
Thanks for your videos. It is very nice to see how simple it is to fly in USA... I will try to have a FAA license endorsed to my french pilot license to come flying in your country !
Je vous en prie. Thanks for watching! Glad we can share how simple and honestly freely we are able to fly in the US. One day I plan to take the 310 to Europe via Canada, Greenland, Iceland, UK route. It would be a trip of a lifetime to be able to fly to your country and your neighbors! Good luck in your continued flying and hopefully you get to make it to the US for some flying. :)
Thanks for the ride. Mom seemed to enjoy it.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Her mom was loving it for sure.
(Line up and wait) I remember the phrase as (in position and hold), although it has been some time. I enjoy your videos and am very jealous. Fly safe and Have Great Days!
I stopped working in towers about the time they were switching the phraseology. I still say position and hold when I work the radio in the plane...being retro and all. :) Glad you like the videos!
@@310Pilot Thank you Kevin! That line up and wait would drive my dad and I nuts. That he or I would say the same as you. Did you mean position and hold? When we spoke with the ATC in the tower.
So glad you finally had good weather for the skyline tour. As a KMDW based pilot who doesn’t get to fly enough, you’re helping me live vicariously with each video. Keep the dream alive and if you’ve ever been my controller, thanks for keeping me safe!!!
If you ever talk to approach going in and out of the area then there's a good chance one or both of us has worked you. Glad to give you something to watch when you are wishing you were up. We just flew into MDW last night, then over to DPA and back to ARR. Got to re-set my night currency and will see how the cameras did in the dark.
Great vid! Super coordination between you two...
Thank you. Glad you liked it!
Really nice plane
I would rec using a variety of your favorite songs for background
I would if I could...youtube is very concerned about copyright issues so that is a song from their copyright free library. I know it may get old but it makes editing (already a long process for me...techno dumb and all) quicker. I like to think of it as a theme song like TV shows have that stays the same. i.e. friends, etc. :)
Thank you for the comment- of course unaware of this
Thanks for not having background music...personal preference, much prefer to hear the sounds of flying.
We love Pilot Petes! Flew in there last summer for a wedding, can't wait to go back.
It's a great restaurant! Wish it was a little further away. Hard to justify the flight unless you take a lap of the city!
Love the channel. You two make A perfect duo. Thanks.
Thank you!! Glad you are liking the channel. We have a fun trip down to Kentucky planned in two weeks. Lots of other fun stuff this year coming as well. Stay tuned!
Great videos. You guys are becoming my favorites for aviation videos. I’m going through flight training for my private pilots license so I’m liking the controllers perspective. BTW I’d be happy to send you an Auburn hat.... War Eagle!
Thank you for the awesome comment! Good luck finishing up your private. I did all my pilot check-rides at Auburn airport...learned to fly in Athens of course. I'll pass on the Auburn hat but thanks for the offer. Go DAWGS!
My old airport! I learned how to fly at 06C years ago! Good video. You also flew past where I live right across the street from McCormick Place.
It's a good airport for training. Long enough but short enough that you need to fly without much slop. The airspace around is tight so makes you comfortable with airspace and ATC.
Skyline isn't the same without Meigs. What a shame. Great views and fun video to watch. Nice to have someone running the radios and working the camera angles!
Thanks Greg! If Meigs was still around I'd fly downtown to do things a lot more. It is a shame! She does make for a great co-pilot. :)
The removal of meigs was just another mayor Daley scam.
Cool vids. Great chemistry between you two. Mrs. “copilot ” makes ATC communication effortless. It would be great learning opportunity to watch you guys at your real jobs. From Fellow AV8TR at KDKB. I think I’ve fueled that plane once or twice. Nice job guys!
Thank you! I'm glad you like the videos/chemistry. I wish I could post stuff from our job and I checked but they are pretty funny about what they will allow us to use. So far now, it's only flying stuff. I'll keep at it and try to figure a way to get some more ATC involvement. The plane has been in the area for many years before I bought it last year so I wouldn't doubt if you've fueled it.
First time on your channel; wicked how fast things happen in a twin - for a Skyhawk driver - and hearing a controller talk to controllers is definitely a learning tool - share some more tid bits there; Cheers
Glad you found us Isaac! Hope you stick around for more as we have a bunch of cool things planned for the year. I started as a 150 driver through solo then Skyhawk through private. I still borrow a friends 172 out at his farm to tool around it. They will always have a soft place in my heart. A 310 is an absolute joy to fly but things do happen fast, especially in a single pilot IFR world at times. As/if you move up, you get use to it and then when you step back in your trusty skyhawk you feel like your going backwards. :)
Another video - yeah! Best view out the windows so far. "Sporty" approach? Looked like a Formula One cockpit video to me. Everything looked so close, expecting you to fly through Home Depot on final...
Glad you're liking them Don! I'll keep working on improving the views and will add some more cameras one day. That runway is short and sandwiched in a pretty congested area. Makes for an interesting approach with a little wind shear.
New subscriber here! Thanks for the flying tour of my hometown!
You're welcome and thanks for subscribing!
Loved ur video man! I also fly out of ARR..just about finished with my IR. Beautiful plane as well
Glad you're enjoying them Brad! Congrats on finishing up your IR! If you ever see us around swing by and say hey.
Great video! Thanks for letting us fly along!!
Glad you liked it Frank...thanks for coming along.
I flew pre GPS and pre Glass cockpit out of Midway. The Lakefront tour, as I called it, was a fave of mine and my passengers. Many trips up to Mitchell, having dinner at a steakhouse across the street from the FBO. then the Safehouse in downtown. Made for a great double date. Bahai temple spectacular at night. This was in the 70's. I recall when the restaurant at Clow was just a hot dog stand. Flew into Meigs many times, at night it was like a carrier landing!! I recall flying into Schaumburg, at the time, it seemed that every other runway light was out. Hard to find from the air at night. I am dating myself.
Very cool Paul! I've been flying for about 20 years and learned pre-GPS/glass as well. I'm a fan of the new safety enhancements. I just flew into MDW for the first time last week...I'll put that video up soon. Wish I could have made it into Meigs before it got ripped out. Thanks for watching!
Midway still 118.7 tower 121.7 ground? 4R my fav runway there. pointed right downtown.
They have changed. They use 135.2 for tower and 121.65 for ground now. I did land and depart 4R at night. Not sure yet if the cameras do the city lights justice or not...first night flight. It'll be up within the week.
When I flew out of there, the landing fee was 2.50 for SEL. They would have guys in trucks chasing down pilots who tried to skate on the landing fees. Was almost a keystone cops scenario.
Beautiful aircraft guys!
ATB Martin
Thank you Martin! She has been very good to me in the short time I've had her.
Love the channel, keep it up. My wife loved the fact that her mom approved of your landing....lol
Glad you like the channel...we'll keep working at it. I have several flights I'm working on editing now so stay tuned. Mother-in-law approval is always great to have. :)
Over 28K subscribers, over 47K views, but only 1K Thumbs Up, I don't understand that. Thanks for another enjoyable video.
Glad you enjoyed it Bart! Maybe I should ask people to press the thumbs up button like others do in their videos? :) I think a lot of people maybe don't watch it signed in so they can't or maybe not that many people enjoyed it? I'm happy you did! :)
You got a complement from mom on that landing, always a good thing!
That is always a good approval to obtain!
I miss Meigs ... great view of Field, Shedd, Adler and Soldier on approach ... sigh. You had some fat chop on the north shore for sure!
Unfortunately I never got to land there before he tore it up. Maybe one day they will bring it back. :)
Just viewed Chicago skyline video it looked like fun and the approach landing with all those building's was wicked looking. Also do you know if the great lake's have catfish in them.
Great Video guys. Love the twin.
Thank you! She has been treating us very well. She goes down for annual next week and then more fun begins.
310 Pilot glad to hear. Have fun that’s what it’s all about.
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Nice video. You passed former Meigs Field - the shrine of the simulator community ;-)
Thank you! I remember flying in and out of there many times on flight sim. Never got a chance to do it in real life after getting my license unfortunately.
310 Pilot Bad move by Daley
In my younger days, I flew out of Meigs field many times on Flight Simulator. Unfortunately, I never did have a successful landing!
Awesome vids so glad i found this channel keep up the great work guys!
Glad you like the channel! We'll keep them coming.
Nice video really enjoyed it
Thank you Steven! Glad you enjoyed it.
I love you two! This is the first time I felt like I was 'along for the ride' with added detail for those that are interested in flying. Look forward to watching all your videos. Thank You
Thanks Richard! Really glad you are liking it. Lot's more fun flights planned for the year.
Great video! It is interesting that you have all that glass on the panel and still use ForeFlight, testament to what a great app that is.
Thanks Paul! ForeFlight is amazing. So much better than fumbling around the paper charts and plates. I'd still use it even if I had the most expensive all glass panel.
I've flown this very same route hundreds of times in my jammies. FS4! Neat video guys, thanks.
Glad you were able to see it from a different perspective. When I was younger and FS was newer I remember it always starting at Meigs Field.
Really fun to ride along with you two, this is another great video...please keep it up. You're a great flying team and present a very professional "feel" to your flying...Seems awkward for radio girl (insert name here) only has PTT button on yoke..maybe rigging a hand held unit is the answer, like you use on the job.....Glad I subscribed!
Thank you Jim! Glad you are liking them. We are a great team for sure. She is very helpful in the cockpit even though she's not a pilot. I've only seen PTT on yokes. I don't mind her pushing it but it would be pretty cool if she had a hand held like our work headsets.
@@310Pilot Kevin, I'm not sure but the last time I was in KAUS. I might have seen those headsets at the Signature fbo. But its been a while since I've been back there.
Yes enjoy these very much dream
I always had. Just for me it was
Two expensive. Now 63 little old
I can dream flying with u
Thanks. Rich
Glad you're enjoying the videos Rich!!
Another cool video..... Thank you
Glad you liked it.
Such a cool flight with an amazing sunset :)
Hey man I’m a student pilot out of DPA. Can’t wait to fly the skyline once I’m certified keep the vids up!
Good luck finishing up your PPL! I was just at DPA the other night. Used to rent the Saratoga out of IAA. Lot's more planned for the year!
Have you guys flown to Minnesota's North Shore Duluth MN and Superior Wi? Its gorgeous up here and not that far from where you are. Invite you both to consider it.
We haven't made it up there yet. I'd love to swing up that way but probably going to wait for it to warm up. :) What month do you recommend?
From Michigan City Municipal I have taken many flights along the Chicago lake shore / Staying 1100 to stay out of the Ohara TCA .
I've been to MGC for the cheap gas a few times. I'm not a big city fan but it sure is beautiful to check it out from the air. Thanks for watching!
I really enjoy your vids.
What year is your 310? It is a beautiful plane!
Is Jamie a pilot also?
Did you fly your 310 to Alaska to get Jamie her Alaska shirt? That would have been a fun trip!!
I moved to Fairbanks AK in 1976. Then in the fall of 1990 I moved to Homer Ak. I retired in 2001 and now live in Idaho.
When I lived in Homer, I worked at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Plant. It is located 27 miles NE of Homer on Kachemak Bay. We flew to work in mostly Cessna 206s and some times in an Islander. We worked 8 days on the 6 off so in 11 years there I flew a lot for a non pilot. LOL!!
You have a great channel, keep up the good work!!
I have been on that wonderful lake front many times.they were heading north probably 2 hours by car to the Wisconsin boarder .just lakeshore Drive to Sheridan rd through the North Shore areas Great lakes Naval Base N.Chicago Waukegan Beach park Zion Winthropharbor then Kenosha Wis.
Great flight. Who is that in the back seat? Yeah, watch out for the birds...(-:
Thank you! That was my mother-in-law.
@@310Pilot So that is where Jaime gets her very beautiful looks. Like mother like daughter. Both very beautiful! You are one blessed guy!
I am surprised it was still so choppy after getting over the lake. I have flown when it was very rough and as soon as I got over the Gulf it was smooth. I guess my rough air was due more to thermals that rough winter air.
Yeah...it's a bit different up here the way the jet stream dips down from Canada over the upper midwest. I miss my southern flying!
Well, you finally got to eat, maybe mom in the back was the lucky charm you needed. Great view over the water. Saw that bird fly right on by, close call. Maybe i'm wrong but did i detect a bit of sink over that building just before landing ?? Thank you
Thanks for watching again Spiro! And yes, finally some food for all the work. :) There was a little sink for sure over the building. If you watch the ASI closely you'll see my airspeed needle moving around with the wind shear I encountered. I had to add back in some power to arrest the descent.