My Gosh things have changed. The last Bell I flew had a basic panel and a piston engine. Thanks for bringing us along. Would love to see more content just like this.
It’s been 20 years or better since I’ve seen that ranch. It may have been different owners at that that time. Still one of the most beautiful little valleys in the north state.
I've always loved flying over the Sierra Nevada's on stormy-snowy dark days or nights with lots of strong down-drafts, no flight plan filed and not telling any one.
Hi 👋 more left pedal. I'm using the username Bell429. Was Bell525Relentless. Since watching your TH-cam videos. I had to change username. Just fell in love with this Helicopter. 👍✌️
@@Jetjockgordo yea I don’t disagree. Fortunately the empty weight on this bird is 4856 lbs so pretty light so excellent usable load and like you said…performance is excellent. If I’m ever going to lose an engine in a helicopter, I’d want it to be a 429. 👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼
@ well some fields will just say departure from the ramp will be at your own risk…at that point it’s up to you if you want to accept. If the field is below 500 OVC I always request an instrument departure from the runway environment. At SFO, they require a runway environment IFR departure every time.
Thanks. The content I’m interested in making is less about narration and more about observed professional single pilot flight operations in these two platforms that I fly. I do try to add comments where explanation would help explain specifics but otherwise I like to keep chit chat to a minimum.
Although I’m not a pilot, I’ve always been interested in helicopters. A few of my favorites are the Chinook and the Huey. Were you a helicopter pilot in the Army?
@@rangerider51 They are a magic carpet ride. No I’ve only ever been a civilian pilot. But the military is a great way to get exposed to helicopter training. I have a friend who went through the coast guard program and loved it.
Hi, nice flight, in my day, if there was no one occupying the copilot's seat, I would do it up so there would not be a chance of the buckle falling down by the collective and possibly interfering with it's travel. Regarding the rear seats, if you don't have a ground handler to manage the belts and doors and your flying crews into the woods, they are briefed to buckle the seat belt behind them before they get out, that way there is no chance of a belt hanging out the door as you lift off for the next load. The chief engineer does not like dings behind the door. Cheers. ATPL-RW, COM-FW.
@@tomfisher8201 yes we have the same policy…on this flight I parked them in the notch of the seat prior to lifting. In the 429 if you buckle and synch them the excess straps are more likely to get caught in the door. Great point you make though 👍🏼
I started in helicopters and then the opportunity to add the fixed wing ratings came along later. I’ve never heard of it being a requirement of a flight department but it certainly is a plus if they operate both. You’re saving them a whole extra salary…
@@more-left-pedal That's so cool. You will never have trouble finding a job, that's for sure! Not sure you'd ever want to leave the current one though, seems like a dream come true. Thanks for the great videos
Old Huey pilot - blown away by the current nav gear
Amazing aircraft, beautiful scenery.......thanks for posting!
That’s a big drone!
Haha practically
Of course great video with the 429.😎 Learn so much about the 429.
Incredible as always!!! You have the best 429 vids on al of youtube without a doubt
My Gosh things have changed. The last Bell I flew had a basic panel and a piston engine. Thanks for bringing us along. Would love to see more content just like this.
Awesome man! I was just thinking when we'd see this bird back up.
Beautifully done. You could add go-pro on ceiling between seats slightly be hide you ,would make great pono views. Cheers from Canada
I’ll consider it
Like you said before it's been awhile for your Bell429.🎉
😅 well not sure the camera work justifies that nice of a compliment but I appreciate it!!
It’s been 20 years or better since I’ve seen that ranch. It may have been different owners at that that time. Still one of the most beautiful little valleys in the north state.
Very nice....! The views where fine! Thank you
I've always loved flying over the Sierra Nevada's on stormy-snowy dark days or nights with lots of strong down-drafts, no flight plan filed and not telling any one.
Lol…no thanks
Thank you.
What a gorgeous bird, thanks for sharing the video!
Love these videos!
Hi 👋 more left pedal. I'm using the username Bell429. Was Bell525Relentless. Since watching your TH-cam videos. I had to change username. Just fell in love with this Helicopter. 👍✌️
Love it!
Thank you. Definitely worth the watch! 🚁 😊
Great video thanks for sharing!
Very nice, Looks like fun, thanks
Love the IFR helo content.
@@Pilotwisco Good to hear! With winter here in the Bay Area, there will be a lot more of it.
Very cool. Thanks!
This was good. More of this.
Nice video man
Ive watched 1000's of helo videos on youtube... this is the first that ive seen the pilot not holding the stick this much. Wild.
Bell would have had a real winner in the 429 if they had the 7500lb MTOW. Performance is pretty fantastic with the 7K limit.
@@Jetjockgordo yea I don’t disagree. Fortunately the empty weight on this bird is 4856 lbs so pretty light so excellent usable load and like you said…performance is excellent. If I’m ever going to lose an engine in a helicopter, I’d want it to be a 429. 👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼
Made in Montreal Canada.
Awesome team out there! I got to tour the factory when we picked it up.
I just subscribed.... great video.
Cool Video! Could you make a video "from cold and dark to take off" with the heli like the PC24 video too?
Certainly.
@@more-left-pedal That would be great. Thank you.
Sweet!!
Also just remembered if no more videos before the next two holidays. Have a safe and Happy Holidays. For you and the family. 😊
Thank you, Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!
love pilots who like to write things down...very nicely done...
@@FLYBOY123456789 pad of paper has never run out of batteries or overheated yet on me… 😂 now pens are a whole other story.
Cast a shadow on that left pedal and turn 10 degrees left for traffic. ✈️
Great content. Keep them coming. Any other aircraft besides the jet and the helicopter?
@@waltermengden8927 not that I’m flying currently. Just some other stuff personally, C172, etc but not that exciting. 😂
as a fixed wing pilot, trying to figure out how helicopters fly hurts my brain haha
Nice flight! Is the 429 a single or twin engine? What does she cruise at? Thanks.
The 429 has twin Pratt and Whitney PW207D1 engines. She cruises at 150 TAS…VNE is 155.
Do you have the 2 rear clam type doors curious about your cabin layout
This 429 has the 2 facing 3 vip interior without the clamshell doors. Common set up for exec transport.
I've seen N665PV at SFO.
Yes we are in and out of SFO a lot. ❤
HOW come they taxi you down the taxiway. Instead of just a departure from the hanger?🏇
Most likely because we are not in sight of the tower at the hangar ramp. VFR they would.
@more-left-pedal OK was thinking that but wasn't sure.
Can't depart IFR from the ramp because of obstacle clearances. ODP's are predicated on departing from the runway environment.
@ well some fields will just say departure from the ramp will be at your own risk…at that point it’s up to you if you want to accept. If the field is below 500 OVC I always request an instrument departure from the runway environment. At SFO, they require a runway environment IFR departure every time.
Depends on the tower and airspace. Can’t clear an a/c from a nonmovement area hence departure at your discretion.
What about the "landing gear" aural warning at initialization?
There is a variant of the 429 with retractable landing gear.
@more-left-pedal thanks, greetings from Brazil. I'm on the way to get my ppl (fixed wing) but I'm passionate with helicopters too. Good work man 👍🏻
@ fantastic! Keep working for those ratings! 💪🏼 🚁 🛩️
Get used to talking to yourself and you'll be an awesome TH-camr, you got the voice for it.
Thanks. The content I’m interested in making is less about narration and more about observed professional single pilot flight operations in these two platforms that I fly. I do try to add comments where explanation would help explain specifics but otherwise I like to keep chit chat to a minimum.
Its the 3 axle or 4 axle you have on your 429? Again thanks for all the replies. To my questions.👍
4 axis on this bird.
Very Nice!!!
Although I’m not a pilot, I’ve always been interested in helicopters. A few of my favorites are the Chinook and the Huey. Were you a helicopter pilot in the Army?
@@rangerider51 They are a magic carpet ride. No I’ve only ever been a civilian pilot. But the military is a great way to get exposed to helicopter training. I have a friend who went through the coast guard program and loved it.
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I feel like a dinosaur. 40-plus years ago in a B3 with Bendix and Ceco fuel controls! Amazing progress with all new aircraft.
GREAT video... but too damn many buttons to push!
@@joecooksey4331 haha…you should see the 412!
Hi, nice flight, in my day, if there was no one occupying the copilot's seat, I would do it up so there would not be a chance of the buckle falling down by the collective and possibly interfering with it's travel. Regarding the rear seats, if you don't have a ground handler to manage the belts and doors and your flying crews into the woods, they are briefed to buckle the seat belt behind them before they get out, that way there is no chance of a belt hanging out the door as you lift off for the next load. The chief engineer does not like dings behind the door. Cheers. ATPL-RW, COM-FW.
@@tomfisher8201 yes we have the same policy…on this flight I parked them in the notch of the seat prior to lifting. In the 429 if you buckle and synch them the excess straps are more likely to get caught in the door. Great point you make though 👍🏼
Flew helicopters out of KMCC for years into the Sierras. Scenic beauty beyond compare. Wish I was still there.
@@bombsaway6340 awesome. Calfire?
@ no USAF HH53. Air Rescue
@ wow even cooler!! 💪🏼
Who are these people
Awesome man, did your employer require dual ratings or is that just something you did on your own?
I started in helicopters and then the opportunity to add the fixed wing ratings came along later. I’ve never heard of it being a requirement of a flight department but it certainly is a plus if they operate both. You’re saving them a whole extra salary…
@@more-left-pedal That's so cool. You will never have trouble finding a job, that's for sure! Not sure you'd ever want to leave the current one though, seems like a dream come true. Thanks for the great videos
@@SpiralOut86 it’s a good gig 😉 One day, I’d love to fly something oceanic and fly by wire.
@@more-left-pedal Well let me know when you need someone to take over in the PC-24! Hahaha
Your cracking/weak voice pisses me off, try to put some energy in it. Thanks
@@SauloMogi can you hear me now? 😂 I’ll do better.
@Saulo Your envy is showing lol
Weak voice.What are you talking about? He sounds clear and precise to me.
Always a smart a$$ in the crowd.