EMERGENCY LANDING AT SUN N FUN??? What would you have done? Declared an emergency???

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  • Опубликовано: 20 апр 2021
  • Precautionary return in the Baron to Lakeland, Fl (Sun n Fun 2021) with mechanical issue.
    I personally believe the controller at KLAL did the right thing by declaring an emergency. I appreciate all of the controllers, you guys help keep us safe and are the best!

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  • @heathharmon1042
    @heathharmon1042 3 года назад +1724

    Controller here. You did the right thing turning back to the airport as quickly as you did. Just understand that we will declare emergency for you in that situation. This relieves you and us of restrictions and gets you on the ground as quickly and safely as possible. Especially when you're on an IFR flight plan. I've worked many emergencies where the pilot didn't declare. Whether it be out of denial, forgot or just too busy. It seems pilots often see declaring as a last resort. It shouldn't be like that. To a controller, it unties our hands and opens up a lot more options. You both did a great job and happy flying.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +360

      Hi Heath, first thank you for keeping us pilots safe in the skies....... Looking back I'm thankful the controller declared for us. This situation we were having could have turned for the worst fast. I like many pilots see declaring as a last resort. After flying for over 30 years, this situation has changed my mindset regarding this moving forward. I won't hesitate next time. Thank you for sharing from a controllers point of view!

    • @fsodn
      @fsodn 3 года назад +56

      @AV858:
      First of all, beautifully flown and handled. I hope someday I can be as smooth and calm as you in a distress situation. I see nothing you could have done better in terms of flying or communication.
      Your video title included the question "What would you have done? Declared an emergency?" If I were in your shoes, and *IF* I'd thought of it, I would have, yes. I understand why you didn't. You were physically under control of your aircraft, even if that engine had quit. As Heath says here, declaring an emergency gives you a bigger box to deal with your problem in. It also instantly expands the authority of the controller you're talking to do things for your benefit. They could break off all aircraft who were planning to land, for instance. So in case, say, your engine started on fire as you touched down, they wouldn't have aircraft needing to make landing decisions on approach.
      Well done. Thank you for posting this video. It's a great lesson for all of us. I'm so glad it worked out Ok and everyone is safe.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +12

      @@fsodn Thank you!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +9

      @J M Completely agree with you JM!

    • @billjobes1851
      @billjobes1851 3 года назад +12

      Why didn't the controller inform the pilot that an emergency was declared ?

  • @videosallnight
    @videosallnight 2 года назад +481

    Chuck Yeager: If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад +18

      Chuck was the best!!!

    • @macdean
      @macdean 2 года назад +17

      @Pud Pete chuck was a test pilot. nobody knew if the planes he flew could fly properly let alone land. but he took the job anyway- balls of steel

    • @aimandjulian3195
      @aimandjulian3195 2 года назад +2

      By chucks standards all of my landings in nearly 50 years were outstanding bar
      2 that were still good thankyou chuck.

    • @thomasb8733
      @thomasb8733 2 года назад +1

      @@macdean My great-grandpa was an early British aviator often he would pay his chauffeur to test his planes for him lol

    • @kzendo6542
      @kzendo6542 2 года назад

      If you can fly it to space the next day, then it was an absolutely perfect landing.

  • @TrainerAQ
    @TrainerAQ 3 года назад +440

    Here's the thing, an Emergency can be declared by the Pilot, Air Traffic Control, or the Dispatcher. Although the pilot here did not declare the emergency, the tower controller most likely did. Either way, nothing wrong with having the firetrucks follow you around. Those guys are pretty bored most of the time anyways.

    • @stevenfries7032
      @stevenfries7032 2 года назад +18

      I love the ending of that sentence. They rather be busy than idle.

    • @frankbuck99
      @frankbuck99 2 года назад +19

      We like the fire trucks to be bored!

    • @scottw5315
      @scottw5315 2 года назад

      It goes way beyond rolling fire trucks...not the job of ATC to declare an emergency. I've been flying 35 years and never heard of such. Creeping control is the way of all government and its bullshit.

    • @hollyfoxThe
      @hollyfoxThe 2 года назад +5

      Oh, I can guarantee that anything that gets them out of the shed is good for them. It is what they live for. But, better safe than sorry.

    • @MrBrpedro
      @MrBrpedro Год назад +1

      lol, they being busy means someone's heart rate is dangerously high

  • @tonymarks4043
    @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +433

    I believe the controller at KLAL did the right thing by declaring an emergency. I appreciate all of the controllers, you guys are the best!

    • @zolitariglussey6302
      @zolitariglussey6302 3 года назад +8

      so how bad id the paperwork after declaring an emergency?

    • @JimNortonsAlcoholism
      @JimNortonsAlcoholism 3 года назад +5

      What was the mechanical issue?

    • @occyman
      @occyman 3 года назад +6

      Funny as you looked a little pissed that they declared an emergency ....

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +6

      @@zolitariglussey6302 I'm going to discuss this in my next video.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +10

      @@JimNortonsAlcoholism Ended up being an electrical issue with the wiring.

  • @clxudzYT
    @clxudzYT 8 месяцев назад +33

    That's what I call a passenger. Kept quiet after receiving just enough info. Well done by the both of you!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  8 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you

    • @RosemaryOltarzewski
      @RosemaryOltarzewski 4 месяца назад

      Yes agree. He knew what to do immediately ❤😊

    • @ZA-wm6mm
      @ZA-wm6mm 3 месяца назад

      She shouldn’t have been on that flight. She was scared from the beginning

    • @bubbaman12289
      @bubbaman12289 2 месяца назад +1

      @@ZA-wm6mm nerves are one thing ….shes not scared

  • @franktbone
    @franktbone 3 года назад +110

    Retired Crash Rescue Firefighter we'd rather be there for you than not, always ready to help.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +4

      Thank you Frank!

    • @wraith0127
      @wraith0127 3 года назад +4

      Definitely better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!

    • @blackhawks81H
      @blackhawks81H 2 года назад +2

      @@tonymarks4043 Just try not to declare any emergencies 5 seconds after we've sat down on the throne... If you catch my drift...😁 🤣

  • @colinrasmussen9470
    @colinrasmussen9470 3 года назад +355

    Lesson here is never be afraid to declare an emergency. The system is there to help us.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +18

      Exactly!!!!

    • @thecatwiththehats
      @thecatwiththehats 2 года назад +1

      Does declaring an emergency, effects your license?

    • @sparkie951
      @sparkie951 2 года назад +6

      @@thecatwiththehats For a real issue at hand... NO! If you declare because your wife has to use the restroom, then probably so... If you abuse the system, then you are going to be held accountable... but this was certainly not abused.

    • @thecatwiththehats
      @thecatwiththehats 2 года назад +1

      @@sparkie951 Thank you for your response!!!

    • @tonyvelasquez6776
      @tonyvelasquez6776 Год назад

      @@thecatwiththehats oh hunny, youre so very welcome!

  • @theav8rs45
    @theav8rs45 3 года назад +216

    No hesitation... Aviate, navigate, communicate - Perfectly executed. Great lesson for new pilots out there - Well done!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +3

      Thank you for sharing your comment with us!!!

    • @christopherjones8025
      @christopherjones8025 2 года назад

      Yes good to be watching all your gauges closely very important weather it was a fp issue or gauge issue . Obviously if u had 0 fuel pressure engine would not be running or no power . Did the right thing , I would not fly if it said 0 either

    • @CharlieTheNerd91
      @CharlieTheNerd91 Год назад

      And old ones* :)

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc 7 месяцев назад

      ALWAYS aviate, navigate, communicate - in THAT order!

  • @roberttornqvist7593
    @roberttornqvist7593 3 года назад +46

    1. Fly the plane
    2. Handle the situation
    3. Inform passenger
    Nice!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Robert

    • @timothylegg
      @timothylegg 2 года назад

      I'd probably thump the gauge at least twice before keying the radio, but I'm not the one in the left seat on this flight.

  • @vuggie123
    @vuggie123 3 года назад +166

    The look in her eyes.. really points out your pilots responsibility for passengers. Great job and video.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +3

      Absolutely! Thank you...

    • @skippmclovan1135
      @skippmclovan1135 8 месяцев назад

      @@tonymarks4043 Very nice landing! That was well done!

  • @Verb130
    @Verb130 3 года назад +231

    I'm a commercial pilot and a FAA controller. Controllers have the authority to declare an emergency. I can also say, don't hesitate to declare and emergency. It actually makes a controllers job easier. Without an emergency, the sequence will be first come, first serve. With an emergency, the controller will part the waters and give you whatever support they can to expedite you.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +27

      K, thank you for being a controller and helping keep us pilots safe. I'm working on a follow up video pertaining to declaring an emergency, what I did wrong and what I'd do different today. I'm hoping this will help another pilot.

    • @Jake-im2lv
      @Jake-im2lv 3 года назад +9

      Looking at some of the case studies on the aviation safety institutes channel, there has been and will probably continue to be a not insignificant number of pilots who unfortunately do not get the help they really need because they don't declare an emergency for some reason or another, whether it be pride, shame, or just not wanting to be a bother.

    • @jpb9064
      @jpb9064 2 года назад +7

      @K Verb, l second what you say - l was in a very tricky situation once and the controllers had to vector me thro some busy airspace near London...l was given priority at every turn and thinking back I'm pretty sure if ld asked for a cup of tea....it would somehow have materialised beside me!
      The controller was amazing..

  • @wflyer7985
    @wflyer7985 5 месяцев назад +15

    “You don’t have a backup gauge?” Totally a wife question.
    Followed by her facial expression of, “A woman would’ve designed this plane with a backup gauge.”
    Married for thirteen years, I know that look well 😂
    Great job both of you.

  • @jordanm5149
    @jordanm5149 3 года назад +56

    " no honey, its fine" was NEVER said in that household ever again

  • @DustinLaughs
    @DustinLaughs 3 года назад +371

    Your wife’s face went from “Oh no!” to “How much is this going to cost” 😂 Great job of you and the controller. They absolutely did the right thing declaring for you.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +53

      I was surprised by Keli's expression when I first watched the video. She did a great job staying calm due to the situation. Thank you for watching and your feedback!

    • @kandaman304
      @kandaman304 3 года назад +17

      I know, the look on her face said it all.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +4

      @@kandaman304 Definitely!

    • @TheFlagsofDawn
      @TheFlagsofDawn 3 года назад +7

      I agree, poor Keli I've seen that look of alarm on passengers' faces before, but it usually been when I have been flying in the left seat!

    • @TrainerAQ
      @TrainerAQ 3 года назад +4

      I was dying from the look on her face! XD

  • @jrocksburr2724
    @jrocksburr2724 3 года назад +77

    Man this guy reads through all his comments and thanks so many people, this video definitely deserves the attention it got and I hope your channel grows even more!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +7

      Thank you sir for sharing your thoughts and kind words!!!

  • @b4iscrewuruover18
    @b4iscrewuruover18 2 года назад +21

    I like how smooth and quick the tower was at bringing you back in. Very well communicated and done.

  • @geoffmarsh7986
    @geoffmarsh7986 3 года назад +40

    Admired Kelly's calmness and control, must have been a worry. Pilot seemed 100% in control and knew what procedures to follow. Hope issue got sorted quickly!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +14

      Geoff, thank you for watching and commenting. Fortunately for us Double M Aviation in fixed the mechanical issue fast. They did a great job!

    • @elmalloc
      @elmalloc 7 месяцев назад

      she was terrified you could see it in her face!

  • @thepurpleufo
    @thepurpleufo 2 года назад +3

    She says, "I am *never* getting in that airplane again!"

  • @QFWP
    @QFWP 3 года назад +34

    Your wife's look at 3:24 was priceless and understandable. Eyes wide open for the remainder of the flight until you landed. Having the ATC declaring for you takes one decision making process off your plate and then you ARE the most important person in the air. I have a number of friends who are controllers or pilots - going to send to them.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you Lindsay!

    • @goku445
      @goku445 3 года назад +1

      Well she looked scared from the beginning of the video. Not sure why she is flying if she can't enjoy it.

    • @rigolmgs
      @rigolmgs 2 года назад +1

      3:37 is priceless, her eyes were ready to pop--my guess I would have been scanning board and looking for other issues, thanks for posting as it was a great show of perfect decision making--some would have pushed, kudos to ya Sir.

  • @munzeez21
    @munzeez21 11 месяцев назад +1

    New private pilot here. It was beaten into my head to just call it anyways, you can always cancel the emergency. This is a great example of being old vs bold. Nice video.

  • @robertdmoore2592
    @robertdmoore2592 3 года назад +36

    I'm an A&P and worked on Beechcraft all of my career as soon as you lost fuel flow and the engine continued making power the first thing I thought was the fuel flow transducer then maybe a wire connector and then the gauge, I hope you post what the problem was! I'm very happy to see you handled everything perfectly!! Fly first!!!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +34

      Your right on Robert. It was a wire connector.

    • @eddiem.5811
      @eddiem.5811 3 года назад +5

      That's what I was thinking, zero pressure but the engine is still running?

    • @lyonknives1784
      @lyonknives1784 2 года назад +1

      I asked that. Flow versus pressure. Flowing with zero indicated pressure is a minor mechanical. In a Baron ....that engine is about to die regardless of indications. Down low like that...turn back.

  • @rebornsmith7542
    @rebornsmith7542 Год назад +6

    7:07 At no time did I feel our lives were in danger. 3:24 The moment Kelly felt her life was in danger.

  • @crooked-halo
    @crooked-halo 9 месяцев назад +2

    Commercial, instrument rated, SEL pilot here, 320 hours, inactive for 10 years, just getting back in the cockpit. Putting myself in your seat, I'm probably declaring an emergency. Even though I'm an A&P, my knowledge/experience is structures, so I don't know if zero fuel pressure is a problem & I can't diagnose a maintenance issue at low altitude while flying. I believe it's our pride, ego, and/or fear that prevents the word "emergency" from moving past our lips. As a kid, in a Cessna 182 with dad & my oldest brother, dad noticed low oil pressure & high temperature. We made an immediate landing in Hillsboro, TX. We got out to find most of the fuselage covered in oil, which we couldn't see from the cockpit while flying. I'll never forget that scary sight! I'm landing, and likely/hopefully declaring an emergency, for just about anything!

  • @leonardmoody7833
    @leonardmoody7833 2 года назад +1

    I'm a commercial window washer, and I can tell you the pilot and tower did a flawless job.

  • @mr.movietrailers3591
    @mr.movietrailers3591 2 года назад +4

    The look on her face when he said he had to come back priceless!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @Streaky100001
    @Streaky100001 3 года назад +17

    I'm no expert at this, but it seems to me like this is the sort of situation the "PAN PAN" call is designed for. You're not declaring a full blown emergency, with the connotations of immediate danger to life, but it does nicely convey that you have an unusual and urgent situation. I mean, I figure it's probably best to make either the PAN PAN or declare a full emergency there, since you can't be certain you aren't about to loose an engine, I don't know how well that aircraft will fly on one, but I'm pretty confident that at minimum it will significantly reduce safety margin and make life more difficult, best that the controllers know something is going on before you become too busy to tell them.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Watch my next video as I recap the flight. Thank you for watching

    • @RaymondTusk74
      @RaymondTusk74 2 года назад

      No, just use your callsign and declare.

  • @sootingsounds4917
    @sootingsounds4917 Год назад +2

    This channel earned my subscription with the calmness of the pilot the entire time and the fact that he takes his time to respond to the comments. Keep up the good work Tony much love on this side

  • @americandad8903
    @americandad8903 Месяц назад

    As a pilot myself, you did great. Stayed calm, controllers did a great job. And you were prepared for a possible engine failure. And you managed to catch a quick and got in before you got in the clouds. Great job.

  • @billknudson6620
    @billknudson6620 3 года назад +6

    WELL DONE EVERYBODY!!! I read many of the notes. You have a wonderful support network of friends. What a blessing for you and Kelly. You are a beautiful couple. God Bless!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Bill for your kind words!!!!

  • @alkalk8938
    @alkalk8938 2 года назад +5

    The look on your face said you thought you had an emergency, once you get on the ground its easy to say just precautionary. Controller did it perfect and you did an amazing job flying it back also. Kudos to all!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts.

  • @Scrimm_
    @Scrimm_ 2 года назад +2

    Does a pretty good job of summing up the reason for not declaring an emergency. Albeit may help ATC in unclear situations, the pilot has final discretion (he's the one flying the plane) and sounds like he had it completely under control. Leave it up to ATC at that point if they want to declare an emergency on their end. No reason to critique this.

  • @virginiaviola5097
    @virginiaviola5097 3 года назад +1

    Too many people notice a problem then think that they will fix it in the air. Especially if it’s a gauge issue that doesn’t seem to align with what the plane is telling you..ie, both engines were working..never take risks, there’s no pull over to the side and park in the sky. You absolutely did the right thing.

  • @aaronblack5356
    @aaronblack5356 2 года назад +15

    I’m a MEI, that was a great job. Losing the critical engine that low has cost pilots their lives. You handled it great!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад +2

      Thank you Aaron for sharing

    • @markplatt1784
      @markplatt1784 5 месяцев назад

      He never actually lost the engine, had power all the way to the chocks.

    • @aaronblack5356
      @aaronblack5356 5 месяцев назад

      Agreed, just saying he handled situation properly

    • @markplatt1784
      @markplatt1784 5 месяцев назад

      @@aaronblack5356 indeed he did!!

  • @joeblowjohndoe206
    @joeblowjohndoe206 Год назад +8

    You could tell the passenger was scared from the very beginning. You handled this well. Confident and methodical. That kept her calm. Well done Capitan!

  • @thetowndrunk988
    @thetowndrunk988 2 года назад +2

    Outstanding. Definitely the correct call, even after it was clear to you that it was a gauge issue.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад +1

      Thank you Sir!

    • @thetowndrunk988
      @thetowndrunk988 2 года назад

      @@tonymarks4043 absolutely love that plane, btw. I’ve been considering upgrading to dual engines.

  • @algrogg6495
    @algrogg6495 3 года назад +1

    Years ago I used to fly twin Baron for a courier company mainly canceled checks. One rainy night departing out of Orlando lost my right engine right at VR with no room to abort lofted off and told controller that I lost my right engine, I didn't even give my N number and like you didn't declare an emergency but the controller was FANTASTIC on that he immediately declared an emergency for me and parted the Red Sea so that I could come back around for a uneventful landing. I can't imagine having to to fly single engine for long periods and feel extremely lucky to have had this happen when it did as my right leg had the shakes for the short time it was. I was in and out of cloud and being at night didn't help but the controller did a great job and that help keep me calm. I was able to meet him and we are still friends to this day. You did a great job in your situation and I wouldn't have done anything differently...always better to be safe than sorry. Great channel too by the way. Stay safe and blue skies!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you Al for sharing your story. Seems like I've read about your situation somewhere. Are you still flying and if so what?

  • @terryheard3086
    @terryheard3086 3 года назад +4

    Another great flight! Although it’s short it was absolutely one of your best decisions. Enjoy watching and keep them coming. It’s amazing how much we learn from other people’s videos.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you Terry! You are so right. RUclips has given us a tool to use and learn from other pilots for sure. I enjoy watching many of the aviation channels as well. Thank you again for watching and leaving us a comment.

  • @porthos9502
    @porthos9502 2 года назад +3

    The most dangerous part of that flight is when he parked and Momma got a chance to vent. Love her reaction at 3;24.

  • @Mike7478F
    @Mike7478F 3 года назад +8

    A good lesson for us all to observe and remind us aviators. Well done mate. Handled by all professionaly.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Mike, appreciate your kind comment!

  • @Antiorganizer
    @Antiorganizer 11 месяцев назад +1

    All the safety protocols, emergency procedures, contingency plans, keeping cool and smart and alert and controlled, combined with sound engineering and correcting faults as learned from experience, and all the rest of it, makes flying a beautiful thing. It helped me a great deal with being a passenger in a commercial jet. I used to be nervous as hell, but after learning what's involved, I'm no longer fearful at all.
    There are also people like Mentour with what's his face, that I find enlightening. Just that there is a plan for everything and everything is well thought out, eases my mind.

  • @jamessherrill3454
    @jamessherrill3454 3 года назад +5

    I would not have done anything different. You returned to the airport, wise move. You landed safely and that is the perfect and preferred outcome. Great job and I would fly with you anytime. Thanks for sharing.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Thank you James for sharing your thoughts and feedback! I really appreciate it!

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 3 года назад +17

    Seems like the controller did an excellent job. Declaring an E for you, gave them the ability to be the most help, had your situation worsened. It would lift restrictions and expedite handling you exclusively. Great video here we can all benefit from. Thanks for sharing and being a pilot open to opinion and having the ability to evaluate the situation you had. Your calm, collected reaction was nice. Safe skies !

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well! I hope others will benefit from this video!

  • @Rickshaw881
    @Rickshaw881 Год назад +1

    Very interesting. I'm no pilot, but I can appreciate how he determines a potential problem and makes the immediate decision. Always side on safety.!

  • @littletrucker89
    @littletrucker89 8 месяцев назад +1

    Aviate, Navigate, Communicate: Great Job! You stayed calm, comforted your passenger, told what was going on, informed her you two where safe and could still fly but simply landing because it's not safe to fly without that gauge and landing right away was smarter before it could have or may have worsened having continuing on with your flight. Glad you two where safe.

  • @paratyshow
    @paratyshow 3 года назад +10

    Cool calm professional reaction returning, controller did the right thing declaring to be prepared just in case. So happy it was just a wiring issue. Another pro decision is offering Ron and Janice any type of food to pay off any debt, works every time!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +3

      Haha...Ron & Janice will have to stop by Charlotte one day so I can pay my debt with pastries...... Thank you for your kind comment and watching our videos.

    • @billknudson6620
      @billknudson6620 3 года назад

      Very nice to see there are still people out there to help somebody!

  • @Akfordmn
    @Akfordmn 3 года назад +5

    You totally did the right thing by turning around. You and the controller get 2 thumbs up!! The wife was one cool lady during all that, well done.....

  • @chcr8150
    @chcr8150 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this experience! Glad you both are safe. I thought you did a fine job keeping the airport in sight while dealing with the stressful workload of managing a complex aircraft that is acting up, especially given that the weather was not ideal. Nicely done!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

  • @MM-gw3vx
    @MM-gw3vx 3 месяца назад

    Retired ATC with 31 years. Seven and a half in the terminal environment and the rest enroute.
    You made the correct decision to return. Pilots are sometimes reluctant to declare an emergency because of the paperwork required. As others have already mentioned the controller may declare the emergency. It’s a good idea to have the equipment staged along the runway.
    Somebody mentioned that Tony could have said, Pan, Pan, Pan. It’s in the “ATC Bible,” the 7110.65 but I never heard it used and it’s a fair bet that most controllers have never heard it used as well.

  • @VincentAir
    @VincentAir 3 года назад +22

    Glad that you two are safe! Safety is always the number 1 priority and you made the right decision no matter what the problem was. Thumb up!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you Vincent, I appreciate your feedback.

  • @RaivoltG
    @RaivoltG 3 года назад +3

    Great job, you got yourself and your pax safely on the ground! Great controller and emergency services too, they were looking out for you!

  • @kepler186f4
    @kepler186f4 Год назад +1

    The sign of a good pilot, the concern for passenger and public safety.

  • @imexbar
    @imexbar 2 года назад +2

    Good job Captain. Cheers from Madrid, Spain

  • @joeyalcala7374
    @joeyalcala7374 2 года назад +3

    Very decisive and quick actions. I think declaring an emergency cleared the airspace for you just in case things escalated. Thanks for sharing and great decision turning back and communicating so quickly with ATC!!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад

      Thank you Joey for sharing your thoughts as well!!!

  • @coppi60
    @coppi60 3 года назад +14

    Great job! I declared an emergency once, and I would never hesitate to declare another one. Hopefully, this did not muddy the waters for Keli to continue flying with you.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +7

      Thank you for sharing. Keli loves flying. She's been back up in the air multiple times since this situation.

    • @coppi60
      @coppi60 3 года назад

      @@tonymarks4043 glad to hear that about Keli getting back in the air!!! Keep the adventures coming.

    • @sp00l
      @sp00l 2 года назад

      Does it cost you anything to do it?

    • @blobofblutack
      @blobofblutack 2 года назад

      @@sp00l To declare an emergency? Nothing but time and fuel.

  • @Queitcartoon156
    @Queitcartoon156 8 месяцев назад +1

    I would label this as outstanding airmanship, excellent decision making, and professionalism. Incredible work. Sometimes the decision to go back can be challenging when we have something planned. Although nothing seemed wrong, you still followed the requirements of you minimum equipment list. Great to see this performance!!

  • @karmathebrit7856
    @karmathebrit7856 2 года назад +1

    The beautiful thing about twins, if it fails, you have another. Cool, calm and collected.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching & commenting.

  • @timothyroberts8347
    @timothyroberts8347 3 года назад +17

    Bless her heart that lady was scared to death

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +4

      Keli's a great co-pilot but definitely was nervous

    • @Jsgirl30
      @Jsgirl30 3 года назад

      Lol she Looks pretty calm to me. Barley even changed her facial expression.

    • @goku445
      @goku445 3 года назад +1

      @@Jsgirl30 you're right, it was a scared look from the beginning.

  • @Parr4theCourse
    @Parr4theCourse 3 года назад +10

    Good job on staying calm and flying the plane, most likely a gauge/wiring connection issue but better safe than sorry!!!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +3

      Thank you Ron... You are correct, ended up being a wire issue.

    • @Parr4theCourse
      @Parr4theCourse 3 года назад

      @@tonymarks4043
      So where do I send the “diagnosis bill” to??

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      @@Parr4theCourse HAHA.... I'll buy pastries from the bakery when your in the area.

    • @Parr4theCourse
      @Parr4theCourse 3 года назад +1

      @@tonymarks4043
      That dog will hunt!

  • @ferce889
    @ferce889 2 года назад +2

    "you dont have a backup guage?'.....Not for that one.."........."It has to be working' XD

  • @nickwanerka4462
    @nickwanerka4462 3 года назад +1

    Nothing short then amazing. You were clear headed calm and no time did you even show distress, very impressive and yes your 100% right as you said in your video That you are prepared to fly with one engine. Even the music you added in the background just made it more exciting but glad to see that you're both perfectly OK with the safe landing. Great job and I'll be watching more of your videos now

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you Nick for watching and sharing your thoughts!

  • @Henoik
    @Henoik 3 года назад +3

    Glad y'all made it safe! Yeah, if you have a problem and need to convey that to ATC, other aircraft around you, and just whomever, it might be best to declare an emergency. No-one will blame you for declaring an emergency when you didn't need to. As an ATCO myself I'll say that they probably declared an emergency for you (ref. the other guy being told to continue his downwind and the ATCO referring to you as an emergency), good job making such a swift decision!
    We as ATCOs don't necessarily know the technicals of specific aircraft, so we don't always know what you need - therefore it's best to tell us you have an emergency, tell us what you need (which you did perfectly), and let us take care of the traffic around you.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Completely agree with you Henoik. Thank you for sharing

  • @brasilandesbrasilandes6325
    @brasilandesbrasilandes6325 2 года назад +4

    As a fellow pilot you did a good job. Glad you guys are okay. Safe flights

  • @58landman
    @58landman 3 года назад

    Lol, the look on this lovely lady's face was priceless from beginning to end. She exhibited absolutely no sign of confidence or enthusiasm from initial taxi to final taxi.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Watch the recap video with her discussing the full situation.

    • @58landman
      @58landman 3 года назад

      @@tonymarks4043 I did and enjoyed it. Be safe up there.

  • @benhibma9722
    @benhibma9722 Год назад +1

    I’m just waiting for confirmation on a flight school. So total newbie here. Seeing this made so much sense. You knew it was working but the gage was not. Great lesson for myself. Be safe and go back if it doesn’t look right

  • @AV8OR51
    @AV8OR51 3 года назад +5

    You did great! I would've declared if the tower was too busy, but in the end, everything worked well!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      If I was out of the pattern or the tower was extremely busy I would have declared as well.

  • @SquawkCode
    @SquawkCode 3 года назад +3

    As pilot in command with full information you did everything right and so did the controller. You got the plane on the ground safely and quickly. It appears you and not the indicating problem shut down the left engine back on the ramp and not midair. There's no harm in declaring an emergency especially at a crazy busy airport in the middle of a huge airshow. The controller had the big picture in mind and made the right call. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @stevenclark1973
    @stevenclark1973 8 месяцев назад +1

    Too cool... I would have jumped out and used my coat and hud as a parachute. Superb calmness and brilliant landing.

  • @MR-vj8dn
    @MR-vj8dn 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this moment. That was intense. I was hooked! You both acted so calm and professional. I like that the tower took precautions. I appreciate the camera setup in and outside your plane, and the editing. Made my day! 😃 //a non-pilot, just a regular person

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching and leaving Keli and I a nice comment.

    • @passofar
      @passofar 2 года назад

      By the 2 fwd slashes you "sound" like a developer xD

    • @MR-vj8dn
      @MR-vj8dn 2 года назад +1

      @@passofar Close 😊

  • @chrisspivey3248
    @chrisspivey3248 2 года назад +6

    ATC declaration for fuel issues shows concern and compassion. Her being alert to your situation is reassuring. Bless yall. Safe skies

  • @imarocker66
    @imarocker66 3 года назад +5

    When there is any doubt, there is no doubt! Good ADM to land as soon as possible without delay.

  • @jonathankent5898
    @jonathankent5898 3 года назад +1

    I just found your channel. Nice job handling that situation. You did it right. Aviate, Navigate, then Communicate. I didn't get to make it to Sun N Fun this year, thanks to my car breaking down the same days that I took off from work to go. Maybe I'll see you guys out there next year!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Jonathan, Sun n Fun was a great this year, was nice to finally be getting back to something normal. Thank you for watching and leaving us a comment. Hope to see you there next year!!

  • @leanbean8376
    @leanbean8376 2 года назад +2

    I sure felt great once Ms Kelley smiled taxing down the runway after landing😄 all she was concerned with was, "how much it was going to cost"! Lol...

  • @dansflying629
    @dansflying629 3 года назад +3

    Thankful to live in a country where that is available to you. Glad you made it back safely

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Completely agree with you! Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @HamBown
    @HamBown 3 года назад +6

    Gauge issue or not, coming back was the absolutely the right choice. Nice work sir and props to the controller.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Completely agreed! Thank you for watching and your feedback!

  • @at6dreamer
    @at6dreamer 3 года назад +2

    As a Controller of 30 years,,, and a pilot for the same period of time. Your comment that " I never declared an emergency" ... needs to be fully understood. The 3 entities that can declare an emergency. a) Owner or Operator of the aircraft. b) flight crew c) Air Traffic Control.
    In this case you returned to the pattern stating you needed to return to the field. The action in the tower at this time was 1) controller answering your call,,,2) another controller or supervisor calling the crash truck... The fact that you had just left the field, the ceilings being low and your return radio call being less than stellar... The controllers made the right call. As you stated... I am prepared for this engine to quit at anytime... The Air Traffic Controllers were also prepared,... A lesson learned... It is much better to have the vehicles out to meet you,,, Then you to be in serious trouble waiting on them....
    Do NOT be afraid to declare an emergency...

    • @ProbableCause-DanGryder
      @ProbableCause-DanGryder 3 года назад +1

      Perfect!!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you for your comment and keeping us pilots safe. I completely agree with everything you state above. The controller definitely made the right call. I'm planning to do a follow up video on what I feel I personally did wrong, the decision making I made and what I'd change moving forward. I hope to see your feedback after watching. Thank you......

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      @@ProbableCause-DanGryder Agreed!

    • @at6dreamer
      @at6dreamer 3 года назад

      @@ProbableCause-DanGryder Thank you Dan for all your work.... We need to stop these trends.

  • @faamecanic1970
    @faamecanic1970 3 года назад +1

    Outstanding professional Aviation team. From ATC to the firemen! And you definitely did the right thing as PIC.... good job keeping cool.

  • @ralphbisel9503
    @ralphbisel9503 2 года назад +3

    I'm not a pilot,but it seems everyone handled that very well. You almost certainly flew over or very near my dad's house there. Many happy flights.😎😎

  • @CharlieGolfAviation
    @CharlieGolfAviation 3 года назад +4

    Great job and glad you were able to land safely 👍

  • @rccollin7699
    @rccollin7699 Год назад +1

    Beautiful absolutely beautiful. Good response to the emergency. Most would try to fix it in air but noticing it and turning as declaring is important

  • @rileynatalie
    @rileynatalie 2 года назад +2

    The look on her face was priceless when she realized you were turning back! God bless your most graciously patient & understanding wife! LOL On a serious note, though, her faith in your ability to keep you both safe never wavered. Safe future flying!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us....

  • @pilotpeego1820
    @pilotpeego1820 3 года назад +6

    Happy you're both safe.😊👍🏼

  • @garyjones5792
    @garyjones5792 3 года назад +3

    good 2 see u back flying keep it up

  • @BiffBifford
    @BiffBifford 3 года назад +1

    We have all been there, but now you notched a bit more experience under your belt. You kept cool, but even I, as a viewer, could feel your stress. Lucky for you, the beautiful young lady you had with you remained calm and didn't add to the stress with many questions. Anyday you make it safely on the ground is a great day. Beautiful plane!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching and leaving us your comment.

  • @scottharrod2406
    @scottharrod2406 Год назад +2

    For the record the best time for your wife to question you about backup gauges is when you're rolling onto short final in an emergency.

  • @ProPilotPete
    @ProPilotPete 3 года назад +3

    I agree with you, precautionary on your side, controller declared for you just in case you lost the engine. Good job staying calm regardless. Gets your heart rate up regardless!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Spoken like a "PRO" ;o) Regardless, definitely gets your immediate attention. Thank you Pete!

  • @nethfellearnspiano9655
    @nethfellearnspiano9655 3 года назад +10

    Awesome how it was handled all around, from the calm communication to them making sure the bases were covered just in case. Just out of curiosity, what did the problem end up being? Since the engine was still running all the way through I'd imagine it must have still had fuel flow? Failed gauge?

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +11

      The issue ended up being electrical. Double M Aviation diagnosed and fixed. Thank you for your comment and question.

    • @jamiemercer6847
      @jamiemercer6847 2 года назад +1

      that's it it's better 2 b safe than sorry well done everyone

  • @rebeccastone3301
    @rebeccastone3301 2 года назад +1

    Glad you’re both here to talk about it with the people in your lives. That’s what matters.

  • @rkflin
    @rkflin 2 года назад +1

    You did a great job getting back to the airport! Especially with the lower weather. It would have taken a while longer had you gone into the cloud deck. Good job. The only critique I have is always keep your hands on the throttle when you add power on the takeoff roll for reasons you already know! Great job and thanks for posting this. Love the different perspectives of your situation.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  2 года назад

      Thank you Kevin for watching and sharing your thoughts with us.

  • @bodriver9719
    @bodriver9719 3 года назад +4

    Nice job, fly the airplane! Glad everything worked out for you guys. Wish we would have run in to each other some where along in the week. Take care and blue skies!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! I just subscribed to your channel and hope to meet you at a fly-in or airshow in the near future.

  • @coreyjordan2745
    @coreyjordan2745 3 года назад +4

    You did a excellent job bro. You did a professional job in landing and returning to the airport.

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Corey!!!

    • @coreyjordan2745
      @coreyjordan2745 3 года назад

      @@tonymarks4043 Just found you on RUclips. Great Page. Huge Encouragement on getting my pilot license in the near future.

  • @raybankes7668
    @raybankes7668 3 года назад +2

    My comment sir that I have not seen here yet, and i did read about 20 of them, is you could have called a "Pan Pan Pan" thus not declaring and actual emergency---the safety of the flight is in in doubt-- but the pan would have alerted ATC and every one else that you had an Urgency that needed priority handling. As many have stated declaring the Emergency starts the ball rolling for a deterioration or change in your situation, as many issues escalate the longer you fly. Your verbal pre-landing check list was super in that you remembered to do that check list--yes a memory item-due to the demand on you to fly and make a tight circuit to assure the runway. I commend everyone involved in this with calm direct flying and communication, you told the tower what you needed to do and why, she caught the urgency in you voice and responded correctly. We need more pilots like you sir....

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Ray, Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding this flight. I'm going to do a follow up video discussing what I should have done differently so hopefully in this same type of situation it will help another pilot.

  • @Southernswag8283
    @Southernswag8283 2 года назад +2

    Glad you guys made it down safe. It always sucks canceling a flight but there will always be another day to fly.

  • @swamprat69er
    @swamprat69er 3 года назад +8

    It's not like you can pull onto the shoulder and fix the problem. Smart, returning to the airport.

  • @tms9461
    @tms9461 3 года назад +8

    Usually, right after the touchdown, the darn thing starts working.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 3 года назад +1

    I am glad you are really really ok!!!✈🙏🙏🙏. Fly safe☺☺. I am so glad you and your wife made it back to the airport. Bless both of you!!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад

      Thank you Leonard!

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp 3 года назад

      @@tonymarks4043 You are welcome. "Lemard". Thanks.

  • @badcompany3828
    @badcompany3828 2 года назад +1

    There are old pilots and bold pilots. But very few old bold pilots. You did the right thing by turning back.

  • @pennykline531
    @pennykline531 2 года назад +3

    Calm as a cucumber!!! Nice job

  • @danroll81
    @danroll81 3 года назад +8

    How much paperwork if any did you have to fill out after this due to emergency being declared by atc? Nice management overall by everyone involved very professional!

    • @tonymarks4043
      @tonymarks4043  3 года назад +2

      I'm going into this in my next video which I hope to upload this week. Stay tuned and thanks for your question.

  • @sea_turtle_adventures
    @sea_turtle_adventures 2 года назад +2

    Kelly looks really stressed. You did a great job friend. Very calm.

  • @Eccho3
    @Eccho3 2 года назад +1

    Still a smooth landing after that. You are a good aviator sir