I’ve been wanting to fly this tour for a while from Toronto. Same procedure from Canada in our flight supplement. This is really helpful to see it in action.
The falls makes its own weather very often. Some days it makes a hole in the clouds, some days it makes the cloud. Nice job Jon and Steph, great to see you as well!
We did the flyover with a 360 turn this summer, on our way home from Oshkosh Airventure. We started our flight from St. Catherines, Ont, Canada though. After cruising around the falls at 3,500 we made the 3 min flight over to Niagara Falls Intl. for our US Customs check. Customs met us at Calspan Air Services. Calspan was top notch. Very friendly and accommodating staff made our quick turn a breeze. Super easy flight! I recommend all GA pilots put that one on their list. Great vid Jon.
Lovely video-I’ve seen that mist cloud while skydiving nearby. Your flight safety workshop at KHPN last night was super helpful: thank you again. Perhaps I’ll hear you on the KVNC ctaf soon.
@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 Unfortunately, due to conditions that were perfect for icing, I decided to go south to Charlotte instead. Not quite the trip I was hoping for but it was my first solo into a Bravo and stopped at the FBO. Quite a memorable trip for me though and a great confidence boost!
Great video. That is funny that you are in my neck of the woods and I’m in yours. On a normal day there are a ton of sightseeing helicopters in the air too. But the view never gets old. Keep it level happy flying
Nit-pick alert: The operating limitations of an experimental aircraft almost always contain something like: "May not fly over densely populated areas unless for the purpose of takeoff or landing". While I don't believe the regs specify what constitutes "Densely populated" it is generally taken to mean anything depicted in yellow on the sectional. Wouldn't this preclude an experimental aircraft from flying in that airspace? Clearly you have to fly over very densely populated areas to get to the falls and to fly the racetrack.
Nice video. One area that I would like to clarify is that according to CYR518, the scenic pattern only has two recommended entry points. For planes approaching from the South (as in your video) you should be south of Navy island (whcih is a VFR checkpoint) and on a heading of 281. This will place you over the Welland River to enter the Southwest turn of the loop, not entering by Goat island. Traffic from the North would enter the Northeast portion of the loop by Rainbow bridge on a heading of 101. Obviously, they made only two entry points, so that traffic established in the pattern will have a bettter awareness of where to be looking for entering traffic. But even the most experienced pilots can make a mistake, so it emphasis the point to always vigilant in looking out for the unexpected.
This is true. I am from Ontario, and i have flown the falls cyr518 route many times. I also noticed the same thing as you, how he entered the pattern pretty much anywhere. And then I noticed that the American chart that he's using differs from the chart that's in the CFS for Canada. It looks like the American chart doesn't show the entry points.
You had radio contact with ATC (they replied with your full tail number), that would mean you can enter the Class C without specifically asking. Correct?
it is even nicer at night; almost like the Las Vegas of Canada when seen from the air at night. all these rules and restrictions came into effect unfortunately after a collision between a US helicopter and a Canadian plane back in the early 1990s. you have no heat in that plane? looks like you folks were really cold, I could see your respiration.
@Outlaw Chop-shop - The "tours" ARE down lower. Listen to it again; you'll hear the helicopter tour announce his planned altitude at 25 hundred, I believe he said.
@@outlawchop-shop7468 - Well sure it does; it responds directly to the way you worded your comment. He said the "tours" would be down low, and "they" were. He had to be above 3500 feet because those are the rules. The "tours" he spoke of are other aircraft....not his plane. Would you like to restate your comment ? Hope this helps.
Just flew it back in August. Absolutely awesome experience and I highly recommend to ALL pilots.
I'll second that! Cheers!!
I’ve been wanting to fly this tour for a while from Toronto. Same procedure from Canada in our flight supplement. This is really helpful to see it in action.
You'll have to try it out sometime!
The falls makes its own weather very often. Some days it makes a hole in the clouds, some days it makes the cloud. Nice job Jon and Steph, great to see you as well!
Very well put... Thanks for sharing the journey with us!
Just beautiful footage. Judging from your steaming breath, apparently not a whole lot of cabin heat!
We did the flyover with a 360 turn this summer, on our way home from Oshkosh Airventure. We started our flight from St. Catherines, Ont, Canada though. After cruising around the falls at 3,500 we made the 3 min flight over to Niagara Falls Intl. for our US Customs check. Customs met us at Calspan Air Services. Calspan was top notch. Very friendly and accommodating staff made our quick turn a breeze. Super easy flight! I recommend all GA pilots put that one on their list. Great vid Jon.
Sounds like ya had a great time over there!
Thank you! I'm a student in buffalo and it was cool learning about this
Hopefully you can go on your own flight over the falls soon!
:) love the cheeky little wave over Jon's shoulder . Hello back there :). , Cool vid guys living the dream . Love the journey
Lovely video-I’ve seen that mist cloud while skydiving nearby. Your flight safety workshop at KHPN last night was super helpful: thank you again. Perhaps I’ll hear you on the KVNC ctaf soon.
That must be quite the experience... And glad to hear that it helped ya out!
Nice commentary. I thought I saw your breath a few times. Cabin heat keeping up?
Thank you! Fying up there this Sunday for the first time!
Have fun! Let us know how it goes.
@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 Unfortunately, due to conditions that were perfect for icing, I decided to go south to Charlotte instead. Not quite the trip I was hoping for but it was my first solo into a Bravo and stopped at the FBO. Quite a memorable trip for me though and a great confidence boost!
Lovely day. Nice flight.
Hope you got some stills for those "wall prints" like I'd have on my wall..............WOW........... what a view ! Thank You for sharing .
You know it!! Was definitely a beautiful view
Niagara Falls, one of my most favorite places on Earth. Thanks for sharing. Totally enjoyed, made a subscriber out of me.
Welcome on board! Happy that you got to ride along with us
What’s cockpit temperature? Seeing your breath reminds me of my winter motorcycle cruising days. No problems when properly dressed.
Great video. That is funny that you are in my neck of the woods and I’m in yours. On a normal day there are a ton of sightseeing helicopters in the air too. But the view never gets old. Keep it level happy flying
Lol what are the odds! Safe travels to ya
Nit-pick alert: The operating limitations of an experimental aircraft almost always contain something like: "May not fly over densely populated areas unless for the purpose of takeoff or landing". While I don't believe the regs specify what constitutes "Densely populated" it is generally taken to mean anything depicted in yellow on the sectional. Wouldn't this preclude an experimental aircraft from flying in that airspace? Clearly you have to fly over very densely populated areas to get to the falls and to fly the racetrack.
Hey thanks for posting this. Very educational.
Of course.. Feel free to share it around a bit!
@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 I definitely will, and likewise. ;)
Nice video. One area that I would like to clarify is that according to CYR518, the scenic pattern only has two recommended entry points. For planes approaching from the South (as in your video) you should be south of Navy island (whcih is a VFR checkpoint) and on a heading of 281. This will place you over the Welland River to enter the Southwest turn of the loop, not entering by Goat island. Traffic from the North would enter the Northeast portion of the loop by Rainbow bridge on a heading of 101. Obviously, they made only two entry points, so that traffic established in the pattern will have a bettter awareness of where to be looking for entering traffic. But even the most experienced pilots can make a mistake, so it emphasis the point to always vigilant in looking out for the unexpected.
This is true. I am from Ontario, and i have flown the falls cyr518 route many times. I also noticed the same thing as you, how he entered the pattern pretty much anywhere. And then I noticed that the American chart that he's using differs from the chart that's in the CFS for Canada. It looks like the American chart doesn't show the entry points.
Yeah, the American chart is different..
Wow, that intro was really amazing. 👍 well done
I appreciate it!!
You had radio contact with ATC (they replied with your full tail number), that would mean you can enter the Class C without specifically asking. Correct?
Dope vid man - wow! !
Glad ya enjoyed it!!
great video sir! keep em' coming! hey did you guys sell your previvous Cessna?
And No Traffic? You Lucky Dog....
What a view (wow), but i noticed i could see your breath... must not have alot of cabin heat in that bear...
it is even nicer at night; almost like the Las Vegas of Canada when seen from the air at night. all these rules and restrictions came into effect unfortunately after a collision between a US helicopter and a Canadian plane back in the early 1990s. you have no heat in that plane? looks like you folks were really cold, I could see your respiration.
Hi Jon I'm sorry your correct!!!!
Awesome!!! I'm from Rochester!!!
Love it over there!
Do you by chance know a Brian Holtzy?
What does the specific Term "Proceed On Course" mean ? We dont use that Term in Europe. I only heared that i was flying in America.
Do you prefer the Bearhawk or the 170? I’m thinking the 170 🤔
What a great way to start this Friday! Thx for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the journey with us!
North Buffalo Suburban doesn’t have fuel, read the notams.
Go Blue!
Always!!
Yep
Hi Jon Niagra falls goes to Lake Erie not Lake Ontario.
You sure about that??
Why do you have to be so high? You said that the tours would be down low...
@Outlaw Chop-shop - The "tours" ARE down lower. Listen to it again; you'll hear the helicopter tour announce his planned altitude at 25 hundred, I believe he said.
@@gerdawhite6012 I heard that. Your reply adds nothing to my question.
@@outlawchop-shop7468 - Well sure it does; it responds directly to the way you worded your comment. He said the "tours" would be down low, and "they" were. He had to be above 3500 feet because those are the rules. The "tours" he spoke of are other aircraft....not his plane. Would you like to restate your comment ? Hope this helps.
no heater?
How do each of you feel about tandem vs side by side?
Depends on what you're using it for
Did you relocate to the Buffalo area?
Just passing through.. We're currently on a tour of the country. You can keep updated on our whereabouts here:fly8ma.com/trip/
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6:05 KIAG?
Yup!
can you talk any faster /