i know you werent addressing me but lets be honest Jason Douglas she IS a primary part of the content of this video. how many people would want to see this guy fly his baron around alone?? many less people than watch him because of his company
I'm a new subscriber who just loves Baron's videos. I usually don't read or make comments on videos but I'm so disappointed in the comments I've been reading on his videos. Baron seems like a down to earth guy. I don't care if he has his own plane and a beautiful girlfriend. Good for him. He makes great videos that we should all appreciate. No one gets anything for free. I'm sure he's earned what he has. We should enjoy his videos and stop the jealousy and squabbling.
That Orlando controller you were talking to on 119.4 is one of the best. He's always super helpful with my students when they're on solo cross countries and does a really nice job making sure I get all the approaches I need when I'm with my instrument students.
Just happened across your videos today; thank you for posting! I started working on my Private Pilot license several years ago, but life got into the way shortly after my first solo. Seeing these videos really gets me wanting to pick it back up, especially when I saw the smile on Lucy's face as soon as you started take off. I swear I probably have that same look every time I've flown! Extra bonus is that the Baron has long been a favorite of mine.
Thanks for sharing. People like you are exactly why I post videos. To promote aviation in a positive light and to motivate people to fly or get back into flying. I have had life get in the way a few times myself. I say do it. You wont regret it.
Great flight! Your Co-Pilot looked like she thoroughly enjoyed the flight since she was laughing as you landed. It is great to see someone have so much fun! It is the small things we do for people in life that make all the difference in the world! Sometimes the short flights are the best! Take care and safe flying!
Great trip to inspire passengers and maybe even future pilots.....I was working on my PPL...Took a co-workers grandson up for intro flight with my CFI and he loved I so much he now flys for the airlines....
It is an exhilarating feeling when your passengers are awe struck with their first time flights. I've done it a few times for a few. It's an experience they'll always cherish.
Agree totally. Nicely kitted out aircraft. When I save up, I fly a BE58 for a bit and yes, giving multiple people smiles is great, even nervous flyers come around.
Excellent copying of clearance. You do what I do, copy and input into iPad/gps before engine start. Allows me to think out the route in quiet. Well done.
Enjoyed your video so much I watched it for a second time to see your passengers reactions!. Even more enjoyable! I am sure they have never experienced anything like this in Venezuela! I saw nothing but smiles and happy faces upon arrival in Kassimmee!
+k1mgy thanks and thanks for watching. I wasn't expecting that. Thankfully I was able to block it out. I can isolate the passengers but with my current setup reaching down on short final would have been a larger distraction and an unnecessary risk.
I have quite a bit of 58P time and It will always be one of my favorite aircraft. It was jet black, with Colemill conversions and I thought it was a beautiful bird. However, your interior appointments sure have mine best. I applaud your composure here. Having been tasked with carrying beautiful passengers and yet you never complained once. You were professional and the perfect pilot/host on this flight. Makes for a tough day, but someone had to step up, right ? Well done ! LOL !! Great video, with incredible "scenery", thanks for sharing !
Nice videos, Scott. When I was flying 35's and 55's to Florida (the chief pilot had a condo in Ft Lauderdale) there was a very similar Baron that lived in our hanger at LVI (ABE), and one day when I had finished a flight, I opened the door on the ramp, and I was immediately drawn to the Baron. The pilot had inadvertently moved the gear lever as he cleared the runway, and the squat switch did not stop the retraction. It was ghastly to see those bent props, but worse, it required a two-engine teardown due to the strikes. Because of events like that, I trained my right seat passenger to be a second set of eyes to make sure that neither of us came anywhere near the gear lever when I flew for myself in the Seneca that I used as an MEI. Just a reminder to all of us who fly retractable gear aircraft.
This is a totally different Lucy from your later videos. Here she is smiling lots, interacting and does not seem a bit scared even for her first flight. I get the impression that in your later videos she just was unhappy just to be with you. Totally different person, but same Lucy. Thanks.
Another great video ! You effectively used a pic of your co-pilot, to generate increased interest in this video. Well done. She had a smile during landing, that said it all. I am envious however, I remember back when I had a girls softball team as passengers, but not one as cute as Lucy and none said anything as memorable as she did on landing LOL !
great video, Enjoy the way you talk it through on all your tasks. I remember the generals doing the same thing, Sometimes they did it for my benefit to learn and to confirm what they are supposed to be doing. I always worked the radios. I probably had about 75 hours as passenger /Co pilot. Keep these great videos coming. .
A good idea. If you say it, it makes it easier to acknowledge it. An aspect of solo pilot CRM. Instead of just looking and mentally confirming it, you look down, 'Gear up!' and you look at the indicator and say 'Gear Up, light is red (or whatever color for a gear up indication). Challenge and response.
I never like the term "real pilot". You are not a "licensed pilot". Just because you do not have the opportunity to fly a real airplane, don't sell yourself so short. Thank you for watching!
Nice video. I have a question about the engine controls: the mixture on the left engine is a bit richer than the other one. Does that engine just need more fuel to run clean or is it just not that important to have them at the same?
+Simske my right engine is running rich. My engines are due for overhaul so I'm trying to figure out if I should spend the money to replace the part or wait for overhaul. So for now I am leaning it to compensate until I decide what to do.
Just what I needed, another aviation subscription to follow! LOL We were talking about your avionics on another one of your videos, and I've got a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind. 1. What size iPad are you using for the IFD100 app? Your statement about it being a great app would appear to be true, especially with a IFD440, or two, in the cockpit, instead of a full blown IFD550 or the GTN750. 2. How to you connect that to the yoke? 3. You have another iPad on your yoke, are you running something like Foreflight on that? Does that also use the Bluetooth or WiFi connection to the IFD440? I would assume that between that and the IFD100, there are no conflicts. 4. You have the -520s in that airplane? Oops, my mistake, I see later on you have the -470s. What kind of fuel burn are you getting in cruise, and what kind of TAS are you getting? I'm single, not going to, but if I was looking for an airplane, the B55 certainly would fill the niche for me, since I don't have to drag a lot of people around with me. Certainly a nice plane. Not too sure about the panel layout, I like the newer Barons. But, as I said in my other comments on the other video, Dynon has just come out with a certified version of Skyview, with engine monitoring, transponder, autopilot, etc, and a panel 'redo' with a new panel for the left side, a Dynon D100 where the engine gauges are now for backup, and two Avidyne navigators (you've almost convinced me!) on the right side would be a great panel for this airplane. Do you do international outreach? I'm curious as to why the girls were there, and why you were flying them. Lucy actually looked interested, I hope that maybe someday she'll be a pilot. Anyway, great to see you showing an interest in them.
+Gary C you can always drop one of your other subscriptions! Lol 1. I use the iPad Air. But it will work on any of them. 2. I believe it's a Ram mount on the center bar. Or are you asking about the actual Yoke mount? 3. I am running ForeFlight on the yoke. You can run them independent or together. My 440 has its own wifi network. I use to connect the two iPad it it and both would get gps information from the 440. I just changed that so all three are o. The stratus wifi so I can utilize the ads-b in on my foreflight and use the synthetic vision on foreflight from the stratus. Either way flight plans can be passed to foreflight from the IFD. 4. Correct 470s. Depends on how you run them. 25gph and 170tas or you can burn a little more and pick up a few kts. I had a Mooney and was looking for another when I stumbled across this airplane. I love it and have no regrets. I will be making more panel upgrades soon. I think there are a few new products on the horizon so I am waiting a little bit longer to see how things pan out. As far as GPS goes, you can't go wrong with the Avidyne's IFD. I wouldn't trade it for anything. No outreach. Lol. I have a personal relationship with Lucy. 😉
Hi Baron. Specifically, I was asking about the center bar. I was looking over at Sportys for mounts to get an idea of how you did it. The Center Bar must not be as large as I thought it was. I didn't see or know about the Stratus for the ADS-B for Foreflight, I guess I must have thought you were deriving it from the IFD440. As to the 440's, 25GPH total at 170 knots isn't bad at all. Sure, another ten knots would be nice, but really, is it going to get you there *that* much faster? IF was flying again, and IF I was looking for an airplane, there are so many that catch my fancy. You know how it goes. :) The avionics market looks interesting on the near horizon. I think the FAA and the EAA have done wonders in getting changes through. As to Lucy, please excuse me, I thought she was about 16 years old. I feel like an idiot. :) LOL
It;s pretty big. I'm pretty sure it is a Ram mount. I will have to look at it tonight when I fly home. I was running it off of the 440, I just changed it to the Stratus network. If I record tonights flight I will show it. Don't feel bad, she gets carded every time we go out. I love it!! LOL
Yeah, well, I've seen other people in that position, too. In fact, my step father is 18 months younger than *I* am (I'm the eldest child), so that was a bit weird for people. But, she is a very lovely young lady. She did seem to enjoy the flight, and was appeared interested in what you were doing. I'm wondering if at some point she's going to be arguing with you over who gets the left seat! LOL
So many memories - Was based in Orlando for a little over a year working in the aircraft modification field, and flew a few rented Cessnas down and around South Florida. I also had a very beautiful friend that looked so very much like your co-pilot - she flew a few times with me. *sigh* If only I had taken the risk, where my life would be now? Maybe flying as a career, with my friend by my side? I guess we'll never know.
You never know where life will take you. Every road leads you somewhere the other road never would have. I often wonder what my life would have been like if I took the airline path when I started flying many years ago. Then I remind myself I could have been a pilot on one of the 911 flights. So instead I just remind myself everything happens for a reason. Thanks for sharing your story!
Place sure has changed since I was a student flying out of there. Is Tom Reiley's Vintage aircraft still in Kissimme? Worked there as a mech after I got out of the Army.
Brings back memories of my childhood, spent in the right seat of a Baron with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of Carnarvon to remote outback stations in W.A. Only wish I could hear the sound of the engines here.. A little too much noise cancelation!
Nice ride and fine introduction to "General Aviation" for the PAX's/Kids ';-) I believe that the last time you had a passenger it was your Mom... Well Done!
Interesting to see your panel circa 2017. Seeing it today with glass panels totally different in your recent videos. No glass when I flew in 1970's and '80's.
During your approach to Orlando, I noticed that the throttles, mixtures, and props were not symmetrical. I'm a student pilot with no multi-engine experience, so I wouldn't know the reason. Does it have to do with crosswinds?
Just found your channel newly studying for my IFR. This Avidyne IFD100 you have. Does it have some sensors and connections to the engines, props, radios and other pieces of the plane or is it just GPS based like foreflight?
+Mark H welcome!! I hope you find my channel both helpful and entertaining. I have a playlist on weather that you may find beneficial when you start flying IFR and having to deal with weather. The IFD100 talks directly to my IFD440 and gets all of its information from it. So it does talk to the GPS and Comms, just not the engines etc. unlike foreflight, it is connected to a certified GPS.
Nicely done. Thanks for having me along! I used to explain more to PAX before T/O and as we went along. Maybe a language barrier in this case? I'm curious: Paying passenger or pal?
+KutWrite it is certainly a god idea to explain what is going on along the way. I find most fear is the fear of the unknown. Thanks for watching. Oh and Girlfriend 😉
New subscriber and really enjoy the videos. This is a subjective question, but as an IT person, I must ask. What is the approximate ratio of flying time to editing time for your videos? Is the software rather intuitive in integrating all of your gopro cameras, rendering, placing screen shots , adding/deleting audio/video, etc? Thanks for all the great videos as as you are really inspiring me to pursue my dream of flying
Welcome and thanks for subscribing. Ratio? That's a good question. I try not to think about how much time I actually spend. It would probably discourage me. Lol but I probably spend at least 16 hours editing each video. It use to be at least double that when I first started.
Thanks for the reply and what a labor of love if you're spending that much time on these. I also really enjoy the close-up screen shots when you are describing a particular instrument/avionic as well as the helpful URLS. Keep up the great videos!
What kind of yoke mount is that? RAM? Have a BE35 and looking for a good iPad set up. Currently use window mount suction cups but quickly overheats when sun is on same side.
I love how you show her the RUclips cameras:) How do you sync the starts of the video of all those cameras? Do you use a clap board? I am an editor, I made a box with a switch with a tone & an LED which I put in the frames of all my cameras.
Hello seen a couple of your videos. I was wondering in this video I see your power setting at max 25in through climb out? I know on like a Beech D18 that they pull about 35in on take off and then when at pattern altitude will ease the power back. They do this on King Air's too to save the engines and not be so hard on them. Then set power and rpm for cruise. Does the Baron not follow that? Do you pull power back only at cruise? If I remember correct the twin Beech cruises at 30in and 20 to 2100 rpm. So I think it has more manifold pressure than the Baron but was just curious.
25" on climb from sea level is a slight pull and since it is normally aspirated the MP will continue to decline with altitude so typically in cruise I only need to adjust RPM. More powerfully turbo charged & turbine engines require a greater pull to reduce pressure on the engine. I was flying a Navajo (Turbo) last week and takeoff power is in the 40s so there is a large pull to set climb power & again for cruise. I've never flown a D18 but I know it is a large radial engine so I wouldn't be surprised if it runs high MP.
Great video my friend. You are truly blessed to be a pilot...have your own aircraft and a stunning GF. The whole complete package. BTW, what year and model is that Beech? Thank you
Baron Pilot Great video. Its funny how we pilots are all so keen to talk out our thoughts (navigation progress, airport in sight, instruments etc.) when non aviation fan passengers don't give a damn actually ! Its our flying hype that makes us talk so much during flight. I have to be honest, you were quite quiet in relation to other pilots I have seen including myself when, at worst, I make them a full tour of the instrument panel as if they give a damn ! Later I learned better shut up and talk to them about non aviation stuff in a cool mood.
I try to get a feel for how much they want to know and hear. This video illustrates the quietest I get. Even when I'm alone with no passengers I find myself talking out loud. LOL But now she wants to learn more. LOL
Beautiful right seat passenger. Sweet too, with a lovely smile. Some guys have all the luck. Happy flying!
+Richard Byrne thanks! 😎
Yeah, don't get a seat cover like that in a single. ;)
luck be a lady.. sike
i know you werent addressing me but lets be honest Jason Douglas she IS a primary part of the content of this video. how many people would want to see this guy fly his baron around alone?? many less people than watch him because of his company
and to prove my point, look at his choice of camera angles, angled toward her in the front and directly behind her head
I'm a new subscriber who just loves Baron's videos. I usually don't read or make comments on videos but I'm so disappointed in the comments I've been reading on his videos. Baron seems like a down to earth guy. I don't care if he has his own plane and a beautiful girlfriend. Good for him. He makes great videos that we should all appreciate. No one gets anything for free. I'm sure he's earned what he has. We should enjoy his videos and stop the jealousy and squabbling.
Welcome to my channel and thanks for subscribing and the kind words
That Orlando controller you were talking to on 119.4 is one of the best. He's always super helpful with my students when they're on solo cross countries and does a really nice job making sure I get all the approaches I need when I'm with my instrument students.
+Chris Erlwein a good controller is worth their weight in gold. We are pretty blessed in Florida with so many good controllers.
There is nothing better than a smile of a first timer for sure!! Thanks for sharing!
+Chuck Martin Agreed!! Thanks for watching!
Just happened across your videos today; thank you for posting! I started working on my Private Pilot license several years ago, but life got into the way shortly after my first solo. Seeing these videos really gets me wanting to pick it back up, especially when I saw the smile on Lucy's face as soon as you started take off. I swear I probably have that same look every time I've flown! Extra bonus is that the Baron has long been a favorite of mine.
Thanks for sharing. People like you are exactly why I post videos. To promote aviation in a positive light and to motivate people to fly or get back into flying. I have had life get in the way a few times myself. I say do it. You wont regret it.
Baron is an incredible aircraft. Congratulations to the captain and Lucy. Hugs from Brazil.
Thank you.
She seems super interested in what you're doing! Prime candidate for instruction!
...in addition to great content, syncing 4 cameras and sound is excellent ! ...keeps the viewer engaged in my opinion...two thumbs up
Thank you. I'm glad you appreciate my efforts. Thanks for watching.
Sharing the passion with first time flyers make for very memorable and enjoyable flights. Well done.
+Brad Konopa they only thing better then sharing is when they go from scared to enjoying it.
Thanks for watching.
Great flight! The girls are adorable and the one in the back "Mami?...Cuanto falta?" The equivalent of "are we there yet?" Classic!
How about when we landed? "Are we alive?" LOL
16:05 Wachara! Whachara! Wa...Cha... ra! Hilarious, but I don't know what it means. It is my new catch phrase. :)
+Fabio Soto hahaha! I laughed too when I was editing it. She's a little firecracker with so much personality.
Great flight! Your Co-Pilot looked like she thoroughly enjoyed the flight since she was laughing as you landed. It is great to see someone have so much fun! It is the small things we do for people in life that make all the difference in the world! Sometimes the short flights are the best! Take care and safe flying!
+James Wikstrom she went from nervous to enjoying it pretty quick. I was very happy it turned out so well.
Well said James.
Great trip to inspire passengers and maybe even future pilots.....I was working on my PPL...Took a co-workers grandson up for intro flight with my CFI and he loved I so much he now flys for the airlines....
I love sharing aviation and hope my channel inspires a few future aviators.
Nice hop to Orlando. The only way to travel, your passengers seemed to enjoy the flight. Thanks for sharing.
They did. Thanks for watching.
It is an exhilarating feeling when your passengers are awe struck with their first time flights. I've done it a few times for a few. It's an experience they'll always cherish.
+Rob M it's a great honor and responsibility when we take someone for their first flight. It can impact their view on aviation forever.
I had a Baron when I was a kid. I loved being in the co-pilot's seat!
Lucy cam is the best cam. What great gal. Happy flying brother. . .
Nice one, Captain. Always a smile in a Baron.
+cavok76 only thing better then a smile in a Baron is multiple smiles in a Baron! Thanks!
Agree totally. Nicely kitted out aircraft. When I save up, I fly a BE58 for a bit and yes, giving multiple people smiles is great, even nervous flyers come around.
That's flyin. Nice. Very, very nice. Happy Landings !
Thanks
Excellent copying of clearance. You do what I do, copy and input into iPad/gps before engine start. Allows me to think out the route in quiet. Well done.
+vtaildriver 11 no need to burn fuel on a clearance and it confirms my batteries are good in my hand held. Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed your video so much I watched it for a second time to see your passengers reactions!. Even more enjoyable! I am sure they have never experienced anything like this in Venezuela! I saw nothing but smiles and happy faces upon arrival in Kassimmee!
+James Wikstrom thanks for watching and an even bigger thanks for watching twice! Yes they enjoyed it and are looking forward to more flights!
I'm a baron 58 pilot in Venezuela, excellent video and you got the best co-pilot in the world haha
B58?? Nice!! And yes I do!!
Baron 58 yes.. Nice plane!
Sweetly done! Lucky passengers. "Are we alive?" was cute.
I'd find the passenger PA a distraction on final. You seemed to block it out well.
+k1mgy thanks and thanks for watching.
I wasn't expecting that. Thankfully I was able to block it out. I can isolate the passengers but with my current setup reaching down on short final would have been a larger distraction and an unnecessary risk.
What does PA mean here please ? (Pers.Appearance ? )
100 Subs! Panic attack? LOL
Honestly, I didn't think it was a PA, as much as it was just something new and unusual. Also, teenage girl reaction. :)
Gary C I thought the pilot was making that sound on final... my bad.
I have quite a bit of 58P time and It will always be one of my favorite aircraft. It was jet black, with Colemill conversions and I thought it was a beautiful bird. However, your interior appointments sure have mine best. I applaud your composure here. Having been tasked with carrying beautiful passengers and yet you never complained once. You were professional and the perfect pilot/host on this flight. Makes for a tough day, but someone had to step up, right ? Well done ! LOL !! Great video, with incredible "scenery", thanks for sharing !
Hard to complain when you can combine your two favorite things in life!! ;-)
Baron Pilot LOL!, NO doubt !
Nice videos, Scott. When I was flying 35's and 55's to Florida (the chief pilot had a condo in Ft Lauderdale) there was a very similar Baron that lived in our hanger at LVI (ABE), and one day when I had finished a flight, I opened the door on the ramp, and I was immediately drawn to the Baron. The pilot had inadvertently moved the gear lever as he cleared the runway, and the squat switch did not stop the retraction. It was ghastly to see those bent props, but worse, it required a two-engine teardown due to the strikes. Because of events like that, I trained my right seat passenger to be a second set of eyes to make sure that neither of us came anywhere near the gear lever when I flew for myself in the Seneca that I used as an MEI. Just a reminder to all of us who fly retractable gear aircraft.
What lovely video. It's always nice to see the reactions of a first timer in GA especially when It's such a smooth ride. Ver nicely done sir!
+Andrew Erskine agreed. Thanks for watching.
This is a totally different Lucy from your later videos. Here she is smiling lots, interacting and does not seem a bit scared even for her first flight. I get the impression that in your later videos she just was unhappy just to be with you. Totally different person, but same Lucy. Thanks.
Another GREAT video..... Look for them daily......
+Brian H WOW thanks! I wish I could post daily! I would need to hire a full time editor. Lol
I really enjoy your flights.....and you co-pilot seemed to like it
Thanks for watching. Yes she really did enjoy it.
Another great video ! You effectively used a pic of your co-pilot, to generate increased interest in this video. Well done. She had a smile during landing, that said it all. I am envious however, I remember back when I had a girls softball team as passengers, but not one as cute as Lucy and none said anything as memorable as she did on landing LOL !
Well lets be honest. Most people rather see her then me! LOL And if it helps a few people find my channel and they like it, all the better!
Baron Pilot No doubt. I like the way you think. You definitely created a lot of "co-pilot envy" with this one. Keep em coming and be safe !
Lucky ladies! Greased that thing on like butter! Well done!
Lol thank you
great video, Enjoy the way you talk it through on all your tasks. I remember the generals doing the same thing, Sometimes they did it for my benefit to learn and to confirm what they are supposed to be doing. I always worked the radios. I probably had about 75 hours as passenger /Co pilot. Keep these great videos coming. .
+George Gagnon its funny because I actually talk out loud even when I am alone in the cockpit with no cameras running. 😂
Thanks for watching!
A good idea. If you say it, it makes it easier to acknowledge it. An aspect of solo pilot CRM. Instead of just looking and mentally confirming it, you look down, 'Gear up!' and you look at the indicator and say 'Gear Up, light is red (or whatever color for a gear up indication). Challenge and response.
very smooth and nice landing
what an amazing view of the sunrise and horizon from up there, wow.
One of the perks of being a pilot. A different view of the world
Great video,I'm normally a helicopter guy,but I love the baron.
+Hondo 500E I would love to fly helicopters if I could afford it!! Thanks for watching!
best time of the day to fly imo, just beautiful
Yes it is
The video froze at 5:46.....and I'm not complaining! Nice video, keep them coming.
Weird. Try a different device/browser. No one else has had that issue.
lol...it didn't...try stopping it at 5:46 :)
😂 sorry had a blonde moment.
Excellent video! Lucy is gorgeous! :)
+Gábor Juhász thanks!
Lovely video bought a big smile to my face, thanks for posting...:)
Glad it did! Thanks for watching!
Great video cool set ups with your cameras, your Co-Pilot has a thousand watt smile lucky guy, nice landing safe flying D
Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words.
Another great video. Love the Baron
Thanks!
Nicely done... very professional!
+Sandra Phelps thank you. And thanks for watching.
I am not a real pilot but I do love flying this plane via the Flight Simulator. One of my favorite planes. :) Great Video!
I never like the term "real pilot". You are not a "licensed pilot". Just because you do not have the opportunity to fly a real airplane, don't sell yourself so short. Thank you for watching!
True and well said! :)
what a beautiful sunrise . wow your a lucky guy ..
Yes I am
- "Your so shy"!
LOVED IT.
😂
professionally done, and a beautiful co-pilot too....que linda :)
+sparks1504 thanks! And thanks for watching.
Cool flight. Looks like it was quite an experience for them. Safe travels my friend.
Vuelo fresco. Parece que fue una experiencia para ellos. Seguro viaja a mi amigo.
+David Heon thanks! They enjoyed it!
Beautiful!
Nice video.
I have a question about the engine controls: the mixture on the left engine is a bit richer than the other one. Does that engine just need more fuel to run clean or is it just not that important to have them at the same?
+Simske my right engine is running rich. My engines are due for overhaul so I'm trying to figure out if I should spend the money to replace the part or wait for overhaul. So for now I am leaning it to compensate until I decide what to do.
Just what I needed, another aviation subscription to follow! LOL
We were talking about your avionics on another one of your videos, and I've got a couple of questions for you, if you don't mind.
1. What size iPad are you using for the IFD100 app? Your statement about it being a great app would appear to be true, especially with a IFD440, or two, in the cockpit, instead of a full blown IFD550 or the GTN750.
2. How to you connect that to the yoke?
3. You have another iPad on your yoke, are you running something like Foreflight on that? Does that also use the Bluetooth or WiFi connection to the IFD440? I would assume that between that and the IFD100, there are no conflicts.
4. You have the -520s in that airplane? Oops, my mistake, I see later on you have the -470s. What kind of fuel burn are you getting in cruise, and what kind of TAS are you getting?
I'm single, not going to, but if I was looking for an airplane, the B55 certainly would fill the niche for me, since I don't have to drag a lot of people around with me. Certainly a nice plane. Not too sure about the panel layout, I like the newer Barons. But, as I said in my other comments on the other video, Dynon has just come out with a certified version of Skyview, with engine monitoring, transponder, autopilot, etc, and a panel 'redo' with a new panel for the left side, a Dynon D100 where the engine gauges are now for backup, and two Avidyne navigators (you've almost convinced me!) on the right side would be a great panel for this airplane.
Do you do international outreach? I'm curious as to why the girls were there, and why you were flying them. Lucy actually looked interested, I hope that maybe someday she'll be a pilot. Anyway, great to see you showing an interest in them.
+Gary C you can always drop one of your other subscriptions! Lol
1. I use the iPad Air. But it will work on any of them.
2. I believe it's a Ram mount on the center bar. Or are you asking about the actual Yoke mount?
3. I am running ForeFlight on the yoke. You can run them independent or together. My 440 has its own wifi network. I use to connect the two iPad it it and both would get gps information from the 440. I just changed that so all three are o. The stratus wifi so I can utilize the ads-b in on my foreflight and use the synthetic vision on foreflight from the stratus. Either way flight plans can be passed to foreflight from the IFD.
4. Correct 470s. Depends on how you run them. 25gph and 170tas or you can burn a little more and pick up a few kts.
I had a Mooney and was looking for another when I stumbled across this airplane. I love it and have no regrets.
I will be making more panel upgrades soon. I think there are a few new products on the horizon so I am waiting a little bit longer to see how things pan out. As far as GPS goes, you can't go wrong with the Avidyne's IFD. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
No outreach. Lol. I have a personal relationship with Lucy. 😉
Hi Baron. Specifically, I was asking about the center bar. I was looking over at Sportys for mounts to get an idea of how you did it. The Center Bar must not be as large as I thought it was.
I didn't see or know about the Stratus for the ADS-B for Foreflight, I guess I must have thought you were deriving it from the IFD440.
As to the 440's, 25GPH total at 170 knots isn't bad at all. Sure, another ten knots would be nice, but really, is it going to get you there *that* much faster?
IF was flying again, and IF I was looking for an airplane, there are so many that catch my fancy. You know how it goes. :)
The avionics market looks interesting on the near horizon. I think the FAA and the EAA have done wonders in getting changes through.
As to Lucy, please excuse me, I thought she was about 16 years old. I feel like an idiot. :) LOL
It;s pretty big. I'm pretty sure it is a Ram mount. I will have to look at it tonight when I fly home.
I was running it off of the 440, I just changed it to the Stratus network. If I record tonights flight I will show it.
Don't feel bad, she gets carded every time we go out. I love it!! LOL
Yeah, well, I've seen other people in that position, too. In fact, my step father is 18 months younger than *I* am (I'm the eldest child), so that was a bit weird for people. But, she is a very lovely young lady. She did seem to enjoy the flight, and was appeared interested in what you were doing. I'm wondering if at some point she's going to be arguing with you over who gets the left seat! LOL
What an awesome video!
You're the man.
Thanks! I'm not the man but I did meet him once! LOL
Nice flight, thanks for sharing it.
+Peter Gross Jr thanks for watching!
What a pretty passenger you have!
Yes she is
As much as enjoy seeing your B55 in flight, some of the views have just been incredible. Great video! The comms with ATC are also very clear.
Thanks for the kind words.
Hello, I am watching from Tokyo. It’s good see you.
Fun flight, thanks for the adventure
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
So many memories - Was based in Orlando for a little over a year working in the aircraft modification field, and flew a few rented Cessnas down and around South Florida. I also had a very beautiful friend that looked so very much like your co-pilot - she flew a few times with me. *sigh* If only I had taken the risk, where my life would be now? Maybe flying as a career, with my friend by my side? I guess we'll never know.
You never know where life will take you. Every road leads you somewhere the other road never would have. I often wonder what my life would have been like if I took the airline path when I started flying many years ago. Then I remind myself I could have been a pilot on one of the 911 flights. So instead I just remind myself everything happens for a reason. Thanks for sharing your story!
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Usually not the guy to comment on such, but must say, it was adorable when she looked at you after looking at those clouds hahaha.
+Tor Jakobsen hard not to find that adorable. Thanks for watching!
Nice flight! Thanks for the ride!
+James Coker thanks for watching!
Yep....! I'm going for my pilot licence
she looks at you the same way my beautiful lady looks at me.. it is awesome :) Thank you for your videos..
all very nice. nice couple and excellent pilot.
Thanks
Beautiful job Captain,tell Lucy we say hi
+stealhty1 thank you. Will do!
Nice video, bro. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching!
I drive around FXE on my way to and from work. They have a nice observation area there.
Ya I like it as well. Great place to have lunch and watch airplanes.
Do you have a video about your tablet setup? I am really liking the videos, makes me want to get current and go fly.
If you are looking for a IFD100 tutorial check out Avidyne IFD100 Tutorial
ruclips.net/video/rB8zQ8KoKXI/видео.html
very funny boss with beautiful lady... nice in the sky!👍
Thanks!
Sweet airplane man! Great flying wow!
Thank you!
Your best video yet! I hope you have air conditioning in the Baron; I imagine it was kind of hot in that plane being Florida in the summer and all!
It is only hot on the ground. Thankfully, it was an early morning flight so it wasn't hot. Once at altitude, it is always cool even in the summer.
Place sure has changed since I was a student flying out of there. Is Tom Reiley's Vintage aircraft still in Kissimme? Worked there as a mech after I got out of the Army.
I wish I could tell you. That was the first time I've been there in years.
Awesome video
Thanks
Brings back memories of my childhood, spent in the right seat of a Baron with the Royal Flying Doctor Service out of Carnarvon to remote outback stations in W.A.
Only wish I could hear the sound of the engines here.. A little too much noise cancelation!
Sounds like some great memories. Some of my other videos my have a little more engine sounds.
Early morning flights are great.
+Ek Chuah Studios I just wish I liked waking up early. Lol
Nice ride and fine introduction to "General Aviation" for the PAX's/Kids ';-) I believe that the last time you had a passenger it was your Mom... Well Done!
+ConquestN98858 I think I posted videos with my son after my mom's video. But I could be mistaken.
BP...I'll look for it tomorrow/thanks ';-)
+ConquestN98858 looking back I think you're right.
Hope the one in the right seat is an improvement...
Interesting to see your panel circa 2017. Seeing it today with glass panels totally different in your recent videos. No glass when I flew in 1970's and '80's.
Also no Apple iPad, etc.
Wow nice sir #Aviationforlife. I can't wait till she goes with the a Thunderbirds on the F-16
During your approach to Orlando, I noticed that the throttles, mixtures, and props were not symmetrical. I'm a student pilot with no multi-engine experience, so I wouldn't know the reason. Does it have to do with crosswinds?
Just found your channel newly studying for my IFR. This Avidyne IFD100 you have. Does it have some sensors and connections to the engines, props, radios and other pieces of the plane or is it just GPS based like foreflight?
+Mark H welcome!! I hope you find my channel both helpful and entertaining. I have a playlist on weather that you may find beneficial when you start flying IFR and having to deal with weather.
The IFD100 talks directly to my IFD440 and gets all of its information from it. So it does talk to the GPS and Comms, just not the engines etc. unlike foreflight, it is connected to a certified GPS.
First time watching your vids. That cockpit seems a bit cramped. Does it ever get uncomfortable?
+mk5721 no. Actually the center iPad sits right at my fingertips where I like it.
Great video. I am sure you noticed but Lucy is cute.
+Jack Hembree impossible not to notice. Lol. Thanks for watching.
lovely couple. nice early morning relaxed flight. nice video.
Thanks for watching!
fly the airplane, fly the airplane, fly the airplane tough in these situations.
+Doc Twiggenberry hahaha ya it is.
I want to know more about the co-pilot on your glareshield? That looks like our school mascot "Tuffy" from Allen Texas. Did Tuffy get lost in FL?
No it's my son's mascot from FGCU. I talk about it in an older video "... eagle explained"
Nice flight.
+Air Mechanical thanks.
Nicely done. Thanks for having me along!
I used to explain more to PAX before T/O and as we went along.
Maybe a language barrier in this case?
I'm curious: Paying passenger or pal?
+KutWrite it is certainly a god idea to explain what is going on along the way. I find most fear is the fear of the unknown.
Thanks for watching. Oh and Girlfriend 😉
Loved the flight. It was awesome. Lucy seemed to enjoy this flight more than others that are a little bumpy. Was this her first flight with you?
Yes this was her very first flight with me.
New subscriber and really enjoy the videos. This is a subjective question, but as an IT person, I must ask. What is the approximate ratio of flying time to editing time for your videos? Is the software rather intuitive in integrating all of your gopro cameras, rendering, placing screen shots , adding/deleting audio/video, etc? Thanks for all the great videos as as you are really inspiring me to pursue my dream of flying
Welcome and thanks for subscribing. Ratio? That's a good question. I try not to think about how much time I actually spend. It would probably discourage me. Lol but I probably spend at least 16 hours editing each video. It use to be at least double that when I first started.
Thanks for the reply and what a labor of love if you're spending that much time on these. I also really enjoy the close-up screen shots when you are describing a particular instrument/avionic as well as the helpful URLS. Keep up the great videos!
Great video!
Thank you.
What kind of yoke mount is that? RAM? Have a BE35 and looking for a good iPad set up. Currently use window mount suction cups but quickly overheats when sun is on same side.
ipadyokemounts.com Tell him I sent you.
Hi Barron pilot great video! Just wanted to know what apps you have on the iPads?
ForeFlight and Avidyne IFD100
I love Beechcraft. Barons are excellent planes. Yours? Was trip just for pleasure?
Yes they are excellent airplanes. Yes it is mine. I was flying to Simcom for my annual recurrent training.
I love how you show her the RUclips cameras:) How do you sync the starts of the video of all those cameras? Do you use a clap board? I am an editor, I made a box with a switch with a tone & an LED which I put in the frames of all my cameras.
+Robert Veach that box sounds great. I just clap my hands to sync the cameras.
Hello seen a couple of your videos. I was wondering in this video I see your power setting at max 25in through climb out? I know on like a Beech D18 that they pull about 35in on take off and then when at pattern altitude will ease the power back. They do this on King Air's too to save the engines and not be so hard on them. Then set power and rpm for cruise. Does the Baron not follow that? Do you pull power back only at cruise? If I remember correct the twin Beech cruises at 30in and 20 to 2100 rpm. So I think it has more manifold pressure than the Baron but was just curious.
25" on climb from sea level is a slight pull and since it is normally aspirated the MP will continue to decline with altitude so typically in cruise I only need to adjust RPM. More powerfully turbo charged & turbine engines require a greater pull to reduce pressure on the engine. I was flying a Navajo (Turbo) last week and takeoff power is in the 40s so there is a large pull to set climb power & again for cruise. I've never flown a D18 but I know it is a large radial engine so I wouldn't be surprised if it runs high MP.
Awesome...thanks for taking the time to answer my ?
Great flight well flown thanks
+Paul Taylor Thanks and thanks for watching.
thanks for posting, curious..which iPad and what pen are you using to copy clearance?
I use a mini and just any stylus. I'm not picky.
Where is Lucy now?
Good cuestión
Great video, lovely gal!
Thanks, Ya she's great!
Great video my friend. You are truly blessed to be a pilot...have your own aircraft and a stunning GF. The whole complete package. BTW, what year and model is that Beech? Thank you
Thank you I am blessed!! 1973 B55
Baron Pilot Great video. Its funny how we pilots are all so keen to talk out our thoughts (navigation progress, airport in sight, instruments etc.) when non aviation fan passengers don't give a damn actually ! Its our flying hype that makes us talk so much during flight. I have to be honest, you were quite quiet in relation to other pilots I have seen including myself when, at worst, I make them a full tour of the instrument panel as if they give a damn ! Later I learned better shut up and talk to them about non aviation stuff in a cool mood.
I try to get a feel for how much they want to know and hear. This video illustrates the quietest I get. Even when I'm alone with no passengers I find myself talking out loud. LOL But now she wants to learn more. LOL
I wish american women were more like her. She dont talk much. And all natural too. Oh and uhhhh, grrrrrrreat video...