I wish. It was liek that here in SoCal. Van Nuys (KVNY) ATC are pricks. I remember my solo 3 years back and I asked them to repeat procedures. They then asked me if I had my CFI in the cockpit. I am a CFI now and still get salty about that haha.
Hi Ben - another excellent one! Can't wait to come to Blackpool myself one day. Been a bit rubbish in January here in the Midlands but hopefully with the days getting longer all will be good. Thanks for another brilliant video. All the best! Steven.
Very interesting footage mate, nice & informative and well shot. I'm nervous to be starting my PPL next year but excited to discover all these little airfields!
Enjoyed the video as usual Ben. Nice to have your instrument rating so you can go on the short flights and weather is not a factor. I usually try to go on clear days so I can look at the scenery. Safe flying Ben.
Really interested in training for my PPL. Had a trial flight some years ago and loved it but at the time wasn’t financially viable. Once you have qualified how does hiring of aircraft usually work. If I wanted to take my family somewhere for a day or weekend, do you pay for the duration of the hire or do you only actually pay for the hours actually flown?
Hi Ben. Do I take it that you don't have such a thing as being able to land after closing time? After such a time at a controled field here in Australia, CTAF procedures are in effect. This just means that you do radio calls on a given frequentcy.
Some airfields there are in the UK which offer that but very few! Theres no pilot controlled lighting either in the UK so it becomes quite limiting when dark and after 17:00.
Great video Ben. I had a moment of deja vu when I saw the inside of Barton Control tower then I remember your S22 low flyby. I know the weather hasn't been to good since Christmas so I'm sure you were glad to get back in the left seat. A little belated but happy new year to you and your passengers who kindly added some great video footage. Ian
Hi Ben, fantastic video that I've found myself watching again! It has been brilliant to watch your journey to where you are today. Hopefully complete my PPL soon 😊
Great video Ben! Keep up the good work! I'm just about to start my PPL and looking into tech to help with the training. What iPad model do you use and what apps would you recommend? Thanks
Great content Ben! a slight change of style, but a welcome one. Personally I'm a bit curious about the paperwork that you have to do before and after flight. Can't wait for your next videos!
The paperwork before the flight is the Aircraft Technical Log. It includes the checks done on the aircraft at the start of the day called the A Check which records things such as fuel level and oil level.
Very nice mate! A good way to compliment the existing content I think, like one of these per 4 or 5 usual videos I reckon, although the vlogging format is popular these days
They’re very different at each airport. Some places you can pay £7-10 for a c152 and others up to like £25 or if you had the chance to land at Gatwick I can only think it would be thousands!
I fly out from Bristol (EGGD) landing fees are £167 & touch & go's are £17 each but the first one is free, I know how kind of them to give me a free touch & go!
Hi, great vids! Bagged yourself a new subscriber. I wanted to know that now you have your PPL, where can you fly to? Can you fly only in the UK only or can you do a flight from let's just say London to Paris etc...I don't know anything about flying, but just curious. Thnaks!
Adam Suleman as an EASA PPL (As Ben is) you can fly in any EASA Member state (EU + Switzerland if my memory serves correct), so yes, London to Paris is possible
Really enjoyed this "day in the life" style video. More like this in the future would be fantastic but the editing process on these ones must be more lengthy. Possible stupid question from a non-pilot: If you are flying VFR can you go into cloud? You mentioned you were doing an IFR transit, but was your flight plan a VFR flight plan? And if so, how come you could fly through those clouds? I watch a few American flight VLOGS and they all say if you're flying VFR you must be 500ft from clouds - or something to that effect. Anyway, appreciate you having us along for the trip. Cheers, Andy.
c898dba; I hope you don't mind me shedding some light on your question. In the U.K. (Unlike the US) if you hold an Instrument rating "IR" or an IMC rating which is like a limited IR for the U.K, you may fly in IMC (Cloud) without a flight plan and without talking to ATC, though this is unadvised. An IFR flight plan is only required for flight in controlled airspace (Class A which requires a full IR) though can also be filed for any IFR or VFR flight. The start of class A airspace varies in altitude across the U.K. from ground level around Heathrow up to 19,500 in remote areas. In summary the nearer you are to a major airport the lower the controlled airspace will be. ATC deconfliction service (radar traffic separation) is advisable for IFR outside controlled airspace but the availability of deconfliction services depends upon controller workload and radar coverage which does not always cover areas outside controlled airspace due terrain or obstructions.
Thank you for that detailed and excellent explanation. It makes sense. I can see now the difference between flying in clouds in the UK and the US. I watch Jerry W, and the other day he said something like "I need to avoid that cloud as I'm still VFR". I wondered how Ben could fly through cloud while he was VFR and your explanation has made it all clear. Cheers! Andy.
c898dba You're very welcome. It seems we follow the same channels. Jerry W is very informative. I would also suggest "The Flying Reporter" as he makes very good content about flying in the U.K. He has also collaborated with Plane Old Ben in the past. All the best, BlueLineSpeed.
I ben hope you are well buddy.philip is still interested what a gifted talent you have.philip as been in touch with Philippe about training me I would love to learn the cirrus sr22t.just waiting for a reply from Philippe.ben you take care and look after yourself top guy philip.
Flyer Magazine were offering a free landing voucher there. But £29 for a landing is rather steep for a PA28 at EGLK. Popham is a good alternative just down the road with an interesting offset approach due to a rather inconveniently placed petrol station!
Nice video but I had my finger over the mute button for that modern pitch-shifted "blee parp biddle parp wo muzzo bop" type music. It must be free or something because I've noticed other RUclipsr's use it. Sorry about that but all feedback is feedback.
Hi Callum, couldn't help notice you mentioned flying out of Bristol!. I live in Weston-Super-Mare and wonder if you have any spare seats in your flights?. regards Chris.
Hi Chris I am currently still in training at Bristol, should be finished in a few months (May-June) then I will be re-positioning to Dunkeswell airport about an hour away from Weston, when I've got my license and plane (getting a Rockwell Commander 12TCA) I would be happy to take you up. Obviously I would like to know more about you first before hand. Drop me your email and when I'm ready to take you up, I'll shoot you a message.
Callum Frost Hi Callum, thanks for your reply. My email address is chrisoxenham10@gmail.com Perhaps send me a friend request on Facebook. Sounds great!.Regards Chris.
id love to become a pilot especially become a airshow or even if its just jet flying XD but I have bad eyesight my hearing well idk never tested but i tend to say what alot XD it says about fitness test... uhh i mean depends what that is but i aint a fan on fitness :P uh yeah whatever else it was i dont think its happening but you know at least i can play simulators see people saying you can become what you want isnt true at all
British ATC always sounds SO polite. Clear, and crisp directions. I’m guessing English pilots get a lot of IFR experience. 😎👍
I wish. It was liek that here in SoCal. Van Nuys (KVNY) ATC are pricks. I remember my solo 3 years back and I asked them to repeat procedures. They then asked me if I had my CFI in the cockpit. I am a CFI now and still get salty about that haha.
I keep watching your videos again, such good info and realistic. One day my videos will be to this standard ;)
Looking forward to your next set of videos :)
Thanks Ben, for sharing an interesting and fun day out, and for the high quality video.
Hi Ben - another excellent one! Can't wait to come to Blackpool myself one day. Been a bit rubbish in January here in the Midlands but hopefully with the days getting longer all will be good. Thanks for another brilliant video. All the best! Steven.
Give this man his own show!
Your videos are really fantastic and so enjoyable to watch. Many thanks! Keep em coming!
Very interesting footage mate, nice & informative and well shot. I'm nervous to be starting my PPL next year but excited to discover all these little airfields!
Enjoyed the video as usual Ben. Nice to have your instrument rating so you can go on the short flights and weather is not a factor. I usually try to go on clear days so I can look at the scenery. Safe flying Ben.
Really interested in training for my PPL. Had a trial flight some years ago and loved it but at the time wasn’t financially viable. Once you have qualified how does hiring of aircraft usually work. If I wanted to take my family somewhere for a day or weekend, do you pay for the duration of the hire or do you only actually pay for the hours actually flown?
Tom Hawkins i believe the rental rules apply from brakes off to brakes on
Cool to see how it is done in the UK. Thanks for the ride along!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Ben. Do I take it that you don't have such a thing as being able to land after closing time? After such a time at a controled field here in Australia, CTAF procedures are in effect. This just means that you do radio calls on a given frequentcy.
Some airfields there are in the UK which offer that but very few! Theres no pilot controlled lighting either in the UK so it becomes quite limiting when dark and after 17:00.
Great vid Ben, very enjoyable. Keep them coming!
Thanks will do!
Very good video Ben, interesting as always keep them flowing
Thanks a lot Steve!
Great video Ben. I had a moment of deja vu when I saw the inside of Barton Control tower then I remember your S22 low flyby. I know the weather hasn't been to good since Christmas so I'm sure you were glad to get back in the left seat. A little belated but happy new year to you and your passengers who kindly added some great video footage. Ian
The SR22T day was great! Thanks for the comment, Ian!
*04:55** Anyone knows the name of music please??? i need this song so so bad* !!!
What an excellent video, thank you.
Great Vlog considering my PPL next year.
Top job mate! Have to say I really really enjoyed that video and the new type of filming!
Thanks a lot, Felix!
Just curious - how much does it cost to rent a hangar
In the uk you dont rent a hanger you have a space in a massive shared one. But it is an average of £984 every 3 months for a PA-28
Nice compilation of flights. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Tim!
Hi Ben, fantastic video that I've found myself watching again! It has been brilliant to watch your journey to where you are today. Hopefully complete my PPL soon 😊
Nice video!! Did you depart vfr and then when you approached the cloud layer did you ask for an IFR zone transit?
Enjoyed this very much! Well done Ben
Thanks John!
Loved watching this, thanks for the fab video lovely x
An interesting video. I attended your seminar yesterday (15/6/19) at the Wycombe Air Park Expo and enjoyed it very much. Now subscribing too.
Ridiculous that you don't have more subs...
aha thanks Liofa thats really kind!
How do you connect the audio from your headset so that we can hear you?
Top work Ben. When are you coming dahn sarf or at least to the west country?
In a couple of months I hope, got a load of ATPL exams coming up soon!
All around excellent content and as always perfect editing
What is the app you used to plan the flight at 8:15
Hey, great video. What App is that you are using on the iPhone?
Great Vlog Ben as always. you should have a flight down to North Weald in Essex.
North Weald is on the list!
Undercarriage detached? sounds a bit worrying to me ;-) Great video. Another flight to copy.
You know that I said attached Mr Dixon! Thanks for watching aha.
Great video Ben! Keep up the good work! I'm just about to start my PPL and looking into tech to help with the training. What iPad model do you use and what apps would you recommend? Thanks
I D Umoren Ben uses SkyDemon and an IPad Mini during his flights 👍
willbur4743 thanks buddy!
Giving this a rewatch and I’m now 2 hours into my training👌🏾
Good luck with all your training!
excellent watching!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Ben,
Very enjoyable video, thanks for posting. I’d like to see you do a trip to Durham Tees. That’s my neck of the woods. Have you ever visited?
I haven’t, I’ll put it on the list!
What do you use to plan your flights?
Good video seems a very competent pilot.
Great video Ben..
Cool, Nice footage, Reminds me of my area... Pacific Northwest
Thanks for watching!
Very professional video as always!
I feel like the controller at Barton added a degree of class!
Plane Old Ben Yeah.... Lower class 😂
Would you say west Yorkshire is big with their light aircraft scene??
Ben, did you have an IR rating at the time of the video or an IMC rating and therefore legal as in uncontrolled airspace ?
Yeh I have an IR(R)!
IR/R (restricted so an IMC rating if I understand) Many congratulations with you new job !
Yay first 😀 awesome editing
Thanks for watching!
Great content Ben! a slight change of style, but a welcome one. Personally I'm a bit curious about the paperwork that you have to do before and after flight. Can't wait for your next videos!
The paperwork before the flight is the Aircraft Technical Log. It includes the checks done on the aircraft at the start of the day called the A Check which records things such as fuel level and oil level.
Enjoyed the backseat, over the shoulder camera shots as something new Ben. Good one.
Thanks a lot Tim
Very good more please nice easy flying thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
How much does it cost in total to get your commercial license?
What app is that Ben you used?
Skydemon
another lovely vid, that music was worth it :)
Thanks for your help!
Great video!
Very nice mate! A good way to compliment the existing content I think, like one of these per 4 or 5 usual videos I reckon, although the vlogging format is popular these days
Cheers Charlie! I'm going to work this style a bit more into my normal videos I really like it!
I heard in someone else's vlog that the landing fees in the UK are quite high. Is that the case?
They’re very different at each airport. Some places you can pay £7-10 for a c152 and others up to like £25 or if you had the chance to land at Gatwick I can only think it would be thousands!
I fly out from Bristol (EGGD) landing fees are £167 & touch & go's are £17 each but the first one is free, I know how kind of them to give me a free touch & go!
nice video. what app do you use on your phone?
Skydemon!
What is the app he used @ 8:11. Please i need to know.
SkyDemon
Where can I get my PPL in Europe? Any recommended training school?
Hi, great vids! Bagged yourself a new subscriber. I wanted to know that now you have your PPL, where can you fly to? Can you fly only in the UK only or can you do a flight from let's just say London to Paris etc...I don't know anything about flying, but just curious. Thnaks!
Adam Suleman as an EASA PPL (As Ben is) you can fly in any EASA Member state (EU + Switzerland if my memory serves correct), so yes, London to Paris is possible
What aircraft is this
Really enjoyed this "day in the life" style video. More like this in the future would be fantastic but the editing process on these ones must be more lengthy. Possible stupid question from a non-pilot: If you are flying VFR can you go into cloud? You mentioned you were doing an IFR transit, but was your flight plan a VFR flight plan? And if so, how come you could fly through those clouds? I watch a few American flight VLOGS and they all say if you're flying VFR you must be 500ft from clouds - or something to that effect. Anyway, appreciate you having us along for the trip. Cheers, Andy.
c898dba; I hope you don't mind me shedding some light on your question. In the U.K. (Unlike the US) if you hold an Instrument rating "IR" or an IMC rating which is like a limited IR for the U.K, you may fly in IMC (Cloud) without a flight plan and without talking to ATC, though this is unadvised. An IFR flight plan is only required for flight in controlled airspace (Class A which requires a full IR) though can also be filed for any IFR or VFR flight. The start of class A airspace varies in altitude across the U.K. from ground level around Heathrow up to 19,500 in remote areas. In summary the nearer you are to a major airport the lower the controlled airspace will be.
ATC deconfliction service (radar traffic separation) is advisable for IFR outside controlled airspace but the availability of deconfliction services depends upon controller workload and radar coverage which does not always cover areas outside controlled airspace due terrain or obstructions.
Thank you for that detailed and excellent explanation. It makes sense. I can see now the difference between flying in clouds in the UK and the US. I watch Jerry W, and the other day he said something like "I need to avoid that cloud as I'm still VFR". I wondered how Ben could fly through cloud while he was VFR and your explanation has made it all clear. Cheers! Andy.
c898dba You're very welcome. It seems we follow the same channels. Jerry W is very informative. I would also suggest "The Flying Reporter" as he makes very good content about flying in the U.K. He has also collaborated with Plane Old Ben in the past. All the best, BlueLineSpeed.
Yep, I follow quite a few: Flying Reporter, Premier1Driver, Stevo1kinevo, Jerry W, Baron Pilot, Captmoonbeam and of course Ben!
How much would fuel cost if your flying for an hour thanks
Where do you pay your landing fees?
What’s the name of the app you use please?
I ben hope you are well buddy.philip is still interested what a gifted talent you have.philip as been in touch with Philippe about training me I would love to learn the cirrus sr22t.just waiting for a reply from Philippe.ben you take care and look after yourself top guy philip.
Awesome my friend!
Thanks a lot Dylan!
What app is that?
Loving the vibe
But it was better being there for real, no?
Aha 100%
Subscribed and following from Oakley NorCal.👍
Thanks for subscribing!
Have you ever been to blackbushe?
No but it’s high on my list!
Plane Old Ben, I’ve just stared my flight training there, it’s a nice airport, controlled but not too busy
Flyer Magazine were offering a free landing voucher there. But £29 for a landing is rather steep for a PA28 at EGLK. Popham is a good alternative just down the road with an interesting offset approach due to a rather inconveniently placed petrol station!
there's me sticking to xplane 11 because it cost to much to get a PPL
I love your channel and I subscribed
I like it. Very genuine person you are...
Ah thanks a lot Sam for watching!
Hi can i ask what educational requirements do you Need to be a ppl pilot?
Is one required to don the bright safety vests to fly private GA in the UK?
Not to fly, but to walk airside then some UK airfields require this.
fantastic from the USA
enjoyed the video. taking my time again, would go for ppl
Allan Kissack I bobcat skitter
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Nice video
but I had my finger over the mute button for that modern pitch-shifted "blee parp biddle parp wo muzzo bop" type music. It must be free or something because I've noticed other RUclipsr's use it. Sorry about that but all feedback is feedback.
I'm sure you'll learn to love the music! Your description of it was excellent, I must say aha!
That HSI, though... you make me jealous :D
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Well operated - very profesional.
Thank you!
Do you get paid doing this is it a job
are you going to be a commercial pilot ben?
Affirm!
Nice, when do you start your training? and how do you afford to fly at the moment? I'm currently funding mine through the bank of mum & dad hahaha
Hi Callum, couldn't help notice you mentioned flying out of Bristol!. I live in Weston-Super-Mare and wonder if you have any spare seats in your flights?. regards Chris.
Hi Chris I am currently still in training at Bristol, should be finished in a few months (May-June) then I will be re-positioning to Dunkeswell airport about an hour away from Weston, when I've got my license and plane (getting a Rockwell Commander 12TCA) I would be happy to take you up. Obviously I would like to know more about you first before hand. Drop me your email and when I'm ready to take you up, I'll shoot you a message.
Callum Frost Hi Callum, thanks for your reply. My email address is chrisoxenham10@gmail.com
Perhaps send me a friend request on Facebook. Sounds great!.Regards Chris.
id love to become a pilot especially become a airshow or even if its just jet flying XD
but
I have bad eyesight
my hearing well idk never tested but i tend to say what alot XD
it says about fitness test... uhh i mean depends what that is but i aint a fan on fitness :P
uh yeah whatever else it was
i dont think its happening but you know at least i can play simulators
see people saying you can become what you want isnt true at all
Wolf Reviewing you can wear glasses!
Hi from Norway
Hello!!
Am 15 and doing flying lessons wanna be a pilot In the raf
Thanks. Subbed. :-)
Hi I like your video you should consider becoming a airline pilot as you have lot of knowledge
Ash Yousaf He has.....😆😆😆