Hey all! just wanted to share this video to give you a glimpse of what it is like to be a helicopter charter pilot in New York City. Hope you enjoy and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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@floatinflyinandfishing9 ай бұрын
I am a retired flight medic, flew on 135’s 130’s and a 412. I love this PLEASE keep them coming
@wadeking8 ай бұрын
Amigo, this is one of the very best chopper vídeos that I have ever seen, THANK YOU, and thank you to your company for allowing this..... have a great day!!!!!::))))
@LawDawg7176 ай бұрын
I flew and flew in OH-58s for 13 years. Closing my eyes and just listening brings back memories.
@sinfulldoubt6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@HervProm3theus9 ай бұрын
That's some top quality content dude! Love all the insights and the map over-lays. Really helps get a better overall picture of what is happening. Though even without all that, the stunning views out of the window make this an incredible watch.
@Crypt_AU7 ай бұрын
For anyone savy in app design, this series shows some obvious room for improvement. The man spends half the time texting and assigning seats to passengers. Surely someone smarter than I can make an app for this company that allows for single click takeoff/approach/landing/boarding and whatever else this company uses. It distracts from his ability to safety operate the aircraft for which i see no other errors
@sinfulldoubt7 ай бұрын
That would be nice for sure. I'm just glad we were able to stop using the clipboard with a pen and paper
@MaxRank5 ай бұрын
I work in quality system improvement and 100% agree. Voice activation control systems would eliminate all the manual inputs.
@dare-er7sw3 ай бұрын
@@sinfulldoubtStressful job!
@KamalSikder-ut5bqАй бұрын
😮❤😊
@ZeroSen0721 күн бұрын
This can be done with voice recognition services, without typing any text on the screen.
@bryantrussell46309 ай бұрын
Love these videos man!!!!!!! Keep them coming, you seem like a excellent pilot!!!
@gnexjeff9 ай бұрын
These are some great videos to get a feel for what it's like to be a helicopter pilot. Love the inline talking points you post throughout the video.
Great series! Very well done. Thanks for posting them!
@theflyingfool9 ай бұрын
That's a busy time for you. Lots to keep on top of! Thanks for the interesting video!
@scottmaasmedia9 ай бұрын
What a great ride with an awesome perspective and communications. Thanks for sharing! 👍
@Hookmodo8 ай бұрын
Love these videos, thank you so much!! Keep them coming!
@MsSasha44449 ай бұрын
I lived in New York and enjoyed watching the helicopters. I finally got to “ride” in one. Thank you so much!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
No problem, glad you liked it
@dennisk51809 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this. Saw the Part 1 video and instantly subscribed. Great video, dude. Keep making them, coz you have heli-enthusiasts here who love watching your content.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'll do my best to keep coming out with content
@randyporter34919 ай бұрын
Top quality video ! Great footage, with excellent explanation of what's going on. Thanks for sharing !
@bruce23579 ай бұрын
Love your channel hopefully some time in the future you can share the ATC communications with us. Thanks for taking the time to make and share these.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I had an audio cable plugged into the GoPro but it didn't record the radios which sucked. I wish I recorded more days out there
@McGTexas9 ай бұрын
@@sinfulldoubtno more NYC helo vids?
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
@@McGTexas probably not, I don't have much footage left. I only have one day of flying in NYC. I thought I was going to be there much longer so I didn't bring my GoPro very much
@McGTexas9 ай бұрын
@@sinfulldoubt very cool either way.. no regrets.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
@@McGTexas hopefully I'll be able to record some flying the S58T at my new job if the boss is ok with it
@TheIncredibleCulp6 ай бұрын
This is awesome man. I've been looking into being an airline pilot but saw there was no waitlist for Helicopter for my particular school so I started watching your videos.
@Keydownkang_12669 ай бұрын
Love seeing the city from up here! Great content, I inspire to follow in your footsteps!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ericmagnuson36519 ай бұрын
Thank you for spending so much time on these detailed videos!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
No problem, glad you liked it
@marklupus9 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing your day in the life.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
No problem, glad you liked it
@Tonyn059 ай бұрын
thanks for these videos I live right on the hudson! so cool to see the routes you take.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it
@Aprilsraven6292 күн бұрын
Wow that's amazing and really cheap, exciting way to get to your flight ... it may look easy but I'd say its pretty taxing mentally, so many things to do & remember...thanks for sharing, hopefully we get some audio soon
@MDGamingPH7 ай бұрын
Please keep making awesome, in-depth content like this!
@ab_actual8 ай бұрын
Really amazing videos - thanks for showing us what its all about!
@TakeNoneForTheTeam9 ай бұрын
Love watching this! Thanks for the vid!
@liquidsnow19 ай бұрын
This is one of the coolest things on youtube when it comes to aviation ... 👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Please, make the videos longer👌👌👌👌
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
I'll do my best in the future
@edwardmacintosh94764 ай бұрын
Thanks for the flight. Happy flying .
@tasercs9 ай бұрын
Great, high quality content. I have a very realistic VR helicopter setup in Flight Simulator and have been 'coming and going' over NYC for about a year. You can imagine how interesting this route is! You pointing out the landmarks and routes will add a whole new element of realism for me too. Thanks for posting, I will eagerly watch out for more.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I miss flight sims. I wanna get back into DCS
@tasercs9 ай бұрын
@@sinfulldoubt DCS has always been great. But MSFS2020 is amazing and promises an even better experience when MSFS2024 is released. You don't need them though - you have the real toys at your disposal! 😁
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
@@tasercs yeah I never looked into the newer MSFS. I just wanna get back into DCS flying the Apache, Chinook and the fighter jets they offer lol
@dukesantos56749 ай бұрын
Outstanding work my friend. I'm fascinated with rotary wing aircraft. I grew up not far from there and it's good to see the old stomping grounds. Plus I could really go for a Taylor Ham sangwich.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@0nurbis9 ай бұрын
So relaxing to watch, i love it ! Thank you :)
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Tank-BattlesАй бұрын
This 'Day In The Life' series is so cool! Flying NYC charters with Blade seems like a dream job. The behind-the-scenes look at the helicopter operations is fascinating. Can't wait for the next part!
@sinfulldoubtАй бұрын
Thanks! Hopefully I'll have some more videos to share from NYC here soon before I go back to my old job
@haydenm.391217 күн бұрын
@@sinfulldoubt Just curious, what job are you going to be returning to?
@sinfulldoubt17 күн бұрын
@@haydenm.3912 I am returning to my job doing power line survey work and LIDAR in about a week and a half
@lesbrown80999 ай бұрын
Once again, very, very enjoyable to watch… thank you…
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
@JosephGreen-us5fr16 күн бұрын
Even as a private pilot, I used to pride myself on my professionalism when behind the panel on my aircraft. You sir are a consummate professional and it shows. Congrats.
@sinfulldoubt3 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@benjaminspanklin12679 ай бұрын
I found you last night and you are my new favorite channel
@Rhinozherous9 ай бұрын
Your videos are awesome! Keep em coming! Thank you!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@Or1onBelt8 ай бұрын
Another great video mate. Thanks for sharing.
@rayedgar19924 ай бұрын
Such a abundant amount of information, especially stuff I wouldn't even think about asking! Amazing please keep it up! :)
@sinfulldoubt4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do! Hopefully I'll be filming more soon
@aircampilot80259 ай бұрын
great pilot always staying ahead of the situation
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! It was definitely a hard job to learn but I grew a lot from it. I have a ways to go as always though. There's always something to learn
@cool_breeze_actual96432 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff. Did a ton of air assault missions over seas. We used to get dropped off un UH-60's and chinooks. Always loved rotary wing aircraft.
@sinfulldoubt2 ай бұрын
Just a little bit different from your VIP Bell 206 charters lol but still fun stuff
@FlyingMaxFr9 ай бұрын
Outstanding quality! Thanks. Why should the floats be disarmed once at higher altitude and not constantly kept when flying above water? Is this to prevent misuse / that in case of emergency and autorotation the checklist includes rearming the floats anyway?
@marcusmaximus4514 ай бұрын
Absolutely superb flying and control, kind regards to you and take care, Mark from Billericay in the U.K. 🇬🇧
@caiolinnertel87774 ай бұрын
I'm retired center controller, fly King Airs and my C414A. Have flow LR31's, Falcon 900's, and B737-200 ages ago. Always loved helicopters, used to fly model ones and the flying around NYC always fascinated me so I really love these videos. Funny, when they called the traffic landing EWR, I immediately thought if you ever encountered any wake turbulence. Thanks for sharing.
@sinfulldoubt4 ай бұрын
Thankfully I haven't encountered anything serious out here lol.
@yurikirsanov87638 ай бұрын
Awesome videos, thanks! Just out of curiousity, are you reducing throttle during descends? Hard to tell by your hand's movements, I thought throttle is kept steady during the flight and governor adjusts RPM as required? Thanks!
@ChadRyan9 ай бұрын
Great video. I’m thoroughly enjoying these!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@fierceflyer58 ай бұрын
Keep the videos coming I’m hooked. Would also like to hear about flight training & how you started flying choppers
@michaelmcmanus51969 ай бұрын
Some of the most fun in aviation was flying rotors. Miss the low-level flying, confined area ops, and gunnery. Certainly better memories then not. Have not shaken a stick since 2004. 😳 But still push/pulling a control column. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Oh yeah that low level stuff and confined areas is what makes helicopters so fun
@nightSkyacc9 ай бұрын
love the videos keep it up man 😄👍
@starguy27189 ай бұрын
Wow! Great vids, keep them coming!
@JesusIsLord44 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to put together these videos! Do your passengers get to hear your conversations with ATC?
@richardpoland40745 сағат бұрын
Great views of NYC skyline. Demonstrated great skills in very busy airspace. Was that Giants Stadium you flew by on the way back into the City?
@drewj.16549 ай бұрын
I live in Jersey City, just below your flight path. Love seeing the routes you fly and having a better understanding of what's happening when helicopters pass overhead. I see your base from the 1&9 Passaic river bridge all the time.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Awesome! Well glad you found. I do miss this job
@gnanasabaapatirg73768 ай бұрын
@@sinfulldoubtu don't work there anymore sir?
@sinfulldoubt8 ай бұрын
@@gnanasabaapatirg7376 I don't, I left back in April
@scoutXM9 ай бұрын
This was awesome. If you were doing this in July I must have seen you at JRE one of those times, we were eating at the frying pan watching the helicopters cycle in and out. So cool.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
I was actually doing power line survey work in Pennsylvania during July. That frying pan looked pretty cool though
@der_fail_x53519 ай бұрын
keep up this awesome content! as a flight student its really interesting to see flying in such a busy airspace. thanks a lot for the explanations!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Will do! This is about the only footage I have from NYC unfortunately. Wish I had some footage from the JFK runs
@JCou229 ай бұрын
I´ve enjoyed this video so much!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@josh93997 ай бұрын
killer videos! Thanks for the explanations too! Good education on the airspace there!
@sinfulldoubt7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Really wish I had the audio from there
@MrCeklund9 ай бұрын
Impressed flying! And nice scenery.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's not bad at all
@johnsmircic66508 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Great video, would love to see more like this 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@HeliFly19879 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you! I wish I could do this job
@michaelbrown35429 ай бұрын
As I was watching this, I kept hearing the song "Cruise Control" by Special FX in my head!
@_Astrogator_9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful flights.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it
@1983dmd9 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Super interesting and well explained...Can't wait for the next one ! Images are clear and superb...You are so calm and professionnal. May I ask how many flying hours you have ?
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I only had about 800 hours in this video
@blave5498 ай бұрын
Just an excellent video. The camera perspective is perfect -- we can see the you, the panel, and the scenery very well. (It would be nice to hear the radio traffic...) Like another responder, I'm off to try this flight in VR in MSFS. But, I'll be flying the Hype H145 instead ($11M in the real world). Thanks for the time and effort!
@DerekHurst3 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel, watching part 1 & 2. Great work, totally engaging even with just engine sound. I'll look forward to one with the GoPro catching the ATC chatter. Cheers
@sinfulldoubt3 ай бұрын
Yeah hopefully I'll get that going soon. Currently working on a tuna boat video again
@Rodrigotouris7 ай бұрын
Keep it comin´mate! It was amazing to follow you
@Videostufftas5 ай бұрын
Excellent videos thank you captain 😊🇦🇺
@sinfulldoubt5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@videonunta9 ай бұрын
Nice video! And the quality is amazing! What camera were you using here?
@daveward14849 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Thanks.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@wxm5559 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, very informative. Please keep them coming 👍🚁
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll do my best
@fattestwhiteguyever7579 ай бұрын
That was awesome
@oscarmayor-cg6kz9 ай бұрын
Nice video, well done. You have my dream job!
@PixelatedExistence8 ай бұрын
Wow great yt channel, started off watching Tuna boat landings, now watching Blade duties.. Great pilot and really interesting content, subscribed! keep up the good work, both as a pilot and the yt content!
@sinfulldoubt8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@BeyondTheCircleMusicProduction9 ай бұрын
Hi there ! As others have said - I personally deeply love the no-nonsense approach that you bring to your videos : one angle throughout the flight, no voiceover, clear explanations laid out as written text (I found lately that videos are much more relaxing and pleasant to watch without voice all the time), no sponsored bs just plain and straight flying experience. As someone who's deeply interested in flying (mostly fixed wing but I love helis as well), I really appreciate your content, please keep it up.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it
@rsanford1009 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the trip. I checked out the Blade website, maybe someday they will expand to the Houston area. We could use a service like this between both airports and downtown. One question, are flights scheduled at night? Thanks again, looking forward to your next video.
@cleekmaker005 ай бұрын
So you're piloting a B206 with Floats? Too cool! I've favorited both Parts because they're great for FlightSim! You do a great job explaining everything succinctly and simply. 🖖🙂🚁
@sinfulldoubt4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Hoping to do another one soon of flying into the downtown Wall Street Heliport
@lsdzheeusi9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this! It must have been exhausting doing those trips all day in such congested airspace!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, at first it was pretty straining
@aileron56554 ай бұрын
great watching you!
@oledamgaard76889 ай бұрын
great video, lots of hard work for the pilot, wish it was me
@rodericksmith97439 ай бұрын
Dude you rock very professional thinking about buying my own helicopter never dreamed of using it as a air taxi lol just search and rescue
@donfredo80139 ай бұрын
Even though it's not directly related to your job, and it's also a different time, this video reminds me of my first helicopter ride over Manhattan in 1987. I'll have to revisit this when I get a chance. Thanks for the great video and best regards from Hamburg, Germany
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it
@HELI-DNA3 ай бұрын
Nice video sir. The radio work & all the different ATC's in your area just seems hectic! 😆 Keep it safe & enjoy your one of kind career! It is a huge blessing to pilot these machines. (Watching from Cape Town) 🚁🚁🚁
@sinfulldoubt3 ай бұрын
Oh yeah it's very unique flying here. Hopefully I'll have a video soon with the radio included
@bill56578 ай бұрын
Never trusted helos, but would have every confidence flying with a pro such as yourself. Great Job.
@user-vn1fb9zf5b2 ай бұрын
Good flying watching you from Amsterdam the Netherlands I'm coming to New York in 2025 I was there in 1975 for the last time
@raymondwhitman9 ай бұрын
Yup have to agree with everyone, great content and love the test overlays with info, quality video and spectacular views, never been to New York, but one of my bucket lists, keep them coming man!
@dennisk51809 ай бұрын
Same for me, bro. It's on my bucket list too.
@evomink9 ай бұрын
Great video! I’ve taken that flight on Blade numerous times and it’s incredible the amount of work you guys do inside of a roughly 4 minute (?) flight. Any idea what that private (757?) was right next to the Brewster Pad? It looks awesome!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Oh that's awesome! I'm really not sure about that but it did look nice. Wish the GoPro picked it up better
@in4merATP23 күн бұрын
I love the sound of blade slap in the morning. It sounds like... victory
@sinfulldoubt3 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, it's a great sound
@nattereno9 ай бұрын
Awesome vid. Please do more like this.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do
@Heli42135 ай бұрын
Dude you make the best videos. You tell us in text what is going on etc. I could watch your videos all day long !!!!!!!!!!!!
@sinfulldoubt5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@shermanmuse99183 ай бұрын
Awesome....Thank you!!!!
@sinfulldoubt3 ай бұрын
No problem
@ebnyflyer9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Video, Wish I could have been expose to Rotor flight as a kid.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
I'm very grateful I was. Got my first ride in a huey when I was young and it's been my addiction ever since
@rickylang62039 ай бұрын
Great perspectives!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kbuss109 ай бұрын
I just realized youre the guy whos cherry popping with helos :D you the same guy on the boat to0? you pretty cool man youre not lazying around for sure :) very nice video i was just lately learning NY flying on xplane with a 407 this vid was very helpful! but i still dont understand a lot of thing, for example i started hovertaxiing by myself i never thought this is an actual thing with skiddel helos. pretty cool
@sikhswim8 ай бұрын
this is amazing, would be honored to fly along with you one day!
@MrDPdrum3 ай бұрын
I see a bell on your instrument panel, I assume it’s like the guardian bells we have on our motorcycles? Great video.
@sinfulldoubt3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah similar and have to have a bell for a Bell Helicopter
@garyhaszko33114 ай бұрын
Nice videos! I listen to Newark Tower and always hear the copters...NY 35 etc....how many trips can you do in a normal day? VFR only? Be safe!
@sinfulldoubt4 ай бұрын
Hopefully I'll have some video up soon. Yeah VFR only and it wasn't uncommon to have 20+ legs in a day
@quicktastic9 ай бұрын
Wow. This was great. Hopefully more to come.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I don't have much footage left from this job so I'm not sure
@flattty9 ай бұрын
love it man. thanks for sharing.
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Pewpew49 ай бұрын
Love this content, thanks for sharing! Could I ask how long your duty day is, typically? Or how that translates to flight time/segments?
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Duty day was typically about 10 hours or until the flights were done. I was there in the off season and it was typical to have around 20-25 legs in a day
@_pocketsand9 ай бұрын
awesome stuff. keep 'em coming!!
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@tutankhamunwhite6659 ай бұрын
Wow thanks for sharing 🚁
@sinfulldoubt9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@worldcrime3 ай бұрын
great video thanks for the nat sound!
@sinfulldoubt3 ай бұрын
Thanks and no problem!
@FalconWing18139 ай бұрын
I Always wanted to be a heli pilot growing up. How is your schedule? And what happens if you need to use the rest room? Thanks