First Solo Extra 300 “...the exact right amount of apprehension?!”

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#FirstSolo in the Extra 300 ✈ One Pilot’s Dream becomes Reality!
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This is the third of a multipart series. If you missed the first two, view them here:
Part 1: • Extra 300L Checkout (P...
Part 2: • Tested by the Extra 30...
We join our FlightChops Experience winner Hannah and visit Luke in Winnipeg, Canada.
I’m working toward the 2019 IAC Sportsman Known Contest Sequence in the Extra 300L, while Dave is working to get his solo checkout, and Hannah is here to have her mind blown as a new PPL with no tail wheel time, yet. :)
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@TheBlackbird 3 жыл бұрын

Can we appreciate Dave's commentary. Just the sweetspot between serious business and endless fun.

@markthibault8579 3 жыл бұрын

"My buttcheeks are sufficiently puckered for this"... LOL! Well done!

@jeremystrout23 3 жыл бұрын

Dave didn't sound like a "giddy idiot" at all! He sounded exactly like we all would have and that's awesome!

@jessedennerlein9746 3 жыл бұрын

The instructors reaction in the background when Dave said it was a bigger deal than soloing the Harvard was awesome! Loved that. So many great quotes. "Giddy", "Sufficiently puckered", "now it's real", "stupidly tight", "Right apprehension"... Damn that boy is a walking quote machine.

@LukePennerAerobatics 3 жыл бұрын

Dave is the real deal! It was such a pleasure flying with him and am crossing my fingers that I’ll get some Harvard time with him soon !! 😃

@thehoeser 3 жыл бұрын

Oh it's gonna happen buddy! This year for sure!

@aviatorlife1806 3 жыл бұрын

Dave's voice was just dripping with excitement the whole video. Nicely done!

@JoshSinclair 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you gotta do a roll for no reason... sounds like Dave's ready to help break in the RV-14!

@mike321go 3 жыл бұрын

Dave’s new Catchphrase “now it’s real”

@DaversTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Luke's reaction when Dave said "It might be cooler than the first solo in the Harvard, honestly..."!! So Awesome!! Really shows how passionate and great of an instructor Luke is. Way to go Dave, Congratulations!

@DJTrainBrain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out, I would've missed it otherwise! Very nice indeed.

@LukePennerAerobatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing that ! 😄 and for the kind comments !

@DaversTravels 3 жыл бұрын

@@LukePennerAerobatics CPL/ATPL student here in MedHat. Looking forward to flying with you some day soon, Luke!! 👍🏼

@flywithhan 3 жыл бұрын

7:49 "well now it's real." Oh I know that feeling! Great job Dave!!!

@ABusFullaJewz 3 жыл бұрын

Dave is a great presenter. It's beyond impressive how great of a commentary he can give while soloing a new plane. "Well, it's real now"

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I was impressed with what Dave was able to pull off here.

@mikercflyer7383 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on that great solo flight. Every rc field has an Extra 300 great to see it for real.

@ModelAV8RChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Luke and Dave are both great guys. Dave deserved this...so glad he had a blast. Great pilot.

@zigzag4068 3 жыл бұрын

missed opportunity to point an arrow at the smokestack after Dave´s low pass saying "NOT DAVE" otherwise GREAT VIDEO!

@goatflieg 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Dave is a pro on so many levels. Highly skilled; great judgment; justifiably confident without being arrogant... with just a touch of giddy idiot to balance everything out. I was looking forward to hearing his self-commentary during this and he did not disappoint. If I ever get down the road far enough to solo the Chippy, his fist bump will mean as much as the solo flight.

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Well said my friend. Well said

@thehoeser 3 жыл бұрын

lol! Thanks Martin. You gotta get that US to CAN paper license conversion first!

@goatflieg 3 жыл бұрын

@@thehoeser I gotta do a LOT of things first... lol... the license is on the list, for sure.

@jdbarney 3 жыл бұрын

I have truly enjoyed this series - great content!

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Timbo428CJ 3 жыл бұрын

What a lucky guy and a very accomplished pilot, he made it look so easy like he's been doing it for a long time. Great job Dave, I can't wait till we see you in it Steve.

@AV8WithWayde 3 жыл бұрын

Man, watching these past few videos have really gotten me to make a new goal in my life of aviation. Soloing an extra 300. New goal! 🤙🛩

@theflyingfool 3 жыл бұрын

I grinned all the way through this video. Well done Dave!

@martijn9568 3 жыл бұрын

I don't often give videos a thumb up. It really has to stand out from the other work of that creator, but this is such a gem. So I gave it a thumbs up! P.S. Congratulations Dave!

@deanmiles3505 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and showing the nervous dad watch his baby take off and land was a great shot. Thank you, Take care, Be safe.

@monte01232003 3 жыл бұрын

Everything about this video and series is amazing. All involved seem to be amazing individuals in their own rights. I gotta say I was almost misty eyed watching Dave landing solo for the first time and his comments afterwards were perfect! The extra is way different than a Cessna, but the solo experience is the same for every “first time” solo. Steve, you are an amazing story teller and I can’t wait for the next installment in this series. Thank you sir!

@edwinbenschop456 3 жыл бұрын

Dave is a real aviator!!! I absolutely felt the fun he had just from watching this. Had a smile on my face throughout the whole video!!!🤙🏼

@av8ir68 3 жыл бұрын

First of all, THANK YOU for the stellar videos, and allowing us to be present on your journey of fun!! Congrats to Dave for a bucket list flight!!! Great job!!!

@philsal17 3 жыл бұрын

No too long ago, you shared your flights in C-FFKO, Piper Super Cub. The Super Cub was and still is my favorite plane. It is amazing to now see all of the planes that you have mastered. Keep sharing your progress with us. Eagerly looking forward to more work on the RV14. Thanks.

@sjwecks 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to Dave for acknowledging that he was pushing himself right up to the point of making himself nauseous.

@Juhujalp 3 жыл бұрын

Time to find an Extra to solo!

@YaGottaBeKidding 3 жыл бұрын

I'd once met the good folks from Southeast Aero (the USA Extra distributor) in St. Augustine, FL while at Sun 'n Fun and they'd offered me a free ride should I come up to their field after Sun 'n Fun. That was by far the most expensive free ride I'd ever experienced! The Extra 300L must be one of the world's best flying aircraft, doing exactly what you ask of it. It really makes the pilot look good. If you're a pilot and have the opportunity to fly one, DO IT! I'd sold mine about 15 years ago, and hardly a day goes by that I don't sincerely miss it. BTW, it's likely the easiest landing tail dragger that has ever been built, albeit with a 55-60 knot stall speed. After watching this video, well damn, I want my Extra back.

@thehoeser 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! So many positive and heartfelt comments. I'm always a little apprehensive about sharing myself to this extent with the "world", but I gotta say, I'm really feeling the love in the comment section on this one. Thanks guys!

@donmclellan3435 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how you can top that video guys. So cool!! What's next Dave, a P51??

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

You kid... but... stay tuned? ;P

@suprPHREAK 3 жыл бұрын

"now it's real"....said the exact same thing on my first solo! Good times!

@Blakhawk1703 3 жыл бұрын

I freaking loved this video. Watching him solo was something else!

@Blackhawkae69 3 жыл бұрын

We need moar of Dave!! He stole the show in this series. Glad your channel made us discover this guy

@eazzy171 2 жыл бұрын

Dave is on another level 🙌🙌🙌. I am watching this series for a third time and damn I love it❤❤❤

@FlightChops 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed - he’s inspiring for sure.

@cencalmatt 3 жыл бұрын

RAD! Dave seems like such a great guy. Well deserved.

@109grob 3 жыл бұрын

Handled that like a seasoned Pro! Commentary was hysterical!!

@harrisongould9460 3 жыл бұрын

Next up...the Bede BD-5J Microjet. Talk about a low pass. Great job with the 300...you had just enough apprehension to keep yourself safe.

@StevenBakhtiari 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this multipart series, Steve. Great work to everyone involved!

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks! I think I’ll keep it going it finish out the series with the next two episodes before I head back to other content

@shoop4040 3 жыл бұрын

" It is the possibilities of dreams coming true that makes life interesting". I read that on the Alchemist it sure is fitting on this video. Just Awesome the extra 300 is also my favorite. May everyone's Dream or two come to fruition- Safe travels and may you have the time of your life.

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this one resonated with you.

@iyanmanzano 3 жыл бұрын

Apparently the 'right apprehension' includes inverted stalls. hahaha

@SmittySmithsonite 3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS, Dave!!! 👍🍻Friggin AWESOME!!! And you topped it off with a greaser landing! SWEEEEET! I can only imagine what that must've felt like. That is one hot rod of an aircraft, no doubt about it! Can't even see the wings flex! Thanks for sharing all of this, Steve - what a great video series! Can't wait to see Hannah's turn at the helm. 😎

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Hannah is next! And her reaction will not disappoint. :)

@SmittySmithsonite 3 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops - Awesome! 👍👍😎

@eastendmafia1773 3 жыл бұрын

I had a dream that flightchops and smarter every day made a video together

@brushitoff503 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was a pure joy to watch Steve, thank you for putting together such an amazing video.

@IRON-V 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for Dave -- thanks for sharing the experience!

@felipep.4022 3 жыл бұрын

That was fantastic... really really well done! The excitement was contagious.

@Greg1976NZ 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Dave. Great patter as you fly. Sharing the Aviation love well done Steve.

@mattz1304 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do for the pilot community

@NorthwestAeronaut 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job! Congratulations Dave!

@markoni978 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Dave! Thanks for the vid guys.

@pfflyer4973 3 жыл бұрын

The thing I like best is, well, everything. Thank you so much for outstanding content.

@thomasrocks537 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I just did the first solo of my pilot career today in a DA20

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@Mattkb9 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

I loved flying the DA20 back when they first came out - it was my first bubble canopy / stick set up (instead of a door and a yoke) in power flying!

@wmmrock 3 жыл бұрын

Who would "thumbs down" this vid? GREAT CONTENT CHOPS!

@paulkrapp 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this Extra at an IAC competition in Bay City Michigan in 2019! I have two RC Extra 300s. Great content, Thanks!

@willyandreson2810 3 жыл бұрын

Everything just recall me of my first solo experience. Cool video, keep up and thank you !!

@Mrcaffinebean 3 жыл бұрын

Great video with great pilots! Can’t wait to see Hannah’s flight!

@66gtfb 3 жыл бұрын

I think we’re all proud of Dave. 🙂 Fantastic content. Thank you for sharing! I would love to fly an Extra some day!

@ForFunFlyer 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! 🤙🏻 Reminds me of my first solo; I was talking to myself constantly... 😋 So cool to see him enjoy himself so much!

@Mrsournotes 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Excellent series FC.👍🏽

@martyb6903 3 жыл бұрын

Super awesome! And congrats u guys!

@FuturePilotNinerOne 3 жыл бұрын

So darn cool! I have a new addition to my bucket list 😄

@iflyc77 3 жыл бұрын

I have used that before. "Yep. I feel the perfect amount of nervous. Lets do it"

@andrewstoakes1365 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute fantastic, BestVideo Ever!!

@projekt6_official 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, Dave! Nice job!

@scottgilliland2061 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats, and well done one the solo.

@jonahcilley7978 3 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome episode! Ahhh!

@halepauhana153 3 жыл бұрын

If I ever find myself in Manitoba, now I know what I have to do!!!

@EdwardSmart 3 жыл бұрын

Nice flight, Congrats!

@gator340 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I have really enjoyed these videos and stories. Thank you.

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - this was a fun series to produce

@hofadry1073 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos :)

@henryp1920 3 жыл бұрын

Don't film Dave anymore... he's so good he will steal your channel lol jk great video Thoroughly enjoyed every second

@philconey11 3 жыл бұрын

Airplanes and the dino museum??? Y'all seem like a blast to hang out with.

@alanluscombe8a553 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome new video thanks!!!!

@tomwebb2219 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Seem like good dudes and it’s fun to see.

@jonathanpope81 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Thanks

@kodimaki5771 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed that! Cheers from Alberta!!!

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@jannepeltonen2036 3 жыл бұрын

This was really enjoyable :)

@chrisbowpiloto 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! This makes me want to make more flying videos, I dream of giving experiences like this to people

@AdamLindgrenComposer 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted you to know, this didnt come to my sub box. Got your email, though, and came straight here!

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for having signed up for the mailer. KZfaq is officially not helping small creators reach their subs anymore.

@kaceyd5272 3 жыл бұрын

Very Cool!

@Bowman11111 7 ай бұрын

Excellent

@andresuribe8765 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Rickenbacker69 3 жыл бұрын

I feel it when he talks about how tight the harness is. And no matter HOW tight you get it, it still won't hold you properly when inverted. :D

@nofider1 3 жыл бұрын

Very very nice. ....Well done ...... :-)

@AeroworksProductions 3 жыл бұрын

"Tower, requesting a flyby....."

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

That’s Dave’s classic move :)

@Hanovrphist 3 жыл бұрын

Negative Ghost Rider the pattern is full

@dougcronkhite2113 3 жыл бұрын

Quick hint.. When you get up to do acro.. Load the airplane up to about 2 or 2.5 G, and while holding the G, ratchet the belts down.. It compresses you into the seat.. You'll feel a lot better that way.

@AF29007 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos always make me so jealous... wish I could do this much flying here in Western Australia

@pieterjlansbergen6988 3 жыл бұрын

The conditions are there in WA, perfect weather and very favourable almost all year long. Just go to Jandakot and book a flight. I went solo myself therebmany years ago

@businessprocessimprovement8609 3 жыл бұрын

I've had an hour in an Extra 200 and that was fantastic. So responsive, but I should have had my straps racheted down more when inverted. A beautiful aeroplane and I hope to fly one again after UK lockdown. Thanks Dave for bringing these great flying videos to us. So when do you fly the Spitfire?

@nealbrassington8189 3 жыл бұрын

super cool 😎🤙

@dealspeed6756 3 жыл бұрын

Wow how cool, I own 2 extra 300 RC birds on top of many other aerobatic models including Edge 540s Katanas, for me just to fly a real plane is a dream that I hope 1 day to fulfill, congratulations nice flight.

@tomaskrashevsky818 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one. You all guys are very good pilots. Luke in some shots resembles ... Tom Cruise in Top Gun :)

@nickhart5332 3 жыл бұрын

Man! Now I wanna go up in an extra 300 BAD!!! 😎

@SmittySmithsonite 3 жыл бұрын

I know, right? What a performer that thing is!!

@YaGottaBeKidding 3 жыл бұрын

If you have the opportunity to do so, then do it! But be careful; you'll want one.

@GiuseppeSRedSky 3 жыл бұрын

dreams come true

@hechtspeed 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is inspirational!!! I got a ride in a extra 300 from our mutual friend elliot :)

@theflyingfrog 3 жыл бұрын

Loving this series... and anybody else out there mistake Luke for Tom Cruise? 😂😎

@charlesperry8241 3 жыл бұрын

From a 23000 hr airline/ex bush pilot and 40 years of aerobatics (in a variety of aircraft none of which come CLOSE to the Extra) I just love these vids - congratulations. I do have one question - what's the deal with the limitation on aerobatics with fuel in the wings tanks? I saw it mentioned in a Extra 300 pilot report done in the UK and found a 300L POH to download and found it there too.

@EJWash57 3 жыл бұрын

They call it an Extra 300 because you need an Extra $300K to buy one! Congrats on the solo Dave. Kinda weird performing acro solo in a new plane for the first time, isn't it? An, "okay, here we go" moment.

@rinzler9775 2 жыл бұрын

"Its time to buzz the tower"

@BruceAirFlying 3 жыл бұрын

As an Extra 300L owner, I enjoyed this video series. But please don't open the canopy with the engine running, and don't get out of or into the airplane with prop turning. I know that hot starts can be a pain, but that wing is slippery. And that big canopy is designed to come off easily, especially when there's wind blowing over it. (BruceAirFlying)

@FlightChops 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for respectfully sharing that feedback.