Thanks for being a part of the community - happy to share.

TWO KZfaq Notifications that make me act like a kid on Saturday morning cartoons... 1) FLIGHTCHOPS just loaded a video. 2) MIKE PAYTE just Uploaded a video.

And I spelled that wrong. Lol. MIKE PATEY... SORRY about that to the DRACO fans that are here.

Great to hear! I'm aiming to get the helmet episode published in a couple days! It's mostly edited now.

Totally agreed

@@FlightChops I worked my way through the beaver content and now the build. I have followed along with the ferry and need to now add you to my Patreon list. My first exposure to you was via Mickey and the DC3. All great content and better than broadcast TV.

@@tompurvis1261 awesome thanks Tom! I am due to send out “welcome/thanks emails” to the new supporters from this month - you’ve prompted me to get on that today - so watch for that :)

Cool, thanks - I really appreciate these sorts of insights from the community. I'm always learning from the interactions with you guys!

Can confirm - this was entirely edited wearing pyjamas

Working in my underwear. What are pants anyways?

@@brycedenning130/videos I have one better. Who are pants anyways?

Welcome aboard! :)

@@FlightChops Thank you so much!

Right!? I remember when I first got close to a T6 / Harvard, always thinking that plane just kept getting bigger as you walked toward it. She's definitely a beast!

If you take the pants off, you'll see the bush :D

6yjjk Oh my god XD

Yes! - I have seriously considered investigating if I can get them to unlock the H as a second letter - it was originally F, then G... so H is next... just a matter of when.

I messed around with a Side view of a RV 14 During the NZ Lockdown Im sure either way it would be a well known A/C in the Aviation community

Good idea to channel the Osh funds into training. And yeah - I didn't think about blowing a tire and the effect on wheel pants.... hmmmm... is it normal to blow one after 80 hours?

@@FlightChops It is if you forget to check your tire pressure. They're fairly low pressure tires to begin with, and no rim locks. Leo figures the tire spun on the rim; that tore out the valve stem.

Appreciate it!

Yeah - I'm pretty pumped!

Dynon is a great option for many people for sure. They make some great stuff. My avionics pathway has been Garmin, and I am likely staying there - I'll be sharing the process of deciding on avionics soon...

Will be sharing the engine details soon!

Haha - no - that was Dave - and it wasn't him trying to join up with them, it was them trying to join up with him :P. (they were about 50 kts faster) Either way, he thought it was pretty cool

@@FlightChops We were watching from the roof of the TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) and listening to the conversation between him and Detroit Approach. Then the jokes started about the Canadian Air Force coming up to "intercept" the intruders.

Be sure to watch to the end!!

VassilliHD which one is more aerobatic?

@@carelessgachastudio5905 both are rated the same I think, its seating position. 14 is side by side, 8 is front and back like a warbird

VassilliHD i dont remember what they look like i havent looked st them in a tear or so

Decide what you want to do with the aircraft and that decision will make itself. Aerobatics you want to sit on the center line. Spending time with your passenger you want side by side. Don't buy an airplane because it is cool, buy it because it fits the flying and building you want to do. The 8 and 14 are completely different missions and if you are having trouble between the two its because you haven't figured out what you really want to use it for. I'm not trying to criticize but hopefully focus your thinking so you don't start building the wrong airplane.

Thanks - I'll pass this along to have him talk to his doctor about this if he hasn't already.

Sir, they are called tire culottes.

Flight Chops Inc is a multi national conglomerate. But in all seriousness, here's a link to when we announced this project: flightchops.com/2019/03/29/announcing-new-partnership-between-flight-chops-and-vans-aircraft/

@@FlightChops Thanks! I am also just a tiny bit jealous that I don't have a crew of 3-4 guys who come over to help me finish mine :)

I read this comment three times... I still don't understand what you're saying. Please clarify. Also - starting with a harsh judgement like accusing some one of failure isn't likely to yield a good dialogue.

@@FlightChops I absolutely love this channel, let's start there together. You set a pattern amongst yourself and your videos. I understand your videos aren't for informational purposes but in all reality your drawing in a crowd based upon a certain amount of important necessary information. Whether that's your intention or not. My comment was only designed intentionally to help one subject matter expert to another learn flaws and weaknesses in teaching styles to another. As you're well aware of, when diving into another level of expertise within a field of your own you need to explain the conglomeration between the two. I've noticed throughout your videos in a historical synchronicity that when you get "tired", "worn out", "etc.", that you get a bit sloppy in your presentation. Not to sound too critical by any means, only meant to improve your quality. Not the same thing, but the methods are between flight and ground Infantry, whether combat or not, whether perfect flight conditions or not, and etc. Without saying the exact words you have expressed the very ideologies of the Infantry. Train as you fight! No matter what! This applies at every aspect of life when pushing the boundaries of the limits whether on the ground or in the air. I didn't intend to dismiss your video, I only intended to enhance further videos. 90% of people limit themselves significantly when presented with a 60% challenge or above. Incorporated within the flight community that's a devastating effect. Whether intended or not, you have accepted a responsibility upon the flight community as a leader, no matter the level. My comments are only intended to help you grow your level of highly influential content amongst those seeking to join you in the heavens as safely as possible. From a 11 year army combat Infantryman who's served with family in direct connective combat as f-16/18/22 pilots in combot I find it extremely important to teach properly through fatigue in any given situation whether extremely intense combat situations, weather, or unknown ground circumstances. My intent: Never sacrifice quality for quantity. You have touched on this before but occasionally waiver. In life or death realities of practical applications it's up to us leaders in any field to never waiver in standards, teaching or learning. I'm a 3X combat infantryman with many records across different fields of battle and am looking to bring my talents from the ground to the skies, like many of my relatives who supported me directly in combat. Without assuming anything, maybe we could connect in as way to benefit the flight community as a whole, save lives, improve training, teachings, and standards. I say this because I am a part of a very unique historical unit of Stryker Infantry (Bravo Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment) who set the training T.T.P.'s For tactics training and procedures for the newest armored vehicles into the u.s. army arsenal. Our company, platoon, battalion, and brigade is known for our expertise in training to standard in any type of fighting from light Infantry to air assault, to Stryker. We adapted to vehicle to environment to mission. We set the standard known today. These same principles I carry into my learning of flight and I'd love to share with you and anyone interested in becoming better than they are no matter their current level of proficiency. No Ill intentioned. Only growth intended! (208) 290- 2123 jswallace1985@yahoo.com Conglomeration welcomed!