30 minutes of flight time? Did you do any research for this video 😂

Bill! Your videos are outstanding. I’ve been binging all of your videos! I’m starting to fly again after a 20 year break (family, $$, etc) and your explanations of SoCal airport operations with ATC and calling out all the little “quirks” of each airport is helping so much! Great air adventures and food is in my future! Thanks Bill! See ya!!!

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That engine is upgradable, you can make it faster.

Thanks.

Excelente has been a great addition to the team 🎉❤

It was kind of funny Bill when Julie said there's a guy below us and you said what kind of guy

You're a lucky man Bill

Bro in the second plane was like "I can do the same thing".

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What a beautiful example of an A36! That panel is drool worthy!

Way busier than when I made the SNA, CRQ, SNA date flights back in the 70s.

So sick

Geez---------busy!!!!!!!!

I think that tower controller did a fantastic job and deserves a shout-out. He was clear, concise and didn't leave anyone hanging.

You’re not supposed to say cockpit anymore. It’s considered sexist.

Hey Bill! Great flight! Loving the page. I appreciate the explanations, detail, and good video work! Thanks much!

Your pre-landing shimmy…. LOL. I do the same procedure! Must be part of our training. 😊. Subscribed!

Hi Bill. UK'er here! 45hrs PPL a decade ago or so, trained in the Southwest UK, a few solos, sadly had to stop at that time. I'm often in OC, a couple blocks from SNA and admire the Cessna's overhead in pattern whilst i'm sat by the pool!... Fascinated by your videos, that and a combination of the latest MS Flight Sim have completely re-enchanted me, so much so I think I'll take a few lessons when I'm back in Irvine, maybe see you around mate! Would you kindly know of any good schools for a few light refresher lessons at SNA, perhaps just pattern work? Best wishes from England.

Hi Bill. Thanks for the video. Always learning something new from them. I heard a number of references to closed traffic. Not sure what this is?

Nice video and flight. I'll have to make it a point to fly down there soon as it's been awhile.

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Welcome to my home airport 😂 As you mentioned lots of local flight schools offering a lot of interesting pattern scenarios (in addition to crazy marine layer related weather). Happy 4th to you guys 🇺🇸🎆

Very cool coming in over the marine layer!

I'm going to be flying here for the first time in a couple weeks! These videos are great for helping me get used to the operations here! Do you have a link to the map of the airport with all the dep/app info on it that you used in the video? Keep up the good work :)

30 worse! hilarious

When you really do your homework you realize a Piper Malibu is the absolute best in class for this category for the same price.

I just flew this plane yesterday, still flies great :)

Wanted to ask, how does the Cessna 560 turn on the taxiways? Is there nose wheel steering or steering through rudder?

DC-8's and some WWII planes actually had leading edge slots. They move more air circulation around the desired surface to increase lift. You see them under the leading edge on main wings to pump up circulation over the top, and on the top to pump up circulation under the bottom for desired nose up pitch authority for the 177. In cruise the air flows straight back until AoA increases enough to create a vacuum at the entrance of the slot. It is a bit of a trade-off since some air is getting through at higher speeds. Some designs have actual door that open up to expose the slot at the desired speeds. MD-11's also have slots [with articulating cover doors] to energize the smaller elevators than the DC-10 had. McDonnell Douglas did that with articulating doors on jets so it is fared over smooth in cruise but allowed smaller wings and tails for field performance and slow flight. So trimable horizontal and slots since the horizontal is relatively small on the 177 make it perform better. Nice 3 point landing though :/

Beautiful looking plane. I owned a 1972 177B for 7 years & used it mostly for aerial photography. Great flyer for long trips too. Only recurring issue i had was the nose gear strut had a shimmy upon landing otherwise easy to fly & landings were simple. I truly miss flying her. Thanks for the video!

Way too many trees---a weakness of MSFS.

I have. 72 177B, really enjoy your channel…curious to where you have mounted your 360 camera under the left wing. I’m thinking near the tie down ring? That camera is providing cool shots of of your trip from the side, forward and the tail in flight. PM me if you like.

Yep, mountain in the pattern. Yikes. Looks scary. Also, that runway looks pretty nasty also as you said. I am a student pilot doing checkride prep.

Well done. Classic crowd in SoCal after the bad weather we've had for months as you mentioned. I fly out of KCRQ so F70 is a local for me also 😊

So fun! Bill .I do the same flight in the Sim a lot. Or I go from French valley to Gillespie

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Not meant to be a public post but would love to get Brad’s contact. Have a 1996 A36 with nearly the same panel and would love to connect

This is gold Bill, thanks for showing everyone how to actually fly these. DS

Busy airport. Well done. DW

I hope you have the rest of the flight including the arrival into Big Bear

That controller sounds like he’s cool.

Beautiful flight :-) Nice Landing Sir :-) We all like to help each other in aviation so... I noticed no "G.U.M.P.B.L.E.S." from you on the downwind. Let's not forget this mental checklist: GAS, (We good? Do I need to switch tanks?); UNDERCARRIAGE, (Gear down if applicable?); MIXTURE, (Rich?); PROP, (Adjust if applicable); BRAKES, (Quick tap to check hydraulic pressure); LIGHTS, (Landing light/s on); ENGINE GAUGES, (Check all gauges in the green); SEAT BELTS! (Check all passengers have their seat belts on :-) So, in Short, memorize this: Gas - Undercarriage - Mixture - Prop - Brakes - Lights - Engine Gauges - Seat Belts Anyway, Dude that landing was BUTTER!

My wife and i will be driving to Big Bear airport next weekend. Xplane 11 or MSFS which would pick if you could only pick? I can not justify spending $50 more for xplane 12 so that is why that is not a suggestion.

You was NICE with it! I loved that short final landing!

What a pro. Smooth.😊

Thx for showing me how to open door Godbless✝️✝️✝️

There’s short and then there’s SHORT. 😮

hometown!!!