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How do STOL Pilots Train for Back Country Flying? Carbon Cub FX-3 – Part 1 (+Photos!)

Steve Thorne — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:56:38 +0000

We captured some really immersive SHORT Landing training!

I hope you all enjoy being immersed into this one – it is really pretty cool that I’m able to share this stuff in such great detail. Thanks to those that invite me to film the training, and to you guys for being a huge part of supporting the ongoing creation and publishing process!

This one went live on a Tuesday which is weird, but that is because I wanted to get it off my plate before heading to L.A. later this week, where I am a speaker at the Patreon convention, and then I’m going to meet up with TFP Jason Miller for some NorCal flying around San Francisco before returning to Toronto.

Do any of you L.A. or SF guys want to meet up? maybe we can swing something. (email or message me, or maybe comment here? I dunno what the best way to try to co ordinate is – I am not even exactly sure about my schedule)

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Learn more about TacAero, and/or the CarbonCub FX-3!

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Update: Part 2 now available!

https://flightchops.com/2018/11/16/wildfire-smoke-forced-stol-flight-training-location-change-carboncub-fx3-part-2/

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Some more cool images:

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Watch more content related to this kind of aircraft:

CUBCRAFTERS CARBONCUB FX

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Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!

Productions like this wouldn’t be possible without your help! For those that haven’t seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it!

The 3 raw CubCrafters flights, PLUS backcountry training in the FX-3 are available, on top of several dozen other exclusive uncut flights for supporters to view!

This free Supporter Exclusive is one of several STOL training flights in the FX-3 that I did with TacAero out of Hood River Oregon.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please check out this related content:

https://flightchops.com/2018/06/29/i-did-it-t6-solo-signed-off-as-a-warbird-pilot-a-dedication-to-grampa/

https://flightchops.com/2016/07/21/immersive-formation-flying/

https://flightchops.com/2017/06/30/my-hardest-crosswind-landing-flying-3-cubcrafters-with-the-pilot-who-knows-them-best-flight-vlog/

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BONUS EPISODE: Pilots: “Engine Temp & Pressure green”? Found an issue by looking more closely

Steve Thorne — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:42:30 +0000

The lesson I learned on this flight will stay with me – I’ll be much more vigilant in future!

To see more raw / uncut videos like this, check out our Patreon Page. This bonus episode is not sponsored or paid for by Patreon supporters.

I am so proud to be a member of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association.
Please consider sharing their link and/or donating to help them keep the airplanes flying!

Here’s the previous that is a great story combining this flight into an event at the Historical Association when B-29 Fifi visited – I got some great insights from the crew about how they land that airplane:

https://flightchops.com/2018/10/12/how-to-land-b-29-fifi-troubleshooting-flying-a-t6-never-give-up-on-your-aviation-dreams-photos/

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Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!

Productions like this wouldn’t be possible without your help! For those that haven’t seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it!

Here is the raw / uncut Fifi flight from Osh 16:

Here is the raw / uncut 1st solo flight!

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How to Land B-29 “Fifi” + Troubleshooting Flying a T6 + Never give up on your Aviation Dreams (+Photos!)

Steve Thorne — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:10:00 +0000

An old school “FC Learning Moment”, within an inspiring story!

My main take away is: watch those instruments closely – the old “temp and pressure in the green” is so easy to do casually and almost by blind repetitive action – but you really need to actually look when you check.

It was cool to get an “old school Flight Chops learning moment” and wrap it up into a larger story about inspiration and chasing dreams.

Please, use the sharing buttons below to tag anyone who needs a bit of encouragement to pursue their aviation goals

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I am so proud to be a member of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association.
Please consider sharing their link and/or donating to help them keep the airplanes flying!

If you’d like to learn more about the organization that operates “Fifi”, please check the link here.

Some more cool images:

Here’s the previous Fifi episode:

https://flightchops.com/2017/03/17/crawl-through-a-b-29-superfortress-in-flight-real-time-procedures-atc-oshkosh-airventure/

Watch more content related to this kind of aircraft:

Explore any of these tags to see more episodes!

Boeing B29 Superfortress (Fifi)

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk

North American Aviation T-6 Texan Harvard

Here is the raw / uncut Fifi flight from Osh 16:

Here is the raw / uncut 1st solo flight!

If you enjoyed this episode, check out this related content:

https://flightchops.com/2018/05/22/literally-shaking-before-my-1st-t6-landing-photos/

https://flightchops.com/2018/06/29/i-did-it-t6-solo-signed-off-as-a-warbird-pilot-a-dedication-to-grampa/

https://flightchops.com/2017/03/17/crawl-through-a-b-29-superfortress-in-flight-real-time-procedures-atc-oshkosh-airventure/

Let us know what you think in the comments area

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Why I Fly – Solo Sign Off! Chasing childhood Dreams – DHC-1 Chipmunk training VLOG – Part 4

Steve Thorne — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:40:19 +0000

One step closer to flying the Spitfire like my Grampa!

Soloing the DHC-1 Chipmunk was a very emotional experience, and brings me one step closer to flying a Spitfire like my Grampa did! Thanks to Canadian Historical Aircraft Association for this one, and I hope to soon be flying the Spit’ with Boultbee Flight Academy

I’m proud and honoured to be a new member of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association!
Please visit http://www.CH2a.ca to learn more about this charitable organization that keep warbirds flying, giving a new generation of pilots access to them!

Watch Part 1:

https://flightchops.com/2016/07/21/immersive-formation-flying/

Watch Part 2:

https://flightchops.com/2016/08/04/videoforced_approach/

Watch Part 3:

https://flightchops.com/2016/11/17/3-point-landings-tail-wheel-training-vlog-flying-fundamentals-dhc-1-chipmunk-part-3/

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Wanna learn to fly Spitfires? This just might be the best place in the world to do it!
http://www.boultbeeflightacademy.co.uk/
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And here’s a Patreon exclusive uncut flight of Ron doing Aerobatics in a T6 / Harvard on his 85th birthday!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/t6-aero…

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3-Point Landings – Tail Wheel Training VLOG – Flying Fundamentals – DHC-1 Chipmunk – Part 3

Steve Thorne — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:03:28 +0000

From Fear to Friendship as I get to know the Chipmunk!

Watch Part 1:

Immersive Formation Flying – Join a New Gen of Pilots:

WatchPart 2:

Forced approach + Airwork – Solo prep:

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Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn’t be possible without your help!
For those that haven’t seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it!

http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops

If you want to know more about how Patreon works, check out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-ID…

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Forced Approach + Airwork – Solo prep – WWII-era DHC-1 Chipmunk – Part 2

Steve Thorne — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 16:00:39 +0000

While uploading the next episode (it will be live later tonight), we broke 800 supporters on the Patreon campaign! Thanks for keeping me inspired and motivated even when energy is low and the work load seems overwhelming! We have a TON of amazing footage from the recent production trips (like 3 terabytes worth)… it is a good problem, but a problem nonetheless… The support is allowing for the resources to dig out from under the mountain of raw footage, and produce great #aviation content to share!

This thing requires 3 hands to fly!

Thanks to supporters on Patreon and all the sponsors for making this sort of fairly epic production possible! This one is heavily featuring Bose Aviation and Scheyden Eyewear

This thing flies like a dream, but taxis like a nightmare!

I’m proud and honoured to be a new member of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association!
Please visit http://www.CH2a.ca to learn more about this charitable organization that keep warbirds flying, giving a new generation of pilots access to them.

Update:

Big news for the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association! I’m proud to be a member and happy that they’ve renewed to their funding:

The City of Windsor will spend $500,000 over 10 years to help refurbish its prized wartime possession: the Lancaster Bomber. Read Article

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There are several more parts to this series coming – be sure to check out “part 1” if you haven’t seen it!

Link to Part 1:

Immersive Formation Flying – Join a New Gen of Pilots:

https://flightchops.com/2016/07/21/immersive-formation-flying/

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Immersive Formation Flying – Join a New Gen of Pilots – WWII-era DHC-1 Chipmunk – Part 1

Steve Thorne — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:39:35 +0000

It is an honour to step back into the past, learning to fly warbirds!
Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/

Flight Chops CONTESTS!

A new contest EVERY month; shared prizes from all our sponsors totalling over $2,000!
AND this month thanks to Bose Aviation, we’ve got an A20 headset as the featured prize!

Please visit http://www.FlightChops.com for details!

I’m proud and honoured to be a new member of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association!
Please visit http://www.CH2a.ca to learn more about this charitable organization that keep warbirds flying, giving a new generation of pilots access to them!

And here’s the link to the video flying with the Aeroshell team from AirVenture last year!

http://youtu.be/fmGCpmpYKWs

And don’t forget to check the Flight Chops facebook and Twitter to find out about the Helicopter ride give away we are doing at AirVenture 2016 thanks to Bose Aviation and EAA!

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DHC-1 Chipmunk – Series Teaser – Warbird Flying – Private Pilot

Steve Thorne — Fri, 27 May 2016 10:21:45 +0000

This was beyond an honour, and we’re happy to share it.
The next full episode is one day late and will go live tomorrow.

Meantime, I wanted to share what we’re working on currently!

We have filmed enough for several episodes, and will be producing a series about on going training this season!

Please visit http://www.CH2a.ca to learn more about this charitable organization that’s keeping warbirds flying, and giving a new generation of pilots access to them!

Flight Chops CONTESTS!

A new contest EVERY month; shared prizes from all our sponsors totalling over $2,000!

I am SUPER stoked to add a prize from my aviation hero Bob Hoover: “Flying the Feathered Edge” Blu-Ray and Hat prize pack!

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Chipmunk DHC-1 – WarBird checkout Series – Part One of Many! POV – Flying

Steve Thorne — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:44:22 +0000

Ride along in a Chipmunk for my first time at the controls

This is the first step toward realizing a dream!

Flying WarBirds has always been a goal – and I am super excited to be starting the process!
I’ll be sharing the experience via an ongoing series of videos!

Huge thanks to everyone at the Windsor Flying Club and The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association (CH2A)
I want to specifically thank Aaron Barnhard and David Carrick for setting everything up and being awesome hosts.
(see links to their YouTube channels below)

The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association website:
http://www.ch2a.ca/

Windsor Flying Club link:
www.windsorflyingclub.com

Dave’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZht…

Aaron’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ql…

The photo of Ron in the Harvard was courtesy of George Mock

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