In this episode of Flight Chops, we’re Flying IFR in the TBM850 with 16 yr old Adam at the controls!

He and his dad have essentially rescued me to help get the RV-14 ready for the imminent trip to AirVenture in a few short days!

While there, Adam will get a taste of some real Flying Fundamentals in the T6 / Harvard with museum chief pilot Dave! Thanks to Jim from PTNR Production! He’s a long time pilot buddy that helped get the temp vinyl sorted out for the RV-14 in a hurry!

PTNR Production (pronounced Partner) is a Canadian print and display manufacturer offering large and small format design, production and installation. We also have a soft spot for aviation!

@PTNRproduction
https://www.pntr.com 

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600 Trees Planted for all 600 Horse Power on this Airplane! 

To learn more about #TeamTrees and donate toward the 20M tree goal, visit: https://teamtrees.org

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I was up all night editing this. I am mostly sure there are no glitches and the video isn’t terrible.

Please be nice in the comments. Share if you like it, be constructive if you don’t. Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  (NOTE: This video was produce entirely at my cost – I am not running this specific video through Patreon or any sponsor deals)

To learn more about the #TeamTrees project, check out this post:

https://flightchops.com/2019/10/22/flight-chops-and-teamtrees-massive-online-movement-to-plant-20m-trees/

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Seriously – We’re inviting You to do this!

In this episode, Steve “Flight Chops” Thorne flies with Jon in a Meridian and they discuss tailwheel vs IFR flying. Meanwhile, back at CH2A, the RV-14 is being built with additional help from friends Sarah and Brock… and you’re invited to join us! Find out how in this episode.

Massive thanks to Jon for the tools, the trip and the continued support!  Look for more to come from him about mixing general aviation and playing in an Eagles Tribute band!  HINT: I might be helping him get his YouTube on  

For the Fall contest where we’ll fly you out here and cover your hotel:  

Current Flight Chops Contest

For long term to come out and visit the Flight Chops RV-14 build any time: 

https://flightchops.com/2019/08/13/wanna-help-build-the-flight-chops-vans-aircraft-rv-14-heres-how/

For general info about the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association (click the logo): 

And for those asking about the kneeboard / iPad case I am using – there is a deal code active until Sept 1st!  (I’m not making anything from this – wanted to get you guys the full discount that was available)

PIVOT – THE Case for Aviation. There’s a reason, I and over 150+ airlines worldwide use this product for easy and secure iPad mounting. Right now, PIVOT is running an Oshkosh special exclusively for Flight Chops Subscribers – 25% off with the code OshChops at checkout:

>> Shop Here for PIVOT – THE Case for Aviation <<

Looking For More Videos?

Check out what we’ve done on tailwheel flying

Check out what we’ve done on warbird flying

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Demystifying how Back Country Pilots fly super slow short field approaches.

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! 

Don’t miss Part 1!

https://flightchops.com/2018/10/30/how-do-stol-pilots-train-for-back-country-flying-carbon-cub-fx-3-part-1/

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

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Some more cool images:

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Watch more content related to this kind of aircraft:

CUBCRAFTERS CARBONCUB FX

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. 

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/2017/11/24/slowest-approach-shortest-landing-ive-ever-pulled-off-stol-training-flight-vlog-photos/

https://flightchops.com/2016/04/29/float-training-1st-lesson-j3-cub-fun-flying-landing-on-water-sun-n-fun%e2%80%ac/

Let us know what you think in the comments area

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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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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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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!