If you’re new around here and not familiar with this event, I highly suggest you check it out here.

This year’s schedule is jam packed for Flight Chops. 

Get all the meet-ups and presentation details below!

*** WEDNESDAY JULY 24, 2019 ***

Flight Practice with Mobile Tech

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM 

Location: Forum Stage 8 – ForeFlight

Presenter: Laura Laban, Steve Thorne

Planning your flight is one thing. Visualizing it and knowing exactly how your technology will work is another. In this forum, private pilots Laura Laban (Infinite Flight CEO & developer), and Steve Thorne (Host of FlightChops) will demonstrate how the use of mobile technology can prepare you for your flight. Learn tips on being a more prepared pilot by learning about your route and your technology before you get in the cockpit.  (Event link)

UPDATE 1: 

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN GET ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THE iPAD MINI 5 GIVEAWAY: Visit Infinite Flight Booth 3027 or CloudAhoy Booth 3083 before Wednesday!  Tickets will be collected and the winner will be drawn on Wednesday July 24 at 11:00AM – Forum Stage 8.  (Tickets will also be available at the forum presentation at 10AM!)

UPDATE 2: 

Social Media Creators in the Aviation Space

Location: AOPA Tent

Presenter: Social Media Influencers

We’ll analyze the steps private pilot creators take to publish content that reinforces safety and prioritizes flying over capturing. We’ll explore the difficulties of having a high level of public exposure as a pilot. We will delve into how YouTubers, Instagrammers, podcasters and all aviation content creators have helped make aviation seem accessible to a new generation and audience and then examine the ways social media has pushed people to a career or hobby they didn’t know existed. (Event link)

*** THURSDAY JULY 25, 2019 ***

#OSH19 Aviation Social Influencer Panel

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM 

Presenter: EAA

Listen to a panel of aviation content creators talk about their aviation journeys in the social media space, their experiences, and how they create content to share the spirit of aviation. (Event link)

Panel:

*** FRIDAY JULY 26, 2019 ***

Flight Chops and Mikey McBryan Meet and Greet

Location: AirVenture Welcome Center

Presenter: Flight Chops, Mike McBryan

Meet aviation influencers Flight Chops and Mikey, who will be engaging with fans and giving out swag and hi fives. (Event link)

Jason Miller & Flight Chops Meet & Greet hosted by Foreflight

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: FOREFLIGHT BOOTH, Epic Exhibit Hangar C 3137-3139

(Event link)

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*** SATURDAY JULY 27, 2019 *** JUST ADDED!

 

UPDATE: 

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PAST OSHKOSH EPISODES

Here are a few episodes that attempt to capture the awesomeness that is Osh!

See you there!

Team Flight Chops

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Flying with a bunch of lucky viewers in the DC-3 to share the learning!

Big thanks to Gold Seal for inviting us to produce this one!

Related episodes:

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/23/i-was-hoist-rescued-by-the-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-2/

https://flightchops.com/2017/08/25/they-let-me-land-a-dc-3-accidentally-blasted-a-j3-cub-off-taxiway-flight-vlog/

The post What’s the biggest killer in Aviation? Now I know! appeared first on Flight Chops.

Was it Drumming or constantly training on new types that made this click?

THANKS to Tim and Martin from APEX Aviation in Alaska for this one. They’re starting up an amazing initiative! I don’t know where to begin to explain what they are up to, but it is going to be awesome. Basically a complete Alaskan Aviation experience that can be tailored to your needs and desires. I did a pile of float flying training and future episodes will be sharing more about that! (including a check out in the DHC-2 Beaver!)

For now, to learn more, visit them here: APEX ALASKA

Here is the raw / assembly edit of this 1st lesson for Patreon supporters! 

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

https://flightchops.com/2016/09/01/helicopter-landing-edge-of-a-cliff-day-in-the-life-of-bradley-friesen-mountain-flying/

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/23/i-was-hoist-rescued-by-the-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-2/

https://flightchops.com/2016/08/18/worlds-busiest-airspace/

The post Hovering a Helicopter 1st try! Due to flying 50 types in 2 years? Or drumming? :) appeared first on Flight Chops.

Not sure which was more fun: Skydiving from 20K or the 7K FPM descent in the KingAir…

MASSIVE thanks to Dan! 
Visit the link below if you’re interested in Sky Diving with his team!
Check out the Skyranch website!

Dan was also a big part of motivating me to get my multi engine rating done. 
I had not planned on starting that before finishing IFR… but it has been a fun ride.

We’ll be seeing a lot of more Dan in the future episodes training with him on the big birds!

HERE IS PART 1 OF THIS FLYING WEEKEND:

https://flightchops.com/2018/05/25/she-convinced-me-to-jump-out-of-a-kingair90-nerdy-pilot-details-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! 

Patrons can check out this exclusive upload:

Exclusive: 1938 DC-3 startup + preflight raw / uncut

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Learn all about Our Sponsors who help keep Flight Chops in the air!

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Check out the current giveaway on the Contest page! You don’t want to miss this one!!

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

https://flightchops.com/2018/05/25/she-convinced-me-to-jump-out-of-a-kingair90-nerdy-pilot-details-photos/

https://flightchops.com/2017/12/22/landing-gears-not-going-down-for-real-beech-18-multi-engine-flight-training-vlog-photos/

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/23/i-was-hoist-rescued-by-the-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-2/

The post My 20,000’ JUMP + How a KingAir C90 beat me to the ground! appeared first on Flight Chops.

I love flying, but was not so sure about Skydiving before this trip…

MASSIVE thanks to Dan!
Visit the link below if you’re interested in Sky Diving with his team!
Check out the Skyranch website!

Dan was also a big part of motivating me to get my multi engine rating done.
I had not planned on starting that before finishing IFR… but it has been a fun ride.

We’ll be seeing a lot of more Dan in the future episodes training with him on the big birds!

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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! 

Patrons can check out this exclusive upload:

Exclusive: 1938 DC-3 startup + preflight raw / uncut

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Learn all about Our Sponsors who help keep Flight Chops in the air!

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Check out the current giveaway on the Contest page! This one is very special indeed!

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

https://flightchops.com/2017/12/22/landing-gears-not-going-down-for-real-beech-18-multi-engine-flight-training-vlog-photos/

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/23/i-was-hoist-rescued-by-the-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-2/

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

What are your thoughts on this episode?

Please let us know in this site’s comments section below, or by using your Facebook login.

Note – This episode was previously titled: She convinced me to JUMP out of a KingAir90! + Nerdy Pilot Details (+ PHOTOS)

UPDATE: WATCH PART 2 NOW!

https://flightchops.com/2018/06/01/my-20000-jump-how-a-kingair-c90-beat-me-to-the-ground/

The post SKYDIVE Pilot perspective – KingAir C90 (+PHOTOS) appeared first on Flight Chops.

This was a tough one to finish, but lessons were learned and there will be a follow up!

Thanks to https://www.flynyon.com/ for the invite, and giving us complete access to film and share their process.

NOTE:

To be clear, this flight was filmed and mostly edited before the accident in March 2018, so only a small amount of context could be added to this episode due to the ongoing NTSB investigation. We are planning a detailed follow up to discuss changes in regs and/or SOPs as a result of the findings of the investigation. Please stand by for that.

Additional Photos from this Trip:

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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! 

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Learn all about Our Sponsors who help keep Flight Chops in the air!

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Check out the current giveaway on the Monthly Contest page! This one is very special indeed!

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

https://flightchops.com/2016/09/01/helicopter-landing-edge-of-a-cliff-day-in-the-life-of-bradley-friesen-mountain-flying/

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/08/rescue-survivor-qualification-u-s-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-1/

https://flightchops.com/2017/11/10/low-level-class-bravo-over-sfo-international-dusk-bay-tour-172-g1000-flight-vlog-photos/

The post What is Doors Off Heli Flying really like? Insider safety briefing breakdown – Flight VLOG (+PHOTOS) appeared first on Flight Chops.

And it’s not just us — this happens to all Youtube creators.  We get a lot of feedback around here and, often, even our viewers can’t make heads or tails of what’s going on.

While we can’t exactly control all that, there is a silver lining — our very own Flight Chops Headquarters — where we can give new life to the episodes we feel are some of the very best material we’ve produced.  The ones we’ve poured our hearts and souls into.  The ones that place the viewer right in the pilot’s seat, or that teach the most, or inspire the most.

So without further ado… 

Here are some of the very best little-seen episodes on the Flight Chops channel. 

Have you seen them all?

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

https://flightchops.com/2018/01/26/landing-blind-at-100-mph-zero-forward-vis-pitts-s2b-flight-training-vlog/

https://flightchops.com/2018/01/05/multi-engine-flight-test-prep-check-ride-nerves-piper-seneca-flight-training-vlog/

https://flightchops.com/2017/11/10/low-level-class-bravo-over-sfo-international-dusk-bay-tour-172-g1000-flight-vlog-photos/

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

https://flightchops.com/2017/06/23/survive-a-forced-landing-in-the-winter-wilderness-are-you-prepared-bc-mountains-flight-vlog/

https://flightchops.com/2017/02/16/storm-chasing-in-a-cessna-lake-effect-snow-squalls-vfr-to-imc-risk-avoidance-flight-vlog/

https://flightchops.com/2017/01/23/why-i-fly-solo-sign-off-chasing-childhood-dreams-dhc-1-chipmunk-training-vlog-part-4/

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/23/i-was-hoist-rescued-by-the-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-2/

Okay — who’s already watched all of these episodes? 

Let us know if you made any discoveries here today. Did you learn anything new?

Let us know what you think in the comments area

THANK YOU

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I can neither confirm nor deny crying a little while editing this one…

I’d always known in theory what working dogs were. But to actually see one doing his thing — naturally and with so much passion — was truly amazing.

Honestly, I couldn’t have described the experience of meeting Piper if I wasn’t able to make this episode and actually show you what he was like.  I hope you enjoy learning about the roles of these very special dogs that keep airports safe, and please help the cause by sharing it.

Huge thanks to Brian, Piper’s trainer.  And if you’d like to donate to a good cause in Piper’s name, check out Spikes K9 Fund.  “In order to keep the runways safe, K9 Piper had the essential kit to help him do his job. Without these items he could not complete his mission and keep the runways clear. This is true for all working K9s – without proper gear they cannot complete their tasks. We created the K9 Piper Kit Campaign for this very reason. All money raised will buy items like heat alarms, GPS trackers, non-ballistic vests, Rex Specs. Something that K9 Piper was known for. Please help honor the life of a K9 loved by so many, donate to the K9 Piper Kit Campaign!”

You can find Piper’s various social media accounts by searching: @airportk9

To see more awesome stuff we produced during this trip, search “Coast Guard” and “L-39” here on the site.

MASSIVE thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard for being a part of this!

For more info; See the USCG Recruiting Page

Explore USCG Air Station Traverse City

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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! 

There are several raw/uncut supporter exclusives from the TBM – here is the most recent

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

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/08/rescue-survivor-qualification-u-s-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-1/

https://flightchops.com/2016/12/23/i-was-hoist-rescued-by-the-coast-guard-mh65-helicopter-training-vlog-part-2/

https://flightchops.com/2014/08/22/tail-dragger-training-wheel-landing-on-pavement-super-cub-pov-flying/

The post Aviation’s Coolest Working Dog: Tribute to K9 Piper (+PHOTOS) appeared first on Flight Chops.

Here are some Successes and Failures of 2017:

– 3 videos broke 1M views this year, and this video from 2017 broke 2M views!!

– The Coast Guard series did not get seen by many

Without a doubt, this one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had, and it was an honour to get the opportunity to share it. We put everything we had into this production, and I consider it some of our best work…  It had an amazing 99.5% liked ratio, great retention, and many viewers commented to say they were as surprised as I was that it didn’t perform well on YouTube.  

It was the biggest heartbreaker of my Youtube career.

If you didn’t get to see this, please check it out!

– Got Featured by Flying Magazine!

– Multi-Engine Rating accomplished!

(I by no means aced the test, but I scored perfectly on the most important section dealing with over an engine failure after take off / during a go around)

Was majorly stressed about prepping for my first REAL flight test in over 15 years.

Preparing for the multi engine flight test after so many years no having had to face an actual flight test, was a struggle – But nothing beats the feeling of pulling it off – onward to IFR.  Gulp!

– Landed a DC3 (on the purple dot at Osh!)

– Jumped out of a KingAir from 20,000 feet  :-O

– Helped JP prepare for the trip of a lifetime

To see JP’s “World Flight”, here’s the link for the Fun For Louis channel

– Became a formation pilot

– Flew right seat in a Phenom300

– Learned how to fly upside down and land a Pitts S2B from the back seat

– Surpassed $100,000 worth of prizes given away to fans / supporters…  So fun! 

And we’re keeping it fresh for January 2018 – check this out!

– Exceeded 1000 Patreon supporters!

Just, wow. I’m speechless!  BTW Did you know there are now over 3 dozen Patreon Exclusive raw / uncut flights only available to supporters?

We’re so glad to have you as part of this community.  Cheers to 2018 and to new adventures!

The post Aviation Successes / Failures – Multi Engine Flight Test PASSED! Silver Play button + 2018 Teaser appeared first on Flight Chops.

I’ve never been more nervous about a Flight Vlog!

Big thanks to Gold Seal for inviting us to produce this one!  

Check them out at Online Ground School

Related episodes:

AirVenture Fisk approach with the U.S. Coast Guard!

Onboard for Tight Formation aerobatics with the AeroShelll team!

Flying formation in P-51 Mustangs!

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