Flight Chops
September 17, 2015 03:43:44
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September 1, 2015 17:39:49
August 31, 2015 03:07:27
Jimmy Tidmore Steve! Congratulations! Not surprised at your success. Love what you are doing and look forward to every new installment. Grace and peace to you!
August 31, 2015 18:54:21 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks Jimmy!
September 1, 2015 23:05:22 · Reply
William Gower My flight bag is still waiting for it's patch Steve. I hope all is well.
September 2, 2015 20:02:24 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks for letting me know William - yours went out with the batch in late April, so it is safe to say it didn't make it :( ... I will resend next week.
September 3, 2015 01:25:29 · Reply
Richard Hall Hi Steve, I really love and look forward to your videos. Keep them coming. I'm currently a 64 year old student weight shift trike pilot working on my sport pilot license. Even though I don't have any stick and rudder experience, there are a number of Cubs at my home field. Perhaps someday I will start the process of working towards my fixed wing endorsement. I'm the meantime my attitude is to read and watch as much as possible about flying, regardless of the type. Keep doing what your doing - incredible job! Cheers!
September 10, 2015 21:05:55 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks so much Richard! I really appreciate your comment! I've just emailed you my standard "welcome and thanks" email for joining the Patreon campaign :)
September 11, 2015 03:23:25 · Reply
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August 3, 2015 03:36:57
Flight Chops That's a good point Mark. I can tell you one thing is that all the focus is on lead - so I sure felt like nothing else was happening being keeping track of that plane :P
August 17, 2015 02:55:16 · Reply
Thomas Couper Hmm flying formation in the T6 and meeting Bob Hoover and who knows what else. Looks like Steve had a good time. Awesome video even though it was a cyclops cam :-) Glad you had a good time.
August 4, 2015 22:53:33 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks Thomas! Yes, #OSH15 was all around awesome for me :)
August 17, 2015 02:52:34 · Reply
Kurt Pennuto Steve, thanks for the experience! How awesome was it to take the controls of the T6! Your pilot was so cool about letting you be more than a passenger. Any chance you coming down to the AOPA fly in in Minnesota? Would love to visit. Thanks again.
August 5, 2015 02:05:50 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks Kurt! I need to see about making it to at least one of those AOPA fly ins! That one might just be the closest for me - I will look into it!
August 17, 2015 02:51:52 · Reply
July 16, 2015 18:34:09
Flight Chops Cool yeah, lot's more material coming from this one! :)
August 2, 2015 01:47:18 · Reply
Flight Chops Awesome thanks! And yeah - We shot enough for ten episodes! More Cessna / G1000 content coming!
August 2, 2015 01:48:21 · Reply
John Comley Great video, some great lessons! I love mountain flying . . . there is so much to learn and know. Thank you.
July 18, 2015 17:30:42 · Reply
Flight Chops This really solidified for me how important it is to get additional training for mountain flying! I knew it would be a change, but it felt A LOT different than i thought it would.
August 2, 2015 01:49:27 · Reply
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June 3, 2015 00:36:43
Greg Hopp I see this problem all over the place and really appreciate that you have confronted the issue head on and hopefully brought another pilot into the fold. Initially, I wasn't sure where you were going with this video, but it ended up being one of my favorites yet because the message is so vital to our collective success as pilots. Another great one; thanks Steve.
June 3, 2015 01:45:37 · Reply
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April 17, 2015 02:55:32
Rob Thatcher Seriously though, Flyboy Mutton Chops t-shirts. AVIATOR FOR THE MASSES!
April 17, 2015 10:05:48 · Reply
Flight Chops Haha - yes, James (my director friend) is hilarious - that's all him - I really appreciate his input on the creative when he helps with these productions!
April 17, 2015 14:12:58 · Reply
William Gower Great job Steve. For the record, this was the video that made me say to myself that I had to become a Patreon. Great work.
April 17, 2015 13:25:54 · Reply
Flight Chops Awesome! Thanks William! You'll get my "welcome and thanks" email later today - For now, I'm skipping work to go fly the Super Cub this morning!
April 17, 2015 14:11:25 · Reply
Kurt Pennuto Stellar flight! And great editing!! I really like the "classic" era touch in the intro, who's idea was the "soup can" audio? Perfect! And yes, "Flyboy Mutton Chops" is your new moniker! Thank you James!
April 18, 2015 18:00:24 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks! And yes, James get's full credit for the "old timey" look and feel of the intro. He directed the iCloth spot that we shot with that same inspiration.
April 19, 2015 00:50:53 · Reply
April 3, 2015 20:41:00
David W Mobley Great video.. I recently did tail wheel training and I was sweating as I was couch flying with you.. Kudos for gutting it out and getting back on that horse and getting it right ..Keep up the great videos
April 4, 2015 13:34:25 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks David! This one was tough to share - I had a long internal debate about it, but after talking to Dennis we agreed there was value in putting this one "out there".
April 6, 2015 03:49:01 · Reply
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March 22, 2015 23:35:15
fixedwingbuddha Great one Steve! I love flying taildraggers on the grass. The day looked picturesque and I felt like I was right there with you. Nicely done all the way around! Brent - fixedwingbuddha.com
March 23, 2015 00:13:12 · Reply
Flight Chops I really appreciate the comment Brent! It is very rewarding to hear you thought I was successful creating an immersive video!
March 23, 2015 00:19:50 · Reply
Jamie Gamble Really enjoy your tailwheel work. I've got the tailwheel endorsement in a Citabria, but have never solo'd. Something truly special about having a grass circuit to yourself like that, to hone your skills. Definitely inspired me to get more tw time this season. Thanks!!
April 27, 2015 22:23:48 · Reply
Bryan Skrenes Another outstanding video, Steve. Really appreciate all the hard work you are doing and the passion you bring to every video. Your honesty and openness are really rare and impressive! Thanks again!
May 18, 2015 18:39:31 · Reply
March 11, 2015 21:36:51
Flight Chops Oh, and all the $5+ Patrons should have their flight suit patches with in a couple weeks of joining - if you didn't get one, please let me know - Technically, anything that is not paper, is supposed to be declared by filling out forms to indicate that they are gifts - However I sneak them through as regular mail because the time / energy spent on that process every time I send one is prohibitive. Most get through as standard mail, but I fear that some times US customs snags them.
March 11, 2015 21:41:11 · Reply
Jonathon Solum Congrats Steve! Just wait...you'll be up to your highest level in no time! (As long as you keep doing 'How ya roll,'!)
March 12, 2015 00:43:45 · Reply
Flight Chops Haha - thanks Jonathon!
March 12, 2015 03:46:03 · Reply
ZeroByteInFlight Congratulations, Steve! Did you ever think you'd become a famous aviator?
March 18, 2015 21:11:41 · Reply
Flight Chops Haha - thanks ZB! Not sure about the famous part though :P
March 22, 2015 02:16:50 · Reply
March 2, 2015 21:00:25
Flight Chops Oh, and I forgot to add my standard note: Videos go up on YouTube every 2nd Friday, so this one has been live for over a week; however, I'm posting here on Patreon the 2nd and 16th of each month to keep the paid posts to a maximum of two... But as the lag is now over a week, I may skip a Patreon post or upload a 3rd one this month to "reset the lag" - please be sure to edit your monthly max so there are no surprises.
March 2, 2015 21:03:58 · Reply
February 17, 2015 00:33:28
[email protected] Not too long. That is some great editing! putting the graphic split was genius way to convey information and although I'm not an IFR pilot I picked up enough to make it very interesting Thanks!
February 18, 2015 02:20:19 · Reply
Flight Chops I really appreciate this feedback - I avoided making IFR videos for ages because I knew how hard it was going to be to make the convey the complexity, and make the experience immersive and engaging - Thanks for confirming that we succeeded!
February 18, 2015 03:05:53 · Reply
Kurt Pennuto Nice work, I could watch this all day! Dennis is such a cool cucumber up there, what a joy to have that kind of mentor. How much prep work do you and your crew put in before you even get off the ground? Do you plan out your shots or is it free flowing and all the work is in the editing? Thanks again, I'm glad I found you and can help support your awesome adventure! KYFCS!
February 18, 2015 02:45:02 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks Kurt! The crew and I do a fair bit of prep as far as setting the scenes, rigging cameras (and lighting if needed) and imagining what angles we'll need "on the fly" - so the guys aren't too surprised by the action they need to cover; but then ultimately, whatever happens, happens, and we try to capture it is naturally as we can. And in this case it was a production delay that held up our departure and pushed us into dark for flight 2, so yeah, it's far from seamless :)
February 18, 2015 03:10:19 · Reply
Bill Flyge The only thing worse than wearing Foggles during IFR training is ..... well i can't think of anything right now but ill get back to you on that. about to take my IFR check ride . good luck on your training - good luck on partial panel in IMC - that when it really gets fun! your Mooney-ac friend Bill
February 18, 2015 14:59:38 · Reply
Flight Chops Haha - thanks Bill! And yes, I look forward to meeting you and your Mooney!
February 20, 2015 04:20:51 · Reply
February 3, 2015 17:01:05
Flight Chops This massive production would not have been possible with out help from supporters via Patreon! Thanks so much!
February 3, 2015 17:02:41 · Reply
Benjamin Donkersloot I just raised my pledge :) ... Congratulations on this series, must have been a blast to experience the Extra. Hope your channel will bring in more Patrons for even cooler content. Kind regards from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Benjamin
February 3, 2015 17:21:24 · Reply
Flight Chops So awesome! Thanks Benja! The support is greatly appreciated!
February 3, 2015 23:23:34 · Reply
Casper Biever They say every airplane is a compromise, i guess this one is the exception.
February 4, 2015 11:10:41 · Reply
Flight Chops Haha - sort of... I mean in terms of pure fun the Extra 300 doesn't compromise... but the joke Jared made with me was the the plane is so purpose built for acro that it has no other useful function - Like its a PIA to even ferry it around because it has such small fuel tanks, and minimal space for baggage - it's really made for flying air shows and that's about it.
February 6, 2015 05:44:24 · Reply
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Jonathon Solum "A bare bones shoot..."....Blowing Snow! Put it this way sir schteevie, your "bare bones" is 1,000 times better than my full hardest attempt at what someone might vaguely call a production piece. It was nice to see something that reminded me of when I first started watching your videos, when you only had *gasp* one or two cameras! Sometimes it's nice to go back to your roots. But don't get me wrong, I do love the full production shoots though, but these are great also!
September 17, 2015 18:37:45 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks so much for this feedback Jonathon! I appreciate knowing that I can get away with stepping the production insanity back a notch now and then to get some breathing room :P
September 18, 2015 04:08:01 · Reply
Jonathon Solum Anytime Steve. It's nice to be "oooo'd and ahhhh'd" by pretty graphics and smart camera work, but it's the content that makes it! If I didn't like the content you put out, I wouldn't be on Patreon shouting "TAKE MUH MONEY!"
September 18, 2015 13:41:23 · Reply
Bill Sedgwick What happened to that great little aircraft was a bummer and I hope the idiot who did it paid big time. That said, it's really interesting to see the inner workings of the plane and hear the care and trouble that is taken to keep planes flying. And the iPhone, week that's ridiculous!
September 22, 2015 23:36:38 · Reply
Flight Chops Thanks Bill! I'm just back from filming in Atlanta - and hopefully we'll be filming more of the Super Cub rebuild soon.
September 30, 2015 15:49:14 · Reply