Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This trip culminated in what we're calling the "STOL Gym" where I was training with Former Thunderbird F16 pilot Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge chasing me in the Super Patriot mk I while I was flying the new mk II.
Sharing #STOL Flying with my family was an amazing experience.
The Full series is available at this a playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBAOG8H8jh4YA-rIDZL00P5H&si=v07uV4MVeJVXK0PU
See further below for episode chapter markers.
Byrd's Adventure Center is an amazing place and could use some love after damage from recent floods - Please consider visiting and supporting:
byrdsadventurecenter.com
Huge thanks to Patriot Aircraft for hosting us!
The Super Patriot mkII is my opinion among the best of the modern cub variants!
Learn more here:
patriotaircraftusa.com
Shout out to SiriusXM Aviation - having access to weather data while flying is a game changer!
siriusxm.com/aviation
Canadian link:
siriusxm.ca/aviation
And Thanks to EarthX Lithium Batteries, for building the best battery technology and for supporting all Flight Chops content creation!
If you’re looking to upgrade, visit:
earthxbatteries.com/flight-chops-yt
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CHAPTERS:
00:01
TEASE
01:00
Intro /Story establishing scene
03:00
Loose formation Take off
04:17
Low River run over the Mulberry
06:12
Trevor talking about blind runway, then starting the “STOL Gym course demo” (me chasing)
06:45
Me (to self) : "MAN you gotta be close to those trees..."
07:36
talking about "For a lot of airplanes... No OUT There”
09:30
I’m confirming speeds and have it about right…
09:48
managed to match Trevor’s approach and landing, although maybe a liiiiitle fast
10:12
Good coaching about hugging trees
11:00
My much better landing on the Restaurant strip - much better / slower and shorter than what I’d done with Evelyn
11:30
Following Trevor through REALLY close to trees…
12:00
Trevor: "This is a good example of the playground that's here...."
13:14
me: (to self) "I'm way to fast"
14:18
Opposite direction Restaurant strip - Good approach and landing
Trevor : How you feelin'? - me: "Pretty good!"
14:36
Trevor: “what you wanna practice? me: "I'm just havin' fun going to the Gym here!"
15:47
good coaching about getting low over trees
16:22
Me to self in the flare: "60 too fast!"
16:35
Trevor: "Go around early on that one as most airplanes don't have the option" - I end up too fast as that strip was SO close to the last one and I wasn’t ready to set up again that soon.
17:10
Switching to Trevor chasing ME!
17:40
Context scene / snow landing regarding Zak filming B-Roll from the back seat
18:20
Pretty aggressive slip but made it work.
(Restaurant strip, opposite direction)
19:20
Beautiful B-Roll shot of me over the river… But I’m lost… LOL
20:14
I was not set up well - too high and wide; but juuuust managed to make it work with an aggressive slip.
21:08
Good approach and landing with me calling out the speeds + nice Zak shot
22:10
Reviewing avoid accelerated stall by not pulling
22:35
Good stuff actually getting legit oriented (finally :).
PLUS a great specific overview from Trevor describing "the STOL Gym" with out saying it
23:35
NOPE. Too much energy.
Good talk through after going around "I thought I had it..."
24:48
I changed the profile and went over the trees, made it work, but I can see when Trevor stays inside / to the left of the trees.
25:22
My brain is melted, let’s call it,
26:10
Setting up for the last landing, and summary voice over with call to action to help Byrd’s Adventure Centre recover from the floods.
28:28
Easter egg - Evelyn reacts to the view during climb out on departure
FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 20 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
This trip culminated in what we're calling the "STOL Gym" where I was training with Former Thunderbird F16 pilot Trevor "Dozen" Aldridge chasing me in the Super Patriot mk I while I was flying the new mk II.
Sharing #STOL Flying with my family was an amazing experience.
The Full series is available at this a playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBAOG8H8jh4YA-rIDZL00P5H&si=v07uV4MVeJVXK0PU
See further below for episode chapter markers.
Byrd's Adventure Center is an amazing place and could use some love after damage from recent floods - Please consider visiting and supporting:
byrdsadventurecenter.com
Huge thanks to Patriot Aircraft for hosting us!
The Super Patriot mkII is my opinion among the best of the modern cub variants!
Learn more here:
patriotaircraftusa.com
Shout out to SiriusXM Aviation - having access to weather data while flying is a game changer!
siriusxm.com/aviation
Canadian link:
siriusxm.ca/aviation
And Thanks to EarthX Lithium Batteries, for building the best battery technology and for supporting all Flight Chops content creation!
If you’re looking to upgrade, visit:
earthxbatteries.com/flight-chops-yt
#Flying episodes like this wouldn't be sustainable without the involvement of Patrons.
I want to thank all of you for your ongoing support!
To become a part of the Flight Chops core community
and gain access to exclusive raw cuts, behind the scenes videos, and more, visit:
patreon.com/join/FlightChops
Follow FlightChops on Twitter:
twitter.com/flightchops
Follow FlightChops on Instagram:
instagram.com/flightchops
Follow FlightChops on Facebook:
facebook.com/flightchops
FlightChops Sponsors & Supporters:
flightchops.com/supporters
CHAPTERS:
00:01
TEASE
01:00
Intro /Story establishing scene
03:00
Loose formation Take off
04:17
Low River run over the Mulberry
06:12
Trevor talking about blind runway, then starting the “STOL Gym course demo” (me chasing)
06:45
Me (to self) : "MAN you gotta be close to those trees..."
07:36
talking about "For a lot of airplanes... No OUT There”
09:30
I’m confirming speeds and have it about right…
09:48
managed to match Trevor’s approach and landing, although maybe a liiiiitle fast
10:12
Good coaching about hugging trees
11:00
My much better landing on the Restaurant strip - much better / slower and shorter than what I’d done with Evelyn
11:30
Following Trevor through REALLY close to trees…
12:00
Trevor: "This is a good example of the playground that's here...."
13:14
me: (to self) "I'm way to fast"
14:18
Opposite direction Restaurant strip - Good approach and landing
Trevor : How you feelin'? - me: "Pretty good!"
14:36
Trevor: “what you wanna practice? me: "I'm just havin' fun going to the Gym here!"
15:47
good coaching about getting low over trees
16:22
Me to self in the flare: "60 too fast!"
16:35
Trevor: "Go around early on that one as most airplanes don't have the option" - I end up too fast as that strip was SO close to the last one and I wasn’t ready to set up again that soon.
17:10
Switching to Trevor chasing ME!
17:40
Context scene / snow landing regarding Zak filming B-Roll from the back seat
18:20
Pretty aggressive slip but made it work.
(Restaurant strip, opposite direction)
19:20
Beautiful B-Roll shot of me over the river… But I’m lost… LOL
20:14
I was not set up well - too high and wide; but juuuust managed to make it work with an aggressive slip.
21:08
Good approach and landing with me calling out the speeds + nice Zak shot
22:10
Reviewing avoid accelerated stall by not pulling
22:35
Good stuff actually getting legit oriented (finally :).
PLUS a great specific overview from Trevor describing "the STOL Gym" with out saying it
23:35
NOPE. Too much energy.
Good talk through after going around "I thought I had it..."
24:48
I changed the profile and went over the trees, made it work, but I can see when Trevor stays inside / to the left of the trees.
25:22
My brain is melted, let’s call it,
26:10
Setting up for the last landing, and summary voice over with call to action to help Byrd’s Adventure Centre recover from the floods.
28:28
Easter egg - Evelyn reacts to the view during climb out on departure
FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 20 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
