This goes way deeper than flying. It's not just a flying philosophy. And this guy's really good at explaining that difficult concept. Well done.

Scott, I'm a controller in the Southern US. I watch the GA pilots fly into and close to weather all the time. Last year, one I issued weather to twice, crashed because he "had to make the trip". Please, pilots, listen to Scott, do not fly if the weather is bad, It will kill you.

Ye3a bro, that "pit" in your stomach is called your intuition, gut feeling, the little bird on your shoulder etc..... You NEVER, EVER go AGAINST the little bird on your shoulder!!! EVER!!! If he tells you to do something, do it!! If he tells you not to, DON'T!!! He's NEVER wrong!!!! As soon as you get that little birds message, take it instantly!!! It will save your life!!!!

@MagicMaker626

9 жыл бұрын

100% True.. I agree with you

@vishnus4628

8 жыл бұрын

yes it is.

These videos really don't have enough views. These should be in the 100s of thousands. Very informative, really appreciated thanks.

That my friend was excellent airmanship. That's what I like hearing about...Thanks for sharing.

Ya I heard the same thing when I was a newbe pilot with minimums above minimum. Ironically a few of the guys I knew then who took chances are now dead. Two of them hit trees on approach going below mins and the other thought the stars were the ground, turned the plane upside down and ripped the wings off. That's the outcome you can expect with a cavalier attitude in this realm.

Thanks for refreshing the the concept about “go/no-go” decision. For several wrong reasons it is forgotten or diminished by other factors like the desire to not disappoint ourselves or other people... Life is important, more than any disappointment.

Great advice Cpt Scott. Always looking forward to watch your videos.

Love your videos Captain Scott. I can relate to your enthusiasm for aviation. Hope to see many more videos from you.

Thank you captain Scott. You are a huge inspiration to aviation and to me. Your words will follow me through to when I'm an airline captain and beyond!

Capitain Scott Sir, you have the gift of being an instructor. Probably one of the best instructors that there ever was, from whom, a junior pilot or a student pilot can learn practical ways to become the safest pilots in aviation. There are many people good at what they do, but they don't have the gift of passing their knowledge to others. I'm in my mid 40s and a vet in ground transportation, moving freight, from general freight to specialized over dimensional heavy haul and I've been wondering what it'll be like to hassle freight in one of those jumbo jet freighters, but I guess that's too late for me to even think of getting off the ground and into the air at this stage in my life. Anyway, I have the greatest respect for you guys up there in the air flying people and/or freight allover the world! Blessings and lots of friendly skies!

Had to make my first near-serious in-flight decision as PIC on a Solo to the Practice Area the other day. My controls started sticking and getting stiff whilst orbiting at 4,500ft. Right away I knew there was time for nothing but to get back on the ground safely - which I'm happy to say I did! So far in my training I've had an Engine Out & now some flight control malfunctions! Thankfully it wasn't bad enough for me to lose control - don't think I'll forget that one...

Guyana's bush pilots usually die of terrain crashes especially in inclement weather. Also, that gut feeling... the sixth sense...pay attention to it. I always love Cpt Scott's candidacy...a true professional! Who agrees?

Thank you Captain Scott for many pearls of wisdom about flying - I enjoy reading/learning from your experience. Ciao, "Captain L" USN (Ret).

I landed safely at an alternate airport... That day I took a very bad decision because 'I needed to'. A lot of stress such finish on time to start the ATPL ground courses, come back on time for family reasons... Since that day I have reviewed my minima! That experience made me a better pilot as I was probably a newbie without experience. Safety first!!!

Great insight on ADM. You remind me A LOT of my of my first CFI for my PPL. He was a Delta 757 Captain and you sound and look a lot like him. I still talk to him here and there. Anyways fantastic video and please keep them coming. Its people like you that can change some pilots lives. Hearing things from professionals sometimes makes them really realize. You know what they say, that big book known as the FAR/AIM, its written in blood. Fly Safe!

Hi Scott! I did my training in Belgium and I will always remember my PPL long navigation. My story tells you how stupid you can be when you are under pressure and you are goal oriented and nothing can stop you. For the final leg of the day I took off when the weather was marginal but still VMC. Even the forecast weren't too bad. After few minutes I found myself in the cloud, no IFR license, no certified plane... I thought that it will end badly but I took a deep breath and did my best to aviate!

Captain Scott dropping brilliant knowledge

Sound advice applicable to all professionals and even in personal life

Hey Scott , glad u are back to making videos. keep up the great work.

Fantastic food for thought. I just recently began my journey to get my ppl and found this thought provoking.

I love your videos and it helps student pilots like me who want to do what you do. Your advice is great and I hope I can be like you someday.

Keep up the videos, you seem like a good guy and a wise pilot.

Graet tips cap...regards from Brazil

Threat and Error management made simple. Great Video Capt! Can't wait for the part 2 of that 10 year old captain :)

Good Vid. You made some important valid points, I recognise a few from personal experience with my flying. There will be other out there that will also say it's good to push your limits and your "comfort zone", I think it's best to do things safely through proper planning than taking risks. Subscribed! :-)

Great, well said. Be profesional, even if you're a student pilot. TKS Captain Scott

1000 and 3 is way below my comfort-zone. I use 1500 and 8 km as my minimums. Also wind is crucial. 8-10 kt actual crosswind component is my max and no more than +10 kt gust. Some may say that I am a chicken with these numbers but I take my flying serious. Later I might change my "numbers" but until then this is what I go by. Thanks for opening this important discussion.

Amen to personal minimums! I flew legit 3 miles/ 1,000 and it was incredible how very little you can see, especially flying in Robinson helicopters with no autopilot or SAS system, it is pretty humbling, we have big mountains here in Utah and it is easy no to see them

Wow useful information. Thanks!

That would be a great series, write the first one and challenge the rest of the pilots to submit their own "why didn't I go" stories. Great videos, keep up the good work.

Always glad to see updates from you, and happy to listen to your advice. It's great advice too, because what does being a pilot really boil down to? Safety (or at least that's how I see it). I once heard that there are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but no old bold pilots! Anyway, like many other people commenting here, I seem to have trouble with flight school. I've never flown before, but would LOVE intro. lessons. I just can't track a place down. Would these be at my local airport?

I as a PPL lived a situation like this. I was flying my C172 in a region where I was supposed to stay clear of convective activity but it began developing in front of me anyway. I made the decision of doing a Precautionary Landing at a field I saw on my chart, and I was really proud of myself after doing that. I know many PPL/VFR guys have been killed trying to deal with thunderstorms or nasty weather.

I love researching aviation safety. Learning about what caused an aircraft to crash is really intriguing to me. It makes me a better pilot to learn about the mistakes and misfortunes of others. Also, I suggest all training pilots to also do research, because it will help you out on your test. Learning about aircrafts that have crashed due to icing, definitely helped me understand what ice does to an airfoil to which helped on my written test.

Gah shoot, I'm a bit like the guy above Scott.. I took a ride in an Archer with my Aunt and Uncle and and Instructor as a present, and I loved it. I've been flying simulators and all that for over 10 years and I'm 20 now. I reached the conclusion within my self that I'd never have the money or qualifications to become a pilot.. you're an inspiration and a great guy. I'd love to see more of your videos.

I've only had a couple hard decisions. It's fairly simple in the midwest. The weather is either great or terrible so it makes the decision making process very simple. Also, being a flight student at a university helps because a lot of the decisions are made for me. Personally, if it's a close call or a situation that I'm not completely comfortable with, I just don't go and either wait for a better day or do more research on my flight or plan another route perhaps.

Thanks man...

Very interesting.

That was good decision making. It's the gut feeling isn't it.

New York and specially KJFK...the nightmare for every pilot...half(a bit extreme, but not much less) of the fuel you take on, is just for circling(TNCM-KJFK-->mostly KLGA alternetive after one GA)...they need a new big airport soon in NY! LOL If you were in the FAA or ICAO I would feel much safer...you really are great in understanding and explaining things short, professional and very easy to understand. I wish you would be the boss of the Federal Aviation Administraton!

My first night cross country flight, I was supposed to fly to Tillamook, OR airport from Olympia. I had never been down there before. While looking at weather information, I noticed that the visibility was dropping throughout the night and at the time that I would arrive the temp/dew pt spread was close. I was within VFR minimums but b/c it was night, unfamiliar area, and close to the ocean. I decided to choose an alternate airport for my x-country b/c I didn't feel comfortable.

Two times I did not fly after starting airplane: radio had issues and was not sure it was working and oil pressure would not stay in normal range without throttle set to higher than normal RPM. Last thing I want is to have engine fail on takeoff!

Sir you inspire me and give me good advice for my future career as an airline pilot for the big guys....thank you and keep it up because you are awesome and helpful!! :-)

Thanks!

It's not just ceilings and visibility. As a GA pilot, I have a personal rule in the Maryland area. If the winds aloft at 3000 are approaching 25 to 30 knots, I won't go any closer to the Appalachian mountains. If the winds aloft are 35 knots or greater, I stay on the ground. Winds at most regional runways will be so squirrely that landing requires a great deal of skill. Some airports, such as First Flight Airport (at Kitty Hawk) need special attention to winds because the tree line stops after about the first third of the runway. Note that I do have the skills to deal with those conditions; but I prefer to keep those skills to get out of a dangerous situation I didn't expect instead of deliberately flying off in to the wild blue to go find them. Frankly, I have learned not to trust weather forecasts much. My personal IFR minimums are 400 and 2 mi for a precision approach, and 1000 and 3 for a non-precision approach --at airports I am familiar with. I practice down to minimums, but again, I keep those skills for when the forecasts are wrong. As an instrument rated private pilot, I enjoy the freedom of saying "I'm not going there" and not have to worry about where my next meal might come from. These limits come from experience and from talking to other pilots to get their feelings on what they're comfortable with. I encourage private pilots to talk amongst each other and to fly together. Go flying with an experienced instructor and to do some approaches in really gooey weather to learn what it looks like. (Be prepared to travel some distance afterward to one of several airports known to be well above minimums)

I don't really know much about their operation. Ya get the ratings done then do the conversion. I'd like to do that myself...

Sure, just google "flight training" and the name of your city. PM me via the website or here and I'll point you in the right direction...

(Didnt have enough characters for my minimums) Ive been flying for a while, got my instrument checkride this week but my minimums are winds 30 max, with crosswind of 14, and Vis im not sure anymore now that I'm going into the IFR world. But as you said, when you get the gut feeling or THOUGHT "you know maybe I shouldn't go" DO NOT take off.

I'm really happy to have a controllers input here. How often do you get guys asking what the weather is ahead to see if they can "make it". I really wish ATC could say, you're an idiot and probably shouldn't proceed to your most likely final destination..

Id would be great if you do a video about how much free time/vacations a pilots has.. thanks!

Clint Eastwood said it best. A MAN HAS GOT TO KNOW HIS LIMITATIONS HAHA Your personal limitations. Live by them Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air then In the air wishing you were on the ground

If you are a student pilot and you are uncomfortable flying that day swap the time for ground schooling or simulator.

Hi, while I'm not captain Scott, I'm European and the JAA has become the EASA for a few years now and quite a bit has changed, just in case you want to look into that. Depends on what you want to do, usually for a CPL most guys do their ATPL theory since it counts for the commercial, which is 14 theory exams. They aren't that difficult, contrary to what some may tell you. Just you know, hard work. From the flying side it isn't much different.

What part of the world do you live in. If you want to be a pilot you can be a pilot.

Also Good Video I had a question about JAA with my FAA. Am 26 should I go for both of them.

I have been looking to finish up my flight training. I like Pan Am. What do you think of the schooling. Am plan on getting my JAA and finish up my FAA.

Will I have 240 hours TT in FAA close to finish my IFR and CPL multi. I did most of my training in twin. I want to fly all over and not just stick in the U.S.. I wound not mind flying cargo or corporate for a couple of years and then jump as a first officer on 737NG or A321. FL flight school like Pan Am are they good to go with.

Flight Safety does not train for JAA, I looked up. I even called them. ATP does not do JAA. I seen Epic Aviaton does both FAA/JAA at the same time.

hey scott, are you still planning to make videos with whatver plane you're flying right now?

@askcaptainscott

7 жыл бұрын

Ya, I cant shoot in the 777 but I just bought a 172 and will shoot a bunch of stuff in that.

Scotland!

What airline does he fly for

dont go to pan am, hear a lot of complaints about that school, and i mean ALOT. recommend flight safety or ATP.

I really want to become a pilot but I don't think I'll make it. I've been told you need the best qualifications and I don't have the best. I know someone who is a pilot and apparently, he went through flight school with no qualifications, can I still make it Scott? I'm so close to giving up my dream (I'm 16).

Is that a Cargo 747 or Passengers 747-400

Did the FO finish his crossword ? 🤣✌🏻👍🏻

Does having a visible tattoo make the hiring process harder? do the airlines look down on you. I have one tattoo that is on my forearm but can easily be covered with a long sleeve.

@producedbysweet

8 жыл бұрын

Seen lots of airline pilots with tattoes. I doubt that affects the application process

"Controlled flight into terrain. I'mma shoot a video on that whole thing." Please don't! I like your videos and you can only do it once. (just kidding) Thanks for the professional advice and viewpoints on all your videos. I'm learning to fly over in Spokane and I hope to be in your seat someday. I know exactly what you mean by the terrain features here too. Very flat over Ephrata, Moses, ect. then you basically run into mountains as you approach GEG. I can imagine it's very disorienting if you're not used to the area and visibility's low. I like the part about the ego too, get yourself a reality check before it's too late.

@22aucutt

10 жыл бұрын

have you flown over to pullman (PUW) yet for a X-Country? Pullman is where i got my PPL. Great place to fly at.

@sax003

10 жыл бұрын

I have sir! It's a cool place to go into. Coming from the north it's kind of hard to spot because that little ridge keeps it sort of hidden until you're right on top of it. Nice runway too, they take care of it down there.

@22aucutt

10 жыл бұрын

I agree that it can be difficult to see but since I'm so used to the area its not a problem at all. They just re-paved the runway about 1.5 years ago!

@sax003

10 жыл бұрын

It's nice, very smooth. How long you been flying? I looked at your KZread channel and I noticed you got your hands on a Garand! I got one too, Winchester model. I can't remember the exact year, but the serial number put it at August of 41 or 42.

@22aucutt

10 жыл бұрын

About 1.5 years. I have 80+ hours. Hopping to get my tail drag-er, complex. and high performance ratings this summer. Hopefully with my new job ill have the money too. Its a Springfield, i think the serial # put it at March of 43.

The problem with flying for a major airline is that the Captain has to surrender much of his/her flight authority to the company, because a major airline is a high pressurey sales company.

@askcaptainscott

8 жыл бұрын

+DZEyoyo123 Could you clarify that. I'm confused as to what the Captain surrenders. Could you give me an example. I'm a bit confused by your statement.Thanks..

@DZEyoyo123

8 жыл бұрын

+askcaptainscott What I meant was that monopolistic airlines want their pilots to get the passengers to their destination on time regardless to keep the money rolling in. Okay, a Captain may divert the aircraft to another airport due to bad weather, but the greedy corporate barons of the airline will be displeased with the Captain for making the passengers late saying that the weather was "not that bad" even though you had the legal and moral right to do what's right.

@hermangre

8 жыл бұрын

+DZEyoyo123 like the pilot who said I’m not landing runway 22 and atc said runway 22, and the pilot didn’t say too much crosswind(things would have been smooth if)and the pilot said emergency runway 31 and got hell. (from LIVEATC)

@186771054

8 жыл бұрын

+DZEyoyo123 if an airline thought flight safety was expensive, try having an accident ;)

ADM is something the NTSB will never understand *cough sully*

Is that a 747-400 or no

@bombud1

9 жыл бұрын

Isaac Harry he flies the 747-200 i believe

@powtaetow

8 жыл бұрын

+Isaac Harry Yes

@powtaetow

8 жыл бұрын

+powtaetow The -200 is not glass

@elmin2323

6 жыл бұрын

No it’s a Airbus 340

Hello, Mr. Scott. I am 16 y/o looking for more information on how to become an airline pilot. If you don't mind, please PM me and I can ask my questions there.

Its cargo

has Scott stopped his chanel

@askcaptainscott

8 жыл бұрын

I'm still here, Trying to find a Cessna 172 so I can shoot more video. Renting is a real hassle to set up the camera gear....

@askcaptainscott

8 жыл бұрын

I'm still here. working on some new vids...

@ChiDraconis

8 жыл бұрын

I have another account whom wants to make one of these assist others works & in particular may have equipment to work with or something = let me know