I was watching AOPA's channel a while back when, at the end, there was a message about keeping GA alive. It was ironic after such a boring, poorly edited program. When I commented, they pointed me to FlyBy, their program for pilots with ADD. Really, though, if you want to attract young people, channels like this one may be the answer. Better video, better editing and better personality than AOPA. We need the AOPA for many reasons, but old people with deeper pockets drive most of GA, and that may just be the problem with recruting new pilots.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this feedback. We're working hard to change the paradigm in terms of what aviation related content looks and feels like - glad you're enjoying where we are trying to take it!

@BlazinMonk

5 жыл бұрын

AOPA needs to hire some younger journalists lol

Line up is simple if you imagine wearing roller skates. No matter the aircraft size or configuration, just put your skates on both sides of the centerline like you’re guiding on a metal rail. It’s amazing how the visualization of wheels on your feet gives you instant feedback to ride that virtual rail.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Hey - that's an interesting way to look at it! Thanks!

Go for it Steve. I think you should make a deal with Vans for the RV 10 for taking the family along. Little ones grow up fast and she looks like she already has the flying bug.

I realize I'm a bit late on this, but a build series would be great. There are a few Vans build video series out there, both overview and detail, and they all go a long way into dispelling the impression that a traditional riveted aircraft is hard to do. I've been kicking around building for years, and I was leaning towards all Blind Rivet (Pop-style) because I didn't want to deal with solid rivets. Watching on builder in particular working on his RV-10 really brought in the reality that it CAN be done. The KZread is Jason Ellis shows his mistakes as well. Couple that with the folks at Vans itself, and the builder community, and it takes what was an overwhelming prospect, and makes it doable. I'm leaning towards an 8 for myself, just because the size, performance, and configuration suit me. Good Luck Steve, and Clear Skies

As somebody who just received their Student Pilot Certificate just over a week ago these videos are just amazing to watch because every one you post teaches me something new

Would love to see you build an RV-14... 😊

You are pushing me over the edge towards an RV-14.

From the experience of flying both a RV-7A and RV-10 they are great aircraft, great to work on and have a great community behind them that is always willing to help or lend knowledge along the way.

Jason Ellis has done a great job documenting his RV-10 build on KZread. Take a look at that if you want to know what you'll be getting into as a builder. I'm 3.5 years into my RV-10 build and maybe a month or two from being complete. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.

DO THE BUILD CHOPS!!! I've wanted to do a build since grade 4. Hopefully only temporary but I'm currently living my life vicariously through your awesome adventures! KEEP'M ROLLIN' (er.... FLY'N)!!!

Hey Chops, I would love to see a build of the RV14. I think you should hit up you buddy Steveo and get him to donate the motor out of the TBM for you RV. That would make a crazy cool Airplane.

Hey Chops.. nice to see these two videos.. As a first-time builder, i picked the -12 because it was the easiest/fastest to build and i didn’t want to bite off more than i could chew. I’m 75% done and i wish i went for the -9 or -14 .. not because my mission changed or i made the wrong choice, but because i know my build will be done soon and i feel like i will miss building after it’s done! already thinking about building a “spare” plane 🤣

@Ulbre

4 жыл бұрын

that, sir, I reckon is exactly what it is supposed to feel like....kudos

16:27 I like how you can see that truck on the road with similar speeds, cool perspective

Better instructor then I ever managed to come across. Calm, understanding, helpful, caring.

I love, love, love my RV10 - amazing performance, plenty of room and reasonably long legs. Love to have the Garmin panels, we use Dynon which are great and the Garmin G5 as standby - amazing set up that is at home landing on grass as it is on tarmac.

I would like to see the RV-10 built. I had a Mooney and now a 182, but looking for a 4-place modern efficient cross-country airplane and I keep seeing Van’s all over the country when I fly. Your presentation was very helpful and interesting. Thanks

@EUC-lid

5 жыл бұрын

Bill Kinzler , check out Jason Ellis' channel. He's got hundreds of videos covering his RV-10 build: kzread.info/head/PLme5KP3gHSKxgMsZgnsenlwzUjsTNov8z

Great to watch this Steve! I built two RV-12s in high school and was also my first aircraft to fly solo in! Amazing videos by the way, keep it up!!

@johndavis9908

5 жыл бұрын

Teen Flight student?

@AvLand

5 жыл бұрын

John Davis Started when I was 15 through our local aero club, now 19 and attending flight school!

@johndavis9908

5 жыл бұрын

@@AvLand right on!

Come now Steve! You are a warbird guy! I bet if you fly the RV-8 the RV-14 kit will stay. Some people don’t like the tandem seats but I love it. You won’t get any closer to a Mustang or your Spitfire than a RV8. And I’m building one!

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Yes - the RV-8 is a sweet machine! If I get an RV, I think I have to go side by side for my passengers... I am lucky to get my tandem fun in the Chipmunk and Harvard :)

Absolutely fantastic video! I’m an instructor with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and have used (on occasion) your war bird videos to show the cadets more than just a static picture of the historic and beautiful machines they are. Your videos keep them (and my officers too...) engaged the entire time, It’s truly magic. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with us.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! this is awesome to hear! If you're near Windsor, maybe we can arrange to fly one of the "Canadian Historical Aircraft Association" planes together!

@drakegreen6939

5 жыл бұрын

FlightChops That would be a flight of a life time! Thank you for offering! I live on the West coast but I would personally charter a flight there for the opportunity. :)

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

@@drakegreen6939 - ok cool - please reach out in the summer and we can set something up. FlightChops at gmail dot com Maybe you can also visit the Air Cadets squadron that is based in the hangar beside the CH2A hangar while you are here.

Mike is the best! He did my transition training for my RV-8.. Awesome instructor!

Cool seeing the other airplane flying underneath you at 10:10. Nice series.

Love the RV12 - he's a wise old hand in the right seat. Great video, thanks.

Mike is a very sharp instructor! Really enjoyed some of the tips that I think I will try myself. Awesome videos! Keep them coming.

Excellent! Can't wait for you to start building the 14.

Working on my RV-8 canopy frame today... enthusiasm lagging; the finishing stuff is like that... and watching you being introduced to clecos was just the boost in morale I needed! LOL And of course, the flying videos are always motivational.

Mike is a great instructor. I did a transition training with him and had lots of fun flying at his little airport in Vernonia.

My dad works with an organisation that teaches kids about aviation. The oldest kids (14-18) actually build one of these planes. They have a *BUNCH* of "do-overs"

Yes build the 14 would love to see the build

Doing a build series would definitely take this channel to the next level. Congratulations on the warbird checkout and all of your other milestones. I've enjoyed watching your progress in aviation. So when will you do your " 'Round the World Flight"?

@thomasdollenmayer4073

5 жыл бұрын

Karl Brundage I agree! Yes a build from kit to flight would be awesome! I would definitely support that project financially!

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@goatflieg

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomasdollenmayer4073 I will remain a loyal Patreon patron... but I'm up to my butt in RV-8!

Yes! Build the RV-14, we would all love to come along on the journey.

it's fun to see N317VA, the RV12is that you were flying, it's what I'm learning to fly in now, so it's like when you see photos of yourself from a few years ago.

Do it, Steve! RV-14 or RV-10. If you want an easier build for your first plane, try the 12. Then go for the 14 or 10. Thanks for doing this! It's going to be fun! RVs are excellent.

@pbbrown1963

5 жыл бұрын

Now that I think about it, Steve, you have a daughter and may have another kid at some point. You may consider the 10 for family transport. Fast, efficient, docile, with all the room and a high enough take off weight to make a difference. Just a thought.

I would love to see the 14 build process. I was very excited to see that when it first came out.

I moved up to Aurora for the month to work for a friend on his experimental and had no idea Vans was right down the strip till just now lol

@FlyVansAircraft

5 жыл бұрын

Come visit us! We have tours twice every weekday at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm.

OMG- BUILD THE RV-14!!!! Not the 14A, but, the conventional gear plane, please!!! Heck, I'll visit Patreon, and, I'll even go to Canada, eh- to assist with the build. I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed the 'lil RV-12 with the 912 iS engine, but, 20 gallons will give you 5 hours of endurance, twice as long as my bladder! Wow, I'd look good watching video of you building & flying that RV-14... But, dreamer's will dream. Hmmm, tail-dragger plane for a knuckle dragger pilot- yeah! DO IT! You KNOW you want to.... Do it! Do it! Do it! (Join in, folks!)

@FlyVansAircraft

5 жыл бұрын

There ya go, 'chops. :) An RV-14 taildragger it simply must be if anything, just for the pure passion on this comment! ;)

@DCGULL01

5 жыл бұрын

@@FlyVansAircraft Steve? You don't want me to start a channel chant of "DO IT!" do you? I will, you know. Even Van's Aircraft agrees with me, and, they're much smarter than I! I sense Popeye forearms in your future. FlightChops is gonna have to add folded arms into the logo (with ink, of course!)

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Haha - love this comment David! And yeah, if we take on the project, I'll probably be inviting some viewers from time to time to visit for a weekend and help out and maybe fly one of the warbirds at the museum as a thanks. (If we do this, I'll likely be building at the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association facility)

@NomadicPhoton

5 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops Nice, I'm glad to see a Canadian aviation channel, even a Canadian channel at all on you tube, I haven't found many. Great job, I look forward to more videos, especially the build. Greetings from Ontario

That rv14 would be my pick as well. Looks like a fun bunch of planes.

Would absolutely love to see you build a plane! Great video as always 👍🏻

My high school flight program is building an rv-12 it’s pretty cool to see it all come together

Get it, Chops. This shouldn't even be a discussion.

Glad to see an RV 4-Place Airplane. Now, I want 2 of them, maybe 3 if I add the Aerobatic model. Keep up the Good Work by bringing us such Great Content in so many different types of Aircraft! Looks looks a lot of work! Thumbs Up!

The home building process would be a major step up for FlightChops in aviation. I am sure some viewers would see this as an opportunity to participate. I know I would. There are a lot of Vans aircraft being built near you, and the RV 10 would make an excellent platform for cross country, with baggage. A tough decision, with much commitment regardless. The guys and gals from your closest E.A.A chapter will be happy to hear from you, and most likely have some tools to share. I'm excited for you, and look forward to your next update

I’m documenting a Rv-7 build here in bc Canada obviously not the same flair for videos as your self but check out the build process to date. A real life view.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

that's awesome!

Great video documentary. I fly a Van's RV-6A and love it. Please do get a 14 kit and document it. I for one would watch every video!

You may or may not see this but I just wanted to say that I come back to this video often as a reminder of what’s possible. My high school is currently building the RV-12is. As I write this we are currently finishing the stabilator. It’s always refreshing to come back and see what our end goal is.

@FlightChops

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear this! Report back through your project!

@braylenfab6523

3 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops Will do, I have an Instagram that I have been posting and will continue to post the updates on if u want to check it out, it’s also my form of proof that I am actually doing this 😅. The Instagram is braylenfab

Definitely do the build. I am building a Vans 9A and it's a blast. Can't wait until I'm done and flying though. Hopefully next year!

Documenting an RV kit build would be awesome!

I live like 30 min fro aurora, my very first solo was at aurora! That was before they had a tower there. So glad to see you fly in my neck of the woods!

I’m thinking about building a rv-12 I’m only a 13 year old and love the luxury of home built airplanes, and how airplanes work. Your videos have shown me that flying is a fun activity and that I now may become a pilot. Even though I’m 13! I’m still considering buying a building a rv-12 to fly with my mom (also a pilot) to see if she likes it more then her Rv-10 (also a homebuilt aircraft.) I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

Love this video to show the RV family! We built an RV-7 and are currently working on building an RV-10. They are wonderful aircraft!

I'm sold. These planes are excellent! Yes, please get an RV14.

Good Job!!! I Like the 14A best.... Can’t wait to see you build one!!

Great videos Steve. Glad to see you getting some new ideas. I loved the RV-14 as well and would love to see the build process.

Please do a RV-14 build. Got a buddy who is going to be building an RV and it would be super helpful to follow yours along first! Thank you Steve!

Please, you must build one! Your video production quality would make for the most amazing video build log. I would watch every single episode without fail.

Do the build, it would be awesome!

My dream Van’s kit would be a high wing STOL capable single that could use floats or bush tires. Basically a Van’s 185.

The build part looks fun -- you rock it, I'll watch it.

And love the test pilot / instructor from Vans. He is so cool, clear and conscious. Would be my instructor of choice.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed - Mike is great to fly with!

I'm not sure if the RV-10 isn't the better deal over the 14, but you need to be happy with the purchase. I would really enjoy watching you build either. Happy flying!

I know this is an old one, but I'll be flying 317VA tomorrow morning and this is definitely getting me excited

Love to see you make an RV12 go for it.

Yes, I'll follow the RV14 build with lots of attention, Thumbs up from me!!

Get the RV-14, be a great series! Great video as always

Great video as always, and I would love to see a build series. That being said, if what you're after the finished product rather than having a desire to build something with your hands I suggest you consider buying a used RV. There are many projects that get started and not finished as people lose momentum due to the long timeframe required. Either way, whatever way you decide to go I'm sure we'll enjoy watching!

Would love to see a series of you doing a build of the model of your choice. It would provide lots of insight on just what to expect if its something a person is considering. GREAT IDEA.

I would absolutely watch you build a 14! Tailwheel all the way!

Steve, this series has been great! Of course we want to watch you build the 14!

Definitely in favor of an RV build series! Already making me start to consider VANS more seriously.

RV14 build totally approved! 👍

I would definitely watch the build process from start to finish!

Watching this brings back the memory of the one time I got to fly with my father in his rv-8 before he passed away.

An RV14 build would be great to follow!

Build the 14! It would be a great filler for the off weeks you have for flying videos. Maybe I’ll have my 7 done by the time you finish your 14. Good luck keep pounding rivets!

"I'm not used to side-by-side aircraft." My heart breaks for you that you fly so many airplanes you're not used to side-by-side now. LOL Love the videos. This renews my dream of having an RV.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

The struggle is real :P

@jarodmorris611

5 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops - we do see how hard you work and how hard you worked before anyone really knew "Flight Chops". Now, I'll bet you couldn't walk through any aviation event without getting recognized and stopped often. Oh, and please build an RV-14. It would be a great video series to follow the build process and I think you'd love having your own airplane.

A buddy of mine built an RV-6A about five or six years ago. It's a great machine, though I prefer tandem seating myself. And backcountry flying has become more and more appealing, which an RV doesn't seem to fit with.

I own an RV-14A empennage kit and need motivation to keep working on it. There is very little high quality video of the building process. Would definitely be interested in watching you build an RV.

Outstanding video Steve, waiting for your next one. Shalom

Wow! Old man Van himself! Hats off to a great man!

I would follow that RV-14 build! Very interesting aircraft, and one that I am interested in as well

Get an RV-14 and get it painted like the Canadian T6 you fly.

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

That's kinda the plan - Yellow base coat and I'd love to throw some blue highlights and the FC logo some how tastefully - But yeah, it would be sort of an honorary "Yellow Bird" and fly in formation with them! (as well as be a support plane for events / trips with the fleet.)

@Metalgearmadness

5 жыл бұрын

It would be fresh, most people usually go the Mustang route for the paint job.

@Heyemeyohsts

5 жыл бұрын

Nah paint the T6 like an RV

@louiscloete3307

5 жыл бұрын

@@FlightChops put the FC logo where the RCAF roundels on the T6 goes (on the wings and aft fuselage)

I had to go back and look into them again, after your review of the RV10. I've been looking into home built.

After years of flying, I would love to try manufacturing and assembling an aircraft, all of the stamping, cutting and bending processes seem enormously fun!

Go for it! Would enjoy the RV14 build vlog. Really enjoyed the 2 part RV series.

Those are really cool and surprisingly affordable planes.

If you get an rv14 kit I will watch every build episode, twice.

Freaking hell I'd love videos about the building process of the RV14!! Go for it Steve

Congrats, Steve! I just started plans building a Hummel Ultracruiser a few weeks ago! Just about done with my bulkheads. Hope to fly into Osh and say hello in a year or two!

I'm building a 6 now. Thanks Steve.

Obviously, I think the RV10 is a better airplane for you, and I bet of Vans offered a tail wheel version of it, you'd be all over it! I do hope you document a build on it, that would be seriously cool.

Good video. You can build it. I 'd watch for sure. Makes me want and RV

I'll watch you build!

Those truly are some of the best home built aircraft on the market today. I've seen some that would rival a Rolls Royce for the interior finish.

A build series for the rv14 would be awesome

Build one please! I have been thinking about an Rv 7 or 14 in a couple of years or the Rans S21 Outbound but leaning to more speed with the RV. It will be very educational to have your documented build as a help should I get to build one.

The build process would be awesome.

I will definitely watch you build an RV!

I would definitely follow your RV14 build! I am considering that model myself and after watching these two videos, I’m even closer to pulling the trigger! Good luck!

@FlightChops

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! Glad to hear that! If you go for it - don't forget to mention to them so I can put the referral fee toward production costs while covering my build :P (if I do it - still deciding :P)

Steve, before you get the RV14, try the RV 3 and the RV 4 tandem single seat and two seat

Really interested in a series on the build process. I was at Vans several months ago and flew in the 9, the 14 wasn’t available... My goal is to stop the dream and start a project in the next few years. That demo flight had me sold on Vans. Love the channel!

Van's are the best. Every time I'd start to question my workmanship, or the quality of the aircraft, I'd go poke my head inside a certified aircraft and be quickly reassured :). If you ever want to make a video of some RV-7 aerobatics, just let me know.