Flying a Diamond DA42-VI from LA to Austin

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A little break from the gaming content to share with you my passion for general aviation. I'd love to do more of this so hopefully you dig it!

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  • @AegenemmnoN
    @AegenemmnoN7 ай бұрын

    Takes a lotta guts to improv as a pilot. I respect it

  • @phreads
    @phreads8 ай бұрын

    Yes, more flight content, por favor!

  • @patrickgustafson7972
    @patrickgustafson79728 ай бұрын

    Love seeing the flying content! Beautiful aircraft 🤘

  • @Redchrome1
    @Redchrome17 ай бұрын

    I really love DA42 content, thanks for showing us the checklist and runup procedures. As a student pilot learning how to deal with ATC I also really enjoy hearing your conversations with ATC, it helps me a lot in my learning process to see how other people do it.

  • @zacharynorman397
    @zacharynorman3978 ай бұрын

    As a Commercially rated pilot based in CA, this is the absolute best. Thank you for this and please, more flying vids! Also, you’re a great pilot. Decent actor too ;)

  • @rinrennee
    @rinrennee8 ай бұрын

    This was super interesting! And you did great with the editing, thanks for sharing.

  • @kevinlawrence6368
    @kevinlawrence63688 ай бұрын

    Thomas STOP!!! being such an utter delight it’s really pissing me off!!! Love you, this was awesome.

  • @ChristianBChr
    @ChristianBChr8 ай бұрын

    5:10 Love your editing skills

  • @dabenger
    @dabenger8 ай бұрын

    More of this, please! We really need more people like you with a talent for timing and storytelling in the Aviation KZread community.

  • @parkersicle
    @parkersicle8 ай бұрын

    LOVE the flight content!! This was super interesting, so cool to hear all the communications over the radio, I've always wondered how that worked. Editing was great too!!

  • @wbaez
    @wbaez8 ай бұрын

    This is awesome content! Please more of this! Flight planning, pre-flight, en-route, etc! I really enjoyed the editing, commentary and views.

  • @jayhoward9081
    @jayhoward90818 ай бұрын

    Great video! Love the personality that comes through and the creativity you have in the video. Please do more. Fly safely!

  • @mecantname
    @mecantname8 ай бұрын

    This really was very enjoyable! I liked all the communication on the radio, it was really cool to hear!

  • @kellyrobinson_369
    @kellyrobinson_3698 ай бұрын

    Sincerely Thank You !!! The Perspective is Perfection !!! We Really Appreciate You Sharing this Experience With Us !!!

  • @h0rnsby_
    @h0rnsby_8 ай бұрын

    "Do we have time for a squawk?" I'm always saying that... Great stuff keep it up!

  • @TheTaylorb182
    @TheTaylorb1828 ай бұрын

    This was great, I can dig it, it was a nice balance of explanation and b roll. Also, that plane you got there is real purty. Good stuff

  • @SamPrice
    @SamPrice8 ай бұрын

    This is so sick!! Thanks for this inside look dude!! Would love more of this content as well! I’ve flown passenger in commercial flights a lot and recently a curiously for flying the planes has sparked, and this was the perfect video to get me more curious!

  • @zachpresident
    @zachpresident8 ай бұрын

    This was fantastic. The flying is wonderful but just seeing the casual is wonderful. Looking forward to the next! Keep it up and middle out for life.

  • @ThePwig
    @ThePwig8 ай бұрын

    whatever you decide to put in your videos is what makes the videos unique to you. your personality is what makes it unique. those of us who are airplane nerds appreciate whatever you're willing to show. you could even show an unedited video from start to finish and some of us would watch it.

  • @dirtysanchez53
    @dirtysanchez538 ай бұрын

    Love it! I came wait to see more! Thanks for sharing Thomas!

  • @andrewmgoss
    @andrewmgoss8 ай бұрын

    Really cool getting to go through the checklist with you. Beautiful plane. Safe travels

  • @dabsNbrews
    @dabsNbrews8 ай бұрын

    Great vid Tommy! Love the flying vids. Beautiful plane also sir.

  • @anthonybollon3212
    @anthonybollon32128 ай бұрын

    Dude, this is so cool. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rossbearson3761
    @rossbearson37618 ай бұрын

    This was great! Absolutely would watch more about your air adventures. Loved the checklist and run up. The edit seemed perfect for me.

  • @privatepilotexperience7618
    @privatepilotexperience76186 ай бұрын

    Nice DA42...cool paint scheme. The leather seats impressed me...the best interior I've seen in a diamond. Nice job with the video and enjoyed the additional context you provided regarding the trip (i.e., from coffee the morning before departure, your lady friend's fun questions, and concluding with some clips of the wedding). You both seemed super happy to be on a trip in your private aircraft. That's why I enjoy flying...my wife and I going on weekend trips to fun and interesting destinations. It's like a time machine that maximizes our good times/memories together. Much better than just including the technical pilot stuff...although as a PA28R owner I enjoy that too. Suggestions for future might include: always discuss cruise TAS, GS, ALT, with GPH info; you seemed to take off VFR but landed IFR maybe something to say there; how long was the trip vs. driving or flying commercial. I haven't watched your other videos yet, but interested to hear how you came to own a DA42 vs. the typical SR22. Nice choice by the way! Look forward to your future videos.

  • @DividendsTV

    @DividendsTV

    5 ай бұрын

    I betcha he chose DA42 because... - Second engine redundancy - FADEC controlled engines greatly reduce pilot workload - Jet A1 is a lot cheaper than AVGAS Let us know, Mr. Middleditch!

  • @RhotoActual
    @RhotoActual4 ай бұрын

    Very cool, man! Thanks for taking us along! I would love to see more aviation stuff like this(Just realized this came out in October, hopefully you've done more!) Was super cool seeing you go through the checklists and stuff. I recently started flying in MFS2020, and have been learning to fly the Diamond DA62 which has an almost identical setup to the 42 you're flying. I just flew my very first successful custom flight from Cincinnati to Chicago last night, so seeing you go through all the same checklists and knowing the different buttons you're pushing and all that was really cool! Love seeing all the cool shit you're into man. The Aviation, Red Dead, it's all great! Now I think I'll go fly the LA>Tucson>Austin flight in the sim :) Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @joeymulkey16
    @joeymulkey168 ай бұрын

    video is so interesting, love hearing you talk the pilot mumbo jumbo, and seeing martin at the end was the cherry on top

  • @datingcoachryanpatrick
    @datingcoachryanpatrick7 ай бұрын

    First video I'm watching of yours. STOKED to see this aviation content! Would love to see more. Subscribed!

  • @adultfanaticloversolarktyjps65
    @adultfanaticloversolarktyjps658 ай бұрын

    Amazing new intro Thomas!💚

  • @Rydiggity
    @Rydiggity8 ай бұрын

    Take-off and landing are the most difficult parts but cruising is the most beautiful. I don't know if that's a metaphor but those butter landings are great to watch. Would love to see a flight sim on Twitch!

  • @matthewhenck7345
    @matthewhenck73458 ай бұрын

    This was just recommended to me. I’ve been a pilot for 3 years. And I’ve watched you since the College Humor days. This is awesome!!!!

  • @AUserName-fv8zj
    @AUserName-fv8zj8 ай бұрын

    2 of my favorite things! Aviation and pasta boy! What a crossover.

  • @ingramleedy
    @ingramleedy8 ай бұрын

    Love these kinds of videos -- a little details on the trip and process, then the destination and what you did. Perfect. I found your video because of your DA42, and I kept thinking your personality has a lively quirk and happiness that is familiar.. Oh yea, I know now. I'm more of a fan now because you love aviation.

  • @ope7092
    @ope70928 ай бұрын

    Got right to the meat of the vlog, which most people don’t do, love that! These are cool

  • @TheOurtubes
    @TheOurtubes8 ай бұрын

    A friend of mine has just started flight school... and with this video, I'm basically a pilot without all the hassle they're going through. Thank you!! SUPER interesting!

  • @JoshBrak
    @JoshBrak8 ай бұрын

    This was super interesting and very cozy, loved it!

  • @shawndiamond342
    @shawndiamond3428 ай бұрын

    Absolutely MORE of this content! I had no idea you were a pilot, let alone a proficient one! Great vid!

  • @Paisley.rope857
    @Paisley.rope8578 ай бұрын

    This is beautifully shot and edited! Thanks for sharing. (Also Hanna’s tattoo is so pretty)

  • @ToniLovesSkateboarding
    @ToniLovesSkateboarding8 ай бұрын

    love it, man. from a person that doesn't fly too often but loves to mess around with flight sims, this is very enjoyable :)

  • @philsitumorang
    @philsitumorang8 ай бұрын

    We definitely want more, and I think it's okay to simply place a phone or camera near the window as well to capture the scene. You know, it's very calm. Thank you so much man!

  • @johndominici7591
    @johndominici75918 ай бұрын

    Love the flying vlog!

  • @boogerwood
    @boogerwood8 ай бұрын

    I was about to be that guy said, “wow! you would like that one actor!” First off, love your work. Truly. But this is WAY more awesome. Thanks for sharing!

  • @cewinstherace
    @cewinstherace8 ай бұрын

    Great jorb Tommy! Your pilot skills are impressive.

  • @mattsteenstra1535
    @mattsteenstra15357 ай бұрын

    Great edit! Loved the vibe of this. Keep it coming! :)

  • @Highspeedcarbon
    @Highspeedcarbon8 ай бұрын

    Great job! Luv the video, keep them coming. And Thank you for landing on the centerline. Not many Aviation KZreadrs can do that.

  • @stevespessard2306
    @stevespessard23068 ай бұрын

    Good video and I for one would love to hear more about your aviation journey - how and why you got interested, flight school, how you choose this airplane. Safe travels!

  • @SimonT54
    @SimonT548 ай бұрын

    Great video, great editing. Great!

  • @twmba65
    @twmba658 ай бұрын

    Very well done on the video. I fly a DA42 VI out of the Seattle area. Such a great xcountry plane. It was interesting seeing the steps for navigating the LA airspace on a VFR flight!

  • @fauxflights77
    @fauxflights77Ай бұрын

    I appreciate the share. Looking to pick up info on the DA-42 for my simming. I was a bit surprised, but happy to see your face. My daughter and I saw you at the Satellite years ago when the Peach Kings were playing. Hope you are well and appreciate the flying vids. Cheers.

  • @fabiolean
    @fabiolean7 ай бұрын

    Great content, great flying! Being able to do this is pretty aspirational for me, so I love getting a chance to see someone else do it too

  • @Wadiosilence
    @Wadiosilence8 ай бұрын

    Loved this! Keep 'em coming! It's all so incredibly interesting - Also...LOVE the Fair Dink 'Em jersey 🐀

  • @joelneuman2332
    @joelneuman2332Ай бұрын

    I am so happy to have stumbled upon this video. I will be beginning my MEI later this month in a DA42 NG. Great to follow along with all your checkflows. Will commit the LUPPS check to memory. Would love to see more of your flying videos. Fly safe.

  • @actionzacked
    @actionzacked8 ай бұрын

    Love the video! Thank you for sharing

  • @Parthsean
    @Parthsean8 ай бұрын

    Great comms!

  • @MikeBlanchett
    @MikeBlanchett8 ай бұрын

    Fascinating. More please

  • @jeremiahmowery3536
    @jeremiahmowery35368 ай бұрын

    leave whatever in you have to, in order to make these videos as long as possible. Love the content man it is so varying and interesting at all levels.

  • @gravedigger9313
    @gravedigger93133 ай бұрын

    Was awesome man Lovely plane

  • @RoxYgen03
    @RoxYgen033 ай бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @crashingbashley
    @crashingbashley8 ай бұрын

    Great work thomas

  • @SacredKaw
    @SacredKaw6 ай бұрын

    Firs time viewer here. I came for the ride-along to Austin. More content like this will keep me coming back. I love Whiteman airport.

  • @tonicbroyo4111
    @tonicbroyo41118 ай бұрын

    Currently studying for my PPL and really enjoyed this!

  • @MicahMuzio
    @MicahMuzio8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your departure from Whiteman. As a helicopter guy, it's always interesting to see how fixed-wing ops work.

  • @DeathMetalGhost
    @DeathMetalGhost8 ай бұрын

    This video was delicious. More flight videos would be awesome!

  • @igclapp
    @igclapp6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Thomas. You are a very good pilot. It would have been interesting to hear the takeoff briefing. I'm currently working on my MEL rating in a DA 42 in Seattle. Best wishes and safe travels in 2024!

  • @mikoriad
    @mikoriad8 ай бұрын

    There always seems to be a great Aviation channel I've never come across.... Excellent content Sir, SUB!

  • @TheGHardin
    @TheGHardin7 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @roahboah
    @roahboah8 ай бұрын

    Wow - TM's a pilot! Who knew? Very cool.

  • @mynamesbert
    @mynamesbert7 ай бұрын

    Dude, you’re a pilot?! That’s awesome!

  • @rjmanga2148
    @rjmanga21488 ай бұрын

    definetely not cringe. Great video!

  • @chrise6074
    @chrise60748 ай бұрын

    More please, also would like more explanation of what you’re saying to the tower and what everything means but loved every min of this one! 👌

  • @darkhlmt
    @darkhlmt8 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed the content. I support more videos of this type. Fly safe!

  • @PaulBohno
    @PaulBohno8 ай бұрын

    Super cool. Keep it comin.

  • @andrewsanderson3577
    @andrewsanderson35777 ай бұрын

    Great content!

  • @weok-doing-things
    @weok-doing-things8 ай бұрын

    Wow, this video is very cool. The picture and sound is perfect! Diamond is very nice inside and outside. Very modern. Editing is funny and cool :)

  • @Arcticfox7
    @Arcticfox7Ай бұрын

    I genuinely thought he was playing a practical joke. Well done, mate 👏✈️ Congratulations to Martin 🎉

  • @kevinlast4133
    @kevinlast41338 ай бұрын

    This is awesome, thank you!

  • @grantshores1377
    @grantshores13778 ай бұрын

    Amazing content man!

  • @matthewbatista1987
    @matthewbatista19878 ай бұрын

    Love it! More!

  • @pop12333
    @pop123337 ай бұрын

    Aviation content is awesome!

  • @RusscanFLY
    @RusscanFLY8 ай бұрын

    Very nice aircraft, and this is the first time ever seen a die been being pulled out of a hanger. I know the wingspan is a little longer than other GA aircraft so that was cool. Definitely a great slide video for sure. Fly well!

  • @benstruck2206
    @benstruck22067 ай бұрын

    Great show, a salesman for Diamond told me to check out your channel because I'm in the process of buying a plane. Great stuff, also a big fan of Silicon Valley.

  • @applecart44
    @applecart448 ай бұрын

    Butter landing my guy!

  • @itsmeee303
    @itsmeee3038 ай бұрын

    I started watching this video and kept thinking "wow this guy looks a lot like Thomas Middleditch" or if I'm being honest, "wow this guy looks a lot like the guy from Silicon Valley". Cool to see you're interested in flying!

  • @sikhswim
    @sikhswim6 ай бұрын

    Dude this is awesome

  • @ierik
    @ierik8 ай бұрын

    Amazingness ❤

  • @Resort_Fans
    @Resort_Fans7 ай бұрын

    More please! I absolutely drool over the DA42 and 62!

  • @schtoop
    @schtoop8 ай бұрын

    I learned to fly at KAUS - that approach brings back a ton of memories. My knuckles sweating on my first solo. There’s way more traffic there now. It was class c back then so it was a good chill class c for radio training.

  • @mattgill2784
    @mattgill27848 ай бұрын

    That was awesome

  • @huckleberrylarry3186
    @huckleberrylarry31867 ай бұрын

    Yooo thanks for inviting us on the flight. Followed you on twitch too

  • @BeBoThEPr0
    @BeBoThEPr08 ай бұрын

    Tommy Boi out here taking over the internets

  • @TimMyersR
    @TimMyersR8 ай бұрын

    That’s pretty neat!

  • @jacobvalle3647
    @jacobvalle36478 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! We want more flying content.😊

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzyАй бұрын

    HOLY SHIT. This is awesome!

  • @ckyleu
    @ckyleu8 ай бұрын

    Flying Burrito Brothers*. Great vid!

  • @CharlieFoxtrot00
    @CharlieFoxtrot008 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! A thought - you were commenting on the giant runway at AUS. That's a former Air Force Base that hosted SAC bombers, so the runway was a typical 300' wide and . Most of those that were turned over to civil aviation were repainted/relighted with edge stripes at 150', but the pavement is still 300' wide. You said you flared high and bounced the landing - that might have been in part due to the wide runway illusion. Cheers from a fellow pilot and SV fan!

  • @iward940
    @iward9407 ай бұрын

    Sweet plane sir.

  • @thefreediverjohn
    @thefreediverjohn8 ай бұрын

    Love the flying content

  • @Juan-wj3vk
    @Juan-wj3vk8 ай бұрын

    Super interested in flying and that is a nice ass plane. Those are the top of the line Garmin's and a turbo prop I believe. You have your twin engine cert too. I watch a lot of flying videos you're my favorite actor and finally I get both in one video!

  • @patrickcoughran3217
    @patrickcoughran32178 ай бұрын

    No way!! I’m a relatively new pilot out of VNY (130 hours), let me know if you ever need a flying buddy! Loved the video!! More pls!

  • @appleseider
    @appleseider7 ай бұрын

    this was so cool!

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