We flew a tiny HELICOPTER across SOUTH AFRICA!

A few months back I met Steph; a commercial helicopter pilot and instructor, and together we went on an incredible flying mission across South Africa! Join us as we pick up a Robinson 22, and ferry it across the country to her new owner. With massive fuel/weight limitations, strong headwinds, and lots of laughs: this really was a trip to never forget!
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  • @jensen6211
    @jensen62113 жыл бұрын

    All the time she spoke like a great instructor always having a teachable moment to share and giving positive feedbacks!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! She really is a fantastic instructor!

  • @agungwibowo2319

    @agungwibowo2319

    2 жыл бұрын

    she is a true great instructor and has a great way to build a positive confidence for the beginner next to her.

  • @charleshagman5025
    @charleshagman50253 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us along. Enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    So happy you liked it!

  • @alvaroakatico9188

    @alvaroakatico9188

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PilotBambi Thank you for taking the time to chat and answer questions from your subscribers. Countless you tubers won’t even give us the time of day.

  • @scottgibson6735

    @scottgibson6735

    2 жыл бұрын

    I knowI did,in fact,I'm a little jealous of you.My only experience with helicoptersrs,was a ride in a Sikorsky air ambulance to WestPalm Beach,fl.The pilot,was nowhere near as pretty as you.are. I asked the EMT riding with me"Does this guy know what he's doing?I got in reply,Yeah he's pretty good,His last job was flying Apaches for the Us Army in Afghanistan".It was a pleasant thirty minute trip.My only worry was.dying on the trip.The EMT kept staying"You're going to be alright.I'm not, but I'm lucky to be alive. Thank you for the video,beautiful lady.Take care.

  • @FlySkies
    @FlySkies3 жыл бұрын

    I know the R22 only has two seats, but you just let us go along in a wonderful trip with two very accomplished pilots. Thanks!!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha I love this! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

  • @michaelsanders1692

    @michaelsanders1692

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PilotBambi is there a way you can do a video on an airplane life vest?

  • @patrickamsterdam2810

    @patrickamsterdam2810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes they took all of us

  • @milesbrown8016

    @milesbrown8016

    Жыл бұрын

    Well done ladies…👌🏻

  • @c2protect

    @c2protect

    10 ай бұрын

    Yeah there are a lot of us in that R22 with you. Haha😅

  • @radoslaw715
    @radoslaw7153 жыл бұрын

    When I watch your videos, I always feel like I'm flying with you. Superb content

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that! Thankyou!

  • @DwightClough

    @DwightClough

    Жыл бұрын

    likewise ... :)

  • @rankinryan
    @rankinryan3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to South Africa, I was training on the 44 and she is far easier to fly than the 22 so hats off off to you, you eased into the 22 like nobody's business :)

  • @ivictor7007
    @ivictor70073 жыл бұрын

    South Africa simply has the best instructors !....... I remember those routes too....thank you for flying with us here in SA.....

  • @tomriley5790
    @tomriley57903 жыл бұрын

    Amazing trip guys! South Africa is beautiful, great way to see it! Very cool flying! You two make a great team!

  • @sandybanjo
    @sandybanjo3 жыл бұрын

    Ladies, great flight, teamwork, and amazing talent for flying just about anything! Congratulations!

  • @troybartholomew1065
    @troybartholomew10652 жыл бұрын

    What a great CFI, PILOT and all round character. Keep up the great work and the inspiration you share to everyone. Thanks

  • @chrisshields1775
    @chrisshields17753 жыл бұрын

    What a stunning video. Well done on taming the R22 and Steph seemed so calm and reassuring.

  • @coasterb1
    @coasterb12 жыл бұрын

    Your spatial awareness while flying is amazing to see/hear. Sounds like you know how to stay very safe in the air. Blue skies!

  • @ekspatvos6264
    @ekspatvos62642 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos on KZread... was mesmerised every second. Thanks for sharing. Safe flying.

  • @mavusane
    @mavusane2 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a good, patient and encouraging instructor all the best.

  • @ld5954
    @ld59543 жыл бұрын

    Bambi, You are such a quick learner! I'm so impressed with your skills!! It's a fun journey watching you fly so many different types of aircraft!! 🙂👍👍👍

  • @rocketguy748
    @rocketguy7482 жыл бұрын

    She speaks so professionally and gives everyone confidence,

  • @dendije6041
    @dendije60412 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic! Thanks Bambi & Co!

  • @Striker744
    @Striker7442 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! This was an amazing journey! You girls rock!

  • @galengrassi4704
    @galengrassi47042 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! I've flown with Steph when she was with the SAPS Airwing. she is a phenomenal pilot, she definitely knows her stuff when it comes to being in command. If I remember correctly she was in her early twenties at the time flying for the police service.

  • @koosvanzyl2605
    @koosvanzyl26053 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed!! I did my PPL at Wonderboom. Many years ago. I am now 72 but still enjoy seeing what you yong people are doing. So much fun.

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall522 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed sharing your trip.Thanks.

  • @BrianKelsay
    @BrianKelsay2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful flight. Excellent scenery, editing, music and learning experience. Enjoyed first flight and solo flights too. Wish I could do this. Stuck with R/C planes and copters.

  • @walterweigert9840
    @walterweigert98403 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, Rosita! A 40 min video seemed to me like it was only 5. I strongly hope both of you do some other videos together. Steph seems to be so calm and relaxed and also very sharp controlling every thing. BTW: congrats on your almost 100K subs!! Well done Pilot Bambi! I subsribed when you were droping parachutters in Central America. It´s incredible how far you have gone! As always, cheers from NE patagonia, Argentina.

  • @DickGibson
    @DickGibson3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing Go Girls

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!! We had a blast flying together

  • @iesikhaty
    @iesikhaty3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic adventure! Great short film; you're doing wonders sharing aviation adventures in SA. Happy landings :-)

  • @beverleypettit3577
    @beverleypettit35773 жыл бұрын

    When I saw your flight was "across Africa", I figured the it ended in Cairo... 😁😊 Loved watching. Think I know what I might like to do if I had my life over again... (...I'd better admit that I'm phobic and cannot get into ANYTHING that flies ....although I'm endlessly fascinated by the wonder of flight). Happy flying girls... 🦒👍🏽

  • @irfanbenli4897
    @irfanbenli4897 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice trip.Enjoyed it very much.Thanks👏👏

  • @johnkeim3836
    @johnkeim38363 жыл бұрын

    Great Instructor no negativity just encouraging words. Great video…..

  • @julesviolin
    @julesviolin3 жыл бұрын

    Great vid as always!!! There's also some great gliding in South Africa apparently. Can't wait to try it.

  • @amielswanepoel
    @amielswanepoel3 жыл бұрын

    It’s so nice seeing local KZreadrs il wil always support you guys

  • @Johan-ex5yj
    @Johan-ex5yj3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful adventure! 🚁 Steph is such a lovely lady, and the two of you make a great team! 👍

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    agreed!! It was so awesome doing this trip with her, she's the coolest!

  • @pecelirovucago7149
    @pecelirovucago7149Ай бұрын

    Great helicopter ride across South Africa , thank you so much from Fiji island.

  • @rickbarrington
    @rickbarrington2 жыл бұрын

    What a cool video. You’ve inspired me to visit South Africa and fly!

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit20223 жыл бұрын

    Excellent thank you, very interesting..great scenery 👍

  • @blairguinea6811
    @blairguinea68112 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic flight ladies, thank you so much

  • @jeremybarker7577
    @jeremybarker75773 жыл бұрын

    Flying in small helicopters is absolutely awesome - right at the top of my list of unforgettable experiences. The second aircraft I ever flew in was a JetRanger helicopter (sitting in the left seat). I just wish this video had been a lot longer as the sights in SA are also fantastic (SA is still not crossed off my list of places to visit).

  • @Wheeze_NL
    @Wheeze_NL3 жыл бұрын

    Only 8 minutes in, and I already love everything about this video! The setup is very good, everything is being explained, good audio and it is very well filmed again! Love your videos, but you know this by now I hope.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so so much!!😁 This message really means alot to me. It took A LOT of work, but I wanted this video to give the exact "feel" that we had during the trip itself. I'm so happy I could share this adventure with you :)

  • @volkerjansen3901
    @volkerjansen39012 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for sharing!

  • @deanmayer6508
    @deanmayer65082 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed the trip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mrsaskriders
    @mrsaskriders3 жыл бұрын

    You two are definitely winning. Absolutely fantastic lifestyle! Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @janhenkins
    @janhenkins2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video - it's wonderful recognising all the landmarks on your journey. I lived in Bloemfontein, Johannesburg and Pretoria, worked close to Swartkops AFB and grew up about 5km's away from the Tempe airfield outside Bloem. Enjoying this immensely, it gives me the "warm fuzzies".

  • @RALPH7109
    @RALPH71093 жыл бұрын

    I'm really enjoying your 'journey'. You've come a long way thank you.

  • @andrew194854
    @andrew194854 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video you two. Thank you.

  • @ov646944
    @ov6469443 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rosita, I must say this is the greatest video you have uploaded so far! I am in my ATPL studies right now, but I will be starting my helicopter training as soon as I have graduated. Looking forward to seeing you in the skies. Thank you for the great video!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Best of luck with your training, and see you in the sky some day!

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely enjoyed this video from start to finish! What an amazing adventure and what an allround aviator you are! The 360 cam is just so versatile and is just fantastically suited for use in the cockpit and also on the outside. Are you editing yourself? Anyway, fantastic video and I'm looking forward to the next one 💛

  • @gralaw1965
    @gralaw19652 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! have always fancied learning to fly a helicopter looks like such good fun and it beats driving on the roads with all the traffic

  • @NashMakado
    @NashMakado2 жыл бұрын

    This is great, this is living. It's great to have vicariously experienced this and I can't imagine how great the actual experience must have been.

  • @donovandavidsonAlton
    @donovandavidsonAlton3 жыл бұрын

    Great scenery thanks for the flight

  • @bcoleman1869
    @bcoleman18697 күн бұрын

    This is fantastic! I really appreciate all the camera angles (even exterior shots) that were captured! Thank you for sharing this experience.

  • @zakariamornly
    @zakariamornly3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed every single second of the video 😍

  • @rossgray3070
    @rossgray30703 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks for sharing your adventures, Cheers.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @AJ-tc7je
    @AJ-tc7je2 жыл бұрын

    This video brought back a long lost dream of being a pilot 😪 adding to my bucket list ✅ Great quality & spectacular views along the route.

  • @petruzzovichi
    @petruzzovichi3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, the video, the flight and the pilots. Well done.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much!! 😄

  • @tinnu123
    @tinnu1232 жыл бұрын

    Watched your wonderful flying from east coast of India.....thanks for sharing.....safe flying

  • @zachary3352
    @zachary33523 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Looks like you had a great couple of days ferrying the R22. I can't wait for the next video!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It really was! Such a lovely trip. More videos coming soon!

  • @Mike7478F
    @Mike7478F2 жыл бұрын

    Lekker memories. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lhollybow
    @lhollybow2 жыл бұрын

    Steph is so cool. You just want her as a friend , she's so neat , knowledgeable , easy going , proficient , and downright beautiful. What a package. Oh , the cross country trip was nice too. Well filmed and edited PB,

  • @erlstone
    @erlstone Жыл бұрын

    super cool.. seeing CT airport brings back a fond memory of taking a Lear out from there to Plettenberg bay a few years back.. nice vid

  • @heinschwartz7941
    @heinschwartz79412 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying your video’s - brings back good memories 🤗

  • @tehblizz
    @tehblizz3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic upload, thanks!!!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!!😄

  • @7belowzero
    @7belowzero2 жыл бұрын

    What a great adventure and lovely to watch. Oh! and greetings from England.

  • @mikemccomb805
    @mikemccomb8052 жыл бұрын

    It was great flying with you, really enjoyed it.

  • @alemandealemania
    @alemandealemania3 жыл бұрын

    Adelante, chicas! Mas "Roadtrips" como este! Saludos desde España! 😃👍🏻👋🏻😘

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gracias!! 😁

  • @7cle
    @7cle3 жыл бұрын

    You rock girls. Pro and nice. A pleasure to follow your trips. ATC was very articulate and slow that’s nice too.

  • @kiwidiesel
    @kiwidiesel3 жыл бұрын

    Everything in that video was eye candy. Nice work.

  • @christianellis3651
    @christianellis36512 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Brilliant instructor👍👍👍

  • @World-as-i-c-it
    @World-as-i-c-it2 жыл бұрын

    Fun, great job young ladies!

  • @joeroscillo4015
    @joeroscillo40153 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! What a blast, cross country in a helicopter!! Love the low flight views!! Your very confident in that tiny machine!! Looks like your stopping, every few miles. Got to be a great feeling, flying off the plateau! Think, as much fun as it was, it also added up to quite a bit of work too!!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was a ton of fun, especially when Steph taught me how to land on the plateau. But definitely hard work flying that nippy little heli!

  • @pilotjason
    @pilotjason3 жыл бұрын

    Love the video, its soo cool to see how you guys flew past my flight school! really love the videos and our in counter at the middleberg airshow that one morning when we were having lunch. I wanted to show you the C177R but time ran out and we had to fly back! love the videos and cannot wait to see you back in south africa when you come back!

  • @roaming7232
    @roaming72322 жыл бұрын

    Ladies I’ve flown along with you all the way from Kenya. You are awesome

  • @vectrexer
    @vectrexer3 жыл бұрын

    Another super enjoyable video by a knowledgeable and inviting pilot. I thought I'd only hang out a few minutes in this video. But instead watch the whole thing through. Instructive and fun.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! What a great compliment😄 glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @tvindonesia1540
    @tvindonesia15403 жыл бұрын

    The view is very beautiful when viewed from the helicopter.

  • @marenc
    @marenc3 жыл бұрын

    Coole vlog! Fijn en leuk dat steph en jij veel uitleggen👍😃

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dankje Maren!! Het was heel leuk om met haar deze trip te maken

  • @derekhalford187
    @derekhalford1873 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, exciting, scenic and fun!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! 😄

  • @jonathanshaw7884
    @jonathanshaw78843 жыл бұрын

    A brilliant video as always Rosita, really enjoyed it!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jonathan!

  • @christopherm7702
    @christopherm77023 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing video!!! Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you so much!

  • @gratefulot360
    @gratefulot3603 жыл бұрын

    Truly wonderful Video. Beautifully edited!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou so much!!

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading50983 жыл бұрын

    Well what a wonderful adventure with two charming ladies to fly with,I was impressed with your flying ability and delicate touch on the controls.I am sure that you will be in demand to deliver more helicopter's for new owners in the future,thank you for a super video.

  • @richardking6066
    @richardking60662 жыл бұрын

    You've made me very homesick... I spent 20 years in Joburg, and have driven a similar route down to Cape Town in my little MG, but much more impressive flying it at low level - very envious!

  • @chrisprosser2000
    @chrisprosser2000 Жыл бұрын

    What a great, inspiring video!

  • @footey7670
    @footey76703 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing vid and what an amazing instructor/person 👍🏻 The talents never cease to amaze me !!! 👊🏻👏🏻🍻🇨🇦

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou! And yes, she really is a fantastic instructor. Learnt so much during this trip

  • @PieterZR
    @PieterZR Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, honestly. Can see you had a blast 😎

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan1946 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Bambi, I like your tiny helicopter flying across Africa and training to this new girl. You are an expert pilot Bambi. My support is for you

  • @waughthogwaugh3078
    @waughthogwaugh30782 жыл бұрын

    What a cool video Tks for sharing! Where I live "routing" has a rather different connotation. We use "tracking" in our position reporting, every so often a SAn accent comes up on frequency, routing here, routing there and routing anywhere, brings a wry smile to many pilot's faces. Flysafe, good job ladies.

  • @Vincent12
    @Vincent123 жыл бұрын

    Damn she’s grown her subscribers pretty fast. I was subbed when she had less then 4,000

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's been a crazy journey here on youtube, and so special I get to share these experiences with everyone 😁

  • @greeneleven
    @greeneleven3 жыл бұрын

    Cool! Thanks for taking us with you...!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any time! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

  • @TheTubeTube2
    @TheTubeTube22 жыл бұрын

    What a LOT of fun! Thank you.

  • @ZukoMbewu
    @ZukoMbewu10 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching this one! 🙂

  • @Abeylius
    @Abeylius3 жыл бұрын

    What a great adventure. Great Video!

  • @davidmajersky1969
    @davidmajersky19692 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and I love your content its such a joy watching you fly.

  • @peterrowcliffe747
    @peterrowcliffe747 Жыл бұрын

    great flying in both types shows that Robinsons are pretty good with the right amount of light control in put and no need for heavy inputs in the controls

  • @andrepotgieter7083
    @andrepotgieter70833 жыл бұрын

    Hi Pilot Bambi, I just absolutely loved this video, it for me simply is one of your best! Excellent editing! Steph is a highly professional and exceptional confidence inspiring instructor and with both your great personalities it was a pleasure to watch 2 professional pilots become one with the R22 strapped to your backs on route to Cape Town! Please fly with Steph again if the opportunity arises. Stay safe and healthy.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your awesome message Andre! Agreed, Steph is such an inspiring and knowledgeable instructor. I hope I get to fly with her again soon!

  • @davemartin8684
    @davemartin86843 жыл бұрын

    wow what a trip thanks for taking us along for the ride.

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!!

  • @iammrvain
    @iammrvain Жыл бұрын

    I can tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos on learning to fly a helicopter. As a recently obtained instrument rated pilot SEL I want to transition over to rotowing which was my passion all along. Seeing how well you transitioned gives me hope that mine will go smooth as well. Thank you!

  • @ajmey158
    @ajmey1583 жыл бұрын

    two greatttt aviators together...... Brilliant video, brilliant edit...

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

  • @dmitryvegnovets2093
    @dmitryvegnovets20933 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing trip! I'm realy enjoyed your flying skills!!!

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou!

  • @stephentiong5063
    @stephentiong50632 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video!

  • @peterrowcliffe747
    @peterrowcliffe7472 жыл бұрын

    very nice flying in the R22 with now more improvements to make it a better machine and nice colour to

  • @bryanp771
    @bryanp7712 жыл бұрын

    Steph is a badass pilot and instruction!

  • @gotahgemini6415
    @gotahgemini6415 Жыл бұрын

    I love the helicopter pilot's accent, both of you are so awesome!

  • @rugbymonk1980
    @rugbymonk19803 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Fast becoming best aviation vlogger on youtube 🙂

  • @PilotBambi

    @PilotBambi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hihi Thankyou!!😄