One of the reasons that Steve Thorne’s Flight Chops video channel has become so successful is that he’s a digital pilot for a digital age. As he told us recently, it wasn’t until modern tools like the iPad and its bevy of flight-related apps came along that he felt like he could hit the sky and immerse himself in any and every aircraft he could find. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not willing to try things the old-fashioned way every now and then.
Flight Chops: What Happens When a Modern Pilot Flies the Traditional Way?
Key Takeaways:
- Steve Thorne's "Flight Chops" channel owes its success to his embrace of modern digital flight tools like the iPad and associated apps.
- Despite his digital preference, Thorne occasionally challenges himself by flying using traditional, "old-fashioned" navigation methods.
- A "Throwback Thursday" video showcases Thorne flying a 1942 Boeing Stearman, "Miss Delish," on a cross-country trip relying solely on paper navigation.
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