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 is successful due to his modern "digital pilot" approach, utilizing tools like the iPad and flight apps.
- Despite his digital reliance, Thorne occasionally embraces traditional, "old-fashioned" flying methods.
- For a "Throwback Thursday" segment, he flew a vintage 1942 Boeing Stearman using only paper for navigation.
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