Let’s face it; Niko is VERY easy on the eyes, and he has a gorgeous wife and beautiful children. And we are so very blessed to have him take the time to share his life and flights with us. I actually feel as though I know him, although we’ve never met. His piloting adventures makes each of us pilots better pilots. I’ve been flying for 49 years (started flying lessons in 1971 at the age of 13) and I’m always learning more every single day! Niko’s TH-cam Channel is by far my favorite! God’s best to you and your family Niko!
love niko. hands down my favorite aviation channel on youtube and someone i look up to. amazing how you can connect with someone through a video of a business trip flight lol
He is one of the few who I find interesting his videos are really well done, and the fact that he obviously isn't making these videos for a living like so many on TH-cam where it's their primary way of making a living. The fact that his flights are real he always traveling somewhere gives you a perspective into General Aviation might not see.
What makes niko channel so great is that he’s great is wife is great is daughter is a princess. 2nd the guy reminds you of Arnold Swartseneger with his accent. The music is on point. The fact hat he’s in Florida, can’t go wrong there. The traveling the dining the fine cloths. He’s into the gym. Did I mention his wife is “Smoking”
Niko is a great person, pilot and share his love for aviation through his wonderful videos keeping the dream alive for many people around the world. His videos are very educating mixed with great photography and beautiful music that takes a lot of hours of editing. I enjoy his channel here very much.! Efcharistò -
I really love your videos Niko. You make your videos easy to follow you through your flights. I try intentionally to take what you say and replicate it in simulation. I am really hoping to continue to learn from you and I appreciate so much in addition to avionics learning I enjoy our friendship together as well which transcends the professional relationship we have together. You and your family are a tremendous blessing to alot of people and me personally big time. I fly the cirrus sr22 g3 Turbo that I have named BLUE ANGEL. Love you so much Niko
p-static, here at the knoxville cirrus service center see a ton of SR's come in with p-static issues. a lot of the times EMF tape wont create a good ground in the cowlings and we replace it constantly. its a composite airplane and cirrus saved cost by not covering some of the airframe in that tape. so static electricity interferes with radio signals. we see it a lot un fortunately.
@@artistwithcameras you're telling me. that's the story I've got on that, and it seems to help a lot when we fix it but its a good pain to do that job.
Niko,. If it is not too personal, would you mind explaining WHAT business you are in, and does your relative affluence come just from your work (as opposed to other sources, like inheritance, etc)? I think a lot of us would be interested in how you afford your standard of living, with the planes, Tesla, etc. Not to get too personal, but I'm curious to know about what business takes you all over the country, and is remunerative enough to make it worth owning an airplane for. Thank You.
@@artistwithcameras THANK YOU for that info. Fascinating. I can see how he would be an excellent salesman. He seems very well grounded, and honest, which I'm sure the customers appreciate. Some software engineers can make huge salaries if they are good. And being a Software Engineer AND salesman usually drives that number higher. That answers my question. Thank You very much.
One reason to not fly a Cirrus overweight is because the parachute is sized for the maximum weight. If overweight, the rate of descent under the parachute will be higher than optimal resulting in a hard landing.
Being overweight is part of the limitations of the aircraft. But these are structural limitations, the same a VNE. The aircraft has designed limitations. Want to roll the dice? I was in the Army flying UH-60s. We deployed to GITMO, assembled our aircraft. We loaded them to the max, because we had no other vehicle to carry our units equipment. It was really hot before departing to Haiti. We did our normal engine tests and determined that we were over grossed. What did we do? We continued to fly. We were not a little over grossed. We were a lot. We needed to perform the mission. Was it safe? Who knows what damage, if any we caused to the $100,000,000 worth of helicopters. We completed the mission as briefed though.
You feel, from his editing and dialogue, like you’re in the plane with him. It’s the closest I’ll get to being a private pilot given that I can’t pass the medical exam.
I am in the same boat.. Combat Vet. BUT, you can fly sport on your Drivers Lic. Yeah super restricted… I paraglide, but I am gonna go finish my PPL or SPL if still can’t pass med.
Nico,. I am a fully heterosexual man, but I will say you are great looking and healthy looking for your age. I would have guessed you were about 37 at most. The tan and blond hair probably make a big difference. Carry on.
Let’s face it; Niko is VERY easy on the eyes, and he has a gorgeous wife and beautiful children. And we are so very blessed to have him take the time to share his life and flights with us. I actually feel as though I know him, although we’ve never met. His piloting adventures makes each of us pilots better pilots. I’ve been flying for 49 years (started flying lessons in 1971 at the age of 13) and I’m always learning more every single day! Niko’s TH-cam Channel is by far my favorite! God’s best to you and your family Niko!
I dont speak english very well, but I understand everithing niko talk about... He speak a very easy english👍
Saludos from panamá 🇵🇦
Niko is a personable, intelligent guy and no bs. Very refreshing and interesting to watch.
He’s a powerful example of “having the right stuff”. My favorite episode rebuild the Cherokee.
love niko. hands down my favorite aviation channel on youtube and someone i look up to. amazing how you can connect with someone through a video of a business trip flight lol
He is one of the few who I find interesting his videos are really well done, and the fact that he obviously isn't making these videos for a living like so many on TH-cam where it's their primary way of making a living. The fact that his flights are real he always traveling somewhere gives you a perspective into General Aviation might not see.
What makes niko channel so great is that he’s great is wife is great is daughter is a princess. 2nd the guy reminds you of Arnold Swartseneger with his accent. The music is on point. The fact hat he’s in Florida, can’t go wrong there. The traveling the dining the fine cloths. He’s into the gym. Did I mention his wife is “Smoking”
You answering questions for your followers is a big plus
He watches Netflix when he’s on autopilot...what a legend😂
I love watching his channel because 1 he is an awesome pilot and his flying is pro active about saftey
excellent interview!! i love Niko's videos in youtube, i start flight school a couple of months, life is fly :)
You asked most all my Questions I had, Great questions everyone!
Niko is a great person, pilot and share his love for aviation through his wonderful videos keeping the dream alive for many people around the world. His videos are very educating mixed with great photography and beautiful music that takes a lot of hours of editing. I enjoy his channel here very much.! Efcharistò -
I agree. Stick around our and subscribe to our channel as we have a new aerial series coming up.
100% agree! Nikos one of my fav Chan’s on TH-cam.
I really love your videos Niko. You make your videos easy to follow you through your flights. I try intentionally to take what you say and replicate it in simulation. I am really hoping to continue to learn from you and I appreciate so much in addition to avionics learning I enjoy our friendship together as well which transcends the professional relationship we have together. You and your family are a tremendous blessing to alot of people and me personally big time. I fly the cirrus sr22 g3 Turbo that I have named BLUE ANGEL. Love you so much Niko
Always enjoy seeing all your videos. I leant to fly at waikato areo club in 1990 on the good old c152.
Love watching your videos, it feels like I'm in the plane too🤣
Because Niko is fucking awesome, that's why there's interest in his channel :D
Interesting interview reasons I watch you keep it real you're a straight shooter and Aviation is interesting
I love the videos with the family! Such a great human.
Niko’s love and use of GA flying is the way it SHOULD be. Hope you’ll keep taking us up with you and your family.
Laurence, I thought you guys were a CTC there in Maui?
No. We only have an Avidyne G3 and CTC requires new equipment
p-static, here at the knoxville cirrus service center see a ton of SR's come in with p-static issues. a lot of the times EMF tape wont create a good ground in the cowlings and we replace it constantly. its a composite airplane and cirrus saved cost by not covering some of the airframe in that tape. so static electricity interferes with radio signals. we see it a lot un fortunately.
What ? That sounds like such a simple fix. That’s unacceptable.
@@artistwithcameras you're telling me. that's the story I've got on that, and it seems to help a lot when we fix it but its a good pain to do that job.
Your 50 I thought you were younger LMAO
Avidyne or Garmin?
Niko,. If it is not too personal, would you mind explaining WHAT business you are in, and does your relative affluence come just from your work (as opposed to other sources, like inheritance, etc)? I think a lot of us would be interested in how you afford your standard of living, with the planes, Tesla, etc. Not to get too personal, but I'm curious to know about what business takes you all over the country, and is remunerative enough to make it worth owning an airplane for. Thank You.
He’s a software engineer and sells to municipalities. Specialty stuff.
@@artistwithcameras THANK YOU for that info. Fascinating. I can see how he would be an excellent salesman. He seems very well grounded, and honest, which I'm sure the customers appreciate. Some software engineers can make huge salaries if they are good. And being a Software Engineer AND salesman usually drives that number higher. That answers my question. Thank You very much.
Niko is like watching bladerunner
One reason to not fly a Cirrus overweight is because the parachute is sized for the maximum weight. If overweight, the rate of descent under the parachute will be higher than optimal resulting in a hard landing.
Being overweight is part of the limitations of the aircraft. But these are structural limitations, the same a VNE. The aircraft has designed limitations. Want to roll the dice? I was in the Army flying UH-60s. We deployed to GITMO, assembled our aircraft. We loaded them to the max, because we had no other vehicle to carry our units equipment. It was really hot before departing to Haiti. We did our normal engine tests and determined that we were over grossed. What did we do? We continued to fly. We were not a little over grossed. We were a lot. We needed to perform the mission. Was it safe? Who knows what damage, if any we caused to the $100,000,000 worth of helicopters. We completed the mission as briefed though.
Niko is my real dad.
I started at 39
Oh yeah, “ you can here, but you can’t stand there.” It makes no sense! Why would you be able to stand here, but you cannot stand there. Zoey😊
You feel, from his editing and dialogue, like you’re in the plane with him. It’s the closest I’ll get to being a private pilot given that I can’t pass the medical exam.
You can always fly ultralights. Also have you looked at a Sport Certificate too? Significantly less medical requirements.
I am in the same boat.. Combat Vet. BUT, you can fly sport on your Drivers Lic. Yeah super restricted… I paraglide, but I am gonna go finish my PPL or SPL if still can’t pass med.
What kind of business does he run?
@@artistwithcameras yes, the company website look cool of course. It is AutoAgent. Best of luck
Niko, are you really 60?
He said 50
Nico,. I am a fully heterosexual man, but I will say you are great looking and healthy looking for your age. I would have guessed you were about 37 at most. The tan and blond hair probably make a big difference. Carry on.
Hahahaha even in real life, all Niko says is “uhhhhhh, uhhhhhh, uhhhhhhh”