First Cross Country Solo - An Over the Shoulder Flight
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video, you are going to get to ride along with me as I do my first cross country solo in a very long time. The flight was just under 200 miles and I was using what is called "Flight Following" the entire time.
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Trent Dyrsmid is a successful entrepreneur and investor who happens to have a love of flying airplanes. After a successful business career, I've decided to start career 2.0 as a professional pilot to compliment my 2nd passion; investing in real estate. My plan is to use flying as my basic income, and then use the free time that flying will afford me to continue to find attractive investment opportunities as well as expand my online businesses.
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I had a commercial license 10 years ago , during the boom time but discard the flying for the family business. But once I saw ur video on my feed , my sleeping brain 🧠 start working to revive the passion , on the same day I met few customers who also doing the pilot lic in lates 30*s .
Oh wow! That’s super cool! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
During training I would advise to stay off AP as much as possible unless you have to reach for something in the back or something like that where your hands won't be on the controls. Manually flying the plane is great for muscle memory, actively scanning the instruments and just actually flying the plane. When you get into IFR (my instructor forbid me to turn on AP). It can get very busy and that's ok, you will get busy times in the cockpit so it's good to get used to it!
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As many instructors and coaches and bosses and mentors have said, “It’s easier to get easier.” If you can hand fly IFR in IMC, you can do just about anything else…… and you’ll be able to do so again if needs be.
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Hi Trent - great stuff. I think the amount of commentary was just right actually. We all want to see what you are doing but also understand you need to stay safe up there ;) Keep em coming - this is super helpful for me as I start my journey to PPL and beyond.
Thanks Rob!
Something l learned from my own GoPro flight videos is get a lens ND filter. Especially for the camera you’ll have faces the front windshield/gauges. REALLY cleans up glare and overexposure issues from the gopro and takes out almost any need for editing. I use Polarpro. They’re great.
Thanks for that tip. I will check into it!
Your channel is awesome! Good for you for going for it! I’m 42 (at the end of the month) and want to go for my Commercial along with all the ratings. I got my PPL 22 years ago and have unfortunately not flown since. I was worried that I’d be too old to try and fly for a career. It’s extremely encouraging to see other people going for it!! I’ll be following your adventures. Your videos are great!! Fly safe!
Thx Tyler!
43 in a few days. should have my ppl in about 16wks, then off to the longer flights.
Hi from Australia 42 I’m about to do the same thing, started back flying last week 🙌
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@@markmullan8100 hi from Canada! That’s awesome! What aircraft are you flying for training?
Thanks for taking us along on your cross country solo adventure! It's fascinating to see the journey and hear about 'Flight Following.' Looking forward to more of your aviation experiences
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
You are welcome @@trent_dyrsmid
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Nice flying, Trent! Really good tips and advice for pilots to remember.
Thanks Bryan!
Awesome video! I’m still earning my PPL right now. My first solo was a bit rough so I still have a bit of nerves when it comes to the cross country’s coming up. These definitely made me realize I’ve been overthinking it. Thank you!
First solo is a big deal. I was nervous, too!! You got this! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
Man. Jealous of the super nice trainer you’re flying. Makes my old steam gauge 172 look like junk. Lol.
Keep the videos comin man. Loving it
Thanks Moose!
Wasn’t sure for a while what I would be happy doing as far as a career goes, but I’ve always been infatuated with aviation since a little kid. I’m 27 now and looking into how I become an airline pilot👍🏼 love this content and something about being up in the air flying looks so peaceful!
Yes, watching this video is very relaxing! 😊
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Great cross country Flight, I just did my 150 NM recently for Private Pilot, really enjoyed watching, keep us up to date on your progress!
Will do! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
Really enjoy following your channel. Anticipating more videos and following along with your training!
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Nice flight, with all the new glass inst.,you are basically flying a semi- IFR plan. Not like it was in 84, flight plan, manual flight, Sec maps all over the dash, & Fore Flight. You and the AC make it look so easy now. 😵💫😵💫😵💫🤪🤪🤪
Yes, it is a lot easier!
Excellent video for XC! One thing I'd recommend: When making your calls at a non-towered field end it with the field name. Foobar traffic.. blah blah blah.. Foobar.
I know….and I keep forgetting because when I first training in Canada it was at a towered airport so old habits did hard!
That's a really nice plane! Most of the flight schools I have been looking at have some old planes. Can you recommend some flight schools with newer equipment?
No, sorry I can’t. I just don’t know which ones have what. That is where Google will be your friend.
A big HELLO from CYQT.
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Your "flip up sunglasses" .. gotta get me a pair. Unique to Aviation .. or just regular prescription?
Loving your videos.
THANK YOU for sharing your journey. 👍🇨🇦👍
Hey Brian….just plain Jane from
Amazon.
Beautiful plane
It sure is!
I love these videos and following your journey! Im getting ready for my solo xc this week.
🙌 thats terrific! Blue skies ahead!
Great flight! Just about to start in on my x/c. Cheers
Good luck!
Awesome video 😊 you just fuelled my wish for going back for my ppl.
Thanks a bunch! Fly safe! 👍😊
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I’m a Rusty pilot too. Just crossed 80 hours on my come back. I was worried and set high minimums on my comeback too.
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I was born in Toledo and grew up in Perrysburg just south of Toledo so it’s awesome to see you flying your solo cross county there. Could you give some thoughts on the DA40 and if you had previous experience in it? Love the videos!
Hey Ryan… Prior to starting my training here I have never flown the day for you before. It’s a great plane fly… With the best part being the G1000. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
I have my first solo cross country next Wednesday. I’m so excited.
I’m rooting for your success :)
@@trent_dyrsmid Thank you! :)
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Don't let the DPE see this. You should be hand flying, (no autopilot) and using dead reckoning on a paper chart, and timing each point. I know that's old school and you will probably never use it... but it's the way they will make you do it for the practical part of the check ride. But... great vid. thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!
@@UTarcher72 I agree to a degree. While most DPE's will want you to use modern stuff... but they will want you to still use "Basic" techniques to make sure you can fly properly. The hand flying will show that you can stay on course and altitude while doing other tasks. The "Dead Reckoning" to make sure you can follow a chart and to get back onto course... and the timing to make sure you have properly accounted for fuel. Not all planes glass or have an autopilot to take care of that for us. Since Trent had his PPL in Canada, and they want him to redo some of it here... I would just make sure to cover anything the DPE may want... and... it's good practice anyway.
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Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
Excellent! Very thorough! Keep pressing on! Thanks for sharing!
Thx!
I'm guessing that's a diamond aircraft? thanks for the video. and yes, looking forward to a secondary go pro.
Yes it’s a DA40
@@trent_dyrsmid right, so I’m trying to get a handle on that aircraft. I think you said a couple of times going leaner, and setting mixture, etc. but from what I can tell, the diamond dies all that for you with just the simple power slider. I’ve been trying to figure this out just in the last few days but I think I’ve got it figured out via some you tube tutorials about the diamonds. Who knows maybe they’re different among the diamond models👍🏻
The planes I'm flying are fuel injected...but they still have a mixture and RPM lever. Thanks for watching!
Great video, enjoyed your narrative and explanations! Nice preview of what's hopefully to come! DA40 looks like a nice trainer...
It sure is. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
Loved the video man! Awesome seeing your flying out there. Two things:
1. What aircraft are you flying?
2. A suggestion i might add is recording your flights, including the radio calls and all, and then doing a voice over so you can really focus on flying. I can see it as a hazard and you would get more out of the hours if you were 100% dialed in 👍🏼
I take safety in the sky seriously...and posted a short earlier today to explain my process.
@@trent_dyrsmid No worries, just a suggestion 👍🏼 i’ll head over there and give it a watch. Keep up the good videos
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Good Job !
Thanks Paul :)
14:35 Negative. Even while IFR, it is the PIC responsibility to maintain visual separation if possible.
14 CFR 91:113(b)
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Excelente excelente 👍🏻 bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I'd love to see the plane you're flying from the outside as a reference but everything is excellent! Well produced and I'm super interested in all the jargon and technical terminology Trent! 🇺🇸🙌🏻✈️
Thanks Aldo!
Nice long form Trent. I’ve joined your email list. Following your journey as I am in kinda the same situation(same age) Once I figure out the Finances, I will be on the board…Look out …lol
Hey Eric… welcome to the channel! If you don’t have the cash on hand, you have two options that I’m aware of. Option number one is to find a school that already has a student loan program with Sallie Mae in place. Option number two is Southwest 225 program. Just Google it.
I’m sure there are other options that I am not yet aware of.
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Thanks for the effort you are putting into doing these clips. In the future, if you are able to obtain a forward looking gopro that would be terrific and at the end of the video, do a replay/debrief for us. Point out points you could have improved and/or did well as well explain some of the procedures you have to perform (break it all down for us). And show an on screen overlay/illustration of your progress during flight plus flight plan.
Living vicariously through you until i can afford to kick my current career to the side and go full time into becoming an atp like you.
Good ideas! Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
Sounds like it's hard to the hear ATC calls ? I'm not a pilot but yea must take some time getting used to it. Thanks Trent , watch most of you vids.
You can definitely be tricky. That’s where having the high-quality Bose headset comes in to play. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
What do you recommend is a good watch to wear while flying?. I remember I used a timer to switch fuel.
I use an iWatch.
Hi Trent. Quick question regarding the PPL XC requirement. Is the one flight 150 total nm requirement TO that destination or is that total number to my destination(s) and back?
It’s a total of 150nm or more with one segment of at least 50nm. FAR 61.109(a)
Good stuff... Have a blast out there. Is that a DA40 you're flying?
Yessir!
Curious what type aircraft you are flying? Is it your own or rented ?
Diamond DA40
Where can I get all my Written Exams done at? Is it a flight school
No flight school needed. Use Gold Seal for PPL and Sheppard for everything after that. th-cam.com/video/q7dU1Nd7lLM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ctZz-S0EkqeDWlJx
Enjoyed the video. Aspiring pilot here. I am curious about the Sentry ADS-B device you have on the window. Does that feed into foreflight? Or is that just a backup device/CO detector giving you data to review post flight?
Feeds Foreflight. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌.
What are you using for your audio with the gopro ?
If you go to the description, you’ll find a link to my Amazon store in the store, you will find a product that I use.
Hi Trent
I’m 40 years old about to start my private pilot training.any advice for me I am hesitating the because of my age , changing my career at this age. Any advice for me.
Thank you.
My videos have all my best advice :)
What aircraft are you training in?
Diamond DA40
How much does that Diamond rent for?
$197/hr
Is it hard for you to understand what the ATC is saying? Seems like they speak pretty fast and there could be some static. It seems a little intimidating.
Yes, it can be hard....but it gets easier over time.
What type airplane?
Diamond DA40
My problem with foreflight is the Ipad has a usage temperature rating between 35 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Which is commonly broken in airplanes. I would think Boeing would do something about this. I like to say, I would rather be lost than have the cabin on fire.
I would put it in a thermal bag and use it only when absolutely necessary. Especially in hot climates.
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VASI? Are you sure about that?
The learning process is never ending. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌.
You can use my GoPro 8 Black for the duration of your course, lmk if you’re interested..
That would be great! Please email me. Address on channel about page. Thanks!!
what plane are you flying here?
Diamond DA40. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
Not meaning to bust your chops, but your altitudes seem to be wrong for direction of flight. Also IFR flights in VMC are still responsible for see and avoid. Bad information is worse than no information.
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How spoiled are you on the AP for cross country! One can only dream! ( realize you have already put in the work in Canada, but its still funny to see!)
It sure makes the flight a lot more enjoyable. Plus, it makes it a lot easier for me to manage the rest of the workload.
@@trent_dyrsmid Absolutely. I think it is an added safety measure especially for SPRM and reducing fatigue.
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You got an extra bose headset to donate to my flight training? 😂
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And I’m guessing they still require a 4 year degree
No.
It seems like cheating using ForeFlight and autopilot. Do you feel as a new pilot are you missing some knowledge and/or muscle memory that you don't build by using all the cool electronics?
No I don’t feel that way. GPS isn’t “new”. It’s been around a long time. Not taking advantage of new technology is like using an abacus when a calculator is available. Thanks so much for watching and taking a moment to comment! 🙌
What plane are you flying?
Don’t understand your question. Sry.
@@trent_dyrsmid haha so sorry ,terrible typing. I was asking what plane you are flying.
Diamond DA40