Matt is a noticeably competent, patient and calming instructor. Perfect for a student like Kim who has 'quick' emotions. It is a great match and a marvelous window into real-world flight training relatable to us all. It will be interesting to follow her solo efforts in future vids. Thanks for sharing the experience.
I've recently taught my daughter to drive, and one of the most important things I had to keep telling her is to have a short memory when making mistakes. Recognize the mistake so you don't repeat it, but immediately move on because the vehicle is still moving and needs to be controlled. None of those mistakes were life threatening, don't let them rattle you, move on quickly to the next thing. You're doing great!
I appreciate this type of video a lot. This is what the real learning process looks like. It's won't always be perfect, but a lot is learned for both the student and the viewer. These are exactly the issues I'll have when I get to that point of my training.
Kim from first solo to checkride is the fun part of training as I look back, however, it will bring roller coaster moments for tasks you thought you had down. Every new task brings deterioration to core tasks. You are doing great, don't beat yourself up.
Kim, I loved the part where Matt covered up your instruments, and made you rely on your instincts. Over the course of this series I've become convinced that your instincts are really good - it's just a matter of convincing your brain of that fact! It showed on the go-around too - you had the right instinct in the moment. All you really need is to get enough repetition with your checklists and procedures in the aircraft to make them habit, and it'll all gel. As someone who learned IFR flying before VFR, I know how hard it is to "uncomplicate" your headspace and just FLY when you are so used to everything following a procedure. You'll get it, don't you worry!
Great job Kim. The speed control and the altitude control looked good to me. Your getting it. Very smart move on your part to go around on that first attempt. If it doesn’t look good, just go around. Matt is a really good instructor. Has the patience a new student needs. Please keep these flight videos coming.
I was really impressed with your quick thinking on the go around and not trying to save a botched landing. Watching you grow and learn has truly been an honor Kim. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing this experience with us all.
Lesson: The moment she had to do a Go Around that very first time, You can see the frustration. Then there comes the compounding effect. You can tell she's a confident person, but still kept thinking about the first "mistake ". Great instructor.
Confidence comes from practice/repetition. I remember being anxious and my legs shaking doing some things for the first time in flight training. She's got the added weight of doing that in front of 113,000 subscribers!
There is SO much to remember when piloting a general aviation aircraft. Just watching this makes my brain hurt. Thanks for bringing us along, Kim. I'm getting a whole new appreciation of what's involved.
You are really whipping it Kim!!! Knowing what Matt was about to do with the checklist proves you are thinking ahead of the airplane, which is just plane AWESOME!
Kim keep it up, hard work and your great instructor will get you there in no time. I started my PIC in 19’ took 8 months and logged 55 hours to get er done, hang in there its very rewarding 😊😊
Another step closer! The confident airmenship is really taking ahold. There will always be little things here and there. Flying is not static but fuild and the basic "Fly the Plane" is showing out of you 100%!!! A+!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎
Kim you did a good job, I always enjoy your videos. Just keep on learning, The more flying hours you get the better you're going to be. You have to be proud of were and where you are now! And my humblelapinian it seems like you're getting better and better. As always be safe, Be healthy until next time.
Kim, as you most likely know because we are watching this after it all happened.... after the cross country flights, and a few not so good landings when you are solo, it all clicks and you are suddenly a confident pilot. No doubt you are there right now. It has been great to watch your journey as I go through this process myself and am now sitting days before checkride. THANK YOU for being vulnerable so that we all can cheer you on, see the process of learning to fly from start to finish and most of all, to show us all we were not born perfect like Baron Pilot. 🙂
Good job Kim especially on the 1st go around! But your confidence is what’s gonna hold you back. You’re gonna be a helluva pilot once you get your confidence level up!
Awesome work Kim, that go around proves you are very close to ready at this point imo. Kudos to Matt for letting that develop. Finally nice job Kim not giving up the controls when you were struggling. Although throw a bone to your instructor once in awhile when things are going well and let him have a landing.
I really appreciate your sharing this series of videos. They seem to be providing an experiential overview of the path to a PPL. Unlike written narrative, these provide a literal "here and now, this is how it is" that seems superior to reading about it. Thank You.
Hey Kim...you really are coming along nicely! It's really amazing that even though we are watching you learn I'm sure that all of us that have gone before you are reliving our own experiences, I know I am. You are quite courageous, sharing your journey to PIC. I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode! Thank you once again for sharing and letting me relive one of the best experiences of my life! See you at Sun N Fun
Kim, I have enjoyed watching your training videos with Matt and it's plain to see how you are progressing and improving -- keep up the good work! I know it's easy to say and harder to do, but try to relax and not worry so much when you don't get something just right -- it will come! As a previous commenter has hinted at, don't dwell on your mistakes - just take a deep breath and keep doing what you're doing! On another subject, will you and Kris be at SnF? Hope to see you there! Best, Andy
The first time I overshot final was when I flew into a new (to me) and VERY much smaller runway, ie 50X2100 versus my home 150X5000 runway. The visual illusion had me flying WAY to close on downwind. Left me unstabilised and had to go around. Was Brown County a smaller strip? The videos are great. Keep grinding Kim!
Centerline between legs not under prop helps line up. Walk rudder only dynamically and proactively or at least just rudder reactively to bracket (we are better when we move) or find (flat feet but at least no aileron) centerline. We don't want to turn so use only the anti-turn control, the rudder, to yaw (fine tune) hold (constant walk) or find (correct to) the centerline. Start by balancing a broom on her hand at home. Same concept. Tail waggers have little problem maintaining longitudinal alignment. Wing waggers end up going around.
Rudder, mounted on the centerlne rather than well off centerline like the ailerons, is true yaw and not untrue adverse yaw. The nose is going the wrong way initially when she turns the yoke to bank back toward the centerline. This is disruptive. I jam my thumb up against one side of the yoke. When the student tries to make a coordinated turn, hits my thumb, and looks over at me, I tell her to walk the rudder only to bracket the target and keep the wing level. If that doesn't work I have here put her hands in her lap and walk the rudder while I use the yoke for elevator deceleration. I do not bank as I don't want to turn.
Where’s Episode 13???? Is this the episode she gets her wings?? We’re on pins and needles waiting for this awesome event. It’s almost as exciting as your first solo flight.
Kim, look closely at Mr Cool during that go -around, he was not going to get involved, it was all you and all on you. He trusts you. It does not matter why you go-around or how many you do. History only records the one you didn't do when you should have.
Thanks for sharing this amazing experience. Not going on the Kim’s mistakes. I did a lot more… but when I see this type of situations confirm what I been thinking/talking about the “solo”. I know soloed is an amazing experience but, I think is overvalued. Not really sure how many students go up solo are really prepared. I would wait longer until they have more tools and confidence.
If you're a pilot flying to an airport you haven't been to before, do you see the runway and have a good idea just from looking how far you are from the runway?
I think it is interesting that Matt is teaching to use foreflight from the beginning. While it is a great tool, I think it is also important to know how to use a paper sectional in case of failure, and only after proficiency is obtained, using foreflight with paper and GPS, etc
We go over paper charts and core fundamentals extensively. My training looks a little different than most as I had extensive cockpit time before doing training and already had knowledge of ForeFlight.
Radio callouts are swift, but I believe her pilotage still needs some work--possibly sending her out on her own away from her home airport could overwhelm her..............
IMHO, Kim needs to find a way to settle her nerves and relax and let her training and instincts help her. I don't have the answer, but I can see it affecting her.
I offer this in the kindest manner. Kim should re-evaluate whether or not she is learning to fly for the right reasons. Her mind is NOT on her flying as evidenced by the numerous mistakes that she is making while the instructor merely offers excuses as to why these mistakes are "OK". They are not especially this far into her training. They can lead to an eventual catastrophe, especially when you hear her say things like "losing it".
FYI Kim & Kris I got a weird txt msg notification on youtube from Baron Pilot requesting me to txt about some random prize. It didn't seem legit so I didn't respond but wanted to let you know...from Moose
No worry’s Kim. My window on a Navaho popped open once on a check flight. Just fly the airplane and wait for a safe opportunity to correct the problem or just land the plane! It happens to most of us at one time or another, just try not to make it a habit. 🫠
Matt is a noticeably competent, patient and calming instructor. Perfect for a student like Kim who has 'quick' emotions. It is a great match and a marvelous window into real-world flight training relatable to us all. It will be interesting to follow her solo efforts in future vids. Thanks for sharing the experience.
Kim is an inspiration to many of us who want to Pilot a plane but don’t have the confidence to do so. Thank you Kim!
I've recently taught my daughter to drive, and one of the most important things I had to keep telling her is to have a short memory when making mistakes. Recognize the mistake so you don't repeat it, but immediately move on because the vehicle is still moving and needs to be controlled. None of those mistakes were life threatening, don't let them rattle you, move on quickly to the next thing. You're doing great!
I am teaching my daughter to drive as well - which only increases my admiration for my ( and all ) PPL instructors.
I appreciate this type of video a lot. This is what the real learning process looks like. It's won't always be perfect, but a lot is learned for both the student and the viewer. These are exactly the issues I'll have when I get to that point of my training.
Kim from first solo to checkride is the fun part of training as I look back, however, it will bring roller coaster moments for tasks you thought you had down. Every new task brings deterioration to core tasks. You are doing great, don't beat yourself up.
''LIES!!! THE CAMERA DIDNT SEE IT SO LIES!!!'' lol hahahaha
This series has been really amazing - can't wait to see Kim solo!
That go around last second decision was awsome. Kim just nailed it perfectly (despite some off center line)👍
Kim, I loved the part where Matt covered up your instruments, and made you rely on your instincts. Over the course of this series I've become convinced that your instincts are really good - it's just a matter of convincing your brain of that fact! It showed on the go-around too - you had the right instinct in the moment. All you really need is to get enough repetition with your checklists and procedures in the aircraft to make them habit, and it'll all gel. As someone who learned IFR flying before VFR, I know how hard it is to "uncomplicate" your headspace and just FLY when you are so used to everything following a procedure. You'll get it, don't you worry!
That’s well said thank you!
Great job Kim. The speed control and the altitude control looked good to me. Your getting it. Very smart move on your part to go around on that first attempt. If it doesn’t look good, just go around. Matt is a really good instructor. Has the patience a new student needs. Please keep these flight videos coming.
I was really impressed with your quick thinking on the go around and not trying to save a botched landing. Watching you grow and learn has truly been an honor Kim. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing this experience with us all.
Lesson: The moment she had to do a Go Around that very first time, You can see the frustration. Then there comes the compounding effect. You can tell she's a confident person, but still kept thinking about the first "mistake ". Great instructor.
Confidence comes from practice/repetition. I remember being anxious and my legs shaking doing some things for the first time in flight training. She's got the added weight of doing that in front of 113,000 subscribers!
Great job Kim!!
I wish it were possible to personally thank you guys for this video. This content is invaluable. Thanks for sharing. Continued success.
Our pleasure! Glad you are enjoying it!
Good morning from Minnesota!! Great job! Great episode!
There is SO much to remember when piloting a general aviation aircraft. Just watching this makes my brain hurt. Thanks for bringing us along, Kim. I'm getting a whole new appreciation of what's involved.
I love this series. Reminds me of my training back in 2001 and the challenges I faced. Keep up the great work Kim you’re doing great!
You are really whipping it Kim!!! Knowing what Matt was about to do with the checklist proves you are thinking ahead of the airplane, which is just plane AWESOME!
Kim keep it up, hard work and your great instructor will get you there in no time. I started my PIC in 19’ took 8 months and logged 55 hours to get er done, hang in there its very rewarding 😊😊
You rock Kim 👍👌✈️🛬🛫🛩❤️
Another step closer! The confident airmenship is really taking ahold. There will always be little things here and there. Flying is not static but fuild and the basic "Fly the Plane" is showing out of you 100%!!! A+!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎
Kim you did a good job, I always enjoy your videos. Just keep on learning, The more flying hours you get the better you're going to be. You have to be proud of were and where you are now! And my humblelapinian it seems like you're getting better and better. As always be safe, Be healthy until next time.
Kim, as you most likely know because we are watching this after it all happened.... after the cross country flights, and a few not so good landings when you are solo, it all clicks and you are suddenly a confident pilot. No doubt you are there right now. It has been great to watch your journey as I go through this process myself and am now sitting days before checkride. THANK YOU for being vulnerable so that we all can cheer you on, see the process of learning to fly from start to finish and most of all, to show us all we were not born perfect like Baron Pilot. 🙂
In life, if you are willing, you can learn more from your misteaks than your sucesses. You're doing great!
Another great lesson and another great video! Thank you for continuing to share these with us!
Nice work, Kim! Almost there!! 🙌
Good job Kim especially on the 1st go around! But your confidence is what’s gonna hold you back. You’re gonna be a helluva pilot once you get your confidence level up!
Almost there! You'll get it.
Awesome work Kim, that go around proves you are very close to ready at this point imo. Kudos to Matt for letting that develop. Finally nice job Kim not giving up the controls when you were struggling. Although throw a bone to your instructor once in awhile when things are going well and let him have a landing.
I do look forward to your sessions, keep them coming.
More to come!
This is such a fun journey to watch. Great series, I’m really enjoying this! Great work, Kim!
Glad you enjoy it!
I really appreciate your sharing this series of videos. They seem to be providing an experiential overview of the path to a PPL. Unlike written narrative, these provide a literal "here and now, this is how it is" that seems superior to reading about it. Thank You.
Hey Kim...you really are coming along nicely! It's really amazing that even though we are watching you learn I'm sure that all of us that have gone before you are reliving our own experiences, I know I am. You are quite courageous, sharing your journey to PIC. I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode! Thank you once again for sharing and letting me relive one of the best experiences of my life! See you at Sun N Fun
You're doing great Kim, it won't be long before you do your check ride.
Really enjoyed watching the training and flight instructor is great.
Love to see the progress Kim! Keep it up!
Great progress Kim! Keep up the good work. Those wings will be waiting for you soon.
GOOD LUCK on your upcoming solo!!!
Don't have telegram
Another great video. Great go around decision. Never be afraid to go around. I always swear when I do it, too. :)
Awesome work . i'm very happy for you. You go girl !!
Good pattern. Good landing.
Kim, I have enjoyed watching your training videos with Matt and it's plain to see how you are progressing and improving -- keep up the good work! I know it's easy to say and harder to do, but try to relax and not worry so much when you don't get something just right -- it will come! As a previous commenter has hinted at, don't dwell on your mistakes - just take a deep breath and keep doing what you're doing! On another subject, will you and Kris be at SnF? Hope to see you there! Best, Andy
Stick with it, Kim! :)
+ 1 to all of the below. Incremental progress sticks better. 😎
Kim just keep flying.
The first time I overshot final was when I flew into a new (to me) and VERY much smaller runway, ie 50X2100 versus my home 150X5000 runway. The visual illusion had me flying WAY to close on downwind. Left me unstabilised and had to go around. Was Brown County a smaller strip? The videos are great. Keep grinding Kim!
Nice work!
I'm really missing the Road to PIC videos.
Centerline between legs not under prop helps line up. Walk rudder only dynamically and proactively or at least just rudder reactively to bracket (we are better when we move) or find (flat feet but at least no aileron) centerline. We don't want to turn so use only the anti-turn control, the rudder, to yaw (fine tune) hold (constant walk) or find (correct to) the centerline. Start by balancing a broom on her hand at home. Same concept. Tail waggers have little problem maintaining longitudinal alignment. Wing waggers end up going around.
Rudder, mounted on the centerlne rather than well off centerline like the ailerons, is true yaw and not untrue adverse yaw. The nose is going the wrong way initially when she turns the yoke to bank back toward the centerline. This is disruptive. I jam my thumb up against one side of the yoke. When the student tries to make a coordinated turn, hits my thumb, and looks over at me, I tell her to walk the rudder only to bracket the target and keep the wing level. If that doesn't work I have here put her hands in her lap and walk the rudder while I use the yoke for elevator deceleration. I do not bank as I don't want to turn.
Where’s Episode 13???? Is this the episode she gets her wings?? We’re on pins and needles waiting for this awesome event. It’s almost as exciting as your first solo flight.
It’s coming. Just needed to post some other videos for the subscribers that were missing the Baron videos.
Kim, look closely at Mr Cool during that go -around, he was not going to get involved, it was all you and all on you. He trusts you. It does not matter why you go-around or how many you do. History only records the one you didn't do when you should have.
👏👏
Thanks for sharing this amazing experience. Not going on the Kim’s mistakes. I did a lot more… but when I see this type of situations confirm what I been thinking/talking about the “solo”. I know soloed is an amazing experience but, I think is overvalued. Not really sure how many students go up solo are really prepared. I would wait longer until they have more tools and confidence.
Chris do you still have the Baron?
If you're a pilot flying to an airport you haven't been to before, do you see the runway and have a good idea just from looking how far you are from the runway?
New video every Saturday?
Ya I’m failing. Juggling two jobs isn’t helping. 🙊😂
@@BaronPilot ah. okay, thanks.
I think it is interesting that Matt is teaching to use foreflight from the beginning. While it is a great tool, I think it is also important to know how to use a paper sectional in case of failure, and only after proficiency is obtained, using foreflight with paper and GPS, etc
Totally true!
We go over paper charts and core fundamentals extensively. My training looks a little different than most as I had extensive cockpit time before doing training and already had knowledge of ForeFlight.
@@flyingsic oh got it, that's interesting. I do see that it can feel different going into training with your previous experience
Where have you guys gone? Once a week is good, twice a month is bearable but once a month or less is intolerable!!!
Kim did you ever get you private pilot license?
Joey have you ever hung around gymnasiums, do you like movies about gladiators?
We need to get this passenger to the hospital. What is it? It's a building with sick people, but that's not important right now!
Radio callouts are swift, but I believe her pilotage still needs some work--possibly sending her out on her own away from her home airport could overwhelm her..............
IMHO, Kim needs to find a way to settle her nerves and relax and let her training and instincts help her. I don't have the answer, but I can see it affecting her.
Flying isn't for everyone.
I offer this in the kindest manner. Kim should re-evaluate whether or not she is learning to fly for the right reasons. Her mind is NOT on her flying as evidenced by the numerous mistakes that she is making while the instructor merely offers excuses as to why these mistakes are "OK". They are not especially this far into her training. They can lead to an eventual catastrophe, especially when you hear her say things like "losing it".
"last call" = "traffic in area please advise"
FYI Kim & Kris I got a weird txt msg notification on youtube from Baron Pilot requesting me to txt about some random prize. It didn't seem legit so I didn't respond but wanted to let you know...from Moose
As you assumed, it is spam. It’s a not so fun game I get to play trying to report these spam messages but unfortunately they keep popping up.
@BaronPilot sorry you have to deal with that non-sense Kris! You do a great job with this channel, and creeps try to cause trouble...terrible!
No worry’s Kim. My window on a Navaho popped open once on a check flight. Just fly the airplane and wait for a safe opportunity to correct the problem or just land the plane! It happens to most of us at one time or another, just try not to make it a habit. 🫠