Flying a Cessna 182 to Mexico - Cabo San Lucas - MMSL
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Flying the Cessna 182 from Nogales, Arizona (KOLS) to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (MMSL).
Resources I used for flying to Mexico:
AOPA:
www.aopa.org/g...
Helpful video:
• How to fly to Mexico VLOG
Special thanks to the following artists:
"Younger (Kygo Remix)" by Seinabo Sey
Destination:
MMSL landing
I like the customs folks offering you brew upon landing.
That's Quality Service, there.
Very inspiring. Just passed my written today and I can’t wait to be able to take flights like this when I get my license.
Bricks in back!! U ever accomplish your goal?
Just got back from grand solmar Cabo. This is my pipe dream for now, thanks for posting.
Loved the flight. And as others have said, IMHO your videos combine the right amount of instruments, narrations, terrain shots, etc. Thanks for taking the time to put these together and post them. Well done.
I really enjoyed your whole flight and also I really liked that they offer you a beer when getting to Cabo! One day I will learn to fly. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching Marcial! The beer upon landing is something that is certainly unique to Cabo. I believe you will!
The folks down at Cabo airport are awesome, really nice people there.
Nice video! Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks for watching!
Great video man, love to see people taking flights to Mexico, hopefully one day I will too.
Glad you enjoyed the video! I honestly can't wait to go back.
great video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Brian!
Ambitious trip and nicely shot video. If you'll take some unsolicited survival advice, when you're over water, if it's not on your person, it's not coming with you. An inflatable life jacket and a survival vest with your emergency kit and your PLB are a better choice IMO. Can you imagine trying to fish that raft out of the plane after you've just ditched and the plane is upside down (common with fixed gear)?
Thank you and I appreciate the advice (both here and in response to turbofan450). The life vest was by my side but I probably should've found a way to attach it to my person. The raft was offered and I had the space to take it with me although, like you said, it probably wouldn't be my primary means of survival after a crash. Glad you enjoyed the video. Should be heading down to Mexico again in a few days so stay tuned!
What an awesome video !! I’m thinking of making a flight down there. I have some friends who are pilots in Mexico 🇲🇽 and we been talking of doing this!! Really enjoyed your video..
I wish I had the $ to enjoy that.... uggg I’m jealous! But thank you for the awesome post!
Great video!! I'm been wanting to make that flight for a while, I'm in central California but the people around here keep telling me my plane will be gone when I get back to the airport... it looked really safe in your video. Did you have any worries?
I must disagree (respectfully) with turbofan450’s viewpoint suggestion. Like one of the other comments, I personally prefer being able to see pilot’s movements and expressions when communicating with the ground, especially since there were several instances where “No Response” was the radio “reply” he received. (Great calm and multi-tasking skills were shown).
The use of multiple cameras added to the watchability of this video, Max. How many cameras did you actually use? Your editing of the multiple camera viewpoints evident once you were outside the aircraft and then had to go back inside gave the video an interesting movie-like quality. Is it difficult to edit these multiple camera shots to make the final video..? Great flying..! Kudos...
- Rich, Melbourne, FL
Rich, I appreciate your feedback and taking the time to leave another comment. I usually shoot with 2-4 cameras. (I own 2 and borrow from friends and family for the other 1-2) Editing is one of the most time-consuming parts of producing these videos. (I've actually spent the past 2 days editing a new video) Most of the trouble is just syncing up the audio with each of the cameras. Then its just trimming down what I shot into something that tells the story of the flight. I'm always open to suggestions and feedback!
HA! I just responded to the above and then saw this - glad to see you agree :)
Yes Taz i do agree with you, like to see pilots work controls.
great video, keep up the good work
Excellent video!
Looks like a fun flight, thanks for sharing! I flew in a Cessna 182 years ago, but I don't think it was pressurized. If I heard right, the flight was at 10,500 MSL. Per 14 CFR 135.89, the pilot should have been on oxygen for duration lasting more than 30 mins. Probably not a huge deal flying at the lower limit of the defined altitude, but still something to think about.
This looks like a part 91 flight. The up to 30 minute requirement is 12,500' - 14,000' for part 91. Above that altitude, oxygen is required regardless of duration. What he did is safe and perfectly legal.
The CFRs do not apply in Mexico anyway.
I love Cessna 172 and 182
I appreciate the after landing stuff, don’t get to see that often.
Glad you enjoyed that part!
great vid
Wow! It was as if I was there with you. Nice video.
I'm happy to hear that. Glad you enjoyed it!
respect, great video
I like these, they are cool videos, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching Gary!
That is awesome!
Very Nice
lmao.. Good video.. I love it.. new subscriber... One of my favorite sis at the end... "Tequila Shots..."
RDU Pilot Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Great video one day hopefully
You can do it!
I fly a 172 N142BS....nice video
Good choice! There a couple tail numbers very similar I've heard on the radio. Always a bit confusing when in the air with ATC.
Good flying, cap'n
Thank you!
Great video, I’m looking at flying down to Mexico. Did you do a video of the return flight to the U.S.?
Russell, thanks for watching! I did not make a return trip video, unfortunately. Returning to the US isn't too bad just make sure you call CBP 24 hours before as well as before takeoff. Safe flight!
brave to do that flight alone.
Grew as a pilot from this flight.
How expensive are FBO, landing, parking and other fees in Mexico?
Another great video and the sights are also great. But your taste in music is ,well, not good. You however did handle the (no response) moments very well. Congrats on a textbook flight.
Haha. I've caught a lot of flack for my music choice lately. I'm going to aim to have some more neutral/classic tunes in future videos. Appreciate you checking out the channel and a few of my videos!
So who has a nice fairly recent 182 and flies it to Cabo "ALONE"!!! ???? Was this a "delivery" or something?
yes i to like to see how pilots work in cabin
Building Hours?
Enjoyed the video as presented.
If you could not immediately locate the personal locator beacon (SPOT) just flying along fat and happy, then you did not have one
Cool video. I tossed my voice activated mic's out the window long ago. Terrible invention. Dangerous.
Nice video! I just subscribed. Is this your own aircraft or did you rent?
Good job.
Thank you, Dave!
How do you find out which Mexican airports even have customs services?
“Another flight another beer”
Or a tequila shot haha
Your enroute Mexican controllers, all speak pretty good English? How much fuel did it take, I imagine you were watching it pretty close. Thanks for posting! I'm new to your channel.
Buck, welcome! This flight seems so long ago now but if I remember correctly it was between 3:30-4:00 flying and close to 2 hours reserve upon landing. You're correct most of the controllers spoke English well. There were one or two misunderstandings but no significant issues.
Solid work. You're sharp. I also appreciate all the vids with you and your dad. He's a cool dude. Thanks for posting all these, greatly appreciated and enjoy you working the IFR environment.
Cool flight, and I enjoyed the video. Is 100LL expensive in Mexico ?
great vid =P
FlyingTexas I responded earlier below ("Don't change a thing.") but am publicly adding an additional two cents here not hidden within the replies to Turbo450. Stumbled upon you and am charmed. My aviation fantasy: to own and fly a DC3. Regards, Daniel Wardin
Daniel, thanks for watching. Have you read Fate is the Hunter? (If you're a DC-3 fan...)
Hey, i just discover your channel and its great. I have a question, im wrong or why you put down your flaps if you were too fast? I saw your velocimeter and it wasnt on flaps speed. I hope you like my country, saludos de un piloto a otro.
Hey mcandless, thanks for visiting my channel! The flaps speeds for this aircraft are as follows:
So did the stratus work pretty good?
What is that white device on your right window?? Great video by the way, already suscribed!
It's a Stratus 2 (GPS/ADSB Reciever) more information here : tinyurl.com/htrmpr8
Your 182 or a rental?
why PHX tracon instead of ABQ center after departure?
It's who I was told to contact when I got my clearance.
what song was playing on your video when you were flying over the Sea Of Cortez?
"Younger (Kygo Remix)" by Seinabo Sey
Kygo is awesome!
In a 182Tc, You need to let the engine run for 3-5 minutes above 1,000 RPM once you’re parked to let the turbo cool down. Especially in Mexico !!!! Nice landing though.
Jeremy Hill This 182 isn’t TC.
FlyingTexas really? Why would anyone buy a non turbocharged newer 182? Oh well. Just seems weird to me.
Great video and thanks for the AOPA link.
How much did that personal locator cost?
I bought that PLB from REI's website for $270. Useful not only for flying but any outdoor excursion if you're a backpacker. My thought was also that if the aircraft were to sink I could simply strap this around my wrist (strap comes included) and activate it.
Good idea!
Here's a link to the product if you're interested: tinyurl.com/kem6vjv
***** Thanks!
I'm curious about the raft too. Is it heavy/easy to get out of the plane in an emergency?
The raft actually belongs to another pilot. It was a four-person raft (60lbs IIRC) and I positioned it such that I would be able to pull it out from the passenger side (with the co-pilot seat pulled forward for the flight). I also had a dual cell life vest at my side.
10,500 and no oxygen?
Not required until 12,500. Personal choice below that.
How were the fees and fuel prices in Mexico?
Travis, I'd assume the fees and fuel prices vary by the airport in Mexico. At Cabo San Lucas (MMSL) I paid $5.63 USD / gallon which included multiple fees for fueling. Ramp fee for 4 nights was around $36 for the 182. There were also several other customs and handling fees which came out to around $200. I'd assume MMSL is one of the more expensive FBOs because of the location. I also included more info in the description about flying to Mexico if you're interested.
Oh ok that's not to bad at all.
They do speak English in Cabo, u know.
What do you do for a living to afford this plane at a young age?
Software developer
FlyingTexas kudos to you man. I’m in my mid 20’s finally about to finish school. Hopefully I can get in the skies for recreation in the next couple years.
Thanks, man. Let me know if I can do anything to help!
@@FlyingTexas I appreciate the kind words. You're doing your part by sharing your aviation life with us on youtube. These videos from all the youtubers are incredibly insightful, and there is always something to learn from each person. Stay safe out there ✌️
Appreciate it. You too! Hope you get up in the air sooner than you think.
why fly alone.
You need to adjust your VOX settings, it keeps cutting you off
Just a tip for you: the real aviation junkies who are most likely to watch your videos aren't interested in seeing your face or the cabin nor are they interested in seeing the scenery outside for most of the video. We want to see the instrument panel along with the view outside.
Turbofan450, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment. I started making these videos to share with family and friends who were interested in aviation but it has since grown to capture viewers I don't know personally. I want to cater to both types of viewers and will consider your advice moving forward. I'd love to be in correspondence if you have any more ideas or advice for the videos. I'll send you a message. Best, Max
Yea understood. Many of your viewers are enthusiasts who haven't yet been able to become pilots themselves. So they scour TH-cam looking to learn from videos where they can see the instruments and hear the ATC calls etc. Make us..err i mean them feel like they're the ones flying. Anyways, thanks for sharing your flying experiences :)
turbofan450 I'm going to have to disagree here. I find that kind of video very tedious to watch, and if you look at the aviation channels with the largest numbers of subscribers, they all have a similar style to this video. some inside shots of the pilot(s), some background story, some narration, all make the video enjoyable. If you really want to look at endless panel and windscreen POV, there are tons of sim channels. If you are really an aspiring pilot, flying the plane is the easy part, the planning and enroute decision making are what makes someone a pilot, and what makes aviation videos interesting.
gasfiltered couldn't agree more. Look at people like SteveoKineovo his are fairly similar to this style, a variety of shots is best I think and you did a good job on this video!
In the immortal words of Darryl Zanuck, The kid stays in the picture. Just now discovered Flyingtexas and am charmed. Don't change a thing.
Gotta work on your Spanish jeeezus 😂😂
Im from chile but dude spanish comms are really weird and funny to listen