Do you have a passion for 747as well? First flight 9/2/60 happens to be my birthday (though I couldn't get departure until a year later from my hangar) 😂 Always felt an affinity with them. So sad decommissioned now.
A big Cogratulations Stef, she is a beauty ! your totally right ...who needs shinny lights ! what a very special moment, wishing you blue sky's and tailwinds #Godspeed
Well done, she looks beautiful. This takes me way back to 1990 when I too bought a plane - a lovely old Beech Debonair, already about 23 years old. Never thought I'd end up with a constant-speed retractable, but there you are, it fell across my path. Owned it for about 4 and a half years, and it gave me some of the highest highs and the lowest lows of my life. Sadly it didn't end well. When I decided to sell it, it was discovered that there was corrosion in places where it was NOT allowed. I would have had to sign almost a blank cheque to repair it, so it ended up being the end of its life - it was broken up and the main bits (engine etc) sold off. So we dropped a very large pile of money and that was me out of flying overnight. Still a great life experience though. Enjoy!
Hi Stef. I would be very interested in seeing a video from you of the economics of owning and flying this plane vs hiring and also another one vs flying commercially (as you have already done, but this time, with your plane instead of hiring JKN). Another one that would be interesting would be to do a comparative costing of your outback trip had you been flying your own aircraft. I know it's a lot to ask but all of these would be very, very interesting.
Looks like a great buy. Welcome to the Cirrus ownership club... look after her well and she will do the right thing by you and give you years of enjoyment. Great idea is Savvy engine analysis before and after each service. And oil analysis every oil change to look for trends. A little cost to save you money in the long run with engine maintenance.
I guessed the SR22 just from looking at the thumbnail. the shape of the front wheel flaring and prop blades gave it away. I make pretty good money, but this is out of my price range. Living in CA is expensive enough without owning a plane. Congrats Stefan!
Well done Steph. Welcome to the Cirrus life. We have a regular Cirrus owners and pilots get together with bbq at Essendon. Would love to see you and EYZ there. I can PM you the details if you’re interested.
Sounds like fun, yeah shoot me the details. See if we can formation fly in with KJN as well :) Use the contact form on my website and those come to my email: www.stef747.com
Congratulations on your purchase. And a bit of a story: I'm in the USA, and up until recently, I had a bit of a time understanding the Australian spoken word--even though it's English. Recently, however, I discovered Australian TV dramas on Netflix ("Offspring" is fabulous, and "Rake" comes in a strong second best). Watching those shows (with subtitles) allowed me to come to understand the spoken Australian English, so now, voila!, I understand everything you are saying. Which, I gotta admit, does make viewing your videos a tad easier! :-)
Have fun changing over the rego! Ok us 2 months and that was only after I rang CASA and had a tantrum at them as I was over their excuses. But congrats on the purchase! I’m sure you’ll love it and look forward to many more videos :-D
Please tell us more about your new plane purchase (hours, condition, price etc...) how does it compare to KJN? Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing back from you regards Michael.
Love your videos Stef. Not at all surprised how popular your videos are. Someone looks really happy with his new purchase. You in a share or is this TOTALLY yours. If the latter. Well jel!
Congratulations Stef. There’s nothing quite like the pride of ownership of your own aircraft. Maybe you could do a programme on how to/ how not to buy an aeroplane?
You should do a competition to take someone up on a flight with you. You’re so inspirational, and many Aviation enthusiast/ pilots like my self would love the opportunity to go up in your plane and pick your brain a bit! Food for thought! 😊
Nice! Pre g1000 G3 is definitely the sweet spot at the moment. Get the extra fuel capacity and avoid the electrical issues of the G2 without paying for the g1000. With the DFC90 it’s just as good as the g1000. Great buy.
Stef!!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! And to your EYZ only happy landings!!!! It´s pleasure to see the hapiness in your face! Oh, how I understand you... All boys are the same with the new toy :-))) Really like your EYZ and looking forward to see you up in the sky! (and 3 blades - doesn´t matter)))
Always get a pre purchase inspection. I've done them for other people. Aircraft of any type are a major investment. Guess what I didn't do the last time I bought myself another aircraft. Yup a pre purchase inspection. Now I have an aircraft that hasn't flown in over a year because of all the work that's needed doing.
Hi Stef.. Well done & congrats on Echo Yankee Zulu.. hope you have many awesome times in your new Cirrus... looking forward to your future vlogs... BTW.. just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you... I'm 60 yo and wanted to fly since I was a kid but never believed I could afford it... but because of your encouragement I made some enquiries and recently commenced flying lessons with Grace at Tyabb... its a long road ahead but I'm realising a lifelong dream cos of you... thank you so much. Bill
Congratulations! Very nice plane with low hours. I fly and own a C182 now for 9 years. Maintenance can cost you. Using it a lot at least makes it feel worth while. It is kind of nice to just decide you want to fly somewhere and just go. No reserving of the plane it it being out.
Heck yeah, can’t wait to see some flying content with Planey McPlaneface!
Congratulations man.
Do you have a passion for 747as well? First flight 9/2/60 happens to be my birthday (though I couldn't get departure until a year later from my hangar) 😂 Always felt an affinity with them. So sad decommissioned now.
Congratulations Stefan! Love that it has the GFC90 a/p... looking forward to your new adventures with EYZ
A big Cogratulations Stef, she is a beauty ! your totally right ...who needs shinny lights ! what a very special moment, wishing you blue sky's and tailwinds #Godspeed
Well done, she looks beautiful. This takes me way back to 1990 when I too bought a plane - a lovely old Beech Debonair, already about 23 years old. Never thought I'd end up with a constant-speed retractable, but there you are, it fell across my path. Owned it for about 4 and a half years, and it gave me some of the highest highs and the lowest lows of my life. Sadly it didn't end well. When I decided to sell it, it was discovered that there was corrosion in places where it was NOT allowed. I would have had to sign almost a blank cheque to repair it, so it ended up being the end of its life - it was broken up and the main bits (engine etc) sold off. So we dropped a very large pile of money and that was me out of flying overnight. Still a great life experience though. Enjoy!
Congratulations! What a great feeling to buy your first airplane !!!!!! Blue skies !!!!!!
Hi Stef. I would be very interested in seeing a video from you of the economics of owning and flying this plane vs hiring and also another one vs flying commercially (as you have already done, but this time, with your plane instead of hiring JKN). Another one that would be interesting would be to do a comparative costing of your outback trip had you been flying your own aircraft. I know it's a lot to ask but all of these would be very, very interesting.
Congratulations on a major step forward. Enjoy it.
Looks like a great buy. Welcome to the Cirrus ownership club... look after her well and she will do the right thing by you and give you years of enjoyment.
Great idea is Savvy engine analysis before and after each service.
And oil analysis every oil change to look for trends.
A little cost to save you money in the long run with engine maintenance.
what a gorgeous plane. congrats on your purchase mate!!
Thank you, got some big plans for that amazing machine.
Will look forward to seeing her on Flightradar24! :D
me too
Good idea
I also use planesfinder on my laptop so I can have Flightradar24 and planefinder on split screen!😁
I typed the aircraft’s tag into Flightradar24, but there isn’t any flight history on it.
Congratulations!! Well done Stefan.
Congratulations! Looking forward...
Well deserved, congratulations on the purchase. All the best.
Cheers HG, that’s very kind
If someone was buying a new 4 seater, would Cirrus be your recommendation?
Congrats on your purchase.
Yes Stefan! Congratulations chap
Congratulations for your purchase! Love your videos. And again big thanks for the video you made in Helsinki Malmi airport with Aeropole!
Congrats Stefan - have fun buddy!
Congratulations Stefan. Hope she brings you plenty of happy flying hours.
I bet she will, and I’m excited to share the adventures here. Thanks Robert.
Looking forward to seeing those adventures.
Awesome, congratulations Stefan! That's one gorgeous ride.
Thanks Mal
Congrats! Great family plane.
Awesome! Congratulations on your own aircraft!
Well done Stef. Enjoy.
Congrats Stefan. Happy and safe flying
Congratulations Stephan
Awsome
I guessed the SR22 just from looking at the thumbnail. the shape of the front wheel flaring and prop blades gave it away. I make pretty good money, but this is out of my price range. Living in CA is expensive enough without owning a plane. Congrats Stefan!
Congratulations stef! Good looking chariot she is!
Well done. Envy, envy, envy.
Congratulations Stefan!! Very nice aircraft!!
Congrats. Massive achievement. Enjoy
Congrats! That is a beautiful machine!
Absolutely! Planey McPlaneface it shall be. A real beauty. It looks like a plane you can be proud of and enjoy for many hours of fun.
Well done. I hope you enjoy this great purchase. A magnificent plane, no doubt.
Healthy envy from Spain.
Thanks so much Locknar, I really appreciate the support all the way from Spain. Cheers mate.
Well done Steph. Welcome to the Cirrus life. We have a regular Cirrus owners and pilots get together with bbq at Essendon. Would love to see you and EYZ there. I can PM you the details if you’re interested.
Sounds like fun, yeah shoot me the details. See if we can formation fly in with KJN as well :) Use the contact form on my website and those come to my email: www.stef747.com
Would you object to having an armchair avgeek come to one of your events?
Well done and congrats on the new plane. 👍🛫
Many thanks David
Congrats Stef (y)
Wow!! Already looking forward to more long distance trips!. Awesome, well done.
Plenty of those to come in the new plane, thanks Jeff.
Congratulations Stef on the new member to your family. Look forward to sharing your adventures in the new plane.
Cheers Graeme, very excited to get exploring in EYZ and sharing the adventures.
Congratulations Stefan!
What a nice plane! Enjoy the time flying!
Congrats Stef!! Awesome purchase
Congrats Stef!
Congratulations on your purchase. And a bit of a story: I'm in the USA, and up until recently, I had a bit of a time understanding the Australian spoken word--even though it's English. Recently, however, I discovered Australian TV dramas on Netflix ("Offspring" is fabulous, and "Rake" comes in a strong second best). Watching those shows (with subtitles) allowed me to come to understand the spoken Australian English, so now, voila!, I understand everything you are saying. Which, I gotta admit, does make viewing your videos a tad easier! :-)
Congratulations on your purchase, Stef. I hope you have many happy hours of flying on board and I look forward to watching lots of videos of them.
So many plans already, can’t wait to share with you. Thanks rodza23
Congratulations Stef. It looks fantastic
Thanks Damien, hope to get it up to Broome one day soon.
Congrats mate!!!! Very happy for you
Congrats Stef, super exciting.
Have fun changing over the rego! Ok us 2 months and that was only after I rang CASA and had a tantrum at them as I was over their excuses. But congrats on the purchase! I’m sure you’ll love it and look forward to many more videos :-D
Congratulations. I have a 2005 SR22. As you, I also like the Avidyne better. It is simpler but does all you need.
Avidyne Family! Cheers Chris.
Congrats. Felt the same when I purchased my perfect spec Porsche new. Life is there to live ad make memories!
Love that attitude, completely agree. Thanks.
Congratulations!!! Looking forward to riding along with you!!
Please tell us more
about your new plane purchase (hours, condition, price etc...) how does it
compare to KJN? Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing back from you
regards Michael.
Well done Stef , hope you have lots of safe flights in her , keep the videos coming .. congrats on the purchase .
Congrats Stefan👏👍!
Congrats Stefan!!!! I´m sure you will enjoy it for quite a while.
Congrats!!! I love your excitement. I look forward to the day I purchase my own as well. Keep up the fantastic content.
Thanks Aaron, I’m really enjoying flying it, so I appreciate that.
hey congratulations! this is exciting news for us all fans we'd hope this only means more and more flying videos!
Stunning mate. Congrats.
My dad and I always walk down the tarmac at Moorabbin and see a bunch of cool planes.
We recently saw a T-28 Trojan
Fantastic Mate! From walking around avalon in 40c heat with the commoners to buying your first cirrus! Live the dream! Congrats!
Congrats on the purchase, big step , for the right reasons. Enjoy ✈️👍
Congrats on the Purchase Stef
A big congratulations Stefan, well deserved matey.
Love your videos Stef. Not at all surprised how popular your videos are. Someone looks really happy with his new purchase. You in a share or is this TOTALLY yours. If the latter. Well jel!
Congrats!! She is gorgeous!
Congratulations Stef. There’s nothing quite like the pride of ownership of your own aircraft. Maybe you could do a programme on how to/ how not to buy an aeroplane?
You should do a competition to take someone up on a flight with you.
You’re so inspirational, and many Aviation enthusiast/ pilots like my self would love the opportunity to go up in your plane and pick your brain a bit!
Food for thought! 😊
Outstanding Stefan! looking forward to videos of your new bird...
Can’t wait to share some really fun adventures with you, thanks Anthony.
Nice! Pre g1000 G3 is definitely the sweet spot at the moment. Get the extra fuel capacity and avoid the electrical issues of the G2 without paying for the g1000. With the DFC90 it’s just as good as the g1000. Great buy.
Stef!!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! And to your EYZ only happy landings!!!! It´s pleasure to see the hapiness in your face! Oh, how I understand you... All boys are the same with the new toy :-))) Really like your EYZ and looking forward to see you up in the sky! (and 3 blades - doesn´t matter)))
Planey McPlaneface Sounds Awesome!!!!
Awesome job what nice plane.
Cheers Scotty, appreciate that mate.
Congratulations Stefan! 100% agree with buying for your mission
Nice. Congrats. Hope you have LOTS of fun. :-)
Congratulations! Looking forward to more flying vlogs!
With the road the world trip on hold, video suggestion what you think about owning a plane 12 months on and did any surprises show up
Congrats Stefan nice plane
congrats.... so happy for you
happy you are sharing all of this with us
can't wait for the next video
WELL DONE
Awesome man!! Looking forward to videos with it!
we have an old piper warrior at the bac that is getting temporarily written off it has masking tape over part of the wing tip lol
Congratulations Stefan, great buying and as you say "Suits your mission purpose"
Wow ! Your own plane ! Great Stef. Congratulations.
Always get a pre purchase inspection. I've done them for other people. Aircraft of any type are a major investment. Guess what I didn't do the last time I bought myself another aircraft. Yup a pre purchase inspection. Now I have an aircraft that hasn't flown in over a year because of all the work that's needed doing.
Foxie Dog just bought another plane too! From Minnesota. It's a Piper Tripacer. Now putting a new engion this summer, then up up and away doggy flys
That's awesome Stef! Can't wait to see the video of yout first flight!
Hi Stef.. Well done & congrats on Echo Yankee Zulu.. hope you have many awesome times in your new Cirrus... looking forward to your future vlogs...
BTW.. just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you... I'm 60 yo and wanted to fly since I was a kid but never believed I could afford it... but because of your encouragement I made some enquiries and recently commenced flying lessons with Grace at Tyabb... its a long road ahead but I'm realising a lifelong dream cos of you... thank you so much. Bill
Congrats 🎉🎈🎊 well deserved !
Congratz stef. Enjoy it
Congrats Stef! Wishing you many safe and enjoyable hours!
Congrats Stef! Enjoy every minute of it!
Huge congrats mate!
Congratulations! Very nice plane with low hours. I fly and own a C182 now for 9 years. Maintenance can cost you. Using it a lot at least makes it feel worth while. It is kind of nice to just decide you want to fly somewhere and just go. No reserving of the plane it it being out.
Fantastic achievement Tiger! Super exciting!
Congratulations Stef, she looks beautiful 😊✈️
Many thanks Michelle.
Nice one Stefan.
Congratulations!!
Nice purchase!!!
Congratulations Stef! Good buy 👍👌
Congrats, what a great experience. Good luck with your new plane. 300 hours, what a peach.