Night Landings - ATC audio - POV Flying - Cessna 172SP - FULL flight!
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- Watch in HD - you can read the Panel!
Ride along as I do several circuits (take-offs and landings) through dusk into official night (30 mins after sunset).
Toronto Island Airport - CYTZ - class C control zone.
9 landings in ~45 minutes!
It is a cold February evening, there is a medium cross wind from the north west / right side (I am using runway 26)
This was the first time I had my full multi cam set-up recording intercom and ATC audio, so it is a very watchable flight as I talk through everything I am doing.
It is a great example of the normal circuit procedures in a 172SP, in a control zone.
(This is also the first time I have shot GoPro at night - they preformed well for my needs, but maybe a little noisy for professional broadcast...)
This was a relatively busy night so there was lots of radio work, but ATC was very accommodating allowing me to do a pile of circuits to refresh my night currency.
(In Canada we need to do 5 night landings every 6 months to legally carry passengers at night; I try to do so at least every ~3 months; this is above and beyond day currency - For which insurance requires half an hour logged every 30 days; however, I try to get up about 2-3 times per month.)
My usual style is to cut shorter videos, but this one is pretty action packed, so after reviewing it for my own benefit, I realized it was worth sharing in it's entirety - the good the bad and the occasional sloppiness.
In all seriousness, for a "weekend warrior" VFR guy, I'm happy with my performance...
Was it perfect? Hell, no. But there were no glaring errors, and I caught most of my minor mistakes as I made them.
I welcome any other constructive criticism and/or positive feedback.
If I get some positive feed back regarding this "little or not edited" format, I'll consider adding more "Full Flight videos", but for the most part I think a shorter ~5 minute video format is more "digestible".
I added some additional voice overs / over lay text, and cut out some of the ground operations so it isn't boring.
I dare you to watch all ~45 mins! - it is worth it - honest :)
If you really want to skip to some of the best parts, here are some hi-light time codes:
Time: 4:55
Short final + a good landing, dusk
Time: 7:00
Turning Downwind 2nd circuit
Time: 8:00
Turning base + Landing clearance
Time: 9:20
Short final + 2nd landing, dusk
Time: 11:20
ATC spacing instructions to follow Dash-8
Time: 13:40
Dash-8 Wake Turbulence clearly visible on the water.
Time: 18:50
Sloppy approach as I was enjoying the view on base...
ATC instructed full stop on this one due to risk of wake from departing Dash-8
Time: 21:15
Official night begins - nice cross wind take-off after a full stop due to wake turbulence ahead.
Time: 24:00
Following a Dash-8, another great example of seeing wake turbulence on the water.
I flew a nice Steep approach.
Time: 25:25
Sloppy final, distracted looking at wake on water, then 1st full dark night landing.
It is pretty good but I didn't hold it off as long as I had intended to.
Time: 26:55
I accurately predict ATC spacing instructions.
Time: 28:00
downwind, full night, following a Dash-8, I'm clearly enjoying the awesome view!
Time: 29:00
Base leg toward city awesome view of the night city sky line.
Landing clearance, and a pretty good approach, but still fail to hold it off as long as I'd hoped...
Time: 32:00
Clear example of a dark night over water resulting in zero visual reference
- it's a black hole out there, so instrument flying skills need to be sharp even for VFR night flying.
Time: 33:30
Another awesome view on the base leg.
Time 35:05
I get confused with an ATC traffic advisory (this has to happen at least once per flight :)
Time: 35:45
Turning to crosswind leg flying into the "black hole" again.
Time: 38:50
Landing clearance and a pretty steep approach requiring full flaps and a full forward slip to get it down.
The landing turned out rather well, but it may have been a better idea just to go around; however, the glider pilot in me tends to try to save most approaches.
Time: 41:40
Take off after a full stop for the final circuit.
Time: 44:10
ATC spacing instructions to fit in with arriving Dash-8 traffic.
It's a challenging one as I am following a Dash-8 and have one relatively close behind me,
so I'm feeling a little pressure, and sort of hit the wake of the plane I'm landing behind, so the landing is tricky.
It was a good one to end it on :)
DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial.I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share.Feed back is invited; however, please keep it positive
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Several years later and I am still watching this video. This format makes it feel like we are not only inside the cockpit with you, but also inside your thought process. Perhaps we could persuade you to make a few videos like this every now and then. It’s the simplicity which I feel makes it good. Cheers!
This is by far my favorite FlightChops video. I probably have watched it in its entirety 20-30 times, and I can’t really tell you why for sure.
For one thing, I find it to be a de-stresser. If I have had a long day and I come home and don’t want to “think” about anything, I find myself loading this video. It’s serene. It’s tranquil. It’s night. It’s hypnotic. Talking is kept to a minimum so I can just enjoy listening to ATC. Spotting the incoming Dash 8s on the horizon and announcing their presence. The cold weather and freezing harbor. The little ferry crossing in the ice carved channel. It’s like a Thomas Kinkade Christmas painting.
Your insistence upon chiding yourself for minor piloting omissions. The cool wake turbulence following landing aircraft. It’s so peaceful. I must have fallen asleep to this at least 10 times. Don’t misunderstand, it’s not boring. It just feels…comfortable, like sitting in an easy chair in the winter with a warm fire in the fireplace and no outside distractions to bother you. Thank you.
Best wishes.
I just realized I never replied to this comment, but I wanted to let you know I really appreciated it at the time you first wrote it. :)
Totally agree, Paul, this is my fav.
I totally agree with you Paul!!
Thnx for the comments guys! - so you're really into uncut flights, eh?
I guess having the panel inset shot helps - I was happy when I got that set-up working so nicely.
If I post additional longer videos, I'll be sure they are similar relatively action packed flights with lots going on, and I'll add voice over and text to keep things interesting…
I like to see people post complete flights as well, but it is tough to decide which to watch when some guys on TH-cam are just posting long flights with out much going on, and no voice over or anything for context.
***** The inset helps a lot. Gone is the problem of limited contrast latitude. I wish others would learn to use this trick. Thank you. Maybe you could post the process somewhere, and maybe it will catch on.
Mack
FlightChops some of your best footage!
The lighting, camera position, incorporation of the panel is all really good!
Practice videos shown uncut with the panel helps the viewer see your progress on the approach.
I hope you make more videos that have similar practice like this one and the Super Cub videos!
This is one of the best 'instructional' videos I've ever watched and I stuck with the whole thing! I can't believe how black that black hole is over the lake. Thanks buddy, more like this please.
SkipperMac Thanks so much for this comment! I really appreciate the feedback! I found a happy medium over the year or so since releasing this one, and my videos average about 15 minutes long now.
I still try to get a ride-a-long feel, but I avoid letting them go over 20 minutes, as most viewers just don't stick around that long (but I appreciate that you're one of the rare ones that would :)
Great video! As a student pilot who hasn't been able to fly in 3 years due to other commitments I live vicariously through great videos like yours. They're little reminders that I need to get back into the cockpit ASAP!
This one puts me right in the pilot's seat. I can relate to everything you are doing, as you fly the circuits, transitioning from dusk to darkness, and making adjustments required in dealing with all the variables, as you go. Extremely interesting, and well-done video!
+GK4848 Awesome thanks! Happy to share!
Thanks for the ride along! Your inputs (even though you sound like a crazy person talking to yourself at the time) REALLY helps watching. This is my first time seeing an airport so close to the water on both arrival and departure!
***** Thanks Don, and yes CYTZ is a rather special airport to fly out of :)
That was the coolest wake turbulance display I have seen. Excellent, honest, and candid presentation. Leave them long, everyone has a HDDVR whos here watching. Fast forward is easy. I want to learn everything I can.
Not very many 48 minute long videos that I watch until the end, but this was one that enjoyed every minute of. You're living my dream and I thank you for sharing a bit of it.
Andrew Hedin That's awesome to hear! I'm glad you liked it. But I am aiming to keep them shorter for the most part :P
Love that approach over the water. And sharing the circuit with a Dash 8. How cool is that!
Loved the uncut video. Its extremely educational, watching you make corrections and realising things along the way. Im sure ill watch this one again.
Awesome - it is cool to see even these older videos still having some value.
as an air traffic controller, I love to see a pilot with situation awareness.. Good job
awesome thnx! where are you based?
Oh man, the memories. Watched the entire video and had a smile the whole time. I flew out of YKF in a 172rg with trips to YTZ and YHM so I could almost feel the ride. But alas, 18 yrs out of currency. Kudos to you sir. I've subscribed. :-)
Gregory Boyce Thanks so much for the comment George! If you're local and wanna go flying - let me know! I'm flying out of ZBA mostly these days.
As an aspiring student about to start training, these videos are immensely helpful. Thanks for putting so much time and effort into a quality production. Keep it up!
Where are you now?
This is a gorgeous (and informative) video. Thanks for sharing! :)
Brilliant I love full flights. Your commentary is perfect too, Bravo!
thanks for the video, I enjoyed it. Fast forwarded a few times, but I totally liked to see the whole night. Beautiful place to be flying...big water, big city and big birds. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the fly a long, wish I was back in the air, very inspiring, the comentary was great, and the views over the water and the city were just fantastic.well done.
NEtrailrider1 Thanks! I'm glad I posted this one - it is a year old and still gets regular views and I really appreciate these sorts of comments!
Great video! I'm starting my night rating and this full flight video really helps me get used to night flying.
This was awesome! Watched the whole thing. Brings back memories of doing my night rating around Winnipeg! Thanks!
Bryan Skrenes Right on! I'd love to fly around Winnipeg some time. Are you still based there?
I really enjoyed the video. It became more interesting as it got darker and you were flying with more traffic. I really enjoyed your commentary as I was able to learn some things. Keep up the awesome videos!
Cool thanks!
Watched the whole thing! Just went back through the archive and found this one. To be honest, I kinda liked the lengthier video format too. Both kinds are great. It's good to see the evolution of the night and how things changed throughout the flight. Watching multiple circuits helps you hone in on specifics that make you a better pilot, and I think that goes for watching as well as the flying. Really enjoyed this one!
+TunnelRat - awesome thanks for the thorough feedback and glad you enjoyed it and stuck it out to the end with me :)
Loved the longer version with the commentary. I learned a bunch, especially like the wake turbulence indicators
Steve Kirks glad you liked it!
As a pilot in training I love this video and in my opinion this is one of the best videos on your channel, I watch this over and over again! I do follow your channel and some of the awesome aviation content you bring in with some awesome people. Thanks my friend:)
Aviation community and aircrafts are literally small haha I have flown C-GSAR and C-FPEL, albeit my first solo was in C-GUZZ:)
I haven't flown night circuits at YTZ in 15 years. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. Have to admit to a tear in my eye.
Nothing more beautiful than turning base runway 26 at night and then final across the harbor.
I want to go again so bad.
Gavin Steiner Happy to share Gavin! Are you still local? Maybe we can fly together some time - And crazy question, but you didn't happen to run a BBS in the mid 90's way before the internet days called "the pilot's lounge" did you?
***** Lol yes I did! I ran it out of Mississauga and we all used to meet at my place Wed. Nights to talk flying, watch movies etc.
Send me a message offline!
Gavin Steiner Crazy small world man! I met my flying mentor Norm Barker through your board (I flew to OSH '98 with im and I'm still in touch with him). It's basically his fault I started gliding in ~'95 and then got my PPL in '96. I was at one of the last movie nights when you had it at your new condo in the east end. And I rode a long with you for a spontaneous flight from YTZ to Brampton one evening before my ground school class :P
I'm not good with the goofy TH-cam messages, but if you email me at flightchops at gmail dot com it would be cool to reconnect!
***** That flight was November 2 1995! We were in C-GCZL. 1.2 hour flight at night. Wow.
I'll send you an email
Thanks for uploading...very informative and the scenery is beautiful.
Dominic Stevenson Glad you enjoyed it!
Good Stuff, chops. I'm in the middle of the night flying portion of my training now. I love it.
Cool - yeah, night flying is the best!
Amazing video, great flying. I loved I could see your yoke commands and the airplane responses. Fly safe
ATHGT Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one!
Very professionally edited video.
I watched it in its entirety, as i am fascinated with flying and one day , hopefully get my PPL.
Thank you again for sharing this..you have a new fan
Cheers from Hong Kong,
S Ma Thanks for watching and I appreciate you letting me know you watched to the end :)
Wow! Great video man! And I did watch the whole video, it was amazing, great great job bro!!
Andrew Nelson Glad you enjoyed riding a long with me on this one :)
Really awesome. Especially the self talk. I can completely relate to that. It seems to make decisions easier, when you're by yourself and have no one with you, to bounce your intentions off.
I personally liked the longer format of this video. Great piece!
+Matt Warren I second this. Great videos man, thank you.
+David Samuel Peckinpah Thanks guys!
+Matt Warren I also agree!
Awesome videos. I too like the longer version. I am thinking of getting my PPL and your videos make it very hard to say no. Keep em coming!
+Nathan Mangin Right on! Thanks Nathan! I'm happy to help inspire :)
Please keep making videos like this. Its really educative!
silver20002000 Cool thanks - I have been making more in the ~20 min range as a compromise...
Very Nice. I'm not a pilot or even thinking about it, but stayed interested till the end. Why do I like this so much? Well Done.
Just have to say its so awesome to watch your videos. How you explain everything in the video and in post recording is really great for people like me who are new and curious to the whole world of flying. Right now im a student, but eventually I will get the money and time for PPL. Meanwhile i will stick with watching your great videos. Best wishes from Norway! :)
Øyvind Thanks! I'm happy to help inspire you - let me know when you start your training!
Real nice setup you have there, and good piloting too. Bravo!
Enjoyed watching it. Thanks for the video.
This one helped me a lot as I'm about to do my first night flight and am working at keeping my attention on trim for holding altitude in the pattern and on approach. Hearing you talk through the same challenges is great.
Glenn Osaka Thanks Glen - glad you got something out of this one.
Awesome video + explanations and good ATC audio, big like!
I should have been sleeping, but could not seem to shut this one off. Getting ready for my checkride in a few weeks....did my night xcountry a couple weeks ago. Good times. Thanks for posting this video.
Right on - glad you found it helpful!
Great clip! This is very educating. Thanks!
loved this my friend! great view up there. i especialy enjoyed the atc and your commentary on it.
keep up your great work
Awesome - thanks - I got a lot out of reviewing this video, and figured it was worth sharing - I tried to make it entertaining / informative for others by adding the voice over and text - glad it seems to have worked out.
dnhug I
Love these kind of videos! Keep it up bud :)
One more comment saying ....hugely educational. Thank you for making and posting this. Hung in the whole way - worth every landing.
Great video, I am starting my night flying for the rating tomorrow - your whole IFR series was great. Hopefully will get to fly into YTZ in the coming month or two. Thanks again for these videos, helped ease me back into it (instructor signed off on my flight review yesterday, after 13 years I am back on the line!)
Right on! Thanks for the feedback - glad you enjoyed the IFR vlog.
@@FlightChops No problem. By the way one of my new partners knows your IFR tutor Ossama...small world.
was great flying with you tonite, dude. thanks SO MUCH for sharing
Awesome thanks! So glad you liked this video! It was more work than I thought to "not edit" this one :P So I am glad you enjoyed it
Hey FlightChops. I am actually from Brampton. And I plan on starting ground school at Brampton airport in the next year. I really enjoyed watching your video. Just watching you do all those slips and avoiding wakes makes me realize how diffficult it must be avoiding so many factors and maintaining flight. And to add on flying at night. Amazing stuff keep it up :)
Glad you enjoyed the video! I'm happy to share my experiences to help others!
Good video, very educational for us aviation addicts. Brilliant tutorial for aviation students. THANK YOU.
FERNANDO ILIDIO You're welcome - glad you liked it! Did you get through the whole thing? I am hesitant to post videos that long; this one was a test.
I watched it till the end and thoroughly enjoyed it. You're long video is an excellent training tool for student pilots. Great stuff, please continue and I hope to see more similar videos in the future. THANK YOU.
That airport has a Meigs Field feel to it. The surroundings are amazing. I have got to start training for a PPL.
plus 1 for the longer videos. Like hearing all the ATC calls and the variances between every touch and go.
Thx Chops, great video. I like to review all my flights like this, really helped during my ab initio and pre-ppl training. Cheers
Subbed after 1 video! Very interesting videos and commentations, at least for me as an flight student (about 40h now). thx alot for your work! greets from switzerland and always happy landings, marcel
Awesome thanks! I'd love to do some flying in Switzerland! I've got some great stuff coming for "year 2" of the Flight Chops project - Check out the limited time tease that I have posted on VIMEO regarding the new branding and portal site: @99959792
I can't seem to get the link into the comment... if you wanna see the tease PM me. otherwsie stay tuned as lots of coolness is coming soon :)
Stunning views, makes me want to learn night flying!
Nice vid! Thank you for the great work! I do enjoy the length though btw and also the self talking! lolz!! looking forward for more videos!
Nicholas Nova cool thanks!
Gorgeous view indeed...
good video. You've built on the normal flying video with the addition of the second camera and voice overlay. I think that really adds a lot. Great shot of the downtown lights. thanks.
Thanks for the bunch of night landings enjoyed the video keep em coming if you have the time and money.
I'll do my best - finding the free time and extra money for flying is always the battle :P
The money situation I can really sympathize with. I do not have a PPL but in the past I used to go and get odd flight every year but lately it's just got so expensive here 175 Euros an hour for a 172 plus instructor so I have not been now for almost two years.
Its cool to see the old terminal out in the field there. I used to have lunch there everyday while I was working on the new Porter terminal back about 6 years ago. Great memories of one of the best jobs I've ever worked on.
Keith Burr You're binge watching Flight Chops - aren'tcha? :) Anyway - cool that you're local - I also miss that old terminal building. I had many a Druxies sandwich in there to celebrate a successful flight. It is sad that there really isn't a place for GA pilots to hang out at YTZ anymore... That's part of the reason I'm flying out of ZBA mostly now - that and the rental fleet is more diverse. I love having access to a 172, PA-28 or the Super Cub based on the mood I'm in :)
***** lol you make fascinating aviation videos man. They did have great sandwiches. That must have been pretty intimidating landing in between the two dash 8s.
My dad told me a story once when he took a trip to Pearson from Sarnia back in the 70s. The ATC told him to take first high speed exit to make way fot AC L1011. Dad said he was just barely off the runway when the tristar went screaming past him. One of those "check yourself" moments I guess.
I really enjoy these videos thanks for all your hard work.
Keith Burr Thanks - And yeah, it would have been cool (and crazy) to be flying in the '70's - it was sort of the peak of general aviation before things started leveling off and becoming less accessible and more expensive... And it's great to hear the videos are being enjoyed; I love that people dig into the back catalog to watch the older ones, because yeah, as you've noticed, there is a lot of blood, sweat and tears put into editing these videos.
Long is ok. Thanks again for your work.
Thanks, Steve, I watched the entirety while waiting to go on a night flight with a student here @ KBOI. Great training! Now don't get me wrong, ( I get paid to be a nag) but go back and watch it again. Watch the ball! Most pilots I teach don't use enough right rudder, especially when rolling out of a left climbing turn. I loved the in & out view! Still looking for the Beaver Time in AK!!! Yours Truly, CFII Mac
Insights appreciated - I’ve come a long way since this one - it is fun to look back at though.
I would watch more of this. Love your vids.
Duane77able Thanks for letting me know!
You produce very nice videos with great narration.
Glad you enjoyed it! This experiment had proven a success, so I will continue to make this longer format occasionally.
It's great to see such a good pilot and youtuber right near I live, in Whitby. And I've flown out of Oshawa many times for the city tour with air cadets
I'd love to fly there! Wow. So picturesque. Love it!
Yeah - it is truly amazing to be able to fly over the city at night - it never gets old!
Loved the camera angles! I loved flying at night also. Got my PPL back in 1994 but have since lost currency. Enjoyed the whole thing. Do more please!
im going to try out your way of videos, talking over the video of whats happening. love your videos!!
Love these long videos. Shows a lot of great tid-bits.
Very cool thanks! I decided not to continue publicly publishing long ones because they don't appeal to most viewers, but the few that to like them, really like them - so it was a perfect for for PAtreon - that is where I put the "uncut" flights when I am in the initial stages of editing episodes - there are over 3 dozen there now if you want to sign up there.
Cool I'll have to check that out. I am in the process of saving the $6-10K to effectively chase after my PPL.
I'm a huge fan of circuits....don't know why but I find them interesting...crosswinds too. I got knocked into my head to say everything aloud when flying. It helps keep things sorted and passengers feel they are in the loop when they hear you actively doing stuff.
This is cool and I learned a lot. I'm an ocean sailor and only aviation-curious but I like to see what can be applied to the maritime environment. Turns out it's a lot! Thanks!
I am the guy in C-150 C-GHZL at the 13:30 minute, 16:45 and and 17:56 ish minute ( my voice ). Good old CYTZ (my main training base) days!!
Love your vids man, still can't believe I never saw you at the Island. Its a FEB-2013 video.
Would've taken you for a double-double and a few titbits! All the best FLIGHTCHOPS
+Airbus320 Awesome! And are you still flying out of CYTZ? we can still get those timbits some time! (but I'm a tea not coffee drinker :)
Hey FlightChops, No I'm not currently flying out of CYTZ. I was an international flight training student and once i was done with my Group 1 IFR I came back to India. Fast forward, i'm currently working in a full service carrier (F/O). I'm all in for a chai latte (oh but nothing beats the Tim Hortons DD), would be lovely catching up with you if you are in or around the GTA. My airline flies daily to CYYZ, i'll be coming to see my grand parents who put up in CYOW. All the best, fly safe. Yet again, great videos!
Right on! Please email to discuss further - flightchops at gmail dot com
Awesome video. It brings me back in time when I used to fly commercial (retired). I need to get my medical (hypertension) so I can get flying. At least rent something. Again awesome video. Keep up the go work. Oh! yeah, your flying was very good.
Comment appreciated! And I hope you get back flying soon!
Still a great one! Just doing my night rating now and this was a great one to get me excited!
Glad to hear this one still resonates!
Fan-f---ing-tastic! And I sincerely mean that! Wonderful stuff! I am now going to find me an upgrade of CYYZ and TRY to replicate what has been a hugely enjoyable and educational lesson in my new A2A 182. "Talking to yourself" was like listening to an instructer. I repeat..wonderful stuff, and thanks again from Southampton, UK
john price Thanks so much John!
Had not seen this one before Good video!
Very interesting seeing night flights (which I have not learned yet). The crosswind looking at black emptiness by the lake looks disconcerting, with no visuals at all (to a low time VFR student). Thanks for posting!
Thanks - glad you found this one - it's an oldy but a goodie :)
And yeah, flying in the "black hole" takes some getting used to.
I recommend doing more than the minimum FAA required night training.
In Canada (and many other countries) the "night rating" is an add on above and beyond the PPL.
***** When I get my license (I'm taking it slow) I plan to do more night patterns every so often just for fun.
Right on - but remember it is not just night landings, but rather night XC that catches VFR guys off guard. Even a nice VFR night under certain conditions, can "feel" like an IMC nightmare rather quickly if you aren't prepared; Some common illusions such as the black hole when flying on a moonless dark night over a sparsely settled area, or costal fog / low clouds can crop up rather quickly… The JFK Jr. story comes to mind. Pick up a copy of "the Killing Zone" - it is an amazing book to help understand these sorts of things.
***** I was not thinking of JFK Jr. and his overconfidence, under-experience, and carrying passengers no less. Certainly will when I venture solo XC sometime in the future. Good point!
AWESOME VIEW OF THE CITY MAN....
Thanks for watching, and yeah - I love flying out of YTZ at night!
What a beautiful place to fly.
This is just smashing! Great work and thanks for sharing.
I play chess, and it's a well-known fact that discussing ideas with yourself is super helpful while playing, some kind of a feedback circuit. I have to believe it's the same with flying. The next time I'm up there myself, I'll be sure and do it.
I like the idea of the coffee break length but occasional long videos are great too
Awesome video :) Subscribed!!!
awesome vid!
Glad you liked it!
thanks for the video.
and this scenery...toronto...looove it! :)
Just found your videos... Subscribed. you do a great job.
***** Awesome - thanks!
I am glad I am not the only one that climbs too high in during my circuits when not paying attention. ;-)
Nice video chops. I've only flown in to the island once for cross country time and plan on making a few trips this summer. Eased a little stress of dancing with the Dash 8's, which is one of the drawbacks I suppose of training in a class E.
+Chris 131 - glad you found this one helpful
Great video man! Currently deployed so i cant fly. Thanks for the flying!!!
Ricardo Mora I'm happy to share, and thanks for your service!
I would like to see more of these :)
Just did same (minus the night) last week. Nice to see humans fly -- I found it really hard (naw, impossible) to do EXACTLY the same thing on each circuit so I know that's an unreasonable expectation. Like the minimal editing because the cadence of the circuits DOES matter (especially for checklists & etc). Very much agree with others about verbal callouts -- talk to self is an excellent practice. Look forward to more from you!
Thanks for the comment - glad you enjoyed it.
I love it how you put so much time and effort in editing and making voice overs in your videos! Even if they're 45 minutes long! Also, I love the effort you make on the video description! Keep up the good work, and the subscribers will 'fly' in! (sorry) LOL.
Regards from Jerusalem, Israel!
Awesome thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, and amazing to know my videos are reaching across the world!
***** Yup, I'm really into what you call 'weekend flying' lately. I downloaded X-Plane 10 and everything. When I get older, after a startup I make gets acquired by Google, I plan to purchase the latest 172S and have my own private air strip in my backyard, and fly to my work twice a week in the Israeli Air Force as a fighter jet developer. So I need to learn everything I can, now, while I'm still young!
Wow, just gorgeous. That would be so much fun to do T&G's at night along side the city! Great video :D
BrownBomber00 Yeah we're pretty lucky to have this airport on the island so close to the city - it is awesome.
very nice.
man...there's a lot of dash 8 traffic at this little airport huh? awesome video by the way...I always like to weigh my decisions against other guys' for stuff like this...I'm always for the longer videos man...and yes, that's right...I hung in there for the whole thing...I'm a winner like that haha
Right on! Thnx for watching. Yeah, it can get pretty busy at the Island. I am not sure the exact specs, but I believe it is the 8th or 9th busiest airport in Canada.
+FlightChops Well done, did extremely well for 4 months off! I have watched every single one of your videos and I love all of them. Well done and I am wondering when you are thinking of releasing your warbird plane series. And also wondering if you will post another full flight video. I am a young teenager so I don't get the chance of a full flight very often, although I am an enthusiast. the full process interests me. anyways, if you read this much thank you for your effort in all these videos and I love all of them!!!
Love the longer video! Been watching quite a few of yours and Guido's. Wondering if there was anyway to get a little better camera view of the instruments. I can't really think of anyway to do it so you are probably doing it best. Anyway, keep up the great work, stay safe :)
Hank Doody Thanks; and yeah, dedicating a camera to the panel has been my best solution. I composite it into the view shot, and cut to close up full screen of the panel when needed.
I trained on GSAR, lovely to see how she fly 6 years ago
Now I keep going my night rating at CYSA thank you for u awesome video, study more from u video ,hope see u in the air or at 126.7 :)
Right on! Glad you enjoyed it and happy night flying!
Keep it up Chops! If you do long flights, please include; flight following and FSS audio conversations for those of us needing more confidence with radio procedures. Also, include all check-points in order to follow along on Skyvector (route). Thanks again, the insert of the dash is a nice touch.
ok cool - will do - I actually have a basic video showing how to receive flight following if you look back in my channel - the name has flight following in it.
As for following along while watching, I now use "cloud ahoy" which is an amazing app for capturing a super detailed track - so I could share the flight track via a link, and then you could follow along - I do that for debriefing IFR lessons now - I have 2 monitors, so the video is on one, and then I sync the cloud ahoy track to the other = awesome!
I fell in love with CYTZ from the moment I first viewed it (as a tourist from the UK) from the CN Tower! I first saw this video a mere 24 hours ago, and have since spent most of my free time trying to replicate it! I have down loaded enhanced scenery for the area, and along with my new A2A Cessna 182, am hugely enjoying trying to replicate 'Nightchops' tutorial.
john price That is so awesome! I'm happy to help inspire! And "NightChops" - love it :)
what an awesome airport to fly. love the view of toronto. oh and btw... where's the cheesy music? everyone seems to have a soundtrack on their flying videos hahaha! glad to see your more sensible format. keep these wonderful videos coming.
Haha thnx - yeah for a video like this, definitely no music is the way to go! But I do reserve the right to add music to some videos, but those ones are generally more "fun" edits which lend themselves to music… but yes, most of my videos are "virtual ride along flights" and I want to maintain the most realistic experience.