Really enjoying "The Making Of A Pilot" series, Lewis. Jonathan seems to be a bit ahead of the curve. Seems like he already took his written or has had some previous lessons. Can't wait to see the next one. BeardedAv8r
Damn it Lew I wish you were a little closer to Missouri. I'm already a pilot but would love to get in some instruction time with you. I know I would learn something new.
Great video. . . love the easy to understand audio, and fantastic filming/editing. As someone who is on the PPL journey, I find watching other instructors really helps with the overall learning experience. Just starting XC's shortly!
Recently became a CFI...watching this I was keep an eye on how the horizon was cutting the dashboard...wouldn't it be nice to see it live from that camera's point of view it was easy to predict the altimeter changes...I just did a club checkout as a new instructor yesterday so thanks for the timely video...one comment that I discuss with other CFIs from perspective from being in CAP for over a decade is 121.5 is great to use if someone catches what you...I would stress that if you can reach a tower like Orlando Exec I would use that first as they can pick up the phone faster to get the fire trucks out there
Fantastic progression, I can see the difference in the training he's already gone through and where he still needs more experience, this is a fantastic series! Any chance in an IFR series?
This was such a great video. Steep turns was one maneuver that I struggled with right before my checkride, they're not easy........by the way, when will Otto start his commercial training, I'd love to see those videos.
Oh man, the end of the video got me hyped for the next one. Another channel was doing a similar series documenting a private pilot journey, and that first flight in the pattern ended in an engine failure on a go around, where the CFI made an impossible turn. I know this one isn't the same, but now I'm curious!
During a bank the vertical component of lift decreases necessitating back pressure to increase AOA to compensate. In a steep turn I use an extra bump in the power to help.
I saw that he did not physically pull out the checklist when he was given the emergency procedure, the dpe will ping him on that if he doesn’t physically do that in a situation like that
@@LewDixAviation that’s a morale boost 🤙🏻👏 I’m just waiting to get out of the Army, then, I’ll be going to flight school in Dallas, Tx. Been watching your videos also. 🫡🙌🏻
Why do you have him immediately roll into the right steep turn? Not saying it's wrong, just a bit strange from the perspective of someone who was told to regain altitude and heading, when needed, before starting to the right from straight and level.
My perspective is you should be on altitude and roll out on heading without having to level out to regain everything before going into the second turn. It shows you have proper control of the aircraft. It’s how I was taught and how I’ve done all my steep turns on my various checkrides. Even ATP level.
@@LewDixAviation Even though I see your point here, I am not sure if this would ever happen. The throttle is a push pull control with no need to push a button. The mixture is a push pull with a button lock that has to be pushed in in order to move the vernier control by any measurable amount like you would the throttle. So he would have to push the button in on the mixture in order to get it to move otherwise he would have to turn the control to get it to move slightly. I think muscle memory would prevent this since it would be a completely different motion than what he normally does to move the throttle. Hard to explain without pictures...😀
@@gregellis3859 I agree with you. Still, there’s no reason to rest fingers on it. Pilots in the past have proven that muscle memory doesn’t stop an accident from happening (ATR accident in Nepal). The levers they pulled feel completely different than the levers they were supposed to use 😅
@@gregellis3859 as the prior commenter said, every airplane is different. It's good to build consistent habit patterns early. I instruct in light twins and I drill habit patterns (even if they feel non necessary or repetitive) in each and every flight because i never know if my current student may find themselves renting a twin 2 years down the line and having an engine failure. You don't drive a car with both your feet
Am I the only one who noticed the random unbleeped F-bomb?! 😂 Another great video, another great series. 👌
Oops 😂
As you begin the turn roll up trim to help hold attitude. Less fighting of control pressure
Really enjoying "The Making Of A Pilot" series, Lewis. Jonathan seems to be a bit ahead of the curve. Seems like he already took his written or has had some previous lessons.
Can't wait to see the next one.
BeardedAv8r
Damn it Lew I wish you were a little closer to Missouri. I'm already a pilot but would love to get in some instruction time with you. I know I would learn something new.
his radio calls are sooooo good.
mooooney!
Mooooooney might be my favourite!
Nice work guys! Enjoying the series. :)
Great video. . . love the easy to understand audio, and fantastic filming/editing. As someone who is on the PPL journey, I find watching other instructors really helps with the overall learning experience. Just starting XC's shortly!
Recently became a CFI...watching this I was keep an eye on how the horizon was cutting the dashboard...wouldn't it be nice to see it live from that camera's point of view it was easy to predict the altimeter changes...I just did a club checkout as a new instructor yesterday so thanks for the timely video...one comment that I discuss with other CFIs from perspective from being in CAP for over a decade is 121.5 is great to use if someone catches what you...I would stress that if you can reach a tower like Orlando Exec I would use that first as they can pick up the phone faster to get the fire trucks out there
LewDix id love to see Making of a Pilot series for Instrument Rating.
Fantastic progression, I can see the difference in the training he's already gone through and where he still needs more experience, this is a fantastic series! Any chance in an IFR series?
This was such a great video. Steep turns was one maneuver that I struggled with right before my checkride, they're not easy........by the way, when will Otto start his commercial training, I'd love to see those videos.
Oh man, the end of the video got me hyped for the next one. Another channel was doing a similar series documenting a private pilot journey, and that first flight in the pattern ended in an engine failure on a go around, where the CFI made an impossible turn. I know this one isn't the same, but now I'm curious!
Steep turns are my kryptonite.😒😕
… trying to get them down before check ride.
Great video gentlemen.🤜🏼🤛🏼
Don’t watch the dashboard… watch the cowling just behind the prop spinner… use the trim and monitor the VSI… It gets easy pretty quick 👍
how about activating the ELT after the mayday call?
when doing a coordinated turn or steep turn does one apply back stick pressure or keep it centered favoring the banking side?
During a bank the vertical component of lift decreases necessitating back pressure to increase AOA to compensate. In a steep turn I use an extra bump in the power to help.
I saw that he did not physically pull out the checklist when he was given the emergency procedure, the dpe will ping him on that if he doesn’t physically do that in a situation like that
Do I have to be supersmart to become a pilot?
I was average in school and never went to college… so no!
@@LewDixAviation that’s a morale boost 🤙🏻👏 I’m just waiting to get out of the Army, then, I’ll be going to flight school in Dallas, Tx.
Been watching your videos also. 🫡🙌🏻
Talk to some pilots at your local little field and you'll get your answer REAL quick. :D
Why do you have him immediately roll into the right steep turn? Not saying it's wrong, just a bit strange from the perspective of someone who was told to regain altitude and heading, when needed, before starting to the right from straight and level.
My perspective is you should be on altitude and roll out on heading without having to level out to regain everything before going into the second turn. It shows you have proper control of the aircraft. It’s how I was taught and how I’ve done all my steep turns on my various checkrides. Even ATP level.
The way to pass the standards is to practice to tighter standards! What do you think of using trim for steep turns?
Am I just not in on the joke, or is there some good reason that it is frowned upon to rest your fingers at the mixture control?
It’s just not good practice because you may mistakenly pull it back and cut fuel supply.
@@LewDixAviation Even though I see your point here, I am not sure if this would ever happen. The throttle is a push pull control with no need to push a button. The mixture is a push pull with a button lock that has to be pushed in in order to move the vernier control by any measurable amount like you would the throttle. So he would have to push the button in on the mixture in order to get it to move otherwise he would have to turn the control to get it to move slightly. I think muscle memory would prevent this since it would be a completely different motion than what he normally does to move the throttle. Hard to explain without pictures...😀
@@gregellis3859 I agree with you. Still, there’s no reason to rest fingers on it. Pilots in the past have proven that muscle memory doesn’t stop an accident from happening (ATR accident in Nepal). The levers they pulled feel completely different than the levers they were supposed to use 😅
@@gregellis3859Not in a 172H like the one I learned in. No button on the mixture at all.
@@gregellis3859 as the prior commenter said, every airplane is different. It's good to build consistent habit patterns early. I instruct in light twins and I drill habit patterns (even if they feel non necessary or repetitive) in each and every flight because i never know if my current student may find themselves renting a twin 2 years down the line and having an engine failure. You don't drive a car with both your feet