FAR 91.169 states that IFR flight plans must include an alternate airport unless the weather is at least 2000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility, from one hour before to one hour afterwards
I absolutely love your channel. I'm starting my PPL in a week, and really enjoy the CFI perspective on things and your general antics. The guy who issued your clearance must just brighten your day immediately. Hilarious hahaha. Also, Panda Express ftw.
One way these vids are helpful is bc of the little, unexpected things that happen that happen, like tower asking "say parking" when you are touch and go. Seeing Lew handle it like a boss helps make me more comfortable when you get the unusual coms from ATC
Agreed. Good to stay proficient in actual IMC. MY 2 favorite parts of flying IMC ARE GETTING ON TOP AND SEEING THE RUNWAY WHEN YOU BREAK OUT NEAR MINIMUMS.
amazing videos mate. you are the kind of instructor id love to have. i drive trains but def want to fly planes. hope not too old at 54... fantastic work, u make it seem so easy to learn. Thats the mark of a top instructor. Cheers, Terry. Hampshire UK
I love your videos! Perfect audio mix of your voice and ATC, good explanation of radio work, and excellent editing of important parts vs. boring stuff!
Awesome video Lewis. Never thought MLB LED going from red to green would be so much fun and entertaining 😀. Really learned a lot during that video. I’m going to try that flight on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with the Just flight PA-28R Arrow III. Keep up the great work!!
Interesting commentary throughout Lewis. Lapsed IMC rated but that was a long time ago now but my Jodel is not equipped and the hill at Nayland is something very different. Great video as always. Thanks for posting! 👍😀
If the visibility is less than 3 miles and/or ceilings or below 2000 feet, within 1 hour before and after the time of intended landing, you must file an alternate. If the alternate has a precision approach, it must have ceilings of 600 feet with 2 miles visibility. Non-Precision must have 800 foot ceilings and 2 miles visibility. You can file an airport as an alternate without any instrument approach procedure if you can descend VFR from the MEA. Some airports may have their own alternate minimums or even prohibit it. That info will be found in the TPP. Of course, if weather takes a turn for the worse in flight, you can still land at your alternate if it's below weather minimums.
2:00 - Clap on... The Clapper!! I haven't done IFR yet, but I'm thinking an alternate is needed if the ground conditions at destination are really bad that you don't see the ground at minimums. Something like that. I remember my CFI said I should also have an alternate even for VFR - just in case a stray animal or small child caused the airfield to shutdown for a couple of hours or something. 12:07 - No Otto-Pilot. Don't lose your shirt, Lew... It'll be OK. Panda Express - definitely. Probably orange flavor chicken... standing about.... waiting for a fresh batch to come out. Slick mapboard you have.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Dixon. Just calling to check you'll be plugging Flying Eyes in your next vid?" "But I'm flying in IMC, I won't need shades..." "We don't care if you're flying on the dark side of the moon - and don't call em "shades"; they're Flying Eyes. Just tell your viewers clouds are bright or somet."
(FAR 91.169) Alternates are always required unless: The destination has a published instrument approach and “1-2-3 Rule” 1 hr before and 1 hr after the ETA Ceiling: at least 2000’ Visibility: at least 3 SM
Thanks for reminding me about the taxi instrument check. I do it standard for every flight out of habit, but I haven't stressed it as a separate item on the checklist for one of my IFR students. Going to start drilling it more diligently for sure.
Chipotle. Always Chipotle. One scoop white rice, two scoops black beans, tomatillo, hot sauce, corn and lettuce and you're good to go. Simple and healthy. Keeps you alert ;)
2 reason why on must file an alternate on IFR plan 1. No IFR APCH at destination 2. Destination does not meet 123 rule Remember, it’s just a plan, not a commitment
123 rule. You're required to file an alternate when within one hour of your ETA there is forecasted less than 2000 foot ceilings and/or less than 3 miles vis. Did that off of memory so if in wrong let me know please.
@@LewDixAviation Duly noted. Lol. Request ATC clearance to dump "cargo". xD. btw your videos are amazing. one day. one day I'm gonna go get my PPL when I'm able! thx for the inspiration
Hey man thanks for another great video. Can you elaborate on what the controller told you when you landed in Orlando ? What does it mean to take the next four high speed ? Thanks !
Just completed my IFR ticket 2-weeks ago. What a feeling to pop out on top :) I noticed you did not use your pitot heat before going into the clouds. Is that because you are in Florida vs. me in the upper mid-west? Thanks for all the great videos. Well done.
Chipotle only before entering a Cessna. Well flown xc. Love the content. BTW I couldn't tell if you had pitot and/or carb heat on during that IMC climb out. Thoughts?
Answer to the question: Filing to a brown airport An airport that only has a GPS approach Within 1 hour after and 1 hour before your estimated arrival time ceilings are less than 2,000 ft AGL with 3 SM visibility.
Great stuff as usual Lewis, Panda? Any tips for keeping the gopros cool-ish and rolling for a fellow cherokee driver? Dash cam with audio in lasts about 10min before shutoff, haven't found a solution yet. cheers!
Thanks! It was Chipotle, but Panda was a few nights later haha I don’t have a solid solution for the gopro overheat issue. I use Hero7 Black’s and have only experienced one overheat with one of them. I do most of my flying in the mornings when it’s a little cooler and recording at 4K 30FPS hasn’t been a problem for the most part. Battery life is terrible though
@@LewDixAviation thx! For sure on the battery so I have power in also via audio, I suspect this is part of the issue. I reduced to 1080p 30 fps recommend by someone else but no joy.
What do you do when you got two radios and you are listening to weather in one radio and there is a bunch of chatter going on in the approach on the other radio?
Turn the other one down a little bit but not so much that you can’t hear your call sign if spoken to by ATC. It’s definitely not easy when there’s a lot of chatter
I absolutely love how how the clearance controller was talking at a normal pace and super clearly.
murph is a homie
@@Winglets68 muchos Grassias.
He sounds like game show host. Love it.Great job
I think it was the sloth from zootopia 😂. Of course it is nice to be able to hear the clearance without super focusing and half-guessing.
Murf
FAR 91.169 states that IFR flight plans must include an alternate airport unless the weather is at least 2000 ft ceiling and 3 miles visibility, from one hour before to one hour afterwards
..and there’s an instrument approach at the first airport of intended landing.
Yup. 1, 2, 3.
Just got my Instrument rating last week. Felt so good when the DPE said, congratulations!!!
Excellent! Congrats!
Congrats!! I’m sure it was well earned(:
I’ve never heard a controller talk that slow and calmly lol 2:50
was thinking the exact thing
Sounded to me like the clearance controllers radio voice knowing he was going to be on a Lewdix Aviation video 🤣.
All clearance guys should talk like this
@@onthemark40 hehehe...thats me everyday. You got to adhere to the ABC's of flight and controlling..... Always be Cool
Melbourne ATC: “042 where do you wanna park?”
Lewis: “Orlando please.”
It’s a fairly long taxi can I get progressive?
@@LewDixAviation Noel is learning that IFR flying is just a set of progressive taxi instructions in the air.
@@N1120A Vectors.. That's all it is haha
@@LewDixAviation You need an airplane to keep up with that traffic flow
That aerolux map is actually the coolest thing I've ever seen.
3 year instructor here loving these videos, learn alot about improving my teaching style from you
Great to hear, thanks for watching!
I absolutely love your channel. I'm starting my PPL in a week, and really enjoy the CFI perspective on things and your general antics.
The guy who issued your clearance must just brighten your day immediately. Hilarious hahaha. Also, Panda Express ftw.
Ah thank you! Great to hear.. That controller is a legend.. watch me fly with him here: th-cam.com/video/Jlgc8RXO8TM/w-d-xo.html
It’s all about the little green light! Classic
One way these vids are helpful is bc of the little, unexpected things that happen that happen, like tower asking "say parking" when you are touch and go. Seeing Lew handle it like a boss helps make me more comfortable when you get the unusual coms from ATC
Ah thanks.. Glad you gained something from it!
Learning to expect the unexpected from ATC is one of the advantages of practicing in the system.
Agreed. Good to stay proficient in actual IMC. MY 2 favorite parts of flying IMC ARE GETTING ON TOP AND SEEING THE RUNWAY WHEN YOU BREAK OUT NEAR MINIMUMS.
amazing videos mate. you are the kind of instructor id love to have. i drive trains but def want to fly planes. hope not too old at 54... fantastic work, u make it seem so easy to learn. Thats the mark of a top instructor. Cheers, Terry. Hampshire UK
Thanks so much Terry!
Hey Lew!! the Florida Aero Club North Perry Chapter and FAC Millennial Chapter are HUGE fans of yours! We hope we can catch you at a fly-in soon!
So cool to hear! Thanks man! Say high to the members for me
I love your videos! Perfect audio mix of your voice and ATC, good explanation of radio work, and excellent editing of important parts vs. boring stuff!
These videos always help with my flight training!
☺️
Love to see more of this because I’m watching very close on IFR flight
Awesome approaches... thanks for sharing
Awesome video Lewis. Never thought MLB LED going from red to green would be so much fun and entertaining 😀. Really learned a lot during that video. I’m going to try that flight on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with the Just flight PA-28R Arrow III. Keep up the great work!!
Step down Approaches is challenging because you can still be in IMC on some levels and definitely depending on the ceilings
Think the taxi check is something a new private pilot should start doing? (Not instrument rates)
Build the habit early
Definitely. It’s such a simple thing to do, so build that habit early
From Melbourne, Australia
Thank you for pronouncing Melbourne correctly
love your ongoing commentary...
Interesting commentary throughout Lewis. Lapsed IMC rated but that was a long time ago now but my Jodel is not equipped and the hill at Nayland is something very different. Great video as always. Thanks for posting! 👍😀
N32042. That's cool - My first Cherokee was N32054. 1974 140. I bet they were roommates at the factory.
Fantastic video to see procedures and your way of going through flows. Keep these great videos coming!
Glad you liked it!
The Controller at ORL working ground is the best.
If the visibility is less than 3 miles and/or ceilings or below 2000 feet, within 1 hour before and after the time of intended landing, you must file an alternate. If the alternate has a precision approach, it must have ceilings of 600 feet with 2 miles visibility. Non-Precision must have 800 foot ceilings and 2 miles visibility. You can file an airport as an alternate without any instrument approach procedure if you can descend VFR from the MEA. Some airports may have their own alternate minimums or even prohibit it. That info will be found in the TPP. Of course, if weather takes a turn for the worse in flight, you can still land at your alternate if it's below weather minimums.
It took me 6 days to finally watch this, but I love the IFR flight experience! I'll be looking out for more IFR videos, Lewis!
2:00 - Clap on... The Clapper!!
I haven't done IFR yet, but I'm thinking an alternate is needed if the ground conditions at destination are really bad that you don't see the ground at minimums. Something like that.
I remember my CFI said I should also have an alternate even for VFR - just in case a stray animal or small child caused the airfield to shutdown for a couple of hours or something.
12:07 - No Otto-Pilot. Don't lose your shirt, Lew... It'll be OK.
Panda Express - definitely. Probably orange flavor chicken... standing about.... waiting for a fresh batch to come out.
Slick mapboard you have.
DEFINITELY wait til a fresh batch is out. Too many times I’ve had the bad dry batch.
123 rule for the alternate!
"Good afternoon, Mr. Dixon. Just calling to check you'll be plugging Flying Eyes in your next vid?"
"But I'm flying in IMC, I won't need shades..."
"We don't care if you're flying on the dark side of the moon - and don't call em "shades"; they're Flying Eyes. Just tell your viewers clouds are bright or somet."
Man can’t wait to do IFR one day 🤩🤩
Great video as always LEWDIX!!
GRANT!! Thanks man!
I dig those maps Lew! Thanks as always for the video, always appreciate the effort and the educational value...not to mention the entertainment. 👍😎✌
(FAR 91.169) Alternates are always required unless:
The destination has a published instrument approach and
“1-2-3 Rule”
1 hr before and 1 hr after the ETA
Ceiling: at least 2000’
Visibility: at least 3 SM
An alternate is required when the ceiling is less than 2k feet or 3SM viability between 1h before and 1h after the ETA
I did my IFR cross country in a Piper Warrior with my CFII and loved it but it wasn’t easy inside the milk bottle flying
That ATC is awesome!
Welcome to the clouds! :-)
You’ve been to brooksville regional? That’s my home airport nice!
I have, many times!
We laugh, love, and enjoy our skies within our passion 🛩🛩🛩
Thanks for reminding me about the taxi instrument check. I do it standard for every flight out of habit, but I haven't stressed it as a separate item on the checklist for one of my IFR students. Going to start drilling it more diligently for sure.
Chipotle. Always Chipotle. One scoop white rice, two scoops black beans, tomatillo, hot sauce, corn and lettuce and you're good to go. Simple and healthy. Keeps you alert ;)
The refurbished dash looks great!
Yes!!
Thanks! Next comes the 2nd Garmin 430W.
@@vanandaaviation3826 I’m gonna be overwhelmed! I won’t make it off the ground because I’m gonna be playing with both of them
Great video as always! NUFF SAID. 😁
Cheers!
Nice video. Probably best one yet. Great "Actual" Flying
Excellent video as usual! I’m on flight #4 these videos are very motivating.
Thanks for making them, I shared with some friends.
Safe flying!!
Thanks for sharing!
2 reason why on must file an alternate on IFR plan
1. No IFR APCH at destination
2. Destination does not meet 123 rule
Remember, it’s just a plan, not a commitment
123 rule.
You're required to file an alternate when within one hour of your ETA there is forecasted less than 2000 foot ceilings and/or less than 3 miles vis.
Did that off of memory so if in wrong let me know please.
123 rule indeed! 2,000 feet and 3sm
@@LewDixAviation
Great thanks!
mark 6:20 on the vid, I'm guessing it was about 3:30 PM from my time living in Orlando haha
Hey! Melbourne is were I'm learning! Cool to see you payed us a small visit.
Most enjoyable and fun instructor of all times... I crack my pants laughing with your videos 😂🤙🏽
☺️ thank you so much man!
Requirements for IFR Flight plan alternate (basically,there are two)
1 if destination has no IFR APCH
2 if destination does not meet the 123 rule
one hour before or after, less than 2k feet agl, 3 mils vis for why you need an alternative. Now give me that swag Lewis! ;)
Got a fresh box of O2 on its way
@@LewDixAviation nice! The can type from Spruce? Those are spendy....you really do love your fans! ;)
Bro...Panda Express / Chipotle, ugh, neither...I know you have Whataburger in Fl... :)
You need an alternate in case last nights bean burrito dinner starts begging for an early release. 😎🛩
That’s no joke!
@@LewDixAviation Curious though, what's the best course of action if it comes to that lol. Divert nearest airport ?
@@IVANWONG1989 Autopilot on, arse out the window.. Make sure you’re not gonna cause undue harm or cause a hazard for anyone on the ground 😂
@@LewDixAviation Duly noted. Lol. Request ATC clearance to dump "cargo". xD.
btw your videos are amazing. one day. one day I'm gonna go get my PPL when I'm able! thx for the inspiration
Give the Orlando Executive Ground Controller a raise!
Grassias....its easy money mi hermano
Thank you very much for the taxi check! Prepping for my check ride next month!
Really enjoyed this Lewis 👏👏✈️
Great to hear! Thanks!
Hey man thanks for another great video.
Can you elaborate on what the controller told you when you landed in Orlando ? What does it mean to take the next four high speed ?
Thanks !
MyFlightBook FTW!
Haha the controller was just too funny. 100% sure he watches your videos!
Lewis just forwarded me this video. Muchos Grassias !
Just completed my IFR ticket 2-weeks ago. What a feeling to pop out on top :) I noticed you did not use your pitot heat before going into the clouds. Is that because you are in Florida vs. me in the upper mid-west? Thanks for all the great videos. Well done.
That clearance controller was a bit too chill 🤣
Hahaha He’s a top bloke!
He’s hilarious. Always like that.
I aim to please....just another day at the office.
I have an Instrument ride in Dunnellon tomorrow. Im so nervous.
Come back here tomorrow and let me know how good it feels to be IFR rated
@@LewDixAviation Passed my checkride this morning. Damn it feels good to be instrument rated.
@@rileyshullanberger1728 I knew it! Congratulations! What a feeling
Working on my IFR now. Can't wait for my first IMC experience
After doing 50-some hours of simulated, did my first actual last week. At night. Super cool!
"Touching the Doughnut.." hehe stuff like this is why I love this channel. And the awesome aviation of course.
😂 thanks mate
Chipotle only before entering a Cessna. Well flown xc. Love the content. BTW I couldn't tell if you had pitot and/or carb heat on during that IMC climb out. Thoughts?
I LOVE this channel!!!!!!!!
chipoltly!!! great video!
Another great video.
Great as always mate but my one and only point of criticism is...Cessna’s are more fun to fly. 🤔😁🇦🇺
Have you ever considered doing one of those one week or 10 day IFR courses?
Loved the info. just started taking lessons. Keep the content coming! And I would have went for Panda Ex.
chipotle for sure.
Answer to the question:
Filing to a brown airport
An airport that only has a GPS approach
Within 1 hour after and 1 hour before your estimated arrival time ceilings are less than 2,000 ft AGL with 3 SM visibility.
Your reaction to the controller at Melbourne was just great!
Caught me off guard haha
I know it’s a small thing… but thanks for getting the pronunciation of Kissimmee correct.
Already hyped for this!
Lewis thank you for sharing this. I have to fly with you now so you can put a face to the name.
Let’s make it happen man!
Excellent as always
Thank you!
you have a foreign accent I was wondering where you are from if born out of the U.S ? and possibly how you got in to aviation ? excellent video BTW!
Awesome 😎
Great stuff as usual Lewis, Panda?
Any tips for keeping the gopros cool-ish and rolling for a fellow cherokee driver? Dash cam with audio in lasts about 10min before shutoff, haven't found a solution yet. cheers!
Thanks! It was Chipotle, but Panda was a few nights later haha
I don’t have a solid solution for the gopro overheat issue. I use Hero7 Black’s and have only experienced one overheat with one of them. I do most of my flying in the mornings when it’s a little cooler and recording at 4K 30FPS hasn’t been a problem for the most part. Battery life is terrible though
@@LewDixAviation thx! For sure on the battery so I have power in also via audio, I suspect this is part of the issue. I reduced to 1080p 30 fps recommend by someone else but no joy.
Also, an alternate is required when it is squirrelly
Are you going to Sun N fun this year?
As always great content
What am I doing watching these types of videos? I should be studying for my private checkride
Bernard Matthews turkey roast! 👍
What do you do when you got two radios and you are listening to weather in one radio and there is a bunch of chatter going on in the approach on the other radio?
Turn the other one down a little bit but not so much that you can’t hear your call sign if spoken to by ATC. It’s definitely not easy when there’s a lot of chatter
@3:26 nice
Thanks
Mate, I cant believe your not at 50k subs already 😏
Trying to get there as quick as I can ☺️
when you flip the vid for the break it totally screws with my IFR flying brain.
Its a little late but i would go Panda Express!
What source does that electric sign use for ifr/vfr assessments at airports?
Panda Express for sure. Their Panda is tender and not gamey at all.
Good stuff 👍🏼
Nothing like a lubed trim wheel 😉😉😉
"It's starting to break up over there"
Things you don't want to hear in a Cherokee
when you're not glad with your touchdown, just touch and go 😎
What happened to that PIREP of the bases to departure? Haha
Gave it to him and didn’t get a response *insert ‘hello darkness my old friend’*