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CO Pilot
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Приєднався 7 лис 2021
Welcome to the CO Pilot channel! I’m a career firefighter by trade, and a passionate private pilot in my spare time. Follow along as I share my journey owning, maintaining, and flying this classic Cessna 182 throughout Colorado and beyond. I hope to show a lesser-known side of aviation while inspiring others to pursue their own passion for flying.
*This content is for entertainment purposes only! Please contact your local flight school for flight instruction inquiries or A&P for maintenance/repair inquiries.*
*This content is for entertainment purposes only! Please contact your local flight school for flight instruction inquiries or A&P for maintenance/repair inquiries.*
Airplane Preheat | Why You Should
If you’re cold, they’re cold; bring them inside! (Airplanes, that is!) In this video we’re discussing various methods of airplane preheat, the whys, some precautions, and what I’m currently using to preheat my Cessna 182.
Products discussed in this video can be found here:
EZ Heater (Oil Sump)- www.e-zheat.com/
Twin Hornet 22- www.aircraftheaters.com/which-heater
Switcheon Remote Power Switch- switcheon.com/
Vent Plugs- www.affordable-aviation.com/
Products discussed in this video can be found here:
EZ Heater (Oil Sump)- www.e-zheat.com/
Twin Hornet 22- www.aircraftheaters.com/which-heater
Switcheon Remote Power Switch- switcheon.com/
Vent Plugs- www.affordable-aviation.com/
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Home Flight Simulator Setup
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Come check out my recently completed home flight simulator build! In this video I walk you through the new setup, and explain how I use this simulator as a functional training aid to keep my flying skills sharp when I can't get out to actually fly. The components I use for this setup include: -49” Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor -Ergotron HX Monitor Arm -HP Omen 30L Desktop -Honeycomb Aeronautical A...
AIRPLANE OIL CHANGE | CESSNA 182
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Come roll up your sleeves and join me while I complete some necessary preventative airplane maintenance! In this video I walk you through how I change the oil in my Cessna 182 and perform several other maintenance tasks while the engine cowling is removed.
FLYING Over the CONTINENTAL DIVIDE for Pancakes | CESSNA 182
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Come ride along as I fly my Cessna 182 westbound over the Continental Divide in the Colorado Rocky Mountains to the Annual EAA Fly-In at the Granby Airport (KGNB). Great cause, good people, cool airplanes, and some amazing flying!
360 CAMERA | GOPROs & TOUCH-N-GOs | CESSNA 182
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In this video I try out some new GoPro mounts and camera angles, show you how I get some amazing footage with an Insta360 OneX2, and take a quick post-maintenance flight while doing touch and go's to test everything out!
Flying for Pilots N Paws | Mission #1 | CESSNA 182
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Join us as we emBARK on our first official Pilots N Paws mission! In this flight-vlog we depart from the Denver, CO area in our Cessna 182 and fly VFR down to Woodward, OK to pick up a 2-year old shelter dog named Butch. We give Butch his first ride in an airplane as we fly him in style to his new FUR-ever home in Colorado Springs, CO. For more information about Pilots N Paws, check them out he...
Cessna 182 Carpet Kit Install
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Follow along as I spruce up the interior of my Cessna 182 with this new replacement carpet and insulation kit from SCS Interiors. I take advantage of the aircraft interior being removed to complete a few additional updates and improvements as well. I'm very happy with the end result and can't wait for the next project!
what parts did you order from flight flix? did you buy 2 straps if so which ones?
Are you able to view your wings on the g9 minotor without trackir?
I like your clean work
Hey. Exactly what model Eureka desk did you purchase? I am wanting to replace my desk and like the one you have, but can't find it on the Eureka site; it could be discontinued. But, I thought I'd ask. -Steve
What is the best refresh rate for a monitor to play flight simulator and should it be 4k as well?.
What kind of folding chairs are those you have.
How much it is the total cost of that sim?
What video editing software do you need to use? Would that still be the camera of choice?
Hey Mike. How much is the whole simulator pac?.
Great setup! If you ever try DCS you will want to do it nonstop! The graphics and realism is awesome! You will literally think you are a fighter pilot!
100% in correct they have not approved MSFs u have to use certain approved simulators so saying that and showing msfs is totally wrong. This does not mean study levels
Pretty cool setup! Sure does seem like it could be useful in maintaining some proficiency, especially the knob turning instead of mouse cursors! Thanks for sharing your video
How much does it cost you this setup ?
Hi Mike, my name is Chuck and I'm the head mechanic for the Fort Collins Trolley. Unfortunately I have heart disease and I've been through three rounds of stents. It's time to get serious about regular cardio exercise which I used to do on an Elliptical machine with Flight Assignment ATP as a distraction to keep my mind off the tedium of the workout. I have a home-made keyboard emulator to provide quick shortcuts to certain keyboard commands. It's time for an upgrade! I like the looks of your setup, but it must have cost $$$$$. I do have some money I can spend on this but probably not like yours. Can you offer advice for a simpler setup that would allow me to operate it by just turning knobs and pushing buttons? Maybe hook me up with Jason.
Sounds like a great setup, but I was hoping to hear exactly what it all costs, not "pretty spendy."
Outstanding work !
Thanks for the ride, see you again 👍
How much did it cost you ?
Awesome video - thank you! Can I ask what you use to record your cockpit audio? It's so clear!
Tnx, very informative. Do you have a cost indication available for this total setup?
Nice setup. I am in the process of building a cockpit that fits my desk. Regarding X-Plane not being pretty - you may want to look into Ortho4XP for photo-realistic scenery, plus Sim Heaven's X-World overlays. Slam on VisualXP and XPRealistic, maybe the airports you want too - and you got yourself a super pretty X-Plane going. If you want the most realistic Cessna 172 Skyhawk to top it off, go for either the REP which acts as plugin for the stock Cessna by Laminar, or C172 NG Digital by AirfoilLabs for a complete study-level Cessna.
Thank you for this video! I'm seriously considering purchasing the stuff you listed except for the G1000 suite. What are your thoughts on the Aviatek G1000's?
Mike I'm planning on starting my private pilots license when I move to Germany for the DoD in the comping months. What do you recommend for just a PPL setup? I'd like to learn and practice the basics while I go through school
Which strut bracket and pole did you use for the 360?
Cool video. Nice setup! I'm a private pilot student. I use Msfs for to practice. Looking forward, Im setting up my home Sim like yours for learning IFR. I have the same Honeycombs and TPR rudder pedals. I'm debating the screens vs using something like a knobster, air manager software and touch screen. I like to fly a few different aircraft that have a G3000 and 5000... And stuff like the old Stearmans that have 3-6 steam gauges if you're lucky. Anyway, versatility is key for me. MSFS is beautiful. But man, buggy and frustrating. Autopilot and Approaches are often a train wreck. I'm looking into X-plane. I downloaded a free trial. Tried it for it's 15 minute flight. Couldn't figure out how to toggle inside/ outside views. Flight model seems great. I'm not so sure about setting up bindings for peripherals yet. I have a trial version. Looks like binding options were pretty basic in Xplane. What's your experience with setting up honeycomb bindings... Xplane vs MSFS? There's just certain things like overhead lighting that are hard to bind to the Bravo switch within Msfs. Wondering if X-plane is better.
Your channel logo design is amazing. Is there any way that you can share some info about the designer?
Great vid .... thanks for sharing
Pretty cool set up!
Awesome, thanks for sharing! Such a perfect day!
muy bonito 182 aca en mexico he trabajado en varios son una chulada
lol reading's hard.
Did you buy everything in one place or a bunch of different vendors?
Love the set up sick 👍🏼
Hello Mike hope you are doing well! I’m build my set up now because I am starting flight school, I’d like to know if you could give me some tips or help me with my set up. Great video, did help me a lot. Thank you Fernando Lopes
Damn thats like a 8-9k build.
Great help, im about to do mine for the first time. Was there a special socket for torqueing with the spark plug wires in the way, or is it just like an O2 sensor socket?
If you have a stock O470 how do you calculate T/O Perf? My AFM only gives me numbers to 7000’ PA.
I agree a ball park would be nice 💰
Just place a 12 or 24v hot water heating element in the oil sump and coolant gallery and you are done. Those heating pads are terrible, most of the heat goes outward.
I disagree. I have them on my truck oil pan. One on each external side of the oil pan. They make a very noticeable difference in how fast the engine idle speed kicks down lower after startup on days where it is minus 10F or colder outside. My truck sits outside all year. They may not be the most efficient, but they definitely work. On really blistering cold nights I leave them on all night. If it is not quite as cold, I can get away with just turning them on for a few hours prior to starting the truck. I run full synthetic 5w-20 oil in winter.
Hi Mike Can you give me a guide price for all the kit you have. I am planning to start flying lessons early next year in order to obtain PPL. I live in Scotland.
How hard is it to get the controllers knobs and buttons linked up with x-plane or mfs
Is that setup only for Cessnas?
Do you preheat on cold days even if you’re not flying that day?
Nice setup! I'm currently in the process of doing my own setup so I can train my 11-yr old son and get him on the right path. I was a real-life pilot (retired) and I would very much like for my son to follow in my footsteps. He seems to love it. Anyway, I'm still in the planning stage, so I have a ways to go. I have the exact same monitor as yours, and I was wondering how high is the bottom of the monitor from the top of the desk? Thanks for your help.
I have almost the same setup. But instead of stay level panel, I had a steel panel custom made $250
Women get cats and men get flight simulators. And you don’t need to clean up crap after the cat.
Hi Mike! Im researching and in the back and forth battle of graphics and performance between MSFS and X Plane, Ive heard MSFS has better graphics and XP has more realistic flight performance. Is that true in your opinion and if so, what are the toggles to tweek the plane performance in MSFS?? Id rather spend the $$ on real graphics and tweek the planes to perform more realistic. Im about to take my initial flight soon and begin my PPl training and build a Sim at my home. Super excited! Thanks! Isaac
Thanks for the info. I’m looking to get a pilot license , and am interested in a sim that is compatible to 182 . Also one that is capable of instrument flight etc. I’ve so many questions and I’m not tec inclined
that's absurd
This video has been helpful for me in planning my Colorado flgiht sim!