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How to prepare for your instrument training using flight sims.
Thinking of training for your instrument license? Here my opinion on how to best leverage your flight simulator for your training.
Mentioned in this video:
Bold Method IFR Videos
www.boldmethod.com//topics/quiz-ifr/
Opposing Bases Podcasts
VSL Aviation Podcasts
Philip Ringler's videos on X-plane are awesome
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The "No delay" Trick- obtain a quick release for takeoff
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How to communicate to the tower you are 100% ready to go for a quick takeoff, so you can be squeezed out in a small gap in landing traffic. This is release 2, I pulled the original video to consider some unhelpful comments posted by some users. Comments at the end. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DISCUSS ANY FLYING TECHNIQUES WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO INPLEMENTATION. DO NOT U...
Intro to the Beechcraft C33 Debonair, Interior and Exterior
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We walk through a real world Beechcraft Debonair C33, looking at all important exterior and interior features. This particular airplane is well instrumented, with a mix of "old" and "new", that makes it far more capable than the factory-installed cockpit. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHTS.
Intro to the Cessna 182 S Skylane, Interior and Exterior
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We walk through a real world Cessna 182S Skylane, looking at all important exterior and interior features. This particular airplane is heavily instrumented, with an upgraded glass cockpit that is far more capable than the factory-installed cockpit. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHTS.
Intro to the Cessna 172 SP, Exterior and Interior
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We walk through a real world Cessna 172 SP, looking at all important exterior and interior features. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHTS.
How to land and depart Sedona KSEZ as a GA Pilot
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An examination of the issues around flying into Sedona airport, with some ideas on possible approaches. This is a tricky airport, and you should prepare in advance before visiting your first time. This video is prepared using X-plane 11. Make sure you read all of the ForeFlight comments before arriving, and pay special attention to suggestions from locals. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOS...
How to prepare for private pilot training using flight sims.
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Thinking of training for your private pilot license? Here my opinion on what to do and what not to do while practicing in your flight simulator. If you are flying into Sedona KSEZ, please don't land on runway 21 until there are over 10 kt winds from the south! It's a bad idea and i shouldn't have shown that in this video. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION...
Completely Broken? Airfoillabs Cessna 172sp for X-plane 11
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A quick look at a major flaw with this Airfoillabs payware add on to X-plane 11. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHTS.
Fun activities for X-plane 11 general aviation airplanes, some ideas to keep you entertained!
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In this video, we walk through some ideas on fun "easier" things you can do in x-plane 11 in GA airplanes in order to "spice things up". These ideas are intended for the intermediate pilot who wants some variety. From the video: VFR Flight Plan through the Grand Canyon for Xplane: forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/39407-kgcn-vfr-tours/&_fromLogin=1 Pelican's perch, Mixture Magic: www.avw...
Deep Review, REP F33a, X-plane 11, Carenado + Reality Expansion Pack
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This is a very detailed review of the "good and the bad" aspects of the Reality expansion pack F33a airplane in X-plane 11. The REP is an add-on that is installed on top of the base Carenado payware airplane, and is intended to give realistic performance to the airplane. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHTS.
How to fly the Bonanza F33a from Carenado with REP overlay, X-plane 11 (basic tutorial)
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Today we learn how to fly the Beech Bonanza F33a in X-plane 11. We fly from Angel Fire to Las Vegas in northern New Mexico. We learn the basic systems and a bit about managing the engine with the Reality Expansion Pack. Resources for learning the F33a: Flying the Beech Bonanza by John Eckelbar: amzn.to/366SUjR Mixture magic, by John Deakin (I recommend reading all of his columns): bit.ly/361eI0...
Deep Review, REP V35b, X-plane 11, Carenado + Reality Expansion Pack
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This is a very detailed review of the "good and the bad" aspects of the Reality expansion pack V35b airplane in X-plane 11. The REP is an add-on that is installed on top of the base carenado payware airplane, and is intended to give realistic performance to the airplane. THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN FOR REAL WORLD FLIGHTS.
How to use Foreflight in X-plane 11- VFR Tutorial in the REP Bonanza
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We walk through how to use ForeFlight in X-plane 11 in a challenging VFR flight through Class Bravo and other restricted airspace. Connecting Foreflight to X-plane 11 is very easy, but if you need help, see this page: support.foreflight.com/hc/en-us/articles/204115525-How-do-I-connect-to-the-X-Plane-flight-simulator- THIS VIDEO IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. DO NOT USE THE INFORMATION CONT...
Beechcraft Bonanza V35b by Carenado, FSX, How to fly it
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This is a tutorial video on how to fly the Beech V35b Bonanza from Carenado in FSX. We fly from the Sky Ranch at Carefree in the Phoenix area up to Payson, Arizona. This is a basics video, showing you how to: - start the engine - Take off - use the autopilot in heading and GPS NAV mode - "lean the engine". Note the quotes - Fly a pattern into the airport - Land This video has a sister video whe...
Bonanza V35b from Carenado, How to fly it in X-plane 11 (basic tutorial)
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Today we learn how to fly the Beech Bonanza V35b in X-plane 11. The flight is 35 nautical miles, just long enough to learn the basic systems and learn to "fly by the numbers". Resources for learning the V35b: Flying the Beech Bonanza by John Eckelbar: amzn.to/366SUjR Mixture magic, by John Deakin (I recommend reading all of his columns): bit.ly/361eI01 Leaning basics (video), Savvy Aviation: ua...
Castlegar instrument approaches, NDB and RNAV, X-plane 11, Bonanza V35B
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Castlegar instrument approaches, NDB and RNAV, X-plane 11, Bonanza V35B
How to fly patterns in complex, high performance, single engine piston planes, x-plane 11
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How to fly patterns in complex, high performance, single engine piston planes, x-plane 11
Bonanza v-tail, runway 33 RNP AR approach, Anchorage, x-plane 11
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Bonanza v-tail, runway 33 RNP AR approach, Anchorage, x-plane 11
Grumman Tiger for x-plane 11, systems and performance
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Grumman Tiger for x-plane 11, systems and performance
Practicing Engine Failures, X-Plane 11 (Grumman Tiger)
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Practicing Engine Failures, X-Plane 11 (Grumman Tiger)
Cirrus Jet to Lukla, Everest Base Camp, x-plane 11, using VNAV descent
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Cirrus Jet to Lukla, Everest Base Camp, x-plane 11, using VNAV descent
FSX Phenom 100 to Lukla, Everest Base Camp, the most difficult airport in FSX
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FSX Phenom 100 to Lukla, Everest Base Camp, the most difficult airport in FSX
FAST Phenom 100 FeelThere walkthrough, official Intro Flight , Scottsdale to Vegas
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FAST Phenom 100 FeelThere walkthrough, official Intro Flight , Scottsdale to Vegas
Autoland the FeelThere Embraer ERJ 175 and 195, How To Tutorial
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Autoland the FeelThere Embraer ERJ 175 and 195, How To Tutorial
FSX FeelThere Embraer ERJ 175 Walkthrough "Official Intro Flight" Walkthrough, Autoland!
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FSX FeelThere Embraer ERJ 175 Walkthrough "Official Intro Flight" Walkthrough, Autoland!
FSX FeelThere ERJ 135/145 FMS/FMC Walkthrough 2nd "Official Intro Flight"
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FSX FeelThere ERJ 135/145 FMS/FMC Walkthrough 2nd "Official Intro Flight"
FSX FeelThere ERJ 135/145 "Official Introduction Flight" Walkthrough, Grant County Airport
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FSX FeelThere ERJ 135/145 "Official Introduction Flight" Walkthrough, Grant County Airport
FSX FeelThere Phenom 100 Official Intro Flight , Scottsdale to Vegas, video 3 of 3
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FSX FeelThere Phenom 100 Official Intro Flight , Scottsdale to Vegas, video 3 of 3
FSX FeelThere Phenom 100 "Official Intro Flight", Scottsdale to Vegas, video 2 of 3
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FSX FeelThere Phenom 100 "Official Intro Flight", Scottsdale to Vegas, video 2 of 3
FSX FeelThere Phenom 100 "Official Introduction Flight" Walkthrough, Scottsdale to Vegas, 1 of 3
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FSX FeelThere Phenom 100 "Official Introduction Flight" Walkthrough, Scottsdale to Vegas, 1 of 3

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @HugoSanchez-qq2oh
    @HugoSanchez-qq2oh 27 днів тому

    Wow what a great video thank you so much for posting. Could you make a video for sim flight for private pilots

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 27 днів тому

      Try this one: ua-cam.com/video/jD9KDaE11Kg/v-deo.html

  • @manifestgtr
    @manifestgtr Місяць тому

    I was on sims for YEARS before I started my training and it helped me a lot. I knew more than most primary students about systems, VORs, cross country, many aspects of flight…because of sim stuff and because of my general geekdom. Once you start training, sims are most helpful with things like flow checks and emergency procedures. You can practice your “L” and “reverse L” flows for things like fire and engine out emergencies. You can practice departing from the pattern for cross countries and depending on the sim nav equipment vs IRL nav equipment, you can practice a bit of that stuff for cross countries, too. What sims really don’t help for is stuff like stick and rudder skills, etc. I maintain that it’s actually easier to land an airplane IRL than it is to land in a sim. You just don’t have the same 3D, seat of your pants feeling in a sim…and my landings in the real world are almost always much smoother than sim landings. The only other bit of advice I have is to be a geek. Learn EVERYTHING you can before showing…”what’s dead reckoning?”, “How do I read a metar or a taf?”, “how do I talk on the radio IRL?”…take a look at the typical PPL syllabus, sporty’s or king’s ground school and *complete* the course before showing up on day one. You’ll be ten steps ahead of the game and your instructor will appreciate the fact that you aren’t entirely starting from scratch, too.

  • @odalesaylor
    @odalesaylor 2 місяці тому

    I just want to have some fun in my spare time on a low budget. What simulator should I get and what peripherals are "must haves?"

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      Hmm, this is a tough question. The cheapest way to go is to buy a joystick w/ a grip that rotates to give you rudder. If you want to spend a little more, you can shop for something with rudder pedals. I'm not up to speed on the latest offerings. My recommendation is you search on ebay and look for a deal there. There are some good video reviews on equipment on youtube...

    • @RetreadPhoto
      @RetreadPhoto Місяць тому

      CPlane Mobile 12 on an iPad.

  • @vmig1963
    @vmig1963 2 місяці тому

    Excellent Video, I already passed my written and decided to buy MSFS before taking actual flight lessons. Bought controllers to match the plane I will be flying and was wondering what to work on when I came across your video. Thank you !!

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      glad to help. good luck w/ your training!

  • @andrewletaev2097
    @andrewletaev2097 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for great advices. Kindly clarify, are FAA rules allow use autopilot during Instrument Rating check ride or not ? Or student can use autopilot for just some phases of flight that ilisted in rules ?

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      You have to demonstrate competency in use of the autopilot, IF you have an operable one in the airplane. That means at least one approach using the autopilot, and anything more the DPE wants you to demonstrate (this depends heavily on the DPE's preferences). One Cirrus-flying friend of mine was asked to do 2 approaches with the autopilot on, and one hand-flying. Seth Lake discusses this topic in his videos, as he is a DPE his opinion will be right on point.

  • @Patelivision
    @Patelivision 2 місяці тому

    Oo any chance you can do the same with commercial? Im starting now

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      I haven't done my commercial yet, and am not sure if I have the drive to do it... though if I do, I'll definitely do a video.

  • @gregsquires6487
    @gregsquires6487 2 місяці тому

    Is it for sale? Thanks

  • @maazrizwan5966
    @maazrizwan5966 2 місяці тому

    hello, i am new to xplane 11 and i got this plane. There support seems non existent. I am wondering if you still use this plane or if your issue got resolved. Also I am wondering if you know, based on the latest version of xplane 11. xplane 11.55, do you need to have the "use experimental model" checkbox checked in the xplane settings page for this plane flight model to work correctly? Or should you have it unchecked? Thanks.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      See my pinned comment below. Airfoillabs stopped support for this airplane over 2 years ago, so any bugs it has now (and there are many) will never be fixed. I am using the stock 172 for the most part, as it is the most stable and bug-free 172 I've found. As for the "use experimental model", that can't hurt to try. However, I think this airplane is a bit of a lost cause, TBH.

    • @maazrizwan5966
      @maazrizwan5966 2 місяці тому

      @@flightlevel1803 thank you for your reply. for the "stock" plane do you personally use the "experimental model" or do you have it turned off? Thank you

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      @@maazrizwan5966 I personally do not use it most of the time... however I have used it at times.

    • @maazrizwan5966
      @maazrizwan5966 2 місяці тому

      @@flightlevel1803 thank you

  • @flightlevel1803
    @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

    I used this trick again today, at KAEG in New Mexico, worked like a charm. They popped me out between to arrivals, "no delay, cleared for takeoff!".

  • @onedsc1
    @onedsc1 2 місяці тому

    I am so glad I found this video. Thank you for the informative video. Will be watching this several times as I start my PPL journey

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 2 місяці тому

      Thanks, glad it helps. I have another similar video about the next step in the journey, should have it ready in the next couple weeks. Getting your PPL is a real challenge, but worth it!

  • @Mikinct
    @Mikinct 3 місяці тому

    What models typically able to fly at 170 knots in cruise? Are they running low altitide and engine at full throttle?

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 3 місяці тому

      Good question. F33a's could theoretically make 170 knots rich of peak EGT with an IO-520. These days at least half of the F33a's have been upgraded with IO-550s; with that engine 170 knots is more achievable, maybe even slightly lean of peak or at peak EGT. The v-tails are faster- a few knots b/c of the minimized empennage. The S35 is the fastest bonanza... with an IO 550 they can go well past 170 knots. As for the "the fastest place" to operate, That's around 8000-9000' for almost all normally aspirated airplanes. (for turbo charged airplanes, that's the low flight levels, but that's an entirely different ball of wax.) Always full throttle at those altitudes in cruise in an airplane with a constant speed prop- you tweak your engine's performance using mixture and RPM. In the debonair I fly I don't pull back from full throttle for the entire flight, until I am in descent and I am getting "too fast" to slow things down with mixture and RPM adjustments alone. Turbos can hit the 200kt mark in the low flight levels... Cirrus SR22s and a few others of the fast movers can hit 170 knots as well.

  • @joycedudzinski9415
    @joycedudzinski9415 3 місяці тому

    I agree, be proactive.

  • @HugoSanchez-qq2oh
    @HugoSanchez-qq2oh 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing this video is excellent for those who want to use the sim for real world ppl applications.

  • @michaelheeman5715
    @michaelheeman5715 4 місяці тому

    is this like flying your Xbox shooting the shit about what you think about piloting???? To funny. You don't know shit. Get off you couch and at least go to the Mesa Girll and get a good breakfast. Get off your ass and fly a real airplane. Not a Simulator.

  • @welshchris45
    @welshchris45 4 місяці тому

    Good information. Similar to landing on RWY 20 in Truckee (KTRK). Rule of thumb is to aim for 1000 feet after the threshold to allow for a severe downdraft about 500 feet before the numbers.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 4 місяці тому

      great comment. you can see the terrain at KTRK in the 3D foreflight view. That's gotta be a challenging airport w/ those elevations and the terrain...

  • @cyrouskhavari969
    @cyrouskhavari969 5 місяців тому

    Why woukd you fly a plane with defective EGT, and cracked fuel tank?

  • @cyrouskhavari969
    @cyrouskhavari969 5 місяців тому

    Just a suggestion, why not into getting JPI EDM 930 for your enginne , and also go with IO550 B engine ? For better reliability, and performance .

  • @cyrouskhavari969
    @cyrouskhavari969 5 місяців тому

    Nice landing !

  • @darrenmkrause
    @darrenmkrause 5 місяців тому

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jakajancar1767
    @jakajancar1767 6 місяців тому

    Very thorough and informative, thanks! 🙏

  • @JessPeters-qg1bn
    @JessPeters-qg1bn 6 місяців тому

    Flight Sim 2004 is the best

    • @RetreadPhoto
      @RetreadPhoto Місяць тому

      XPlane 12 is the absolutely most realistic and high fidelity in terms of aerodynamics. If you care about the graphics of trucks on highways and golfers on courses get the gamer special (MSFS).

  • @searchlight1204
    @searchlight1204 6 місяців тому

    Can anyone help me? I can't turn the switches on.

  • @gjsxnobody7534
    @gjsxnobody7534 7 місяців тому

    any idea on how to get a second person into the cockpit with you, in VR, possibly in different physical location? like a buddy, or flight instructor? seeing the same thing as you.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 7 місяців тому

      that's an interesting question, though i have no idea how to do it. Hopefully someone else here chimes in w/ ideas...

  • @jmizzonini
    @jmizzonini 7 місяців тому

    Great overview/advice! I have been simming for about 10 years before recently going out to start for real. And essentially I've shelved the sim for now. People ask me what is different - it's the sensations - the vibrations of the entire plane, sounds, the g-forces you feel in your body just causes a sensory overload when you're new. Flying the pattern in the sim feels casual and as if you have all the time in the world. In real life that pattern (for now, me being new) still feels very intense and my brain is firing on all cylinders to make sure everything is happening when it needs to. I worried that doing too much sim time during training would have negative effects so I'm stopping for now. Especially training in a Piper 100i (g3x touch) which there is not a 1:1 equivalent for in the sim.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 7 місяців тому

      Great comments. It really is quite striking how different the real airplane "experience" is. Please report back when you get your training done.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 7 місяців тому

      By the way, my brain STILL has that "firing on all cylinders" feel when I'm in the pattern, even after hundreds of hours. It never feels routine, at least not yet.

    • @jmizzonini
      @jmizzonini 18 днів тому

      @@flightlevel1803 reporting back lol! Just passed the checkride. I did end use my flight sim setup for training throughout once I got through my “beginning” phase. I used it to practice checklists , remembering clearing turns and maneuver procedures. Also practiced my cross countries with msfs since the terrain is so accurate. All in all I have found it actually is a great resource for training after you learn the basics of controlling the airplane

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 18 днів тому

      @@jmizzonini great job man. sounds like you "played it" perfectly! well done. You must be jacked. I published a "how to use flight sims for IFR training" video, check it out when you get to that point....

  • @saminaneen
    @saminaneen 8 місяців тому

    @FlightLevel180. X-Plane 11, sucks so BAD, compared, to MSFS 2020, I have x-plane 11, wouldn't waste an hour with that trash.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 8 місяців тому

      interesting comment. IMO, it depends what your goals are- if you want great graphics and photorealistic scenery, FS2020 is the best bet. But if you want the best flight modeling and the most accurate avionics, X-plane is far better. Personally I use a flight simulator primarily as an instrument training supplement, so x-plane is a better choice for my needs most of the time. Even the FS2020 developers talk about how little effort they made to make their sim be a true representation of reality. X-plane is amazingly accurate when it comes to instrument training. FS2020? not so much!

    • @saminaneen
      @saminaneen 8 місяців тому

      @@flightlevel1803 The scenery sucks, so bad, in X-Plane, it is worse than the old FSX, believe, me, I have a Honeycomb Yoke & throttle, and have everything tweaked, to achieve the most realistic flights, ever, my x-plane was only used 5 times, completely shitty sim.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 8 місяців тому

      @@saminaneen you must have some problems with your setup. I have a flying buddy that has similar serious problems with the Honeycomb interface to X-plane, I guess it is a general problem. X-plane is 1000x more realistic than the old FSX. It's all good, the new FS2020 is great if it works for you. I love the honeycomb products, they are so nice! Sounds like you have a good setup.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 8 місяців тому

      but i agree, the graphics aren't great, especially after you've sampled fs2020! given I am doing primarily instrument training and maneuver practice, it doesn't really matter to me tough- the realism is great w/ my setup.

  • @bobwilson758
    @bobwilson758 8 місяців тому

    Sooo clueless it worries me - best of good luck !

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 8 місяців тому

      Maybe fill in the details here? Would love to hear your insight.

  • @christopherbrown1730
    @christopherbrown1730 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely love the plane. Looking at a Debonair or Mooney M20F after I finish my IR in the spring. I am salivating over yours 😂.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 9 місяців тому

      both are really nice. the seating is very different in the two airplanes... the Mooney is more like a sports car w/ reclining seats, while the deb is more upright. It's a matter of preference.

    • @christopherbrown1730
      @christopherbrown1730 9 місяців тому

      @@flightlevel1803 I appreciate the response. I need to switch from online research to in person research.

  • @Huehnerstall2
    @Huehnerstall2 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for putting this video together. I have a 1965 Debonair. Just to add one little thing: The white lever below the prop control is connected to the engine intake not the static system. You pull this if the intake filter is clogged to bypass the filter. It could also free potential icing that has built up in the intake system.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 9 місяців тому

      Good point, thanks for pointing out and clarifying.

  • @ASPextra
    @ASPextra 9 місяців тому

    I listen to traffic early coming in from Phoenix. If it’s quiet I make straight in on 3. If it’s busier the direct overhead entry to 3 isn’t hard either. You’re right about staying high on final for 3, the upslope makes stopping easy and the extra altitude protects from wind shear. I love the advice to stay away if winds are over 10 knots in small GA airplanes.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 9 місяців тому

      Love this comment, I think that's the perfect way to deal with landing there. We are lucky to have access to such a cool airport.

  • @robhoneycutt
    @robhoneycutt 10 місяців тому

    Flown in to KSEZ only one time but it's probably the coolest airport I've ever had the pleasure to visit.

  • @crazycons
    @crazycons 11 місяців тому

    I just reviewed the video and recognized the 3-point harnesses. Something I am also missing in our plane as of now...

  • @user-be5gq5xb3c
    @user-be5gq5xb3c 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for this awesome guide! Will be flying there tomorrow with my CFI.

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 11 місяців тому

      awesome! good job doing your homework before you go, smart! please report back on how the trip went, if you remember.

    • @user-be5gq5xb3c
      @user-be5gq5xb3c 11 місяців тому

      @@flightlevel1803 It was beautiful. We did the midfield crossing followed by a good landing in the morning sun. We took of from 21 with just below 10kt of tailwind and it worked out just fine. I didn‘t take any photos but definitely will remember this one! 🙏🏻

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 11 місяців тому

      @@user-be5gq5xb3cawesome, glad to hear it! When I landed there 2 weeks ago, I had a newbie passenger and we did the route around the spires to the northwest of the airport... definitely a bit higher risk, but not unmanageable if the winds are down. We had a mid-size private jet take off from 21 before we landed, so we had to extend our downwind to give the vortices some time to subside before landing on 3. Really a gorgeous place to fly into.

    • @user-be5gq5xb3c
      @user-be5gq5xb3c 11 місяців тому

      @@flightlevel1803 I will have to check that one out as well!! Sounds really good! Where are you based?

  • @djwashx
    @djwashx 11 місяців тому

    this was great I hope you have done more of these videos this way my 1st video of yours I watched thanks for book recommendations and other channels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @crazycons
    @crazycons Рік тому

    I bought one crashed and it is currently being put back in shape... The biggest challenge at the moment is to find a used and fitting prop. How much did you spend on the LED lights? Like your C33 a lot as well!

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      The LED lights were already installed when purchased. Pretty awesome lighting on this airplane, it really lights things up.

    • @crazycons
      @crazycons Рік тому

      @@flightlevel1803 what kind of lights are used there?

  • @AB-kg6rk
    @AB-kg6rk Рік тому

    The most golden 40 minutes of wise instructions on the subject. Ill save and rewatch this one.

  • @darylthompson5071
    @darylthompson5071 Рік тому

    Outstanding video. Finally some true sense. Of what this is going to be like thank ypu

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      Glad to help. The simming does help an enormous amount. I flew with an instructor yesterday and he told me that I perfect certain things 5X faster than non-sim pilots in some areas. That's not everything, but certain aspects of working in the sim are enormously helpful. I'm planning a video on how to prepare for instrument training...

    • @darylthompson5071
      @darylthompson5071 Рік тому

      @flightlevel1803 thanks for the response .I live in 🇨🇦. Was starting to work on my RPP.signed up for an online course pilot's training. Ca got the books and on line course but find the whole thing over wellming. Figured at least try the simulators. Give me some kind of idea .at least your video was not holding nothing back thank you again

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      @@darylthompson5071it's definitely overwhelming at first. Just take it chunk by chunk, and slowly if you want. I started reading 2 years before I took my written exam, at a slow pace. It made it less stressful. Finding the right instructor will also help.

  • @fly-n-m9445
    @fly-n-m9445 Рік тому

    You have to lock down the tip tank fuel cap in order to lose and lock the cover. 👌

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      👍yes for sure. I went back after I hit the "stop" button and fixed it.

  • @aviatorchris9178
    @aviatorchris9178 Рік тому

    Thank you very much, very informative!

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! I worry that the content is too dry for most people, but personally I loved digging into the details on various airplanes.

  • @paulwblair
    @paulwblair Рік тому

    6:37 - And for my next X-Plane UA-cam video, I'll be flying circuits in the 747! 😂 Seriously, this is a great video. My dad was a helicopter pilot. I've been into flight sims since the early 2000s and I've thought about getting my pilots license, but the financials or time isn't there, so flight simming it is, for now

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      keep saving your pennies. it's worth it if you can make it happen.

  • @screendoc600
    @screendoc600 Рік тому

    Best month to visit Sedona?

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      October/November & February/March. The hot months are very windy and DAs are high. Generally it's ok all year round as long as you go very early to avoid the afternoon winds and the higher DAs. You could get snow or ice in those months though... but it's not very common at that altitude.

  • @ewersm1
    @ewersm1 Рік тому

    Super helpful, thank you! I made the mistake of landing here one summer afternoon with my family on board. I'm lucky to still be married :)

  • @joelmachak4062
    @joelmachak4062 Рік тому

    It’s doubly fun landing there at night!

  • @NILESAPPHIRESDIVINEBEAUT-pb4he

    IVE HEARD MUCH OF SEDONA, BUT I HAD NO IDEA, THAT IT WAS A DANGEROUS LANDING. IT IS A VERY HIGHLY SPIRITUAL PLACE FOR A LOT OF THE NEW AGE PEOPLE.

  • @ryanhimes1751
    @ryanhimes1751 Рік тому

    This is the exact video I was looking for!

  • @coelhocointech9841
    @coelhocointech9841 Рік тому

    Definitely hope to do this someday

  • @legacygk2811
    @legacygk2811 Рік тому

    Wonderful content! Thanks!!

  • @dv6000islame
    @dv6000islame Рік тому

    Got started a few months ago on my xplane journey. Thanks for the video. You mentioned leaving the link to VFR grand canyon route you downloaded through this video, but I don't see it. Where do you download fun or interesting VFR routes to fly for xplane?

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      My bad. see this link: forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/39407-kgcn-vfr-tours/&_fromLogin=1 I added it to the video description as well. If you have foreflight, you can zoom in on the canyon, and corridors will appear (along with the restricted areas). It's pretty easy to map your own routes through the corridors. The altitudes and reporting points are visible on the chart. I flew a bonanza about 15 miles east of the Canyon on Thursday, it's pretty spectacular from the air.

    • @dv6000islame
      @dv6000islame Рік тому

      @@flightlevel1803 I bet. That sounds really cool! Thanks for the link and happy flying!

  • @vasicp
    @vasicp Рік тому

    ..."Deputy Pilot Examiner".... actually, it is Designated Pilot Examiner

  • @flip-da-loop
    @flip-da-loop Рік тому

    Well done, nice job, many thanks.

  • @jimcear1766
    @jimcear1766 Рік тому

    X planes own Beech Baron sim should be a goal as to real flight characteristics of a sim aircraft

    • @flightlevel1803
      @flightlevel1803 Рік тому

      agreed. agreed on the panel being too dark as well.