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Bouncing (Literally) Back After a Break: Cessna 172 Circuits

13:06

When Flying Isn’t an Option-for Me or These Planes

6:30

What Happens When Nothing Happens

2:29

Pilot License Cost | RPC Full Cost Breakdown (RA-Aus)

7:39

Upgrading from RPC to RPL | RA-Aus to CASA

12:41

From First Flight to 50 Hours: My Recreational Pilot Journey

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FS2024: Is It Really Still a Simulator?

Flight Simulator 2024 was promised to be the next big leap in aviation simulation, but can we really still call it simulator? As a recreational pilot, I use flight sims to practice routines, procedures, and navigation when I’m not flying at my local club. In this video, I compare FS2024 to real-world flying and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.
If you’re a private or recreational pilot, or pure flight simmer wondering whether FS2024 is worth your time or money, I’m keen to hear what you think? Should FS2024 still a labelled a simulator, or has it leaned too far into gaming?
0:00 Intro
0:56 Aircraft Selection
01:49 Marketplace
2:20 Airfield Modelling and Taxiing
03:21 Take-off and Physics
04:05 Scenery and Visibility
04:54 Fine Detail and Trees
05:47 Landing and Taxiing Back
06:10 The Verdict
#aviation #flightsimulator #pilot

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Bouncing (Literally) Back After a Break: Cessna 172 Circuits

13:06

Bouncing (Literally) Back After a Break: Cessna 172 Circuits

Переглядів 1 тис.Місяць тому

After seven weeks away from flying, I’m finally back in the left seat, brushing… well bouncing - off the rust-both figuratively and literally. As a low-hour pilot, every break feels a little like starting over, so today I’m running some circuits in the trusty Cessna 172 to brush up on my skills. But with calm skies and a still windsock, I quickly learn that no-wind landings can be trickier than...

When Flying Isn’t an Option-for Me or These Planes

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When Flying Isn’t an Option-for Me or These Planes

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It’s been six weeks since my last flight, and as a low-hour recreational pilot, that feels like forever. Work and travel has kept me grounded for now, and honestly, I just haven’t had the mental energy to safely be PiC. But for me, staying connected to aviation is essential-even when flying isn’t an option. So today, I took a diversion to the Queensland Air Museum in Caloundra, where planes tha...

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What Happens When Nothing Happens

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In this video, join me on a completely uneventful flight. As a low-hour recreational pilot, I always have mixed feelings about flights like these, where nothing really feels like a challenge. After spending so much time in flight school practicing manoeuvre after manoeuvre, it can feel a bit strange to just fly a nice, calm flight. No weather issues, no traffic, no electrical gremlins. Of cours...

Pilot License Cost | RPC Full Cost Breakdown (RA-Aus)

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Pilot License Cost | RPC Full Cost Breakdown (RA-Aus)

Переглядів 1,1 тис.3 місяці тому

Flying isn’t the cheapest hobby, but just how much will it set you back to earn your RPC? In this video, I break down the full cost of my journey, from start to finish, to give you an honest look at what you might be up for if you’re considering learning to fly with RAAus in Australia. From April to December 2023, I earned my Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC), as well as endorsements for car...

Upgrading from RPC to RPL | RA-Aus to CASA

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Upgrading from RPC to RPL | RA-Aus to CASA

Переглядів 7343 місяці тому

In this video, I take you through my journey of upgrading from an RA-Aus-issued RPC (Recreational Pilot Certificate) to a CASA-issued RPL (Recreational Pilot License). If you’re thinking about making the switch or simply curious about the process, I’ll break down each step along the way, including the requirements, medicals, endorsements, and flight training needed. For me, I started my flying ...

From First Flight to 50 Hours: My Recreational Pilot Journey

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From First Flight to 50 Hours: My Recreational Pilot Journey

Переглядів 5075 місяців тому

Learning to fly can be a challenging journey, filled with ups and downs, both in the air and in life. Back in 2010, I began my first flight lesson determined to become a recreational pilot. But after clocking about 7 hours of training, I had to hit the pause button due to financial constraints, a lack of confidence and a myriad of other reasons of life. I always knew I would return to flying on...

Challenges of Learning to Fly | Situational Awareness

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Challenges of Learning to Fly | Situational Awareness

Переглядів 1,2 тис.6 місяців тому

Situational awareness is a crucial skill for every pilot. The ability to perceive, understand, and anticipate changes in all scenarios is key to safe flying. But as a student or low hour pilot, your situational awareness might not always be on point, especially when flying through busy airways, dealing with turbulence, or any list of other distractions. In this video, I share some of my early f...

Tecnam P92 Eaglet - Short VFR Cross Country Flight | RAAus

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Tecnam P92 Eaglet - Short VFR Cross Country Flight | RAAus

Переглядів 6217 місяців тому

With low cloud yet again covering most of the southern edges of Victoria, my plans to do some circuit work at Colac (YOLA) and Cobden (YCDE) were scrubbed once again. But with the sun shining strong in central VIC, I had a solid plan B to duck out to Ararat for a quick lunch. In this video, you’ll join me on a short VFR flight from Lethbridge (YLED) to Ararat (YARA) in the Tecnam P92 Eaglet. No...

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Pilots' Essential Guide to Windy.com

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Whether you're a seasoned pilot or a recreational flyer, understanding the weather you're flying into is not just beneficial-it's essential. In today's video, let me introduce you to one of my top tools for flight planning: the Windy.com app. Windy isn't your average weather app; it's a powerful ally that offers data from various forecast models and over 50 layers of weather information. But, w...