0:45 - Only Stefan would have an A&P Mechanic pump up his bicycyle tires! LOL! Growing up in UK, I remember the concept of "One man, one job", but c'mon!!! 1:32 - Milkshake?
Me too, the D6 is a good bike, but it does take a couple of minutes to set it up. Grabbing a skateboard for a quick roll around the apron / terminal is a good quick option if I'm not going too far.
I'm so happy I'm pursuing flying, seeing people like you sharing your story and experience makes me so happy I am giving this career ago. I've been working through the Lockdown in NZ as a supermarket checkout person, I've been working to pay for my PPL so that I can go to a flying school next year. Hopefully in the near future I'll have the delight to be in the same airspace as you :))
Good work Daniel, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labour soon enough I bet, and I look forward to sharing the skies with YOU in the future too. All the best mate.
This was me yesterday! After not flying for a long time due to what shall not be named I went out a x country to a busy controlled airport. I almost noped out of it as I was getting ready for departure, then I continued and had a load of fun and got a huge confidence boost. Sadly the longer flight that was planned for tomorrow was cancelled because I just can't get through to anyone (airfield is PPR), but I will still be flying! Just going somewhere else. Btw if you ever come back to Germany, get in touch! Oh and bring hiking gear ;)
I’ve been reluctant to get back into aviation training after being discouraged and overwhelmed learning about it; but this channel has restarted my spark
I think this video is a hidden treasure. As a PPL pilot I struggle to USE my airplane to DO stuff rather than DO fly my airplane for no use at all. Its a huuuuge topic that needs to be adressed. Good job!
Great video. I was at Oriens yesterday at Biggin Hill and saw N55557 and thought I must catch up on your latest couple of videos on the channel. Good work 👍
I know the feeling. I've stayed close to home myself, but with things starting to calm down did my first flight in a while to somebody else's airport. Last week, an hour each way. Didn't do much when I got there: used the bathroom, bought gas, chatted with a couple of people. It still felt good.
Every step is a victory, I think we can unfairly punish ourselves for not achieving the maximum each time. Even a small step forward is still a step forwards. Thanks for sharing Laura.
Thanks for visiting my old home town. Haven’t been able to get over there since February and see my family. Wasn’t an easy vid to watch but good to see the area is looking good.
Hey Stef! I'm a new subscriber and really enjoying watching through your videos. You've encouraged me to take a step back, reassess and change things in my life so I can achieve my long held dream of flying. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing!
Regarding feeling nervous and a little bit of trepidation before a flight. I feel that is necessary and a *good* thing. It keeps you on your toes and more focused. I love to channel that nervous energy into focus and being present whilst flying.
I thought I was the only one with some trepidation getting back in the air. I too recently cancelled a flight due to uncertain feelings. I decided to do the small bites like you mentioned. I did my flight review, then went up by myself for an hour to get out of my "comfort zone". Now going to drag an instructor with on cross country flight to knock the rust off that, and because my friends aren't aviation enthusiasts. It's more fun with someone. Thanks for putting your feelings to words so we can all relate.
I've been subscribed for about 2 and a half months and I wanted to wait before I casted my verdict and well I think you're channel is the Casey Neistat of aviation and a truly hidden gem. I'm so glad I found your channel, it always makes my day better and gives me a smile watching you. You have inspired me further and showed me the added beauty of becoming a pilot. You're a great example and producing some top content so keep it up!
Stefan your channel really is great and such an inspiration! Been stuck at home for four months now and I really cannot wait to get in the sky again! If you're ever in South Africa... Give us a shout!
Your candid comments on how you feel about being at home is commendable Stefan, it helps us all to understand we are not alone. Tomorrow (24/06/2020) will be the 100th day of Lockdown for me and my wife as we come under “At Risk”, however News yesterday from the UK government was we can get out in early July, and by August we can go shopping again. So can I just say Thank You for all the help you have given me during Lockdown, by that I mean I have been re-visiting you previous videos and I felt I’m in the plane with you. Stay Safe and Kindest Regards to you and your family x👍👏
Hey Stewart, thanks for sharing that. Not long now then, I hope you and your wife can get out again soon. Thanks for watching the videos, I’m glad they’ve helped pass the time a little during these weird times. All the best.
Love the video Stef, thank you. Would you be able to show a few of the other planes on the ground next time you’re at the airfield? Interesting to see what other planes are out there and hear your thoughts on them. Keep it up!
The skinny runway at Colac made landing as a student pilot very challenging especially with crosswind. The fist time, I clearly remember doubting my ability on turning final but as we got closer it looked much more possible with the runway perception widening. The crosswind did not help either but after that landing , I did feel some sense of accomplishment. Thank you for making this video Stef!! Loved it.
Yeah it's a narrow one that's for sure! And the wind was probably 70º crosswind for that landing. You can see the wing camera is actually over the grass it's that thin, not much room for error so you want to be solid on the rudder pedals. Nice job landing down there as well, hope your flying is going well Aditya.
Hahahaha! Dude. Welcome to the most AWESOME flying youtube channel. Stef is a top bloke. So down to earth. So approachable regardless if you're flying or not. Enjoy mate!
Great video, thanks for the response last time about my flying lesson courage, my lesson went really well and I’d thought I’d take the time to thank you for not only getting me into the idea of taking up lessons, but giving me the courage to be confident, also taking the time to respond to your subscribers, it shows that you’re a very grounded guy, and don’t let the “fame” get to you...👏👏👏👏
Hey, that's awesome to hear. Congratulations on the flight lesson, every one you do is another step forward. And thanks, I genuinely don't care about the notoriety or recognition by having a UA-cam channel. I just love having these adventures and sharing them, and knowing it helps people like yourself make your own adventures is the only reward I'm looking for. Enjoy your next lesson, let us know how you go.
Hi Stefan, A new member here from Sydney, an ex-commercial pilot. Truly great videos and very inspiring. Compelling to get back into flying again. John...
It's always amazes me to think that you have just woken up in Australia while I'm laying in bed at 12am. The world is so small and big at the same time if you think about it. Greetings from Holland!
Hey Stefan, I'm one of the new subscribers and new to the aviation scene as a whole! During these strange times it's nice to find a UA-camr clearly putting decent effort into their videos, and I've found myself binging your videos. It's much appreciated and I'm looking forward to when the new content comes out, the hours of planning filming and editing do not go unnoticed and the influx of new watchers are definitely because of your hard work!
Hey ArtisyOfYouth, thanks for subscribing, great to have you here and thanks for supporting my work. Yes I've worked hard to get to this point, but I love going on these adventures and sharing these videos with this awesome community, so I do really appreciate feedback like that. Thanks, stef
Stefan Drury exactly! I looked into it a while ago and I’m pretty sure there’s a bus that runs from the airport to the slopes, just gotta fit skis into a Cirrus I guess 😂
My first flight once we lifted the lockdown here was awesome. So incredibly peaceful. I’m also a lot more inspired to fly to new places now as well - I think just being told I wasn’t allowed to fly for a couple of months changed my mind about some things
Got to share this with you Stef, my missus just told me this.....thought of you right away :-) 'We’ve just had a decorator in to do some work. I got chatting to him and it turns out he is a British Airways pilot who’s been furloughed and earning a bit of extra cash. He made a lovely job of the landing'
I appreciate your confession here. Just two days ago I almost cancelled an outing. I had agreed to meet up with some friends for a bourbon sampling, outdoors, in a socially distanced get together. Just before leaving I felt wild anxiety. This damn world felt so big, and nothing feels certain anymore. I went anyway. I'm glad I did. It was awkward keeping distance, not shaking hands, not sharing food, etc, but it was good to feel human again. Plus bourbon . . . Also, you're a runner! Fly somewhere to run. Ditch that bike - they are the work of the devil. With my two feet and a light pack, I'm off exploring! Lets see some running videos again!
@@StefanDrury My local airport, Lunken (LUK), just east of Cincinnati, Ohio in the states, has a 5 mile running/biking loop AROUND the airport. It's a cool run. My friend and I do the 5 mile loop, then make a .5 mile deviation to a local brewery to hydrate. Certainly a worthy stop once you circumnavigate the globe! Just bring running shoes.
One of your videos popped up in my feed and was recommended by UA-cam. That was 3 weeks ago, since then I’ve watched nearly every episode from the past year. Great content!
Hey Stef, I’ve been a watcher of your channel since 2018. I’m not a pilot but so many of your adventures inspire me to keep pushing through difficult challenges and to try new things. Keep up the awesome vids mate, Matt
I love comments like this, thank you Matt. I never wanted this channel to be just a "flying" channel for pilots. Knowing the videos are enjoyed by, and useful for, people like yourself really motivates me to do more. Thanks for taking the time to say that mate.
Thanks for the videos Stef enjoyed the beautiful bike ride, I fly at YMMB at LTF, hope you see you on the tarmac soon, haven't been flying for a couple of months now. Keep the videos coming :)
Sitting on the side of the road, outside a farmers gate is the life of a glider pilot who's landed out miles from home waiting for the crew to come retrieve.
Great vid!!! Inspiring.... BTW - managed a London Heathrow mid-point crossing yesterday evening... everything came together.. the last jet took off at 8’ish PM and tower obliged... 😀
I flew for the first time in 110 days yesterday. Not a long break for a private pilot, perhaps, but a moderately long one for an airline pilot. ... although I didn't fly for two years after Ansett collapsed.
Nice one Stef. Glad you went to it in the end. At the start when you asked yourself if you had forgotten something there was a bit of a jump. Had you? My first land away after lockdown was to a farm strip I knew quite well but it took me ages to find it and it was very embarrassing! Even with social distancing it was still nice to get out there and meet up with someone different. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks for sharing this Stefan! I learnt to fly out of Moorabbin at RVAC.. been 6 years since my last flight.. you’ve motivated me to not only get out the house more but to make it a goal to get back in the air.. Thanks again
Good on you mate, I can totally understand a reluctance to get moving again especially after everything so many people are going through right now. But take it slow, take small steps, and remind yourself how awesome this world really is. Good luck, I know it's hard, but I hope you find some renewed happiness out there.
Love the new outlook on the videos!!!! Really enjoy the flying videos, but really enjoy the other ground videos that take us to places a lot of us would never get to, just like the Bali video with the wife. Keep them coming and Blue Skies!!!
That's really good to hear, thanks Rob. I've always enjoyed having a channel with a variety of content, not just the same style flying video over and over. Once we're moving around more I have some fun travel plans that I'm excited to share so it's good to know you enjoy that sort of content too. Thanks for the feedback.
Awesome video mate. This channel is so great for people wanting to see the passion many have for aviation. I know you love safety and so do I so can I just mention maybe next time you ride on a country road you wear high vis. I know it’s a bit uncool but Country roads are very ominous for crashes as fatigue is an issue and objects often blend into a straight road. Most people driving these roads are doing long trips and a black clothed cyclists can be very easily missed. You could see in one of your shots the road blends into the sky and you would be very difficult to see in this scenario (straight road). I’ve had a friend hit a black cow on a straight road doing a long trip and the car was a written off. I’d hate to see someone like yourself contributing so much to the world hurt. Stay safe legend, just wasn’t sure if you thought about it :-). Can’t wait for the next vid
I realise it is more work in preparation (and weather dependant) it could be similar going for a Sunday drive, fly to that town with the great bakery and stop for lunch and a wander.
How did i just realise you're littarly across from where the flight school im training from :P (Tristar). I've followed you for a while now and it just hit me. Hi Stefan! Quality content as usual! :)
Don’t forget your little bike on your world tour next year....you’re welcome to join me on a little tour through the Swiss mountains when/if you pass through here🤣😎😜
Stefan I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for it and please continue! Now on a more down to earth plane- do you mind saying something about your folding bike? I been looking into something like it for my C182 but need two, so space is at a premium.
LOL Stefan... I saw you hit the Terrain button when it started barking. Early on with my G2 a pilot friend and I went to a short strip on an island for multiple landing practice and that thing was driving us nuts! I didn't discover that button until after.
EYZ is great to have that built into the dash. Otherwise reaching down to find the TAWS circuit breaker is not something I would recommend on short final. Not sure why Colac isn't in the Garmin Database though.
This channel has honestly inspired me to want to be a pilot
Me too, I've been thinking about booking a trial flight soon!
You two rock, what awesome feedback thanks. All the best with your aviation goals.
Find a discovery flight! Aviation is the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Dew it! :)
Dam straight. I’ve been looking at flight schools in my area and started saving towards it.
When he said “to all of you who have followed me for a while, I know who you are, I appreciate you.”
I felt that 😂
Bro we are true and I love watching the channel❤️
0:45 - Only Stefan would have an A&P Mechanic pump up his bicycyle tires! LOL! Growing up in UK, I remember the concept of "One man, one job", but c'mon!!!
1:32 - Milkshake?
I like your folding bike. Also understand your comment about the comfort of staying at home!!!!
Me too, the D6 is a good bike, but it does take a couple of minutes to set it up. Grabbing a skateboard for a quick roll around the apron / terminal is a good quick option if I'm not going too far.
I'm so happy I'm pursuing flying, seeing people like you sharing your story and experience makes me so happy I am giving this career ago.
I've been working through the Lockdown in NZ as a supermarket checkout person, I've been working to pay for my PPL so that I can go to a flying school next year. Hopefully in the near future I'll have the delight to be in the same airspace as you :))
Good work Daniel, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labour soon enough I bet, and I look forward to sharing the skies with YOU in the future too. All the best mate.
This was me yesterday! After not flying for a long time due to what shall not be named I went out a x country to a busy controlled airport. I almost noped out of it as I was getting ready for departure, then I continued and had a load of fun and got a huge confidence boost. Sadly the longer flight that was planned for tomorrow was cancelled because I just can't get through to anyone (airfield is PPR), but I will still be flying! Just going somewhere else.
Btw if you ever come back to Germany, get in touch!
Oh and bring hiking gear ;)
Good for you, start stretching those flying legs.
I’ve been reluctant to get back into aviation training after being discouraged and overwhelmed learning about it; but this channel has restarted my spark
I think this video is a hidden treasure. As a PPL pilot I struggle to USE my airplane to DO stuff rather than DO fly my airplane for no use at all. Its a huuuuge topic that needs to be adressed. Good job!
Keep going its an inspiration to all of us GA pilots still stuck at home.
Thanks Steph, you have uplifted me and many others I suspect. 😊
Great to see you out and about Stefan. Thanks for the tour.
Great video. I was at Oriens yesterday at Biggin Hill and saw N55557 and thought I must catch up on your latest couple of videos on the channel. Good work 👍
I know the feeling. I've stayed close to home myself, but with things starting to calm down did my first flight in a while to somebody else's airport. Last week, an hour each way. Didn't do much when I got there: used the bathroom, bought gas, chatted with a couple of people. It still felt good.
Every step is a victory, I think we can unfairly punish ourselves for not achieving the maximum each time. Even a small step forward is still a step forwards. Thanks for sharing Laura.
That was just what the doctor (Pilot?!) ordered...I’m off in my bike now!
I love this channel.
Scince I saw you and your flights i love hearing your speaches. Thanks a lot 🙏👏✈
Thanks for visiting my old home town. Haven’t been able to get over there since February and see my family. Wasn’t an easy vid to watch but good to see the area is looking good.
I thought it's only me feeling too comfy at home, yeah I need a kick in the back to go outside and fly! Thanks for the vid
Your channel is so great! The content you put out is just totally amazing. Thanks Stef!
Great honesty Stefan, really liked what you did with this video. Thanks mate.
Hey Stef! I'm a new subscriber and really enjoying watching through your videos. You've encouraged me to take a step back, reassess and change things in my life so I can achieve my long held dream of flying. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing!
That’s great ntcarver, good to hear you’re looking into aviation. Thanks for subscribing and good luck with your flying journey.
Regarding feeling nervous and a little bit of trepidation before a flight. I feel that is necessary and a *good* thing. It keeps you on your toes and more focused. I love to channel that nervous energy into focus and being present whilst flying.
I thought I was the only one with some trepidation getting back in the air. I too recently cancelled a flight due to uncertain feelings. I decided to do the small bites like you mentioned. I did my flight review, then went up by myself for an hour to get out of my "comfort zone". Now going to drag an instructor with on cross country flight to knock the rust off that, and because my friends aren't aviation enthusiasts. It's more fun with someone. Thanks for putting your feelings to words so we can all relate.
I've been subscribed for about 2 and a half months and I wanted to wait before I casted my verdict and well I think you're channel is the Casey Neistat of aviation and a truly hidden gem. I'm so glad I found your channel, it always makes my day better and gives me a smile watching you. You have inspired me further and showed me the added beauty of becoming a pilot. You're a great example and producing some top content so keep it up!
Wise words Stef👏
4:13 those trees in the background look like a majestic horse.
you right
woah!!!
Stefan your channel really is great and such an inspiration! Been stuck at home for four months now and I really cannot wait to get in the sky again! If you're ever in South Africa... Give us a shout!
Great vid as always 👌
This video makes me recall ten years ago i did my training in VIC,lots of memory there.Nice job mate.
You're so right. We have to push ourselves past the point of feeling uncomfortable. The rewards are so much richer.
Life widens based on the amount of risk you’re willing to take. I had to remind myself of that recently.
New sub here. Loving the content. Great entertainment and humour. Living in Melbourne myself its great to see the local sights in your vids. Cheers.
Awesome little adventure and wise words. I love this channel and your work bro! fly on Stefan, fly on!!
Thanks Ralph, good to have you here on the channel. Thanks for watching.
I like when Stef replys to me, it brings back the memorys from years ago when he first started his channel.
I remember those days well, good times.
@@StefanDrury yep, good old days!
I agree totally mate, just getting out feels good after you do it. I have also stopped watching the news, and I feel much better.
Your candid comments on how you feel about being at home is commendable Stefan, it helps us all to understand we are not alone. Tomorrow (24/06/2020) will be the 100th day of Lockdown for me and my wife as we come under “At Risk”, however News yesterday from the UK government was we can get out in early July, and by August we can go shopping again. So can I just say Thank You for all the help you have given me during Lockdown, by that I mean I have been re-visiting you previous videos and I felt I’m in the plane with you. Stay Safe and Kindest Regards to you and your family x👍👏
Hey Stewart, thanks for sharing that. Not long now then, I hope you and your wife can get out again soon. Thanks for watching the videos, I’m glad they’ve helped pass the time a little during these weird times. All the best.
Also Congrats for 70K Subscribers!
👋 Hi.
My partner James, who has been following you for quite some time showed me your channel and now here I am following 🙂 keep up the great work 👍
Yes get out safely. I’ve just driven to Broken Hill to camp in the desert, marvellous
Thanks for including the shot of Ocean Grove where I used to live ages ago. I clocked many hours flying out of YBRS all around that area.
Flights & bikes !!!!! You kno Thats my specialty on my channel riding the bike is a adventure within its self !!!!! Great location by the way!!!!!!
I woke up a bit moody today! Then I watched your video :) thanks Stefan, you made my day.
the terrain warning makes me shiver every time... watched enough documentaries
It certainly gets your attention, which I know is the objective. But it's not helpful on a VMC day when you have a runway ahead of you!
Love the video Stef, thank you. Would you be able to show a few of the other planes on the ground next time you’re at the airfield? Interesting to see what other planes are out there and hear your thoughts on them. Keep it up!
Very good speech and a great reason to rethink what one does every day!
The skinny runway at Colac made landing as a student pilot very challenging especially with crosswind. The fist time, I clearly remember doubting my ability on turning final but as we got closer it looked much more possible with the runway perception widening. The crosswind did not help either but after that landing , I did feel some sense of accomplishment.
Thank you for making this video Stef!! Loved it.
Yeah it's a narrow one that's for sure! And the wind was probably 70º crosswind for that landing. You can see the wing camera is actually over the grass it's that thin, not much room for error so you want to be solid on the rudder pedals. Nice job landing down there as well, hope your flying is going well Aditya.
Colac is a great little airport..
Stef, Love the views from the drone. Well done ! Great message to all.......
Me: clicking the subscribe button
Stefan 3 seconds later: Thanks to all the new subscribers.....
Me: ...
The newest of new subscribers! Thanks for subbing MrLachned.
Hahahaha! Dude. Welcome to the most AWESOME flying youtube channel. Stef is a top bloke. So down to earth. So approachable regardless if you're flying or not.
Enjoy mate!
@@benjaminfox7105 Isn't 'down to earth' an insult to pilots? ;P
@@Juhujalp hahahaha - Your comment seriously made me laugh mate! 'Down to earth' ---- no way! Let us reach for the sky instead!
Take care!
@@Juhujalp Now that I think about it, yeah it kinda is, in a literal sense.
Stef I love your videos and im glad to be here watching your journeys its gives me hope to be in the skies ones more soon. Thank you for sharing them!
Great video, thanks for the response last time about my flying lesson courage, my lesson went really well and I’d thought I’d take the time to thank you for not only getting me into the idea of taking up lessons, but giving me the courage to be confident, also taking the time to respond to your subscribers, it shows that you’re a very grounded guy, and don’t let the “fame” get to you...👏👏👏👏
Hey, that's awesome to hear. Congratulations on the flight lesson, every one you do is another step forward. And thanks, I genuinely don't care about the notoriety or recognition by having a UA-cam channel. I just love having these adventures and sharing them, and knowing it helps people like yourself make your own adventures is the only reward I'm looking for. Enjoy your next lesson, let us know how you go.
Thank you for these. Your videos along with Matt G. and FlyingDoodles help keep me focused. I’m currently training and love it!
Worth every sub Stefan! Keep safe! :)
1:18 I think that just added 50 horse power , the aerodynamics improvement...
Hi Stefan, A new member here from Sydney, an ex-commercial pilot. Truly great videos and very inspiring. Compelling to get back into flying again. John...
It's always amazes me to think that you have just woken up in Australia while I'm laying in bed at 12am. The world is so small and big at the same time if you think about it. Greetings from Holland!
Hey Stefan, I'm one of the new subscribers and new to the aviation scene as a whole! During these strange times it's nice to find a UA-camr clearly putting decent effort into their videos, and I've found myself binging your videos. It's much appreciated and I'm looking forward to when the new content comes out, the hours of planning filming and editing do not go unnoticed and the influx of new watchers are definitely because of your hard work!
Hey ArtisyOfYouth, thanks for subscribing, great to have you here and thanks for supporting my work. Yes I've worked hard to get to this point, but I love going on these adventures and sharing these videos with this awesome community, so I do really appreciate feedback like that. Thanks, stef
Today is June the 29th!! RIP around-the-world trip :(
Hey stef, id love to see you fly into Mt Hotham, would be pretty spectacular scenery and you’d get to go somewhere cool too
Yeah that would be fun, wonder if I can get a quick ski in too...
Stefan Drury exactly! I looked into it a while ago and I’m pretty sure there’s a bus that runs from the airport to the slopes, just gotta fit skis into a Cirrus I guess 😂
Who else hits the like button at the very start of the vlog? because you already know you're going to like it
My first flight once we lifted the lockdown here was awesome. So incredibly peaceful. I’m also a lot more inspired to fly to new places now as well - I think just being told I wasn’t allowed to fly for a couple of months changed my mind about some things
You are one of my favorite aviation youtuber! ( 0:15 so you remember me from some past comments right)
I changed my profile pic
This video is awesome,I’m a student pilot at cae Hope one day will see you at the AirPort
Got to share this with you Stef, my missus just told me this.....thought of you right away :-)
'We’ve just had a decorator in to do some work. I got chatting to him and it turns out he is a British Airways pilot who’s been furloughed and earning a bit of extra cash.
He made a lovely job of the landing'
I appreciate your confession here. Just two days ago I almost cancelled an outing. I had agreed to meet up with some friends for a bourbon sampling, outdoors, in a socially distanced get together. Just before leaving I felt wild anxiety. This damn world felt so big, and nothing feels certain anymore. I went anyway. I'm glad I did. It was awkward keeping distance, not shaking hands, not sharing food, etc, but it was good to feel human again. Plus bourbon . . .
Also, you're a runner! Fly somewhere to run. Ditch that bike - they are the work of the devil. With my two feet and a light pack, I'm off exploring! Lets see some running videos again!
Haha, "the work of the devil", poor bikes! Now I want to go for another run...
@@StefanDrury No go out buy a real road bike shave the legs and give up running.
@@StefanDrury My local airport, Lunken (LUK), just east of Cincinnati, Ohio in the states, has a 5 mile running/biking loop AROUND the airport. It's a cool run. My friend and I do the 5 mile loop, then make a .5 mile deviation to a local brewery to hydrate.
Certainly a worthy stop once you circumnavigate the globe! Just bring running shoes.
Great film, the story telling really comes across nicely with your choice of soundtrack and shots.
Maybe take a day trip east and check out the lakes?
I'm not feeling motivated today......my boss says otherwise! 🤣
I’m RPL and currently doing CTA & CTR at Moorabin & Essendon. I’m learning your skill
One of your videos popped up in my feed and was recommended by UA-cam. That was 3 weeks ago, since then I’ve watched nearly every episode from the past year. Great content!
Hey Jase, thanks for supporting the channel. Nice to know you're enjoying the videos, it's good to have you here in the community.
Stefan Drury cheers Stefan, looking forward to your world trip eventually getting off the ground.
Hey Stef, I’ve been a watcher of your channel since 2018. I’m not a pilot but so many of your adventures inspire me to keep pushing through difficult challenges and to try new things. Keep up the awesome vids mate, Matt
I love comments like this, thank you Matt. I never wanted this channel to be just a "flying" channel for pilots. Knowing the videos are enjoyed by, and useful for, people like yourself really motivates me to do more. Thanks for taking the time to say that mate.
1:18 that screeching sounds give me chills in the spine, beeeh
Thanks for the videos Stef enjoyed the beautiful bike ride, I fly at YMMB at LTF, hope you see you on the tarmac soon, haven't been flying for a couple of months now. Keep the videos coming :)
Stefan you do all your checks on aircraft pre journey. Same with your bike. Don't forget bicycle pump and puncture repair kit! You might get stranded.
I’ve been waiting for this video since you posted on Instagram, to say the least it was well worth the wait.
Thanks Bryan, glad you enjoyed it. Definitely more vlogs like this to come.
Sitting on the side of the road, outside a farmers gate is the life of a glider pilot who's landed out miles from home waiting for the crew to come retrieve.
As always, good stuff Stef!
Great vid!!! Inspiring.... BTW - managed a London Heathrow mid-point crossing yesterday evening... everything came together.. the last jet took off at 8’ish PM and tower obliged... 😀
I flew for the first time in 110 days yesterday. Not a long break for a private pilot, perhaps, but a moderately long one for an airline pilot.
... although I didn't fly for two years after Ansett collapsed.
The cows in the field at Melbourne Airport get to watch planes also. Lucky things.
Such a nice motivational video. Be careful, but get out and enjoy the world!
Great vids, been watching for a while to catch up.. nice plane also..
Had your videos pop up on my recommended a few times, watched a few, but never subbed, I'm here for the long run now.
Thanks Aidan, good to have you here and thanks for watching the videos.
Nice one Stef. Glad you went to it in the end. At the start when you asked yourself if you had forgotten something there was a bit of a jump. Had you? My first land away after lockdown was to a farm strip I knew quite well but it took me ages to find it and it was very embarrassing! Even with social distancing it was still nice to get out there and meet up with someone different. Take care and stay safe.
Great video! Good pace and commentary! Cheers from The Flight Level!
Thanks for the update. You almost made me sad. I hope you will feel like flying more soon
Thanks for sharing this Stefan! I learnt to fly out of Moorabbin at RVAC.. been 6 years since my last flight.. you’ve motivated me to not only get out the house more but to make it a goal to get back in the air.. Thanks again
Good on you mate, I can totally understand a reluctance to get moving again especially after everything so many people are going through right now. But take it slow, take small steps, and remind yourself how awesome this world really is. Good luck, I know it's hard, but I hope you find some renewed happiness out there.
Love the new outlook on the videos!!!! Really enjoy the flying videos, but really enjoy the other ground videos that take us to places a lot of us would never get to, just like the Bali video with the wife. Keep them coming and Blue Skies!!!
That's really good to hear, thanks Rob. I've always enjoyed having a channel with a variety of content, not just the same style flying video over and over. Once we're moving around more I have some fun travel plans that I'm excited to share so it's good to know you enjoy that sort of content too. Thanks for the feedback.
Awesome video mate. This channel is so great for people wanting to see the passion many have for aviation. I know you love safety and so do I so can I just mention maybe next time you ride on a country road you wear high vis. I know it’s a bit uncool but Country roads are very ominous for crashes as fatigue is an issue and objects often blend into a straight road. Most people driving these roads are doing long trips and a black clothed cyclists can be very easily missed. You could see in one of your shots the road blends into the sky and you would be very difficult to see in this scenario (straight road). I’ve had a friend hit a black cow on a straight road doing a long trip and the car was a written off. I’d hate to see someone like yourself contributing so much to the world hurt. Stay safe legend, just wasn’t sure if you thought about it :-). Can’t wait for the next vid
Im so happy you turned up in my feed. Some nice chill videos of what Id like to do someday
Great video 👍🏻 good choice of words
I realise it is more work in preparation (and weather dependant) it could be similar going for a Sunday drive, fly to that town with the great bakery and stop for lunch and a wander.
Hi Stefan I just wanted to say that you are a true inspiration!!! Thanks and you’re videos are great!!!
That means a lot, thanks Cpt Nick, I appreciate the comment.
Stefan Drury thanks for replying 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️✈️
Great video Steph, love from South Africa
How did i just realise you're littarly across from where the flight school im training from :P (Tristar).
I've followed you for a while now and it just hit me.
Hi Stefan! Quality content as usual! :)
Pre -flight checks - spot on, on landing - pre -bike checks? lol..Great video Stef, goes without saying really, Cheers..
Don’t forget your little bike on your world tour next year....you’re welcome to join me on a little tour through the Swiss mountains when/if you pass through here🤣😎😜
Stefan I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for it and please continue!
Now on a more down to earth plane- do you mind saying something about your folding bike? I been looking into something like it for my C182 but need two, so space is at a premium.
Hey, I've been here for a while and must say ur an amazing UA-camr, usually I don't comment but I just thought ur just great, really good content.
Thanks STG533, I appreciate the kind words.
@@StefanDrury thank you for the great content.
Just discovered your channel ... my son and his dad are pilots so I’m very interested 👍🏻
Melbourne Sydney Colac, keep them coming , like the bike trip too
LOL Stefan... I saw you hit the Terrain button when it started barking. Early on with my G2 a pilot friend and I went to a short strip on an island for multiple landing practice and that thing was driving us nuts! I didn't discover that button until after.
EYZ is great to have that built into the dash. Otherwise reaching down to find the TAWS circuit breaker is not something I would recommend on short final. Not sure why Colac isn't in the Garmin Database though.