WASP IN THE TOWER and Squeezing through Traffic

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  • @NikosWings
    @NikosWings  5 років тому +75

    This is the first day of a series of flights in mid-March 2019, on the way to Chicago. Soon the flights into majestic Eagle, Colorado and the return flight with a stop in hip Austin, TX

    • @d_kortman
      @d_kortman 5 років тому +1

      if only i knew you were coming into Lawerenceville! Pretty much down the street for me

    • @czdaniel1
      @czdaniel1 5 років тому +2

      Whatya doing in Austin?
      Or what did you do?

    • @parkerbeaty4715
      @parkerbeaty4715 5 років тому

      Welcome to Austin Tx. Make sure you eat at blacks bbq downtown Austin

    • @czdaniel1
      @czdaniel1 5 років тому +1

      @@parkerbeaty4715 Bring your dog to Zilker & Barton Springs!

    • @parkerbeaty4715
      @parkerbeaty4715 5 років тому

      @@czdaniel1 y'all there today? I am always at barton Springs its close to my house

  • @derekinPhilippines
    @derekinPhilippines 5 років тому +62

    Mate your wife got some really great shots. New rule: Wife does not fly without a camera in hand.

  • @slidewaze
    @slidewaze 5 років тому +20

    Living life vicariously through Niko and Family's lens. Great stuff. Thanks again Niko. Much appreciated.

  • @Professional_hooligan
    @Professional_hooligan 5 років тому +33

    You Inspired me to start my journey to become a pilot thank you Niko!

  • @jameshyatte7230
    @jameshyatte7230 5 років тому +25

    Love the video! I also have had a wasp in my cessna before, NOT COOL!! But funny hearing tower scramble instructions because of a wasp, hilarious!

  • @pvt-pilot
    @pvt-pilot 5 років тому +4

    I just love riding shotgun with you in these videos. Your Cirrus is beautiful, love the avionics, love your calm demeanor and radio skills, love the content...please keep posting and safe travels!

  • @tiffanybiugos1493
    @tiffanybiugos1493 5 років тому +15

    HAHAHAHAH WASP IN THE TOWER! 😂😂 well that was a distraction 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Eduardo_Chaves
    @Eduardo_Chaves 5 років тому

    Niko ... I was going to say many things, but ... SENSATIONAL! All beautiful! The plane, the sky, the light, the beautiful family, the blue of the Chicago skyline ... Congratulations!

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector 5 років тому +2

    Very nice seeing the family all together.
    Cheers,
    Rik Spector

  • @briangenre2130
    @briangenre2130 5 років тому +1

    Very cool shots of the Cherokee on the approach into Chicago. Can’t wait to see the rest of the trip.

  • @ProRallyDriver
    @ProRallyDriver 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful video as always! My dream is to fly with my family like that! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @eric.vice.01
    @eric.vice.01 5 років тому +2

    Despite your wife's "funny" snip about losing time, the grin on her face when the tires touched the Gwinett runway said everything that needed to be said. :)

  • @myspaishot
    @myspaishot 5 років тому +1

    TY for sharing this adventure. Those shots of the other aircraft I believe made a huge impact on the richness of the vid. Good job!

  • @ja1cspikes
    @ja1cspikes 5 років тому +9

    Hey Niko thanks for taking us along on another family trip! Excellent content as always!

  • @FABIOCOSTALEA1
    @FABIOCOSTALEA1 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful footage, nice edit, great airplane, good pilot skill and funny video. Couldn't be better. Nice job captain.

  • @robotforcego6260
    @robotforcego6260 5 років тому

    You know, I think Niko would make a good life coach. What a beautiful video. He demonstrates what general aviation is always meant to be.

  • @niceguy2171
    @niceguy2171 5 років тому +2

    Nice to see you come up north, and see the family fly with you as well..the most precious cargo of all. Those headwinds sometimes seem to be hitting you on long trips, but hope they changed to tailwinds after this leg of it. Funny about the wasp..and many yrs. ago heard 2 tower controllers screaming like a murder was taking place..it turned out to be a mouse that popped out on them, lol

  • @SuperDave21
    @SuperDave21 5 років тому

    Niko, you have a beautiful family, plane, life and a calming demeanor Sir.... it's nice to see a successful businessman with everything in order. Thanks for taking time to make these videos, I love them. Would love to meet you some day..... God Bless you and yours!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Dave. Good health is everything and that’s the only thing I wish for every day for everyone. We lose too many good people to health issues every day.

  • @chester8420
    @chester8420 4 роки тому

    Almost called her Miss Grace... 9:30 👍 I grew up in Georgia and your accent is unfamiliar to me, however your radio communications are very easy for me to understand.

  • @ashadowawhisper
    @ashadowawhisper 5 років тому +2

    Dang man, I wish I had known! I live very close to Lawrenceville! LZU, PDK, AHN, and GVL are great airports. Your route of flight took you right over the places I used to fly when I was first learning. I got my license at KTBR (Statesboro) and I would fly to Swainsboro, Vidalia, Savannah, Sylvania, Metter, Macon and Dublin all the time during private and instrument.

  • @robertclymer6948
    @robertclymer6948 5 років тому

    Another great Video Niko. Very nice camera work by the wife too! Because of you and your videos, I am heading to Lenawee County airport and talk with the flight school tomorrow and take a discover flight. Thanks and keep the videos coming sir.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      Congratulations on your decision! Have fun and stick with it...

  • @davidking2863
    @davidking2863 5 років тому +1

    Great Video Niko! Having spent 7 years in Chicago like seeing the city skyline again!

  • @factfind9836
    @factfind9836 5 років тому

    Nice job Captain Dad,as always. Thanks for sharing Niko.

  • @AmericanExplorer
    @AmericanExplorer 5 років тому +2

    Hearing "Oh dear" from the ATC could have been a little unnerving, sort of like hearing a surgeon say "Whoops!" "Time to spare, go by air", funny! Great video, I enjoy every one!

  • @SmittySmithsonite
    @SmittySmithsonite 5 років тому +1

    Glad you got to get away with the family! Looking forward to the rest of the trip. Your wife is great with the camera! Loved the shots. Hope all of you had a great Independence Day. Thanks for sharing, Niko! 🍻

  • @georgewiel
    @georgewiel 5 років тому

    Thanks for the inspiration, Niko! Did my training and passed my checkride last month in a SR20 G6. Yay! Already started my Instrument training. So much fun!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      Congrats! It’s a huge deal, and I’m glad you are moving to instruments. Critically important...

    • @georgewiel
      @georgewiel 5 років тому

      Niko's Wings Yes! Absolutely important in the Northeast where we get summer days with haze especially when flying along the coastline. I now have a license to learn...

  • @alanbarnes4991
    @alanbarnes4991 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing the music of your videos as well. I love how you communicate your love of flying and the emotions you feel in the musical choices for each video.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      That’s right Alan, take care

  • @JaredUnashamed
    @JaredUnashamed 5 років тому +1

    Good to know you're looking out for the people that are looking out for you;)

  • @Radionut
    @Radionut 5 років тому

    Absolutely visually stunning video. I have flown on big planes but never on a smaller plane like yours. Again absolutely visually stunning video.
    Thanks for the upload looking forward to more

  • @gregadomeit4020
    @gregadomeit4020 5 років тому +1

    Another great video watching you get away with your family. Keep the coming, take care.

  • @lucky_one2
    @lucky_one2 5 років тому

    Thanks Niko...for letting us fly along. My old stomping grounds (chi-town).

  • @TheFlyingReporter
    @TheFlyingReporter 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant video Nico. Really enjoyed that.

  • @Ben-311
    @Ben-311 5 років тому +1

    You have a lovely family Niko. Enjoyed the video, thank you!

  • @robertg5393
    @robertg5393 5 років тому

    Great video, Niko'!! Keep 'm coming.
    Glad to see you are enjoying your G6.

  • @perrybryant4976
    @perrybryant4976 5 років тому +1

    Nice trip. I'll be looking forward to more. Take care.

  • @donnieboyette2216
    @donnieboyette2216 5 років тому

    Beautiful family. Thanks for sharing them and your journey with us. Hope to meet you at Oshkosh!

  • @edk4590
    @edk4590 5 років тому

    Have to agree your life copilot took some amazing shots. Great flight Sir.

  • @martinhofmann-apitius408
    @martinhofmann-apitius408 5 років тому

    Yet another nice video log. thanks for that.

  • @paviation2770
    @paviation2770 5 років тому

    Love your videos. Especially this one. Chicago executive was my first and only airport so far flying in the USA.

  • @michaelstern1945
    @michaelstern1945 5 років тому

    Nice to see you fly in great company. Safe travels

  • @gonzalothomasgabarro6303
    @gonzalothomasgabarro6303 5 років тому +3

    Greetings from Buenos Aires - Argentina, your videos are amazing.

  • @papajohn357
    @papajohn357 5 років тому

    It's great to see the wife and kid with you.

  • @jjrock12
    @jjrock12 5 років тому

    Niko I've been watching your channel for the past few weeks and it's been so much fun that you have inspired me to pursue my longtime dream of becoming a fellow pilot..so for that thank you for the inspiration and I hope to see more videos from you in the future.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      That’s awesome Joan. Have fun with your training

  • @kristoferramkisson61
    @kristoferramkisson61 5 років тому

    I also had a wasp in the cockpit once. Was not fun at all but it ended well and gave me a good story at the end of the day.

  • @vkradio1656
    @vkradio1656 5 років тому

    That is one great looking aircraft you have there,I am amazed on how good it looks inside and out. Both yourself and 310 are now my favourite channels and I dont even own a plane nor hold a licence.I am inspired Niko, well done mate!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      Thx mate

    • @vkradio1656
      @vkradio1656 5 років тому

      @@NikosWings Cheer's from Australia Niko,keep the videos coming, really enjoy flying with you.

  • @williamsmith286
    @williamsmith286 5 років тому

    Great video sir,....and a beautiful family,...cheers.

  • @buckshot704
    @buckshot704 5 років тому

    Aviating through a challenging environment; completing a unique flight plan like a BOSS. 😎👍

  • @purplesaxboy6290
    @purplesaxboy6290 5 років тому

    Great trip! Smooth flight. Loved the way you handled the traffic on the final into Chicago.

  • @donjones1203
    @donjones1203 5 років тому

    Enjoyed the flight Niko! Looking forward to the series and your flight into Austin.

  • @KindCreature1
    @KindCreature1 5 років тому

    My thumbs up made it 1K! Yay for your channel, enjoyed the ride along, thank you!

  • @Alex-kp2db
    @Alex-kp2db 5 років тому

    My vision wont settle. Need new glasses every 1yr and half. My fam is from virginia mn north of duluth mn. Friends dad worked at cirrus. Cool plane.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      Go get some lessons and talk to a flight school about your eyes. I bet you there is a way to do it

  • @HeadShave28
    @HeadShave28 5 років тому +2

    Niko... what an awesome flight. I look forward to your videos! By far my FAVORITE channel!

  • @sljs1010
    @sljs1010 5 років тому

    Great video have missed your family hopefully more to come in the future.

  • @Xpyburnt_ndz
    @Xpyburnt_ndz 5 років тому

    GR8 flight Niko! Thnx for sharing!😎

  • @dougbracey8103
    @dougbracey8103 5 років тому

    Like the trip to chicago, must have been in the winter time, you have a nice family Niko and your wife is a beautiful lady, man you make IFR look so easy and your competence is impressive.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      She says “thanks” lol

  • @jimmykosko
    @jimmykosko 5 років тому +3

    You really bring the joy of flying experience.... thanks for sharing

  • @timvisits2900
    @timvisits2900 5 років тому +4

    Hi Niko, loving the videos, excellent content as always, keep up the amazing work :)

  • @fly7647g
    @fly7647g 5 років тому

    Love the Flying Machine. I'll look for you whenever I stop in for some lunch. Great place!

  • @rawdyrider
    @rawdyrider 4 роки тому

    Good stuff man tho try get a twin rating or the Cirrus Jet.You do LR in that thing!

  • @Roadhogg24
    @Roadhogg24 5 років тому

    Hey Niko Hello, welcome to Chicagoland, I’m about 30 miles from Chicago executive airport, I hope you come again, what live to stop and say ‘hi ‘, to you and meet you. I enjoy all your videos,take care,safe journeys

  • @Allan_aka_RocKITEman
    @Allan_aka_RocKITEman 5 років тому

    @Niko's Wings >>> DECADES ago I remember reading an article in an aviation publication - it MIGHT have been *_FLYING_* magazine - about someone who encountered wasps in flight. They were flying in a Cessna 150, 172, or 182 - I forget which - but had not opened all the cabin air vents on the ground. Wasps had apparently built a nest in a closed vent, and when they opened it, well...😨
    FORTUNATELY there were no serious injuries - other than dead wasps 😊 - although I do not remember if the pilot and pax got any stings.

  • @ivycadle4117
    @ivycadle4117 5 років тому

    Got my commercial multi in Gwinnett. Good stuff

  • @kevnaut8185
    @kevnaut8185 5 років тому

    Awesome video, once again love this edit style.

  • @privatepilotlife1770
    @privatepilotlife1770 5 років тому

    Another great vid! Thanks Niko! ;)

  • @terryrutherford2114
    @terryrutherford2114 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for bringing the family along as well. I know you didn't do just because I requested it. haha.

  • @mjotd8670
    @mjotd8670 5 років тому +2

    As you said on landing "That was awesome" Keep em coming Niko!

  • @MrJking065
    @MrJking065 5 років тому

    Great Video! I live in the Hot South..so whne we go on Sporing Break we look for a hotter place...anything in the Caribbean will work just fine.

  • @kevincollins8014
    @kevincollins8014 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing another great video Niko. You captured some really amazing shots!

  • @XCougar85X
    @XCougar85X 5 років тому

    Nice flying Niko. That sure was a squeeze there at the end :D

  • @toddhaas6675
    @toddhaas6675 5 років тому +1

    Going to be at OSH? Would like to stop by and say hello!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      Will be at the AOPA booth on Thursday

  • @yankeledpilot3191
    @yankeledpilot3191 5 років тому

    Beautiful video

  • @desbold4898
    @desbold4898 5 років тому +1

    Awesome flight as always, great job Niko! Cant wait for the next one!

  • @bobmccoy4652
    @bobmccoy4652 5 років тому

    That is a Nice New Cirrus!!

  • @dheyes803
    @dheyes803 5 років тому

    Okay Niko, I guess our state’s capital was close enough for this year, glad that you didn’t stop in Dallas. Maybe 2020. Hello Niko family, thank you for sharing your family cross-country adventures.

    • @czdaniel1
      @czdaniel1 5 років тому

      Oh, look at the wise ol' Dog!!
      Are you in Austin? Asking because I took my ol' golden retriever to go hang out at Zilker...a lot.

    • @czdaniel1
      @czdaniel1 5 років тому

      Oh, so close!
      instagram.com/p/BmhFcaFhlZT/
      But not quite

  • @zeberdee1972
    @zeberdee1972 5 років тому

    Cool video as always , really enjoyed it and enjoyed that landing with the helicopter on the left and the piper on the right . Busy airport that place is .

  • @stanthecomputerman
    @stanthecomputerman 5 років тому

    Great video! Nice editing. I watched it and did not want it to end! Niko rulez! ✈✈✈

  • @RichardT2112
    @RichardT2112 5 років тому

    Niko, that is indeed awesome!

  • @Alex-kp2db
    @Alex-kp2db 5 років тому

    Im not a pilot my vision wouldnt allow it. Really enjoy watching you, flightchops, P1driver, flyingcowboys etc... Im really jelous of you all. Grew up around a bunch off ww2, dnr, and private pilots and enjoyed hear of their expieriances. Keep the vids coming. Be safe. Hope you have a long flying career.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      Bill, your vision should not affect you being a private pilot. As long as you correct it with glasses or contacts you should be good to go

    • @Alex-kp2db
      @Alex-kp2db 5 років тому

      Im pushing 50yrs old. Vision wont settle down. Need new glasses about every year and a half. Sticking to bass fishing and motorcycle. Family from virginia mn north of duluth. Friends dad works for cirrus. Cool plane.

  • @BaronPilot
    @BaronPilot 5 років тому +3

    When you are a Greek God, you make a controller nervous and get priority handling over a Cherokee and a Medivac! It’s good to be you! 🙊😉

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      The controller may have given me priority but the darn headwind put me at the back of the line that day... lol 😂

  • @UAL1kFlyer
    @UAL1kFlyer 5 років тому

    That’s an outstanding, creative edit.

  • @Alex-kp2db
    @Alex-kp2db 5 років тому +1

    I deer hunted w/ 2 old guys that flew P47's in ww2 & another who crewed in a huey v.nam. they went on to cubs,champs,and stinson's. Stinson's sons are MN DNR and delivery piolots for used plane sales. I do get rides when i can go.

  • @AddisonPlays
    @AddisonPlays 5 років тому

    Great shots on this flight, especially the shot passing the Cherokee! I always look forward to watching your videos. Makes me excited for when I have the chance to begin my flight training and to be able to take my family along with me. Keep it up!

  • @2004JETTA
    @2004JETTA 5 років тому

    Awesome video!!! LOVE your content, also I think this is the first video of you flying with your family since the emergency TFR one, and I believe that was the same controller working BCT Ground in this video. Keep up the great work!!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому +1

      I think it was, good memory

    • @2004JETTA
      @2004JETTA 5 років тому

      @@NikosWings Thank you for the reply, and thank you for the compliment :)

  • @brandond5209
    @brandond5209 5 років тому

    Good ole KLZU, thats where I did my initial flight training! Briscoe Field

  • @robertmaza4272
    @robertmaza4272 5 років тому

    Awesome video again! I think this one has had some of the best shots thanks to your wife! Love seeing you flying with the family. Can't wait for the next part in the series!

  • @piealotflyer3731
    @piealotflyer3731 5 років тому

    Another brilliant vlog and love the quality of both your vlog and the content. Thank you for sharing.

  • @katpis9121
    @katpis9121 5 років тому

    I once was doing up inside the empennage of the cl415 there was a hornet in there, got stung 5 times! No fun!! Lol
    Great vid as always my friend

  • @jamescarroll6954
    @jamescarroll6954 5 років тому

    Well, Niko, the weather display in your cockpit this time sure beat the heck out of that during another , hairier video that found you turning back then trying again and being forced to divert around and between cells. This one was a milk run by comparison.

  • @someone321
    @someone321 5 років тому +9

    THAT WAS HILARIOUS 😂😂😂😂

  • @donemory7459
    @donemory7459 5 років тому

    Nice family flight Niko! I wish we had some of those cool temperatures you were experiencing in March this week in Cleveland, OH area! :-) Don

  • @christophkeresztes8617
    @christophkeresztes8617 5 років тому +1

    Your wife and daughter are. Very lucky. Great video always!

  • @billnicholson2470
    @billnicholson2470 5 років тому

    Great video. Thanks for taking us with you and the family. Looking forward to the next one. Have fun skiing.

  • @NicoNavarreteTrinidad
    @NicoNavarreteTrinidad 5 років тому

    Niko how are you I also live in boca raton i love your channel i would love a tour of your aircraft also would like to know do you ever do short flights around this area ? Maybe i can take a flight ?

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      Hey Nico, I plan on doing a meetup soon at the hangar. If you email me I’ll add you to my local friends list so that to let you know.

  • @golfbravowhiskey8669
    @golfbravowhiskey8669 5 років тому

    Looks like you got busy coming into Chicago. I’m about 3 1/2 hours north east of Austin up in East Texas.

  • @jerrysparks1308
    @jerrysparks1308 5 років тому +2

    I love your videos as it feels like I'm flying with you

  • @MaShcode
    @MaShcode 5 років тому +1

    Whoa, the medivac snuck in while setting up to land. The controller kept his cool. Around NYC helicopter traffic makes for an interesting flying experience. Fine as long as everyone stays in their lanes but shit happens and emergencies get priority.
    The wasp is hilarious, like a scene from the movie Airplane. "Passengers, this is your captain, there's no need for concern but THERE'S A WASP IN THE COCKPIT!!!! OMG!!! WE'RE GOING DOWN!!!"

  • @karlr6810
    @karlr6810 3 роки тому

    Did you ski Vail? Or Aspen? Or somewhere else? We have lots of great skiing places here in Colorado...😎

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  3 роки тому +1

      That was Vail… beautiful

    • @karlr6810
      @karlr6810 3 роки тому

      @@NikosWings Next time you're in Colorado for skiing, try a "little" place east of Vail...Copper Mountain. You won't be disappointed. 🤣

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  3 роки тому

      I don’t ski but maybe the girls would enjoy it.

  • @gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043
    @gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043 5 років тому +1

    That vernal equinox - like low orbit western sun must be a pain when flying VFR! Ouch! But not a bother to profs like you. Love it when you have the fam and she knows how to handle the cam! Love it!

  • @hkyld724
    @hkyld724 5 років тому

    Great Video, love the cirrus. I have about 50 hours in a Cirrus G6, what a awesome airplane, the air-conditioning is a life saver! I have been lucky enough to fly as safety pilot for a friend of mine who got is SR22 last year while he works towards his IFR. Do you ever have issues with hot starts? I have found they can be a little tricky to start after a hot soak.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  5 років тому

      My friend Baron Pilot thought me a great trick.
      1. Max power
      2. Full rich
      3. Run the pump for a second or two
      4. turn off pump
      5. Mixture cutoff
      6. Leave power at full
      7. Start, when it catches be ready to simultaneously go full rich, fuel pump on, reduce power fast
      If that doesn’t help. Turn everything off and sump the gascolator then try again the steps.

    • @leedavidson8344
      @leedavidson8344 5 років тому

      Great, we will give that a try next time. Safe flying!

  • @tristanarchambault9973
    @tristanarchambault9973 5 років тому +3

    Love it Niko ! Keep it up