Took my first ride on Saturday with a buddy of mine who is a pilot. i gotta say it was an amazing experience . ive been on youtube for the past few days just watching videos like these. i really think i want to start training to become a pilot. i hope things work out and that i will be able to become a pilot eventually.
I remember doing my long xc..paper charts on my lap an e6b. Good job on your pattern work..some people like to cut corners and those are the ones you have to watch out for.
Quality flying there! And as far as your phraseology, you are perfecto. A little extra word here or there, not a problem. Why did you pick 3,300 feet though, for your enroute altitude, versus 3000 or 3500? Happy Flying!
+Buck Buchanan thanks so much! I picked 3,300 since people tend to choose 3,000 or 3,500 to cruise at. Since at 3,300 I was only about 2,000ft AGL, which means that I didn't have to worry about vfr cruising altitudes. Those start at 3,000 AGL as you probably know. So it was basically just for some extra buffer for traffic separation:)
Question about your application of flaps. Why don't you wait to put down your last notch of flaps on final? I noticed you put them down fully on base. I know different ways of doing things but I remeber being taught to put the last notch on final once you know the field and landing is assured. Let me know what your instructor said. I'm very intrigued. Nice flight btw. You should check out Capitan moonbeams channel. He does some awesome videos as well. Good luck on your checkride.
+unclefester420 thanks so much! At our home field we land on a relatively short runway, 2,410 x 37. We are taught pretty well to determine if we are high on base and I was extremely high on base. So just like I would have back home, I added all my flaps on base so I could bring myself down quickly. Hope that clears things up, happy flying:)!
Aviation4Life Cool! Thanks for the explanation. I know many practices are different when it comes to flying. Another great tip to lose altitude on final of you're to high is a side slip. It puts the fuselage against the forward momentum and creates allot of drag so you can trade off ground covered for altitude. Not too mention it's an interesting way to see the aircraft performance. A video of this while your with your instructor would be cool. For entertainment purposes only of course.
+unclefester420 thanks for the tip... there's actually a video I made where my father and I took two different planes and practiced takeoff and landings. In that video I practiced side slips.
I have never heard of entering the pattern on the upwind until I found your channel. Nothing against you, but my instructor has religiously been hammering the "45 into downwind" pattern entry. Just curious how you were instructed.
Technically it isn't suggested. Entering a traffic pattern on the upwind leg can be dangerous, because you'll have to turn crosswind eventually. At an uncontrolled airport you might not know if an airplane without a radio just baulked a landing and decided to go around, and you might accidentally cross paths. The FAA states, "There are several ways to enter the pattern if you are coming from the upwind legs side of the airport. One method of entry from the opposite side of the pattern is to announce your intentions and cross over midfield at least 500 feet above pattern altitude... When well clear of the pattern-approximately 2 miles-scan carefully for traffic, descend to pattern altitude, then turn right to enter at 45° to the downwind leg at midfield [think descending teardrop]. An alternate method is to enter on a midfield crosswind at pattern altitude, carefully scan for traffic, announce your intentions and then turned down downwind. This technique should not be used if the pattern is busy."
Or use your eyes🤷♂️:) also, if you turn crosswind over the numbers, someone taking off or on a go around will not usually be at pattern altitude. Lastly, the reason to enter an upwind leg it to stay tight and get a view of the conditions at the field.
Dad here - I disagree...when you fly an upwind, you normally turn crosswind “over the numbers” which keeps you away from any normal distance crosswind traffic AND any departing traffic.
@@Aviation4Life Sometimes your eyes miss things, I know I've been looking exactly where a controller told me there was traffic, and it took me a good 20 seconds before I saw the dang thing. Better to err on the side of caution. I suppose I'm comfortable with joining the traffic pattern on the upwind as long as I turn crosswind by midfield, depending on how busy the pattern is. If a plane initiates a go-around earlier on during final, they could definitely be at pattern altitude by the end of the runway.
Really enjoy your videos! You must spend hours editing. How many hours do you have? If you did your solo at 16 how old are you now? Keep making the flying videos and the VLOGS. Love them as well.
+Ed Thompson thanks! It does take a lot of work to make he videos, but it is definitely worth it. I have about 150 hours and I turn 17 this coming Wednesday day. That also happens to me my check ride day.
What was the main thing you were looking at for navigation foreflight or a paper sectional? I’ve found it gets to be too much to look at and I need to focus on one thing and have the others as backups.
Haven't even watched it yet but I know it's going to be good
makes two of us
i think he has one of the best intros
+Pricegun thanks guys!
Took my first ride on Saturday with a buddy of mine who is a pilot. i gotta say it was an amazing experience . ive been on youtube for the past few days just watching videos like these. i really think i want to start training to become a pilot. i hope things work out and that i will be able to become a pilot eventually.
I remember doing my long xc..paper charts on my lap an e6b. Good job on your pattern work..some people like to cut corners and those are the ones you have to watch out for.
+Robert Nessel thanks so much!!
just plan for the climb out in your nav log instead of climbing at the airport, you will save time and fuel
good to see you up my friend. as we say, blue skies!!
+Billy Kittner thanks, same to you!
I love aviation videos!
(Please do consider captioning your videos; it makes them much more accessible.)
Very nice video young man, well done.
+froggie6608 thanks:)!
The checkpoints are good practice but you could also follow 71 nearly the entire way. Nearly impossible to get lost. Great route for a solo
Quality flying there! And as far as your phraseology, you are perfecto. A little extra word here or there, not a problem. Why did you pick 3,300 feet though, for your enroute altitude, versus 3000 or 3500? Happy Flying!
+Buck Buchanan thanks so much! I picked 3,300 since people tend to choose 3,000 or 3,500 to cruise at. Since at 3,300 I was only about 2,000ft AGL, which means that I didn't have to worry about vfr cruising altitudes. Those start at 3,000 AGL as you probably know. So it was basically just for some extra buffer for traffic separation:)
Question about your application of flaps. Why don't you wait to put down your last notch of flaps on final? I noticed you put them down fully on base. I know different ways of doing things but I remeber being taught to put the last notch on final once you know the field and landing is assured. Let me know what your instructor said. I'm very intrigued. Nice flight btw. You should check out Capitan moonbeams channel. He does some awesome videos as well. Good luck on your checkride.
+unclefester420 thanks so much! At our home field we land on a relatively short runway, 2,410 x 37. We are taught pretty well to determine if we are high on base and I was extremely high on base. So just like I would have back home, I added all my flaps on base so I could bring myself down quickly. Hope that clears things up, happy flying:)!
Aviation4Life Cool! Thanks for the explanation. I know many practices are different when it comes to flying. Another great tip to lose altitude on final of you're to high is a side slip. It puts the fuselage against the forward momentum and creates allot of drag so you can trade off ground covered for altitude. Not too mention it's an interesting way to see the aircraft performance. A video of this while your with your instructor would be cool. For entertainment purposes only of course.
+unclefester420 thanks for the tip... there's actually a video I made where my father and I took two different planes and practiced takeoff and landings. In that video I practiced side slips.
Awesome video!
+Jenn LKN NC thanks!
I have never heard of entering the pattern on the upwind until I found your channel. Nothing against you, but my instructor has religiously been hammering the "45 into downwind" pattern entry. Just curious how you were instructed.
Technically it isn't suggested. Entering a traffic pattern on the upwind leg can be dangerous, because you'll have to turn crosswind eventually. At an uncontrolled airport you might not know if an airplane without a radio just baulked a landing and decided to go around, and you might accidentally cross paths.
The FAA states, "There are several ways to enter the pattern if you are coming from the upwind legs side of the airport. One method of entry
from the opposite side of the pattern is to announce your
intentions and cross over midfield at least 500 feet above
pattern altitude... When well clear of the pattern-approximately
2 miles-scan carefully for traffic, descend to pattern
altitude, then turn right to enter at 45° to the downwind leg
at midfield [think descending teardrop]. An alternate method is to enter
on a midfield crosswind at pattern altitude, carefully scan
for traffic, announce your intentions and then turned down
downwind. This technique should not be used
if the pattern is busy."
Or use your eyes🤷♂️:) also, if you turn crosswind over the numbers, someone taking off or on a go around will not usually be at pattern altitude. Lastly, the reason to enter an upwind leg it to stay tight and get a view of the conditions at the field.
Dad here - I disagree...when you fly an upwind, you normally turn crosswind “over the numbers” which keeps you away from any normal distance crosswind traffic AND any departing traffic.
@@Aviation4Life Sometimes your eyes miss things, I know I've been looking exactly where a controller told me there was traffic, and it took me a good 20 seconds before I saw the dang thing. Better to err on the side of caution. I suppose I'm comfortable with joining the traffic pattern on the upwind as long as I turn crosswind by midfield, depending on how busy the pattern is. If a plane initiates a go-around earlier on during final, they could definitely be at pattern altitude by the end of the runway.
I practically live at Delaware cause it's my home airport. Sure wish I would of seen ya or heard myself in the pattern. Darn
+Adam Loya that's awesome. I'm sure I'll be back, it's an awesome airport
All of us OSU pilots really like to keep the Delaware airport busy lol. One of the busiest non-towered airports around
Really enjoy your videos! You must spend hours editing. How many hours do you have? If you did your solo at 16 how old are you now? Keep making the flying videos and the VLOGS. Love them as well.
+Ed Thompson thanks! It does take a lot of work to make he videos, but it is definitely worth it. I have about 150 hours and I turn 17 this coming Wednesday day. That also happens to me my check ride day.
What was the main thing you were looking at for navigation foreflight or a paper sectional? I’ve found it gets to be too much to look at and I need to focus on one thing and have the others as backups.
What do you use to get your headphone communications recorded?
Good job, excellent pilot already.
+Bud owens thanks!
are you planning on getting your instrument rating?
+basil katakuzinos yes!
Nice job. Are you done now with your cross country time? Is the check ride coming soon?
Yes, check ride is scheduled for my 17th birthday... next Wednesday!
Awesome man. I know you will nail it.
My birthday is next Wednesday too! I'll be 16 so instead of a check ride it'll be my first solo!
+Stephen Eller good luck!! I had my first solo on my 16th birthday. It was amazing:)
Aviation4Life Thanks man... Best of luck on your check ride! Enjoying the vids!
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