20 for 20, the only pop-up I've seen is on my computer screen. We're completely grounded here in Chicago due to the freezing temps. Thank you Jason I learn a new thing every time I watch your videos, you're the best.
Pop-up or upgrading to IFR is such a safer alternative than pushing on VFR or Special VFR in bad wx. Did a pop-up last week albeit just for an RNP practice into YMMB in a Cirrus .
Morning! 20 for 20! Not manned today, but I’m using my knowledge to use my part 107 today to help locate the last 2 remaining dogs that were dumped near a jobsite in the high desert all the way out here in eastern San Diego. I’m so glad I was introduced to this program as I’ve always had the aviation bug but haven’t had the means to get into a physical plane but knowing I can get through and be familiar with some of the overlapping knowledge following my part 107 (which I got because of your program) I’ve never felt better or closer and more comfortable with my dream (as well as those around me) and I’m excited to get myself started on my ground school with you as well. I have a lot going on in the next 6 months which may even include literally moving to Florida for my fiance to get her masters and for myself to further my education in GIS. Ha anyways. Long rant. I appreciate you and all that MzeroA has opened up for me and for allowing me to prove to myself that this is indeed obtainable. So thank you for all the safety and hard work you and your team do to keep us as educated and safe as possible. See you in the skies.
20/20. Another great video, Jason (and family). A good reminder of what to do when weather changes as it always seems to. I had to do that once when clouds got less scattered than forecast even without any rain. Your little girl is so adorable.
20 for 20! Another great video with real life flying. Things don't always go as expected or anticipated and we need to make good, safe decisions even if it could mean turning around and cancel the visit -especially for anyone like me being VFR.
My most memorable pop-up was a few years ago coming home to western Pennsylvania from Sun n Fun. I departed VFR after the afternoon airshow and wasn't even able to get flight following until past Jacksonville because the controllers were too busy. Once over Virginia talking to Washington Center I had to get a clearance to make it the last few hundred miles. The controllers did a great job keeping me well clear of the thunderstorms around Pittsburgh that night, and the ADS-B radar was a big help as well. I've had a few other pop-up clearances as well, always while already on VFR flight following, which makes it pretty easy.
20/20. I had a pop up IFR just happen about two weeks ago. The weather showed VFR at destination in Iowa. When I left Michigan the skies were broken and I was able to get up above the 4,000 base to a clear blue sky. I flew at 16,000 over Lake Michigan but when I got writhing 40 miles of destination the skies became totally overcast. It was not a thick layer but it was definitely overcast. I was on flight following and simply called Minneapolis Center and they cleared me in. Piece of cake. Strangely enough, I’m planning a flight to Leesburg, FL in the next couple weeks, to see my mother.
20 for 20, Enjoyed the real time and real world flying, There is no doubt you have the skills for all types of situations!! Great Job and great controller! Love your teaching style.
20 for 20! Needed pop-up IFR in the Bonanza A36, returning from Pecan Plantation Texas 0TX1 to Fort Collins KFNL. I was already on flight following, so already talking to ATC. I had many vectors around the bad weather, IFR in the soup. I always remain IFR current. I loved Ella dancing and singing in the back seat! Loved the great yawn for a boring landing by Ella. jer/ Eberhard Mountain Flying Aviation, based KFNL for Colorado, Utah and Idaho Backcountry flight instruction.
20/4/20. N177VC. Had to use Pop up IFR once, Left St Augustine VFR. Lantana VFR when leaving KSGJ. Lantana turned IFR and had to do pop up to get in. My real lesson, avoid summer afternoon flying in FL. Better to return next morning almost every time!
20-4-20! Great video! This kind of shifting around would make me nervous… loved the “Tiny Dancer” in the background! My daughter used to do that. She’s all grown up now! 😁
20 for 20! Nope, I never had a pop-up IFR while flying VFR. Great video as usual, and I got a kick out of seeing your daughter grooving it in her seat. 😊 Cherish those cute little moments. Kids really do grow up so fast. Thank you for this cool "Slice of a pilot's life" video. ❤
20/20. Had to get a pop up half way through private. My instructor and I got caught on top of a cloud layer that filled in over Lake Apopka. Got actual time as part of my 3 hours when my instructor let me fly it through the layer
20 for 20. I have done done only a few pop ups. I just had to do one a week ago. Clouds were forecasted to clear at 10am at my destination, but when I checked the ATIS around 50 miles out it was OVC 1200 feet. I usually file IFR because I’m a cloud magnet. 😜
20 for 20! Sometimes we’d get pop-up storms in eastern San Diego, usually during the summer. I got caught in one once, but was lucky enough to have been only ten miles out from the airport.
20 for 20: Ah, the mystical pop-up IFR clearance. I have heard of this dark magic but have never seen it. Since all my IFR time was getting my rating I filed my IFR flight plan in DUATS before every flight. With all the prior chart-and-dart planning done before each training flight the pop-up IFR clearance seemed like such an overwhelming procedure. Thanks for showing what it looks like in a real-world environment. When I will the lottery I'm gonna have to by Jason an M600!!!!
20 for 20 and never had the opportunity to request a pop up IFR. But I love the view of the Mt Dora area. I can’t wait for the opportunity to land a seaplane on Lake Harris and sail / taxi into KLEE. Another great aviation video from MzeroA!
20/20. I was flying with foggles to practice some approaches and the (summer!) clouds rolled in and I had to get a pop-up because it went IFR (well, I was in clouds at altitude... the field was still VFR)...Fun stuff!
I wonder if the ADS-B info that's now available (or maybe something else) makes it easier for controllers to issue pop-ups -- I don't request them often, but when I do it seems to go a lot smoother recently than it did back in the day. In the olden days I more than once was told to switch frequencies and contact FSS to file, which of course sometimes meant receiving the FSS on a VOR frequency.... 🙄 And then there was the problem of multiple FSSs answering you at the same time. Ah the good old days.
Great content, production value and presentation, as per usual. Some gental pushback however. With my fam on board, an ADSB screen like at 3:58, field reporting IFR, ….. I probably would have diverted nearby, for a short time, to get a clearer picture, see what’s up, and reattempt. Of course though, pilot experience and plane capability are important factors as well, just not sure less capable of either should attempt anything similar. Just my 2 cents, others may disagree ✈️
20 for 20. I had to do a pop-up IFR. I was in the practice area and it was nice VFR weather and then these slow moving clouds wanted to sit around the airport. I called in for a pop up and they gave it to me for I can land safely on 17.
20/20. I've only done one pop up since being instrument rated since 2008. It was last November and after a flight to breakfast with the family, wx dropped between us and our destination. I also was asked if I was qualified and the plane was capable. Is that common? I only saw it on your video and my experience, and not on other videos.....not sure if that's just do to editing. Thanks again for the great series.
(Q)if you can call flight service station for an IFR clearance and those staffing personnel are not FAA! then what kind of training does a ground radio person/CTAF Operator need in order to give IFR clearances to aircraft? this is if they are even allowed to? ....FACT IFR clearances are issued by center and local Tower controllers
20/20 It sounded like your daughter yawned during your landing, which is a good sign ;-)
20 for 20, the only pop-up I've seen is on my computer screen. We're completely grounded here in Chicago due to the freezing temps. Thank you Jason I learn a new thing every time I watch your videos, you're the best.
Pop-up or upgrading to IFR is such a safer alternative than pushing on VFR or Special VFR in bad wx. Did a pop-up last week albeit just for an RNP practice into YMMB in a Cirrus .
Had to do a pop up IFR on my way home from Oshkosh last year. Into Lancaster and all went well! ATC very helpful!
20/20 you're rockin, the first few times picking up a pop up IFR was a challenge, then all of a sudden I got it
20/20, good things to keep in mind for my instrument, loved the dance moves, thanks Jason!
Morning! 20 for 20! Not manned today, but I’m using my knowledge to use my part 107 today to help locate the last 2 remaining dogs that were dumped near a jobsite in the high desert all the way out here in eastern San Diego. I’m so glad I was introduced to this program as I’ve always had the aviation bug but haven’t had the means to get into a physical plane but knowing I can get through and be familiar with some of the overlapping knowledge following my part 107 (which I got because of your program) I’ve never felt better or closer and more comfortable with my dream (as well as those around me) and I’m excited to get myself started on my ground school with you as well. I have a lot going on in the next 6 months which may even include literally moving to Florida for my fiance to get her masters and for myself to further my education in GIS. Ha anyways. Long rant. I appreciate you and all that MzeroA has opened up for me and for allowing me to prove to myself that this is indeed obtainable. So thank you for all the safety and hard work you and your team do to keep us as educated and safe as possible. See you in the skies.
20 for 20. Also based in Florida, KSPG. Have also had to get a popup IFR clearance to land. Great series.
20/20. Another great video, Jason (and family). A good reminder of what to do when weather changes as it always seems to. I had to do that once when clouds got less scattered than forecast even without any rain. Your little girl is so adorable.
Excellent video showing the need to always be prepared for the unexpected!
20 for 20!
Ella is Adorable!!
Great Controller, Super Helpful!!!
Another great video Jason!
THANK YOU 🙏
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20 for 20! Another great video with real life flying. Things don't always go as expected or anticipated and we need to make good, safe decisions even if it could mean turning around and cancel the visit -especially for anyone like me being VFR.
20/20 great video and fantastic outcome. I flew USCG helicopters. If we weren’t doing special VFR, we were getting pop-up IFR.
My most memorable pop-up was a few years ago coming home to western Pennsylvania from Sun n Fun. I departed VFR after the afternoon airshow and wasn't even able to get flight following until past Jacksonville because the controllers were too busy. Once over Virginia talking to Washington Center I had to get a clearance to make it the last few hundred miles. The controllers did a great job keeping me well clear of the thunderstorms around Pittsburgh that night, and the ADS-B radar was a big help as well. I've had a few other pop-up clearances as well, always while already on VFR flight following, which makes it pretty easy.
Great call. Loving following your vids from a wet windy Manchester England. Keep goin Man
Nice video of real life flying. The kids were great.
20 for 20. very good video... You always need to be ready to replan you flight if needed.
20 for 20. Learning as much as I can. That way when I am able to get my license I am steps ahead! My daughter dances all the time also!
20/20. I had a pop up IFR just happen about two weeks ago. The weather showed VFR at destination in Iowa. When I left Michigan the skies were broken and I was able to get up above the 4,000 base to a clear blue sky. I flew at 16,000 over Lake Michigan but when I got writhing 40 miles of destination the skies became totally overcast. It was not a thick layer but it was definitely overcast. I was on flight following and simply called Minneapolis Center and they cleared me in. Piece of cake. Strangely enough, I’m planning a flight to Leesburg, FL in the next couple weeks, to see my mother.
20 for 20, Enjoyed the real time and real world flying, There is no doubt you have the skills for all types of situations!! Great Job and great controller! Love your teaching style.
20 for 20. I'm hoping to keep the pop ups to just jack-in-the-boxes, but it's nice to be prepared, thanks, Jason!
20/20. I've done a few IFR Pop-ups. They can be a life-saver.
I am 20 for 20 and this is perfect since I'm doing my IPC this week!!!
Pop ups off military low levels for wx at speed…always fun and busy. Love those ATC folks for helping!
20 for 20! Needed pop-up IFR in the Bonanza A36, returning from Pecan Plantation Texas 0TX1 to Fort Collins KFNL. I was already on flight following, so already talking to ATC. I had many vectors around the bad weather, IFR in the soup. I always remain IFR current. I loved Ella dancing and singing in the back seat! Loved the great yawn for a boring landing by Ella. jer/ Eberhard Mountain Flying Aviation, based KFNL for Colorado, Utah and Idaho Backcountry flight instruction.
20 4 20 🎉 in 2024 🎉🎉 I enjoyed the dance in the back ☺️
20 for 20 I had never heard of a Popup IFR before today. Jason, Thanks sharing with us!!! Nice dance moves! Go Ella Go!!!!
I will catch up. I have practiced IFR ILS approach in simulator several times. Did a missed approach and DME arc from hold.
20/4/20. N177VC. Had to use Pop up IFR once, Left St Augustine VFR. Lantana VFR when leaving KSGJ. Lantana turned IFR and had to do pop up to get in. My real lesson, avoid summer afternoon flying in FL. Better to return next morning almost every time!
20-4-20! Great video! This kind of shifting around would make me nervous… loved the “Tiny Dancer” in the background! My daughter used to do that. She’s all grown up now! 😁
20 for 20. I've seen others request pop up IFR clearance before so I appreciated this video.
20 for 20! Nope, I never had a pop-up IFR while flying VFR. Great video as usual, and I got a kick out of seeing your daughter grooving it in her seat. 😊 Cherish those cute little moments. Kids really do grow up so fast. Thank you for this cool "Slice of a pilot's life" video. ❤
20/20 lovely family, dance moves and scenery.
DrNathan23 is 20 for 20. Great video! Controller was awesome. And the dance was as well! 10/10!
20 of 20 Great dance moves!! I have to say "Love the yawn during landing" loads of confidence in Dad's skills. Great video.
I was about to make the same comment!
I really like the actual situation experience.
20 for 20 love how you involve your family.
20 for 20. Man, if hate to miss one for lots of reasons. Very good format for this lesson.
I can now see the value in having an IFR aircraft. I am now 20 for 20 Thanks.
20 of 20!! Thanks!! Not IFR yet but this will be good for the future.
20/20. Had to get a pop up half way through private. My instructor and I got caught on top of a cloud layer that filled in over Lake Apopka. Got actual time as part of my 3 hours when my instructor let me fly it through the layer
20 for 20! Good to see how you handle a real time in-flight weather issue, well done!
I’m back caught up after the past couple days being busy with work. Great quality videos, very informative!
Good afternoon, 20 for 20. Working on my IFR currently, so I can't say that is an experience that I have had up to this point.
Few days off. Catching up. Great stuff.
Great dance 🩰 moves 🎉 and excellent pop up nav! 20/20!!!🙌✈️🛫🛬🛩️
Thanks Jason, another winner !
20 for 20. Great video and some awesome moves in the back seat!
20 for 20. I have done done only a few pop ups. I just had to do one a week ago. Clouds were forecasted to clear at 10am at my destination, but when I checked the ATIS around 50 miles out it was OVC 1200 feet. I usually file IFR because I’m a cloud magnet. 😜
20/20. This is fun and super interesting on many levels. Thanks.
20 for 20 Weather has its own mind.! As always Thank you.
20 for 20! Sometimes we’d get pop-up storms in eastern San Diego, usually during the summer. I got caught in one once, but was lucky enough to have been only ten miles out from the airport.
20 for 20: Ah, the mystical pop-up IFR clearance. I have heard of this dark magic but have never seen it. Since all my IFR time was getting my rating I filed my IFR flight plan in DUATS before every flight. With all the prior chart-and-dart planning done before each training flight the pop-up IFR clearance seemed like such an overwhelming procedure. Thanks for showing what it looks like in a real-world environment. When I will the lottery I'm gonna have to by Jason an M600!!!!
20/20 I’ve done pop up IFR for practice but not in real IMC. Dancing was great!
That landing was amazing!
20 for 20.. I did a pop up IFR in Sept due to some weather in Talkeetna Alaska. Very interesting changes in a short period of time.
20 for 20! Roger That ! Thanks Jason !
20/20 Appreciate the practical application!
20 for 20 here. I’d love to eventually be able to take my family out on a trip like yours.
Love the real videos...good call!
Great real world demonstration, Jason!
20 for 20. Loved the big yawn when papa is landing :)
20 for 20 and never had the opportunity to request a pop up IFR. But I love the view of the Mt Dora area. I can’t wait for the opportunity to land a seaplane on Lake Harris and sail / taxi into KLEE. Another great aviation video from MzeroA!
20 for 20. Thanks, Jason, for the great videos.
20/20 and great dance moves in the back seat.
20 for 20, thank you Jason!
20 for 20. Great example!!
20/20. I was flying with foggles to practice some approaches and the (summer!) clouds rolled in and I had to get a pop-up because it went IFR (well, I was in clouds at altitude... the field was still VFR)...Fun stuff!
Had to catch up over the weekend, but 20 for 20!
20/31 complete. Thanks for doing this
20 4 20. I've never had to do a Pop-Up, but thanks for sharing
20 for 20
Thank you for the great training
I wonder if the ADS-B info that's now available (or maybe something else) makes it easier for controllers to issue pop-ups -- I don't request them often, but when I do it seems to go a lot smoother recently than it did back in the day. In the olden days I more than once was told to switch frequencies and contact FSS to file, which of course sometimes meant receiving the FSS on a VOR frequency.... 🙄 And then there was the problem of multiple FSSs answering you at the same time. Ah the good old days.
Really enjoying the series! Thanks for all the work!
So what do you guys think - could Jason still land a plane flying from the left seat? ;)
I've done a p op up IFR clearance as the weather went into crap and we broke out of the clouds at like 400 feet.
20-20 for me. Steady as we go!
Been crazy busy and got behind.
20 for 20.
Such good Controllers in FL. 😍🇺🇸Love flying there.
20/20 excellent topic and video!!!!!
My favorite instructor 💪🏼
Great content, production value and presentation, as per usual. Some gental pushback however. With my fam on board, an ADSB screen like at 3:58, field reporting IFR, ….. I probably would have diverted nearby, for a short time, to get a clearer picture, see what’s up, and reattempt. Of course though, pilot experience and plane capability are important factors as well, just not sure less capable of either should attempt anything similar.
Just my 2 cents, others may disagree ✈️
20 for 20!! Great video!!
20 for 20. I had to do a pop-up IFR. I was in the practice area and it was nice VFR weather and then these slow moving clouds wanted to sit around the airport. I called in for a pop up and they gave it to me for I can land safely on 17.
20 for 20 here!! Very nice training!
20 for 20 🎉 enjoy your weekend
20/20 kids dance moves are on point . 👏
almost catch up. based this video and the last two or three, it could be scary flying IRF and getting into and out of class b airspace.
20/20. This is a great series, thx.
Why are you waiting at the Leesburg FBO? I thought Leesburg was your destination airport?
20 for 20 awesome for situational awarness
20 for 20, enjoy your weekend
20 for 20! Loving the IFR content!
20/20. I've only done one pop up since being instrument rated since 2008. It was last November and after a flight to breakfast with the family, wx dropped between us and our destination. I also was asked if I was qualified and the plane was capable. Is that common? I only saw it on your video and my experience, and not on other videos.....not sure if that's just do to editing. Thanks again for the great series.
20 for 20 vision! 2/3 of the way there!!!!!!! Let’s gggggoooooooo
20/20 working on IFR currently
(Q)if you can call flight service station for an IFR clearance and those staffing personnel are not FAA! then what kind of training does a ground radio person/CTAF Operator need in order to give IFR clearances to aircraft? this is if they are even allowed to? ....FACT IFR clearances are issued by center and local Tower controllers
20/20!
20 for 20 I will be watching many of these multiple times
Have to love the yawning kid on touchdown
20/20 very informative video, Jason thank you