Thanks!! I appreciate the compliment. :) Its been a lot fo work putting these videos together, but my inspiration is people like you who love watching them! :)
Those landing lights will help descent rate as well with their huge flat discs 90° to the wind. Even so a 421 wold be challenged and lights won't help enough with their shock cooling on such a day.
Hey! I’ve been watching your videos and think your lifestyle is sick and would love to know how you got where you are now for myself. What kind of pilot are you? Are you in Part 135? What company do you work for? How much time do you spend at home with your job? Do you have an ATP rating? About how much do you make and how many days do you work?If you can answer any or all of these that would be very helpful! Love the paddle boarding and fly fishing, that is the dream haha. Thank you!
My gripe with flying eyes if could call it a product gripe, I had em on my hat in the AM before the flight, I guess I spin my head too fast in general, the flew off with no effort and got scratched day 2. Other than that, I like them, haven’t had any performance issues with headsets or pain wearing them. Take care.
Haha that’s a gripe with them being so light weight. Haha I’ve done that before too. Love ‘em so much but it takes a little practice to remember I’m even wearing them haha
Very much so! Feel very blessed. I wish others could experience it as well :) especially those who don't have the physical capabilities or are sick and unable to fly.
I don’t understand the “need” to be at 6600’. That’s just the 3deg alt at that point if you’re following a CDA approach. Theres no requirement to be at that altitude. The only hard number at that point on the plate that I can see is 5100’, no lower.
Well the main reason is for stabilized approach requirements. Most are probably company SOPs but since we don’t require specific ops SOPs, it is more of a personal pilot comfort requirement to be on your CDA at that point. I know some pilots flying jets that have to be at that altitude or else it’s considered not stable and they would have to go around and redo the approach.
Ok.. but it’s not your company SOP. At least it doesn’t seem to be, and the video makes it seem like it’s a hard rule. There’s plenty of duff gen out there, and this seems to reinforce some poor decision making. The comment section is full of comments from others complaining about bad ATC. Your “preference” to be down earlier isn’t their fault. I’m just not sure I like the message that’s being sent, intentionally or otherwise.
This seems like a new ATC trend, recently I've been issued approach clearances with a crossing restriction at the FAF that is 1000'-2000' higher than published. This leads to high decent rate\speed on final approach. When I have been put into this situation, I am left either too High or too Fast to land without circling. I wonder why ATC would issue this sort of clearance? There did not seem to be any other traffic in the area at the time. Fortunately the ceiling was high enough that I could safely do that.
Wouldn't you contact Approach before Tower instead of going straight to Tower? I think you have to let Approach know your intentions before you switch over to Tower (I think) edit: I didn't realize some small airports don't have an approach frequency
I appreciate that!! :) and hey, the sim was one of the best tools for me learning to fly so I’m sure with your sim flying you’d be a great hand flying pilot!!!
It's not clear why you wouldn't simply request a short hold or an approach via one of the left or right waypoints to avoid having to do such a steep descent. Sure, you may be well familiar with this airport, but for the sake of an extra 4-5 minutes, why not take the safer option?
Any tips for staying calm while flying in actual IMC? Just started my IFR training recently and find myself a bit frazzled at times with everything you have to do. I guess I felt the same way at first during my PPL too. 😅 thanks for sharing!
Hey! this is a great idea for a video I should make!! But off the top of my head is to always remember that, nothing in aviation happens fast unless you make it fast! So.... always slow down, never panic. Even new IFR certified pilots get nervous when they eneter into clouds. BUT you have to embrace the situation and remember that nothing bad has actually happened and slow down the thought process so that you can stay ahead of the airplane. Always work your way into things. Maybe try filing IFR into and through some clouds knowing that you can get out of them by climbing or descending. Once you get some experience under your belt... flying in clouds is so much fun AND relaxing. :) It will come with time. Dont ever forget that, everything takes a bit of time. :)
Trust. Your. Instruments. That’s the best advice I can give, it’s always a little disorienting flying into the clouds for the first time but after a few minutes or keeping you eyes on the instrument you get a little more comfortable. Safe flying
Enjoyed the video and channel is cool, but your title is a little click baity. Nothing was really out of the normal from this approach. Part of being a pilot is making things work. You adjusted your decent rate to make the IAF at the required altitude. The controller also did not give you a hard altitude to be at when you met that fix, but I understand the concern based off the plate. Besides that you did everything like any other good pilot would do. Checklist discipline and bringing it to the runway.
wow Why did I just discover this channel!? He is explaining everything!!
Thanks!! I appreciate the compliment. :) Its been a lot fo work putting these videos together, but my inspiration is people like you who love watching them! :)
Those landing lights will help descent rate as well with their huge flat discs 90° to the wind. Even so a 421 wold be challenged and lights won't help enough with their shock cooling on such a day.
Great Video
Love the effort and detail you put into these videos
Thanks so much!! It means a lot!! ☺️
Hey! I’ve been watching your videos and think your lifestyle is sick and would love to know how you got where you are now for myself.
What kind of pilot are you? Are you in Part 135? What company do you work for? How much time do you spend at home with your job? Do you have an ATP rating? About how much do you make and how many days do you work?If you can answer any or all of these that would be very helpful!
Love the paddle boarding and fly fishing, that is the dream haha.
Thank you!
amazing video, learning a lot as an IFR student 😊
Im really glad to hear that!!
My gripe with flying eyes if could call it a product gripe, I had em on my hat in the AM before the flight, I guess I spin my head too fast in general, the flew off with no effort and got scratched day 2. Other than that, I like them, haven’t had any performance issues with headsets or pain wearing them.
Take care.
Haha that’s a gripe with them being so light weight. Haha I’ve done that before too. Love ‘em so much but it takes a little practice to remember I’m even wearing them haha
You are very blessed! Great life!
Very much so! Feel very blessed. I wish others could experience it as well :) especially those who don't have the physical capabilities or are sick and unable to fly.
HEY love the video just wanted to know what do you use to register the ATC conversation
I use my headset, I will make a video on this actually :)
Red Deer has a tower now. Cool.
haha I know right!
I don’t understand the “need” to be at 6600’. That’s just the 3deg alt at that point if you’re following a CDA approach. Theres no requirement to be at that altitude. The only hard number at that point on the plate that I can see is 5100’, no lower.
Well the main reason is for stabilized approach requirements. Most are probably company SOPs but since we don’t require specific ops SOPs, it is more of a personal pilot comfort requirement to be on your CDA at that point. I know some pilots flying jets that have to be at that altitude or else it’s considered not stable and they would have to go around and redo the approach.
Ok.. but it’s not your company SOP. At least it doesn’t seem to be, and the video makes it seem like it’s a hard rule. There’s plenty of duff gen out there, and this seems to reinforce some poor decision making. The comment section is full of comments from others complaining about bad ATC. Your “preference” to be down earlier isn’t their fault.
I’m just not sure I like the message that’s being sent, intentionally or otherwise.
Awesome video it was so informative and there were so many awesome details that I’ve never thought about as a ppl.
Glad it was helpful!
This seems like a new ATC trend, recently I've been issued approach clearances with a crossing restriction at the FAF that is 1000'-2000' higher than published. This leads to high decent rate\speed on final approach. When I have been put into this situation, I am left either too High or too Fast to land without circling. I wonder why ATC would issue this sort of clearance? There did not seem to be any other traffic in the area at the time. Fortunately the ceiling was high enough that I could safely do that.
Ya I’m not sure. I’m going to post another video where we had to fly an ILS at 200+ knots haha
@@EvanLuft Yeh, I fly a lot into airports with jet traffic always being told to keep my speed up. I've gotten used to it.
That was a beautiful landing
Thanks so much!! sometimes you flare at the right time :p
Wouldn't you contact Approach before Tower instead of going straight to Tower? I think you have to let Approach know your intentions before you switch over to Tower (I think)
edit: I didn't realize some small airports don't have an approach frequency
Exactly! :) this airport actually used to be a traffic frequency. It is busier. But edmonton centre sorta acts as an approach frequency :)
Awesome. Keep up the great work. You are awesome and you videos are awesome
Thank you!
what aircraft do you fly?? wanna recreate the flight on msfs
Cessna Conquest C425
Im just a sim pilot but you seem to be a VERY good Airman. When I get on a plane I want someone like you with the controls.
I appreciate that!! :) and hey, the sim was one of the best tools for me learning to fly so I’m sure with your sim flying you’d be a great hand flying pilot!!!
Which type of twin engine turbine plane is that?
It’s a Cessna conquest! :) c425
It's not clear why you wouldn't simply request a short hold or an approach via one of the left or right waypoints to avoid having to do such a steep descent. Sure, you may be well familiar with this airport, but for the sake of an extra 4-5 minutes, why not take the safer option?
It's not safer for this airplane, but a 421 or 414, absolutely get a hold established. He could descend even steeper than this if needed.
Absolutely standard descent profile for conq’s, that’s why they’re awesome
Any tips for staying calm while flying in actual IMC? Just started my IFR training recently and find myself a bit frazzled at times with everything you have to do. I guess I felt the same way at first during my PPL too. 😅 thanks for sharing!
Hey! this is a great idea for a video I should make!! But off the top of my head is to always remember that, nothing in aviation happens fast unless you make it fast! So.... always slow down, never panic. Even new IFR certified pilots get nervous when they eneter into clouds. BUT you have to embrace the situation and remember that nothing bad has actually happened and slow down the thought process so that you can stay ahead of the airplane. Always work your way into things. Maybe try filing IFR into and through some clouds knowing that you can get out of them by climbing or descending. Once you get some experience under your belt... flying in clouds is so much fun AND relaxing. :) It will come with time. Dont ever forget that, everything takes a bit of time. :)
@@EvanLuft Thank you! Completely makes sense. Appreciate your help!
Stay focused on your instruments and instrument scan. You’d be surprised at how the outside environment disappears when focused on your scan.
Trust. Your. Instruments. That’s the best advice I can give, it’s always a little disorienting flying into the clouds for the first time but after a few minutes or keeping you eyes on the instrument you get a little more comfortable. Safe flying
Love your videos❤❤❤❤
haha thanks so much!!! First comment!!! :p
@@EvanLuftthanks for the videos
Perfect!
Thanks!!!
The most important part: As a pilot always speak with crackling/croaking voice to sound cooler 😂😘
Subbed! Good job.
Thanks for the sub!
Enjoyed the video and channel is cool, but your title is a little click baity. Nothing was really out of the normal from this approach. Part of being a pilot is making things work. You adjusted your decent rate to make the IAF at the required altitude. The controller also did not give you a hard altitude to be at when you met that fix, but I understand the concern based off the plate.
Besides that you did everything like any other good pilot would do. Checklist discipline and bringing it to the runway.