My First Flight Back After Brain Surgery
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2024
- Flying a Cirrus SR22 at sunset over Melbourne, my first flight back since brain surgery. Watch us flying around the bay, over container ships, across to Melbourne's CBD and around the city at sunset on My First Trip Back. Hear ATC radio calls, watch the take-off and landing, and see inside the cockpit on what was, at times, a DIFFICULT 1st Flight Back on the Job.
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Its amazing to see you up in the skies again. As a young teen who is an aspiring pilot, you have showed that as long as you push through you will get there in the end.
Thanks Luis, there are more steps to take for me but I'll share the journey and I'm glad to hear you're keen to get into aviation as well. I wish you all the best with your flying.
Beautiful shots of Melbourne.
I wanted to tell you something: During the height of the pandemic, one of your videos convinced me to finally pull the trigger and learn to fly.
It took me far longer than I had hoped it would, but yesterday, my RPLA was in the mailbox.
Thank you very much.
Oh man, congratulations SkyWolf! That's a massive milestone for you, I bet you're really proud of yourself. I'm so glad I helped nudge you in that direction, but the hard work is all yours. Well done, I hope you always enjoy your flying.
G'day Stef from Sydney.
I don't know what to say.
Do you drink tea?
🌏🇦🇺
To jump on this, it’s the same for me, I’m starting back my PPL again mainly due to the passion Stef shows, it brings out a side which must be followed!
My local is EGKA in the UK, which is where a few videos ago Stef himself flew into finding the fun of the UK airspace at its finest, good luck with the pursuit!
1:20 Nothing wrong with being an over dramatic scaredy cat - Welcome back to the sky!
How stunning is Melbourne at that time of dusk??!! Gorgeous! And shoutout to Steve for bringing our man back- great to see you in the skies again, Stef!
With a tear in my eye I say welcome home, what a great friend to do this and the earlier flight for you.
Said through my teary eyes too. Well done. Welcome back!!
“I’m good, I’m good ,really good: Thank you!” It was obvious those words were from the heart . Thank you Stefan fantastic video.
It's so nice to see you getting back in the saddle, or at least beginning the process. Very smart move to rent out EYZ while you're not able to use her. It will all be worth it, in a very short time...
Stef - your unbridled joy is infectious. So glad that your journey back continues.
Who’s cutting up onions around me?, glad to see you back in the sky Stef!
Nice to see the smile back, Stef.
As further encouragement, I had NavEx 2 on Saturday. A TnG at Moorabbin then Essendon via Albert Park. And you helped that, mate. 3 years ago, I started watching the channel and in a couple of months, I'll be able to meet you at Melton for coffee ex-YMAY. I'll be able to thank you in person.
And it's all because of you.
So do what needs to be done, take it slowly but surely so I can film you landing in EYZ.
All the best, mate.
I'm so glad to see you're healing up nicely. It's also wonderful to see you already back in your aircraft for a beautiful evening flight. Thanks for sharing us along.
The only kind of surgery that isnt a serious surgery is one happening to someone else. Especially on such an important area. Never feel ashamed for being concerned about it. Im glad to see you back at it. Best wishes on the rest of your recovery.
Ohhhh, great video, Stef! Your smile at the mere prospect of going flying is brilliant and speaks volumes of your love for aviation. We wish you a speedy recover and return to being PIC. Your flight did illustrate something good. Around Christmas, a lot of pilots like to go up and view Christmas lights. I've found that if you go up right at sunset, before it gets pitch-black, you can see the lights clearly but still see the surrounding terrain. It makes for a very special experience. Anyway, I'm happy you got to go flying again in EYZ. We look forward to seeing you again in the "proper" seat.
It's so great to see your humour and joy back in full swing, and it won't be long until you're back in the left hand seat.
Attaboy Steph! Welcome back home. I know if I was in your shoes, I would be doing the same thing. Fighting for that space in the sky to stay mine. Hopefully your recovery is speedy and you're back as PIC soon!
One of the wonderful blessings of those who work as professional commerical pilots- twice a year complete and thorough physicals are indeed required for ALL commercial passenger pilots! No passenger should EVER have the fears that thier cockpit crew have health problems, they dont.
You might not have had a tear in the eye Stefan, be we did. Welcome home.
Stef, God bless you with a quick recovery
Being an avid viewer of your channel for many years, and heavy into flight simulation as well as real world myself, it’s honestly wonderful to see you back where you belong, here’s to a speedy recovery all round to you get back to leaning that mixture yourself soon 👍 - from a rainy, low cloud United Kingdom 🇬🇧
welcome back in the air stefan, so glad to see you "back home" i wish you a speedy recovery so you can get your medical back soon. thanks for taking us along
I’ll let Jamie know you made it back up into the sky like the star you are. ⭐️ Recover well and know we are thinking of you. You’ve got this. Jamie was so happy to talk to a fellow craniotomy patient. Be well xx
Hey Stefan! I'm SO DELIGHTED to see this video. I didn't know anything of your situation when we went flying and to me it was just such a fun day out, doing something we all loved and in very good company. I can't even imagine the emotions you must have been feeling. Thanks for a wonderful trip. Now, seeing this, I'm excited that it might happen again when everything all aligns 😁😁 take care and wishing you a safe, steady, speedy recovery.
Congrats Stef on making this significant milestone in your recovery process.
Massive milestone Stef...
Sunset, mates, and EYZ... What's not to love??
Great to see you back in the air, no tears maybe but the smile said everything, ‘welcome home’
Welcome back to flying in the beautiful skies in EYZ! What wonderful friends you have like Stephen!
It would have been tough having so much time to anticipate the operation. With the best advice and doctors in the world, it still gives you time to wind yourself up unless you are extremely careful. I had a heart aneurysm, found on a Thursday and fixed the following Tuesday so no time to get scared, which was much the best way. Now that you know they re-fitted you with the non-exploding brain, you'll be PIC before you know it!
I caught myself smiling when you were smiling! Welcome back Stef and Steve.
Our city is really quite beautiful at dusk 💗nicer from the sky.
Great to see you back up there Stef - onward and upward!
Nice one Stef and big shout out to Steven for helping you and taking you flying. Aviation is a great community of different people from so many different walks of life and experience so it's nice when we all come together to support each other.
Hooray for your recovery and hooray for good friends!
So Happy for you Stefan and selfishly happy for us!
Nice to see you back Stef💪✈️
Welcome back to where you belong, thank you for making me smile
Thanks for the view of my city. I did a similar lap of the bay about 45 years ago with a pilot friend and still remember that thrill. The landscape has matured a lot since then! So good to see your head didn't explode, though it would have increased the view numbers considerably. Looking forward to seeing the episode when you're PIC. 👍
Good to have you back!
Glad and happy to see you back where you belong, Stef!
Great to see u back in the air mate!! Wishing you a speedy recovery
Seriously so happy for you Stef.
Awesome stuff, Stef! 😊
Congratulations, Stef. Great news.
Great to see you back.
Fantastic!! Great to see you back in your plane ❤
Great going Stef👍🏼
Stefan, your presence is truly inspiring and your kindness shines through. It's a reminder for all of us to be gentle with ourselves and cherish each moment as we navigate our existence in this vast world. The views of Melbourne are mesmerizing; I could stare at them for hours.
So happy for you Stef!
So very happy to see this for you Stef! Keep up the great recovery!
Nice to see you back in the skies!
Great to have you back in the skies Stefan.
Great to see you back in the air!
Great to see you up in the skies Stefan... fantastic video too!
Great to see you back 👍
So happy for you! Blue skies!
Straight back at it and it looks amazing, the videography, the flight, the narration. Everything in this was amazing. Wish you a speedy recovery.
So happy to see you back in the air!
Stef, your approach to aviation content is so unique and truly inspiring. In fact, your videos helped motivate me to purchase my first plane and get my certificate last year. So glad to see you back in the sky! If you ever make it to Texas you've got a wing man waiting for you!
Good to see you back! Hang in there!
Great to see you back in the air!!
I'm so proud and super happy you're doing well Stef!
Super happy for you Stefan. Love to see it!
Nice to see you back in the sky!
Good to see you back..take it easy
Great to see you up in the air again!
It’s great to see you flying again,I’m sure your excitement rubbed off on a lot of us. 1 small set for man,a giant step for Stef!👏👏
Stef, so great to see you back, looking forward to see you taking the little steps, and thank you for taking us along, stay safe brother!!
Welcome back to the skies, Stef!
What wonderful news, Stef. Really exciting!
Great to see you flying again Stefan.
This brings me so much joy. God bless
Aaaaand he's BACK!!! Congrats Stef. Glad you're doing well mate.
Hi Steff,
Its awesome to see you back up in the sky again. I wish you all the best! And wish you a swift return to the sky as PIC. 🙏🙏🙏✈️
This is so fantastic! This journey has been so motivating, every step back towards you getting back in the pilot's seat is incredible to watch!
So great to see you back in the air. Keep fighting! Very excite!
Brilliant!!
amazing to see you so well so fast. I'm pleased fior you. Enjoy all your upcoming flights
Great to see you flying again , enjoy and take care
Way to go Stef, super happy for you mate.
Good to see you back in the air.
Brilliant. I smiled all the way through that video. Welcome back, mate.
👍👍 Good to see you back in cockpit - and well and happy !
Nice to see you up in the air Stefan, glad you are recovering well..... keep it up
Welcome back into the air. One little step closer and it's great to see your recovery is going well. 👍👍
Gud on yer mate! So glad to see you back in the sky.
Grrat to see you in the skies again, Stef 👍🏻
Happy to see you up in the air again, Stefan!
Thankyou for sharing your joy with us Stef. Stunning scenery. Loved the video
Great to see you back in the air 😊
So happy you’re back in the air! And it’s great you’re making content again around our beautiful city
Stefan, stay strong! So excited to see what the future holds for you.
Great to see you back and your recovery is going well. What a fab flight to do to get back into it
So Glad you are back at it! Always moving forward.
Well done for getting back up there so soon Stefan. And thanks to your mate Steven for making it possible. Lovely to see you back onboard EYZ. May your swift recovery continue.
Great to see you back in your "Happy Place" again. Well done Stef 🛩
Great footage and editing as always Stef. Great to see you felling better too!
Welcome back!
Awesome video of Melbourne. And so glad you are on the mend mate!
Glad to see you back up there. 👍
Bless you, it’s genuinely made me happy to see you back in the air! You’ll be back in the right seat before you know it 🤞
Awesome vlog Stefan.
It looked stunning up there
Equally that will have done your morale the power of good & that alone helps with any recovery.
Believe me we are all happy to see you back even of not PIC.
Take care & very much looking forward to subsequent vlogs.
Nothing better than aviation.
keep making those steps, cant wait to see your progress, take care