Folks, if you are looking for a great example or risk management and in-flight decision making, look no further than this video. From a departure briefing before take-off to a detailed weather analysis, to using the pulse oximeter, to asking the controller for conditions of a flight ahead of him when he realized that might produce valuable information, to overriding the controller's advice (based on radar) when Niko had clear visual confirmation of what's ahead - Niko nails it in this video. Bravo! Running into you and talking to you on this trip was the icing on the cake, buddy! - Martin
Martin... I really enjoyed your multi-Engine refresher video.. your CFI was so mellow that you couldn’t help but relax. His knowledge is why every young student or rookie pilot should have mentors... Martin, did well in that video answering his questions?. Good Job
Update! Cirrus is already on top of this issue and in contact with my maintenance shop that looked into it in the summer. I’m certain it will be resolved within December during the annual maintenance.
Hi Niko, When I heard that screech I recognised it as I have heard it on my AM car radio when in a thunderstorm and when there is huge amount of static electricity in the air. It is probably a prelude to a lightning strike. The radio is just hearing it, I don’t think the anti static spikes can remove it as it is a natural phenomenon and most likely the best action is to get out of there as a big strike between clouds is probably imminent. I doubt if Cirrus can “cure” it. The higher the tone of the noise, the more frequent are the small discharges, effectively mini lightning bolts between clouds. There may actually be risk to the radio via the antenna as the electric charge density in the air is very high at those times. (BTW, enjoying your videos and love the production technique, current radio ham and former PPL).
The only good thing that came out from this pandemic period ,is I got to watch most of Niko’s wing videos and I got to say it’s every private pilot dream ,great communication skills ,safe flying , and by the book ...I hope you keep up the great work , bravo niko 👏
What a professional flight! Your comments sound like the ones we had in the Delta cockpits on a regular basis when flying in such weather. Even the static is not that uncommon in the big jets. Single seat IFR/IMC is the toughest flying one can have. You make it look easy-the true mark of a professional !
An excellent video. As a retired ATC, the most challenging days were weather related. While our weather radar was normally more current than what you received through ADSB, we also knew it was time delayed. A visual look out the window is the up to date picture, but you may not be able to see everything further out. Discussing options with the controller generally makes the best plan.
What an absolute pro. Worked the problems one by one, never lost control or SA in spite of a potential dangerous and nerve-wrecking situation. And also a beautiful video. Thank you and take care.😊
The static noise when flying through very saturated clouds is one of the eeriest aviation experiences. You don't forget it. Often its right where you find lightning and St Elmo's fire as well. A night flight through embedded thunderstorms with moderate turbulence over Armenia in the C-17 was memorable to say the least. Nice vid.
Good job Niko. Calm, collected, focused, and concentrated without being distracted by all the in-flight negatives. Now I know what I want to be when I grow up, and I am a retired Orthopedic surgeon. LOL
@@NikosWings Your'e absolutely right! What separates the men from the boys is exactly that level of dedication and professionalism, and you have it. I admire your dedication and passion in the field of aviation, but I also know that this behavior reflects into your daily life and any other endeavors that you pursue. Although I am not a pilot, my father was one many many years ago, and although I didn't enjoy flying at an early age (frankly I was a chicken, I had an irrational fear of flying), I admired him because all of those attributes that you have. Good luck in your life as a pilot, businessman, father, husband, etc. Keep flying safely and teaching the world what you do.
This is an astounding representation of risk management. Niko handled this extremely cool, calm and collected even though you knew things were going wrong. You can see the worry on his face but he does not let this get the best of him and focuses that anxiety to help him get on the ground safely. Amazing video of exactly how private pilots should be behaving.
One of the best vlogs yet Niko, not only had the audience gripped with the tension of the whole flight, esp. with the brilliant added sound tracks and music, but also got all the aviation guys involved in the comments, as to what caused all the static interference!. Look forward to the next video!
Niko, I took a student in a C-152 into Shelby Co...and we ended up having to defuel from the refuel because they over fueled us! Great times! Wow that was some crazy static! To me, there are few things more frustrating than radios going nuts! I’m with you. Stay visual as much as possible so as to positively identify the build ups and remain clear. I also really enjoy working with ATC to formulate a path to get home!
As a novice student pilot, I really enjoy your videos Niko. While some of the concepts and technicalities are still not in my flying vocabulary, your flying basics and flight management are a great example for someone looking to learn solid skills. Keep the videos coming. Good stuff!
Just joined a few minutes ago and for a grounded, single engine, commercial, IFR pilot, your videos are great. Several years ago I worked for a start-up aircraft manufacturing company, Visionaire Corp. (en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VisionAire_Vantage) for the then, first single engine corporate jet. The jet was designed by Burt Rutan who also built the POC, Proof of Concept. When looking into lighting strike protection, they found a way to embed micro grains of metal into the composite material functionally making a composite structure appearing to look like a solid metal structure to lighting. For several reasons, nothing to do with engineering, the company didn't make it and the lighting protection idea never got tested. Therefore, I too am looking forward to a final resolution to your problem.
Read all the books you want. Watch all the 'how to' vids and attend all the classes, but good editing, like good flying, and practically everything else in life sharply defines the line between wisdom and experience. Another great job thanks for all the work involved in sharing this.
Another terrific flight Niko. Since I'm stuck home because of Chinese coronavirus, I'm rewatching your past videos. Even when you flew into IMC, you never skipped a beat, nor did you lose your composure with all the heavy weather. I guess that it helps to have the phenomenal avionics. You fly like the plane is an extension of your body.
Niko, you do an outstanding very safe job of flying in all conditions. Your calmness is great and above all your knowledge of your electronic systems and the weather is fantastic. I'd fly with you anytime for sure! The aircraft you have chosen is a super choice and above all SAFE with the parachute escape system. That in itself must make you feel a lot more relaxed on every flight.
I used to fly 400 series cessna aircraft in the 70s and when ever flying through light ice or snow the windshield would always develop a great deal of static. I could hear it over the sounds of the engines. We didn’t use headsets back then. I noticed that one of my copilots was very easerly spooked by static on door knobs and such so I took the opportunity one time to watch him come out of his seat when I asked him to feel if the windshield was warm. When he reached up to feel the windshield the static arch had be around six inches long like something out of a Frankenstein movie. For a few seconds I thought he was going to kill until he started laughing and saying I’ll get you for that. But anyway, static is a common problem with plastic type wind shields when flying through certain types of prescription. Like rubbing a glass rod with a piece of fur or walking on wool carpeting in the winter.
Flying Viking...The day after my check in our Conquest I was flying to Texas from Washington in the winter and climbing up out of Salt Lake City my good buddy (longtime 421, 414 and 340 pilot) did the exact same thing to me. Even though I knew it, I really didn’t even think about it and still reached up and did the same thing...AT LEAST a six inch arc! Haha. I can’t say I didn’t do it to others though, so Im sure I deserved it.
WOW!! That’s scary, Niko. I gotta hand it to you, Sir. You kept your cool, and handled that radio and bad weather situation beautifully. Glad you made it home safe. Pretty cool to have Martin Pauly come in as one of your ATC controllers. I alway wondered what he did. Now I know. Hope you get the problem fixed during your annual. Great job!!! Happy Flying, and safe landings.
It amazes me how Cirrus managed to keep such good standards around the world with their training program, considering it's GA focused market... My takeoff/emergency briefing is exactly the same, only in portuguese (and maybe a bit slower lol). I had the exact same problem with a Cirrus G5 a couple of years ago... No matter what we tried, that static in heavy precipitation never went away. I thought Cirrus got rid of that problem in the G6, but I guess not... And Niko, I know you have tons of experience, but please, do not get too comfortable in that weather. You know the saying... It's better to be on the ground wishing you were the air, than in the air wishing you were on the ground.
Niko, Great Learning video for any pilot student to ATP. thank you for sharing this and for your continued top notch content. never a dull moment in the skies! take care.
Great videos! I grew up close to the Bahai Temple which you showed after takeoff out of PWK. It brought back some nice memories! On the 737 in precip, even with static wicks, we occasionally get the same annoying static noise which can block out the frequency. We also get St. Elmo's fire which is a much better show at night!
Enjoying watching your videos but dude you never smile. I know you were managing in a problem in this video (and some others) but I've watched so many of your videos now and get the vibe that you are a little stiff and hard to relate to at times. Also think you are just hyper focused as a solo pilot without someone to chat with and probably a really nice guy. You are living the dream my man! Take care and safe flying! Love your videos. Great editing, too!
Just joined this channel from Chicago . This is my 1st channel subscription on UA-cam . Nicko wings caught my eye on his fine detail and narrating of his flights .
Outstanding Niko! You teach us all who fly a desk most of the time how to do it. I always learn from your experiences. Great video choreography as well!
Holy. Moly. That was a tough flight Niko...the P-static was insane...thanks for sharing. Some great examples of IFR flying in there. Perfect example of ongoing analysis, decision making, acting and then repeating the process, and staying focused and on task!👍🏻
Just another solid video. For sure, the best UA-cam pilot for those flying Cirrus as well as another other single engine plane (IMO). Keep it going and keep doing the single pilot IFR as I pick up something each time. Thanks for your help Niko.
Sorry for the long comment but stumbled across your video and went wow! Have to say great big thank you for sharing this flight and the splendid production. I have only viewed your to/from Chicago videos but clearly see that they capture the thrill of flying and the nature of the situations a pilot encounters. I have to agree with Martin Pauly's comment after viewing this return from Chicago video. You demonstrate you have much experience as a pilot and show a very good management demeanor in how you handle the technical challenges flying presents you. I can only think that when you are in the pilot seat your management ability and your technical ability merge into one and expect you get into a flow or zone that nothing else can do. As a flight enthusiast and flight simmer, I greatly appreciate how your videos capture and convey the large amount of information a pilot must process and what and why you do what you do at the many pilot decision points in the different phases of flight. The video presents a concise and comprehensive video diary of how a pilot must work to execute and maintain pilot situational awareness every minute. I had never heard or witnessed how static can develop around an aircraft in flight and how it can impact electronics when flying and that such can happen even in wet weather. Wow! The comprehensive ATC dialog in the video, for example the surprise reaction and subsequent question from ATC when you are asking about any PIREPs from the aircraft further ahead of you, is also educational and very informative as to the nature of information exchange possible between pilot and ATC. The view of ice on the wing and how you have to manage that developing condition is also another clear example of how flight conditions are fluid and changing from second to second. I can't imagine the extra demand on you if the flight were to have been during night. I also have to comment that I see how you are a pilot and a video producer while in flight. Another example of skill and management flexibility. Thank you again for this, past, and future videos where you capture the essence of flight as a pilot and all the work it takes to operate in the pilot seat. This video makes me respect the work that all pilots do much more. You present good character in your videos and appreciate how you tie in family and other social aspects occurring in your life. It is nice to see you know what is truly important in life, sharing and support of those you care about and you even take time to advise viewers how it is important to not neglect your health and watch out for causes of in-flight bloating. Appreciate you care enough to share your flight adventures and the advice which comes from good experiences. Great stuff. Stay safe.
Thanks for the detailed comment. I appreciate the feedback and your insights. I apologize for the short response but I did read your comment thoroughly.
Very well done video. I am learning a lot watching how you handle cross country flying. I’m a fair weather aerobatic & sport pilot. Maximum cross country flights for me are ~100 miles. Your Cirrus is equipped like a mini-airline jet. That icing scares me to death even though I live in the North near Chicago. It’s bad enough driving a car in that junk. To me, bad weather cross country flying is extremely stressful.
It's funny cos I would fly on a commercial plane any day because I trust there judgement. Never been keen on small aircraft, but, I would go with you simply because you are professional, capable and always put safety first. Nice work Niko!
Fantastic airmanship Niko, those conditions were no joke, especially with the P-Static. As someone interested in an SR22 in the next year or so I'd be interested to hear what solution they come up with - it sounds like a filter is needed. Nature is no joke!
Niko, thanks for sharing such a great video! We can definitely relate. I was coming back from Schaumburg Airport (02C) with the family, after a nice dinner at Pilot Pete's, about 1 month ago, when we had a very similar radio trouble. I could barely talk with Chicago Approach, the high pitch noise was unbearable, and almost had to squawk 7600. Fortunately, we managed to get through it (barely). My wife was very uneasy about the whole thing, to put it mildly. After thorough inspection, it turned out there was a loose ground wire from the rear passenger headset panel jack. What a trip! Home base for us is KUES, if you're ever in the area, stop by to say hello.
One of the most intense, even breathtaking videos. However, you remained calm, self possessed and remained brave and professional at all times. Cirrus capabilities to the max. Be safe. Thank you for this awesome video.
Thanks Niko for great video I grew up right by the approach end of 16 at PWK I would wait for the school bus as a kid watching arrivals and departures. It was probably what inspired me to get my private although I haven't really flown since. Looking forward to getting back in the air soon. Thanks again!
Good video. What made me stop was the thumbnail. I couldn't make it out too clearly that you had 02 on. At first glance I thought, "Damn, that dude grew a seriously cheezy mustache" LOL
Hey Niko. I usually don't comment on videos, but as an instrument student about to take my checkride, I have to say wow! You were really inspiring the way you kept your cool through all of that. Talk about task saturated. Bravo on the way you used all the tools at your disposal to get through that. Great example of how to be flexible with a flight plan, and always have an out. Thanks for the videos. I really enjoy them. If you ever find yourself in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I would like to shake your hand. Thanks Niko.
Good GRIEF Nikko!! Really enjoyed this one but I was only able to watch it knowing that you survived it to make the video! You remind me of my old CFI, he could stay cool in anything. Thanks for the great storytelling. 🤓👍🏽
You are prolly the best pilot I have ever watched and stayed subscribed to. Watching you fly is what is making me push to get my license. You are a serious inspiration!
Niko nice to see again a very interesting video About the static issue.... Please check for correct bonding of your avionics .You need spesific Ωms.Composite structures has grounding going all the way until the end of the plane and ground anything must be grounded. to do that (improve the bonding)you need contactive paste. try to remember if you have changed or disconnected any avionics with grounding and you didnt use paste or made the measurements with multimeters
Niko thanks for this amazing video again. I am not a pilot and I learned a ton! I didn't know how many factors are into flying. Now I totally understand Martin comment. Keep the amazing work and thanks for sharing your experiences.
Let us know what Cirrus can do to eliminate the static buildup on the radio units in the plane. A passthrough filter on the coax, close to the vhf external antenna may help. Good piloting, stayed calm.
@@jfv65 I think the radio antennas on aircraft are heated , just like the pitot tube . well at least with the aircraft I have worked with maybe not all are . I some times wonder about the construction of more modern aircraft that are carbon fibre or glass fibre as apparently ( or so im told ) they dont conduct as well as the older alloy built planes . Hence why they have those static discharge wicks on the wings . I guess its like anything though , you design some thing for certain conditions and mother nature throws the weather curve ball and proves the design to be lacking !!!! :-) . Certainly made for a tense video !!!
Really enjoyed this video. It gave me more respect for pilots. Watching you navigate in and out of some nasty weather. Took some calm nerves and plenty of skill. Stay safe and keep the awesome videos coming. God bless.
Love watching your vids! Gives me a whole new perspective being an air traffic controller! Much respect to the guys on the other side of the radar screen
Rah Rah , Im not a pilot but work in the aviation world . You controllers have a hard and stressful job , im sure how you do it either , so well done to you and you fellow Controllers .
A Niko thanks for the share you can kind of tell you wasn't liking that too much can't say as I Blame You static was crazy that would be enough to drive you up a a wall, was glad to see when you and your plane touchdown. Thanks again for the share
Same static happened to me 20 years ago on a pleasure flight in a 172. We rented the plane and had to wait for the plane to be finished being washed. Same as you it started a while after take-off and ended just as abruptly as it started about 15 minutes later. Turned out that water had gotten into the antenna base.
Just ...wow! That HAS to be one of the most amazing experiences I’ve yet to witness in GA. Thankfully, your logbook entry was complete with a safe, butter arrival. I think the idea of briefly reviewing a previous episode to begin, is brilliant. It’s like having an appetizer ahead of another phenomenal main entree. Each step of the flight is thoroughly briefed; no surprises, at least not with known information at the time, which is kept current. The frequent changes of perspective, with multiple cameras, only enhances the effectiveness of the overall video. We’ve all grown accustomed to just a few seconds of sight and sound in this era of hand-held computers known as smartphones. The only way this gets better is to enjoy a Niko’s Wings Production on the big screen. I’d watch his presentations in place of movie previews any day. CAVU! 😎👍
How tense 😬 this was for me and I’m not even on the flight. Niko brother wow the composure and nerves of steel 🤟🏻 what an absolute incredible edit on this video
Thank you for your videos, I’ve been watching for about 6 months now and I always take something from each one! Especially when it comes to Weather Avoidance in General Aviation. I truly learn a lot, and it has surely helped me. Congratulations, keep it up!
Aloha ! Enjoyed watching your flight , you are a good pilot, made a lot of wise decisions and above all, stayed calm when needed. Mahalo, & have a good one Niko 🤙
Awesome video Niko!!! Love how we ride along and experience the drama of your flights... Also from Palm Beach.... on the Gold Coast Australia!!! Go Niko!
Folks, if you are looking for a great example or risk management and in-flight decision making, look no further than this video. From a departure briefing before take-off to a detailed weather analysis, to using the pulse oximeter, to asking the controller for conditions of a flight ahead of him when he realized that might produce valuable information, to overriding the controller's advice (based on radar) when Niko had clear visual confirmation of what's ahead - Niko nails it in this video. Bravo!
Running into you and talking to you on this trip was the icing on the cake, buddy!
- Martin
Thanks for the comment buddy! It was just great hearing you on the freq Martin!
Martin Pauly , agreed!
So true.
Martin... I really enjoyed your multi-Engine refresher video.. your CFI was so mellow that you couldn’t help but relax. His knowledge is why every young student or rookie pilot should have mentors... Martin, did well in that video answering his questions?. Good Job
Hi Martin...2 of my prefered GA UA-camr in the same video! What else?! 😊😁
Update! Cirrus is already on top of this issue and in contact with my maintenance shop that looked into it in the summer. I’m certain it will be resolved within December during the annual maintenance.
Hi Niko, When I heard that screech I recognised it as I have heard it on my AM car radio when in a thunderstorm and when there is huge amount of static electricity in the air. It is probably a prelude to a lightning strike. The radio is just hearing it, I don’t think the anti static spikes can remove it as it is a natural phenomenon and most likely the best action is to get out of there as a big strike between clouds is probably imminent. I doubt if Cirrus can “cure” it. The higher the tone of the noise, the more frequent are the small discharges, effectively mini lightning bolts between clouds. There may actually be risk to the radio via the antenna as the electric charge density in the air is very high at those times. (BTW, enjoying your videos and love the production technique, current radio ham and former PPL).
I’d love to know their reasoning. I thought static’wicks would suffice?!
Antennae iced up?
I'm curious to know the date of the flight to compare solar activities and atmospheric charging during the weather you avoided?
Had the same issue in SR22 G6 2017; heavy severe static in IMC conditions.
The only good thing that came out from this pandemic period ,is I got to watch most of Niko’s wing videos and I got to say it’s every private pilot dream ,great communication skills ,safe flying , and by the book ...I hope you keep up the great work , bravo niko 👏
The fact that you are calm and not having to change your shorts, says a lot
What a professional flight! Your comments sound like the ones we had in the Delta cockpits on a regular basis when flying in such weather. Even the static is not that uncommon in the big jets. Single seat IFR/IMC is the toughest flying one can have. You make it look easy-the true mark of a professional !
Thanks, I appreciate that coming from you
An excellent video. As a retired ATC, the most challenging days were weather related. While our weather radar was normally more current than what you received through ADSB, we also knew it was time delayed. A visual look out the window is the up to date picture, but you may not be able to see everything further out. Discussing options with the controller generally makes the best plan.
What an absolute pro. Worked the problems one by one, never lost control or SA in spite of a potential dangerous and nerve-wrecking situation. And also a beautiful video. Thank you and take care.😊
United 777 pilot here,Boca Raton resident since the 1970's.I'm enjoying your channel.Fly safe my friend .........
The static noise when flying through very saturated clouds is one of the eeriest aviation experiences. You don't forget it. Often its right where you find lightning and St Elmo's fire as well. A night flight through embedded thunderstorms with moderate turbulence over Armenia in the C-17 was memorable to say the least. Nice vid.
Good job Niko. Calm, collected, focused, and concentrated without being distracted by all the in-flight negatives. Now I know what I want to be when I grow up, and I am a retired Orthopedic surgeon. LOL
I’m sure you were the same way under pressure during surgery that was not going per plan
@@NikosWings Your'e absolutely right! What separates the men from the boys is exactly that level of dedication and professionalism, and you have it. I admire your dedication and passion in the field of aviation, but I also know that this behavior reflects into your daily life and any other endeavors that you pursue. Although I am not a pilot, my father was one many many years ago, and although I didn't enjoy flying at an early age (frankly I was a chicken, I had an irrational fear of flying), I admired him because all of those attributes that you have. Good luck in your life as a pilot, businessman, father, husband, etc. Keep flying safely and teaching the world what you do.
This is an astounding representation of risk management. Niko handled this extremely cool, calm and collected even though you knew things were going wrong. You can see the worry on his face but he does not let this get the best of him and focuses that anxiety to help him get on the ground safely. Amazing video of exactly how private pilots should be behaving.
One of the best vlogs yet Niko, not only had the audience gripped with the tension of the whole flight, esp. with the brilliant added sound tracks and music, but also got all the aviation guys involved in the comments, as to what caused all the static interference!. Look forward to the next video!
Niko, I took a student in a C-152 into Shelby Co...and we ended up having to defuel from the refuel because they over fueled us! Great times!
Wow that was some crazy static! To me, there are few things more frustrating than radios going nuts!
I’m with you. Stay visual as much as possible so as to positively identify the build ups and remain clear. I also really enjoy working with ATC to formulate a path to get home!
Never had to defuel and hope to never have to do that.
As a novice student pilot, I really enjoy your videos Niko. While some of the concepts and technicalities are still not in my flying vocabulary, your flying basics and flight management are a great example for someone looking to learn solid skills. Keep the videos coming. Good stuff!
Your best video, yet. Excellent communication and decision making. Great example of a pilot and ATC working together.
Just joined a few minutes ago and for a grounded, single engine, commercial, IFR pilot, your videos are great. Several years ago I worked for a start-up aircraft manufacturing company, Visionaire Corp. (en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VisionAire_Vantage) for the then, first single engine corporate jet. The jet was designed by Burt Rutan who also built the POC, Proof of Concept. When looking into lighting strike protection, they found a way to embed micro grains of metal into the composite material functionally making a composite structure appearing to look like a solid metal structure to lighting. For several reasons, nothing to do with engineering, the company didn't make it and the lighting protection idea never got tested. Therefore, I too am looking forward to a final resolution to your problem.
Niko, You sir, are an exemplary aviator. You remained cool, calm and collected. Kudos to you.
Read all the books you want. Watch all the 'how to' vids and attend all the classes, but good editing, like good flying, and practically everything else in life sharply defines the line between wisdom and experience. Another great job thanks for all the work involved in sharing this.
Bro you killed it. That was incredible airmanship.
I have mad respect for you Niko.
Thanks buddy
Niko, I don't know how you take the time to make the videos that you do. I really enjoy sitting back and watching. Thanks, brother.
It’s a 2nd job for me
Another terrific flight Niko. Since I'm stuck home because of Chinese coronavirus, I'm rewatching your past videos. Even when you flew into IMC, you never skipped a beat, nor did you lose your composure with all the heavy weather. I guess that it helps to have the phenomenal avionics. You fly like the plane is an extension of your body.
Never lose composure, you need to be aware of your own condition and nip the human factor in the bud. It’s all business in there.
Niko, you do an outstanding very safe job of flying in all conditions. Your calmness is great and above all your knowledge of your electronic systems and the weather is fantastic. I'd fly with you anytime for sure! The aircraft you have chosen is a super choice and above all SAFE with the parachute escape system. That in itself must make you feel a lot more relaxed on every flight.
That is true (about the parachute)
And true of You too!
Top notch flying from start to finish. This is what a polished and professional pilot does . Awesome video, calm cool and collected .
Thanks for taking us along. You did a great job, calm and cool all the time. These videos should be mandatory for IFR students 👌🏽
I used to fly 400 series cessna aircraft in the 70s and when ever flying through light ice or snow the windshield would always develop a great deal of static. I could hear it over the sounds of the engines. We didn’t use headsets back then. I noticed that one of my copilots was very easerly spooked by static on door knobs and such so I took the opportunity one time to watch him come out of his seat when I asked him to feel if the windshield was warm. When he reached up to feel the windshield the static arch had be around six inches long like something out of a Frankenstein movie. For a few seconds I thought he was going to kill until he started laughing and saying I’ll get you for that. But anyway, static is a common problem with plastic type wind shields when flying through certain types of prescription. Like rubbing a glass rod with a piece of fur or walking on wool carpeting in the winter.
Dom Aguayo nothing like seeing the fire dance on the windscreen of a 421 lol
Flying Viking...The day after my check in our Conquest I was flying to Texas from Washington in the winter and climbing up out of Salt Lake City my good buddy (longtime 421, 414 and 340 pilot) did the exact same thing to me. Even though I knew it, I really didn’t even think about it and still reached up and did the same thing...AT LEAST a six inch arc! Haha. I can’t say I didn’t do it to others though, so Im sure I deserved it.
D B yeah the heated windshields are fun. I flew a 421 with an old guy in his 70s and 80s and he taught me that trick too lol.
Thats about as much fun as tossing a buddy a charged capacitor and say catch!
Fantastic airmanship Nikko! Thank you for this knowlegeable experience video.
WOW!! That’s scary, Niko. I gotta hand it to you, Sir. You kept your cool, and handled that radio and bad weather situation beautifully. Glad you made it home safe. Pretty cool to have Martin Pauly come in as one of your ATC controllers. I alway wondered what he did. Now I know. Hope you get the problem fixed during your annual. Great job!!! Happy Flying, and safe landings.
Martin was just flying his airplane, he is not a controller but I can see how it came out that way on the video
Thanks for the correction, Niko. Regardless, I still enjoy his videos, as I do yours, too. I appreciation the information.
Niko,
Please keep us posted on what Cirrus has to say regarding the static. Very interested.
I don't think there is a lot you can do if it's a polycarbonate.
I have recently had a bad abdominal surgery. Your videos helped me in this moment, making me more peaceful. Thanks a lot Niko's
Happy recovery buddy
It amazes me how Cirrus managed to keep such good standards around the world with their training program, considering it's GA focused market... My takeoff/emergency briefing is exactly the same, only in portuguese (and maybe a bit slower lol).
I had the exact same problem with a Cirrus G5 a couple of years ago... No matter what we tried, that static in heavy precipitation never went away. I thought Cirrus got rid of that problem in the G6, but I guess not...
And Niko, I know you have tons of experience, but please, do not get too comfortable in that weather. You know the saying... It's better to be on the ground wishing you were the air, than in the air wishing you were on the ground.
Niko, Great Learning video for any pilot student to ATP. thank you for sharing this and for your continued top notch content. never a dull moment in the skies! take care.
Hey Max, thanks for the feedback
Niko by far that was one over your best videos. I can’t believe how calm you were.
Great videos! I grew up close to the Bahai Temple which you showed after takeoff out of PWK. It brought back some nice memories! On the 737 in precip, even with static wicks, we occasionally get the same annoying static noise which can block out the frequency. We also get St. Elmo's fire which is a much better show at night!
Enjoying watching your videos but dude you never smile. I know you were managing in a problem in this video (and some others) but I've watched so many of your videos now and get the vibe that you are a little stiff and hard to relate to at times. Also think you are just hyper focused as a solo pilot without someone to chat with and probably a really nice guy. You are living the dream my man! Take care and safe flying! Love your videos. Great editing, too!
Come meet me in person at one of the meetups. But it’s true that when flying I try to keep it professional
You use ATC & assistance better than any other professional pilot that I have observed / watched on UA-cam....I appreciate your video's! Be safe!
Just joined this channel from Chicago . This is my 1st channel subscription on UA-cam .
Nicko wings caught my eye on his fine detail and narrating of his flights .
Welcome, glad to be your first channel
Outstanding Niko! You teach us all who fly a desk most of the time how to do it. I always learn from your experiences. Great video choreography as well!
Holy. Moly. That was a tough flight Niko...the P-static was insane...thanks for sharing. Some great examples of IFR flying in there. Perfect example of ongoing analysis, decision making, acting and then repeating the process, and staying focused and on task!👍🏻
Just another solid video. For sure, the best UA-cam pilot for those flying Cirrus as well as another other single engine plane (IMO). Keep it going and keep doing the single pilot IFR as I pick up something each time. Thanks for your help Niko.
Very nice management of a series of challenging scenarios with high workloads. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.
Sorry for the long comment but stumbled across your video and went wow!
Have to say great big thank you for sharing this flight and the splendid production. I have only viewed your to/from Chicago videos but clearly see that they capture the thrill of flying and the nature of the situations a pilot encounters. I have to agree with Martin Pauly's comment after viewing this return from Chicago video. You demonstrate you have much experience as a pilot and show a very good management demeanor in how you handle the technical challenges flying presents you. I can only think that when you are in the pilot seat your management ability and your technical ability merge into one and expect you get into a flow or zone that nothing else can do.
As a flight enthusiast and flight simmer, I greatly appreciate how your videos capture and convey the large amount of information a pilot must process and what and why you do what you do at the many pilot decision points in the different phases of flight. The video presents a concise and comprehensive video diary of how a pilot must work to execute and maintain pilot situational awareness every minute. I had never heard or witnessed how static can develop around an aircraft in flight and how it can impact electronics when flying and that such can happen even in wet weather. Wow! The comprehensive ATC dialog in the video, for example the surprise reaction and subsequent question from ATC when you are asking about any PIREPs from the aircraft further ahead of you, is also educational and very informative as to the nature of information exchange possible between pilot and ATC. The view of ice on the wing and how you have to manage that developing condition is also another clear example of how flight conditions are fluid and changing from second to second. I can't imagine the extra demand on you if the flight were to have been during night. I also have to comment that I see how you are a pilot and a video producer while in flight. Another example of skill and management flexibility.
Thank you again for this, past, and future videos where you capture the essence of flight as a pilot and all the work it takes to operate in the pilot seat. This video makes me respect the work that all pilots do much more. You present good character in your videos and appreciate how you tie in family and other social aspects occurring in your life. It is nice to see you know what is truly important in life, sharing and support of those you care about and you even take time to advise viewers how it is important to not neglect your health and watch out for causes of in-flight bloating. Appreciate you care enough to share your flight adventures and the advice which comes from good experiences. Great stuff. Stay safe.
Thanks for the detailed comment. I appreciate the feedback and your insights. I apologize for the short response but I did read your comment thoroughly.
Wow! I was stressed out, and I wasn't even flying. 😂🤣
I know same here !!!
Haha same! Just done watching, my heart rate is a bit high right now xD
Yeah. I was like.... I need more time in the 2nd seat!
Last 2 videos were your best ever. AWESOME IFR work!
You handled all issues very well, great job Niko.
Well done Niko. Glad you arrived safe and sound.
It was a pleasure flying Nikko airways
Great video as always... kept us on the edge of our seats...and love your cool looking new Amigo 0xygen mustachio..
Very well done video. I am learning a lot watching how you handle cross country flying. I’m a fair weather aerobatic & sport pilot. Maximum cross country flights for me are ~100 miles. Your Cirrus is equipped like a mini-airline jet. That icing scares me to death even though I live in the North near Chicago. It’s bad enough driving a car in that junk. To me, bad weather cross country flying is extremely stressful.
It's funny cos I would fly on a commercial plane any day because I trust there judgement. Never been keen on small aircraft, but, I would go with you simply because you are professional, capable and always put safety first. Nice work Niko!
Fantastic airmanship Niko, those conditions were no joke, especially with the P-Static. As someone interested in an SR22 in the next year or so I'd be interested to hear what solution they come up with - it sounds like a filter is needed. Nature is no joke!
Niko, thanks for sharing such a great video! We can definitely relate.
I was coming back from Schaumburg Airport (02C) with the family, after a nice dinner at Pilot Pete's, about 1 month ago, when we had a very similar radio trouble. I could barely talk with Chicago Approach, the high pitch noise was unbearable, and almost had to squawk 7600. Fortunately, we managed to get through it (barely). My wife was very uneasy about the whole thing, to put it mildly. After thorough inspection, it turned out there was a loose ground wire from the rear passenger headset panel jack. What a trip! Home base for us is KUES, if you're ever in the area, stop by to say hello.
I did a lot of training flights up at UES and 02C.
I love Pilot Pete’s. I live just down the road.
Sheesh my hands were sweaty on this one! Great job Niko!
WELL DONE ! Thanks for the perfect example of cool , calm, and collected. Good for all of us to see. 👏
One of the most intense, even breathtaking videos. However, you remained calm, self possessed and remained brave and professional at all times. Cirrus capabilities to the max. Be safe. Thank you for this awesome video.
Calm, confident and great flying in difficult conditions. Love your work Niko.
Great job Nico. How seriously and professionally you take flying always shows in the videos.
It's like watching a documentary, awesome video and keep up the good work!
Just started watching your videos, by far the most inspirational pilot on UA-cam. The amount of composure in hard situations is admirable.
Thanks Niko for great video I grew up right by the approach end of 16 at PWK I would wait for the school bus as a kid watching arrivals and departures. It was probably what inspired me to get my private although I haven't really flown since. Looking forward to getting back in the air soon. Thanks again!
You the man Niko!👍👍👍 keep up the good work!
WOW! That flight was a handful!!! Hope Cirrus gets THAT bug worked out! Great flying along with you Niko! Cheers!
Good video. What made me stop was the thumbnail. I couldn't make it out too clearly that you had 02 on. At first glance I thought, "Damn, that dude grew a seriously cheezy mustache" LOL
Lol
Hey Niko. I usually don't comment on videos, but as an instrument student about to take my checkride, I have to say wow! You were really inspiring the way you kept your cool through all of that. Talk about task saturated. Bravo on the way you used all the tools at your disposal to get through that. Great example of how to be flexible with a flight plan, and always have an out. Thanks for the videos. I really enjoy them. If you ever find yourself in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I would like to shake your hand. Thanks Niko.
Hey Tim, I have family at GR and fly there often. Shoot me an email and I’ll add you to my GRR list of friends
Good GRIEF Nikko!! Really enjoyed this one but I was only able to watch it knowing that you survived it to make the video! You remind me of my old CFI, he could stay cool in anything. Thanks for the great storytelling. 🤓👍🏽
You are prolly the best pilot I have ever watched and stayed subscribed to. Watching you fly is what is making me push to get my license. You are a serious inspiration!
That was some scary weather. Glad you were able to make it home safely. Love to see you fly in and out of my hometown Chicago.
Here's to me wishing I'd be as composed as you are in my flights! Enjoyed your content Niko
Shahril Ridhwan Effendy , Its okay no one can hear you scream at 15000ft ……….except maybe your passengers !!! . You dont fly for an Airline do you :-O
@@zeberdee1972 hopefully I'd be prepared for anything. Nope I'm still a student
@@shahrilridhwaneffendy3769 Well good luck with your flying career . And its okay to scream , as long as no one else is around !!! lol
Niko
nice to see again a very interesting video
About the static issue....
Please check for correct bonding of your avionics .You need spesific Ωms.Composite structures has grounding going all the way until the end of the plane and ground anything must be grounded. to do that (improve the bonding)you need contactive paste. try to remember if you have changed or disconnected any avionics with grounding and you didnt use paste or made the measurements with multimeters
Yes it smells like a grounding issue.
Also check your static discharges for continuity and length according mm
Keep the great work Niko!! many thanks for this video, great quality, P-static sounds are terrible....
I learn a lot from your videos Niko. Thanks for posting them.
Holy crap! I was having tachycardia watching you. What a fantastic job you did! Picked up a few pointers. Thank you and continued safe flying.
Nice use of a beautiful Greek word meaning fast heart!
Brilliant excellent flying Niko. Well Done
Niko thanks for this amazing video again. I am not a pilot and I learned a ton! I didn't know how many factors are into flying. Now I totally understand Martin comment. Keep the amazing work and thanks for sharing your experiences.
Niko, very nice video ! Full of info !
Let us know what Cirrus can do to eliminate the static buildup on the radio units in the plane. A passthrough filter on the coax, close to the vhf external antenna may help. Good piloting, stayed calm.
It could be Ice on the antenna that makes that noise. Especially since it disappeared when you descended below freezing level.
Another good possibility
If iceing deteriorates radio coms i would expect heated antennes on aircraft. Does that even exist? No idea if it's technically possible.
@@jfv65 I think the radio antennas on aircraft are heated , just like the pitot tube . well at least with the aircraft I have worked with maybe not all are . I some times wonder about the construction of more modern aircraft that are carbon fibre or glass fibre as apparently ( or so im told ) they dont conduct as well as the older alloy built planes . Hence why they have those static discharge wicks on the wings . I guess its like anything though , you design some thing for certain conditions and mother nature throws the weather curve ball and proves the design to be lacking !!!! :-) . Certainly made for a tense video !!!
It's actually the ice, it's happened to me in all kinds of airplanes, it's not about the composite materials.
Really enjoyed this video. It gave me more respect for pilots. Watching you navigate in and out of some nasty weather. Took some calm nerves and plenty of skill. Stay safe and keep the awesome videos coming. God bless.
My son learned to fly at Shelby County Airport at the age of 13. Now 28, he has started a sight seeing business with a CardinalRG.
Wow! Awesome video Niko! You’ve got nerves of steel man. Pretty sure I’d be losing my s*** if all that was happening!
Amazing content and mad editing skills! Pal Waukee has really changed from when I was a kid.
Great piloting Niko, very calm through the whole video even though it's very stressful.
Just love your videos, high quality and real world experience.
Love watching your vids! Gives me a whole new perspective being an air traffic controller! Much respect to the guys on the other side of the radar screen
Rah Rah , Im not a pilot but work in the aviation world . You controllers have a hard and stressful job , im sure how you do it either , so well done to you and you fellow Controllers .
99% of controllers I work with are absolutely incredible in what they do.
Niko's Wings if you are ever flying over the most Eastern part of NC , lmk!!!
Nice work Niko, thanks for saving my ears! Really enjoyed the music in this one! Appreciate your efforts that goes into making these videos
Killer video Niko! Edge of your seat stuff right there.
Nikon that was a crazy flight... keep us posted on the static issue... great vids! Safe flights!!
Cool Calm and Collected.....Awesome tool you managed so well Niko!! Just what life in the private pilots seat can offer!!
That was truly an adventure, it was a good thing that you didn’t have any nervous passengers on board.
Yes it would be another factor to be concerned about.
A Niko thanks for the share you can kind of tell you wasn't liking that too much can't say as I Blame You static was crazy that would be enough to drive you up a a wall, was glad to see when you and your plane touchdown. Thanks again for the share
Same static happened to me 20 years ago on a pleasure flight in a 172. We rented the plane and had to wait for the plane to be finished being washed. Same as you it started a while after take-off and ended just as abruptly as it started about 15 minutes later. Turned out that water had gotten into the antenna base.
Interesting
Found this a great watch. Very interesting and informative. Thanks Nikko
Just ...wow! That HAS to be one of the most amazing experiences I’ve yet to witness in GA. Thankfully, your logbook entry was complete with a safe, butter arrival. I think the idea of briefly reviewing a previous episode to begin, is brilliant. It’s like having an appetizer ahead of another phenomenal main entree. Each step of the flight is thoroughly briefed; no surprises, at least not with known information at the time, which is kept current. The frequent changes of perspective, with multiple cameras, only enhances the effectiveness of the overall video. We’ve all grown accustomed to just a few seconds of sight and sound in this era of hand-held computers known as smartphones. The only way this gets better is to enjoy a Niko’s Wings Production on the big screen. I’d watch his presentations in place of movie previews any day. CAVU! 😎👍
Thanks for the feedback Mike!!!
How tense 😬 this was for me and I’m not even on the flight. Niko brother wow the composure and nerves of steel 🤟🏻 what an absolute incredible edit on this video
Stressful flight! Good job on keeping your calm and making good decisions. I'd be confident to go flying with ya!
Great video!
Thank you for your videos, I’ve been watching for about 6 months now and I always take something from each one! Especially when it comes to Weather Avoidance in General Aviation. I truly learn a lot, and it has surely helped me. Congratulations, keep it up!
Aloha ! Enjoyed watching your flight , you are a good pilot, made a lot of wise decisions and above all, stayed calm when needed.
Mahalo, & have a good one Niko 🤙
Awesome video Niko!!! Love how we ride along and experience the drama of your flights... Also from Palm Beach.... on the Gold Coast Australia!!! Go Niko!
Curious to hear the results of your static and discussion with Cirrus? Pretty intense radio interference.
Glad you made it back safely and thanks for sharing!
Stressful just watching this was a super tough mission. But you handled it like a champ..!