ARE YOU DECLARING A FUEL EMERGENCY?
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- On a long cross Country flight to Chicago, the goal was to do the long segment on the first flight and leave the shorter leg for the second flight. That first segment was planned for Bowling Green, IN, 711 NM away, but with the routing, stronger headwinds than predicted and weather approaching sooner than expected, things had to change... a LOT...
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I am NOT a Certified Flight Instructor and my videos are not for instruction purposes. The video is intended for my own personal experiences and for entertainment purposes only. Do not use my video content as information about how to fly an airplane. To properly learn how to fly you MUST visit your local flight school and work with an experienced Certified Flight Instructor.
FAQs
- What airplane is this? This is a Cirrus SR22T (Turbo) Generation 6 (G6) built in December 2018.
- Why do you fly so much? I fly for business primarily supporting my clients and staff at meetings and conferences and vendor partner relationship building for my Government Payments platform company called Autoagent
- What do you use to record your videos? I use 3 GoPro cameras (models 5, 6, 7), I use ND4, 8, 16 filters on the cameras, I use a Sony FRD-AX53 4K camera with mechanically stabilized optical zoom, my iPhone 13 PRO MAX for many of the video shots you see when the 4K camera is too bulky to carry. I record audio with an old iPhone using voice notes and I use a cockpit audio recording cable I bought on Sporty's.
- What software do you use to edit your videos? I use Final Cut Pro on a MacBook and iMac
- Where do you find good royalty free video clips? I use artgrid.io
- Do you do all the editing? Yes, all this work other than some filler video clips and music is my work 100%
- What oxygen system do you use? I use Precise Flight cannulas and their X3 oxygen conserver regulators with the boom cannula. Works good but the boom could use some better engineering.
- Do you promote products? Never! I keep my videos sponsor free and continue have unlimited and unrestricted fun without a "boss" or watching my words.
- You fly so good don't you make mistakes? I make tons of errors which I will never show you lol
- Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in beautiful Greece and came to the US as a College student. Loved the Country decided to stay and build my career here. Best decision ever.
- How do you afford to own an airplane? Airplane ownership can be expensive but when done right, in the US, it becomes a wonderful tax deduction that can allow you to fly for business almost for free. Get trained well, get a bank loan and buy yourself an airplane for your business.
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Nikko, I've got to confess, I am truly envious of your aircraft AND your piloting abilities. God bless. Stay safe.
He's also a master videographer 🎥
Even with a full schedule, no ‘go fever’ here. Love to see it played safe!
I love how you verbalise your thinking , both on leaving on the Sunday giving yourself enough time for contingencies, as well as explaining your alternative airports with a possible low fuel situation. You were always ahead of the plane. Better to take more time safely to bet to your destination than the alternative.
Niko, what a splendid example of ADM and letting ATC know what you need. As a low time VFR pilot working on my Instrument Rating there were quite a few lessons in this video. Thanks for sharing.
Just recently flew into Lebanon right next to Nashville…..that’s one busy airport surprised it’s not a class B!
I instructed out of Lebanon! Busy uncontrolled little airport haha
@@cameroncunningham4520
You got that right, I was filming our flight out to see our great-nephews 1st birthday and we had 3 approach frequency changes on the north side of Nashville, Southwest flew right under us, although it looked closer to the naked eye than on video and a heading change (I think ATC forgot that part) I was so close/high to Lebanon before they switched me, that I ended up crossing midfield and tear-dropping in the pattern…. Once on CTAF they’re were planes everywhere! That’s one busy little airport!!!
10:36 "what's up Niko, hello!" .... made my day!
I'll never forget something you said a while back in a previous video: "You don't have to be anywhere in aviation, you just have to be safe." I used that line before my PPL flight test when the weather was bad, and my testing officer concurred. Your advice is always sound and flying skills are right up there.
Nice
You really inspire me Nikki. I just bought my own plane and will be flying to Chicago (my hometown) in the next few weeks. I've been watching fly into the City for a few years now. Seeing this just and hearing you talk about all the hours of flying you have to do really motivated me. Thanks for continuing to make videos.
Dude you almost jump out your seat heavy turbulence, god speed Niko always good to see the amazing flying u do
Better safe than sorry!
ADM is literally by the books, great example for all your low time / student pilots there. Thanks for the amazing content, as always!
Thank you for the video. Hope the family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe.
Thanks, you too!
Thanks. Always a cool customer. Probably cool on the inside too. Because you plan
Great flight Niko. Wow Zoe's kitten has grown since we last saw it 2 year's ago 0:28 into a beautiful cat!
Niko - GREAT storyboarding, video, sound, and MUSIC! Thanks for letting us ride with you.
Great aeronautical decision making. You made some changes but with that you lived to fly another day. Thanks for sharing.
Very true!
Niko dropping two vids in less than a month is a gem! Good call on diverting! As an engineer, I always appreciate someone explaining their thought process and logic/thinking. Safe flights 122SZ!
As always, Niko, thanks for showing those centerlines some love! Great landings!
👍☑️ Niko always great flying with you, Tks for another slick video!
Superb airmanship and video making
Always a smart move..very good no chances no die
Very nice flight and diversion...
Your flight path from Smyrna to Chicago probably brought you close to my neck of the woods. Once you get towards Carbondale area you definitely are close. Good video as always Niko.
Niko needs to stop in at your airport for plane/people fuel!!!!!
@@Parr4theCourse yep,, get the royal treatment !
In my country,kenya (africa) there's only like a total of 10 airports where you can actually divert and buy AVGAS or JET-A fuel hence for such long flights we'd have to carry fuel onboard with jerrycans coz there's no room to randomly divert for fuel. you guys are lucky up there
What a lifestyle!
Awesome video Niko
Thank you for this great video! Awesome Music! Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪
Another gem from you Niko and a great example of sensible and safe decision making. Thanks for the great content as always!
Way to go..once again..Niko..
always great to see you.. flying along..right up there..and please..
keep 'em coming..
Appreciate the footage montage to the tune of house music. Loved it ever since you did it in the Diamond Stars way back when
Thanks for the loyalty
Weather IS weird everywhere .. So true. Fly safe Niko!
The correct call to ATC is to declare "minimum fuel." Saying, "I'm just playing it safe," means nothing. Proper communication in a situation like this is crucial. Ambiguity in communication is a threat! TEM is at the core of good airmanship.
I did not have minimum fuel buddy and as long as in my mind it was communicated that’s all I needed. Keep in mind that ATC doesn’t matter as much, you are the boss for your flight and you demand what you want. The buck ends with you not ATC.
@@NikosWings Your reply just highlights once again you’re poor communication skills.
And your reply highlights that you are a troll
A diversion to stay within your personal fuel minimums (and like you mine are higher than legal VFR/IFR minimums) is never a bad idea. Peace of mind and safety first...nice flight Niko!
Niko comes off chill but he’s actually one of the best GA pilots on UA-cam. He’s on top of it. Great ADM
Hi Niko from Adelaide South Australia. I just love your videos and look forward to each and every one you post. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Nice Airmanship
Great video, great ADM, love the airplane too.
Another great one. Thanks Nico -
Always great video of your adventures, enjoy them much.
Nice flying as always Niko! Loved the “longhorn steakhouse” shout out lol! You are 💯 correct they are not bad at all for a large chain restaurant!
I'm so ready for these regular videos again. They keep me going while I get my ratings love it
More to come!
I too am at home when I'm in the air flying GA. Great to see how assertive you are with ATC in the essence of safety. Keep it up, I am envious of your plane!
Niko the smooth operator!👍🏼
I made a suggestion for Airport 2M2 Lawrenceburg, tn which would've deviated you just a tad from your IFR, but it's a beautiful spot and would've been way less busy. Glad you made it and Cheers!
Great to see you Niko blessings and travel mercies on your trips as well as your family. Love your videos and they are also educational for me in my simulation flying with my cirrus Sr22 Turbo G3. Love you man big time huge
Thanks so much!
Great video Niko, as always. Great decision making skills demonstrated too.
Great video Nikko! As always. I am a Meteorologist and AvGeek here who always appreciates your content.
Now I miss Nashville! I got my PPL 2 years ago flying out of MQY! Unfortunately my wife's career opportunities had us move away.
Definitely ot for those with anxiety.
Hey Niko. Good video as usual!! One thing I noticed is that the Alabama-Tennessee area is not like Florida. When you see yellow in Florida is bad weather. In Tennessee is just a lot of layers of clouds most of the time. So the ride is safe and good. I have done it several times and the first time I was surprised. Not saying that I would do that all the time because I like playing it safe too but sometimes it is not as bad as it looks in the MFD
Interesting!
Always great to see you in the air Niko! I wish I could fly as often as you, I think I probably love it just as much!
Hi, Niko. Nice to see you again. I hope your family is doing fine. Have a great summer.
Thanks, you too!
Awesome! I did all of my training and instructing out of MQY! Good to see our awesome little airport represented!
Very cool!
I fly the airbus and love your videos my friend. Always keeping an ear out for your tailsign!
Say hi on freq
PWK is such a nice way in here, easy access downtown, and always a pretty flight up the lakefront.
Another epic vid Niko, been watching your video's for 2-3 years now, but the conversation between you and ATC still seems to me like another language!. Great stuff, look forward to the next one!..Cheers
Great video! Nice editing and content!
I love watching you land at PALWAUKEE. I did all of my training there.
That’s what I call it lol
It's funny that you say that Longhorn isn't a bad place, our eldest daughter loves to go there for her birthday, she loves it...
I’ll tell you when there’s nothing else Longhorn always does it right… good to hear from you paisano
Bowling Green Massacre 😂 But seriously, glad to see you again. So envious of the equipment you young guys have today compared to back in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s working with the weather and kind and accommodating ATC. Blue skies, Niko ✌️
Awesome...absolutely love the videos...!!
Glad you like them!
Hi Nikko. Nice to see you always enjoying your content.
Nice to see someone in GA choosing a small inconvenience over fuel starvation, it is baffling how many have perished for no reason. Also, I think KBWG is KY, not IN.
It is indeed in KY, my bad for saying IN
Don’t know why I keep getting your new posts about 5 days after you upload. Must be a setting I’m missing. In any case, always love to take a ride. Great that you are as busy as it sounds, but I know that can get old fast.
You made me enjoy watching your video, I wish I could fly with you just to break my fear of clouds.
What is that wonderful music coming into Chicago? I want it !!!!!!
Awesome trip and great decision on the diversion. I love your video editing, tells the story so well. 👍
that was a big turbulence bounce i said woo
It was like a mini rollercoaster lol
I just subscribed to your channel after watching this. This was a great video. Looking at your video library, I appreciate the content you have/share shows your experiences with emergencies and situations that show not every flight is Point A to Point B for the 100 hamburger. Thanks Niko!👏
Love your videos, always an amazing adventure and always a lesson in there somewhere. Fly safe and keep up the awesome work!
I buddy how's it going hope you are well and enjoying life to the full. What a brilliant vlog. Nice scenery a part from a few clouds Philip's glad you had no problems safe and happy flying buddy phil.
The weather up here in Boston has been crappy. Be safe.
Για σου Νικο, Αλεξησ απο Πατρα που μενω Ταμπα, ελπιζω να εισαι καλα!
Γεια σου Αλέξη. Είμαι Πατρα τώρα
you are so amazing love it.. and keep it going ;
You’re a great pilot my man. Keep up the great work 👍
Really excellent editing. Great video.
Good decision!!
NIKO, great call live to fly another day
I agree!
Enjoyed that
English Muffins great start to the morning 👍
Great to see you back in the hot seat my friend but I am getting worried as you mention you have a few boats.....Noooooooooo you need more planes and NO more boats.......🤣🤣
Working on it!
Let me know the next time you're in Boston!
Dude, I can’t understand a word.. Fine line between fast and coherent, just saying for all concerned. Fly safe.
I understand well lol
Hey Nicko great video did I here your acquiring, Well to continue on that road what about an upgrade to SZ. like maybe getting the G2 no more canula faster flight times more of a time machine.
Can’t quite justify it yet. The G2 albeit being a bit faster and pressurized, its range is not that great. It’s super expensive, 10x the insurance and maintenance cost, and at the end of the day I will lose the ability to land at hundreds or thousands or small airfields because a) too short of a runway b) no jet fuel available. See my point?
Cant wait to see you in the Cirrus Jet!
Always play it safe, the only way to fly
playing it safe is the name of the game.
Bravo Niko 😊
Your my idol Nikko. Im looking at buying another business and sr22. Stay safe and thanks for the amazing content.
wonderful vlog Niko!
Great vid. I like your flights above 15000 ft. 🙂You should be an instructor. SR22T is amazing. Your videos never get boring. Stay safe in the air Niko.
I took my PPL check ride at BWG!
I love your videos and I also know how much time goes into video editing (I own a marketing firm) - I would just encourage you to not be afraid to let the videos "drag on" a little. Now if you want to make them short, then you go for it but for aviation fans like myself, we'll gladly sit and watch longer form videos. Just a thought, appreciate you sharing your talents and time making these videos.
Thanks for the feedback
@@NikosWings you're welcome, long time fan of your channel.
Love your videos bud
Glad you like them!
Ever think about getting a cirrus vision jet?
Yes
Next time you're up in Smyrna and in the mood for a burger there's a place there called Fat Mo's Burgers. Amazing! And I believe it's a Greek family that owns it too. It's been ages since I've been there but I hear it's still around.
I’ll check it out
Real fun Niko as usual was the brief glimpse of that cat , the same one you once collected as a kitten.Some music tit bits . Did I hear a tiny bit of ZZ Top in your soundtrack. Just to say I have been following a US Band for about 16 years and now the lead singer is a Greek Cypriot and she is one of the best. After lot of mess in FB now friends with female guitarist who lives in Nashville
Who are they?
@@NikosWings Lezzeppelin
Too bad you're so smart (job wise)...the airlines could have used you...stay safe, great vid!
Was looking at the FAQ's and that G6 is a little over four years now, damn time flies! That has to be close to fully depreciated, any plans for new one, maybe the jet?
I fully depreciated it in year 1 and it did amazing for my taxes. Unfortunately the depreciation program is being eliminated and will soon go away. No plans at this time for a replacement.
0:28 Floofbaby
Hello Niko.
Not totally true on that. Retractable gear means a lot more weight, double insurance and maybe 5 knots faster