It’s a great work perk! I didn’t know about it at first, and it definitely helped push me to finally start flying lessons. As far as I know, once you purchase the Sporty’s Learn to Fly course you have that content for life. Which is cool in case you ever want to go back and do any review.

Thanks for the sub and comment! And yes, a front facing Go Pro is on the to-do list. Haven’t been flying much lately with a busy summer but want to get that front view for you all.

Agreed! It’s an awesome incentive. Curious if any other companies offer anything like that.

Hi, thanks for the question, it’s a good one. I believe “stingray” is the name of the LLC at the flight school that owns the training aircraft. There are two flight schools at the airport, as well as a ton of military traffic in the area so everyone has a call sign with ATC. The flight school I attended happened to be “stingray”.

Hi, thanks for watching and thanks for the question! On average, I’d say I flew every week and a half to two weeks. Sometimes it was a couple times in a two week span, sometimes maybe 2-3 weeks in between depending on work and other things going on. Also, lessons were probably 2-3 hours start to finish. Between maybe 30 min of ground school, and then preflighting and flying, I was typically at the flight school for a full 3 hours.

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We should connect. I will do my discovery on Sunday.

Awesome to hear! The discovery flight is such an exciting step to take in your flight training process, it makes everything seem so real. How much flying did you get to do? And good luck in your training!

@@JenniAviation Did you do your Discovery Flight? If so, how did it go?!

Ha idk about that, might stick to airplanes 😜

@@StingrayAlex alright

No problem! Lmk if you have any questions. Thanks for watching.

You ain’t kidding…

Thanks for the comment! Totally agree, after I flew I realized I should have swung out to the north and joined the downwind. Would have had a better picture of the activity in the traffic pattern and would have been courteous to the gentleman already in the pattern. And thanks for the rec on Ed’s! Hadn’t heard of that yet, will definitely have to try.

Right?! Gotta get a word in quick when the engine is running $$$

She crushed it! And she couldn’t even hear or talk. Maybe that was a good thing 😂

I know! Such a bummer. Will have to get the wife on the comms next time. This was two weeks ago, flew in the morning so wasn’t too bad but agreed awesome vis

@@StingrayAlex Hoping for similar tomorrow evening for a run to KNEW or KECP

Hi there! Yes, the FAA defines flying cross country as a flight that “…includes a point of landing that was at least a straight-line distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the original point of departure.” KPNS and 54J are 56 nm apart.

Thanks for the comment! Awesome to hear, 290 is a great little plane, definitely my favorite of the flight school fleet. Enjoy your training and good luck on your check ride! I did mine last October, was one of the most stressful days of my life but so rewarding when you pass.

Thanks mom!

Damn right he did! The ultimate compliment

@@StingrayAlex A bit in jest, but any landing that doesn't knock teeth loose is a greaser to a Navy pilot

But the landing did look pretty good.

@@planeplaces thanks for the comment! This is funny 😂

@@StingrayAlex I’ll try to get some Air Force vs navy fighter arrivals at Oshkosh next month on camera

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I wish! Connor has to sneak me in 😂

Wonky is a way of life

Thanks for the comment. I rent from the local flight school and they provide several checklists for the Piper Warrior and closing the window isn’t on any of them. In fact, last summer when I was getting my license and flying with my instructor, we’d often leave the little window open for extra air when it’s 90+ degrees in Florida. I’d love to hear your concerns over keeping the window open during flight. Always trying to learn. Thanks!

Thanks for the comment! The flight school here rents some pretty nice Piper Warriors, they’re fun to fly. And thanks for the kind words, hope you enjoy!

Hi Russ! Thats exactly what I’m doing lol figure while I rent the Piper and fly around Florida, might as well be productive and build some hours for my IFR rating. Cross country flights are fun to explore and land at new airports!

Thank you for the kind words! Just trying to put out some fun videos and share my journey with everyone. Appreciate you following along!

@@StingrayAlex absolutely I will defiantly be watching more. I’m 6 hours into flight training so anything to just watch procedures is great.

@@emaneasler oh that’s awesome, good luck! I try to keep as much of the flight in the videos as possible, so I can keep them quick and fun but also somewhat educational. Lmk if there’s anything you’d want to see!

@@StingrayAlex maybe some non towered radio comms

@@emaneasler you got it! I typically do my cross country flights to non towered airports so I’ll try and mix more of those in!

The small GA planes aren’t easy to keep straight and level! I thought we did pretty damn good

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@@PaddySmooth oh I know

Dude he did great. Shut up. You clearly never fly during the windy season. Probably not ever.

Yep that’s exactly right! Thanks for the comment. Piper Warrior is correct.

Very underrated! This guy knows his stuff. I’m excited to see his channel as it grows!

Thanks JC!

Thanks pook! Love you

Thank you sir! Smooth like buttah, BTS?

Lol thank you for the kind words, and thanks for the comment!

Hi, and thanks for the comment! I agree, I had every intention of showing every part of the flight, including clearance delivery, but the audio didn’t record properly. Will try to do that next time! Thanks for watching.

@skydvrboy go watch my most recent video, Flying with a Navy Pilot, and you can hear the ATIS and Clearance Delivery in a Class C!

Thank you for the comment! We are so excited to be here. Hope you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for the comment! And agreed, with some comms practice it’s very simple. People don’t have to be nervous talking to controllers

Thank you for the comment! Hope you enjoyed.

Thanks for the comment! And yes, as a new pilot, I find myself taking up lots of friends and family for their first time in a small single engine plane. Super cool!

I remember the first was for my Dad who was there for my Private Pilot Check ride and I miss him and my mother who i flew her into Dulles International AirPort. Alex enjoy every moment of flying

@@bernardanderson3758 appreciate the kind words!

Hey there - thanks for reaching out! It’s a PA-28-151 Piper Warrior. I still rent from the local flight school here, waiting on getting into the flying club. So they’ve got a whole line of Piper Warriors, great airplane to fly! Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope you enjoy!

Hey - thank you so much for the comment! Interesting that the radio calls differ a bit in the UK, I’ll have to look into that. I’m actually going to London with my wife and some friends in a couple weeks, we can’t wait! Agreed on the additional camera and stabilization, I’ve got to work on that! Definitely wanted to fly a bit and post some videos before I started upgrading the content side. And the birthday girl was kind enough to let Jake sit up front for the flight, he’s fascinated by flying and airplanes just like I am so it was a cool experience having him in the right seat. Hope you keep watching and enjoy! Thanks again.

@@StingrayAlex when are you coming over Alex? I fly a PA28 from White Waltham just west of London on the edge of the Heathrow TCA. Nicholas

@@midlifeppl4969 we get into LGW on April 18 and leave the 22nd for a night in Paris before heading back to the states. We are so excited for our trip. In town for the marathon. Super cool you also fly a PA28!

@@StingrayAlex Hi Alex, it would have been good to meet up but I am away during that time. Have a great trip, I will keep watching the videos. KR Nicholas

Thanks for the comment! I laughed at her faces and reactions the entire time editing this video. It’s so fun taking first-timers up.

Thank you, and thanks for the comment! I had used a variety of planes at the flight school but 290 quickly became my favorite. Just love the way it handles and flies. Was supposed to do my checkride in it but had a last minute change to 60X. Hope you enjoyed the video!

Hi, thank you and thanks for watching. Super cool you got to share your first flight with your mom. I agree, will definitely want to get a second camera for some views outside the cockpit. Thanks for the advice! Hope you enjoyed the video.