Introduction to the S-TEC 3100

Since we installed our new Genesys/S-TEC 3100 autopilot, we've received numerous request for more detailed information about this flight control system. In this introductory video, I briefly go over the following: pre-flight checks, takeoff/initial climb, roll/heading/nav modes, IAS/VS climbs/descents, altitude hold, yaw damper function, GPSS and lighting/volume control. I will do a few more dedicated videos featuring VFR flights, IFR flights/approaches, etc in the near future.
*IAS on the 3100 is in knots and my ASI is in mph
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[@IdahoAir]

Your videos are much appreciated!

[@rackum44]

The mount worked out well and your explanation was on point

[@callmepokey1]

Great instructional video Kev. Jamie looking good as always, can't wait for the next one.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you! I figured I'd do my version of tech Tuesdays on some of these videos and still put out our normal ones on Fridays. The next one is our departure out of Sun n Fun. :)

[@nbt3663]

Kevin and Jaime, you guys are so relax'n, we enjoy the ride!!

[@310Pilot]

Awesome...glad you enjoyed it!

[@travistee8928]

Glad to see you finally got your AP and shoulder harnesses. Great video.

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Travis...things are coming along with her. :)

[@randyblazina7133]

Another great video. A nice surprise midweek. Loved the speed up/slowdown on final. Nice work Kevin.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Randy...glad you enjoyed it! I figured I would try to do my version of tech Tuesdays with some dedicated autopilot, GPS, maintenance type videos. Sun n Fun departure will still be out on Friday. :)

[@blister6884]

You’ve become my lockdown buddies! I fly a Hughes 300c and a 44 in the uk, and I am currently (was!!) fast tracking my fix wing ticket. The insight into the equipment you’ve fitted is extremely good, and the family stuff is a nice balance. You’re making my lockdown here in the uk much more tolerable! Hope you and your followers stay safe and well in these crazy times, best wishes to you all - Nick 😁👍👍

[@blacksheepdino]

Another great video. You two are great.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Dean!!

[@davidrumolo422]

Another great video! The amount of work to integrate modern features into a 40+ year old airframe is awesome! Congrats.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you David...glad you enjoyed it! Project modernize this old bird is coming along nicely. :)

[@bobwoodward1089]

Thanks for the S-TEC tour, Kevin. That's an amazing setup - and I get the impression you just scratched the surface!

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Bob! It truly is amazing and as you mentioned...this was just the surface. I'll do a bunch of instrument approaches on the next one and show full T's, HILPT, procedure turns, missed approaches, holds, etc. :)

[@victorvodkafish]

I'm a coupla years late to see this excellent video....now I have to watch the rest of the series!! I am thinking of installing autopilot .

[@jpwoelfling]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. The close up of the panel, I really liked. Please do more on your videos.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you for the feedback Joe and glad you enjoyed it! I will make sure to add that from time to time. :)

[@l.a.tobangkok4896]

Really nice video and intro to the S-Tec...thanks!

[@papamilnes2132]

Another great video and great updates of the new additions to the plane. Good little surprise for the seat belts, new screen and the new comm panel. Having the name of who your talking to on your comm box is a super cool feature and makes it easy to know if you got the right frequency in there. Great job guys!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you liked it!! Loving all the new additions we have. Making flying safer/more enjoyable. It really is handy having the freq identified as to who it is. :)

[@dtwdtw2830]

Great explanation on the Genesys/S-TEC 3100 autopilot, as usual you are very thorough Thanks for showing. Keep up the great videos.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you enjoyed it and thought it turned out okay! I'll do a few more to highlight different things. Planning to do a dedicated approach one soon. :)

[@ronmoore5827]

Glad to see the shoulder harness, lack of them was keeping me awake at night!

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...thanks for thinks about our safety Ron! It amazes me how tough it is to get something so seemingly simple and safety related into a certificated airplane. Glad to have it behind us. :)

[@billpotterbladepitchfilms2716]

Really great video guys!! You videos are getting better and better with the content you're starting to provide! I'm in ground school and the adventures and fun you show through your videos helps keep me motivated!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Bill...glad you think so! Good luck on finishing up your ground school/license. :)

[@jamess6656]

Great job syncing the panel & regular cam. Nice to see all the improvements, especially the long awaited shoulder harnesses. :-)

[@310Pilot]

Thank you James!! That does add some time to the editing for sure. Loving how she is turning out for us. :)

[@mikercflyer7383]

All this technology amazes me seem to make flying that much more fun and safer. great video.

[@310Pilot]

It really is Michael. I love how much more relaxed and knowledgeable I am in the cockpit having all this at my fingertips. :)

[@m.echols7119]

You both are such nice people, so calm, and always a pleasure to watch. Great job!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you M! Glad you think so. :)

[@peterglennie1166]

Really enjoyed the demo. Like the 47-400 I used to fly

[@waynejoey2842]

I really envy you both. Great kids, great mates, great plane. Always look forward to seeing your videos. Thanx for bringing Us along.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Wayne...I'm a very lucky man! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@randyowens2717]

Looking good! Nice video. Good to hear from you!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Randy...glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinreilly2504]

Great job Kev and Jaime.. Love the new AP and mount, best panel shots ever!... Hey P1D beat that!!

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha....thank you Kevin!!

[@lakesideranch]

1Bravo Charlie! Great video as usual guys, really cool to see and learn about your new avionics equipment and the split screen close-ups are mint! Your mastery of the system is evident during your narration explanation of all the system features. Very impressive. Have a good week, see ya on the next 1 Doug@ the "ranch"

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Doug...glad you liked it and thought it turned out okay! :)

[@Navy6438]

WooHoo new video...always look forward to them

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Ron!

[@TommyG11814]

Great explanation of the upgrades, very good video keep up the great videos and be safe.

[@commonsoldier6442]

Great surprise this morning. Love the video Kevin especially the new camera. Jaime must really love you to get up early. 🤣🤣

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...she sure must! Glad you enjoyed it Christopher and thanks for the feedback!

[@Gilles45]

First time watching your videos on my 4K monitor... really great! Take care! 😎

[@310Pilot]

If more people start doing that I'm going to have to up my videos to 4K. :) I usually just do 1080 to not take up so much data considering most people don't watch on 4K devices yet. We'll see how long that last...I need to get more SD cards. :)

[@haroldrushton6735]

Excellent overview of your new equipment! 👍

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Harold...glad you liked it!

[@charlieporch3181]

Thanks for the ride. I miss my days flying. You two have a meal on me if you ever come to HEF. I learned to fly there . Cheers🇺🇸

[@310Pilot]

Thank you for the offer Charlie...We'll keep that in mind. Glad you enjoyed the ride!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

That thing is amazing! Doesn't look like much sitting in the panel, but wow is that thing powerful. Mind blowing tech right there! Thanks for sharing, Kevin & Jamie! 🍻

[@310Pilot]

It is crazy how impressively game changing that little box is Smitty. :)

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@310Pilot - I can imagine! I still remember the first vehicle I got that had a working cruise control in it. Even that was huge to me! I can only imagine if it handled navigation, too.😎

[@GeraldLaumeyer]

Great video love learning about aircraft systems and operation.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Gerald!!

[@wpierce57]

Hey Kevin, you and Jaime made the Avidyne Facebook page, I noticed this morning that someone there had a shout out for you two and this channel! Good job! Can't wait to get mine installed with the ADS-B/transponder in the back!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks for letting us know about that Wayne! I need to get a Facebook account one of these days...I may be a little behind on that. :) I'll do a bunch of videos showcasing their stuff after I get the rest installed in the mean time, I'll be using the IFD550 for everything and am LOVING it!

[@matthewgarred4043]

Another solid video!!!! Happy to share that I just passed my IFR written exam today :). Super stoked!!!!!! That looks like a terrific setup :)

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it but more importantly...Congrats on passing your IFR written!!! That rating is such a fun one that gives flying so much more utility and flexibility. :)

[@matthewgarred4043]

310 Pilot so I’ve gotta ask-what was your biggest obstacle in getting more familiar with flying IFR? I’ll openly admit as a new guy I worry about spatial disorientation probably more than I should. I’m thinking part of that might be due to using a knee board for my iPad versus a suction mount. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Thanks again for all of the great content. I learn a ton watching guys like you, @steveo1kinevo, @baronpilot, and @premier1driver fly IFR. Truly a privilege!!!

[@WilliamLWeaver]

A Tuesday Video! I can get be spoiled pretty easily. Thanks for this explanation. I'm not a pilot, but as an aerospace enthusiast what I'm sure is basic and mundane to a working Pilot is pure technical candy to an instrumentation scientist like myself! Thanks as always for sharing! =]

[@johnbolin7098]

Hi Kevin, Like you've said a couple of times, your airplane is now outfitted like a mini airliner. Amazing technology.

[@310Pilot]

LOVING it! No more TSA for this guy....or at least a much reduced amount of it. :)

[@MerlinspopTBH]

Great improvements to your panel. Since I’ve been watching your vids, I’ve gotten current after 13 years off and joined a club. Got checked out in their Archer just today. Far cry from your panel, though!

[@310Pilot]

Congrats on getting back up and knocking the rust off!!! That's awesome. :)

[@ShaneVanHoven]

Another fun video! I was riding in the Jumpseat into ORD last week and I could’ve sworn Jaime worked us in on the BENKY! So tell her good job, unless you guys have a lot of coworkers that sound similar!

[@310Pilot]

Very possible it was her. We work all the scopes in the building and there aren't very many ladies at the TRACON. I'll let her know. :) Glad you enjoyed the video Shane!

[@billroberts4012]

A great video. Really interesting to a non pilot like my self. I will watch it a few times just for the education.As always thank you for sharing. Love those breakfast flights. Very glad you don’t cut the ending short but you keep it recording until you park. A small suggestion, it would be nice to see the outside and inside of the restaurant if you are allowed. Just a thought And now that I am hungry, time for breakfast but mine is just a walk to the kitchen nothing like yours. Thank you again

[@catmar1944]

[" Always a great video, thanks guys. "]

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome....glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kenny_Mars]

Yes my bedtime video as well, amazing technology, thanks for sharing.

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Kenny! :)

[@componentsexpress434]

Great Video Kevin! Very informative

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you found it so. :)

[@PilotBusaKaine]

Great demo of the S-Tec thank you. As always very enjoyable videos.

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Kaine...glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@PilotBusaKaine]

310 Pilot making me want a new AP as for the Arrow... infact makes me want to do a full panel upgrade...

[@rabh6746]

Yet another great video, loved it :) Such a cool system you have, looks like you already have it all mastered :)

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Rab...I'm LOVING it! They made it so intuitive that it's easy to master after a couple flights. :)

[@waynewalker5853]

very well done. new camera mount worked great. auto pilot looks like a smooth ride... keep flying 😉

[@310Pilot]

Thanks for the feedback Wayne...glad you enjoyed it!

[@MichaelLloyd]

Awesome. I really like the combination of steam and glass in the panel. I wish they'd make all glass round gauges with analog representation (like a tach with a digital needle) too. The new camera angle is great. Picture in picture is amazing. It's great to see 1BC getting all dressed up for the places it's going to go.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Michael! I really like the mix as well. I'm taking advantage of all the new safety features but keeping a bit of the nostalgic look to her. Thanks for the feedback on the new camera! :)

[@Whitesp44]

Very nice..getting all fancy with your gizmos and such. Looking good guys. Makes life easier.

[@310Pilot]

Loving how much easier life is with the new goodies. :)

[@ozziepilot2899]

One word; Impressive 👍 thanks guys , cheers from Aussie 👨‍✈️

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Paul! :)

[@gustavomedina8840]

Thanks guys for sharing. Keep going !!!! Greets from North México.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Gustavo! We haven't been to your country in a few years need to get back down there. Mexican beer is my favorite. :)

[@thomashenderson5067]

Great video ! I’ve always wanted to know how the autopilot works and now I have a better idea.

[@garyl4538]

The technology is amazing. Thanks for your calm and clear explanation of functions. Too often the humans aren't as amazing as the technology when trying to explain capabilities!

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Gary and glad you thought I did okay. :)

[@JT65738]

Shoulder belts good for safety, bad for the view. Love the video and all the upgrades you've made. Great job guys.

[@310Pilot]

Thanks JT...glad you enjoyed it!

[@stgeorge143]

I think that AP is going to add years to your life! Can't wait to see the instrument procedures on that thing. I hope you'll also do a vid on the Avidyne with all the cool features they demoed at Sun n Fun. The new camera view is great.

[@310Pilot]

I agree on that Larry...already feeling much more relaxed on my flights. I'll do some dedicated instrument approaches, procedure turns, holds and missed approaches to show it all before too long. As soon as I finish the rest of the Avidyne install in the next month or two I'll make sure to do some Avidyne specific videos as well.

[@BamaContractor]

Kevin it’s incredible watching pre auto-pilot versus post auto-pilot Kevin. You’ve transitioned incredibly. It’s been a pleasure to watch it happen. Jaime still entertaining with her nerves, and you deal with it with respect. Nice. I’m sure videos to come will demonstrate true IMC. Looking forward to it. Keep’em coming.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Jay! I really enjoyed the past 20 years of hand flying but I'm loving having the autopilot to help take the load now. More time for other things, less fatigued and safer. Friday's video is our departure from Sun n Fun and we do have a bit of IMC in that video. :)

[@BamaContractor]

310 Pilot looking forward to it.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Loving your upgrades... The "other" twin engine plane KZbinr who is a "Pilot" that fly's a "Baron" was asking where "HIS" shout-out was when I mentioned ya'll when we flew over Mineral Wells when you were getting your autopilot installed.... I guess I will have to give him one, you know cuz he needs my 200 subscribers too - HA!!!

[@jeffreydurante662]

Great meeting you and Jamie the other day. Hope you guys had a good flight up to Bessie’s with your friends from Tampa!

[@310Pilot]

Nice meeting you and hope you had a nice flight as well! Bessie's was great (as usual) and they had a fun flight. See you around again soon.

[@flyby420]

Very nice upgrade. Whole new aircraft.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...we're loving it! :)

[@georges4562]

You guys are great, just love the videos. 👍👍👍👍

[@310Pilot]

Thank you George! :)

[@andyjones6002]

Love it ! Keep em coming!

[@310Pilot]

Awesome Rusty! I'll keep them coming as long as ya'll are enjoying them. :)

[@dfiegel421]

Sweet! Great job on AP overview.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you!

[@belindabaxter2746]

Ok thanks can’t wait to see that as well

[@redman0357]

Just about to go to bed and then this dropped , who needs sleep anyway lol nice vid guys

[@bartyoung7615]

Missed you guys. Thought you had gone under the radar. Lol. As always great vid and info. Looking forward to the next. Bart . Jax fl

[@inquisitive980]

Bart Young agree, but a lot of bad weather making flying less fun.

[@310Pilot]

Under the radar?? I've been putting out weekly videos for a while now. :) Next one will be in the morning for my usual Friday release.

[@marksimpson3968]

Cool new toys kids! Enjoy in good health. ✈️

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Mark...we are having fun with it all. :)

[@pingeyez71]

Sweet set-up...solid single pilot IFR platform now.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Frank...It really is a tremendous help making single pilot IFR much easier/enjoyable. :)

[@kimicollier9846]

Jeepers Kev... that sure is one very sweet Auto Pilot..!!! I was Navomatic 300 current which was a "coffee chucker" at best. It would engage in level flight ONLY - and wait until everyone had a cup of steaming coffee from the flask - and then VIOLENTLY pitch down..!! Just as you were recovering from the searing liquid - it would violently pitch up - in :altitude search mode". Thanks for sharing.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...too funny Kimi. You gave me a funny mental image coffee flying all over the cockpit. That hits near to me. My old 400 developed the violent pitching as well. Like being on a roller coaster. Loving having a super advanced digital autopilot that isn't trying to surprise me every time I turn around.

[@kimicollier9846]

@@310Pilot During one of the 100hr inspections an Instrument Tech showed me a solenoid behind the rear bulkhead that "apparently" was the cause of the pitching problem - he also gave me a can of "Pitching Preventer" (some sort of lubricating spray) with the instruction on how and where to spray before every flight - No matter how much convincing spray was applied it NEVER cleared the coffee chucking habit. The A/C was sold with the problem intact. But this made ALL future working APs so much more to me. Everytime I engaged an AP today - I always think of those days.!!

[@davez325]

Nice tutorial with the S_Tec, thanks. It's a good presentation with the camera where you had it. Looks like it wouldn't take long to learn and acclimate to it's functions. I do view one other guy that gets down to the nitty gritty with navigation, flying a 414 (Air Wagner if you ever want to take a peek) and he flies all over NorCal.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you David....glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback. Always working on improving some of the avionics shots. I think I've seen one of his a while back...I'll have to check it out again.

[@barrydavid9287]

Really interesting video which shows how intertwined the system is, highlighting the GPS and Auto Pilot working with each other. You are obviously chuffed with the whole system Kevin, while Jaime exudes a cool persona (masking her own excitement !) haha ! Hope the breakfast was good.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Barry. :) Breakfast was great!

[@jwschrag]

You: "I think this GPS Steer is amazing!"Jaime: "I don't think these ponds are usually here." Lol. Great video. Loved the in-depth look at ops using your auto pilot. Keep up the good work.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...glad you enjoyed it! I'll try to do some more tech Tuesdays coming up. :)

[@privatepilotlife1770]

Another great Vid! Thanks.... :)

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome...glad you enjoyed it!

[@billharriss4463]

I hope Genesys is compensating you for your customer review. You operate that thing like you designed it! Great video as usual. Cheers guys!

[@franklinpierce2854]

Darn right about Genesys. 3,500 people saw this tutorial in the first 3 hours. Well done!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill! I don't have, nor am I going after any money or sponsorship. I enjoy just flying for fun and sharing our experiences with others. My goal was to modernize the plane with the best equipment for the value and take others with us along for the ride. I know lots of other aircraft owners are looking to upgrade and I think it's helpful to show off this stuff as much as possible. From the autopilot, to the GPS's, to other avionics, headsets or whatever. I do appreciate all the support from the viewers and as long as ya'll are enjoying the videos, we'll keep at it. :)

[@myownboss1]

Right now it’s 317-0! No thumbs down! You are loved! Sooo jealous; when I flew a rented Cherokee PA-161 in the early 90s, i was folding and re-folding a paper map with a highlighter and keeping an eye on the panel to see when I was approaching or crossing a VOR, etc... GPS was just a distant/expensive rumor. Anyway, excellent video as always! Keep it up!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it! I started in 1999-2000 and was doing the exact same. My IFR check ride was NDB's, LOC/LOC BC, VOR-A etc. No GPS's in the rental world back then. Loving all the new tech that has made it's way to the GA cockpits!

[@shaungriffin150]

For someone who has loved aviation since a kid and will Never be able to afford my own plane, I appreciate all the videos you do & sure Jamie is happier with the A/C & Auto Pilot 👍🏻

[@famouslocal0516]

Shaun...a used 310 like theirs is not more than a new Cadillac. Plus..planes last for decades usually cause they are well taken care of.

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Shaun....glad you're enjoying the channel!! We are loving her more and more with each upgrade. :)

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Always great videos. AP looks wonderful. Does Jamie like it? I never get tired of watching. Thanks and take care.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Jesse...glad you're enjoying them! Jaime loves the autopilot. It helps give me more time to interact with her and I'm less fatigued when we get places. :)

[@alanwilder2624]

good morning!!!!! like the video im off to work now😫🤭 making some good upgrades by the way👍✌

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Very cool. (Whew! You got my heart rate up for a second, right after the "Make a right 360" comment, when you sped up the video. I thought for just a second that the plane was doing something wonky.) Enjoy!

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...sorry for the hear check Mike! Always looking for ways to shorten them to that 20 something min sweet spot. :)

[@karimmifflin1507]

Butter !!! Nice landing

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Karim!

[@at6dreamer]

As a Controller that also flies. I am glad that I am not the only one that gets that " look" when you are told to go fast as possible,, now slowest practical. ( nope he didn't use that) ... Great demo on the AP. It feels like texting and flying when working on approach plates and keeping airplane level in IMC conditions. It truly is an important safety enhancing capability...

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...the looks give it aways sometimes. I cut them the slack though....they are a VFR tower with no DBRITE. You nailed it with the texting reference. Having the 3100 has made my single pilot IMC flying so much safer and more enjoyable. Easy breezy programing the GPS, checking weather, briefing the approach, communicating with ATC, etc. You going to make it up to OSH this year?

[@at6dreamer]

@@310Pilot My Forced Age 56 Retirement is this year. I go end of the year. So I am saving the leave till the end of the year... Hope to be done with commercial, multi....CU

[@lennymiller9308]

That thing is awesome ! Thank's , great video...

[@310Pilot]

It really is Lenny...we are LOVING it!

[@eatsomepizza420]

I just subscribed and liked few of your videos... Amazing... Keep it going ;)

[@ssnydertrucking1121]

That is an impressive system, looks like alot to remember. Was wondering if they have a auto pilot system to fit my Peterbilt, sure would make my life easier. LOL!!!! Great video.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was really second nature after a couple flights. A testament to how well they designed it. My buddy just got one installed in his Massey Ferguson. It's unreal to watch that thing plant perfect rows with no hands. :)

[@danp1975]

Thanks for the excellent overview! Congrats on the new GPS as well. Hopefully you’ll do the same overview for the GPS? It would be great to see a full procedure approach or a DME Arc approach on the GPS. Keep up the superb work.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Daniel! I for sure will do the same with the IFD/Avidyne stuff. Probably just going to wait a couple months until I get the full suite finished (I'm installing a IFD540, remote transponder and active traffic). I will be doing a full instrument video soon though that will show T's, HILPT, procedure turns, missed approaches, holds, etc. :)

[@michaelmontag5863]

Great video!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Michael!

[@toddcooper3599]

Love flying with y'all. Come too Cleburne,Texas and we'll buy y'all dinner.

[@310Pilot]

Thanks for the offer Todd...I'll keep it in mind for whenever we are down that way. :)

[@JodelFlyer]

Enjoyed the video. Very interesting and the company should incorporate it into their training package! You two are always great to watch and good to listen to but you did panic me as I thought it was Friday and I had not got my weekly video out!

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...figured I would do an occasion version of tech Tuesday myself to show off some of the avionics details. Glad you enjoyed it Tim! Our regularly scheduled programing will be out tomorrow morning. :)

[@rickterzo5875]

Great job! Guys & Gals

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Rick!

[@kosmidts]

Nice addition to the avionics Guys 👌 Thanks awesome vlog

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you liked it!

[@dabuya]

Oh yeah. I need one of those!

[@310Pilot]

You wouldn't regret it. :)

[@franklinpierce2854]

Seat-mount cam is fine. Wide-angle lens dampens vibration and shakes very well. Bravo. Like to see the AP execute a missed approach...

[@thiscorrosion900]

I managed one of those in the Garmin G1000 on XPlane: coming in to Chicago O'Hare in the Cirrus jet, somehow the GS wasn't engaged on an RNAV approach, I had to go around, I went into the Procedures menu, hit the Missed Approach Button, and I was gobsmacked that the plane went right into a pattern, turned me back out over the lake, and reset my initial approach, and then the RNAV worked just fine, captured the GPath, and that was that. Was really great.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Franklin! I'm also going to try to increase the frame rate as I heard that helps as well up from 30 to 60. Your wish is my command...I will make a video dedicated to autopilot instrument approaches where I will do T's, HILPT, procedure turns, missed approaches, holds, etc. :)

[@bodriver9719]

You are making my choice harder each time. One day I'm GFC500, then you come back with this and I'm on the 3100 again.......decisions, decisions! Another great video though. Looks like the weather is awesome. I hope it is like that in late July. The wife and I are planning on flying up there for a convention that she has to attend. Planning on making Aurora our destination airport.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Stan and good luck on your autopilot upgrade! If you're having a hard choice now, wait till I do the dedicated instrument approach 3100 video. :) Give me a heads up when you're coming in and if we are around, we can say hi.

[@bodriver9719]

@@310Pilot I sure will, I'd love to meet you guys. I'll be looking forward to that approach video.

[@wpierce57]

Travolta's plane is gone! Now going to watch the rest of the video. Way to go with the 550!

[@tangodeltawhiskey6825]

Noticed that right away too!

[@310Pilot]

Not sure where it went. Think they may have moved it to a different spot on the field. LOVING the IFD550. :)

[@stealhty1]

Smooth as silk, I like the new Avionics

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...me too...LOVING them!

[@rikspector]

Modern Technology...Wow Cheers, Rik Spector

[@310Pilot]

Loving all the new high tech equipment that has made it's way to general aviation recently. :)

[@rikspector]

@@310Pilot I asked Shaun"Corporate pilot", what would happen if he lost all tech control in his Jet, He said you could land it , but it would be very difficult. So don't forget those basic bird skills. Keep exercising those arms:0 Reminds me of the old "Red Skelton: comedy routine. As Heathcliff" he said 'Boy, I just flew in from Dallas, and are my arms tired! cheers, Rik Specter

[@steini6771]

Superb information! Thanks -

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome...glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryanmcelroy5512]

Grease Lightning!!! not before everyone's time LOL :) thanks for the great videos!!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Ryan! Loved me some Grease when I was younger. :)

[@donemory7459]

Kevin/Jamie, awesome, awesome, awesome! It is great to see you with the new Avidyne equipment! You have some great capabilities now for either VFR or IFR flights. I hope you are able to do some upcoming IFR flights with somewhat low approaches to see the equipment in action! :-) Also great to see that safety equipment with the shoulder harnesses. One suggestion is, if you see the shoulder harness rubbing your neck raw, consider Jamie or other to sew a small cover with Velcro to attach it to the harness in the neck area from either sheep wool or silk like material. My sister made me one for my shoulder harness and it made a real difference. Again thank you for improving the VID's with the new camera equipment! Your quality has gone up immensely! Don :-) FYI Kevin...I just shared this VID with our "Avidyne Pilots Club" closed group on Facebook. The group has 581 members already. Since you are an Avidyne ower, you should join the closed membership group. There are lots of information from Avidyne themselves as well as Avidyne users on how the products are being used. Avidyne even makes new announcements about their products. We certainly welcome you & Jamie! Just go to Facebook and search for "Avidyne Pilots Club" You are already known entity in the club! :-)

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Don...glad you enjoyed it!! I will get out and do some dedicated approach videos and hope the ceilings are low for that. Thank you for the heads up on the shoulder harness. Jaime may be having a problem with that and I may be reaching out to you about that. I'll try to join facebook soon so I can join the Avidyne club. I'm a little behind on the times. :) As soon as I get the rest of my Avidyne suite installed in the next month or two I plan to do some dedicated videos showing the ins and outs of that as well.

[@jameswikstrom4174]

I think you made a great choice of the S-TEC autopilot. I love it's ease of operation and should make your job as PIC much easier. It was very nice of Jaime to get up early and ride along. Maybe when you told her you were going for breakfast she had hunger pains! Just kidding of course. Great video. Again A great choice of an AP!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you James and I completely agree! Our flights are safer, more enjoyable and less fatiguing. On Friday I'll put out our SnF departure and we had weather to contend with on our flight path and having the STEC 3100 to take the flying workload off me allowed me to analyze the upcoming weather and make good/safe decisions. :)

[@jamesclarke3113]

Great video J&K, things have certainly advanced since the piece of string auto pilot. I hope your 310 is “systematic, hydromatic and ultramatic,”

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...thank you James! It is all those things and more. :)

[@scootsmcgoots6343]

"Greased Lightening"! I got you girl!!