Interesting Arrival into Busy Airport

Based on the weather observations and forecast I departed Janesville, Wisconsin (JVL) VFR. As I got close to Chicago Aurora (ARR) airport I picked up a pop-up IFR clearance to descend below the clouds. I then entered a busy air traffic control tower pattern. After a couple 360's, extended downwind, abandoned base for a Saberliner and rejoining the final, I landed safely back at the home airport.
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[@blazinthat7439]

"Oh hey Kevin" made me chuckle more than it should.

[@ryanmcelroy5512]

Bad case of being low and slow, glad you made it down. appreciate the videos!

[@rocky_williams]

My grandparents both worked at the Beechcraft factory in Wichita, KS during the WW2 timeframe. They were part of the assembly crew for Beech 18s.

[@bartgoins1782]

They were probably C-45s at that time. It would be awesome if you had pics of them at work.

[@Recovering_Californian]

Was slam dunked into San Diego years ago (in a 172). Tower put me in front of an MD80. Tower also wanted my best forward speed ...lol. MD80 went around ...

[@scottp6539]

There are some SHITTY Controllers!

[@roncarguy72]

@@scottp6539 All human.

[@ferdberffle]

The tailcam gives an awesome view! At first, I was like, "That looks like a flight sim."

[@donc9751]

Hi Kevin, great video, very interesting and kind of scary after that aircraft that became a threat! Couldnt see it thru the go pro. Very eventful approach that time!

[@stephensmith1034]

Always makes me nervous when they forget to tell you that you’re cleared to land, especially when you’re on short final. Nicely done!

[@issurxozo]

That climb through the clouds and the sun shining so bright was breath taking literally. Would love to experience that in person one day, our earth is so beautiful. And the land looks like it goes on forever like a never ending map so flat and perfect almost looks like a simulation with how perfect the clouds are too. thanks for sharing !

[@rickashford4005]

"Not my best." The airplane is reusable, right??? Great landing!!!!

[@geraldhancotte6847]

Well, that was fun.. great job Kevin, you dealt with all the goings on like a pro. Thanks for the ride.

[@AviatorMark]

Another great one! Always good getting some breakfast and enjoying a morning flight.

[@Maximum1A]

It was a very busy arrival and made (at least for us viewers) a very instructive video on what happens with multiple planes wanting to land. You (Kevin) are one cool pilot under pressure.

[@jeffhunt3146]

Hey Kevin, thanks for your reply on your last video. I put it to the test on Saturday when I flew from St. George UT over to Page Az. But I still did all I could to hold altitude. Smooth air made it a nice flight and easy to maintain

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Thanks Kevin. Very interesting flight.

[@Kwajdaddy1]

Beech 18's are true classics. Great planes on par with the 310! Great video, enjoyed the busy adventure.

[@murphyj7683]

Just putting it out there. Low COVID numbers and mild restrictions in coastal Mississippi. Just sayin... I enjoyed this flight. I especially respect the cooperation, temperment restraint and cool confidence of our pilot. Another fun hop of vicarious passengerhood. Thanks, Kevin.

[@Dot-Steve]

I did not realise the steps fold up with the gear.... that’s pretty smart 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ripcord2562]

that beach 18 made a great skydiving airplane back in 1968 i was 16 yrs old. i think i got 85 jumps out of that plane. then the dc3 .what a rush keep the great vids coming thank u

[@ferdberffle]

Awesome! Aurora was really busy! You handled the compounded stresses pretty darn well.

[@303Fro]

I'm having flashbacks, I worked ARR tower from 1977-1979 and RFD TWR/APC twice 1975-1981. Weekends at ARR often had hourly traffic counts of 100+. I recall having 10 in the RWY 27 pattern when a Lear showed up on final! I often used an overhead pattern to work in fast aircraft like yours. I'm also a PP and flew new Cessna's back from Kansas and around the area for Luminair. Those were the days. Thanks for your videos. FH

[@royd7984]

Caught your comment about not putting down flaps at lower altitude in case you lose an engine. I'm not a pilot but know that once you commit to flaps at low\slow there's no safe way to retract should you need to. Another very interesting video.

[@RevJer213]

Great work. Your experience and calm demeanor really paying benefits.

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin, Kevin here from Australia. Great video the centre camera position and split screen towards the end was awesome. The busy landing made for great entertainment. But im betting a bit stressful for you. Anyhoo thankyou for sharing stay safe and stay well. ✌ Peace man.

[@georgejoslyn6179]

Kevin...I got to fly right seat in a Beech 18 with a buddy of mine, who was flying air freight for Blackhawk Airways out of JVL back in the 70's. We flew all night, carrying parts for GM plants in each city. We went JVL, STL, ORD, STL, JVL. put the bin full of parts into the plane, tied it down, then crawled over that bin of parts into the cockpit! I was amazed how busy these airports were at 2 in the morning....especially ORD!! Great fun pulling that all-nighter!!

[@joetownsend-]

Kevin, Whew 😅, that was intense‼️ Great camera views at the start‼️ Big Saturday coming up- Dawgs eating the Pachyderms‼️ Smart vs Saban‼️ ‼️GO DAWGS‼️

[@gscop1683]

" shouldve gone with my gut"......I know the feeling ! Nice video.

[@Mark.Brindle]

Thanks Kevin, enjoyable video to wake up to. That's why I always recommend to students, learn to fly at the busiest airport you can. No better way to handle traffic if it's part of your flying from day 1.

[@billehrisman9818]

Like the tail cam and the also the cam showing the gear during takeoff and landing.

[@SeaHusker54]

Literally one of the best videos on entering a busy airspace I’ve ever seen! Fantastic job Kevin! I was in disbelief that Saberliner did that.

[@mwalker422]

Had a good Freind that owned a D18 since 1965. He donated it to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum a few years ago and recently passed away. I enjoyed a few flights in it.

[@wb6she]

That was an interesting arrival!.. Keep you on your toes :)... love your plane, never flew a twin engine..210 cessna was the biggest one for me, but usually 182, 172, ect...I had a cessna 140 for kicking around in, wish i had kept it..great video, take care, be watching..

[@xvsj-s2x]

Amazing to be above the clouds ⛅️

[@msnpassjan2004]

Thanks for the view of the Beach 18, and yes, that would be a cool flight, hope you get to go !

[@WilliamLWeaver]

Stay safe and thanks as always for bringing us along for the ride! =] Wow. The professionalism of all involved is inspiring.

[@SaltedFishPilot]

Didn’t realise that the boarding steps retracted as well on the 310!!... very nice!!

[@garyl4538]

Kevin, I always enjoy the way you keep us in the loop and educate us too. Saberliner to a Decathlon is a pretty wide range of performance to fit into. Hope you get better "clear" weather for your next flight. Take care.

[@tucksmith8300]

That’s was crazy getting back to Aurora and that ATC was busy working with those landings and departures

[@Donaica1]

Wow, that’s some nice flying you again are doing, talk about your head on a swivel ❤️

[@skyhawk_4526]

I definitely look forward to that Beech 18 video in the future! A gorgeous classic!

[@Jacklangefeld]

That was an awesome climb. I love it when the diurnal cumulus are forming all around.

[@vanallen9453]

...thanks again Kevin...that looking around everywhere on a swivel was really making me dizzy...keep up flying safe... and thanks for sharing all your great videos ...

[@MarkHolliway]

Great video. I have some B-18 time from long ago. Cargo hauling in Michigan. A great pilot I knew put one down in a field fully loaded with cargo after losing an engine one time.

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

“The Landing Rodeo” I learned a great deal thanks; watched 4 times each time picked up something new…. The ATC must be worn-out by end of shift 😊

[@BeechSportBill]

... mid ‘70s at Little Rock AFB trying to wedge my Aeroclub 172 in between a pattern full of C130s. “Fly 360s in the vicinity of Base Gate. I’ll call your base.”

[@skyhawk_4526]

Nice! I remember taking lessons in a C172 at the Aero Club at McClellan AFB in the mid '90s and will always remember the tower telling me, "Runway 16, cleared to land, caution wake turbulence from the landing C-5 Galaxy." I had an instructor with me and I'm pretty sure we extended out downwind for a while to let it dissipate. But it was pretty neat sharing the pattern with a C-5.

[@tommanion5504]

FINALLY! A long time question has been answered! Long time ago, we're talking Sky King time frame, I saw a photo of a 310 at cruise with the boarding steps hanging. I've often wondered if that was that was normal. Thanks to your "Belly Cam", I now know that they DO retract! Enjoy your vids. 💖

[@richorourke7872]

Nice flight getting Dizzy . Great flight Kevin! Thanks

[@jeffsullivan3101]

Hey Kevin, Beech 18 is on my list too but a ride in a Staggerwing would be the ultimate. Beech sure knows how to build beautiful aircraft.

[@stephenreese5921]

Had to stay for the Beech-18! Thanks Kevin!

[@hevykevy56]

Boy that was a little crazy Kev , I don’t remember it being that busy there .. great flying !

[@fa300zxtt]

Always interesting, thank you.

[@TheChuckinSC]

That was crazy. What a wild traffic flow!

[@jasonbuffington8449]

Dang... never seen Aurora so busy. Stressing me out Kevin!

[@lukeprestridge5691]

Interesting approach for sure. Also, a little taste of what the external cameras will show!

[@charlesfellows6736]

Love the new camera angles on the intro!!!

[@RobisonRacing68]

Jeez... You made me think today was Friday. ;) That was an interesting one! As for the "clear skies" ATIS, Microsoft Flight Sim is like that ALL the time. LOL! - Lauren

[@randytingen]

Wow that’s a lot going on, good job Captain

[@jamesmorrison5632]

Thanks that was a sweet surprise

[@pkane5472]

Most traffic we've seen coming in to Aurora! Good job!

[@spiro5327]

Very entertaining approach, although it may have been just a bit concerning for you at times . Thanks mate

[@SVSecondChance]

A beach 18 is on all most everyones bucket list. That would be a great opportunity for you.

[@grillmaster264]

I used to fly skydivers in a Beech 18......I hope you get a video made with that guy!!!

[@karlfair]

Nice job, Kevin. For a short flight, you sure had a lot going on.

[@porterpd2]

Great shot from the underneath on take off! Keep up the great videos love your channel.

[@rackum44]

Very very interesting I wonder what Jamie would have been saying lol

[@Diego-zy1zr]

Reminds me of the last time I flew into Aurora. And the Tower could not remember my call sign. It all worked out though.

[@michaelburke9153]

Good job Kevin. Glad you had a good breakfast as well.

[@pickfess]

Not only are your videos fun to watch, they're actually great for training! If you ever get into ECG, I'll give you the deluxe tour. (USCG Aviation Depot).

[@geraldturner9764]

Hey, watching from EC. Former HH3F AD3, retired HSC.

[@leoaz4667]

A surprise video!!!! When you come to Arizona I would pay to fly with Kevin any day of the week and twice on Sunday if he would let me.

[@ipilot642]

Had to do the same thing at PWK one time, dirty bout 1/8mi from threshold and 200ft, only one 360 though. Fun, Fun.

[@rikspector]

Kevin, It looked like that ATC had his hands full, but as always, you maxed the situation:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@fourthdeconstruction]

The landing was.... I even closed my eyes! at some point. Good that you're ok!

[@neilditsler]

Hey Kevin, really like the tail cam footage. Looks like you got your money's worth on your approach to Aurora this time.

[@olbuck]

Super tail shots!! Hope you will use them again. I normally pucker up when you take off and pull the gear when one foot off the ground...well, that's the way it looks in the gopro. Rear tie down camera angle shows the truth!

[@billnicholson2470]

Very unusual approach for sure. That Sabreliner was really causing some issues. Glad it worked out ok.

[@Chuck_Carolina]

Tower seemed pretty kind to the Saber Jet; I would have have told him he can do a full stop or go home - you are not playing with my airport right now....

[@Maximum1A]

Always wanted a ride in a Beech 18......gorgeous airplane 👍

[@johnsnodgrass4429]

When the title said arrival into a busy airport, didn't think you meant Aurora. Great job as always.

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

tool

[@jwschrag]

Interesting approach including a pop-up IFR and all the traffic. Well done!

[@bobbrandt6383]

Reminds me of the first time I flew into Midway in a 182 RG as a private pilot. My biggest concern was remembering to put the gear down. The hell with the traffic.

[@stevebrown9442]

Wow Kevin, bit of a stressful approach. My guess is that Jaime was happy she missed that flight. Thanks for the mid-week video

[@azul7239]

Hi Kevin I love your videos, very interesting and enjoyable experiences. From Australia

[@fldavenport]

LOVE, LOVE, Love the RMEF t-shirt. I'm off to Idaho in 10 days for an elk hunt!!!

[@kevin4sambos119]

Hi Kevin great move on the pop up IFR to get down, Take a look at airnav,Com for breakfast at Union Hills Cafe with private owners airport 5LL8 by Dwight which has a Jet stays there. Call owner to get permission to land, 2 block walk; and food was great and we go here often. Runway 9/27 right pattern @ 122.925. Love channel w great trips too. Thanks

[@nancyinlow4904]

Wow that sounded like Oshkosh...!!

[@Dr.Rami_01]

So amazing your video ✨

[@joeziegler9054]

Always enjoy your Vlogs Kevin. Keep up the great work! I love that 310!!

[@johnmullins9379]

Another great video. I live in the suburbs of Chicago, near O'Hare. would like to drive down one day and meet you. Stay safe

[@davidlabedz2046]

Kevi, very informative as to flying an approach with heavy traffic!

[@GrantGrove]

Love the cotton ball sky's. ✈️

[@yungathart7801]

That was a workout! Great job! Stay safe and happy landings.

[@prestonmiller9552]

Kevin, did you get to ride in the Lockheed Electra at ACCA in Kansas when you were there? I did and it was a fabulous experience. Since that very plane was used in the filming of the movie Amelia, the Star, Hillary Swank signed the inside of the door. That too was a beautiful highly polished plane. The low pass over the runway was a great feature of that ride.

[@christophercummings3925]

Very busy flight!

[@zecamenezes6746]

Assisto todos seus vídeos aqui no Brasil... parabéns, abraços!!!

[@faustobaptista8555]

Legal! Tem brazuca no pedaço, nas caronas do 310.

[@paulawetch4059]

Your welcome for support

[@chrisyannella8682]

You say that every landing... Not my best. lol Looks good here!

[@jorgejefferson8251]

The shots of you actually flying in and out of the clouds were really good.

[@robertwren2289]

Absolutely love your tail camera. that's what I use for flying my RC FPV Carbon Cub.

[@chucksdesk]

My first airplane was polished. That saved a lot of weight but it seemed I was always polishing. Very pretty. Share your love for the Beech 18. Too bad Beech did their best to kill it, or at least it seemed that way. They did the same to the Starship. Now I understand there is just 1 flying.

[@knightwolf200612]

It's the first time I see the foot-step retracts and extends together with the landing gear. Why is that? Looks like no sense to me, specially for the take off and landing with that thing extended? Great job on doing all the right things, know what to do, in that busy ATC! OH and you showed that bling-bling polished plane before in one of your vids. Looks awesome! Thanks for showing it again.

[@bruceshenkel6991]

Now that was kind of a very interesting where'd they go ,and when can I lower the gear ,and land this thing ,and that Sabre Liner .......Wheeeeew ....Ahhhhhh Terra Firma . You're the best Kevin,and safety first. I love the tail dragger Beech 18. The later 18 with the nose gear just doesn't look normal to me ,sorry... The original Sky King Songbird Tail dragger T-50 I think . I could be wrong , Then the beautiful 310 Cessna.. Stay safe..

[@edwarduhrichjr1067]

Hey Kevin... Love the channel, Thank You...Great Times! As a recently retired controller myself, part owner of a Dakota and occasionally crew on a BE20 and a CJ3, have time also in a C402 and C414, BE58 and C310 I am considering buying a C310, doesn’t fly as good as the BE58 but is way more comfortable and... yes, Cool! Soo Sexy! Every twin I have flown, the owner wants it to be flown a certain way... engine management stuff. I would LOVE it if you do a episode detailing what why and when you are doing with your mixture, CHT’s, EGT’s and fuel flows... and anything else you can Opine on. Thanks!