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. See all the equipment we put on the airplane, and inquire about your own project! newviewtech.com/aoa/ The time has finally arrived! It's time to take 23U, with it's newly upgraded, fully capable IFR panel home to Alaska. It's been an incredible journey so far, but the best is yet to come!
This is the first leg of an epic return journey which sees me flying on my own through actual IMC for the first time EVER in 23U, something I've been dreaming of for so long. I fly from OSHKOSH to FLYING CLOUD in Minnesota but as you'll see, it's not all plain sailing.
Air Traffic Control need to keep me away from the class bravo airspace surrounding Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport and with Flying Cloud being only 15 miles away, in addition to some adverse weather, the route flown wasn't exactly "ideal".
So let's begin the final chapter of this epic adventure!
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Watch the entire Alaska to Oshkosh series where we fly our Cessna 172 to get a panel upgrade. See the series here -- • Extreme Airplane Panel...
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See our panel project with NewView Technologies. Learn more about the different components and avionics, and talk to them about your instrument panel project: www.NewViewTech.com/AOA
The panel will be fitted with a handful of awesome tools. Here's a list:
-- Garmin GI275 Attitude Indicator
-- Garmin GI275 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
-- Garmin GI275 Engine Indication System (EIS)
-- More 6 Pack Instruments
-- PS Engineering PAR200B Audio Panel
-- Garmin GNX375 WAAS GPS Transponder
-- Garmin GNC255 NAV/COMM
-- New Engine Controls from McFarlane
-- New ARTEX ELT
-- Garmin USB Ports
-- Various Design Elements and Switches
-- Last but not least, an iPad mount from Pivot Cases so we can have ForeFlight
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Coming Up
0:32 Summary
2:22 Fuel Up
2:40 Thanks to NewView
3:16 Single Pilot Flying
3:38 CLEAR
6:00 Take Off
7:07 The New Panel
8:55 Into the Clouds
9:18 AVIATE
9:46 NAVIGATE
10:14 COMMUNICATE
11:36 Adverse Weather
16:12 Online Ground School
19:31 Breaking Out
26:19 Vectors for Days
26:46 Avoiding Airspace
27:53 Entering the Pattern
30:40 Cleared to Land
32:57 Next Episode
33:48 End Titles
#avionics #cessna172 #garmin

[@angleofattack]

What do you guys think of the new panel and the capabilities it adds to 23U? Share your thoughts below!

[@markusmurdy6939]

A wonderful example of keeping a vintage panel feel with the latest SA/safety gear. Especially interested in seeing more IFR time as I look forward to IFR training and updating our 172K panel. What iPad mount are you using? Wonderful content.

[@krasw]

Just a tip, if you are making video of IFR flight, you might wan't to record that beautiful instrument panel zoomed up close, so that we can see what's happening. It kind of gets boring to look at grey clouds and some bearded guy for half an hour.

[@mikes5032]

What's up with your altimeter? It seems very 'bouncy'

[@dandersonjr]

Really like the layout of the panel. Glad you kept the round gauges instead of going all square glass. New technology in an old school package.

[@angleofattack]

Precisely!

[@Dhrruvv]

Without autopilot , long IFR gets really challenging... 👍

[@angleofattack]

Exactly.

[@TrapperDavido]

Very impressive. That’s a monster IFR hand flight. An expedition, really. Congrats on bringing the whole vision to completion. With an emphatic exclamation point!

[@ZeroThreeDelta]

Loving the new panel. It's gorgeous! It must be a surreal feeling flying 23U in the clouds for the first time.

[@OzzyInSpace]

I can actually bare listening to the com audio now... what a difference. Whew!

[@tacticalthong]

CLEAR!!!

[@tompinnef6331]

Nice panel - thank you for letting us ride along. Hope the 'crew', family and you are doing well. Be safe and take care.

[@angleofattack]

Thanks so much!

[@WolfPilot]

The trip back!! I have been waiting for this. I can't wait for the next one.

[@angleofattack]

Well here it is!

[@FCBENI]

Looking great! And the flying too

[@Makeshift_Housewife]

Love seeing my home town on this channel!

[@shotokanads3325]

Great update....looking forward to the trip back!

[@angleofattack]

Me too!

[@budowens6478]

Awesome panel.

[@rickholman3182]

Love the new panel and I really like seeing the challenges of the fights and the way you handle them. Great Job!

[@angleofattack]

Thanks!

[@Wolficorntv]

Good to see you putting the new gear to use!

[@angleofattack]

About time, right?

[@Nfredible]

Congrats on the upgrades, looks like they performed exactly as advertised. Look forward to seeing the next leg!

[@angleofattack]

Coming soon of course!

[@jersher6954]

Super video with great editing and info along the way. Love the new powder coated panel, especially the new round gauges!

[@9speedbird]

Wow, that panel looks beautiful!

[@boogerwood]

Have LOVED this series. The new panel is gorgeous and amazing! New visors and yoke are nice too! And that audio! Sweet sweet audio!

[@angleofattack]

Glad you’re enjoying it! Lots of awesome flying ahead.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great flight Jessica and crew instrument panel looks fantastic. Happy instructing.

[@angleofattack]

Thanks so much!

[@milesgreer1534]

Love the panel

[@angleofattack]

Thanks!

[@steveyork1664]

Looks really good 👍. Glad to see her back at it

[@angleofattack]

Us too!

[@chuckmartin5773]

LOVE the yoke wraps!!!

[@angleofattack]

Right?

[@DavidJWarEagle]

The panel looks great! I’m enjoying your content. Thanks.

[@angleofattack]

Happy to hear!

[@jnes1021]

I am enjoying this so much

[@angleofattack]

Love to hear it.

[@robertwren2289]

WOW, fun flight. You had a wild winter and Spring last year.

[@jaredgoff8803]

Man, what a great video! Thanks!!!

[@angleofattack]

You bet!

[@garyhaszko3311]

New panel looks great...awesome video!

[@angleofattack]

Thanks!

[@milesgreer1534]

Love the panel!

[@angleofattack]

Thanks!

[@fabiansachs1907]

I absolutely love the panel and the iPad location makes it look even better! Hoping to see something similar when I get in the skies.

[@angleofattack]

It's an amazing setup.

[@rchuyck]

Fun to see you fly into FCM, i took my private at ANE and have been into Flying Cloud a bunch. Great video, thanks for the ride

[@CompleteWalkaround]

Great video. Congrats on the new panel. Very beefy 172!

[@bluehornet6752]

I used to live in and fly out of OSH for a living. Have many friends there yet--awesome airport, and great people. Your panel turned out very nice!

[@tristandawson6417]

Awesome! I've flown this route many times. I did my PPL training at KSGS (18 miles East of KFCM) and took my checkride at KOSH! My instructor and I made the flight several times together! Depending on the time of day, the MOA can be a hassle, but otherwise a very chill and relaxing flight over a whole lotta nothing! Great video :)

[@angleofattack]

Yeah, it's a great place to fly for sure.

[@00peter000000]

Yeah Boy! Friday night here in Oz , red wine in hand and another episode of Angle of Attack! Thanks Chris

[@angleofattack]

BOOM!

[@doncatch1]

Enjoyed.

[@angleofattack]

Thanks!

[@avaerena2927]

You have the most distinctive way of shouting “clear” before taxiing! 😂 Nice job! 👍 The times I’ve barely heard it from pilots made me think they’re not doing themselves a favour - I’d rather be embarrassed and everyone is safe and no damage than the opposite!

[@firemanhouston]

Great Video again!! As far as the panel upgade, 2423U was a pleasure to fly. Thanks for the great logbook entry

[@angleofattack]

So glad you got to see it in person.

[@downwindchecklist6567]

Great episode that went by so fast! I like how you keep safety as the top priority. Pity your school is on the other side of the world!

[@angleofattack]

Yeah. It is...

[@user-db7nb6ki4r]

like angle of attack ! awesome thanks

[@jasongriffin7087]

Very cool

[@richardp1522]

Hello fr Calgary Alberta YYC. The panel revisions look great certainly worth all the effort it has taken. A lot of pilots are going to benefit from this investment. Excellent piloting skills what a great example for others to follow. Looking forward to the next leg and the visit to BIS know it well. Highly enjoyable series.

[@angleofattack]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@edisontrent839]

First of all.....CLEAR!!!!! Second, thank you for being awesome! IFR is my next goal so ill be following you intently. If i could get my IFR from you i would! Fly on!

[@KingKo0]

That’s a really nice panel upgrade

[@masterswitchaviation]

So….. freakin…… cooooool!!!

[@larryjones5232]

I love your videos!!!!! Makes me want to fly!!!!!

[@angleofattack]

Well do it! HA

[@speedygonzales9090]

I'm really enjoying this trip sequence. Thanks !!! 👍 🇨🇦

[@angleofattack]

Just beginning!

[@speedygonzales9090]

@@angleofattack - I know, I already flu with you guys from Alaska to Oshkosh, now... lets fly back. I can hardly wait. 😎👍 🇨🇦

[@flysport_tedder]

I'm a fan (and follower) of Midwest Panel Builders after this series.

[@brianpulscher6514]

Enjoying it! Love hearing all the radio chatter. Currently a student pilot flying out of a class charlie airport, so good to hear your readbacks. I struggle with that but I still haven't soloed so I have a lot of time to practice...lol.

[@angleofattack]

I will say I'm not a shining example of how to do it right. I usually don't think before my mouth opens, but I get all the correct information out.

[@brianpulscher6514]

@@angleofattack i just like that you show you don’t have to be perfect. My cfi is like a drill instructor….lol

[@alexadamson1322]

I can't get over the way you scream "CLEAR!!!"

[@angleofattack]

It's a trademark.

[@volkerjansen3901]

Wonderful video, thank you :)

[@angleofattack]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustinzebro7447]

Looks awesome! Runway 27 at KOSH was my first landing as a private pilot.

[@josecastillo991]

Great Landing like BUTTER! :-) Love the videos

[@pilotguy582]

Excellent video! Looking forward to the next few to come. Live in the Twin Cities, fly out of ANE 22 miles NE of FCM. But used to work line at Thunderbird Aviation there at FCM. You're right, FCM is the next busiest airport here after MSP. Again, great content and safe flying!

[@azcharlie2009]

I just completed my IPC at RYN and TUS after quite a few years of VFR only flight. One thing I noticed hand flying approaches was making corrections to altitudes and courses. Once I realize I'm off a little, it was easy to focus on just that one thing, and then end up off on the other. And always about that time, ATC calls you with a frequency change or some other request. Add the constant jabber on the radio is distracting. A good modern autopilot with altitude hold is almost a must anymore. I may be current, but I have a long way to go to be proficient.

[@JasonWoodard]

I work at Minneapolis Center and it's located in Farmington! Also I fly out of Air Lake in Lakeville, MN and the FGT VOR is just east of the airport! So cool that you were in the area.

[@angleofattack]

Very cool!

[@freedomandflying2271]

@angel of attack. The panel looks awesome. Hopefully one day I will be able to make it up to Alaska and see it in person.

[@angleofattack]

I hope that as well!

[@InformationMike]

Hey small world. Oshkosh is my home airport and Newview is two hangars down from our hangar. I fly out of the Wings as Eagles hanger on the end of the taxiway. They installed a GI-275 for us. Makes it easy for avionics work being right there. I get "to the ramp, bravo 4, cross 23 hold short 27" almost every time I fly. Hope you visit again soon.

[@angleofattack]

Very very cool! I did my CFI there back in 2017. Has a special place in my heart.

[@josemiranda1241]

That "clear" scream is going to give me nightmares! lol

[@flycow69]

23U . I love the IFR panel by the way the best advice from controller is moderate turbulence in 10 miles but you’re probably too slow to out run it.

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

The panel is awesome. Jessica Brian and team top of the line. Great job. But the Cessna seriously needs a new paint job. Hopefully you will be able to do this too, soon. Such a nice plane.

[@rogue8853]

Love it. I fly out of KFCM (flying cloud). Very busy D under Bravo.

[@angleofattack]

Right on!

[@PropsnPews]

Your singing skills have improved brother!

[@angleofattack]

I've been practicing!

[@Baconator1990]

Bismarck is my home airport, hope your guys had a good layover while in town!

[@angleofattack]

Oh wow, cool! That's coming up next.

[@frankcloskey7789]

Excellent IFR flying your new instrument panel.3/24/2022yr

[@warrenx9]

Beautiful panel. But you might want to have that altimeter bounce looked at. We have really enjoyed the series. Thank you.

[@trevornewton9687]

Well when you get home I can confirm the weather has gotten a lot warmer from when you left !😂 safe journey man loving the content especially sense your Alaskan

[@angleofattack]

Yes! We flew back in May and it was much warmer.

[@pappybo49]

Absolutely a perfect way to start your trip home! 🥇 1st leg IMC solo with a beautiful new panel. Wow. How’s that leather wrapped yoke treating your hands?

[@angleofattack]

It's actually really amazing. Feels fantastic.

[@john9663]

It would be interesting if you had a short video on how the new panel helped with this IFR flight. We are used to seeing the 10-inch screens these days so your thoughts on these smaller displays and their capabilities would make an interesting video segment. Looking forward to the remaining videos of the return trip.

[@angleofattack]

I share a lot in the next video.

[@sirkreitz4484]

Really cool video, thank you. I am aspiring to start my PPL with a good friend of mine - a life long dream. Ground-Sky is my goal ;) Thus I greatly appreciate your work here.

[@publicclammer]

It's been about 60 years since I was part owner of a nice Tri-Pacer (N9429D) and I still miss it! Would have loved to fly this trip with you!

[@angleofattack]

It was quite enjoyable.

[@thiessyboyyy]

I was hoping you'd swing through Flying Cloud! I live west of the airport by about a mile. Wish I would have seen your plane in the sky!

[@angleofattack]

Next time! If there is a next time :D

[@tomscott3939]

right seat viser is down!!

[@markmaccani9411]

Chris, Great video. Nice to see you flying using the controllers I use (Minneapolis Controllers are very good to work with). I also have flown into Flying Cloud quite a bit mostly Anoka County now though. Always quite active and it is jammed in on top of KMSP. Great job getting in there and great job on your first IFR flight behind the new panel. The weather here is starting to get better so I am back to a decent and regular schedule on my IFR training. Hoping to be looking at a check ride late Spring to Early Summer. Don't want that Angle of Attack Ground School to go to waste. 😀.

[@angleofattack]

Never had anything but good luck with those controllers. Their hands are just tied more when working with IFR traffic, so I can't blame them for anything. I should have known better earlier, honestly. Happy to hear you're getting back into it!

[@gunnerjoe53]

I thought putting him on left downwind for 18 and all other traffic sounded like it was going to 10L and 10R was interesting. Joe

[@markmaccani9411]

@@gunnerjoe53 I believe it had mostly to do with crosswind component and being nice to the pilot not putting a lighter high winged aircraft in a stiff cross wind. Also 18 is quite a bit shorter than 10R so hard to put a heavy faster aircraft on it so they have to continue in on 10R with those. I'm betting they had a pretty stiff South wind. The tower controllers do a good job of spacing everything out that they can use crossing runways to help out.

[@joneis1]

Loved the video. I have a 182 that’s super similar in paint scheme. Starting to plan a possible trip from Miami to Homer this fall. Would love to meet up and fly with your for guidance and instruction in AK. I met you at Airventure at theatre in the wood 2019. Major fan of what you do, and how you do it.

[@BrittneeDrummer]

KLIEEER!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikekoscielniak4702]

The panel is amazing. Video is fantastic, love the scenery. You mentioned “no auto pilot “, are you going to add one later?

[@angleofattack]

We have it wired for one. Garmin hasn't gone through the R&D yet for my year model.

[@chrisruf7590]

With better engine monitors and rebuilt carb it will be interesting to hear how the fuel burn or power changes

[@WL7NI]

I know at least one other commenter asked…but what was up with your Altimeter? I realize it is a backup instrument, but it was bouncing up and down +- 150 ft!

[@angleofattack]

I'm not sure if it was an air bubble or something. Doesn't do that now.

[@Ak-xe1fw]

That landing was sooo smooth, of such a buddy flight too. Gonna cut thru Sask?

[@angleofattack]

Yes. :D We clear customs in Regina.

[@adamnaja606]

I literally only watch this man’s videos to hear him do the “CLEAR” 😂😂😂

[@CaptMoo]

It's interesting that Apps are more updated than what Traffic controllers have, weather wise, sometimes. Should controllers be more updated down the road? Great video as always. Thanks.

[@angleofattack]

I mean, some of the tools they have are more up to date, others aren't.

[@jollylawyer9999]

3:39🤣🤣

[@Captndarty]

Wow that fancy brand-new altimeter really sucks lol hopefully you get it fixed and hopefully you can paint the airplane and do the interior to bring it up to speed with the panel

[@angleofattack]

It's actually refurbished. I don't know if there was an air bubble or something, but it eventually resolved itself.

[@mefly389]

Excellent upgrade....did you consider adding an autopilot? Also love the Nikonz.....

[@Aleksandar6ix]

It would be interesting to hear your take on how these new instruments change your scan....do you primarily stick to the 2 new instruments for all your detail potentially making the scan less strenuous or do you still have to include the full 6 pack?

[@shaneboulds5240]

Great panel! Question for you, do you find the looseness of the controls to be a hindrance in your flying in imc? I noticed that it looks like some pretty big control inputs were required to keep you level. Also, I was working the sector just north of you when you flew through and got what's called a "point out" from the chicago controller as you clipped the corner of my airspace when they transfered you to my coworker on 128.6

[@ranjrog]

New panel looks great! What’s with the big needle on the altimeter jumping from time to time?

[@angleofattack]

I don't know, it figured itself out eventually.

[@nickcabrera3982]

Maybe it’s a skill you learn over time, but I can BARELY understand when people speak over radio and talkies. Great upgrades to a beautiful plane.

[@Frostee968]

I've never seen any of his videos before but does he always say clear that way hahahaha

[@reyjurado5945]

where is the footy of that GoPro Max?! What a nice avionics set up! Great content man.

[@angleofattack]

It didn't record on this flight for whatever reason.

[@huckleberry8079]

You didn't want glass panel? Def looks better than old one.

[@thefiringpin3489]

Do you still have the generator in the O-300 or did you upgrade it to an alternator for all the new avionics?

[@angleofattack]

No. It's an alternator. It has an alternator when I bought it.

[@CrosswindSurfer]

Hi man. love the clear prop scream. Technical question if you could answer. Im having a terribly hard time getting my Audio recordings (during my gopro recordings) to NOT come through horribly clipped.... How do you balance your audio so when you playback, it sounds nice and clean? Cheers from CA

[@angleofattack]

It really has to do with the intercom system, the quality of the audio panel, and the wiring. My previous system was pretty awful (go watch old videos) and this made a huge different. Honestly, it doesn't take a massive investment to fix the issue.

[@letsmakeadrink6565]

Are you going to eventually paint the cowling?

[@philconey11]

What engine is installed on this plane? Sure doesn't look like the 4 cylinder O-320's I'm used to seeing in 172's from that generation. The panel looks phenomenal, btw.

[@angleofattack]

The original O-300 Continental, 145hp.

[@loveplanes]

Nice flight. Thanks for sharing! I only have one comment… I don’t like where the key was installed. Is something you only use two times during a flight and is located in the middle of knobs we use all the time…

[@angleofattack]

Actually, I agree. However, it was already build into the structure there if I remember right and would be a pain to move around. My panel is also very symmetrical which means both pilots can do all the work, which is pretty nice.

[@peterpowers6218]

@@angleofattack the key was moved during the panel upgrade. It is now where your old cigarette lighter plug was. Before it was higher and to the left.

[@criscusack]

Why didn’t they repaint the front cowling? Was that a nod to its original look?

[@jerbs1]

If you no longer have an analog attitude indicator, what happens if you lose your virtual horizon in IFR? You just go off of the vertical speed?

[@N937LC]

Really curious, why no autopilot? Even something simple like a Levil just to ease workload? $?

[@angleofattack]

The autopilot isn't approved for this plane yet, and I won't do anything other than Garmin. Soon!

[@EricTheBlue2010]

Is there a vacuum system deletion with the 275 instruments?

[@angleofattack]

Yes.