Atlantic Crossing Complete! Landing 1 min before Airspace Closed - Series Finale

Ocean Crossing Series Finale - Final Flight Legs from Greenland to Canada.
The biggest General Aviation flight I’ve ever flown! Austria to Canada.
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In this multi-part series, the largest #generalaviation project in FlightChops history, ride along with us as we team up with the Diamond Aircraft ferry crew and act as pilot #flying on delivery of a new DA62 light twin aircraft from Vienna, Austria to Diamond Aircraft’s Canadian base in London, Ontario Canada.
In this sixth and final episode of the series, we’re again packed into the survival suits in the DA62 #oceancrossing from Greenland to Canada on our final legs of the DA62 delivery.
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During my DA62 familiarization flight at Diamond Aircraft’s base in London, Ontario prior to departing for Austria, I tested the Bose ProFlight in-ear headset; I already knew it was comfortable, but I wanted to see how the active noise canceling held up, and it was impressive - I am not surprised it is what Micke wears exclusively when flying Diamond Twins (which are admittedly quieter than most regular piston powered aircraft).
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[@exploreiceland]

The ending is epic good, it's suddenly like a scene from a feelgood movie, but it's all real. And I got something in my eye. Best regards from Iceland.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for watching to the end! This was a longer one, but I tried really hard to make the edit tight and the story engaging.

[@I-0-0-I]

@@FlightChops That last shot when he notices the F-18 over his shoulder was great. I imagined him thinking: "Of course that's there and yup, this is my life somehow I guess. huh."

[@elainethorne4344]

@@FlightChops OMG, his reaction brought tears ...... such a wonderful experience for his first overseas adventure! Well done, great planning, terrific commentary, and all in such good spirits throughout!

[@MickeLang]

@@I-0-0-I Wait until you see my reaction flying the Stearman haha still don't believe that this was real!

[@MickeLang]

@@elainethorne4344 😊

[@GlensHangar]

Aviate, navigate, communicate... then a whole bunch of other tasks... then film.

[@justinb8973]

Good to see you here Glen. Also congrats on your plane and your first flight.

[@GlensHangar]

@@justinb8973 Thanks Justin - Feels great to get C-FMVU in the air! Now to rack up a pile of hours, and some cool trips.

[@I-0-0-I]

Super cool series. Micke and Martin are great characters.

[@FlightChops]

Totally agreed :)

[@andrewhayward9539]

This is awesome. London Ontario is my hometown and the Da62 is my dream aircraft to own one day!

[@MrJames_1]

More, more! Loved this short series but too short! Greetings from here in Australia 👍😀

[@MickeLang]

It was a pleasure to have you with us! Thank you for this amazing trip!

[@FlightChops]

Glad to have been there to capture it with you buddy!

[@Oldman.Roaming]

Micke, can you provide your social networks since I don’t see them on this channel. Awesome seeing you guys do this.

[@bobninemire5154]

Really great series. "Keep Your Flight Chops Sharp"

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Bob!

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️ Fantastic series, tks a lot for doing this for us!

[@davidarmstrong1657]

I have loved this series of videos. I’m a controller at a large IFR airport in the UK, so seeing oceanic crossings and light twin ops is something I don’t have much professional experience of and it’s been great to watch.

[@Cherokee140Pilot]

Terrific series, Mr Chops! Thank you!!

[@muddyexport5639]

Congrats all the way around!!!

[@keithmoore4776]

Great concept for a series and fabulously executed, thanks for the inspiration!

[@seoceancrosser]

I enjoyed the series. I learned how to cross the Atlantic like you did. Thanks for bringing back many memories!

[@ChrisB257]

This saga Steve has been simply epic. The Diamonds are super impressive and it's been a privilege to be able to share your experience (and the greased landings!). It is I suspect going to be a memory you will carry (among many no doubt) and look back on as you describe it all to your grand kids! :) Great work editing this into the excellent record of it all, thank you. :)

[@FlightChops]

Thanks so much for this feedback Chris - It is easy to get caught up in the grind of trying to capture these adventures; sometimes I do have to pinch myself to remember this is all real.

[@andyfehr3462]

So close to home! Great job!

[@onlyrooster]

Nice work mate!

[@clippedwings225]

What a cool ending. I'm going to UND this fall for commercial aviation and man I feel inspired!

[@TheKevintegra19]

Flight Chops has Finally Finished the Fantastic Ferry Flight Footage with a Flight Demo Team.

[@drosdikmr7]

Amazing! That was a great series thank you

[@ChrisPinCornwall]

Thank you so much for the flight plans...done half the journey so far in my Gulfstream...a very kind thought.

[@BuffaloWarrior7]

That is super awesome. A day that young man will never forget. Thats what Aviation is all about. Flying across the Atlantic, ended up at the same airport the Blue Angels are operating out off. Sharing the same sky's and runways.

[@09shadowjet]

Micke is such a young and highly motivated pilot, it's amazing! Well done to him for making his first solo Atlantic crossing mission! He's also lucky to have Martin who's very experienced as his mentor. Great team! Great series! Well done to all of you

[@Chris_In_Texas]

8:34 The old saying goes, Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from poor judgement. Always learn, and don't think you know it all. I have done a few crossings on yachts on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans at the blazing speed of 8.5 knots. You have a lot of the same and similar issues in flying as well. Because it takes so long to cross at 8 knots, you really have to have good weather planner teams on your side as well, you have weeks between potential stopping points, not hours. Although you do have beds, showers, bathrooms, kitchens, TV, surfing the web among other things to do to pass the time. Great series, I would like to a ferry flight as well some day. Keep up the good work sir! 👍

[@bruschi8148]

Incredible series Steve!!

[@paulm749]

Lindbergh didn't have the benefit of all the technology you guys enjoy, but flying across the North Atlantic in a small airplane is still, by any standard, a pretty damned awesome adventure!

[@mikercflyer7383]

Awesome adventure Steve amazing precision flying and greaser landings fun to have seen Mikey’s enthusiasm. Safe travels.

[@tatt0009]

He pronounced Qikiqtarjuaq fairly well! Was good to see you guys at YFB!

[@ProfSimonHolland]

congratulations nice film, nice flight

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Looking very nice..

[@clarencewiles963]

Great crossing and information on the trip. Seeing the ice is like North of the Wall. Now I’m ready for a newly built. You have at home a new ride.

[@markbrown2450]

This series has been amazing! Thank you for sharing something so cool with us!

[@jamiemorphy]

Such a fun series. Thanks for sharing, awesome job as always.

[@mattdrat3087]

Amazingly well put together series. Well done!

[@paulcarstens2601]

Lots to love about this series! Well done Steve!

[@FlightChops]

Always appreciate your support Paul!

[@grantsmiley1467]

My flight school (part 61), is taking delivery of a DA-42 next week, so this whole series has been amazing to watch because of the aircraft, but the adventure of it all too. I dream of maybe doing a crossing like this someday.

[@MickeLang]

From Austria?😍

[@grantsmiley1467]

@@MickeLang second hand from a flight school in Florida, I wish though! Can't wait to fly it!

[@goatflieg]

Dude... cinematographically, this episode has to be the pinnacle of FlightChops (so far). Incredible captures... the airport approaches, the clouds, discussing icing with frost on the windows, Micke's split screen flight planning and his thrilling enthusiasm... you captured the orchestration of this experience perfectly. I so look forward to losing track of time and space... and speaking of which, my airplane is ready to fly and my airworthiness inspection is in less than a week. We need to discuss first flight. If I don't hear from you first, I'll send you a text. Thanks for the motivation!

[@FlightChops]

Awesome! Let's talk! timing is actually pretty good for Dave and I to fly the 14 down for that!

[@goatflieg]

@@FlightChops Excellent. Send me a text and let's arrange a phone call.

[@carlosj771]

Incredible set of videos Steve 👏👏👏 CONGRATULATIONS to Micke !! Very well deserved and for many more ocean crossings to come !!! This series together with the other crossing series of Micke and Martin are absolute AVIATION JEWELS !! 👏👏👏

[@MickeLang]

Carlos you are a legend! Hope you are good and happy with your DA42 😍

[@carlosj771]

@@MickeLang 😂😂😂 Yes, very very happy with OE-FAB, now with around 180 hrs flight time since July , every flight is a huge pleasure !! Let’s see if I am able to make it to AERO, hugs

[@tomm541]

Totally Amazing... What a great review and things to learn/know about the trek across the Atlantic - Super job chops. The blue angels at the end is the icing on the wing- errrr cake.. :-p

[@FlightChops]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for watching to the end!

[@CoryTyler__]

Awesome work you guys. My name is Cory Pitts and my KZbin channel is The Pitts Stops. I'm a union mechanical pipefitter/welder of 10 years and have been following you for quite a while. I just wanted to say... I would love an opportunity to work with you all in the future one day. If there is ever anything I could do for you... feel free to let me know. Stay awesome and keep your flight chops sharp. PS: Congrats on the crossing you guys!🙌🙌🙌

[@PilotSwitzerland]

Superb video series! And the Diamonds are just amazing aircraft, I fly Da20 Eclipse/Da40/Da42 and all of them are amazing

[@georgewill2011]

What an amazing cast of characters! You do such a great job of not just detailing the journey and its challenges but you also do a great job giving us a glimpse into everyone's personality. It really illuminates what the aviation community is all about. The two clips at the end (you passing through the clouds and Micke looking up at the Blue Angel) tugged on the heartstrings. The filmography and editing are fantastic. Keep up the hard work!

[@MickeLang]

☺️☺️☺️

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

79% power, 7.3 gal/h per engine. And fuel up the wazoo! What an airplane! I need a sponsor to buy me one.

[@TheKevintegra19]

It’s a remarkable look at the planning, preparation and execution required for flying the Atlantic in a GA aircraft. Martin and Micke are both impressive for the Aviation knowledge and skill on display.

[@MickeLang]

I am just doing what I learned🤷🏼‍♂️ Credits to Martin!

[@ecbrandt1]

Great series - And if your path ever go trough Greenlands Airspace again, give me (JUNIOR) a shout out on Nuuk Information freq. Anyways, we´ll take good care of your compadres when they are passing trough next time.

[@billkinzler3773]

Thanks for the experience and all the great narratives. Bucket list item checked off for you! Congratulations and hope to see you at Sun n Fun Lakeland FL!

[@macedk]

Mr. Chops is now gown as "greaser" :)

[@gabep8031]

We were the Learjet in BGSF! Tried to say hi, but we were all looking for a quick turn I see.

[@MickeLang]

No way!!! This aviation world is so small :)

[@jimz68]

TOP GUN had the ICE MAN. FLIGHT CHOPS has the GREASE MAN ! I expect to see that stenciled on your canopy rails. Great series, Steve. Thanks for all of your hard work.

[@FlightChops]

Haha - thanks James.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota USA! Great series!!

[@therealxunil2]

Beautiful birds, those Diamonds.

[@Runninggeezer]

What a content, wow, fantastic stuff! A great example of why aviation is so special

[@1hornet1]

What a dream come true experience man! The envy I feel right now...

[@gaetantrottier7369]

Awesome, awesome, awesome.... professional flying and professional film making.... that was really great to watch and thank you for sharing....!!!!

[@jacobpapp1593]

Great video! Spent a lot of time at BGSF. Did you notice the LC-130 on the ramp?

[@jhbf]

seeing those da62s in london was not a dream! hey from the fanshawe hangar, come visit sometime :)

[@dancanny4878]

Really enjoyable episodes that you've created Steve, but must add that Martin is a very professional and knowledgable pilot his product and in general. That knowledge makes the trip across the Atlantic just so much easier.

[@GaryLaaks1]

Epic journey. Well done. The F18s were there to welcome you guys back home and to congratulate you on your Atlantic crossing. They were not really there for an airshow but they had to chalk it up as an airshow to get some seat time. Seriously. LOL. Love this channel. Keep well and regards from South Africa.

[@utbobmem]

Loved this series. Fantastic all the way around

[@waynekibbler2710]

Totally taking things to another level Steve. What an awesome journey executed and documented to perfection. Loved following along, Cheers!

[@Russell_G]

Awesome series of videos, and the flight plans for fs2020 too, you really are spoiling us Steve, thanks for the ride!!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for being a part of the community! - but I don't get credit for making those flight plans for MSFS2020 - that's thanks to Mike, one of the supporters on Patreon :)

[@ChangeHere]

Love buffalo airways, they flew this too with some older planes

[@tomdchi12]

Thanks very much for this fantastic series!

[@Calvin-xp4qp]

What a journey. Thank you for sharing it!

[@reroan2670]

I've been eyeing the DA62 since its debut. I want it.

[@wseucan]

What a phantastic experience just watching these atlantic crossing videos!!!!

[@D4NS80]

Wow! How awesome was the last part! You guys nailed that crossing. Great stuff.

[@davidduganne5939]

Nice series; that Diamond is really an impressive airplane!

[@fco.javiercanada9406]

Such a series!, that was a good one. You’ve set the bar high and it was very educational as well. Hats off to this talented crew!

[@skiwildcat7]

Ah man, how can you not love Micke's pure emotion at the end there! Great series.

[@MickeLang]

Thanks Richard☺️

[@johndemerse9172]

Simply an amazing adventure for you Steve. So glad you are sharing it here. Cheers from CYYB.

[@MyWTFName]

Great job, Greaser, loved the content.

[@challengerjetdriver]

@ 03:59 Kuslusuk landed there while ferrying a Seneca 1 in May 1997. Never forget the METAR, presence of buffalo and BC Fog. We had the very first panel mounted Garmin 100. Thank god for it, good times :-)

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Very pleased to have happened on your channel just before the transatlantic crossing. I could sit though a 3 hour documentary of this and still be wanting more. Very impressive aircraft and equally impressive pilot skills. Safe voyages on future taxi flights from Europe.

[@MickeLang]

You can also watch the 3h series from my side☝🏼😉

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Here is a ferry flight story for you. You are in the first Seneca headed for Europe on the last long over water leg, and the landing gear extend but you didn't touch the switch. Something failed in the auto-extend system and there is no way to keep them up unless you hold the override lever up with your right hand. A quick calculation shows the increased drag this far out will leave you a few gallons short of a feet dry landing. What do you do? The pilot on that flight found some way to jam the lever in the up position with something he had in the cockpit. Shortly after arriving he contacted Piper and urged them to install a pin of some kind to keep the lever up in case of a failed diaphragm or other plumbing problem to the probe on the outside of the fuselage.

[@FlightChops]

Wow that is an amazing story - thanks for sharing!

[@VernonWallace]

Great series. Thank you very much.

[@celyda2]

Awesome series! I've never been close to tears watching an aviation video on KZbin before... until now.

[@exparrot9074]

Steve, this was a fantastic series. What was your longest leg throughout the entire Atlantic crossing?

[@bannoneldridge9269]

That is a reception dreams are made of. 1 minute to spare and a Blue Angels show on arrival, WOW!

[@FlightChops]

Yeah - it was kinda surreal.

[@petergrant9259]

Well done. Those planes are simply beautiful ! The customers get a plane that is flight test proven, and that has to be a big selling point.

[@butcherknife59knife46]

Very nice montage GUYS. I felt like I was in the cockpit. I have a friend who delivers airplanes but nothing like what your doing as far as Atlantic Crossings. Thanks again for sharing !! Sad it’s over.. warning landing gear down.. Around Bend Oregon out

[@diamondmidnightgardener]

And so ends one of my favourite journeys on the internet..... well done!

[@MickeLang]

You can still watch it out of my eyes too☝🏼😜

[@rocky_williams]

Well done Steve. Your journey from the struggles along the way to the instrument rating, and then acquiring your multi engine add-on, to this Atlantic crossing video. You have enjoyed some rich payoffs in exchange for your hard work. Bravo to you and your team!

[@halepauhana153]

An incredible trip!

[@kentmckean6795]

Awesome!

[@ruifo]

Well well well well done you all!!! :-)

[@mychaldbeausoleil3043]

What is the dog bone shaped device below your hose, O2 ??

[@FlightChops]

It is the oxygen cannula

[@kyounotemawa]

Great Job, Steve! A very enjoyable and fascinating series. By the way, looking forward to more RV episodes. My wife and I are mid-build on a Rans S-21.

[@FlightChops]

Awesome - nothing beats the feeling of flying something you built!

[@kyounotemawa]

@@FlightChops Yes. So looking forward to it. Unfortunately won't be able to get to OSH this year due to delayed engine delivery, but definitely OSH '23!

[@drumsandstix128]

Really enjoyed this series and learnt a lot, many thanks for making and sharing them!

[@chrishowe2935]

Fantastic series!

[@konigsdream]

See if I can see my house in this one

[@pilotabdullah8553]

Amazing, absolutely amazing !!!

[@aceAVIATOR182]

Congrats on completing this journey Steve! Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@FlightChops]

My pleasure and thanks for following the journey!

[@YYChinook]

Amazing thanks for the flights

[@robgreene1776]

Too cool. Fly ON !

[@LauraLaban]

Loved this series!

[@FlightChops]

Glad this one has gone over so well - it's been a pleasure to share it

[@gogilgau]

Awesome video, love seeing your reactions landing and completing such an awesome adventure. Congrats

[@FlightChops]

Thanks! It sure was something awesome to be a part of!

[@Dragonrc.]

While some cannot be achieved with certain bank accounts I can still dream of owning a 62.

[@Dogdocphil]

Awesome Video!!

[@1507l690]

Fabulous..watched all the episodes. Just happed upon it when I saw a Diamond fly out of Prestwick and checked it out ..Flight Calibration Services ..that led me to yours...

[@FlightChops]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ericchurch8008]

Wow! Super fun. Great series!