Full IFR Flight - ILS to 400ft, Rain, Solid IMC

Whew! That was a nail-biter for me. It's always fun to dust the rust off a skill of mine. I'm excited to do more IFR flying this fall!
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[@davidgarab1019]

Perfection from start to finish. I think it's important to note that you waited in the FBO for about 6 hours before you launched. An absolute display of professionalism and many folks could learn from that. For those 98 people of "disliked" the video; These are people who will never be satisfied with their lives and doubtful they've flown anything more than a kite. Keep up the good work.

[@markblaze10]

That's a lot to deduce from some dislikes.

[@Texas1FlyBoy]

FYI: There's a very good chance the dislikes are "bots" and not real viewers.

[@TomasAWalker53]

@@markblaze10 He's probably right. This is the best A to B hard IFR video in the aircraft type I fly. Many videos say IFR but seldom produce.

[@TomasAWalker53]

@@Texas1FlyBoy You mean there are people who have set up bots to randomly dislike videos? I had no idea. To what end?

[@loyyount7684]

Pp]ppppll

[@maxfall2093]

I have be flying IFR for 51 years and Multi-engine Cessnas (310 & 414A). I have never seen a better pilot than you. I am very impressed with your professionalism. If you are on the jet flying track I would fly behind you anytime! Bravo!

[@danielhawley6817]

There's another guy with a 414 who posts videos...I'd NEVER fly with him. This guy has a professional attitude.

[@karmathebrit7856]

Daniel Hawley are you talking about the guy who messed up pattern direction and almost caused an accident?

[@Mike-01234]

@@danielhawley6817 Jerry Wagner northern California he flies IFR every week I read lot of comments about him not sure if that is just typical KZbin or is he really dangerous. He probably been flying longer then most of the guys posting have been alive.

[@SirKenNorth]

@@Mike-01234 and despite that he's tragically incompetent. Turns out doing something for a long time doesn't necessarily make you any good at it.

[@gendaminoru3195]

@@Mike-01234 he's a cavalier mechanic doing maint check flights a lot, and keeps bare min proficiency. But this guy in the present video is either acting like a primary CFI with a student, or he is a nervous Nellie. But he does eventually cover the most salient issues. Best thing is he plans for contingencies well and its always good to calculating stuff like fuel to alt and monitoring weather. but not sure engine gauges need to be checked every few minutes as a big deal. Just make it a routine part of your secondary scan in cruise. Or maybe it's a rental and he knows something we don't know.

[@whiskeybravo91]

"Don't make my life more exciting" has to be one of the best ATC quotes ever

[@Tropikaybay]

I’m a radar controller and your attention to detail and preparation before, during and after flight is amazing. You are educating without intimidating. One would be fortunate to have you for their flight instructor.

[@davemaccarter64]

Most excellent demonstration of hand flying (sans auto pilot) a single pilot, single engine IFR in IMC flight to a successful landing in low conditions. Some really good pointers about weather savvy particularly the "personal minimums" and awareness of conditions at alternate airports near the destination airport. Lots of cross checking etc. Any newbie to IFR flying should watch this a few times. Very skillful and disciplined instrument flying demonstrated here.

[@kennetherickson2391]

IKR? I kept waiting for him to hit the HDG button but it was hand flying and on the needles the whole way. Sweet. Learn from this dude.

[@PA30Crewchief]

My personal minimums flying single pilot IFR is a working autopilot. This flight would be at the limit of task saturation for me.

[@spelldaddy5386]

@@PA30Crewchief keep in mind that while that is an appropriate takeoff minimum, it is a good idea to maintain hand flying proficiency. If you can't do it by hand, than that single autopilot becomes a critical system without redundancy

[@JohnVanderbeck]

No offense to him, you, or anyone's personal choices, but I'd much prefer pilots use AP as a regular course. not necessarily 100% because you don't want your skills to atrophy, but the fact is the airways are safer with the majority of pilots being on AP.

[@IllFlyIt]

One of your best videos yet. Good flying, good dialog, good editing, thanks Josh.

[@kimghanson]

These are the videos I live for.

[@jayfblank]

Eyes on the instruments, fly the plane.... This guy is 100% a humble professional. Inspirational, really. This needs a lot more views. This video could save lives.

[@muldrowe]

Don't usually write comments, since I watch your videos on my TV, but this video was great. Excellent explanation of your personal minimums strategy, great display of how you utilize ForeFlight as well as your other avionics. As a student pilot, I think it would be really useful (When you do IFR flights like this) to maybe keep a small display of your ForeFlight screen in the bottom left corner of the video. That way we could follow along on the approach plates and see what you're looking at and how you're finding different information! You can go to Settings - Command Center - Screen Recording to be able to access that function if you didn't already know how to do it. As always, AWESOME video man, I'm always looking at my feed for your updates!

[@stgeorge143]

Great to see some good hand-flown IFR in IMC. So many videos are of jet and turbine guys turning knobs. Nice to see you having to keep up your scan, etc. Thanks for the detailed narration to tell us what you're thinking about. Can't wait to continue my instrument training.

[@kevinklassen4328]

I would assume turning knobs is safer than hand flying in IMC, though.

[@dominikm1457]

@@kevinklassen4328 It absolutely is. Still, as a pilot you should be able to hand fly an approach as well.

[@mauricecayon8529]

Josh you are way ahead of your years, your professionalism and the way you talk through the process is not only very educational but one that i have started to do myself as a student pilot, I am getting ready to do my check ride in two weeks and when i get done i will start on my instruments. Thank you for the videos and your genuine desire to keep all pilots safe and informed.

[@TacoStacks]

A master of his work! Awesome flight again.

[@joecosta3680]

Great video! Watching videos like this is "almost" like doing it on my sim in the evening. With the "plus" of listening to ATC and weather. This a great tool for continued education. As a 100 hour per year pilot, watching an hour of these types of videos almost every day adds an immeasurable amount of extra mental practice. Keep it going. Thanks

[@andyhawaii2819]

The best IFR video I have ever seen. You are an inspiration Josh. I’m doing my instrument training and found this to be a great lesson on personal minimums and staying focused on the instruments

[@garywheeler2055]

This is likely one of your most informative videos, you narrate what you are thinking and doing, it allows us non-IFR folks to understand more of what you are doing. Great video 👍

[@betobueno]

Manual flying, real IMC, analog instruments, single pilot, maintaining calm and proficient, while explaining to us what you are doing. Man, I want you as my instructor. If I reach 1/10 of your level, I'll be happy.

[@Channel4029]

I love the fact that you keep the dialog going including the routine scans. It is a great learning tool.

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Fantastic technical video. Love it. Great work Josh.

[@chadillac3006]

These are my favorite videos to warch the unedited showing a whole flight

[@PhreddCrintt]

Everything that David Garab stated. Perfection personified.

[@mateo672]

It’s fun how the flights with little to see outside of the windshield make the most interesting videos.

[@jamessanders5648]

I remember your first IFR landing with an instructor on board. You've come a long way and your confidence shows. Well done!

[@mr.martintorres5804]

I too remember that. That was first time I ever watched Josh in an Aviation 101 video and this scenario was exactly the same except two things. No flight instructor coaching and Josh had control of the approach light brightness!

[@MichaelLloyd]

Awesome. I saw this on Patreon but it's a great video that's worth watching again because it's continued proof that GA, when done right, is a great mode of travel

[@bangboats3557]

I love that you teach flying, as a survival skill. Good instruction is vital. I no longer fly, but can still hear what my instructor said to me. "Flying is about numbers... KNOW the numbers, HIT the numbers EVERY time, you can't fudge this. Get in your car and have a bad day, you get an insurance claim. Get in your aircraft and have a bad day, you get dead people." Apparently you need 400 kts and 1,400 feet to do a loop in a Hawker Hunter. Guy in England didn't have near those, and crashed onto a crowded motorway, and killed people. Your videos are compelling, not from just the high production standards - the cross edits from the various cameras are great, but the information you give is clear and concise. Keep doing this. Aviation needs this.

[@allenandersen2370]

I have been a commercial airline pilot my entire career, and spent a lot of time in the 172 series of aircraft. It is amazing to me that the airplane has such marvelous capabilities for both IFR and VFR flight. Your flight reminded me of a 172 trip I took from State College PA to Chicago. The weather was similar to your Addison/ San Marcos flight. 3+ hours of solid IFR and Moderate to heavy rain the whole way to my VFR gas stop. After fueling up the FBO lady said there was something dribbling out the bottom of my plane. I initially thought my gas tank had sprung a leak, but after smelling it I determined it was just water. I was probably carrying several gallons of rain water in the tail cone from my 3+ hours of IFR moderate rain leg previously. I always check the drain holes near the bulkheads now before I fly IFR! Even after they were cleared it still took 20 minutes to fully drain the plane of water. My complements to Josh on a well run IFR flight and very professionally done. I would say that he has extensive IFR experience and probably a CFII judging from his teaching ability and explanations of what he was doing. Good luck on your career Josh.

[@johnbolin7098]

Wow, that made my heart beat a little faster. You were smooth, methodical and adhered to proper procedure. You showed how proficient you really are. Superb flying Josh !

[@ajj5668]

So, unlike all of the other people on here who are subscribed to him I do watch vlogs, gaming videos, etc. But one thing I have definitely noticed on this channel is the editing. The editing is top notch along with the cameras you use. I’ve also learned some tips on how to fly on flight simulators from you and I understand more information. There is a kid a grade below me who shares a similarity with me, and he loves airplanes so I hooked him up to your channel. All I wanted to say here is keep up your amazing work. The editing, professionalism, and work ethic in your flying is beyond amazing. I will always stay a subscriber to you no matter what.

[@Pwander208]

Wow. I watched the whole thing. Great exposure for myself, just starting my instrument studying. It's nice to see real world instrument flying to make the book learning more relatable. Thank you for all your videos and the work it takes to produce them!

[@charlesnapier1695]

That was a beautiful thing to watch sir. No auto pilot, just good procedures and staying ahead of the airplane. Kudos!

[@CarDocBabaPhilipo]

Good focus on the ILS and staying aware, talking yourself through. Great flight and those IMC skills are essential for all of us... Thanks for the reminder!

[@DocsOnAPlane]

Great video. I am an instrument pilot building time so these are great watches for me. I would not want to fly single pilot IMC without an autopilot. I know it is relatively safe in capable hands but on the regular, I want that AP. But that is just me. Great flying

[@smartycummins2500]

DocsOnAPlane hey there, I’m a student pilot that flew for the first time in real IMC yesterday. I could see why! There is so much to do when your strictly IFR/IMC! Auto pilot would be nice but my CFI handled the radios lol

[@SteveD328]

Good idea, as a 22,000+ hour ATP, I take it a little further, No IFR and/or night in a single engine plane, (ever lost an engine when you can't see the ground? I have, twice) no IFR in any airplane without an autopilot or a co-driver.

[@DocsOnAPlane]

@@SteveD328 I can see why you would say that, certainly makes it safer. That said, anytime you get in an airplane you are taking at least some risk, multi or single. From there you are mitigating risk at every decision, Night, IFR, mountains, airspace etc. I am not telling you anything new at your experience level. Each pilot has to decide which level of risk is worth it.

[@BobSmith-uu5kj]

Good video. Agree. No IFR, without autopilot. Also when hand flying the ILS, the needles have to be perfectly centered all the way. The degree change correction is not the best method. A more precise one is to count time lapse during bank correction.

[@747-pilot]

Completely agree with you there!! I was just about to say that myself. Single pilot IFR (in HARD IMC) in a GA aircraft is extremely difficult and risky! If the "you know what" hits the fan, then a good autopilot (at least 2-axis) can be a lifesaver!! Personally, I would not fly (single pilot) in hard IMC, without an autopilot, either. That said, this pilot in the video is very professional and skilled, and did a very good job managing everything!

[@freddyfink1382]

you make the best general aviation videos out there. very authentic, nothing staged, good camera angles, great narration, great entertainment and i learn so much from every video i watch. thanks so much! keep up the great work!

[@leonardkillgore8537]

When you said I was willing to wait it out and grab a hotel if need be, that said tons about your decision making!!! Great job!!! Thank you!

[@Yourworstfears]

“But don’t make my life more exciting” haha, that’s gotta be a tough job. Always praying something doesn’t happen on your time (or any time)

[@perleycarmichael5498]

Nice job. Videos are such a great way to learn. Obviously, eye to hand coordination is paramount, but soo much to learn by observation. Your constant verbalization of thought process was great. What a great training session. :-)

[@alancohn3817]

Absolute professional... Excellent example of exactly how to fly IFR in bad weather and how to shoot an ILS approach to low minimums... Preparation, TOTAL situational awareness, always having an 'out' or backup plan and NOT succumbing to get there-itis.. I just love your total focus... You keep checking that engine and suction all you want... In a single engine plane in IMC condition, by yourself, I do NOT blame you one bit. I'd be checking every nut and bolt if I could.... I did enjoy the 'armstrong' defroster....

[@geoffmcgowan2140]

Love the way you talked the approach all the way to touchdown. This is really helpful to those of us that are working on INRAT

[@garygazman3827]

Nice job. I’m amazed at how much you are “off instruments “ , looking at iPad, head down to write something down etc. So calm and cool. I try not to look down etc. as I begin to get slightly disoriented and have to get back on instruments quickly.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Holy crap, you were so calm the whole time and i'm biting my nails watching it on KZbin.

[@CaptainArt777]

Because he knew he was on video. Wise up kid.

[@abrahamnemani3907]

This was the best IFR video you have posted for someone like me who is in IFR training. Thank you and please continue posting as I find them very valuable and helpful. Thanks

[@SW-hk6up]

Awesome piloting. I especially appreciate you vocalizing not only what you’re doing but what your thinking. Most excellent. Thank you.

[@rickmase2016]

One of your best videos! Loved the full checklists before departure and on decent and landing. You walked us nonpilots through it wonderfully.

[@terrytavelli8254]

Awesome job maintaining heading, altitude and situational awareness while setting up and briefing the approach. Bet at times you would like to have an autopilot to assist when doing these chores. Great job from start to finish!

[@Novadean1]

Yes I'm from Germany and love it too, I knew very well Austin,Tx. I used to live in a Saburb of Austin in " Ceder Park, Tx. About 20 minutes to drive Austin Town Town, thanks 👍😊 appreciate for Go Pro .......

[@livnrluvsng]

Professionalism has been used over and over again in the comments and I can't agree more. You are most thorough talking through all checks. I was excited watching you and would feel safe flying with you at any time. I think you'd be an excellent instructor. I loved how you repeated your checks and caught the ATIS change while on the glideslope. Also loved your discussion of personal minima and "get there itis". It's really important. Way to go!

[@battz99]

Fantastic. I'm 74 now and just flying ultralights but still over pretty long distances (SW France to UK). Back in the day I had a UK IMC rating and flew a PA28-180. I did a bit of real IMC hand flying and shot a few instrument approaches and loved it. I couldn't do it now as I don't have the skills and my rating lapsed long ago, but this video brought it all back as though it was just yesterday. Thanks for posting it.

[@sailhavasu]

Nice job Josh. Excellent example of real world single pilot single engine IFR. Nicely done

[@fakeonline6520]

Man I just gotta say your awesome and I love what your doing for this channel, I’m an afjrotc cadet and this is teaching me so much out of the class room, I love how you edit you make everything clear and I’m learning off of you with the tower talking and you, I just want to thank you for what your doing and I hope you keep doing it., your amazing 😄👨🏻‍✈️fly on 🤙

[@shyammohabir3855]

Fantastic video and text book IFR Lesson on flying single pilot IMC without an autopilot. You're always thinking ahead of the aircraft, maintaining your scan, crosschecking your instrument for accuracy, maintaining calmness, "personal minimums" and awareness of weather conditions at alternate airports near the destination airport. Of course excellent point "I'm cleared for the ILS - NOT the visual - so I fly the ILS." - Thank you for sharing. Very informative.

[@WayneM1961]

You Sir, are the ultimate cockpit procedure professional. You know your limits and stick to them. This is the video everyone who wants to get into flying and all "newbies" should watch. Excellent!

[@user32455]

As an instrument student, thank you for this awesome commentary. I learned a lot about not only flying but professionalism.

[@TheGarlicMan]

You'd be good not to copy him too much.

[@Ailrent]

Great video as always. I'm an aviation enthusiast (and hopefully soon to be pilot) and your videos are always a big help in expanding my aviation knowledge. Thanks for putting in so much effort to create high quality videos for us! Keep on flying Josh! -Ren

[@lisagroeneveld3137]

Student pilot here. I never comment on videos. This is the single best IFR video I have ever seen. Thank you. The lessons of this video will stick with me forever.

[@DanWeecks]

Airline pilot and flight instructor here. Nice callouts, checklist usage, and aeronautical/atmospheric knowledge! Followed you for a while, and I continue to be impressed with the quality GA flying. Great video production quality too.

[@pettsnjam]

Amazing video; I love how you walk us through everything your thinking about and doing. Really helps me as an aspiring private pilot.

[@jimhuntington8692]

Excellent narrative...perfect response/planning. 6 hours well spent. Thanks!

[@willieb6993]

Love it that you hand fly in instruments. Also very professional on technique. Always a great job. Thanks.

[@Wntrmute1]

Who thought IFR flying in the clouds could be so interesting. The narration with your thoughts and how you disciplined yourself was what really made the video interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@meistaproppa1164]

Love those vids in which you explain every little detail. Thanks!

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Deff one of your best for instructional purposes. Thanks!

[@psychastria]

That's something I always loved about IFR flying, that you can take off and be up in the soup immediately, but you just follow your courses and keep the needles centered all the way to the destination, and you bust out of the clouds with a runway right in front of you, slick as could be. The air navigation system is so simple yet works so well.

[@carloscruz7317]

man i love how you telll your self to not look out and focus on the ils approach. i love that!!!!

[@erickstiner1668]

It was great to hear you explain this flight. I know it’s not a “training” video. But, it really was great to follow along. Thank you.

[@charlesmckenna6164]

Great video, I’ve missed these full instructional videos. And even better it was an imc Flight. Noticing your hat, you should come up to the northwest meet up with some flying cowboys in Utah and on to Oregon and help me finish up my IR training. You’ll get Mooney time:)

[@jdstls]

I fly out of GTU and 5C1 and just am starting my IFR training. This was the best ever. I will give you a call sometime soon. I want to fly with you somewhere. Pure hand flying in a standard C172 w/o AP in IMC the entire time. Wonderful. You have found your calling.

[@bernardanderson7569]

Thanks you for sharing the right way to get to your destination in a safe flight to landing

[@bendav]

Nice smooth approach. Great review of setting and adhering to personal minimums - too often we want to push.

[@aviationmotivation4957]

Wow! Outstanding skills, very impressive!

[@kens8632]

Great Stuff! I was impressed with your decision making process. As an Aviation Safety Officer x 25 yrs, it is good to see a disciplined aviator abide by both the established minimums as well as your own. I'm anticipating your next IMC flight.

[@hvacmike1175]

Wise decision on your part. I am a VFR pilot but have the same habit of talking out loud when doing my checklist and I have a physical checklist I always use. People tend to think it always happens to the other guy. You have to be prepared for when you are the other guy. Good job setting and sticking to your own minimums. THERE ARE OLD PILOTS AND BOLD PILOTS BUT NO OLD BOLD PILOTS.

[@striker9909]

This is my favorite video of yours so far. Thank you and it's fun to see how much better you are then your early videos!

[@judu4]

Outstanding ILS APPROACH. All the way professional

[@CCAGENT008]

A good pilot is always learning. The manner in which planning method, flight and procedure were executed throughout this video exemplifies the epitome of such. Thank you for producing grade A, quality material!

[@steveyelmene607]

You are second to none in your flying abilities and the safety precautions you use should be absorbed by every pilot!

[@briandecker8403]

"I'm cleared for the ILS - NOT the visual - so I fly the ILS." Countless lives could be saved if more GA pilots would say this to themselves like you just did.

[@kevinklassen4328]

I'm assuming this only applies before the runway is in sight? Or is there a reason it's dangerous even afterwards?

[@scottycatman]

@@kevinklassen4328 You are correct...ish. When the runway is in sight, you can call tower and tell them and they will usually give you the visual at that point. However, it's still good practice to keep flying that ILS for a while longer because while you might have the runway in sight, there could be other obstacles obscured by the clouds.

[@genedillman7811]

My favorite line.

[@easttexan2933]

Brian Decker....countless lives could be saved if GA pilots with no or little IMC experience would stay home.

[@jamesoshea3931]

@@easttexan2933 I'm assuming you mean GA pilots that aren't rated for IMC. Only way to get experience is to get experience.

[@jmullentech]

Dude I've been watching you for a longggg time and this is easily one of your best uploads. Pretty amazing to see how much you've grown over time. Keep it up!

[@farayidarlingtonchaparadza20]

What an immersive experience. I felt as if I was riding along on the right seat. As a CPL student your videos are a priceless resource and a wealth of information. I am a big fan of yours. Thank you for making our skies safer. Here’s wishing you calm winds aloft and fine weather in the days ahead.

[@stuartchason3114]

Terrific all the way with proper language and communication consistently..thanks.

[@ozpilot8083]

Sounds like JAFO in "Blue Thunder" - good video mate, I liked it.

[@hlender]

Very,very good video. A teaching video. We all learned a great deal. Keep Up the great work.

[@multitieredinvestor5246]

Have not flown IFR in years. This brought so much back. Thanks.

[@nealhere]

still valuable after 4 years. thanks for your awesome technique. Hope you are very rich!

[@erickstiner1668]

When you said ETE...my wife said- What’s ETE?...You answered her and she said thank you Josh....We laughed so much.....

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

I used eta all the time only to have to explain it Everytime.

[@nukedaddy]

I'm glad he did that too. I always forget what the last "E" stands for.

[@Payne2view]

That was a good procedural video. The best bit is you waited until conditions were right ahead.

[@peterconant8564]

If you weren't so gabby this would be more enjoyable. Less is definitely more.

[@douglarkins9520]

Just took a student this morning into KPDX for his instrument X/C. Had a hoot of a time VV002 and RVR2400. Took it all the way to minimums before breaking out! It was a great learning experience for my student. Thank goodness for high intensity approach lights.

[@EEEDogeee]

As an aviation professional of 35+ years and current Training Captain and Check Airman for my company, I enjoy your videos. This flight was well thought out. Nicely executed ILS.

[@jimjordan8979]

Your best video yet! Thank you!

[@mikeshort5516]

Just confirms the type of instructor you are. When flying follow the procedure,and you're ability to the letter and survive.

[@xfactor7581]

Beautiful! I had forgotten how much I loved approaches...and IMC in general. BTW, when I learned there were no IPads, GPS, etc. so we always had to be one and preferrably 2 steps ahead of the airplane mentally. By the time I got my IFR single engine land, we did have some of the stuff, and it sure helped with the workload! Thanks, Josh, for a great flight down memory lane.

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

You are a pro. Most of all, you have great respect and discipline in what you do.

[@sparkyranger4737]

25:30 - someone says, "Go Josh" on radio.....lol

[@Aviation101]

Did you notice I hesitated when I heard that? It sounded like "Josh" haha

[@Ninjaman195]

He said "oh gosh" i think

[@DocsOnAPlane]

Aviation101 whatever happened to Jason at premiereaviation hd?

[@sparkyranger4737]

Yes, I saw you look over at the radio stack like, "What?" lol

[@michaelsclafani3815]

@@DocsOnAPlane Search for "the World of Stew". He changed the name.

[@KenJamesJr]

Hundreds of Pilots are freaking out and dying100 seconds after entering IMC, and this guy flies through it like he's driving to the corner store...

[@kevinjarchow8812]

Because it's just like that. But...you've got to keep your head inside. Not look out. And have the mental discipline to believe what you are seeing and not what you are feeling.

[@pkitfox]

@@kevinjarchow8812 Funny, I have not flown on instruments for over 35 years. I flew a 1946 7AC from North Carolina to Nevada this year. Very little reason to look inside the cockpit other than to check oil pressure and Temps.

[@BEvans-sb3lp]

Ken James Jr Trust the Instruments. They have no clue what conditions you’re in...

[@patkelly8416]

Jim Morris l

[@360compass]

You called out a ton of valuable tips & SOPs on this flight. You're an extremely helpful instructor; i.e., I learned each time I watched your videos. Thanks. And keep up the fabulous video editing. It's 1st class!

[@libertine5606]

I like that you verbalize what you are doing I think that really helps in keeping situational awareness. And in IFR flying always have at least one out because weather can never be counted on. The best could be the last airport you passed. To many accident investigations are done the next day in perfect weather.

[@BarrieMacLeod]

Wonderful ! More like these please :)

[@NETBotic]

eating soup watching this lol nice flying EPIC night shots

[@drewleevy5420]

Jonn I want soup now thanks

[@borntobbad]

You sir are a shining example of the reason we have the saying. Old pilots and bold pilots, not a lot of old bold pilots. You sir are a "Genuine professional" 👌

[@alancohn3817]

That was amazing. You are just so cool, calm and collected. Your advice to fly the instruments and NOT the visual is SO important.... Awesome, just awesome.....

[@sixpackpilot]

Lessons learned: do not give in to "get-there-itis" and know your minimums. Did you account for all the weight of your GoPros when doing weight-and-balance check ;? I counted at least 10, stuck in every corner of the cabin. How many GoPros does one need to make a good KZbin flight-video? I missed one fixed on your wingtip, pointed at the cabin. That would be a great view. Guess it would be a difficult place to attach one and spoil the aero a bit.

[@Aviation101]

Six Pack Pilot I love that shot, but I didn’t bring the mount with me on this trip

[@Adrianlovesmusic]

3:20 ATC running out of breath lol

[@genedillman7811]

As a budding private pilot I really appreciated the narration of what and why you are doing what you do throughout the flight. Very helpful and I felt as if I was right along with you.

[@michaelwilliamsd.o.5006]

Impressive young Skywalker... your skills are excellent. Stressful flying blind all the way. I'm a rusty 60 year old pilot and just bought my first airplane. Your videos are excellent and inspirational. My wife has decided to become a pilot and is 2 weeks into ground school. I have watched nearly every video on KZbin and you are 5 star. I'm your newest patreon. Thx