Planning a Muti-Leg Trip + When to say NO

[@flying8dm622]

Josh, I was the Bonanza that pulled in to self serve pump at Pecos behind you. I was going back to Texas from Payson Arizona so that strong headwind plaguing you and Chelsea, helped me break all my records times going home. Sorry I wasn’t 10 minutes earlier to have the chance to say hi in person. Great video! Mike / Bonanza N228DM

[@denniswagner3962]

These videos are 1000 times better than anything on Netflix.

[@colinwallace5286]

You had me at “Brisket Breakfast Tacos”. I could just imagine how awesome that coffee smelled and tasted. Something about early morning when you’re travelling in good company and good spirits. That fuel check habit is a good one, like checking your tires every time you stop in a truck. That habit has kept it down to just two blown tires (both bad recaps), and quite a few routine flat repairs that were caught as I did my walkaround. Basic good habits combined with your go/no-go thought process are the only way to do it. Great video.

[@Fast351]

I picked up on the three strikes on Mike Pateys video and implemented it immediately. It's enabled me to make a decision I was already pretty sure was the right one, but having the decision making system in place beforehand gives you an absolute method for determining whether or not to fly. Nice to see you practicing it too. I think it's a fantastic idea.

[@Aviation101]

It's just a good metric to hold yourself to, but you have to be honest about what counts as a "strike." To me, its anything that adds a variable/complexity to the flight!

[@budowens6478]

The way you showed us on Garmin and explained the different legs of your trip was 1 of the best videos you ever made, thanks so much.

[@JMMYTB]

My d First flight ever was in Chandler... the place is dear to my heart. Great video as ALWAYS

[@geoffreymontgomery3652]

I know that there are a lot of online flight training. But Josh, you explain things well. I enjoy learning from you.

[@Aviation101]

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks

[@josejesus6124]

Doble and triple check all the time. He never gets complacent 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TakingOff]

Another great video, Josh and Chelsea! I love how you guys set an example for aviators in not only your aeronautical decision-making, but in your use of procedures and checklist consistently.

[@jmarquette62]

Good morning from Michigan. I want to say it has been a total pleasure to watch you from the beginning. To see you grow as a young man, I know your dad is truly so proud of you. A student many years ago I was so close to completing my ppl, but the roles of a dad took me away from my training. With 3 kids it was a point where I had to step out of the airplane. 5 years ago GOD decided to give my daughter her wings at age 28. It’s been a struggle but as I watch your videos and hear your calm words of wisdom to the aviation community it gives a feeling of being in the sky with you. So as I watch your channel i I find myself flying N80991 in my chair. Being in the sky above the clouds gives me a sense of peace and some how feel closer to my daughter in heaven. At age 62 I still feel healthy and confident to attempt flight training, wife and I are working on making a move to the North Myrtle Beach area. I hope after the stress of moving I can get back. Into the left seat. But until then I fly in my chair. Please keep up the great work. Oh you have a beautiful lady with you who shows the same passion. One wedding I would love to attend…..fly safe continue with the passion as you do. As a dad i know how proud he is of you.. I hope he is doing well. Sorry for the long message… God Bless you and friends and family. Ever in the area of KPTK love to say hello.

[@pdoherty]

Also from Michigan and also lost my daughter at 46 leaving me to raise her now 12 year old daughter by myself. I've got 10 years on you but like you, I enjoy Josh and Chelsea's stuff too. Best wishes on your move.

[@rickfoss5003]

It never hurts to have a mechanic in the house. lol You make good videos that I find interesting even though I am not a pilot and, at 81 I doubt I ever will be. To add to that, you have a good eye for the camera and a good hand at the editing. Thanks for allowing me to come along.

[@2Phast4Rocket]

The high wind rotors near the mountain ranges between California/Nevada/Arizona are no joke. We had a plane that went down because the pilot flew too low and was caught in the downdraft, all occupants perished.

[@jbreezy101]

13:20 sneeze…. Check Checklist complete!

[@danaflops]

The additional educational context on flight planning, avionics, and your mechanical issues was great to see and hugely appreciated.

[@BeckiandChris]

Oof 30 kt headwind is brutal. We did pretty much the same route last year with fuel in pecos an overnight in chandler!

[@zachmank123]

Matt Guthmiller take notes, this is how a professional plans. Always thorough and safe sir, we appreicate the example!

[@williammickelson403]

True but then he wouldn’t have any interesting thumbnails and titles

[@gtr1952]

I also loved that T-shirt!! I have always liked your 3 strike system! As I get older, I have added several no-go's, and reduced the 3 strike to 2 strike. No specific reason, I'll just be 72 next month, and I like taking my time more these days. Great video guys, appreciate y'all !! 8) --gary

[@Aviation101]

Having a hard metric to hold yourself to is always good!

[@neilsingh5311]

@@Aviation101I’ve fully adopted your 3 strike system.

[@brianrobertson1211]

Yes. It pays off to wait for better weather. Words to live by. I once pushed it in bad weather to get there, but never again.

[@lee161a]

My father was an aircraft accident investigator. He told me a story about flying once over mountains, at night, in a snow storm in his A36, navigating with vor/dme and charts. It was high stress, high workload, and any one that enjoys that is nuts. After that, he only ever flew in "severe clear".

[@harmandeepsingh6598]

Josh, I am watching your content for many years & I can say you are my fav GA youtube content creator. Your content is pure gold. Best wishes for 2024.

[@Rod.Machado]

Hands up! The greatest long cross country video out there, shows the fun but also showz some very important ADM stuff! When to say no is agreat addition!

[@b4flight428]

Would be interesting to get your views on using flows & checklists, vs using checklists as "do lists". Cheers for a good episode

[@thedaftcon]

I like that you brought back some basic principles of fight planning here.

[@Aviation101]

More to come!

[@casualobserver9113]

So glad to see another series. The drought is over!

[@kamyarsaririan6516]

PPL checkride pass and a new Aviation101 video? Can’t ask for a better day than that!😊

[@claudiom4616]

You must be in Canada. It's a PPC in the US. Amazing how many people and places this flight instructor is reaching!

[@claudiom4616]

Congratulations! Welcome to being a pilot!!!

[@chriszeitler4613]

Congratulations! Let the learning begin...stay safe and have fun

[@SMButler]

It was the updraft off a mountain wave that gave me much more respect for them. Flying home (S50) from Moses Lake on an IFR clearance (I like to get those even on clear days when crossing the mountains) found myself 9 degrees nose down throttle back and still climbing at a thousand fpm. Quickly got a block clearance up to 13,000' (was at 9000') and rode that wave over most of the eastern side of the pass going toward Seattle. As for the three strike rule, I once halted at strike one! Early morning flight from South Puget Sound to my old college area found the entire region under a known icing condition. The ink hadn't dried on my instrument ticket so I tried several different routes even going down to Portland and up the gorge. No dice. It was all ice! That kept me on the ground -- wishing I was flying but knowing that there would be other days.

[@flysport_tedder]

5:30 that was cool to hear the check-in when tower came up. I mean, I didn't think about being in the airspace at that moment. 7:10 wowww, that sunrise. I really like seeing the "adventure" video combined with some teaching!

[@rinyvisser1142]

Another great video! This reminds me of my old instructor: By taking the decision not to fly in certain circomstances you prove you're a good pilot!

[@cabdouch]

The week after you flew West, A friend and I flew to the T210 from KGTU to Bakersfield, CA to pick up a Light Sport, and flew the LSA back. We had that massive wind as well, and at one point, the T210 was doing 85kt ground speed (147ias) going over the mountains at El Paso. We stopped at LRU going both ways to California. Friendly people over at Frost and the owner (Denise) gave us a ride to the Subway to get food as the cafe was closed.

[@norwichcadet]

@ 13:50 if you're curious those concentric rings are the remnants of a WW2 training bomb target. Deming airport was used for bomber training during the war. There are a few targets left in the area. I know of that one and there is one just west of KLRU as well. Got my PPL in august of '23 there in Cruces.

[@lukiohl]

I did my flight training in Goodyear and Chandler was my first parallel runway experience. Great to see you guys flying arround there! Thank you for the great video as always!

[@Aviation101]

Awesome! Great airport for sure.

[@dsyncd555]

I know you are always safe in all your videos but I like the emphasis on the 3 strikes that you, Mike, and Juan have been hammering lately.

[@gatestpilotpaulmsouthwick7012]

Great episode - so well filmed and edited. The commentary makes me feel like I'm there with you - well done. Looking forward to the next one.

[@accountingstepbystep2229]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. Beautiful plane. I bought a 1976 172M like yours back in the day, paying a whopping $16,500 for it. I flew it for several years and sold it for $14,000, in annual, in great flying condition, still with several hundred hours left on the engine. Wow how times have changed and the value of these iconic Cessna 172s has increased.

[@TheTrainFan]

I have 5 hours logged. My CFI told me today that a good habit I have is saying out loud everything that I’m doing while I do it. I picked that habit up from watching you Josh. Thanks for being a good example!

[@tayusaf13]

I got my private all the way to commercial multi at Frost in Las Cruces. Amazing people and such a good flight school! And as always great video, cheers.

[@RA-II]

Great show. Love your plane. When is started flying plane is was a Grumman American AA-1B Trainer, them retire Grumman OV-1. Lots of fun

[@jhmcglynn]

Nine plus minutes into the video you’re passing through west Texas. I did that adventure in 2017 from St Augustine to Ramona CA. I remember crossing that ridge - spectacular. We had a group of 5 airplanes and 10 pilots, 6 of the pilots were from Italy. Fantastic trip. BTW - there’s a great museum at Donna Anna County airport - KDNA.

[@whoanelly737-8]

Looks like you went through the Banning Pass near PSP. You don't need three strikes, that pass will clean your clock even at 15 knots at mountain elevations.

[@billl7551]

I love the pilots' seat wiggle on final!! I do the same in my taildragger RV7 to limber up for toe dancing as needed. Love the flight and commentary - keep it going! Good call on the delay - - yes indeed. It is hard to get 1200nm in GA and avoid WX,

[@joshb2441]

Hands down the coolest c172 flight deck I’ve ever seen. I’m spoiled enough with a g500 and a gtn650. I couldn’t imagine having all this.

[@sol3cito33]

This channel has been, is and potentially will always be THE aviation channel for me! Amazing content, quality and an amazing pilot, well, two now! Good job and way to go!

[@dJunGi]

Looking forward to any kinds of new videos like this. Can you explain the stall horn in the headwind? I’d imagine it would give you more indicated airspeed and thus keep you away from a stall?

[@mychalakers2131]

Been watching your videos for years now. Found your channel before I started my private pilot. Just now became a Captain at a legacy carrier. Thank you for all your hard work providing excellent content, I’ve continuously learned lessons from your videos over the years and truly enjoy your content. Keep up the great videos and “share your aviation!”(throw back) Cheers!

[@alanhigginbotham2474]

Josh - discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Excellent content! You do a wonderful service for the flight training community. This comment is actually about "Three souls on board, 8/30/21." If you haven't learned how to water ski yet, I have some tips. I have spent many summers teaching kids how to water ski at youth camp on Lake Travis.. More recently, it has been grandkids. Sitting level in the water, bend your knees so that the inside of your elbows are even with your knees, and just touching. Arms should be locked in a straight position and remain that way for the duration of your ride. Let the boat do all the work of moving you forward. Your job is to stay on top of the skies - balance, and don't pull back on the rope, just hang on. Place the skis parallel and about a foot apart. Now here's the most important instruction - as you get moving and on top of the water, keep your knees bent. Keep your bottom as close to the skis as you can. This may feel uncomfortable, but it will give you a much better chance of balancing. A good analogy is a a football defensive lineman. Staying crouched makes it harder to be tipped over. Once you are moving and have your balance, SLOWLY begin straightening your legs. Don't rush it. You'll be skiing like a pro in no time.

[@MichaelLloyd]

Your videos just get better and better. This was a good lesson in VFR long cross country flying. I heard a pilot on my scanner telling center that he had 100 kt tailwind today. I didn't catch his altitude. I assume it was an airliner in the flight levels. We had some extremely gusty winds in the Weimar/Schulenburg area today.

[@lancairESflyer]

Long time pilot, but new to your channel. Outstanding video, audio and editing quality. Would love to see a video or pictures of your camera setup. What equipment do you use? Do you also use a video camera (not GoPro or similar), editing software? Lastly, what altitude do you typically use for filming I.e. clarity? Thanks for everything!

[@scottking33]

try a 140kt headwind on an already 5 hour flight

[@LRobichauxIV]

Josh, your production quality is the best of all the aviation KZbinrs whom I follow. Your aural procedure flows and checklist discipline are impeccable and a reminder to all of us to fly like a pro. Plus, Chels is just so dang cute, and turns wrenches to boot! She’s a keeper! Please keep posting up!

[@johnlia9013]

Excellent video! I would feel very comfortable flying with you Josh. It's a pleasure to watch all your videos, smart, safe, and very good advice. 👍

[@AFO3310]

Really enjoyed this one. I miss flying cross country in a small airplane. I started watching your channel when I was a student pilot back in 2015. Today I'm a 135 FO after being a CFII during all of 2023. Aviation101 has been a staple through it all.

[@Aviation101]

I'm so glad to hear that - thanks for the kind words! Never too late to buy your own plane and take on some side-adventures. :-)

[@abaird1234]

Fantastic and as usual I can't wait for the next one !.

[@carlospartida6438]

Walking us through your decision process is fantastic!

[@BatiBat0o]

Awesome video. I've been thinking about getting my PPL for a while. That view makes it all worth it. You got a new subscriber 👍

[@smacfe]

This is such a great topic. Many people are afraid of long trips. A big part of that is that they are never taught how to do them. Having an airplane is the greatest freedom and if you limit yourself it is such a shame. Thanks for sharing this.

[@sonnicman]

Josh, what crazy timing. I just finished watching your video about how you talk about not violating the Bravo airspace, and then VASAviation puts out a video where a Cirrus cuts through the 80-90 shelf of a Bravo airspace just to save himself 5 miles. The guy was lucky the controller didn't give him a pilot deviation.

[@LazaroSamudio]

Great great video. I’ve been flying for 47 years and I still learn from your videos. Keep doing what your doing.

[@laprock]

I did a night flight, single-engine over the so-cal mountains during my commercial training; one of the scariest flights I've done.

[@S.Sheezy]

We want to see another GA pilot engagement!❤❤❤

[@nbctcp3450]

20:55 what apps u use to have checklist for ur plane

[@BrianSiskind]

Deciding to stay put and wait for weather is such a great reason to enjoy where you are!

[@seanyahn3358]

Been to Pecos on my way to Houston from Camarillo CA. Got gas a couple burritos. Awesome little airport.

[@The_Aviation_Channel]

Awesome video! I am always learning something from these! 😁

[@Aviation101]

Sweet! Thanks

[@Minnesota_Vance]

I like that you go over the flight plan showing the charts and explaining every step.

[@lucmatter9601]

Love the pilot copilot interaction. Question: why not fly lower to avoid higher headwinds in the higher layers?

[@ltshering]

The checklists overlays are very welcome and is a delight to watch , respect from india

[@brwigfall]

Great job sir! Keep the content coming! I love how you maximize the Garmin Pilot App with all phases of flight checklist.

[@S22ParaCop]

When I saw those carrots Chelsea pulled out, my first thought was “everything in Texas really is bigger!” Enjoyed the content.

[@eugeneweaver3199]

😂😂😂 Mr. & Mrs Pegasus! 😂😂😂

[@bookoobeans]

I like the way you follow checklists with care and deliberation, a great example for beginners and experts alike.

[@FlyingwithChad]

Thanks for all the great content Josh, I always learn something new!!! Safe flying brother.

[@thomasmaier7053]

Really nice debrief of the flight planning as well. Love the details and calculations being made so clear. I'd love to see more of that!

[@reyesben]

Always a great education

[@tannerb55]

How the hell am I just seeing this channel got my ppl in 2023 have 100 hrs now and my god this could have helped then. But definitely helping now keep making videos thank you!

[@joneis1]

16R next stop!!

[@timlong9913]

I've flown west through NM/AZ a number of times and the headwinds over the Continental Divide were always bad.

[@DonChandler-z5m]

It's always great to let us fly with you. Had I known you were landing in Chandler I would have taken you to dinner.

[@brucehomstad5256]

I lived in Chandler for many years. Flew my first discovery flight at CHD. Thanks for your videos.

[@marksmith402]

I miss Chandler very much!! A great on field Cafe and great fuel prices. I would fly down from FFZ often!!

[@keithh3320]

Thank you for this great video and story! I really appreciated how you talked through good decision making in whether a flight is a go or no go towards the end. My takeaway is to enjoy the journey and respect the process!

[@WhatAZebra]

Super cool seeing this flight. Recently flew from KHYI to KMYF in San Diego and stopped at these airports aswell!

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Loved it Josh! Also loved hearing the name Caleb, my name, I hope to be featured in a video with you someday! 😊Also what a great video with a lot of knowledge for sure! Weather is the killer! There’s an old pilot saying a friend of mine recently said “Don’t fly with a deadline to meet, if you’re in a rush you’ll f*+^ it up.” A complacent pilot is a dead pilot! ☠️ Great video though my friend 😊

[@hmm8464]

Cool I used to fly at KLRU for my pilots license during highschool Last year

[@audioentertainment]

I earned my PPL at KCHD in 1999. I was a lineman there for a while too. Love that airport - sure has changed alot

[@Aviation101]

It's a nice airport, FBO, and controllers!

[@chrishudson6255]

Love the detail, thank you for the video.

[@sardave]

I always learn / (reminded) from your videos..... thanks you two...

[@realulli]

Regarding headwinds... I was watching ADS-B a few weeks ago. Airliners were reporting winds of up to 182 knots between FL350 and FL400. It was funny watching an Emirates A380 going one way with less than 350 knots of ground speed while his buddy going the other way was exceeding 650...

[@swiftadventurer]

Hawaiian... yum yum, but my Italian Honey gives me grief about it every time. After doing Az-Ca skies by powered paraglider, I'm now looking forward to snow birding there in my RV. Thanks for the familiarization.

[@WiehlintheSky]

My first step in planning any long cross country is to book an airline flight. It is way too easy to start convincing yourself you want to fly and questionable conditions could get better. Having that airline ticket in my back pocket is just a security blanket I can still make the trip without putting myself in a bad situation. That of course is for anything scheduled where I have to be there at a certain time. Leisure trips I'll flex until conditions are appropriate.

[@wayne9638]

you guys are totally awesome, thanks for the videos

[@Tom-tk3du]

The storm you encountered in Chandler should have been in the forecast before you left.

[@jacemartinaviation]

Thanks so much for the informative videos! I met you at SnF a couple of years back and have been watching since. Recently got my Private and I appreciate the help your videos brought to my learning process!

[@Aviation101]

Fantastic! Congrats on the Private!!

[@socalleo]

Ive been following you for 9 years now, since day 1 almost!! Im happy to see how far youve gotten, keep up the good work!!!

[@pilotbrian1]

I've been hearing this 3 strike rule a lot lately and realize that I learned something similar, but never called it that. It's a good rule, never exceed what you, or your aircraft are capable of, but more importantly, be aware that you might be capable of things near the edge of the envelope, but stack those up, and problems happen.

[@landgrenade]

Thank you for pronouncing Pecos right 😂 I love when these trips go through the Trans Pecos region. Lived west of Pecos in Van Horn flying for LE for a while and miss it everyday.

[@MikeTheSeeker1961]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so happy every time I hear someone refer to the 3 strikes rule. Way too many possibilities for things to start going wrong. Appreciate you.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the support!

[@kellanbradshaw461]

Loved the video, but I am TICKED. Josh I’ve been watching you for 9 YEARS, and I JUST find out you landed at my home airport?! It’s not your fault…it’s mine…but dammit man would’ve loved to meet you. I’m currently building hours out of KCHD. Hope you enjoyed your stay!

[@EricEsser]

This channel gets better and better. I took a trip from San Diego to New Braunfels last year and stopped in both Pecos (on the way back) and Chandler (outbound). We experienced a lot of mod turbulence over the AZ mountains and around El Paso as well as high winds over west TX. Brought back lots of memories, looking forward to the next video.

[@Aviation101]

Awesome! That's quite a trek. Half way to the opposite coast.

[@Jeffpower-]

The video is truly well-edited and captivating. I had planned a similar trip with my girlfriend, but due to unfavorable weather conditions, we opted to postpone it for another day. I’m based in Boerne at stage 5C1. While it may not be the best airport, the runway is well-maintained. It would be a pleasure to have you visit sometime. I fly a Vtail bonanza.

[@Dunwyche]

Hey gang. Honestly I think that's the best shot one you've done so far. Looks phenomenal in 4K. It's great to see you going again. I also wanted to say; the panel looks fabulous! Cheers~

[@hectorfoss6180]

I wanna get intro Aviation and this video is so Amazon at showing all the small things like the check list that makes me think about what it means to be a safe smart pilot. I live it❤❤ big ups

[@theherrings910]

Fantastic video, as a student pilot I REALLY enjoyed the extra details, reading it in a book is just not the same!