Bad ATC Service and Worst Static Ever... But Beautiful...

[@MartyG144]

That guy giving you the clearance in the beginning has the clearest voice ever. Almost robotic.

[@lumpysnake]

No kidding, that was some awesome comms. Most of the time i cant understand a dang thing ATC is saying, but this guy sounded like he was in a discord call practically. XD

[@Anonymous99997]

I bet he is also a pilot and understands how hard it is to write it all down.

[@alanlambert438]

He’s a great ATC at my home drome KBCT

[@RaspySquares]

Thought the same thing lol

[@piperarrowpilot9325]

You should check out the tower guy in one of my videos. Sounds like an auctioneer

[@FranksMSFlightSimulator]

Particularly liked the low flying along the beach. Don’t worry about the cranky guy - was probably just having a bad day. You kept your cool with him very well. Cheers.

[@mrjaycam18]

Good video as usual Niko! A lot for all of us to learn from. Loved the shoreline flying. Just a man and his plane having fun the way it’s supposed to be.

[@jd1029]

Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed a visit to my home state!

[@thunderbolt513]

Hey Niko I'm a former atc and as far as I remember from formation days, we gave instructions, we heard requests, we sometimes had to clarify procedures and instructions, but: 1. The pilot always have the last word on his flight requests 2. You don't engage in useful (I meant useless) conversation (unless proven necessary), witch didn't seem to be the case. Maybe it was a rookie kind of atc. Happy landings from Portugal.

[@boreas22]

Isso mesmo!

[@RealWoutLies]

It was "ego" on behalf of ATC.

[@dimaclipse25]

Fabulous show Niko, indeed that's what aviation is all about, the people, and the simplicity of it all....Bravo !!

[@tonysfly749]

Simply fantastic see your videos niko.!!🤙🏽🎉✈️

[@ericandi]

That first ATC guy has the best radio voice.

[@PortCharlotteAlex]

NO explanation needed Niko. You are the pilot and you see what you see period. This is a perfect example of not complying if its not safe. Great lesson here.

[@MichaelLloyd]

It's good to see another Niko video. The airport in Carolina and your destination were really nice

[@STS4242]

The way you create your videos is simply amazing. Makes me feel as if I’m sitting right seat….love it !!! Thanks for all the effort and sharing your adventures with us.

[@tomaszszymoniak5327]

Finally a new video from Nicos Wings! Greetings from Poland! ;)

[@NikosWings]

Sorry for the wait

[@tomaszszymoniak5327]

@@NikosWings No worries, i'm just always waiting for your new productions. Take care now!

[@dmoro6]

It's all good Niko, we're on your time line! Love your passion ❤ hope you and the family are well!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

@@NikosWings you've become like Momma June, a New episode weekly is expected!!

[@caseybarry5624]

Great video, Sir! The most powerful and safety conscious word in aviation: UNABLE.

[@thezirons]

You had to listen to that static and we are along for the ride so thanks for including it. Another A+ video!!

[@its9429]

You make some of the most creative, enjoyable, single pilot vlogs on youtube... good music, editing, flight paths, and pilot commentary... including the family stuff is the crowing jewel of the production. God bless you for sharing with the public.

[@vanallen9453]

the Mighty Niko..is back again..thanks again for sharing..and keep em coming...

[@PedroPepeDk]

Kalimera Niko ! Just back from a great vacation in Zakynthos , have a good one ! 👏😎🤗🤙

[@NikosWings]

Kalimera

[@canamm]

That's the best video I've seen in a month! Seriously, that was really cool! I was just thinking, unless you're a pilot, you can't really get a full appreciation for those views, because a video only shows a narrow perspective. When you fly an open cockpit like mine, it's even more awe inspiring. (Albeit, a bit windy) Always enjoy your videos, Niko!

[@monsterzero760]

Glad to see more videos Niko! Wonder why some ATC people don’t seem to realize you are the one up in the air and the things you see may be different than what they see on the ground especially when there is a safety issue as in weather and going around it. I hope that ATC person sees your video and understands you were not giving him a problem in rerouting but to get yourself a out for a bad situation. Beautiful country in Carolina airport and the one in Michigan. Safe travels and looking forward to your next video!

[@da20eclipse]

Was getting ready to send out a search party, glad you’re back. Great content, sorry you had the issue with ATC, as we know they can get cranky (have a bad day) sometimes, but are normally on top of their game.

[@vr0ssi46]

Niko we’ve missed you! Great video as usual… Now don’t have us waiting forever for the next one! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@stevenkenney9473]

I learn so much from you.. such a great channel.

[@vargapa101]

Liked your comment about the people not planes. Applies to Europe, too. Recently I flew from my home Slovakia to Poland. My round trip got extended by 2 days due to thunderstorms. Got 2 overnight accommodations at 2 different airfields. They would not take anything, just wanted me to feel a welcome guest. Lovely community of aviators we are a part of.

[@tompinnef6331]

Static build up from lightning?? Glad the route change worked out for you. The other controllers did great moving you west and bypassing the storms. Hope the family, cat and you are doing well. Take care - be safe. Spin

[@cmteamaralsim1451]

Sometimes they don’t know what we are facing as a pilot in the cockpit. Good job !

[@MrDecaliostro]

Beautiful flight! Probably, that guy wasn’t experienced one. We’ve missed you and beautiful Athena ))

[@IanFlyer100]

Great video, Niko. As you say, the people you meet in aviation are a pretty good bunch. Thank you from here in the UK.

[@dennisnbrown]

Handled ATC perfectly. Love the directness.

[@brianjohnson3444]

Ah....the infamous static returns! And Niko as well. Glad you're back!

[@towermax6810]

Glad you‘re back again. Missed your video’s. And from an ATCO‘s perspective: the Miami-guy wasn‘t very helpful. Discussions like these are useless. Only the pilot know‘s what’s really going in front of the cockpit.

[@NikosWings]

Inflexible, patronizing, lazy…

[@towermax6810]

@@NikosWings You nailed it!

[@mbasulto]

very very cool , thanks for sharing. greetings from Chile

[@Rugbyfan1973]

Welcome back! So pleased to see you and another quality video. Thanks Niko

[@TitusLos]

Thanks for the very informative video, Niko. As always a pleasure to watch you fly.

[@davidgilpin5200]

Niko... Beautiful photography, nice storyboarding. Incredible video and audio quality. Great editing and music. Well done!

[@visarma9673]

Niko…. You got way too aggressive and handled that poorly.. let ATC know you have onboard radar…. don’t lower yourself. Rise above. I’m a fan of your channel…. But, this guy [in the end] is just trying to help and get you moving on safely. Thank You’s and Please’s go a long way. I’ve flown for over 48 years…. He will remember you later.

[@NikosWings]

Your flying for 48 years means more than my flying for 12? How so? How do I know what kind of pilot you are? You know how I am because it’s visible. Having said that watch my videos and tell me an instance where after a call I don’t say thanks and please. In this case I did the same. My assertiveness is what surprises you. Probably because you are never assertive and you just take what they give you. Not me…

[@visarma9673]

@@NikosWings Niko…. we are both professionals…. I’m a big boy, I can handle your slams…. Cocky isn’t a good look. My flying for 48 years isn’t important other than I do have a perspective that has yielded me a viewpoint of skill and control. As I heard you both going at it, I thought that both of you were being childish and trivial. Niko, I am a fan of yours…. So, your saying you couldn’t have handled that better? If you feel that way? Than carry on. You have a platform that should help other pilots, student and veterans.. to grow and learn.. take another look at that video and pretend it’s not you.. go from there.. then reevaluate. ATC deal with dicks all the time…. Just don’t be one of them…. You need them more than they need you.. check back after you revisit your video. Pretend people are watching you. Set the same code within your efforts as you try to instill within your kids and what you expect from others..

[@NikosWings]

Ok noted

[@visarma9673]

@@NikosWings where’s my Red Heart? 😬

[@NikosWings]

There… happy? Lol

[@avocadoblu]

The static from that controller was worse than the radio noise lol. Great to see you up this way, Silver Lake and Little Sable lighthouse in your clip. I live nearby and land at Oceana occasionally. Sorry for all the haze!

[@GrantGrove]

Sometimes they forget that they are there to assist you the "pilot in command".

[@AmericanExplorer]

I'm not a pilot or an ATC, but to me when a pilot isn't comfortable with a certain route for whatever reason common sense would seem to dictate and give the pilot what is being requested. As you said, the pilot is the one that is there. If the pilot wants to go another way, there's no harm in sending them another way. There could be very serious safety repercussions otherwise. It looks like you had beautiful weather when you arrived. That was a pretty house on the lake and loved the flyover footage! I like what you said about aviation. It's about the people not the airplane. Very well said. I also love what you said about America. Beauty and simplicity. That's America. Very true. Great video Niko!

[@NikosWings]

You have to go around the world to figure out how special America is and how simple. Beautiful simplicity at its finest… what a gem!!!

[@AmericanExplorer]

@@NikosWings Yes it certainly is!

[@John170B]

Heck yeah Niko! Flying like an Alaskan at the end #dirtylow😂

[@tacpreppers4906]

Niko, my man! Glad to see you putting out vids brother...

[@bradreambeault3584]

Very professional, love to watch and welcome back.

[@donjones1203]

Good to see you back on the air Niko! Great flight and observations!

[@stevenjharpoledds]

Beautiful Video/Audio editing !!! enjoyed the flight along with you ...Look into Discovery Park of America ....KUCY ...Great family adventure and nice regional airport

[@bradleygoad1418]

Happy to see you back. Absolutely love your video productions.

[@dennisnbrown]

I like that even though you have a fantastic panel, you still use Foreflight. Very useful tool

[@flywiseman]

Beautiful destinations...thanks for taking us along

[@videopokernetwork6824]

Nice to see you back in the saddle. Great video.

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope you are well awesome flight the weather looks gorgeous. Take care and look after yourself buddy phil.

[@josecastillo991]

Great Video Niko, The ATC was some piece of work :-) . Enjoy your vacay , Catch you on the return trip. God Bless

[@dripguy]

Another great video Niko! I agree with your assessment of the Western Carolina Regional Airport. It's a beautiful setting. You probably flew over my sister's home on departure. She has lived in that area for over thirty years and I am always taken with how amazing the scenery is.

[@johnhoss2950]

My favorite episode so far.

[@terencecottington4273]

Nikko.....It's good to see you again my friend. Been missing these v-logs...

[@NLPW12]

I had an issue with ATC once long time ago when I did my cross country flight rating. My coffee time is over, back to CPL flying training. Thank you for your video. Love it a lot 😀 This COVID-19 pandemic made me so much worry my future in aviation after I finished my course. I got friend who lost his airline pilot job last year 2020 and now he is still working in restaurant for living 😢.

[@bartomand3681]

Καλως ηρθες φιλε μου. Glad to see you! Hopefully as things start to clear up Covid-wise, we'll get to see more of NiKo in the Sky! Hope you and the Girls are healthy and happy. Keep well.

[@NikosWings]

Hello my friend, COVID is not going anywhere anytime soon but we are almost back to normal but careful. Everyone is good!

[@robertmaza4272]

Wonderful video Niko! Always look forward to the next adventure you take us on! Are you up by Sleeping Bear dunes? That's where we go all the time. Looked familiar. Keep the videos coming!!! Stay Safe and Stay Flying!!!!!

[@003rog]

Thanks for this video Niko. Great to have you back!

[@MrUraniumProductions]

Awesome video ! Thanks! Can’t wait for the next one

[@docshqrk]

Good to see you back in the air! Always look forward to your videos. I always learn something

[@cpy]

omg dude, that static was almost as bad as the combative controller

[@aboriani]

Loved the video Niko! I am starting to miss the SR22... we recently moved to the SF50 (an AMAZING machine), but the good ole Cirrus will stay in my heart for a LONG time...

[@NikosWings]

It would be hard to to C04 with the SF50, short runway and no Jet Fuel but there are other airports around

[@FlyMeAirplane]

Really excellent video. The Miami IFR leg... that reminds me why I fly VFR! It was so pretty when you broke out! It was an honor meeting you at the SpaceX Launch in Titusville in 2018!

[@NikosWings]

Same here

[@NovejSpeed3]

Hahaha guys Niko is the real deal. A few days ago I went to one of his last videos and said "Niko where are you!?" To which he quickly responded "I'm still here!" Then he releases this gem (Boy was it GOOD one too! Niko does not play lol!) Anyways, now all is right in the world! Thanks Niko and "Mr Miami guy" 😁

[@slidewaze]

That static sounds like the build up just before lightning discharges.

[@tombrotherman7838]

Sounded to me like it was from a horror movie and Jason and/or Freddie was going to get you from the back seat.

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Hey niko I absolutely love your cirrus SR22T. I am planning on starting out with a used sr20 once I get my private pilot license and hopefully with enough time in the sky and training I will make it to the sr22T in 3-5 years. My dream which is no where near my price range lol is to atleast fly a vision jet someday. So you plan on possibly moving into the sj50 in a the next few years possibly?? The avionics is almost identical to yours which is amazing. Great video man!

[@NikosWings]

Not sure if I’ll be able to justify not afford the Cirrus Jet. Of course it’s a dream to be in a jet but I also have to be a realist about it. For what I do not sure it will ever fit the job or the mission. Even for the KZbin stuff the jet is not optimal, too high of an altitude, not as good visuals…

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

@@NikosWings I totally agree and anyways that plane suits you well, she is a beauty!

[@Richard_Barnes]

Yeh good to see you Niko 👍🏻 a bright spell in a rainy UK day here. This lack of international travel is getting boring, so thanks to folk like you I get to see all the places I can’t be 😃

[@donemory7459]

Niko, glad to see your posting again, I really enjoy your videos! :-). Don/NE Ohio

[@AO-02]

Perfect example of being a PIC 👏🏼👏🏼 great job Niko!

[@scottlenahan8228]

Jeez man… That was painful to watch and listen to! Sorry you had to go through that!

[@sandcrabronco]

Just imagine how Mr. ATC's day went, bet he gets reviewed at the end of the shift...

[@mjotd8670]

Apologies for the wait accepted Niko, great video as always.!

[@dmoro6]

It's too bad you had to deal with ATC that was not willing to work with your routing request. I wonder if 310 pilot watches your channel if he would have any comments about your experience you just had. I thought the pilot was ultimately responsible for the safety of the flight? Then he accused you for not doing a weather briefing before you left. Unfortunate experience. I hope the return flight was less eventful. Keep the videos coming sir! I watch them all!

[@NikosWings]

How patronizing this guy was!!!! Unbelievable! Hope he and his boss watches this video. The Jax controller on the other hand was so nice and helpful. Stay tuned for the returned flight in 2 episodes form now, 2 weeks away. It won’t disappoint…

[@sflspotter6638]

@@NikosWings unfortunately that’s the mentality of people living in Miami. I know cause I was born and raised there for 50 years. I got out of there years ago now I’m your neighbor Niko. Really enjoyed this flight especially the flyover. Oh lastly I hope you went for a swim in that lake. 🤪

[@Rev1Kev]

Welcome to Michigan Niko, beautiful flight

[@trryhin]

Great to get another video, was hoping everything was okay! "Relax bro, I got ya", yeah that's a bit crazy. Pretty cool flying along the beach and giving the family a show!

[@dwykejack1279]

Man Niko that’s some good flying there buddy 😲 I’m not a pilot but I’m living my dream by watching your vids, thank you 🙏

[@aviatortrevor]

"That line of weather I'm not showing." I believe he's saying he literally can't see it because his weather overlays don't go out that far. So, in his mind, he just assumed there would be gaps you could pick your way around. The "letters of agreement" are agreements between his center and the next center over regarding things like routes.

[@tombrotherman7838]

I was going to comment about the agreements. I didn't know a thing about them - I'm not a pilot or ATC. But I kinda figured that's what he was alluding to. Might have been useful if he had just come out and said that.

[@NikosWings]

Well he did at the end but we pilots don’t care. That’s their job to figure out.

[@fobypawz418]

@@NikosWings it was wrong for him to argue, interesting, I saw recently video from KZbinr Aviation101 who sort of says the same thing where the pilot needs to make the decision at the end of the day like what you did, but he did mention that his NextRad has a 10min delay on update while the ATC has the most accurate and up to date Radar Scan of the weather. Was this ATC just making a bad judgement call? According the Aviation101, there's a high probably the ATC may actually be correct most of the time under such context. For Aviation 101 He kept his flight Visual all the way to the end, then converted to IFR for the landing portion of the flight.

[@NikosWings]

In some cases some ATC has better radar than our NEXRAD but many times, like this one, they don’t. The guy didn’t know what I was looking at neither did I know what he was looking at. But at the end the buck ends with me, not him. I have all the risks, not him. But anyway, I had options to cancel IFR and take it VFR all the way but when you go through weather like this there’s uncertainty as to what you’ll find in it. Aviation101 knows what he does!

[@Drumline18]

Hey Niko great video as always. I'm a CFI-I in Vero Beach and I've certainly used VALKA quite a lot for hold practice. Though sadly, that can be quite typical with Miami controllers. Luckily I've always had a good experience with Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Jax, and even Fort Myers controllers. Nikko good for you for speaking up and not accepting something that would be dangerous or a plan that you weren't comfortable with. Like you said, you're the one up in it flying the aircraft. Stay safe Niko, I hope to hear you on frequency one day!

[@CaptainProspect007]

Great video. Loved the low fly by.

[@vanallen9453]

..and ..note to self..don't ever mess..with the Mighty Niko..

[@alexcuenta7561]

I’m here still wondering how Niko can record his watch while setting a timer simultaneously.

[@NikosWings]

The magic of b-roll at my house yesterday while editing the video lol

[@piperarrowpilot9325]

@@NikosWings shhh don’t give away the secrets haha

[@alexcuenta7561]

😂😂😂

[@NikosWings]

Ahh no secrets here. It takes some magic to get it done and it’s more fun for me too

[@jacklgreene]

I am a Miami Center controller that works the airspace where you had a issue with your route. I'd love to chat with you about your flight and some ATC procedures. I think it's best that pilots understand what we do and why we do it. We won't force you to fly through weather that you don't feel comfortable flying through but we can't work out a special new route for every pilot that has weather 80 miles away from them. It's just not feasible. Reach out to me if you'd like to hear more about this. Fly safe!

[@NikosWings]

Yes sure. Email me [e-mail]

[@ali_n_b]

Love your videos.

[@jameskaufmann4260]

Nice to have you back!

[@butchhaight3320]

Cocky young ATC didn't understand common sense, You handled it better than I would've. Thanks for the new video

[@Jullzzzz]

Glad your back! Fantastic video bravo re Niko

[@ally9168]

“Relax Bro, I got you” lol, this guy couldn’t quit

[@chrissvoboda7394]

Double thumbs up Niko. This is what flying is all about.

[@farmgene]

Wonderful video.

[@6ZeroAlpha]

Beautiful views, one of our favorite areas too! Next time you fly over our homebase KASW, stop in and say hi. Fly safe!

[@adoool118]

Long time no see 😂 always enjoy watching your videos Keep going captain Thank you

[@tjtennent1325]

This was a great video! Safety first, safety first!

[@sjkmongie6402]

Niko! Awesome video. I love your weather navigating skills. I think you’d kill it in an M600 or other turboprop with boots and an on board weather radar. I will say you seem to manage just fine in your cirrus. Keep up the good work!

[@NikosWings]

I like my Cirrus. Just perfect for my needs

[@PhilsProjects]

missed your video's, nice to have you back

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Beautiful flight. I’m transitioning into the LSA World due to a Class 3 issue. I’d rather do that than roll the dice on a special issuance. Safe journey back. KAPF

[@yelkhettar]

Beautiful video as always Niko 🙏🏻

[@asifsiddique6326]

Fantastic video Niko!

[@jameshyatte7230]

I was about to send you an email and see if you were okay. Seriously though so glad to see a new video! At certain angles that oxygen on your nose looks like a mustache lol

[@NikosWings]

It does lol…

[@piperarrowpilot9325]

@@NikosWings have you heard of the Aithre smart oxygen delivery system? Supposed to double the life of your oxygen. May not be an issue for you but definitely helps to have longer intervals between refills.

[@NikosWings]

This one triples it

[@piperarrowpilot9325]

@@NikosWings what system is it?

[@NikosWings]

Precise flight X3 conserver

[@golfsierrahotel4806]

Well done Niko, you were right regarding Miami ATC, at least you both remained calm and professional throughout your difference of opinion. That static though is annoying & that was really bad !! Fly safe man.

[@neilflwrs201]

Great video. Makes an excellent point and great example of PIC always having final say.

[@briansims4365]

Hi Niko, man have I missed your videos, welcome back!

[@Simleybob]

Beautiful video and editing! Thanks!

[@brieuc104]

In every job, you have bad persons…me i remember just the good persons…very good video Niko! As all the rest of yours videos…fly safe !😉