Moving Across the Country in my 70-Year-Old Airplane! Michigan to California Part 1

I'm moving! Today we take the Bonanza from Ann Arbor, Michigan to Wichita, Kansas on day one of a three-day solo trip flying from Michigan to California. Thanks for watching!
Route: KARB K52 KICT
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[@edwardwade2696]

I didn’t realize how much work, attention to logging, and communication goes into flying. You make it look easy and enjoyable despite the responsibility and skill needed to fly a plane! Very cool!

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

Lmao

[@RustyCas999]

@@tuliobenavidez9952 Why are you laughing?

[@Yoyoyoyoasshole]

Can you repeat that? Niner O what??

[@OrbitalCookie]

When people mention "flying cars" they don't realize how much work it is to fly

[@playerforty4621]

It's called training.

[@Jetlag28]

Hi Stevie, I am an airline pilot and your vlogs makes me miss general aviation so much. You have motivated me to make a plan goal of flying across country in a general aviation aircraft. Thank you for the displaying your enjoyment and passion.

[@raymondjolly282]

Stevie, I just wanted to say that your videos changed my life. You inspired me to become a student pilot and by doing so I've changed my lifestyle so that I my medical isn't an issue. Thank you for sharing. I should be soloing in the next few weeks.

[@jrbarber7]

Stevie, From an 80 yr old geezer, whose left seat days are behind him, riding along with you was a total delight. Thank you.

[@bayflight]

Thank you Jim! I'm glad you enjoyed the flight!

[@redwolf6724]

AGREE

[@rmerk6072]

@@djkreigline2760 dude you're scaring me

[@LionKing-ys6el]

@@rmerk6072 this is what I see in the comments my first ride on this channel😂

[@chupacabra1765]

@@ryvi5160 Im sure you meant to say pre drip

[@_K_W]

I’ve been an enlisted crew member for 19 years, racked up about 6k hours on 2 transports. I’ve seen every type of pilot out there and you are awesome. Great checklist discipline. Keep up with hard work and enjoying aviation. Your video has me wanting to get my ppl when I retire and teach my kids how to fly.

[@traviscarr314]

I want to thank you for letting us follow your passion for flight. I'm 58 yrs old and getting ready for retirement. My wife and I were on the lookout for a new truck and a 5th-wheel trailer. That all changed when I saw your videos. Needless to say, you gave an old man searching for youth admirations. I got the bug and did the research. Now I'm a 58 yrs old student pilot. I am already looking for a Mooney or a Beechcraft. Just so you know new truck and 5th-wheel for what we were looking for is around $130,000.00 not to include the $40.00 to $80.00 per night at a campsite. plus time setting it up. After talking to our pilot for work who also is a DPE has bought 6 planes in the last 20 years and might have lost a total of $5,000.00 Way better return than 5 yrs and an old trailer to trade in. So if any old people are watching this go for the plane. At the night's end, there are no bugs in a double-tree hotel. Thank you Stevie for your inspiration with a new dream of not being put out to pasture. I will keep you updated on my progress. Keep doing what makes you happy.

[@ransomedavis2208]

and she didnt even bother to reply, that shows she doesnt read her messages she just want the subscribers, well done you , thats inspiring.

[@AlexisChateau]

This is amazing! Kudos to you.

[@bluegrassboy]

@@ransomedavis2208 well, his comment was made a year after she uploaded the video, so...

[@perezlalo]

Your comment is just as inspiring as her videos!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CS_247]

Kudos for thanking the tower for their patience while learning to fly there, they rarely get thanks for that, I am sure it was much appreciated! Love watching your adventures, fly safe and high! ❤️

[@kevindavis8175]

Agreed. Controllers are people, too.

[@ratheonhudson3311]

Yes, dropping a thanks to the tower for all their help is a good practice. Mutual respect

[@dingo8babym20]

@@kevindavis8175 Wait,..WHUT??

[@colinrasmussen9470]

I am based on SoCal and I never miss a chance to let the controllers know how much they are appreciated.

[@n9086s]

I might have mentioned this to you before but really appreciate your use of the checklist and overall attitude and flying techniques. I have owned 3 Bonanzas and a Baron since 1983 and been a CFI-I for 29 years and you are a great inspiration for other young ladies as well as others. I taught my son to fly beginning at age 15 and instrument rating in our S35. He spent 22 years in the USAF and flew all three fighters and is with UAL as a 777 instructor. I also taught a 22 year old young lady Instrument, Commercial, and CFI and she now flys the Airbus for Frontier. What I mean by all this is that I hope you continue to excel in GA and inspire others. This can be life changing for others. Keep it up.

[@CFO404]

I wish i have also a dad who fly airplanes. I habe to learn it by myself with my own money… but im doing it

[@n9086s]

@@CFO404 even more proud of you!

[@rickcox3216]

Checklists and not letting the tower direct you into IFR conditions are signs of a good pilot. These planes earned the “Doctor killer” nickname because the pilots who bought Bonanzas had more money than sense.

[@diallogazali7538]

You sir…are what we call “The Man”

[@scottyjean]

@@CFO404 m

[@d-sx560]

This is way a better example of pilot workload / workflow than most of the KZbin pilots provide. I literally forgot how much work a flight like this is. Nice job!

[@k5sss]

It’s not really like this; she just cut out several hours of boring silence.

[@jonnie2bad]

its just freq changes and handoffs?

[@EnergyTRE]

check, check,check..... lol

[@piobmhor8529]

My wife and I did a similar trip when we were your age back in the 80’s. We did it in a 1947 Luscombe with a hand-held radio. It was pretty cool taking off with sleeping bags, a tent and toothbrushes and not much else. All our other stuff was going by truck. Departure was Waterville Nova Scotia to Vancouver British Columbia. I still have the plane and did a few trips since then, but they pale in comparison to that trip.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

Quite a haul in a Luscombe!

[@carieannpayne7091]

You are my hero! I started flying with my Dad when I was a kiddo and then flew in the Army as a young adult. You are a rockstar! Can’t wait to see the rest of your journey to the West Coast!

[@ImpartiallySpeaking]

What a great example of what someone can achieve at a young age whilst inspiring others to follow

[@Pilot_Dad_Adventures]

Great part 1, can't wait for more. You never really feel like a pilot until you do a looooong x-country solo like this. Looking forward to your impressions at the end of the trip, it's always very exciting exploring our huge country. You also meet the very best people along the way. Thanks for sharing the adventure!

[@bayflight]

Thank you Phil! I'm so, so glad I did this trip solo. Huge confidence booster - I feel like I can take my little airplane (almost) anywhere now. What an adventure. Looking forward to sharing the rest of the trip with you! Thanks for watching!

[@istvanbally2817]

This video cheered me up so much. Thank you! I wanted to be a pilot when I was a kid but health issues got in the way. The cheer I saw on your face while flying proved to be contagious. Now I cannot stop smiling. Thank you for the cheer!

[@dannymartial7997]

The most impressive part is how fluently they ramble all those codewords so rapidly. I'd stutter so hard. LOL

[@k5sss]

Most student pilots are a mess on the radios (and everything else), but you learn with repetition.

[@Person01234]

Not sure about the US but in europe aircraft radio speech is very standardised, you know the standardised phrases for what you need to communicate and you just say it. It's not like you're trying to think up what to say on the fly.

[@4xoverland]

First time on this channel. I enjoyed that! Thanks for taking us along. New sub.

[@DesertFernweh]

Wow, never seen you in a comments before, been a sub for years. So cool!

[@yuglesstube]

Hi Andrew

[@dave-huston-dublin]

Same with me, Great video and great flying.

[@mikedoubleohdoubleu2135]

Another “SAME” here!!!

[@QFWP]

Another new subscriber here (from Australia). Stevie, you are a consummate professional pilot. Getting through the old vids.

[@ChesterHill100]

Amazing young Pilot, love the attention to protocol. I just bought a 1960 Comanche 250 to get my 17-year-old Granddaughter into flying. She can start with the Cherokee 140's and progress to the 250. You are the premier role model for her to progress to this more complex airplane. Thank you for the inspiration. You rock!

[@alijauregvi]

Can I also be your granddaughter I wanna fly

[@beyazlamor5591]

@@alijauregvi Me too.. I wanna be his granddaughter too.

[@raylewis2121]

@Дымок Краси she’s in a Beechcraft.

[@michellew7348]

I am terrified of flying and get really nervous just watching this. That said, I cannot stop watching!! She is amazing 🤩

[@whyjamaica1422]

Been a controller for the past 13 years now. Always love when pilots shows us some love 😎👊

[@Mightiflier]

You’re a controller? Respect!

[@whyjamaica1422]

@@godovermoney1124 thanks for that.

[@jameswest6161]

What's the closest call you have seen while someone was landing?

[@whyjamaica1422]

@@jameswest6161 in my earlier years. I had a AT45 touch down, still in the touch down zone and a Citation business jet join final closer than I instructed him to. He came in over the app lights while the AT45 literally just touched. I had to make the jet go arround to rejoin final. He was over the AT when he turned. I nearly pissed myself 😅😅

[@louskunt9798]

I’m sure you’d like for her to show you some love. Wouldn’t we all!😉

[@lloydburdis1960]

I,m English got my US Private pilots licence a long time back in 1989 spent a lot of time flying around Florida , Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. This video brings back wonderful memories of some of great little Airfields I flew into and the great people I meet. Happy days.

[@OneMorePutt]

What a fun adventure. It looks like you had perfect weather for your move. My 2.5 year old daughter is obsessed with going to see that small planes taking off and landing at our local airfield. I'm therefore already saving up for her flight lessons.

[@Yoyoyoyoasshole]

😂 You will be well taken care of, and even better, as she moves up the rank!

[@thedeihl]

This is totally awesome, I'm only 20 hours in to my license, and seeing you do things like this makes me feel a little less eccentric! I'm a welder/mechanic/ entrepreneur and It is awesome to see such a pretty, inside and out, girl going out there and getting hers! Go you, go aviation, and keep the sport alive!

[@leokimvideo]

One thing I noticed was how we started in beautiful lush green landscapes and end up in brown dry landscapes

[@DaveAtlas]

Everytime I go to Cali I wonder why the whole place isn't in flames

[@vickisalazar5727]

What an amazing opportunity we get to take this flight with Stevie. I love this channel and can’t get enough. Thank you!

[@fsodn]

This is a fantastic video! You're capturing the busy-ness of flying really well. I love the interaction you had with the controller at 7:32. You just came back with an immediate "unable due to X". SO many bad weather situations (sometimes with fatalities) would be prevented if pilots were better about doing that.

[@k5sss]

Exactly. Way too many pilots let themselves get put into dangerous situations because they’re afraid to say “unable”, or don’t even know they can. Brava!

[@jasonhawley8942]

I'm a 52 yr old man, and this young lady is doing something that would literally scare the living daylights out of me. I applause your courage.

[@destinihenry4887]

j't'f'jfk

[@schrodingerscat1863]

Are you a pilot? This kind of trip is pretty straight forward for a qualified pilot. She seems pretty comfortable flying so has probably got a fair amount of flying experience, old plane too so none of the advanced avionics you get on modern planes.

[@shils89]

Totally agree!!

[@Freakazoid12345]

What are, "literal daylights" ? Does that have something to do with yoga pants?

[@KarmaKahn]

I think it looks fun. I wanna learn to fly someday.

[@chrisscharenbroch5961]

Hi Stevie, you make flying look so damn fun, you've inspired me to get off my butt and start learning how to fly, it's been a life long dream, call it a New Years resolution.

[@k5sss]

It’s been 2 years; did you do it?

[@markfreedom8732]

I started flying around the age of 17. One of the best things I ever did. Unfortunately I never went back to it after starting a business 30 years ago. Watching your video brought back a lot of great memories. You did a great job for this being your first solo cross country flight and did a fantastic job with video. Something you will always be able to look back on. . Very disciplined young lady and apparently very smart. Your parents must be very proud. I hope you have many more memorable and safe flights.

[@Taylordrifts]

This was a really nice video to watch. My dad was a pilot most of his life and I didn’t really get into the idea of flying myself until after he passed. So it’s cool to see someone really doing it from a young age. Also idk how you’re flying and keeping up with 3 go pros. Lol

[@NickBerte402]

This popped up on my YT home page and I was reading the comments and was surprised to see you here! Definitely a cool video and perspective!

[@bramwilderink8608]

Sweet. Greetz from Arnhem, Holland.

[@Half-CockedG]

i think they record continuously and she has to edit all the footage

[@f8rival330]

@@Half-CockedG lmao right, what is she going to do, walk out onto the wngs and mess with the gopro

[@louskunt9798]

Say what? Dude she’s 132 years old. What are you talking about such a young age??🤣😂🤣✌️

[@stringbender247]

I absolutely loved taking this trip with you. I was excited the whole time, thank you!

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

In watching this "lady's" videos what always impresses me is how she faithfully reviews her checklist even after she goes over something. By doing this she will not only stay safe in her current missions but will grow in her aeronautic asperations.

[@tlbagnall]

Checklists are standard procedure, all too easy to forget something, even when you've done it thousands of times

[@RealGalaxyGamers]

It’s normal for people to do a million checklists.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

@@RealGalaxyGamers Try reading the comment before you makes a comment...

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

@@superbmediacontentcreator I agree…..the comment from G.G. was out of line and totally uncalled for. Browsed your channels, and feel that we may have been friends in a past life…. Take care, fly safe and have a great summer….(starting Tuesday). Jim.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

@@dr.jamesolack8504 Happy Father's day (if applicable) and Happy Juneteenth...

[@lilbloxy7889]

you are such an inspiration my grandfather who just past he he use to teach me all about planes i found you and the first thing i thought of is him and it has been hard for me because he has been there for me my whole life and i am only 9 years old when i watch you i am in my happy place.

[@meganagetro6302]

You are an inspiration for any person interested in aviation or anything else. So awesome to see you do this.

[@rogerelzenga4465]

i have no interest in aviation... but even for me this is seriously interesting to watch ^^ then again i do own a sailboat, which is a lot more free and independent...

[@KingJamesKingChaos]

Hey Meg

[@drpando]

See comment on “inspiration” below, and THEN let me know if you're still “inspired”. Would love to hear your response.

[@jesswat2683]

@@drpando huh ? where

[@WickedGamerCollector]

Love these plaine vlog vids 🤗 It's awesome you even had a camera on your wing and in the back of the plane - 16:49

[@jimmyohara2601]

PLANE, as in aeroplane, spastic 😐

[@Lorelaeyn]

@@jimmyohara2601 Mind your manners. English may not be their first language.

[@jimmyohara2601]

@@Lorelaeyn bhoolshat, don't make crappy excuses for total strangers whom probably know English (Anglish) better than silly you 😐.

[@yes5742]

@@jimmyohara2601 except you don't know English (English) better than anyone here poosea boy

[@talldude1412]

Always good to get out and see what the rest of the world has to offer! Michigan isn't going anywhere, just came back after a 10yr adventure abroad, definitely much better at appreciating what Michigan offers now.

[@pauljcampbell2997]

You are such an inspirational young lady. I really enjoyed you showing the whole take off and flight process. Thank you. Sending much good luck your way!

[@angelinasa1031]

you inspire so much in me Stevie! as a 14 year old girl, i've always wanted to be a pilot since i was 9. but having my doubts, and being told by classmates that girls can’t become pilots, has lowered my confidence. but seeing you fly such a beautiful plane gives me hope! keep up the awesome videos :)

[@strikebr]

One of the many things that men and women can do. TO FLY! Don't let those people put you down.

[@colinrasmussen9470]

Your classmates are bozos. One of my best instructors was a “girl” and she flies for a major airline now. Follow your dreams.

[@ChristopherT1]

Ummm as an airline captain your classmates are 100% wrong. The cockpit doesn’t care! If you are there it’s because you earned it! It doesn’t matter about anything else. I was inspired to be a pilot by a woman. Some of the best pilots I’ve ever flown with are woman. Don’t try to be anything else though! Be yourself!

[@HK45Mark23]

I hope to see your KZbin videos of your flight training. You are definitely old enough to start taking lessons. Also, you can study most of the ground school on your own. There are videos on KZbin, the FAA offers all the training materials as downloads...

[@angelinasa1031]

@@HK45Mark23 yeah, me and my dad are trying to get me into a flight school near my home airport, but because of the new laws my state government has created, i need my birth certificate and some special permit just to get inside the plane. and to get this “special permit” i need to make an appointment to go get one which my parents don’t feel like doing. so we're waiting until January (not too long away!) and if we still need to make an appointment then we'll just make one for that permit

[@Joilsonday]

So inspired! Thanks for sharing! How much work and attention, but at the same time, so beautiful to see the sky and this freedom!

[@kiltedscorpio]

Veteran Naval Aviator and videographer here, Stevie, 3 years older than your Bonanza. I thoroughly enjoy your videos! It's good to see you using that nice shoulder harness.

[@chrispeters3466]

I have to admit, I got a little emotional watching this. When I was 21 (many, MANY years ago :-) ), I was going to do what you are doing. I was going to move from Texas to Florida. I was going to going to fly my C150 halfway across the country and just get a fresh start! Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out the way I was hoping and life took me in another direction but I am so glad that you actually ARE getting to do this. It is quite an accomplishment and it sounds like you have so much support from your family and friends and this just makes me very happy! I wish you safe travels and many, many more adventures!

[@bayflight]

Thank you Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Do you still fly and/or have your 150? I did all my training except instrument in a 152. Love those little planes!

[@qsysopr21]

Hi Chris, I guess she makes a lot of us live the moment we could not have at that age. Me I lost my family at age of 9 years so I had a rough childhood, and since I remember I would dream about being some kind of computer wizard that I could afford a plane and fly anywhere I wanted to. Now 46 years old and working as QA Software tester engineer I could afford a plane but I feel kind of old to try and buy one, so I enjoy flying with Stevie.

[@79-airtime]

Hey Chris, at least you had the plane buddy so you've still lived someone else's dream! Hope you've done well for yourself despite the change in direction. All the best!

[@wildarren]

@@qsysopr21 I started learning at age 47. My check ride is scheduled in a couple of weeks. It's not too late to learn!

[@qsysopr21]

@@wildarren Wow it's great Darren. Please let us know how your check ride went. If you take a video please share it. I guess you are right never too old to learn.

[@dylanbarber9074]

I'm a software engineer as well, same age too, and live in the northern suburbs of Detroit near lake st clair. I totally felt that "Every winter gets worse" statement. Especially working remote, winter is extremely boring and draining. Would love to move somewhere else but my whole life is here. Be grateful you have friends in a sunny state!

[@jonathanhill7357]

Very excited for you! Im an A&P in Georgia and it is totally refreshing to see young pilots in General Aviation. So happy to see people doing what they love at such a young age!

[@johnmedici6655]

I've never flown in a small plane before, but if I ever did I would want her to be the pilot, she is so smart and makes sure to go over her check list at two times before taking flight ✈️

[@Paiadakine]

For GA plane a bonanza would be considered a complex airplane. A lot more going on then a Cessna 150.

[@MEdGrant]

Really great to see you working off a checklist. Keep it up.

[@SykotikShadow]

Omg watching and hearing you checking everything was awesome. 1st time here and I really enjoyed just watching and hearing you talk to tower. Idk why but I just feel nothing but pure excitement/enjoyment for you. Good luck. Definitely coming back to see what happens next in your life.

[@michaelmartin5453]

I love how confident you are in saying unable to controller! Too many pilots forget they are in command and ATC is your friend.

[@jeffburnham6611]

I think that may be overexaggerating a bit. ATC is definitely in control and they serve a vital function in aviation. If every pilot did whatever they wanted to do, when they wanted to, we'd have chaos in the skies and way more aviation related mishaps. IF ATC tells you to do something, they're telling you for a reason. They'll do their best to accommodate you, but they are most definitely the ones in control.

[@Hayden-ju3wk]

@@jeffburnham6611 They are most definitely not in control. As PIC of an airplane you have the final authority. Never accept any instructions from ATC you are uncomfortable with or will break a FAR.

[@wagonmaster1974]

@@Hayden-ju3wk Spot on. It an ATC instruction is beyond the scope of ability or common sense, the PIC is absolutely empowered to refuse the instruction in favor of one he/she can comply with safely. Most of the ATC folk are reasonable with that, but don't be bullied into an instruction you are uncomfortable with. The PIC has the last word in what is safe for his travels, right or wrong [as far as ATC is concerned]. I'd think the only caveat in that would be if by refusing an instruction, the pilot puts his airplane in the path of another. But, that goes back to common sense, so...

[@TheConsideredMan]

I don't know how I got to Witchita Kansas from the East Midlands of the United Kingdom...but it was a great flight and I cheered when we landed...these videos are so COOOOL...

[@N8MWQ]

Hi Stevie, I was recently watching some KZbin videos on aviation and stumbled across yours. I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed them. You have accomplished so much in the past 6 years, your parents must be so proud. I too am a pilot and flew out of Grosse Ile (KONZ) from 1973 to late 2006. When I watched your TicTok video flying up the Detroit River and making that steep left turn over KONZ, it brought back a lot of memories and I even got a little teary eyed. I hope you enjoy your new home in southern California. Thank you for doing what you do. Take care and stay safe!

[@TexasByAir]

Also loved your use of a word too many pilots shy away from... "unable"... telling ATC you can't maintain VFR with that climb request. Excellent job! Get that instrument ticket soon so you can fly through that cloud layer to all that smooth air above!

[@k5sss]

She has an instrument rating and is a CPL/CFI. But this plane wasn’t equipped for IFR at the time. (See the later videos on the panel upgrade.)

[@lenloe]

Brought back great memories flying with my dad in his Bonanza. Best planes ever!

[@maggievw6357]

I'm working towards my PPL very slowly (full time job plus some)! It's very inspiring to see your videos! You look relaxed, confident, and like you're having a ton of fun flying and navigating! Congratulations on moving to California, I hope you have so many more adventures and good times with good people in your future!

[@bayflight]

Thank you, Maggie! Best of luck with your PPL training and beyond! Thanks for watching - see you in the skies!

[@erichernandez6067]

This is so freaking cool. First time viewer, thanks for showing us what it looks like to fly. You make it look so easy, I love it.

[@synseer8484]

Thats sweet of the people in MONROE! its probably humbling when people know you from your channel! ❣💯

[@michaelberg453]

So sad your moving!! Loved the fact that such a popular and well known aviation KZbinr flew out of an airport so close to me! Saw you and 21C twice at Battle Creek! Hope you enjoy your new home!!!

[@EYHao]

Well done, Stevie! Thank you for taking us along. Very inspiring. Many great successes for you in SoCal.

[@enzovalentini]

Her videos are so well made. the right mix of relaxation and information to make you enjoy the flight without actually pretending it takes no effort. top quality content

[@greenstair]

These are really enjoyable and relaxing vid's to watch: there's stuff going on, but the scenery out the windows is cool, the stuff in cabin is encompassing enough to be almost in the plane. The plane is cool - I hadn't realised that these were designed in 1947, just after WW2 - they still look so good! Please if you've time to edit it together (and have the footage), might we see the rest of the trip? Thanks for the work putting it together. :)

[@glen.a1044]

I am extremely impressed with this young female pilot she said earlier she had been flying for three years the way she operates it seems she has been flying for much longer.

[@droolpuppy1398]

Nice feedback but lose the word "female". She's a pilot like anyone else flying an airplane.

[@patriotsecurityservices4639]

@@droolpuppy1398 there’s always one woke person

[@droolpuppy1398]

@@patriotsecurityservices4639 and thank goodness for that

[@patriotsecurityservices4639]

@@droolpuppy1398 the world was a lot better before all this woke/cancel culture. Now people are just cry babies instead.

[@IDrag123]

She is very brave and courageous! Just watching this I’m scared lol but super impressed!

[@deanbuckman8626]

Hi Stevie, This is Del at K52, Thanks for including us on your Awesome Video, Good Luck on your move, Stop By anytime

[@bayflight]

Hi Del! Thank you so much for making my first stop on my trip so great! Hoping to stop in on my way to Oshkosh next summer!

[@deanbuckman8626]

@@bayflight Our door is always open at K52 , Give us a heads up and we will have some food for you, I'm Looking forward to Part 2 of your trip,

[@katm5903]

Just stumbled onto your channel. I'm old enough to be your mom and I just wanted to say that it's awesome that you have achieved so much! I'm so proud of you and happy you are showing them that girls can do it all!

[@emmashaye]

I would love to see a video with a breakdown of how much everything costs! fuel, the plane, traveling, repairs etc

[@talldude1412]

It calculates out to about ~a lot

[@k5sss]

It depends on how much you fly per year and what kind of plane, but I’d guess her fully allocated cost is around $150/hr. Flying ain’t cheap.

[@bpal5644]

I’m curious about this too….

[@jefff6181]

Loved this video. It's incredible the amount of interaction you do with the various towers. I'm a Retired U.S. Marine who spent his whole career in Aviation. Thank you for taking us along on your trip to California. Can't wait to see the next leg. Have a safe trip.

[@tokill2001]

I'm terrified to get into a plane, but honestly, this was very comforting. I feel like I was safe in the passenger seat next you. Amazing job!

[@ScammerStopper]

@B M , data has shown for decades, you are FAR safer flying (even in smaller aircraft) than you are driving, riding a bicycle, or walking. I love to fly, unfortunately I moved and have no private pilots here with whom I have become friends so am not able to go up....

[@OrbitalCookie]

Pilots are way more trained than an average driver, rules are stricter, so it is safer than driving

[@allscott100]

@@ScammerStopper Sorry but flying a small high performance single engine piston is not safer than driving. It's not overly dangerous but it's not without danger. Someone told me years ago flying a single was about as dangerous as riding a motorcycle and that seems to be about right.

[@markalese]

ME TOO! BUT Stevie makes it so soothing. I know it's safe, just have a horrible fear of heights.

[@allscott100]

@RandomGuy I'm just going by statistics and what I said is statistically true. I am not a private pilot but I do have ground school and about 30 hours total so I understand what you are saying I'm just going by the numbers.

[@waynel879]

First time viewer. Absolutely amazing enjoyable video. Couldn't stop watching. Love all the technical aspects. All the tower chatter and checking of instruments. Beautiful plane. Great job...

[@danielbuxton4493]

I'm so impressed by your skill, endeavour and calmness.

[@peterusher1964]

Great respect for taking on such challenges, moving house across country and flying there too ! What's next ? Are you going to be hauling freight ? Great video, ! It's great to watch a young person get such experiences. Remember : experience is something you get just after you need it. I hope all goes well for you in California and the rest of your trip is just as uneventful. From an 70yr old git in England who was never able to fly (hearing probs)

[@alexcarter8807]

She's coming out here to California to write fart apps.

[@thomasklugh4345]

So cool. I forwarded this to my grand daughter, who while she's still in her teens, I hope I can influence her into accomplishing something like what you're doing.

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

I understand u

[@KatsObsession]

So you showed up on my recommended today, so happy! I've already binged 3 videos, enjoying watching your journey.

[@SKYKOP1972]

I'm a retired from both the Air Force (20 Years) and FAA/DOD (20 Years) controller. For 40 years I always looked forward to going to work. It's refreshing to hear good VFR radio etiquette young lady and especially seeing excellent checklist use. 40 years as a controller will do that to ya: CHECKLIST, CHECKLIST, CHECKLIST; it'll save your life. Your flight instructor taught you well. My favirote GA airplanes are the BE-35 & BE-55. I spent a good amount of time back in the late 60's/early 70's in a BE-55 in the Kansas City/St. Louis/Branson, Misouri area and miss it very much. Something to keep in mind: Not far from K52 across the Illinois line SE of Hannibal, Mo. is PPQ (Pittsfield/Penstone) airport that back in the day sold us a lot of gas and fed us alot of breakfast's too. Or loaned us a car to drive into town for eats. I'm betting they still do. I truly enjoyed the 1st leg of your Mi. to Ca. trip. You made an old guy happy today Miss Stevie. Many thanks. A dear friend's son is a controller at SoCal approach who also uses "Adios" after a freq change: Listen out for him. Looking forward to leg's 2 & 3 enroute to Ca. Make sure that baggage is stowed crossing the mounains. Be safe. "Adios!!!"

[@hieroglyph321]

Checklist, x 3, good life advice, sir

[@amars5032]

Takes a lot of courage to embark on journey like this ! Amazing skills girl. Stay smiling 😊

[@zoner__]

Hope your life in CA is going well. Best wishes from a former Michigander. Everybody that leaves AA misses it. I need a Zingermans fix.

[@DrJohn493]

From a retired 27-year Baron pilot it was a sheer joy watching part 1 of your cross country adventure. Looking forward to Part 2. Nice job flying the aircraft, professional in every respect. Regardless of the age, Beechcraft airplanes are virtually indestructable as long as they are well maintained and flown safely. Looks like you have what it takes in both departments. BTW, the shoulder harness mod was a wise investment! Double and triple checking the door latch is always smart in a Beech, and even then it doesn't mean the door won't pop open right at lift off. Been there, done that (IFR even!). Don't know about the Bonanza, but those hot starts on a Baron were always a moment of anxiety due to vapor lock, especially on hot days here in the southeast. Hope you enjoy your life in aviation as much as I did seeing the country from the left front seat. Fly safe!

[@wagonmaster1974]

Kudos to you for giving props to Stevie for her methodology. Doing things the same way [correctly] every time has saved many from busting their butts! I had a V35B for many, many years and am so impressed with Stevie's flights/procedures I could burst! The only twin I was privy to before life kicked my butt and I shelved my medical was a baby Baron. I have nothing to compare it to, but it was a magnificent airplane. BTW, Bos also suffer from the hot start syndrome. Many events of cycling the boost pump/pulling the mix to idle to get the engine start. IO-520 in my Bo.

[@Parvenu90]

One of the coolest vlogs i've ever seen! This is what KZbin is all about.

[@scottybear6265]

Stevie I’m so impressed to see a young woman take a cross country alone there has been many famous women in our past history I’m hoping you become someone who follows in the shoes of such pilot’s Amelia Earhart and many more I know this is not a hard task to complete but you showed me your are the best of the best and will achieve many good things in your life I had a great time watching your videos fly straight and keep your head up. Sincerely Scott

[@simflyguy]

Wow, thanks for taking us along for the ride Stevie. Missing my time with a good friend flying the country building hours for Commercial rating. Wake up, pick a spot, and go! Some of the best times of my life for sure. Really appreciate your videos and your approach to flying. Those of us in Michigan will miss you, but looks like you are headed for a cool new chapter! Cheers!

[@MultiFreddy34]

As someone with a fear of flying, I want to say that this inspires me to get on another plane. It has now been 14 years since I have been on a commercial flight. I am going to begin working on taking a flight. Thank you sincerely for your demeanor and intelligence

[@jcims]

You're about the same age as my daughters and I am beyond impressed at your independence and confidence and skill. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@Markr1221]

Congratulations!!! Great Com and flight management skills. An inspiration for young women~!!!

[@bayflight]

Thank you very much!

[@douglasmason977]

Wow. I enjoyed your Michigan to CA trip part 1...! Really cool. I had no idea of all the pre-trip checks required. You made it look easy. Great job & will watch more. May God continue blessing & watching over you 🙏

[@fredfred2363]

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone was as polite as she is. Delightful! 👍🏻

[@__-fm5qv]

Ahh this just makes me want to take up flying lessons! Briefly "flew" a Bonanza, not a V-Tail one though, as part of my Aerospace Engineering degree and loved every second of it. This brought back a lot of great memories of that flight.

[@CotaChris96]

Love this vid soo much... im born and raised all my life in Socal.... and im currently first time flying and traveling with my compang and im in Wisconsin!...... live it up girl and hope your enjoying cali but more importantly life! 💯❤

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Amazing the amount of communication involved in getting a small plane airborne the right way.

[@Tom--Ace]

Your parents must be incredibly proud of you!

[@albrown1812]

Her little wave when departing or arriving is special,🤩🥳 pretty cool video!!

[@Scott-iw5ji]

I’m also a software engineer with PPL-IA over in Wisconsin, although my medical lapsed back in March and I haven’t renewed it yet. Your videos are inspiring me to get planning to get current maybe next spring! Love your confidence and professionalism. Good luck in this new chapter of life!

[@bayflight]

Very cool! Thank you so much - see you in the skies!

[@pauljoseph8338]

I’ve watched this vid twice now. So amazed by your confidence and poise. What a great life and great adventure you have created for yourself. I’m sure you will be an inspiration to many young women. 💛

[@The_Flying_Mechanic]

Great video! I’m amazed when I see someone with such a large number of followers with such few videos… then I saw the quality of your video! On point!!!

[@kylelynch8888]

This makes me miss flying so much. Especially flying into the smaller uncontrolled airports where the people are some of the most passionate aviators and enthusiasts around.

[@Far2hip]

That was great to watch!! I’m liking these fly alongs more and more. Gives you a very good ideas of how a competent pilot executes their travel. Very cool. 😎

[@trollking6111]

She's like an angel with real wings. Nice vehicle! I moved from New Jersey to San Diego in a bimmer back in 2011, took me a week.

[@npbae2339]

When I was a kid, my neighbor had a Bonanza -- took me flying on a number of clear and sunny Saturdays. Brings back memories to "fly" in your Bonanza. I had no idea how complicated it was with the 3 fuel tanks.

[@bayflight]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the flight! The fuel system is certainly unique and requires lots of planning and oversight. Some Bonanzas have even more complicated systems than mine, with auxiliary wing tanks and tip tanks. To make matters more complicated, you can only view the fuel quantity of one tank at a time in my airplane - there's only one fuel gauge and you have to toggle which tank is shown. The majority of Bonanza engine failures are due to fuel starvation (that's the statistic they gave us in the ABS training, at least) so paying attention to where your fuel is is key. I'm looking forward to getting an engine monitor soon that will show me the fuel quantity in all three tanks at once!

[@npbae2339]

@@bayflight Thanks for that informative reply! Sounds like those with wing tanks and tip tanks would almost need a fuel manager to fly along with them. Glad you'll soon have an engine monitor to at least make fuel management a little easier. Looking forward to seeing that. A lot of us out here looking forward to your videos!

[@robertthomas5906]

I just sold my 1954 E35. N3495B. I loved having the 3 tanks. I usually used two tanks. I set my GPS to remind me to switch tanks every 30 minutes. They all pump to the left tank. So I should be empty on the other two before the left tank. I never liked it where you draw from both and when you're out, you're out. Now it's a crisis. If I'm out I should still have 30 minutes to find a place to put it down. Fuel management. The easy part. My first instructor was very big on fuel management. He had a very bad life-changing experience.

[@LaurenMunroe]

I am terrified of small planes and would never dream of flying one, but watching you fly this plane so effortlessly is making me feel like I can do it. Go girl!

[@BruceLeon83]

Wow you blow my mind.. Just Incredible. What an Inspiration you are. Truly the Sky is the Limit. 😎 Keep Awesome☀️🛩 and enjoy Southern Cali my birth place!

[@oopsimovedagain.school]

Inspiring and beautiful trip 🥰. Being an engineer, I would love if you could share more of the mechanical/avionics part of the plane, such as pre-flight checks, etc. Safe travels!

[@JMF77]

I just love how smooth the flight following system is in the United States. That’s real ATC service. Nice flying, thanks for the ride.

[@nathanfisher4116]

So cool watching someone fly over my home city and recognizing names

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Got a thumbs up in less than two minutes simply due to the clean, clear crispness and adherence to good procedures.

[@michaelshelton7761]

She reminds me of me 50 years ago. A lotsa energy, a hummingbird on speed, I was about the same way. I washed cars and airplanes and mowed yards to eke out flight time. Finally got my private and on to Comm / Inst and finally Navy flight training and flying the F-14. I need to lose weight and get my medical renewed, then rob a bank to afford a nice Bonanza or Cessna 182 RG!!!