Breaking out at MINIMUMS - LPV Approach to 200ft (Cessna 182)

Ever heard the term "pucker factor?" Well, we were puckered up for this one. This is about as low as you can get on an approach. Whew.
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[@billfly2186]

Troy is a great communicator. Precision flying by the "crew".

[@adjuaadama6623]

I love IMC. And this is an example of why I was taught to remain skeptical on an approach that you'll get in, and assume you'll go missed. Psychologically it relieves the burden of making a decision so to speak, and procedurally it forces you to be ready before you begin the missed approach (not only to brief, but frequencies of any navaids already on standby). The funny thing is one of my lowest approaches was not indicated as such on the METARS just as I was beginning the descent. There was a ball of moisture sitting just over Martha's Vineyard as I was coming in, and a Jet Blue 737 was coming in first. I knew I would be using the procedure to descend but the METAR (which was old) indicated marginal conditions. Needless to say there was about a 400' solid ceiling above the airport (100' above minimums for the procedure) when I was cleared on the approach, but because the METAR only reported that as scattered at that level I had no idea how low it was going to be once everything turned grey and rainy/misty. But I went in with the mentality of assuming I wouldn't make it down, that I would have to return to the mainland where the weather was VFR, but ultimately I made it in and it was nice and clear after the cloud deck was penetrated. After I shut down I looked at the METAR again on Foreflight and it had changed of course to low-IFR/light pink, to which I exclaimed aloud, "no s*%t." ;).

[@skipdreadman8765]

The decision to work that as a crew, and the way you worked together was excellent. Well-flown, well-crewed, nicely done.

[@JustPlaneSilly]

I have flown with Troy before. He is a super professional pilot. Also he has the voice of God.

[@TroyWhistman]

😂 thanks Bryan.

[@bobwoodward1089]

Josh, best video of yours so far. As a PPL almost ready for my instrument, this was a perfect example of flying in IMC right down to minimums, when almost all of my 40plus IFR hours are under the foggles. You are spot on - having a second instrument-rated pilot in the right seat is priceless. Thanks for sharing this one!

[@stankays704]

Excellent video and flying procedures. Two guys up front...use them. Dividing up tasks eases the stress on the one focused on the gauges. Retired USAF HC & WC-130 and T-39 pilot. Miss it every day. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next one.

[@leatherwoodjay]

Winter in Texas......70 during the day, 50 and fog to the ground that night, 38 and clear the next morning.......great job!

[@golls17]

This video is the embodiment of what I hope to do when I start aviation. Flawless radio work (callsigns aside), professionalism in the cockpit, and using it for a good cause.

[@I_HateClickBait]

Was a pleasure to watch two VERY skilled pilots doing what they do!

[@johnjohnson5496]

Excellent CRM, I love how you apply airline principles and philosophies to GA - you and your team are making the skies a safer place to be, one video at a time!

[@fredtaylor1915]

The absolute best IFR, down to minimums (100') vid ever. That would have been tough for a single pilot.

[@garyrasso6149]

Definitely a difference in being current vs. being proficient in an approach like this one. Well done!

[@adam_strachn]

I appreciate you both being honest about how tense, for lack of better term, that approach was. Obviously you both did a wonderful job flying but you could see the relief on your faces when you two were in the hangar. For a low time pilot that says a lot, that it's ok to be nervous but follow your training. Wonderful video.

[@scratchbuilder5952]

As a low time pilot I very much appreciated you posting this

[@ismaelalvaradogarita7971]

Awesome video! I'm glad to see dedicated pilots like you sharing experiences with professionalism. Greetings from Costa Rica. Keep up the excellent work!

[@PoasLodge]

Ismael Alvarado Costa Rica here too 🤙

[@howtimflies204]

Very nice. Thank you for the "VFR" distance call out. I think as instrument pilots we get caught up in the approach and even though there was no VFR traffic it's a good habit to announce where you are like '8 miles out straight in runway 34' so they understand. VFR traffic doesn't usually know fixes on an instrument approach so to say you're at PAXXE intersection on RNAV 34 doesn't let them know where you are.

[@chrisburgess8690]

Nice work gentlemen. I’ve done a few of those absolute minimum landings single pilot. Very unnerving but as you mention, training is why we do it. Having extra eyes is a huge advantage and any pilot would be a fool not to take advantage.

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Love this, and I agree 100%... "leave no bug unattended". In a similar way, my CFII taught me "no blinkie", e.g. on the FMS, don't leave any waypoint blinking, as you might (without thought) hit e.g. Direct-Ent-Ent, and you're going there, and that might not be where you want to go. As always, very nice and informative video. Thanks! Wayne

[@timf5534]

This one going down as one of my favorite vlogs of yours. High intensity approach (was literally grabbing my arm rests on short final). Awesome communication between the two of you, the CRM was without a doubt first class, textbook, airline standards if I may say. You're a hell of a mentor to me and hundreds of thousands of other pilots. Stay safe my friend.

[@LT1SWAPCOM]

I used to watch stuff like flying wild Alaska, after few years watching different KZbin channels on aviation, real, honest stuff, it's very difficult to even watch an episode of the "made for tv" I don't know how many times the same clip was played over and over dramatic effect on the tv stuff. KZbin video's like this don't even need the filler, good stuff.

[@LukePylypciw]

The cinematography and color grading is truly something else Josh. I sincerely enjoy watching your videos! What's the best way to get in contact with you?

[@JimBronson]

@@Jordan-qq9mg what??

[@Parr4theCourse]

Good job, nothing better than breaking out and the runway is where its supposed to be!

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

Don’t you hate when they’ve moved it? 🤣

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@Jeffrey-Flys 🤪

[@nagaviper1169]

@@Jeffrey-Flys Lol

[@Bartonovich52]

Lots of times with a good crosswind pilots can miss it. That’s why I always give a clock angle when I call runway in sight to the pilot flying.

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@Bartonovich52 Good point.....

[@HamBown]

I love how chill the departure controller was, great to hear after some of the center controllers going about as fast as they can.

[@Zalaniar]

Very cool to see an approach as low as this handled as smoothly and cooperatively as you guys did! I'm looking forward to the full-length on Cockpit Club!

[@jesperhouken8075]

Excellent video Josh, and to my friend Troy amazing watching you do what you love. Thanks for sharing this flight too

[@TroyWhistman]

Was a pleasure to have you ACTUALLY on board the airplane recently. Let’s do it again!

[@collinkenny3829]

Just flew an ILS tonight into TPL, 200 OVC 1 mile vis. Ended up reaching the DA and put power in to go missed only to see the approach lights a few seconds later. For my first real solo IMC approach it was fun! Although I decided to go to Waco after that as I didn’t want that adrenaline rush again with no real reason to land at TPL.

[@andrewfowler1056]

I am so glad to watch videos where people are not risking their lives flying an instrument approach - unlike another aviation KZbinr who likes to push the boundaries of Instrument flying. Great job on the CRM and communications between you both and great flying as always!

[@bobbrandt6383]

At least the other U tuber has 2 engines.

[@todda8695]

@@bobbrandt6383 agreed. Single engine in those conditions is risky.

[@clickster1883]

This took me back to a precision approach in poor visibility (sandstorm) required to get down safely after a mission in Iraq. Well executed, gents, just like our drivers did. Fly safe.

[@23aviatorguy]

Great video, I’m glad you decided film this flight it has already become one of my favorites.

[@THE-michaelmyers]

I have actually flown that very same approach. Brings back some memories. What I wanted to comment on though was the concept of Angel Flights. While it was not an official Angel Flight I had the pleasure of flying a sick child and his mother so he could get some care about 6 months after I bought my Cessna 182. Their hometown Church passed the collection plate and bought their tickets back home. I would have gone back but was busy in Europe working on a project there. These Flights are so important that I understand after the 911 attacks and the FAA restricted US airspace an Angel Flight was allowed.

[@speedbrake]

I'm not sure what I'm more impressed by - the good instrument flying, or the fact that you knew the Ronald Reagan quote.

[@billye1789]

He is a full blooded American Texan. I would be shocked if he DIDNT know it was Reagan 😂

[@dingo8babym20]

False. Doveryai no proveryai www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trust-but-verify-an-untrustworthy-political-phrase/2016/03/11/da32fb08-db3b-11e5-891a-4ed04f4213e8_story.html

[@tariqghuman]

Awesome 😎 👏

[@1450JackCade]

That's barely a quote and he didn't say it first. That he knew Reagan said it, that is not nothing. Though, I question the sanity of any practicing Republican these days, I mean, fucking Reagan lied and about important shit--"welfare queens" for example was based on one grifter who went to jail, there weren't many more. Indeed, FAR MORE at the top grift ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE more from everyday Americans: stimulus for big business is ALWAYS easy to get Republicans to vote for (they only care about the deficit when Democrats are in charge of proposing help for the people). However, help for the average Americans? Unless Georgia goes blue the next stimulus for regular Americans (if there even is one) will be $50 in Kohl's cash, a Bed, Bath, & Beyond 20% off coupon, Dunkin Doughnuts One Free Beverage card, and a two for one pizza coupon IF WE ARE LUCKY. I'm not anti-conservative, we need BOTH SIDES, that was ALWAYS the secret to our success, that was PART of what made America different, debate across the political spectrum and then COMPROMISE--our best ideas are often part conservative part progressive. But the GOP today is corrupt & full of shit. Don't worry, though, the Dems also suck, just NOT QUITE as bad. Their stupid idealists, who ignore their own hypocrisy--which is the best one can say about 99% of Washington Republicans. Republicans are, from a certain perspective, 10x more socialist than Democrats: tariffs are socialism, duh! Big government (in the form of massive military) is socialism! Farm subsidies, socialism. Bailouts for corporations, socialism. Protection from liability, big government socialism. If #MoscowMitch had his way, if these vaccines turn out to have a side effect because these companies were, lets say, to have KNOWINGLY cut a corner, Mitch would want to take away our right to sue them. If your companies demand you go to work, even in defiance of shut down orders, and you do to avoid being fired, Mitch wants them protected from liability for that. I'm just saying. Nacy Pelosi is a bit of a hypocrite--not as much as say, Trump. And sure, Chuck Schumer is a schmuck, but both of them want to help average folk. Republicans mostly just want to help those who give them money.

[@speedbrake]

@@1450JackCade Dude I think you're on the wrong channel

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Certainly a high pucker factor approach. No room for any kind of error. Thanks for posting, great video. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@callsignjumbo]

The toga button was on my mind when Troy called out 100 to go! Great video and audio as well! Nice work Josh ! John.

[@cappy9867]

Great video...content and camera work are super...one of best IFR approaches I've seen...I would be proud to fly with you both...learned a lot...well done!!

[@Acc0rd79]

After just getting my instrument rating at just over 200 hours I can definitely see how it will be helpful one day down the road! I remember watching you before I even went to get my pilot's license and now a year and a half later I have my IFR and next week begin my commercial license classes!

[@chrisbrown6548]

Aviation 101 I was looking at an app called Flightradar24 about a week earlier and I was looking in your area and saw you flying around the Austin area circling the city and I screen shot to but don’t know how to post that pic in the comments. Anyways I thought it was awesome watching you fly around on that app. Love this channel I’m a pilot in training with 11 hours under my belt and I have learned a lot watching you. Thanks for the vids! If your ever in the northeast Alabama area I would love to fly with you. I know it’s a long shot but figured I would ask anyways.

[@danielmoss2394]

Well, that was pretty intense from my couch... can’t imagine being in that cockpit. Nice job, great content.

[@mikeBlinthicum]

I really value and appreciate when you include videos like this one. You have valuable experience to communicate to us newbies.

[@devingraves8044]

I watched this 6 months ago before I started any instrument training and was only picking up bits and pieces, now just waiting to schedule my instrument ride, it was fun to watch again while understanding everything!

[@aaronmaclean4464]

Your videos, instruction and adventures are the pinnacle of aviation and I'm truly appreciative of your effort! To the cockpit club I go!

[@edjarrett3164]

This was impressive on two levels. First, both realized you needed to work your experience levels to combat the two combined risk levels of IMC, night to minimums at an uncontrolled field. Second, you planned carefully to divert if the approach didn’t work. Having the autopilot coupled really helps during transition to visual. Lot’s of good CRM working also to reduce risk which was awesome.

[@kenbryant2570]

Thank you Josh for posting that video. I learned a lot about working together as a crew. You two worked together very well. See you next time.

[@GMascelli]

Great video and CRM. Fun to watch you and Troy doing that pilot stuff, working this approach. This triggered instant memories of getting in to KOXB on the GPS 32, down to 280 and minimums were 261.

[@davidrobins4025]

Communication was vital. Team work made for a safe landing in some very difficult circumstances. Excellent job - congratulations to you both.

[@flyingmaniac3827]

that gave me the goos bump, and the will to push true all the long studying to get my IFR rating, one day it will be mine, thanks for sharing Josh that was great content right there.

[@hudsoncraftworks]

This was such a good watch. Thanks for taking us along to learn from your experience. I'm working on my IR and I hope to emulate what you two have shown in this, while wearing my Av 101 hat. Keep up the great work Josh.

[@TWCHHK]

Very nice Josh. I'm about to finish my MCC, so this video landed right in time. You both did a really nice job splitting tasks and making use of the resources you had at disposal. Overall, what makes good CRM is communication and clear task splitting with both knowing who has the lead but knowing that you're "flying" as well as the pilot monitoring and that you need to point out when something's not right and keep the PF in the loop as well as the other way around (closed loop principle). Real training in CRM takes time and experience but your video was a great example of the essentials! Thanks for sharing and greetings from Switzerland.

[@UAL012]

This is one hell of a good video. From one pilot (just about to take the private checkride) to the other, this looked like it was one HELL of a challenge on approach. About a week ago (January 24, 2021) I went flying from KGEU to KIWA via Scottsdale airport as a waypoint. The clouds were broken with a hard ceiling of about 5500 if I remember correctly. It was raining all over the Phoenix area but it wasn't horrible. My CFI and I discussed the flight and we decided to go with a flight that wasn't going to be too risky. Both to the north and the south there were storms with HEAVY rainfall and the potential for icing. That's definitely not a good idea to attempt without the right equipment. The flight to Williams Gateway (KIWA) was pretty uneventful and I was able to get flight following. Whenever I do a cross country flight, I like either a flightplan or flight following. ATC here in the Phoenix area is VERY good about that. Flying into Gateway (KIWA) was really interesting because it has 3 large runways and a HELL of a lot of traffic both with Allegiant and several flight schools operating there. They gave me a good approach into 30 Right and I did a full stop taxi back, then a touch and go to begin my return leg to KGEU. I used the same routing on my return leg with flight following and ATC tried giving me 5000 as an altitude. I advised I'm a VFR student and they kept me at 4500. As I mentioned earlier ( and honestly this is the point that I'm making here) the clouds were broken but I was more than confident about flying my route and going through a few of them as I needed to. When I went through the clouds and saw how beautiful it was up there that day, I thought back to some of your videos where you've been in the weather. Between the training I've been receiving with my CFI and what I see here online, I knew just to fly the plane, pay attention and I would be just fine. Keep up the amazing work and posting video clips for us. Trust me, it helps. A few take aways from my trip as well as what I'm seeing here on this video. First off, CRM is HUGE. If you have people with you and they're able to help, take advantage of that. Secondly, ATC is an extremely helpful group of people. Their job is to help you get where you need to go safely. Finally, know your limitations as a pilot. A bad judgement call has the potential to get someone killed. If I had even a second of a doubt, I wouldn't have flown. I was able to pay attention to the weather, use ATC to my advantage, and plan my route accordingly. Either way, This was a great video and I look forward to more in the future.

[@drayhogg53]

Thanks Josh. Real and intense aviation. Excellent job capturing it.

[@jarodmorris611]

Flying just over the clouds is one of the best feelings in aviation. That and your first landing on your solo.

[@Hootysdad]

This was a very impressive video and these guys were the true embodiment of professional pilots. I've done gobs of IFR flying in my younger years as a commercial pilot here in Alaska down to these kinds of minimum situations with plenty of "go-arounds" at DH. Anchorage is terrible with fog during the winters. I definitely would not want to do what these guys were doing in a C-180RG because of the icing potential here in Alaska, but I guess they can get away with that sort of thing where they were operating. All of my flying has been in larger stuff, Cessna Caravan, DeHavilland Twin Otter, Beechcraft 1900, DeHavilland Dash. So.....much better tools to handle icing. Both of these guys showed me they knew their S..t.

[@whitehedr]

It is a great feeling when that runway environment shows up right on schedule. Job very well done. You guys form a great team.

[@Peakbase]

Fantastic video. I’m liking your use of music to emphasize tension. I’ve been watching your videos for a while now. The constant improvements on editing and musical score is evident and damn near perfect. Very well done.

[@prestonmiller9552]

I love seeing these approaches right down to minimums in real life IMC conditions. Thanks Josh! Happy New Year

[@ThomasSmartt]

Absolutely incredible Josh! Loved seeing you two working together and was able to learn a lot watching the way you guys work! Thanks for sharing!

[@tormozmomotok]

That’s insane. As perfect weather pilot I can’t even fathom what it would take for me to ever be comfortable with flight like that. That’s out of a nightmare. Would sure want to be trained by that guy

[@fr8fr6dr69]

You always remember your first approach to mins. Mine was very early in my IFR training, C-152 into Okmulgee, OK, popular place to shoot approaches for Spartan students. First IMC to mins in a military jet was in a T-38, the ground comes up fast in an approach cat E aircraft, tacan/ils at KDLF. Formation instrument approaches are the best, but higher minimums apply so you never get to go down to mins on the wing, but still a great ride.

[@alexcuenta7561]

Down to mínimums again. Well done Josh. You’re the man!💪

[@davidhuckaby832]

Great video, guys! The elevation of airport is important along with correct altimeter setting. I also think airspeed is important too preventing stall in the blind. Great team work.

[@martharetallick204]

You really were in the soup! Kudos to your professional handling of the situation.

[@chrisc8398]

Makes me want to get my IR. I got my PPL at SGL in 2009, and I instantly recognized the cajun accent of the Controller on the video. He is a very good, laid-back controller. I think he has been working at SGL for a long time.

[@jimgiordano5378]

Terrific video! This is a great training tool and works well for recurrency . Well done guys!

[@saltandpepper4u]

This video came at a good time for me. I am working on my instrument rating currently and approaches are what I am doing right now. Super informative video.

[@voyagerpagoda3314]

That had me on the edge of my seat. I've never seen minimums that low. Crew Resource Management CRM, that is great to know. So grateful for this video. You and Troy did a great job. Love your vids Josh.

[@brianattaway2474]

Excellent video of an intense IFR night flight to minimums. At the last second, the runway. Really enjoyed it.

[@libertine5606]

This is where finding a airport with 0/0 is great to go to. Where you are in actual AND you know you are going missed. When you can do that over and over going to minimums is no big deal. You become used to the sights, feel, and routine of a missed approach. I would look for days at KSNA for a marine layer. Get up early to go practice approaches. Since the airlines can't even attempt a approach I had the place to myself and do one approach after another. The best part is as I was coming from Palm Springs every controller would tell me that John Wayne was 0/0 and I would tell them that it was going to be the best training you can get.

[@marccawood1486]

Well done guys. What great team work!!! So professional and well prepared for minimums. IFR at its best.

[@KevinSmithAviation]

What an incredible approach! Great job to the both of you. 🤘🇺🇸🛩️

[@notsoancientpelican]

Suggestion: When doing approach close to mins, leave landing lights OFF…makes it easier to pick up the approach or runway lights outside.

[@RaptorsBlood]

Used CRM many times in the Archer I fly. It’s a needed thing for all pilots to understand and as you said talk to the other pilot and know each other

[@trinipilot2246]

Another awesome video Josh!!! Definitely one for the books as you said. I really enjoyed this one, I'll be checking out the full length on cockpit club. The CRM was superb, you guys worked like a well oiled crew that's been flying together for a while. Great job, Thanks!

[@Flights-gq8po]

Guys, I don't know anyone there but I enjoyed this video more than anything before. I am just studying for my test; I already have the flight requirements but will have to go back in the air. Thank you.

[@robertwren2289]

All I can say is WOW! I would not have wanted to be on that flight. 100 and you finally see the runway. That was a pucker approach. Amazing what instruments can do.

[@KD6IFG-1]

Impressive on so many levels! The CRM is cool and a blast to see in action. I can really appreciate this video, My favorite plane in our club is a 1978 182 RG, with Dual G5s, 430, and GFC500. Such a wonderful machine, and a great IFR bird. Troy has the T182 to make those climbs happen faster! Nice work... BOTH of ya'll!!!

[@talexb]

Really great job sharing the responsibilities in the cockpit in this challenging landing. It shows how important CRM to a successful. Sure, that landing would have been possible solo, but at about eight times the stress, do you really want to try that? Nope.

[@jimbarnett8913]

Awesome video guys. I'm doing my instrument stuff now and this is an incredible flight. Great CRM. Utilize all tools you have in your bag.

[@leedavis8527]

You guys had me breathing hard sitting at my computer, for about the last 30 seconds before the REILs popped out. Jobs well done, both of you. Lee - KSPI

[@bernardanderson3758]

I’m working to finish up for my written test for the IRA exam and you both have encouraged me and other IFR flights that I’ve been on with you both and Angel flights and May God be the First in everything

[@spartansmsu93noob54]

Wow! I learned so much and you two were top notch professional grade!

[@ur_a_buS]

woooow, this makes me want to get my instrument so badly! incredible! The engineering involved to develop and implement everything necessary to make these kinds of approaches happen blows my mind. The skills to fly these approaches sits on whole other level. Great flying!

[@jamesriordan7]

Great video Josh!! The communications and technical skills involved with this type of flying really intrigues me and has me glued to the screen. I fly a Waco YMF and a Husky, which is just a totally different type of flying. Open cockpit, minimum instruments, no gps, and no need to really talk to anyone outside the usual CTAF calls. I'm anxious to get my instrument rating and move into the realm of technical IFR flying.

[@elin4650]

Awesome exercise of CRM, you two were definitely 2 puzzle pieces coming together in the cockpit. My personal experience of CRM not working is when the PIC position takes it serious and professionally and the SIC takes it as a passenger. It’s cool to see you move from passenger to SIC on the departure.

[@bobbygraves6564]

Josh, great video. Great example of cockpit teamwork and procedures! Awesome.

[@buckle-upaviation9412]

Seriously great communication between both of you... nicely done!

[@billye1789]

Another fantastic and professional video. Would expect nothing less. Great job man.

[@RetreadPhoto]

I didn’t hear a call out, but based on the sudden jerkiness at the end, I take it you decoupled AP when he announced runway in sight? Love the added safety of calling out sterile cockpit, altitude remaining, “guarding controls,” CRM with one pair of eyes inside and one pair outside, keying pilot activation twice, and the final GUMPS and configuration call. And the appreciation of using the best available approach and runway lighting option, under the circumstances. Only thing I’d add is “what was the weather like the next day?” No unnecessary risk 🥸

[@gregorystrzelecki9594]

Great Approach. Maybe on one of your next hand-flown ILS approaches, you should talk about setting up your HSI and how it interacts with the 430. Turning your CDI to the intercept course to be flown, then turning your heading bug before turning on final. When to go from GPS mode to VLOC mode.

[@psychastria]

That's what I've always loved about the IFR system, because it works so well. You can take off and get right into the clouds, maybe fly above the clouds, go for hundreds of miles just following lines on a chart and needles on the instruments, come down through the clouds totally in the blind, and pop out of them with a runway right in front of you just slick as could be.

[@Rockingruvin]

In the early 80’s I was riding along with my father in his Cherokee 180 on a trip to Richmond from Charlotte. His instructor went with us so my dad could get some time “under the hood” as part of his IFR training. On the return to Charlotte on Sunday night, a winter rain storm had fogged in the Charlotte airport. Similar to this video, we had a long instrument approach in the dark and fog. When we were about 200 feet from the runway, we saw the high intensity lead-in strobes, and about 20 seconds later we broke out less than 200 feet off the ground and touched down maybe 30 seconds later. As we rolled out, I looked out into a nearby parking lot. The tops of the tall lights were just into the bottom of the soup. We were likely the last plane to land that night. As the approach dragged on, I became more snd more anxious bc you couldn’t see anything but the fog around us, illuminated by our lights. It was definitely a little bit hair raising.

[@STOLrover]

Great video. I’ll starting my instrument training soon. Talk about nerve racking, great job.

[@MichaelLloyd]

I'm headed over to Cockpit Club to see this one in full. That was a seat pucker moment but it was also cool to watch two pilots handle it. When I was working on my instrument rating GA didn't have glass and GPS was just becoming a thing. My instructor had me in actual fairly early. KVCT is usually good for some fog and my first approach to minimums was 500'. I've used XPlane 11 down to 200'. Not the same... the ground is softer :) but the emotion is there (for me anyway). A few weeks ago I flew XPlane 11, C172, from KFMN to KCEZ because there was a snowstorm enroute, 200' ceilings and lower... really crappy day that matched real life. I wanted to see what would happen. Basically the aircraft iced up and fell out of the sky (I expected it but not when it happened) about 1/2 way to Cortez. I had started a 180 but not soon enough. Sometimes Xplane 11's "visuals" are a little too real. Anyway... enough flightsim rambling... Headed to the CC.

[@lisaleedavidson]

Now that’s the way to do an instructional video. Gives a real world view of IFR to minimums for those of us who may never get that close.

[@dontonysgarage4730]

Great CRM. Excellent video. Thanks for the "lesson".

[@michellonergan8517]

That's sceary, but training and team work did it BRAVO guys !

[@rudavalek]

That was beautiful. I love such difficulty. Times to remember.

[@plane8462]

What a great video !!!! I learned a lot and my anxiety went up at the end ...

[@easttexan2933]

One word.....INTENSE !! I was nervous even though I knew everything would be fine. Have to disagree with one comment you made.....that was not fun lol !! Like I've said many times before Josh, there are 1000's of pilots out there that should not be flying around in IMC conditions. They are not nowhere near as qualified as you but they think they are.

[@HootisGarage]

Great video as always, getting ready for my IFR check-ride so Ive watched this one a bunch. :) That GFC AP really is amazing. Great Flying!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

There is a many times like 11:23 you called for a sterile cockpit, and we just chatter away all the way till the ground 😎 Another great video

[@OFD271]

Great video !!! As a new instrument student this taught me a fair amount of the flow of the ifr flight in true IMC. Thanks !