Cessna Caravan ferry flight USA-Africa. Visual approach in France.

[@bernardanderson3758]

This is what professional pilot is all about and I’ll fly with Guido any where any time

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Bernard. I am just another well trained pilot. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Miguel-ho7nr]

Next Stop Malaga, welcome to my country and my wanderful city.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

That is correct! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@wilfredomendez3450]

I'm impress a transatlantic flight from Oklahoma city to Africa on a turbo prop. Thanks for sharing.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome, Wilfredo. This is pretty much the standard route for this type of aircraft. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@jamesg5615]

I don’t think it was direct from Oklahoma City to Africa. I think they stopped in Europe then proceeded south to Africa. I don’t think the caravan has that kind of range

[@GuidoWarnecke]

@@jamesg5615 That is correct James. Route was via the North Atlantic (Canada, Greenland, Iceland). Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@jamesg5615]

@@GuidoWarnecke very cool. You as well captain!

[@gusserflys]

Guido W. .....king of all pilots.. been watching since the late 90's.. and still going strong... thanks for every video !!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Time flies... Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@marcelob.5300]

Amazing journey, thanks for sharing it and for your lessons.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome Marcelo. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@dietmarstrele1799]

Big compliment for letting us be a part of this challenging and interesting flight. Happy Landings!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Only my pleasure Dietmar. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Hillbilly1959]

Yet another first class video captain Warnecke sir. With all the medical problems as well as all the pain I suffer with, your videos for some reason relaxes me and takes my mind off things. I love and miss flying so much, (I lost my medical), I can still seem to go on reliving my passion through you. Thank you sir.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you very much Sir! Sending best wishes and Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@jrvfire3344]

The slide show at the end was a very nice touch. Thank you.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@alansimpson596]

Beautiful plane and beautiful long-haul flight. I'm envious.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Alan. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@danielnofal]

Wonderful display of commas. Very useful for learning. Thanks.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@bobmcguirk7272]

Thank you for sharing!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome Robert. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@ivopiscevic]

Such a great educationnal material. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Belgium

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Ivo. Greetings back to Belgium & Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@tomseagraves]

Thanks again Guido for sharing part of one of your journeys with us. You are a true professional.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you very much, Tom. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@911gpd]

Welcome to Nantes (LFRS) Guido :) Actually, I live there !

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Merci beaucoup! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@AirSafetyInstitute]

Excellent flying as always, Guido! Your professionalism is top-notch. Cheers from AOPA's Air Safety Institute!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! Keep up the good work. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Cousin.]

Couldn’t agree more with ASI’s Comment! As a lifetime AOPA member, and someone who has watched & watches ALL of their videos, I have been watching all of yours for years, for some of the same reasons. e.g. learning & reviewing correct procedures!

[@scottallen8950]

The first call I'm going to make when I win the lottery is to Guido to be my personal pilot at a salary of his choosing. And he can even pick out the plane as well! Great video from one of your long-time subscribers who's fascinated with aviation but scared to fly. Yea, I know, it makes no sense. But I'll get over it!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Scott! Happy Landing, Capt. Guido

[@Antwn16]

Super nice to see sir ! Thank you very much and hopefully the French accent is not so hard to understand at the radio, we trying our best but our accent is stronger than our willing !

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you - merci beaucoup Antoine. The standard phraseology in ATC English helps a lot with the understanding. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@mannyrivera6990]

Love the videos , thank you for sharing

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you very much Manny. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@isabeaoctel]

Ehrlich gesagt, die besten Videos auf KZbin.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Wow! Angesichts der vielen KZbin Videos sage ich nur: Danke! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@InterprisesTV]

As always, it's great watching the pro, Capt! The stills add a nice touch to the trip. Happy Landings! 👍

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Glad you enjoyed it, Geary. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@jeffabernathy5815]

Glad you are posting again. It seems it was some time since you last posted. Always enjoy your videos, as you do a lot of technically challenging flights in addition to departure/approach. Your an amazing pilot. Thanks again.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Jeff. The video editing is (for me as a non-professional video maker) very time consuming. I have another video in the works, coming out shortly - the first 5k video! Was very busy developing my ferry flying company: [e-mail] Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@missedapproachmark]

Very cool, flying in France can be such a joy!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@dr.chrisketo7193]

Flying in France can be horror…

[@GuidoWarnecke]

@@dr.chrisketo7193 Hi Chris, I cannot confirm this based on my extensive experience flying in France. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@bryan.meijer]

Nice video and nice to see photos at the end.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Brian. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@jacoswart4397]

Much Respect, thank you for sharing the experience 🙏

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome Jaco. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@thunderbolt513]

Hi Capt. USA - EUR - AFRICA crossing, landing in Nantes and i live close by at Limoges. If I knew, I would pay you a visit and a coffe🙂. Well may be next time. Anyway, nice to see you again, have a nice trip back home and...happy landings from Portugal

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Jim_Austin]

Enjoyed this, thank you. The slide show at the end is a nice touch.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Jim. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Excellent as usual. Love your insets clearly showing the relevant part of the avionics/panel. On a different note most American pilots are unaware of the transition altitude being other than at FL180. On a related note Gatwick and Heathrow both lie in Class A airspace which means only IFR aircraft are allowed; NOT that their field elevation is at 18,000 ft.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! Interesting point about Gatwick and Heathrow. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@JohnTheBrewer]

I always enjoy watching your videos. This time I got a surprise in the slide show, when you showed a night stop at KBVY. I got my PPL at KBVY back in 1981. I can still close my eyes and visualize the approaches. Great stuff, thank you!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! Another example how small the aviation is. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@vanbarrettdesign]

Awesome. More please.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

I do my best. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@aldermancompany5565]

Guido- Amazing footage. I’ve always been impressed by your piloting skills in all of your videos. I am also very impressed that you were able to do this trip with what appears to be no ice protection. I have a lot to learn. Bill Alderman

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Bill. Flights without ice protection need to be carefully planned. I carried oxygen, so I could climb above clouds that carried ice. Safety is always first. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@arnaldoimpelizieri1199]

Amazing Guido. Thanks for sharing.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you - mille graze Arnaldo! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@gryzor]

Great video Guido! (as usual) ;)

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Martín. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@davidmcc359]

Never tire of your videos and with the excellent enlarged visuals to assist the uninitiated to understand better, just brilliant overall. I'm still struggling to understand the radio chatter and instructions, never mind 118.650 and 8.33Khz spacing, but otherwise, I can't get enough of your PROFESSIONAL FLYING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION..

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you very much David. I am in the final editing stages of a new video: C208 fill procedure turn ILS/DME approach in Chittagong VGEG Bangla Desh. Please stay tuned. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@gmugrumbach]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much for posting another great flight!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@sma7141]

superb video skipper! as always. I live the piloting adventure through your videos

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Glad you like them! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@cpuwolf]

great camera quality as usual. Thanks Captain

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome Shuai. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@ozziepilot2899]

I'll say it again, you have the best job Guido :)

[@GuidoWarnecke]

I love my job. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@cb1p111]

Photos at the End - with ICAO CODE and the full "normal name"... Makes it more fun to watch. So please always add the "normal name"

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Copied - will do next time. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Godzilla032]

Love your videos. Amazing skills.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you very much! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@willemp6432]

Thank you Guido....

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome Willem. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@himankjoshi6233]

Couldn't believe C208 Grand caravan aircraft is capable of cruise at 25,000 Feets ! Thanks for sharing this experience with us (^^).

[@GuidoWarnecke]

The C208 is a very capable aircraft, Himank. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@keithsewell283]

Good to see u flying again..

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Keith. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@54jackomo]

Was ein Leben ,ich mache mit meiner Beech ja auch schon so 120 STD im Jahr aber alles nur rund um Deutschland ich bin ein bisschen Neidisch . Happy Landings danke fürs Video !

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Gerne! Welche Beech ist das? Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@54jackomo]

@@GuidoWarnecke Ich fliege eine F33A D-EEWX am 16 .6 geht es auf Nordcup Tour mit Michael Fröhling Liebe Grüße Frank

[@GuidoWarnecke]

@@54jackomo Grosse Klasse! Das sind solide gebaute Flugzeuge. Viel Spass am Nordkap und Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@mikeboring2172]

Another great video, Guido! Thank you, so much.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

You are very welcome Mike. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@hugomelo4898]

what a journey! well done!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Hugo. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Hawkeye6936]

Capt, gonna have to clean the grease off the landing gear, again. Great job !

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Just a lucky one Robb. The Caravan with the big tires is easy to land. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@billygamer3941]

Single pilot, trans-Atlantic, and three continents! Did you do all of this as single pilot? What a tour de force but one supported by years of experience and respect for aviating, navigating, and communicating.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Hi Billy, I am used to that kind of flying. It is definitely not for everyone. I love it. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@fliegergruppegiengen]

absolutely fantastic !

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Vielen Dank! Gruesse an die Brenz & Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@fliegergruppegiengen]

@@GuidoWarnecke Danke Guido!

[@Cousin.]

Couldn’t agree more with ASI’s Comment! As a lifetime AOPA member, and someone who has watched & watches ALL of their videos, I have been watching all of yours since 2013. Yes, your level of ability & professionalism IS a model for all Pilots! I have a couple of questions for you: 1) I am planning a trip that will have me flying into GQNO. Is there anything particular or unusual I should be aware of? 2) I believe you don’t have a CFI Rating. If I’m correct about that, have you ever thought of doing that? Sign me up! : )

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you very much for you kind words. Nothing special about GQNO. its is a big airport with small traffic numbers. Expect to have reduced visibility due to sand/dust int he air. have fun and please report back. With regard to CFI rating: I hope to get this down this year, most likely with a 2 weeks compact course. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Cousin.]

Thanks! It may be a while, but I’ll definitely be reporting! That’s great, re: the CFI!! I’m glad you’ll make the time, as I was assuming you’re so busy, that that would be a factor. Now, I just have to get to CT... lol (I’m in CA. : ) -Cuz. (My nickname.)

[@pablogomez1343]

Great video!! thanks for sharing!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thanks for watching, Pablo. Happy Lan dings, Capt. Guido

[@v12kid]

As usual amazing job Captain and thanks for sharing the journey.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

My pleasure! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Armandoluis20]

Just awesome!!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Itamar. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@ChrisB257]

That was quite some trip! Nice footage Guido and if I recall correctly, the Caravan is a very familiar airplane for you. I guess after delivery you had a commercial flight back. Regards, Chris.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Chris. Yes, I flew back commercial to my home base Boston USA. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@pilot_musti4912]

Wie immer, super Flug und schöne Landung! Würde auch gerne Ferry Flights fliegen 👍

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Vielen dank. Ferry fliegen ist einsharter Job. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@pilot_musti4912]

Das glaub ich dir! Muss aber bestimmt auch aufregend sein 😎✈️

[@origenustamaelawattimena5196]

Nice photos..

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@LotBoy87]

Nice landing:)

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Billy. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@robertoler3795]

a youtube star is born

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thanks for watching these videos Robert. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@sethflight]

TY so much for this! Pressurized? You have a great job!!

[@droge192]

The C208 is unpressurized. Oxygen needed at FLs.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

As answered below Robert. O2 required. happy landings, Capt. Guido

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Correct - thank you! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@shoshetts8668]

My favorite channel. I love your Caravan videos. Let me ask you, is this one an EX version? Thanks for sharing Capt!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! Thanks one was a Caravan with the "small" engine. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@FlyWithRick]

Nice video Guido, did you use additional ferry tanks? Greetings from the Netherlands crew phhms

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! No ferry thanks this time, hence the route via the Middle East. Greetings to NL and Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@wesleyagrela6449]

I luv the caravan

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Me too Wesley! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@mauricioamado5975]

It is fantastic to have more videos of you Guido. How did you learn and acquire so much knowledge about aviation?

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Mauricio. The key in aviation is: NEVER STOP LEARNING! Happy landings, Capt. Guido

[@johnsenetto7935]

Excellent video once again Guido! J'ne sais pas que tu parles la francais. Je apprende la francais. J'espere tu voir bientot.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you John. I speak only a little French... Happy Landings, Capt. Guido www.guido-warnecke.com

[@frye1894]

I'm a pilot of C208 myself. Never seen C208 at FL250 even though was always interested how would it perform. TAS of 166 is ok, I wonder how long it took you to climb all the way there. What was a fuel consumption? Around 300-310 lbs/hr? Also surprised that it doesn't have any ice protection even TKS. I guess you don't really need one in Africa.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Ferry flying is al about achieving maximum safe range of the aircraft. At FL250, the fuel flow drops to 250pph and below at a TAS of around 170kts, depending on weight and temperature. No FIKI as the aircraft will operate in Africa. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@gulfstream7235]

4.26 is a great shot with the other aircraft in same colours....

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thais is a turbine converted Convair 580 to my best knowledge. Good eyes you have for details! Happy Landings, Capt. Guido (ex G159 and G1159 pilot)

[@luisreis3202]

Excellent as always. Which is the maximum stop time at one ferry like this? Thks a lot for sharing!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Luis. I fly, refuel the airplane, eat, sleep in the hotel - and repeat. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@luisreis3202]

@@GuidoWarnecke thks, good luck with your company

[@GuidoWarnecke]

@@luisreis3202 Thank you Luis. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@ricocorix6323]

hi Guido. may i ask if there is any special reason/benefit why you keep the FCL to low idle in flight?

[@GuidoWarnecke]

I know that by the book, the condition lever should be in high. So you are correct. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@ricocorix6323]

i also noticed on your past caravan ferrys that fcl is on low idle. so i was wondering if keepin it on low idle would a give the benefit, i dont know maybe lower fuel consumption or less stress on the engine or even smooth touchdown like all your caravan flights 😅. i dont know but i sure would like to be as masterful as you sir. clear skies and happy landings to you captain.

[@droge192]

It only affects fuel flow at idle, so having the condition lever at low idle in flight does not in any way reduce performance of fuelling. A better descent rate can be achieved with the CL in low.

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

Perfect touchdown. I'm a big fan of the C208, it is my 2nd "go to" aircraft in both MSFS and X-Plane, but I always have trouble managing my speed when descending and on final so I pull back on the prop condition level to manage my speed (tut tut tut!). I see you have the lever full-forward so where am I going wrong? TIA and blue skies as always.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Guy. To which lever to you refer to when you mention "full forward"? Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@droge192]

A gentle decent (500-700 FPM) and use of flaps will mean drastic power changes are not required to get down and slow down.

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

@@GuidoWarnecke I meant "... so I pull back on the *prop condition level* to manage my speed". Silly me, that's what 5 strokes does to you!!! 🤪

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

@@droge192 I'm trying to get used to my Saitek Yoke and Throttle levers thingy, I can't seem to be able to coordinate my hands while keeping an eye on the MFD/gauges, but I'm guessing its information overload for my poor old stroke-ridden brain. You're right, I think I'm leaving things to the last minute meaning I'm too fast on final - and using flight controls I'm still trying to get used to! 😉

[@zigarten]

@@TheOneTrueSpLiT yeah, in FSX I slow way down before descending or I end up too fast and doing side slips and running prop full fwd. Great A/C for fseconomy

[@UnshavenStatue]

Your slideshow shows a stop at Palwaukee KPWK but the route you showed doesn't list KPWK?

[@GuidoWarnecke]

That is an armorer from my side. Well spotted. Thanks for watching my videos in such great detail & Happy Landings, Capt, Guido

[@UnshavenStatue]

@@GuidoWarnecke Not entirely objective of course, I'm from Chicagoland so I'm bound to take notice of airports I recognize :) (especially airports about whose name I have a strong opinion!)

[@wandersons.martins1004]

Hi, captain. If this single engine stops Just while you were flying abibe the ocean, what to do? Hugs. Wanderson

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Hi Wanderson, survival chances are slim to none in this case. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@FinkelBlog]

Thanks for yet one more interesting and informative video! Question: why did you decide to perform a fast approach?

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you Mark. I was clear for a visual approach when close to the airport and still high. Hence the high speed approach. Nothing you should do without a good cause and only in good weather. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@FinkelBlog]

@@GuidoWarnecke Thanks so much, Guido: you are a true professional, and your videos are always fun and instructive!

[@jumao5022]

Does the atc sound like that during flight or is it just trained ears?

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Sound recording is not perfect. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@pus1948]

Wish you well to land in Nouakchott, A place I stayed many years ago. Sandstorms almost every second day.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

It is a very special place... Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@zigarten]

Catch who’s CL215’s belonged to? Err 415?!

[@GuidoWarnecke]

They do fore flighting. Not sure who the operator is. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Jay-hr3rh]

Captain, how far from the airport do you activate your landing lights?

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Hi Jay, that really depends on the situation. T low altitude, the risk of collisions with other aircraft and birds is greatly elevated. In some aircraft, the landing lights are mounted on the landing gear. So you can switch them only on with the gear extended. I think as a good rule, below 10,000ft one should switch on recognition lights (or landing lights if applicable). Otherwise at least within 5NM of the airport. Modern LED lights have an unlimited lifetime and draw very little electricity. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@Jay-hr3rh]

@@GuidoWarnecke I always appreciate your response Captain. Thanks much

[@GuidoWarnecke]

@@Jay-hr3rh anytime Jay. Only my pleasure. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@somapusher]

Next time you are in Oklahoma City I'll buy you a pint.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Thank you! I will take you up on this... Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@TheLasser45]

Does anyone know why he flies at low idle?

[@TheLasser45]

Nvm I saw someone asked

[@GuidoWarnecke]

Hi Christian, the book says to fly the C208 in high idle. You are correct. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@TomCook1993]

was the last 3 minutes completely black for anyone else?

[@bho382]

Completely black for me also, last three minutes.

[@GuidoWarnecke]

That was an editing error from my side. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido

[@GuidoWarnecke]

That was an editing error from my side. Happy Landings, Capt. Guido