Crossing the Gulf- Landing at New Orleans Lakefront

[@gregmink]

Thanks to everyone for participating in the Premiere today! That was a lot of fun! I appreciate greatly all of your support and encouragement .

[@flightsimmer7410]

Cool video. Greetings from Tromsø, North-Norway👍

[@andrewp3456]

@@Vertigo30 Nothing wrong with your English at all my friend. Rester en sécurité! :-)

[@andrewp3456]

Another great vid Sir. So when will we see a barrel-roll? ;-)

[@SeanRhatigan]

🌲90GM

[@pssryan]

Nice! KNEW is such a fun airport. Did all of my IR training out of there! Great vid as always Greg!

[@nicholascooper8843]

I am so happy that Greg is back on posting these cool videos.

[@ronbarker5374]

Glad your back live!

[@marcosveltmanus2997]

This is great... when you freeze your frame in this video on 21:22 you can spot in the lower right corner of the screen the abandoned Six Flags park New Orleans. It was abandoned in 2005 after the floodings caused by Katrina.

[@martywells3523]

Love the multiple camera angles on landing.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for noticing!

[@steini6771]

@@gregmink So did I. Great vid and editing. Would have loved to see the high altitude chops but then I thought of your better half. Thanks -

[@Thewaldo12345]

Yeah them ailerons were getting a workout

[@kiddt1999]

20:35 is called The Great Wall. Built around st bernard parish to prevent hurricane storm surge from going into New Orleans. That long river was actually man made many years ago. We know it as the MRGO, Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, industrial canal, or ship channel. Water would funnel up into our parish and new orleans since they dug the channel. We used to have cypress swamps also. All that went away with the saltwater intrusion directly related to the Industrial Canal.

[@Assassin1959]

Thanks for posting your Route of Flight, this way I can load it into X-Plane and flight the same route and approach. I don't fly anymore but I feel like an aviator again watching your videos.

[@gregmink]

Thanks! That is exactly why I put it in

[@Assassin1959]

@@gregmink one question... when you activate the VNAV, do you have to press the APR on final to allow the plane to capture the GS to runway ?

[@johndemerse9172]

All the best Greg to you and your family and friends! Your channel is a great way to spend time for us shut-ins right now!

[@gregmink]

Stay safe John!

[@scottvannederynen6429]

Liked this episode. I did my beginning flight training at Lakefront. I also did a lot of sailing out of Southshore harbor next door. For those who don't know. Often in the fall, the National WWII Museum does an Air Power weekend when the museum brings out tanks and armored vehicles for ground displays and demonstrations. Next door at Southshore Harbor the Museum has a restored Higgins PT boat and the Commemorative Air Force brings in the aircraft. Its something to see a B-29 (Fifi), B-25, B24, B17, P-51's all flying around in the pattern.

[@rickbunn9789]

Had to watch this again. I was asked to ride along in the tow plane--a Stearman , hauling a sailplane when I was 12 yrs old. Upon release, the sailplane broke right and our Stearman broke left--into a barrel roll. Never so fearful in my life...but I was hooked.😜

[@RDU8468]

Performance is really awesome. Beautiful takeoff. Keep them coming Greg. Enjoying the t-shirt. Wearing as I work from home today. Tailwinds!!

[@alexanderzelinka413]

Best part of my quarantine weekend so far! Love the videos!

[@gregmink]

Thanks!

[@Mike7478F]

Kuul video as usual. Pre clearance done n dusted. All the bells n whistles tested. Boom off for another working adventure. Thanks for posting sir. Good luck further.

[@jeanhamby996]

Thank you for your time and effort to include me in your travels. Love these videos.....

[@anneholland3447]

Thanks so much for the GREAT video. You are truly a great pilot, and very professional. You act like you know what you are doing, there are a lot of people that don't. I've been watching you for a long time and wish I could do what you do !!!!

[@gregmink]

Thanks for watching!

[@wingsrhk]

I always look forward to your videos. It's a welcome joy and stress release, especially during these difficult times. Keep up the great videos. Thanks!

[@gregmink]

Thanks Richard. Hang in there!

[@wingsrhk]

@@gregmink Thanks Greg! You too...

[@nw24153ns]

Thank you for the arrows and other indicators used to point out both the sites outside the aircraft as well as on your instrument panel. As a aviation enthusiast your videos are always excellent and as a someone who is not a pilot, yet still learning, I just wanted to express my appreciation.

[@GaryMeolaJr]

Thanks for sharing Greg. So great to watch and spend a half hour enjoying your flight.

[@PlaneGeek007]

love the cam angles and the last clip of you taxing in @ Lakefront. spectacular as always...thanks

[@gregmink]

Thanks!

[@skycrew867]

Nice approach and landing.....love all the cam views!

[@trueleyes]

You know Greg of all the pilots that upload their flights here on KZbin you are the Best. Through your very good camera work, you show us the process of your preflight checklist, in-flight working of your instrument panel and how you go about inputting data and of course pre-landing procedures. for us non-pilots it is very fascinating and never gets tired of it and it really makes the ride along with you just that much more enjoyable. Thank You so much for the extra time and effort you put into it all.

[@Aastan]

Man, I love that interior! Great flight, thanks for brining us along.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for coming along!

[@JW-ev3em]

Who would "thumb down" this channel?! He rocks!🤩

[@rigdonhome9994]

Right? I'm not a pilot, but I love this channel!

[@dgpatter]

Two types: Jealous losers and Gretta Thurnburg (sic?) stormtroopers.

[@lc582]

Maybe they're jealous?

[@pappybo49]

DieGoogleDie Y’know, I’m a pilot, I don’t consider myself a jealous loser, I consider Greta Thornberg’s environmentalism a good thing and I’m a really big fan of this channel. I think there’s room for all of us. I got most of my time in a Grumman Yankee. The closest thing to jet time was in a Lear my brother flew for an oil company. But I admire his skill and love his jet!If he can afford it he can fly it!

[@perrypike90]

It’s great to see Gregg posting videos while the rest of us are supposed to be shuttered. I mean to say that it’s nice to see that for some of us life goes on. Thanks for giving so many of us something to watch. Be safe.

[@bts650]

Your video made my lunch break at work much more enjoyable today. Thank you for including the engine start ups (I always turn up the volume a little).

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Great content. You have given me some ideas for my own flight vlogs on my channel. It's interesting to see flying from a corporate point of view, rather than a bush pilot point of view.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your own videos!

[@valeriesimpson2001]

"Sheltering In" on beautiful Lake of Egypt in southern Illinois, P1D! Enjoyed the video! You & your family stay safe & healthy! One of your biggest fans, still!

[@julianpratt9616]

Another fantastic video - cheers P1D for the time and effort - from a very quiet London, England!

[@Freebird67]

Good to see you back Greg made my day thank you sir UK follower

[@robertmaza4272]

Wonderful video!!! Been tooo long! Love the copilot camera. Really puts you in the right seat! Hope you and your family stay safe and healthy! Thank you again for taking us along!!!

[@gregmink]

Hope you are safe as well!

[@codynautic]

So glad I stumbled upon this channel. I was shut down from a medical ( heart condition ), so I will enjoy it this way. Thanks.

[@phoenixrising4073]

Took flight lessons at Lake Front years ago. Bucket of bolts C152 and more turbulence than a tornado, great memories.

[@phil3921]

Another very enjoyable video. Always find the explanations of operating the Aircraft of particular interest, given the very "basic" nature of the aircraft I fly...a different but very interesting type of flying. Thanks and keep 'em coming. Cheers!

[@walmada219]

Awesome flight !!! Thank you for the upper dash vids !!! Bikerbill

[@davidrobins4025]

It is always fun and instructive to ride along on your flights. Thank you for the excellent video you produce.

[@mrjoel59]

Appreciate you sharing the cockpit with us Sir

[@gregmink]

My pleasure!!

[@chrisstanton4039]

Thank you so much Greg, you gave me an escape from all this craziness for 27:38 minutes to be exact. Love the videos, I especially love the outside view of the plane taxing for parking..Awesome job!!

[@gregmink]

You can thank my friend for that exterior footage!

[@thegeneral5716]

Great flight, I really enjoy how detailed you are at showing and explaining everything you do. I love the animated drawing of you and your jet at the end, as that's the first I've seen of it. Thank you. Smedley Butler

[@gregmink]

Yeah I jazzed it up a bit on this one!

[@chrisatkins3950]

Here waiting in Eaton, Ohio...so glad you are doing this today!

[@antonherr5832]

Now that was great! My home base is GPT but I fly through the New Orleans area quite a bit, flew over it a couple days ago actually. When I was last at Lakefront, parked at Sig in that same exact spot, how bout that!! Loving the detail and editing, especially the split cam upon arrival. Fly safe and happy tailwinds.

[@gregmink]

Thanks!

[@wlz285]

I was supposed to fly in to Lakefront Saturday to catch a cruise ship for my son's wedding. You can fill in the blanks! I have a turbo V tail. Went to Wichita a few years back for Flight Safety. Great experience. Thanks for the video. At least I felt I made part of the trip!

[@davewilkirson2320]

I have watched several of your vids. Nicely done. I enjoy the various mounted camera views and the hand-held views you provide.

[@gregmink]

Thanks Dave!

[@AudioAlchemy2023]

Keep up the great videos, Greg. I really enjoy watching them. Cheers from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@stevenmurray3730]

Thank you for another flight. I am visually impaired and can see enough to have fun flying along with you. You rock and please keep up with vids!

[@elmerRdelport]

Thoroughly enjoyed your trip to Vancouver Canada and back. Great views and lots of information.

[@gregmink]

That was a fun trip.

[@Sekhet8]

G'day Greg, just got back from the airport. My leg was canceled, no passengers so the crew was sent home. Thanks for your videos!

[@JoeBurchett1]

Thanks for your videos. You provide very high quality content. The amount of effort you put into your videos is outstanding, much appreciated.

[@kevincollins8014]

What an awesome way to spend the day isolated in Fairborn Ohio. Amazing editing and camera footage. Thanks for sharing and you and your family stay safe and healthy.

[@gregmink]

You as well Kevin!

[@Timjhd]

Another awesome flight. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@mattmitchell3663]

Greg, Thanks so much for the new content. You have literally kept me sane the last two weeks here in CBUS! This is awesome! God Bless!

[@gregmink]

Same to you Matt!

[@thatgirlmadge]

Gorgeous flight!

[@daryltolliver7271]

Nice Carrier approach! Grabbed the 3 wire. adding paint on the engines nice touch.

[@rayjr.9187]

Boy this video brought back memories. I used to work at Lakefront Airport years ago at an FBO while in college plus did my flight training there. Thanks for this video loved it

[@gregmink]

Thanks for watching!

[@Heli4213]

It was cool you showed us once in the air Naples Airport so we could see where you were. A great touch. Love your videos as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@maespip]

I just see on radar24 that you are flying over my country Belgium! Awesome!! Time is 07:04 UTC and it's Monday 23/03/2020. Passing EHBK in Holland now. Cheers!

[@josephglenn5612]

Great new paint and graphics! I enjoy your videos greatly. Thanks, Greg.

[@gregmink]

Thanks!

[@bruceerwin2541]

Great ground scenery, avionics shots, and FMS instructions, Greg. Know you’re busy with all that’s going on with the COVID-19 tragedy. Thanks for finding the time to work this video in for your homebound fans to enjoy.

[@gregmink]

Thanks Bruce!

[@4randosutube]

Hey Greg. Hope all is well with you and yours. Stay safe and be well.

[@bobblack6816]

I love the artwork and the Bee!!!❤️

[@mississippinative4578]

We always look forward to your videos.

[@windhover294]

thanks very much, these videos just keep getting better! Loved the multiple cameras and the route animation was a nice touch

[@lowellmccormick6991]

I hope you you got to go to the Terminal Bldg. It's one of the last Art Deco terminals remaining in the country and is a jewel. I enjoy going to Messina's Terminal Café for brunch. You can watch small planes takeoff and land while enjoying your meal and admiring your surroundings.

[@coffingc]

Great Video!! Thanks for letting us come along in the right seat! Great video production as well ... love the split screens on the approach, and the quick out take at flight training! Stay safe!

[@FlyGuy457]

Good to see a couple of vids from you. Perfect timing for those sticking around the house. Safe travels.

[@gregmink]

I think that is a lot of us!

[@rickbunn9789]

Amazing to me is how far along ILS approaches have evolved since the 1970's. Hats off to Honeywell and Collins FMS...and to GM for the videos! It never tires me to hear those engines ramp up--I work in test cells all day long😎

[@JH-ph7ik]

Awesome video on the approach/landing.. great vids... I love them...!!

[@gregmink]

I enjoyed that too!

[@davidcole333]

It's incredible what you do. Thank you for sharing.

[@gregkalista6157]

Greg, I both admire and envy you! If only I could go back and do it again!!

[@sacerdote4327]

I like the paint job...makes 0GM pointyer. Another fun video, thanks.

[@gregmink]

Thanks. I'm proud of how it turned out.

[@briand8855]

Ah, a new trick...Picking up your next IFR clearance on the taxi. Efficient. I like it. Thank you sir.

[@curtislewis5437]

Your point of intrest illustrations and camera angles are awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@gregmink]

Thank you!

[@44totalmassretain]

First landing I’ve seen at N. O. Lakefront. Thanks for the post.

[@jeffancelet7366]

That was a cool approach. That runway is a peninsula; looks like it could flood very easily, along with the rest of New Orleans. Great vid!

[@BayouWalt]

Dang jet jockey! 18R is a right hand traffic pattern! Very nice aircraft. I do my flight training at KNEW.

[@jimmykosko]

That was the best approach you have ever shown... one of your best videos to me.

[@gregmink]

Thank you. I am very pleased with how it turned out.

[@wlwd2]

Living the dream via your videos. Sim rides can be interesting. Wondering if next year you could record parts of your annual training to share with us Chair Force peeps.

[@Matt.Jernigan]

Love the videos. You are a TRUE American Hero.

[@gregmink]

Thank you!

[@shusadventures]

Been at home watching your videos over the last week on our stay at home order. Even watched your fly out of Rockford at Emery Air which would be home base for me. Re Inspired my love of aviation. Hope to some day be able to afford to pick up this hobby.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaunashley545]

My stomping grounds! Big fan of the channel as well

[@vanallen9453]

As always, good to see another welcome video...take care...from another loyal viewer at home in self-seclusion ...watching KZbin in theraputic isolation...

[@gregmink]

Good luck!

[@dannykennedy1962]

Damn fine day for crossing the Gulf of Mexico! Awesome day sir!

[@gregmink]

It was a nice day!

[@davidbrevik8812]

Thanks for another great video ZGM

[@jennymark7403]

Hi. Been watching your videos for a year now. It's very interesting on how from a pilot's view on flying, really amazing and entertaining, thank you for this great content you achieve here. Love from central Queensland Australia

[@mikechambers6517]

Hi Greg. I just landed at Indy Exec across from La Guardia. I think I may have parked my Lear 45 in you're spot (sorry). I wish I could say that for real but sadly, it was just one of my regular 'wish I could do that' FSX day trips. Thank you for taking the time to share all you flights - please do keep them coming! Stay safe & best wishes form Solihull, UK.

[@gregmink]

Thanks Mike!

[@brahmsforever4313]

Immunosuppressed so enjoying Greg and his videos at home along with flying my awesome simulator!

[@gregmink]

Stay safe! We have an immunosuppressed in our family too so we get it.

[@brahmsforever4313]

Premier 1 Driver I’ll be in prayer for you guys. I don’t know if you saw my live stream comment. I’m a musician. I mentioned maybe playing some Brahms or a classical composer of your choice for exit music once in a while 😎. I love what you do. So either way I’m happy. And by the way my wife is in the medical profession and appreciates what you do in your work life. Stay safe!

[@Keymanofco]

@@brahmsforever4313 I agree, thank you Greg for what you do professionally. And Ted, thanks to your wife as well. I am also involved in the medical profession, as an outside contractor. These are very trying times very everyone involved. There is no staying home for us unless there is an absolute need/reason for us to quarantine. Stay healthy everyone!

[@angelcardona4027]

HI Greg, you was in my home town of New Orleans. I hope you had a good time in New Orleans.

[@fernandomedeiros1492]

Hi Greg! I´m an ATP Pilot and i fly for an air taxi company in Brazil. I realy like your channel, have good flyghts and stay safe.

[@lesbareham3375]

Greg, thanks for the increased footage of the PFD's... provides a better perspective as to what IFR is actually like. Great job

[@gregmink]

Great!

[@billyhess5263]

I wish there were more channels like yours and citationmax. You guys are not only entertaining, but you're also informative. The part about other channels that I'm not a fan of is they dont always have good audio (especially ATC communications). As always, great job, that was a fun flight!

[@billyhess5263]

Also, if you ever make it to the CLE, I'd love to check out the jet! I drive by BKL to and from work, where I make airplane parts everyday! They have a signature there...

[@gregmink]

Thanks!

[@steveski4663]

I really enjoy your videos P1D. Outstanding !!

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Great video as always! Jim.

[@steveerickson5830]

Greeting Golf Mike. Long time watcher, first time on the comment page. You do GA proud by the precision and professionalism in how you show your craft in the videos. Thanks for the many opportunities to 'fill' time during these virtual ride alongs you give us. Swag request: hoodies. Stay safe .. all your family and corporate family.

[@gregmink]

Hi Steve- I do have hoodies on my merch site although quantities are low due to my inability to get items re-stocked at the current moment.

[@gordmcdonald2807]

Well darn! That was hilarious. As always, thanks for the ride along Greg. Splendid!

[@gregmink]

Keeping it G rated!

[@darrellbrosius]

Nicely done as usual!😊👍

[@sonquatsch8585]

gorgeous day. thanx for upload!

[@barryg41]

Back in 2000 working in Saudi Arabia, I use to fly MS flight sim from baton Rouge to lake front every other day. Passing the time. 😎 practice makes perfect!

[@mikeward5293]

Greg, at 18:55, approach instructs you to overfly [what? inaudible]. You were cleared direct KNEW but from the south (over HRV, I think). I don't see a procedure turn to 18R. How was this done? Great stuff. I only fly a 172, but I always learn from these. Thanks, young friend!

[@johncollier608]

Cool flight and great approach, Mr. Mink! Thank you for sharing.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandtbecker1810]

Loved the cute little bumble bee graphic (-:

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Well I may be all wet, but looks like the fellow waiting on you to exit is your brother. I’m about 3 hours from NOLA and hail from Alexandria, LA. As always enjoyed da trip! Stay safe out there with the Covid19 looming all around us. I appreciate medical equipment as I am a retired Director of Hospital Administration after 32 years gov’t service, 10 with US Army during Vietnam (1963-1973) and 22 years with VA Hospitals (8 hospitals in all). Enjoy all your vids and always look forward to them. Gods Speed and continue to bring all of us great entertainment.

[@gregmink]

Not my brother but a close friend and a Premier owner as well!

[@0akgrove]

I have landed at Lakefront many years ago. Part of the James Bond movie Live and Let Die was filmed there.