Emergency ELT: Texas to Home P2

Part 2 of the flight from Mineral Wells, Texas (MWL) back home to Chicago's Aurora Airport (ARR). I heard an ELT (emergency locator transmitter) while monitoring the guard frequency (121.5) on a backup. I reported this to the air traffic controller and you could hear her question other aircraft so she could attempt to triangulate the location to help emergency responders locate the aircraft. The video ends with a very bumpy RNAV LPV approach into ARR where the STEC 3100 did a fabulous job of flying the coupled approach.
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[@NikosWings]

That auto-pilot has made you a very happy man!

[@brianmoore5498]

way to keep that upwind wing tucked. that is/was a busy cockpit. plus you are narrating for us. i am blown away by the super smooth ap altitude roundout. you are going to have a blast this summer. i always noticed after a xc that it doesnt really hit you how fatigued you are until you are walking to your car. i would say those close ups of the ap and narration for a procedure are some of the best real world tutorials i have seen. very enjoyable. thank you

[@310Pilot]

Awesome...thanks for the feedback Brian! I'm loving the autopilot and my lack of fatigue. Just flew back single pilot IFR with low ceilings today and it's night and day difference than what I was doing before that. I'll have another sporty/gusty landing to show when I get caught up on editing. :)

[@ronmoore5827]

Autopilots are great and a huge help. Just don't get overly dependent and make sure to hand fly enough to keep good at it. Another great video, please keep em coming.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Ron...glad you enjoyed it! I will make sure to stay proficient hand flying. :)

[@gbsorenson]

The 3100 is going to make your life a lot easier for sure! Hand flying is fun, but the auto pilot sure can reduce the workload, especially in IMC! Can't wait to hear what you decided on for new nav/com's.

[@310Pilot]

Loving it! Just got back from the KY POA fly-in and I departed IFR in low ceilings. So much better to have the 3100 to help me out as it is busy single pilot doing that. :) I was hoping to have the unveiling right after the annual and they weren't able to install it all. Some people did catch a ride /sit in it and saw a few of the new pieces. :)

[@stevefridell4555]

Thank you for the ride. I think the tour around the IP was a great idea- enjoyed it !

[@jackforman8726]

I flew a U-3A (military version of a Cessna 310) with Civil Air Patrol in Massachusetts. And yes I absolutely loved it that aircraft. Since you mentioned an ELT you should point out that ELT's on 121.5 are no longer monitored by satellites. They are dependent upon other aircraft reporting receiving any ELT. Great video and aircraft, I am jealous of the way you have it equipped we never had anything like that in the U-3A

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Jack...I should have mentioned that. Speaking of it, that is on my upgrade list as I'm catching up on the more pressing things quickly. :)

[@tonymezzacappa1067]

Excellent landing Kevo in that crosswind! Your onboard equipment rocks! A very educational vid for me and I thank you for that! Say hi to Jaime for me.

[@RCFlyer007]

Thanks for showing us wanna bees how some of your cool stuff works. Too many switches and dials 😳😀 . Great flight ✈️

[@jdanon203]

Smooth landing in those winds.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Alex...I just had a more sportier one than that down in Kentucky. It will be fun for me to edit that video when I get caught up. :)

[@carlbradley6948]

I know nothing about flying, but this is fascinating!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you're enjoying it Carl...hope you continue to do so. :)

[@markthompson1259]

You guys are awesome hope you guys keep flying

[@fa300zxtt]

Sometimes I feel like being the fly on the wall and relive my flying days. I truly enjoy your escapades, thanks.

[@karlfair]

Nice job Kevin. The instrument close ups really help to show what you're doing.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Karl...glad you enjoyed it. I have a new mount that I hope will give nice steady closeups at times.

[@BamaContractor]

Congrats again on the new equipment. Obvious you’re enjoying it.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Jay....it has been a tremendous improvement for us. :)

[@walterstewart1351]

Great job Kevin because of you I'm going flying I am going to do a discovery flight may 8 thank you great job

[@bumpersfly]

Another great video Kevin. I wish our Seminole had an autopilot. I flew to West Bend in our 172RG way back and with the auto pilot following the VORs it was wonderful. Looks like that is an amazing autopilot!! I will start putting 121.5 on to listen .

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Pauly! I put off an autopilot upgrade for a while and now every time I fly all I think is I should have done it sooner. :) I am glad that I waited for the STEC 3100 to come out as it really is the perfect GA autopilot. Hopefully you never hear an ELT on there but if you do, go ahead and report it to ATC...you never know...could save a life.

[@cpuwolf]

this is the first time I see how ELT works, thank you

[@propjockeyaviation2164]

That is one sweet autopilot setup, Kevin!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you! I'm really enjoying it. :)

[@ssnydertrucking1121]

WOW!!! What else is there to say, the auto-pilot was kicking butt and taking names. I swear you are a cool customer, when you shut that auto-pilot off you clearly had you hands full of an aircraft with a nasty tude. A another great video home run!! Really like the picture in a picture when you was landing you never disappoint me with your videos.

[@310Pilot]

Awesome!! Thanks for the feedback. I was happily shocked at how well it handled the approach with the turbulence and crosswinds there. :)

[@dougkathydavies3024]

You must have a great job and a very understanding employer to be able to take so much time off to go on those trips.

[@johnbauer8994]

I like the addition of the instrument panel camera view.

[@haroldwright5075]

I have a lot of 310 hours from my earlier life. I love the airplane. I am so aware of the sync routine. I hear sometimes the wahwah sound on your video. I don’t freak out. With your videos, I return to earlier days. Thanks

[@michaelburke9153]

She did a good job on the design. Love it. Thanks Kevin. Great for Christmas shopping.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you liked it Michael...I agree. :)

[@michaelburke9153]

You better LOL! :-)

[@randalldevalcourt4000]

Kevin, the A/P install was definitely worth the cost--at ease now. Excellent video--from Cajun Country--GO Tigers!!

[@310Pilot]

I agree on well worth the cost to have that kind of safety on board Randall...glad you enjoyed it! Go DAWGS!

[@steveyork1664]

Really enjoy all your videos. Very informative. Tell Jamie we say hello. You guys be safe and take care.

[@Donaica1]

Hello there 310 pilot, I am new here watching your videos and you are bringing back allot of my 310 adventures, I am a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran, and a Pilot no longer at 70, keep your videos coming love them ❤️❤️

[@donjones1203]

Enjoyed the video and watching the 3100 do its thing; very cool!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Don!

[@johndipalma7618]

Great landing, considering those crosswinds

[@310Pilot]

Thank you John!

[@sterlingw470]

Kevin went from a citation to a 206 for one week I was exhausted I absolutely understand. Great video always enjoy take care my friend

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...that's a rough step backwards. Really glad to have such a capable autopilot...makes single pilot IMC much more enjoyable. :)

[@davidmcduffie1398]

Im a fairly new subscriber to your channel and really enjoy your videos. Not being a Pilot myself, just developed a fascination with airplanes and flying. Trying to learn as much as I can about planes and flying. Great video again, safe flights Kevin !

[@310Pilot]

Glad you found us David and are enjoying the videos! We have lots more fun trips planned so hopefully you keep enjoying them. :)

[@gefloigle]

Wow. Especially at the end, that turbulence made you work for a living!

[@310Pilot]

It was bad...even more so than the cameras made it look as they have such good stabilization. I knew the autopilot was good but I was really shocked it handled that as well as it did. :)

[@rtrowbridgedixon]

Love the instrument closeup cam, and your kind explanations.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Robert....glad you liked it! :)

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

How could anyone dislike what you are doing?!?!? You are livin the dream for me! Thanks for the GREAT vids!!! :)

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Chris!! I learned early on that you can't please everyone...especially on the internet. I don't let it bother me. As long as the ratio of likes to dislikes stays high then I'll keep on making them. :)

[@kylekendall1587]

" wa wa wa wa wa wa..noise" LOL!!!! Great visual! Thanks Kevin!

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...glad you enjoyed it Kyle! :)

[@my2monkies]

most respectful the way you handled the ELT, 2 thumbs UP

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Greg! I remember from my flight training/instructing/pre-ATC flying that some people don't monitor guard with a second com and what to do if you hear an ELT to maybe help save someone in need. :)

[@jannissen4382]

Nice flight

[@prestonmiller9552]

Very nice somewhat stress free approach with that new autopilot. And a nice landing in fairly rough air. Always enjoy the ride along. Pay no attention to the arm chair critics. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinchildress6569]

Kevin, that auto pilot is sweet u can tell your prior military with your attention to detail and situational awareness great landing in that crosswind fly safe

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Kevin! We are loving it and it really handled the winds/turbulence much better than I expected. :)

[@kevinchildress6569]

Kevin did u ever find out where the Elt was from?

[@Rick-jm7zw]

Another super video Kevin. Thanks for letting me ride along. Looking forward to the next one.

[@anthonypeirce5875]

well done mate happy days auto pilot

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Anthony...glad you thought so. :)

[@capt.patrick4059]

CRM!!! Kevin and his A/P! Have you given it a name yet? Awesome flying and video.

[@inquisitive980]

Patrick Highsmith great idea to name it!

[@wallyman292]

I'm voting for Georgette. Autohelms we used on the Great Lakes when sailing were usually called "George", so the feminine equivalent seems to fit. ;)

[@TimDowell]

Very nice! She handled the bumpy air very well. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!

[@johnbolin7098]

You definitely look more relaxed . Such a sweet 310 !

[@310Pilot]

Thanks John! I am much more relaxed. Just had a single pilot IFR departure this morning down in KY to back home and it was sooo much easier/relaxing to be able to have the autopilot help fly. :)

[@gpk7683]

Really good explanation. Thanks

[@swampdonkeyband]

The 310 was rockin' and rollin'!

[@310Pilot]

And that was with the cameras great stabilization. She was much more in real time. :)

[@KeithChestnut]

WOW, technology ....... I am not sure how I would have done back in my days of flying. We had a Transponder and NAV radio as far as electronics went. I might have enjoyed cruising a little more. Enjoy your new found AP and thanks for the videos !

[@charlieporch3181]

Your Babe did a Great design on your Logo. As always we miss her. Good video. Cheers.🇺🇸

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Charlie! She'll be back on the next several videos starting this Friday with our Sun n Fun series. :)

[@0111001010100]

Thanks for another couple of great videos. As a regular watcher I have to say I've never seen you so relaxed in the airplane. That auto pilot is really something.

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Eric...glad you enjoyed it! You summed it up well...that autopilot really take the workload off and allows this pilot to be much more relaxed. :)

[@james3282]

Great landing, especially considering the cross wind you were dealing with, Great 👍 😀

[@freedomrider30]

Not seeing you hand fly was WIERD!!! LoL 👍👍👍

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...it was weird for me at first but now I'm really comfy letting the autopilot take the load off. :)

[@ozziepilot2899]

Thanks Kevin, you could almost just relax in the back seat and chill letting the STEC do the work. Nice xwind landing , better than mine today lol, cheers from Aussie;

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...I just about could but I like the views from the front seat too much. :) I will have an even bigger crosswind landing coming up soon when I get to it in the editing....It was down in Kentucky this weekend. :)

[@ozziepilot2899]

310 Pilot looking forward to watching it, a right crosswind is pretty much guaranteed at our club airfield it gets gnarly to say the least 👨‍✈️

[@knutbaardsen1202]

Sorry we missed you guys @sun n fun. Only made it on sat. Me and wife had a great time and learned alot from the light aircraft show they had.

[@alancohn3817]

Absolutely love your videos. Next time you're flying over Indy, give me and Mona a wing waggle..... I watch a few flight videos, mainly Steveo and Premier1 Driver (He's based here in Indy) The difference between that Premier Jet and your 310 is astounding. Both are way cool but just SO different. He blazes along at 40k+ ft at mach .76 and above most times. That jet is a time machine... Steveo has a service ceiling of I think 31k in that TBM 850 and he can get up there quick and move pretty sporty as well but you know, I LOVE watching your vids just as much. Cruising along at 175kts at 7500ft... on a gorgeous day. Man you really get to see this country. Of course, the sight INSIDE the cabin when Jamie is along ain't to shabby either LOL.... You guys rock and congrats on the new S-TEC AP. That is just awesomeness for sure....

[@frankpoynter6350]

So you can teach an old bird new tricks! As Niko said you are a very happy man and much safer! Great shout out for Light speed head sets Tonight find us in Denver for the weekend visiting our Granddaughter and family.They are avid skiers Granddaughter just came saying the the slops at Telluride are open this weekend (hint),I am going to the weather, but I have a feeling that I am flying them to Telluride. Its been over a year since I landed there.

[@310Pilot]

Very happy and much safer indeed Frank! Hope you have a nice flight to Telluride. One of these days I'll brave into them big mountains. :)

[@frankpoynter6350]

Thanks, the flight was fine ,but not much snow. We are back in Virginia. You should try Mt. flying,but I don't recommend you start with TEX it is the highest A/P in the US alt9000ft and is said too be one of the most challenging approaches. I totally agree with that.@@310Pilot

[@mpstenz3520]

It’s amazing how the camera modifies the chop..... fun to watch, nice landing.

[@310Pilot]

They honestly do an amazing job of stabilization. Sometimes when I'm in the turbulence I wish I could turn it off to show how it really looks. :)

[@archstanton9206]

I could really sense how happy you are with the autopilot, and how quickly you are adapting to it. The workload change is very obvious. It gave you the time to give us more information on the instruments etc. As an old fart, I like the option you have to cross check the new digital world against the old gyro and/or analog stuff. Seems like a good thing. Wish I was closer to sun and fun. Would love to shake your hand and buy you and Jaime a cold one. Will be shopping for a hat and a Tee soon.

[@talon1686]

That is an awesome autopilot and I'm sure you will enjoy it! Thanks for the instrument panel tour. I've been wondering about the function of some of the right side panel gauges and now I understand. Thanks again!

[@310Pilot]

Awesome...glad you enjoyed the video/explanation of things Tim! :)

[@jimsargent7288]

loved these two videos with your trip home. love how you took the time to explain everything to a non pilot . PS looked very windy. Great Job

[@donemory7459]

Thumbs up Kevin! 👍

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Don!!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thanks for sharing another enjoyable flight! It's nice to see your autopilot working so well. Take care!

[@GameKingFaiz]

I had the same joy discovering AP in MSFS2020 💯

[@michaelwedgewood2021]

You guys are awesome and enjoyable to watch. I have just recently started private pilot training and have just over 10 hour logged. I have learned so much from you two. Thanks for the videos.

[@310Pilot]

Awesome...thank you Michael...glad you're enjoying them! Good luck on finishing up your PPL! Not much better than jumping in a plane and freeing your soul in the friendly skies. :)

[@Chris-hq7nl]

I like the "out of sync sound." Hahaha it sounds like I imagine a B17 or something sounding.

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...I couldn't imagine trying to keep a 4 engine prop plane synced. :)

[@franklinpierce2854]

Wonderful tutorial. THANKS. Did you ever find out what the ELT was ?

[@xheralt]

Hopefully, it was an unintentional activation. But yeah, I'd be interested in a follow-up on it.

[@rikspector]

What a great flight and fun for you ,especially now with the new auto pilot. The farm country out your way is amazing and those grain silos are huge. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Rik! I love me some farm country. :)

[@PuckVanek]

Best part of my multi-engine training was annoying my instructor with the prop syncing. Great video as always!

[@marksimpson3968]

Delighted to see you’re so happy with your new autopilot. Wishing you (and us) many happy miles watching you!

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Mark! We have some fun Sun n Fun videos coming soon. :)

[@charlestravis9798]

Thanks again for another informative flight, Kevin. It’s almost becoming a robot plane.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Charles! I'm digging the new automation for sure. :)

[@Jesse-le9bh]

👍 Thanks. Most interesting and informative. Thoroughly enjoy your videos and your comments and explanations. Take care.

[@papamilnes2132]

Great video and glad your enjoying the new autopilot, it’s going to make a world of difference and make your life so much easier!

[@310Pilot]

Glad you liked it! It really has been making our flights so much easier, safer and more relaxing. :)

[@ronsites2694]

You gotta love that autopilot! Nice landing in a tough crosswind.

[@310Pilot]

It's really is an amazing game changer for us. Thanks about the landing Ron. I just had a trip down to KY this weekend and that landing was really sporty...looking forward to editing that video :)

[@painguin14]

Great videos. Makes me want to fly again.

[@Akfordmn]

Well done Kevin! Loving that autopilot..

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Bob...it is a real game changer for me! :)

[@Grythym]

Thank you sir. Your videos are very inspiring... Peace and fly safe...

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome George....glad you're enjoying them!

[@montanaguy]

Another fine educational video. Really enjoy how you show the closeups of the instrument and its adjustments. Planes reactions and yours are copacetic, too! It will be interesting to see/hear Jaime's reaction to the autopilot use and flying with it. Thanks you, sir!!

[@Aerosnapper]

That's one sweet autopilot - you must be delighted with it.. Great investment.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...very good investment! My safety is way up now and my workload is way down. :)

[@chuckmartin5773]

Kansas City Center! In my area now! Thanks for sharing.

[@310Pilot]

You're welcome Chuck...glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@kellputt51]

Hey, first a heater and now an auto-pilot.. what's next.. a movie and popcorn...?? Nice video.. keep them coming... hope you had a good time at Sun 'n Fun...

[@310Pilot]

Ha ha...thanks Don! We had a blast at Sun n Fun...starting that series of videos on Friday. :)

[@jameslowery4550]

I really enjoy your videos. I think these videos do a great job promoting aviation. Also I get a whole new appreciation for communication. You make that aspect of flying much less intimidating. Plus you put a face with controllers. Keep up the good work and I'll be visiting the web sight.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you James for the nice comment! Glad you're enjoying the videos. This is really what it is all about for us...sharing our joy of general aviation with others. :)

[@ccacrislan]

Definitely you have a beautiful airplane and now with the very capable autopilot, it is a real gem... thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Cristian! We are loving all the new capability. I just had a single pilot IFR departure with low ceilings and man was it nice to have the STEC taking the workload off me. :)

[@pingeyez71]

Nice Work as always...hope to see yall @OSH.

[@mayorstoner3459]

Easy to see how much task related stress was removed, and that crazy wind was a good test for the new box.

[@310Pilot]

So much more relaxing having the 3100 take the workload off! :) While I don't usually enjoy the turbulence, I was glad to see how the autopilot dealt with it and I couldn't be happier. :)

[@daveglover3944]

Really enjoyed this video Kevin. If you keep showing us how all the instruments work I might learn something about flying, Ha. Miss Jamie flying with you and hope to see her back soon. Glad you had a safe flight back from Texas.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave! She will be back in the next video as I start our Sun n Fun adventures on Friday. :)

[@SGTNicholas0506]

Awesome Kevin!!!! I’m sitting here drinking coffee out of my 310 Pilot coffee cup. Really appreciate all the time you put in to make and edit the videos.

[@richardmcelroy8742]

Enjoyed the ride and the ELT explanation.

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Richard...glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@jessehunt2111]

Love the new AP! Go DAWGS!

[@randyboyd1527]

You are going to be SO SPOILED with that autopilot. Thanks for telling us the details of how it operates.

[@jackperron5537]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@310Pilot]

Thanks Jack...glad you liked it!

[@wpierce57]

I flew the Mooney down to Florida on Easter Saturday. A front had just cleared out the day before and it was CAVU. Climbed to 9500 it was really rough down low but smoothed at altitude. On descending to land at 5500 it was head off the ceiling moderate chop til final my wife didn’t complain at all, she’s a keeper. Fun in the wind shear zone! If you’re ever in the KMEM area give us a shout! If

[@310Pilot]

Your wife is a keeper for sure! I just had a flight down to KY that was the same. At 9000 it was smooth on top. I had a 40-50 kt tailwind. When I descended below the clouds around 5300 to the ground was head off the ceiling as well. Landed on a 3200 ft rwy with a 32 knot crosswind...my wife probably wouldn't have enjoyed the last 10 min of that flight. :) I'll try to let you know if we make it that way.

[@wallyman292]

It's great that you can spend time now going into more detail about the instruments and such. Good stuff! And as far as twin engines being out of sync, used to experience the same thing on my buddy's twin engine fishing boat on L. Michigan. The "throbbing" when out of sync is quite distinctive (and annoying!). Looking forward the the Sun and Fun vid! Take care!

[@chrisriley9145]

Great ride Kevin, love the new toys... be safe my friend.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Chris...glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@iggy8702]

As a former pilot (left the Air Force in 1997) I find the controller's perspective that you have interesting and would like to hear more of it. For instance, when you call out the ELT, what happens? Does that info get turned over to someone not actively working traffic, maybe a supervisor, to try and coordinate with other controllers to track down where it might be coming from? I suspect that most end up being found on an airport ramp somewhere. Kind of a humorous story, while in AF pilot training in 1986 we learn a lot of procedures and memorize what to do in various circumstances. For instance, when your radio fails while flying IFR, we memorized how to continue the flight so that ATC would know where we were going. Continue to your last clearance limit etc, etc. We had a mnemonic to learn it. I can't remember what it was, but that was something that we could be quizzed on from our instructor and check pilots. We had a controller come in and talk to us and we could ask questions. One of the students, asked what the controllers expected us to do if we went radio out during an IFR flight. He said, "We will just watch you on radar and keep everyone out of your way."

[@jamess6656]

Nice one. Funny to hear the southern accent break out a little bit when talking to the Ft Worth Center controllers. :-) That a nice crab the a/p was holding on your final into ARR.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you liked it James! It doesn't take long to be around a southern accent and then mine slowly creeps back in. You should hear me after being in Georgia for a week. :)

[@aviatorsteve5649]

Excellent and thoroughly informative and entertaining as usual, in anticipation of The next vid. Stephen 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@310Pilot]

Thank you Stephen...glad you thought so! Sun n Fun adventure starts on Friday. :)

[@aviatorsteve5649]

Can’t wait, went to Sun N Fun in 2018 had one of the best weeks of my life 😀 Stephen. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@station-wb4izc]

Another great video! That was a good suggestion to monitor guard when one can. Looking forward to SNF flight video.

[@310Pilot]

Thank you...glad you enjoyed it! Happy to offer a suggestion or 2 every now and then. :) SNF series starts up on Friday. :)

[@skycop56]

Always enjoy your videos. The new A/P is cool and will make your flights so much more relaxing. When I get my RV l’ll come down to ARR and give you a flight.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you liked it John! I had a single pilot IFR flight back from KY this morning with low ceilings...man that autopilot really made it so much easier and more enjoyable. I'd like that...never been up in an RV before. :)

[@karl9997]

As always, a really great video, thanks for taking us along.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Karl!

[@jackbego6571]

Great learning experience.

[@310Pilot]

Glad you thought so Jack!

[@ChrisMathews518]

Awesome video Kev. thanks so much for the ride. Look forward to the next. Go Dawgs C Ya...

[@310Pilot]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris! Go DAWGS!

[@JamesBoddie]

Very nice! Thanks for showing closeup of instruments. The autopilot will be a huge improvement in your longer flights.