Flight TEST prep - Flying with Dennis again - IFR status VLOG

[@AndrewFlyGuy]

Your instructor is INCREDIBLE. One of my favorite quotes: "Here's the difference between what's LEGAL and what's SMART."

[@nitehawk86]

Reminds me of my shop teacher. "There is the wrong way, the right way and MY way."

[@bbt95762]

that's what I thought as well, excellent instructor

[@the_real_ch3]

he reminds me of a saying a pilot friend once told me. There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots, but there are NO old bold pilots.

[@nameless-sn3tj]

Most import: on the 430 don't forget the $600 button. If you forget to toggle between VOR and GPS the new checkride costs $600....

[@Veritas1992]

nameless When switchin a nav source or switching nav frequencies I was taught the pneumonic TITTS (I know not exactly PG) so it was later changed to FITTS Tune or Frequency Identify TOGGLE Twist OBS Steer

[@nicholasb1231]

Can someone explain as to why, I thought if the obs was set to cdi, then it would be set for the nav freq tuned, and say you tuned in a freq snd the obs on the 430 was set to GPS the cdi wouldnt eork np?

[@nameless-sn3tj]

@@nicholasb1231 The 430 sends both GPS and VOR/ILS data to a single CDI. The unit has no way to determine which source should be displayed so that must be selected manually. For IFR flight the primary navigation must be from the CDI so failing to properly select the mode is grounds for failing the checkride. Hence the $600 button.

[@williamfahle151]

@@nicholasb1231 note that there is a setting on the gps to make it automatically select gps or vloc depending on the procedure selected, but you can turn off that feature too. It will also put the frequency into the secondary so you can hit v.

[@gd7639-b7x]

Whether or not you're in the Stearman, it's always great to see Dennis in a video. Really looking forward to seeing more IFR flights!

[@tekvax01]

Steve, I really enjoy your style of story telling too! Most youtuber's try to come across as know-it-alls! I appreciate your candor and humility by showing that you are learning like everyone else, and may not know everything! We always have something to learn and someone to teach! Steve you are doing a really great job relating your learning experience to us all!

[@rowanbarker2830]

I love these status vlogs, they show all the effort that actually goes into being a good pilot instead of the glamour that lots of other people only show. I'm starting commercial pilot training on the 12th of April and videos like these are really motivating me to get started and be prepared for it.

[@terryfulwider1296]

Two things from me. First, please do the sim videos! I earned my PPL in 2008 and have used sims for over 20 years to practice procedures. My instrument training has been a stop/start affair similar to yours. The sim has been essential for me to keep my head in the game during a break to practice different procedures. I'd love to see how you incorporate it into your own training. Second, Dennis is the man! He is such a knowledgeable and cool pilot and I really enjoy hearing his explanations. He also looks like he could break into the guitar solo from Layla at any point! (surely I'm not the only that sees the resemblance)

[@christopherolsen113]

I couldn't agree more about sim use. I do two sim flights every morning when I get up: 1) one normal departure and one approach landing; and 2) a partial panel flight. I set some kind of failure in XPlane and complete the flight with no vacuum, for example. When I fly in actual IMC I'm super comfortable--I love it, actually.

[@fiedlertimify]

Also, I would LOVE to see what you figure out for at home training.

[@williamfahle151]

I highly recommend x plane with a yoke and trim. Some people are happy with the electric trim but I sprung for the trim wheel because that's what I have in the plane. They model the Garmin 430w very well, and it saves learning that with the Hobbs running.

[@FlightChops]

Awesome! I am really looking forward to logging some time with a 430 at home where I can pause it and play with it

[@nicholaskrotki5557]

Ill second xplane with yoke, not only does the 430w work very similar (minus some info pages like raim prediction, at least in version X) you can also hook up your Ipad & foreflight thru wifi and run the flight as if it were real thru the sim. Wont improve stick and rudder skills but Amazing tool for working out procedures, holding the plane steady while briefing the approach, making sure to set the timer on timed approaches and holds and things of that nature. Really helps to build a flow so that you can stay ahead of the airplane

[@williamfahle151]

@@nicholaskrotki5557 Yes! And there's just a setting on the x plane data settings page to turn ipad on, and a setting in foreflight under devices. There's no need to install extra software. I don't recommend Microsoft FSX, because the databases are very outdated and aren't synced with the nav data like they are on x plane (and FSX don't model WAAS at all).

[@williamfahle151]

@@FlightChops Garmin also makes a standalone windows program that simulates the 430w and some of the others.

[@LinkinLoris]

Hey Steve, unrelated to the video, but I just visited Canada for the first time; the mission was to ferry a Dash 8 after its C check back home to Riga, Latvia (we do them in Canada now because you guys happen to be good and quick at it). Absolutely beautiful country, super friendly people, and although there was not much going on in Halifax it was still interesting to see something different to Europe. Flying across Canada to Goose Bay and onto Keflavik over Greenland must have been one of the coolest things ive done in my career, as I’d seen a lot of your videos and always wanted to fly in that part of the world- felt surreal to actually do it. Best of luck with your future training, and of course your awesome vlogs. Thanks for the content, -A fan from Europe

[@NomadicPhoton]

Hello, I'm glad you liked Canada, If you come back, check out the West Coast :) Its quite spectacular (when its not on fire... :( )

[@jonathanperkin]

Brilliant to see videos with Dennis again. Have been a fan of this channel for a couple of years now, thank you Steve for inspiring wannabe pilots like myself. The older videos with Dennis during your tail wheel conversion and the mountain flying series etc are the ones I go back to and rewatch over and over again, hugely informative and simple but engaging. For now simulators are as close as I can get, so it would be fantastic to see your setup and how you're able to perform useful training with them.

[@dimitri877]

The choice of words @5:22.. Priceless!

[@jpaulholbrook]

The more Dennis the better - his explanations are most .. instructive. Two thumbs up on the idea of sim-related videos as well. Make sure you let us know the details of your setup - if not in the video, then in your Patreon or in the comments.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for the support Paul! And heck yes, I'll be sharing the sim PC details and how I am fitting it into my workflow - Dave my buddy and warbird check pilot is actually building it for me - we just finished deciding on the parts list!

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

I like the instructors relaxed demeanor, no doubt tons of experience, and his relaxed mode reminds me of Dr House of tv drama fame, love to know all the a/c he's flown in his career, and in Canada managing weather is so important

[@fiedlertimify]

About to restart again myself! Huge fan of this series! Passed my written the same week your written pass vid came out! Awesome to be flying along through this process with you!

[@Dilandau3000]

Just passed my instrument checkride a few weeks ago. Now I just need a good cloudy day to put it in practice! :) Good luck!

[@williamfahle151]

I passed my checkride last week and was fortunate to have a day of 3000 scattered a few days later which was perfect for dipping a toe in.

[@NomadicPhoton]

Come to Canada, lol, We have more cloudy rainy days than anything else :) Depends on where you are and the season though. West coast in winter.

[@JasonThomasNC]

Dennis! Welcome back to the channel! And yes, home sim videos are definitely appreciated.

[@The_R_Vid]

I could just 'like' some of the earlier comments to the same effect, but I figured I'd add another vote for the flight sim videos, and let you know how much I enjoy these status vlogs as well.

[@danflies]

The 430 takes a little bit of getting used to but once you get it, it’s a great tool. Definitely worthwhile having a sim to learn with and it would be great to see that in the IFR vlogs 👍

[@JBanderob]

Hey Chops, great video, starting my process on my night rating / IFR very soon out of CYKF, the ground briefing portion of this video is a good primer on what I can expect to be briefed on this weekend, gives me a leg up on prep.

[@deanmiles3505]

Hi Steve, I love how Dennis words thing...lol. Take care, Be safe.

[@elkabong6429]

Great vid, Steve. It's fun watching you learn and it reminds me that I am much happier watching this stuff on video than I am trying to learn to fly myself, because it's just too freakin' complicated for me. BTW, at 6:09ish, in the office with your instructor (who I like a lot) just adjacent to his left shoulder, against the wall is a copy of my grandfather's cloud chart (it's just below the map on the wall). My grandfather, Louis D. Rubin, Sr. started Cloud Chart Inc, in the late 1960's in Richmond, VA where he was known as "The Weather Wizard" and he developed a system of using cloud formations and wind directions to predict weather accurately. His cloud charts, made from photographs he had taken over decades of him teaching himself meteorology, became standard issue in ATC towers, ship's bridges, meteorological institutes and all manner of military installations worldwide. Over the years, with modern technology taking over, his charts have fallen somewhat out of favor, but they are still out there, as you can see! They are still available at: cloudchart.com/ which is run by my cousin (his granddaughter).

[@rn2811]

Great to see you back doing your IFR my checkride is scheduled the 27th 🙏

[@FlightChops]

It’s gonna feel so great to nail that!

[@DataRew]

Sim IFR videos would certainly be useful!

[@TheTallTurtle]

This is true. Don't underestimate the value of us flight simmers!

[@gregoryjamesboyce]

You know you've got a good video when a former VFR pilot (myself of course, 23 yrs later) watches the entire episode and is chomping for the next. Well done!

[@NikosWings]

Incredible info! Even for instrument pilots this is such a great reminder of common sense dealing with icing and preflight briefing...

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Niko!

[@CNT12696]

Dennis a very good instructor! I know it's not supposed to be training but I learned a lot from the video. He explains things very well. I always thought forecast icing was considered known but it makes sense now that forecast is throwing a dart at a dartboard in terms of accuracy

[@rynetreatch9558]

Keep at it my friend! Glad to see Dennis back, he’s a quality instructor. Glad Hoover is better too!

[@brandynkilgore4965]

Great video! Love seeing this process. Keep them coming! Also give us a status on the Vans RV build are you doing it?

[@FlightChops]

Check the Flightchops Instagram story today - literally just announced it :)

[@gevmage]

Would love to see a video about home sim. Hey, when you're flying the 430, be sure to have the discussion about not selecting "vectors to final" on an approach when you're cleared by vectors. Glad your dog is doing Ok. I like your instructor too. Seems like a very relaxed and knowledgeable guy.

[@williamfahle151]

Yes! The move I use is cursor on, big dial the waypoint, and direct direct enter. This activates the leg rather than direct enter enter, which goes direct to the waypoint. It's useful for cleared direct to a waypoint, but I find they vector you to intercept the course most times.

[@AV8R_1]

If you're setting up a home simulator to train on the GNS430 I HIGHLY recommend using FSX with a Carenado or Alabeo aircraft that has the RealityXP GNS430 integrated. You will need to buy the aircraft and the RealityXP software, but it matches the ACTUAL GNS430 almost exactly, function for function, and will show in both 2D and 3D panel views. A2A Simulations makes a great Cherokee 180 that uses the GNS430 from RealityXP, and you can also get the Garmin GTN series as well.

[@FlightChops]

Really appreciate this insight! And can you clarify, are you talking about software only 430 or is there a hardware interface option? I’d like to get used to the “buttonology” in terms of the knobs and so on.

[@AV8R_1]

@FlightChops FlightChops it’s software only, but all the knob and button options and functions are the same. I used it to practice when I did my instrument to practice loading procedures, flight plans and missed approach procedures. If your mouse has a wheel, that would be used to turn the inner and outer knobs. It is very close to operating the actual hardware. There aren’t really any good hardware options but if you’re really married to that idea there is an option for this rack/dock thing that you would take your actual Garmin 430 out of your aircraft and bring it home and slide it into the dock and you would use it with Garmins simulator software. This would NOT be used in conjunction with an actual desktop flight simulator program however, so you would not get the experience of actually operating the GNS 430 while visualizing your 8 pack panel to fly an actual approach. I really don’t recommend this option if you’re serious about simulating the procedured as well as the functions of the GNS. The buttonology on the GNS 430 is actually so simple you won’t really have to worry too much about differences between simulating it on your home computer and in an actual cockpit. The confusing part of the GNS 430 is really learning how to navigate the pages of interface, and that is about 95% accurate when using the RealityXP GNS430 software. You definitely will be well served, to use Microsoft flight simulator X and the Reality XP GNS. The reason why I specifically recommended a Carenado or Alabeo Aircraft, is that it seamlessly integrates the GNS 430 into the aircraft software. So it displays very naturally on your aircraft panel in the simulator. A2A Simulations makes the Cherokee 180 you would want if you want to keep it similar to your training aircraft, but a lot of the Carenado and Alabeo aircraft use it as well. The reality XP 430 does not come with the aircraft, it will have to be installed separately, but it’s very easy to set the aircraft up to use it. I’ve been using Microsoft flight simulator X since it was released, and especially used it at home when I went through my instrument rating to practice what I learned in flight school. You won’t regret using it. It will aid you not only in becoming very familiar with the GNS 430 itself, but it will allow you to actually practice flying the procedures with an aircraft on your desktop. ONE CAVEAT: I think it only uses a U.S. navigation database, so it may not work for Canadian approaches or basic point to point navigation. If you can get past that and practice approaches at US airports, the experience should translate seamlessly to Canadian airports and procedures. Links below...

[@AV8R_1]

@@FlightChops A2A Cherokee 180: a2asimulations.com/product/268/ Reality XP GNS 430: www.reality-xp.com/index.html you will also need this... it runs in the background and drives the RealityXP GNS software. you should be linked to it directly through the realityXP installer, but if not... Garmin Series 400/500 simulator software: r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrE19183p1corIAYGtXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyMzdiYTkzBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjQwMzdfMQRzZWMDc3I-/RV=2/RE=1553878780/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww8.garmin.com%2fsupport%2fdownload_details.jsp%3fid%3d3527/RK=2/RS=KUtHV89tTzy7pP12FmsyZSqgOLw-

[@IRAMightyPirate]

You had the same issue I had with "known icing" thankfully once you get your license you can ignore all that focus on the practical side.

[@markthibault8579]

Interesting to hear the conversation about icing. As for the home simulator stuff, I would definitely be interested in seeing how you tie that into the real training.

[@SirRawtcha]

Your heading didn’t budge while you were messing with the Garmin! Nice!

[@thehoeser]

DG probably U/S.

[@h0ll1s]

This is great content, love the content in the brief and would love to see how you use home sim in real flying as that is something I might be interested in doing. Awesome stuff, all the best Steve!!

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Ben!

[@abbieamavi]

*BLESS YOU for these videos!! and please make some about "SIM to real world IFR flying", as I'm hoping to get 5-10 hours on the SIM to reduce cost and make the actual lessons more stream lined hopefully!* :)

[@nealhere]

It took me forever to learn what v/loc meant. Be sure to tell your peeps early if you have not already. Early and often. Thanks for you great videos. Love your ifr series

[@parrishfloyd5684]

Awesome flight brother. I am definitely interested in setting up the home sim to learn the 430.

[@sactu1]

Nice one. Keep these coming - really useful. I'm doing my IR course starting 4 June - involves 20hrs sim, 25hrs flight training and the test. Cost - A$13900.00. Also doing the IREX ground school the week before ($880.00) followed by the theory test. Cheers.

[@rammstein1903]

I set up a home sim for this purpose as well. I am using prepar3d plus a number of add-ins.

[@FlightChops]

excellent - I might wanna pick your brain after I get back from Sun n Fun

[@rammstein1903]

@@FlightChops Glad to help however I can, it can be a bit of an investment.

[@MrGibbs31]

Smart move on home Sim Steve. It's a great tool for IFR practice. I recommend Xplane 11. Has Garmin 430 and 500 in base sim. I use the sim all the time to practice upcoming IFR flights. Things really slow down in the plane when you know what comes next. Big help when your ass is in the clouds and the nerves start creeping in.

[@jimmcclincy2954]

i am currently watching all your videos. Have always wanted to get my license and once this quarantine is over i'm going to get it over the summer!

[@gbsorenson]

Good luck in the training! I just completed instrument rating last week, 8 day's left on my 24 months or I'd have had to retake my written! My experience, I found the oral exam much more difficult than the flying! I was relaxed once we got passed the oral. Hard work but worth it!

[@UncleKennysPlace]

I was lucky to get six hours of actual on one day of training, including a circle to land approach! No autopilot, either. I was covered with the smell of fear after that.

[@FlightChops]

Haha - I feel you.

[@nicolasbosch6926]

Great video as always. I'd love to see home simulator videos. Remember that there's a garmin 430 desktop simulator if you want to practice just the gps usage. Cheers!

[@mikejw58]

Thank you for this and ALL your videos. VERY INFORMATIVE! And yes, please do the sim videos. I wish I could learn to enjoy sims. I think I’m going to have to wait for full VR experience and sim gauges and radio stack so I can just turn my head where I want to look and feel knobs when tuning a radio. I just can’t get used to keyboard views and clicking knobs. I really liked Pilotedge but I hate sims so much I gave up on that too. Wish I could get back into it.

[@BelowMinimums]

Steve, I’m taking my PPL check ride on April 27th and I hope to start my instrument rating in June

[@stevemullin1195]

I think the home videos with your sim is a good idea. I’m starting my IFR training next week and I have x-plane 11 at home to work on my IFR skills.

[@TonyHarrisonPhotography]

Great format, and really good stuff. Up for my renewal in a couple of weeks, so helps me get my head in the right place.

[@colebailey1583]

Fricking love these. These keep me motivated to get all my ratings needed.. thank you

[@chip2521]

“Sooo, we have a Vegetarian Dog”....LOL

[@rammstein1903]

Just took/passed my IR knowledge test a little over a week ago. Now I need to hammer through flight training. Thinking of doing an accelerated course due to a lack of instructors available at my airport.

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

fla or some other warm weather climate

[@JeffArnoldPhotography]

Can't wait to see what you come up with for Sim setup. I'm starting to get back into flying. Com/IFR pilot here.

[@RobMR3]

Keep these coming. And I'd love to see your HomeSim and how you utilize it.

[@Valantir]

Always find it weird that the engine instruments (especially the Tach, or the Manifold pressure in the twins) seemed to be an afterthought for piper. Shoved them in behind the yoke where you have to move your head to make a power change.

[@hlender]

Great video, as always. Yes, I would like to see videos applying home sims to real world flying. Looking fwd to seeing more videos.

[@Hanna144]

I completely agree with Dennis about 5 hours of real IMC - that alone would make me choose him as an instructor, if I was in southern Ontario. Sort of close lol...

[@ArelEnglish]

I also want to see the SIM videos. So much of IFR flying is familiarity and proficiency with the navigator you're using. My navigator didn't do something I was expecting it to do on the check ride, and it was great to be able to troubleshoot it while in the middle of an approach, something I wouldn't have been able to do if my instructor wasn't such a hard ass about me being able to use the navigator without thinking. Also, I gotta say that I love your instructor. My instructor insisted we do all our flights in the system as real IFR flights, and it made it so I felt totally prepared and comfortable when I got my rating and started flying IMC on my own. Having an instructor that has real world IFR experience also makes a big difference, and I think your icing conversation demonstrated that.

[@Aleksandar6ix]

I've never seen such a white panel!! LOL. Would definitely help to use a flight simulation platform to learn procedure and theory to maximize prep for your lessons - I know it helped me immensely during my primary training, and I plan to continue for as many flights as possible. Would love to hear your thoughts on their Warrior...might be flying that some day soon!

[@tekvax01]

I'm a broadcast engineer, who repairs tv stations. but I've always secretly had "want to be a pilot" on my list... And I'm really enjoying your videos! I don't understand all of it, but, I love to learn! I'm glad you passed your written IFR test, and glad hoover is doing better!

[@ramonj.hontanon7720]

Please make a video series about an IFR home sim setup. I'm in the same boat (starting Instrument training with a 430). I think that would be a very popular series! Also ... more Dennis!

[@CrystalCanyon100]

Another vote for flight sim videos. Saw one comment your buddy was setting it up for you and had parts list. Would be interested in what’s recommended parts/pc memory/graphics card etc for SIM. I’m using Xplane but it seems a bit focused on gamers but it m sure there are some good tricks for IFR practice.

[@BobK-NH]

Very interesting conversation with your IFR instructor. I’m not a pilot but a student of Aerodynamics and I respect the quantity of information and knowledge pilots need in this era of aviation.

[@williewonker5149]

and what era would that be?

[@SamSeibold]

Your timing couldn't be better! Starting my IFR training now too

[@FlightChops]

Awesome! Where are you doing it?

[@SamSeibold]

FlightChops ATP at KVGT. Taking written in couple weeks then going there the month of June after my school semester ends.

[@roryfiler214]

Great to see Dennis back, if I’m eve in Ontario I’ll stop in for a refresher flight. I’d like to see some SIM-related video.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks for letting me know - seems lots of people would like to see the sim stuff applied

[@SpectreXLIV]

Hi, flight chops! I'm 11 years old and want to be a pilot and you are an amazing influence! I really like that you go to the same Burlington airport that I went to do a flight where I was in the pilot seat! THANK YOU

[@FlightChops]

Right on! Are you going to start training there? I wish I could have started at your age! Get after it!

[@wilbobaggins1550]

Hey Steve, pilottraining.ca do a standalone Garmin 430 training course with a simulator which you can download onto your laptop! Best of all, its like $20! I'm still a pretty new PPL (out of CZBA too) so I used the course just to get a better handle on all the features of the 403, some parts were a bit challenging because its definitely an IFR focused course so it might be good if you are still working on getting comfortable with the 430. Love these more technical deep dive videos man! Keep up the great work!

[@najobe4]

Airplanes and sailboats, love them. I may have missed my calling, but, thus is life, live and learn..

[@Parr4theCourse]

YEA!!!!!!!!!! Been waiting for IFR continuation videos for a long time! Just wished they weren’t “AFTER” I got my IFR Rating... Better late than never, You’ll do GREAT!

[@FlightChops]

Sorry about that :P. My journey has been a less than direct route :P

[@bmcutright]

I'd love to see you talk with your controller friend that you flew with in his Mooney about ATC now that you've got a larger knowledge base in IFR

[@Dilandau3000]

In the US at least, as far as the FAA is concerned, known icing basically means "you're getting ice right now." Once you start picking up ice, you're in known icing conditions and that's when the whole FIKI restriction comes in and it wouldn't be legal to continue. A forecast is, indeed, not known icing. The FAA used to say that flying in visible moisture with subzero temperatures was known icing, but that grounded way too many people unnecessarily so they switched to the "it's only known when it starts happening" definition. Of course, legal vs. smart still applies, so use your best judgment.

[@timk1391]

Great job! Would love to see a home simulator for the Garmin 430, going through IFR myself and definitely need to work on my 430 skills.

[@williamfahle151]

X plane has good built in gps in the simulated planes, and Garmin makes a standalone windows program to simulate the gps only.

[@ufm10xxl27]

I really enjoy all the detail, very educational. Thank you

[@jackvisser]

Your a Good Pilot and I haven't a Worry that you won't Pass you Written or your Practical portion

[@hockeytops]

+1 I'd like to see the sim videos. I'm setting up a sim from scratch myself. Just built the PC yesterday.

[@jasoncarter7971]

Awesome ending. True confessions.

[@mb-flyingdoc]

Great video, very informative ; it seems that every one of your videos has lots of useful information and always a hidden pearl for me about either technique or procedure; your instructor has on more than one occasion itemized important points about extensive topics...I have found that in IFR flying, knowing the many rules and regs and various techniques is paramount, but once that knowledge has been assimilated and digested, summarizing it as an items list of salient points is much more practical and useful in the cockpit when usually multitasking is at its best... awaiting part b of vlog #5; 2 comments: 1. would love to see Garmin 430 sim videos. 2. glad Hoover is doing better; 1 question: can you ask your IFR flight instructor the make of his watch? love the yellow on black contrast... :)

[@dtbmjax]

Good video Steve. Hope you're coming to Sun N Fun this year. If you are, I look forward to meeting you.

[@FlightChops]

yes - ForeFlight booth at 1pm on Friday, and possibly one other thing, but I am waiting to announce that - it will be cool if it happens :)

[@blond339]

@14:00 13knt wind - 20knt

[@Metalgearmadness]

The Garmin 430 is a fantastic unit. It makes IFR so easy. Also no foggles?

[@FlightChops]

I'll be under the hood next time. (but I mean in this case I did a pretty good job not cheating... and honestly, it is almost harder to try to fly holds when you're also looking outside if flying VFR

[@BehindTheHeadset865]

Great video. I’d love to see more like this.

[@greysonmoore3469]

Love the IFR vids...please keep them coming

[@MichaelLloyd]

I'm interested in seeing the simulator videos. I've got xplane 11 and Redbird controls. I'm about to add two monitors (left and right) so I have some left / right visuals without having to touch the keyboard.

[@coastlineaviation6149]

I am a CFII and I want a lesson with Dennis. What a legend

[@ArcticMayhem]

What does Dennis mean when he's talking about a "flow number"? Is that a Canadian thing or did I miss something in training?

[@Skydivingkittens]

I've only seen a few of Mr. Chops's videos, but can someone explain to me why the kneeboard iPad is mounted 'upsidedown' (homebutton towards the knee instead of to the hip)? Thank you! This is my new favorite channel! Hoping to go to naval flight school next year!

[@chrisbjohannsen]

Are you going to be flying on Pilotedge for IFR training? I think those would be interesting regardless.

[@FlightChops]

That is the plan - yes!

[@hygri]

Good stuff there Steve, you looked well on your game Compared to that flight with Osama. Dennis is just fab too, he's light years ahead! One question, how does this VFR flow number work?

[@FlightChops]

awesome thanks - yeah - I am getting into the zone here... And regarding flow numbers, I'll cover that in a future video when we actually do it, but here's a quick short answer from Dennis: "It's basically a slot reservation to allow IFR training flights to coexist with regular IFR traffic so as to not overwhelm the controllers and the airspace"

[@hygri]

@@FlightChops Excellent - I shall look forward to it!

[@labockj]

Yes on the sim videos

[@asarangan]

For sim, I have VR goggles with X-plane, and can't imagine ever going back to a 2D display. Highly recommend it.

[@Tiwow]

This brings back memories!

[@patcicerchi]

Best FlightChops vid in a while!

[@davidjackson7405]

I have an X-plane 11 sim set up. I recommend that you look at Pilotedge.net and RealSimGear. Pilot Edge lets you fly the sim talking to actual certified controllers. There is a series of test IFR scenarios you can fly with increasing difficulty. RealSimGear makes Garmin 430, 530, and 1000 external boxes with working knobs and buttons so you get more real experience.

[@kawika219]

Hell yeah, more Dennis! I need to find an instructor like him!

[@1shARyn3]

piece of advice ===> do your practical in the same plane that you trained in (ask me why I say that...)

[@1shARyn3]

FORECAST: Prediction from Meteorologists --- for whom Mother Nature is not an employee (regardless of the egotism of the forecaster). Just cuz they say it might be there, Mommy Nature doesn't have to comply with their prediction. Said prediction is only to cock you to be ready for the possibility that it is or will be there

[@graphicstycoon]

Man, I would highly recommend a few flights just to familiarize yourself with the Garmin... sim is great but real world is invaluable when you're task saturated and going missed.

[@FlightChops]

For sure

[@rogue8853]

5hrs of actual can be tough to do in some places but i see what hes saying, it is different. first time is eery feeling but feels less claustrophobic then foggles lol

[@rogue8853]

yes! this is what ive been waiting for

[@halhirsch3606]

Did you ever watch pilot edge IFR workshops?

[@triedproven9908]

You always compose well and have great instructors. Vegan Dog was an ironic ending. Good laugh.

[@mikes4644]

Xplane 11! Pair it with pilot edge and you will be sharp as a pin.

[@FlightChops]

Awesome yeah - that's the plan in terms of Pilot Edge - I am still deciding which sim software to go with

[@theraccoons4364]

noticed the boots on your dog, was it because his paws would get swollen from the food? I had to do something similar with my dog otherwise his feet would get all messed up. had to switch to kangaroo based protein

[@FlightChops]

Thanks - it was actually due to the road salt in the winter here in Toronto - they dump it every where to control ice - side walks and all - it burns dog feet, and/or they try to lick it off - it's just all bad, so we use boots on him in the winter