flying into OSHKOSH

Today we take the Bonanza into the world's busiest airport, Oshkosh, for my very first (!!) EAA AirVenture 2021. After taking off out of Ann Arbor, we fly west along the Lake Michigan shoreline, get a stellar view of the Chicago skyline from the air, stop for fuel in Kenosha, then fly the one-and-only Fisk Arrival into Oshkosh. Already looking forward to flying in next year!
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[@anniedownum451]

As someone who knows nothing about aviation, I love how you're basically taking a road trip in a plane with your friend. It's just so cool to me

[@cithlalyjacobo5633]

air trip

[@mrmelon54]

sky trip..

[@ebbebergstrom155]

@@cithlalyjacobo5633 på den ooooooo

[@ebbebergstrom155]

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[@wagonmaster1974]

@@cithlalyjacobo5633 $100 burger run...

[@peterdisley5327]

This is what flying is all about. Two mates having fun, working as a team but totally professional.

[@ratheonhudson3311]

Giving the lady a friendly "goodmorning" is a positive way to acknowledge and treat a person doing a repeated task politely. Nicely done. Also, good energy

[@mayagame]

nope, it was a dig that she didnt say goodmorning first :D

[@ChristopherBix]

Love love love watching young women so skilled and confident, flying into Oshkosh, one of the most notoriously chaotic and high pressure approaches, and doing it all as cool as cucumbers, having fun, and absolutely professionally. Like a boss. ;-)

[@delten-eleven1910]

Into LAX airspace with surrounding municipal airports like HHR is pretty chaotic.

[@molonlabe9602]

Chaotic? With a control tower in operation? Not hardly. Chaotic is flying into a busy uncontrolled airport. Love the V-tail Bonanza and good flying ladies.

[@c208driver6]

High pressure approach? Lol. You have no idea what a high pressure approach is. And thus ain’t it.

[@rickcox3216]

Was thinking the same thing. I know lots of very experienced pilots who struggle with ridiculously busy airspace like this. There’s a lot to keep track of. And to top it off, she’s got a relatively fast and complex aircraft with retractable gear and constant speed prop.

[@a320nick]

@@c208driver6 Well heil go and land at Chicago O'Hare or Cambridge in England on a Sunday afternoon..with Uni Air Squadron, private flyers, and flight schools..

[@quantumtacos]

My favorite thing about your videos is that you never stop speaking what you're doing, no matter the presence of a copilot or not. Never stop doing that. Aspiring airline pilots of tomorrow are growing up on videos like this, and you're setting a great example. It was also fun to notice your copilot go from what I thought was just a passenger, to someone you'd hand the yoke to, to realizing that actually she's done this before and indeed you're utilizing that experience. The CRM looked excellent and I'm so glad that videos like this exist for the benefit of us all.

[@tonyvelasquez6776]

I'm dropping a fat dump and reading your comment brother

[@bugatti314159]

OK, I'm officially impressed AF. Flying through all that intense cross country crowded airspace and into Oshkosh would be stressful for most small plane pilots but she handles it like a Sunday stroll in the park. To top it off she's developed this level of professionalism after flying for only three years! Next goal: ATP by this time next year?

[@muzero2642]

She's just flying through the checklists! Impressive.

[@dionysus122]

I still remember the first time I flew into Oshkosh with my dad as a kid. It was one of the most organized chaotic events I've ever witnessed. Fantastic!

[@MaxCruise73]

@Majoy Tom, even for spectators, AirVenture is so amazingly organized for such a large scale event.

[@ikelang]

I love this. It is such a good feeling to see these two young ladies enjoying flying. It makes my heart smile!

[@JRGarage]

After a year, she’s back on that KZbin grind, let’s GOOOOO 🔥🔥

[@bayflight]

let's hope it doesn't take me a year to post another video after this one HAHA

[@kylepace4832]

LETSSS GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[@John_spartan]

I hope to see you two guys fly so skilled like those girls someday 👍🏼 . I could watch them fly all day long .. 👏🏻

[@michaelsanders1692]

@@bayflight can you do a video where you’re testing out an airplane life vest?

[@lawrup]

@@bayflight akotosh save you

[@michaelberg453]

Thank you so much for leaving all the small things like the checklists and such in the video!! I loved it from a student pilot POV. It was entertaining and educational at the same time! Keep up the great content!

[@michaelberg453]

I’m training at C65 25NM south of KSBN and it was so cool to hear you talking with south bend appch!

[@johnwyoder]

@@michaelberg453 Hey, neighbor. 🙂 (Goshen)

[@sagetx]

This is the best part.

[@Angelwrites]

Agreed! Shows good competence

[@kiltedpiper98]

Great video! My son and I flew the Chicago skyline a day or so before you, also in a V-Tail. We had slower traffic in front of us and had to go with flaps to stay slow enough. Your comment on easier to maintain 90kts with the gear down is so true. V-Tails are awesome! Y'all have amazing radio work, knowledge, and flows. Perfect example of professional flying.

[@FernandoSLima]

So amazing to see young girls having fun, and being so competent on flying. I´ve never been in this event, but I have some friends that fly from Brazil to there in a RV6 and RV9 .

[@bdpd1]

This was such a refreshing example of excellent flying, radio work, CRM. Thanks for being safe pilots and looked like a fun trip.

[@AviatorMark]

Great to see you on KZbin!!! Enjoyed the video a lot. Oshkosh AirVenture was amazing and definitely enjoyed seeing you there. Looking forward to more great content on your channel.

[@tesladrivingdad8617]

I have daughters. They’re four. We need more of this so when they’re a little older they can appreciate this kind of terrific content. Cheers!

[@v10serendipity]

Best words my dad always told me: you can be and do anything you want to (he never mentioned being a female would restrict me in any way) 😉 he was right: I’ve done all sorts of stuff that “women don’t do”! Keep encouraging those girls of yours verbally reminding them that being female doesn’t mean they can’t….they can!

[@Anthony-df4bs]

Same man, I have a 3 year old daughter and seeing videos like this makes me excited for her endless possibilities.

[@seven471]

The day we can just appreciate what someone is doing without noticing that it's a woman or a man is when I know we have made it. Speaking from a woman's perspective in a so-called man's field...I'm an aerospace engineer

[@tallll70]

yes, nice direction and motivation, even if they choose something else, it can still inject some energy for goals

[@JMLyons-hh9ge]

"Welcome to Oshkosh!" Well done ladies. Great series of videos. About 40-odd years ago(!) -- long before cell phones, GPS and ADS-B -- I dead-reckoned my way from Fair Oaks, CA to the Watsonville (WVI) fly-in on a beautiful May morning. Nothing like Oshkosh, but still quite an adventure for a then-17-year old! Apart from the day's flying demonstrations, antiques and homebuilts, and the camaraderie of the other fly-in participants, what I remember most was the temporary tower's instruction (instead of orange dot/green dot): "Cessna on short final, land on the left side of the runway; Mooney behind the Cessna, land on the right!" Compared to my home field, that runway was huge!

[@TuckerGott]

10:48 "omg he needs a glass of water" I'm ded. 😂

[@bravocharlie24]

same here ! LOL

[@schoolofwonders]

HOLY SMOKES!!! ANOTHER KZbinR I WATCH!!!!

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk33❤😍😘 how old is girls are

[@Tommyflies]

Look who it is...

[@t.c.3027]

😄...yeah, he was outta there! Lol...

[@daviddixon101]

You have wonderful, zen filled aviation vids! Please keep making them! The manner and ability that you speak to ATC is inspirational and educational, and also quite relaxing and pleasant to listen to! Also, your partner for this vid was great! Keep it up!!!

[@BruceTGriffiths]

I remember many times rolling out and running up just as the Tower was opening. In Tucson, we were always looking for the overnight low temperature to get off the ground with 4 on board. We have so many wonderful shared memories of flying all over the place for weekend trips and whatnot over the years. My last plane was a B55 Baron and I loved it so much but I would have loved to fly yours for sure. She is a beauty. Happy trails.

[@matthewyingling8022]

THAT.... was AWESOME!! Good job! I haven't piloted an airplane in about 20 years. This was really nice to see. You are a pro!

[@Niner_Guy]

I've flown that arrival several times over the past years, and that was very well done.. Nice job!

[@captainstablemdr113]

Great job of flying and feedback by each other. Your editing felt like we were right there flying with You! Well Done !!!! Hope you enjoyed Oshkosh.

[@carpenjatp]

One of the best OSH flights I've seen, you two are an awesome team!

[@nolesaz]

Stevie you make Comms and airspace seem easy when it's not. Then you greased the only thing pilots are judged on....the landing! Your inspiring me to get back into the air!

[@rickzelke6478]

This video was so awesome ..didn’t want it to end 🤩 thanks Stevie for sharing and the views of Chicago were a bonus …I used to occasionally fly a bonanza v-tail in the army …great plane and fun to fly..

[@OrangeDurito]

You make it seem so easy and effortless while you are flying through bazillion checks while also literally flying like a perfectionist. Great job! Wonderful job on the video editing part as well.

[@altbob]

Really learning a lot listening to your radio calls. I love that you are friendly and polite. Don't hear much of that very often. Radio communication is intimidating enough for a new pilot with all the attitude, in my opinion.

[@seven471]

Please post more! this is a blast. I have friends that used to own a bonanza and another who had a grass airstrip. These are bringing back some nostalgic vibes. ❤

[@quinnjim]

That was one of the better presentations I've seen. Very well done.

[@MG-G2G]

Great team, great prep, great use of terrain and I’m sure a great Osh Kosh time. Thanks for the video.

[@davidcarroll6370]

Love it ladies! You two are super professional and will do great things! Great job!

[@F50Aircraft]

And she is back....great work. Great to see you back Stevie. Hope you've been well. Another good flight. Cheers from Australia.

[@rocky_williams]

You two are a great team! This was cool.

[@michaelmoerbe8540]

That was very good! My mom was a pilot at your age in the mid-1950's and I still have her Sectional Charts! I used to live in Oshkosh and worked as an ultrasound technologist at Theda-Clark Hospital in Neenah 2008-9.

[@daviddelaney4106]

I have always wanted to fly into Oshkosh so I seem to watch every video of people doing it to try to prepare for doing it myself one day. I think bringing a second pilot and especially one that has done the trip before is absolutely the best case scenario. You guys made it look like a piece of cake. Thanks for the video.

[@tommyb1two3]

LOL at all the frequency changes during the flight following and then the whole thing with the other aircraft trying to get theirs back. That was hilarious. I love the camera angles as well, how they highlight different aspects of the flight. Fantastic video, it shows how much fun you can have flying while staying safe at the same time. This is what flight is all about. Having fun.

[@macrbeck2078]

This vlog makes me even more excited to start flight school. I’m so giddy for my start date. Thanks for filming this!

[@RonixViva]

Steller job!! Love the clear radio work. That was always my favorite part of flying.

[@KikiBare152]

Welcome to Oshkosh! It’s fantastic seeing my city in videos like these. Thank you!

[@SmokinwithKasket]

Awesome video! I’m glad I found you here. I flew into Oshkosh for the air show in 1993. Was an amazing, fun and educational experience. I use to fly out of AnnArbor and your videos bring back great memories. Stay safe!!!

[@leemarohn7496]

Great video. Hope you had a great time in Oshkosh. I've lived in the area my whole life and while the traffic sucks for the locals during AirVenture, it's still a good time.

[@jdhchi]

Awesome job! Great radio skills and overall piloting! You two work great together!

[@jasonbelter3536]

Great video, great flying, I love how the steering controls can move from one pilot to the other, I wish my car could do that :) plus the v shaped tv antenna on top is a plus:)

[@isabellevkd]

I saw many of the fly ins (I live and work near EAA), but never knew what they entailed for all of the aviatiors, so this was really cool to watch!

[@aviatorbja]

Awesome video, you guys crushed it. Chicago skyline part was epic.

[@fvshkatie]

When attending Airventure, I've watched a lot of planes land but this is the first time I saw a landing from inside the cockpit. Nice smooth flying! I would have freaked out with all those planes around me! LOL!

[@plckyr6672]

This deserves more views. Oshkosh is a chaotic approach and you both made it seem like a cake walk. Great video.

[@scottthompson5855]

You two did awesome! Great team! Hope you had fun at Oshkosh.

[@chrislopez5287]

The ATC traffic is so helpful for me as a new student pilot. Thank you!

[@evangreen7562]

You’re an inspiration to my wife and kids. Awesome channel! Love the vtail!

[@MillieSadie1]

Ladie's ,you handled that so professionally and smooth, very well done!

[@toddweir9202]

Happy that you were able to make it to Oshkosh this year!!! I live in Green Lake and absolutely LOVE watching the traffic going to EAA!! I hope you both had a wonderful time....

[@kevinwynne5422]

This is so awesome. I would love to go to EAA but as a low time pilot I don't have the confidence. You two were fun to watch!

[@antonioV96]

This video on TikTok completely sparked my interest I’m glad I found it here! I’m hoping to start my journey into getting my license this week! Cheers from TX!

[@christophercain4280]

Absolutely loved every minute of this video, Thank You Stevie

[@timriley7295]

Love your videos. Your positive attitude + cool music = good vibes. You've inspired me to learn to fly - a long overdue dream of mine.

[@t.c.3027]

Had to pause somewhere around 12:16 @ safely touching down, "not that I had any doubts of an unsafe landing", just was compelled to voice my totally awesome experience flying with you girls! Continue the safe flights & I will be subbing to enjoy more, thanks!

[@kaitlindayne]

i just moved 30 minutes away from Oshkosh and hadn’t heard of EAA until this year, so cool to see this!

[@captaincurle4529]

Awesome video! I love flying the V-tail Bonanza. Wonderful airplane, and 21C is absolutely gorgeous! Keep up the great work!

[@allanj]

Awesome video - so nice to hear all the ATC communication! Well done!

[@jeffburnham6611]

Insane amount of traffic at Oshkosh during this event. Hats off to ATC and all the volunteers that make this happen.

[@jameshoiby]

"This plane is stressing me out, they're right behind us." ... "There's multiple planes." Welcome to Oskhosh!!! :)

[@Nick-hp9rb]

Amazing videos, I definitely learned a thing or two from watching and was entertained, too! I hope your channel keeps growing!

[@billwalbek1911]

This is SO awesome!! What a great trip. You girls rock!!

[@georgeh.6273]

From a guy who has been flying 45 years, this is an impeccable example of radio work! Y’all need to train You-tuber Valerie in N1879L on how to speak concisely with ATC! Also, you did a great job of airwomanship!

[@BluntSmokeTrauma]

@@V1AbortV2 it's only cause its a hot chick lmao

[@Jaserx]

You’re not wrong.. I’m a ham operator and her readbacks were amazing.

[@grante8]

The "have a good one" was driving me nuts. You're just taking up time that someone else could be talking. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to get a radio call in and someone's been adding unnecessarily to their own calls.

[@smokendt]

@@grante8 must be on your cb radio,, because this is pretty standard in the aviation community. Good day, take care, good morning, etc are common phrases.

[@baldguyadventure]

@@smokendt 😂

[@FilmMastersChannel]

Very professional flying. Really enjoyed the whole video.

[@mariomunoz7021]

Awsome video Stevie! thank you for sharing the great experience you had!

[@cowsofdelaware7690]

WOW! It is so entertaining watching your videos Stevie.. NEW to your channel and will be a lifetime follower. You are a True Professional. Be safe up there Capt.

[@breezypilotmark3378]

I began training to fly at age fifteen and when I entered high school, I was an outcast because of it. No one else cared for flying, especially the ladies. I was normal but considered a flying nerd. How refreshing to see these two young ladies and how confident and professional. Where were you then?

[@bestishiphop]

The present is always as nice as you pack it haha

[@tallll70]

@@bestishiphop bam... nicely said, concentrated content on YT does not necessarily showcase current frequencies of events

[@papernecklace]

Unbelievable, flying is the coolest thing. I am nineteen, hopefully I'll ever get my PPL

[@catie7466]

thats crazy to me i would find it so attractive if a guy could fly a plane. it shows intelligence, confidence, ambition, and that you're adventurous.

[@Mason-ty2dq]

@@papernecklace I'm 19 and I'm gonna go to school to become a pilot, hopefully it works out for me, it's gonna be a lot of hard work but I know I'll do my best

[@MOTOBLADE]

I hope when I start teaching as a CFI I have students as cool as you. Just looks like you're having so much fun. Nice flying!

[@BradColemanisHere]

OK that was really cool to watch you two coming into Oshkosh. I've only seen a couple of your videos but your focus, communication, and attention to detail are really impressive. I always learn something watching/listening to good pilots.

[@andrewp3456]

Wow, that was great. High-workload, calm-as-cucumbers!

[@mattf49006]

Nice first arrival at Osh and great teamwork ..

[@TmanUtube]

Brilliant work there. Loved the call out to the another plane landing behind you. "You need your gear down to land!" 😂

[@rosehamiilton5662]

Stevie.....Loved your Oshkosh video. When I heard that you were landing in Kenosha, my ears perked up! I lived there for 61 years, so to see the airport and take off and landing was so special! I know the airport well! Thanks for the Awesome video. Brian

[@sparkplug0000]

I’m glad you filmed how the V-tail Bonanza switches pilot duties and that unique yolk. I always thought that was an interesting aspect of that aircraft.

[@bryanhikes]

That was FUN! Totally beats watching TikTok’s of Alabama Rush Week.

[@BlueAngelPhantoms]

Great stuff. You're a pro on the radio!

[@solandge36]

Recently I was scouring for aviation novels in my kindle and surprise surprise, aviation videos starts popping up in my recommendations in YT. This was a super pleasant video to watch, I had no clue flying could be this casual. Somehow I always pictured lots of notepads, helmets and overalls!

[@DILLIGAF2101]

To think, I was just as excited making the same trip for the very first time (DTWish) in my Ram 1500! You nailed it!

[@bluerex03]

Well done with the preparation, communication, and checklists. Y'all should consider entering the Air Race Classic next year.

[@CaptMoo]

Love to see all the cool personalities in aviation. Keep it up ST

[@LifeStartCPR64669]

So happy I was recommended this video. Welcome back to the skies. You have a new follower for life. Clear Skies and Safe Landings Captain!

[@101bluesguy]

Great job Girls so proud of you two.

[@CitationMax]

The TikTok legend is back to takeover KZbin! Awesome video Stevie.

[@bayflight]

Haha! Thank you Max!

[@TheJerseyAviator]

Literally was about to say this, I'm like the TikTok/KZbin algorithm is kicking ass harder than an Oshkosh controller when a pilot doesn't comply

[@flapppytappybird7923]

Max is flirting

[@sctmcg]

@@flapppytappybird7923 request clearance to ship this hard

[@adrianschuh2040]

@@sctmcg clearance approved.

[@tallll70]

when confidence matches abilities, you both refreshing

[@jackhodgson]

Nice flight. Nice video. My favorite moment was your grins when ATC told you you were 30kts faster than the other traffic. Virtual high-five. Welcome to Oshkosh.

[@nordensharal]

I'm very inspired by your flight vlogs. I hope you still continue to fly.. Stay blessed!

[@stevenprugar2969]

I really enjoyed this. You both have very lively personalities, but as soon as you're on the mic it's business. How you can switch that fast and smooth is neat!

[@phantumdrummer]

Let us hope this isn't your one yearly video! You're doing great! Would love to see more of your progress and adventures. Keep it going!

[@joshlemke735]

Love the EAA. Tons of awesome airplanes and awesome people.

[@tarquinfintim5910]

Great vids. You guys are so professional but still make it look so much fun.

[@ifyouseekaylo]

So glad you popped up on my feed! Just started working on my private and love seeing female aviators 😊

[@sethmiller8318]

I like how you do GUMPS 3 times, that’s how I was taught too. Nice bonanza, N688B.

[@cq7415]

Fun to watch you fly your beautiful Bonanza. Love to see you landing. Thanks for sharing.

[@vk2ig]

This was recommended by the (in)famous KZbin algorithm. Nice video: well edited, and showing good air work - thanks for posting. BTW, your soundtrack has introduced me to the music of Ian Hugel and Carter Vail!

[@ArkansaDave1]

This was a fun video to watch, I hope someday I can start flying. This looked way more fun than driving.

[@teamgo9980]

So much better

[@Getreed1119]

How do you only have three videos? This was amazing! Great editing and am anxious to see more! You made Oshkosh look easy!

[@theroarin420s8]

According to the comments she’s big on tictok

[@Getreed1119]

@@theroarin420s8 that makes since, was way too good to be the first, thanks!

[@nickiec.3361]

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[@cjlavesser]

Thank you for sharing that adventure. Great video!

[@jameswadsley3165]

Loved this video and watching the two of you coordinate the flight together!