Flying the Cessna 172 | Real Lesson with CFI & Student Pilot

[@angleofattack]

Thanks for being here! What's a maneuver you're having trouble with, or did so during your training? Let's have a conversation in the comments.

[@mytech6779]

Accuracy landings, aka short field. I was always floating or setting down a bit short, I think part of the issue was the difference between practicing solo with half tanks, or full tanks and a large instructor. Not so much a problem with lift but more with momentum maybe, small gusts while in ground effect have a much different effect. I think my first instructor got my approach and landing technique started off on the wrong foot, after switching to a different CFI I improved rather quickly.

[@St.Joseph1994]

I'm having a tough time on my touchdown for landing. I can't seem to set it down nice and smooth everytime. My patterns have been pretty solid, its just that very last moment before touchdown.

[@investmentkid6709]

Landings

[@njukibeemusic]

you are such an awesome instructor. wish i could be instructed by you

[@Saddamplays]

Hey, I’m currently taking my CFI license and have already done 2 flying lessons. I’m struggling with how i deliver the information to the student and filter out what’s not important to tell the student. Any tip to help flip the switch?

[@jeffjeannette9364]

I love how calm but firm this instructor is. Stalling has to be the most nerve-racking part for most students, and you can see that here when he's asked to edge the back the power, and the alarm starts. But the instructor didn't waver, didn't even acknowledge his obvious trepidation, just calmly resumes the lesson, and keeps him out of his comfort zone. I can't wait for my first.

[@jeffjeannette9364]

And to the PIT: "You make it look easy, congratulations.

[@joecandella3367]

I learned more in that 20 minutes than I feel like I have in all the reading and simulator (amateur) I've done. You are an amazing instructor!

[@LukeW-we8ub]

Same here.

[@mike198383]

If you ever can scrape together a few hundred dollar or what ever a discovery flight costs at the nearest flight school to you it is a eye opener when your sitting in that left seat for the first time and have the controls. I had played Flight sim since the 1980s and the one day i got to do the disco flight my mind was blown. Your mind processes soo much information in a short period of time where even trying to control rudder was too much.

[@LadyStephanieArtist]

Right!

[@rayperson6207]

Its been 20 years ago since I soloed... put 3 kids thru college,.. money became short,.. stopped flying,.. demonstration on slow flying,... greatly appreciated that! R person

[@weshoover986]

The "CLEEEAAR!!!" goat scream will never get old! I think it breaks so much tension when starting a flight, getting the pilots to break a little bit of anxiety. Love it!

[@ajjessen5236]

You are an amazing teacher. David's big smile when you said "I didn't do that" realizing he landed himself was great. Made my whole day.

[@jasonfernee2401]

What a teacher. Pupil landing on his second lesson. Amazing.

[@asiaherrington7636]

I remember doing my discovery flight & it was the most amazing feeling in the world! He looks happy as hell tbh & can’t blame him

[@docfaust2073]

I want to schedule my first one soon. Did they record yours and if so, did they give you a copy? I've been doing as much flight simulator as possible to learn the basics. I know it's not the same as the real deal, but I hope it helps.

[@75takenalive]

@@docfaust2073 ive done a discovery flight and it's not that different from the sims, the biggest thing is obviously that you can feel it, like a 172 is so much more confined and shakes a lot more in the air. and my place didnt record it but i had someone do it for me

[@jacksonfendler5457]

I'm starting my private pilot license journey this summer and this video was very helpful, I found myself trying to answer the questions you asked and getting them right. Made me even more excited to start my journey than I was before. Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@WillsOW4]

How’s it going?

[@rstreno]

I've been out of the left seat for a couple decades and looking to get back current and back in. Videos like yours remind me of how much I still remember. The toughest maneuver for me was always crabbing to a crosswind landing in a strong crosswind. Pointing 30 degrees left of centerline and then that final kick to wing low and on heading was always a nice feeling when you nailed it, but it was the most "pucker" maneuver for me. Most of the time if I was by myself in the plane, I would prefer a wing low approach. It's just feels more natural to me-- but I do understand that crabbing is usually better for your passengers. On the flip side of that, my favorite maneuver was the engine off in the pattern / short approach practice. Even in a 172, slipping down to the runway, leveling off, and getting in a couple notches of flaps as soon as the runway was made always felt like I was one of the Blue Angels.

[@philipzanoni]

Same for me..20 yrs.. Crosswind landings.. Slips and crabs, Don't remember ever doing power on stalls tho.. Always power to idle stalls Learned or remem ered a lot lately watching stall and spin videos lately.. Now I wanna get back and get xurrent and do some flying. And take my daughters whom I didn't have back them, flying!! Great stuff

[@vegasaviation2243]

David did incredible for his second lesson! Excellent job teaching him and excellent job to David for listening and doing great. He’s going to be a very good and safe pilot. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@farmdwg]

I always got a smile on my face when I could get into my own wake...

[@angleofattack]

It's the best!

[@Aviate68]

Who doesn't hahaa

[@217pilot]

I think I may have shat the first time. One of the two of us in the airplane was not expecting it. Lol.

[@shyamnayak]

Wake travels downwards! So every time you hit your wake while doing a steep turn. It’s a common misconception thinking it’s the perfect turn but in reality we lost altitude. I was humbled by a senior pilot lol my life has since changed

[@MLunenborg]

That was amazing man! That look on David's face when he actually realized he just took off, performed some pretty asscrack-sweat building maneuvres and then went ahead and LANDED that same plane! Great video! I took a lot of pointers from this video, thanks!

[@angleofattack]

Glad you enjoyed it! I've wondered if these longer form videos would be enjoyable. But seems like people like them.

[@luke_atthat]

@@angleofattack Yes I enjoyed them. And the fact that you described the lessons with Time Stamp help to return and view again certain parts.

[@jameskornelsenblog]

As a corporate pilot now, it's really good for me to go back to watching the details in PPL training. Great content! Thanks for sharing!

[@LukeW-we8ub]

Exactly!

[@bille9995]

Takes me back to my learning days. It's clear that you are an experienced instructor. Your calm approach and almost soothing instruction to the student takes the stress off. Less stress better learning. And a little levity thrown in goes a long way. Wish you had been my instructor many years ago. Big compliments to you!

[@Voartist]

I took my last lesson in 1986. Adopted 2 children and ran out of money. Now I'm going to go back to flight school. Can't wait! Good video.

[@bryansimmons4550]

I would highly recommend following the limitations as published in the official Cessna C172 POH. You will learn the proper throttle and flap settings for your type of take off, minimum IAS for the the wheels to break ground, the few extra climb knots you'll need to clear a 50 foot obstacle, and then the faster speeds, usually in the 70-80 knot range for optimum climb performance at full power. Once you get to around 5000' AGL, over pretty flat land, you're safe to lower the nose to your enroute nose attitude, let the airspeed build to around 95,100 or so, then throttle back to 2400 to 2150 for nice maneuvering speeds.

[@smokecheckmaster5896]

Watched this whole video before I realized your in homer haha lived in Wasila my whole life and been to Homer dozens of time and had no idea there was an airport right there

[@csyv9740]

Witnessing his first landing definitely got a smile out of me. Cool to see new aviators on their "first's"

[@MrJeffinLodi]

Really nice, steady, calm, positive instruction. Excellent work.

[@nicholasgarciasillis3965]

i love your ways of teaching, you guide him but let him figure it out. i start my lessons next month and i hope my instructor is alot like you. Bravo to you my friend and extremely excited to be a part of the aviation community with many many years ahead.

[@keithrogers5832]

If it was a maneuver I worked thru it but short fields were my nemesis I explained how I was going to do the maneuver to the IA on my check ride but being timid with the controls always seemed to turn the landings into anything but a short field landing. He allowed me to return 3 days later because I was telling him the correct procedure but wasn't able to make it work, I worked with my instructor and he helped me become more assertive with the controls and then I started banging out the short fields and have never looked back. The check ride was performed perfectly and he tossed in some shorts with a crosswind. I really enjoy the instructions you give.

[@VincentArboriste]

Of all the videos Ive seen from you, this is the best one. And your student looks like a fast learner too.

[@ReallyUglyRob]

Really love your teaching method and communication skills. You have a genuine organic method of instructing…

[@genedillman7811]

Really liked this video. I could see David remaining cool and confident.

[@marcusalfaro3903]

I just landed for my first time earlier this morning it’s my 4th time ever flying and have fell in love with flying from the first moment I pushed the throttle all the way and started climbing keep being great and safe out there

[@muhammadsteinberg]

Excellent job for his 2nd flight! That young man is a natural.

[@richardherbst488]

Long time ago when I was learning my instructor advised me to level off momentarily right after leaving the ground to pick up a few knots. It made sense flying a 65 hp aircraft and like so much you learn at the very beginning, it stuck with me. Even today, I raise the nose a little, let the airplane take itself off, then lower the nose a hair to pick up 2 or 3 knots to keep it out of the stall condition. Every instructor since has said don't do that! Keep your angle of attack. You're wasting altitude. But there's still some logic floating around in my brain. Come to think of it, I learned on floats.

[@dak2005vn]

These are great as usual, really brings me back to primary training and is a good reminder of just how much information you need to take in as a student. Please be sure to thank David for being gracious (and brave) enough to put himself out there like he’s doing. It’s much appreciated and helpful to all the aspiring pilots out there. Looking forward to seeing his continued progress! Cleeeeaaarrr!

[@angleofattack]

Will do! CleeeAAarrrr

[@KuyaLance1996]

i really enjoy watching good job and really learn a lot thanks capt :)

[@TonyChatman]

I’m 4 lessons in. This is great to watch and to hear your explanations of why to do what.

[@cq7415]

Nice to watch all the different maneuvers over Homer, Alaska bay. Thanks for sharing.

[@SebastianSibaja]

Power off stalls, i get my heart pumping once it losses all lift, i pitched the nose down once and it didn't felt good, besides watching a lot of footage on KZbin sets your mind on situations that can happen if you roll to much, but i guess i just got over it. It was a difficult mind changer for me, and it helps me a bit to be more aware of dangers that can happen if you're not aware of what can happen.

[@moyewZIQ]

That was a great video. I think I learned more on this one than most others. I am a 20 Hr. student 62 Yrs. old and need to get back to the cockpit. I think that I prefer old-school procedures which I see here. As I get more time to go back to the flight school here in Houston, I keep my skills up on MS FS-2020. I almost always fly starting with Cold and Dark/ realistic, with a checklist, spending most practice time in my C172. Thank you very much for allowing us to see your training procedures, it gives me more to see and practice. Great Job.

[@scottsimpkins350]

The turn / bank from base to final is my “pucker” moment. Low & slow, banking so not cross the parallel runway / flight path, and knowing an over banking will result (or could result) into a non recovery spin due to AGL. Even on a single runway, not over shooting or under shooting... the turn to final. Practice,practice,practice

[@d3w4yn3]

Great lesson!!! You are a great instructor, and he's doing very well! This is dramatically inspiring me to take lessons in early spring!!!

[@pablobp7778]

Really good actitude like FI inside cockpit. It is a pleasure flight with that patience and professionalism. Congrats!

[@natashakhumalo487]

My goodness, you are such a great instructor. I wish I had an instructor like you.

[@dan2254-f8y]

This new guy is going places!!! Seems to be very good for that level... Great content, great videos! I enjoyed very much

[@Ivan-yj5cf]

Great teaching. Building that confidence. Good trust building as well by tone and choice of words. Kick butt,

[@ec1516]

Great video! I'm about to go on my introduction flight in 3 days, and I feel like I got a great head start with this video. Thanks!

[@hawaiiminded]

As a future aviation student I throughly enjoy your videos! Much thanks!

[@a4aviator294]

What an amazing final approach scenery.. sheeeesh

[@OzzyInSpace]

Can't think of a better place (for scenery) to learn flying than this right here... this is so what it's all about. Absolutely beautiful! I need to get out of the flight sim and get into actually getting certified.

[@robertwren2289]

After people train with you, they become very proficient. I was even getting nervous at times. Great Job David.

[@JYouker]

lots of cessna flight videos out there, but this one is so cool. much appreciated

[@camerongreco2146]

I got my first flight lesson this Saturday! I'm stoked!

[@MrBanchu]

Dude, you rock! I love the way you instruct your student pilot. :)

[@eunairlandadonorte]

I loved this video! I’m Pilot in Brazil but currently living in Northern Ireland - Uk 🇬🇧 I will keep watching for learn more vocabulary about aviation!

[@enzy6434]

Dude I would not do well with flight lessons here because I'd spend so much time distracted by that stunning scenery.. wow! Incredible place.

[@underseacreature2088]

Dude that was awesome. It’s inspiring me to get back up. Here’s my story. I was taking lessons back in 97’ in NY. Flying over Long Island was pretty special. We’d take off from republic (it was very impressive seeing a line of A-10’s lined up on the tarmac) and do touch and goes at Islip. Interestingly we did exactly what you did in this vid, slow flight approach configure, reaching stall with nose up attitude. At that time Islip started taking commercial flights, and there were moments when atc would ask for ground speed and then say make right turn and climb “ there’s a 737 coming up behind you”. Good practice for the steep turns! Then when it was our turn to land ground would say “N??? Clears for landing, take first available exit without delay”. Fun timers. Then I moved to Ohio later that year. I kept my training, did night, cross country, and my instructor says you are ready for your solo. Two weeks later he was killed in an accident flying from Cleveland to Columbus. I haven’t flown since.

[@amandastubbs1763]

Oh that's sad. If you loved learning to fly, like I do (low hours student), would you start again? Every aviator I have met is soooo enthusiastic for this special thing we get to do. They all want to share the joy, just as your Instructor did. I hope you return to the skies. I still can't believe I have taken off, flown round and landed an aeroplane. It's an amazing thing to do! Good luck.

[@ejripley]

This has to be the most beautiful place to instruct !!

[@thabanimnyama]

You are an awesome Flight Instructor, recently enrolled for my PPL in Zimbabwe and I will definitely be binging on your channel lol.

[@jessejackson8584]

You’re a great teacher. I’m learning a lot.

[@KennethEHall-zy7eo]

Wow...Flying with rudder...Your overall approach seems really interactive and effective. Did I mention fun. I really enjoyed that. It really seemed as if David and the plane met each other half way and became one. I've watched hundreds flight lessons but never have I felt that union between man and bird from sitting behind my PC. It must be in the instruction. Great work the both of you. Success moving forward.

[@angleofattack]

Glad you enjoyed it! Very kind words. Happy you got something out of it.

[@jamiehughes2247]

I've been playing flight simulator, I want to fly for real now, it's amazing I love it.

[@enzy6434]

I'm in the same boat as you.. I have used Microsoft flight sim for a little while now and want to really challenge myself this year by doing the real thing. For me the sim isn't enough. Been saving up and am gonna do it next year.

[@jamiehughes2247]

@@enzy6434 I've been looking at prices. £11000

[@ChundomanX]

I have played a bunch of videogames and i really feel like i'm learning, awesome

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

Absolutely loved this video. Your a great CFI as you make the student feel very comfortable. Look forward to the next training video.

[@maxwilson6688]

One of the most challenging maneuvers in my pilot training was practicing turns about a point and "especially" in windy conditions. That develops exceptional skills in coordinating aileron, elevator, power, rudder as well as position awareness outside the aircraft. I did this about 2,000' AGL and the more wind, the more difficult but the more effective the exercise. Try it; you will like it.

[@pedrodepacas2463]

Wow! Came for the flying and I'm fixated on the scenery. I love flying in Phoenix, AZ (born and raised) but I will need to add this on my bucket list.

[@glenn_cheatham]

Another great video! I just recently wrapped up my instrument and commercial, and am looking toward my CFI training.. Its a win win watching these as it’s a review of primary training and I get to see how a great CFI teaches it. Thinking back, I think the most difficult maneuvers for me were the turns about a point and s-turns over a road. I think that was simply because I strived so dang hard to have such perfect radius...

[@Jzaii97]

thanks Captain! feels nostalgic as I have just finish my CPL training few months ago with a C182

[@Kmiller-jr4fi]

Hey man! been watching your videos for awhile now and i just want to tell you how informative and helpful they are! I just got my student pilot certificate and will be joining the military soon to hopefully be flying for them (as long as the extensive physicals go well), but as I am learning the basics , these videos are awesome. I have been practicing very similar maneuvers and re-listening to a CFI once I get home helps me dial in these training exercises. Steep banks turns while maintaining altitude was something that I learned in my first couple lessons and also doing circles around an object with different wind directions were all things that were challenging to me but eventually got the hang of it! Been watching these videos for about 6 months now and my CFI definitely notices how I already have grasped the concepts of most of my lessons and part of that is because of your videos! Keep it up and maybe one day I will be able to meet you at an airshow or event and express my gratitude. Keep it up and fly high brother !

[@ormy1232]

Love the videos bro, im 7 hours into my PPL in the UK, ready to go solo once iv had my med !! Cant wait. The videos are a good refresher, and a good view point of other perspectives. Keep it up 🛫

[@brianclark4982]

that was beautiful and exciting. Youre good, dude. Thats a great teacher.

[@CruisersCorner]

What’s up Chris? I just finished listened to your entire podcast on Spotify at work. Great to finally see your videos excellent camera angles and sound! Working on flying now 10 hrs so far!

[@pjsministry7316]

Excellent attitude, you are a very good CFI. Billy

[@jtthill5475]

My biggest difficulty was always S turns along a road. The wind always got me. Thanks for sharing some great pointers.

[@mikehowell9589]

I fly out of Phoenix AZ and sometimes Omaha Nebraska my hardest maneuver is crosswind landings and remembering to add aileron right at touch down to help stay straight. But I Loveee the challenge of crosswind landings and forward slip down to the runway

[@angleofattack]

Me too! Crosswind landings are fun. Hoping to do more of those in the future.

[@mbmusicoficial]

Definitely like how you further explain how to maintain altitude on turns , sounds really simplified and easy to understand

[@eztech3820]

Very PROFESSIONAL flight instructor !

[@scottsimpkins350]

Man - he’s doing excellent for only his second flight! Truly, I was no where near this skill set at flt.#2. Fly him often - he could be one of those 40 hr check ride guys.

[@bigchristhedon]

True

[@nosamstop674]

Thank you. I plan to start my very journey in aviation as a pilot.

[@ducluv]

Nice Landing and confidence building. Great work

[@jakebeukes]

What a great instructor!

[@tomster0508]

it took me so long to learn how to land the plane, this dude did it on the second lesson thats incredible!

[@method21d520]

it was very easy to follow along and understand your instructions

[@bookofjeremiah9989]

That looked so cool, I’ve been having trouble as a new student with dealing with winds. Only 3 flights in but I haven’t enjoyed my first few flight bcuz of this.

[@gregoryhill7960]

Thanks guy this my first time enjoying your informative video. I'm thinking of getting my student license and then my private pilots license. Looking forward to more Angle of Attack flight ✈ videos

[@acontemplative1]

So positive!

[@boogerwood]

Wait… second lesson and he’s taking off… AND LANDING!? That’s awesome!

[@alhassant9204]

Mate, you're an amazing teacher. I'm getting ready to start my flight adventure and I pray I get an instructor like you.

[@ck2106]

I laughed at the end when your hands went up... Having only been up once, I understand how difficult it is to let go of the hand controls.

[@jamesallen856]

Great Teaching!! I'm a student at several hours and like your teaching style!

[@rogerclarke3291]

I learn something every time, even tho i now have my PPL. lovely video from a beautiful location. Thank you for posting.

[@seanpinnell4806]

Thank you! Love the vibe of this channel!

[@robmcfarlane3602]

Hey Nice Video ! I haven't flown since 2005 and this year is my year to return to the air, Great watching you guys go through the lesson and it took me back to a happy time. Flying is one of the best skills I have learned and hope to introduce flying to my 4 boys. I think I'll follow your videos to brush up on things and look at flying done in another part of the world. I'm from Melbourne Australia and always been fascinated with flying in Alaska ! Landing took a while for me to master but nothing is better than ending the flight with an absolute greaser ! :)

[@asarangan]

Great video! As I am also teaching a primary student, this was useful to see. One comment I would add is with respect to what you said about how an airplane turns. The elevator doesn't do much for a turn. You can turn just fine without using elevator (if you are willing to let the airplane descend). A bank creates a horizontal force, which pulls the airplane sideways. But that doesn't make it turn either, it only makes it fly sideways. The weather vaning effect is the primary mechanism that turns the nose into the direction of the bank. However, due to the airframe drag, it doesn't do this perfectly. It will only partially point the nose into the turn, which is why you need a bit of rudder to pull the nose and align it into the direction of travel. Thank you for posting the video.

[@mike198383]

Hardest maneuver i tend to struggle with is the power on stall and keeping enough rudder in to try to prevent going in to a spin when it stalls. Then also when doing slow flight keeping it within the power band as you increase the drag to not loose altitude.

[@vahidfarahmand526]

Thanks Chris, I have learned a lot, please add more skills and profiles configuration to use it in different situations,

[@ADPeguero]

Just found your channel. Subscribed and Notification bell all the way man. Thank you for sharing!

[@navymt2005]

Awesome feeling. Did my first landing last weekend.

[@samvelez7510]

New fan here. Love the content and the lessons. Working to get recertified. Great help. Only wish I were in Alaska to take lessons with you. I'm in NYC LOL.

[@grantfreeman4656]

Thanks my test is in an hour and I didn’t study this is really helpful

[@alphahotel0076]

By far my favorite aviation channel! Thanks for always putting things into a new prospective!

[@freddoucette4687]

Great video !! I had a hard time controlling slow flight. I’m at 10h and I’ll be flying with my feet next time I’m in that configuration!

[@tigaman66]

Nice video….can’t wait to get started on my training!

[@javoss123]

If I were going for my PPL, I’d definitely ring you up! Great teacher!

[@siddharth1876]

Loved the video, I am planning to sign up for my PPL soon

[@chiratrandy9128]

Not all aviators can become a great CFI,you it’s both great stuff I have just around 270 hours and I m still learning the basics by looking at your videos.Thanks when able will be joining to your PATREON club.FROM SRI LANKA CHEERS