PATTERN WORK - SITTING THE V-01 EXAM IN FSX

[@rafael.a.aponte]

It's been over a year, but I'll say congratulations anyway. Watching these videos is like being with you in the plane and reinforces all the things to remember when flying. Thanks for all the time you put into the channel.

[@danequartel8101]

Nothing is better than going onto you tube and finding out Froogle has uploaded a video.

[@BaronVonHaggis]

Nice one, you could hear the relief in your voice at the end. Love your videos, and I don't know who's giving you a hard time about Track IR, but personally I love it, and think it adds more to the realism. Again congrats and looking forward to the V-02.

[@Lobta]

Another great PilotEdge/GA video! Congrats and looking forward to V-02. It's always a good thing to post these "Back to Basics" videos. Many rush to fly the heavies without really having a good foundation of the basics. Keep it up!

[@frooglesim]

Definitely worth spending time on the basics. Even if you think you're a pro. I was shocked how awful I was when I started practicing this stuff.

[@andysim232]

Well done. The A2A cessna is a work of art, it's like a whole new level of simulation.

[@Ready.A-10C]

Congratulations on your V1! Great video as always. I really appreciate all your honest thoughts and discussions during your flight operations. They are very helpful and informative.

[@rayhughes]

Thanks Froogle, and congrats My school we applied 2 sets of flaps on the downwind before turning base and then final for the last flap. Approach in the C152 and C172 was around 65knots and 60 over the keys (similarly the Piper 140 and Alpha 120)

[@BrianT58]

Congratulations Froogle, most people would struggle without having to give a comentary at the same time! Ignore any negative comments they only matter if there are more of them than positives.

[@qman1314]

Congrats! Looking forward to watching you pass the V-02 now.

[@davidamosphotography]

Thank you so much for that.... That just brought back so many memories for me. I use to fly that very Cessna over 25 years ago now. And yes did the same exam. Touch and go was my main thing I did on weekends. I loved it!!

[@AKAKraut]

I really need to get into these GA sims. I want to become a pilot in the future and I think this would help me learn sooo much more than my combat sims. Maybe it would even help train me out of all the bad habits I've picked up in DCS...

[@felixzbloch]

Kraut, you here?! Wow :D This sim is FSX ;D

[@AKAKraut]

Felix Bloch of course! Love my Froogle :)

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

I think they've updated it recently, I signed up for a trial and was flying out of Oceano last night and could hear both sides of the conversations.

[@adriankoola]

Well Done Pete, that was awesome-my fiance and I nerve racking watched you do a great job! Would have felt tense as you were trying to record for us fans, but kudos mate, splendid job and happy for you :)

[@johnnycab23513]

Very good. Brings back memories of taking my exams during the late 60's in Reykjavik, Iceland (BIRK).

[@TheByzantineEmpire]

Congrats on the V-01 so Froogle is becoming a pilot? Can't wait for the V-02 video

[@1jpenev]

@17:00 the airport looking thing is an old marine base that now has a shopping center next to it.

[@frooglesim]

Ah good to know.

[@MileHighClub211]

It's a great feeling isn't it? Awesome job froogle! Congratulations!

[@ProTechAndGamingUK]

Congrats Froogle! Well done and deserved as well!

[@TT_R89]

Awesome video, loved the honest attempt and not editing any screw-up. Thanks for posting this up!

[@TigerWalts]

The A2A C172R's nose gear is not directly steered. It's castered and sprung so the use of brake is sometimes needed for tight turns. Typically you use rudder to initiate a turn and then use inside brake to sharpen it. Just a dab of brake can speed up a turn as the angular momentum can be preserved with just rudder. I also find that stabbing on some opposite rudder can arrest a turn more controllably than trying to modulate the rudder. Modulate for big changes in turn and stab for minor corrections.

[@mscfsb]

Congratulations Froogle. Well done,

[@johnmcwilliam701]

Grattis!! Interesting to hear your impressions of the PMDG JS4100.

[@tuffers37]

Nicely done Froogle, congratulations.

[@MikeFairbrass]

Nice one Pete! Many Congratulations! Looking fwd to seeing the V2

[@hobobeaky]

Fantastic Mate. Takes me back to my days in a C152 as a trainee and doing touch and go

[@StatsMass]

Congrats on the V-01 Froogle!

[@Tengu4201]

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the next exam. I really enjoyed this.

[@Huddison]

That was brilliant to watch; thanks for posting us this. Think I'll give this a bit of practice.

[@jaitse1994]

would love to see more and CONGRATULATIONS. I wish you good luck for your next exam.

[@jcrouse55]

Great job Froogle, congrats on passing your exam!

[@pnewton99]

Brilliant, as usual! As someone else might have mentioned, you must get your entire aircraft across the double dashed hold short line before you're truly "clear of the active." My CFI beat that one into my head repeatedly. :-) Keep up the good work and congrats on 20K!

[@frooglesim]

Yup, its been called out a few times. Thanks for taking the time though just in case.

[@Neo4710]

Nice Job Froogle Congratulations. Good luck for V-02

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

Great videos! Thanks! Of course, this is for the benefit of newbies, so it might seem a bit nitpicky. Trying to fly and do videos is very difficult. I have tried myself. Be sure to turn on "alt" on Transponder when taxiing even when VFR. SNA has ASDE-x. See Airport Diagram.

[@ShaneVanHoven]

Congrats Froogle! Yeah in RW Small Cessnas (152, 172, etc) usually use differential breaking for turning on the ground. The Rudder isn't connected to the nose wheel in the way that Pipers (Cherokee, Archer, etc) are.

[@coma13794]

Skyhawks do have the rudder pedals connected to the nosewheel. The system is deactivated when the weight on the nosewheels is removed (ie, when you're in the air). You can absolutely steer using rudder alone. You can tighten the turn radius, however, through use of differential braking.

[@ShaneVanHoven]

coma13794 Well right. It is just a different system than what Pipers use.

[@nerdium2657]

Congratulations! Thanks to you, I foundout about Pilot Edge and am thinking of joining. Good luck for the V-02 Exam!

[@mitchmeere1030]

The thing I hate is in the comments there is always somebody ,,better,, dit is not the point! Froogle I think your vid are what they are Informative,clear, professional and fun many thanks I learnt a lot

[@frooglesim]

Unfortunately it's the incredibly depressing nature of KZbin. I just had it this morning in fact - some guy who felt utterly compelled to post comment after comment after comment after comment telling me quite harshly how bad a job I had done.

[@mattstermurray935]

dont know why u were worrying, one of the best sim pilots on youtube

[@frooglesim]

lol thanks.

[@N312RB]

Agreed, I just subscribed to both your channel and pilotedge today, looking forward to the V3

[@pcaviator687]

Congrats Pete! Funny how knowing that you're being tested adds a level of stress that you don't normally have, even when you know your stuff. I have always had test anxiety and it can either make or break you at times. Anyway, great stuff!

[@010erro]

Congrats Pete!!!!! Nice video. good luck for the next exam.

[@JayCarey45]

Congratulations, I actually smiled when you passed!!

[@KylanH]

Congratulations froogle!

[@Charger389]

You make this stuff look so easy bro! Congratulations!!!

[@jstodaro]

Great job! ... congrats on your V-01 certification! ... hope to be seeing your V-02 cross-country video real soon.. By the way, I was so impressed with your A2A C172, I just bought one from A2A Simulations. Thanks! :)

[@davenicoll43]

Another cracking video...I see since you have filmed it the runways have fell victim to magnetic variation lol...They are both now 20R and 20L...2R and 2L..

[@schlettyb1]

Awesome! Loved it...you make this look so easy...Congrats on the pass.

[@atlanticiacomjr9951]

Great job Froogle well done

[@JordanGreene787]

Fuel pump off, flaps to zero, mixture rich, rotate at 55 climb at 80... Will help you smooth out the patterns. I'll message you on FB a solid 172 checklist! Nice work Froogle.

[@frooglesim]

Thanks Jordan

[@lennuttall48]

congrats. As always, I learn a little more each video I watch..Thxs again. I look forward to your cross country exam. Keep using track IR..It adds to the realism..

[@mowburnt]

Nice. I found the best thing for trimming was a line of code somewhere which halves the trim input per button push. Bloody godsend!

[@DarossTheGreat]

frooglesim As a student at ERAU here in Daytona, i can verify that our groundwork uses very little braking EXCEPT on tight turns.... verrrrry light on the brakes. we use engine RPMs and nosewheel to nav, only using differential braking for u-turns and 90* + turns. Also, using active sky next, i often get some serious rocking in the pattern, its physically tiring... wind has a huge effect on this cessna lol... Also, on the landings, were told to flare in such a way that as we bleed off speed and pitch up the stall horn will sound about as we touch down, we want the right or left main down first depending on crosswind, and then set the nose wheel down after firmly on the deck. we flare at roughly 20 feet(wings level with treetops in peripheral) or so. Just how we do it... they tell us that landing with all 3 wheels can induce a bounce where we would push power and go around. Additionally, when coming in off the runway make sure you cross the runway threshold lines. Clear the runway, then call for taxi to ground. Just some friendly observations based on what were being taught here since it is relevant. LOVE the videos!!! Makes me want to go out and fly the coast... just too much $$ :(. 86 degrees today here in daytona!

[@guppy2022]

Way 2 go, Froogle!

[@btwilks]

Enjoyable video and congrats on passing the exam!

[@MrJAYz1011]

Congrats Froogle, great vid, keep them coming

[@frooglesim]

Trying my best

[@sjfvideo9508]

Tense stuff. Well done!

[@SeamusMcNeil]

Excellent - well done mate. Cheers Jim

[@DrPankajMalukar]

congrats froggle!!!! nice video ,nice job. very inspiring... to take the exam.

[@xXBl4ckB3ltXx]

Froglets I think for the tail draggers they use brakes to turn but on the trike planes they just use nose wheel steering

[@PeanutJaxs]

BEAUTIFUL video, FTX GLOBAL Textures are awesome!

[@SimDeck]

Nice one Froogle. Congrats!

[@russbwaters]

Great job! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

[@svpst1]

Good job Froogle! *Goes to try it.*

[@mahmoodalhawaj7831]

Congrats froogle , in my opinion you are a great pilot , idk why you didnt choose to be a real pilot but I know that u r smart enough

[@leobrougher1239]

In a 172 u put mixture rich for startup that's where u where having your problems at first. But great job overall! Thinking about trying pilot edge out soon.

[@cyberdami]

Good job Froogle!

[@NovemberSierra87]

For turns in circuits its best to use rate one turns, and for that you need to use the rudder and "kick the ball" for smoother turns.

[@frooglesim]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@coma13794]

No rudder is likely to be needed once established in the turn. Some rudder might be needed during the entry to the turn. That amount will be proportional to the amount of aileron deflection used during the roll entry.

[@lachiwainberg]

Try reducing the size of your circuits, Froogle. Start your turn onto downwind earlier and trim on the downwind leg.

[@operatordirt4611]

Great job congratulations

[@wayneknowles9336]

Another good video. Minor errors make it more realistic. Thanks and keep up the good work. Ocala Flight Sim Club ... Gunk

[@frooglesim]

+Wayne Knowles Thanks Wayne

[@SIMCFI]

Taxi lights aren't required during the day (and usually aren't powerful enough for night lol), NAV lights are night time only. I see people do that a lot and I just wanted to point that out. You're great on the radios.

[@jerrycraftkiddynamite4611]

This is really good I watch ur videos every day your awesome

[@siege00]

Grats Froogle! ~ WH_Shadow

[@gerihallitvedt2533]

Grats Froogle. Love these Pilot Edge videos. Keep it up.*:)

[@anthonyg9787]

Congrats.. 3rd landing the best but it acted like you had a left brake problem. Had one on a 152 in real life landing I had back in the 90's. Your great example of always stay calm when flying. Congrats on v-1...

[@georgesmart2835]

Congratulations! That looked like good fun :)

[@schmeichel75]

and the yoke and pedals are assigned and calibrated via FSUIPC, and while differential braking works, brakes totally loose all effect when I press down both pedals simultaneously. Works with every other aircraft without problems...

[@hesynergy]

Way to go frugal! Onward and upward Chas

[@Chuckers317]

Congrats on passing. I enjoyed the video.

[@schmeichel75]

Congrats! It's been much fun to watch you doing a nice job here! ;-) By the way, have you found our what's causing you braking problems? I have the same setup as you

[@TumzDK]

congratulations on the V-01!

[@BrYTaC]

Congrats on passing the exam.

[@Slimdog2k]

Nice work! By the way, that airport looking place to the north west of John Wayne is actually an old Marine Air Station with two giant blimp hangars. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Tustin

[@RDU8468]

CONGRATS MATE!

[@sebastianbaltazar787]

beautiful video!

[@MerryfaceAviation]

great stuff. perfect RT. You allow your airspeed to drop far too low on the approach however. Airspeed should be 60kt as you cross over the runway threshold. Also, this is a high wing Cessna aircraft with gravity fed engines, you don't need to use the fuel pump like in most aircraft. As for the pattern. The heading indicator thing is fantastic for unfamiliar airports, but once you fly the pattern once start to use references on the horizon to help you stick to the correct pattern. It will make your life SO MUCH easier. Thanks for the share :)

[@Brian20351]

It would be a miracle to hear the controllers this clear on vatsim!!!

[@BUFF498]

Great Video Froogle keep it up

[@SHOCKSTRUT]

Hey Man Excellent Video! Where can I purchase that aircraft and the awesome sound effects?

[@hotshot34able]

congrats! Great Job!

[@EddieBeaumontThomas]

Congratulations Froogle. I was with you in spirit and now need to drink one :).

[@frooglesim]

Ha, thanks Eddie

[@Flightlevel316]

I hade the same brake problem try uninstalling the saitek drivers and then reinstall and set the null zone of the brakes to very low. Hope that kinda helped and as always great video.

[@frooglesim]

Ill try that out - thanks Chris.

[@Croaker369]

Well done!!!

[@CJModiano]

Hey froogle, I hope you don't mind if I give you a quick critique on your touchdowns! Your technique is incredibly solid, and very safe. If that were a real plane, I'd fly with you no problem. You can see all the experience you have in jets though, because you're landing the Cessna like one. In a big jet, you need to put the airplane on the ground because of their high approach speed and excellent aerodynamics. In the 172, and any light aircraft, basically once you flair, as you settle down to about a foot above the runway, you just try to not land the airplane. That's pretty much it. Try your best to hold the airplane just above the runway surface, and within a very reasonable distance, the airplane literally lands itself, and smooth as glass. At best, flying the airplane into the ground will result in harsh, uncomfortable landings.. that's how yours were, safe, but harsh. I've felt a million of them. At worst, you'll get a bounce, a porpoise, and then all the fun stuff that might come with that, like prop strikes and nose gear failure. Other than that, I'd just say review your checklist for climb speeds and climb flap settings, and fly a tighter traffic pattern (a stylistic critique, but your pattern would be better suited for a mid sized private jet, and you'll find all other light GA aircraft circulating much closer to the field). I'd love to have you as a student though.. for sure within 5 hours, you'd be a better pilot than me. I'm sure you've answered this before, but have you ever done any real flight lessons?

[@frooglesim]

I started to read your comment and groaned a little. I get a lot of "experts" telling me to do X and Y differently, that my videos suck, that I suck etc etc. But your comment actually made a lot of sense. Thank you so much for taking the time to offer up this guidance, it is genuinely appreciated. Yes I have had a few hours of lessons, but never took it to the point of qualifying. Thanks again.

Congratulations for passing the exam!

[@realbok4life]

Good video Froogle, I like watching your uploads !! Quick question, I have a real world CPL, the law in Australasia states to keep landing light on below 10000 ft amsl, is the law different where you are flying in the video?

[@frooglesim]

I think so. Since I was flying VFR, the landing lights went off but the taxi light remained on. This is also due to the aircraft used - Landing lights in 172s are expensive to replace and burn out quicker than taxi lights.

[@rondon9897]

Brilliant vid froogle as usual. King of the simulation hobby. By the way interesting to see you lean the mixture on the ground - in the RW 152 I just leave it rich all of the time. What is the effect of leaning on the ground? Less fuel consumption for taxi?

[@CCitis]

Always lean when prolonged idling will occur (on the ground). This prevents spark plugs from fouling from over rich mixture

[@CCitis]

and this is simulated on the A2A Cessna I believe...

[@coma13794]

'full rich' is required at takeoff from sea level in standard conditions, but at idle, the mixture setting will result in carbon deposits forming on the plugs (also known as 'fouling'). You'll detect this condition during the run-up process with excessive RPM drop as you swap to one magneto versus the other. It's not about saving fuel, it's about stopping the build-up of carbon deposits on the plugs. And as Jeremy pointed out, A2A simulates that nicely.

[@jonlast4666]

Also according to pilotedge website KSNA pattern altitude for 20 LEFT is 800 feet. training.pilotedge.net/object/v1Rating.html - I think sometimes this in enforced on the v1 and sometimes not.

[@JumboBumper]

Hey super good video Froogle!:) Whats your Trackir settings?

[@frooglesim]

***** Just the "smooth" profile.

[@JumboBumper]

Ok thank you very much! Btw I love your work Froogle!!

[@naltron]

can they see what you are doing inside the cockpit like turning on the engine and that?

[@EnDSchultz1]

In my experience with the 172, nosewheel steering is pretty paltry and insufficient for making tight turns while taxiing. It's only really useful for keeping you on the centerline. So using differential braking to turn is perfectly normal.

[@frooglesim]

That's what I thought.

[@AlainChamps]

very cool. well done!