Full Length Real IFR Flight (Mostly Uncut)

Ride along as we reposition a Piper Saratoga. This is a short flight in IMC so it is very busy. Basically as soon as we take off, we are on the approach to the neighboring airport. It was 1,300 overcast at the departure airport which equates to about 900 overcast at the arrival airport because of the elevation change. KSUZ-KORK RNAV Runway 5.
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[@youpattube1]

That was exciting. I've told myself for years, if you are in ifr conditions, just remain calm, trust the instruments, remain calm. Just like you did.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It also helps to have a good autopilot!

[@aviatortrucker6285]

The problem I have with IMC where I live is there isn’t enough of it. Out in the Midwest there are just two flavors. Thunderstorms in spring and summer or Icing Conditions in fall and winter! By the way, great video. They are suggested this was an Arnab approach which meant there is no glide slope. It is just vertical guidance, even though it uses the glideslope indicator.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It can be tricky. I also had that issue. Until I started flying airplanes that were certified for icing, I was pretty limited

[@jamiestaceyxander]

Good videos Ryan ... stumbled across you whilst you were taking your girls for a fly. Lovely to see.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! They sure do love to fly. I’ve got one more recorded with them that will come out in a month or so. The next one will probably be a 2 part video with just my wife and I.

[@vmarano4]

Great flying. Very professional! Keep making great content.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! I have a couple more videos recorded that I’m going to put out over the next month or so.

[@martincook7746]

I used to fly a Saratoga SP - flew for many years - a great airplane - stable and roomy - took it to Canada several times. I enjoyed your video.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! I’ve got to say I’ve become quite fond of it as well. I especially love the width, plenty of room between seats.

[@martincook7746]

Yes, that is what I liked most about it - very roomy. I flew other faster planes but decided to settle on the Saratoga - so comfortable. It had two alternators and weather radar, which was good for instrument flying here in the northeast.

[@hegvideos]

Enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming.

[@justintackett9543]

Nice work! We’re hangared over SUZ. Enjoyed the video- hope to see more.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks! I’ve got a few more recorded that start at KSUZ, they should come out in the next month or so, keep an eye out.

[@justintackett9543]

Our guy Dane says your a good dude! Watched 4/5 more...good stuff!

[@ronangel1704]

Great content Ryan, keep them coming. I think a change of the camera to behind you looking at the panel would be a better view, even though you are a good looking rooster . :)

[@paultaylor9939]

Great flight ,would it be possible for you to give us a panel camera view that would be great. Many thanks

[@dareltarbuk1332]

Hello i am from Croatia and i love planes very much and i love your videos

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, glad you like them!

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

Good job

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@cyrouskhavari969]

I can't, help to notice, all the racket that engine is making. It doesnt sound normal. I certainly wouldn't be flying that plane, in the IMC conditions, or VFR, for that matter.

[@dgibbsfl]

The guy's suggestion for maybe adding one or two other camera angles so the "uncut" video was not just a basic 'looking at you droning along in full cloud coverage on auto pilot'. I actually dozed off at one point.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks! I've made that change on my current videos.

[@jerryplante4239]

"I'm no hero". Smart man.

[@clarencewiles963]

Longer is better!

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

Nice ride. Totally Agree: single-pilot in IMC - and - personal minimums well above the published minimums ... I'll take all the automated assistance that I can get. Further, I won't do IFR - at night - in IMC without a copilot, either. Cheers, Chuck (NE Florida) +)

[@cyrouskhavari969]

You must be flying, a piper Arrow ?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Saratoga! Real close

[@brucethompson5114]

Good morning " 45471" thanks for the videos

[@TheRunwayRyan]

You are welcome!

[@observer1242]

Lovely

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@x0veN_trading]

Curious why you didn't continue to hold hands with approach when IMC?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I think you are asking about why they handed me off while on the approach. If that’s not what you mean, then let me know and I’ll try to answer it better. Anyways, North Little Rock airport is an uncontrolled airport (no control tower). Pilots simply broadcast their position and intentions on a frequency for other pilots to hear. You start out with approach control, and at a certain point on the approach they “hand you off” to the other frequency with the instructions to “cancel IFR in the air on this frequency or on the ground with flight service” or something similar. At this point I switched over and began broadcasting my intentions on the local frequency. Once we are clear of the clouds and in visual conditions, you can cancel IFR at any time. Until you cancel/close your IFR flight plan, no other aircraft can land or take off from that airport. Hence why I switched back to approach and canceled as soon as we were clear of the clouds. It is a courtesy to other pilots to prevent them having to hold in the air, or sit on the ground waiting for you.

[@x0veN_trading]

​@@TheRunwayRyan I can see both ways. The ceilings seemed high enough for pattern VFR work, usually they ask you to monitor their frequency in case they need to alert of traffic right before you break out ie Class G doesn't require radio comms so you wouldn't know coming out of the clouds if someone is on final or base to final without the help of radar services. I know every center does things differently.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I see what you are saying now. The airport I flew in to sits a little higher than the departure airport, and the clouds were a little bit lower out that way. It was 900’ ceilings at the arrival airport, so it was IFR. VFR traffic could not fly. About halfway down the approach, you can hear them briefly cancel my approach clearance and then say disregard. This was for an airplane departing the arrival airport that they were able to get out before I was too far down the approach.

[@x0veN_trading]

@@TheRunwayRyan Right on. That makes more sense. Great video, keep making them, love the few I have seen.

[@galenplant7181]

Outstanding real life experience. Thanks

[@regibson23]

Odd question but how tall are you? Considering getting a Saratoga but I've never been in one so not sure how much headroom they have. Thanks!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I am 6'3". The seat is adjustable through a small range up and down. I still don't lower it all the way to the floor, so if you are in the same range it should be no problem. Occasionally I wish it had more leg room, but I usually don't notice that until I've been in it for 2+ hours.

[@FSX789]

Awesome video!

[@SorenHume]

Awesome stuff as usual man. Just wish I could see the panel as I put myself in your shoes and try to think ahead of the airplane. Thanks for the peek inside your trip

[@SorenHume]

Would have been cool to see your GPS or FF track as a pop up window as we follow along

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I have some panel views on some of my newer videos, and I'm working on incorporating those on all videos from now on. I agree that it's a great view!

[@earnedwings5206]

Great clip & nice landing

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked it!