Happy New Year - Russ Can Fly 2025!

[@RusscanFLY]

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[@AnthonyRyales]

Congratulations Russ, I meet you at a Mens Fellowship and you were an inspiration to all the Men there young and old. I pray you have continued success enjoying your passion for flying and being a blessing to the people who meet you and watch your videos. God bless.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much for the kind words, and I’m so glad to hear that our paths have crossed! It’s truly a blessing to share my passion and hopefully inspire others along the way. Thank you so much for the kind words, and the support. It really does mean a lot to me. God bless you, and be safe!

[@AB82]

3.25 +/- .25 nose, and 4.50 +/- .50 inches on the mains is the measurement of chrome supposed to be showing on your landing gear. The chrome looks small to me but it could just be on the video. Good info to know just incase you ever need the nitrogen topped off for proper measurement. 1D17 section 2-38 of the service manual.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you for the heads up, I’ll definitely make sure to check the landing gear and service manual!

[@MichaelCarterShow]

I'll definitely show tha young sista support in an entrepreneurial spirital way. HNY! Enjoy your weekend fambam! salute my gud brotha!

[@RusscanFLY]

I appreciate your support, my brother! Happy New Year to you as well.

[@wandiletembe]

2025 Let's go brother. 👍🏽🇿🇦

[@RusscanFLY]

Yes, sir! Time to get it in 2025! Take care, and happy new year!

[@bige6560]

Happy new year, enjoy the IFR training! IFR is the only way Ill fly nowadays. I definitely recommend locking in those pitch and power settings. All the examiners ive talked to really like to see people using pitch/ power method.

[@RusscanFLY]

Definitely good to know. I’ll definitely be trying to dial that in for sure. Thank you so much for the heads up. Take care, and happy new year to you as well!

[@garywilliam375]

Happy New Year Russ. It’s funny last night I get a text from my girlfriend saying that she’s watching a video from “Russ can Fly” going to Block Island and I should check it out. I said I discovered Russ’s videos a couple of months ago and they’re really good. She said you greased your landing at B.I. 😊 I told her I corresponded with you a little bit through the comments and said we’d try to connect sometime when you’re in the New England area. BTW I’m on the events committee with RIPA Rhode Island Pilots Association and we do a lot of cool fly-ins all over New England as well as safety seminars. I’ll keep you posted on any events that I think you might be interested in. Take care Russ. Sincerely Gary Frazier. 🛬

[@RusscanFLY]

Wow, definitely keep me posted! I would love to do some fly ins in that area. I really enjoy my time in Block Island, so I would definitely love to do some lines and meet some other aviators. Take care, happy new year, and thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Keep me posted on the fly ins!!!

[@TheDrew143]

Happy New Year! Outstanding outlook for 2025. Your openness about your struggles learning IFR is refreshing. Keeps us humble. And practicing for precision is what its all about. I'll definitely check out FlightCraft (ya just gotta love that). Also, look into having the block heater plugged into a remote switch or one that cycles power (it'll save you time and keep the oil at a more "normal" temp while stored.)

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I always wanna be as transparent as possible. That actually makes the journey better, because sometimes I get very wise counsel from many of you. I wanna thank you for your consistent support of the channel. It has been greatly appreciated. Also, I thank you for the recommendation about a remote switch for the plug. Somebody mentioned a device, and I’ve checked it out and gonna try to get my hands on one. Take care, and happy new year!

[@jimcarr7430]

Hey Russ, enjoy your videos and your passion for aviation. All the best with IR. Take it one day at a time and it will all come together. Stay safe and proficient .

[@RusscanFLY]

Thanks, I appreciate the well wishes! I’m going to keep at it, and it is a lot of fun! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment brother Jim! By the way, happy new year!

[@emellina1]

Happy, healthy new year my friend!! Lots of good things planned for 2025!! I know you’ll ace and finish your instrument rating with flying colors! God Bless and look forward to all your videos!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thanks, brother! I really appreciate the well wishes and your support! God bless you, and happy new year!

[@methodman247]

Flight craft sounds super awesome. I will def buy whenever I get my PPL

[@RusscanFLY]

That would be amazing! I have one that she made for me, and it is definitely a nice keepsake, to memorize the milestone. You definitely won’t be disappointed, and it’s a nice way to remember the moment. Take care!

[@Celticpride-c9q]

Hey Russ just wanted to say I love watching your videos!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thanks so much for watching! I definitely appreciate the time you take to watch, and the support that you give to me and the channel. It is greatly appreciated. Happy new year!

[@BlueSideUp77]

I got my first tower assignment. Whenever you're in Medford, OR, let me know!! I'll be watching for Charlie.

[@RusscanFLY]

Wow! That's awesome - I'll definitely look you up when I'm in your neck of the woods!

[@gizmo3379]

Happy New Year, Russ!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Happy new year to you too!

[@GMascelli]

Russ, Happy New Year! I keep my nose plugs in and place a couple of moving blankets on the top cowl. You need a SwitcheOn so you can text in advance and get that oil warming up before you leave for the airport. Good luck on the instrument rating...it's worth the hard work. Hope we can meet up for a breakfast run soon. Be safe, be well.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much for those suggestions! Yeah, I gotta get some cow plugs, cause I don’t have any right now. And a friend of mine was telling me about the device that you mentioned. Definitely gotta get my hands on one of those as well. Anyway, hopefully our paths will cross, and we’ll get the break bread and do some flying. Take care!

[@johnbettano6026]

Happy new and safe new year Captain.I love taking along on your flights. I've logged many hours of flight time in a UH1 flying over the jungle in country.but I must say it's more fjun doing it this way on the mac, watching you in your adventures. Keep flying man nothing like it.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words! It's truly a privilege to share these adventures with you. Take care, and happy new year!

[@hermansexton4567]

Check your manual for the correct oil viscosity for your flying conditions.

[@RusscanFLY]

Definitely will do! I definitely see that that is key to good engine management for sure. Take care!

[@TheGospelQuartetParadise]

Happy New Year, Russ... Congratulations to the young lady on stepping out into the business word on faith. Just a suggestion... Ask her to contact/visit flight schools and solicit their interest on creating awards for their student pilots as they advance. And, once her business gets off the ground she can get local businesses of all types interested in employee of the month, retirement awards. And, the most visible... Schools... achievement awards and plaques for academics, athletics, etc... Best wishes for her success.

[@RusscanFLY]

Definitely excellent suggestions! Hopefully she’s reading the comments to this video, so she can see some of this wise counsel that she’s receiving. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide some additional direction. Take care!

[@randythorne4401]

Happy New year Russ, love the energy! Cheers!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too!

[@hermansexton4567]

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[@RusscanFLY]

@@hermansexton4567 did you click the link?

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

I’ll look for you at Sun N Fun. Stay warm

[@RusscanFLY]

Very cool! I can’t wait to meet you. Take care

[@reyesben]

I love your energy, Russ and that you’re not afraid to shout about the things you love when you’re at the airport. It cracks me up because I know how sound travels in the T hangars. Your neighbors must think you’re a real trip. 😂 I mean that in all the best ways.

[@RusscanFLY]

It’s funny that you mention that! One time a neighbor came around because he thought I was having an argument with someone! Lol! I appreciate the compliment, and the overall support. Aviation just makes me so excited, and I’m just so blessed to get to do The KZbin channel, and fly an airplane. Take care, and thank you so much for your continued support.

[@joshlafave6022]

Hey Russ, watched you video's for a while now. I got my PPL in December and love watching your videos, see ya in the skies? Awesome goal on IFR rating, I will be joining you on the path soon. Need to get some flight time and want to enjoy being a pilot first before I hit the books again.

[@RusscanFLY]

Awesome! Congratulations on getting your PPL, I hope to see you out there sometime! Now just fly like crazy! One of the things that you’ll notice, you’ll learn so much when you just fly to different airports, and have different flight experiences. Thank you for your support, and taking the time to watch and comment. It is greatly appreciated! Again, congratulations!

[@Hmdkdd]

Am really enjoying this channel keep it up bro

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. Lots more to come!

[@reyesben]

The oil in my Cherokee 180 temperature seems to remain kind of low also in the winter, but I’ve watched savvy Aviation KZbin videos about engine oil and I’m not sure that temperature affects viscosity and lubrication as much as you think. It definitely begs the question what temperature is too low, and why is low temperature bad. We should submit that question on ask the an and P podcast to get the expert opinion of Mike Bush, Colleen, and Paul that’s a great program for aircraft owners to listen to.

[@RusscanFLY]

That is an excellent point about the oil temperature and viscosity and definitely something that should be investigated further. The only thing I do worry about is not removing enough of the condensation from the engine and the oil, and having it continue to build up in the engine. Definitely interesting questions for sure.

[@reyesben]

@ I think you’re right on about boiling off condensation

[@jimmydulin928]

Hand flying by reference to the instruments will become a casual intensity.

[@RusscanFLY]

That’s good to know, brother Jimmy! Right now it feels extremely difficult. But I’m up to the challenge! Take care, and happy new year!

[@publicclammer]

Be wary of fly-ins and events where the traffic is dense and ATC may be non existent or non standard! And try not to go solo into such situations. Happy New Year!

[@RusscanFLY]

That is great advice, thanks for the heads-up! That’s one of the things that I’m a little nervous about as relates to Oshkosh, but I’m hoping to take somebody with me to help along with the piloting and navigating demands. But thank you so much for the sage advice! Take care!

[@MrRaymond1021]

That's cool that you want to do your pilots instrument certification's. It's awesome. I can't wait to see more Russ. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much for the support! It’s going to be a long journey, but I’m looking forward to the challenge! Take care and happy new year Mr. Raymond!✈️✈️✈️

[@hillarymugasitsi1434]

Happy new year Russ, when are you dropping in or around Sacramento California?😊

[@RusscanFLY]

It’ll be a while, but hopefully someday soon. Hopefully it’s not being impacted by any of the wildfires!

[@FLY--wy2yi]

Russ, on my plane I partially block the radiator in the winter.

[@RusscanFLY]

Yeah, I had to do the same thing! Those oil temperatures were plummeting quickly!

[@nm8834]

Hi Russ. HNY! 🍾🥂 Love your enthusiasm!!! Im excited to follow your progress with the inst rating! 😊 Do you know about the Princeton Airport Flying Tigers?? They fly to all sorts of places to get $100 hamburgers and also have zoom sessions to chat and listen to guest speakers. I think you might enjoy. ✈️🐯🍔😄

[@RusscanFLY]

No, I never heard of the Princeton flying Tigers! Thanks for letting me know. Definitely gonna check them out. Thank you so much for joining my journey, good Lord willing more videos to come! Happy new year to you as well!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

I hope you keep us on your journey for your IFR, tell us about your annual on Charlie

[@RusscanFLY]

Definitely plan to keep y’all on the journey. There are already videos about my annual with Charlie. You’ll have to go back a few to find them. Also, there are members only videos where I go into great detail about cost, etc. Anyway, happy new year to you! Thank you for the support!

[@TheLifeSpot]

I wonder if the oil is to thick. Can you try using a thinner oil

[@RusscanFLY]

No, you wanna stick to the same viscosity of oil. Going thinner could really damage the engine.

[@captainhml3868]

So is your V1 rotate speed a lot quicker when it's colder? (I sail, don't fly 😊. Sorry for ignorant question😊)

[@Parr4theCourse]

Density Altitude is lower when it’s cold so the plane “thinks” it’s at a lower altitude near or even below sea level so it performs better using less runway before V1, opposite during hot weather plane needs more runway before airborne. Where do you sail? We took up sailing a couple years ago!

[@RusscanFLY]

The speed stays the same, it just gets there quicker, and the climb is better just because of the density of the air!

[@captainhml3868]

@@Parr4theCourse I sail in Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay in Rhode Island and Massachusetts 🙂

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@captainhml3868 We flew up to Mackinac Island recently and fell in love with the area, just got back from sailing in Bora-Bora / Croatia

[@jimcarr7430]

Hey Russ, enjoy your videos and your passion for aviation. All the best with IR. Take it one day at a time and it will all come together. Stay safe and proficient .

[@RusscanFLY]

Thanks, I appreciate the well wishes! It’s gonna be a long journey to get it all together, but I’m looking forward to the challenges. Thank you so much for the support brother Jim! Take care!

[@jimcarr7430]

@@RusscanFLY Got my IR back in 1972, no sweet panels like today. Still doable with just ILS , VOR and DME approaches. I sought out experienced instrument pilots and flew with them as my sic post IR ticket. Learned lots from them ! For me, no night, ice, low minimus single engine . I just stay home and watch Russ can Fly videos ! Take care.