How I Became a Piaggio P180 Pilot! Sunset Arrival

Welcome back to another Piaggio P180 flight vlog! In this episode, we fly from Scottsdale, Arizona to San Jose, California on a beautiful winter day. I share my story on how I came to fly the Piaggio in the first place, and I hope it inspires you to network and say yes to every opportunity. Please like and subscribe, there is much more on the way!
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Edited by Sean: / @leppaviation
Music by Epidemic Sound
PLEASE NOTE: These videos are for entertainment purposes only. All of my videos, including this one, have been significantly edited down from the original full length raw footage. Many radio calls, checklist steps, and other procedures have been omitted to keep the videos a reasonable viewing length.
Please speak to a CFI with any flying questions you may have, do not use this video as instruction.

[@navitch24422]

No one in the KZbin aviation space does videos like Owen. Every single time you post, i click. Another amazing video, looking forward to seeing more G4 stuff!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you! More G4 stuff on the way!

[@deekamikaze]

@@FlyWithOwen This might not mean much but I really want to thank you not only for the content but for content with this plane. This has been my favorite private plane since one flew low over my house a decade ago and besides you, there's really no other content about it besides the occasional video trying to sell them

[@Straightahead101]

As he hits the prop with the golf clubs

[@k3n_ng]

nice explanation of the experience with the PIAGgio CFI

[@thisisurcaptain]

I second this sentiment!

[@chrisdaniel1339]

Nobody can dispute the Piaggio is the sexiest propeller twin aircraft ever. What an amazing aircraft.

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Sexiest aircraft period!!! :)

[@houstontexas4658]

That's an awesome story Owen, what a lucky find for an 18yo kid!!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you! Yes indeed

[@steveblinder7252]

I always look forward to your videos, they allow me to escape from a terminal illness for a nice period of time. Thank you

[@NovejSpeed3]

God bless you! I'm glad you have found an escape!

[@chadmark88]

Very cool story, Owen . . . and a BEAUTIFUL sunset from "above".

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@alrad5686]

Nice flight and nice to hear your experience. I am amazed how the Piaggio flies more like a small jet than a prop plane.

[@baomao7243]

I love the unconventional engineering mixed with “Italian fashion.” Gorgeous.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you, it is definitely more comparable to a small jet indeed

[@deepg7084]

The sound at takeoff is like nothing I've heard before. Very unique airplane.

[@LeppAviation]

Absolute BANGER

[@pilota3405]

absolute banger of an editing

[@FlyWithOwen]

Edited by the best in the game!

[@JeremyBechtold]

Amazing story Owen! Something similar happened to me. About 2 years ago, I took a discovery flight with a guy at CNO in a Gyroplane. It blew my mind.. I made a video about it and it went viral on my little channel. I approached him with the idea of a KZbin channel and he went for it. Fast forward to today and he's making me a CFI and not only am I going to Oshkosh for the second time this year, I may end up going to Germany for one of the aircraft manufacturers we represent. Just gotta step up and take initiative!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Cool story! Thanks for

[@davidwolf226]

There are very few aircraft that are as sleek as this beauty is. I always love these Piaggio videos, Owen. The background you shared with your journey to fly the Piaggio is quite remarkable. Those sunset shots were just so damn cool. Thanks.

[@Evulnation]

Nice video but be careful how quickly you raise the flaps in this bird. I'm sure you know how intense the sink rate can be. I know a couple Piaggio pilots that used to do that and eventually, during one instance, big gusts of wind came and sunk them right back onto the runway while obviously at high speed. Can just lead to unnecessary danger instead of waiting til 400ft. I've got about 5k hours in the thing so I've seen all sorts lol. Great work though and I am glad this beautiful machine is getting some air time.

[@henrylee8092]

You say you got about 5k hours on the thing but not a single post about it on your link. I see you had references to a sim profile, could this be the 5K hours you logged on?

[@Evulnation]

@@henrylee8092 Huh? I don't think I was talking to you, sir. It was from one P180 pilot to another. He flew the plane beautifully, but that is something I noticed and as a fellow pilot, we shouldn’t be put down for pointing something out in a polite way. This is one of the first things your taught at Piaggio school at FlightSafety, the pretty intense sink rate. And if you were to get an engine failure in the Piaggio on takeoff, you’d leave flaps mid for a while until you’ve got a substantial amount of ground clearance due to the fact that a lot of lift is momentarily reduced when going from “mid” to “up”. Again, I’ll emphasize how great he was flying the thing. But my comment wasn’t meant for you.

[@jonroth7342]

I like the way your voice gets 2 octaves lower when you talk to ATC. So cool.

[@operationcenterbravo]

He must impress the dude sitting beside.

[@johnabriggs6044]

Some time being in the right place does on Good. Thanks for the Story and another great Sun set Owen.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@budowens6478]

Great job Owen! Excellent pilot, thanks so much for sharing.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@thisisurcaptain]

Owen you are one of the very few KZbin aviators who continually inspire me with every content you put out. Something about your aura is pure. Thanks for sharing your magnificent story how you came to fly the Piaggio Avanti.

[@freightdawg6762]

Fantastic vid Owen always look forward to these vids from you

[@72cmcinc]

Great story and awesome flight! Thanks!

[@lornecunningham326]

Thanks for taking us along Owen. Love the Piaggio 🤙

[@JacobThePilot]

Awesome video! Keep doing more stuff like this!

[@ArticSpy]

Awesome flight thanks! I'm amazed how much communication is still necessary between the pilot and traffic control.

[@rickinnes]

Beautiful plane - great story - and wow, what a sunset.

[@kasm10]

congratulations Owen...really great of you to put this content out there. you're def among the top tier. great job

[@identity911]

Love your camera angles, good work! Amazing flight

[@19brandon66]

great video as always...the sunset was the topper. safe travels.

[@jafar6785]

Such a beautiful plane, and thanks for the great shots. Safe fly Owen.

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Thanks for sharing your story about how you landed the great gig. Awesome vid!

[@montestu5502]

Best pilot I have seen. Love the videos.

[@ThEvltwn]

Awesome video! Your content quality keeps getting better and better. And it started high to begin with 👌🏽 keep it up! Greetings from Denmark 😊

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Great to have another video 📷 from you Owen! Excellent 👌🏼 and excellent advice as to advance 💯 in life 👍🏼 totally agree! Take every opportunity 🙏🏼

[@mrkc10]

Great video and story. Good for you! You get out of life what you put into it. Nicely done sir.

[@brimopm]

Excellent videography and editing as always!

[@jonfelty6063]

Another incredible video by an incredible guy! Thanks, Owen, for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to all of us!

[@robertscott2269]

Love this. The P180 is my absolute favorite plane.

[@robertchambers5821]

I'm getting back into aviation and listening to your radio chatter is helping me get tuned in. Love the videos.

[@pjcrow8973]

What a sunset. As beautiful as the plane you were flying

[@garethmorgan1282]

Hi from 🇬🇧 great videos. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@robinharrison3907]

Great Video Owen ❤️❤️Absolutely Stunning Aircraft 👍👍

[@denniswagner3962]

Perfect Sunday morning video to watch before my IFR flight lesson.

[@gobeckon]

Very cool to hear the story thanks for sharing that.

[@michaelboley4428]

Yes incredible sunset oh so jealous. I loved hearing about how you got in that seat thank you. Really big fan love to see your success your and inspiration to young people Owen thanks for letting us see these flights 👍🏼

[@av8sj]

This editing is fantastic! From the intro, taxi, takeoff - the sound levels were perfectly balanced

[@mcflyr64]

Great story, Owen. Saying “Yes” is a big part of having a great aviation career!

[@JayMarsh7]

Great video Owen, what a view!

[@billlamb1937]

Enjoyed your story and enjoyed the flight.

[@matthewdimmick2503]

It's always fun hearing that thing come into San Jose. Just makes such a a unique sound, can always tell exactly what it is.

[@ChefBrad22]

Awesome story Owen, love the videos. You're one of the few aviation content creators that gives a quality behind the scenes view and keeps it fresh every time. Also, as a controller myself, very much appreciate the comms in every video. Love the work!

[@petertarantelli]

I’ve heard so many “right place, right time” stories in the aviation industry. Say ‘yes’ to everything, best advice ever! Tough headwinds but you gotta take the good with the bad. Great video, great flight…thanks for taking me along!

[@Jaredmnunes]

Your videos are so influential, and full of helpful information. I hope to keep learning from you and follow your footsteps as I am a fresh commercial pilot and aspire to achieve the success that you have as a contract pilot. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and help people like myself out! Keep up the great work!

[@user-is2kk9qn7r]

Done with real style Thank you.

[@Praterphil]

Great videos to watch & I think very inspiring to young people wanting to get started.

[@kellywilkins8043]

If I had it to do over again!! I love the P180 EVO! Thanks for the ride! Enjoyed your story!!

[@Vantage79]

Way to get that gear up!! Thanks for the flight!

[@skyepilotte11]

Great story about your becoming a Piaggo pilot...and a beautiful sunset on this flight.

[@markbursey3484]

Love the content Owen! Thanks for sharing your flights and your career path!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@cortezchris2405]

Great story Owen, thanks for sharing! I saw 2 Piaggio's on the ramp at KABQ a couple weeks ago. Love those planes. Took a pic with our 182 parked next to them.

[@randyfiles9980]

Very cool story! Excellent aircraft!!!

[@FordyHunt]

What a machine, and what a pilot!

[@jmwjr1900]

Keep um comin. Luv your videos.

[@XXfea]

You Da MAN.... Thanks 👍

[@elagduck]

Cool story...glad it worked out.

[@elvereduardodiaz8532]

Awesome flight! I went from fueling a Piaggio to flying one as well! Great airplane!

[@RaulQPompa]

that was awesome man!. Right place at the right time! I'm here looking forward to find my first job as commercial pilot in Mexico

[@joneis1]

Smooth operator. Best ride-along aviation KZbinr of them all. No competition.

[@gtr1952]

Its really cool how the rear gear folds up into the fuselage on the Piaggio! It's like a little fighter jet. LOL I'd love to see one live, I never really understood the canard thing. "Flap down" for lift to raise the nose? Very cool airplane!! Thanks! --gary

[@fxpthl]

Such an unusual aircraft but so very cool as well! Fun watching you sir!

[@fastbreak9681]

🎉Great job, Owen! SCA Scottsdale

[@johnnyg419]

Another home run with this video! Never fails, love the channel brotha! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrsaskriders]

Awesome life story. You seem to be a very proficient pilot. Right time, right place, right two people!

[@paullehr9236]

Interesting story about you getting to fly the Piaggio. I always liked hearing that "snarl" from those pusher props when one of them flew into my local airport(HVN). I don't remember the last time that I heard that sound. It's been years. Thanks for posting your flight and talking about your experience. You never know when "that opportunity" will come along.

[@stryk3r]

10:18 I love these situations where the universe presents a door and you just casually walk through it into something amazing

[@clivebush3322]

Good one. Thanks Owen.

[@horizon6462]

Awesome 👏

[@user-mr7gt5he1v]

The Avantti is an amazing piece of engineering !

[@letsfly72x]

Another fantastic video

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@virtualburton]

New subscriber here. I don't think it's possible to be cooler that Owen. that radio work... just awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@brepmc]

awesome story!!

[@bassplayerx4310]

Amazing story sir!

[@andymacdougal]

Please, as much as you can from the Piaggio P180!! Love your videos

[@pablomelhem6010]

Great story... congrats.

[@ronrivers4261]

Very nice! I agree that networking helps with being in the right place at the right time. Very valuable insight! Enjoyed those stunning views too!😊

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@richs6205]

Enjoyed the story, great advise to say yes to ever opportunity presented. I’m sure your youthful excitement and positivity were an asset as well. Nice video.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@rickyyoung1722]

Awesome.

[@clarencewiles963]

Good flight 😊thanks again for sharing your journey 👏

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@minecraftwtihclay]

That's an awesome story

[@yooo7774]

Great job 👏

[@alicethecat6]

Great story.

[@wayneelliott2462]

Wow that is a awesome story of how you come to fly the Avanti, the filming of the flight was top notch, loved every minute!!. Can't believe how big it is inside and the performance its has, what a great aircraft!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you for watching!

[@TurningFinalOfficial]

Your radio cadence is second to none, its pretty remarkable.

[@bbt305]

Love the radio chatter giving you shot outs lol! Props! Beautiful girl, beautiful bird! Stay high brotha!

[@65LB]

Love to hear the real life "PILOT" stories!. ALWAYS A professional; video from Owen!

[@igrant1]

digging the cockpit POV

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@joescarlata4765]

Great video !!

[@ProducerStefanSchnabel]

Awesome! ✌🏻✨🙂Best Regards from Germany

[@jaimemariovillaescusa81]

Love the video man ! No truer words were spoken, had I not said ‘Yes’ to flying skydivers single ops on a Cessna 182 in a difference province (i’m from 🇨🇦) wouldn’t find myself as a co-pilot on a Citation right now. I’ve only seen a Piaggio once and it’s truly a remarkable looking aircraft. Can’t wait for more !

[@a.e.1952]

An inspiring story. I’d really like the opportunity to fly a Piaggio. More than that, I’d like to own a Piaggio and have the opportunity to be a great mentor like your guy. Awesome stuff! Subscribed!

[@ctop7990]

That take off !

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

Nice video. Great background information.

[@michaeljensen4638]

Thanks from Minnesota

[@richardconstantine6843]

Your piaggio story reminds me when you took me to San Diego after my biannual got canceled. Great video as always.

[@theboss9280]

That plane is badass Owen! Got my PPC in 1990 and stopped flying for 23 years after 2000. Just got back into GA and got checked out in (4) different types in the past 60 days and clocked (30) hours...One day I would hope to fly the big guns!! Love your videos young man...

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

I cant be the only one that thought he had a dog over his shoulder at :44 for a second lol.? Absolutely sick camera work having inside and outside angles was beautiful! Love the story on how the piaggio became a thing for you. Right place and right time can be some of the biggest wins in life. keep up the great work man!