I Can't Find My Airport

[@EJWash57]

Not the first time ATC has asked you to repeat yourself. At 10-miles from the field, the KLZU tower controller said your transmission had a lot of static, barely readable. Before you make your next flight, in the run-up area with your engine running, call Ground Control with your usual headset and explain to them that you need to check your radios and will be making several calls to them. Call again using your other headset and ask for a comparison. Not sure of you have a hand mic as back up, but if you do, same check with that as well. Also, go through the same drill with Comm 2. Could be a Comm 1 antennae issue. Or, it may be that your usual headset is on the fritz, and you want to find out for warranty purposes (no-cost repair). AND, check to see if the push-to-talk (PTT) switch on the right seat control stick is operating normally as well. If you try those things, and ATC is still squawking, you may want to check with a radio shop to see of you're putting out the proper transmitting strength.

[@leedub8825]

Many thanks EJ Wash for the advise, I also thought something was not right, " learning by erra", secondly searching for the airport, most airports are on GPS co-ordinates, a decent GPS will give reasonable navigation guide, I do not know if the pilot landed without ACT, but the silence sounds suspicions, more so after Departure was cleared by ACT, play around with the comms just to check functionality & keep ACT on track before critical moment, anywhere good learning curve, I am reading my PPL

[@larrysouthern5098]

Yep...

[@sunnibird]

Old post but my 2 cents. I think he has the mic way too close to his mouth. Move it a couple inches away and the sound will clear up.

[@robertbandusky9565]

Mike ! Good procedures and checklist usage. On that traffic call out, I would have descended to 2000 feet ASAP. Safe flying 👨‍✈️

[@homomorphic]

The problem with being an engineer is that I know how low the probability of a mid air collision is. Still, even I'd change the altitude as well because even though it's nearly impossible to collide even if at the same altitude, it's even more impossible if you're at a different altitude.

[@ccharlot]

This is badass looking plane with a badass looking cockpit. I really like how your camera angle in there captures everything clearly- the avionics, controls, and the window.

[@BENDPAK7000]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Mike👍🏾👍🏾!

[@StevenLeoKorell]

I've been following you for a minute, as we're at a similar stage of learning. Also been mentoring another student. About to send him this video to help with his X-country communications, and to realize not everything goes textbook, everytime. He needs to know, and I like being reassured that we hone our skills, every flight. Keep it up!

[@camerongoodwin2020]

Mike, when coming in with that crosswind you need to be doing a side slip. That will keep you on centerline while on final. Dip your wing low into the wind and use rudder to keep your nose on centerline. Look it up. You can crab for a while coming into land, but transition into a side slip while on final to maintain center line instead of just kicking in rudder at the last moment, much preferred method

[@nghicks42]

Seems like you’re describing a side slip (to counter crosswind) vice a forward slip (to lose energy).

[@camerongoodwin2020]

@@nghicks42 You are absolutely right, I mean SIDE slip not forward. Thank you for catching that!

[@chetmyers7041]

15:37 Mike, might be helpful to "project your voice" a bit more when making radio transmissions. Made the mistake of descending to pattern altitude at night when I had no idea where GREER airport was. Controller recognized my confusion and gave me a vector to put me on downwind, "Cessna JWP, fly heading ABC for traffic avoidance." He gave me what I needed without me asking, and I believe he was being creative with the part about traffic.

[@fehlrock]

One of the few times being Soft Spoken is a disadvantage. :(

[@kenslea826]

Mike, thanks for sharing. Brings back old flying day memories. Maybe one day I will go back up...

[@j3brother]

Awesome video! This airport is near where I live off of 316! Keep up the good work bro. You keep getting better and better! May God be with you always! God Bless!

[@antoniog9814]

Ooh, that landing was the in next zip code over from the centerline, lol. Nice day for flying.

[@FlyMeAirplane]

I fly a tail wheel airplane and try real hard to stay off the center. Lots of runways have center lights that feel like a 2x4 when you hit them! I actually like to land on the side that the wind is blowing toward because the wind is going to try to turn you into the wind after touchdown.

[@FlyGuyToo]

Hi Mike, I also fly out of KLZU and anytime I fly the VFR corridor over Atlanta from KLZU to KFTY, I always monitor KPDK Tower for situational awareness of traffic arriving or departing their parallel runways, just to the northeast of downtown.

[@doranjaffas7351]

Traffic can be hard to spot especially at the same altitude. Very small targets and a very big horizon. My airplane painted a cream and a dark brown accent makes it very difficult to spot so I keep the strobe on in the vicinity of other airports. Even then I keep a sharp scan out with detailed radio calls as to where I'm at, the altitude and the air speed and the direction of flight.

[@BumbleBee55R]

Wow, a lot of haters on here and I don't mean to be one too. But as for the wake turbulence, you want to take off AFTER his touchdown point, not before. Wake turbulence is only when lift is being generated. So, a short field take off in this situation would not be correct. You would want to extend your take off roll to after the other plane's touch down point.

[@frankcharles9601]

Practice Practice Practice!😎

[@ericthomas8147]

Am I correct that proper wake turbulence avoidance procedure would be to take off after the start of the jet's landing roll, not before it's touchdown point? I.e. short field takeoff there isn't ideal?

[@JoeRendaRealty]

I think you are correct. The vortices sink and spread out , but one can move over to the runway in a crosswind. They stop as soon as the wheels touchdown and the wings stop producing lift. This is mostly a problem on heavy aircraft. The best thing to do is wait at least 3 or more minutes

[@flying_david]

Yes sir, you're correct. That also confused me and made me read into that topic again to refresh my memory. Takeoff after a larger aircraft means taking off AFTER the touchdown point of that a/c.

[@jimmorris5090]

Yep, I notice that too. A short field takeoff would be correct following departing heavy aircraft. After departing, it is best to not fly under the heavy aircraft's flight path. When departing Reno in the mid-1980s, I saw the tragic result of wake turbulence a half-mile off the departure end of RW-16. A Cessna TR182 had crashed with the total loss of control. I would guess he had to be at an altitude of 300-500 feet when he encountered the wake turbulence. There were no survivors.

[@strohmy]

Thanks Mike just subscribed fully enjoying your site and you God bless.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Hey Mike great video!!!.. Good to see you've got your head on a swivel..looking around for traffic all the time(situational awareness).... Good work on ATC communication.... Traffic moves fast at altitude when coming at you...dots turn to big dots ( airplanes ) Really FAST!! HAPPY FLYING!! 661MG over....out..Cya🐦... .. ...

[@doctorthomas8807]

JELLY ...i love it bro ..inspired AF and coming your way soon (in the skies)

[@JIMMYLINE]

Mike.... I LOVE these videos. When I can’t fly, you put me into the cockpit!

[@souljahroch2519]

Thanks for taking us along🙏 That was fun✌

[@dannyvz2738]

You set your climb up to 3000, then plugged LZU as direct to “flight plan”. Why not climb 600 additional feet go over the top of PDK or request the transition to fly direct? Either way you were well below the Bravo shelf at those altitudes. The right turn to the south side of the city, just over the Benz, was way out of the way before heading to Stone Mtn to get to LZU. Even though she was telling you where the traffic conflict was starting 3 miles at 10 o’clock, you got lucky to avoid disaster at 1/4 mile and converging without deviating sooner.

[@chrisruf7590]

This route had downtown and stone mountain as eye candy- so better for a video than direct over PDK.

[@todda8695]

Start at 16:20 to see the "Too close for Comfort" plane

[@mojogrip]

If you look closely the small speckle at 16:51 was that traffic

[@todda8695]

@@mojogrip Yup...I'm a pilot as well and as the ATC kept saying traffic was closing in at same altitude, it even made me feel a bit uneasy!

[@rafiqsaid4297]

enjoyed the flight , thanx Mike . Nice camera view, it makes me feel as if was flying myself even so far I started to look for fields in case engine failure, the funny thing is 5 seconds later you tsay you r looking for fields in case of engine failure . Glad you enjoy your plane

[@crcspecialisttrainingvideo5934]

It's amazing. 2010 was like the wild west of see and avoid flying and in 2020 you get all sorts of alerts.

[@farmgene]

I enjoyed the flight. Thanks for taking me along.

[@jerrymcshan2531]

This is just a suggestion Mike, get flight following to help guide you, I’ve been in your shoes, this is not a put down, like your content, keep your videos coming, much love brother.

[@gerardchrabot8538]

Hey Mike, Not only flight following being wonderful for traffic alerts from approach or center but also safety in the event of a flight emergency. Does your aircraft have ADS-B in and out capability? Take care and good flying to you, Gerry

[@mykalhenry]

$50k panel IT BETTER!

[@EJWash57]

Another troubleshooting thought. Unplug that second (passenger) headset and perform a radio check on your headset alone. Being that you're recording both ATC and your intercom (live mic) the issue may be with the passenger's headset mic being live when you transmit.

[@leedub8825]

Thanks EJ Wash

[@roadboat9216]

Love your new plane Mike! It really is beautiful. And really well equipped. I like the paint too. That must be a blast to fly. There is a lot to learn with all the electronics. All that I had to deal with was 2 radios, transponder and vor radials and maybe dme. And of course paper charts “sectionals” on your lap with a plastic manual plotter. Fun! The new glass cockpits are amazing. I’m sure that it will all take time to be able to be really proficient at it. I’m sure that after a while it will all be second nature to you. Love the videos. Keep it up. And keep flying.

[@brokenspokes6731]

Lighten up on that stick a little bro- looks like you have a death-grip on it - I was getting a little sick watching the horizon...lol must be a super responsive little bird you have.

[@ronmccormick662]

Should have got flight following and probably would help getting into traffic pattern

[@melvinross9348]

Always near BRAVO

[@camerongoodwin2020]

Always get flight following when flying vfr to another airport. Doesn't cost you a thing and it's another set of eyes looking out for you. Please get FF next time.

[@rodgerhecht3623]

I must agree, did him no good to keep the tower frec up. FF as soon as the tower approved a frec change. Be safe

[@JayEP86]

Hopefully I will be starting my journey real soon in Georgia

[@FUMan661]

That would have never happened in my sky. I would have turned you or moved you with altitude, even as a VFR. Two aircraft converging at the same altitude could end in disaster. Glad it ended well.

[@FUMan661]

@PrivacyPlease as pilot in command it is your ultimate responsibility to maintain your safety, if it was me and the controller is continuously telling me I'm converging, I would have moved myself out of harm's way, especially if the controller isn't issuing me a heading/altitude to avoid traffic. That's just my opinion, take care.

[@FUMan661]

@PrivacyPlease no problem.

[@beezalbub7325]

You've done a great job building, "She" is beautiful. Well done. Curiosity, what material did you use to cover the glare shield?

[@pacman73c1]

My brother, if you ever want really good barbecue come and see me at KJZP just north of you. We have very reasonably priced fuel, and free crew cars

[@tonym3675]

👍👍👍👍 thanks Mike. Love flying with you on my computer screen

[@adamedwards3921]

What a difference going to awesome content to finally seeing your hand built bird and you piloting her . I've been a long time subscriber mkke I feel many of us have been on this journey right along side of you congratulations brother ! All of your subs probably feel like your co-pilot by now lol

[@johnnybumpous9108]

I never saw the traffic, but I would have lost some altitude before the 1/4 mile warning....

[@shinuza]

16:53

[@tiocidrd2221]

love you videos 👌😁✔👍👍👍👍 live close to stone mountain wish to be on that plane passing bay

[@nyontozel]

Hey Mike, what about an ipad for the checklist?

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Mike you could write a novel from all the chair flyers giving you "Advise" Always fun and entertaining! Can't wait to get back to Torrance to fly the TSI! Go MojoSling Go!:-)

[@mykalhenry]

Mike love your vids. Centerline is an issue but I am sure there were winds. Keep working on your skills!

[@kingcoreyair]

Great looking avionics display. Your visibility is awesome too.

[@cuukhep7447]

so touching for an excellent video

[@Aviatrix14]

I like the check list usage. Why don’t you use Vfr flight following? Shouldn’t you use all the runway? Runway behind you is wasted.

[@TheFlyingSPR]

Center line Mike center line :) Great video as usual ...

[@crane4189]

Who else worries about radio chat? I'm trying to figure out whats going on...yet I'd like to fly one day!

[@flaron352]

Good ground check and would have liked to hear more radio communication during landing traffic pattern

[@Cheiron19]

Light-colored aircraft against the low-level horizon haze makes the traffic capture even more difficult. I would have had flight following requested after the frequency change from Fulton, but that's me. Not completely familiar with the prop control on the Sling, what do the red lights represent during the flight? Seems to be quite a bit of cycling of those lights during the short flight.

[@freetheworld2671]

Awesome

[@XE1GXG]

Hi Mike. On average, how much time does it take to produce each video? Have a good day. Saludos desde MMGL Guadalajara...Roberto

[@kingcoreyair]

I don't know about Mojo but I document my flight adventures and it generally takes me 2hrs to produce.

[@masonisbeastly]

Flying into my home base! Welcome from LZU!

[@sagemaster3408]

On your approach to the airport. Was that the path u wanted to take. ? As far as at the end with the tight turn back towards the runway?

[@leedub8825]

ATC airport @ 11 o clock, I thought that was unplanned & suddenly there, happy flying

[@sagemaster3408]

Lee Du yeah. Very. Impulsive I guess u can say. Why did you say airport 11 o’clock though?

[@leedub8825]

,@@sagemaster3408 I thought ACT said 10 then 11 for directions as the pilot continued right more 12 using highway as land mark, I am also learning so I could be wrong

[@Strong-jw3et]

Putting in the hours, nice flying capin 👨🏾‍✈️🕺🏽🛩🎶

[@garrygballard8914]

Nice video Mike, I like getting experience with you. 👍 Tks bud.

[@fehlrock]

Im blind, I never saw the traffic :(

[@wiseman007100]

Grt job man!

[@patricklacaille8528]

Love your videos!

[@npatony]

That lzu controller once joked on frequency that she prefers chicken to pizza. She is so funny sometimes..

[@KrisBendix]

Is it possible to get an instrument overlay on the video?

[@mehdimosbah3085]

C'est une super vidéo 👍🤩 tu as bien bossé mec👍👌. Un nouvel abonné français😉/ great vidéo 👍🤩 good job man 👍👌. One news french followers 😉.

[@joecritch143]

Dive dive dive!!!

[@jasonsan9517]

I’m not a pilot, just a fan of this channel but I don’t see the other airplane ✈️ can someone tell me what am I missing? Thanks!

[@torekvalheim7207]

Really enjoy your videos and your plane :-) Do you pay a fee to your home airport every time you take off and land or how does that work?

[@mojogrip]

Nope. Airport is owned by the county

[@Tarkovfoos]

Subbed 🤟 going on my first discovery soon super excited

[@davidpierce9330]

Why did you turn to the direction of the traffic?! Traffic 1100 and you turned to the left....

[@ericthomas8147]

My guess is by dipping the left wing, he'd be able to see the other plane if it was lower than him. So doing it for visibility reasons.

[@EJWash57]

Initially, the traffic was at 10:00. Then it moved to 11:00. Turning left means you're turning inside and away from the traffic, Turning right would have put you on a converging course with the traffic. The easier solution would have been to either climb, or descend, since the traffic was maintaining its altitude.

[@Techead100]

if someone didn't put the time they spotted the little speckle I would have never seen it an sure was quick outta there

[@yannvernier20]

Hey Mike, As usual, nice content 👍 I know you ´ce done a review on the Bose A20 3 years ago, but U was wondering if you would be interested in doing a comparison between the A20 and the DC one X ENC? It would be great because I think the DC is now a good competitor of the Bose. Thanks 😉

[@killa704]

Good ol Charlie Brown Airport 🛩

[@gregwood3380]

And good old Briscoe Field and let’s not forget Stone Mountain!

[@craig2100]

Do you live in ATL?

[@jasonalpha]

Well done Mike. Regards from the United Kingdom

[@pngcustomwoodworks3499]

great videos, keep them coming. Your audio is super clean, how do you capture it?

[@benabel7573]

You fly of FTY that’s awesome I fly out of PDK!

[@deandremahadeo9559]

Hold on to your Mojo Grip!

[@zone07]

Is there a way to reduce that mic noise when speaking or perhaps capture audio with a second mic specifically for the videos?

[@CPK15]

Most people like to hear the ATC radio traffic.

[@zone07]

@@CPK15 Yeah, I like that too. Was thinking more when he speaks. Sync the mics and in post production mute the headset mic or if possible, only capture the ATC audio from the headset and his voice from a secondary mic. I'm not sure how it all ties in. Might not be worth it if it's too time consuming to produce. I'm just spit balling ideas, maybe someone more knowledgeable could provide some tips if it even matters; perhaps I'm the only one.

[@CPK15]

Why is the plane bounce when doing startup procedures?

[@rafiqsaid4297]

more rpm for some checks. the prop wash along the fuselage hitting the tail

[@thepurpleufo]

Mike...I love your videos, but I think you should invest in some dual instruction with a good instructor to teach you how to fly a real traffic pattern. If you fly an unstable approach, you will not have a good landing. Also...just wondering why your ADSB didn't show that traffic.

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

Well, Mike, we are even. I didn't see that airport until your final turn. And you didn't see the center line until you were halfway down the runway! HA! 😏

[@BenjaminKanarek]

The question, is your parachute functional and when will you have your instrument rating?

[@djal1030]

May be you should also paint the plane a color that can be easily seen. Gray blend in the sky too well.

[@sinjhguddu4974]

Wish we could come along!

[@flexairz]

Using correct rudder input in crosswind landings is important..

[@spikelanch]

Cameras in your windscreen are a hazard my friend. Imagine if your traffic would have been behind one of them on a collision course.

[@ik04]

How are you getting past Dobbins and Peachtree without talking to anyone? I would at least monitor the frequencies!

[@dannyvz2738]

The route he chose to fly took him well south of PDK. As far as Dobbins goes, even though their airspace abuts County’s, he stayed inside County until he was just outside of the city. If you look closely, you can see the roof of the Mercedes-Benz stadium which is on the southwest side of the city, and just north of the Bravo surface area. At least monitor air to air on one of the many comm radios for other traffic.

[@ik04]

I would make the display in front of me full screen and keep the engine data on the right side. Half screen with the map like you have it is OK for Situational awareness, though...

[@tedcordina4138]

Your outbound radio is way, way too low. We have trouble hearing what you are saying and traffic control has trouble hearing what you are saying.

[@c-yah1325]

Where is the curvature? The Horizon is flat as heck.

[@johnb4183]

Flat earth

[@Somalia_170]

What is this planes name?

[@mojogrip]

Sling TSi

[@Somalia_170]

@@mojogrip Thankz

[@Roberdeniro1]

👍🏼

[@edwardhasiak7961]

Did you ever see the other plane!

[@jeantsaiaviation]

Where can i submit my landing fail video ?

[@rbnhood39]

Mike when communicating with ATC speak very clearly and with authority, don’t be timid. When you are in the vicinity of larger airports everything moves pretty quickly , so be confident with with what you need to say. Bro I’m a big fan of yours but you are scaring the hell out of me. In my opinion you should stay away from the Atlanta area until you get better at this.

[@XE1GXG]

ouch

[@edwardr5084]

My man....you are always landing left of the centerline.

[@waqarsyed6641]

Mike

[@jevaughncowan7613]

maintain centerline!!!! on landing!!!

[@davidpringuer3553]

Clickbait

[@georges.]

You can skip the checklist stuff from now on....

[@EJWash57]

Do what now??? 😳

[@georges.]

@@EJWash57 We don't need to see 5 minutes of checklist every time he does a video....Watch one and imagine it happens on the rest....sheesh. Are ya stoopid?

[@EJWash57]

@@georges. No, not stupid. Although, I can spell it, and know it when I see it... 😜 🤪

[@leedub8825]

@@EJWash57 yu are a descent someone

[@jevaughncowan7613]

maintain centerline!!!! on landing!!!