I Finally Fly a Cessna 172 to Pittsburgh! -

[@MrAndersonAviation]

I am soooo excited for you. This is what you call living your dream.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother. I agree 100%.

[@frankiemae1302]

Amen! Keep on honoring your mama. We are truly Blessed to still have them in our lives. ❤

[@RusscanFLY]

That is the truth! Thank you so much for the positive feedback, and supporting the channel. It is greatly appreciated.

[@terryboynton2077]

Love the prayer at the beginning. I do the same before my flights. Man I grew up north of you in good ol’ Meadville.

[@RusscanFLY]

Ask one of the major parts of my checklist! I either do it in the plane, or on the way to the airport, but prayer is a must. And I think I remember Meadville. Anyway, be well.

[@darryletillman7995]

Just started my aviation journey to a private pilot certificate. This is motivation.

[@RusscanFLY]

That's awesome! Keep after it. You'll get there sure enough. Keep me posted on your progress! Fly well!

[@christianmaas8934]

Congrats man. Its cool when flying is more than just recreation and becomes a real tool for friends and family.

[@RusscanFLY]

That's Christian! It's definitely a blessing to be a part of the aviation community. Be well.

[@professionalantivaxxer4065]

Awesome to see this video. I used to fly a 172 into Allegheny County and also 9G1 before it closed down. For me a 5-hour flight with one fuel stop at Chattanooga. I made this flight probably 50 times.

[@RusscanFLY]

Wow, 50 times! That’s impressive! I can tell you, I felt so good when I finally made that flight across the state. Definitely felt good to land back in my old stomping ground. It was a trip to see my hometown from the sky under my own power. Take care!

[@packratina]

So cool. Fam flies to see Moms. Love it.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thanks sis! It was such a blast! Mom was shocked!

[@louiearenas5467]

Late congratulations how exciting good for you. Any man that loves his mama the way you do is a good soul. Happy flying brother 😊

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much. My mom has definitely done a lot to set me on a pair for success. And so I try my best to honor her. Thank you so much for the positive feedback Brother!

[@Cosme422]

Russ! You had my wife and I rollin at 6:34! That was hilarious! I was like… welp there’s some slight planning challenges going on there hahaha 😂. This is good stuff man! God bless.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you brother Luis! Yeah, it definitely made a brother have to figure some stuff out! I was like, wait, what? Definitely a trip! Thank you for watching, and supporting the channel. I really appreciate it brother! God bless!

[@martygenska8117]

This has to be your best yet. Flying to see your mom is just so beautiful. Times like these when I miss my parents and grandparents so much. So many family members and friends that I would have loved to share this journey with have passed on. Makes me cry not having our daughter with me now to do this. Hope you got video of your mom's expression when you drove up :)

[@RusscanFLY]

Hey Marty, this is such a beautiful comment. You are absolutely correct, it was such an amazing experience to completely surprise my mom after having flown myself out from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. She was absolutely floored. The thing that I find beautiful about your message, is it reminds me not to wait to do things. People will be gone, and I don't want to miss any opportunity to share this Aviation journey with as many of my family members as possible. Take care brother, I hope we get to do some flying shortly. Have a great weekend!

[@CBRR10011]

Congratulations Russ nothing stopping you now enjoy your trip

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much family! It was definitely good to see Mom dukes. Can't wait to start riding brother!

[@Glyrez]

Great flying, Captain! I truly enjoyed the views! Hope you had a great day with your Mom!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much. The look on her face was worth every penny! Take care

[@randerson752]

Good for you! Doing what some us are unfortunately only able to dream of congratulations and happy flying!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Hopefully you don't have to just dream about it. I'm praying that one day you can live your own dream and aviation. Be well.

[@edpaone]

Loving the videos Russ. Im beginning my training this summer, out of KPNE. Hope to see you some time in the future!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support. I’m also very excited for your new journey. I definitely hope our paths crossed for sure. Take it one step at a time, and enjoy every aspect. Stop back by from Tom time and let me know how things are progressing. Fly well!

[@johnnydxer]

DUUUDE! Congrats. Happy Birthday to your mom!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother Johnny! Definitely fulfilled one of my lifelong dreams. Be well brother!

[@alexeybocharnikov6736]

Hey man, I fly from the same airport! Always get flight following! Don’t wait

[@RusscanFLY]

Roger that!

[@Clearofprop3430]

Yay! That’s so great! Happy birthday to your mom🎉! Have a great day.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! It was truly a joy to see her face. Take care!

[@itismeal]

Congratulations my brother you did it!! But what I wanted to see was mamadukes reaction!

[@RusscanFLY]

I finally made it! I'll definitely have more in part two. It was definitely good seeing her face when I just showed up unannounced. Take care, have a great weekend!

[@Parr4theCourse]

Love it when we can use our PPL to visit loved ones…. Good job!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother! This is definitely a huge blessing. I think the good Lord for blessing me so abundantly. Be well brother, and fly safe.

[@johnniewilliams4741]

Awesome flight Russ!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother! Daphne felt good to finally go fly to see mama!

[@wayneroyal3137]

Good work! Glad you were able to do that trip!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother Wayne. It was definitely a glorious trip for sure. Be well!

[@markjager1]

Congratulations! That is so exciting!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you brother Mark! And thank you so much for supporting the channel in such a special way. I want to recognize that you have decided to become a member, which makes flights like the one I posted today possible. So just know that you helped me make this journey to go see my mom on the eve of her birthday. For that, I thank you sir. You are a huge blessing to me. Be safe, and have a great weekend. Again, I thank you for your amazing support.

[@markjager1]

@Russ can FLY! I'm proud to support such a heart-warming video showing the love of a great son for his mother. ❤ I can't wait for part 2!

[@phillypilot]

Nice flight Russ!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother!

[@bedroomtimemachine]

i love this guy, shoutouts big russ!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you sis! You do a brother's heart good! Be well, and know that I think you profusely for your support.

[@speedbirdpdx]

Congratuations Russ!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much!

[@WolfPilot]

You're a PILOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTT!!!! Flying home to mom!!!! Oh how cool! Keep streching the string Russ!!! I flew to OSH last year and plan on doing it again this year! I am also looking to fly to Sun n' Fun!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Brother Wolf! Thank you so much brother, and I was definitely channeling you, since I know you flew into Osh. I don't know if her brother's ready for that! Anyway, thank you for your continued support, and always showing a brother some love. Maybe our paths will cross at one of these big fly-ins. Be safe brother!

[@brada5185]

What’s up Russ have a safe flight and Tell moms Happy Birthday

[@RusscanFLY]

Definitely will do brother! And thank you for the birthday wishes! Peace!

[@EJWash57]

Happy birthday to your mom, and thanks for taking us along for the flight. So, this was your longest sit since getting your license. Looks like you stayed busy during the leg. Gifted with nice weather, too!

[@RusscanFLY]

Yep this was the longest so far. I believe it was 224 nautical miles if I'm not mistaken. For me, I just wanted to make sure that I had all my flying over the mountain issues dealt with. It was definitely a clear day, but it was a little windy, so I had to make sure I plan for any potential mechanical turbulence. Anyway, thanks for the positive feedback, and the support over the many months. It's been greatly appreciated.

[@joshmc]

What a thrill it is to see you achieve one of your big goals, Russ… Welcome to Pittsburgh!!! And landing at my home airport too, I just wish I’d been there to say congratulations in person. Keep pushing further!

[@RusscanFLY]

Brother Josh, than you for this amazing supportive and encouraging comment. More importantly, thank you for the amazing support that you provide by being a channel member. Your membership literally made this flight to see my mom and to reach this milestone possible. I thank you profusely for being such an amazing blessing to me and my aviation journey! Take care and enjoy your weekend!

[@tgiflight]

Congrats Bro!! Keep pushing....

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I certainly will. Take care, and have a phenomenal weekend.

[@MSmith-ki3md]

Yooo! Much love from the Burgh!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! PGH stand up!

[@ilamarse]

Way to go Russ. Pittsburgh is my hometown too. I started my PPL training at AGC in 1989. Several ratings/certificates, 3 airlines and one charter service later... I'm at a different part of my career. Keep the blue side brother.

[@RusscanFLY]

Hey brother Aaron, that's awesome! It must have been so nice to train in the burg, and to be able to see downtown and the cathedral of Learning every time you took off. I was definitely floored to see the city from that perspective. Thank you for reaching out, and I pray all is well with you. Peace!

[@ilamarse]

@@RusscanFLY Keep making your Mama proud! Happy birthday to her and keep the videos coming.

[@MichaelCarterShow]

Congrats my gud brotha. This day has finally come indeed. When is your mother's bornday if i may ask? & my condolences to ur pops passing. Can't to see u & her next week!!!! It's truly indeed a blessing from the man upstairs. Live life to the fullest & like there's no tomorrow. See ya in part 2. Enjoy your weekend fam. #salute my good brotha!!!!!!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother Mike! It is truly a blessing to be able to be a licensed pilot, let alone being able to use my rather newly minted license to go fly to see my mom. It was definitely a dream of mine from the beginning of my flight training, so this flight is definitely extra special. Her birthday is right around Valentine's day, so that made it feel extra good for showing some love! Anyway, be well my good brother.

[@Intellectually_Stimulating]

Congratulations brother ....... great achievement .......

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! I am definitely mad happy I got to meet this milestone. Peace!

[@tedmoffatt9185]

Tell Mom I said Happy birthday, and safe trip back brother

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you very much. I will definitely tell her. Take care.

[@reginaldderico3263]

Great Video

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Definitely one of my favorite flights so far.

[@qthepilot2329]

Great to see you putting that PPL to use, be safe brother!

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! It was such a blessing to be able to get my pilot's license, let alone be able to go out and fly to my mama. Take care!

[@gratefulpilot]

I love places that still offer a crew car! Bar Harbor comes to mind. Also a great place to fly when you can, Russ.

[@RusscanFLY]

Good to know. I'll definitely have to check out bar harbor for sure. Take care, and have a great weekend!

[@fsodn]

Congratulations! This is so cool! Yeah; it's often confusing trying to figure out who to call for flight following, especially when you're in the vicinity of an approach control. Who has jurisdiction over you may depend on what altitude your'e flying. I've been flying a cross-country, and then decide to shift up or down 2000 feet for clouds or winds or something, which then forced the controller to have to pass me off because I'd swapped from one juristiction to another.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! It was definitely such a thrill to fly home to see my mama. I really agree with your observations about flight following. Until I read your comment, I didn't think about the fact that maybe my altitude was also an issue. Definitely something I'm going to pay more attention to as I continue to fly further and further. Take care, and thank you for the support.

[@wreckobservers]

Congrats man, always wanted to be a pilot myself.

[@RusscanFLY]

What's stopping you? Make it happen!

[@wreckobservers]

@@RusscanFLY Good point we only live once

[@georgerivera9263]

Wow awesome! Congrats

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much!

[@georgerivera9263]

@Russ can FLY! how long did it take to get your license?

[@RusscanFLY]

@@georgerivera9263 it took about a year-and-a-half, but a lot of that was because my training was waylaid because of covid. I think the flight school closed for about 4 months if I remember correctly.

[@georgerivera9263]

@Russ can FLY! Thanks blessings

[@anthonycooper5897]

Salute 👍🏿😎

[@RusscanFLY]

Yes sir! Let's fly!

[@BLKAV8R2021]

Awesome video and very nice approach. I bet mom was so excited when you got there. You should take mom on a flight in one of your videos. Keep those videos posting and can't wait to see part 2.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much brother! It was definitely wild to do an approach in my hometown of pittsburgh. It was definitely interesting to see the city that I grew up in from that perspective. Such an amazing thing. Take care brother, and thank you for your continued support. Fly well!

[@Wardog22476]

When I departed from Wheeling Ohio airport to Doylestown on my first plane. Each mountain you're flying over was scattered clouds and I was cloud surfing the whole way. It was fun. Fly Safe! What's your longest nonstop flight you done so far?

[@RusscanFLY]

That sounds like that was a lot of fun. I would say, since that's my first time over a lot of those mountains, it would definitely be a little nerve-racking. My flight from Doylestown dyl, to Pittsburgh AGC, is my furthest flight so far. I believe it was $22 nautical miles. It definitely took a little longer too because I had a nice stiff head one going west. Fly well!

[@Wardog22476]

@@RusscanFLY Congrats on your flight, one day ill send you my flight plan I did when I flew west point to east point, and share a lot of adventures from mountain flying, to aircraft ownership. If you like i can with you all my experience. Fly safe, say Hi to Little Sammy From Quakertown airport

[@MisterMasson]

lets go dude

[@RusscanFLY]

I'm in it to win it Zach! Let's fly!

[@trickedouttech321]

You need to have your Ipad wired into the pane, it is not that hard to put a port for the Ipad in the plane.

[@RusscanFLY]

I definitely wish I could. When I get my own airplane and I'm no longer renting, that's definitely a must do!

[@fenixx8710]

Hey Russ! I’m wondering how much is the cost to rent that airplane in this trip? Tks!

[@RusscanFLY]

I think this particular Cessna 172 is $132 per hour wet. The flight took about 5 hours on the hobbs. Definitely made me wish I had my own airplane for sure. But it was so worth it seeing my mom's face.

[@legendarydaniel_.6883]

How did you get audio talking to ATC ?

[@RusscanFLY]

Check out this video I made about a year ago. I talk about how I get cockpit audio, my camera setup and the whole process. If you have questions after watching, let me know. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWObpomPbaaBiJY

[@legendarydaniel_.6883]

@@RusscanFLY GREAT VIDEO this helped a lot thank you so much. When you edit your videos how do you put in the audio with the flying clips ? Also can you send the link where you got all your equipment? What iPad do you use ?

[@B1970T]

Work on your initial call-ups. Also, you didn’t say the current atis, and should have, the controller didn’t ask for it, and he should have. It’s good you weren’t looking for the golfer, he hasn’t been at the airport for a long time,lol. FYI, Apart from golfing, he was an accomplished pilot and owned many Citation jets, the last one was a C750, all with the tail number N1AP. It’s still kept at LBE. Congrats on this latest milestone and hanging with Mom.

[@RusscanFLY]

Great advice for sure. I am definitely rusty. Thanks for the info on AP. I didn't know that about him. Definitely good to know. Thanks for the great advice!

[@sirjosefofhessen4527]

I 76 and us 11 I am now n then with my 18 wheels in that area nicely views

[@RusscanFLY]

It is a beautiful area for sure. Such an amazing flight. Be well!

[@filmrunt]

Congratulations on flying your furthest flight.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! It was definitely one of my favorite flights!

[@vernalmclean4310]

Nice milestone, I’m sure your mom is proud. Keep pushin.

[@RusscanFLY]

Thank you so much! Yeah, this one really was amazing. I was so happy to be able to fly out and see my mom's. Thanks family.