IFR training - Holding with 51 knot wind - POV Flying - ATC audio

[@slickfast]

Don't worry about being boring, us pilots love this stuff. I could watch for an hour, just learning as you learn.

[@FlightChops]

Colin Bunting Thanks!

[@KCLIBURN-mj9qx]

I'm not a pilot either but I can't get enough of watching this stuff and seeing how they learn and apply. This stuff is addictive.

[@NickMurray]

No never too long, I think we all enjoy the detail so would rather it take a little longer. Great video.

[@FlightChops]

Nick Murray Thanks Nick! And I was just inspired to cruise over to your channel to check your latest adventures! Big Wheel Drift Bike = AWESOME :)

[@willieb6993]

You have the absolutely coolest and most laid back instructor, which is more important than can be stressed because we all know the cockpit is the worst classroom. Always impressed.

[@mstudradtke]

Your videos are NEVER too long good sir, the longer the better!

[@FlightChops]

Michael Radtke Sorry I missed replying to this until now - I remember reading this comment on day one of the video release, but apparently I didn't reply right away and then never got back to it - Anyway, thanks so much for the friendly feedback!

[@HighFlight2k2]

For those of us living vicariously through you, keep it up. The videos have yet to be too long. Far from it. Thanks!

[@FlightChops]

HighFlight2k2 I'm happy to be your vicarious pilot! (is that grammatically correct? I think this is my last comment reply for the evening (drops the mic, walks off stage... goes to bed.... Zzzzzz)

[@jonallsop7502]

"Patience Skywalker it'll happen" lol. Your Instructor is awesom. Absolutely great video! Perfect length and content

[@FlightChops]

Jon Allsop Thanks Jon! And yes, Dennis is my Yoda!

[@iammrvain]

No not too long at all. I am knee-deep in my instrument training and still struggling with some of the more simple things like a 50knt wind. It’s good to see that somebody else went through the struggles as well and you obviously have received your instrument rating since this was filmed so I to have faith that I will work through these struggles and receive my instrument rating soon. Thank you for all the time and effort you take Making these informative and entertaining videos.

[@FlightChops]

Haha - yes - I did finally get it - but I was definitely not the most efficient IR student. Report back through your training!

[@javar888]

Gosh, this takes me back to my IFR training days ...single engine and vor and all. Nice job hand flying , not too bad at all. Thanks for the trip down memory lane...

[@dpbohcpa]

This is AWESOME video. I'm about 20 hours into my IR training, so I felt your pain. Actually, you did a FANTASTIC job for having been off training for a year. Stuff will come back quickly, I'm sure. I can SO relate to the mental overload. One is thinking of so many things at once, but you did a great job of keeping it glued together. I have to say, being an armchair observer, I knew you were going to be in trouble on that inbound turn with a 51 knot wind busting at your tail. But it's exactly stuff like this training that get you to think the next time "Hey I'm gonna have to somehow extend my self on the protected side so I have enough room to make the inbound turn without getting my butt handed to me." I SO want to see part 2. Keep the excellence coming!

[@flylikethewind]

Great Video! Keep up the good work! I am a CFII. I am working with a friend to get his instrument rating. Bought a VIRB recently and have been experimenting on how to make videos that help the learning process. You've given me some great ideas. I wish I had all of he knowledge you have to make a great presentation like this. What a great tool to show someone before a lesson on holding! These tools make the learning process so much simpler. Saves lots of time in the airplane when you can watch someone else struggle with the process of learning the complexities of holding in wind. Time is money. Thanks again!

[@FlightChops]

Troy Wilburn Thanks Troy! Glad to be of help, and yes, the film making is what I do for a living; however, I put off making videos about IFR flying for ages because I knew how hard it was going to be to make them engaging :) Thanks for letting me know you thought I was was successful in that regard!

[@Mr01jamie1566]

I've said it before but I love these videos and now so does my daughter. In fact I'm commenting from my room in the Arakur Hotel, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina where I'm taking a much needed vacation. I was on the phone with my daughter who's at Embry-Riddle in Florida. After all the usual dad daughter stuff the first thing she asked was had I seen FlightChops Feb. 5 video. So I just watched it and wow, you and your crew just keep getting better. From a educational stand point this stuff is gold my friend. All I can say is keep them coming and I'm glad you're getting back on track with the IFR work. Great job!

[@FlightChops]

Captain JC Kidder ATP Thanks so much! It continues to amaze me that these videos are being so well received! It is super cool that your daughter is enjoying them from Embry-Riddle! I'm happy to share and really appreciate the feedback! Especially from an airline captain! Happy vacation!

[@AdamDutko]

I just started my IFR training. It's awesome to see you working towards the same goal. Great videos!

[@cuylerbinion5872]

I'm IFR rated/IFR current and loved the video. It brought me back to my instrument training and the feeling of trying to control my brain from exploding all while processing inbound headings, reciprocal headings, offset headings, outbound/inbound times and entry techniques of a hold. Great job for having been away from IFR training so long. Definitely the hardest training I've ever done but incredibly satisfying. Great use of cloud ahoy to help the viewer visualize your course. The production quality is outstanding and I can't wait to watch the second half. Keep up the great work!

[@FlightChops]

Cuyler Binion Thanks so much Culver! It means a lot to me to get feedback like this from an IFR rated / current pilot! This was a tough video to make, so I really appreciate your taking the time to comment!

[@JanWS]

No no no, your videos are NOT boring. Those 20 min went by so fast. I look forward to part deux. :)

[@FlightChops]

Jan Winther Sorensen Thanks Jan!

[@cna234]

Love the more in depth videos and don't mind them being long either, it's something I look forward to

[@FlightChops]

cna234 Awesome! Glad to offer the content.

[@YannCostantini]

Definitely not boring, I was looking at it like a thriller "are you gonna go full scale??"

[@tonyfdesign]

That was stressful to watch. Holding really rocked my world when I got my rating. I didn't have an iPad either. You're in good hands with Dennis. He's a good instructor. Keep up the good work!

[@FlightChops]

Tony Fletcher Thanks Tony! and yes - Dennis is my "Yoda" :)

[@BigDougJeeps]

Perfect timing. I'm in IFR ground school and we just covered holds. Been flying it on the ipad ap but it was nice to see it in real life. It's nice to see a video on the tube that wasn't flown by an instructor explaining the move, but rather a student fumbling through it. Much more helpful. Ya ya, video not for instructional purposes, blah blah, I got it. Thanks.

[@FlightChops]

Doug McKelvey Thanks Doug! And yeah, you've got the spirit of it - My videos are not formally instructional, but they can still be educational - that's my goal anyway.

[@DerekHurst]

From a wanna-be pilot, fantastic video! I too couldn't believe it was 20 minutes. You said that you won't do these "full production" all the time but when you do you raise the bar on KZbin with your production value.

[@FlightChops]

Derek Hurst Thanks Derek! And yes, I'd love to do this level of production all the time, but currently, I simply can't afford the time / energy - but the more sponsors we get, the more we can do it! so that's the goal!

[@rcLawnDartPilot]

Very good stuff. I myself just got back into my private pilot lessons after a 4 year break. Life just happened to get in the way. Had 24 hours in before I left and afterlast weeks first flight back, it felt like Id never left. Except for two out of four landing looked like I was trying to catch an arrestor hook on an aircraft carrier. Amazed at how much punishment a 152 can take. Keep up the great vids.

[@FlightChops]

rcLawnDartPilot thanks and happy "re currency training"!

[@hoaxsioux]

Honestly, your videos are getting better every time I come back here. As someone who is interested in IFR training in the future, I was super keen to watch this. I agree with the sentiments that the video is not too long. Can't wait for the continuation of your IFR training :) Greetings from CYKF

[@FlightChops]

hoaxsioux Right on thanks! I can't afford to keep the production values at this level constantly, but I'll definitely do these "Full Productions" more often than I used to... But I'll still be doing my simpler "ride a long" videos where I don't have the crew... And I'll be shooting some approaches at YKF soon I'm sure!

[@imacryan1]

No, not to long!! I just became a private pilot January 30th, 2015 and am moving onto my instrument training in June! Loved the video! This is getting me excited to start my training back up! Look forward to part 2!

[@FlightChops]

PilotRyan.com excellent - I kinda regret waiting so long to get into IFR - it's never too late, but starting early is a good idea.

[@mscottfl]

I'm working on my ifr now and holds was the last thing that I did. This video is very helpful and I look forward to the next one too. Keep up the good work.

[@USRBlueLCuthill]

Awesome! I really enjoyed the brief look into IFR! Definitely not too long, I could watch this IFR stuff and approaches for an hour or more. Keep it coming!

[@FlightChops]

CanadianAussie right on! I believe there are a select few people that will watch longer; but for the wider audience, I think I'll keep them in 20 min or less chunks.

[@AirImageProductions]

I know how that feels. Steve great stuff as always. Good luck with IFR training. Have a good day hehehehehehe

[@Ch3mG33k]

"Patience young skywalker." Holy crap your instructor is the man haha.

[@evenhakham]

Speachless... I am speechless! Great work capturing and editing this footage. Not too long, very dense... Thanks a lot for all this! Looking forward part 2!

[@FlightChops]

PWR I really appreciate these types of super positive but concise comments - they are perfect for sponsor pitching! I hope you don't mind if I use this one :)

[@evenhakham]

***** my pleasure!

[@DocsOnAPlane]

Great video, as I said on twitter, It is great watching you getting back into IFR as I am in Instrument training myself. I appreciate your hard work and your team's production quality.

[@FlightChops]

DocsOn APlane Thanks! We're motivated to keep producing the best IFR videos we can!

[@sambyrne816]

Thanks again Flight Chops, as soon as the notification came up for this new video I dropped everything to watch it straight away! Look forward to more videos! :)

[@FlightChops]

Sam Byrne that's awesome to hear! This one nearly killed me to edit... WAY more work than I'd planned :P Glad you liked it.

[@pilotff]

Your friend seemed like a chill CFI-I. Even though you may have been task-saturated, he never let you give up, even quoting Star Wars! Stay with it, Steve and crew, as your audio and video impart VALUABLE lessons to the sky-bound, and the dreamers, alike! Enjoy California too.

[@FlightChops]

Thomas Moore Thanks Thomas - I really appreciate the feedback - I'll let the crew know their effort does not go un noticed!

[@TonyG_Film]

IFR isn't boring ... it's thrilling! Great video. Can't wait to see more. Good job.

[@FlightChops]

Thanks Tony - I was just afraid it would be boring to watch - it's definitely not boring to "do" - it takes all your brain power :P It's just hard to make videos that keep the view engaged in the complexity of what is going on. Anyway - Glad you liked it.

[@Paughco]

You sure have earned it, man! Hang in. Keep your Flight Chops sharp!!

[@dominics7677]

Thanks for the video. I love IFR flying and it's cool to see this. W/r/t length, I like longer episodes, but understand that they're at your upper limit. IMO it's good to mix it up. Good luck with the rest of your IFR training.

[@994duke]

Fantastic video! I love how you used sky vector there at the end. Sometimes with instrument videos when you are not actually there in the cockpit it can be hard to visualize what the pilot is doing but this video was clear.

[@FlightChops]

994duke Thanks! that was my challenge - to immerse the viewer into the video - thanks for reporting that it had that effect on you!

[@flyingfiddler90q]

As someone who just got my Instrument Instructor license a couple of weeks ago, this is a great video for me to review as I get ready to give my first instrument proficiency check to a friend this weekend.

[@FlightChops]

flyingfiddler Awesome - I'm glad to hear you found this one helpful

[@nroma7027]

Been waiting for a wind correction video on holds with this much detail for a while. Thanks very helpful

[@cryptkeeper113]

Definitely not too long. The production quality and edits are amazing. Very interesting. I love detailed videos like this. I wouldn't mind if they were even longer. :)

[@Khahngenwater]

I could watch that over and over! very good training vid, very good instructor...thanks guys...now on to part 2.

[@FlightChops]

Kevin Hahn Awesome! Part 2 is coming next.

[@feedline]

Awesome video. Length is appropriate (I can't get enough of this stuff) Looking forward to the next part. Thank you for your videos.

[@FlightChops]

feedline Excellent! Thanks for the feedback!

[@FWTxPilot]

Awesome video. Perfect length. I am currently working on instrument rating, so the holding app is now on my must have list. Thanks Steve!!

[@FlightChops]

FWTxPilot awesome! glad to have been of assistance!

[@ianriley9031]

This was so incredibly useful, you have no idea. Definitely don't mind the length, keep it up!

[@FlightChops]

Ian Riley Thanks for the feedback Ian!

[@ianriley9031]

As someone working on my IFR this bit of flight chops had been my most anticipated.

[@FlightChops]

Ian Riley Awesome - Thanks Ian! I delayed facing this challenge of shooting IFR for a long time because I knew how much harder it would be to make an immersive / engaging video on the subject... Glad you enjoyed it, and I'll continue to make more.

[@papimediaservices]

Don't change a thing. You judge the content wonderfully. Waiting for the next episode. Blue skies!

[@FlightChops]

Joe Rivera I really appreciate the feedback Joe!

[@garabato21]

Thank you for this video, I'm about to try to get current again on instruments after 10 year break from flying. This video brought back some memories! Keep the videos coming, they keep me excited to get back in the air and also I get reminders on the things I should review for my next flight.

[@PlaneOldBen]

I'm about to do my Instrument Rating (Restricted), this really taught me some interesting things today, so thank you!!

[@weatherandsky]

I vote for longer vids as well. Even though there was a lot that I didn't understand. It was great just trying to follow along. Nice job you guys!!

[@FlightChops]

weatherandsky Thanks for the feedback Kerry - I really struggled with this one on several levels - trying to decide how much context to add, and what I could afford to cut out... IFR is so complicated even where you are there in real time - trying to make a concise video about it is a challenge, which I delayed facing for a long time... but here we are :P

[@timleriche8497]

Steve, great video, not too long. Reminds me of all the times I was told I failed my flight test when I flew outside of limits. Not to worry, it'll all come together.

[@FlightChops]

Tim Leriche thanks Tim! and yeah, I was happy we got those bits to happen so naturally - I'm happy to share that element of training.

[@lukegerst2382]

Really awesome video, actually a great resource for me as a CFI-I to watch Dennis train and note the things he says, does, doesn't say, doesn't do, etc. Holds can be tough to teach due to the limited time to communicate such a bulk of knowledge, especially with a strong wind aloft. Excellent job! One tip that I'm sure Dennis mentioned to you in the debrief but wasn't mentioned in the video - try doubling your wind correction angle for the outbound leg. Reference the second lap around, beginning at 15:55. Where you decided to make the 15 degree correction for the outbound (same as inbound), you achieved a track merely parallel to the inbound course. By doubling the wind correction to 30 degrees (265 in this case), you will actually fly farther into the protected side and thus give yourself room to have the massive turn radius on the inbound turn at 17:40 and roll out exactly on the inbound course. Looks like you are having an incredible amount of fun! Best of luck to you! I just found your channel this afternoon and immediately subscribed. Looking forward to more.

[@FlightChops]

Luke Gerst Thanks - it is so awesome to hear that CFIs are enjoying my stuff. But do be sure to keep in mind that this video is edited down to under 20 minutes from over 3 hours worth of briefing and in flight training... so many nuances of Dennis' work was likely lost in editing. And as you pointed out, the out bound wind correction tip doesn't come across clearly - thanks for making note of that!

[@lukegerst2382]

***** Blue skies!

[@Rysan777]

Thanks for this video steve. I appreciate seeing some humility in a flight video. I just started instrument and task saturation is real for me. Love the videos and the patient safety pilot.

[@couden]

Great video Steve. I found myself GLUED to the CDI as it came alive when you crossed the localizer with that massive tailwind. I lament that I didn't got my PPL and IFR when the opportunity was ripe. Your videos provide new-found enthusiasm to go and do so.

[@FlightChops]

couden I'm happy to inspire! It is never to late to follow the dream! Keep me informed as you get into your training. :)

[@SirRawtcha]

Not too long, loving the videos with your instructors.

[@jreed1701d]

My favorite part of the video at about 18:40 your instructor says "Patience Skywalker"!! The editing with CloudAhoy and you matching it cockpit video was a pretty slick idea. It's crazy how much you were blown into the unprotected side of the hold! That wind, man. Once of my saving graces during IFR training was a wrist watch. Even though being in a NAV III cockpit, it was a huge help being able to just glance at my wrist without having to go hunting for the clock. Can’t wait until the next one!

[@FlightChops]

Joshua Reed Haha thanks Joshua - and yes - I used to always wear a watch, and then with the era of smart phones I fell out of the habit... but need to get one again... I love classic analogue watches with timing bezels (like scuba diver watches), but I may get something digital and back lit for flying.

[@MrFirstclaes]

***** You'd like the Pebble smartwatch. Shake of the wrist to light it and some nice timer apps for flying as well. 20 mins works great. Looking forward to the next episode. It'll probably make me go for IFR rating. Thank's to you and your team. Excellent work!

[@roughsurface]

Chops, excellent job man, given the conditions, rusty, windy and playing with all the camera stuff you did great! Loved the video and content, had me on the edge of my seat........true stuff and can relate

[@FlightChops]

roughsurface Thanks for the encouragement!

[@BlueSkyFlyingHD]

Great Video! Dennis seems like an awesome instructor. Makes me want to go up there and start my IFR training with him.

[@FlightChops]

Mark Fiegen Yes, Dennis is awesome - I am lucky to have my own personal Yoda :)

[@wandererinadistantland]

Totally awesome! It was not boring at all! Really enjoyed it. You are getting me excited about considering IFR training! Thanks.

[@FlightChops]

Bryan Skrenes Happy to inspire you to think seriously about IFR Bryan - it can only help make you a better and safer pilot - I waited too long to start! :P

[@matthieuamate7917]

Hi, I really enjoy watching your videos, entertaining and instructive. I got my (french) private few months ago, today my first 180 hp rating and your videos make me think about getting the IR! A 20 minutes video is just perfect, you can tell a lot in this time, as you did in this video! It was great. Hope to see you in the skies :)

[@ajphilton]

Enjoyed that Steve thanks. I've only basic IF time for PPL so most of this is beyond me at the mo but still cool to watch. Most interested watching you cope with the mental load, I definitely recognize the temporary frustration of having forgotten a check or got over-focused on one part of the process. Looked like you did pretty awesome in the conditions. The time was about right, and I'm looking forward to part 2. Cheers! AH

[@FlightChops]

Andy Hilton thanks for the feedback Andy! I appreciate it!

[@cobbman11]

Great video! The production quality is outstanding.

[@FlightChops]

Andrew Cobb Thanks Andrew - it's entirely thanks to the support from the community that we're able to upgrade the production values! We're still not quite covering our costs, but it is helping to get us closer!

[@professorchesredmond9974]

Great stuff Steve. Love the IFR training goggles ha ha

[@FlightChops]

Ches Redmond Thanks! and yes, those foggles are VERY effective :)

[@gokartvids]

Great videos Steve!!! Not too long at all and it was awesome! Looking forward to the next one! :)

[@FlightChops]

Jesse Mitchell Thanks Jesse! I'm editing it now!

[@shawn638]

Wow, 8 years old. But, another excellent video Steve. Thanks! As I am struggling to get my head around the info required for the INRAT, it is nice to see it in use.

[@SuperAirsoft09]

Very nice! Started my instrument training last week!

[@GoProFlightUK]

Excellent video, brilliant footage

[@andrewwhiting4777]

Great job, I am just trying to wrap my head around IFR flying, and thanks to this video holding patterns make ALOT more sense! Showing clips about your present track on the iPad really puts things into perspective. I love the comment your CFI has at 16:10 about seeing the beacon. You don't give two craps about that!!

[@donabney1719]

The side by side edits with ForeFlight track logs on CloudAhoy and the cockpit footage is great. These are gradually going from good to great. I'm sure a lot of that has to do with hours of suffering through edits and post production BS. Keep it up sir. Well done as usual.

[@FlightChops]

Don Abney Haha - yes, hours of suffering is one way of putting how this edit felt... It would have been hard enough even if I hadn't lost the sound on the first flight of which I needed to use footage from. Anyway - the flip side is that it was literally spending hours studying the minutia of that hold - so I'm pretty sure the lesson sunk in :)

[@peterellison2220]

It's not too long! I love sinking my teeth into a good 20 minute episode myself

[@FlightChops]

feedback appreciated!

[@dphotos007]

Looks like a lot to think about. Thanks for showing the learning process. I live in Los Angeles and we have lots of hills and mountains.

[@stephenrobinson8250]

Another enjoyable video. Judging by the number of comments you have generated with this single IFR video I would say you are on to something that so many of us want to experience. As a long time supporter of your work through Patreon I can't wait to see your next video. I truly wish you had enough sponsorship money to allow you to do this full time and keep the videos coming once a week instead of twice a month. I am right around your same level of IFR training and Dennis gave me the same advise as you. We need to have some consistency in our training otherwise what we learn today is easily forgotten by our next lesson. I edited my first GoPro video the other day. I realize you are in that industry but I take my hat off to you. It took me 2 weeks to edit down 2 hours of footage into 20 minutes. It's as basic as basic can be. I feel your efforts whenever you post a new video. Thumbs up to your crew. I realize this is a team effort.

[@FlightChops]

Stephen Robinson Thanks so much for this great comment, and the continued support Stephen! It is really cool that we're sharing the same instructor! maybe we can compare notes, and do some studying for the written together - that is my biggest weakness - I am a poor student when it comes to book work - I've never been good at that. I am using the Areocourse IFR workbook as well as the Air Command Weather manual (and workbook) AND I have a pretty cool App that has a zillion INRAT sample questions - of course that's only useful as an augmentation to book work - not a replacement :)

[@prestige7032]

I love this video, I feel the same way about finishing my private license. Iv'e been out of the loop since 2004 and i feel like I have been out too long. I finally have the ability to finish but i felt like you in this video all discombobulated but on a happy note i have the lady on board and full support which is key. Thank you for making a video where all is not perfect. It makes me fell like im not the only one. #BoseA20

[@jetblackpilot94]

Amazing video. Fantastic filming! Well done ***** !!. It's so good it looks like it should be a show on Netflix! I love seeing your videos, especially the new IFR ones! I've been taking a hiatus from creating videos because I am actually getting ready for my instrument checkride in May, so seeing these videos about instrument are awesome because I can relate. I hope your training is going well my friend.

[@FlightChops]

Jetblackpilot 94 Thanks! And congrats on being so far into the training - I am slow slogging away at it...

[@nicholasgarofalo3826]

I'm hoping to graduate (this august) and start my dream of flight training after. This was mostly over my head, but I've always liked having to keep up in the learning curve. Great video, Steve!

[@FlightChops]

Nicholas Garofalo Thanks for letting me know this was pushing the limits as far as maybe being too complex - I'll be careful about that balance.

[@tytusabrahamson6575]

***** We all start somewhere. I found that before I got into aviation, watching more technical-based KZbin videos was much more engaging than watching some yahoo do wing-overs in a Cirrus. There's already enough fluff, keep it technically engaging and even the stuff that's over folks' heads will challenge them to learn more. Thank you for encouraging intellectual curiosity. : )

[@FlightChops]

Tytus Abrahamson Thanks for this great comment! I'm happy to share!

[@eljuano28]

You asked for feedback regarding the length of the video for the content; No, yer good. I got to the end and you gave a nice cliffhanger effect. I want to see part II. IFR can be difficult to watch dry, but the instruction environment gives it it's own sense of drama and, I will have to assume at some point, resolution. We try and give this sort of contrast in any art form, from writing music to writing novels to cutting film. You always have an element of emotion in your videos that, be it frustration, genuine enthusiasm or unbridled victory and success, is the reason you've been so successful. You're ability to story tell while being the on-camera talent makes me wonder if there's not a possibility of teaming up with your sponsors to produce an actual training series at some point with you as the host working with their qualified instructors. I'm sure Canada is probably similar to the U.S. in regard to having to be careful not to get paid for the flying, but being paid as the film maker and talent shouldn't be a terrible way to get around that while their team of CFI's do the "professional aviation" stuff during filming. Might be a helluva way to finance the channel's future and have you making a good living doing it what you love. I'd buy.

[@FlightChops]

eljuano28 Thanks SO much for this awesome comment! It is very rewarding to hear this sort of thing, confirming that I am succeeding at what I am trying to do - it is a tough balance of engaging story telling while also trying to maintain solid technical content. You are correct regarding the revenue stream model: I am careful to be sure that any time it is even possible that I might be acting as a "film maker" while in flight, I am not PIC - such as in the case of this flight. For other simpler shoots that I do alone, I am a pilot simply running "set it and forget it" GoPros, recording a flight I'd have done regardless, and the footage is primarily for self analysis - if I find something worth sharing upon review, I then snap into "film maker mode" after the fact and pay myself for the editing time. But yes, we do hope to make it bigger and better and get more sponsors on board! Comments like yours are very helpful when pitching sponsors to confirm to them that viewers appreciate what we are doing!

[@caolansmith7375]

Loving these type of videos!! Keep them up even though it's not for training purposes I learnt a bit of information I never knew about holding patterns! Keep it up IFR is challenging but you can learnt pretty fast! Love all your videos and hope you can remember all of it this time! All the best

[@FlightChops]

SurplusGaming Thanks! Spending 3 weeks editing 2 parts has really helped me study this lesson! (I'm just about to export part 2 as I type this reply - watch for it tomorrow :)

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

As I'm working on my FITS Instrument and having a hard time learning holds.... Great timing Steve!

[@FlightChops]

Michael Carr right on!

[@TXGRunner]

Not boring, and not too long. Just getting back into it after a long dry spell, I am not sure I would choose such a challenging situation, but the video was far more interesting because you did. FWIW, I work overseas, so there were lapses of 8-10 months between my three attempts at the IFR rating (that I now hold). When I go back in June, I plan on spending many sessions with my instructor coming back up to speed on it.

[@FlightChops]

TXGRunner Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for sharing regarding your IFR training experiences.

[@jamiecoburn1231]

On the edge of my seat! Definitely not too long!

[@Aviation101]

Well I mean't to get to bed by 10:00, but now it's more like 10:20. Haha Great video Steve, we're both working on IFR right now, so that was super helpful.

[@FlightChops]

MrAviation101 Thanks Josh - glad you enjoyed it, and hope you don't have to be up too early :P.

[@Crazybus1999]

***** Same thing happened to me! Great job--Another awesome flight!

[@FlightChops]

Kyle Curtis thanks Kyle! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PilotRyan1533]

Got my IFR in 2011, one of the toughest but most rewarding ratings you can get.

[@Aviation101]

I'm trying to nail mine down before the Fly-In season starts (mid April). I'm just about finished with the test prep and will be taking the written fairly soon (I hope).

[@cencalmatt]

Too short for me if anything! lol Another awesome production, bud. You're really doing some great things with this channel... Man, crazy winds huh?! Looks like you're doing fine, it is a LOT to manage and there's so much your brain has to keep up with especially in training. IFR can kick your ass and make you feel like you worked a 12 hr day after only 2 hours. I haven't flown in a while and I don't know how long it'll be before I do again so I absolutely love watching these, being such an aviation geek. Until next time...

[@FlightChops]

cencalmatt Awesome - thanks - I'm happy to fill your #AvGeek needs :)

[@tsvkwilson]

Like the humility you have about your self and glade to see someone willing to except their mistakes. I have trained more than enough IFR pilots who don't have the humility to realize that I will not alway be sitting next to them when the shit hits the fan.

[@FlightChops]

tsvkwilson Thanks! Yeah, I try really hard to stay humble and I'm glad you see it coming across in the videos.

[@blackninjaz1500]

Awesome video man, I really appreciate what your doing with this channel. I'm currently working on my PPL with about 15 hours so far, Once I plan on getting a tailwheel rating and an instrument rating! This is mainly base on your video, thanks for the quality vieos, I have lots of fun watching them!

[@TheManics4]

Awesome! Been waiting for this for a longg time :D Very well done, can't wait to see more IFR

[@FlightChops]

TheManics4 right on! Well, you're in luck - there will be more IFR videos coming while I slog through it :)

[@mrbutterskin]

Cool to see that you're coming to San Carlos in June! That's my hometown and I still live fairly close by. If you have a chance, spend a few hours at the hiller aviation museum, you won't regret it.

[@FlightChops]

Awesome! yeah - we're working hard to make that trip happen - I wanna do it with my crew though... so it means a pretty good sized budget is required... but we have a fair bit of time to get it sorted...

[@topher2783]

Another wonderful video soaked with info....keep it up

[@FlightChops]

Chris Ryder Glad you got something out of it Chris!

[@sheffair1]

Another great video - thanks for sharing it.

[@gregoryjamesboyce]

Not too long. In fact I could have watched for an hour. Showing Foreflight, and CloudAhoy and the panel was awesome!

[@FlightChops]

Gregory Boyce thanks Gregory - glad you enjoyed the level of detail we put into this one :)

[@silver20002000]

Vid wasnt to long at all. I actually prefer this. Good job mate.

[@TheIvalen]

Thanks for the great video - I think the length was perfect; IFR is a lot more complicated and seeing it from a rusty intermediate skill level is right where my interest level lies. Good luck.

[@PilotPiedro]

Way to go Skywalker! ;) This was fantastic! It's got a story, drama and a real comedian as FI! Not to mention highly educational. I loved it. All the different cam posits make an excellent edit possible. Was it too long? No, just good enough. Any longer on this story would exhaust my attention without a kicker-up some sort. This is like real pro work. My two cents as an ex-cameraman.

[@FlightChops]

PilotPiedro Thanks so much for this pointed feedback Piedro!

[@user-qe9ti1wo9v]

Great work Steve! (Editing and flying)!! BTW, you can use use my Stratus anytime. It's in the hangar. Dennis knows how to get in.

[@FlightChops]

ftph590 That's awesome! Thanks for the offer! And we need to go flying together some time - I wanna meet TPH!

[@monkeyfliesplane2584]

I'd be quite happy seeing the whole IFR thing in on big movie! :-) I know you said somewhere that 20 mins is your limit, but I'd be happy to watch IFR comedy for an hour or so! :-) Great work, dude!

[@FlightChops]

Monkey Flies Plane Thanks! I don't have it in me to make longer ones anyway - so it'll be an on going series - and that way I can also sprinkle in other content in between to keep it interesting - the Stearman is coming soon!

[@monkeyfliesplane2584]

I must admit, I've been editing an hour long video (nothing flying related) for the last few months, so I know how much work goes into just a very basic video! Regardless, looking forward to part-2!

[@Johnsonhesp]

Great and interesting video, IFR flying is something I've always enjoyed but unfortunately I don't have time to do that much of it.

[@deltaVrich]

Great video. It's not too long, actually just right. I agree with Doug Betts.

[@FlightChops]

Rich Dearborn Thanks Rich!

[@KenLince]

love your CFII...keep doing these!!! :) I'm still about a year away from doing my IFR but I think I'm going to just crank through the exam and then do one of those 2 week boot camps. Great video man - keep em' coming! (hour long videos work for me!!)

[@FlightChops]

Ken Lince Thanks Ken! And yes, I had a good laugh when Dennis made the Skywalker reference as I secretly think of him as Yoda.

[@KenLince]

***** yeah he is really good. Love his demeanor and the fact that he's not just talking all the time. If I was in your area I'd be using him for sure. :) Good luck on the IFR! How do you find it using the older GPS? Can't tell exactly what's in your plane but we have an older Garmin 300XL and I've flown in planes with the 430W and it appears to be a night and day difference. I guess coupled up with ForeFlight and the geo-referenced charts and such, it's manageable...

[@FlightChops]

Ken Lince I'm still too inexperienced with any of the panel mount GPS units to comment on that. I fly so many different planes as a rental pilot that Ive not committed to learning one. So my VFR navigation has been with paper charts and iPad... But yeah - I need to figure out my IFR work flow...

[@fernandoilidio4942]

Great video, keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@GeneralAviationGuru]

Great Video!!! Tip that has pretty much always worked for me in strong wind: Multiply inbound correction by THREE for outbound correction. (This accounts for the fact that the wind messes up your track in the inbound turn, while allowing to maintain a standard rate turn)

[@FlightChops]

GeneralAviationGuru Thanks yes, we'll be addressing that technique in an other video - for this one Dennis didn't get into that with me as I was already task saturated....

[@GeneralAviationGuru]

Good point. Not easy to hold at all in those winds!

[@JoshuaHambyOfficial]

excellent videography and of course great material.

[@FlightChops]

+Joshua Hamby - thanks!

[@kevinauld4367]

I appreciate everything you did here I'm looking in to getting back in to some training and building my own plain it's been 40 year's sence my last class ! It's helping to open my eyes as to some of the changes in the way thing's are done . I have a long way to go to get up to speed .👍

[@DanielHelc]

Excellent video, my holds and other procedures looked like crap too. You will get there

[@FlightChops]

Daniel Helc Thanks Daniel

[@azadrehman]

Awesome video! Love your work mate!

[@FlightChops]

George Rehman Thanks George!

[@107FOXTROT]

Awesome video man! Perfect!

[@MrSygrin]

Good stuff. Not too long at all. I'm IFR rated/current and this is a good example of how easy it is to get behind in the aircraft. Thanks for posting this and i'm looking forward to part 2! Makes me want to go do some approaches and holds! Thanks for the tip on the holding pattern app. This still can be confusing at times....

[@FlightChops]

MrSygrin Awesome to hear even an IFR rated/current pilot found this interesting - thanks for the feedback!