2 IFR Approaches to Minimums | LOW IFR at Skyhaven | Cessna 172M | POV

[@justricardo]

Nothing beats that feeling of going low on an approach and seeing the approach lights and then the runway infront of you..

[@rdawgz866]

Well done captain, respecting the weather and your personal minimums

[@bruceyoung2132]

very impressive plane handling skills and use of all available resources - you always stayed ahead of the plane in a stressful environment - kudos on ajob well done

[@indyjones1970]

Talking to yourself while flying is considered a sign of sanity. Nice work Sir, and thanks for sharing your experience

[@worldaviationnetwork]

Awesome video!! You have an amazing looking Cessna 172M cockpit.

[@imarocker66]

Upgraded the avionics in 2019 and still loving it!

[@worldaviationnetwork]

@@imarocker66 It looks like a well-thought-out cockpit layout.

[@wills2954]

@@imarocker66 Awesome video!🙌🏽 How do I get a copy of your checklist in hand. Thank you 🙏 🔥

[@EZ_shop]

I like your IFR checklist.

[@trevorholman4858]

Nice demonstration of single pilot work. Appreciated the verbalized checklist throughout. Your example really highlights the visibility requirements and how they change from launching to return to base.

[@avee8ter]

I’m sure you’ve probably put this in another video, but I would love to see that IFR checklist on your yoke.😊

[@garygazman3827]

Good video. Just one suggestion, don’t Arm APR mode in the GFC500 until you’re cleared for the approach. Looked like you armed it , then ATC blew you through Final. If you didn’t disable APR mode , airplane would have started to turn onto final and ATC wouldn’t have been happy. You’re correct , Cirrus pilots are always in the way !!!! Cirrus N17$&& 10 mile staright in !!! That’s a classic at my home airport.

[@flywithandee]

Great video!! Subscribed for more.

[@low_flying_aircraft9309]

Great job! Favorite part of being IR is shooting approaches.

[@psupilot]

Complete sorcery. Nicely done.

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

Nice flying , calling out the altitudes on the approach is great , keeps that MDA in your mind .. thats a well equipped 172 your flying there .. nice IFR plane .

[@imarocker66]

We upgraded the panel in 2019. Huge improvement for single pilot IFR!

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

@@imarocker66 it sure is .. perfect mix of digital and analog instruments .. and the autopilot is a real nice addition too .. nice job ..

[@johnwight6041]

Awesome video!

[@ldfranklin2]

Dang nice landing my friend & enjoyed the vid

[@DirkLarien]

That was great thank you for video. Really useful with all the explanation.

[@star601]

I would LOVE to fly this airplane!!! having my instrument checkride here on May (hopefully) if the DPE doesn't reshedule.

[@Planeviz]

Well done and nicely equipped 172.

[@alanwelch7297]

Excellent video

[@observer1242]

Nice. Kept your cool.

[@trevorcox3669]

Great skill

[@rfriesen1644]

Well done! I see you've marked up your approach plates on Foreflight. I do this as well.

[@imarocker66]

Yeah, It’s helps to identify the criteria info quickly while keeping busy with everything else 👍

[@surveyore7]

Your KDAW 'Approach' was getting 'dicey'.. Nice job!

[@imarocker66]

Mother Nature threw me a curveball. I’m glad I didn’t swing and miss ;-) Thanks!

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Great job!

[@4420dano]

Nice job. If I had got revectored in IMC and then found the Wx down to minimums, not sure I’d be as collected as you were. Nice, nice, nice.

[@imarocker66]

It helps that I had another 3 hours of fuel and couple other options for airports with better weather and lower minimums with 10-30 minutes flight distance. KPSM is about 12 miles south with 300 MSL minimum on the ILS and RNAV approaches, and an 11,000’ runway 😅

[@danielmooney2229]

That head mounted camera gave me spacial disorientation.

[@observer1242]

I’m not a pilot, but just watching this I don’t know how you can manage the workflow in that environment in that airplane without either an auto pilot or a copilot. If you were flying that trip entirely by hand, I don’t know how you do it.

[@AllenPortman]

How come with the autopilot engaged and with I am sure not a smooth ride why aren't the yokes moving as the auto-pilot or pilot maintains stability and approach path?

[@imarocker66]

It actually was a very smooth ride. Even though it was solid IMC the winds were relatively calm and not much lifting updraft in the low level Stratus layer. Fluffy Cumulus type clouds which were not in the forecast are a different beast.

[@TheCapTan]

Nice video. I have the same setup. What gives you the airspeed callout?

[@imarocker66]

GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Speed Protection (Under speed Protection - MINSPD)

[@alexqueen8353]

Where did you get that IFR checklist?

[@tamugrad2007]

Good video and piloting. Would be better with a fixed camera focused on the panel. Not much use having it on you. Too much movement. Just my .02

[@eicherdm]

Yes, focus on the panel.

[@user-bj4lp3fr1o]

Made me a little nervous.

[@imarocker66]

me too ;-)

[@alk672]

People actually do this on purpose, for fun. Huh.

[@cport6954]

Can’t watch with all that moving around! Mount the damn camera! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Otherwise….nice video.

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Yeah, kinda felt nauseous

[@imarocker66]

I sometimes mount the camera on a tripod just behind the front seats but didn’t have time on this flight. Check out some of my other videos if you want to see that. Thanks for watching