Learn to fly a Jet! (ILS to [almost] Minimums at KGSO in a Cessna CJ3+)

[@shube3103]

Her smile right after take-off speaks 1k words. Good Luck Lucy!!!

[@AccidentalAviator]

It really does! If you have a Facebook account, I put up a version with the camera looking at her for most of the takeoff roll. I love seeing that!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you!!

[@karenjovene9436]

Hi Lucy, Aunt Karen and I watched you fly that citation--great job! I am so glad you are enjoying your flying. I look forward to the day when you have your ATP and apply to United Airlines. I'll be happy to bring you in for a tour of the Washington Flight Operations Center and for a meet and greet with the Chief Pilot. Love, Uncle Jim

[@AccidentalAviator]

You must be the uncle of the family I heard so much about! She's definitely got the aviation bug, and she's done great both times I flew with her!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much Uncle Jimmy! I would love that!!

[@raccoonair]

So kind of you to take Lucy along; you could see the excitement during takeoff and entering the clouds in her eyes; good for you!

[@AccidentalAviator]

They will make great shorter clips of this video! I love the wonder / amazement.

[@barrysimmons5489]

The eyes have it. ⚘️ Beautiful ! Great flight, thanks so much. 🤎🇺🇲👍

[@AccidentalAviator]

Glad you (and she) enjoyed it! Thanks for watching as always!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you!

[@ProPilotPete]

Your copilot can’t stop smiling! Love it!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Right?! I love taking kids flying every opportunity I get. I try to do this at least once a month in my arrow!

[@tomwest3878]

What an awesome experience for Lucy! Stay with it!

[@AccidentalAviator]

She's got a lot going on being in her senior year of high school! She's flying when she can and I'm hoping to get her up flying with me again soon!

[@lucycongema]

It was awesome! I plan to, thank you!

[@timber240]

Have fun Lucy!!! You’re learning from the best! You’ll do Fantastic!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I wish I had the time to teach her (and had my Instructors rating). She's learning from a great instructor locally. Hopefully I can get her in more videos in the future to go over her progress!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much!

[@robertcorbin2749]

Everyone is jealous of Lucy in this video. It looks like alot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thanks for watching!

[@eckdoggie]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed watching from Myrtle Beach. Great job Lucy!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I love Myrtle Beach. That's my go-to flight in my Arrow when I just need to fly for no reason :-) Some good restaurants around both airports!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you!!

[@bradythompson5599]

I got the same experience back when I was a student pilot in a Phenom 300. Really sealed the deal for me. Now in college flying the SR20 working on ratings. Great video!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I remember my father giving me the same opportunities when I was younger. It was amazing. She had a great time! Pardon me if I asked this before, but what college are you flying in?

[@kevinbaslee3262]

Always excited to see young people interested in aviation! I'm a CFII and I enjoy taking young folks on a ride along! Stay with it Lucy! You won't regret it.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Same here. I try to do it every opportunity I get, mostly in my Arrow. It's so fun to see the wonder and amazement on their faces!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you, I will!

[@tommcdonald6597]

Really well put together, closeups are excellent. Now we see what you see, just great.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thank you very much! I thought it was one of the better videos. A ton of effort was put into it!

[@Patrick42567]

Excellent video, what a great flight for motivation. Wishing you the best on your journey Lucy. Thanks for the ride Cap Sweet landing btw 😉

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thanks! It was a fun approach into there. I've done it a few times as the morning always seem to be overcast, but this was the first time I caught it on camera.

[@lucycongema]

Thank you!

[@bill6387]

This was one of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. Good luck Lucy!!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you!!

[@hpdkmay]

Fantastic video. Good luck to Lucy, she is making the right decision. Thanks for posting.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@matthewrice6557]

Another super video! Good luck Lucy, be safe and have a lot of fun!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thank you! I'll pass it along to her (if she doesn't see it). I know she's flying today.

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much!

[@jimmiesullivan8203]

Thanks for fostering the next generation and taking us along. Lucy is off to a great start!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Our pleasure! I hope to have her along at some point in the future!

[@MarionBlair]

Way to go Lucy

[@AccidentalAviator]

She appreciates all of the comments! She told me she'd get on to reply to everyone soon!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much!

[@policelightsprincesscupcak7299]

Absolutely awesome enjoyed every minute of the video

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@erichetherington9899]

Thank you for the kind replies yesterday, yes please tell Lucy to keep on with career in aviation its an awesome career. Very cool, keep videos coming if possible sure enjoy them!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Will do! I think she's got the bug, and she'll probably be on here replying to people at some point!

[@lucycongema]

I will! It is awesome!!

[@KarenCongema]

Lucy, I am so proud of you! Keep soaring to new heights! ❤

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thanks for letting her tag along! It's quite obvious that she enjoyed it!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much for all your support mom! You are the best!❤️

[@cj2driver]

I remember the first time I flew right seat in a citation. It was the original 525 CitationJet. My reaction was the same as her's, smiling ear to ear and just loving every minute. Stick with your training Lucy! You will be there someday soon!

[@AccidentalAviator]

It's so nice to see younger kids so interested in aviation and the joy, wonder and amazement on their face! The 3+ is such a great machine that even pilots of other jets have the same sort of reaction when they get a chance to fly in one.

[@lucycongema]

Thank you for the encouragement!!

[@ranmar773]

Wally, what a great intro to jet aviation for Lucy. Lucy, I can tell that you are going to be a great pilot. Your composure and interest in the flight controls are a good foundation for your 172 training. If you are anything like me, you will cherish every hour in flight. It only gets better from here! Wally, you have yet another pair of sunglasses. Or are those the ones you bought in France? Very enjoyable vlog. -- Randy

[@AccidentalAviator]

Ha! The sunglasses I used on the rest of my flights in Europe is a pair that I keep in the plane in just in case. These were back in Wilmington, and I used them until I got my re-ordered pair. Thanks for the kind words for Lucy! She enjoyed the heck out of it, and I got to take her sister with me when I picked up the plane from Greensboro!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!

[@heatherrawls6015]

Fantastic! Lucy got a great experience there. Good luck to her in her training.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Hopefully I can convince her to come along a few more times (probably in my Arrow) so she can show me how she's progressing!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you!

[@heatherrawls6015]

@@lucycongema You are welcome. You did really well. I am quite envious. I am in the UK and learning to fly is an expensive desire here. So i am an armchair pilot! I hope to see some more of your flying soon. Bravo!

[@rushfan3]

Great video. The look on Lucy's face the entire flight was amazing. Keep going on your training Lucy. Cheers

[@AccidentalAviator]

It definitely was a look of amazement. She asked some great questions along the way too!

[@lucycongema]

Will do, thank you!

[@BruceAirFlying]

Thanks for your excellent videos that highlight and explain solid procedures.

[@AccidentalAviator]

As always, thank you too! I'm trying to just concentrate on real-world stuff and not hype it up too much!

[@flyinglumpy]

Good Luck Lucy on your Private Pilot! I will be taking my check ride in a couple of weeks and it's been an awesome journey, you'll have fun!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Awesome! Good luck with your checkride!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much! Good luck on your check ride!

[@donmabe7212]

What a great video! Really like the zoom ins on instruments. Lucy’s smile was icing on the cake.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thank you! Glad you (and she) enjoyed it!

[@kevinwilson33513]

that's awesome I love flying and its so great to see young people with the same interests! Keep it up Lucy you got this!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I totally agree. Every chance I get I try to take kids up! She just happened to already be interested in Aviation before I had the chance to take her flying!

[@lucycongema]

Thanks so much!

[@ChristopherPalmer-tc4ys]

Great job Lucy! Keep up the good work! I am working on my IFR and let me tell you it is a challenge. Trust the process and do not give up it is worth it.

[@AccidentalAviator]

It can definitely be daunting, but it's probably the most important rating anyone should get!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!! Good luck with your IFR!

[@aaronrazz9676]

Awesome ride guys glad to see pilots advance. 5x5 from here. well done! As always thanks for sharing

[@AccidentalAviator]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@erichetherington9899]

Awesome! TY

[@AccidentalAviator]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and all of the comments!

[@billfly2186]

You're a top man for taking Lucy along. I'll bet she can't wait to get in the Skyhawk again. Always turn on the passenger lights 'cuz we're riding with you!

[@AccidentalAviator]

She's been really busy with being a senior high school student, but I think she'll be flying this weekend!

[@snowman100]

Lucy you are among the few lucky to have several well accomplished mentors. Very free do, take FULL advantage of it to cultivate best safe pilot practices. Thank them later!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I hope she gets online to read all of these great comments!

[@lucycongema]

Yes, I feel so blessed!

[@erichetherington9899]

Good job Lucy stay with it

[@AccidentalAviator]

Just based on my conversations with her, I think she will!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much, I will!

[@MarkusPea]

That smile and grin on Lucy's face during takeoff is priceless. It reminds me of me at that age. Well, to be honest, it reminds me of me today lol

[@AccidentalAviator]

Yes! There's nothing that makes me happier than taking someone up and seeing those expressions! As you say, it's priceless!

[@christopherbowers7219]

This was a great video to see!! I learned so much from watching an ILS approach!! I forgot to tell you I have my checkride coming up!!! Your content has definitely been a HUGE INSPIRATION man!! Can't thank you enough!! And Lucy... GREAT JOB FLYING!!! Definitely see the excitement on that takeoff and coming into the clouds!! Isn't this stuff so freaking awesome??!!!! :) All the best!

[@AccidentalAviator]

That's awesome! I can't wait to hear how you do on your checkride! This is the kind of day I wash I could have gone up and shot a few more approaches. It's good practice.

[@christopherbowers7219]

Absolutely!!! I will definitely keep you posted! ​@@AccidentalAviator

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much!! Yes, It really did blow my mind!

[@simulatorgamersuzie]

Excellent video !! Well done Lucy - flying a jet must be awesome !! Wish you all the best for the rest of flight training, gaining that PPL. Just realised its my alt channel that subscribed, you got a another vote from me.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Awesome! Thank you! Let me know if I can answer anything for you!

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much! It was an amazing experience!

[@JaimeCCS]

Awesome video, thanks. A year ago I was at GSO picking up a Honda Jet that we are flying here in Mexico.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Very cool! How do you like flying that?

[@KarenCongema]

Wow! That was incredible Wally! Ty so much for giving Lucy this opportunity! 😊

[@AccidentalAviator]

You are so welcome! I'm glad I have the opportunity to do stuff like this! It's the least I could do for what Aviation has given me!

[@av8or971]

what an amazing opportunity. i have 247 hours TT, and never had an opportunity to ride up front in a jet before.. that would be amazing. Cockpit item to brief, when the ATC and i are talking, please hold your question until i am done with what i am doing. i dont think she lost her smile the entire trip!

[@AccidentalAviator]

That is a good guess, but she was briefed on that both before this flight and before the flight in my Arrow. She knew our tail number and if I put my hand in the air to stop talking :-) Her smile was definitely there the entire time!

[@MrClintonharper]

Luck Lucy, if I had a friend in aviation at your age, life changing! I am a new CFI at 45yo and I love it everyday! Awesome approach!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I'm (slowly) working on my CFI. Where are you flying out of?

[@MrClintonharper]

@@AccidentalAviator I rent out of KSVH, KJQF

[@MrClintonharper]

@AccidentalAviator I think she could have logged instrument time if she was wearing a view limitation device, I'm working on my CFII now.

[@lucycongema]

I’m so thankful for Wally!

[@omaryovesen8527]

Awesome

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thank you!

[@omaryovesen8527]

Welcome. Currently working on my instrument. Can’t wait to ride along in a jet soon

[@almsys]

Lucy -- I got my private license when I was a HS senior. Great memories. PLEASE start a youtube channel so we can follow your progress!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I'd watch! I'm going to try to have her on from time to time to update everyone.

[@lucycongema]

That’s a good idea, thank you! I’ll have to give it a try!

[@erichetherington9899]

TY O2 mask! luv it!

[@AccidentalAviator]

You win an at-a-boy! I wish I had some stuff to give away :-)

[@Bucketnate]

That smile man lol She's at home up there

[@AccidentalAviator]

Agreed! She just had her first lesson in a few weeks yesterday!

[@DaleSteel]

Lovely plane.

[@AccidentalAviator]

I wish I could say "thank you" for me, but I just fly it for the owner. The 3+ is a beautifully easy airplane to fly though!

[@DanielMC75]

She is so lucky to be there, I wish I was her enjoying as crazy lol

[@AccidentalAviator]

Are you already a pilot or at least have done a Discovery Flight?

[@carlmclelland7624]

OK, Wally, I sprained my shoulder, patting myself on the back. That was too easy... you should have shown Lucy a V-1 cut. It's too bad the tops weren't at ten so Lucy could have seen what real IFR is. (Check your email). Lucy... congratulations on your decision to learn to fly. Whether you're satisfied attaining your Private license, or you're the pilot of the first Martian lander, it's a career field unlike any other. One of my very best, lifelong friends was a lady named Evelyn "Pinky" Brier. Pinky was the very first female licensed flight instructor, back in the 1930s, and flew as a corporate/charter pilot into her seventies. Pinky had approximately fifty-thousand-hours when she retired, and is credited for making more landings at Los Angeles International Airport than any other pilot. Now, have Wally loan you his copy of my book, "Broken Controller: an Air Traffic Controllers Story." It describes my life as a controller, commercial, corporate pilot and flight instructor. Welcome aboard... you can 'bust minimums' with me... any day....

[@AccidentalAviator]

Ha! I don't think I need to be "practicing" V1 cuts without another CJ pilot in the right seat :-)

[@lucycongema]

Thank you so much! And thank you for your kind emails!

[@falun52]

You put a beautiful smile on her face 😅

[@AccidentalAviator]

Yeah, I think we hooked another one!

[@PatrickSBellSr]

Ah! If I knew you were headed this way I'd have taken y'all to lunch!

[@AccidentalAviator]

She had to be back for work so we went straight back to Wilmington.

[@redc8783]

What a experience for you young lady, the bug will really bite you now 👍

[@AccidentalAviator]

I'm hoping she sticks with it. I think she will!

[@lucycongema]

It definitely has!😁

[@thabangmonnakgotla]

Well done Lucy

[@AccidentalAviator]

I'll pass this along to her!

[@DaleSteel]

Imagine jumping from a 172 to this. Id of been in amazement myself.

[@AccidentalAviator]

I'm trying to get some other views of her amazement up on FB and Instagram. Look for those in the next few days. I'm glad I can give back to Aviation because it's done so much for me!

[@mikercflyer7383]

I am new to your channel. Nice to see young people inspired to go into aviation. I know she is a bit overwhelmed but she will learn over time.

[@AccidentalAviator]

Welcome aboard! I enjoy giving kids those opportunities every chance I get. Hopefully she sticks with her flying!

[@USCFI]

Excellent video! Congratulations Lucy for starting your flight training. You will meet some of the best people in aviation. Are you interested in aviation for a career? Airlines or corporate?

[@lucycongema]

Thank you! Yes, I am leaning towards the airlines but I am keeping my options open!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thank you! 😃

[@billgalante1181]

Great video!

[@AccidentalAviator]

Thanks! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you!

[@MrJohnBos]

Lucy, get as much time in the cockpit as fast as you can. Get those hours, study hard and always keep safety in mind.

[@AccidentalAviator]

She's got a lot going on in her senior year, so she's flying when she can... But she'll be diving in full time soon!

[@seagullsbtn]

Lucy, every question you ask is a good one. So ask them!

[@AccidentalAviator]

She started opening up about half way through the flight and asking some really good questions!

[@salvatoremarinello278]

You gave her a gift and a target to shoot for!

[@AccidentalAviator]

I think it sealed the deal for her honestly!

[@lucycongema]

It definitely did!

[@DaleSteel]

The air break is so tiny you wouldn't think it would do anything

[@AccidentalAviator]

Yeah, it is kind of small, but you'd be amazed at how something so small can disrupt airflow to slow you down quickly.

[@erichetherington9899]

as 3rd rider with your new student :)

[@AccidentalAviator]

I'm not a flight instructor (yet). She's taking lessons with another local pilot and she was just along for the ride with me on this flight!

[@erichetherington9899]

nice! likes here

[@AccidentalAviator]

Big thanks!

[@danielhartl8476]

33:24 it sounds like the 734 heavy is FedEx

[@AccidentalAviator]

It very well could be! It was early in the morning that we were arriving. Sneaking in with the overnight packages!

[@erichetherington9899]

ifn im right, hope to get a free demo flight :)

[@AccidentalAviator]

Ha! It's not my plane to give free demo flights in :-) I appreciate you watching and commenting along though!

[@ProPilotPete]

No briefing on the O2 mask? Maybe because you’re going at 12000? Might be good to brief in case of smoke. Am I right? What do I win?

[@AccidentalAviator]

Bingo! I'm enjoying all of the great suggestions from everyone. Did you catch how much pressure was in the bottle? It had a slow leak and I was taking it over to GSO to have it looked at and fixed. Turned out to be the regulator.

[@ProPilotPete]

@@AccidentalAviator good to know, glad it was an easy fix

[@AccidentalAviator]

@@ProPilotPete You win a gold star. One of my instructors at Flight Safety dished those out when you answered obscure questions correctly 🙂

[@rumblethis2023]

"Dont touch anything without asking first"

[@AccidentalAviator]

Good guess! We talked about that before she got in this plane (and my plane the day before). Also, she's taking lessons right now, so she's familiar with most things in the cockpit.

[@rumblethis2023]

@AccidentalAviator She will do fine. She has a great start knowing someone like yourself to kick it off! If you ever have an empty right seat and are planning on passing through Ksua or Kfpr please give me a heads up. Would be a pleasure to join you on a leg. Obviously, I would take responsibility for the return home. Your efforts to educate and share are appreciated by many! I have been flying since 1989 and hold a Comercial IR instructor.

[@berniebrown9115]

Open door right before crash

[@AccidentalAviator]

That's more of a small plane briefing item (to crack a door open). You wouldn't be able to do that, and you'd want to be strapped in your seat if you were doing any type of emergency landing. Plus, there's no door in the cockpit :-) BTW, she was briefed on how to open both the cabin door and the emergency exit.

[@j_aviation4679]

pls so kind if you can share that passenger brief document how ever you have it pdf.jpeg thanks.😀

[@AccidentalAviator]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I'll see what I can do!

[@erichetherington9899]

Hoodie time

[@AccidentalAviator]

Yeah, you don't need a hood when you can fly in that! It's a LOT different feeling doing it in real life vs. doing it under the hood. If you are learning, I encourage everyone to get up on days like this and practice some approaches!

[@JorgeAlarcare]

Hello, my name is Jorge and I live in Santiago of Chile. I have flown C 172 I have a doubt, Can I do a question?. In minute 5:01 show the speed brake, but, What is the device that is seem the speed brake and is between the speed brake and the wing tip? Thanks.

[@AccidentalAviator]

That's a great question, and you're the second person to ask this. I *believe* it's just a strake. It's located on the back side of the wing next to each aileron, and it's used to help the airflow across the back of the wing/aileron. It is NOT a moveable control surface.

[@JorgeAlarcare]

@@AccidentalAviator Thanks you very much for the answer

[@AccidentalAviator]

@@JorgeAlarcare Any time! Let me know if I can answer anything else!

[@JorgeAlarcare]

@@AccidentalAviator One more question I have seen your plane near the sea. There is a lot of salt air in that place that facilitate the corrotion Does the plane need a special kind maintenance to prevent the corrosion?

[@AccidentalAviator]

@@JorgeAlarcare Great question! The plane gets a full bath frequently and the engines get desalinization rinses at least once a month (this is an actual Williams Engine procedure)

[@erichetherington9899]

O2?

[@AccidentalAviator]

That was a good guess, and I see you watched the whole video from your other comments! :-)