My HONEST Thoughts About Aviation Videos ft. OttoPilot | Welcome To The Sky Podcast Ep 3

In the episode 3 of the Welcome To The Sky Podcast, my best friend Otto joins me for a discussion on the state of aviation content creation. Regardless of when we fly or not, it's always a barrel of laughs when Otto and I get together!
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[@masonhenslee5905]

And this conversation is why LewDix Aviation is my favorite aviation channel out there. I know there are a ton out there, but this channel is so authentic. Watching this channel gives me the bug to fly even more because of how much fun is had in the cockpit, as well as just seeing highly experienced pilots just cracking laughs in the cockpit. It shows that aviation brings so much joy to the pilots that have a true passion for it. Love the podcast, keep them coming!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you so much man! Just trying to bring you the best videos I can and always trying to improve! I appreciate your support!

[@JVDFlyingDrummer]

To be flat out honest I have the most fun watching your content than the others that I follow. Most of the time it’s just them flying the plane by themselves and it’s dry. They might have some interesting points or some neat destinations they go to but it’s just not the same. Being able to have fun and enjoy flying especially during flight training is how it should be and of course all while being safe. I wish I would of came across this sooner but I am going through older videos trying to catch up. Another reason why I enjoy your stuff is because you are local. Watching you fly out of my home airport is exciting to see and plus it helps me for when I start training there. Thanks for all you do and it’s my pleasure to support.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot that you value my videos and channel so much! I'm just trying to put the best things out there that I can!

[@cavok1984]

@LewDix Aviation, you and Otto have such a genuine passion for flying it really shows when you are chatting. As always, very entertaining

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you!

[@mikebailey9998]

BFF’s talking about their passion for flying and laughing. Wait. Laughing in an aviation video!? j/k Great listening Lew and Otto.

[@LewDixAviation]

😂

[@mhibbitt]

Love the addition of the Podcast. Your content just keeps getting better and better. Now I get to listen to your banter on the drives. 😀

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha that’s great! Thank you!

[@shanebadal305]

Should do some ATR tutorials on MSFS2020 describing real world ops with the new “study level” ATR 42/72-600.

[@jameswadsley3165]

Loved this video. I must say, that while I appreciate seeing all the checklists, I love your channel because you keep the video moving, yet don't sacrifice any content to keep it moving.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you so much mate!

[@kyleschroedermusic]

Thanks for coming to the recuse and picking us up in Key West back to Tampa tonight! (I was the guy waiving at you during boarding)! Love your videos, man!

[@LewDixAviation]

Nice to meet you man! Glad I could fly you back to TPA!

[@rileysaviation]

Otto’s laugh is the best! 😂

[@LewDixAviation]

😂

[@JVDFlyingDrummer]

I think a laughing compilation video of just Lewis and Otto going back and forth would be pure gold! 😂

[@jonathantucker923]

Enjoying the Podcasts and nice to see Otto back with you

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks!

[@JMMJ769]

Love your work man! For future episode would be awesome to hear your thoughts on the Watsonville mid air collision between the 340 twin and 152...apart from the clearly incorrect wing location 😉

[@malcolmsmith7582]

This is exactly why I watch you guys. You create fun but accurate flights.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@malcolmsmith7582]

@@LewDixAviation I notice the BW shirt on those early ones. I instruct over the stadium (well it’s on the way to the practice area!).

[@N1611n]

Thoroughly enjoyed your podcast guys. Look forward to the next one, back in my day we did a bit of filming but the cameras were bulky and the batteries weight messed up my C of G calculations. 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@royson345]

Brilliant! Love you guys!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks man!

[@Amheartless]

Love your stuff LewDix! Would love to hear who some of your favorite aviation content creators are - besides you two of course!

[@flyhalf2]

Thanks Lew and Otto for yet more entertaining content

[@LewDixAviation]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@1dullgeek]

The comment about how the presence of the camera makes you more aware. I record almost all of my flights and review them. I've got almost 400 videos uploaded to youtube and only a tiny fraction of them have been published. Because of that I tend to forget that the camera is there. That said, I find that recording my flights, dropping the tracklog into cloudahoy, and then linking the video into the cloudahoy debrief really helps me figure out what things I did in a flight that I want to focus on changing for the next flight. That's a big part of why I record almost all of my flights.

[@astralbody]

Enjoying the series! I'm getting back into my flight training after a 1 yr hiatus due to family needs. I'm studying like mad and sim flying, I was 1 lesson from solo when this happened. How best should I kick the rust off? 1 month before back in the seat. Cheers, Victoria

[@RockyTopAviator]

Great Banter! Great podcast, keep it up!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you!

[@Midas-rf4lo]

This is the exact reason I also love to watch SoCal flying monkey and Stevie Triesenberg! SoCal FM does sorta play the KZbin clickbait game but leaves the clickbait up to whatever he does after landing (ex. Flying to Mexico for vacation, flying to a concert, etc) and Stevie because she is just so diligent and fun to listen to and also makes the destination or the goal an equally important component of the video, so the flight itself doesn’t become compromised

[@jameswadsley3165]

Nice to know that I'm not the only one who also watches those two channels.. Stevo1kinevo is also a favorite of mine, but his videos can be a little long

[@colinpotter7764]

It's raining and cold 100 miles west of Cwmbran, I wish I was in Florida.

[@aodhhanswtor7252]

Thanks guys. Good topic to point out. It's unfortunate in today's world there are people with 0 logged hours of actual flying carrying around the need to post a "gotcha" moment out of ignorance.

[@royaldust]

Ottopilot engaged 💪🏻

[@wizurd77]

I never realised Otto lived in Cwmbran! The gf is from Cwmbran and we live in newbridge so just down the road from there. Also, great videos. Probably the most entertaining flight related content on KZbin.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you so much mate!

[@troygraves6152]

Everyone should have an Otto!

[@LewDixAviation]

Agreed

[@MrBoatjr]

Otto and you look like fun to fly with. Just wish I could

[@glennwatson]

I don't share any mistakes I've had online. I'm not a massive youtuber, I just post some random flying videos and put minimal effort into them but I don't know how people post them when they have any viewership.

[@1abc219]

good morning from a sunny UK today :-)

[@purdueschmidt]

Those are some fun pillows 😅

[@elliotspencer903]

Love you guys! So much fun. Any plans on putting this on Apple Podcasts?

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank! It’s on Apple Podcasts now!

[@TheVaughnClements]

Thanks!

[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you for your kindness!

[@BrianSiskind]

The algorithm has cultivated people's tastes to be reduced to the lowest common denominator - and rewards only those who perpetuate that. There are a lot of content creators out there making authentic and thoughtful work that go completely unseen. I have tried to elevate those more obscure talents out there through any platform I can. The "content" I have made and am most proud of has 200 views or something. People don't share what has meaning though, they share what garners attention.

[@LewDixAviation]

This is absolutely true.

[@seattleraf]

I’ve had to block several content creators / distributors on Instagram. Not because the content wasn’t genuine … but because to me it seemed like they were doing unsafe things. Some of it initially looked “cool” and “exciting” but as a new pilot it definitely didn’t seem like the type of pilots I should be learning from. Just not setting a good example and clearly producing “wow factor” for views. Blocking them has been great, for me. I hope other new pilots do the same.

[@scarybaldguy]

I used fraps on my old XP box, ran fine. Solid 45-60 fps. I don't know what Otto is complaining about.

[@jonhoare24]

I did mean to post a question on the last Podcast to ask if you've ever been reported, or threatened to, for anything or has anyone given you any kind of hate/grief from your channel over the years? And does it ever put you off?

[@LewDixAviation]

Stay tuned for episode 4 👀

[@alk672]

Hell yes you're apprehensive the first time you go fly with someone. No FBO or flight school in the country will give your the tiniest Cessna without a checkout. They don't know if you can fly at all, they don't care about your certificate. I was doing a checkout flight with an instructor once to join a club; we taxied to the non-movement area boundary, and he straight up told me what to say to the tower. He legit thought I didn't know how to do it, a private pilot with 300 hours, all out of a neighboring class D airport, and he had my complete background. He did it exactly the same way as he would do with a student on the first lesson. And then you have Dan Gryder lamenting that no-one does AQP. What AQP, people are complete shit because they get their license and then they never freaking fly.

[@WX4CB]

as someone who has been involved in this sort of thing since the start of E-Sports streaming, i can honestly say this.... FRAPS WAS PURE CRAP!!!!!!! :D but seriously... i've always been of the mindset that, if you enjoy the content, that you provide then that's the main thing. yes it's great to produce stuff that people enjoy don't get me wrong, but as far as "the numbers" are concerned... dont sweat the numbers... some people take them really to heart and sometimes it shows (lack of content on a regular basis for example). basically it's as you say.. if people enjoy it they will watch if they don't then they won't. it really is THAT SIMPLE. that said, you are making conent geared to a specific audience and you do have to cater to that, but there will always be those people that are like... no radio call? no checklist. and those are the people you just ignore.

[@charliegrigg7130]

‘This is great banta, it really is.’

[@LewDixAviation]

hahaha

[@flyhalf2]

I wonder how many fresh student pilots asked for a parachute before their discovery flight?

[@Blxz]

Good. But too short. I need more Otto and Lewis and 30 mins just doesn't scratch the itch enough.

[@LewDixAviation]

Haha noted!

[@garretthoffee4059]

Where’s Young bob

[@LewDixAviation]

On the way

[@rebelyell22]

I thought Otto was older than you 😂

[@IrritationX]

In the first podcast, it was shocking for me to hear that the school tried to get between you and Otto. Huge mistake!

[@LewDixAviation]

Yep. That’s the kind of person running that place. Should be avoided at all costs.

[@TheFlyingStampede]

Ugh, click bait is the WORST! I have given up on a lot of channels because of it. MY PLANE BROKE ON FINAL, bro is was just your f'n cup holder. 🙄

[@LewDixAviation]

Exactly. If something really does happen, I get it. But mostly it’s people trying the get views. It’s a shame.

[@mikephillips9311]

I gave you guys two minutes.....nothing but two guys giggling like a couple of junior high girls.....I moved on.

[@LewDixAviation]

Shame that humour isn't your thing. You won't be missed 👋🏻