Student Pilot VOR Diversion & BAI's| Checkride Prep 1

Join Juan and I as we continue preparing for Juan's PPL checkride. In part 1 we go through some of the instrument work required for the ride. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
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[@midlifeppl4969]

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[@LewDixAviation]

Thank you! I’m very happy that my passion comes across in the videos.

[@juanpablolopez4208]

Just wanted to correct my self , I did notice I said 200ft horizontal , I mean to say 2000 ft horizontal 😳✈

[@LewDixAviation]

I knew what you meant man.. we’ve been through that so many times 😉

[@jan3195]

Always enjoy your videos, Juan. No doubt you'll make an excellent pilot.

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Que chida Juan i cant wait till i start my lessons! LewDix I love your content! oh and congrats on the gorgeous gf by the way lol kudos to you!

[@jimmyjamesjames2347]

You’re asking a student pilot to start putting in VOR frequencies in inadvertent IMC? You’re a clown... no wonder why you work for “silver airways” That’s your best advice?

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James what’s your best advice ?

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[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks Alan! I try and make different content than the other channels around. I never want to be boring

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[@Windtee]

I gotta punch this story in, bro. Years ago an owner of a high-performance, all glass-equipped, sweet as pie, Columbia 350 in our local area lost control in IMC. Dude started out VMC flying VFR when he entered IMC. In a stressful attempt to return to VMC, the pilot wiped out and never came home. Nailing the skillz in unusual attitude-recovery is the shiznit, but that's no prob 'cause Juan's got a wing-rockin' mentor keepin' him sharp! All the best on the Ride, Juan... you'll do well!

[@jan3195]

Great video, Lewis! Always impressed with the learning environment you create with your students. That is a gift not possessed by many, but possessed of all the great ones.

[@LewDixAviation]

Thanks for that! Much appreciated! I always want the environment to be fun. Thats the main thing. If the students are comfortable in their environment they will be open to learning so much more! Fundamentals of instruction right there! Many many instructors forget about that!

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

Great video

[@simonwatts9150]

Another great video, mate. I did bugger all navigation with VOR during my ppl training. For diversions I had a map, a pencil and my thumb! Keep up the great content.

[@LewDixAviation]

That’s the way it was for me too. Diverting with a plotter and an E6B. SOME examiners here like doing a VOR diversion so I get my people to practice it.

[@simonwatts9150]

@@LewDixAviation good for you. Better to have them learn more, than not enough. I am saving some pennies so I can do a night rating next, (canada) so I will have to learn the VOR stuff in the near future!

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you were lucky. first i thought , you forget "welcome to the sky", but then you have noticed yet ... :)))))

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such a great instructor

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Thanks Max!!

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Great video! I’ll re-reference before my PPL checkride! Flying with your favorite Polk State instructor tomorrow, Micah!

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Hey man I’m glad you started your journey and I’m pleased my content is helpful!

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Awesome video! I have a mock Checkride today so I definitely appreciate it!

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Thanks mate! Go out and nail the mock!

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@@LewDixAviation went pretty well! Now time to schedule the Checkride :)

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@@Jonnydeerhunter Perfect man!

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I’ve been in Michigan that’s why! .... expect to see a vlog soon😉

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😂 I think my catchphrase is known by enough people now for me to just sit back and watch other people use it 😂

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[@LewDixAviation]

Hey Mike, if I’m ever up that way I’ll give you a shout because that would be epic! Thank you for supporting what I’m doing! One thing is for sure, that my content will always be funny because that’s what I strive to be everyday! Thanks man

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We will definitely make that happen!

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Really enjoyed this one. That last recovery was the shizz. 🤟

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Thanks big man!! Appreciate your kind words!

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[@LewDixAviation]

Yep, still flying for Silver. I’ll be training on the ATR soon and hopefully upgrading to captain not too long after that

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

Lucky he did not ask you to find our position on the maps under the hood. I had to tune two vor's with a From, draw lines on the map to find my position all under the hood.

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I’m just here for some attention. I’ve not flown in weeks. It’s depressing. No one loves me.

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What mount do you use for the camera in the middle of the cabin?

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Would you ever consider becoming an examiner?

[@LewDixAviation]

That’s one of my goals!

[@MrNoahgamboa]

At 5:03 he answered with 200 ft horizontal, but it is 2,000 ft.

[@juanpablolopez4208]

Just noticed too , I mean to say 2000 ft horizontal

[@LewDixAviation]

We know what he meant 😉

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How much price for studi

[@Weouthere805]

Were you expecting a "number to call" lol?

[@georgia_dawgs_2746]

Wouldn’t the vor method not work for diverting if the gps was inop?

[@LewDixAviation]

The VOR is separate from the GPS. You wouldn’t get DME in this particular plane, but you could cross reference radials and work your distance out that way if needed

[@georgia_dawgs_2746]

LewDix Aviation I probably sound really dumb right now but how would you enter the frequency for the VOR if the GPS wasn’t working? I’m probably missing something obvious, thanks for the help!

[@LewDixAviation]

You don’t sound dumb at all! You’re actually half correct. With this plane the GPS controls NAV1. So you would lose NAV 1 because you can’t set frequencies anymore. BUT, we have NAV 2 which is completely independent from the GPS

[@georgia_dawgs_2746]

LewDix Aviation gotchaaa, appreciate it!

[@KimWentworth-y8e]

@@LewDixAviation They are pretending the GPS is broke.

[@mr.martintorres5804]

How is Juan's flying these days?

[@LewDixAviation]

Mr. Martin Torres he’s not flown for a while man. Waiting for the day he can come back to training

[@mr.martintorres5804]

@@LewDixAviation Aww, that's a shame. Hopefully it won't take him too long to get rid of the rust.

[@galiltm5168]

Wats the point of the goggles?

[@haydenm.3912]

They cut off your view outside so you can only see the instrument. It's to try and simulate instrument conditions but it's really not even close to actual IMC. Plus, a lot of people cheat with the foggles and look outside anyway.

[@grummangreaser4701]

He’s cheating so hard on the foggles lol. I feel you man!

[@LewDixAviation]

haha we've all done it! anyone that tells you otherwise is a liar!

[@grummangreaser4701]

I did it a lot brother!!

[@randc47]

I’m at 20 hrs now. Love my CFI, but your questions and technique seem “more advanced”. Hope he doesn’t see this...

[@RipVanAllan1983]

At 10 min 24 sec he peeks to see what is going on.

[@cyz119]

He looks like Carmelo Anthony lmao

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

never power off when stalling lol

[@edbrook2018]

Never heard of a power off stall?

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

@@edbrook2018 Of course I have, I meant when recovering

[@nathanmcguire932]

@@Hedgeflexlfz there are two exceptions to this rule. Spins, and if you lose an engine (multi-engine) while stalling

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

@@nathanmcguire932 i know....

[@midlifeppl4969]

Lew have to admire your tutoring skills - seriously! Your an inspiration to those with a passion to teach.