LOWEST VISIBILITY landing I've EVER done

[@ErlendDL]

That feeling when a stuffed cow has more cockpit time than you 😭

[@AndyRRR0791]

Stefan milking that cow for all its worth!

[@logicreversed18t]

I feel that. It's ummm, *coughs* utterly ridiculous.

[@NikosWings]

I like how you told them you needed 8k to be out of the ice. Seeing snowy mountains in Australia is something we are not used to. Great ILS to minima mate! Loved the music at the end...

[@StefanDrury]

I wasn’t liking the look of 7, you can see the ice forming on the camera. ATC here are awesome, they’ll usually work out a way to give you what you want, and I mentioned icing so he knew what I was facing. Thanks mate, looking forward to your next one as always.

[@PaulGarthAviation]

At 1:35 , when you raised your finger, was that to tell us to be quiet while you listened to ATC? It worked...

[@StefanDrury]

Ha yes, and thank you for respecting my wishes :)

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@StefanDrury Yeah, we know our place and when to shut up!

[@ForFunFlyer]

Ah, I'm not the only one? :P

[@Dan007UT]

I came here to say the same Lol

[@FTE99699]

loved the epic milkshake shadow on the wing 😂

[@StefanDrury]

Ha, thank you. She does love the view up there! 🐄

[@buckshot704]

Stefan Drury ; 😜👍

[@machtrebel2317]

Thank you Stefan! I'm a pretty fresh private pilot, but already over 40 and I love flying, but I'm sometimes afraid of it and sometimes something in between. I really appreciate your permanent encouragement to follow the path, to train, to push yourself - just to climb the mountain. That makes me feel that you have been maybe in the same kind of "world of emotions" during the past 14 years.

[@buckshot704]

Co-pilot Milkshake rocks! 😜 Looking forward to hearing more of what your journey consisted of to get where you are today. 👍

[@sshizas6986]

That was fun to watch. More fun flying, no doubt. Thanks for sharing.

[@callumgeorge1187]

It’s awesome watching you evolve as a pilot. You have such confidence in controlling the aircraft and talking with ATC which greatly surpasses the level you were at only a year ago.

[@StefanDrury]

It's a real privilege to be able to take you all on this journey with me. Hopefully watching me progress helps you all do the same as well, so this comment means a lot. Thanks Callum.

[@mwilliams2101]

Hey Stef- great video! Would love to grab an instrument view and watch the approach real time next time it’s down to minima- thankyou for showing us that ILS though- real IFR! Looking forward to hearing about your journey and hopefully Milkshakes? ;)

[@quikstop4347]

Welcome to my home town! Yes, Canberra gets some funny weather patterns. Made me chuckle on your approach when all was relatively clear until finals. The whole city sits in a bowl and the surrounding terrain causes the crud to form into a puddle in the centre! Sat in a hold over Tumut for half an hour waiting for conditions to improve once and on another flight shot the ILS twice before diverting to our alternate (YGLB).

[@GeneralKenobi-mz9ig]

Thank you Stef for showing the REAL side of aviation. Loved you talk about your business. Hope you have a great week!

[@ErlendDL]

Lovely video, Stef. The tension was real coming in to land at Canberra. It is kind of telling though, that you don’t see a lot of snow otherwise, when you call them “The Snowy Mountains”, haha

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you, yes it’s still a novelty to see snow in Australia I’ll be honest. But it’s really beautiful in those mountains. The high country of Australia is such a lovely, unspoilt place.

[@mikemccarron1162]

Love the video and for sure always love hearing what occupation, and business people do and more about how you got to this place in time, thanks, mike

[@tomm7301]

Thanks for another terrific episode, Stef. This episode brought back fond memories of my first approach to minimums in actual IMC - both the pucker factor and the sense of accomplishment. Well done, my friend!

[@QFWP]

Decided to go back to this video as I haven't seen it previously. "Not even on the board" (on CBR Arrivals/Departures board) ha ha love it :D

[@enigmaticmeloncholy]

Another great video Stef! Thanks for sharing!

[@malacca1951]

Wonderful video, landing and just the right amount of excitement! It's always a fantastic feeling when white-out turns to a very welcoming runway! I remember my first practice for this type of landing wearing a 'hood', listening intently to radio, instructor and my heart-beat! Please post more videos!!

[@craigwillis3372]

Another great video Stef...as a former resident of the A.C.T some many years ago I can attest to the trying conditions of fog at RAAF Fairbairn (Canberra Airport) The views on take off were sensational as was the co piloting skills of Milkshake during the landings and take offs..well done as always!!

[@trackthismotherfuckers9805]

Magnificent! Love the winter approaches into cbr 👌

[@jayvsrobinson]

I love your vlogs and I’m definitely interested in you sharing your story.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Jay, I think there’s a fair bit I can do to help others with finding a path of freedom, if that’s time or money or travel or flying or whatever. So I appreciate the comment, thanks.

[@HelipilotIan]

Love your content and cant wait to hear more about your journey to get to where you are thats off to you. Would love to hear more about what costs are incurred at airports like Canberra ect as a curiosity and information to flying expenses if possible.

[@jamessambrook4049]

Amazing video, im doing my commericial licence now and recently started flying solo and know just the feeling of freedom! Keep up the good work

[@Windtee]

Those low-vis approaches are sooo "satis-flying". Great job, Stefan!

[@goose-F16]

Well Done Stefan.. another great adventure.. Single PIlot IFR/IMC is not for the faint hearted.. good job.. its a Lonely Feeling, especially the last 500 ft and then boom!.. runway.. :) Im a 737 Capt, and fly Bush in a Husky.. what a contrast.. But I love the SR22 as well.. keep up the good work mate..

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

Great Video Stefan and all your hard work in respect of the flying knowledge you have learnt like Instrument rating sure come apparent in this flight. Like how you spotted the shadow of Milkshake on the wing. You treated us to two different views on arrival and departure . ✈️

[@h0ll1s]

Some really interesting flying there Stef! I love watching those IFR approaches through fog. Also nice shot of Milkshake with that orbit!

[@adventureflighttraining2084]

Well executed, safe flying.

[@MattEssex33]

I am not a pilot and have no intention of being one or buying a plane, but I do love these videos lol feels like you are taking the viewer with you on the trip.

[@nearlyretired6440]

1977 - about this time of year and I was waiting at Canberra Airport for a flight to Melbourne. I was in the Air Force and returning to Laverton. Fog was thick and all the flights were delayed - nothing going anywhere. Out of the gloom comes a C130A Hercules - lands and taxies to the Air Force Ramp. Quick phone call to Air Movements - " Where is that Herc going?" - Laverton. "Any room on board for a couple of stranded Airmen?" - Yep - get here PDQ. Herc loads pretty much immediately and off to Laverton we went. TAA even let me use the ticket on another day and I saved the taxi fare from the city to Laverton. Got to love the Air Force can do attitude and the fog.

[@robertcampbell1280]

I flew night cargo from SFO to LAX, BUR, PHX and SLC in the '70s in Beech D18s and then DC-3s. During the Summer when the coastal fog was almost always thick at SFO and LAX, we had to shoot ILS approaches. A lot of freighters arrived at LAX every night between Midnight and 6AM. LAX couldn't shut down, so the weather was never below 200/1/2 no matter what it actually was. There were nights that we hand flew Cat III approaches before they existed. We got very good at shooting these approaches between DC-8s and 727s at 140kts., then quickly slowing to landing speed of 70 to 80kts. as we got close to the runway. On a couple of nights the only way I knew we were on the ground was the fact that I heard the squeak of the landing gear touching down. I could barely see the runway and taxiway lights to taxi in. It was a different time in aviation. Jets had been in use for about 9 - 10 years, and just about all Captains were very good stick and rudder, seat of the pants flyers.

[@davidpalmer9780]

Seems more like Cat IIIB approaches. Well done.

[@robertcampbell1280]

i had a lot of time in Helio Couriers. Our home airport in Sonoma, CA was in uncontrolled airspace. I, and others based at the airport, considered 50 to 100 ft. a good VFR ceiling. We made up our own approaches. Napa, about ten miles away had a localiizer approach. If they had a mile visibility, we'd shoot the approach into Napa, ask for a Special VFR and turn left to scud run over the vineyards and flat farmland to Schellville. I started an aerial photo business with my Helio Courier in the '90s. Here's my old demo tape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2GTqaWsmdx_d7c

[@kiwiaviator7983]

Hi mate, fellow business owner and pilot myself. Love your channel. I did my CPL while running a business, know what you mean by sacrifice and hard work all while trying to maintain the business. Great work!

[@davidbonnici1118]

This is one of my favourite videos by you. I never thought I'd need an instrument rating but it would be incredible to take my flying to the next level.

[@jrobert189]

Great approach and a nice smooth landing. Nice work!

[@brianbaldocchi6013]

Nailed both the landings! 👍🏻

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Brian, I've been using Philippe's technique that he taught me in Norway: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppm3m5WZg7d0kNU It's working really well.

[@Boeing_Luke]

Great video Stef!

[@StefanDrury]

Cheers Luke, thanks for watching

[@DUBaviator]

Loved everything about this flight vlog, even the music was spot on.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Brian, appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.

[@damienmilk3025]

As always, consistent and solid content. Your suggestion of "getting there" would make excellent content. Mark and Mike Patey's story is also an interesting journey. Thanks Stef.

[@andrewstorm8240]

Amazing weather improvement by afternoon

[@StefanDrury]

I know right? It was like a different airport.

[@Aeroneo]

Brilliant video Stefan love the work you put into your videos

[@titanicdanny4656]

Damn man. You're a huge inspiration for me. I love this channel.

[@thomasgillis7632]

We had a nice dump of snow this weekend and last! Really good skiing! Another great video:)

[@johnhaywood6358]

I love seeing you fly over the clouds♥️😊

[@andydonaldson5593]

Impressive arrival that!

[@brysonwallace3012]

Nice flying💯

[@Juhujalp]

I just love the video quality! Your editing has only gotten better. What topics do you talk about on those conferences. Habe you considered sharing them on youtube?

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you, I’m changing the style a little at the moment, so I appreciate the feedback. Good to know you’re enjoying these new videos.

[@Juhujalp]

@@StefanDrury Well you do deserve it for your effort. Oh and one thing I forgot. For the landing I would've liked to see the instruments as that is basically what you see. Happy landings!

[@therealrustybolt]

Great video Stefan. Big fan of the channel. Don't forget to remove the CAPS placard. I would hate to see you trying to remove that at 700 AGL after an engine failure. I have an SR22T here in Colorado if you are ever in the area and want to fly. I am in Cootamundra a couple of times a year and would love to fly with you or meet up at the Warbirds demonstration in Temora.

[@AusFlightSimmer]

Enjoyed this one, thanks Stef!

[@flyingviking2149]

That first actual approach to minimums is a magical experience.

[@JumboShr1mp]

Would have love to hear your talk. Thanks for your great work.

[@Razorback68]

Great video Stefan!! You had a great backup plan!! Mother Nature was on your side this time!!

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Don, yes I had a couple of options if I couldn't get in so then it was just a case of fly to the numbers and take the "can I, can't I" out of the equation. Thanks for watching, stef

[@Rangielad]

Thanks for the great vid! Loved the music too.

[@pabloortega1535]

What a great video! Best regards from Mexico

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching Pablo 👍

[@bsbowring]

Nice flight (and video) Stef! Out of interest, had you considered Cooma / Snowy Mountains airport as an alternate? It may have been affected by the same weather as Canberra - if not, though, it's only 120km from CBR, with no significant terrain in between, so you could have waited it out there and done a quick hop when the weather allowed. I also believe there is a Hertz car rental there, and it's a 1.5 hour drive into the National Museum (i.e. anywhere in central Canberra). Maybe something to keep in mind if you're ever headed back to Canberra!

[@StefanDrury]

Albury is lower and the weather was better. I hadn’t honestly considered Cooma due the elevation, but yeah under the right conditions and due to its proximity to CBR it’s certainly a viable option.

[@lemd49]

Seems the perfect flight conditions actually with VMC most of the way to enjoy the scenery and then real IMC to practice your instrument skills where it matters most. Well done!

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah it really was. I’d rather shoot an approach through IMC than have it all the way through the cruise every time. Thanks for watching.

[@DylanHK]

Awesome video man :)

[@spiro5327]

Definitely worthwile pursuing an instrument rating as shown here. I trust the conference went well. I see you are checking your BP on the way home, hope all is well. Thanks mate

[@gordanmilne7034]

Spiro, I think he was probably checking his Oxygen levels as at 10,000 feet the air contains less oxygen but I could easily be wrong.

[@billnicholson2470]

Nice vid Stefan. Milkshake on the wing without a parachute? lol Keep em coming.

[@TreverWhipbuilder]

I’m a year late but this video got my sub, thanks for the awesome, real life content.

[@StefanDrury]

Welcome to the channel Trevor, thanks for subscribing.

[@msaviation478]

I actually saw you at school today. Great video as always keep up the great content.

[@MonetreyEk]

your channel is sick! subbed!

[@randc47]

Great video Stef! ☁️ ☀️ 🐄

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Randy, excellent use of cow emoji 🐄👍

[@rbrdly]

Hey Stef. A bit tense that one! I've noticed you haven't removed the CAPS cover in the last few videos like you normally do. You still tap it on your 500ft check but leave the cover in place. Is that just an aesthetic choice?

[@StefanDrury]

Eagle eyes, well spotted! It’s a conscious decision after a conversation with a new Flight Instructor. Instead of the cover hanging off the back I now remove the pin but keep the cover in place.

[@galynakolos4545]

wow, that was a nice approach! cant wait to start my instrument rating!

[@StefanDrury]

It’s the best rating you’ll ever get in my opinion. I love flying IFR, even on clear days. All the best with your training.

[@galynakolos4545]

@@StefanDrury thank you, so excited!

[@bobthefrog4588]

Was at work and thought wow that Cirrus got in! Then thought, hey it looks like EYZ. Chuckled, Nah, couldn’t be!!!!

[@O_Dingo77]

Almost an Echey Yanko Zulu moment there :D

[@StefanDrury]

Haha, well spotted! I was going to edit that out but thought I’d leave it in, remind everyone that we all slip up, even with your own aircraft registration 🤦‍♂️

[@tonycook202]

@@StefanDrury My mind immediately went to "Ecky Thump". #Goodies #ShowingMyAge

[@SammyRog21]

@@StefanDrury I've made a few Yango Tankee slip ups in my time

[@dimitriskovsr5064]

Awesome editing and nice camera angles!

[@ncarriage]

Oh man! Just before watching this I was wondering "wonder if he ever comes into Canberra..." Next minute.. Happy to show you decent coffee joints next time you're in town!

[@luissol3964]

Good vídeo for Learners

[@sactu1]

Canberra recently had the approach lights upgraded for lower vis operations - our first experience with stop bars.

[@occyman]

I’ve flown many ILS into Canberra at minimums...always get fog there

[@sactu1]

Welcome to my airport. Wasn't you on Wednesday around 0900 was it? My office at the airport looks out over the threshold of RW 35, and I saw a Cirrus emerging from the murk that morning.

[@StefanDrury]

Thank you! I landed around 10.30am local on Wednesday.

[@sactu1]

@@StefanDrury Ah - must have been a tad later than I remembered, as yours was one of the few lighties that made it in that morning.

[@armandvandermerwe867]

Hello Stefan, can you maybe do like a what’s is you flight bag video were you discuss what tablet you have and what apps you use and your headsets and the wristwatch you use. Where you basically show us everything you use when flying. ✈️

[@Lewis_Bree]

Well done Stef, two awesome landings, well done on not breaking anything, also is Milkshake going to start flying lessons soon?

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Lewis. Milkshake actually already has her CPL - Cow’s Pilot Licence.

[@antesimunic3127]

Love your videos! Next time you’re flying in to Canberra let me know, might keep an eye out for you on final 😂

[@samtiley7856]

Another great vid! You’ve got an awesome channel! Any plans on coming to South Africa at some point?

[@timothysimonthomas3396]

Really love your videos.... Hope to get my ppl one day.... Why dont you ever fly at night?

[@nsw72]

So many options when filing IFR 👍

[@johnhaywood6358]

Thanx

[@rob7993]

Would be awesome to hear about your business and experiences getting to where you are

[@doubletrouble473]

RIP I went to that Museum for my year 6 Canberra tour from Perth

[@rikspector]

Who ya gonna call? Cloudbuster Milkshake:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@brissiAU]

Crazy cat man who flys with a cow! great vlog mate.

[@StefanDrury]

I should make that my new bio... :) Thanks for watching.

[@omjoshi5140]

Is his camera shutter speed in time with his propellor or is his propellor not spinning when landing? (sorry im not a pilot)

[@QueenslandTrainVideos]

Excellent video what was the flight time?

[@StefanDrury]

About 1h 40m, thanks John

[@Utube2Itube]

Great video. You’ve got a new subscriber

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for subscribing, welcome to the channel 👍

[@peanuts2105]

Good job Stefan. Have you thought about flying into Alice Springs where it is continuously CAVOK? (Not because my brother lives there or anyting 😎)

[@inklingerlonger]

"I'm not even on the board!" haha 😂

[@StefanDrury]

Very rude!

[@marsgal42]

Love the snow!

[@StefanDrury]

Was nice for the clouds to clear for me to get a few shots, very pretty over the mountains. Thanks Laura.

[@marsgal42]

I'm Canadian. I understand snow. :-)

[@collinsm999]

Hi Stefan thanks for the video. I am a Cirrus G1 driver and just wonder do you usually get STARS. For the last few years flying IFR I have not been given one. I must try it out on my sim just in case!!

[@cameronb2765]

Watching on flightradar did that landing no justice, And great video as always, 9:56 ow look a dash 8 😍,

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Cameron, it was a really fun day of flying. And yeah I think that's the Dash-8 I had to speed up to taxi past, hope I didn't hold them up :)

[@caprica_13]

How do you get through security without a boarding pass? Do they give you a piece of paper when you land in your own plane? Access into the airline terminal would not be possible in the US if you flew in using your own aircraft like this. You'd only have the FBO

[@macc4418]

Love the Cirrus Love your videos you have 1 more subscriber ! :D

[@REBooner30]

Curious how far down the glide slope you used your AP?

[@dronepilot-jrf-w1381]

ahh Canberra, such a good place for the fog that lasts most of the day, I dont miss that.

[@guruganeshkv1719]

will any of the viewers be kind enough to name the music @12:10, @Stefan Drury

[@recreation1692]

Oooh mad I flew with that qlink 40d you disappointed a couple months ago lol

[@Fpilot]

Hello Stefan, great channel. I hope someday, ave the opportunity to buy my own airplane and make some Video Blogs. regards

[@leomarland3471]

Nice video! How often do you go flying?

[@captainsman]

Good stuff. What does "Re-enter" mean in that clearance to 8000?

[@cjl76]

Captain SMan Controlled airspace is shaped like an upside down wedding cake, with the bigger tiers sitting over smaller tiers below. With this geometry, and when flying towards the centre, it’s possible to leave controlled airspace during your descent. Once you leave, you need a clearance to enter again, hence the phrase “cleared to leave and re-enter on descent to 8,000ft”. You can avoid this by delaying your descent but that may not be desirable if trying to avoid turbulence/icing/etc.

[@captainsman]

@@cjl76 Thanks CJ. I was aware of the steps, but never occurred to me that you could cut the steps like that, makes sense. (Been a long time since I've flown and most of it in class G.)

[@jasonli7832]

Hello,I am eager to know how to mount Gopro on the wing.A suction cup is ok?

[@StefanDrury]

Hello, no definitely not a suction cup mount! Mine is attached with a custom made mount that’s screwed into the wing and approved by CASA (Australia regulator). Please please do not attach a camera to any aircraft unless you have permission and the mount is authorised. It’s a big safety hazard otherwise. Thanks.

[@jasonli7832]

Stefan Drury Thanks,I find Nflightcam wing mount,do you mean use a wrench or some tool to replace the screw on the wing,and then install the mount and screw it

[@StefanDrury]

Hello, I’d like to help more but these are questions for your engineering team. I can’t comment on your specific aircraft, but have a chat to your aircraft engineer and I’m sure they’ll have the answers for you. Thanks, stef