Four Products which have Improved my Flying

[@GyrocopterGirl]

Hi Martin, thank you so much for your fast response. We modtly fly in the Swiss Mountains often above 12000 ft; we do some Hypoxy Training with a special medical device. And we do feel the difference. I really appreciate all your videos. I know there is a lot of work involved. We especially love your IFR vudeos as we are still learning and training...and wondering if we should finally take the step and come to the USA to take the exam. Hope you and your family are well, sending you many greetings, Cornelia

[@martinpauly]

I really enjoy IFR flying, for the process itself and for the flexibility and safety it offers during cross country flights. I don’t know what IFR is like for rotorcraft, though, in case that’s what you have in mind. And doing some or all of the training in the US can probably safe a lot of money - maybe combine it with a trip to AirVenture or Sun ‘n Fun! Thanks for the kind words on my videos! - Martin

[@GyrocopterGirl]

@ we started our ifr training in Fort Myers and than continued in Rotterdam and Cannes on fix wing aircraft’s. We already passed the Written Exam once, but has expired and we would need to do it again. We have all the hours needed and worked through the whole syllabus, but would need acclimatisation in the area and with the aircraft that we would use for the exam in the USA. Rotorcraft you can only fly IFR in Europe if you have a twin turbine helicopter. And unfortunately flying IFR in Europe is also not as easy as in the USA; everything is so much more complicated in the aviation world here than in the USA. If you ever come to Switzerland again, we would be pleased to take you on a helicopter flight with us; if you dare.

[@martinpauly]

@@GyrocopterGirl Oh, I would love to do that! Switzerland is such a beautiful country; I had an opportunity last year to fly with Frans from the Euro Aviators, and it was fantastic! I have no idea when I might be back in Switzerland, but if/when it happens, I'll be in touch. Thank you very much!

[@GyrocopterGirl]

Yes do it. We will show you what one can do with a heli in the Swiss Alps. You will love it.

[@fargoaerials3456]

I also have kept my XM subscription, but at the basic level. I have the display on my Garmin portable GPS thats mounted on the panel. However, i honestly almost never use it. The ADSB is plenty 99% of the time. And, yes, i do plenty of cross continental flights. For music, i just put on a Grateful Dead show on my iPod, and the next 3.5 hours are covered. :-)😊

[@billfarnham1592]

This one really made me smile. Tommy and Ray Magliozzi - Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers - were absolutely the greatest. The perfect combination of information and humor. I've always bemoaned the loss of that Saturday morning staple on NPR.

[@martinpauly]

I feel the same way, Bill. They were funny and smart and very knowledgable, and seemed like really great people. - Martin

[@fargoaerials3456]

​@@martinpaulyagree wholeheartedly. They got me through many treadmill runs. RIP

[@Cousin.]

Nice Martin. I appreciate your reviews on these items. I also thought I’d watch your “Longest Taxi” video again, so I grabbed some popcorn and sat down for the fun! : ) LOL Your daughter really cracks me up. She’s so ‘Yeah whatever.’ “Maybe we should have gotten here earlier.” LOL

[@martinpauly]

Yeah, maybe we should have gotten here earlier... But the loooong taxi made for a nice video! - Martin

[@SamCAviation]

I cannot second the Opposing Bases recommedation more! I am working on my IFR at the moment and it is an invaluable resource, and is a great way to make complicated aspects of the NAS more approachable.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for chiming in, Sam, and good luck for completing your instrument training and practical test! - Martin

[@SamCAviation]

Thank you very much Martin! I had the pleasure of speaking with you after the OB live recording at OSH this past summer. Hope to see you there again this year, perhaps with an instrument rating in hand. :)

[@martinpauly]

@@SamCAviation Yes, would be great if AG and RH will be there for another live show!

[@GyrocopterGirl]

Hi Martin, I was wondering how the Inogen g5 works with two persons. According to the manual if you breath more often per minute it reduces the amount of oxygen delivered per breath. Will both persons still get enough oxygen?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Cornelia, Our Inogen G5 works surprisingly well with two people. My wife and I have been using the device with a Y adapter at altitudes up to 14,000 feet, where we achieved oxygen levels in the low to mid 90s. Consistently in the mid 90s at 12,000 feet. We now use it on almost all cross country flights. Best regards, Martin

[@GregHopp]

Click and Clack, used to love listening to them on Saturdays. To this day I avoid buying premium fuel on their advice. Never had a knock or ping.

[@lonewolfworks]

Can't speak to the other two, but a solid +1 here as well for both the Inogen G5 and Pilot Workshops.

[@ProPilotPete]

I am based at the mythical triad airport with AG and RH from OB. They are great controllers.

[@martinpauly]

Good to hear that from a local pilot!

[@thebadgerpilot]

Thanks for listening to the Flying Midwest Podcast! Car talk and OB are also two of my favorites!

[@kentcolgan6139]

Pilot Workshops also has an excellent VFR mastery course. Good video Martin!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for mentioning that, Kent! - Martin

[@pisymbol]

I like Opposing Bases as well. Though i find Max Trescott's Aviation Newstalk Podcast as another awesome show for general news and tips for GA pilots.

[@martinpauly]

I'll have to check that one out. There are so many podcasts these days; OB was an easy pick for me because I love instrument flying so much. - Martin

[@cherylolwell953]

This is great information! I am currently a VFR pilot taking Pilot Workshops course IFR Skills for VFR Flying. Eye opening!

[@martinpauly]

That's a good idea, Cheryl - some of the instrument flying knowledge and experience can be very helpful also for VFR flight. And maybe one day you'll go after the instrument rating, then you'll have a good head start. - Martin

[@johnwallace6701]

Continue with your instrument rating, it may save your life. And learn to fly on instruments regularly. No inadvertent IMC accidents that way!

[@cherylolwell953]

@@johnwallace6701 you are so right. Time to jump in and get it done. Thank you!

[@doncharleslundell]

Great video & recommendations Martin.

[@eugeneweaver3199]

Can't wait to see you cruising around in my home state's airspace! Great reviews. Thanks!

[@martinpauly]

Been in Florida for four weeks now - not too much flying yet; the weather has been not so nice much of the time. Not sure the nickname "Sunshine State" is justified this winter so far! 😁 - Martin

[@eugeneweaver3199]

@@martinpauly We have had a lot more severe weather this winter than last, for sure. I'm betting you'll still have some great footage to post, though. You always do! 👍

[@kylecrumpton1048]

Hopefully you’ll make some awesome content while you are down here at KMLB. I fly out of Melbourne flight. I seen the bonanza on the ramp! Looking forward to future videos

[@BlessedtoFly]

Thx Martin. Was considering XM weather for my new mission. New plane is equipped with a receiver. On long xcountry flights in a twin would be ideal to see detailed weather across the whole route. Loved adsb but going faster and farther now.

[@martinpauly]

Yes - faster and farther; that's a good way to see the limitations of ADS-B. I hope you'll like SXM. - Martin

[@edsonherald3720]

Like Your Fellow Captain Joe Once Said, There’s No Other Place in The World That Has a General Aviation Like in USA. Enjoy Mantin ! And Many Thanks For Sharing ! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽✌🏽

[@martinpauly]

Yes - the US is paradise on earth for general aviation pilots and aircraft owners. Sadly, most pilots and owners here don't know that. - Martin

[@willonthewing2860]

Thanks, would love to see a full tutorial on XM.

[@martinpauly]

Let me see what I can do... Thanks for the suggestion.

[@davewilliams639]

Martin, Thanks for another awesome video.

[@martinpauly]

You are welcome, Dave! - Martin

[@jimcear1766]

Thanks Martin

[@martinpauly]

You are welcome, Jim! - Martin

[@user-iw3mr2lv6f]

Thanks good luck with the annual!❤🇺🇸

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - the Bonanza is back from annual as we speak. - Martin

[@user-iw3mr2lv6f]

@@martinpauly hopefully it dint hurt to much. I have a 1988 a36 and my knees start to shake when I bring mine in😀 If you in Chicago area let me know ? We met last at the Beach Bash. Hoping to attend this year it was a great event!

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Got You Martin.

[@lee.schulz]

Informative video, Martin. Thank you!

[@martinpauly]

My pleasure, Lee. - Martin

[@uncfire]

Was that you I heard in NC. Sounded just like you.

[@martinpauly]

Possible. I’m helping a new Bonanza owner get used to his airplane. We were in Greensboro today.

[@emesny]

100% agreed on all of these!

[@martinpauly]

Great minds think alike! 🤣 - Martin

[@joedavis6522]

The Ox gen sounds like a great thing to have. I wonder where the nitrogen goes. If it concentrates the nitrogen for the passengers that would not be so good. I suppose this depends on the air exchange with the outside.

[@martinpauly]

The nitrogen is not a problem, as the cabin is ventilated. - Martin

[@mikeblackford994]

How are you doing in the fantastic Iowa weather of late? I was raised in Iowa and did my private there but retired to NW Arizona. Best wishes, Martin.

[@martinpauly]

I love the Iowa weather because we are first-time snow birds in Florida this winter, Mike. 😇 - Martin

[@dermick]

I use my g5 and it works great. I use it when flying at any time over 7500 ft.

[@martinpauly]

That’s a good practice. Why NOT use it if it’s as simple as turning it on, right?

[@slimjim3280]

wait what? been looking for oxygen system for altitudes between 7500-12,500! wow @@martinpauly

[@lisaleedavidson]

Great tips as usual.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Lisa! - Martin

[@brimopm]

Nice Audi!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - I like it! Even though it's more car than I need, given that I never really go on road trips (I take the Bonanza then). - Martin

[@brimopm]

Good point! Recently picked up an '81 A36tc, from DSM area. Great advice about the O2 generator, especially with the cost of bottle inspection and refill. Thanks! @@martinpauly

[@cosmicbrewery]

I was just given an inogen one g5 my late aunt used. It came with the cigarette lighter attachment and a cord and 2 batteries. You mentioned having a transformer that you purchased. Is that needed for use with the cigarette lighter? The c172 I fly has a cig lighter plug port but not sure the voltage. Thanks!

[@budowens6478]

Good job.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Bud! - Martin

[@noahwall4150]

Great video!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Noah!

[@kentofficerdph8477]

Hi do you have a link to what you would need to purchase to make the Inogen into a two person unit? Y connector,etc

[@martinpauly]

A Y-connector and cannulas were included in the 28V kit mentioned in the video: www.inogenaviator.com We’ve tested it up to 14,000 feet with two people and good results. - Martin

[@kyliepug753]

Hi Martin, how do you connect tubes for 2 persons into the device? Looks like there’s only one port for one person. Also, do you need a prescription for the medical device? Thanks!

[@martinpauly]

The 28V transformer (www.inogenaviator.com, second link in the video description) contains a dual cannula with a Y adapter. - Martin

[@kyliepug753]

@@martinpauly did you need to get prescription to purchase this product?

[@martinpauly]

@@kyliepug753No prescription. The place I ordered it from (Main Clinic Supply) accepted a copy of my pilot certificate in lieu of a prescription.

[@susansticazsky9787]

Love it thank you for sharing!! Love also the rounder face. U gained some weight over the Holidays hu?!

[@martinpauly]

Is it THAT bad? 😎

[@CirrusFlight]

Hi Martin. I'm definately interested in buying an Inogen G5 too. The "cigarette lighter" socket on my Cirrus shows (12 VDC - 3 AMPS MAX). Would I still need a transformer for 12VDC?

[@martinpauly]

Hi there! You would not need a transformer - you can use the cigarette lighter cable that (I think?) comes with the Inogen G5. - Martin

[@CirrusFlight]

@@martinpauly Martin, what flow setting do you typically use between 8,000 - 11,000 feet?

[@WingsOverTO]

Hey Martin, thanks for this video. I went to check out the Inogen G5 after you mentioned it, and it looks to me like it just has one connector for a hose/cannula. How did you adapt it for two people to use? Do you just use a simple splitter or was there more to it than that? Keep up the great videos!

[@martinpauly]

I received a Y splitter along with other accessories with the 28V transformer, purchased here: www.inogenaviator.com - Martin

[@WingsOverTO]

@@martinpauly Thanks, Martin!

[@RobinChambers-s7z]

Hi Martin, QUESTION,,,, where did you obtain the 24 volt transformer to decrease the volts to 12 volts.

[@martinpauly]

It's the second link in the video description: www.inogenaviator.com - Martin

[@waltermengden8927]

Hi - do you need a Dr PIC O2 RX to purchase a G5?

[@martinpauly]

Yes and no... The distributor where I bought the G5 accepted a copy of my pilot certificate in lieu of an oxygen prescription. - Martin

[@waltermengden8927]

Thanks - if you don’t mind, who was the distributor? I was thinking about buying direct but the distributor sounds better.

[@martinpauly]

@@waltermengden8927 Walter: I purchased the G5 from a company called Main Clinic Supply. - Martin

[@waltermengden8927]

Thanks! - I bought a G5. One last question - do you use the cannula that comes with the unit or buy a different cannula? Appreciate your patience. @@martinpauly

[@martinpauly]

@@waltermengden8927Walter, so far I've flown with the cannula that came with the G5.

[@jimtorley70]

Martin, Nice summary of practical items. IMHO the O2 concentrator discussion is not something some of us (me) who live at altitude (my house is at 6400 MSL) would find worth the price. I find that my VSAT stays in mid 90s until I am above 13 k at which altitude the O2 concentrators are of minimum value (and maybe only a "Dumbo's feather") as you pointed out. For the price of such a device one can refill the portable O2 tanks quite a few times! The IFR Mastery site is a great resource for sure! Also the companion VFR Mastery scenarios are also very well done and appropriate to all pilots. I totally agree with your rating of SiriusXM weather. There are still places here is the mountain states where ADS-B weather is spotty, particularly for those of us who do not have turbo equipped airplanes. SiriusXM has been my choice since it was just WxWORX on my GPS 396 although now I use a GDL52 (but my XM audio still comes through the GPS 396!!) Great stuff! I look for your KZbin and BeechTalk comments all the time...Thank you!!!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for your detailed feedback, Jim. Regarding the O2 concentrator - it's not a matter of the price to refill the bottle, it's the time and effort it takes to do this. Maybe this is easier in the western half of the country, but in the flatlands it can be a big deal unless you have your own O2 filling station. Best regards, Martin

[@Skepilot]

I don’t know what concentrator Jim was using, but mine keeps my oxygen levels well into the 90s all the way up to FL180 even at setting 3. If I increase it to setting 5 it will maintain two adults above 90% up to FL180. It is a complete game changer compared to O2 bottles.

[@user-ct7rx4hl3w]

I have the GDL52 with the XM weather and take in everything I fly. I use ForeFlight and can’t get the music to work do you have any issues with this.

[@martinpauly]

What I found is Garmin Pilot includes the controls to select an audio channel, make the volume adjustments, and control the Bluetooth connections for the GDL-52. I don’t think ForeFlight can do that. What I haven’t tried is if Garmin Pilot can do all that without a paid subscription.

[@munroeje]

I picked up the GDL52 at OSH23. I utilize its output on Foreflight but control XM Audio and the Bluetooth connections using Garmin Pilot. After the free trial for Pilot expired I use the remaining free section of the Pilot software to select music and control the 52 and monitor battery level.

[@davidcole333]

Hello Martin, I was curious if you are having any mods or upgrades done to 70TB while she is in annual? I'll be looking forward to your trip report from your journey to Florida! Have a great day.

[@martinpauly]

Hi David - no mods or upgrades during annual. Some work on the exhaust system was needed, but all in all the plane was in good shape. - Martin

[@ThomasMcNamara-hz9xf]

Does the O2 generator meet FAA requirements for supplemental oxygen?

[@arctain1]

According to the manufacturer, it is FAA certified as supplemental oxygen.

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Martin, is the OX Gen FAA approved ?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Daniel. Inogen’s website says “It meets FAA requirements for travel”, though that is certainly meant in the context of airline passenger travel. For us pilots, 14 CFR 91.211 only says when supplemental oxygen is needed, but I am not aware of regulations which limit where that supplemental oxygen can come from. Given that we are talking about a portable device, I believe the question of FAA approval is thus not applicable. In other words: If it’s not prohibited, then it’s allowed.

[@LimeyTX]

My answer was going to be “I don’t know but if Martin recommends it I am 100% sure he has researched it”. I find it inconceivable that Martin would recommend any action that contravened any FAR.

[@danielbasovitch5087]

So, as usual, "It is easier to ask for forgiveness than to acquire permission" LOL !

[@martinpauly]

I know what you mean, but seriously: forgiveness for WHAT? There is no rule one breaks by using the G5 as a source of supplemental oxygen. The FARs don't require the oxygen to come from a bottle, right? Regards, Martin

[@RedArrow73]

Martin, thank you for not going Jenny Blalock on us. Never go full Jenny Blalock.

[@mikeryan6277]

Careful using so much oxygen I hear it’s addictive

[@martinpauly]

You're right - I don't think I can ever be without oxygen again! 🤣 - Martin