St. Paul - Real World IFR Flight

[@txaviationimages]

I just started watching your videos today. You are officially one of my favorite pilots to watch. I love the way you zoom in cropping the panel/checklist explaining what you're doing each segment of the flight. It helps A TON!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for joining the channel, and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! - Martin

[@squadman3376]

Landlubber here....The amount of non stop data, input and outflow, is just stunning.......that's on a good day and in a good plane.......respect.

[@DanaRaley]

Martin awesome video for ALL IFR pilots. When you got switched direct KIKKY it made me think how nervous I would have been!! The transition back to GPS knowing you had to go back to LOC for the approach! Anytime you want a Co-Pilot let me know. I will buy lunch!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Dana! And no reason to be nervous - after all, you've been training with a great instructor, so you are well prepared! 😀 In all seriousness, though: Turning me back to KIKKY after saying I'd get vectors to the final approach course should not have happened. The Opposing Bases guys have discussed this in their podcast a few times. A simple "turn left 20 degrees, intercept the localizer" would have achieved the same thing with a lot less button pushing. If you ever get into a situation like this, don't feel bad to request a heading to intercept final instead. - Martin

[@earundel1327]

These videos just keep getting better and better. I love the way you have FF, Aspen and Garmin on the screen. These are true masterpieces for anyone learning to fly and getting their instrument rating. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@vanallen9453]

,..always remember..that Martin is a highly- experienced and highly- skilled pilot..and also..a highly- experienced .. and highly- skilled.. instrument engineer..

[@earlpener]

This video was a gem, great material for those of us working on our instrument rating. Thanks for your efforts Martin, very much appreciated!

[@martinpauly]

My pleasure, Earl - best of luck for completing your instrument rating! - Martin

[@jimgiordano8512]

This is an excellent training video, very professional, complete, and excellent explanations. Well done!!! Also noticed new sheep skin seat covers. Would you please share the vendor and your opinion of those? Thanks for all you do to support aviation.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind words, Jim. The sheep skin covers were ordered on Aircraft Spruce; here is a link: www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/superlamb_13-24010.php I find them very comfortable, both in warm and cold weather. Regards, Martin

[@bobninemire6859]

Martin ....Your videos somehow just keep getting better and better. This one no doubt took an extra long time editing as with all the pop ups and split screens. This one definitely deserves 2 THUMBS-UP.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Bob. Yes, this one took a little more time with all the details and annotations... hoping that it helps viewers understand how to make use of their avionics. Have a great day and weekend! - Martin

[@bobninemire6859]

@@martinpauly You truly understand IFR very well. Your demeanor during the flight sounds so comfortable. You explain it so well also. Thanks again for sharing with us all. This one should be seen by students on how to fly IFR with confidence. Good day to you !!!

[@martinpauly]

@@bobninemire6859 Again, thank you Bob! Hopefully this will help new IFR pilots getting used to flying in the system and taking advantage of their avionics.

[@steveb5249]

I too very much enjoyed the annotations slit screens and pop up windows its like sitting in the right seat with you. Only having VFR rating you make IFR much more understandable making sense out of complicated Flying Thank you . Regards Steve B@@martinpauly

[@jefferyscherer5887]

Thanks Martin!! I e been flying for 54 years and still actively fly my 1963 P-35 Bonanza in Monterey, California( I’m retired and still live in Delavan, Wisconsin but travel to Monterey via Southwest Airlines every month to stay with my twin brother in Monterey( he’s a retired USAF C-5 pilot). We both learned to fly at KUES and got our private pilot certificate in 1970! We both received the FAA Wright Brothers Award in 2021. We are both active CFII’s and still do instructing. Your videos and techniques are outstanding and helpful as a learning tool! Keep up the excellent and instructive work!!

[@martinpauly]

Congratulations on the Wright Brothers Award - that's outstanding! Delevan, WI - do they still have the little airport there (Lake Lawn, I think) across from the resort? Back in the 1990s I went there a few times for a nice lunch. I heard the runway has deteriorated badly since then, but I haven't been back there to see for myself. - Martin

[@jefferyscherer5887]

Yes! Lake Lawn(C59) still open.. the resort across the street is still open and thriving! The runway is a little rough but still usable. Unfortunately no instrument approach.. they used to have an NDB approach but that’s no longer there. I kept my B-19 Beech Sport at Lake lawn from 1983-1987 then bought a hangar at East Troy 57C that I still own. I bought my P-35 Bonanza in 1990 and kept it at 57C till I flew it out to Monterey with my twin brother in November of 2019. The hangar is vacant as of now. Not sure what I’ll do with it but it’s not costing me much to keep it!!

[@observer1242]

You never saw her go through this checklist process and cockpit management process so assiduously as Martin does. She paid the price.

[@realpolitik95]

This has got to be the best video i've seen showing a complete insight into an IFR flight. Much appreciated & keep them coming!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you so much, Luke! - Martin

[@vanallen9453]

..way to go Martin..thanks again..and please.. keep em coming..

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed this flight and video! - Martin

[@MateuszPerlak]

I love the IFR flights by Martin, the details and great video editing. As student pilot with only foggles instrument flights I cheer for every bit of information and usage of the great panel. Thank you for great library of videos to learn from.

[@martinpauly]

Hi Mateusz, thanks for your feedback, and good luck for your flight training! Also: I highly recommend getting some training with an experienced instructor for flying in "real" clouds (not just with foggles). It makes a big difference and can be very disorienting. - Martin

[@prestonmiller9552]

Great flight Martin. As always, you set an excellent example for all IFR pilots. I love the way you anticipate and stay ahead of things along the way. Great job!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Preston! - Martin

[@tommcdonald6597]

These videos are fantastic “detail entertainment.” All relaxation plus technical skill and a lot of help, coupled with great views.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you found this helpful, Tom! - Martin

[@elwoodkwong8334]

Thank you Martin. I paused this video frequently to learn from you how to use the Apen. This great video should be for instrument students to watch in every flight school. Keep them coming!

[@beasley1984]

Martin, another fantastic video. I learn so much from your excellent IFR flying. Please keep them coming!

[@profiveoh]

Excellent work Martin. Great example of how to navigate the IFR system and stay ahead of the airplane.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - glad you found this useful! - Martin

[@doncarlson8391]

Yery nice. Well produced so we can follow everything. Thanks!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Don. That was the idea - to annotate it such that it would be easy to follow along and see step-by-step how the avionics helps comply with ATC instructions. - Martin

[@cyrouskhavari969]

Great video..thank you. Wishing you safe flying always.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you!

[@RustyPilotClub]

That was a FANTASTIC video! Thank you for making it!

[@martinpauly]

Glad you found it helpful! - Martin

[@gbsorenson]

St Paul Downtown is always my airport of chice when I have to go to the twin cities, and I always use St Paul flight center as my FBO, they always treat us great! Nice flight Martin!

[@martinpauly]

Yes, the FBO was great and very helpful! - Martin

[@GyrocopterGirl]

Hi Martin, thanks for another great video. Best documented IFR flights on KZbin. It‘s a pleasure to watch and learn. We can only imagine how much time it takes to put all the footage together. We didn‘t finish our IFR due to Covid and than FAA stopped the possibility to take IFR check rides outside of the USA. We didn’t realize that you still see all the approach fixes once you have loaded and activated vectors to final. On the G1000 once you have activated and loaded vectors to final, only the final approach fix was visible and if the controller gave you another fix you had to reload the approach. Great that they made this improvement on the GTN750Xi. Many greetings from Switzerland, Cornelia and Christophe

[@martinpauly]

Hi Cornelia and Christophe, thank you for the kind words. I try to check two boxes with my videos, entertainment and training/teaching - and from the comments it looks like this one going to St. Paul hit both of those. You are right about the waypoints leading up to the FAF, and how the GTN750 loads them (on Vectors-to-Final) even though it activates the FAF. This way, the prior waypoints are easily accessible if or when needed. The older GPS devices don't do this, and it can make things more difficult. It's a simple but very useful improvement in the GTN series. Hopefully you'll get a chance to complete your instrument training and rating one day. It's a good skill to have and a rating with a lot of utility. Greetings from Iowa where it's snowing today, though the snow is wasted on us (since we have no mountains to ski from). - Martin

[@beyforghani7962]

Fantastic graphics! Thanks Martin.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you liked the graphical overlays and annotations! - Martin

[@midlifeflyer]

❤ that switch from vectors to direct to the IF. I think we are going to see much more of that. And your comment about doing the ILS so you won't get rusty on switching made me smile.

[@martinpauly]

Hi Mark! I'd love to put a controller in my Bonanza and throw this scenario ("Direct KIKKI") at them, after "Expect vectors to the ILS". It might be an eye opener... The Opposing Bases guys understand this; they have often commented about this, saying once the aircraft has been told to expect headings, that's what ATC should give them. In my situation here in the video, the controller could easily have said "turn 20 degrees left, intercept the localizer", and we would have achieved the same result with a lot less button pushing (and a lot less opportunity for error). But I think you're probably right - we live in the RNAV world, so we'll likely see more and more of this kind of thing. Have a great weekend! - Martin

[@midlifeflyer]

@@martinpauly Yeah, it would be nice if once they announced VTF, they gave VTF. Or, as RH and AG have also said, announce vectors to the IF if that's what they are going to do. Fortunately, it's not a big deal with most GA equipment (unless you switch to VTF with a GPS that wipes out the waypoints - the reason I prefer "Activate Leg" as a more universal, cross-platform" solution). But it's a reason the scenario is in my list of special IPC tasks.

[@martinpauly]

@@midlifeflyer I agree, this is an excellent scenario for an IPC. 👏

[@sjvange9515]

Great video Martin. Really enjoyed the shots of the instrument panel and GPS pop ups. Did I say great video!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - glad to hear you enjoyed this flight! - Martin

[@TridentCapital]

Great stuff. I'm about ready to take my IFR checkride so it's great to see how you constantly stay ahead of the airplane, cross-check yourself and use the technology you have to lighten the load. A model of single pilot IFR flying. Thanks for posting.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, and good luck for your instrument practical test! Let me know how it goes! - Martin

[@KevinNichols-eo7yt]

Enjoyed your video, very thorough planning and procedures. I used to fly Lear 45's in here to St. Paul Flight Center several times a week, your video takes me back to good memories and the many approaches we made to this great airport. Take care Martin!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Kevin - glad to hear I could help bring back some nice memories! - Martin

[@mitchellmimier5004]

I can't imagine the time and editing skills it must take to put together a video like this with all of the overlays, audio, etc. As a newly minted PPL with the itch to get started on instrument training, this video is no doubt a fantastic introduction to real life instrument flying and the skills and knowledge required to stay safe and ahead of the airplane when things get busy. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind feedback, Mitch. By all means, I hope you'll go for the instrument rating. It's a lot of work, but very worthwhile. - Martin

[@jameswebb2856]

Another great flight. Nice landing on the fixed distance marker. Thanks for letting "ride along" with you. If you haven't already be sure to have a Juicy Lucey in Minneapolis.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, James! And yes - I have had a Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis before, but on a different trip. - Martin

[@sirthomas9835]

EXCELLENT video! Great job of showing and explaining the installation. One of my favorites...

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the kind words, Sir - glad you enjoyed this flight! - Martin

[@ingoneumann280]

Tolles Video Martin. Immer wieder eine Freude deine genauen Erklärungen zu sehen. Vielen Dank dafür und Grüße aus Germany

[@martinpauly]

Vielen Dank, Ingo, und liebe Grüsse aus Iowa! - Martin

[@ChadBrinkerhoff]

You make the best videos ever. I love all the explanations and graphics. Beautifully done one again. Thanks

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the kind words, Chad! Glad you enjoyed this video. - Martin

[@danielhoulihan7769]

Great video. Loved you showing the instrument changes. It's fantastic when entertainment and education combine. Thank you!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Daniel - glad to hear you enjoyed this one! - Martin

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Wow. As a person wishing to someday be flying in planes and conditions similar to you, what a flawless video with great detail, but no overexplaining. Excellent. Thank you so much!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind words, and all the best for your own flying, too! - Martin

[@benjaminaltwein6213]

Even your beginning videos have been great. You have always strived for real content! I love your ME especially! I’ll always remember meeting you at EAA 2022 on the bus one evening. I’ve been an admirer of your work prior to but even more since meeting you. You always remind me of my father, since he is from W. Berlin. Thanks for all great memories and learning opportunities you create for all of us

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the very kind note, Ben - and maybe see you at EAA 2024! - Martin

[@westernaire]

Thank you Martin for a great learning video. As always great communications.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Stan - glad you enjoyed this video! - Martin

[@Dremekeks]

Thank you Martin. I always watch all of these. Really helps!

[@martinpauly]

Glad I could help! - Martin

[@treyhedgepeth9598]

Your videos are incredible!! By far my top 3 favorite flight vlog video channels ever. As a soon to be student pilot I appreciate your videos and how clear they are and how much effort and time you put into the editing process. Please keep them coming.

[@YellowBanana904]

I am working towards my instrument now and this was extremely helpful and clarifying. Thank you

[@scottogden-h2r]

Paul, excellent video. It was a very helpful refresher so thank you! I have the a similar set up in my A36, Aspen pro and MFD, 750 Garmin and a King 200 autopilot. My Aspen has a GPSS steer button for GPS and I don't see that on your Aspen PDF. Is that something you don't have and what does the GPSS steering? Does the autopilot without having to push a GPSS key? Hope I'm making sense. Scott

[@martinpauly]

Hi Scott, For autopilots which are not GPS-aware, the Aspen PFD (or a similar device) translates the GPS-Steering (GPSS) data from the GPS into heading inputs for the autopilot. That way, older autopilots like your KFC-200 can benefit from GPS guidance through complex flight plans and procedures. The Garmin GFC-600 is a modern autopilot which understands the GPS natively, so GPSS is no longer necessary - the autopilot follows GPS in NAV mode just fine through a complex flight plan, holding patterns and procedure turns. Regards, Martin

[@scottogden-h2r]

Many thanks Martin and thanks for taking the time to reply. Sorry for calling you Paul! @@martinpauly

[@mishmish1968]

As always enjoying the ride and love the pop up windows showing the details of the flight ,thanks for sharing this magnificent work,all the best.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the kind words - glad you enjoyed this flight! - Martin

[@jakew9887]

Excellent presentation. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@se-jos]

Very well executed IFR flight and great video edit, thumbs up! 👍

[@jc11250f45]

Excellent video. I was right there with you in the right seat thanks to your perfect video!

[@martinpauly]

Glad to hear - that's what I am hoping the viewers can experience! - Martin

[@kenstevenson4133]

Great video Martin. Your continuous cross referencing the various instruments back to the moving map displays is very good. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Ken - glad you enjoyed this video! - Martin

[@masa.aviator]

Good work αs always, Martin!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you! - Martin

[@lee.schulz]

Martin, one of your best videos! Incredibly informative especially for a new IR student such as myself. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed coming along on this flight, Lee. All the best for your instrument training and checkride! - Martin

[@lee.schulz]

@@martinpauly, thank you, good sir!

[@julesbegg]

Great video with panel overlay & explanation, I am about to start IFR training, This is great, thankyou so much.

[@ArnieTX]

As a low time pilot just starting IFR ground, this is exciting to watch. Thank you for such great content. This motivates me to study and learn.

[@stevegenzoli6158]

Great video, Martin. Love the enhanced graphics and descriptions. Nicely done!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Steve - glad you enjoyed this video! - Martin

[@jimbtv]

Thanks Martin. That was one of the best real IFR videos I've seen on KZbin. Very well annotated. I'd complain that you have way too much technology in the cockpit if it weren't for the fact that you seem to use it all very effectively. Stay sharp!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the kind words! As for "too much technology"... I would say I have some redundancy which could make a big difference when something fails in flight. But everything is useful and has purpose even when it's all working. Regards, Martin

[@TJFlyingAdventures]

Nice video... Great example of a "real world" IFR flight!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, TJ! - Martin

[@steini6771]

Superb! Thanks again Martin.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you so much! - Martin

[@andyjgreen]

What a fantastic video. I need to watch it again …..

[@bryanshields2719]

Love that GFC600. Can’t wait to start using mine. Another great video. The extra time invested definitely shows and I believe will help people starting their IFR

[@martinpauly]

I hope so, Bryan! - Martin

[@JohnOCFII]

Fantastic video! I've seen your posts for years in BeechTalk, but this is the first time I've watched one of your videos. As a CFII based in the Twin Cities, it was great to see such complete and polished procedures (and video/audio editing) used for IFR work at an airport I visit regularly.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you for the kind words, John! Greetings from one State south of you. - Martin

[@markor2476]

Very sharp flying sir, I enjoy your IFR flights very much.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you very much! 😎 - Martin

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

Once again, a great video. Always enjoy your videos, especially when you're flying IFR. Love that panel!

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Martin, as always a top notch professional Flight. Very enjoyable and learning video, thanks.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Daniel! - Martin

[@Joeshu1000]

I haven't started on my instrument yet, but really enjoy the explanations and how you do your videos. Very informative.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you found this enjoyable! - Martin

[@frritter8253]

Great flight Martin, a good day and destination for IFR practice. One of my solo cross-country landings was St Paul Downtown - a cute young lady signed my logbook.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - sounds like you had a great experience on and some lasting memories from your solo cross country flight! - Martin

[@tfabrizio623]

Another great video Martin! I am working on my instrument rating, and watching videos like this is very helpful!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Fabrizio, and best of luck for completing your instrument training! - Martin

[@thecode3fc]

Wow. Nice. We need about 3 of these a week please! Real-time IFR edited to remove slow periods for us ADD types. Seriously, great stuff Martin! 😊

[@martinpauly]

Three per week? I'll have to retire from the day job before I can do that... - Martin

[@thecode3fc]

So you’re saying there’s a chance? 🤣🤣🤣

[@MCT72]

Outstanding video. The effort that has gone into the edit is admitted and appreciated. Thank you

[@MRCLEEN170]

Mr Pauly, I truly LOVE the detailed content as a student pilot! Very informative! I appreciate you helping me (indirectly) on my journey

[@martinpauly]

Glad I can help - and good luck for completing your pilot certificate! - Martin

[@jefferyscherer5887]

Excellent video!! Love your editing and splicing in all your Aspen and GTN 750txi and GFC600 data. You set a very high standard for quality!! Keep up the great work!!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Jeffery! - Martin

[@AeroSafe]

Your commitment to flying like a professional pilot should be an inspiration to all aspiring pilots. The example you set is awesome! An interesting note - one of my mentors and I were talking about identifying a NAVAID aurally vs with the indication on an FMS like your GTN or a G1000. He loaded a VOR approach for training with a new owner. The G1000 identified the VOR correctly, but the couldn't get a course to come in on the HSI. When they turned on the volume for the NAVAID, voice transmissions were being made over the VOR. Of course there was a NOTAM for this, but it is interesting nonetheless. A NAVAID may identify on our system, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it is usable for our purposes.

[@earundel1327]

Martin-I wondered how your Inogen G4 oxy machine is working out. I have been thinking about getting one for higher flights and nighttime. Thanks!

[@martinpauly]

It's a G5, and it's fantastic. Lots of discussion on beechtalk.com with more details. - Martin

[@rickreynolds1421]

Martin, terrific video. It was especially helpful to see the transition from vectors to final in VLOC, then back to GPS to the dirrrct fix intercept, then back to VLOC and approach mode to fly in on the localizer. Also seeing in real time the reconfiguration to set the plane up to fly the glide slope down. Camera positions were spot on! Thanks again, Rick

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Rick - glad you found this video helpful! - Martin

[@clintonpickett]

Great to view a video utilizing latest technologies of avionics. Following your checklist which is slightly different than mine is great for building familiarity with the flow of a checklist. Even maintaining currency leaves areas of improvement.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed this one, Clinton! - Martin

[@azcharlie2009]

Ah, yes!! Another sunny, clear day in Iowa!! The wife and I were hoping to get back to Cedar Rapids after Thanksgiving. We thought we might fly our Archer, since we now have a cat.... But, I think we missed our window of opportunity. Any IFR will likely include icing conditions. So, it might have to be with Allegiant and the cat in a kennel somewhere. Enjoy riding along with you, Martin. I always learn something. Thank you! Rick in Tucson. And it's Saint Paul... not San Paul... (-:

[@martinpauly]

Sunny clear day... yeah, rub it in, Rick from Tuscon! 🤣 - Martin

[@richhmiequan]

Pretty sure you were talking to me when I gave you that shortcut direct lol. I’m talking faster than I imagine it coming out. Nice that you can anticipate the next transmissions, idk if that is normal for pilots but makes my job easier when it happens

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for what you and your ATC colleagues do for us every day! As for anticipating transmissions… sometimes that’s fairly straightforward, at other times not so much. For shortcuts (which are almost always appreciated!), as long as the new fix I’m cleared to is in my flight plan, that’s pretty easy. The hardest for me is on VFR flights in areas I’m not familiar with, e.g. when a Tower tells me to turn base over Interstate so-and-so. Regards, Martin

[@padsliderfranco9561]

Great flight. Always making improvements. I like goin* back to paper checklist…just seems to make it simpler.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks. And yes, I like paper checklists; in a simple cockpit like the Bonanza, that's really all you need, and it's easier to use than any electronics device I've seen. - Martin

[@thomasyuhas]

I love that you have all the annotations that show the changes being made to Navigator and autopilot. I am sure it must take a lot of time to edit a video of such quality. I thank you for that as I am getting close to Instrument check ride.

[@martinpauly]

Hi Thomas. Yes, these annotations and captions do take a lot of time, but from the comments I see here on KZbin it looks like they add value and help interested viewers to really understand what's going on and how to efficiently use the avionics - and that makes it all worthwhile. Best regards, Martin

[@davewilliams639]

Thanks Martin for another excellent video

[@martinpauly]

You are welcome, Dave - have a great weekend! - Martin

[@keithcarlson5344]

Great job! Working on my instrument rating right now and your videos are invaluable!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Keith - and good luck for completing your instrument training and rating! - Martin

[@markhowell3916]

He makes it look easy.

[@richardbieber9323]

A lot of screens to work on…! Must know in which sequence to push the knobs. Very instructive videos, thank you very much!

[@martinpauly]

Yes, learning to use all the buttons takes some time and effort. But with practice it all becomes second nature. - Martin

[@donemory7459]

Great IFR flight Martin! I really like your detail in how you select & adjust each instrument for the IFR flight. It is great learning in each of these scenarios! Thanks again. I really like your awesome panel, it must be a joy to fly! Don/NE Ohio 🙂

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Don. Glad you enjoyed following along in this video. And the panel is fantastic. It couldn't have turned out better. So capable, and so nice to look at. Gardner Lowe did a great job with the installation and configuration. Regards, Martin

[@flyingcountryboy]

Thank you for the content. Im working on my instrument rating, and these videos are extremely helpful. Thanks for all you do. Your instrument panel is top shelf!!

[@dermick]

Great video, Martin. You make it look so easy. I would like to complement you on the precision of your radio calls and phraseology - not sure anyone does it better. Very impressive. As others have said, your excellent editing makes it so easy to see what's happening. If you get back to Europe I hope you somehow announce it on your channel so we can buy you a beer.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Dermick! Not sure when I'll be back in the homeland... but beer sounds good! 🍻 - Martin

[@andyhutch6482]

Another good one Martin… love the shirt 😅. It’s nice to see STP when it’s not frozen over and you have no icing to deal with. Last time I did a landing there it was -20c, but the density alt was good.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Andy! Glad to hear you are "allowed" to like she shirt even though it's a competitor of yours! 🤣 Not looking forward to the -20c days ahead. Yes, DA makes for great performance, but I'll take a reduced climb rate any day if I can do so in shorts and t-shirt while still feling my fingers and toes! - Martin

[@andyhutch6482]

Competition makes GA better for all of us. I’d hate it if we had to fly 172s all the time…. The only way we get more people in the pilot’s seat is to drive prices down and make it easier to fly safely. We need more companies to embrace the competition and move the bar higher.

[@martinpauly]

@@andyhutch6482 Agreed!

[@redcauthen771]

Thanks, I’m not a glass person and this video gave me the visual I’ve been looking for 😊

[@CirrusSR20Pilot]

Fantastic video!! Just found your channel and I can't wait to binge watch all of your videos! Amazing camera angles and editing. I can appreciate how much time and effort goes into the editing. Thank you!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind words - and I hope you'll find a few more enjoyable videos on the channel. - Martin

[@nagaviper1169]

As always, excellent video. Thank you

[@bobbygarcia2102]

Great IFR video!!!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Bobby! - Martin

[@locustvalleystring]

Thanks again for sharing. Always instructive.

[@rushmckelvey-rv8]

Always enjoy watching your videos Some very good info

[@Mnhammer05]

If you ever get back to Minneapolis area again go to kane anoka county Blaine airport. It’s about 15 nautical miles north of St. Paul. We have a nice facility Atlantic aviation, and we can help you with any of your lodging and transportation needs we have a big hanger if needed. Keep up the great videos 🤘🤘

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - I'll keep that in mind! - Martin

[@kevinstruska5823]

Amazing as always! I hope you and your family have a merry Christmas!

[@manfredspielmann1659]

Great work, very impressive, i ˋm loving it - thx verx much!!!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Manfred! - Martin

[@FordyHunt]

Best camera angles on KZbin 😍

[@martinpauly]

Thank you very much! - Martin

[@renify_]

This is very detail. Thankyou for sharing

[@user-iw3mr2lv6f]

Martin another Great Video! Every wanna a be IFR PILOT AND IFR PILOTS NEED TO USE THESE AS A EXCELLENT RESOURCE WHILE SITTING IN A Lazyboy. Thanks❤👍

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - that's what I'm hoping, that these videos will help new instrument pilots to understand how to efficiently and safely fly in the system. - Martin

[@Sometungsten]

Thanks again. 🙂

[@WarrenatCLS]

Thanks Martin for a view how Garmin works with your Aspens. Help me with purchase decision. Thanks buddy. 👍🏾

[@martinpauly]

Glad I could help, Warren! - Martin

[@carefreeair]

Thanks for taking the time to film the displays and show your interaction between the autopilot, PFD and GTN750. I appreciate all the work you did... Does the Aspen display have a CDI switch to go between GPS and LOC? I noticed you used the GTN750 CDI to switch. Most new Garmin installs on 750Txi, the CDI button is disabled so its not left in VLOC for the next new flight. Leaving auto LOC switch to connect itself just prior to the FAF. Thanks Again.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind feedback. And yes, the Aspen has a switch for NAV source selection; it is the center button of the three at the bottom of the unit, between the two rotary knobs. That center button toggles between GPS1, VLOC1, GPS2, and VLOC2. So you have a choice of where you make that selection (on the Aspen or the GPS). Auto mode... my experience is it works well about 3 out of 4 times, but the confusion and rush it creates when occasionally it doesn't work as expected isn't worth the trouble. When I get vectors to the ILS, I prefer switching to VLOC manually - that way I know there won't be a surprise when I intercept final. - Martin

[@SeanArcher-sq5pz]

Ha! You got caught with vectors to final. Happened to me at TJSJ. Now I load furthest fix that makes sense just in case. I’m always learning.

[@martinpauly]

Hi Sean. Nobody was caught with anything. Watch that part of the video again, and you'll see that the waypoints prior to the FAF are included in the waypoint list when you activate vectors-to-final. The GTN has different behavior here from the IFD, and even from the older GNS - for exactly this kind of situation. Regards, Martin

[@BlessedtoFly]

Nice work Martin. I just got into a new aircraft (new to me) with an Aspen and a 750 so enjoy watching you as I am learning mine. Still don’t know how you run all those cameras.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the kind feedback. Regarding running the cameras... I just switch them on before startup and keep them running. In between, I am pilot in command, not camera operator. Regards, Martin

[@aviatortrucker6285]

Excellent detailed video! Mason City….”The Day The Music Died.” By the way I never go to VLOC mode until I’m given my final vector clearance. Maybe that other aircraft was calling 700 as an AGL altitude.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks! 😎 About VLOC... I've seen too many people (myself included) forget to go VLOC in the big rush of that final approach clearance, where you get everything all at once: a heading, an altitude, and an intercept task right after - I want my avionics setup to be as ready as possible when that happens, so I don't forget anything important during this very busy time. - Martin

[@aviatortrucker6285]

@@martinpauly Well, most of the time, or at least about 97% the GTN will switch over automatically. But that’s one of the final gumpicss checks that I do when you do gas, undercarriage, mixture, prop, instruments, carb heat, seatbelts, switches. Switches being all avionics etc. set. As you see, you never know when they might send you somewhere or you have to go missed. It’s always better to be on GPS. As a matter of fact, you can fly the ILS with your number two NAV as backup or your bearing pointer set for the localizer. Mainly I’ll use my number two unit which has a VOR localizer and glideslope within the unit. I guess personal preference then. Great video.