Picking Up A $3,000 OXYGEN System For My Plane Mojosling

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Today's flight I've recruited my friend once again to come along on a cross country flight to North Carolina. The mission? pick up my oxygen tank system shipped from Mountain High Oxygen. Also learn some pilotage and how to use my autopilot. The autopilot in the Sling TSi works amazingly. Once set in place, the airplane practically fly itself. As the pilot in command, just worry about looking out for traffic, and staying on top of your engine and airspace.
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- Fuel: 7 gph
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[@Concern_Citizen]

There will be lots of uncertainty as you learn new things, but there's one thing you MUST do immediately... speak loudly, clearly and with confidence when on the radio. Even if you're wrong! You speak loudly to your CFI, then significantly lower your voice when you get on the radio. There's nothing more irritating to ATC than to constantly asking Pilots to restate their communication. You also want to minimize your communication time, especially in busy airspace. Speak loudly, quickly and get off the MIC. A good way to get better is to recite, to yourself, exactly what you need to say. Say it a couple times until it sounds right. Once you feel ready to communicate, take a deep breath, squeeze the MIC and let it fly... loudly, clearly, confidently. Remember, there's nothing wrong with learning... everyone started new at some point. Good luck and fly safely.

[@benjaminredmond812]

ya. I agree with that. however, on my first lesson I ws tasked with ground coms. I was perfectly capable doing it and my instructor was there if anything went wrong. as soon as i hit the coms button I panicked

[@Concern_Citizen]

@@benjaminredmond812 - Repetition is the mother of all learning... Do it again and again... it will eventually instill confidence.

[@davidschechter2177]

I was fortunate to learn at a very busy towered field with an instructor who taught exactly what this poster says. Don’t mumble, don’t talk too fast, don’t talk too long. Repeat back instructions in the order they were given. Don’t use short call sign for your a/c until the controller does.

[@josephroberts6865]

Mike, there are many back seat drivers commenting who don’t know your total experience level not to mention that you are super low time in your brand new Sling TSI. As a result, that you are taking it easy and have a CFI with you as you build time, experience, and confidence is not only admirable, but appropriate. I don’t know if you are instrument rated but getting an instrument rating will help you a great deal in your radio phraseology and confidence using the radios and nav equipment. Fly safe and never let anyone intimidate you into doing what you are uncomfortable doing. Enjoy your plane and fly safely!

[@Concern_Citizen]

As you stated... it's mostly lack of confidence. He'll get better over time, but he will need to take some initiative and seek out experience Pilots and read lots of learning material. Everyone started at the bottom, he too can work his way up. He'll have to establish a hunger for knowledge and perfection.

[@cessna177flyer3]

Concerned Citizen - I agree 100%. Many things discussed in this video, for example, uncontrolled airport traffic pattern entires, are spelled out in black and white in the Airman’s Information Manual (AIM). Gotta stay in the books.

[@jimgoff1170]

This is why I never flew into class b airspace, the radio work is overwhelming to inexperienced pilots, especially when the controllers speak like an auctioneer!

[@plebchris7622]

I feel you. I’m comfortable with the radio call outs (thanks to some good instructors) but she needs to slow down and or she needs to enunciate. I’ve had controllers do this to me and typically what I’ve done that works s to speak clearly at normal speeds. Basically, do not respond at the same crazy speeds. Most controllers will eventually catch themselves. Now, there are some pilots that try to speak super fast too, maybe to show off, I don’t know. But they bug me too because they perpetuate the fast talking from the controllers. Note: I can tell she eventually slowed down which is good.

[@planetruth9514]

Its ok to ask the controller to repeat his comments just don't do it on every transmission because its annoying to everyone. If your new pay attention to comms and anticipate what they are gong to say to you. Pretty standard stuff In the VFR world.

[@Rhaspun]

@@plebchris7622 On another channel the ATC talked even faster than the one at the beginning of this video. He was giving some numbers where there was no way to remember it or write it down. The comments in that video said it was very unprofessional of that ATC. It was somewhere in Minnesota.

[@Heathfx5]

usually there's a small handful of things you'll expect to hear from atc when VFR, once you get used to the most common calls (cleared into xx, fly heading xx, contact zz on xx), its not that bad. most of my readbacks will be simply the heading told to fly or the runway told to land, otherwise i usually reply with wilco, roger or if I need to be really brief I'll just say the last 3 of my callsign in response, I usually avoid the "click click" as a response. My favorite way to get into a class B is to get flight following so I'm already on frequency with center or approach, often they will clear me into the bravo without me even needing to ask them. My comfort level with atc benefited a lot from training at a class D airport and always asking approach for traffic advisories in the training area. The only way to cure your "sweaty palms" when using the radio, is to use the radio more!

[@christhomas7774]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. It was a good idea to take the CFI with you on this XC trip. He had a lot of good tips for you.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Yep....

[@private6643]

I had a tomahawk and my burn was 6.8 gph at 100 kts. I had 125 hp conversion. Per your previous video consideration of a Tomahawk, you made a great choice with your airplane. Good video. On the other hand, I sold the IFR certified Tomahawk for $13.5k after 10 yrs of ownership.

[@davidwright873]

they really don't hold any value do they. I imagine this guy will grow out of his plane real quick. It would seem like a child's toy aft. a while and he'll wanna upgrade. But, he's got the coin for it so far be it for anyone to judge....lol

[@smenor]

That fuel economy and not burning leaded avgas are pretty damned tempting

[@andrewmorris3479]

Don't forget the ease of operating the 915 and the rest of their engine lineup. I'd much rather have a computer sense temperature and pressure for exacting the fuel and air mixture!

[@smenor]

@@andrewmorris3479 yeah FADEC seems awesome

[@dennisnevin1893]

I enjoy your videos. Not being a pilot I’m always amazed at the amount of communication work goes into flying a plane. I am wondering if there is something wrong with your headset. Compared to your passenger your voice is low and somewhat muffled.

[@foesfly3047]

I came to hear about your O2 system. What I got was an inflight procedures refresher from your CFI. Thank you

[@michaellissow543]

Thanks for sim flight Mike . Actual for you and sim for me. Working on getting current again after a 30 year hiatus. God Bless, fly safe!

[@camerongoodwin2020]

When calling up for FF a good cold intro would be "Atlanta Approach N661MG VFR Request" when they say "N661MG go ahead" you would reply back "N661MG, state location, would like to pick up FF to KXXX at "cruising altitude" we are a XXX type of plane". Also, I think someone else mentioned it, saying "with you" is akin to "anyone else in the pattern say position", just bad radio etiquette. When getting a handoff to a new controller on FF or and IFR flight plan say "Atlanta Approach N661MG "then say altitude" instead of with you. I worked through all these little radio intricacies myself and got corrected by old timers haha, it just takes time and experience! Good job, Mike. Love your content, keep it up!

[@Concern_Citizen]

I think it's mostly lack of confidence. You can tell by the way he lowers his voice and speak as if he's trying not to say the words (Mumbling), when communicating with ATC. Radio communication, to include listening, is a skill and his CFI needs to hold him to a higher standard. We learn by getting corrected many times, as in the Military. There are lots of publications out there on effective communication with ATC. He can also learn from other experience Pilots, such as yourself, but MUST be open to objective criticism. He'll get there... he simply have to remind himself that everyone started at some point and got better over time, with hard work and a hunger for learning.

[@gmonnig]

Definitely this. I normally don’t have a pen, or as I call it “crayon” to jot down the request. You will certainly repeat everything blurted out in one transmission. State your call sign with a VFR request. It’ll give the controller a few seconds to scan the scope to make sure it’s not someone already on frequency, or someone popping off an airfield VFR looking for an IFR clearance.

[@FloridaFlying]

Mike, you’re awesome and you deserve all the amazing things you’ve achieved in life. Awesome plane

[@mojogrip]

You're awesome! thank you.

[@sinjhguddu4974]

Love your attention to safety!

[@jhmcglynn]

My understanding is that the “With You” is poor form when contacting ATC. Suggest instead you say “Atlanta Center N661MG” and proceed from there. If you’re being handed off ATC will be expecting you otherwise they’ll ask what u want. I used to own Mooney N39MG M20K. Sweet airplane. Super efficient.

[@klc1810]

I concur with what you said about "with you". (I'm a controller BTW)

[@asho1735]

@@klc1810 "with you" sort of works only when ATC asks to remain on her frequency, such us during ground taxi after landing. This ATC was funny: "who is with me?"

[@klc1810]

@@asho1735 yeah I laughed to myself when I heard it. I’ve been doing this for a long time and still cringe when I hear pilots use phrases that have turned into the “cool” thing to say. I especially cringe when I hear anyone other than a fighter pilot use the stressed “see ya” during frequency change.

[@trilomann]

“With you” isn’t proper phraseology.

[@Concern_Citizen]

Didn't his CFI told him to say that?

[@brianbarker4739]

When you showed the PDF while in cruise, I noticed that you needed to trim the rudder ("step on the ball") to center the ball between the lines. Best trim will improve airspeed/efficiency.

[@mhilderbrand7693]

Auto-pilot is pretty awesome, huh! Once I hit 1000 ft, auto-pilot on. It truly helps relieve some of the work load while looking for traffic and talking with ATC.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Great idea. Are there different Autopilot systems? Who makes the most accurate and reliable?

[@plebchris7622]

Mike, I just want to say the MojoSling is looking great. You guys did an excellent job! Great fuel economy too by the way!!!🔥

[@Heathfx5]

I love how symmetrical your panel is! G5 perfectly centered. the gtn650? centered perfectly vertically and horizontally between the g3x's...that panel layout scratches my brain just right. :)

[@ddrsteen]

Love it, Mike! Man, I DO understand that radio communication needs to be limited, concise, professional and adherent to protocol, but I don’t understand why controllers need to talk so freaking fast.

[@Spec62]

Not really. . .you just need to know what to expect.

[@jrock836]

ATC wasn't talking especially fast in this video.. Like Rob said, you just need to learn what to expect...

[@yoahkjett10]

Hey I enjoy how you show that flying is a continuous learning process.

[@djgoku5496]

Right in my back yard! (Lincolnton, NC area here) Awesome to have you in this region. Hope the Carolina skies were good to you.

[@Ayodehi]

JQF here.. did my initial solo at IPJ :). If he's gonna be making this trip often we need to set up a meetup after things get back to normal! These videos have me thinking hard about a Sling.

[@redrum688]

Amazing the talent to fly a plane...id get confused just by the readio traffic

[@rodtrues1]

Loved riding with you guys thru the journey, radio traffic took over but necessary ,, And you flew right over my territory,, have fun and loved seeing ya with the mask on ,, it’s not time to relax on this thing yet!!!!!

[@donjohnston3776]

What a MOJO feeling when the AP takes over. This whole journey is really exciting.

[@marcs990]

Was that a Mike Patey “Best Tugs” towing machine as those things r as the name says the best thing to tow ur aircraft with. Look em up on their website if anyone is interested. They make life so much easier 😀

[@hydojenk]

Love the plane man. Thanks for Sharing this content!

[@cessna177flyer3]

Nice flight and beautiful plane. I got a chuckle out of your read back/question to your CFI “Squawk 01825?” Couple of problems there. 😜. Keep flying, keep making videos, and stay in the books. Challenge yourself and your instructor to show you where things are written. For example, traffic pattern entry and uncontrolled airport radio procedures are spelled out very clearly, in black and white, in the FAR/AIM and in FAA advisory circulars. Young CFIs, random old guys who hang around the airport, us middle age airline pilots, and worst of all, people on the internet, don’t know it all or have forgotten a thing or two. It’s best to go to the source rather than take someone’s word for it...

[@amywhite375]

Nice video Mike. I do miss flying around North Carolina! The Sling looks like a sweet ride. Good move bringing your CFI friend. Pilot rust is real, (and frustrating) and I've been there before! Please feel free to reach out if you ever have questions and want a CFI's constructive advice. I'm happy to help. As a youtuber, I know very well the pressures that filming can add to flying, and it can be a CRAZY amount of extra pressure. I have found that filming and rust can be bad juju and leave you feeling behind the airplane and your mind stretched in too many directions. You don't owe anybody an apology if you decide you want to put the camera down for a few flights and focus on yourself and getting back up to speed--or even try filming strictly for yourself to review, with no intention of publishing a video. My two cents. Safe flying and congrats on the O2 system!!! I've been eyeing and drooling over the same system for several months now!

[@mojogrip]

Appreciate the feedback Amy. I’ve been back n forth with the cameras. If only Gopros can be trustworthy 😜. Several flights I’ve just left them off and focused more on flying. PS enjoying watching you fly that Glastar!

[@frankiemae1302]

Thank you! Feel like I'm flying with you!

[@BrianRhodes9763]

I really like your flight videos Mike. I'm just learning and I try to follow what you're saying to ATC. Thanks for posting!

[@markalan1501]

You really should look for a mentor elsewhere.

[@BrianRhodes9763]

@@markalan1501 that's a pretty bold statement, why would I want to do that?

[@BrianRhodes9763]

@@jrock836 What would I be joking about? That I thought Mark Allen made a bold statement or that I learned something from Mojogrip?

[@BrianRhodes9763]

@Joe S Fair enough and I appreciate you being specific. In response let me explain. First - I never said that I wanted him to be or that he was my mentor, I said "I'm just learning and I try to follow what you're saying to ATC". Second - I can learn something from everyone, even if it's what not to do (not that this is the case in this instance). I am new to the idea of becoming a pilot (and to be honest talking to ATC and all that entails is a bit overwhelming to me), but I am not new to aviation. I've been working on aircraft since 1983. When I listen to someone talk to ATC or the CFI that I don't understand (in this case he wanted to be cleared through the class Bravo) so I looked up what a Class Bravo was and also Alpha, Charlie and Delta. I also looked up what Echo X-ray X-ray (or KEXX) to see where he was going. For the first time in over 10 years I am excited about learning something new and I wanted to encourage someone who took the time to share his adventure. I hope that clears things up

[@jemfinch7420]

310 pilot is a great channel for learning the lingo. They are both controllers out of Chicago. MzeroA and aviation 101 are both good for learning stuff as well. Mojo is great to watch to see a novice progress, but he is still making a lot of mistakes and not good learn from at this point.

[@davidwright873]

dude pulls that by hand!! lol....Either its light or he's super strong!!

[@Rhu_Sam]

Great content, I am always on board with you, I enjoy your flights. Based in Johannesburg South Africa home of Sling.

[@rodandanner2132]

This is the reason why I'm taking Sport Pilot training. I don't want to talk to the ATC. I would rather talk plane to plane, and land at nontowered airports, or like other pilots would say, uncontrolled airports. I believe there are 20,000 nontowered airports in the USA, as opposed to 500 towered. Fly in E and G airspace, up to 10,000 MSL or 2,000 feet above ground level. Daytime flying only, VFR and one passenger. Now if you want the advanced perks, you have to get the appropriate training and endorsements.

[@sheldonmurray4016]

Mike good flight. Love the plane I wish I could get one soon. It’s going to be this or a cirrus. The fuel burn is had to beat. One thing man you have to talk louder. Or turn up the volume

[@DiamondDoorsInc]

Enjoy seeing the process of you learning and gaining more flight time/skill!

[@Flangobeast]

I miss these two person videos!

[@rafiqsaid4297]

I'm real happy you and your plane becoming more and more one :-) It reminds me one of your first video's flying a DA40? and because the relaxed way you was flying and looking all around I thought you was at least a 1000 hr pilot :-) .

[@mojogrip]

Thank you

[@edbianchi8839]

Congratulations, good for you keep up the good work!!!

[@dainewatson1]

Get you a power bank hook up for your GoPro. You can buy a Ulanzi battery cover that has the port for the charger. While connected to the mic. Great vids bro!!!! LZU student, Bon-a-fide Jamaican. 🇯🇲

[@pilotstephen9932]

KEXX is awesome!!! I got my Private there!!!

[@nickstoica]

CFI really gutsy flying with this dude :))

[@frankquinby5502]

When you call ATC and say “with you “ that implies they know who you are as if you where handed off from another controller. On a first call you should just give your n number and that’s it . Once they respond then you can give all your info for flight following.

[@dansflying629]

@mojogrip do you have your PPL? Good thing you had a CFI with you, great learning experience for XC.

[@chrisbogart]

Love this channel but no clue how he has ppl

[@AV8OR51]

Great job, Mike. I envy your fuel burn!

[@flying_david]

Great video! I love to see you flying the TSi and it is a remarkable plane. The performance, the fuel economy is just amazing! It is definitely a great GA aircraft, with everything you need - and a bit more :-) Your video is great, I hope to see more of them, especially with showing of the capabilities of the G3x and the procedures you follow!

[@keim3548]

Enjoyed it. Mike you need a notepad to jot down frequencies and headings at least until your task load is reduced with experience!

[@billkrokoship]

Looks like you are learning and enjoying your plane. Your CFI was a good choice for your trip. Great trip with your new plane! Happy for you Sir!

[@jrock836]

I somewhat agree, but at some point an already licensed Private Pilot needs to rip the band aid off and fly solo cross-country...

[@billkrokoship]

@@jrock836 I agree..but he just started in the sling. Safety first! Just my opinion.

[@jrock836]

​@@billkrokoship I believe I heard Mike say in a different video that he's coming up on almost 100 hrs. in the Sling at this point in the videos.. over twice the number of hours needed to earn a Private Pilot License... Yeah safety first,, but......... I think the best advice I can give is this.. Stop all the chit-chat in the cockpit.. Pay attention to the radio traffic.. Quickly grab a pen and write down everything ATC says.. Think about what you're going to say, before you say it.. Twice he requested clearance over the Bravo... Obviously no clearance is required OVER the Bravo, and he had no intention of flying OVER the Bravo to begin with.. Again, needs to just start thinking about what he is saying.. On a cold call to ATC, it makes no sense to say "I'm with you.." Stuff like that... I think he knows better, but the constant chit-chat and lack of focus is really making things difficult...

[@larrysouthern5098]

661mikegolf...cleared for take off...have a good flight.roger..661mikegolf...over...Great video Mike! Proud of you man!!! Keep em flappin.🐦Godspeed!!!

[@mojogrip]

Thank you Larry.

[@titustitusnation1999]

EXCELLENT, IT IS ALL TOGETHER. Now time to fly the Rockies! Colorado is Amazing.

[@jemfinch7420]

Yup. Mountain flying is a whole other set of skills though.

[@kencohagen4967]

Just breath deeper before you take off! And you still need to take me up!

[@jaywatson7451]

Mike you are living the dream. What a great airplane!

[@AncientPharaoh]

I would like to know if your beautiful airplane is equipped with an aircraft parachute. If not, have you considered installing one. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@Anonymous99997]

He installed a parachute in the build.

[@daniellopes198]

Amazing video and bro you’re an inspiration to me. I really enjoy your content . And I’m motivated to save up to get my private private pilot’s license.Keep it up man.

[@luconm]

On video time 9:55 you were on auto pilot cruising but it is possible to see your prop pitch selector on climb position rather then cruise. Why that way?

[@toddgalloway9122]

If you leave the prop control alone and switch to automatic, do you not need monitor or switch the nob at all?

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Too much fun...God bless...

[@robertbandusky9565]

Beautiful aircraft! When checking in....”With you” is not correct procedure. Just say, Atlanta, 166MG👨‍✈️

[@flymakena]

Identification location/direction intention... identification.

[@bucanajuste3565]

Love the aviator sunglasses on that aviator!

[@waynecatterton5127]

Don't need Oxygen to fly High, just a good Bong will do.

[@standard1982]

Hey Mike. New pilot here (just got my ASEL back in December). Thanks for sharing. I’m curious while you were cruising you mentioned you were burning 6.8gph, but the setting was on “climb.” Is this preferred over the “cruise” setting on the blue knob? Thanks.

[@triedproven9908]

Good catch.

[@mojogrip]

That is correct. I now only use the Climb setting in cruise because I realize I burn 1-2 gallons less per hour compared to the cruise setting. At climb, you get a higher RPM but you apply less power/manifold. That combination gets you better fuel economy.

[@rafiqsaid4297]

@@mojogrip Interesting , perhaps cruise setting will do its job at very high altitude? One of the nice things of an own plane you start to know the plane and its behavior in all details , like an horse.

[@Concern_Citizen]

@@mojogrip - That seems contrary to science.

[@quantumjim45]

wondering what keeps you from holding your checklist up near the G3X - maybe the writing's too small to do that

[@neocor2000]

Running so fast to post first I need some oxygen

[@FlyWithRookie]

Underrated comment needs more likes

[@maxchilla732]

How does Auto Pilot work? Are there Electric motors moving the controll surfaces?

[@Kainhand10]

Yea brushless computer controlled servo.

[@Spec62]

Bro? I am oh so glad you had someone with you. I really had to chuckle just a little as I listened to you communicate with ATC. I know it's a rhythm that you have to learn to know what to expect. It is a rhythm. They say it all the time. . .fly ahead of the airplane or you're always behind. Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm. . .seriously. I spend a lot of time listening to LIVE ATC. I pick an airplane sometimes and follow it from ground through transitioning out of departure or into approach. I do it until it becomes second nature what to expect. Believe me when I say that even IF you perceive ATC is talking fast, you're not concerned because you know WHAT they are saying and why. Like driving a car. Know before you go.

[@waynelakey6573]

Thanks for the Video Mike and bring your CFI instructor Carlston (?)

[@Alex-gj5ou]

Счастливые !👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!

[@flyingnp4924]

Lightspeed sounds better than the Bose (at least as how they are set in this video)

[@6.0powerstrokebuild81]

cool plane keep ut good work

[@GreyHorse019]

Excellent

[@oldsuitman7762]

I just saw a sling in chicago area, very swift

[@jasonalpha]

Great video. Thanks Mike.

[@SupraBdub]

Man I would love to be backseat with these guys, yes.

[@sgoldens24]

Great content, well done & congratulations !

[@Peterahonsifitness]

Great Vid Mike 🤟🏽

[@rscarbrough91]

I’m glad you take a CFI because you’re really rusty man! Nice plane.

[@randyspice5470]

Hey Mike, looks like you kept prop setting to climb even when cruising. If you discussed that in another video somehow I missed it. Comments? Thanks for these videos!

[@mojogrip]

I did. I always leave it at climb setting in cruise. Better fuel economy!

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Add a Willie Nelson cartridge in the system.

[@liefbrunhilda926]

Hey man, looking for a plane myself. Former D1 offensive lineman, 6’5”, 300+, how roomy is that thing? More so then a DA-40?

[@mojogrip]

I trained in a DA40. I chose the TSi instead. Roomier, lighter, more efficient.

[@SupraBdub]

I would Love to be in the backseat learning from the pros!

[@sammyhudson7274]

Yo this is the videos I’m down with. Hope to get to pilot one day, once I’m out of nursing school. Awesome videos from TikTok

[@CraftingN112DR]

Can you talk a little bit about your 40 hour phase 1. Who did it? Where did you do it. How long do you have till phase 2. Thanks

[@class2instructor32]

You should get shark teeth decals if your gonna keep it totally grey, that scheme always looks cool.

[@WattsUpDev]

The minimal look is better

[@class2instructor32]

@@WattsUpDev it is classier. I might have put some of the orange he was orginally going to if he is going to be in busy training areas, but I trained guys in a white diamond in canada at one of the most busy manditory frequency in canada so spotting traffic was always a frantic ordeal. I wished the whole fleet was dayglow. Luckily we had so many movements that it was finaly changed to a tower.

[@terranovarain6570]

Really nice aircraft thanks for sharing

[@mojogrip]

Thanks for watching!

[@uribearnold]

Man, that rotax engine is really fuel efficient. Makes me want te get mine fast. What I wonder are using Nav fuel or reguelar car fuel?

[@lapamful]

I think he said in a previous video it's regular car fuel.

[@fhenry5647]

@@lapamful I think it's capable of car fuel, not sure he is using it on this run.

[@dsinha99]

Is the Sling TSI safe for mountain flying?

[@drewmurray6545]

Great video! Love the content!

[@deontraidamond2192]

I’m curious to know, what do you do when nature calls? Do you have to just hold it until you arrive at your destination?

[@mojogrip]

Pretty much or carry a pee bag

[@deontraidamond2192]

@@mojogrip ahhh. Gotcha. Thanks for the reply.

[@bj2benn93]

You can get close to that fuel economy in a da40. About 8-9gph and you’ll also be going that same speed

[@matthewthomas2807]

Even as little as one gallon per hour difference can really add up quick especially if you fly often, it could be as much as 50 to 100 dollars saved every 10 hours just from those couple gallons less per hour!

[@bj2benn93]

Very true Matthew!!!

[@SuperV8driver]

Yea but 2-4 gph difference is a lot!

[@VTOC39]

How long does a full tank of oxygen last on your plane?

[@VinnyBully]

Great video, but that much radio work seams like it takes the fun out of flying haha...

[@Social_Brat]

How fast is the plane flying?

[@npatony]

Yo mike you didn’t get the landing craziness in this one. Where is my 270’s

[@cbjrun1]

I appreciate your videos.

[@josephburton92]

You should get that electric tug that goes around the nose wheel like your boy.

[@chrishayne4515]

Very interesting and informative.

[@kylepugin7993]

Hey Mike, Thanks for the great content. I am from South Africa and just wondered why do you burn fuel from Left wing instead of BOTH?

[@mike73ng]

Had you said to the tower that you were switching to departure, she might have given you the right frequency. When you first call center you don’t want to say, “with you.” When he hears that he assumes you are being handed off. That’s why he acted confused. A more appropriate call would have been, XXx center, 661MG, north eastbound off (airport), request. He would have said, “661MG say request.” At that point you can say you’d like flight following etc. You missed calls and read back sqawk codes wrong because you were loaded up flying the airplane. That’s what the auto pilot is for. Use it to unload and stay ahead of the airplane. Straight in is fine if you’re listening up, eyes outside. An overhead approach to an uncontrolled AP is fine if you want to get an overhead view view of the airport. Maybe to see other aircraft waiting for takeoff or to see the pattern indicator and or windsock. One last thing. ATC is fine for us to hear but it makes it hard to hear your conversation. It would be nice if you could turn it down while enroute. Oh, another thing. Your aircraft type is not, “experimental.” That first tell ATC much. He wants an idea of your capabilities. You need to come up with something that lets him know your speed and altitude capabilities.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

It is an Experimental airplane. There's even a large Label inside that says that.

[@mike73ng]

@@mmichaeldonavon I know that. What’s your point? My point is that saying experimental doesn’t tell anything to the controller. It could be anything from a gyrocopter to the x-15.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

@@mike73ng Not sure where you are going with your comment. If you are on a flight plan, ATC will know the particulars - if VFR, the AIM says this: ". Breezy Six One Three Romeo Experimental (omit “Experimental” after initial contact). Air Taxi or..." If the controller wants additional information, they will ask for it. My last Experimental build, I always used that format - no problems having flow that last Exp for over 13 years.

[@mike73ng]

@@mmichaeldonavon right. “Breezy” is mentioned in the transmission. Also, Mike had no flight plan. My point is when your call sign is “Twin Cessna” ATC immediately knows about how fast and how high you are likely to go. If I ask you your type the answer, “experimental” says nothing. Perhaps some ATC person can chime in.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

@@mike73ng I will have to side with you. The controller may know the "RV10 - the "RANS Chaos" - 'Cub Experimental" - "SlingTSI?" Doubt it. :) We could let Mike figure that out himself. :)

[@hendersona49]

Fuel economy is nice!!! Makes me want to get one but I sure don't want to build it....

[@lapamful]

Me neither. But thankfully there are people that can build it for you.

[@ontheroadwithralph1530]

I find the idea that you plan to fly at altitudes requiring oxygen while unable to move your stick through its full range of control - and utterly clueless about the aircraft's stall characteristics at high angles of attack - more than mildly terrifying. Seriously, MG, get your priorities straight.

[@larryadams9935]

Enjoy your videos, Mike. When saying call sign, please say it slower.