My 5-Hour Aviation Adventure With No Planning!

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I haven't travelled since my operation, so I bought a random air fare to this Australian city. I tour around the city, trying to find interesting things to see and do in the short time I have there. Note this is not a paid advert for SkyScanner, I just used their search function to find some cheap last minute flights.
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@PacozTacozz 4 ай бұрын

comedic genius 4:45

@TazManiacAaron 4 ай бұрын

Hey Stef. Welcome to Hobart. FYI, that's the Tasman Bridge, bud. The Tamar Bridge is in Launceston.

@colinpotter7764 4 ай бұрын

The Tamar bridge also separates Cornwall and Devon in South West England.

@austinsmith9686 3 ай бұрын

The bridge that crosses the tamar near launceston is called the Batman bridge

@kieransutton-ryan8104 4 ай бұрын

Stefan you gone through a lot recently but your up best content is beautiful and its about you and that’s why people watch you on ytube. I love your honesty and your candid comments about yourself and your surroundings and consideration what is on ytube at present Stefan ,Your a breath fresh air and thank you for taking us on your journeys around Australia and Overseas

@IvanProsper 4 ай бұрын

great to see you up and about. you could post a video on just about anything and I'd watch it, so keep them coming.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

That's a lovely comment to leave on someones video, thanks for sharing that Ivan.

@davidhunt3808 4 ай бұрын

Stefan looking forward seeing you back in control of an aeroplane again .

@freddiechilds4848 4 ай бұрын

Stef, you’re obviously a great bloke, big fan. Keep up the videos, from the uk.

@melglobus 4 ай бұрын

Oh no way!! I grew up in Hobart and was dragged to that art gallery/museum by my mum once a week when I was a kid. Now I’m in my 40s and living on the mainland, it’s now my go to attraction whenever I return!

@Adam-ol2tv 4 ай бұрын

Always be proud of yourself mate !

@briancorrell 4 ай бұрын

that was such a wholesome vlog, we love you stefan ❤ loved this one

@sandyhumby88 4 ай бұрын

Well done Stef - embracing life is definitely the way to go 🤪

@grahama9791 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic. Well done

@Nae395 4 ай бұрын

G'day Stefan. Great viewing.

@Polydactyl_Pterodactyl 4 ай бұрын

Stef… you are a KZbinr and a pilot. Then and now. Past and present tense. Are you making videos as often as you would like to? No. Are you flying right now? Also no. But… and this is very important… but what is your past? What are your accomplishments? What do you plan, desire, and envision for yourself in the near future? If the answer includes creating more content of you flying and showing the world the joys of flying and the wonders of the world, then you are a pilot and a KZbinr. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Give yourself time to recover. Greatness sometimes requires rest. Take the rest you need. Folks who look forward to their next adventure always want it to be tomorrow in the literal sense. When life throws curveballs though, sometimes tomorrow is next week or next month or in a few months, or next year. When you’re ready I’m sure you’ll be back to what’s always been important to you, and I think that is going to be tomorrow. For now breathe, and believe that tomorrow is sometimes late, but it will come for you. Hang in there.

@blistiff 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking me along to Hobart. 10 years ago i traveled to the other side of the world and by any means wandered around the beautiful continent in which you luckily reside in. Unfortunately I never got to Tanzania. Thanks also for your strength to keep making videos. Sometimes its as cathartic to us viewers as it is for you. Stay strong. We're all behind you.

@Bella-tc6pq 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you out and about again. We were in Hobart last week, great little city. ❤

@barrydraper 4 ай бұрын

This is a journey and we're on it with you. Pace yourself and keep moving forward, making new content as you go...

@rudolfabelin383 4 ай бұрын

4:34 Good thing the Garmin has a "Right Back Where We Started From" function. All the best from Sweden.

@dwgustaf 4 ай бұрын

Right on, Dude!

@ianmooney213 4 ай бұрын

It won’t be long before you’ll be wishing things will slow back down again - so enjoy the pace your at before it’s gone!

@thomascokerclips 4 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing

@imogapils 4 ай бұрын

A lovely little video, Stef. As others have noted, people watch your videos not just for what you do, but how you do them, and your enjoyable video style. Look forward to your next one.

@andrewstewart3133 4 ай бұрын

Good to be alive!

@DJ99777 4 ай бұрын

Very impressed with how you’re dealing with your recovery. Keep up the good work.

@TheHobartAviationFan 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed your time down here :)

@ericpi194 4 ай бұрын

This is almost making me homesick for hobart, never thought that would happen lol if you're ever back I'd highly recommend Kunanyi! excellent daywalk, only a couple hours from the cbd to the tip top of the mountain, great views when it's not too cloudy or foggy!

@nbrettoner 4 ай бұрын

Stefan so good to see you enjoying what you have, and can do. And I know there's far more to come. Please don't be in a rush. Enjoy each paragraph of the sojourn. 🤠

@Flutterbyby 4 ай бұрын

Glad you are back with your storytelling 🎉

@G0RXA 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video Stefan. Really enjoyed that…..

@jopa_ryds 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a lovely trip, more of these types of vides please :) I used to live just off the Tamar Bridge, not that one but the suspension bridge between Cornwall and Devon, a place called Saltash :)

@Poundy 4 ай бұрын

You're dead right - the thing that you should be focussing on is what you CAN do, and by doing that you'll get back to the things you USED TO do soon enough. It's great to see you out and sharing part of the journey you're going through, and yes it's not "the same" but its the "new reality" and that makes it all OK

@amfwelsh 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you out and about. Also glad you found Uranus 😂

@LAAvgRay 4 ай бұрын

Great picture, Steph!

@ifly1 4 ай бұрын

Good on you Stef, great to see you out travelling again and enjoying yourself. Look forward to seeing more :)

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, nice to be back on big planes again.

@walkingwithsteve0583 4 ай бұрын

Proud of you mate.

@bmkay 4 ай бұрын

Stef, you are so inspiring and a remarkable story-teller. I look forward to your videos and your adventures. You helped to inspire me to become a private pilot, which I accomplished a few months ago. The last few months have been challenging for you, and I really appreciate your willingness to share your story; the good and the less-good. Please continue doing what you do and take whatever time you need to fully recover and feel your best.

@johnfitzpatrick2469 4 ай бұрын

G,day Stef from Sydney. That was a video in the same editing style as from past years. You're looking good. 🌏🇦🇺

@AndyRRR0791 4 ай бұрын

I was wondering if that last piece to camera had a pilot boat in the background. Then I thought I'd mention that they actually make pilot boats in Melbourne, or Mornington, really. Only a day trip. Then I was thinking you should wheedle your way into Boeing in Fisherman's bend and see if you can find out how 737MAX wingtips are made. Just a few ideas to explore, Stef.

@bluedog1052 4 ай бұрын

Good on ya Stef! It doesn't matter if you're pilot flying, I'm sure most of us are happy that you are well and are cracking on. Btw, that head of hair grew back fast or is it a Stef Wig?? haha don't answer that. Great job mate, you know all us fans will always be here because you're an ARGG (All Round Good Guy) of course.

@flychrisso 4 ай бұрын

Hey Stef, very true… it’s not about what (you think) you’ve lost but what you have. And really when thinking about it a little more deeper, whatever you have been doing and were being with all of the experiences you have had, has made you what and who you are today. It encompasses all that you were and in that sense you have lost nothing because it is who you are today, and it is always within you and is a part of who you are. Hope that makes sense!

@marknisbet1990 4 ай бұрын

Great work mate one step at a time and you will be back in your own plan pilot in command

@bruceharper8149 4 ай бұрын

Keep pushing Stef, there will be many more good days like this one. Looking forward to seeing that smile on your face when you next take the controls as pilot in command. That day is coming.

@scottjacko87 4 ай бұрын

Stef, well done on getting out and doing a bit of travel. Remember, one day at a time. Recovery from surgery isn't a sprint - its a well paced and balanced journey. You'll have up days, and you'll have down days. You're such an amazing inspiration and I'd love to keep seeing more videos from you. Thanks Stef.

@NLJoren 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you’re being active Stef! Keep up the good spirit 😊

@cappuccino_please 4 ай бұрын

Walking around in a city like a lost person, sounds like my usual vacation :) it is somehow fun though, to find things unexpectedly, like in some video game exploring the map

@CoddiwomplerDeb 4 ай бұрын

Looked like a fun day Stefan - I enjoyed it! 😊

@alexnaqvi3226 4 ай бұрын

I bumped into Stef on the street the other day! I can confirm he is very much as nice in person as he in his videos 😂 glad you're recovering well!

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for saying hello Alex, and for agreeing to say I am nice in real life. Enjoy spending that tenner I gave you :)

@alexnaqvi3226 4 ай бұрын

@@StefanDrury tenner?! We agreed on a ride in EYZ 😂

@shelleysflyingdreams 4 ай бұрын

I had my gallbladder removed three weeks ago and it knocked me around more than I thought it would. It’s scary taking the first steps back to ‘normal’. You’ve inspired me to keep going, thank-you.

@LeGrandBleu108 4 ай бұрын

Bravo Stefan!👏👏👏 Glad to see you here again. Great video and I loved Tasmania. I was there three weeks ago and enjoyed immensely. Could you please reply with a model of your Garmin smartwatch? I love that display with altitude a lot!👍 Thank you and speed recovery towards flying solo your Cirrus again. 🍀

@Garythefireman66 4 ай бұрын

Good to see you getting out and about Stef

@Robzenith601xlb 4 ай бұрын

Nice video Stef, looking forward to some more adventures and we are very glad to see you fell and in sky again. Cheers the SundayFlyr.

@TmanUtube 4 ай бұрын

Last time I was in Hobart was when I was on tour with AC/DC & with the limited time I had there it was such a beautiful place. Cold AF, & that was in 2001 on Australia Day January. Can someone please give Stefan his medical clearance back so we can see him flying sooner than later. ❤

@sebastien79a 4 ай бұрын

We still look forward to your videos and we're sure you'll be up in the sky again on EYZ :)

@geoffreyhansen8543 Ай бұрын

I wish they said had the Ansett mystery flights.

@Nunners42 4 ай бұрын

Keep doing what you're enjoying... you'll get back to doing what you want - keep positive and fun

@QFWP 4 ай бұрын

You certainly haven't lost your SOH Stefan. Doing something on a whim - excellent. My brother (aged 58) just had a prostatectomy and I also have to have a decent sized BCC removed (with a skin graft), so can relate to health related issues. Keep up whatever you can do - YT or piloting, or even sitting on a commercial. We'll be here to lap it up vicariously.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Please pass on my best wishes to your brother, hope he's recovering well. And I hope you are recovering nicely as well from your own surgery. Sorry to hear you've both been through that. Thanks for being there and supporting my work, great to have you here in the community. Take care ❤️

@QFWP 4 ай бұрын

@@StefanDrury Will do. He's off the Endone and taking long slow walks at present. I've got my surgery on 18 June. Had a (spreading invasive) malignant melanoma removed from my back in 2000, so I'm lucky to be here. Love aviation (but I'm a fare paying pax). Surrounded by friends who are pilots, so get my online fix with you, Nico and others on YT.

@almadden 4 ай бұрын

Cool i thought i seen your plane up yesterday around Moorabbin & over to Warmambool

@deanadamedge 4 ай бұрын

Get checked out asap and I'll take you mountain flying here in Vancouver, BC!

@bigfelladave7897 4 ай бұрын

Awesome Stef ... onwards and upwards

@BladeRiderAU 4 ай бұрын

Kit reviews are always good if you get bored. Could do with an updated vid on EFBs ozrunways, avplan.

@jordygopro 4 ай бұрын

Good on you Stef, keep on ticking them off mate. Love your work 🙏

@downunderdave5417 4 ай бұрын

Stef What a good way to spend a day by yourself I could do that NO WORRYS! Thanks for the Vid D

@peterjoyce7198 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see you out and about Stef. Keep making the videos.

@pushingtin207 4 ай бұрын

You have many good things ahead of you Sefan. With the love of your family there is no mountain that can't be conquered.

@markharrison8382 4 ай бұрын

What a great idea Stef but you really look and sound like you miss flying !!! Hope you will be back in the left hand seat soon.

@markbrown4442 4 ай бұрын

Dont want to come off too much but......love you, brother. Keep going.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, I appreciate the love.

@oleggeraschenko4932 4 ай бұрын

Stefan, you're great. You'll be back flying soon or later. You got this!

@MelbourneFlyer 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you getting back out there Stef! Hope to catchup with you someday soon!

@James_12497 4 ай бұрын

Good to see you travelling again Stef! Great to see you are getting better. James

@uno3822 4 ай бұрын

Even though there was no flying this was a great video, as a Hobartian (real scientific name) it was cool to see what you thought about the place

@AVMamfortas 4 ай бұрын

Well done. sir and I am pleased you chose to come to my home-town (currently). It is good to see you recovering. Please do come again, for longer, and in your own aircraft.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

I love visiting your hometown, I've been a few times in the past under my own power and yes definitely will be back if I get myself back into EYZ again one day. Thank you.

@VL3Sim 4 ай бұрын

The editing on your videos I’ve noticed Stef are simple but is very good. Always good watching your Vids 👍

@pequod_ 4 ай бұрын

Best wishes from Oregon, USA

@spiro5327 4 ай бұрын

Ithink you passed the test Stef. One step at a time. Thanks mate

@JackNancarrowEBNYKTOTAUS 4 ай бұрын

You deserve more views!

@janwatson7981 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you on the move again. You’ve probably given people a great idea.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Jan, I hope so. It's fun to be spontaneous with our travel sometimes. I should do this more often.

@BarneyLeith 4 ай бұрын

Good to see you travelling again!

@jfpilot7100 4 ай бұрын

Stef, Also so nice, and cool watch your video and the atmosphere that comes out of them. Keep the spirit, it will all come back. There are manything to do. Seek to get into the air as soon as you can, that will sheer you up dramatically.

@davidcartwright5591 4 ай бұрын

A solid tick indeed Stef.. give yourself a pat on the back , you did well mate .

@pacmusic08 4 ай бұрын

What a great idea! You should do more of these where do you end up day trips vlogs. Something I might try myself!

@theflyingfrog 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoying your stuff Stef… a different perspective and some comedy gold 😊

@princeshah528 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you back recovering and travelling around. What Garmin watch are you using. I like your watch

@lisasutherland-fraser4479 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous video Steph. Great to see you back in the air. Love the vulnerability here. I’m off to Hobart next week so great timing for me too! ❤

@petercoxhell6070 4 ай бұрын

It's The Tasman Bridge Stefan!

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Ah crap, you're right, too late to edit that one out! Another mistake I shall live with here on KZbin 😂

@Tasboy2 4 ай бұрын

Came here to say that

@Revilok08 4 ай бұрын

nice one steph, great to see you out and about in the air on a commercial plane after what i can only assume was such a tough time, ive been to hobart for around 10 hours (in and out on the same day) and found it to be such a nice city, my dad and i went there to watch the basketball and it was a short yet great trip!

@andrewl3655 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you out enjoying yourself again Stef! Didn't Qantas and Ansett sell "mystery flight" tickets years ago, where you would arrive at the airport and fly somewhere for the day with no knowledge of where you would be going?

@jezkemp712 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Stef. Seem to recall you did a mystery flight post COVID lockdowns to the apple isle, hope it was just as rewarding all things considered!

@Laz_Arus 4 ай бұрын

I came here for the head explosion. Most disappointed. 😁 (Joking!). Thanks for the quick glimpse of Hobart. I must get down there one day (or many).

@eddyjay83 4 ай бұрын

Even if i didn't like the theme (which I do, I love it), I'd be hooked on this one just for the videography alone. It's amazingly good! Well done.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Eddy, I'm grateful for you saying that.

@niceguyali 4 ай бұрын

Bloody enjoyed coming along on your trip. 😊

@bendav 4 ай бұрын

Glad to see you out and about! I love the idea of a random daytrip. I just might have to steal this idea!

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Yes, go for it Ben. It's fun not planning and just seeing where you end up sometimes. Have a great trip!

@alexbroe 4 ай бұрын

Best wishes from Germany. Keeping my thumbs pressed that you´ll be flying eyz again on the right (meaning left) seat soon!

@Tasboy2 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t know Pulp had closed down! Took a visitor to inform me. Hope you enjoyed your time down here in Hobart.

@StefanDrury 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. It looked good from the reviews.

@Tasboy2 4 ай бұрын

@@StefanDruryyeah they had some good food. I was even in the centre yesterday and didn’t even noticed it had permanently shut down!😢

@Tasboy2 4 ай бұрын

@@StefanDruryon another note, I came across your channel because I found myself in your NYC marathon video. I’m a little excited as I’ve just booked myself a place in next year’s London Marathon!