ALL AIRPORTS ARE SHUT OFF... WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

These episodes were filmed at a time of normalcy back in November of 2019. I almost forgot what normalcy looks like until I decided to start editing and found some epic situations going on during this wild trek across the entire US coast to coast.
On this particular 2 days of travel the fall weather was acting up and ATC needed to keep things safe North of DFW. I hope you enjoy.
And if you want to catch the next episode in this wonderful series across the USA click here: • YOUR AIRCRAFT HAS A PR...
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[@tylerswilley4615]

Hello everyone, so I was the center controller during this time. The reason we were “shut off” was because of the weather west of DFW preventing any route from the Northeast to transit Tracon’s airspace without deviations. Not because I was “ too busy”. During Convective weather like this, receiving controllers will shut off certain areas in order to keep traffic flow safe and orderly. So, has the transferring controller I must comply with the receiving controllers request. My options were either to give you a reroute towards airspace that was open or assist to your alternate airport. The pilot has full right to cancel IFR at anytime and I was more than happy to provide VFR flight following. Thankfully the Tracon controller was able to continue great service and get you too you destination safely.

[@NikosWings]

Thanks Tyler for pitching in and it is wonderful to see you here. Thanks for taking the time to explain for all of us to know. I also want to add that the videos are heavily edited for entertainment purposes, and a wrong perception may be created.

[@tylerswilley4615]

I would also be more than happy to bring you into ZFW to show you how our side works.

[@NikosWings]

Tyler Swilley that would be an amazing experience.

[@willyt7241]

Although I know Niko understands, many pilots don’t understand that when tstorms pop up all the normal procedures and routes go out the window and it becomes a street fight! Cancelling IFR was the trick, but as you know not always possible due to WX. As a former DEN approach controller in my early years I don’t miss the pm T storms!

[@Reavermyst]

Good on you for doing what needs to be done

[@jameshyatte7230]

The thing I love most about your channel is the real world part of it. A true cross country platform and used in every aspect like night flight, high altitude, flying over mountains , avoiding weather , IFR and flight following. Very high quality and great editing.

[@klc317]

I found this channel not long ago. Really enjoy your videos and editing. Very good quality. And yes, we all miss the days on normalcy for sure!!

[@unclemark5239]

1978, I was still a post-solo "student pilot" flying at around dusk. Called KFRG inbound full stop (yes, I did declare student pilot, tried twice) from somewhere over Deer Park VOR. Thought about diverting to Zahn's just south. Controller told me they were "BUSY", try again in 30 minutes. Eventually, made my first-ever night landing (with zero instruction in that). After I 'splained to my instructor what happened, he read the tower controller the "riot act", and he did get in a little trouble. Made my best ever squeaker landing, but oh-man was my Mom pissed waiting around to drive me home after my lesson. As I recall, she had a few 'words' with the tower.

[@NikosWings]

Great story!

[@ccon27]

Currently learning at KFRG. Cool sorry

[@unclemark5239]

@@ccon27 Awesome! Late fall in NY, night closes down quickly and haze thickens up fast. So, try to be back before the rush. Almost have enuf cash-flow to get back into it...if I get bored of the simulators, we'll see. Enjoy!

[@ccon27]

Uncle Mark Tower’s been closing up at 4 now for a while because of corona. On Monday they pushing it back to 7 so i hope to get a few towered touch and go’s in. Went to Bridgeport yesterday and it was super calm.

[@NYRavage]

I've done some training at Republic Airport as well.

[@RonRana1]

First time viewing one of your videos. Not gonna lie. This was a pretty DOPE episode. From one content creator to another. 👏 WELL DONE!

[@NikosWings]

Welcome!!!

[@myspaishot]

I see what everyone else sees, like great content and real world interaction. I also see you setting up a stuff like walking away shots, where most don't think about you having to pace that scene twice (to go back and get the camera lol). Thanks for all the effort to bring us this.

[@NikosWings]

It takes time and effort and especially so when you’re on the run trying to be on time...

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Man those were some beautiful clouds for the first flight. Great video Niko.

[@tyler_russell]

That’s the first time I have heard of closures like that. Glad you shared this. It was smart to go VFR. Thanks sir!

[@peytonswilley205]

Do you fly in North Texas much during weather season?

[@tyler_russell]

Peyton Swilley not very often but several times a year. Also many other airspaces in various weather.

[@peytonswilley205]

Pretty common around here. Happens all the time really. Unfortunately we dont always have all the information or the time to share everything.

[@robertbowling8393]

Greetings .... As earlier subscriber stated, lots of great stuff during this flight .... Various weather, some night flight and directly over DFW. Great video as always ..... And continued health and good business to you. Stay safe.

[@robertbankhead8661]

Welcome to DFW! Crafty dropping IFR to VFR, great routing too. Thanks for the video.

[@malibujack4852]

Niko, nice video. I know you and I have had conversations in the past about a PA-46 versus the Cirrus and that you like them but it’s a deal breaker without CAPS. But, your voyage here can demonstrate the advantages of the PA-46. Your trip from Boca to Little Rock could have been done non-stop, above the weather in about 3:45. Your trip to KLAS could have been made non-stop from Little Rock in about 5 hours. All while breathing pressurized air. And, of course, you would have a pilot relief tube at your disposal. Just something to think about given all the business trips you do. Looks to be about the same as me (about 300 hours/year). Cheers.

[@NikosWings]

But the price, 3X of Athena and annual maintenance at 4X of Athena’s. Fuel costs alone at the PA46 burn rates albeit shorter flights would more than pay for Athena’s annual maintenance costs. And even if all that was same or comparable, the CAPS is still a deal breaker. The only thing I want is pressurization. I hope Cirrus is listening.

[@Racer_o_the_Reaper]

Good to see ya again Niko. Safe flying sir.

[@hunterdavis2833]

Flying above those clouds and then into the sunset...doesn't get much better than that!

[@avrsandeezy5242]

Stunning right

[@MrChaso123]

Just started watching your videos. My grandfather had his private pilot's license and so does my uncle right now, which is my goal to get soon. Your channel deserves way more subscribers. Thank you for the great content. Keep it up!

[@23aviatorguy]

You are putting that Cirrus to work, great video!

[@j.henderson5273]

Thank you Niko! I particularly enjoyed the special sight seeing tour over DFW. I live north of the DFW and it was great to see on August 15th your fly over. Actually, your circumnavigate route of SASIE-ORICK-KMART would have put you nearly over my house and you would have been just southeast of the very active Northwest Regional (52F). I grew up in Ft. Worth, so Meacham is dear to my heart....as well as Velvet Taco!

[@iamrockyw]

That class B clearance directly over KDFW at night was awesome! A few years ago I was returning home to the Chicago area (KPWK) after a fuel stop in Knoxville, TN. Normally Chicago TRACON routes IFR flights around KORD airspace to the west. However, there was a huge thunderstorm blocking my way. They also couldn’t route me along the Lake Michigan shoreline due to the busy arrivals. The only option was directly over O’Hare at 6,000 feet. It was fantastic!

[@NikosWings]

That’s cool, one winter when departed IFR from PWK they routed me southbound over ORD at 6,000. I think I have a video on that

[@tayloryacht]

As usual I learn something else about my own plane watching your video. Very grateful. Stay safe.

[@billfly2186]

The safest, easiest routing through DFW Class B is VFR over the middle of the airport. It's pretty common. Niko, if you had been IMC, you wouldn't have had that choice. You handled it beautifully.

[@NikosWings]

I had plenty of fuel for the extra 200 miles they wanted me to cover anyway.

[@stevenmartin3044]

Real Pleasure to watch you fly, very informative video's, keep up the great work.

[@stricktown614]

I contacted Ohio State University airport near me, specifically their Cirrus Training Center at Capital City Aviation. I am doing this because I sincerely enjoy your videos and you've helped me get into aviation. Many people on here are starting to fly because of you, and you have awesome content. Keep flying and do what you do so well. Cheers from Ohio!

[@smartycummins2500]

Adam Strickland do it man! Couple years ago, I was a 24 y/o watching all the aviation videos. Now I am a CFII with over 550hrs in under 2 years.

[@NikosWings]

Good for you Adam, get it started and you’ll never look back

[@donjones7544]

So the "unable" by ATC was all about weather? Thanks Niko; good flight; loved the clouds!

[@NikosWings]

I think so but interestingly enough they got me right over DFW VFR... I think they were saturated

[@donjones7544]

@@NikosWings My nephew works in Fort Worth Center; I'll ask just to get a perspective, but I think you are correct about the saturation.

[@tylerswilley4615]

It was a restriction in place for weather that was affecting DFW tracon’s airspace. Flying VFR allows you to bypass restrictions that controllers have to comply with.

[@NikosWings]

Hey Tyler I added a pinned comment, please check it out and add whatever you wish. Or if you prefer add your own new comment and I will pin it. Thanks for sharing again!

[@randyporter3491]

Great video Niko ! Really nice editing. Safe skies !

[@myckee]

LOL, hey you probably flew right over my house. Don't forget the great BBQ also in Fort Worth!! Good to see you again my friend. Stay safe.

[@Uforgetaboutit]

Great video! A big benefit during the pandemic is a.) as a private pilot you still get to your clients without the hassle of commercial flight., .b.) we get to ride along as we limit our contact during this difficult period. Cheers!

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

Interesting flying over DFW there Niko 👍

[@HeadShave28]

Hey Niko ... there you are. Couldn’t wait to see another video. It’s been too long... hope all is well during these crazy times. Thanks!

[@LeeDH22]

Great video - new subscriber and looking forward to travelling with you Niko!

[@brogancook5913]

What are the chances... I just stopped at 71J a few days ago for some cheap fuel. Funny to relive the moment here on your video. Happy flying!

[@NikosWings]

Quiet place

[@cutum]

Thanks for the flight, Niko! Very nice!

[@thomasl7932]

Thanks Niko love watching your videos, currently a PPL student love learning from others. Best regards from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@WolfPilot]

Great video as always Niko! That was some quick thinking to escape some approach stupidity.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

You've got that _"Git 'er done"_ attitude that separates the entrepreneurs from the worker-drones.

[@RO-ob2dw]

Hello Niko, Air traffic controller here (Indy Center). I am more than happy to put you into touch with some controllers at DFW approach if you want an explanation of the situation you encountered. I can't speak specifics about this situation but I know we deal with sometimes similar ones with cargo ops at SDF, CVG, and IND during weekday night at ZID.

[@NikosWings]

Sure please do. [e-mail]

[@stefan77Sekiro]

Thx for sharing, another great Video and also great Pilot in command 👍🏼

[@AlarmingTwitch]

Meacham is right down the road from me. Love that you gave a shout out to Velvet Taco.

[@davidgilpin5200]

Niko note: I'm not a pilot but I am a Niko's Wings fan; weather buff; Skywarn storm spotter; I live near KADS; and I've done business travel via commercial carriers for many years - so I'm aware of the DFW Tracon quirks. For those unaware, the NTX airspace is broken into 4 quadrants with DFW at the center... NE, NW, SW, SE. There is a corner post in each quadrant that is the focal point for approaches. Niko's display at 10:05 shows convective activity (including some pink!) between Gainesville and Sherman. That CB activity is close enough to the NE quadrant (and WX tends to move towards the south or southeast, usually) and that will make that NE corner post get "weird", or even just shut off. ATC will then re-route traffic to approach from a different corner post. I have returned to DFW from Little Rock and ended up being rerouted through the SE corner post for exactly the same reason, CB activity in the NE quadrant. Lots of changes happened in NTX airspace after the DL191 L1011 crash in 1985. That (along with other windshear/microburst events) pushed the deployment of TDWR (Terminal Doppler Weather Radar), specifically designed to augment the National Weather Service WSR-88D.. DFW was one of the first airports to receive a TDWR. Here's a link to a technical paper from 2007 that describes the DFW Tracon situation. Again, this is from 2007, just for curious interests. pdfs.semanticscholar.org/fa3b/60ed42a0513f7b2d592964222e73ae8b866e.pdf Niko, you indeed flew through some very complicated and busy airspace. Meacham's proximity to DFW makes it tricky. If you are flying through these parts again, there are several great general aviation fields on the outskirts of town. I've heard great things about KTKI (McKinney Airport). KADS is very convenient to Dallas, but then again you are getting into very tricky airspace (close to both KDFW and KDAL.)

[@r.p.3192]

Υπέροχο Niko! Η συμπίεση από το VFR ήταν κάτι πολύ σημαντικό!

[@DonniePalmer57]

Missed you, Niko! Great to see you back!

[@dannysantana6104]

Great job. You did even break a sweat.

[@tjtennent1325]

Wow! That was intense! Great video! Thanks!

[@paulcincotta895]

Another cracking episode. Keep them coming champ!

[@panosp2498]

Μεγάλε! Well done there with the change of routing! That’s where quick decision making meets good judgment! Safe flying!

[@collinkenny3829]

As a Dallas based pilot I know your pain. I always fly VFR inbound when possible - flying to the corner posts takes forever when coming in from somewhere like Austin, where it can be upwards of 15 minutes of extra flying.

[@mrwilliamreece]

have you ever had to deploy the parachute?. there was a cirrus flying around tyler tx they had some trouble with the plane the chute saved two on board and the plane. man i just love those planes . and with the life line chute. big plus

[@NikosWings]

Once the chute deploys the airplane is sacrificed but it saves the lives on board. No I have not and hope to never have to as it would be a real bad day.

[@airkingflyer3515]

Awesome flight Niko, never a dull moment!!.,

[@giorgiokolaj2192]

Niko, thanks for taking us along on this ride. Quick question: if as a GA pilot, do you need to pay hefty landing fees to land at a busy airport such as DFW? If so, what is the landing fee set at? Thanks. And blue skies to you. Regards from NYC.

[@NikosWings]

Not sure about DFW, but I bet it’s not all that much. You can call an FBO at DFW or other big airports and ask. They will tell you their rates over the phone. I do that before each flight and I know what to expect.

[@borimaleful]

Everytime I see your videos you fly a smooth flight! Great job!

[@akoglocko1]

Coast to Coast! Awesome video!

[@chadhendricks6653]

very nice, my friend! Im going to be a pilot some day!

[@Parr4theCourse]

Don't wait do it ASAP!!!

[@mattbasford6299]

I learned to fly at 33J which is about 20 NM from Ozark. Landed there many times. I also lived in Little Rock for 6 1/2 years and have flown into KLIT many times.

[@gianfranco5228]

Hey niko, are you a comercial pilot or just a a private pilot with instrument rated?, great video.

[@NikosWings]

No commercial

[@pslny]

Niko, nice job with that controller, that would have thrown me for a loop, glad you were able to do it VFR and I'm going to add this to my knowledge bank. Stay healthy my friend.

[@bmxrr1990able]

Shout out from your guys at little rock safe flying

[@cpuwolf]

it is much easier for me to learn your story from your channel, Thanks Niko

[@chrisduncan199]

Beautiful shot of the sunsetting.

[@susanjones2701]

Talk about a good pilot.Good video!

[@NovejSpeed3]

Niko other than the Statue of Liberty video I now realize my favorite videos from you are the ones involving weather avoidance. Man that flight to KLIT had to be nearly 8 hours of flying before the fuel stop, then you flew to Dallas the next day....Thats A LOT of flying man! You had to be spent!

[@NikosWings]

To LIT it was more like 5 hours in the air. The flight to FTW was just over 2 hours. Not too bad

[@NovejSpeed3]

@@NikosWings Oooooh that isn't too terrible. Thanks for the correction. Will you post your mountain flying?

[@scottlenahan8228]

Great to join you for the ride as always sir!! How far west you headed? If you reach socal please let me buy you lunch!! Love to meet you someday!

[@JonMulveyGuitar]

Niko your b roll is beautiful on this clip! Well done! Go Niko Go!

[@karlriley1314]

Took my flight training at BLACKWELL AIRPORT in 1977. Got my PPL and Commercial there. It sure has changed since that time.

[@MattyCrayon]

Awesome video Niko 👍 That was a fun. Kind of strange to have them say everything that side was closed, but way cool to later get you over the top of DFW. I've flown VFR into ADL in Sth Aust a few times. They quite often want to keep us GA planes outside when there's more than 2 commercial jets in the area, soooo busy 😁 . I finally posted my DA40 kids video, that I shot in Feb. Search for Matty Crayon and it'll be there. It took me ages to edit. I didn't have good enough footage, which just made it harder to get a story going. I'll have a 172 video up shortly too. That should have better actual flying content.

[@NikosWings]

That was too cute! I think small kids will find this very entertaining and educational. Nice work!

[@MattyCrayon]

Niko's Wings Thanks Niko. All the best to you and your family. Stay safe. ❤️

[@RayRay2290.1]

Niko! Hope you are well my friend! I know that Velvet Taco location well, have been there many times. I used to live in Ft Worth about 2 minutes from there.

[@NikosWings]

OMG I’ll go to Ft Worth just for velvet tacos 🌮

[@RayRay2290.1]

@@NikosWings yes sir! They are very good. A frequent stop when I am on that side of DFW. I lived there for 4 years before moving back to McKinney Texas which is about 30 minutes north of DFW airport

[@cn9936]

I enjoy your flying and your airplane Nikko. If you don't mind, what business are you into? Thanks.

[@NikosWings]

Financial government software

[@cn9936]

@@NikosWings Awesome!

[@bralles]

The visual on the route was pretty cool showing the route on the map.

[@tomclark1025]

Great channel Niko. Just one suggestion... Turn your strobes off once clear of the runway. No need to have them on taxiing around. Keep up the great work. Really enjoy it. I find myself laughing that I'm flying 747's all around the world for 12-14 hours at a time and then watching you on the layovers. You've made Covid layovers tolerable for this freight dog.

[@NikosWings]

Hey Tom, the fact that you can be entertained by the content means a lot to me. You are right with strobes, the issue with the Cirrus is that they are position lights but I’ll try to see what things look like at night just with the nav and landing lights on, especially from the back.

[@davidikenberry7792]

Tom, The SRx does not have a position beacon (red rotating beacon). As such, strobes are required equipment for movement for all Cirri.

[@NORMIES_GET_OUT]

Fort Worth Native here. I actually work about two blocks from Velvet Taco, and go in that exact one for lunch all the time. Velvet taco is good, but it's not the best. If you want real good tacos, there's a small taco stand at the Chevron right around the corner from there that has the BEST asada street tacos.

[@HoosierPilot]

I would love to get to fly over an airport like Dallas Fort Worth. I have a friend that flew his Archer into O’Hare and that was a pretty spectacular flight as well.

[@ettayibbouchakour9155]

i flew once an archer into pheonix sky harbor , it s not dallas or o'Hare but still a great experience

[@HoosierPilot]

ettayib BOUCHAKOUR dude that’s awesome! The biggest airport I get to fly into was champagne IL class C.

[@ettayibbouchakour9155]

@@HoosierPilot hope u get the opportunity soon , especially at night

[@Ellexis]

3:42 “...if it is, it’s okay.” That’s a good approach to life in general.

[@sasukechan16ify]

Welcome to DFW and yes velvet tacos are really good but you should have came for the bbq instead lol

[@NikosWings]

I did but that’s another episode

[@peanuts2105]

Even though I have a PPL, you and Josh on Aviation101 inspire me to do more with my licence. Keep it up Niko 🛩👏

[@stephensinclair6181]

Great video! Would be interested in seeing videos of your business leadership and some insight into how you are running a technology company. food for thought.

[@NikosWings]

Yup many folks have been asking the same thing so I’ll start adding more behind the scenes that lead to a flight

[@ianmooney213]

Why didn’t the controller use standard English to explain, we are too busy, as opposed to it’s all closed off?

[@thomasl7932]

Yeah I had no idea what he meant, very confusing

[@tyler_russell]

I have never heard that before. Insane.

[@davidgilpin5200]

I'm not making an excuse... Just sayin' that NTX airspace is incredibly busy, there are 2 major commercial airports less than 20 miles apart, as well as a lot of general aviation airports (such as Meacham KFTW, Addison KADS) that also get VERY busy and are well within this crazy airspace. (My wife jokes that airplanes should be the official North Texas "state bird.") Add that to the wild 4 corner post approach Tracon system, throw in some good old OK/TX supercells.... And you get a situation ripe for substandard communications. The controller sounded young (making an assumption here, no offense to the controller if he reads this) - and if that is the case, I think this became a learning event for the controller. He did get very supportive (offered flight following) when Niko cancelled IFR. And Niko got to "enjoy" traversing one of the most confusing, busiest, and weather impacted airspaces around.

[@efoxxok7478]

Copter Cop you have no idea how the system works. I can speak from experience as a retired Chicago center controller. Busy approach controls especially during peak traffic times have serious limitations on IFR traffic not landing at the main airports. Center controllers, where this started, have no control over whether approach can or will accept arrivals. It’s pretty standard. Speaking from experience I can say that arrivals to western Chicago satellite airports from the east must fly around or over Chicago Approach. This I safety. There is just not enough room for that traffic mixed in with all the arrivals and departures from the main airports. You will find this at all the major airports, BOS, ATL, DFW, ORD, LAX and the New York area as well. A little flight planning that included the published recommended routes would have garnered a more efficient route. Anybody who is saying they never heard this before has obviously never tried flying through these busy airspace’s.

[@RO-ob2dw]

@Copter Cop and you know because you are also an air traffic controller?

[@pvt-pilot]

Wow, Boca to LA! Preference question for you mate...at what distance would you just fly commercial? Seems cheaper and faster when distances get this long....no lay overs if direct, no hotels, as in this video. Just curious of cost vs benefit on a cross country trip of that distance. As always, love your videos, love your new Cirrus, love your demeanor 👍. Cheers mate 🍻

[@NikosWings]

Yes but how do you manage multiple meetings and super complex schedules in different states with the airlines? Impossible...

[@hodesto]

How many hours can you fly before your plane needs a service check or routine maintenance? Great Channel 👍

[@NikosWings]

50 hours

[@tacpreppers4906]

Fantastic vids my man! very professional

[@Seansyy62]

Bro your lifestyle is out of this world.

[@IrishDave]

Hands up who wants Niko’s travel life? Lol love your channel.

[@nickhart5332]

Be safe! Great video!

[@Warhawk_]

Is the "turn prop" mention necessary even if nobody is around your aircraft? I think it's just proper procedure and i salute you for that.

[@NikosWings]

Yes it’s good practice to do the same thing regardless, it builds good muscle memory for safety.

[@Warhawk_]

@@NikosWings I agree

[@phillee2814]

When I was a student pilot, I overheard another student getting chewed a new one by his instructor for not waiting long enough for any answer between shouting "Clear prop" and cranking the engine. As a result, I always gave it that pause. The whole point is safety, and just because you can't see anyone doesn't mean they aren't there. They could be behind the aircraft and about to get pebble-dashed if they don't move fast at some airfields, particularly unpaved ones. And doing it the same every time is standard for almost everything - you don't just decide to do your walkaround the opposite way around on a whim, either. I've even restarted a walk around when I was interrupted part-way around and had my attention off the aircraft for a couple of minutes. Could anything have changed in those few minutes? Probably not, but I prefer certainly not. Some instructors will test students on that kind of thing by moving something you already checked while you are distracted, and I actually wish they all did, at some stage in training.

[@Warhawk_]

@@phillee2814 Thanks for the detailed explanation

[@osuav8r]

I was a CFI for a university for a couple years and it saved a friends of mine's life. He was crouched down in front of a 152 looking at the nose tire for some reason and a student in the airplane yelled clear and he got the hell out of the way just in time to keep from getting chopped into fish bait. Almost every item in every checklist killed or hurt someone at some point! That's why it's on the checklist.

[@cyrouskhavari969]

Great video, safe flight!, and good hunting!

[@richardwhittall5470]

Curious, what is your line of work that takes.you to these places to make deals?

[@NikosWings]

Government software

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Good stuff , Great flying

[@1dgram]

The new profile view available in ForeFlight is a very useful tool for quickly double-checking airspace altitudes when VFR

[@datruth9872]

Hummmm just a touch confusing, oh well it ended well. Stay Safe ! By the numbers. 😎

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Would you ever consider a Diamond DA42 or DA62?

[@NikosWings]

I have considered both. Great airplanes especially the 62.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

@@NikosWings Incredibly safe airplanes especially with the extra motor and extended wing width.

[@NikosWings]

Benjamin purchasing an airplane is a lot more complicated than just going to buy an airplane. You have to consider your mission for that airplane and also other factors. First of all the DA62 and DA42 don’t fit in a standard t-hangar. So how you are looking at double the cost of storage at a bigger hangar or the FBO’s big hangar where it can get damaged. Second insurance is super expensive due to the complexities of the airplane multiple engines and retractable gear. We are talking probably $15,000/year for me vs $5,000 for the Cirrus. And the Diamonds don’t have parachutes. In a catastrophic failure like a midair collision or severe icing or being by a thunderstorm and your wings ripped off you are dead, not with the Cirrus you still have a fighting chance. Also the mission and speed with the Diamonds would be the same as the Cirrus but you have triple the systems to maintain. My annual maintenance cost is $7,000 for the Diamonds it would be at least $20,000. Those diesel engines have a hard stop at 2,000 hours after which they just be melted down so you need new engines at $100,000 each. No Sir I’ll pass

[@BenjaminKanarek]

@@NikosWings Wow, you really did do your homework! Well, thanks for taking the time for your in-depth answer. Ευχαριστώ

[@billnicholson2470]

Wow cancelling and going vfr was a very smart move. Thanks

[@darrellbelk426]

Awesome Stuff Niko

[@Oceanbreezefarm]

Can not wait for the west coast flights

[@BarrieMacLeod]

Loved this video !

[@rangoman2174]

man i want your life style.. love these vids

[@eprofessio]

What a great view too on the vfr.

[@peytonswilley205]

He could not have been offered better service by any of the fort worth controllers. Just because you don’t understand does not mean he was given poor service. Niko I appreciate your comments and replys to the comments for this video. It would seem your followers could learn alot from you based on their comments.

[@bartgoins1782]

Niko, were you able to finally get a Flight Review, or is the waiver still in effect?

[@NikosWings]

Yup I took care of it including my IFR currency

[@waukeshapilot6462]

Just Curious, How many hours are on N122SZ Now?????????

[@NikosWings]

350

[@michaelbaldridge3637]

I’m like really new, what plane is that, thanks

[@NikosWings]

Cirrus SR22T G6

[@locatingwizard9301]

Glad my home airport got blessed with the wheels of 2SZ. About to finish up my flight training at KLIT.

[@ComdrStew]

OMG! How did I forget about Velvet Taco. When I use to drive a big truck Fort Worth was one of my stops. I use to get Velvet Taco once a week, it is really good. Damn now I want Velvet Tacos and I am in Kentucky, lol. The best place I ever ate was The Cowboy Cafe in Lyman, Wyoming, exit 41 off I-80. Best food in the country.

[@NikosWings]

I’ll keep that in mind for WY

[@75Seneca2]

They offered quite the reroute into Fort Worth...must have been totally saturated to not be able to get you in anywhere. Shows the benefit of being able to flip to VFR when you can (and still get flight following)! Another great video with my Saturday coffee! Cheers Niko!

[@tylerswilley4615]

The corner was shut down due too weather in DFW tracons airspace. Not traffic load.

[@75Seneca2]

Tyler Swilley there you go! Appreciate the explanation! You guys do a great job of providing VFR flight following down there! We can get it here too, but only where radar coverage is available...which isn’t everywhere flying under 10,000 (I’m used to hearing radar coverage terminated...have a great day!) 😊

[@barretod21]

Niko! It’s crazy that you were at one of my home airports. We need together and do some flying.