On the Job Flying the Mighty Kodiak! - IFR Flight VLOG

[@Fitz710]

I don't know how to fly a plane, but I do know that when a plane is starting up you gotta watch the NG for hung starts and the ITT for hot starts

[@caspertheghost9999]

Only on jet or turbo prop aircraft,,,

[@natebell5026]

😂😂

[@Manwithbriefcase]

You have to watch the NG rise up.

[@colbymichaud8188]

😆🤣

[@SimonHollandfilms]

yea Kilo Quebec is a mouthful.

[@RellyOhBoy]

Departure from my home airport, KGSO. Also, the home of the HondaJet factory. Pilot Mountain in Surry County is about 10 miles due south of Mt. Airy, Andy Griffith's home town, which is what "Mayberry" was based on in the show.

[@flyinandjammin]

I fly out of KGSO. Grew up in Hickory, near the Barrettt's Mt. VORTAC. Cool vid for those reasons alone!

[@Hercules718]

Yes, Mount Pilot was mentioned a lot on The Andy Griffith Show. Always wondered. Thanks for that. I finally found out forty years later ! It was a great and funny show. Ron Howard, the movie producer was a big part of it. Thanks for your excellent vlogs. Haha three Kilo, Quebec ! Very nice plane by the way.

[@jbrown3547]

Steveo...that little town by Pilot Mountain is the real "mayberry". Mt. Airy NC the inspiration for the Andy Griffith show.

[@KTWardlaw]

Good job Stevo....Great pick of music at the end.....like the brass as I was a Horn player......😎👍

[@quackadoodle7965]

This flight reminds me of the flight you did to Puerto Rico where someone greets you and then someone welcome you.

[@AlexanderBingham]

Was just in Greensboro. What a nice quaint little city.

[@flyguyconor]

KGSO is one of my favorite airports. The controllers are fantastic (they gave me a clearance for an ILS from 35 miles out in a skyhawk cause there was no traffic at 10 o'clock at night!).

[@Sebastopolmark]

Never get tired of hearing the engine's start up. GREAT flight.

[@rolfbauer5315]

Really like the plane and the good video. Thumbs up, Steveo!!

[@neilrmcd]

Being from the UK I don't know every city in the USA. So like a geek I google any I don't know so I can see your route on a map! Never heard of Greensboro so had a good google. I have of course heard of Atlanta.

[@glendavis1266]

Was a pilot years ago and so it’s great when you describe the functions on the Garmin equipment we never had years ago!

[@SimonHollandfilms]

when you alter the barometric pressure in the air ....will the autopilot adjust the hight?

[@rnordquest]

I did the initial powerplant installation design. Nice to see it flying.

[@tayusaf13]

Don’t beat yourself up over the call sign steveo lol. I’m a uh60 pilot and our callsigns always change with the aircraft! Plus try monitoring 4 different frequencies while flying into Kabul international...they’re English is spotty at best. Clear skies Steveo. Love the videos

[@soonerpatriot8333]

SteveO, I always enjoy your videos. I know some aspiring pilots who are addicted to your videos. Keep up all the good work. You are an inspiration and a great role model for all those young pilots to be. Thanks so much!!!

[@skywalkeraviation9669]

Another excellent video, Steveo. My wife and I flew into Fulton CO with our friends not too long ago. Hill's FBO was amazing and I definitely want to get back there someday.

[@fr8fr6dr69]

9:13 How do people get into aviation? Like all pilots, my story is loooooong, so I will just give you the earliest inspiration. My father was a private pilot, owned his own C-172 and I was literally flying as soon as I could reach the controls. He loved flying, our family always went to airshows and I loved everything that flew. My earliest favorites at the air shows of my time were the British Vulcan, the F-14 Tomcat and the F-16. My passion for aviation later took me to fly that last one, it was a long road. By 10 years old, I was reading my father's private pilot handbooks and knew more about aerodynamics than my 5th-grade science teacher. On the road to my civilian part 141 flight school by age 19, USAF JSUPT 5 years after that, USAF wings 1 year after that. For me, I was literally born into it. My parents didn't have a lot of money (a C-172 was pretty affordable in those days) and my dad didn't work in aviation or the military so I didn't have any connections to pull me into a fighter pilot slot or a good civilian pilot job, my love of flying made those happen the old-fashioned way of working my ass off. Worked every aviation job imaginable in the early days, fueled planes, plowed the ramp, towed aircraft around the lot, de-iced them, froze my fingers off for minimum wage just to make ends meet between students during the early years. That's the shortest version I can give you - if I were to boil it down to one sentence, it would be "Focus on flying single-mindedly and never, ever ever give up" - I was still deicing Skyhawks in sub-zero weather for minimum wage when I found out I was selected for my pilot slot in the military - it is always darkest before the dawn.

[@johnppg]

Steve your living the dream.. I fly a pagojet powered paraglider. Love the freedom..

[@vdburton99]

I work right under the approach for Fulton County airport. Always love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@thelert]

The camera angles really set this one apart, thanks Steveo....good job! Btw, those flaps are huge.

[@alancohn3817]

I just loved the wingtip camera... Awesome views of both the takeoff and landing... Great job as always!

[@mr.martintorres5804]

Another awesome scenic flight. Easy money. That sun though!!!! 🌞 😎

[@andytaylor1588]

Wrecked the thumbs up. The Kodiak is outstanding. and so it the pilotage.

[@timgeldner2725]

My home town! Good old Greensboro

[@davidmabe7548]

Flew over my dealership in Greensboro, right off the interstate. Great views !

[@ozziepilot2899]

Love that aircraft, I've not seen any yet in my neck of the woods (Qld, Australia).

[@flybyairplane3528]

Paul Scotchford , Paul, most of them are used by missionaries, it was specific purpose built, very utilitarian plus uses jet kerosene more available than a gas

[@ozziepilot2899]

@@flybyairplane3528 Thanks for the info, that aircraft would work well in Australia given our land mass and so many remote locations and rough strips etc.

[@georges4562]

Great pilot and amazing aircraft

[@wmrios7905]

Another great video from Stevo. Kind regards from Spain. All the best mate. William

[@hunterwadey3001]

Awesome! Greensboro is where i fly out of

[@blue2smoke]

fascinating video with great camera work ,,, you make it look so easy ..

[@donjones1203]

Nice flight; Sure is nice to have several types of aircraft to fly depending on the mission!

[@RJ-gt4zw]

Loved the wing mounted camera. Perfect 10 for that landing.

[@metroflyboy86]

You really do make it all look so easy stevo

[@michaelm3881]

Love the Quest Kodiak! What a great aircraft!

[@michaelm3881]

Grant, you need to sell that plane!

[@michaelm3881]

The paint job on it is fugly!

[@drum1805]

That was awesome!! I worked at Hill Aircraft many moons ago! Enjoyed it very much. Love the Kodiak SteveO.

[@kyubimaduzi]

Nice views and cool people.....that’s a Kodiak moment!

[@premiercconstruction]

That landing was so gentle the shocks did not even move.

[@ThisCrazyLifeOfFive]

Love it! I live in Winston-Salem and next time you are up would love to come see the plane! Safe travels

[@jeremykendrick8959]

Roll out the red carpet Stevo is in the house!!!

[@310Pilot]

I first soloed in a 152 that was "Kilo Quebec"...always twisted my tongue. Glad to know it's not just me as it got you and that initial departure controller as well. :) Nice video as always. Makes me miss my north Georgia flying!

[@KutWrite]

It's easier if you say it the way the chart shows: "Keelo Kay-bek."

[@moderndimension9632]

All Kodiaks from the factory have a N# that is XXXKQ. The three digits being the serial number off the line. This aircraft would of been the 193rd Kodiak built. I would guess late 2017. If a customer supplies a requested N #, the aircraft will leave the factory with that number.

[@rodeosound]

Absolutly perfect landing IMHO

[@AustinF29]

HEY my old office! Wish I had known you were going to be in town! I also did my first solo on 23L!

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Woul love to see a comparison between atheists Kodiak and the Pilates PC-12 NGX in terms of costs to maintain, fly etc performance stats

[@donaldholman9070]

Great Video. Thank you for Sharing .

[@RoadglideST117]

Another quality video as usual man :)....that call sign would drive me nuts, good job!

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

That Planes a young work horse with many years of service ahead . 🤘😆🤘

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Man gotta love that Kodiak! Good to see ya back buddy!

[@JWaldron2k]

Always love seeing the Kodiak in action. Great video as ever Steveo

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Great video as always Steveo! Ordered the Pilot Blueprint Book for a Grand daughter. Thanks for all you do! Jim.

[@coldforgedcowboy]

Nice landing Steveo!

[@skyrimaviation3497]

Wicked. I tell my dad about you all the time. Keep up the good work!

[@tndrwj1320]

Beautiful aircraft

[@n7565j]

BZM is within spittin distance from my house... Spent many an afternoon under the hood shooting approaches into KHKY ;-)

[@Journeyman1642]

If I were well off financially lol. This would be my first plane purchase. I absolutely love the kodiak

[@jamesw95]

Another good one, thanks Steve

[@vincedenimarck6498]

Hi Steve , can you do a review of the Kodiak 100, in the future

[@mitchellloder1032]

Great landing

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

cool i used to fly a red and white cardinal, 1968, 150hp, out of GSO, Signature is real nice, cookies avail, it was called air service when I flew out of there, I learned to fly out of Air Harbor,W88 about 10 minutes from GSO, cool little airport, a P-51 owned by an Eastern pilot used to commute up to his his Washington DC base, early 60's when gas was more reasonable.

[@CoondawgPD]

Weather has been perfect for flying here in Norff Georgia. Today is not though. It’s about time for a Caribbean trip Steve....

[@ryantoemmes9685]

Looks like a beautiful day to FLY Steveo 🌎 Nice vlog as always with perfect clarity 👍

[@davidendsley2391]

Hey Steveo, love the wing mount camera, oh and that landing was butter smooth - just say'n

[@sosco22]

Lovely smile of welcome.

[@gringofett3944]

I am local to Atlanta and every time I see a TBM I do a double take to see if its Steveo!

[@HDawwgyDawg]

Is that a lipper Steveo got in? I thought I saw on in the video he did with flight chops and variably in past videos.

[@rifke]

I got my PPL at PDK in 1986. Solo'ed in Cessna 94186. 8-)

[@Streaky100001]

"It's usually a nice straight circular line" Geometry 101 with Stevo!! Great video Steveo!!

[@yankeledpilot3191]

Great job Steveo! Love your vids, they are so informative and interesting.

[@keithrinehart809]

Great video SteveO! My brother used to work at Hill.😎👍🏼

[@ericlanegen]

Hey I recognize that controllers voice. You have to hear his Atis. Never forget the information ID. Wish I could come out and see the plane before you head out

[@flybyairplane3528]

Eric Gentry It seems that ANYTHING government ,is a darned ROBOTIC VOICE.,,,,.

[@ericlanegen]

Leighton Samms not him. He puts feeling in his.

[@mattd4616]

Really love your videos Steveo!

[@pavelow36]

you are the only pilot I watch who celebrates ATIS letters :)

[@ahseemrichardson5643]

Steve why dont u come to anguilla in the TBM it is just north of st maarten

[@JSouthrn85]

You flew right over my house Steveo! It's just to the west of AVL. Come visit sometime!

[@Rwalt61]

I have the clearance Clarence. I'll get the vectors Victor

[@bondisteve3617]

Great presentation. Thanks.

[@jackmcintyre3086]

you have no idea how much I wanna fly these ! Out in the bush somewhere would be sick

[@anthonybeaver37]

Great video Steveo! Greensboro is my backyard...

[@theblountguy463]

Wat up S1K!! Kodiak videos are always cool!

[@WayneFergerstrom]

beautiful landing

[@g585709]

Enjoy the videos.....Got my private, instrument and commercial at KFTY....lot of GA in the late 80's but now they have about run everyone away. Unfortunate.

[@gwc3soccerplyr]

Stevo needs to come by NC more often!

[@soundboy605]

Im lucky to have you stev thanks man

[@skipstraut9719]

Can you see the Kodiak used to haul passengers and cargo to the Bahamas?

[@bernardanderson7569]

There's a construction company in here in Va just got delivered a Brand new Kodiak

[@BrockInTheWorld]

I love these aircraft.. make me think of starting amazing adventures in remote locations 😎

[@dabuya]

Always enjoy your videos! 3KQ is easier to say if it’s pronounced 3 Kilo Kay-bec. Keep the videos coming.

[@BLACKMONGOOSE13]

That TCAS was flippin' sweet!

[@vacepedaq]

Nice jump in!

[@patwall8178]

Love the Kodiak! More videos, please.

[@TKDonny]

Another great video. What TCAS do you have? It gave more than the usual amount of traffic information. Nice!

[@sdsorrentino]

You could have hopped over to Crooked Creek and picked me up. You'd have had a grass field landing/takeoff.

[@TroyWhistman]

I smashed like because "I saw it." ;-) Passed my Commercial rating last Friday, would love this gig you have! #Kodiak

[@steveo1kinevo]

Awesome news Troy! Congrats! 👍🏼

[@mikepazzree1340]

Congratulations

[@generalrendar7290]

Troy are you going to go for your instructor after that rating or do you have another job lined up?

[@TroyWhistman]

General Rendar working on the multi add-on now, then CFI/CFII. I have a contract ferry job lined up, and will get a jet type rating through CAE’s right seat program. I’m turning 50 in January, so not switching careers, but setting myself up for some nice aviation-related retirement flying options.

[@generalrendar7290]

@@TroyWhistman yeah, I picked this career with the thought of "If I didn't have to work, what would I do?" Even in the difficult times I've had a blast learning to fly and I think I'll continue to enjoy it for many years to come.

[@floydmoore2301]

Great flight. Into my home base (aka Charlie Brown)

[@jeromecannon7344]

I hate that I missed you Steveo, Greensboro is my home airport. Extra thumbs up for a shout out to Pilot Mountain and The Andy Griffith Show.

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Are the ground wheels and storage pod difficult to add / remove? Same for the pontoons

[@joshtice7783]

The mountain is pilot mountain my dad lives near there.

[@MiHiHemi]

KQ is a tongue twister for sure LOL

[@ted5045]

MiHiHemi I used to fly an EQE. Also a tough one!