Rainy Arrival into Oregon in the Piaggio P180!

[@spock38019]

As a former pilot and flight instructor, I have to say that you do a great job. You are very smooth and professional and boy, I wish I could fly that plane some time. What a superb piece of engineering. Thanks for sharing your passion.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@earthsucks9555]

Can I ask where your favorite flight destination was Spock?

[@Delatta1961]

I agree. I’m retired after 40 years and I still have the cravings. The kids got some talent some older pilots don’t. He’s a pleasure to watch

[@DK-lk6ek]

Don't lie to everyone. You worked as a cashier in Walmart.

[@michaelcarney6280]

​@@DK-lk6ekYou must know you where on the next checkout

[@michellewoolman8979]

Dear Owen, I'm an old girl with mega time on my hands and almost zero avionics knowledge, YET I watch your videos for HOURS AND HOURS. Thank you for bringing us into what has previously been a no go zone! You are the coolest pilot in the web!!!!!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@nbaybear2002]

What she said Owen. 👍🏻

[@Rocky-iy8ct]

It's refreshing to hear that the owners don't push you to fly in unfavorable conditions, I agree completely. Good job owner!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Yes indeed!

[@Magicstockton]

That’s how Kobe was lost. Gotta learn, and the best lessons unfortunately come from GREAT disasters.

[@seriously195]

What a gorgeous aircraft! The Piaggio is such a cool plane. Your flight and radio discipline is great. I appreciated the explanation of the ATC direction vs. departure plate instruction crossing Sunol.

[@pallebudde4878]

its butt fucking ugly xD

[@80amnesia]

thank you

[@swordfish00007]

The best plane on the planet...... Absolutely love the Piaggio... Thank you for showcasing this Plane....What a beaut!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks for watching!

[@PostUp_Time]

*WHAT A PLANE DESIGN!!! LOOKS LIKE SOME PROP FOR A MOVIE.* REVERSED PROPS, LANDING WHEELS TO THE SIDE, TRULY AERODYNAMIC DESIGN. *AWESOME*

[@eulero75]

Italians do it better! 😎

[@brandtbecker1810]

Looks more like a catfish on steriods - an ugly plane overall, can't see why anyone is ga-ga over it.

[@208flatbedOO]

I have loved these planes for a long time! Now living vicariously through you....

[@robertfrederick9061]

Owen, your concise communications with ATC is very admirable. As I alluded to previously the Piaggio 180 used to fly over my house years ago & I could hear it approaching from miles away. The 180 was maligned due to its very distinctive Wail but I really liked to watch it fly by. There was one occasion when the pilot made a somewhat low(1500 ft) 270 degree turn over my house & I did not have my Canon EOS 50D handy as the sun angle was superb to make the fuselage & spinning props glow; I still can visualize that 180 overhead like it was yesterday; that would have made an epic print that rivaled my Osprey bird with wings outstretched soaring overhead at 75 feet a once in a lifetime capture. The charter company is now flying the Piaggio Evo on routes that are either West or East of my house location in Seminole FL but I can still hear the Evo approaching with its muted Wail. What an awesome mechanical bird she is!!!

[@alexanderdavidson7837]

So good that you’re getting called out every frequency!! Makes for fun flights

[@pilota3405]

you know it's a good friday evening when you have a new piaggio video

[@FlyWithOwen]

Haha thanks 🙌🏻

[@timmartin6410]

The Piaggio is certainly a unique looking aircraft. Ah flying out of KSJC, done that a few times...way back before Owen was born. Learned how to fly over at KRHV in 1971-72. Did my commercial training at KSEE while stationed at NAS Miramar. Couldn't have even imagined a plane like the Piaggio or today's avionics back then. Thanks for taking us along on today's flight.

[@jaygallamore562]

Owen, new follower here, really enjoy the content. I’m a retired Navy pilot and respect your professionalism and safety focus. You commented on owners that don’t question your safety decisions, good on them! Years ago there was a spike in Japanese corporate crashes, many of them involving helicopters. Crash analysis revealed a cultural issue; owners/corporate bosses were pressuring pilots to get them to their desired destinations in spite of pilot safety concerns, predominantly bad weather. The pilots were used to being subservient to the boss. To mitigate this, owners/bosses were educated on aviation safety and the fact that the pilots weren’t being disobedient. Subsequently the rate of these type incidents decreased significantly. Fly safe…..

[@Automattie]

So much to remember and understand as a pilot. Kudos

[@drgeoffangel5422]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PLANE! WOW THAT MUST BE FAST!

[@MastinoNapoletano420]

It's cool that all the air traffic controllers know who you are. That plane is also a star. So smooth and quiet.

[@foxlake6750]

Quiet, are you kidding, it’s so noisy, some airports have banned it.

[@janhawranke8064]

If you're flying in it, it's very quiet. Agreed - noisy outside@@foxlake6750

[@jonathanbonnett9456]

on the inside

[@willvr4]

@@jonathanbonnett9456 That just audio editing. It's loud as hell even on the inside lol

[@alainportant6412]

QUIET ? These are horrible, I can tell when they fly over my head every single time. Very stupid and loud drone-like noise, look it up everybody hates it.

[@VitalityMassage]

6:00 It doesn't look as though you can see over the dash at all. lol.

[@DesertVox]

It's so still in the air it's incredible. The vibe of this small jet-like plane is so cool and unique.

[@jacobaccurso]

Fun hearing some familiar voices when working Seattle Center. Scappoose had the cheap gas this year, topped off there three times in the Cessna 205 on flights up to the San Juans. So glad you like where we live. I fled California in 1972 and never looked back. On the other hand, I logged over 17 inches of rain in the first six days of December. Loved every drop.

[@truthandfreedom885]

Rotate speed? Cruise speed you were doing, landing speed and fuel burned per hour? What a great plane. Best of all worlds.

[@havenrich]

I worked and flew glider rides at KCVH '96-'15 and always enjoyed visits from the Piaggio! Great presentation, thanks

[@meadmaker4525]

Gorgeous aircraft. I was surprised to hear you say it's banned at some airports because of the noise it makes, as if the other jets at those airports don't scream, roar, and make deafening noise from the outside. I've seen a couple fly-along videos with the Piaggio P180 and in every one of them she's just as smooth as butter. Thanks for taking us along. Oregon is beautiful. Hope to make it out there someday myself.

[@FlyWithOwen]

She’s definitely a noise maker.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

⁠Prop issue, pusher configuration, or engine?

[@guguigugu]

its not louder than others, it just a different kind of noise and it makes people take notice.

[@duroxkilo]

@@guguigugu that's what noisier means, more sound energy in a frequency range that humans are sensitive to... that being said, i came looking for this aircraft as i've heard a different and louder sound a few times and went outside to check what's what and noticed the aircraft's shape and engine placement. my house is a few miles from a local airport right under the departure path and some jets are truly quiet. i suspect the amount of throttle at takeoff also plays a role in noise levels, but i know nothing about airplanes and flying

[@Geolog66]

There's a P180 that flies over my place regularly en route to Montreal YUL, and I can recognize it just by the sound as it is so characteristic. Great aircraft.

[@danc1873]

Here in Rome, we have plenty of Piaggio P180 Avantis flying overhead every day, mostly operated by our Air Force and Navy. I love their unmistakable sound! Just a few months ago, Piaggio Aerospace began delivering the new Evo+ version, also customized for military use

[@FlyWithOwen]

That’s sweet! I would love to visit the factory someday

[@fallinginthed33p]

The modern Starship, nice!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Yup! Thanks

[@Mark-pp7jy]

There actually was an aircraft called the "Starship", but less than 60 of them were ever built. To the best of my knowledge, none of them are flying anymore.

[@fallinginthed33p]

@@Mark-pp7jy Built by Beechcraft with Burt Rutan's help. There are few flying examples left because most of the parts inventory was destroyed.

[@LoganVanders]

Interesting looking aircraft and very impressive performance. Thanks for another beautiful and informative video.

[@blueducst4]

Back in the nineties I was in A&P school at Portland Community College. We had a hangar at Scapoose where we kept our Turbo Commander. Damn that was a long time ago!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Sweet!

[@Heizung5FensterKipp]

you got to be kidding me. I was shocked when i saw a piaggio car (Mini Van) couple months ago, bcause i thought they only build scooters. And now i see an Piaggio Aircraft. Im speechless.

[@mrkc10]

Another great video. That’s a beautiful part of Oregon. Nice job with the single pilot IFR workload. My biggest takeaway from the video was when you were talking about the weather and your decision making process as far as moving the takeoff time or sometimes even canceling. To me that’s huge…safety. Weather will always be the nemesis and I thought it was great for us to see someone at your level of experience explain how you come up with a go/no go decision based on accurate and real time weather information. Nicely done sir.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you! Absolutely. I never take chances with weather no matter what plane I’m in and always take a more conservative approach.

[@craigsowers8456]

What a lovely, elegant Aircraft. Worked with Piaggio at their Finale Ligure plant back before the "great recession" hit them and they went bust (even with Tata's infusions). LOVED the scent of their interiors ... a pity that a platform capable of a ground speed of 463 mph wasn't more impressive in the BizJet set ... thanks for the hop. BTW, retired Engineer for LM Aero living in the Cote d'Azur ... just down the road from Piaggio.

[@FlyingSurprise]

I could take that right seat any day. Wonderful flight!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@muzkat101]

Unique plane and sound; had one fly into our little airport yesterday... heard it through my opened office window here in the San Gabriel Valley, pulled up FlightRadar24, and sure enough, a Piaggio P180 Avanti coming in for a landing.

[@thomasfriedmann8522]

Love the Piaggio sound on the flyover (live in the PDX pattern). This and the Starships are just cool.

[@FlyWithOwen]

I agree!

[@MyVangy]

If you're from the area, we just call it the poose. But holy crap. Random find on youtube. I live on the peak just a mile south of Scappoose. I remember seeing this plane come in. I mean heard it then followed by wth!?

[@mikekuczynski1552]

The P-180 is a sweet ride , I particularly like the quiet ride and the big cabin. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonfelty6063]

Great video Owen! You know you've arrived when ATC gives a "what up". Thanks for being such an awesome guy taking us along with you!

[@davidb7376]

Yes but/and ATC knows he’ll be on a KZbin video if gets cute on comms.

[@dustertube]

The sound this pusher plane makes is distinctive. I live by the airport and know when it's on approach. Cool sounding and looking with the canards.

[@alrad5686]

That plane is so smooth. Great landing too Owen.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@Fly4everGP]

Hi Owen, thanks for sharing. I lived in Scappose and worked there at the airport with Oregon Aero for 18 Years. We had a PC-12 and I have good memories flying in and out of Scappoose. We would also have loved to get the Piaggio. Greetings from Germany, Gerhard

[@skithekey]

The Owen shout out at 2:09 was great!

[@wernerheisenberg1068]

Te felicito, eres el primer youtuber que opina de algo que en realidad lo tiene y lo ha manipulado, no como aquellos que sin tener nada quieren opinar de cosas que nunca han tenido y que a lo mejor jamás tendrán en sus manos

[@Dstew57A]

We have a Piaggio that flies n and out of our airport frequently. I can tell its a Piaggio from the sound of the engine. Very unique sound.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Yup, definitely distinguishing

[@GenXPertChannel]

When I lived right outside DC, I'd see a Piaggio fly over my house every Friday at 4:30- and I'd hear him coming right after TO from Dulles. Now I live up in Vermont, I can only hear him. Great aircraft, would love to fly one some day- you're living the dream!

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

I love the sound the piaggio makes, theres nothing like it and its amazing =D another great video man!

[@jeffreycarswell3915]

Did a flight from YYZ to TEB and we were behind a Citation II and they wanted to restrict us to 220KIAS or less because we were over taking them. We ended up descending below them and over took them. Also had a controller give us FL250 and had to correct him and say no we need FL350 and he was like “aren’t you a turboprop?” And I replied yes but a turboprop that had a service ceiling of FL410… lol

[@thesearcherman6652]

Fantastic! Cool Aircraft.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks a lot!

[@kobyonekanobie2790]

Piaggio sounds so good when one coming down ILS for KLAS 26 L I always take a look out home office window and watch and listen to a wonderful airplane as it flys right over my house. The Piaggio is number one in my book and I also have a hard on for MU-2.both are tops.........

[@nichill7474]

Scappoose, oregon - the most random place in the state, right up there with Drain. But the plane is gorgeous.

[@anonamisstress7384]

I got a huge speeding ticket going through Drain more than ten years ago. I think it was $400+. I was driving from Scappoose to Los Angeles. They really “Drained” my wallet.

[@markcoleman8568]

As always great to see you flying!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@eglide73]

1. What a FAST touchdown! 2. It’s got a trim clacker like a Falcon!

[@dlbrittain1976]

i love watching piaggio's...............keep flying owen.......hello from KPNS

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@riderzinc]

A Piaggio P180 flies over my house every few days, goes from London to France and back constantly, Sounds so good

[@joneis1]

Best ride along and content and pilot on KZbin.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Appreciate it

[@edwardszane]

That was sweet.....greased that landing! Awesome. Thanks

[@billlamb1937]

I enjoy all of your videos, especially the Piaggio rides!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks! More to come!

[@alexlau009]

Nice one, safe flight.! Standing by on your decision for your safety and pax makes a good Captain.!

[@normk5761]

You have worked so hard to get where you are and managed to share it with us all along. You're videos are both inspiring and educational. Thank you for all you do and here's wishing you a very happy holiday...even though my guess is you'll be working! :)

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you Norm for your continued support! Happy holidays to you and the fam.

[@bruceatkinson5357]

Worked so hard? 23 yrs old? Hmm. Guessing things were pretty smooth on the way.

[@normk5761]

@@bruceatkinson5357 Hey Bruce! That he’s only 23 yet has come so far would typically, at least to most folks, be indicative of hard work. But some people just don’t understand. Such is the world we live in. Happy new year’s sir….

[@bruceatkinson5357]

@@normk5761 He’s obviously a unique talent that is a corporate pilot who has had the opportunity, connections and resources to achieve his position. I might be wrong, but I think that’s not the norm. Happy New Year

[@hugolafhugolaf]

@@bruceatkinson5357And if he didn’t work hard at it, he wouldn’t be where he is. Go be negative some place else.

[@bryancantrell3139]

I was a crop duster for years. I truly love your videos. Always great. 😊

[@bdodge777]

Living near SJC, the Piaggio has such a unique sound. Love hearing it!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Sweet!

[@geraldhancotte7887]

Owen, Thanks for the ride man.. There's a Piaggio that comes in and out of Cherry Capital Airport where I live here in Michigan, I live on a mile final, when it comes in, I know it's coming, the sound, the sound is annoying, the airplane, is friggen AMAZING!

[@HobbitForlife]

Did my very first solo there a few years ago! Very cool to see this spot on the channel!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Awesome! Thanks

[@michaelnichols7092]

Yes’ wow I live in the small town of scappoose. You said it correctly! I couldn’t believe you said you were headed to scappoose Oregon of all places! I wonder what the owner does there

[@anonamisstress7384]

I’m also in Scappoose in the neighborhood behind Freddy’s. I too was surprised he pronounced it perfectly.

[@michaelnichols7092]

@@anonamisstress7384 right no kidding. I didn’t even know our airport was big enough to land planes that size. Really random but was so cool to see our small town

[@socalfun64]

Good to see Alex. That is one sexy plane, holy cow! 🔥

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@ericthiel4053]

One of the coolest modern aircraft developed period. Beautiful plane.

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

The sound is a major plus. In the past, you could tell that the aircraft had a merlin engine by the throb from the engines. Having the Piaggio engines contrarotating gives a distinctive and stylish sound.

[@michaelcarney6280]

Doesn't only one engine contra rotate as in the left one spins one way and the right the opposite?

[@WOTArtyNoobs]

@@michaelcarney6280 I suppose they are technically 'opposed' rotation.

[@alainportant6412]

Horrible noise, I can tell when they fly over my head every single time. Very stupid and loud drone-like noise, look it up everybody hates it. Some airports even banned them

[@michaelcarney6280]

@@alainportant6412 your opinion. I love it! You are the kind of person that would have the noise of concord or a Vulcan bomber?

[@alainportant6412]

@@michaelcarney6280 I heard they said it was loud, but I can tell you that Piaggio is a loud nuisance to airport neighbours its not just me it's a thing.

[@Gidgetman1989]

Yes, you were saying scappoose correctly. Used to live about 1/4 mile from the airport. Now i live in Northern California. What a difference in the scenery.

[@amerair88]

Did you fly out of SJC yesterday Thursday the 14th? Saw a Piaggio takeoff and wondered if that was Owen😂. I work the ramp for American.

[@FlyWithOwen]

That’s the bird I fly!

[@DayTrade28]

The Piaggio P180 Avanti II has an average purchase price of $5,450,000 for a pre-owned model and $7,200,000 for a new model. The average hourly rental rate is around $2,300 For the older Piaggio P180 Avanti model (manufactured 1990-2005), the average pre-owned price is $1,095,000. The Piaggio P180 Avanti II (manufactured from 2005 onwards) has a wider price range, with pre-owned models averaging $2,283,571, ranging from a low of $1,295,000 to a high of $3,150,000

[@daveslow84]

You're pretty damn impressive at googling and copying/pasting info! Keep up the good work ;)

[@privateer0561]

Those prices don't sound horrible at all.

[@DayTrade28]

@@daveslow84 I used perplexity AI it’s a free app solves problems and stuff I used it to fix my car 🤣 check it out super useful

[@WellLetsSee]

Fun aircraft. I have one that is local to me at KSUA in South Florida. Love when I hear it and see it coming in for approach. I manufactured seats (not the divan(s)) for many of the P180s.

[@ExpeditionOverlanding]

Love your videos and the inspiration you provide others to pursue the dream of corporate pilot work. You're not kidding about the P180's noise. The first time I heard one was when it was flying into KSAN and I couldn't believe such a small turbo prop aircraft could be so loud!

[@fallinginthed33p]

What causes that? Is it the props chopping through the exhaust gas stream? The Beech Starship is also loud, almost like a WW2 fighter at full power.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you! Yes, she definitely makes an entrance

[@privateer0561]

That is just a very cool plane. Love when you fly it.

[@DJ99777]

Big dog is living the dream.

[@FlyWithOwen]

You know it!

[@hermanstewart1463]

I just tuned in to your podcast ,I've admired the Piaggio plane for a long time .I used to catch some flights in some Cessna light aircraft years ago .The first time that i flew i was a little nervous, then after i flew more i became more enthusiastic and loved aviation every since, anyway this is why i subscribed to your podcast.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you for watching!

[@mrMankx]

Such a cool plane

[@FlyWithOwen]

Yes indeed

[@jimlofaro5695]

I Love This Piaggio Plane. The Pilot is so cool, he just loves his plane, i would too, a real Ferrari in the sky.

[@georgeschoenleber6361]

Ran across your channel recently and really enjoy it. You remind me of my son also a pilot and an flight instructor.. and yes you pronounced Scappose correctly. Keep up the great work.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@bellenvideo5629]

I can’t remember seeing a propeller plane like this. Beautiful

[@robinharrison3907]

This is a fantastic looking Aircraft ❤️❤️ Keep the Videos coming Owen 👍👍🥳🥳

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mitelevoz1833]

Looks like a beautiful, stable, and modern airplane. I'd love to fly in one.

[@lib747]

I'm in Sunnyvale, and hear you loud and clear. At least I now know who's responsible for the noise :)

[@FlyWithOwen]

That would be me!

[@Delatta1961]

Young man has a talent flying. Great to watch how professional he is

[@dhump253]

Awesome to KSPB on the channel. I’ve had many of landings and approaches there with students. ✈️🤙🏻

[@FlyWithOwen]

sweet! Beautiful place

[@courtneyricks500]

Great flight. Thank you

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks for watching!

[@BaxterretxaB]

The collaboration I didn’t know I needed but so glad it happened haha. Cool to see Alex getting some time in the piaggio. Wish he would post more aviation content on his channel.

[@usedconn41]

Is there something going on with Alex Choi and flying that i missed. Was totally caught off guard here

[@dedasdude]

from making the ape tuk tuk to planes. Piaggio has come along far. Bravo for them.

[@paulgregg722]

Piaggio has been making it’s own designed planes since 1922- 102 years ago!!!

[@baomao7243]

SWEET ride

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@mrhotdropper]

What a brilliant plane and video. I’m currently working night shift in ATC in uk and your professionalism is brilliant.

[@BeauInPDX]

Awesome vid, as always. Scappoose is one of the only airports in the PDX area that has a hangar or two available right now too.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@4emcarthur]

This looks so beautiful & fun. I wanna learn to fly so badly. Great plane.

[@HQBergeron]

Owen, do you have to do the chore of cleaning the Props after every flight, or does the owner have someone else do that? I won’t ask you about the restroom chores.😊

[@FlyWithOwen]

Someone else! :)

[@johnwalters878]

I used to fly out of Vancouver, WA, bought lots of gas at Scappoose.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Sweet! Yes, the aero commander was still there yes

[@samueldormervil]

Beautiful plane, and great content, I've been researching this plane for a while hopeing to make enough money to buy one, one of these days.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks!

[@NoReverse77]

That aircraft looks so comfy. Amazing.

[@evan.c43]

Why did it take me 5 minutes to realize that was Alex Choi😂Wasn't expecting that!

[@Gmans_GTI]

Same here 😂

[@FlyWithOwen]

lol!

[@dreams2reality410]

Beautiful landing. Would love to fly in this plane. Great content

[@petertarantelli]

The Piaggio definitely has a unique sound. There was one based nearby at KALB and you could always tell when it was flying over, even without looking up. Does the trim make that noise in the cockpit? Great video Owen, the right seat was a bit crowded but thanks for taking me along for the ride.

[@FlyWithOwen]

Yes, the trim is making that clicking noise.

[@joneis1]

Best fly along videos on the Tube!

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thank you!

[@tinchote]

Awesome video. How do you stay current in so many aircraft?

[@FlyWithOwen]

Flying regularly and reviewing systems and limitations, thanks!

[@userbosco]

I recall the first time I ever saw one of these aircraft. We were waiting for our charter at Harbor Island and a bright red Piaggio landed and taxied to a stop right in front of us complete w/ dancing stallion emblems. Turns out is was some big-wig w/ Ferarri. Quite interesting and impressive if you've never seen one up close.

[@markrussellfilaroski5035]

That's a cool plane. I love watching these videos as they're instructional but man, I have a fear of heights and flying. If we can land rockets now, why can we get a parachute on airplanes? haha (something to guarantee a landing)

[@FlyWithOwen]

Thanks for watching! Some new planes do have parachutes

[@ingresswizard9044]

A wild Alex Choi makes an apperance!

[@jesush.vazquez6851]

What do you prefer? A CJ2-4 or the p180? Not that I can even afford either one. BTW, I've seen a couple of P180s and their sound is really different to anything out there, probably because of being pushers.

[@jesush.vazquez6851]

And, dang, that's a beautiful airport!

[@FlyWithOwen]

The CJ’s are great but from a pilots perspective love the P180