Severe icing over the Atlantic forces single-engine Cessna 182 down to 700ft over ocean surface!

PLEASE TAKE A NOTICE: this 15 min video contains 2,5 h of lifetime, so it has been shorten, soemtimes speed up for video editing. Periods of time where time goes on and nothing happens is for sure removed, so the material is not boring and watch-able. Please have that in mind, when making assumptions or being judgmental.
Two pilots' daring escapade across cold North Atlantic skies.
From heavy icing to dangerously low altitudes over ocean waves - watch to the end to find out how they survived the flight in their tiny single-engine plane.
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[@peterholloway3711]

I had the absolute privilege to meet Pawel on our dirt strip on Hvar, Croatia last summer. His videos are fascinating, inspirational and capture the true spirit of aviation. These guys assessed the risk and clearly has a Plan Two to return if they couldn’t deal with the icing. It takes a special pilot with a special set of skills to undertake work like this. Easy for the armchair critics or Captains up at 40,000ft sipping their coffee to condemn these guys. This is an amazing video, I was on the edge of my seat throughout! Would I do it? Not a chance! COULD I do it? No. Best wishes to you both from England, looking forward to meeting you again Pawel, we have some unfinished beer business! Peter H

[@pawelkozak_com]

Lova ya comment Peter! All truth you wrote! Stay tunned for a next episode… of a leg before Narsarsuaq to Kulusuk flying over Greenland’s icecap!

[@rnzoli]

You make a very good point. Just because I wouldn't take a risk like this, that doesn't entitle me to condemn those who took it. We all have different levels of risk mitigation capabilities, different risk acceptance levels. We are lucky that the early aviators didn't have social media, otherwise humanity would be still stuck on the ground, because "it's too dangerous to fly, let's not risk anything".

[@rnzoli]

@@banjo2019 it's no problem to speak up, just remember that if you are an extremely careful and cautious persons, any risk taking abouve your own acceptance level will look horrendously bad decision-making to you and everyeone similar to you. For this reason, VFR pilots often criticise decisions taken by instrument-rated pilots, commercial pilots often criticise decisions taken by military pilots and so on, because they take comparatively more risks. But that's not the correct way to evaluate risk-taking. The correct way is to compare the risks taken against their mitigation capabilties. And in that regard, when the climbout from icing did not work out, descending to 700 feet solved the problem. If icing was a calculated risk, and descending was their Plan B, then the risk-taking wasn't horrendous. It's definitely beyond the level I would have personally taken, but somehow don't feel compelled to force my risk-taking preferences on anyone else.

[@rnzoli]

@@banjo2019 every "I fly this and that" , and "I have x hours" statement is an attempt by people establishing themselves as authorities on a certain topic, where they often lack important information regarding the actual risk management that took place in reality. You were not there, and the METAR only gives you information that it was ABOVE freezing level near the surface, which was their eventual escape route. I wasn't there either, but I have no problem to imagine that with the worsening weather coming in from behind, and less accurate weather information in those areas, the pilot-in-command took a calculated risk in trying to race the 182 to the top of the cloud layer, while constantly monitoring the situation and descending back to melting temperatures as Plan B. Given the fact that they were flying a single engine aircraft over vast empty spaces of unfriendly ocean, which is a huge risk on its own. the additional risk taken by the pilot is moderate, when you look at the overall risk of them mission as a whole. For people like you, I wholeheartedly recommend reading Charles Lindbergh's book, "The Spirit of St. Lous". He was constantly criticized by his competitiors in the New York-Paris race, because he went against the "common sense" at the time: flew single pilot (more tiring, but much easier to take decisions fast), flew single engine (a much higher risk addition over land, but negligeable when in the middle of the North Atlantic due to insufficient engine-inoperative performance of the contemporary aircraft), and to top it all, he did not take a lifeboat (again a big outcry from folks with lots of experience, but he though extra fuel is more important than a few extra days to live in the middle of nowhere). So decisions that make no sense to us can actually make sense, if we know the details. Another related topic is that risk aversion is a risk of its own. Flying in always perfectly controlled conditions can lead to complacency and we know of situations where aircraft entered very severe icing unexpectedly. Please be aware that the ice on the aircraft doesn't care, if it was "known" or "unknown" - it's just ice, the physics are the same. So pilots, who don't take any risks at any time are actually far more vulnerable to be caught out by something unexpected, than those, who carefully take mitigated risks. The important thing is not to avoid the risk, but to keep the risk and their mitigation in good balance.

[@simonbellamy67]

All pilots have their minimuns. If you don't exceed them and you don't compromise them then you are always going to make the right call. A planes minimuns are fixed, an airlines minimuns are fixed, your chance to make an informed decision relies on you never busting your own personal minimuns.

[@rlkinser]

This reads like the introduction to an aviation accident analysis where multiple red flags were ignored.

[@pawelkozak_com]

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[@dermick]

@@pawelkozak_com Hi Pawel, I understand what you are trying to say by linking to Dominik's bio, but here is another bio to read: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Scott_Crossfield Thanks for sharing the video - the quality and editing are super!

[@pawelkozak_com]

I agree. What i wanted to show the public is roughness of ferry flights. That was to show how hard is that part of aviation, and how dangerous can be. While other parts of the aviation is mostly civilized, this part of aviation due to geographical path, land shape close to those remote airfield locations, lack of weather information - again due to fact that areas these ferry flights take place are simply unpopulated - so there is no reports, because no people there - is rough. Speaking of Kulusuk. One side 13000ft Icecap, other side the Ocean. Winds there. Of course there will be a lot going on. You may hold in hand there on the ground most recent weather maps… and while in the air, you experience something close to maps, but with addition of Gods will (and you name it). The fly conditions there are what they are. As a weekend pleasure flying Pilot, I don’t bother to drive to the airport if there is no sun outside. Just common sense. Here… imagine planing for such ferry flight. You sit in States, in a big city, and you have on table all data. Airfields are not going to move. There are limited options how the route can be planned. Most time there is no ALT airfield on the flight plan. (First non comfort aspect). Then you look the weather for next week or so. As you are an Aviator, you know that the weather predictions are good for next day, but just for day after tomorrow predictions are let say “so so”. And of course, you are not being an ignorant with it. You plan. And you plan the route and timing best way due to your knowledge and experience. And then you fly. And you readjust. You are getting to more and more remote locations, with more and more limited options. In that journey, Dominik sat for there days in Goose Bay, due to not good weather. And then you go Greenland.. you are getting weather things on the way, that were not predicted in forecast. The area you fly above are so big and so unpopulated that things form there in “it’s manner”. You try to avoid them, if possible by flying around them, if you have such option. And what you really do then? With no transponder “printing” your current location anymore due to radar coverage, with no radio transmission you are flying away from your planned path… so if something happens, possibility that any rescue will find you are lower and lower each mile you getting off your planned route. Icing can be deadly. There. Or on the stairs to your house. Flying there is simply “expect unexpected”. Pilot there must have process data and monitor all options, and divert if necessary. Yet those Pilots there do fly, and to their jobs. Some of them get missing - Either while flying or later on, in bars, pubs getting drunk or alcoholic due to accumulation of stress, and human limitations. That is a rough life there. I wanted to show a part of it. There are reels on instagram, and a voice there say “this is a true beauty of aviation”. How would you call this? For me, hats off. Experience and knowledge are essential there. That is why i posted Dominiks bio. Would i fly there solo myself? In dreams why not? In reality, have no capacity for it, so “no thanks”

[@Ford886]

I'm relieved to see you've landed safely and intact. As a flight instructor, it's imperative to address the circumstances of this flight. Departing from Kulusuk in adverse weather conditions with strong winds and known icing, particularly in a Cessna 182 not certified for such conditions, was highly risky. Remember, it's always better to exercise caution and patience when faced with unfavorable weather. This incident underscores the importance of sound aeronautical decision-making. Engaging in such flights is akin to a suicide mission and should not be promoted merely for the sake of garnering attention or revenue. We must prioritize safety above all else, as indulging in such actions could mislead aspiring student pilots into believing such risky behavior is acceptable.

[@jrhartley6742]

Agreed, this was nuts

[@dermick]

@@jrhartley6742 I couldn't agree more. If this flight was not done to save more than two people's lives, then it would have been better to stay on the ground.

[@midlifeppl4969]

I question the aeronautical decision making here, obvious the right seat passenger was not rated, otherwise he could have assisted with some CRM and he may have been aware of the danger the PIC was putting him through. That said, I would love the opportunity to have such an adventure, but not in those conditions!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Read Dominik’s bio at: instagram.com/dominik_punda Then judge by your experience once again. Read Metar for Kulusuk that day. Please. We were on the ground for about an hour or so. Anyway, communication of weather conditions is in the movie. We cut the icing on the way, same way somewhere in the path leg before. As said, there is no precise weather data available while flying Atlantic, as transponder is out, and radio can be out - of reach zone. And Yes, i only hold a PPL license, but i am smart and well just passed that 14k questions of EASA ATPL… working in a different field successfully for over a decade. Your assumption that i didn’t know what is going on is wrong. All Avaliable data was presented to me, each leg, before departure. That was my third Atlantic flying SE with Dominik. Every time i learn something new. If you read METAR, the wind is 10 degrees off the runway heading. Wind volume, also on VIDEO (departure section). And if I understand right, there is gust on runway just different volume of wind speed. The gust was observed in the plane, while it was parked by the building, which building causes so much tension in wind flying around. Matar at departure is: METAR BGKK 311550Z 07027G41KT 5000 -RA BKN016 04/01 Q1007 That is Marginal VFR… with a wind close to the rwy heading - that does not even bother a tecnam sira for departure too much (true VFR plane) So… for my obvious mistake, and of course as a video producer and editor - my proficiency in it, you assume that icing took place just in departure, as well as you think in arrival (which is not, happened on the way, in clouds that were nowhere on the meteorological maps.) So.. no… but please - understand - we are packing here 2 hours of life into 15 min YT movie. And for that, i understand, and I am sorry for, some things shall be written on stickers on the movie more. Ie… iceing on camera lens is truly high speed up caption (nobody will bother to wait on effect watching real time it happens on YT) My comment to that topic? An Instructor who says that Cessna 182 is not certified for lest say IFR flight (in marginal VFR by metar conditions) and gravel runway wet conditions departure is not really an flight instructor i would love to learn from. I reather learn from Dominiks and his outstanding experience and knowledge. Please accept that i bring to you guys an outstanding Pilot from whom you may learn from… (and sorry for my choices of music which, some viewers admire - I added to the video clip but dramatization actually worked well based on music, as in all video production is)

[@bartoszszymanski6647]

​@@pawelkozak_com Cześć Paweł. I normally don't comment on YT and I've seen a few of your videos and really enjoy your channel..but this one is just madness. @captainhenny2773 didn't say that C182 is not certified for IFR, did he? H was referring to the fact that C182 is not certified for flying into known icing (FIKI). If chopping of huge blocks of rime ice from the leading edge as part of preflight is not flying into known icing then I don't know what is. I mean, what did you guys expect? That you will take off and there won't be any icing in the air? And saying that the quoted METAR is not bothering for a Tecnam Sira is just crazy. It's a gust factor of 14 knots and marginal VFR!! Not mentioning that with 4C on the ground and such a small dew point spread and rain you will be in the icing level as low as at 2000 ft. I got my PPL in one of those and there is no argument in the world that would convince me to take off in those conditions in this airplane. I understand that the PIC experience is extensive and he's a top notch pilot but I think that the ego took over here. I'm glad you guys made it out.

[@xedniw]

There Are Old Pilots, and There Are Bold Pilots, But There Are No Old, Bold Pilots. Anytime you start feeling you got away with it before and nothing will go wrong you should stop flying, you have become a dangerous pilot. It's not so much that you're all prepared if you have to ditch the plane in a freezing ocean but look at the dangers you're putting your recurses in that have to come save you.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Of course. Thank you.

[@davebergie]

I flew that route in a Cessna 185 in 2019. You are lucky to be alive. The smart money would have had you stepping out of that aircraft in Kulusuk, tying it down properly and checking into the very nice hotel. And if your pilot didn't want to do that, the smart thing would have been to leave him to his fate and get on the Air Greenland Dash 8 the next day. In fact, the very smartest money would have had you not flying into Kulusuq that day across the icecap in icing condtions with its surface level of - checks notes - 9,000 feet. Find yourself a less crazy ferry pilot.

[@pawelkozak_com]

For sure He is not crazy. That for once. He is far more experienced in his field Sir. For second, you were there once. I am not a ferry Pilot, but I was twice what you have been there. This hotel you talk about can be closed for any public due to extremely wealthy crowd that can be there. Hotel can be 2/3 empty but they will not check in any strangers- even if that are Pilots or Aircraft’s owners. I had slept there in one of those mid 50s last century barracks, back then, and i don’t complain, but that was not an option that time. Your notes are your notes, 9,000ft? i don’t understand you, maybe due to fact that English is my second language. Minimal lever over icecap that day was FL140. Also, I understand that you flown a dash 8 in or out of there, but that is your story, however politely I am “careful whose advice I buy but i am patient with those who supply it”. And believe me, as i may look, luck 🍀 was last thing that flight was relying on. Or maybe for the fact that engine will not quit, but every Pilot hopes for it, once airborne. And please do not tell me what would be “smart. “ Your smartness is yours, my is mine. Let people live their lives through. I don’t tell anyone where is “smart money” or “smart thing”, it is somehow offensive to do it to 45 years old man, i hope you take it soft. Thank you for your opinion. Stay tuned for another episode of that journey. Maybe then some things will be easier to process Aeronautical Decision-Making of that ferry. ✌🏻

[@davebergie]

@@pawelkozak_com mate, you're lucky to be alive and there are a lot of very informed people commenting the same. You should step back and take notice of that.

[@pawelkozak_com]

That is your opinion. You have a right to express it. No questions about that. And to be frank, i am thank you for being alive every day, there or here in sunny day in Poznan, Poland. But i ask you not to tell me what i shall do or not. You don’t write to people “step back”. People like reply you same way. Haven’t you already notice that? Thank you.

[@Westfalica1988]

Instructor and Examiner here. Also got a couple of NAT ferrys in the book. Just be happy u are still alive. Neither I nor anyone I know would have attempted that flight in a SEP in theese conditions.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for caring for us. I value your comment, its your opinion, and I appreciate it. Please stay tuned for a next episode. Best regards.

[@ducktape1ful]

@@pawelkozak_comPlease look up accident reports and statistics with relation to icing. You are displaying the “macho”, and “invulnerability” hazardous attitudes. Leave your ego on the ground and think about the criticism people are giving you. You could have reasonably estimated where the freezing level would be based on the temp on the ground, and estimated where the cloud layers would start forming based on the temp/dewpoint spread. Don’t become a statistic brother. Use better risk management skills.

[@bruceerwin5430]

That was insanely dangerous. Glad you guys got through safely.

[@richarddempster9804]

Complete madness, hanger the aircraft, go get a hotel room and wait out the weather. The schedule is never more important than your own or passengers lives. There’s always tomorrow, 🤦‍♂️

[@pawelkozak_com]

Hello Richard, I value your opinion, but some things out there are just limited or just not physically possible, such as a hangar in Kulusuk. Thank you for watching, and thank you for writing that comment.

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

This is unbelievable. The Cessna 182 has not to be there. The pilots don’t know there business and struggle with their lives and the weather, they can not interpret and cause severe dangerous situations. To risk everything inklusive the plane. No words to this.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Hello there. Pilot was there more than 20 times (winter mostly), Pilot has close to 20 000 h PIC and he is a Test Pilot. All of options and possibilities were addressed on the ground. Also an option of diverting. Diverting while flying there is normal. Main problem there is true info about weather conditions and wether forecast. The flight there goes from A to B with no detailed conditions between them. Things happen there fast and show up without notice.

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

@@pawelkozak_com nice explanation. You can see this your way, I do it my way. Even I am not a ferry pilot, which doesn’t matter here at all, I know enough about the flying. And I have close people in my community, who do ferry flying as well. So it’s all about decision and the mission. And different opinions in flying decisions.

[@user-ev8mf2xz8q]

​@@pawelkozak_com The cpt of PIA8303 had 18k hours, tried to intercept the glide at 7000agl/10nm and crashed. Eexperience is not an indicator of good decision making, and if anything this video proofs it. Besides the intentional violation of flying in known icing conditions in a plane not certified for it. Cowboy flying mentality, I hope that his FO/s at Wizz are willing to challenge his decisions unlike his buddy in the video.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Before you continue with your judgment, stay tuned for next episode. Hopefully material will show wider picture to it. Thank you.

[@oldshipmatesadventures]

Thanks for sharing. This was avoidable risk-taking, in my opinion. A good example of how NOT to operate an aircraft without anti-icing. However experienced the PIC may be, this was unnecessary risky in a single engine piston driven airplane. If it would have failed, and you would have ended up in the ice cold water after less that two minutes while flying so low, there would not have been much time for survival, even with the drysuits. A few hours maybe, if you'd survive the impact and manage to get out of the plane in time. Interesting was also the concerned voice tone of the ATC controller from Kulusuk, that requested "keep me updated". ATC is not in a position to not allow you to fly with such waether, but he surely sounded concerned, to say the least. But hey, it is your life, so you can decide to do ith it whatever you wish, right?

[@MickeLang]

May I ask WHY you post this on KZbin? I would delete the footage and be happy to be alive! Sorry guys but single engine, non FIKI plane, suits not even half on, flying in 700?! feet out of Kulusuk to melt off ice when you already had ice in the descent is not safe. You even show that you had to “deice” the plane manually on ground before departure. I read some comments from you now but I do not agree, I would have told the pilot “I am not going in this weather” and then to say that you show this that people see how tough ferry pilots are, sorry but this is no argument. As you say, this is the north Atlantic and you can be lucky to be alive after that what I just saw…

[@pawelkozak_com]

Micke, at first you could reply to me in IG, where is sent you that link. But you asked here, so i reply here. :) [editorial: at first you have a right to your opinions. I value it as all human shall be heard equally and respected] I value the time you spent to write your opinion. 🙏 You would delete the video? Why? It is already been there. That would be incoherency your side, if i shall be asked to judge of such maneuver. Replying to you. Why this movie is here in KZbin? So.. This man, the PIC Pilot is my friend, He is very experienced in Aviation, he is 20K H PIC, finally he is a Test and Safety Pilot, that by trade, goes into aircraft and he is required to put and aircraft in question into configuration that is crazy (life/death) to recover - and that is just to gather data of what it is to improve the plane in safety. Possibly his flags are already set differently from yours or mine - and that is for his job requirements. Possibly he was in Icing conditions before. Possibly he experienced Ice somewhere that it shall not be by human expectation called meteo prognosis. Possibly he did not experience icing where it shall be by science called physics. Possibly he “knows” the weather there, or actually its uncertainty. We all rely on physics, these days, and not only there. If you are able to capture this psychological aspect of the world, you think twice before you call ie. “A money” some pixels compositions on your led screen on your phone Mike. The “money” known for centuries, you have last seen before the Covid in 2019. Someone turns off the “power” and that is it for your money, your pocket, your security these days. Physics, icing, how do you rate this PIC ADM then? Someone commented “ADM of that PIC is spot on”. Having said in your consideration, would you disagree? Dominik is executing his options, and there is no doubt about it. He is good in it. I have seen your Instagram, your posts, and relations from your journeys, you show captures taken happy in Far North Aviation , but also you show bad beautiful weather and not so beautiful weather you flown through. Again, somehow tempting for you is flying those Atlantics, isn’t it? I think we all push ourselves to the limits, everywhere. Each of us has different knowledge, training, experience and understanding of his/her borders. So …Maybe this movie is to cause a discussion? Dominik had used his experience, knowledge, and education. He went by his physics, and it is hard to disagree that he did win, while doing so. Dominik has demonstrated that he was able to deliver it, as he would demonstrate crosswind component to a plane that he does evaluate. Did he had to? That is a different question. He wasn’t there for pleasure, but to do his job. Thank you! 🙏 BTW: editorial (transfers of DA62 is not a C182)

[@matthill1727]

Yeah, I kept thinking they would tie the plane down and get a room or crash on somebodies floor. I've flown in icing conditions in non de-ice planes many years ago with my dad but not on purpose. We just didn't have weather data like we have now. Probably won't be so lucky next time but you'll say "ahh" I made it last time so everything will be ok.

[@ecbrandt1]

I rememeber this flight very well, as i was on duty that day working the frequencies over Greenland below FL195. Let me just say, my hat´s off for you guys, because i couldn´t do it in theese conditoins.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you Carsten ✌🏻 i value your opinion 👍🏻

[@juelketreu]

Thanks for sharing, even if you have to expect unnecessary comments. Well done. I was excited 🙌 I wish you always blue skies and happy landings

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you. Kindness is always welcome here.

[@legaleagle7491]

Thanks for the video! You made the right call descending when you initially picked up ice and could no longer climb through it - you were over the ocean and therefore could descend without worrying about terrain. I did this flight about 6 years ago and my approach was to push through the good weather while waiting out any bad weather. My only other suggestion would be to keep your survival suit fully zipped up - it's possible but time consuming to put it on in flight but better not to have think about it if dealing with an emergency - especially from 700 feet above the ocean! I would love to see Greenland again.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Oh, thank you! You are correct. Dominik (PIC) have carried me out through that Atlantic route three times and it is very unusual way experience of General Aviation. He has his limits and for some his choices are beyond their comfort, reasonability, etc. But again, this is reality if ferry transfer is done out of summer weather. Those Pilots there are skilled, and operate in such conditions making bold choices. Suits Information copied. :) Urban story, but In Goose i met a guy whos brother in law ditch the plane in the ocean, and ditching did not went very well, successful, because of high wing and fixed gear, and hight of wave. Since that he is not wearing suit at all. I was not convinced for such choice at all. And from my romantic side of me, Greenland has something magical to me - it is as my Grandfather old attic area… at first seems as not much interesting but if you scope to it, you actually amazed by that land. Things that this land tell you in stories is tempting to me. People who live there will probably be not so much excited, but for me its is remote, ethnic, and by that interesting. I wish you that you see your Greenland your eyes once again!

[@KiloWBravo]

Thanks for opportunity to join you guys in that adventure... and good to see You back! Konrad

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thanks Man 💪🏻

[@gobdeep]

At the 13:53 mark, I read the SpO2 level. I also own a Garmin watch but never considered turning on the SpO2 function while flying. Mine is set only to check while sleeping. This is a great idea!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for that comment Sir! Happy that you found it inspirational:) best regards from Poland 🇵🇱

[@jankoldusek1628]

Pawel, hats off for the video! Awesome production, must have taken a lot of time, love it! ❤️ Just watched it with a roommate, absolutely pulled us into the adventure! But yeah, take care flying wise, dude 😅😅 could have heard that the Kulusk ATC wasn't happy with you departing 😬🤣

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank ya! Love you too! 🫶🏻👍🏻

[@kaniakaniowski8977]

Gratuluję wyświetleń ! Dobry pomysł z wrzucaniem filmów po angielsku od razu inne zasięgi

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziękuję za ten komentarz. Tak patrząc po pierwszym odcinku …to po STOKROĆ ‼️ większe zasięgi 😂 jesteśmy teraz blisko 100 000❗️ Tak, sytuacja jest totalnie skrajna i „uplifting”❕ 🫶🏻😍🤩❤️ z pozycji scenarzysty, operatora, montażysty, reżysera i producenta - fajny sukces❗️duża zmiana ❤️ odczuwam to. #kom-for-tujące to‼️ Przyjemne 😁 Dziękuję 🥰

[@86Mike]

Bravo 👏👏👏 Well handled !

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thanks for your comment! ✌🏻

[@jimmymurphy7789]

Love the serene background music - very Angelic - very Fitting. TY.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you! It is a real pleasure to read feedback as that. For a Pilot who was there, a camera man, editor, video creator, and a music listener who had chosen 5 different tracks and have put them together it, you admire it, is a cherry on the top of my cake I have baked for experience, evaluation and pleasure. Thank you, Pawel

[@jakubsliwinski6154]

Noo, dobry film 🤩 miło się ogląda ale warunki przerażające 🥶

[@pawelkozak_com]

Mocne.

[@MattyCrayon]

Truely awesome video. Scary too, but you guys had it covered and planned well. As a new CPL holder, who's getting his CIR, I'm not sure I could have done this. You gained a new subscriber. 👍

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you! Glad to have you on board! I am in process of getting my CPL. best regards. Pawel!

[@c1d2e]

Nice job guys!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you! Best regards!

[@AdrianNorris1]

I'm sure I have nothing close to the experience of the ferry pilot, but I've flown that route and found the freezing level much lower than forecast and the weather significantly worse. You'd just picked up a load of ice coming into Kulusuk, so climbing in IMC to FL120 was never going to be ice free. I'm glad you made it safely into warmer air with enough performance to level off and melt the ice. Others haven't been so fortunate.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you! 🙏 See another episode soon!

[@IanSeager]

I appreciate that this is 15 mins out of a couple of hours, and that I don't have the data that you had available. I have a couple of questions asked in the spirit of understanding - 1. What was the enroute forecast? With the ground temps it looked like ice was a strong possibility. 2. Why not fully wear the survival suits? Glad you made it.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Ian, thank you for your comment. Check other people’s comments and replies, most of your questions are already answered there. Best regards. Pawel

[@huxx4397]

🤯 You guys are so brave or totally crazy😂 I would shit my pants💩 R.E.S.P.E.C.T

[@piotrsolinski9758]

Really scary flight. Great job and greetings from Poland!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Best regards to you! ✌🏻

[@DamianYoko]

Crazy stuff man!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thx man!

[@j700jam4]

Severe case of get-home-itis. I would have told Pavel he was on his own and gone back to the hotel, at the very least the survival suit should have been fully deployed. Even at altitude, dealing with an emergency in a confined space makes putting on the suit nigh on impossible. This video gives me nightmares.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Sorry to hear that by putting this video together I have given you nightmares. Imagine me, a person that lived it through… :) but as we born vary, we do vary in strength and sensitivity, and by that we are beautiful. Wishing you sweet dreams, and feel free to join me on my next episode of that journey that has aired out already yesterday on my channel! Best regards to You. 🫶🏻

[@ukaszwasniewski7668]

Pozdrowienia fajny materiał - strach się bać,gratulacje 1 międzynarodowego odcinka 🎉👍

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekuje!

[@bonzoq1]

Watching the video, it looks like the pilot aimed to climb over clouds to avoid icing, but they encountered it during the climb, prompting a descent below the clouds. Without detailed weather charts from back then, it's tricky to judge the decision-making. If icing had been forecasted in the SIGWX, they should've stayed put. Additionally, some ice remaining on the plane on the ground when the temperature outside is 4 degrees Celsius doesn't necessarily mean there were icing conditions.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you Marcin for that balanced comment. Best regards to you!

[@TheDnewton20]

Fair play for posting this as there are a ton of safety lessons to be learnt. The planes not fiki so should have been no where near imc below freezing. It was the right call to descent but pretty pointless sat in a half done up immersion suit at 700’! You need at least 10k of glide time to put them on. Well done for making it and thanks for sharing

[@pawelkozak_com]

I value your input! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Thank you for being on board. Just casting the light… a technical question: have you worn immersion suit such as one you get in Goose Bay FULLY up and have you tried to operate the plane, not detailing for (bitching about) operating ie radio? Some things are limited there. Ferry Pilots i met on there, mostly fly such way, it is also reflected on other movies/series on YT such Fun For Louis World Flight. Btw… i love that one, if you haven’t seen it, you for sure should check it out! Best regards

[@bitcoinpolscygornicy3321]

Jest klimacik🎉

[@pawelkozak_com]

Jest!

[@pacocastano199]

excellent video, congratulations and thank you for sharing, your flight and your story are very intrepid, I flew from Gander to Keflavik in an H25B and the weather conditions were almost the same, even flying at FL370 I was IMC, it was a very nice experience, originally We left MMAN and our final destination was UUDD. Greetings

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for your time spent to write me such pleasant comment. Thank you for sharing your story, thank you for understanding that conditions there are often unforeseen, but that comes from your experience. 🙏

[@shamod07utube]

AMAZING 😊❤😊

[@scottmoseley5122]

Rolled the dice and won! Congrats this time.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thx. Stay tuned for …. Next one? I guess?

[@SylwiaKocerka]

Odważnie! Ale mega 🙂I ta muza w tle 😍

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekujemy!

[@rezamostafid8810]

Dear Pawel, departing in that weather was obviously not the right thing to do....even less so considering the airplane you were flying....and the fact that your route took you over the ocean. Watching the scenes as you entered IMC gave me goose bumps and the seriousness of your situation could be felt in the video. However, you stayed calm and collected and professional, which was equally amazing....I was glad to see you arriving and beginning your final with two whites and two reds on the VASI....Beautiful and a relief. Good Luck and stay safe!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Reza? Thank you for your input. However, the credit of your words shall go to PIC: Capitan Dominik Punda. Stay tuned for next episode of that journey, coming out at aprox 1600 UTC Today. You will be probably happy seeing next one! Subscribe to my channel, Best regards, Pawel.

[@rezamostafid8810]

@@pawelkozak_com One question though: Are you related in any way? ...you two look like you might be cousins or brothers...

[@pawelkozak_com]

No at all… but as per someone comment written we are „a pair of idiots” - so maybe you take it as an answer :) best regards to you :)

[@rezamostafid8810]

@@pawelkozak_com I'm a Canadian CPL. What I learned in aviation is that apart from skills, qualifications and experience, a humble attitude and people skills and communications >matter

[@pawelkozak_com]

@@rezamostafid8810i don’t take being named too personal. If i would be asked and pushed to downgrade myself to a level of conversation there people call me idiots, there is always a room to say „only small dogs bark at big dogs, no other way around”. So, you are Candian CPL, what you do? Where you at? This channel is for people. At beginning of it, it was called „wniebowzieci” which in Polish means taken to heaven, but also amazed by experience. First 30-40 vids were about my people whom took flying GA for their first time, and my role was to take capture of their emotions there! Since I switched for English as a language of channel, I dropped that name, and stayed by what is my first and last name. So… if you would like to have a contact with me, come over to IG… Canada is not far by International flights, within last 2y got extremely expensive by food cost and hotels. First full ferry with Dominik i have done at winter/spring of 2021 and hotel in Toronto airport did cost 120 CAD, last year same hotel same room 457 CAD, so i have chosen bed and no-breakfast basement room of some Pakistanis “developer” of booking dot com, survived that, no problem, for 88 CAD ;) But, for me, having a pleasure to meet a Canadian aviator, making a documentary on that, especially if we could gone flying some interesting birds, would be fun. And of course I am fishing here for options. Comment is public, so not only with you. :) I hold sep(l) but sep(s) as well, Canada is beautiful country and a place that i have mot explored yet. Best regards!

[@CLdriver1960]

Good decision to descend. I saw you looking up to hopefully see blue sky, but… I have seen airframe icing on a C-172 (I’m Canadian) and know well how important it is to leave icing conditions as soon as possible. Luckily, the airmass directly over the water was above freezing that day. Congrats on a job well done. 👍

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you. Still beside those - over the Ocean - masses with plus C temperatures, there was VMC conditions with plus C temperatures - as per movie record - just over Kulusuk, where we were close to divert to. So options were there, as ADM executed timely matter. Thank you for your input! I value your comment! Best regards from Poland. 🇵🇱

[@albmt]

Mega jestem ciekawy Waszych, a szczególnie Dominika myśli z podczas lotu. Czy to był kolejny z kilkunastu/dziesięciu ferry flightów, czy może jednak było się czym martwić. Dzięki za świetny film!

[@descendantofphineas7785]

I had a clear ice adventure, SEL, at night over mtns, inversion layers, warm air and rain above. Sub freezing below, within 5 mins loading up fast. Never been more anxious in my life, palm sweat dripping. Just before altitude lose ATC gave me a lower. Popped out of IMC on ILS My front window was on LSD, had pop open door to land it, lol. Learned many things that night.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Oh yeah. Thank you for sharing. A journey there is always a blowing mind experience. I had done 3 Atlantic crossing. 3 and a half since my first one was from Keflavik after someone has changed his seat for a Wizz fly home to Poland. I never was a PIC there but i learned so much there… and i guess but we may share some similar opinion about the weather there - it is unpredictable. Thank you for sharing. Best regards from Poland 🇵🇱

[@blackhawkblackhawk2877]

You took all the risk, and have all the time to reply every one too. People like this only learn the last minute when there are dying and wish there never made those decisions. This are the kind of pilots there train people not to be like, or emulate. Sadly there never learn from this but rather see themselves as brave till the last day the soul vacates their body.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for your opinion. I value it. Please stay tuned for next episode! Best regards to you!

[@haggeoromero]

It’s awesome that you were able to get through this. Good or bad decision, there you were and you had to deal with it, that’s the point.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you!

[@gerardkitt2444]

Single engine over water!!! Crazy stuff, great video loved it. Well done, glad you are safe

[@pawelkozak_com]

It is what it is. Most Pilots there flying does not bother with wearing the suits. As we seen on Fun For Louis - world flight - from 6 y ago… pretty much everyone does not fully wear it. Nor for raft. Of course m, raft is in board, but once get a bit wet, it deploys open, usually still inside the plane. I had luck, flying and experiencing it with a Pilot that has over 20 k PIC already and he is experienced in ferrying, as well being a Test Pilot and Cpt in some major Airliner in Europe. Thank you for your comment. I will forward it to him. Best regards.

[@re4s0n]

Love that! And that constant tension in the clip! Cessna almost like JP and Louis 😁uwielbiam te filmy z transferów przez atlantyk, świetna robota jak zwykle!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekuje. Staram sie to montowac jak moge najlepiej :)

[@christianfensbo6980]

Not going to judge the flight or the preflight examination/decision(s) (I wouldn't do it). But one thing that struck me was that you didn't have your suites on. You had them on up to your waist. (they can be quite tricky to put on even standig up with lots of room) I think you could do with an exercise in an emergency at low altitude (700' !) where you have to quickly assess the situation, find out what's wrong/happening, try and fix it to not have to crash in the middle of nowhere in icy waters where rescue is hours away. Along with someone (dont know if you guys planned this ahead?) activating the ELT that was hanging in the window. Then you crash (remember to unhatch the doors before impact) in the water with all the caos that creates and now you two need to put on your suites in that cramed space - maybe upside down. How you recon you would survive that? Glad you got to Reykjavik...

[@pawelkozak_com]

Yes, I agree. Thank you for your comment. Engine quit is a life/death situation. Hitting water at Best Glide Speed is still 120km/h. Hitting the 3 meter wave fixed gear high wing l, it is a sure complex turnover. For comparison bottle of water at speed of 90km/h weights 202kg. All of those AOPA trainings and similar are about getting out successfull diching. No one is harmed, the doors are not jammed etc, and the water does not go in. Raft is self deploying while submerged in water. With that being said it may deploy while still inside the plane. I don’t know if i am going to fly Atlantic again, but those survivor suits most Ferry Pilots rent in Goose Bay are made in such way that are impossible to ie. operate radio etc. and still those Pilot who do that amazing and difficult job of flying SE low alt over the large amout of water, they go that way. Half worn up. There is a series of a name Fun for Louis: The world flight. A big successful series of 2 guys flying the world in Cessna 210. I watched all 70 episodes in 4 days, and that inspired me to become a Pilot… so I did. They also are flying in such copromised suit way. You are completely right. This is dangerous, as every other aspect of General Aviation there, and so as a Friend to my Friend Dominik, i think is a time for me to invest into my Friendship with him, and make him a gift of survival suit with detachable gloves and hood. And you made me go that way. Thank you.

[@midlifeppl4969]

Well said Christian

[@robrob9050]

​@@pawelkozak_com i doubt suits would help so much inso high waves, unless they are built like submarine

[@pawelkozak_com]

Of course, but here everyone one is an expert in that, and not only that 😉

[@mikaraurala1358]

This is, to me, pure insanity. I have only one question; what was the real reason behind the decision making to launch into such poor weather conditions in the first place?

[@pawelkozak_com]

I am unable to provide you with an answer that will satisfy you, based on your comment said. Please subscribe and stay tuned for another episode of that chilling journey. I hope then some things get more clear. Best regards to you from Poland 🇵🇱

[@grzegorzw3076]

Bardzo ciekawy i pouczający film, natomiast mnie ciekawi dlaczego zdecydowaliście się na start przy takich warunkach? Nie byłoby rozsądniej przeczekać?

[@pawelkozak_com]

Ciezko bylo przeczekac. Raz jeszcze, to co komfort Dominikowi, nie jest komfort mi, czy Tobie. Musze przyznac, ze przy wylocie z Narsarsuaq, poszedlem do Niego z moimi obawami i wyartykułowalem je. Na me watpliwaosci otrzymałem dane ktore pozwolily mi wybrac co chce robic. Rozumiem ze matwrial jest kontrowensyjny, ale mamy przed soba Pilota w formie Dominika ktorego nalezy uznac jako dobro narodowe… bo jest to wybitny czlowiek, o ogromnej wiedzy i doswiadczeniu. Przy czym nie ma w tym rutyny. I jak nam, naszej narodowosci, latwo idzie budowac pomniki po odejsciu kogos, tak trudno przyznac ze jest ktps wybitny pomiedzy Nami. Rok temu, rowniez ktos wybitny i Polski zrobil cos wyjatkowego. Wynikalo to znow, z wiedzy i pracy u doswiadczenia. Kazda z tych osobowości jest wybitna. To co jest mi czy Tobie dyskomfortem, lezy w komforcie kogos kto z zawody jest Pilotem Teztowym.

[@pawelciesla5047]

Myślę, że jakby się nie udało, to bylibyście sławni z kart podręczników. I możliwe, że nie jako wybitne jednostki.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Prosze Pana. To metar ze chwili startu z Kulusuk. METAR BGKK 311550Z 07027G41KT 5000 -RA BKN016 04/01 Q1007 Minimal VFR wiatr w osi pasa, w komforcie i umiejetnosciach PIC. Wszystko co dotknęło nas potem to unpredictable weather over the Atlantic. A slawa czy nie slawa? Nalezy chyba oceniac dzialania pilota zgodnie z sytuacja i dostepnymi informacjami.

[@ukasz6944]

It sent shivers down my spine. Respect to you guys.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you! On my left - a Pilot Flying - is a Test Pilot with 20 000 hours PIC, an Instructor, and a Capitan in Airlines. If respect… respect to him. He has the inferstanding and knowladge. Dominik Punda!

Ale KOZAK❤ JESTEŚCIE ZAJEBIŚCI! uwielbiam ryzyko i głupie decyzje, które kończą się sukcesem😁 fajnie się ogladalo😊

[@GZA036]

Lmao, this is insane. When we did a crossing in a turbo pressurized Baron, our rule was daytime in clear weather only. Flew to Greenland at 25k, which was minimum for that route (& the service ceiling of the plane. Which was stupid, luckily the thing could make max diff, not to mention the -40° OAT) As we approached Narsarsuaq the AWOS reported heavy snow out of nowhere. Descended into the fjords and made it down. Then some delays departing to Reykjavík led to nightfall over the Atlantic, dodging some layers with icing. Our engine monitor TIT sensor went haywire and spiked off the charts. Quite unsettling when you're 200nm from shore. And there was something like a 100 knot crosswind aloft. Be extremely cautious when dealing with the North Atlantic.....

[@pawelkozak_com]

That is fair and reasonable statement: Be cautious when dealing the North Atlantic. Thank you!

[@Blodsukkerskolen]

Tnx for sharing. Trying to get up, if not working, going down, is a valid strategy. Weather is difficult but possible to manage with the experience your PIC for sure have.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Truthful and fair comment! I value it! Best regards to you!

[@gumikjuggler]

Jak zwykle super materiał! Szkoda, że po angielsku, ale calkowicie rozumiem motywację. Trzymam kciuki, aby to dało efekt! 🤞 Proszę coś napisać o planowaniu tego lotu. Pewnie taka sytuacja była omawiana, że może sie zdarzyć. Czy przewidywaliscie gorsze scenariusze? Co wtedy? Powrót?

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekuje za pozytywny odbior! Pozdrawiam.

[@jjckwsk]

Robi wrażenie! Super, że Pan wrzuca filmy. Bardzo ciekawie pooglądać dla kogoś, kto nie jest pilotem; zobaczyć jak taka praca wygląda. Pozdrawiam!

[@pawelkozak_com]

A prosze bardzo! Milo Cie jest miec na pokladzie. Dziekuje ze mnie wspierasz i ogladasz i komentujesz. Dobrych dni! Pozdrawiam!

[@737CockpitChronicles]

Trudno się to ogląda, jak we dwóch prosiliście się o dzwona. W takie warunki na C182. A już pokazywać to na Yt to zupełny odlot. Koniec końców dobrze, że się wam udało bezpiecznie dolecieć i wylądować.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Metar przy departure MVFR. Wiatr w osi pasa. Pilot ktory ma mozliwosci to przeleciec. 15 min film zawiera ciag zdarzen z czasookresu 2,5 godziny. Flim musi dac sie ogladac. Pewne chwile w ktorych dzieje sie nic, a czas kroczy sa poprostu wyciete. I dla przykladu: Szybkosc narastania lodu na soczewce juz w ekstrakcie z kamery x16 speed. Pozniej jeszcze podciagniete aby klipy szly zgodnie z muzyka. Nalezalo mi to podpisac na materiale. Dzis bym to zrobil. Ciagle sie uczę Chlopaki. Rowniez monatazu. Material ma byc ciekawy, trzymajacy widza w napieciu. ale winien byc zbilansowany. Nie moze byc „dluzyny” [Rejs] unikac tlumaczenia truizmow, yet opowiedziec na tyle szeroko aby bylo zrozumiale. Zrobienie tego filmu zajelo mi w calosci 40 godzin pracy. To tydzien. Ciezko utrzymac wszystkie watki w glowie, i trzymac wlasciwy dystans, tez do samego siebie. Fajnie ze sie podobalo, i ze - od strony produkcyjnej - material jest zywotnio ciekawy i trzyma w napieciu 👌🏻💪🏻 Ale bardzo dziekuje za pozytywny i zadziorny komentarz 💪🏻🫶🏻👌🏻pozdro! Hej! 🙋

[@darreng5178]

Great video. Pleased you are safe! What is the beautiful music?

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for positive comment. Music used in video is five separate songs. Here is the list, Strange Sea by melodysheep Rabbit Hole by Tim Mann Uri by Tony Anderson Violent Harmony by Convolv Ladder In The Sky by Taika Talvi And thank you to admire my music choices.

[@ryanplutowski7710]

Icing is something that is so serious for unequipped GA planes. I was cringing after the manual hand deice before departure in gust 40…. Any type of visible moisture at 0 or below should never be attempted in GA without equipment

[@pawelkozak_com]

I feel sorry for your loss. I understand your emotions. I value your input. Best regards from Poland. 🇵🇱

[@gargantuaatroli1423]

Cool video cheers from 🇨🇦 - 🇵🇱 Lodz :)

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you Man. Greetings from Poznan 🇵🇱

[@kaniakaniowski8977]

Piloci klasa światowa ! Większość negatywnych komentarzy prawdopodobnie bierze się od ludzi którzy nie mają pojęcia o lataniu ferry i nie dorastają Wam doświadczeniem pod żadnym aspektem, róbcie swoje pokazujecie że niemożliwe jest możliwe z odpowiednim zapleczem wiedzy i doświadczenia (co nie oznacza że każdy powinien się znaleźć w sytuacji na filmie)

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dobry komentarz! Dzieki ✌🏻🫶🏻

[@EuroAviationTV]

😮awesome video man great job well Done sir ✅

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thx a lot man! 👍🏻 best regards. ✌🏻 Subscribe for continue of it!

[@DiegoMartinez-pu6bg]

Hello captain. I am studying for pilot . I watched this video…my goodness with anxiety seeing ice on wings…over North Atlantic..my goodness, absolutely wild adventure. My question is: i am wondering about “decision making”. When you were in Kulusuk airport, with 40kt gust, really really bad weather, what information you had, or conditions you had, that make you take the decision of “go ahead and take off”. With that weather I would say “tower, do you have a couch we can sleep there tonight?”😅😅😅. Thank you captain, amazing channel.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Watch the second episode that covers a leg before, with mind set to detail understanding, all your questions will be answered in it.

[@antoinelemasson]

Crazy video ! Why didn't you turn around at the departure airport when there was frost ?

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for watching the video. I am just a video creator, narrator and a person who was sitting on the right seat. As per decision making in that flight ask for answer the PIC Dominik Punda at: instagram.com/dominik_punda

[@kisielfilms8811]

Choć nic nie rozumiem po Angielsku to filmik oglądałem z zapartym tchem!!!✈❄❄❄❄❄ pozdrawiam Was serdecznie i czekam na dalsze odcinki 🙂👋👋👋✈

[@syrusdevers1399]

I'm planning on flying this same route. Now planning to fly it in July...when it's nice and warm...and no bomb cyclones.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Wow, Syrus, That is a first comment that said (by its tone) that this episodes of my, are actually mean something for future planing. I value that very much! Thank you! Fly safe, stay calm, and talk to anyone you meet on that route. Be open. Those people living there are willing to help, but they are not pushy about it. Have a wonderful adventure there! Best regards from Poland 🇵🇱 Pawel

[@LostAnFound]

What's up with the pre - flight briefing? This was not a, "pop - up storm," that evaded all satellite and ground. We pilots say: "It's better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than to be in the air wishing you were on the ground."

[@pawelkozak_com]

What’s up with it? Just that that you have not seen it, it does not mean that was no one. Unless, your world every thing happens only at your presence?

[@jbbrewer1]

I would have decided it was a no go in the prefight weather review. I guess I like being alive to much.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Fair said. Thank you for expressing your thoughts 💭 Stay subscribed, wait for a next one! ☝🏻

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Thank you for posting, however please take care you wont always be so lucky.

[@pawelkozak_com]

So you really think that there was just a luck to it?

[@gerryortiz7276]

Simply incredible! Flying in a single engine Cessna 182 with no de icing hundreds of feet over the Atlantic! Seeing that ocean and icebergs gave me butterflies in my stomach! Let’s go up sometime! 😂

[@pawelkozak_com]

I am loving your comment! Stay tuned for more! ✌🏻😁

[@piotrekontube1246]

W jakimkolwiek języku byś nie nagrywał zawsze wiernie będę oglądał. Leci łapka dla zasięgu.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dzieki! I pozdrawiam. To wazne te twoje wsparcie!

[@N1611n]

An accident waiting to happen, you got lucky this time... Subscribed.

[@pawelkozak_com]

N1611n? Tried to look for it. Only to find Mcclish B85C of 2010 :) is there a different plane on that call sign already? :) Best regards from Poland.🇵🇱 See the second chapter of that journey please, it will give you a proper mixture of luck, experience and knowledge- as per its prep work, and flight time. Thank you for being on board!

[@snijkersjohann5630]

Manually de-icing on the ground to depart and climb full IMC... Unbelievable

[@pawelkozak_com]

It is. Isn’t it? :) but that is what it is. I encourage you, stay tuned 🎞️✌🏻

[@alistairplank4996]

been there done that ! ( fiki piston twins ). good experience.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Hello there! Nice to have you on board. Thank you for your comment. 👍🏻 FIKI pistons are only certified for 17nm cruise in light rime ice (ref: see CS23 or FAR23) so it is not much distance covered as per 600 nm legs to be flown. 😅 twin is a twin, but for sure you can relate to what is really going on there, so thank you for being on board. Once again thank you for posting your comment, as a Pilot who had seen environment out there. Best regards.

[@wasilma124]

👀 Awesome video! It perfectly demonstrates the importance of understanding weather phenomena, especially in such challenging atmospheric conditions. The focus and concentration of Dominik, such an experienced pilot, is a testament to the difficulty of the conditions you were operating in. I have to say, your video has motivated me even more to study meteorology as part of my PPL course and to delve deeper into the subject.🌨️❄️ Keep up the great work!

[@salvadorstanziola7878]

Waoooo. Fascinating video, but a recipe for disaster. Glad to see you are safe.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Comon! Jump with me for a second chapter of that story. It is already there! On my channel! 🫵🏻 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️ 🫵🏻

[@kealohv]

Debrief consideration: at near 700 AGL was it smart to not have your survival suits dawned fully as you don't have the time to get fully kitted up before splashdown at your altitude? Maybe in your future pilot briefings incorporate a set altitude or phase of flight where they must be on fully?

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you for your opinion, and for the time spent asking it. I value that. Your questions have been answered few times already in past 400 comments there, if you would read what the section, before you ask. I say: answered few times, so you are not only one who is writing, not necessarily reading Sir. As i value your time for commenting the movie, i also value my time in reply. I see no sense to answer to you, again, because you don’t read the first place, so I don’t think you do it anyway. It is nothing personal, just people here - who comment does not read themselves each other, but claim to be detailed and knowledgeable Pilots.

[@wojciechizak9111]

Spoko materiał pozdrowienia :)

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekuje. Pozdrowienia!

[@rmk335]

Great clip showing the real struggle regarding oceanic transfer with GA prop plane.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Fine comment! Be my wing man and subscribe for more! ✌🏻

[@markuz1974]

macie jaja , piękna cessna :)

[@jamescraig3121]

There are two bags. One called Luck and the other called Experience. You have to make sure your bag of Experience is full before your bag of Luck runs out …… you guys got lucky and should be thankful you both are on this side of the ground.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Please be invited to see a second chapter to that story… it is called “crazy 80kt headwind” while flying over Greenland’s Icecap. Thank you for your comment, best rwgards.

[@brittishshorthair6709]

And the Darwin award 2024 goed to: Storm condition Ice condition 700 ft above arctic ocean IMC Night flying And all in a single engine airplane with no rescue possibility

[@pawelkozak_com]

😁 I love your comment! 🫶🏻 C-u by next one? 🎞️

[@rodneyskennedy3163]

Scary flight indeed.

[@friendhui4320]

ADM by the PIC is spot on.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thx? I had to look it up. ADM? Yes! Aeronautical decision-making! I agree. Dominik is a beast of computing data and using it real time. Thank you for that comment.

[@fv1291]

Incredible piloting skills! You have brave nerves of steel. Happy Easter!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Same for you Sir!

[@ghostflight73]

That gave me the willies......yikes. Picked up a tiny bit of ice once.... no fun. Cant say I agree with decisions to launch but you have kahunas....give ya that. Thanks for posting, we can all learn. Be safe.

[@mirekslechta7161]

Well done..., I would stay low all the time where is warmer air

[@lord2kb646]

Ciekawy i pouczający film 😎 1000 razy się uda za 1001 będzie katastrofa. Przy tmp 04 i dew point 01 ( wilgotności nie trzeba sprawdzać bo padał deszcz ) duże prawdopodobieństwo występowania oblodzenia😅

[@rnzoli]

man, this was very INTENSE...

[@pawelkozak_com]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment :)

[@guillaumegdg]

Big balls insight

[@pawelkozak_com]

😂🤣 thx man! ✌🏻

[@renardinosrenard9581]

Recklessness and bravery in the same flight. Every year, unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer such pilots. Your family and friends are waiting for you at home. Remember that, if you don't value your life yourself. If there is an opportunity not to take risks, then don't take risks. This is the Atlantic, not a casino.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Hello there. Thank you for your opinion. I understand that this is your evaluation based on your experience, and thank you for sharing. However, please don’t be judgmental especially if it comes to what I (or we) value in life. Nobody likes does kind of bravery in pigeonholing of people. Mind that. This is the life, not a playground for your words for scrabble.

[@alphawhiskey3311]

The AOA in some parts is insane

[@WhattheAI1]

No way! Was trained on the sim for my IR in Warsaw many years ago by Dominik

[@pawelkozak_com]

Your name, if you wish I forward hello from you.

[@MrDevInTheClouds]

Miło, że wróciłeś do wrzucania filmów. WIem, że to sporo czasu jaki trzeba poświęcić na materiał / ale mimo wszystko każdy materiał wiele wnosi. PS: Jakim programem nakładasz napisy / montujesz film. W oczekiwaniu na kolejne materiały.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekuje

[@danroll81]

Wow this should be taught in ground school of what bad decision making is. Visible moisture with close to freezing temps with close temp dew point spread, obviously lowish ceilings very strong winds and do an Atlantic crossing in the winter on a single engine 182 with no FIKI?! Yes that is stacking the odds against you too much. Glad you made it alive and learned from it. There’s a reason no one does these types of crossings in this type of aircrafts the winter!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Visible moisture? Damn, problems converting units. Visible moisture is bellow 1NM, and here we have 4km. Watch a second episode before you strike with the news.

[@danroll81]

@@pawelkozak_com visible moisture regardless of visibility. Clearly it was raining and the temp spread close and below 10C. Yes you flew into known icing in the middle of the ocean on a single engine plane that prohibits flights into known icing. Insurance would never pay if you happen to crash.

[@slideryt]

Still got the O2 on at 700’?

[@n225vx]

🥶

[@OlszewskiPatryk]

Szacun, serio😮

[@pawelkozak_com]

Serio dzięki, i przekażę! Pozdro!

[@OlszewskiPatryk]

Przekaż koniecznie! Dużo bym dał aby móc z wami zrobić taki transfer. Wszystkiego dobrego

[@williamscore5322]

you guys have big balls, good job!

[@ellnegro]

Wow what amazing professionalism and skill. Salute to you sir.🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

[@pawelkozak_com]

I will forward your comment to PIC.

[@pawelkozak_com]

Will forward that message to PIC.

[@rumcajs7306]

szacun!

[@pawelkozak_com]

Dziekujemy!

[@simVsReality]

Film 3ma w napięciu, chyba taki miał być :) Każdy zarządza ryzykiem świadomie do swoich możliwości. Nie oceniajmy ;) Pozdrawiam

[@pawelkozak_com]

:) bardzo dziekuje, za swiadome i rzetelne podejscie.