Survey Pilot Ferry Flight: Crossing borders, Bad weather, Bad Interviews

Join me on an exciting journey as I ferry the Cessna Caravan from Ottawa, Ontario, to Monroe, Louisiana. In this video, I share insights into the challenges of long-haul flights, survey equipment limitations, and the thrill of navigating through three legs of the journey.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Caravan Specifications
2:30 - Airport Dynamics: Ottawa vs. Pitt Meadows
3:45 - Strategic Flight Planning in 3 Legs
5:20 - Leg 1: Ottawa to Buffalo - Customs and Fueling
7:10 - Importance of IFR Flight Plans
8:30 - Navigating the Customs Process
10:00 - Utilizing ForeFlight for Flight Plans
11:45 - Leg 2: Buffalo to Lexington, Kentucky - Fuel Constraints
13:30 - Decision-Making for Weather Challenges
15:15 - Overnight in Lexington - Easy Logistics
16:45 - Interaction with Kentucky Derby Jockeys
18:00 - Leg 3: Lexington to Monroe - Flying in IMC
19:45 - Managing Icing Conditions and RNAV Approach
21:30 - Arrival in Monroe - Overview of the Airport
22:45 - Closing Thoughts on Survey Flying
24:00 - Gator Search: The Louisiana Bayou
Keywords: Cessna Caravan, Survey Pilot, Ferry Flight, Cross-Border Flight, IFR Flight Plan, ForeFlight, Weather Challenges, RNAV Approach, Monroe Airport, Survey Flying, Floatplane Mountain Biking, Kodiak 100 Amphib.
Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more aviation adventures in the upcoming episodes.

[@xXmonsieurxgamerXx]

Love that you got the shot of the infamous Ottawa car.

[@onenutnightmare]

Ha! That guy was just driving around all afternoon!

[@bobninemire6859]

Living the dream ...Thanks for sharing ;)

[@FlyWithRick]

Greetings from the Netherlands, crew ph-hms