Blowing the Approach to My Favorite Fuel Stop

[@russelldanson7572]

Some of us have a tendency to fixate on the technology. You did the right thing; You noticed something was amiss, spent some time trying to figure it out, then abandoned that and went back to being PIC "fly the airplane". Thanks for the lesson.

[@TheRenBaron]

Russell Danson Thanks Russell for posting. Glad you are finding the vids helpful.

[@chuck6812]

Another lesson learned....humbling, but it helps others......appreciate you sharing.!

[@TheRenBaron]

I've had alot of humbling moments learning to fly. Cheers-Ren

[@samuelkane3006]

Thank you for posting great videos. It is nice to see that I am not alone in learning something new every time I fly.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for watching! Cheers-Ren

[@777SHW]

I am absolutely grateful for you for posting all your videos, even the ones where mistakes occur. It takes a real pilot to admit when they are wrong, but a whole other level of respect when share to the public. I have learned so much you; even the steps to correct your own faults and make it right for the future. When I retire from the military you are definitely someone I want to fly with. Take care and fly safe.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for the kind words 777. Well you should really like the next videoI'll be posting then where I doing some "correcting my own faults" on an approach to KSAN (Lindbergh Field/San Diego). I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful. Cheers-Ren

[@smenor]

Really appreciate you sharing this - there is so much more we can learn from our mistakes and those of others' than the things that go right and it's so easy to miss one little thing then have everything unravel from there

[@TheRenBaron]

Glad you enjoyed and thanks for posting. Cheers-Ren

[@robertg5393]

good for you that you fly with the FD (!) - too many piston drivers do not fly (or have not been taught how to) with the FD! Very thorough pre-departure briefing. You obviously had great instructor(s) - keep it up - with your rigor you can fly a jet.

[@renmanmb]

I can't understand why a pilot who had FD would not use it. It's like having a co-pilot in the plane with you. Cheers-Ren

[@robertg5393]

@@renmanmb Agreed - however, in my opinion, too many CFI(I)'s are too in-experienced - it takes an experienced (Jet) CFI to having been training with FD to be able to relay that to the (new) student; I recently transitioned from a Cirrus SR22 to a Citation, and it wasn't until my FlightSafety initial that i really understood the value of the FD.... now i wouldnt fly without it, even in a Piston.

[@renmanmb]

@@robertg5393 I've been making it a point lately to fly departure procedures and short flights without autopilot to make sure I don't become complacent. Check out my most recent video and you'll see that while I don't use AP on the SMO departure I'm absolutely locked on to those pink bars on the FD and keeping the flying V's tucked tight. It makes it so much easier to fly the plane with precision. If you make it down to SM I'd love to sit shotgun in that Citation! Cheers-Ren

[@SW-hk6up]

Thank you once again for another fantastic video. I must say that your meticulous attention to detail, calm demeanor and thoroughness remind me very much of my father, who in my estimation was without a doubt one of the finest pilots I’ve ever flown with. He held every rating possible for a GA pilot including a CFI. I miss him greatly. Your videos bring back many memorable flights I shared with with my dad. Keep them coming.

[@TheRenBaron]

S W Thanks for your kind words! Much appreciated. I’m glad you are enjoying the vids. I fly a decent amount with my own sons and it’s always fun even though neither one is much interested in learning to fly.

[@brandonkuchmecki8021]

Great videos! If you ever come into Fullerton again for gas, AFI has .25 cents off a gallon on Friday

[@TheRenBaron]

Good to know! Cheers-Ren

[@johnbyrum898]

Hi Ren, just found you and I am so thankful and appreciative! I have 2015 SR22T, am a rusty pilot w/ 100hrs in this fantastic machine and just started my IFR work. I live in Seattle and fly out Boeing Field so IFR is a must and cloud layers are frequent. Your work here is so helpful, motivating and I have no doubt will aid me in journey to get my ticket. Im looking to do your exact camera set up so I can learn as well. My very best to you and your audience Ren.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you are learning something from all my rookie mistakes! Cheers-Ren

[@PortCharlotteAlex]

Hey Ren, new subscriber here, I am starting my IFR next week and this was a good lesson for me as it was for you I guess. Its ok to make mistakes as long as we learn from them.

[@TheRenBaron]

Best of luck!

[@thomasmixson7064]

....reminds me much early 73 days....fly approach by hand every once in while for practice...great situational awareness exercise

[@zacharynorman397]

Another great video Steve! Yesterday, I had a great flight in my SR20 to KSAC for lunch. There was a SR22 G6 (lime green, I believe "Carbon" ) two planes ahead of me. Ended up meeting the pilot who was in the restaurant. Super nice guy who is based in KPAO and had picked up his aircraft earlier this year. I can't tell you how badly I want one of those beauties.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Zach. Glad you are enjoying your training and you are lucky to be doing it in a Cirrus even if it is a SR20. That does not suck. As for the G6 I'm betting you'll be flying one of those sooner than you think.

[@zacharynorman397]

@@TheRenBaron I am loving IFR training. Your videos, as well as a few other KZbinrs really help supplement my training. And yes, I really do hope to be in a SR22 soon (hopefully as an owner)!

[@jaredcbowen]

Great video, sir. Aviation is always a humbling experience! Just did 10 take offs/ landings today... and I’m thoroughly humbled.

[@TheRenBaron]

It is indeed. My other great passion is golf. Between flying and golf I've got a steady supply of humble going all the time non-stop. Both of them are real character builders!

[@dondubin1718]

Approach checklist

[@davidswelt]

Good video. What I don't get -- if you dialed in the NAV freq, switched over the CDI needle, why did you blow through your final? Did you have the right radial? I mean, given the approach plate, you should be able to just manually fly the approach whether it's loaded or not... PS.: You just ended up doing a visual approach, which is an IFR maneuver, not a VFR one.

[@Gregs_World]

thanks for sharing this with us glad you were able to land without drama but..... that you took the time to share this with us.... means MORE than ANYTHING you are an even more awesome person today because you gave us all the commentary about the situation at hand well done can't wait for your next video hope you be back for more fuel soon

[@SydMachine]

Enjoy your stuff and your style. Thanks for being real.

[@myairadventure2825]

Excellent videos. I enjoy the training and perspective from another seat. We can always learn something new from our flights. Thank Ren

[@pslny]

Ren, takes a big man to post mistakes, thanks for sharing. One hint I learned as I near my checkride is after you brief the approach, switch back to flight plan and confirm the intermediate altitudes on the flight plan screen and MDA that you loaded via the timer/ref button, you would have caught this. Also, on the perspective you need to change the CDI to green needles for a VOR approach, it doesn't do it automatically where LOC and ILS modes do. Pretty sure the + is the same, flying one Wednesday so I'll check that out too. Great video. Paul

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for the comments. I'm not afraid of the world finding out I make mistakes as long as they are not showstoppers. I video just about every flight so I can go back and see what I got right and what I got wrong. It's a great learning tool for me and if I had chosen to be a flight instructor instead of a music pro for a living I'd video every single session and make my students go home and study it. So I'm happy to see that my mistakes can help others. And you are right the CDI does not switch on Loc and VOR. The truth is since I got my Cirrus I've not flown a VOR approach until this flight. But I'll be flying one to KFUL again tomorrow. I'm betting it goes alot better.

[@aviatortrevor]

If it's a VOR approach (and I don't mean a "VOR or GPS" approach), you can still leave the CDI mode in GPS (purple) mode and have the autopilot track that as long as you are "monitoring" the VOR nav source. This can be done on the G1000 with bearing pointers to NAV 1 or 2 (whichever one you want to tune the VOR on). This isn't just me saying that. The FAA released official guidance on this a few years ago. If it's a "VOR or GPS" approach, then you can just leave the CDI mode in GPS (purple), and don't worry about the bearing pointer thing.

[@alan1newport]

Thanks for posting, very nice. You almost had things corrected without the automation - the one last step was to swing the OBS to 020 and fly the CDI and with the alt steps and you would have had it! Yes I think that lesson #1 learned was to load the approach, but lesson #2 might be to follow through by hand if the automation isn't working, possibly for reasons other than not loading.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for your comments which I think are right on target. It's funny every day I fly is a new lesson being learned. This past week I passed the 500 hours mark in a little more than 2 years of flying now. And while that sounds like alot of hours I still feel like I just started. Getting the Cirrus though has been a big step up in game and a real challenge in putting all its considerable toolkit to work. But as you noted, when things are not doing what you think they should be doing you gotta just fly that thing old school! Thanks for watching and taking the time to offer some suggestions. Cheers-Ren

[@midlifeflyer]

Sounds like something like "Arrival....Consider" at the end of the cruise checklist might be a good idea, although after this, it's not likely you'll forget that again ;)

[@myairadventure2825]

We've all done it. Kept your head clear. Nice job

[@stephanhabermeyer3163]

Hi Ren, great video, I enjoyed watching. One hint regarding VOR approaches and CDI change. Unlike with ILD approaches, the needle is not automatically changing to green, with VOR approaches you have to manually switch the CDI button to green. Cheers, Stephan SR-22 G6

[@mortonrobinson6408]

Flight is made too complicated. Making the flight to KFUL from KSMO perhaps when you are turned to SLI, why not just simply dial dial in SLI KNOWING YOU are going to cross at 2,600 msl an follow the 020 radial to the airport. Sometimes using raw data is best?

[@mortonrobinson6408]

I truly love your presentations,, when yoU begin I grab my iPad and follow along, from reading back the clearance to acting as PIC.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Morton. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. This one is an oldie but a goodie. Early days with my Cirrus. Cheers-Ren

[@mark6121]

Nice video! I have an SR22 based at FUL.

[@dougbolton5503]

I won't make a negative comment about this video. I will however suggest you might want to look at the flight simulator X-Plane. It has some great Garmin Equipped G-1000 FMS's and they work very well. Why spend hundreds of dollars/hr "learning" in air, when you can get proficient at home. My 2 cents...

[@renmanmb]

Doug Bolton thanks for your comments. Believe it or not I’m quite familiar with X-Plane. In fact I have a simulator setup at home and used it extensively in IFR training and I think it’s great. But while it was a valuable training tool it was a little like being a great driving range golfer. If you screw up you just restart and do it again. Kind of like a mulligan in golf. But in the real world, in the air, with no pause button it’s different. You have to live with and learn from your mistakes in real time. The good news is that if you live through your mistakes up in the air the lessons I’ve learned stick.

[@motoxcarbon9891]

Again, great stuff. Curious what was the lesson that you learned and how you plan to make sure that it doesn't happen again. Do you put that into a check list? This is great stuff because...it's really about the life and times of flying with a new gen panel.

[@spotspot6790]

I think their is too much technology on that plane for you. You need to be fully proficient in it otherwise I worry when you really need it you will be out of your depth. This is an accident waiting to happen.

[@TheRenBaron]

It was definitely a lot when I started which is when this video was made. Watch one of the most recent ones and then give me an updated review. Thanks for taking the time to post. Cheers-Ren