Instrument Approach in IMC Conditions at KSBA in Cirrus SR22T Gen 6

[@GregJordan]

Appreciate you sharing these videos and especially talking thru everything you're doing. Great way to start my Sunday - everyone was sleeping in, dogs snoring, and me with a hot mug of coffee watching the Ren Baron shoot an IMC approach into KSBA.

[@TheRenBaron]

My pleasure I'm glad you find them helpful. Cheers-Ren

[@cpuwolf]

first time to see your video from China, I am amazed by your experience combining slow and clear, and your hamble, you never readback with "fashion words" like "in the box"

[@TheRenBaron]

Thank you Shuai. Glad you enjoyed it. Where in China do you live?-Ren

[@cpuwolf]

@@TheRenBaron hi Ren, I lives in Shanghai. glad to meet you channel, cheers. God bless you

[@horse12100]

Thank you sir... I have recently found your channel and thoroughly enjoy it. I am 50% owner in a Piper Dakota and working on my IR so your videos are truly helpful and extremely enjoyable. Thank you very much.

[@TheRenBaron]

Welcome aboard! Where are you based? That IFR rating is going to make you a better pilot. Stay with it. Cheers-Ren

[@horse12100]

The Ren Baron will do! I am based at KMRT near Columbus, Ohio. N8298M

[@davidrobertson996]

you're the best at taking us along on your flights, the way you use your camera placements are top notch, along with you taking us through all of your procedures in the cockpit!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!!

[@TheRenBaron]

My pleasure David. Cheers-Ren

[@f-16guy30]

Masterfully done Steve ! You seems to be using all the avionics the Cirrus has to offer. You use the buttons and knobs like a concert pianist !! LOL . Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks F-16 you're too kind! Cheers-Ren

[@ramezqubain8177]

Very meticulous

[@schelbinerik]

Thank you so much, always is a pleasure see all of your videos.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Schelbin much appreciated. Cheers-Ren

[@cpuwolf]

power out, trim, power out trim....hold it hold it..., and butter landing thanks I learned a lot

[@TheRenBaron]

Glad it helped Shuai! Cheers-Ren

[@ronnieeubanks6559]

Even with the autopilot you definitely had a work load. I liked how you stayed ahead of the aircraft.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Ronnie. That's the goal and every once in a while I get it right. Cheers-Ren

[@bill832]

Another great video, you are skilled in the SR22. Thanks!!

[@TheRenBaron]

Wow, thanks! Cheers-Ren

[@CalBart42]

Loved it Ren Baron... what a way to keep your brain sharp and on the ball ...

[@TheRenBaron]

It is indeed. Thanks for posting Calvin. Cheers-Ren

[@johncathy1487]

Really like the explanation of everything you are doing and THINKING. helps me as a pilot

[@TheRenBaron]

Glad you enjoyed it John. Cheers-Ren

[@daves.9076]

Nice job of staying ahead of the airplane. Well done.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Dave. Cheers-Ren

[@Oceanbreezefarm]

Good job, love to watch it, I can identify with you in learning and using the #cirruslife

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks CW. Cheers-Ren

[@toddl4]

Great video. Glad you fixed the sound problems you were having. Super inspiring to watch you tackle a real Imc approach.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Todd. Cheers-Ren

[@joshallman4409]

Have noticed your confidence has increased greatly since the earlier videos. Seems like you’re really settling in with the aircraft. Nice!

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for the kind words Josh. Cheers-Ren

[@Fredo0709]

Loved that approach especially with all the close ups to the instruments. Got the message! I’m working hard to get it done right. Thanks for glimpse into real-life IFR flying!

[@TheRenBaron]

I can't wait for you to take delivery of your little beast! It's gonna be a game changer. Cheers-Ren

[@alpointexas]

Great job as usual Steve. Very informative. I got a laugh when, on your landing, you kept telling yourself "hold it off hold it off". I remember when I was getting checked out in a King Air 200 the chief pilot kept telling me to leave in a little power and "hold it off". That helped me get the hang of making pretty good landings most of the time. I always enjoy riding along with you on your flights. Thanks.

[@TheRenBaron]

I talk to myself alot in that cockpit. When I was editing this flight I took notice as well of how many "hold it offs" I got in before she touched ground and I think as a general rule the more times I can say that the better the landing. Thanks for posting Al. Cheers-Ren

[@donaldjohnston8948]

Thanks for sharing Steve. Another great one; you are getting good at that ILS stuff!

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Donald. I really enjoy flying that ILS approach into SB. It's a good test of IFR skills because that marine layer spends alot of time over SB in the mornings. Cheers-Ren

[@FlyingDirty]

I love me some IMC approaches! I can watch them all day! Excellent job Ren!

[@TheRenBaron]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@forrestwilson7948]

Nice job REN! Helped me brush up on TEC routes. Thanks

[@TheRenBaron]

My pleasure! Cheers-Ren

[@ronhenderson9258]

Thanks for another great video!

[@TheRenBaron]

My pleasure!

[@ronhenderson9258]

@@TheRenBaron loved your Bahamas trip videos as well.

[@markschussler567]

Ren, that was great, I am in the beginning stages of IFR training, love it. Thanks again

[@TheRenBaron]

Keep it up. I think that getting that IFR ticket will help turn you into a real pilot if you stay at it. It teaches you discipline, precision, anticipation, and execution. In golfing terms it's the difference from shooting in the 90's to shooting in the 70's. Enjoy the ride! Cheers-Ren

[@markschussler567]

The Ren Baron Absolutely, safest way to fly, love your golf analogy 😂😂😂, I actually plan on buying a cirrus, selling your next year by chance?

[@TheRenBaron]

@@markschussler567 No I think I'll be keeping 8FS for a while longer!

[@CrooklynPilot]

Nice IFR!!! And Smooth landing

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Anderson. I see you are a Roots fan. Me too. Thanks for posting. Cheers-Ren

[@CrooklynPilot]

@@TheRenBaron Absolutely, big fan! I hope see them again on the big stage. Keep the videos coming!

[@jimhuntington8692]

Nice approach! Great vid!

[@TheRenBaron]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers-Ren

[@waynefoster2264]

Love your videos 😁

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Wayne! Cheers-Ren

[@LZScout1]

I enjoyed the video. Is there any way of having a close up view of the PFD during segments of the flight, especially IMC approaches?

[@TheRenBaron]

Look through some of the other videos Lantz and you'll see lots of closeups of PFD during approaches.

[@pslny]

Nice job Steve, going to do this flight next time I'm in the simulator!

[@TheRenBaron]

Let me know how you do Paul. Cheers-Ren

[@jms1958]

Great video again Ren. I noticed at 11:12 and 14:10 timestamps that you get a yellow CAS message that says AIL and an arrow just above the Set Altitude. This means the autopilot just needs a bit of aileron trim help. If you adjust your aileron trim in the direction of the arrow the CAS message will go away immediately. I have the same plane as you and this happens to me as well quite often. It does eventually clear itself in most situations and I see it did that here as well. Clears up right away if you hit the aileron trim. Keep the great videos coming!!!!

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for pointing that out. I noticed it as well when I was editing the video. I don't know why that annunciation did not get my attention. I hope you are enjoying your Cirrus as much as I do. Cheers-Ren

[@wilzboyz]

Another great video. Greaser. Flew to and from 2P2 (UES) earlier today. Ever been to SLO?

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Wilz. Sounds like you are in Wisconsin. Yes I've been to SLO many times. Cool airport. Cheers-Ren

[@hbwallace]

Thanks for the videos Ren. I know lots of folks are learning from them. I'm curious about your camera setup since I'm a CSIP. Can you share that? I did my Avidyne training with EW in Pinehust & share your opinion of him. Great guy!

[@TheRenBaron]

here you go Wally. Check out this video which describes my setup kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaSTgnWcopuelac

[@Shaneepe1]

Great vid! I always wondered how you handled the departure from ksmo from a avionics perspective and now I know :)

[@TheRenBaron]

Glad it was helpful Shane. Cheers-Ren

[@zacharynorman397]

Ren, watching this one again and a question. If I understood right, to capture the 315 LAX radial, I see you hit OBS mode and selected the 315 course using GPS and not going to the VOR... ok, got that. But, what if the current leg you were on wasnt the LAX VOR? If you hit OBS mode, wouldnt it be selecting a course for whatever your current leg was, and not necessarily the LAX VOR? Does that make sense?

[@TheRenBaron]

You have to make KSMO to LAX the active leg for it to work.

[@kenbryant2570]

Nice landing.

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Ken. Cheers-Ren

[@darrengillespie3647]

Great video. I have the same plane. Currently at KHND. My daughter is freshman at LMU so I’m expecting to make the trip to Santa Monica frequently. I’m IFR but need some experience with that “Cali” marine layer. If ur out this way look me up. N722C

[@TheRenBaron]

I'll do that next time I'm in Vegas. And when you come to see your daughter what airport will you fly in to?

[@darrengillespie3647]

The Ren Baron I’ll be flying into KMSO. I was there once last summer vfr. The programming of the radial is not something I’ve ever had to do in Seattle or Vegas. Many I’ve asked seem unfamiliar. So thanks.

[@TheRenBaron]

@@darrengillespie3647 Well if you are flying VFR you don't need to fly the LAX radial out of SMO. But when that marine layer is low unless you have an IFR rating you'll be sitting on the ground waiting for it to clear. If you do fly IFR the LAX radial is pretty easy to program. I like doing it with OBS so I can stay in GPS mode and not have to switch the needle to CDI and back. It's pretty simple actually. CHeers-Ren

[@darrengillespie3647]

The Ren Baron- I’m IFR /650 hours. I’m finding every region has its own way of doing things so until you see them and get familiar, like your flight to Santa B, it’s challenging to me.

[@TheRenBaron]

@@darrengillespie3647 I hear you on that! I'd be happy to show you the IFR departure next time you are here in SM. Cheers-Ren

[@NowSmile4TheCamera]

Hey! 2 quick questions....Am I crazy or did you change from the iPad mini to the full size iPad? And I also was wondering what the name of your kneeboard is that you use? I like the fact that it holds your pen easily.

[@TheRenBaron]

Same iPad. I got kneeboarding on Sportys or Aircraft Spruce

[@TheRenBaron]

Here is a link to the kneeboard I use. www.sportys.com/pilotshop/military-spec-kneeboard.html

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

16:50 Steve, a suggestion... rather than writing down on your kneeboard (a lot of heads-down time) all the key approach briefing items including missed approach steps (and risking a transcription error), why not simply bring up the approach plate in ForeFlight (maybe scribble some highlights there) and leave up the ForeFlight approach plate all the way thru landing/missed... that way you have an error-free, heads-up version of all the approach info at all phases of the approach. BTW -- I really enjoy your videos! Thx. Wayne

[@TheRenBaron]

Duly noted. But, writing it down when I have time 'imprints' it a bit more in my mind. It's a personal routine that works for me but I accept that it will be different for everybody. Finding a routine that works is the important thing for me. Cheers-Ren

[@GeezerGeekPilot]

Fully agree that routine is super important, as is your logic on imprinting. All the best! Wayne

[@benclammer945]

Ren - with tower to tower clearance do you even file or just make the request with tower ?

[@TheRenBaron]

No you don't file. When the tower gives you the TEC route they are in effect filing it for you. And if you use Foreflight all you have to do is type in "SMOP13" and it loads all the waypoints into the flight plan without the pilot having to enter them manually. From there you can upload the plan wirelessly to the MFD. It's genius.

[@tabu99]

just my 2 cents, as soon as ATC started vectoring you, for better visualization, i would have loaded "Vx to Final". Instead you still had the CDI on GPS. I noticed that was done quite late in the approach.

[@dondubin1718]

I wouldn't have better to keep all the intermediate fixes there. Some times if busy especially SBA they might take you through final and back around now you are reloading everything.

[@algenalbritten3056]

Nice!

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks Algen. Cheers-Ren

[@tabu99]

is that an ipad mini?

[@TheRenBaron]

It is indeed!

[@j.mullen8596]

John from Virginia

[@TheRenBaron]

Thanks for joining premiere. Cheers-Ren