This was THE BEST Airventure I've had.

[@gregslaven813]

Josh, I'm not a pilot. I've never flown a plane before but I am a huge aviation enthusiast. I had my first ride in a small plane when I was very young. I loved it. I'm not sure why your channel came onto my KZbin must watch list, but I am so glad that it did. I have watched them all. Your trip to Alaska made me go out and buy a 4K tv so I could watch the Prince Edward Sound trip in all of it's splendor. It did not disappoint!!!! In fact, I've watched it a number of times! I have enjoyed all of your videos and anxiously await the next one. I can't think of anybody else that deserved that spot at the Garmin booth at Oshkosh! Truly awesome!!!!! Can't wait to see the next video! Hopefully all of your fans will get to see what we all think needs to happen!!!!! Congratulations on a great channel and I do apologize for the long post!

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

12:00 Fly-in meetup in Chicago? So much great food there.

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

I'm totally in!!!

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Let's set it up! Pretty sure a few other aviation KZbinrs would join in. @@Highmaintenance_chels

[@boydw1]

Nice fishing skills Chelsea!

[@L2FlyMN]

I got to go to Oshkosh for my first time the last weekend of 23! Got to see N80991! Got a chance to complement Chelsea on the great addition & complement she is to your channel!!!!! Thank you for all you do!!! Hope to see you down the road!!! Currently awaiting favorable weather to finish my training in a PPC towards acquiring my sports license.

[@gylanunderhill]

I've been watching Josh since the days of him renting the cessna 152's always enjoyed his content as a viewer from the U.K, keep up the good work Josh ready for many more years of video's.

[@billlyl3725]

Great to meet you there at the Garmin tent, Josh!

[@ReleaseCleaner]

Great video Josh! Seeing the full-circle journey from your first Oshkosh to being on display at the Garmin booth is inspiring. It was great seeing you and @FlyWithBruno and we can't wait until next year!

[@daniellobb]

I so love this. The personal story is so touching. Congratulations

[@marksmith4582]

Wonderful video Josh! So glad Air Venture was another success for you! Congratulations! Appreciate you and your channel! My personal best always for you! Mark in KAWG Iowa.

[@randyvan1520]

Thank you for sharing your personal experiences Josh- great to hear how significant the 172 has been for both you and your father and how great to be prominently on display at Garmin. More than just the great aviation content, you always make it real!

[@dennisnbrown]

We had a great time as well. It was great to visit with you and Chelsea a couple times. Until next year!

[@cjpatz]

I geeked out when I saw Stevie from Bayflight in montage at the end.

[@hometurfco]

Chelsea is definitely a famous face. I'd love to see your journeys that flying brings you. Really enjoyed the mackinaw island video and others like it!

[@StephenWindmeier]

Cool to see 8991 in person. That Garmin panel is awesome. Quality of the install is impressive.

[@Airplane_Stuff]

It makes me so sad to see small airports get destroyed. nice vid!

[@Mark-bm4ew]

Very good videos!!

[@annafraley5388]

Good recap of the trip, “ADVENTURE” I mean… 🤣🤓 For a while there I though you were going to Totally Diss Stevie for having TWO planes parked at the Garmin display, but we see you got her in one of t photos around 13:37 ish.😎👍👌

[@lukeprestridge5691]

I really enjoy all your videos and always look forward to them. Although I'm no longer a current pilot, as you mentioned, I learned to fly in a 172 back in 1979. I owned a Piper Archer for a few years as part of a business venture while I was punting for the Denver Broncos. Eventually moved away form flying and sold the Archer. FYI - if your first Oshkosh was in 2013, this year is your 11th time attending.

[@tommo2492]

So cool watching you fly past the chicago skyline - we did the same from KATW after Oshkosh in 2019 back down to Mississippi - pretty special for someone that was brought up on flightsim and Chicago Meigs field was the default airfield! Thanks for sharing!

[@willardsmith8016]

I went to the garmin tent to see Stevies two planes 0991 was a great bonus.

[@jeffolson9727]

Please post more of your advanced photogenic content. ie: slow mo F35

[@LimitWHK]

Awesome to that 80991 was parked in prime position , though she has the awesome garmin merchandise throughout , being a simple 172 is refreshing over the cutting edge new displays

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

totally agree! so relatable

[@1cardinalflyer]

Camp at Hillman's Ferry while at Ky Lake? Did you eat at Patti's 1880s? If not, it is a "must do" on a return trip.

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

We did!!! Hillman's Ferry was awesome! Will have to go to Pattis next time!

[@BrianRutherford-gi4vj]

I'm disappointed I didn't get to swing by and meet you and Chelsea at one of the meet and greets. I was stuck in the booth working but did get some time during lunch to swing by the Garmin booth and stick my head in 80991. It was surreal seeing inside in person when i've spent hours seeing it on screen. The panel was amazing.

[@josephsener420]

We were parked and camping one row south of you guys in the S40! Got my IFR pad. Trying to get FF to allow custom templates.

[@kb9liq]

Got to fly some of that same shore line in Chicago only thing is I got to take off from Navy Pier to do it. Okay I was in a Chicago Fire Helo at the time so got to also fly over downtown as well as out over the lake a little ways out. Was doing planning for a state medical team so the birds eye view was a big help and a ton of fun. Our driver out to there was a Chicago firefighter and we got to make his day because he had never got to fly in their helicopter so we asked for him to go with us

[@morgidvmw0mdv]

I have had an interest in aviation from a very young age. Would love to have got my PPL, but due to cost, then health and finally old age I never got down to it, so, the next best thing was Microsoft Flight Sim. The default airfield in those days was Merrill C. Meigs Field. I spent many hours just flying between Meigs Field, Chicago-O'hare and Chicago Midway before realising I had the whole World to fly in. The latest version of Microsoft Flight Sim. did not have Meigs Field in it, so when Z Design Studios produced Merrill C. Meigs Field for MSFS 2020, I bought it. I have just completed an around the World flight (8th May 23 to 19th Aug 23 181 Airports) And I had to make Merrill C. Meigs Field one of the Airports. Another Great Vlog from the pair of you. I love your flight adventures. Thanks. Dave M.

[@swiftadventurer]

Agreed, there are two aspects to “social” and “media”. Content creators with a basic level of psychological awareness should know that there are many like me who are more on the introverted side, and we really like just your “media” content. We introverts might have been attending Airventure more times than years that you’ve been alive… we’ve camped in Scholler for decades while exposing our wife and kid to the greatest show on earth, then we flew our PPGs for years down “on the farm” while camping on the grass strip by the ultralights, and recently we’re flying to Airventure in our VANS RVs and camping in HBC… alone, and still very much enjoying the show with hundreds of thousands of other EAAers without much socializing at all beyond the one or two people we’ve seen before, or the occasional group breakfast or airplane type dinner. We like your “media” content and ya, we put up with the “social” content. 😉 Your “media” content is fantastic though and we are flying everywhere, from the far north and west, to the deep to south, to many of the spots that you go to, and we really appreciate all the tips coming from that side of the social media spectrum that you post. So keep it up. And thanks.

[@graysono]

How darn awesome lad! I've been watching you from virtually day one! Osh24 is in calender. I shall make sure to come say hi and shake your hand! Best from me Down Under in Middle Earth!

[@2ndborn186]

Hey, there's Stevie!

[@Waymxil]

Awesome man!!

[@scottallen2190]

I'm so jelly! Maybe next year.

[@ivorevans1795]

So glad you guys had a great Oshkosh! Hard work pays off it seems. Does the US have a concept of a listening squawk? Europe have had overworked controllers for years and constantly looking for ways to ease their workload without having to pay for more controllers! Not sure thats such a good idea but some areas in US seem to be heading that way too by all accounts. Some of the things Europe are doing may be applicable?

[@randya9810]

I was hoping to see a video from you any day now, my friend seen your plane when he was there

[@Aero2992]

Awesome video as always ! Question..... When are you going to put pants on your Cessna ?

[@borenkd]

It had pants on it years ago, but they removed them because they were going to need to be rebuilt. The pants also reduced useful load in the aircraft and makes grass landings more of a hassle.

[@aviatorsteve5649]

Usual class!

[@mattwoody1089]

Did yous see Mik patty at the show with his big red plane

[@DUBaviator]

I got a bit emotional myself seeing 80991 on display and I wasn't even at OSH!

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

🥺🫶

[@z28pawpaw]

still needs fender squirts, would be nice

[@Vulcanrider58]

991 looked great under the lights...one question, though, did she give the Dreamliner an inferiority complex? You know, being a star and all...😁😎

[@terrencehemperly1936]

Thank you for your latest video. You are an amazing video recorder. Your videos are outstanding in content and video color. It's better than some of the movies I have seen on the big screen. Keep up your work and maybe someday your will win and Oscar for motion picture editing on a major movie.

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

I agree! cinematography, editing, voiceovers, they're all 1000%

[@mattgreven7615]

What would the cost be to outfit a 172 with the Garmin suite you have in yours?

[@jerrymoostache7821]

The sight at 10:42 and 12:00, jesus! Oh and 12:50!

[@boogerwood]

Next time if you need someone to carry your bags, I'm your guy! FYI: MORE JOSH AND CHRIS!!!

[@ActinOut]

Safest place to be if you're around Chicago to not die... in the air flying.

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

How'd you get to fly near Chicago??? Last year tried twice, coming and going to get clearance, never gave us class B clearance.

[@Micg51]

He didn’t have clearance, they stayed under the bravo shelves

[@coreymcdonald7745]

They never got Bravo clearance either.

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

@@coreymcdonald7745 scary. tried last year "twice" and still didn't understand after watching a video where it was all also explained...

[@davejones542]

glad you had a good one, but some didnt esp the midair pilots and passengers. RIP

[@tomiasthexder7673]

I’m going to start a KZbin channel so I can get free stuff I think…

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

go for it!!! but remember, nothing is free... you see and enjoy end product, but miss the hundreds and hundreds of hours of planning, filming, editing, learning, voice overs, contracts, obligations etc. all to have someone insinuate its free :)

[@tomiasthexder7673]

@@Highmaintenance_chels actually you get ad revenue for that. Sponsorship is on top of the pay you get for your work. Promoting a product because you got it for free is troublesome. It takes away your independence to review a product fairly without compromise. Bill Hicks once said that once you hock a product, you lose your credibility.

[@billye1789]

I assure you, many hours,days,months and years of hard work went into getting that “ Free stuff.” So if you’re willing to put in the hard work go for it.

[@tomiasthexder7673]

@@billye1789 no, years went into learning to shoot, produce and edit films. Great respect for that. Receiving goods in exchange for favourable influential comments is a totally different thing. He is receiving the “free” product for his public reach and for favourable product review.

[@robinriversleather]

Awesome! That’s crazy how close you were to us! I was one of the Chinook pilots on the Boeing Plaza! Too bad I just discovered you or I would have definitely stopped by and said hello! Maybe next year!

[@SuperDave21]

Congrats Josh, I know how proud you must have felt seeing 80991 in that scenario. Chelsea sure is cute! I'd keep her if I were you !!

[@flysnf]

As always, you produce quality, compelling content. PLEASE stop by the SUN 'n FUN Media Lab next spring during our 50th fly-in, for a tour. We're inside the Aerospace Center for Excellence. Oh, but a ring on her finger, she's a keeper.

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

Counting down the days! See y'all there :)

[@eddyg1794]

The quality of the audio and video never ceases to amaze me. Well done Josh.

[@AmazingAnamatronics]

Do you train 10 year olds by chance

[@zgr811975]

First oshkosh for me. I'm not a pilot (yet?) but love aviation. I didn't get a chance to say "hi" as you both were busy, but it was great to see your plane up close! Keep up the content, it's great!

[@MilkBoy17520]

And only a few people died. I know they put a ton of work into making it as safe as possible and putting out a ton of information for people that are flying in and out. And obviously accidents do happen in aviation and basically every other part of life. But it just seems like they're cramming way too much into an airport and airspace that was never designed to handle this. I'm really not comfortable with events like this just continuing on after multiple people die in a day and they just keep the party rolling. If I witnessed a fatal crash in person, there's no way in hell I'm sticking around and having a good time.

[@jpwallace2000]

I've subscribed to many aviaton channels and you and Mike Patey are the best! I was actually just typing that when you said that you took over his spot. Awesome turn of luck for you to get to display your plane. Keep up the great work!

[@jerrylittle7797]

Josh your content is awesome...but...Garmin is too expensive for the standard GA pilot. It's different for unsponsored plane owners.

[@smokingspitfire1197]

Unsponsored airplane owner here, they’re expensive for what they are, sure, but so is the vast majority of avionics on the market. I’ve been deciding between a Dynon or G3X setup for my Comanche 260B and both are coming out the same price.

[@mattym8]

What do you want Josh to do with that info?

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

@@smokingspitfire1197 GO Garmin!!! We've flow with both. Recently use a full D panel for our multi training and made us love the G3X even more, just so intuitive

[@weatherherk1]

Dude….what are waiting on….ask her already….gee…🤪

[@colin-nekritz]

Right?

[@wgraham2410]

Josh, If you guys ever come to Chicago hit me up. I do Airport Operations at ORD and would love to give you guys a tour of the airfield and our Ops tower (old ATC tower) as well as the main ATC tower.

[@larrymoy4955]

Saw your plane at Garmin. Nice panel! I remember when you were exited about the dual G5s and I was jealous. Seems so long ago. Local Chicago pilot out of 06C so if you do make it into town hit me up for a tour of some of my favorite views and eats.

[@w9awx1]

It was wonderful getting to see you as things were winding down as Chelsea and you were getting ready to move the lady off the display.

[@frmphxaz84]

Folks at future Air Ventures should organize big parades of fly-bys over Meigs as a way of thumbing our noses at what was done there. Not necessarily formation flights, but just one plane after another in quick succession passing by like you all did.

[@pdoherty]

Your video skills are right up there with your piloting skills now Josh. Excellent work and content. One of your best assets is in the seat next to you, Chelsea. Safe travels and best wishes.

[@aut665]

Hey Josh, I had a chance to stop and talk to you at Air Venture but I still believe what I told you there. Your videos are an inspiration and one of the main reasons I got into flying in the first place.

[@mikewaterfield3599]

Was my third time, did several things differently. For one we arrived early and got an excellent spot in vintage. Every time we learn a little more and make it a better trip.

[@Jaguar79gt]

I've been following your channel since you went to flight school. I can't say it often enough. thank you for taking us with you on this epic journey 🥰🥰🥰🥰👍💪 big greetings from germany 😉

[@StayLevelAvionix]

Nice vid bud! Glad you called out the new Midway Charlie Airspace right after Navy Pier (southbound) too. After flying all over the USA, Chicago Center and Approach on 133.5 / 120.55 is an incredible group of controllers. Best in the nation IMO. You are always welcome in Chicago! Congrats again on a great OSH - Stay Level 🤙

[@ArnieTX]

One of your best videos. Makes me feel like family. Good job

[@ColinFisher]

Oshkosh wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t have a chance to say hi to Josh. Glad to hear you had a great show!

[@williambudiac5711]

This video is awesome! Being a resident Wisconsinite who wishes to become an airline pilot, I must say that going to EAA Airventure has been a bucket list activity for me for YEARS.

[@InstrumentPilotBartram]

Question when you did the Chicago sky line 11:40 parts of that looks like you were beyond gliding distance from land I'm sure its just the optics of the camera that makes it look like it however the parts of land that look accessible to you didn't really have landing distance so they wouldn't be much good in an emergency. So question is where you beyond landing distance and if so how come no life jackets?

[@TheRobkob]

Absolutely positively fantastic

[@ernestedge7305]

Very nice having a 80991one parked in front of the Garmin building. Could you help me I'm trying to find out what happened to Greg mink. He has not posted to KZbin for over a year. Do you know his status?

[@pittss2c601]

Now build an Experimental airplane as your next chapter. It will change you. You will fit in better at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture. Too many factory built airplanes.

[@ChrisRocha1672]

The Miegs Field story is incredibly sad

[@cjoller2701]

Not part of the video but im curious… do the GPS’s you use actually route you around military airspace and city airspace? Or is that your job to preplan and map out no fly zones?? Also. Was wondering if the GPS brings you right to specific landing strips or if you have to look it up to get to the right one?

[@drcode4]

Didn't get to say hi to you this year like I usually do because it was soooo HOT and you had drawn such a long line. I did say Hi to Chelsey over by 991, and that was a treat. She is so nice. Glad Oshkosh was great for you. It was my least favorite because of the heat, but still great. Hope I get a chance to say Hi next year. Another great video. Hope you also make it back to Big Bear someday.

[@IRAMightyPirate]

I thought you were always planned to be at the Garmin booth! That's so awesome they reached out to you and had you pinch hit for Mike. Well done!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota!! Great episode!!

[@NashCreekIndustries]

She said it with a lot of confidence, but the Ferris Wheel in Chicago is not the original one from 1893.

[@chucknelson1904]

I was excited to park next to N80991 in Llano today :-)

[@michaelchaump8203]

It was great meeting you guys at Oshkosh 2023. It was my first trip there what a treat.

[@buuntaa1986]

Such a shame the story around Meigs Field and how its just a desolate piece of land now.

[@DustinDawind]

Look how cute 991 looks sitting next to the Dream Lifter.

[@jeromefridmann6108]

Tnx. Josh, I like inspiring fellows !!

[@conantheagrarian]

take it easy bro … they parked it in the dirt, not the white house lawn.

[@Stupidboi1]

AA did a crap job, terrible tent and didnt let us go on their A321

[@davejones542]

It is not clear to me what made it successful for you

[@Joe_CT]

Another amazing video…

[@garycooper4526]

Thanks for taking us along.

[@SuperElephant]

The 360 camera pan was very slick, and the quality was great! Which one do you use? The Insta X3 or GoPro?

[@Highmaintenance_chels]

@GoPro

[@herbm8709]

You should be proud!!!

[@joshuarushold]

what camera do you use?

[@davejones542]

@12:23 Meigs field rip

[@skyepilotte11]

Great video...thx

[@lonnieholcomb2078]

good video

[@gtr1952]

One thing you didn't mention, as you were walking up to 80991, there was a "Transformer" with the engines half 'rotated' over the right wing and a "DreamLifter" just over the left!! How cool is that!! All 3 of ya'll in the same shot!! You don't see that every day!! LOL Congrats you guys!! 8) --gary

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

We aren’t seeing enough of your dad. Please include more.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great video Josh, you have come quite a long way since I first bumped upon your video when you were a young man.

[@andylewis210]

Not as interesting as most of your videos

[@billye1789]

Love that you felt the need to comment this 🙄