What happens if I lose my engine?

Emergency gear flying in Australia's desert. Flying from Longreach, the home of Qantas, to Tennant Creek, what happens in an in-flight emergency? See multi-camera angles, hear ATC, and see the remote landscape of Outback Australia. Day 3 of my Wrigley Murphy recreation flight to celebrate 100 years of the Great Air Race flying from Queensland to the Northern Territory.
Flying Australia in a Cirrus SR22 VH-EYZ, my Wrigley Murphy recreation is Bush Fly’n dirt strip fun and makes me want to try things like the High Sierra Fly In one day. Maybe I should try a FreedomFox one time too, but first things first we still have to get to Darwin.
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VERY IMPORTANT: I am a private pilot and am NOT qualified to give flying instruction. This video, like all videos on this channel, has been significantly edited from the original source footage and is provided for entertainment purposes only. Many radio calls and procedures have been omitted. If you have any questions about anything you see or hear, please speak to a Certified Flying Instructor first.

[@marctaiji5052]

To answer the question posed... You’ll become a very expensive Glider.

[@StefanDrury]

Ha, well said.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

@@StefanDrury Nah! If the engine stops you will be stuck up there for ever!

[@simpilotadamt1012]

Unless the CAPS is pulled

[@PaulGarthAviation]

1:23 - It's getting to the point where you need a "Pre-engine start, technology checklist"!

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah that's a smart idea. I do usually do a "camera preflight" just after the regular preflight but I don't have it written down. Probably time when I need to do that.

[@CalBart42]

you got to give it to the pioneers of aviation ... flying out there without the high tech gizmos we all now take for granted ... always a joy and a pleasure flying along with you Stefan.. im actually following your path on google earth .. continue to stay and fly safe dude..

[@CalBart42]

just checked out Ludovico Einaudi ... my new chillout sound ... the piano has a sound that massages my brain from the inside out .. love it

[@flyingark173]

Retrace your steps, it's probably where you left it last.

[@warrenpolivnick4878]

Stef, loving the series mate- Currently training at YSBK and to eventually do stuff like this is exactly why I'm doing it. Would love to see a vid of what's in your go bag and typically what you'd expect to happen after a CAPS / forced landing in the desert (SAR etc). Thanks!

[@buckshot704]

Maybe a silly question, but why don’t cameras mounted on the outside of the plane have an aerodynamic body case that would look like wheel pants, to reduce drag?

[@RodneyvandenBrink]

Hi Stefan I carry a 5 watt hand held 80 channel UHF pretty handy for backup (GME TX6500S), everyone will hear you 5x5 transmitting from that altitude, also monitor the trucker frequency and refer to the UHF Channel Guide

[@HWingsAviation]

I love Divenire ! Great series mate, really enjoying it

[@StefanDrury]

Of all his music I don't think I've listened to that one, thanks for the tip.

[@davidellis1585]

Great Vlogs Stefan. Just Binged the last 4. Is your Qantas cap only available in store at Longreach. Tried to look online with no avail. Thanks

[@airkingflyer3515]

Cool video bud, love seeing all that vast territory. Really puts into perspective how large and unpopulated Australia is. Glad you had smooth flight instead of turbulence like in your last two flights 👍👍👍

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Michael, glad you're following along on the trip.

[@TheGarlicMan]

Amazing. What a fantastic life you have. Such a great trip!

[@craigwillis3372]

Probably listen to Harry Chapin "live" !! Great views Stefan !! Fantastic video as always mate !! Would love to do a trip like this....preferably by air !! Looking forward as always to the next episode !!

[@JodelFlyer]

Excellent video series Stef and a great trip. Good for you! How many more in the series?

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks Tim, 6 episodes in this season. EP4 is a fun one...

[@mjotd8670]

This has become a really interesting vlog Stef, as me and many others, (7.5k viewers at last count) are watching you every step/air speed miles along the way..please keep the 360 wing mounted camera charged!..Good luck and safe flying!

[@seanlander6936]

Not the rabbit proof fence, probably the dog/dingo fence. The tyre tracks are the giveaway - station hands will ride/drive boundary lines to check fences to make sure it isn't damaged so Dingo's can't get through.

[@cirruscapo]

Love listening to Ludovico Einaudi, as an American of Italian decent I have been aware of his music for some time... And as always great vlog, Thnx for taking us along for the ride...

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks as always Robert, great to know you like Ludovico as well.

[@catolandsvik42]

Hello. Great videos even for us non-flying out there! Regarding music I would like to recommend a Norwegian artist to you. Øystein Sevåg (Oeystein Sevaag) has several great albums like Global House and Link. Instrumental music that is just great to listen too. Keep up the great videos (yes I'm about halfway through now) 😀

[@spiro5327]

Amazing views of the desert, and i would assume lots of flat land to put it down if needed. Well it looks flat from up high. Interested to see what kind of food you can get in Tennant Creek. Thanks Stef

[@calebpond478]

That fence is a vermin fence that runs the state border up into the gulf, I think you may be over Rocklands station which has padlocks in the NT and QLD or Barkly Downs which is further to the south on the QLD side only.

[@davidvanniekerk3813]

Stefan I looked the towns up in my 1985 World Atlas, made in South Africa. That towns look like our towns in the Karoo. Semi-desert! Do you think you plain can fly to ZU? Thx

[@manunathan12]

I love to think how much interesting rambling must have been cut out of this video😂

[@StefanDrury]

A 3.5 hour flight into a 10 minute video. There's a lot of singing to myself, muttering, and eating that gets cut out of these vlogs.

[@tonymorris7377]

It's the QLD/NT state border, but I can't find any rabbit proof fence along that border? I know of a rabbit proof fence near YSPE, because I've ridden a dirt bike along it :)

[@HhAnNnSsEeLl]

Great videos mate ... every time I watch one of yours I am off to Bendigo for a flight 😁... next on my training is cross country can’t wait to get that done to do some longer flights ... cheers from KYN

[@eferguso69]

Hi Stefan: I’ve enjoyed your videos very much. Thank you sincerely. (Thank you for the Ludovico referral as well, btw). I’m looking to purchase a used Cirrus SR22 In the coming year and I’ve already begun thinking about how I’m going to get my bike into that thing. Would you mind sharing which folding bike you use? Do you like it? Would there be room room for two? Cheers and thanks again.

[@StefanDrury]

Hey Ed, it's a Dahon D6 folding bike. You'd struggle to get two in the baggage compartment of the SR22 but you could get one on the backseat. Thanks for watching.

[@thekobaz]

How much (emergency) water do you pack for these sorts of flights? High desert conditions seem to have a general rule of 2 gallons per person per day. If you got stranded, how long would your water last you in the bag? Also, do you also pack sunscreen and such? What's your typical first-aid kid contain? Do you have a space blanket (also useful for reflecting heat, and a nice big reflective surface!)

[@CorrectiveAction]

Pretty sure that's the Dog (or Dingo) Fence. It goes close by Coober Pedy in SA, I've visited it there a number of times. It's one of the longest structures in the world. Great video series Stefan, really enjoying it 📹👍

[@AV8OR51]

Nice video, stefan. I have just started flying with an inreach mini. I think it’s pretty cool,

[@tolgayildiz5239]

Hey Stef, could you compare avidyne with garmin, especially with the g1000? That would be interesting.

[@benjaminfox7105]

Great video Stef! I hope you enjoyed Tennant Creek - It's a lovely little spot. I was down there in September, I spent 4 weeks working in Tennant's Emergency Department (2nd year nursing placement). Obviously, missed in you Darwin. All good! :-) I'm really looking forward to your next videos. Have an awesome day mate!

[@pokemonguy6579]

Another great video Stef! I have been under the impression that ADS-B talks from aircraft to aircraft detailing the position of the aircraft. I dunno if you have ever done a video on explaining how ADS-B works, but I need to learn some more... :-)

[@chriscavok1443]

Hey Stef, your videos are inspiring! I flew VH-LCM (your Instrument training aircraft) today, I need to upgrade to a Cirrus!

[@ronbhalla5464]

Fuel calculations showed on the screen you reckon are accurate? Luckily you had tailwinds so it won't be a big problem but if winds change from the head side will be a head-scratching scenario. :D Love your vlogs. I can't wait for the next one.

[@StefanDrury]

The fuel calculations are based on ground speed, distance and fuel remaining. So if I pick up a headwind then yes the fuel remaining at destination would be less than it shows if I had a tailwind. The calculations from the system are very accurate. I run a separate fuel log on my iPad based on time and fuel used per tank as well as a backup. When refuelling, the amount I put in generally is exactly the amount the system has told me I just used, so it's very accurate.

[@gusbisbal9803]

Stefan do you ever break your flight plan and drop down to 1000 feet to do some sight seeing then rejoin the plan or broad cast a new plan and continue?

[@williameudy6615]

You might consider including the camera setup in your walk around checklist.

[@billnicholson2470]

Thanks Stefan.

[@martinparry70]

Definitely add switch camera on onto PFC.. also, just watching and wondering what would happen if you nodded off. Would the nav make an alarm?

[@IfItAintBrokeStillFixIt]

thanks for the video

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for watching.

[@markbrown4442]

Love it, Stef. Great series. P.S the Skid Lid doesn't look too bad 😄

[@StefanDrury]

Cheers Mark, thanks for following the trip. It's probably going to live in EYZ now so you'll see more of it on the channel I'm sure!

[@triedproven9908]

Answer: Nose down, light in the seat. Squak fml.

[@triedproven9908]

Aka 7700

[@shlonketer]

Love Ludovico Einaudi's work! You should listen to Olafur Arnalds --- great pianist!

[@rikspector]

Stefan, Is that area anywhere near the Nullabor Plain, pardon my ignorance:) Cheers, Rik Spector

[@나무넷]

Thank you for watching the great video.

[@OtakuAviators]

Love the Boeing callout ("500") :D Greetings from AMS

[@parliamenthouseottawa]

I must have missed the video, but could not find it, where you explained where and why and how much you got the folding bike.

[@DJ99777]

Awesome!

[@MrJames_1]

I liked seeing the Qantas hanger over your shoulder, almost 100 years old. Stef, you might also like to listen to George Winston. I've been a fan for more than 20 years.

[@StefanDrury]

Thanks for the tip, Googling him now.

[@gabe8056]

7:56- The Rabbit Proof fence is in Wester Australia

[@CyrilDeretz]

Love the landscape. Was it your stormscope that was showing lots of little crosses (i.e. lightning strikes) at 8:00?

[@ozziepilot2899]

Ludovico Einaudi : Fly ; seems appropriate , I'm enjoying your adventure so far :)

[@StefanDrury]

That's a great track! Thanks Paul.

[@marsgal42]

I fly with a Spot3. Just the ticket for Canada-size wide open spaces.

[@StefanDrury]

I tried one of those previously but I like the tracking on the Garmin and it integrates with Garmin Pilot that I already use for flying so I went with the InReach Mini. But I know a lot of people like the Spot tracker products.

[@walkingwithsteve0583]

Great flight, great sights, even vegemite (ok that rhymed). Thanks for the music heads up. He has one that has 173 million plays

[@ashtonwilliams5134]

Hey stef, I’m a 15 year old student pilot and next Friday I’m going to sit my RPL exam (I believe it was formally know as the BAK, not sure?). Anyway if you or anyone else had any tips or advice for me I’d love to hear it. Also a video on your experiences with the topic of flight tests and exams could make for an interesting video idea as well, Either way I’m loving your videos and would love to see you Milkshake and EYZ come to Perth one day :) Thanks.

[@RobinDA40]

Hi Ashton Good luck with your RPL exam. I think Stef did an vlog on exams. I did my BAK back in 1980. Having lectured and examined, do practice exams, lots of these online. Have a good study guide, ask your mates on what they are doing. From a flight test point of view remember that they will only recommend you for the test when they think you are ready. Like Stef I do an IPC in my Cirrus SR22 every year, my son a Qantas Link Pilot does SIM checks and a line check every 6 months, so if you are going to have a career in Aviation you better get use to flight tests. Safe flying Robin

[@AmuthanVethanayagam]

'The Mo" got a seat this time 😁

[@richtaylor6039]

Looks like you were cramping up on that flight....ouch!

[@StefanDrury]

Just readjusting my seating position. I do that a bit on the longer flights, thought I'd include it in this episode to show what it's like on the longer legs.

[@jasondicioccio880]

I'm not sure you addressed the question in the title. Unless I zoned out and missed it somehow?

[@flyingark173]

He means the SOS signal he can send if stranded

[@m11111motorcross]

nice to know we both have a favorite musician in common, Ludovico Einaudi. Yanni and Yann Tiersen are among other best ones in my list ;)

[@Adrianlovesmusic]

does it have a tracker? your insurance could help find it for you or get you a new one

[@nicholasdelavaulx9116]

Thievery corporation is always a nice listen on long sectors :)

[@StefanDrury]

Ooh good call, haven't listened to them for ages. Thanks.

[@davidpalmer9780]

Are you dual VHF and if so, do you monitor 121.5 on those long remote area flight legs?

[@StefanDrury]

Yes dual VHF and most of the time I do monitor 121.5. I also have CTAF frequencies for local airports on Com2 so I can listen out for any traffic. Also local ATIS/AWIS for any weather information. But 121.5 is good to monitor for emergency or relay broadcasts for sure.

[@AmuthanVethanayagam]

@1:35 Lovely angle mate!

[@MrCatchmeifyoucan86]

Is this Super Constellation still flying??

[@StefanDrury]

No I don't believe that any of the aircraft at the Qantas Founders Museum fly anymore.

[@JohnVK5JAK]

Well, they got you in the last video for no bike helmet. Lucky they didn’t see you using the phone while riding in this one.

[@dadetato]

Really appreciate your piano music....I'm Italian ad I suggest you Giovanni Allevi - Aria (which means AIR, nice for pilots like us😊) Let me know how it sounds to you.... As always, thanks for shearing and let us live your adventures.

[@StefanDrury]

I'll take a listen, I love recommendations like that. Thanks very much Davide.

[@willmatthews6253]

How come you not using the oxygen system? Wouldn’t it be a good time to test?

[@StefanDrury]

Wasn't at an altitude high enough to require it on this leg, but (spoiler alert) stay tuned on the way home when I do need to use it...

[@kingstonwhite8935]

Great Video pilot! ''''!''''

[@peanuts2105]

Looking forward of you going to Alice. I could put you in touch with my brother who is an ex Brighton lad, England who lives in Alice if you wish

[@colinpotter7764]

It's the rainy season in the UK, Jan-Dec, I really appreciate seeing different scenery.

[@andydelarue9344]

Rabbit proof fence does not go that for north, and how much was the bike helmet lesson

[@StefanDrury]

Ah ok, it looked like a fence of sorts though. And it cost me $45 (for the helmet) and a warning.

[@RAFLeigh1]

There's a whole lot of nothing up there Stef. I was amazed how little there is when i went to Longreach, but i have to say Daft Punk was pretty decent to listen to.

[@ashsmitty2244]

Make sure you stay up all night to get lucky!

[@donjohnston3776]

Interesting transport truck with 3 trailers

[@StefanDrury]

Yeah those things are huge, road trains they're called. I've got a closer shot of one of them in a future episode.

[@ibraheemali9541]

Which plane r u currenlty flying?

[@awesomesauce53]

I thought this would actually show it

[@airbusaa]

👍🏻👍🏻🙂

[@LWJCarroll]

Lol I usually go to the last place I left something...Laurie

[@StefanDrury]

Haha 😂

[@craigobrien5098]

Did you open your DRS? 0:13

[@StefanDrury]

Haha yes, to get some extra pace up the straight and overtake the Super Constellation

[@simarsingh7621]

wait u carry ur bike in the plane???

[@StefanDrury]

Absolutely, it's a great way to get around when I get to regional airports that are a short distance from town.

[@simarsingh7621]

Damn that’s cool

[@simarsingh7621]

And keep up the good work man 👍🏻👍🏻

[@maxkillers26]

6:35 man youtube are killjoys!!!

[@khalilahmed6542]

5:18 for thumbnail

[@NoelyBob]

Its probably with your car keys

[@flyingark173]

Or the TV remote! Lol

[@StefanDrury]

Ha, found it - was down the back of the couch, thanks guys! 😅

[@Cookies205]

Ludovico Einaudi, strong go to

[@MAGApepe]

What happens if I lose my engine?.... you land

[@SJF15]

Doesn't look like you have much leg room there, actually looks uncomfortable.

[@StefanDrury]

Not uncomfortable at all actually, but you tend to change seating positions a bit over a flight this long.

[@gamblerau]

Zuru

[@StefanDrury]

🤦‍♂️

[@loremaable]

Go to lost and found ( joke only )

[@ashsmitty2244]

Then you go find it. (Answer to the headline)

[@awesomesauce53]

I thought this would actually show it