What Happens in VEGAS Stays in VEGAS

[@alanmitchell7207]

Niko, your made for tv productions are outstanding! You could contract with discovery channel and produce a series…your productions are much more enjoyable and informative than airplane repo…. Thanks for all your efforts to make these impressive documentaries of your flights!

[@darrenrice5710]

I agree!

[@conradbeckles465]

Thanks for always leaving in the parts where you show that you feel anxiety, fear, confusion….we all experience it and it makes us all remember we are not alone when we are up there. Bravo my friend!

[@videopokernetwork6824]

Hi Niko. The overhead image of the Flat Irons was spectacular. Thank you for the ride.

[@j.scotthenderson3123]

Thanks Niko! Yesterday, my wife and I were leaving a parking garage in Dallas. As she settled into the passenger side of our truck, I left the driver side door opened and yelled, “CLEAR PROP!” She said, “You are watching way to many Niko videos!”

[@NikosWings]

Haha that’s too funny 😂

[@Fimpiekijke]

Good Life, Pluk de Dag😎🤟nice views underway as seen from my ipad, must be even more amazing when high up.

[@davefrommelbourne1237]

3:10 you’re right Niko at the end of the day it’s all about your skills and communicating regardless of where you are.

[@renevelez9444]

That Desert terrain is just beautiful. Want to do that route some day. Its on the bucket list.

[@dwyanebrentson2837]

I hope you three are on vacation somewhere beautiful. I hope, I know you are in good health. Don’t forget to get the t- shirts.🙂

[@ejones7589]

@3:43 Nice SF-50 taxing behind you! Lol

[@nategehl4506]

“I think I’ll fly to Vegas and see Sting this week…” Living the dream Niko! Thanks for sharing.

[@NovejSpeed3]

Fan-FREAKING-tactic Niko. Holy cow you just keep dropping "gems" on us (see what I did there?....from the last video...nevermind lol) Man and does Sting ever age? Man it's something about hearing "Fragile," especially those infamous guitar notes!!!! My goodness this was a good one Niko!!! That one when you circled Lady Liberty is still my favorite but you consistently make it hard to determine second place! Kudos brother!

[@NikosWings]

The man does NOT age

[@tompinnef6331]

Nice flight - but the ending just made me hungry for seafood. Take care - be safe - hope the family and you are doing well.

[@segamy-performancetextile]

Dear Niko, I am fond of your videos and have a very good time by watching. You are very welcome to fly in South of France... over Alps, French Riviera or my area LA CAMARGUE.... Enjoy and keep as you are....

[@NikosWings]

I’d love that

[@F1v30h1]

There is always North Las Vegas airport and Henderson also. I don’t fly but live in Vegas.

[@paratyshow]

👍☑ Good Sunday with Niko! Beautiful video as usual.

[@gervers]

What a great trip! Thanks for taking us along! Sting in Vegas! Nice 👌

[@stevenkenney9473]

Always love watching your adventures. Experienced yet humble enough to ask for help. I learn a lot every video!

[@philipgledhill7227]

I buddy hope you are well and enjoying life to the full. What a place to visit I bet it was awesome hope you enjoyed your self. Your flight was awesome with brilliant scenery. Take care and happy flying to you phil.

[@westonbadke5434]

Cool. Flying into Vegas at night is even better. All the lights and the big beam from Luxor is like nothing else.

[@NikosWings]

I bet

[@cirruscapo]

Love Vegas, my parents retired there, and I was once stationed there at Nellis AFB Area II... And you had a Cirrus Jet behind you at Centennial...

[@5128goldenrod]

Sting, cool. A gentleman walks but never runs! Hope we see you in OSH this week?

[@NikosWings]

Unfortunately work had other plans for me

[@rogerbee697]

To all other aviation YTers. Pay close attention to the music accompaniment to the visuals. It is perfect. Thanks Niko, good stuff. Good pilot.

[@mikeabc5355]

Henderson Executive Airport might be a little less challenging to get in and out of. M resort is very close to it also.

[@jaydubmotorsportstm5629]

My favorite Pilot and theme song is BACK!!! good stuff Niko👍🏽✊🏽

[@liquidintegrity]

Love Vegas, been there few weeks back, was hot as hell :) Love your videos! Keep them up!

[@NikosWings]

The reply you received was not from me. It was spam. I blocked it

[@RusscanFLY]

Man brother, your videos are the best! Hands down. Thank you so much for being in the aviation community, doing what you do and inspiring newer GA Pilots such as myself. Fly safe brother!

[@NikosWings]

Thanks Russ

[@r.p.3192]

McCarran is a handful… still remember my first landing there in 1986 with my little Cessna 172… man I was mighty impressed! Enjoy Niko 🤙

[@PilotDaveLI]

Great video thank you as always for sharing your adventures. And thanks to KZbin for giving me an ad 1min 8 seconds into it.

[@NikosWings]

It ain’t free after all lol

[@terencecottington4273]

Hi Niko, good to see you again buddy. As always I love these videos. Hope the family is well. Love to all..

[@CharlieLamdin]

What was the Sting concert like Niko? What a legend. Awesome vlog. Thanks. One day I'll get mine up to your standard!

[@NikosWings]

Sting was just absolutely perfect!!!

[@PhilsProjects]

Spectacular views, thanks for sharing Niko

[@darrengillespie3647]

Great video. So nice to hear you have moments of nerves traveling to different airports. Me too. That’s the beauty of GA. We can go anywhere. I went to EAA and had a 1650 mile flight to north of Seattle. I’m based now in Vegas at Henderson. Again great videos. Thanks.

[@NikosWings]

Nice I hope you had a good time at OSH

[@darrengillespie3647]

@@NikosWings - my second year in a row at Oshkosh. Loved it. I never noticed before that you take the time to reply to many of your responses. Very cool. I read them today which really added to the experience. Thx. I’m at HND at vegas also with a SR22T i picked up in Knoxville recently. I have room in my hangar for 2 if you ever need it. Car etc.

[@NikosWings]

I will definitely keep that in mind. Yes I acknowledge or respond to all comments.

[@simostravels8030]

Wow Nicko absolutely spectacular! Like a painted portrait thanks for sharing the beautiful wonders of this amazing world. Smooth sky’s and soft landings to you Nicko.

[@athanasiosapostolou9164]

Νικο γεια χαρα. Χαιρετισμους απο Καναδα. Σακης

[@NikosWings]

Γεια σου Σακη

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Great Video. Spent most of 2019 there for a residency and never saw it all or got to eat in every restaurant on my “must try” list. A fun town. And there is KVGT a nice GA place to rent that sits under the Class B. Great flight. Thanks KAPF

[@paulm2861]

Nice work Niko!

[@Richard_Barnes]

Now I'm just jealous we can't get to Vegas yet 😉 A brilliant video Niko. All the b-roll is superbly filmed, edited and presented is such a short timeframe and yet still loads of stuff to look at and soak up. 👊🏻 I don't know how you pack it all in for us. I bet that's an exciting flight in to Vegas though being so close to all the scenery. Just so good. We love that place and it's been too long for us to get back. (Mind you, that does save us a load of cash *gamblers* 🤣)

[@lancewilliams5726]

Hey, welcome to Las Vegas, I hope you’re enjoying one of our great restaurants while you’re here.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Great views and I always get a little anxious flying to a new airport as well .... Good job!!!

[@jameshyatte7230]

Where do I begin? Absolutely great flight, the scenery, the flight itself, flying into Vegas, the landing, and of course Vegas and the high quality video, just living the dream!

[@carlosdeleon7620]

18k in a Cirrus. Pretty Cool. Thanks for sharing that. Always wondered what flying GA is like into Las Vegas. Might have to try it.

[@FamilyFlyouts]

What a trip, thats what GA is all about!

[@johndemerse9172]

Great video Niko. You are really making use of that beautiful airplane? Cheers from CYYB.

[@Resort_Fans]

Love Sting. Dream of the Blue Turtles is still one of my favorite albums. Great video Niko!

[@NikosWings]

The first song I fell in love with when I was 8 was Roxanne

[@bennett9218]

Cool video, I liked it

[@chrisc161]

Excellent video Nikos. Spectacular views. Thank you for sharing. Για.

[@peterhatz1472]

Αθήνα ready to go - Nicely done Niko!

[@stephpaynes]

Niko thank you as usual a most interesting flight and landing. I have a Greek FB Friend she is the lead singer for the tribute band Lezzeppelin whose music I have followed. Plus in the early '60 s I flew to Athens in an old Army 4 engine propeller transport plane [with the seats facing backward] not pressurised 4 hours FT

[@IanFlyer100]

Brilliant video, thank you for posting it. The scenery was magnificent. I think a few nerves are not such a bad thing - keeps you sharp. Thanks again.

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great to see you, your rout had the most beautiful scenery and then finally into the glittery town that no one seems to sleep just seeing their money disappear. Your flights are never boring see you on your next leg. Safe travels

[@rexgialla1970]

As you say , I like discover new airports, new procedure, It make me live, but at the end of the day , It was the same of every days ! ...But It's fun !!!

[@robertbowling8393]

Greetings again from Ohio .... Absolutely stunning aerial views of the mountains ... Love the transparency of thoughts, cares and concerns! This keeps you the pilot that you are, taking every precaution necessary! Thank you for sharing another great flight. As always, stay safe and well, and good business to you.

[@omarjohnson3411]

Love the Videos, about time to see SIC Zoey back bossing you around!

[@lmartinez3633]

Beautiful scenery

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Beautiful flight in a beautiful area!

[@chriholt]

Nice flight - thanks for taking us along!

[@ArnoldWinters]

Great video. Keeping it interesting, Thanks Niko.

[@milk-it]

Great flying! You handled the different ATC environment like a pro 🙂. Awesome to see Las Vegas with a great show and some yummy food!

[@rabbmuhammad2900]

Great video and great trip! Hope you don’t get a KZbin copyright strike for the segment of Sting music you featured.

[@NikosWings]

So far nothing

[@EricIsMagic]

Another astonishing video buddy. Thank you so much for taking the time to edit and present these videos with the upmost quality. You’re a legend!

[@jimhuntington8692]

Vegas Baby!...Nuff said!

[@kevincollins8014]

Definitely pretty with all the lights and attractions but I don't think Vegas is for me, too many people and too much going on. Just stick me outside of town about 100 miles and I'll be just fine. Seriously though absolutely amazing flight over the Rockies and the Grand Canyon! Thanks for bringing us along with you and glad to see you're doing well brother.

[@NikosWings]

It’s ok for couple days

[@BeechSportBill]

Shrimps! the Biloxi floating casinos have the BEST!

[@AurauspM]

The sounds used were superb in this video. Beautiful desert scenery, and nicely handled the final approach there. Safe flights 122SZ!

[@steini6771]

Ohhh, thanks again Niko.

[@stulogic]

So cool that you got to see a JANET!

[@NikosWings]

Apparently the plane is JANE the terminal it comes from is JANET (T for terminal) lol. Someone else mentioned that and It checks

[@stulogic]

@@NikosWings That's very cool and good to know, I've only ever heard it referred to as 'Janet airlines'. Thanks!

[@maesc2001]

Always a pleasure watching your channel Niko. Oh, and we have been getting up to 40C in the Benelux countries lately. Call that freaking amazing 😉✌️

[@NikosWings]

Crazy

[@phillee2814]

@@NikosWings I recorded a high of 41.2degC near Cambridge, UK. It is known by me to be accurate but not regularly certified so unofficial. That is in a position which is in permanent shade on the north side of a building, even shaded from east and west - even at the summer solstice, no direct sunlight fell on it. That's at 52deg 08' 35"N, 20M above MSL. Thankfully, as I run a heat pump system (and have over 3kw of photovoltaic panels on the roof), I am in the rare position (for the UK) of having air conditioning. Kept it to a pleasant 22degC indoors 😁

[@NikosWings]

Just last week I was watching temps globally and Cambridge was one of the highest… weird

[@phillee2814]

@@NikosWings Yeah, my solar panels are well past full payback and into straight 1:1 utility bill reduction. We even store heat by overheating a little during daylight in winter then allowing a drop overnight and doing the reverse in summer. Same with our freezer - we set it to coldest in daylight then switch it off overnight, which is not long enough for it to get dangerously unsafe for food.

[@maesc2001]

@@NikosWings Yup - apparently has to do with the Northern Jet Stream splitting up somewhere and creating a heat pump over Northern Africa that sends hot air over Europe. Climate change. 😟

[@georgelaureano5815]

Hi niko thank you for the ride

[@iancoffee13]

Great video Niko!

[@VernonWallace]

Nice flight and great scenery.

[@butchhaight3320]

You're Vlogs have so much content truly entertaining spot on thank's Niko

[@rawdyrider]

Rock on man!

[@sansbury95]

As a ~400hr pilot it's strangely comforting to me to hear that someone who does as much XC flying as you can still get anxious about going into new large and unfamiliar places.

[@flywiseman]

Great flight, thank you

[@rockeyroy1]

great flight great video thanks

[@СвятаяРусь-х8н]

Hello from Russia. Hello my friend. Thank you. I love airplanes.

[@tombrotherman7838]

All that stuff you said from 3:00 to 3:30 can be reworded slightly and apply to so many things in life. My extremely short version of it - Same thing only different. And never be afraid to ask questions. Better to be thought stupid than prove it. And most people are going to think you're stupid. And even if they did, 30 seconds later they have forgotten about you because they're on to the next thing.

[@monsterzero760]

Another great video Niko! I was wondering about your situation concerning the Cirrus Vision Jet if I remember the video when you bought the new airplane that you got on the waiting list for the single engine jet. Also sir is the cost of refilling your oxygen expensive? It was amazing to see you get to 18000 feet without a pressurized cabin. I didn’t realize your plane was capable of doing high attitudes. Have safe travels Niko and God bless you and your family! Looking forward to your next video!

[@NikosWings]

I got off the vision jet list after waiting for 3.5 years with another 4 to go before delivery. If I paid a $500K premium I could get one next year but I don’t do stupid stuff like that. At the end of the day the jet will not get me to my destination much faster than this but will definitely cost 5-10 times more. Oxygen costs me $24/month

[@monsterzero760]

@@NikosWings oh wow I didn’t realize you had been waiting that long just to get the jet. I understand about not wanting to change aircraft and the 500k premium is a lot of money. Not bad on the oxygen price per month. Thank you sir for your reply. Have a great week and see you on your next video.

[@Jeffzzzaus]

Wow, did well to avoid a copy-right hit there with Sting. :P

[@stevefisher2553]

Too cool!

[@tomm2672]

If you haven't already - grab a bite and a drink at Perfect Landing restaurant at KAPA sometime... I work in the influence area and that is a favorite of ours!

[@NikosWings]

Ok willco

[@FranksFlights]

My favorite airport to land in the vegas area is Henderson. A lot less hassle. And an easy UBER ride to the south part of the strip.

[@jimfranks]

See you were at TACAir in Colorado. Hate that Mr. Arnold decided to sell to Signature, but he’s no spring chicken. He started his fuel business in Texarkana Texas, but first FBO was at the Texarkana Arkansas airport that serves both NE Texas and SW Arkansas. Did well in this business, and in banking too. But, his real home run were his Roadrunner C-stores.

[@stimpyueediot]

The desert heat is a different beast than its cousin the humid heat.

[@kdharley07]

Hi Niko how long have you been flying for. Thanks for the videos especially when your always working hard. What kind of business to you own/run where you always are flying all over the country? Thanks again for the great videos.

[@NikosWings]

Municipal payments

[@sleektruck22]

1. I can't believe Cirrus isn't sponsoring you yet or at least asking you to help their design/engineering team considering the hours you're putting on this plane. 2. I have said it before, I think you would benefit from a pressurized turboprop like a Lancair Evolution and gain altitude and 100KTS of speed. Just my two cents. I'm a fan, keep it up!

[@NikosWings]

First I don’t do sponsorships so I can keep it real and not have yet another boss yelling at me lol. The benefit of a pressurized turboprop is actually not that much better when you break it all down. The SR22T is very hard airplane to step up from and extract value proportionate to the cost.

[@sleektruck22]

@@NikosWings I appreciate your desire to keep your channel free of sponsors and any associated pressure. Very admirable. As for the turboprop, I can see your point in terms of costs, it's quite expensive to fly one. My thought is, you're a successful guy and your most valuable asset is time. If it saved you time, it may justify the cost. Maybe I'm projecting. Either way, I commend and appreciate you for what you do. Συνέχισε έτσι!

[@NikosWings]

I get your point but at the end of the day it needs to make financial and business sense. The formula doesn’t add up yet but maybe soon. Keep in mind that the supply of aircraft is stupidly limited and you end up paying more for a used airplane than if it were new. New ones are impossible to get.

[@sleektruck22]

@@NikosWings Couldn't agree more, prices for everything is ridiculous. Even what I pay for real estate now in Los Angeles vs a few years ago is ridiculous. I'm also seeing 60 year old Cessna's fetching over $100k. Let's just be grateful we can still afford to live our lives, unlike many. 🙏

[@applelegos]

Been a big fan for a while, love your videos and style! I've been interested in the oxygen system. How often do you refill the oxygen tank?

[@NikosWings]

Depends on how much I use it. I’d say every 20 hours.

[@romeobravo5084]

Niko, I keep forgetting to ask you what is the brand of sunglasses your wearing. I'd love to get a pair for my flying. Thanks.

[@NikosWings]

McLaren just like the F1 racing team. Amazing lens, super expensive but thick arms let’s noise thru the headset

[@romeobravo5084]

Many thanks, I'll look into them.

[@GooberPilot]

If you climbed to 180, were you still on an altimeter setting or did you already change to standard?

[@NikosWings]

Standard baro

[@bobninemire5154]

..................How many hours on 2SZ you have now since new ? ....Thanks Niko

[@NikosWings]

700+

[@bobninemire5154]

@@NikosWings Just broke in....Thanks and see you on the next one. Are you at KOSH

[@NikosWings]

Unfortunately I had to cancel OSH because of work 😢

[@bobninemire5154]

@@NikosWings Your fans will miss you

[@ryanawilson8549]

Bellagio!

[@bdschaaf]

Niko, I am thinking about flying to Vegas for the first time. Ill be flying my Cirrus from Cincinnati. Any tips for flying into Vegas?

[@NikosWings]

Great idea, fly IFR and try to go on a calmer day as it gets rough with the terrain. Have your oxygen to go high and cross the mountains, if they bring you in from the North they may give you the space needle as a visual point for final. I use Signature Aviation but use whichever works better for you. All the FBOs are on the west side of the field and private flights use the west runways, the south runways are for the airlines.Most of all have fun

[@bdschaaf]

@@NikosWings Mine is NA so I will most likely I will take the long way and go south to AMA-ABQ-SEZ-GCN and then hope to get routing over the Grand Canyon. I have an oxygen bottle, but have only used it once in the Midwest. Thanks for the info on what to expect for runways. This has been on my bucket list for a while and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be down near Miami at FLL at the end of February and am hoping to fly the shoreline by South Beach as well. I just saw your video of this area the other day and it was really helpful. Thanks for your feedback and providing excellent content!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Been watching your channel probably since the first couple of months you started it, and was wondering when you got that new plane how long it was gonna take to get to TBO because you don’t just do laps around the pattern brother he put that baby in the wind. Care to share how many hours you put on it since new?

[@NikosWings]

Just over 700 in the last 3.5 years

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

@@NikosWings amazing. Keep it up amino.

[@sky-11]

I see you get smooth engine starts ,most people start it with full throttle and the engine blasts off..How about you demonstrate a talk through video starting up your engine. And also What was the vapor lock trick ?you demonstrated it once maybe you could cover that to.

[@NikosWings]

Good topic

[@IrishDave]

Crazy just how capable this aircraft is. I have a feeling a jet might be in your future, thoughts? :)

[@NikosWings]

Hard to make the jump to a jet for many reasons.

[@Trenaway]

You were close to having a panic attack, I know, because when I feel one creeping up on me, I say the exact same thing. Sniffing or put Lavender oil in a defuser, works awesome for panic attacks!

[@NikosWings]

I don’t panic lol

[@Trenaway]

@@NikosWings I love your channel! Thanks for putting out content for us to watch!

[@Paultkach]

What oxygen boom are you using?

[@NikosWings]

Precise Flight X3 conserved with boom cannula

[@turnerruma5977]

How did lake mead look

[@NikosWings]

Very low

[@georges4562]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@YardLimit]

I made that same flight in my Mooney several years ago. Thanks for the memories!