WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LAND AT CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT!

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[@Iclo420]

This area was the default starting point of so many old versions of Flight simulator with the former Meigs field. Spent so much virtual time here

[@NicoleDaKiwi]

OMG. The old Meigs field in FS!! So many great hours!!

[@bacca71]

Meigs in FS was one fun airport! RIP.

[@analogman9697]

The thousands I "killed" trying do pretty much the same landing Steve just made...

[@jimmy8x541]

as part of Microsoft Flight Sim's 40th anniversary last year, they put Meigs Field back into the new game, even though it's gone in real life :)

[@w9gb]

When you fly into Midway, ask for a Navy/Marine pilot with Carrier experience!

[@indygal6552]

3:35 Grissom was actually called Bunker Hill Naval Station before it became Grissom Air Force Base in 1968. It was named after astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom, an Indiana native, who perished during a fire in the Apollo capsule at Cape Kennedy, FL, in 1967. It is now called Grissom Air Force Reserve Base, which hosts the 434th Air Refueling Wing, and it continues its mission of air refueling operations. It is home to the largest KC-135R Stratotanker wing in the Air Force Reserve Command. My dad finished out the last few years of his 20 year career as a crew chief mechanic for the Air Force at this base.

[@timothybaum7474]

That was my first rotation in 1986

[@gregory46236]

That's awesome. I love their outdoor museum of jets. Been there many times

[@rossilake3430]

Redbud Track and Trail is a fun track to race and open ride. Living only an hour away from the track, I attended both Mxon’s and many Nationals.

[@someoddemailaddress]

Thanks for posting this video! My grandpa flew DC-3s for Sears out of Midway. He was the Chief Mechanic and one of the pilots. I enjoyed seeing what a landing looks like going into Midway.

[@SkyKing58318]

My Dad used to work for Montgomery Wards, and took the corporate aircraft all the time. He wanted to fly fighters but his eyesight wasn't at minimums and that meant no WWII ace in the family (yeah, right...). So in corporate life, he befriended the pilots. Wards owned two planes - a Grumman Turbo Prop and one of the first jets (GII, I think, at the time). His pilot buddy said of the Turbo Prop that it climbed and handled like a fighter. They were based out of KORD (O' Hare - Butch's field), at Butler Aviation. I used to take him there all the time when he was traveling. Memories...

[@stevelawson7635]

Thanks for including Northwest Indiana in a video! it not only "looks cold", it IS cold!

[@lonestarhog7407]

1952 we visited Chicago to see my uncle off to the Korean Conflict. I still have a very vivid picture in my mind of the beautiful TWA Connie. At 5-years old and everything being so different - walked to the plane - that Connie appeared to be only a couple hundred feet from me. Gawd! What a beautiful aircraft that was.

[@seattleboatguy]

I'm always astounded at how much atc info you can absorb. A very enjoyable flight to ride along. Thanks for taking me along.

[@milan1969]

Bunker Hill Indiana is where Grissom Air Reserve Base is located.

[@Parr4theCourse]

We just recently flew over Grissom in our Boston or Bust series, great/friendly controller there too!!!

[@ldoyle3rd]

Grew up not too far from Midway, as good Catholic boys my brother and I would ditch church on Sundays and grab some White Castles and hang out watching planes in a lot they used to have on the SE corner of the airport. Got to land there once when I was working on my private with my instructor in a 172, that was pretty cool!

[@jimmy8x541]

the industrial area around 12:00 is Gary, Indiana. decades ago it was one of the most important cities in the country and produced a huge amount of steel and other materials.

[@stereoroid]

Also known as the home of the Jackson Five, Michael and his brothers.

[@LEVELGAZANOW]

Today, it’s a crap hole

[@dogatonic]

I'm inclined to disagree. Gary, IN would be on his left side. Steveo says, "Look off the right, massive complex of industrial area." He's looking at Burns Harbor, IN.

[@iowaphotos9107]

Beautiful flight Steveo! That view never gets old. Thanks for letting me ride along!

[@stevenhood8119]

Always fun to see some hand flying...Enjoyed the ride with ya!

[@CanuckDrew]

Always a pleasure watching your flights Steve. Thanks for sharing.

[@Adam_Gray]

Great snowbird approach into Midway with the epic, cool, crisp view of downtown Chicago! ✈💙

[@NAV-tv7xf]

Great view of Downtown Chicago and the harbour.

[@alw9329]

One of my most memorable skydives was a demonstration jump, landing next to MDW. I exited a C182 and opened at 4000' agl. Looking down, I noticed around 6 SW Airlines 737's holding short of runway 31C. Knowing they where waiting for me, I took my time landing. Welcome to Chicago Steveo!

[@silasmarner7586]

Nice flight, and you are calm, smooth, confident and competent with your piloting from stem to stern. Thanks Steve-O!

[@allanthompson9633]

Beautiful snowy landscape ! What a difficult approach with this wind ! Thank you Sir ! ( like every time , the same great piece of pleasure)

[@TOWNCARBUBBA87]

Good job steveo. thanks for taking us along brother 👍

[@RetrocarStyle]

I really wish Meigs Field had never closed. That was such a nice airport. Also yes that approach was very bumpy and windy!

[@keg1dog]

Used to fly commercial airlines in there from Upstate NY, mostly Southwest, it was fun seeing that approach and flying with you again Steven!;) we flew through on a 4th of July and had a flight that took off just at dark, it was so cool seeing all the fireworks being set off all over town.

[@Watchdoc65]

I sure hope there are more pilots out there as good as you are! Take care out there!

[@CarlDavidBirman]

This is totally enjoyable. Really love the commentary about the temps outside as the plane is gradually descending, etc. etc. The background chatter with flight control is totally fascinating.

[@JonPMeyer]

This is really cool! I watch mostly SW flights making this approach from our apartment. It's great to see it from the pilot's perspective.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I am from the Northeast and I enjoy seeing the snow-covered landscape from the air. Great flying as usual Steveo

[@joebudde3302]

Thanks Steve, you gave an excellent narration of the approach and challenges you prepared yourself for in advance.

[@craigpennington1251]

With all that wind, still a butter smooth landing. Awesome! You're right, Chicago is massive. I used to boogie around that town in my semi. Glad that's all over with. Always love your flights. Best wishes.

[@danielryan8089]

fun fact. That final follows archer avenue all the way in and goes right above my old apartment. I used to really enjoy roof sitting during the summer and watch that big bank you did and watch all the birds fly right over head. Really awesome to see that perspective from the air. Makes me miss home even more. Thanks for sharing!

[@markstanley9581]

Great video. I use to fly around VPZ in a cherokee warrior. Too old and to many health issues along with the cost for fun. Thanks for sharing your videos.

[@jerrykuster7672]

Great video! Thanks for the ride👍 24:58

[@Mr.Martini549]

Awesome approach & landing Steveo.

[@hotshotjcb3798]

Wow, how are you so calm on such a bumpy approach ...Awesome landing

[@BruceBoschek]

Total area of Chicago is 234.5 sq miles! Nostalgia for me. I flew out of Midway when I left the States for Europe in 1965. Thanks for the really exciting and impressive video.

[@andrewd4890]

I transited through MDW in 2005 en route from ABQ to Laguardia NY, spent about 4 hours in the airport. Took some nice pics of the airport after taking off, snow everywhere. Thanks for the trip, very nice.

[@RyanKingArt]

Awesome landing!

[@MikeBohlmann]

It was great to hear you having fun through the whole approach, reminds us all why we fly. :)

[@philipwethington7965]

It has been a long time since I have flown with snow on the ground, and it was like this day when we went, our runway was cover with snow, and our heater wasn't putting out a lot heat, I didn't care how cold it was I got to go flying that day. I am glad I watch this one. It always fun to fly anytime. I always watch your videos.

[@hnijkamp22]

Great video, love how you talk everything through. Keep 'em coming!

[@stephensinclair276]

Welcome to Chicago! those are common approaches (over the lake) for both MDW/ORD. Nice to see it from the front row!

[@adamconstable1462]

Just pure skill Steveo simply outstanding approach and landing

[@craigbmm4675]

that was such a cool video . those views ! wow . fun landing .. thanks for the ride stevie

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Steveo, grew up in Gary Indiana and saw that skyline most every day. Your video took me back to some of those good old days. Thanks for Sharing!

[@pingle37]

Great video and the VIEWS over the lake !!!! Landed at Midway way back in the day , fun stuff

[@jessekiefer0206]

A full day in the air it sounds like. Love the view into Midway! That wind is whipping holy smokes great job bringing it in Steveo bet it was a lot of work!

[@drats1279]

Good video and great pilot skills. thanks

[@marksmith7553]

These videos are great! I don't fly, but I sure enjoy riding along and hearing all the activity and communication with ATC. Really well done. I find my self watching one any time I can. Video production is excellent.

[@bruceerwin2541]

Absolutely one of your best, Steveo! Been there-into Meigs, co-pilot seat, De Havilland Dove, clear cold winter night ,round trip out of EVV to pick up and return the owner. Chicago and its Great White Way was lit up like Disneyland as far as we could see both north and south of our approach. It’s an awesome night flight experience. You’ll need to try it and make the video into Midway, better yet even into PWK (approach closer to the loop) one of my prime SIM destinations and early build in X-Plane.

[@a914freak]

My wife is from Miller Indiana (South Shore) That industrial area you were flying over was the Gary Steel Mill, although still operational they don't produce anything close to what they did during the war.

[@edrosiak]

I enjoyed watching your video. I’m originally from MKE but moved to CA years ago… brought back some memories… 😎

[@larrygraff6472]

Your a great IFR pilot! I learn a lot from your flights.

[@cozmot5260]

This is so cool cause I grew up around this area. And seeing it as you flew in was very nestalgic. Thanks Steveo!

[@jvilljv]

Love that you’re flying into my hometown! Best view ever 😀

[@selimeylul8292]

That taxi-in was sick. Super cool to see you navigate through those larger jets. Great video and I enjoyed it very much.

[@smitty9733]

Crack ground crew -- I am sure the cookies are all gone.

[@dcbravoaviation]

Fun flight and what a tight squeeze on the ramp.

[@petersnelling9047]

I flew my Piper Archer into Midway in 2016 I was solo IFR , originating in West Chester PA. The Terminal area controllers could not be nicer or more helpful. I was attending a week long seminar at Chicago Booth . I made the return trip solo IFR talking to the spirit of my father frequently along the way home .

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your trip here to Chicago. It was snow here a couple of days ago. And the weekend the snow has melted. And it was in the 40s here for just yesterday, Sunday and Saturday. But thanks again for sharing your nice flying.

[@doughboi007]

this was one of my favs to watch!

[@7ACtailwheelav8tor]

This one was extra cool for me! My airport (IN33) is just a few miles north of Grissom (KGUS). Pretty nice hearing some familiar names...🙂

[@sagobhago]

Love your videos. I open the approaches on my iPad and fly along with you start to finish

[@Haywain]

Fantastic footage Steveo, loved the "best forward speed" moment. Reminded me of speaking to a pilot years ago about their approach to Heathrow in a Piper Seneca (she was pilot of Capital Radios Flying Eye). In her words "approach at full speed, aim for the halfway point, and at the last minute drop all the dangly stuff to slow down"!

[@jamesfriestad3164]

I'm on Red Bud Trail in Michigan and Calumet Ave in Chicago! Cool flight!

[@rparret]

Always fun flying with you Steve.

[@jamesbrown3358]

You are always smooth and informative!!

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

The windy city does not disappoint, thank you for posting. all the best from the U.K.

[@finnm.4518]

The TBM is a very beautiful Plane. Greets from Germany 🙋‍♂️👌✌️

[@charlesfisher6620]

That big rail yard is where I work Stevo. That's the BNSF Corwith Yard, and it's always great watching planes flying over us, going into Midway. I've only landed a plane at Midway one time, during flight school. My instructor wanted me to fly into a Class Charlie, so we did Midway.

[@muttlee1213]

That was wicked! Thank you!

[@Cosmok93]

I’m actually from Logansport, IN, Steveo! You were flying over Grissom Air Force Base… so cool to hear you call that out! Keep up the great videos.

[@tnpmillar]

As always, I look forward to and love watching your videos. This one in particular is one of my favorites, I love the laugh and chuckle at touchdown with the wheelie. I do feel like your right-seater when you record these.

[@stevelinwood8362]

This was INTERESTING! Enjoyed.😊

[@rimmon24]

ty, idk this popped up in my feed, maybe bc i love WW2 airshows....but i lived in the chicago suburbs for 11 years...great to see the view again...

[@jeffrey5703]

Thanks for posting! Awesome

[@KevinLudwick]

Awesome as always, Steveo

[@highflyingnote]

Fun to watch! Thank you!

[@barnesandrewj]

Appreciate you Stevo! Another great video. Amazing clear views!! 😊

[@tompinnef6331]

Flown out of Midway once. Mainly out of O'hara. (once out of Rockford aka Chicago / Rockford one of the largest cargo ports now) Long 80 mile bus trip into Midway. Rockford was once home to EAA before they moved up to Oshkosh many many years ago. Indiana shore line - some huge steel mills there - when driving past there on I90 at night years back. Could see them pouring metal at times. Hope you had a great flight and short stay - need to have some good Ono Chicago Deep Dish pizza. Take care and Be safe. Spin from NW IL

[@allanfarrow5391]

Amazing views indeed! Nice landing Steve. Fun video to watch as always.

[@ac9110]

Coming from a small town, Chicago just looks so immense and complicated. Great video Steveo.

[@ldfranklin2]

Great vid & really enjoyed the chart split screen during flight

[@DarrelBartell]

I really enjoyed this video, great view of the shore and skyline, I used to fly into Meigs Field, was always sad that Daly took it away, it as just a great little corporate airport

[@tokker269]

im glad you shard this

[@kencarnley7101]

Great Views Thanks.

[@davestelling]

Mighty unusual seeing you amidst the cold & snow, Steve...

[@patrickhalsey4000]

thanks, excellent vid, enjoyed

[@TheFlyingStampede]

We used to do touch and go's at MDW when I was doing my private training. It's surprisingly not as busy as you would think.

[@TheFamilyman7]

That Signature ramp is tight. They've handled Air Force 2 (757) when VPOTUS has chosen to use MDW but I believe they close 4L/22R for prkg. Nicely done dealing w/that gusty wind.

[@thomashammett6851]

SteveO! Great to see you operating. Thanks again.

[@1pottercounty]

Logansport/Cass County KGGP Indiana was my first solo cross country from Franklin 3FK back in 1990.

[@hondahirny]

Thanks for the nice ride into my old hometown. I fly into MDW a lot to visit my folks. It was nice to watch all that snow from Southern California :) Thanks for not skidding off the runway onto Cicero Avenue 😂

[@rabh6746]

Awesome video once again steveo, some stunning scenery on the Midway approach👌

[@rickbaker4571]

Midway... what a dump! Thanks for bringing us along Steveo!!

[@DJCENTIF1]

One of the most entertaining and interesting videos I have watched. The terminology blows my mind. Thank you for the video.

[@hhernandeza06]

I miss Meigs field too Steveo!! Great view of the skyline and good old Soldier Field.

[@nigelappleton2963]

Good to have you back

[@garybrinkman1343]

It was cool watching you come in my territory. I fly out of ARR on the west side, but fly to Michigan around the lake seeing the beautiful views you experienced. The open lake is usually frozen over more, but this has been a mild winter. Have a good trip home!

[@Rob-ob3sh]

Hey Steve one of favourite video from you as the Chicago skyline looks awesome.

[@billgalante1181]

Thanks for posting, job well done!

[@wallstquant]

I learned to fly at MDW; but I was at the tower apron by the Atlantic ramp. Great videos!

[@sunrayyohannes4115]

did you fly N54135?

[@jamieb8046]

Another great video! - Thank you Steveo!

[@harryburford6629]

great stuff jim don't stop get it going