AN UNCOMFORTABLE FLIGHT but I need to do this

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Flying a Cirrus SR22 to a regional airport in Australia for the first time since restrictions eased. Watch the flights, hear ATC calls, and ride along as I fly to Colac and explore the area. If you're finding it hard to get out of your house and explore again, you're not alone.
I'm flying a Cirrus Aircraft from Moorabbin Airport in Australia. In this General Aviation VFR flight vlog you can see views from the cockpit, listen to Air Traffic Control, see me taking off and landing the plane, and watch as I vlog my way around the regional airport and local environment.
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@antoinefinnegan7721 4 года назад

This channel has honestly inspired me to want to be a pilot

@ruggjay 4 года назад

Me too, I've been thinking about booking a trial flight soon!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

You two rock, what awesome feedback thanks. All the best with your aviation goals.

@pvtdipwad2944 4 года назад

Find a discovery flight! Aviation is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

@quekzhihao1 4 года назад

Dew it! :)

@Jimbob-ey5hw 4 года назад

Dam straight. I’ve been looking at flight schools in my area and started saving towards it.

@elik1491 4 года назад

When he said “to all of you who have followed me for a while, I know who you are, I appreciate you.” I felt that 😂

@xt7144 4 года назад

Bro we are true and I love watching the channel❤️

@PaulGarthAviation 4 года назад

0:45 - Only Stefan would have an A&P Mechanic pump up his bicycyle tires! LOL! Growing up in UK, I remember the concept of "One man, one job", but c'mon!!! 1:32 - Milkshake?

@MrLachned 4 года назад

Me: clicking the subscribe button Stefan 3 seconds later: Thanks to all the new subscribers..... Me: ...

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

The newest of new subscribers! Thanks for subbing MrLachned.

@benjaminfox7105 4 года назад

Hahahaha! Dude. Welcome to the most AWESOME flying youtube channel. Stef is a top bloke. So down to earth. So approachable regardless if you're flying or not. Enjoy mate!

@Juhujalp 4 года назад

@@benjaminfox7105 Isn't 'down to earth' an insult to pilots? ;P

@benjaminfox7105 4 года назад

@@Juhujalp hahahaha - Your comment seriously made me laugh mate! 'Down to earth' ---- no way! Let us reach for the sky instead! Take care!

@flyingturtle4313 4 года назад

@@Juhujalp Now that I think about it, yeah it kinda is, in a literal sense.

@rodneyskennedy3163 4 года назад

Keep going its an inspiration to all of us GA pilots still stuck at home.

@NzScruff 4 года назад

I'm so happy I'm pursuing flying, seeing people like you sharing your story and experience makes me so happy I am giving this career ago. I've been working through the Lockdown in NZ as a supermarket checkout person, I've been working to pay for my PPL so that I can go to a flying school next year. Hopefully in the near future I'll have the delight to be in the same airspace as you :))

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Good work Daniel, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labour soon enough I bet, and I look forward to sharing the skies with YOU in the future too. All the best mate.

@AusFlightSimmer 4 года назад

Great honesty Stefan, really liked what you did with this video. Thanks mate.

@mattoliva6011 4 года назад

I’ve been reluctant to get back into aviation training after being discouraged and overwhelmed learning about it; but this channel has restarted my spark

@evenhakham 4 года назад

I think this video is a hidden treasure. As a PPL pilot I struggle to USE my airplane to DO stuff rather than DO fly my airplane for no use at all. Its a huuuuge topic that needs to be adressed. Good job!

@faisalsultan892 4 года назад

Regarding feeling nervous and a little bit of trepidation before a flight. I feel that is necessary and a *good* thing. It keeps you on your toes and more focused. I love to channel that nervous energy into focus and being present whilst flying.

@marsgal42 4 года назад

I know the feeling. I've stayed close to home myself, but with things starting to calm down did my first flight in a while to somebody else's airport. Last week, an hour each way. Didn't do much when I got there: used the bathroom, bought gas, chatted with a couple of people. It still felt good.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Every step is a victory, I think we can unfairly punish ourselves for not achieving the maximum each time. Even a small step forward is still a step forwards. Thanks for sharing Laura.

@miserywas8285 4 года назад

4:13 those trees in the background look like a majestic horse.

@ryanshapero2631 4 года назад

you right

@wenxuanchin7976 4 года назад

woah!!!

@luddekudde5501 4 года назад

Your channel is so great! The content you put out is just totally amazing. Thanks Stef!

@dpamilih 4 года назад

I thought it's only me feeling too comfy at home, yeah I need a kick in the back to go outside and fly! Thanks for the vid

@Techheadzc32 4 года назад

Thanks for visiting my old home town. Haven’t been able to get over there since February and see my family. Wasn’t an easy vid to watch but good to see the area is looking good.

@andrewmack4830 4 года назад

I like your folding bike. Also understand your comment about the comfort of staying at home!!!!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Me too, the D6 is a good bike, but it does take a couple of minutes to set it up. Grabbing a skateboard for a quick roll around the apron / terminal is a good quick option if I'm not going too far.

@billnicholson2470 4 года назад

Great to see you out and about Stefan. Thanks for the tour.

@bruceharper8149 4 года назад

Thanks Steph, you have uplifted me and many others I suspect. 😊

@GHutchOrgan 4 года назад

Great film, the story telling really comes across nicely with your choice of soundtrack and shots. Maybe take a day trip east and check out the lakes?

@jillianwatt8567 4 года назад

👋 Hi. My partner James, who has been following you for quite some time showed me your channel and now here I am following 🙂 keep up the great work 👍

@Juhujalp 4 года назад

This was me yesterday! After not flying for a long time due to what shall not be named I went out a x country to a busy controlled airport. I almost noped out of it as I was getting ready for departure, then I continued and had a load of fun and got a huge confidence boost. Sadly the longer flight that was planned for tomorrow was cancelled because I just can't get through to anyone (airfield is PPR), but I will still be flying! Just going somewhere else. Btw if you ever come back to Germany, get in touch! Oh and bring hiking gear ;)

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Good for you, start stretching those flying legs.

@alex.bry.spotter7155 4 года назад

Scince I saw you and your flights i love hearing your speaches. Thanks a lot 🙏👏✈

@lesbehan 4 года назад

Love the video Stef, thank you. Would you be able to show a few of the other planes on the ground next time you’re at the airfield? Interesting to see what other planes are out there and hear your thoughts on them. Keep it up!

@duncancallow 4 года назад

You're so right. We have to push ourselves past the point of feeling uncomfortable. The rewards are so much richer.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Life widens based on the amount of risk you’re willing to take. I had to remind myself of that recently.

@imc2cavu 4 года назад

I thought I was the only one with some trepidation getting back in the air. I too recently cancelled a flight due to uncertain feelings. I decided to do the small bites like you mentioned. I did my flight review, then went up by myself for an hour to get out of my "comfort zone". Now going to drag an instructor with on cross country flight to knock the rust off that, and because my friends aren't aviation enthusiasts. It's more fun with someone. Thanks for putting your feelings to words so we can all relate.

@ralphhindle 4 года назад

Awesome little adventure and wise words. I love this channel and your work bro! fly on Stefan, fly on!!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Thanks Ralph, good to have you here on the channel. Thanks for watching.

@stewartwilkinsonsnr 4 года назад

Your candid comments on how you feel about being at home is commendable Stefan, it helps us all to understand we are not alone. Tomorrow (24/06/2020) will be the 100th day of Lockdown for me and my wife as we come under “At Risk”, however News yesterday from the UK government was we can get out in early July, and by August we can go shopping again. So can I just say Thank You for all the help you have given me during Lockdown, by that I mean I have been re-visiting you previous videos and I felt I’m in the plane with you. Stay Safe and Kindest Regards to you and your family x👍👏

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Hey Stewart, thanks for sharing that. Not long now then, I hope you and your wife can get out again soon. Thanks for watching the videos, I’m glad they’ve helped pass the time a little during these weird times. All the best.

@TmanUtube 4 года назад

I'm not feeling motivated today......my boss says otherwise! 🤣

@deanadamedge 4 года назад

That was just what the doctor (Pilot?!) ordered...I’m off in my bike now!

@Lumixster 4 года назад

1:18 I think that just added 50 horse power , the aerodynamics improvement...

@alexandergarland77 4 года назад

Flights & bikes !!!!! You kno Thats my specialty on my channel riding the bike is a adventure within its self !!!!! Great location by the way!!!!!!

@maxlord3878 4 года назад

This video makes me recall ten years ago i did my training in VIC,lots of memory there.Nice job mate.

@Antoine00000 4 года назад

Hey stef, id love to see you fly into Mt Hotham, would be pretty spectacular scenery and you’d get to go somewhere cool too

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Yeah that would be fun, wonder if I can get a quick ski in too...

@Antoine00000 4 года назад

Stefan Drury exactly! I looked into it a while ago and I’m pretty sure there’s a bus that runs from the airport to the slopes, just gotta fit skis into a Cirrus I guess 😂

@aidan413 4 года назад

Had your videos pop up on my recommended a few times, watched a few, but never subbed, I'm here for the long run now.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Thanks Aidan, good to have you here and thanks for watching the videos.

@curryyu7372 4 года назад

This video is awesome,I’m a student pilot at cae Hope one day will see you at the AirPort

@RafaelChandler 4 года назад

Great video. I was at Oriens yesterday at Biggin Hill and saw N55557 and thought I must catch up on your latest couple of videos on the channel. Good work 👍

@AdityaJayaprasad 4 года назад

The skinny runway at Colac made landing as a student pilot very challenging especially with crosswind. The fist time, I clearly remember doubting my ability on turning final but as we got closer it looked much more possible with the runway perception widening. The crosswind did not help either but after that landing , I did feel some sense of accomplishment. Thank you for making this video Stef!! Loved it.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Yeah it's a narrow one that's for sure! And the wind was probably 70º crosswind for that landing. You can see the wing camera is actually over the grass it's that thin, not much room for error so you want to be solid on the rudder pedals. Nice job landing down there as well, hope your flying is going well Aditya.

@rob313ify 4 года назад

Stefan your channel really is great and such an inspiration! Been stuck at home for four months now and I really cannot wait to get in the sky again! If you're ever in South Africa... Give us a shout!

@ciara2837 4 года назад

the terrain warning makes me shiver every time... watched enough documentaries

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

It certainly gets your attention, which I know is the objective. But it's not helpful on a VMC day when you have a runway ahead of you!

@logicreversed18t 4 года назад

I appreciate your confession here. Just two days ago I almost cancelled an outing. I had agreed to meet up with some friends for a bourbon sampling, outdoors, in a socially distanced get together. Just before leaving I felt wild anxiety. This damn world felt so big, and nothing feels certain anymore. I went anyway. I'm glad I did. It was awkward keeping distance, not shaking hands, not sharing food, etc, but it was good to feel human again. Plus bourbon . . . Also, you're a runner! Fly somewhere to run. Ditch that bike - they are the work of the devil. With my two feet and a light pack, I'm off exploring! Lets see some running videos again!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Haha, "the work of the devil", poor bikes! Now I want to go for another run...

@leighcolledge7881 4 года назад

@@StefanDrury No go out buy a real road bike shave the legs and give up running.

@logicreversed18t 4 года назад

@@StefanDrury My local airport, Lunken (LUK), just east of Cincinnati, Ohio in the states, has a 5 mile running/biking loop AROUND the airport. It's a cool run. My friend and I do the 5 mile loop, then make a .5 mile deviation to a local brewery to hydrate. Certainly a worthy stop once you circumnavigate the globe! Just bring running shoes.

@CookieKnabberer 4 года назад

Very good speech and a great reason to rethink what one does every day!

@randythorne4401 4 года назад

I agree totally mate, just getting out feels good after you do it. I have also stopped watching the news, and I feel much better.

@jbabajews2311 4 года назад

Great video, thanks for the response last time about my flying lesson courage, my lesson went really well and I’d thought I’d take the time to thank you for not only getting me into the idea of taking up lessons, but giving me the courage to be confident, also taking the time to respond to your subscribers, it shows that you’re a very grounded guy, and don’t let the “fame” get to you...👏👏👏👏

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Hey, that's awesome to hear. Congratulations on the flight lesson, every one you do is another step forward. And thanks, I genuinely don't care about the notoriety or recognition by having a RU-vid channel. I just love having these adventures and sharing them, and knowing it helps people like yourself make your own adventures is the only reward I'm looking for. Enjoy your next lesson, let us know how you go.

@nottoolatetofly371 4 года назад

Stefan I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for it and please continue! Now on a more down to earth plane- do you mind saying something about your folding bike? I been looking into something like it for my C182 but need two, so space is at a premium.

@SaltedFishPilot 4 года назад

Great vid!!! Inspiring.... BTW - managed a London Heathrow mid-point crossing yesterday evening... everything came together.. the last jet took off at 8’ish PM and tower obliged... 😀

@andymugridge5034 4 года назад

Wise words Stef👏

@richtaylor6039 4 года назад

Got to share this with you Stef, my missus just told me this.....thought of you right away :-) 'We’ve just had a decorator in to do some work. I got chatting to him and it turns out he is a British Airways pilot who’s been furloughed and earning a bit of extra cash. He made a lovely job of the landing'

@ntcarver 4 года назад

Hey Stef! I'm a new subscriber and really enjoying watching through your videos. You've encouraged me to take a step back, reassess and change things in my life so I can achieve my long held dream of flying. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

That’s great ntcarver, good to hear you’re looking into aviation. Thanks for subscribing and good luck with your flying journey.

@andyburrows2788 4 года назад

Thanks for including the shot of Ocean Grove where I used to live ages ago. I clocked many hours flying out of YBRS all around that area.

@alnomesamy 4 года назад

New sub here. Loving the content. Great entertainment and humour. Living in Melbourne myself its great to see the local sights in your vids. Cheers.

@kathleenkilpatrick8880 4 года назад

Just discovered your channel ... my son and his dad are pilots so I’m very interested 👍🏻

@AshleyWincer 4 года назад

Colac is a great little airport..

@jeetts59 4 года назад

Yes get out safely. I’ve just driven to Broken Hill to camp in the desert, marvellous

@philipguacci6452 4 года назад

The cows in the field at Melbourne Airport get to watch planes also. Lucky things.

@fnwood5951 4 года назад

Stefan you do all your checks on aircraft pre journey. Same with your bike. Don't forget bicycle pump and puncture repair kit! You might get stranded.

@johnnyzossimas 4 года назад

Hi Stefan, A new member here from Sydney, an ex-commercial pilot. Truly great videos and very inspiring. Compelling to get back into flying again. John...

@derkiwi151 4 года назад

My first flight once we lifted the lockdown here was awesome. So incredibly peaceful. I’m also a lot more inspired to fly to new places now as well - I think just being told I wasn’t allowed to fly for a couple of months changed my mind about some things

@Alexander-em7kn 4 года назад

I woke up a bit moody today! Then I watched your video :) thanks Stefan, you made my day.

@newwindrestaurant1799 4 года назад

I’m RPL and currently doing CTA & CTR at Moorabin & Essendon. I’m learning your skill

@Monoplayz 4 года назад

I like when Stef replys to me, it brings back the memorys from years ago when he first started his channel.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

I remember those days well, good times.

@Monoplayz 4 года назад

@@StefanDrury yep, good old days!

@JodelFlyer 4 года назад

Nice one Stef. Glad you went to it in the end. At the start when you asked yourself if you had forgotten something there was a bit of a jump. Had you? My first land away after lockdown was to a farm strip I knew quite well but it took me ages to find it and it was very embarrassing! Even with social distancing it was still nice to get out there and meet up with someone different. Take care and stay safe.

@amcconnell6730 4 года назад

I flew for the first time in 110 days yesterday. Not a long break for a private pilot, perhaps, but a moderately long one for an airline pilot. ... although I didn't fly for two years after Ansett collapsed.

@PilotGery1 4 года назад

Great vids, been watching for a while to catch up.. nice plane also..

@zkr2133 4 года назад

Thanks for the videos Stef enjoyed the beautiful bike ride, I fly at YMMB at LTF, hope you see you on the tarmac soon, haven't been flying for a couple of months now. Keep the videos coming :)

@ethan13clarke42 4 года назад

I've been subscribed for about 2 and a half months and I wanted to wait before I casted my verdict and well I think you're channel is the Casey Neistat of aviation and a truly hidden gem. I'm so glad I found your channel, it always makes my day better and gives me a smile watching you. You have inspired me further and showed me the added beauty of becoming a pilot. You're a great example and producing some top content so keep it up!

@benwilson9150 4 года назад

I realise it is more work in preparation (and weather dependant) it could be similar going for a Sunday drive, fly to that town with the great bakery and stop for lunch and a wander.

@cptnickaviation 4 года назад

Hi Stefan I just wanted to say that you are a true inspiration!!! Thanks and you’re videos are great!!!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

That means a lot, thanks Cpt Nick, I appreciate the comment.

@cptnickaviation 4 года назад

Stefan Drury thanks for replying 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️✈️

@youthglider 4 года назад

Sitting on the side of the road, outside a farmers gate is the life of a glider pilot who's landed out miles from home waiting for the crew to come retrieve.

@chrisbowpiloto 4 года назад

Such a nice motivational video. Be careful, but get out and enjoy the world!

@f-16guy30 4 года назад

Stef, Love the views from the drone. Well done ! Great message to all.......

@ZuluSierra14 4 года назад

Thank you for these. Your videos along with Matt G. and FlyingDoodles help keep me focused. I’m currently training and love it!

@bri1507 4 года назад

How did i just realise you're littarly across from where the flight school im training from :P (Tristar). I've followed you for a while now and it just hit me. Hi Stefan! Quality content as usual! :)

@jshbontjer 4 года назад

Don’t forget your little bike on your world tour next year....you’re welcome to join me on a little tour through the Swiss mountains when/if you pass through here🤣😎😜

@viewerad 4 года назад

LOL Stefan... I saw you hit the Terrain button when it started barking. Early on with my G2 a pilot friend and I went to a short strip on an island for multiple landing practice and that thing was driving us nuts! I didn't discover that button until after.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

EYZ is great to have that built into the dash. Otherwise reaching down to find the TAWS circuit breaker is not something I would recommend on short final. Not sure why Colac isn't in the Garmin Database though.

@sitecommptyltd2635 4 года назад

Great video 👍🏻 good choice of words

@guillaumefo 4 года назад

1:18 that screeching sounds give me chills in the spine, beeeh

@TheFlightLevel 4 года назад

Great video! Good pace and commentary! Cheers from The Flight Level!

@KaiCheetah 4 года назад

Stef I love your videos and im glad to be here watching your journeys its gives me hope to be in the skies ones more soon. Thank you for sharing them!

@andreasmere3957 4 года назад

I love this channel.

@hugodejong6151 4 года назад

It's always amazes me to think that you have just woken up in Australia while I'm laying in bed at 12am. The world is so small and big at the same time if you think about it. Greetings from Holland!

@JBAviation 4 года назад

Also Congrats for 70K Subscribers!

@jase-kemp 4 года назад

One of your videos popped up in my feed and was recommended by RU-vid. That was 3 weeks ago, since then I’ve watched nearly every episode from the past year. Great content!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Hey Jase, thanks for supporting the channel. Nice to know you're enjoying the videos, it's good to have you here in the community.

@jase-kemp 4 года назад

Stefan Drury cheers Stefan, looking forward to your world trip eventually getting off the ground.

@flames222666 4 года назад

Im so happy you turned up in my feed. Some nice chill videos of what Id like to do someday

@donjohnston3776 4 года назад

Nothing like a ride in the country. I did 62 km yesterday morning.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

62K? Savage. Nice work.

@cirrusflyerh2843 4 года назад

Fresh Nitrogen in the bike tyres came in handy crossing the ripple strips. However, you should know by now that Cows prefer fresh Methane. That’s why Milkshakes’ uncle flinched when you approached him smelling like fresh Nitrogen 😉

@mightyvagabond 4 года назад

Who else hits the like button at the very start of the vlog? because you already know you're going to like it

@lachlanmckenzie8208 4 года назад

Done so many circuits at colac ha. Good little airport, lots of training visits by various schools!

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Yeah my instructor does some of his PPL training there too. Nice narrow runway, keeps you honest on the rudder pedals!

@derekroulston1977 4 года назад

Thanks for the update. You almost made me sad. I hope you will feel like flying more soon

@minitrundle 4 года назад

Worth every sub Stefan! Keep safe! :)

@neriksen 4 года назад

Theres a really nice aircraft behind your filming dude. I think it was LKW very nice check it out. Super spotless.

@bryan.meijer 4 года назад

I’ve been waiting for this video since you posted on Instagram, to say the least it was well worth the wait.

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Thanks Bryan, glad you enjoyed it. Definitely more vlogs like this to come.

@danilind1 4 года назад

Today is June the 29th!! RIP around-the-world trip :(

@timgoodall737 4 года назад

Wow! What a video! Maybe next time visit Colac township and get a tour of the Bulla icecream and dairy factory! Those done shots are incredible! How do you get the shots where you're on the bike and it's tracking you? Very impressive! I think you should try a Phillip Island aerial tour, and I've heard the runway has an insane cliff on approach....

@tbx1024 4 года назад

... you're right, i'm too comfortable at home. Time to dust off my bike!

@ollywally72 4 года назад

Awesome video mate. This channel is so great for people wanting to see the passion many have for aviation. I know you love safety and so do I so can I just mention maybe next time you ride on a country road you wear high vis. I know it’s a bit uncool but Country roads are very ominous for crashes as fatigue is an issue and objects often blend into a straight road. Most people driving these roads are doing long trips and a black clothed cyclists can be very easily missed. You could see in one of your shots the road blends into the sky and you would be very difficult to see in this scenario (straight road). I’ve had a friend hit a black cow on a straight road doing a long trip and the car was a written off. I’d hate to see someone like yourself contributing so much to the world hurt. Stay safe legend, just wasn’t sure if you thought about it :-). Can’t wait for the next vid

@TwelveDeck 4 года назад

I don't even know this is being recommended. The RU-vid algorithm works in strange ways...

@Newlyfound 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing this Stefan! I learnt to fly out of Moorabbin at RVAC.. been 6 years since my last flight.. you’ve motivated me to not only get out the house more but to make it a goal to get back in the air.. Thanks again

@StefanDrury 4 года назад

Good on you mate, I can totally understand a reluctance to get moving again especially after everything so many people are going through right now. But take it slow, take small steps, and remind yourself how awesome this world really is. Good luck, I know it's hard, but I hope you find some renewed happiness out there.