SOLO To Chicago in BAD WEATHER - Trying NOT TO BREAK THE AIRPLANE

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In June 2019 I flew Athena to Chicago for my company's tech meetings. Although flying Athena beats the airlines, you as a pilot still have to deal with all the decisions and challenges of the flight especially when bad weather is involved.
Summer flying at its best, with some of the worst storms I have flown through, lots of IMC weather that put my skills to the test.
Enjoy this 1st part and don't forget to watch the 2nd part here • MOST DIFFICULT FLIGHT ...
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I am NOT a Certified Flight Instructor and my videos are not for instruction purposes. The video is intended for my own personal experiences and for entertainment purposes only. Do not use my video content as information about how to fly an airplane. To properly learn how to fly you MUST visit your local flight school and work with an experienced Certified Flight Instructor.
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)
On this episode you can hear:
- Bottai
- Leaving Serengeti
- Breaking Light
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13 ноя 2019

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@martinpauly 4 года назад

Nice cloud surfing, Niko - and a good example of what the delay of uplinked WXR does to pilots! Best, Martin

@NikosWings 4 года назад

Thanks Martin, the return flight was the day when we heard each other on the radio. I’ll send you a note about it

@juliancate7089 4 года назад

Martin, have you seen the old Western classic, "The Searchers" from 1956? It starred John Wayne and Jeff Hunter. Jeff Hunter's character in the film is named Martin Pawley.

@wardholbrook1478 4 года назад

As a long-time professional pilot (45+ years) and flight instructor (40+ years), I enjoy watching the videos and appreciate the approach you take in your flying. (Pun intended.) You set a good example for all of us. There are a couple of books that I recommend to my instrument students - Weather Flying by Capt Robert Buck and Instrument Flying by Richard Taylor. They are designed for the current and active IFR pilot. They are not for the beginning instrument student. I fly corporate jets for a living, I have them both in my library and still read them occasionally. Good stuff.

@NikosWings 4 года назад

I’ve read both books and learned a lot from them

@ja1cspikes 4 года назад

Your living proof the American dream is real Niko, keep climbing dude!

@truecrimejungle 4 года назад

LOL he's like 10 stages past that!

@myspaishot 4 года назад

Always get a feeling of riding with you on your journeys. I think the tension was just about as high sitting at my pc on the ground as it was for you in the clouds. Thanks so much for sharing.

@BaronPilot 4 года назад

Trying not to break the airplane? What fun is that? 😂 Great Video as always! I still love how beautiful your interior looks.

@avtweet3269 4 года назад

Next August I hope to see some "Hurricane Hunter in an SR22" footage!

@markopenttinen4345 4 года назад

The fun is getting home alive! :D

@BrianReplies 4 года назад

Love the visual storytelling you’re doing in these.

@dheyes803 4 года назад

Niko, in all of your years of flying have any of your aircraft ever had a lighting strike? If yes, how long would a full check up take to make sure that avionics, the body, etc. are in good shape and you are able to take back to the skies? P.S., you make flying seem as easy as walking a dog. Safe skies as always.

@imachacker 4 года назад

Migrant, self-made, successful business owner, family man, extremely professional pilot, and he's got biceps.... why are you not subscribed?

@truecrimejungle 4 года назад

because he says "zulu" too quickly, his only fault.

@skillatech1 3 года назад

I'm curious as to why u would use the word migrant instead of immigrant?

@chrisc161 4 года назад

Great job Nikos. Started my IFR training and love to see your flights.

@mjotd8670 4 года назад

And that's why we followers love these videos! The drama, the tension, with the added heart beat soundtrack of course, Excellent video! More Please!

@murraydmark 4 года назад

Love that you're doing more vlogging outside of the plane. Loving the insight into more of your daily stuff.

@lexke7 4 года назад

Good pilotage, love the way you always keep safety as your number 1 priority!

@TeemarkConvair 4 года назад

some nail biting and some !! WOW !! moments.. never gets old!

@VenturiLife 4 года назад

I was curious what your company was, and you straight up answered it for us. Thanks!

@spivtv 4 года назад

Excellent share Niko, thank you!

@billnicholson2470 4 года назад

Great video Niko. I got nervous for you just watching you go through the storms. Love the way you handle yourself. Always calm and in charge. Thanks.

@ElAvionazo 4 года назад

Great video as always Niko! Thanks for sharing!

@milk-it 4 года назад

Thanks, Niko. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

@96chevydually6.5L 4 года назад

Awesome flying Niko!👍✈

@rifke 4 года назад

I love the heartbeat music when you hit the scud.

@ozziepilot2899 4 года назад

Another great flight and epic scenery as you break out of IMC, thanks Niko, stay safe mate.

@yrguitar1 4 года назад

I was nervous just watching this video. It's crazy how it just cleared up like that!

@terencecottington4273 4 года назад

I never tire of your v-logs. Like others, I am there at your side wherever you fly. Always happy to be an arm chair pilot when your faced with challenging weather but always glad to be back next to you with crystal clear blue skies. Look forward to the next one. :)

@desbold4898 4 года назад

Awesome video as usual, enjoy the different shots included. Hope you had a good stay!

@chriholt 4 года назад

Wow I could feel the tension as you were navigating those storms, thanks for the ride!

@larrysmith1568 4 года назад

I love the aircraft and love how you fly it. I enjoyed the trip.

@Helinut 4 года назад

Good video Niko. I hope your meetings were productive. Stay safe.

@ttjclz 4 года назад

A great flight and an awesome video... Educational too... Many Thanks!

@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646 4 года назад

Enjoyable flight for us. Exciting for you.

@simplyred6780 4 года назад

Hey Niko what up thanks for taking me along opening in the clouds very cool

@Democratsareracist 4 года назад

Well done Sir!!!!

@Xpyburnt_ndz 4 года назад

Gr8 flight in REALLY gnarly conditions Niko! Glad you made it safely!!!

@katpis9121 4 года назад

Great video yet again. Ur editing and the way u make us feel like we are apart of the adventure is amazing! Thanks for the video my friend 👍👍

@lmartinez3633 4 года назад

Nice to see having a successful business and enjoying aviation, enjoy

@kellypyatt3144 4 года назад

This flight of yours is going to make it into every groundshcool curriculum for the rest of time. I can't text all the things I won't to say about that flight. Wow Niko, that was amazing, That's what its really like to fly into IMC. Aviate, navigate, communicate. Well done sir.

@BoB4jjjjs 4 года назад

That had kept the heart pumping!

@johndemerse9172 4 года назад

Great video Niko. Wow you can really appreciate the challenges of active weather flying from that flight!

@Radionut 4 года назад

Another cinematically beautiful video Niko. As always I got to fly with you by watching this beautiful video. Look out for the bumpy’s

@bodriver9719 4 года назад

I always learn watching your videos! Great job, stay safe!

@thekill2509 4 года назад

Another awesome video.....thanks!

@OldPM 4 года назад

Another great video Nico, interesting as always.

@chrisbrown05819 3 года назад

Good work niko. It’s great to show people what we deal with when flying. That’s a professional day of flying. I can tell you’re not an amateur pilot. Appreciate the videos!

@CalBart42 4 года назад

that intense concentration going through that precipitation would be very tiring not to mention disorientating ... love your vids Nicko thanks again for bringing us all along for the ride .. Cheers Man .. peace love and blissful flying

@TJFlyingAdventures 4 года назад

Nice job in the solid IMC! ... I have flown through lots of weather and have found that using ATC for guidance the way you did is always a good idea!

@Rugbyfan1973 4 года назад

Great video as always Nico, good work under pressure.

@felipec2875 4 года назад

Super interesting! Amazin to see how a pilot deal with this type of conditions... Not a single moment to rest. Greetings from Brazil, Niko!

@NikosWings 4 года назад

Viva Brazil 🇧🇷

@bruceowens480 4 года назад

Thanks for another great video.

@nickpapagiorgio5056 2 года назад

Wow thank you for sharing this video those clouds were absolutely beautiful, that’s what it’s all about right there man. Nice flying Niko!

@jiml7401 4 года назад

Great informative flight, enjoyed it thanks.

@markduncan6690 4 года назад

One more very smooth landing Nik!

@jerrysparks1308 4 года назад

Awesome video as always thanks

@RequenAir 4 года назад

Niko, what can I say... You're awesome. Great pilot buddy. Keep recording videos and keep safe alway. Thank you

@andrewmartin8739 4 года назад

Great video Niko , well done getting through that crappy weather👍

@timvisits2900 4 года назад

Great video Niko, thank you for sharing :)

@adfa5288 4 года назад

That song while in IMC my heart almost stopped !!

@sollerovagen 4 года назад

Exciting, great that you have a good and modern aircraft

@billbehrens4487 4 года назад

Great flight your facial expressions were priceless

@lauraradigan4114 4 года назад

I really enjoy watching your process flow in the plane. Great video, great production.

@karimmifflin8738 4 года назад

Always enjoy watching your videos Niko. Although your videos are not intended to teach or give instruction, you give strong examples of how a plane should be flown and you obviously are a great example of what makes a great pilot.

@nikosgeorgakis6759 4 года назад

Nice job Captain!

@douglasmiller1467 4 года назад

So once again another great video, well done Niko.

@CharleyAlphaAviation 4 года назад

ADS-B and XM are good for reference knowing the limitations, we are fortunate to also have onboard radar in addition to the ADS-B. Great to see your decision making and constant evaluation of the flight conditions.

@steini6771 4 года назад

Ohhh, was right there with you. Love that you always fly safe rather than risk anything even with your awareness. True pilot -

@lorennappi8932 4 года назад

Love your videos!!!

@seaneastman8817 4 года назад

Great flying, Niko. Enjoy your videos. Used to live about twelve minutes from Chicago Executive in Glenview.

@BenA-bu1cz 4 года назад

Definitely driving thru Chicago.....Nice Footages Thanks Nic

@philipchandler330 4 года назад

Excellent thanks for sharing very informative

@sherrodjordan3731 4 года назад

Awesome bro. Good job.

@lukew4955 4 года назад

I was disappointed when I cancelled my flight tonight but happy to come along for your flight. I’m about to start my multi IFR training when the plane gets back from engine replacement and this was a good taste of flying IMC definitely looking forward to it. Also I’m eyeing those Bose currently saving up for a set of my own maybe next year.

@mauroedidi 4 года назад

Really tks the way you show how to manage a potential dangerous situation with professional, simple, clear, open mind attitude. Tower support, device but all filtered by your skills. Really top

@clarencethomasisthegoat 4 года назад

As an air traffic controller.. pretty amazing to see the other side. Thank you!

@funcle8572 2 года назад

Love your plane. Looks really cool

@kevchilton908 4 года назад

Pretty impressive flying in difficult conditions. Very well done👍

@MrUraniumProductions 4 года назад

Awesome video niko ty

@donaldholman9070 4 года назад

Great video. Thank you

@silverbeernuts4229 3 года назад

Hello Niko, I just joined your channel and watched several and I enjoy your voyages and enthusiastic when you show us how to overcome issues regarding flying or communications. Thank you and appreciate you!

@randc47 4 года назад

Great video Niko!

@ryanb4026 4 года назад

great video. nice seeing my city from your plane.

@airmechanical7163 4 года назад

Nice flying and great video!

@kenbryant2570 4 года назад

Good Job Niko. You are a good pilot.

@dariojozinovic3961 4 года назад

Always good made video on your canal.

@BigDukeX 4 года назад

Challenging flight... very well done 👊😎...

@advancedaircraft 4 года назад

Fantastic!

@ronwade5433 4 года назад

Great editing and good flying instincts.

@Juliette_4 4 года назад

excellent flying

@bicycle697 4 года назад

Awesome dude!!

@markslandingsandaviationvi3123 4 года назад

I Really Enjoy Your Content! You are such a pro pilot. Thanks for posting!👍😎✌️🤝👀

@jakepeters6086 4 года назад

So awesome, keep it up!

@MarioLoco03 9 месяцев назад

Thats one fancy plane!

@connorknudsen5602 4 года назад

What a amazing video especially with that background music it was almost like being next to you feeling the same feelings and thoughts Great vid keep it up mate 👨‍✈️

@filippogambuti1552 4 года назад

Great video Niko...I follow you from Italy...👏🏻👏🏻✈️🤙🏻

@privatepilotlife1770 4 года назад

Great Vid! Thanks!

@paulnavas3196 4 года назад

Nico, you 3 miles from my home. Enjoy your videos safe travels my friend..

@jackvisser 4 года назад

TY for the Excellent Videos

@klmelj 4 года назад

Flew to my area. KLZU is near my home airport KFTY. Flew there once. Nice flight and video.

@dickmoore7341 4 года назад

Great video Niko, was a bit stressful for you but don't you have a little fun weaving around the clouds like flying through a mountain ridge without worrying about hitting something solid. You can have Chicago traffic though, I could see where the weather is less of a problem. Thanks for the ride along!!!

@elmiguel6725 4 года назад

Niko, I know nothing about planes and flying yet fascinated with both. You have a beautiful plane and seem very skilled at what you do, I enjoy your videos.