Student Pilot Solo REVIEWED By Flight Instructor

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @johnwhite3455
    @johnwhite3455 3 года назад +42

    Mike's a machine, what a pro! Start calling that dude "Iceman"

  • @ZeroThreeDelta
    @ZeroThreeDelta 3 года назад +41

    Nice job, Mike. I forgot I was watching a student during that.
    Dixon - I’ve got a video coming out on Saturday with landings at Leesburg. Feel free to review 😉😂

    • @spelldaddy5386
      @spelldaddy5386 3 года назад +3

      It's no fun reviewing an actual pilot, we already assume pilots are good enough. Especially those brits. American students though, great use of time

  • @OrdinaryLatvian
    @OrdinaryLatvian 3 года назад +3

    Mike's got his pilot voice down to a T. Guy sounds like he was born with a yoke in his hands.
    Thanks for sharing your videos with us, man! There's so much to learn from them. Can't get enough of that proud teacher expression.

  • @colinthepilot
    @colinthepilot 3 года назад +5

    I gotta say I love these debriefs. I've been a military instructor, and I'm working on CFI on the civilian side. That said, I've never been a primary instructor, never sent a non-qualified pilot solo, and that idea scares the hell out of me. I really enjoy seeing your solo students kill it!

  • @spelldaddy5386
    @spelldaddy5386 3 года назад +13

    I really like this style for solo flights, so it really still feels like a lewdix video and not just the student. Even for solos in the pattern, I think it would still be cool to see a review after so you can see it exactly how we see it and get your takes. Cross countries next?

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback! Yes sir cross countries next for Mike

  • @jan3195
    @jan3195 3 года назад +7

    Love the video, Lewis! Would like to see more of these "reviews" in the future. Bravo, Mike!

  • @Mufasa737
    @Mufasa737 3 года назад +2

    Hey Lewis got my ppl couple days ago and have been watching u from the beginning which has helped me a lot and motivated me to continue
    Thanks

  • @dhump253
    @dhump253 3 года назад +1

    Excellent vid Lew! Mike did great. Very comfortable on the radios

  • @markstriby4941
    @markstriby4941 3 года назад +1

    Nice. I think Mike is my favorite of your current students. Just quiet competence. I'd feel comfortable flying with him based on what I've seen.

  • @kltalsma
    @kltalsma 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Lewis and Mike, 1 of my favorites for sure. On your way to the top of aviation RUclips channels! Keep it up!

  • @synik4lc
    @synik4lc 3 года назад +2

    This is super inspiring and awesome to watch. Great job Mike!

  • @addieheartsrachel
    @addieheartsrachel 3 года назад

    I just found your channel. I’ve been watching pilot videos for the past couple months. I flew with a private pilot last weekend as a surprise birthday gift… and now I can’t stop thinking about getting back up. Your demeanor in the cockpit is really what I hope to find in an instructor one day!!! Thx for the content

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад

      That’s fantastic. Glad you found my channel, hope you enjoy it and find some help along the way

  • @coppi60
    @coppi60 3 года назад +1

    Great analysis of Mike's flight!! You should do more of these.

  • @rodneycattoor8848
    @rodneycattoor8848 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Loved the split screen play by play commentary as much as I loved your excitement for your student pilot. Can’t wait to be in that spot in the near future with you my friend.

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад

      Rodders! Thanks man! Your enthusiasm is infectious too so can't wait to record a flight with you.

  • @anthonybenavides720
    @anthonybenavides720 3 года назад +8

    I did my first solo away from home today too! I made it back safely. Plane’s in good shape too!

  • @kertheshima9939
    @kertheshima9939 2 года назад

    I don't even know this guy and his touch down was beautiful and he handled the traffic so well I can't help but smile.

  • @gregellis3859
    @gregellis3859 3 года назад

    It is fantastic to see how excited you get for your students. You are an excellent instructor and it shows in your students when they go solo. He had command of the airplane at all times and his radio work was quite good for a student pilot. It is even better than a lot of seasoned experienced pilots you hear on the radio. It is important because it is something that ATC judges you by when you first contact them.
    I want to say that I know you had a dream of being an airline pilot. I know life circumstances threw you many curve balls. But I feel that you have found your calling. There are very few instructors that show the enthusiasm you do in instructing. Most have goals to become airline pilots and there is nothing wrong with that. But there is something to be said about someone who is dedicated to instruction. It shows in your instruction that you enjoy what you are doing and it is what your calling in aviation truly is. Keep up the great work and never lose that enthusiasm that you have for teaching. Your students will remember you always. I still remember my first flight instructor and how great he was and that was 28 years ago. You make a lasting and very important impression on your students. Congratulations and I hope you achieve all the success as an instructor because you, my friend, are top drawer and you deserve it.

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад

      Wow, thank you so much man, I really appreciate your kind words. I have definitely found that I gain more from helping other people achieve their dreams. It's such a thrill to see my people do well because it is truly a team effort. I'm enjoying it for now and we'll see how far it goes! Thanks for supporting man!

  • @BigKazgarage
    @BigKazgarage 3 года назад +2

    Great Job Mike!!!! Great job Lew!!!!!

  • @cavok1984
    @cavok1984 3 года назад +1

    Awesome job Mike! Like watching a pro. And Lewis...top instructor

  • @Shaneepe1
    @Shaneepe1 3 года назад +3

    Great job Mike! The better he gets at flying the more “cycles” he can use for other things like in this case looking and finding other traffic.

  • @_fox.alpha_
    @_fox.alpha_ 3 года назад +1

    So much excellent content here, both for student pilots as well as seasoned pilots. Thank you!

  • @md4droid
    @md4droid 3 года назад +1

    Awesome flying Mike!!
    I just did my 1st dual X-country this morning. Flew into KCHA. Mike made this look easy. Hopefully, I will be doing the same very soon.
    Great video, Lewis! Thank you.

  • @aeroringordmngr8739
    @aeroringordmngr8739 3 года назад +9

    And give yourself a pat on the back for having him so well prepared. 👍

  • @brandonschneider2326
    @brandonschneider2326 3 года назад +1

    congrats mike! I am at a similar spot in my training and am envious how smooth you are on the radio. Nice work!

  • @mikemayfield487
    @mikemayfield487 3 года назад

    Well Done Dix as a CFI myself, I gotta tell ya, You got this!!! Buy Mike a beer!!! Awesome.

  • @darrenhillman8396
    @darrenhillman8396 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant! Nice job, Mike!
    More please, Lew!

  • @josephstephen4295
    @josephstephen4295 3 года назад +1

    Great job! I remember my first xc solo and it was daunting He absolutely nailed it with confidence! Keep it up Mike!

    • @spelldaddy5386
      @spelldaddy5386 3 года назад +1

      Though this wasn't quite cross country yet, I'm pretty sure leesburg is within the 25 nm radius

    • @josephstephen4295
      @josephstephen4295 3 года назад

      @@spelldaddy5386 ah. Im in idaho so I know little about over there haha. Still. Great job here

    • @spelldaddy5386
      @spelldaddy5386 3 года назад

      @@josephstephen4295 no problem man, I get it. I'm not from the area either, I've just become so obsessed with the channel that I fly in the Orlando area in the sim instead of my area

  • @jameswadsley3165
    @jameswadsley3165 3 года назад

    Great video. Congrats Mike! Awesome commentary Lewis. Loved the TV ads and soccer in the background :)

  • @jasabasenara8124
    @jasabasenara8124 2 года назад

    Awesome pilots are made from awesome instructors, you sir, are definitely one of them!!!🙏

  • @nicolasbilal8769
    @nicolasbilal8769 2 года назад

    I set myself limits for when I should fly nascent on conditions of everything including my environment. I tend to have unsafe habits of driving when I shouldn’t ( being hungover, tired, etc.) so I want to eliminate thinking I could do so when I’m flying. So one time I went to flight school hungover and knew without a doubt, I shouldn’t solo but we were scheduled for pattern work with an instructor anyway. So I decided to see how I perform. My landings were awful. I wasn’t feeling good or confident and as the feeling got worse, I handed over the controls and terminated the session. It really helped me realize how important it is to watch over yourself.

  • @joshcoverston6084
    @joshcoverston6084 3 года назад +2

    Laughed within the first 30 seconds. Another great video! Congrats to Mike!

  • @TruthTime-bs9ni
    @TruthTime-bs9ni 3 года назад

    Great work. You're a really nice person. Very good style & natural communication. Keep posting.😎

  • @billye1789
    @billye1789 3 года назад +1

    This video was great! I learned a lot from you explaining things and watching him.

  • @FatParamotorGuy
    @FatParamotorGuy 2 года назад

    It's easy to lane an aeroplane when everything goes perfect, the true mark of a good pilot is calmly managing things when it's not perfect. That was a perfect imperfect landing. Well done - he's ready to fly in the UK where true aviation occurs 😉😀💓

  • @steveramirez15
    @steveramirez15 3 года назад +2

    Great content! good idea, haven’t seen this on other channels.

  • @Talasas
    @Talasas 3 года назад +1

    Well done Mike, good inspiration for those of us not there yet. Also thanks for sharing these videos, it helps the learning process a lot. My flight school won't let me film my flights and it's a real shame I miss out on the chance to review my own flights unfortunately. I feel like I'm missing a lot.

  • @alex7344
    @alex7344 3 года назад +1

    Awesome job Mike! Great to see yet another student of Lew's successfully complete a solo! Guess he's a better CFI than he thinks ;)
    Starting to get really excited for my discovery flight... going up in a Warrior on Monday!

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      You picked the correct plane haha thanks mate!

    • @Kenriko
      @Kenriko 3 года назад +1

      ​@@LewDixAviation Boo Hiss.. 182 is my bae

  • @bryantg7641
    @bryantg7641 3 года назад +1

    Great job Mike, like a pro !!!

  • @flying4thrills
    @flying4thrills 3 года назад +2

    Nice work Mike!

  • @andyhawaii2819
    @andyhawaii2819 3 года назад

    Congratulations good job! Great instructor

  • @Youcantguess1218
    @Youcantguess1218 3 года назад +1

    Really loving these videos, keep it up mate.

  • @angler1262
    @angler1262 3 года назад

    Great Job!!! Mike , and Great Instructor

  • @tonylee6300
    @tonylee6300 3 года назад +1

    Excellent work!!

  • @schmidtyhk
    @schmidtyhk 3 года назад +1

    More more more! Love this style of video

  • @dianamuneke5360
    @dianamuneke5360 2 года назад

    I’m about to head out on my solo xc in 20 minutes, watching this helped calm the nerves a bit 😅

  • @Etobian358
    @Etobian358 2 года назад

    Always enjoy your videos

  • @rong4248
    @rong4248 3 года назад +1

    Wow Great job! I hope to be able to do that some day!

  • @guerxx
    @guerxx 2 года назад

    He was killin‘ it! He is already so professional, that I couldn‘t follow his radio transmissions 😂

  • @andrewmartin8739
    @andrewmartin8739 3 года назад +1

    Great video , looks like the student did a good job .....must have had a great instructor 👍😁

  • @liquidintegrity
    @liquidintegrity 3 года назад

    Good stuff! I should do so XC solo soon, very good points. Me too need to work on checklists, I understand these things are the base and key to pass through the check ride successfully

  • @MrHampilot
    @MrHampilot 3 года назад

    Great Job ...and nothing wrong with being the quiet type. I'm the same way, Did 5 hour cross country the other day and only talked when talking to ATC.

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      It can be blissful flying alone. No instructor or passengers to annoy you haha

  • @commanderpip8350
    @commanderpip8350 3 года назад

    Awesome video! I like the commentary review. I learned so much from this video.

  • @paulcredmond
    @paulcredmond 3 года назад

    Great job, we've all done that (pitching up a little too much and causing a balloon) but it worked out well. Nice!

  • @arjunshah2451
    @arjunshah2451 3 года назад +4

    Those radio coms did not sound like a student pilot! He would breeze through instrument well done!

  • @StefBelgium
    @StefBelgium 3 года назад

    Perfect vid as usually! Thanks for sharing mate.

  • @Sootytr
    @Sootytr 3 года назад +1

    Great video LD, deffo top 1% ! =) very educational

  • @randc47
    @randc47 3 года назад

    Great video! I really like the review format.

  • @manolocenteno6312
    @manolocenteno6312 3 года назад

    Awesome for Mike! Bad for the poor lady on the Runway! A teaching moment for her :)

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely 😅 She won’t be doing that again

  • @ryangreen9541
    @ryangreen9541 3 года назад

    Like the new content, good to see you making new kinds of content!

  • @aaaccaulkingandwaterproofi1634
    @aaaccaulkingandwaterproofi1634 3 года назад +1

    All n all successful flight great job

  • @mosko3802
    @mosko3802 3 года назад

    Loving the Euro in the background. Belgium for the win

  • @terencecottington4273
    @terencecottington4273 3 года назад

    Well done that man. Great solo ......✈✈✈✈✈✈

  • @av8or971
    @av8or971 3 года назад +2

    Lewdix, "I am leaving my headset, my gopros and my flight back, because I trust you.. Have fun brother"
    Mike, "what about your flying eyes?"
    Lewdix, "Are you freaking mad, not a chance in hell brother."
    Was anyone else, besides me, watching the footie game behind Lewdix?

  • @coreyjordan2745
    @coreyjordan2745 3 года назад

    My man Mike good job

  • @paulgarth7894
    @paulgarth7894 3 года назад +2

    4:40 - Right rudder correction applied. Congrats on PIC Supervised Solo XC, Mike!
    Q: Is it a thing from the past to stop in at an FBO and get a signature for the flightbook for Solo XC?

  • @laibazahid986
    @laibazahid986 3 года назад

    Hey lewdix,
    Can you be my flight instructor?
    Love the way you give training to student pilots.Its amazing.

  • @lydtay932
    @lydtay932 3 года назад +1

    That was the greatest intro ever

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      😂 Glad you think so! A lot of time and stupidity went into making it

  • @tedvanessendelft2089
    @tedvanessendelft2089 3 года назад

    Way to go Mike.

  • @gentlemanner
    @gentlemanner 3 года назад

    1:40 I don't think those 2mm-Beards of yours justify the ZZ-Top-like background music! Also: Congratulations Mike!!

  • @irishcurse65
    @irishcurse65 3 года назад

    Nice job Mike!

  • @AerospaceNick
    @AerospaceNick 3 года назад

    He’s soo cool, nice one. I was taught to crab on crosswinds and I’m curious at dipping a wing into wind and applying opposite rudder? Not really sure I can get my head around that one, would you be able to explain the technique a little more at some stage? Loving the videos!

  • @andybenj27
    @andybenj27 3 года назад +1

    Great video , The checklist you have on the foreflight looks somewhat different then the one I have on foreflight. Where is that from ?

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      It’s my own checklist that he somehow managed to change colours on his iPad

  • @jeffhillin4046
    @jeffhillin4046 3 года назад

    Great job Mike! Its awesome seeing you progress and crush it!
    The only question I have is what the hell happened at the end with the lady stopping on the runway?! Did you see it or hear on comms?

  • @jonhoare24
    @jonhoare24 3 года назад

    This was a great video, and assuming your students are happy for it, would be good to see some more flight reviews like this

  • @Eric.S06
    @Eric.S06 3 года назад

    Love this. Its great seeing the excitement you have on behalf of your student. Wish you were out of KLEE. I would do my IFR training with you. Keep it up man. BTW how are you mounting the rear center cam looking forward? Is there a permanent mount there?

  • @cpy
    @cpy 3 года назад

    Very solid solo XC! 5:45 leaning the mixture, but as part of what checklist? I don't see it used until 7:30

  • @wesleyzitney3693
    @wesleyzitney3693 3 года назад

    It’s coming home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @aronair3532
    @aronair3532 3 года назад

    I went to Leesburg from Bartow for my first solo XC!

  • @rickclayburn9111
    @rickclayburn9111 3 года назад

    Fine job

  • @mwmckendree
    @mwmckendree 3 года назад

    Great video and awesome job Mike! Lew, do you teach students to make verbal call outs? That's one thing I noticed he wasn't doing which I feel helps a lot. Also, he didn't say "Welcome to the sky". Not sure how the plane was able to fly without that.

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +2

      He’s been dropped because of it………….

  • @matthewpaxton2832
    @matthewpaxton2832 3 года назад +1

    Nice Piper Skyhawk. Great plane.

    • @Q1776Q
      @Q1776Q 3 года назад

      Um...... what??????

    • @matthewpaxton2832
      @matthewpaxton2832 3 года назад

      @@Q1776Q instagram.com/p/CP8695fBK1M/?

    • @matthewpaxton2832
      @matthewpaxton2832 3 года назад

      @@Q1776Q feast your eyes.

    • @Q1776Q
      @Q1776Q 3 года назад

      @@matthewpaxton2832 oh the humanity!

  • @georgegagnon4566
    @georgegagnon4566 3 года назад

    Well done!

  • @gregellis3859
    @gregellis3859 3 года назад +1

    When you are training your students now, and I suppose it is for anyone learning to fly now, are the students learning much pilotage and dead reckoning in today's day and age of GPS, sometimes multiple GP's in the cockpit? I am not sure what is required by the ACS. When I got my PPL back in 1993, there were no GPS's or Loran on board any of the aircraft I flew and no portable GPS's at all. All cross country flying was by pilotage and dead reckoning (and VOR to VOR navigation via airways etc..) and pencil to paper with an actual written flight plan and watch or timer of some sort. Curious how the private is done now.

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      That’s a great question. I make sure my students know how to plan a flight by hand and have proficiency in using the paper navlog in the real world before I let them use their electronic for cross country flying. I feel it’s a necessity to know rather than relying solely on the easy stuff.

  • @jean-davidlegrand3568
    @jean-davidlegrand3568 3 года назад

    Well done Mike and as always, love your videos LewDix ! Would like to have your inputs on using EFB while in training (PPL) ! Here (Switzerland) in the flying school where I'm doing my PPL, not that it is not allowed but it is not recommended and therefore all the students never used an EFB ! Only maps, pencil, navlog and a watch, that's it !

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад

      Thanks man! I encourage the use of an EFB, only after you understand how to do everything with pencil and paper. Once those crucial skills are built, I introduce the EFB

  • @richieflyus3813
    @richieflyus3813 3 года назад

    Another fab video! Well done Mike, another great step! Could you tell me what checklist you are using? It's obviously not the Foreflight one which, while good, is a bit cumbersome for me. I'd rather it was all on one page like Mike is using there. I'm guessing it's just a PDF in the Documents section, but where are they from? Thanks :)

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! His checklist is a PDF of my checklist which is on my website.

    • @richieflyus3813
      @richieflyus3813 3 года назад

      @@LewDixAviation Thanks chap, could you add an Arrow III checklist to your collection? That's my regular flyer, mainly on simulation for now, but your vids keep the dream of finishing my PPL alive :)

  • @FlightSimMaster108
    @FlightSimMaster108 3 года назад +2

    If no one called him a student pilot, I would've totally guessed he was at least a commercial student lol

  • @coasternut3091
    @coasternut3091 2 года назад

    Audi should give you money for playing their ad in the back

  • @junetebarts1334
    @junetebarts1334 3 года назад

    Great video! If in hot conditions, how do you stop the iPad from overheating?

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад

      I've never had an issue with mine overheating. GoPro's however are another story

  • @benderaviation
    @benderaviation 3 года назад +1

    Nice

  • @zeroqpon
    @zeroqpon 3 года назад

    And remember, a good pilot is always......................................................watching Lewdix Aviation.

    • @LewDixAviation
      @LewDixAviation  3 года назад +1

      Got to go really high pitched when you say it too!

  • @andreww3803
    @andreww3803 3 года назад

    Of course there's a Football match on in the background!

  • @officialdsj8815
    @officialdsj8815 3 года назад

    Lmfaoo the beginning 😂😭😭

  • @TheGoomba102IsOnYouTube
    @TheGoomba102IsOnYouTube 3 года назад

    2:48 you forgot to say “handheld radio” lol

  • @RaspySquares
    @RaspySquares 3 года назад

    lol dude that laugh kills me everytime

  • @jase3215
    @jase3215 3 года назад

    How much wind is too much wind for you? And how much is too much for a student in your opinion?

  • @travisw9071
    @travisw9071 3 года назад

    That was a close one

  • @DCGPILOT
    @DCGPILOT 3 года назад

    Insert Slow Clap GIF !!!!

  • @naevus671
    @naevus671 3 года назад

    I thought you meant a real balloon. Doh!!!

  • @YT159YT
    @YT159YT 2 года назад

    Between 14:04-14:05 the other airplane is actualy visible in the left bottom corner :D

  • @steven2145
    @steven2145 3 года назад

    What about carb heat on that landing? Is that plane injected? I didn't see he set it.