I was scrolling through RUclips and saw this as it caught my attention since I just got a cirrus too. Kirk was my instructor at IFR6. amazing dude. Great video!
Very cool as I have been following aviation on RUclips for quite some time and somehow today your channel came up randomly. Jamestown is my local airport, I look forward to possibly bumping into you one day there. I own a few local companies and have been dragging my feet for too long on getting my PPL.
Oh, that's awesome! You definitely should get your PPL and maybe even continue on to your Instrument. Majestic Aviation is the local flight school and they have a great program. Happy to connect you with them.
When engaging the AP you will learn to be near or on the magenta line when you do it or the AP will steer the plane to get on that line sometimes with a banking turn dependent on how far from the line you were when you engaged it. You do not need to have a flight plan in to use the AP. But if your heading bug is not on your current course then again the AP will turn the plane to get on the heading you do have bugged. A best practice is before engaging the AP, hit the HDG nob and the heading will automatically set to your current heading and if you want to level off or maintain current altitude hit the ALT SEL nob to set current altitude before engaging. Then you can steer the plane using the HDG nob alone.
I agree. Or even a “switch tanks” annunciator that comes on every 10 gallons burned. There is a timer function in the 430 that is helpful but is based on time, not fuel consumed. So it’s a reminder not to forget about switching but it doesn’t tell you when.
Just found your channel, very interesting. I am concerned about how much time they spent setting up the auto pilot and it didn’t appear anyone was looking outside. Also, does anyone have an answer as to why the cirrus seems to have an unusually high accident rate?
Good questions. This was an IFR (Instrument) flight so there is really no need to look outside. Air Traffic Control is watching us, telling us where to go and reports any potential traffic conflicts. In terms of accident rates; initially, Cirrus accident rates were high but very little of that was due to mechanical failures, simply due to pilot error. It's the reason they developed the Embark Program and treated it as a specialized training program. Since then, the accident rate has come way down. The data is out there on it if you Google search it.
I had a 2003 and constantly fought with CHT probes. Replaced too many of them. One mechanic just started cleaning the connectors with brake cleaner and that saved tons of money over replacing them. EGTs in those models don't seem to fail as often, but they will fail from time to time. EGTs are a better indicator of fouled plugs so play around with the mixture before you class them as failed.
We went into Martinsville (KMTV) on the very south side of the state. What is Smokehouse Pilots? That sounds like an organization I need to be associated with!
nice, ,seat belts are high and likely cause death in a crash,, should be over hips not chest ,,, why does he keep opening the door while taxiing ? ,, AC not working
Those seat belts are a pain to cinch down. But once you hit a few bumps, you get reminded. This bird is not equipped with AC (which is what i wanted) so cracking the door is the only way to cool off.
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I was scrolling through RUclips and saw this as it caught my attention since I just got a cirrus too. Kirk was my instructor at IFR6. amazing dude. Great video!
Very cool! Captain Kirk is the man!
Very cool as I have been following aviation on RUclips for quite some time and somehow today your channel came up randomly. Jamestown is my local airport, I look forward to possibly bumping into you one day there. I own a few local companies and have been dragging my feet for too long on getting my PPL.
Oh, that's awesome! You definitely should get your PPL and maybe even continue on to your Instrument. Majestic Aviation is the local flight school and they have a great program. Happy to connect you with them.
I know you have had your Cirrus for a while and done a lot, repaint and NEW TAIL number! She nailed the landing...
Right! She's a keeper.
Totally psyched for you two. Hope all has gone well with 9GG so far. Hope to see you sometime up here in KROC.
When engaging the AP you will learn to be near or on the magenta line when you do it or the AP will steer the plane to get on that line sometimes with a banking turn dependent on how far from the line you were when you engaged it. You do not need to have a flight plan in to use the AP. But if your heading bug is not on your current course then again the AP will turn the plane to get on the heading you do have bugged. A best practice is before engaging the AP, hit the HDG nob and the heading will automatically set to your current heading and if you want to level off or maintain current altitude hit the ALT SEL nob to set current altitude before engaging. Then you can steer the plane using the HDG nob alone.
Agreed.
Instructor confused me in that part of the video.
Great videos. Keep 'em coming. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Aaron. Hoping to drop another one tonight!
Awesome! Nice bird!
it is amazing that in this day and time there aren't more automation in some of the things, like switching tanks.
I agree. Or even a “switch tanks” annunciator that comes on every 10 gallons burned. There is a timer function in the 430 that is helpful but is based on time, not fuel consumed. So it’s a reminder not to forget about switching but it doesn’t tell you when.
Just found your channel, very interesting. I am concerned about how much time they spent setting up the auto pilot and it didn’t appear anyone was looking outside. Also, does anyone have an answer as to why the cirrus seems to have an unusually high accident rate?
Good questions. This was an IFR (Instrument) flight so there is really no need to look outside. Air Traffic Control is watching us, telling us where to go and reports any potential traffic conflicts. In terms of accident rates; initially, Cirrus accident rates were high but very little of that was due to mechanical failures, simply due to pilot error. It's the reason they developed the Embark Program and treated it as a specialized training program. Since then, the accident rate has come way down. The data is out there on it if you Google search it.
Cirrus has below the industry average accident rate. And way below industry on fatalities thanks to the chute.
I had a 2003 and constantly fought with CHT probes. Replaced too many of them. One mechanic just started cleaning the connectors with brake cleaner and that saved tons of money over replacing them. EGTs in those models don't seem to fail as often, but they will fail from time to time. EGTs are a better indicator of fouled plugs so play around with the mixture before you class them as failed.
Great intel. Thanks Tate. At the next Annual, I am planning to change to a ring style terminal that, I hope, solves the problem.
You also stopped into MRB. Neighborhood airport to me at JYO! Join us at Smokehouse Pilots !
We went into Martinsville (KMTV) on the very south side of the state. What is Smokehouse Pilots? That sounds like an organization I need to be associated with!
Why is the instructor flying home with yall.?
He's really experienced and we're not! Plus... insurance requirements.
Need different views like sides, looking at the front of the plane
Yep. The next video, set to drop next week has two additional views. It’s a ton of work editing all that together but we’re getting better at it.
nice, ,seat belts are high and likely cause death in a crash,, should be over hips not chest ,,, why does he keep opening the door while taxiing ? ,, AC not working
Those seat belts are a pain to cinch down. But once you hit a few bumps, you get reminded. This bird is not equipped with AC (which is what i wanted) so cracking the door is the only way to cool off.
@@ChaseAviation ya do the lap belt tight then just snug the shoulder straps :)),, enjoy your bird :))
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Cirrus seat belts are industry standard. The seats are made to take a 28g impact.
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