Moving Across the Country in my 70-Year-Old Airplane! Michigan to California Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 15 дек 2021
- I'm moving! Today we take the Bonanza from Ann Arbor, Michigan to Wichita, Kansas on day one of a three-day solo trip flying from Michigan to California. Thanks for watching!
Route: KARB K52 KICT
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Stevie, From an 80 yr old geezer, whose left seat days are behind him, riding along with you was a total delight. Thank you.
Thank you Jim! I'm glad you enjoyed the flight!
AGREE
@@djkreigline2760 dude you're scaring me
@@rmerk6072 this is what I see in the comments my first ride on this channel😂
@@ryvi5160 Im sure you meant to say pre drip
I didn’t realize how much work, attention to logging, and communication goes into flying. You make it look easy and enjoyable despite the responsibility and skill needed to fly a plane! Very cool!
Lmao
@@tuliobenavidez9952 Why are you laughing?
Can you repeat that? Niner O what??
When people mention "flying cars" they don't realize how much work it is to fly
It's called training.
I want to thank you for letting us follow your passion for flight. I'm 58 yrs old and getting ready for retirement. My wife and I were on the lookout for a new truck and a 5th-wheel trailer. That all changed when I saw your videos. Needless to say, you gave an old man searching for youth admirations. I got the bug and did the research. Now I'm a 58 yrs old student pilot. I am already looking for a Mooney or a Beechcraft. Just so you know new truck and 5th-wheel for what we were looking for is around $130,000.00 not to include the $40.00 to $80.00 per night at a campsite. plus time setting it up. After talking to our pilot for work who also is a DPE has bought 6 planes in the last 20 years and might have lost a total of $5,000.00 Way better return than 5 yrs and an old trailer to trade in. So if any old people are watching this go for the plane. At the night's end, there are no bugs in a double-tree hotel. Thank you Stevie for your inspiration with a new dream of not being put out to pasture. I will keep you updated on my progress. Keep doing what makes you happy.
and she didnt even bother to reply, that shows she doesnt read her messages she just want the subscribers, well done you , thats inspiring.
This is amazing! Kudos to you.
@@ransomedavis2208 well, his comment was made a year after she uploaded the video, so...
This is way a better example of pilot workload / workflow than most of the RUclips pilots provide. I literally forgot how much work a flight like this is. Nice job!
It’s not really like this; she just cut out several hours of boring silence.
its just freq changes and handoffs?
check, check,check..... lol
Been a controller for the past 13 years now. Always love when pilots shows us some love 😎👊
You’re a controller? Respect!
@@godovermoney1124 thanks for that.
What's the closest call you have seen while someone was landing?
@@jameswest6161 in my earlier years. I had a AT45 touch down, still in the touch down zone and a Citation business jet join final closer than I instructed him to. He came in over the app lights while the AT45 literally just touched. I had to make the jet go arround to rejoin final. He was over the AT when he turned. I nearly pissed myself 😅😅
I’m sure you’d like for her to show you some love. Wouldn’t we all!😉
I might have mentioned this to you before but really appreciate your use of the checklist and overall attitude and flying techniques. I have owned 3 Bonanzas and a Baron since 1983 and been a CFI-I for 29 years and you are a great inspiration for other young ladies as well as others. I taught my son to fly beginning at age 15 and instrument rating in our S35. He spent 22 years in the USAF and flew all three fighters and is with UAL as a 777 instructor. I also taught a 22 year old young lady Instrument, Commercial, and CFI and she now flys the Airbus for Frontier. What I mean by all this is that I hope you continue to excel in GA and inspire others. This can be life changing for others. Keep it up.
I wish i have also a dad who fly airplanes. I habe to learn it by myself with my own money… but im doing it
@@CFO404 even more proud of you!
Checklists and not letting the tower direct you into IFR conditions are signs of a good pilot.
These planes earned the “Doctor killer” nickname because the pilots who bought Bonanzas had more money than sense.
You sir…are what we call “The Man”
@@CFO404 m
I'm a 52 yr old man, and this young lady is doing something that would literally scare the living daylights out of me. I applause your courage.
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Are you a pilot? This kind of trip is pretty straight forward for a qualified pilot. She seems pretty comfortable flying so has probably got a fair amount of flying experience, old plane too so none of the advanced avionics you get on modern planes.
Totally agree!!
What are, "literal daylights" ?
Does that have something to do with yoga pants?
I think it looks fun. I wanna learn to fly someday.
Her videos are so well made. the right mix of relaxation and information to make you enjoy the flight without actually pretending it takes no effort. top quality content
Kudos for thanking the tower for their patience while learning to fly there, they rarely get thanks for that, I am sure it was much appreciated! Love watching your adventures, fly safe and high! ❤️
Agreed. Controllers are people, too.
Yes, dropping a thanks to the tower for all their help is a good practice. Mutual respect
@@kevindavis8175 Wait,..WHUT??
I am based on SoCal and I never miss a chance to let the controllers know how much they are appreciated.
Amazing young Pilot, love the attention to protocol. I just bought a 1960 Comanche 250 to get my 17-year-old Granddaughter into flying. She can start with the Cherokee 140's and progress to the 250. You are the premier role model for her to progress to this more complex airplane. Thank you for the inspiration. You rock!
Can I also be your granddaughter I wanna fly
@@alijauregvi Me too.. I wanna be his granddaughter too.
@Дымок Краси she’s in a Beechcraft.
There's always something awesome about watching someone be good at what they do.
yas🌷
Funny... I was pondering that same thing. It's humbling, but in a good way, to know I don't know everything, and just enjoy someone who knows more, doing their thing. Rambling? Sorry.
I really liked hanging out with her for this half hour.
I am terrified of small planes and would never dream of flying one, but watching you fly this plane so effortlessly is making me feel like I can do it. Go girl!
What a fun adventure. It looks like you had perfect weather for your move. My 2.5 year old daughter is obsessed with going to see that small planes taking off and landing at our local airfield. I'm therefore already saving up for her flight lessons.
😂
You will be well taken care of, and even better, as she moves up the rank!
You are an inspiration for any person interested in aviation or anything else. So awesome to see you do this.
i have no interest in aviation... but even for me this is seriously interesting to watch ^^ then again i do own a sailboat, which is a lot more free and independent...
Hey Meg
See comment on “inspiration” below, and THEN let me know if you're still “inspired”. Would love to hear your response.
@@drpando huh ? where
I’m now 50 years old, but started flying at 17 with my first ultralight plane. Since then I’ve moved on to bigger birds, but this is a great channel. I applaud you. You’re very thorough and your flights seem clean. Very nice. 😊
One thing I noticed was how we started in beautiful lush green landscapes and end up in brown dry landscapes
Everytime I go to Cali I wonder why the whole place isn't in flames
I'm a retired from both the Air Force (20 Years) and FAA/DOD (20 Years) controller. For 40 years I always looked forward to going to work. It's refreshing to hear good VFR radio etiquette young lady and especially seeing excellent checklist use. 40 years as a controller will do that to ya: CHECKLIST, CHECKLIST, CHECKLIST; it'll save your life. Your flight instructor taught you well. My favirote GA airplanes are the BE-35 & BE-55. I spent a good amount of time back in the late 60's/early 70's in a BE-55 in the Kansas City/St. Louis/Branson, Misouri area and miss it very much. Something to keep in mind: Not far from K52 across the Illinois line SE of Hannibal, Mo. is PPQ (Pittsfield/Penstone) airport that back in the day sold us a lot of gas and fed us alot of breakfast's too. Or loaned us a car to drive into town for eats. I'm betting they still do. I truly enjoyed the 1st leg of your Mi. to Ca. trip. You made an old guy happy today Miss Stevie. Many thanks. A dear friend's son is a controller at SoCal approach who also uses "Adios" after a freq change: Listen out for him. Looking forward to leg's 2 & 3 enroute to Ca. Make sure that baggage is stowed crossing the mounains. Be safe. "Adios!!!"
Checklist, x 3, good life advice, sir
My wife and I did a similar trip when we were your age back in the 80’s. We did it in a 1947 Luscombe with a hand-held radio. It was pretty cool taking off with sleeping bags, a tent and toothbrushes and not much else. All our other stuff was going by truck. Departure was Waterville Nova Scotia to Vancouver British Columbia. I still have the plane and did a few trips since then, but they pale in comparison to that trip.
Quite a haul in a Luscombe!
The most impressive part is how fluently they ramble all those codewords so rapidly. I'd stutter so hard. LOL
Most student pilots are a mess on the radios (and everything else), but you learn with repetition.
Not sure about the US but in europe aircraft radio speech is very standardised, you know the standardised phrases for what you need to communicate and you just say it. It's not like you're trying to think up what to say on the fly.
As a fellow software engineer from the Midwest, moved to the west for 8 years and ended up back in the Midwest, you’re doing the right thing. Enjoy the ride these next few years. You’re such an impressive young woman and remind my of my daughter. Thanks for sharing your adventure!
She's a software engineer?
I'm just really wondering how someone her age can afford to do all of this in kind of depressed in my life...
Hi Stevie, I am an airline pilot and your vlogs makes me miss general aviation so much. You have motivated me to make a plan goal of flying across country in a general aviation aircraft. Thank you for the displaying your enjoyment and passion.
I'm terrified to get into a plane, but honestly, this was very comforting. I feel like I was safe in the passenger seat next you. Amazing job!
@B M , data has shown for decades, you are FAR safer flying (even in smaller aircraft) than you are driving, riding a bicycle, or walking. I love to fly, unfortunately I moved and have no private pilots here with whom I have become friends so am not able to go up....
Pilots are way more trained than an average driver, rules are stricter, so it is safer than driving
@@ScammerStopper Sorry but flying a small high performance single engine piston is not safer than driving. It's not overly dangerous but it's not without danger. Someone told me years ago flying a single was about as dangerous as riding a motorcycle and that seems to be about right.
ME TOO! BUT Stevie makes it so soothing. I know it's safe, just have a horrible fear of heights.
@RandomGuy I'm just going by statistics and what I said is statistically true. I am not a private pilot but I do have ground school and about 30 hours total so I understand what you are saying I'm just going by the numbers.
I would love to see a video with a breakdown of how much everything costs! fuel, the plane, traveling, repairs etc
It calculates out to about ~a lot
It depends on how much you fly per year and what kind of plane, but I’d guess her fully allocated cost is around $150/hr.
Flying ain’t cheap.
I’m curious about this too….
Very nice job , retired out of flying 2 years ago after a 47 year career , spent 26 years in the Gulfstreams . Your checklist discipline is fantastic , you were taught very well . All the best to you and may you always have tail winds when flying , keep up the great flying.
Amazing the amount of communication involved in getting a small plane airborne the right way.
From a retired 27-year Baron pilot it was a sheer joy watching part 1 of your cross country adventure. Looking forward to Part 2. Nice job flying the aircraft, professional in every respect. Regardless of the age, Beechcraft airplanes are virtually indestructable as long as they are well maintained and flown safely. Looks like you have what it takes in both departments. BTW, the shoulder harness mod was a wise investment! Double and triple checking the door latch is always smart in a Beech, and even then it doesn't mean the door won't pop open right at lift off. Been there, done that (IFR even!). Don't know about the Bonanza, but those hot starts on a Baron were always a moment of anxiety due to vapor lock, especially on hot days here in the southeast. Hope you enjoy your life in aviation as much as I did seeing the country from the left front seat. Fly safe!
Kudos to you for giving props to Stevie for her methodology. Doing things the same way [correctly] every time has saved many from busting their butts! I had a V35B for many, many years and am so impressed with Stevie's flights/procedures I could burst!
The only twin I was privy to before life kicked my butt and I shelved my medical was a baby Baron. I have nothing to compare it to, but it was a magnificent airplane.
BTW, Bos also suffer from the hot start syndrome. Many events of cycling the boost pump/pulling the mix to idle to get the engine start. IO-520 in my Bo.
I am terrified of flying and get really nervous just watching this. That said, I cannot stop watching!! She is amazing 🤩
Even at 70-years-old, the Bonanza is still a timeless beautiful plane.😉👍
First time on this channel. I enjoyed that! Thanks for taking us along. New sub.
Wow, never seen you in a comments before, been a sub for years. So cool!
Hi Andrew
Same with me, Great video and great flying.
Another “SAME” here!!!
Another new subscriber here (from Australia). Stevie, you are a consummate professional pilot. Getting through the old vids.
Hi Stevie, you make flying look so damn fun, you've inspired me to get off my butt and start learning how to fly, it's been a life long dream, call it a New Years resolution.
I know absolutely zero about aviation but watching your videos I am totally intrigued to learn more! I didn’t even know something like this was possible. You’re awesome and such an inspiration!
Go down to your local flight school, most places give a free introductory lesson
it's so heart touching seeing a young girl politing a plane and so skilled of that. so cool. so cool.
I’ve been an enlisted crew member for 19 years, racked up about 6k hours on 2 transports. I’ve seen every type of pilot out there and you are awesome. Great checklist discipline. Keep up with hard work and enjoying aviation. Your video has me wanting to get my ppl when I retire and teach my kids how to fly.
I have to admit, I got a little emotional watching this. When I was 21 (many, MANY years ago :-) ), I was going to do what you are doing. I was going to move from Texas to Florida. I was going to going to fly my C150 halfway across the country and just get a fresh start! Unfortunately, things didn't quite work out the way I was hoping and life took me in another direction but I am so glad that you actually ARE getting to do this. It is quite an accomplishment and it sounds like you have so much support from your family and friends and this just makes me very happy! I wish you safe travels and many, many more adventures!
Thank you Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Do you still fly and/or have your 150? I did all my training except instrument in a 152. Love those little planes!
Hi Chris, I guess she makes a lot of us live the moment we could not have at that age. Me I lost my family at age of 9 years so I had a rough childhood, and since I remember I would dream about being some kind of computer wizard that I could afford a plane and fly anywhere I wanted to. Now 46 years old and working as QA Software tester engineer I could afford a plane but I feel kind of old to try and buy one, so I enjoy flying with Stevie.
Hey Chris, at least you had the plane buddy so you've still lived someone else's dream! Hope you've done well for yourself despite the change in direction. All the best!
@@qsysopr21 I started learning at age 47. My check ride is scheduled in a couple of weeks. It's not too late to learn!
@@wildarren Wow it's great Darren. Please let us know how your check ride went. If you take a video please share it. I guess you are right never too old to learn.
What a great example of what someone can achieve at a young age whilst inspiring others to follow
This is a great video! I'm a young pilot as well and love hearing all your detailed radio calls, that was the best part for sure thanks for including all of those. It's always super helpful to hear how other pilots deal with different situations on the fly (pun :) )
Hi Stevie, I was recently watching some RUclips videos on aviation and stumbled across yours. I just want to tell you how much I have enjoyed them. You have accomplished so much in the past 6 years, your parents must be so proud. I too am a pilot and flew out of Grosse Ile (KONZ) from 1973 to late 2006. When I watched your TicTok video flying up the Detroit River and making that steep left turn over KONZ, it brought back a lot of memories and I even got a little teary eyed. I hope you enjoy your new home in southern California. Thank you for doing what you do. Take care and stay safe!
You're about the same age as my daughters and I am beyond impressed at your independence and confidence and skill. Thanks for bringing us along!
You are an inspiration!! I live about 5 minutes away from the A2 airport and you've inspired me to start flight training :) I hope to one day be able to travel cross country like that!!
Hello from a fellow software engineer. Graduated down the road from UofM at EMU. I love your videos. I grew up around my Dad's planes but never got around to getting my pilot's license. Your videos really inspired me to consider pulling the trigger next year and getting my license. It has been a life long dream but life got in the way.
So cool. I forwarded this to my grand daughter, who while she's still in her teens, I hope I can influence her into accomplishing something like what you're doing.
I understand u
This is a fantastic video! You're capturing the busy-ness of flying really well.
I love the interaction you had with the controller at 7:32. You just came back with an immediate "unable due to X". SO many bad weather situations (sometimes with fatalities) would be prevented if pilots were better about doing that.
Exactly. Way too many pilots let themselves get put into dangerous situations because they’re afraid to say “unable”, or don’t even know they can.
Brava!
I live right next to the airport in Bloomington Illinois. It never gets old seeing the planes land and take off. I especially love it when the military uses the runway here. Those planes are huge!!
This was a really nice video to watch. My dad was a pilot most of his life and I didn’t really get into the idea of flying myself until after he passed. So it’s cool to see someone really doing it from a young age. Also idk how you’re flying and keeping up with 3 go pros. Lol
This popped up on my YT home page and I was reading the comments and was surprised to see you here! Definitely a cool video and perspective!
Sweet. Greetz from Arnhem, Holland.
i think they record continuously and she has to edit all the footage
@@Half-CockedG lmao right, what is she going to do, walk out onto the wngs and mess with the gopro
Say what? Dude she’s 132 years old. What are you talking about such a young age??🤣😂🤣✌️
Just stumbled onto your channel. I'm old enough to be your mom and I just wanted to say that it's awesome that you have achieved so much! I'm so proud of you and happy you are showing them that girls can do it all!
In watching this "lady's" videos what always impresses me is how she faithfully reviews her checklist even after she goes over something. By doing this she will not only stay safe in her current missions but will grow in her aeronautic asperations.
Checklists are standard procedure, all too easy to forget something, even when you've done it thousands of times
It’s normal for people to do a million checklists.
@@RealGalaxyGamers Try reading the comment before you makes a comment...
@@superbmediacontentcreator
I agree…..the comment from G.G. was out of line and totally uncalled for.
Browsed your channels, and feel that we may have been friends in a past life….
Take care, fly safe and have a great summer….(starting Tuesday). Jim.
@@dr.jamesolack8504 Happy Father's day (if applicable) and Happy Juneteenth...
I am a pilot myself and I love watching your videos as you are a great reminder to all that fly in how to do a check list
Learning to fly in a week and I’ve never felt so excited! Your are an amazing pilot
You are my hero! I started flying with my Dad when I was a kiddo and then flew in the Army as a young adult. You are a rockstar! Can’t wait to see the rest of your journey to the West Coast!
Got a thumbs up in less than two minutes simply due to the clean, clear crispness and adherence to good procedures.
Just found your channel because I find flying videos so inspiring to enjoy my lunch to. It's so cool to see you are as software-engineer and you are flying! I am a software-engineer, too but always wanted to be a pilot as a young kid. I do not trust my skills so much to do this so i have maaad respect for you! :) Thanks for the videos, got yourself a new subscriber!
So inspired! Thanks for sharing! How much work and attention, but at the same time, so beautiful to see the sky and this freedom!
Love these plaine vlog vids 🤗
It's awesome you even had a camera on your wing and in the back of the plane - 16:49
PLANE, as in aeroplane, spastic 😐
@@jimmyohara2601 Mind your manners. English may not be their first language.
@@Lorelaeyn bhoolshat, don't make crappy excuses for total strangers whom probably know English (Anglish) better than silly you 😐.
@@jimmyohara2601 except you don't know English (English) better than anyone here poosea boy
Loved this video. It's incredible the amount of interaction you do with the various towers. I'm a Retired U.S. Marine who spent his whole career in Aviation. Thank you for taking us along on your trip to California. Can't wait to see the next leg. Have a safe trip.
Your videos are always a joy to watch to see your enthusiasm which inspires me to take up flying. Keep up the great videos! 👍
just discovered your channel today after watching a lot of citationmax's catalogue. LOOOOVE your enthusiasm so much! thanks for taking us on this trip with you!
Hi Stevie, This is Del at K52, Thanks for including us on your Awesome Video, Good Luck on your move, Stop By anytime
Hi Del! Thank you so much for making my first stop on my trip so great! Hoping to stop in on my way to Oshkosh next summer!
@@bayflight Our door is always open at K52 , Give us a heads up and we will have some food for you, I'm Looking forward to Part 2 of your trip,
Great part 1, can't wait for more. You never really feel like a pilot until you do a looooong x-country solo like this. Looking forward to your impressions at the end of the trip, it's always very exciting exploring our huge country. You also meet the very best people along the way. Thanks for sharing the adventure!
Thank you Phil! I'm so, so glad I did this trip solo. Huge confidence booster - I feel like I can take my little airplane (almost) anywhere now. What an adventure. Looking forward to sharing the rest of the trip with you! Thanks for watching!
79 yr old guy here. Very envious-I sold my plane (RV-9) a couple years ago. It’s really hard to let go but “for everything there is a season”- so make the most of your youth.
I've just shared this with my 25yo daughter who expressed interest this week in learning to fly. I know she will be inspired. Thank you so much.
Melbourne Australia
What an amazing opportunity we get to take this flight with Stevie. I love this channel and can’t get enough. Thank you!
I’ve watched this vid twice now. So amazed by your confidence and poise. What a great life and great adventure you have created for yourself.
I’m sure you will be an inspiration to many young women. 💛
Great video, good flying, very professional radio work! Happy memories of the Bonanza. Best wishes and happy landings!
CLEAR!! Love the videos, so cool what you are able to do - piloting your own plane....Enjoy the beautiful skies!! Thank you for sharing the start to finish goings-on so awesome to watch!
When I was a kid, my neighbor had a Bonanza -- took me flying on a number of clear and sunny Saturdays. Brings back memories to "fly" in your Bonanza. I had no idea how complicated it was with the 3 fuel tanks.
Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the flight! The fuel system is certainly unique and requires lots of planning and oversight. Some Bonanzas have even more complicated systems than mine, with auxiliary wing tanks and tip tanks. To make matters more complicated, you can only view the fuel quantity of one tank at a time in my airplane - there's only one fuel gauge and you have to toggle which tank is shown. The majority of Bonanza engine failures are due to fuel starvation (that's the statistic they gave us in the ABS training, at least) so paying attention to where your fuel is is key. I'm looking forward to getting an engine monitor soon that will show me the fuel quantity in all three tanks at once!
@@bayflight Thanks for that informative reply! Sounds like those with wing tanks and tip tanks would almost need a fuel manager to fly along with them. Glad you'll soon have an engine monitor to at least make fuel management a little easier. Looking forward to seeing that. A lot of us out here looking forward to your videos!
I just sold my 1954 E35. N3495B. I loved having the 3 tanks. I usually used two tanks. I set my GPS to remind me to switch tanks every 30 minutes. They all pump to the left tank. So I should be empty on the other two before the left tank. I never liked it where you draw from both and when you're out, you're out. Now it's a crisis. If I'm out I should still have 30 minutes to find a place to put it down.
Fuel management. The easy part. My first instructor was very big on fuel management. He had a very bad life-changing experience.
This video cheered me up so much. Thank you! I wanted to be a pilot when I was a kid but health issues got in the way. The cheer I saw on your face while flying proved to be contagious. Now I cannot stop smiling. Thank you for the cheer!
What a great video. Thank you for sharing so many aspects of your flight / life! Looking forward to catching up on more of your videos.
I,m English got my US Private pilots licence a long time back in 1989 spent a lot of time flying around Florida , Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. This video brings back wonderful memories of some of great little Airfields I flew into and the great people I meet. Happy days.
That was great to watch!! I’m liking these fly alongs more and more. Gives you a very good ideas of how a competent pilot executes their travel. Very cool. 😎
Hey Stevie! So fun watching you fly! Love your thoroughness and professional attitude toward aviating. Got my PPL in my 20’s. I’m 64 now and only have about 200 hours. I’ve always wanted to fly much more but I let life get in the way. So cool that you own a Bonanza. I love seeing vintage planes kept airworthy and flown. I wish you many years of happy flying. Always make the safest choice! (Well, not the choice not to fly, but the one that will allow you to fly another day!) Thanks for the videos! You are a fine pilot and a delightful person! Happy landings!
I soloed for the first time out of KARB back in 2005. Thanks for the video and bringing back fond memories!
You are an amazing young lady keep up the great work and keep doing what you're doing your videos are extremely fun to watch! You are an inspiration for anyone who is interested in flying! Enjoy your new surroundings California is a beautiful state I enjoyed my time living there especially during the winter months. Thanks for taking us with you along this journey to your new life.
Also loved your use of a word too many pilots shy away from... "unable"... telling ATC you can't maintain VFR with that climb request. Excellent job! Get that instrument ticket soon so you can fly through that cloud layer to all that smooth air above!
Ahh this just makes me want to take up flying lessons! Briefly "flew" a Bonanza, not a V-Tail one though, as part of my Aerospace Engineering degree and loved every second of it. This brought back a lot of great memories of that flight.
I loved this video. I just found it by luck. I have been fascinated by flying my entire life. When I was in college my brother learned to fly and I loved every second of flying with him. But the last thing that I need right now is another expensive hobby so thanks a lot for prompting this temptation. Now I am going to be watching a bunch more flying videos then finding a flight school etc. etc. life is for the living so let’s live it up!
Once again Stevie... Nicely don and seemingly watching your out of sequence and just admire your vigilance, attention to aircraft details and situational awareness or Bonanza Procedures! My Dad was part owner in a "V-Tail Bonanza" and remember going to The Worlds Fair NY City in 1965 with Dad in the right seat ';-) thanks for the ride and sharing your story!
Takes a lot of courage to embark on journey like this ! Amazing skills girl. Stay smiling 😊
This is totally awesome, I'm only 20 hours in to my license, and seeing you do things like this makes me feel a little less eccentric! I'm a welder/mechanic/ entrepreneur and It is awesome to see such a pretty, inside and out, girl going out there and getting hers! Go you, go aviation, and keep the sport alive!
I loved this video. You have the perfect combination of charisma, production quality, and a professional attitude in the plane. I'm looking forward to watching more of your content.
Also, that signoff at 4:55 was so nice. Most people would have been "cleared for takeoff... byeeeeeee." But you took the time to say thank you to the controllers, who I'm sure appreciated it.
Also, welcome to California. I hope you're loving the Golden State.
*** Edit: I'm 12 minutes in... the more I listen to you talk, the more impressed I am. I'm sure you will do very well in the software industry. As long as you stay away from the more toxic gaming companies, it's all about how you perform, and you are obviously a very smart person. 👍👍👍
you are such an inspiration my grandfather who just past he he use to teach me all about planes i found you and the first thing i thought of is him and it has been hard for me because he has been there for me my whole life and i am only 9 years old when i watch you i am in my happy place.
Congratulations Stevie. I've been out of aviation for, well, a REALLY long time. I jumped back in, bought an airplane and am doing what you are this week, flying 1300 miles home with my instructor. Listening to you is bringing back old memories of what I used to do all the time. It's really very educational so thanks so much! My plane will be in Torrance CA so maybe I'll see/hear you around. Love your content. I hope the job doesn't interfere too much!
I started flying around the age of 17. One of the best things I ever did. Unfortunately I never went back to it after starting a business 30 years ago. Watching your video brought back a lot of great memories. You did a great job for this being your first solo cross country flight and did a fantastic job with video. Something you will always be able to look back on. . Very disciplined young lady and apparently very smart. Your parents must be very proud. I hope you have many more memorable and safe flights.
Wow. I enjoyed your Michigan to CA trip part 1...! Really cool. I had no idea of all the pre-trip checks required. You made it look easy. Great job & will watch more. May God continue blessing & watching over you 🙏
Stevie
I am really impressed with your flight to California. As an amputee I did Route 66 in an Corvette and I loved the way you followed it in 21 Charlie I look forward to more of your adventures. Thanks and have safe sky’s Peter
I absolutely loved taking this trip with you. I was excited the whole time, thank you!
I’m also a software engineer with PPL-IA over in Wisconsin, although my medical lapsed back in March and I haven’t renewed it yet. Your videos are inspiring me to get planning to get current maybe next spring! Love your confidence and professionalism. Good luck in this new chapter of life!
Very cool! Thank you so much - see you in the skies!
Brought back great memories flying with my dad in his Bonanza. Best planes ever!
I had a buddy with a Bonanza, I helped repaint it, installed exhaust gaskets, radios and helped reinstall the interior, N5278C was the tail number. Great plane!
Well done, Stevie! Thank you for taking us along. Very inspiring. Many great successes for you in SoCal.
Your radio work is impeccable! Thanks for the fantastic editing and production calibre of your videos. You're a JEDI on the radio and it's great to be able to hear everything so clearly! Thanks for the lesson!! 😜
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I would have loved to be able to get my license but being almost legally blind I live through videos like these. Thank you for sharing, it means a lot to us couch pilots!
I was born in Ann Arbor, grew up in the back of a Bonanza (N17CB), and used to live in Ventura, so this video resonates with me. I also flew to Oshkosh in an A36. I am very happy to see someone other than old men in general aviation.
I just love how smooth the flight following system is in the United States. That’s real ATC service. Nice flying, thanks for the ride.
I've been spending summers in the Grand Rapids area and winters in Phoenix, so I understand why you're moving. I Enjoy your channel. And I appreciate your professionalism with checklists and procedures, combined with a cheery and fun loving disposition. We need more GA youtube channels that model that. I can't believe the number of gear up landings we still have in GA. Keep up the good work and enjoy the sun and vibe of SCal.
I'm so impressed by your skill, endeavour and calmness.
Amazing, thanks for taking us along for the ride. Loved the commentary
This makes me miss flying so much. Especially flying into the smaller uncontrolled airports where the people are some of the most passionate aviators and enthusiasts around.
Hi Stevie, I'm so glad to see you doing your thing in your own airplane. I learned to fly in 1964, and got my ticket in August. Three of us bought a Boeing Stearman, and in '66 I bought a 1948 35 Bonanza in New Jersey, and took an airliner there. I had zero time in retract and controllable prop. (Electric). I spent 3 or 4 days, doing takeoffs and landings, because of a stationary front, keeping me from any travel. I found the Bonanza very easy to fly, and loved mine as much as you love yours. Such a great airplane, as long as you don't fall asleep at the controls. I enjoyed mine for twenty years, and sold it for a down payment for a house for the new bride ! (Should have kept the Bonanza). I'm too old to fly now(going on 85) but loved my Stearman and Beech, which I put many hours on both ! Happy and safe flying young lady, and bless you !Bob U. from Ohio(35 miles East of Cleveland).
Hi Bob, I'm glad you enjoyed the flight! I also had zero complex time when I bought my Bonanza and I spent a few days doing laps in the pattern learning to fly it as well. Nothing flies quite like an old E-series Bo! Mine is a 1952 and also has the electric prop. Very cool that you had a Stearman alongside the Bonanza, those are beautiful airplanes. Thank you for watching and for the well wishes!
Just came across your channel, and I'm hooked! You are such an inspiration to young women! Keep up the good work. Keep the videos coming!
Really enjoying this 3-part series. Thanks for sharing! Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.