I Flew (Almost) Across The US At Age 18! | Here's How It Went...

Hi Everybody! In today's video I fly from my home airport in Ohio to KSDL Scottsdale Arizona. My family was going to be there for a little bit of business and vacation, so I decided to fly. That way I could build my cross country time and film the flight. I flew in to Scottsdale, which is one of the busiest GA airports in the US, so I definitely needed to be on my toes. I hope you enjoy the video! If you do please like it and subscribe to my channel.

[@suzannepeight350]

Proud of my son!! 💖💖💖

[@flyvxy]

Old student pilot happy to follow your adventures. Like your SAFE style. Vic

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Glad you like it!

[@davecat1458]

Your trip kinda reminds of a story of brothers flying cross country many years ago. If you have not read it yet, get a copy of Flight of Passage. Welcome to West Texas where the wind always blows. And it’s pronounced Doomus.

[@samueltheaviator4802]

That book looks awesome! I'm going to have to read it sometime. Thanks for the comment!

[@MrEnzolini]

Hi Samuel. I am a newly minted pilot and own a 1967 Cherokee 180. This is a great video and provides a lot of motivation for me to start planning some longer cross country flights.

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Glad to hear that! I'm sure you'll crush your cross countries!

[@marksmith4582]

Great video Samuel! So happy for you doing a "long cross country! Seldom other light aircraft fly like a Cherokee! Such a fun and forgiving airplane! I am really happy I found your channel! I've been to Joplin several times! I've been out to Holmes and Wayne counties 4 different times taking Amish friends of mine out there to visit family. I might add I began my flight lessons in a Piper Tomahawk! I have a very good friend who owns a Piper Warrior. Happy flying always! Mark in KAWG Iowa.

[@samueltheaviator4802]

I had a lot of fun😀 Glad you enjoy the channel.

[@Ifp154]

Thanks for sharing

[@alcameron6071]

I just got done watching the flight. Excellent job Sammy! We got a chance to hear your comm technique which is always a good way to spot a proficient pilot. You can always tell by the way he handles the radio. You’re improving with every video that I see. We have watched you grow and progress. Hope you have a safe flight home. See you next time.

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Thanks! Really appreciate all your encouragement!

[@naijapilotxmax6006]

WHERE WAS I?! Sammy my man!

[@ChristienTheAviator]

Awesome Sam love the videos

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Glad you like them!

[@jchambers2045]

Great cross country trip. 👍

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Thanks 👍

[@thomasfortnerconductor]

is there an STC for those drooping wingtips? Never seen those before. Or is that an optical illusion? Looks like an epic trip, thanks for sharing!

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Yes, there is a STC for the wingtips. The trip was awesome! Glad you liked the video.

[@thomasfortnerconductor]

@@samueltheaviator4802 what is the mod called?

[@samueltheaviator4802]

@@thomasfortnerconductor To be honest I'm not sure, but I'll find out for you.

[@JCON631]

Hey Samuel. Great job. Just bring the volume down on the music during your narration next time.

[@samueltheaviator4802]

Thank you, I will do that.

[@justNvlog]

Love the video, what's the constant blinking yellow light?

[@samueltheaviator4802]

That is the message light on the cdi for my GPS. The GPS is kind of junk so it always has a message telling me that the memory is corrupt or something like that.

[@justNvlog]

@@samueltheaviator4802 can we put some tape over it

[@samueltheaviator4802]

@@justNvlog Great Idea, Ill try that.

[@xd-dv8ms]

At Amoral Did you go to the big Texan

[@samueltheaviator4802]

I did not. I heard it's a really cool place though.