Licensed VFR private pilot here. I'm also a 13 year breast cancer survivor. It's wonderful that you're getting better! Take your time and relax. You will get back in your airplane before you know it!
Remember Stefan.. You carnt stop the sun going down. You have no magical powers to turn thing in your favour. Where is the rule that says everything must go my way every time something happens. I was involved in a heavy vehicle crash that resulted in the death of 5 people. 1 year ago today actually, It was proven I was not at fault in any way . Just take your time Stefan, keep exercising. You'll know in yourself when you want to get back flying The last twelve months I've done more exercising than in the last 10 years. Was very sceptical of exercising. But I can see and feel the benefits. Another thing I got told by the trauma councillor was to quit caffeine, have decafe instead, nicotine, excessive sugar , alcohol. These drugs after even one cup of coffee can stay in your bloodstream up to 14 hours , effecting the chemical procedure of producing endorphins , and other chemicals that are needed to make your brain healthy and alert. Best wishes for your future. I wanted to be a pilot. But that dream probably won't come true now. I've been up in ages planes when the pilot was spreading fertiliser, what a ride that was I've had a few goes at the control of an aircraft. Just take your time Stefan , don't push yourself and you'll be back flying in no time Take care
Hey Stefan. Really great to see you again and that the surgery was a success and is now behind you! Looking forward to seeing you in the air again when the time is right for you to start the next chapter!
Sat morning, cup of coffee, empty the dishwasher, feed the cat and suddenly I’m watching this and I’m in tears. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the reality check. Hope the recovery is swift and you’re back in the air soon.
Hi Stef, I am a commercial pilot, own a Cirrus SR22 too and have been watching you for years. Your youtube content is something my wife and I can always agree on is great content. I lost my medical owing to an eye condition years ago and got it back against all odds. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and is doing so well despite being told otherwise. We just want to say you are an absolute legend, we love watching your videos and we wish you a fast recovery and know you will be back to flying before you know it. Go well!
Good to see mate , you are very positive, you’re a very strong man , lots of love from me . Regards Chris. ( WA Flying Adventures) ❤️✈️😊👍 take care, love your videos
Stef. I am so pleased to see you survived your surgery fully and practically looking back to normal. Your positivity gives hope to all and I continue to love your posts. Hope to see you back piloting soon.
Was such an absolute privilege to meet you today and introduce you to our Son Jamie. He loved talking to a fellow brain tumour patient so thank you so so much. You are absolutely brilliant. Heal now and go be epic. 😎 take care
I learnt to fly at Moorabbin in 1957. In 2000 I had a radical prostatectomy and two lots or ray treatment. I'm still going strong in 2024. Get well Stefan. We need you back flying.
Happy to hear you've already went through surgery and everything is coming out as you planned. Keep your good attitude and soon you'll be flying around the world🌍. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽🇦🇺
Stefan, my late wife had 2 brain surgeries back to back to remove a Bowel Cancer tumour in 2022, so I can full appreciate what you've been through, well done.
Hi Stef, I'm a Canadian Prive Pilot working on my commercial and Instrument rating and have been following you for a few years now. I'm so glad that you are doing well and most important in such a good spirit. Let me tell you that you have been my inspiration in a few things, and one of them is that I have been planning a trip from Vancouver Canada to Australia. Reason being is that my daughter got married in Australia and she has been living there since. We were not able to go to her wedding due to COVID but I have been planning this trip since then. Unfortunately with the Russian Air Space close down it has make it a more difficult but as soon as restrictions are lifted, I will pay you and EYZ a visit. You are truly a tuper. Hang on there and don't lose faith. You will be flying in an instance.
Always inspired by your videos. Just from my Medicals a few hours ago and now applying for my SPL to be back. Crossing fingers for that. Wishing you a quick recovery.
Stef great news. Be prepared for more hurdles than you think from CASA. Then look forward to the 30 odd more years of flying ahead of you. Take care my online friend.
You are back baby, haha. So glad to see you back mate. You are looking well and i hope you are feeling well. Maybe you can take us on one of your walks and stop at a local cafe for a chat. Thank you Stef
I'll say it: thanks to GOD you did so well. I'm one of those ICU Registered Nurses who care for folks. So I am SO happy. Hope you get to flying soon. Oh. I'm a Private Pilot SEL. MAKE HASTE SLOWLY. Start back, and enjoy, be kind to yourself so you can refresh SKILLS.
It's great that you are recovering good! Don't hurry, take your time. That's good for your health too. And don't worry about the background noise, it just adds some realism to your video. Yes, we are there with you when we watch the video, it's not a voice over in a studio, it was really recorded there, great! The microphone is so good, it records your voice very well and the background noise is just in the background. It's perfect! It's real!
Hi Stefan, glad to know you successfully underwent the surgery. From Reunion island i wish you a full recovery and to see you back behind the controls joystick Alain
Hey brother, I'm glad to hear that everything worked out. I applaud your positive attitude throughout this part of your journey. I'm sure there were periods that were tough, but you have handled it with great strength and fortitude. Good on you mate!
Fantastic news for all of us to hear you are climbing above the weather again Stef! You really hit a nerve saying what you did about the time to act is now as we don't know what tomorrow brings.. So I guess that means I'm finally upgrading and buying a bigger plane to see more of this great country of ours. Can't wait to see you back in EYZ. Thanks for inspiring the rest of us mate..
You are an amazing guy. I felt your emotion, I had an Operation back in 2018 after a massive heart attack. It is still something that is very emotional for me. When you mentioned the 'count down' as they knock you out, I went through all the different Starship Enterprise, never got them all. Very happy to see you back and as always, love your video's, thank you.
I'm so happy to see you're through the other side of your ordeal. I'm sure it's been difficult for you in many ways, and we're all wishing you the very best that you can one day return to EYZ. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us.
This past weekend I turned 70. Six summers ago I was still hiking 14’ers. But my knees are gone now. Last year I had a blip on my medical that grounded me. Never take it for granted.
Really glad to know that everything went well and you are back! Take some time to rest, its a process, it will be done in no time 💪 Greetings from Portugal!
Did Milkshake miss you. We sure did. Glad to see you back. Hospital is not fun. I have seen my fair share of operating theatre over my 63 years. My sister is the same. So many surgery. Any way best wishes. Much love to you and your family.
Stefan, so happy to hear your surgery went well. Cheers from Portland, Oregon, USA. Love your airplane and content and hope your health continues to improve!
Great to see you back. Here’s a good book to read from Canada. Flying to Extremes: Memories of a Northern Bush Pilot Paperback - Special Edition, June 1 2026 by Dominique Prinet (Author)
Fantastic to see you back here and even with still all your hair 🤗 Wishing you a smooth recovery and hope to see you fly soon again with a nice instructor. All the best from The Netherlands.
Glad to hear your surgery went well Stefan. I hope the process for you to get your medical back is going to be simple. I look forward to seeing your videos in the near future!
This video made me cry a little. Glad to hear you're doing well, and looking forward to watching your videos about flying around the world in good time :)
"Nothing in life is permanent" Absolutely love it. It goes both ways, for the good and the bad things. I understand what you've been through, its good to see you back!
Never commented on a RUclips video in my life, but had to say I was very happy to see this update. Came across your channel a few weeks ago (I can’t remember how 😂). I’m 41 with a newborn baby girl and you’ve definitely made me stop and think! Here’s to you getting your medical and confidence back! Cheers
Licensed VFR private pilot here. I'm also a 13 year breast cancer survivor. It's wonderful that you're getting better! Take your time and relax. You will get back in your airplane before you know it!
Thank you for the encouragement, and I’m so glad to hear you survived your health scare as well.
Congrats Ice Hippie Viking 1001 on your wonderful health success!
Remember Stefan..
You carnt stop the sun going down.
You have no magical powers to turn thing in your favour.
Where is the rule that says everything must go my way every time something happens.
I was involved in a heavy vehicle crash that resulted in the death of 5 people. 1 year ago today actually, It was proven I was not at fault in any way .
Just take your time Stefan, keep exercising. You'll know in yourself when you want to get back flying
The last twelve months I've done more exercising than in the last 10 years. Was very sceptical of exercising. But I can see and feel the benefits.
Another thing I got told by the trauma councillor was to quit caffeine, have decafe instead, nicotine, excessive sugar , alcohol.
These drugs after even one cup of coffee can stay in your bloodstream up to 14 hours , effecting the chemical procedure of producing endorphins , and other chemicals that are needed to make your brain healthy and alert.
Best wishes for your future.
I wanted to be a pilot. But that dream probably won't come true now.
I've been up in ages planes when the pilot was spreading fertiliser, what a ride that was I've had a few goes at the control of an aircraft.
Just take your time Stefan , don't push yourself and you'll be back flying in no time
Take care
@@StefanDrury it’s your nephew, Harry
Hey Stefan. Really great to see you again and that the surgery was a success and is now behind you! Looking forward to seeing you in the air again when the time is right for you to start the next chapter!
A pause in life is just a pause, and I'm glad you've hit play again.
Oh Stefan I'm so happy to see your smiling face!!!!!!!!!! Take care legend!!!!!!
Sat morning, cup of coffee, empty the dishwasher, feed the cat and suddenly I’m watching this and I’m in tears. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the reality check. Hope the recovery is swift and you’re back in the air soon.
Never clicked so fast! Glad to see you back.
Same
Me too!
Same here.
Hi Stef, I am a commercial pilot, own a Cirrus SR22 too and have been watching you for years. Your youtube content is something my wife and I can always agree on is great content. I lost my medical owing to an eye condition years ago and got it back against all odds. My wife is a breast cancer survivor and is doing so well despite being told otherwise. We just want to say you are an absolute legend, we love watching your videos and we wish you a fast recovery and know you will be back to flying before you know it. Go well!
Good to see mate , you are very positive, you’re a very strong man , lots of love from me . Regards Chris. ( WA Flying Adventures) ❤️✈️😊👍 take care, love your videos
On my mind and in my prayers Stefan. Kareem here, surgeon and student pilot. Huge fan of yours 💚
It's wonderful to see you back and I'm so glad the surgery went well.. 🙂
Congratulations on your successful surgery. Glad to have you back!
Look after yourself Stefan. Looking great. Really enjoy your videos.
Welcome Back
Glad to hear the surgery was successful. God is great!
Stef. I am so pleased to see you survived your surgery fully and practically looking back to normal. Your positivity gives hope to all and I continue to love your posts. Hope to see you back piloting soon.
So pleased for you! Blue skies ahead!
👍✅👏Go Stef, your our favorite RUclipsr!
good to hear.
my wife (not a pilot) had a golf ball sized tumour removed 22 years back, and has been good ever since.
Very happy you’re on the mend and path to flying again - great advice! 🤗😘
Good to see you back. I hope all continues to go well.
Great to see you are doing well. Good to see you back. Look after yourself .
G’day Stefan, glad you’re back mate. Hope all is well 🫡
Was thinking about you just the other day as a Cirrus flew over my home. Glad you're well!
Haha, glad I've had that effect on the world of aviation! Thanks Stewart.
Hi Stefan, glad to see you’re doing well! Keep on keeping on!
great to see you back mate! Can't wait to see you fly again
You just gained a sub! Glad you’re okay.
I’m so happy surgery went well and thanks for sharing your news! We are all behind you wishing you well!
Quel plaisir de vous revoir mon cher Stefan!
Pardon my French but I’m so happy to hear from you.
So good to hear all went well, keep fighting and you will be back up in the air in no time
Was such an absolute privilege to meet you today and introduce you to our Son Jamie. He loved talking to a fellow brain tumour patient so thank you so so much. You are absolutely brilliant. Heal now and go be epic. 😎 take care
I'm so happy that your back in action very soon
I learnt to fly at Moorabbin in 1957. In 2000 I had a radical prostatectomy and two lots or ray treatment. I'm still going strong in 2024. Get well Stefan. We need you back flying.
3:40 made me tear up. What a great video
Stef definitely has the knack for storytelling! I had a tear or two at that point also.
@@ghostchips7204 Its like listening to my dad giving advice to me
Yup, I had a tear too. Stef’s story should be an inspiration to us all: cherish life, be positive, and fly more ✈️❤️
This made my month. It always feels like Stef is a family member❤️ love this news.
Let's go Stefan! Wishing you the best.
God bless and speedy recovery Stefan.
More power to you
Good to see you back in the videos. The best of wishes for complete and quick recovery.
Happy to hear you've already went through surgery and everything is coming out as you planned. Keep your good attitude and soon you'll be flying around the world🌍. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽🇦🇺
Amazing to see you doing so well! Take your time, you'll be back in EYZ in no time. And poweruful, inspirational words at the end as well.
Hello Noel
Hey Noel
Stefan, my late wife had 2 brain surgeries back to back to remove a Bowel Cancer tumour in 2022, so I can full appreciate what you've been through, well done.
Welcome back Stef, great to hear it all went well.
Wonderful news Stefan. Great to hear surgery and recovery are going well.
Good to see you back looking so well. Godspeed on your new journey. You will get to where you need and want to be.
Nice to see you back! I always thought you have to shave all your hair off before brain surgery.
Thank you, it's amazing how little of an impact visually surgery like this can have nowadays. A testament to my amazing surgical team.
If you'll stop in Italy for your Roud the World Trip, I will be glad to host you! Looking forward to seeing you here!
Glad to see you back. Wishing you full recovery and want to see you in the sky soon!
Good to have you back Stefan. Looking forward for the future world tour on EYZ.
Hi Stef, I'm a Canadian Prive Pilot working on my commercial and Instrument rating and have been following you for a few years now. I'm so glad that you are doing well and most important in such a good spirit. Let me tell you that you have been my inspiration in a few things, and one of them is that I have been planning a trip from Vancouver Canada to Australia. Reason being is that my daughter got married in Australia and she has been living there since. We were not able to go to her wedding due to COVID but I have been planning this trip since then. Unfortunately with the Russian Air Space close down it has make it a more difficult but as soon as restrictions are lifted, I will pay you and EYZ a visit.
You are truly a tuper.
Hang on there and don't lose faith. You will be flying in an instance.
Der Traum von Fliegen geht weiter, Gott sei Dank das es solche guten Ärtzte gibt.
Glad to see you well again and hope you get back up there as a PIC soon again, which we're all sure you will.
So happy to hear such good news. Hugs from Florida!
I’m really happy to hear that you are recovering and doing well! I wish you all the best!
Always inspired by your videos. Just from my Medicals a few hours ago and now applying for my SPL to be back. Crossing fingers for that. Wishing you a quick recovery.
so proud of you 🎉 look after yourself you are 100% right if something does not feel right get it check out .
kindest Regard's
Paul in Kent UK
Thanks Paul
Stef great news. Be prepared for more hurdles than you think from CASA. Then look forward to the 30 odd more years of flying ahead of you. Take care my online friend.
So glad to hear that you’re on the mend
🎉🎉🎉 Happy ending in real life feels so much better than in hollywood!
So glad to see you back here!
So happy to see you back and in full recovery 🎉
Brother !🎉 I can’t believe you’re filming and up already !
Man this makes my day!
Thank God for you dude 👏
You are back baby, haha. So glad to see you back mate. You are looking well and i hope you are feeling well. Maybe you can take us on one of your walks and stop at a local cafe for a chat. Thank you Stef
Happy to have you back!! Greetings from Spain.
So glad to see you being yourself! So happy for you.
I'll say it: thanks to GOD you did so well. I'm one of those ICU Registered Nurses who care for folks. So I am SO happy. Hope you get to flying soon. Oh. I'm a Private Pilot SEL.
MAKE HASTE SLOWLY. Start back, and enjoy, be kind to yourself so you can refresh SKILLS.
Stef do take care of yourself. Things will happen when the time is right... God bless
It's great that you are recovering good! Don't hurry, take your time. That's good for your health too.
And don't worry about the background noise, it just adds some realism to your video. Yes, we are there with you when we watch the video, it's not a voice over in a studio, it was really recorded there, great!
The microphone is so good, it records your voice very well and the background noise is just in the background. It's perfect! It's real!
That's some good news.
Take your time to recover properly.❤
Hi Stefan, glad to know you successfully underwent the surgery. From Reunion island i wish you a full recovery and to see you back behind the controls joystick
Alain
Just so lovely to hear back from you! You will get back in your airplane before you know it! Keep your spirit up!
Hey brother, I'm glad to hear that everything worked out. I applaud your positive attitude throughout this part of your journey. I'm sure there were periods that were tough, but you have handled it with great strength and fortitude. Good on you mate!
Fantastic news for all of us to hear you are climbing above the weather again Stef! You really hit a nerve saying what you did about the time to act is now as we don't know what tomorrow brings.. So I guess that means I'm finally upgrading and buying a bigger plane to see more of this great country of ours. Can't wait to see you back in EYZ. Thanks for inspiring the rest of us mate..
You are an amazing guy. I felt your emotion, I had an Operation back in 2018 after a massive heart attack. It is still something that is very emotional for me. When you mentioned the 'count down' as they knock you out, I went through all the different Starship Enterprise, never got them all. Very happy to see you back and as always, love your video's, thank you.
All the best Stefan - lucky for you and family that you listened to your body.
Happy to have you back. All the best for your recovery - reminds me of a lot of personal experience with my dad's surgery.
This news has made all of our year Stefan.
Great to see/hear all has gone well with your surgery. Good plan to get back in the saddle. Can’t wait to see those flying vids soon! Keep well.
So happy your doing great. You will be back in the air in no time and I look forward to that
I'm so happy to see you're through the other side of your ordeal. I'm sure it's been difficult for you in many ways, and we're all wishing you the very best that you can one day return to EYZ. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us.
This past weekend I turned 70. Six summers ago I was still hiking 14’ers. But my knees are gone now. Last year I had a blip on my medical that grounded me. Never take it for granted.
Feeling so emotional and happy for you Stef! You have got this mate.
Really glad to know that everything went well and you are back!
Take some time to rest, its a process, it will be done in no time 💪
Greetings from Portugal!
Welcome back !!!! happy to see you are. doing well. Best of luck !
Glad to see you're back and well, I'm sure you'll be back to your normal routine soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery
Did Milkshake miss you. We sure did. Glad to see you back. Hospital is not fun. I have seen my fair share of operating theatre over my 63 years. My sister is the same. So many surgery. Any way best wishes. Much love to you and your family.
The community as a whole are very happy that you made it out the other side tumourless 🙌 can’t wait to see you back in the blue mate ☀️
Hope you have a smooth recovery and journey to flying again. Can't wait for you to join us in the skies once more!
Great news mate. So good to see the relief on your face and excitement for what's ahead.
Stefan, so happy to hear your surgery went well. Cheers from Portland, Oregon, USA. Love your airplane and content and hope your health continues to improve!
Great to have you back Steph and look forward to more flights and that World Trip, once you get cleared to fly again.
Great to see you back. Here’s a good book to read from Canada.
Flying to Extremes: Memories of a Northern Bush Pilot Paperback - Special Edition, June 1 2026
by Dominique Prinet (Author)
Fantastic to see you back here and even with still all your hair 🤗 Wishing you a smooth recovery and hope to see you fly soon again with a nice instructor. All the best from The Netherlands.
Glad to hear your surgery went well Stefan. I hope the process for you to get your medical back is going to be simple. I look forward to seeing your videos in the near future!
You look great Stefan. Good luck to you! You’ll get back in the air!!
Was thinking about you today while dealing with casa medical bureaucracy. Glad to hear there is some good news.
This video made me cry a little. Glad to hear you're doing well, and looking forward to watching your videos about flying around the world in good time :)
"Nothing in life is permanent" Absolutely love it. It goes both ways, for the good and the bad things. I understand what you've been through, its good to see you back!
welcome back Stef... some of the things you said really hit home
Do it, do it, do it, Stef! Take us with you around the world, we would all love to go.
Welcome again to your new and beautiful life!
It made me happy to know that everything went well.
Greetings from Spain 😉
Never commented on a RUclips video in my life, but had to say I was very happy to see this update. Came across your channel a few weeks ago (I can’t remember how 😂).
I’m 41 with a newborn baby girl and you’ve definitely made me stop and think!
Here’s to you getting your medical and confidence back! Cheers
Way to go Stefan! We are all happy for you!