I love how you verbalise your thinking , both on leaving on the Sunday giving yourself enough time for contingencies, as well as explaining your alternative airports with a possible low fuel situation. You were always ahead of the plane. Better to take more time safely to bet to your destination than the alternative.
Niko, what a splendid example of ADM and letting ATC know what you need. As a low time VFR pilot working on my Instrument Rating there were quite a few lessons in this video. Thanks for sharing.
You really inspire me Nikki. I just bought my own plane and will be flying to Chicago (my hometown) in the next few weeks. I've been watching fly into the City for a few years now. Seeing this just and hearing you talk about all the hours of flying you have to do really motivated me. Thanks for continuing to make videos.
@@cameroncunningham4520 You got that right, I was filming our flight out to see our great-nephews 1st birthday and we had 3 approach frequency changes on the north side of Nashville, Southwest flew right under us, although it looked closer to the naked eye than on video and a heading change (I think ATC forgot that part) I was so close/high to Lebanon before they switched me, that I ended up crossing midfield and tear-dropping in the pattern…. Once on CTAF they’re were planes everywhere! That’s one busy little airport!!!
I'll never forget something you said a while back in a previous video: "You don't have to be anywhere in aviation, you just have to be safe." I used that line before my PPL flight test when the weather was bad, and my testing officer concurred. Your advice is always sound and flying skills are right up there.
Niko dropping two vids in less than a month is a gem! Good call on diverting! As an engineer, I always appreciate someone explaining their thought process and logic/thinking. Safe flights 122SZ!
Your flight path from Smyrna to Chicago probably brought you close to my neck of the woods. Once you get towards Carbondale area you definitely are close. Good video as always Niko.
A diversion to stay within your personal fuel minimums (and like you mine are higher than legal VFR/IFR minimums) is never a bad idea. Peace of mind and safety first...nice flight Niko!
I made a suggestion for Airport 2M2 Lawrenceburg, tn which would've deviated you just a tad from your IFR, but it's a beautiful spot and would've been way less busy. Glad you made it and Cheers!
I too am at home when I'm in the air flying GA. Great to see how assertive you are with ATC in the essence of safety. Keep it up, I am envious of your plane!
I just subscribed to your channel after watching this. This was a great video. Looking at your video library, I appreciate the content you have/share shows your experiences with emergencies and situations that show not every flight is Point A to Point B for the 100 hamburger. Thanks Niko!👏
In my country,kenya (africa) there's only like a total of 10 airports where you can actually divert and buy AVGAS or JET-A fuel hence for such long flights we'd have to carry fuel onboard with jerrycans coz there's no room to randomly divert for fuel. you guys are lucky up there
Another epic vid Niko, been watching your video's for 2-3 years now, but the conversation between you and ATC still seems to me like another language!. Great stuff, look forward to the next one!..Cheers
Great to see you Niko blessings and travel mercies on your trips as well as your family. Love your videos and they are also educational for me in my simulation flying with my cirrus Sr22 Turbo G3. Love you man big time huge
Hey Niko. Good video as usual!! One thing I noticed is that the Alabama-Tennessee area is not like Florida. When you see yellow in Florida is bad weather. In Tennessee is just a lot of layers of clouds most of the time. So the ride is safe and good. I have done it several times and the first time I was surprised. Not saying that I would do that all the time because I like playing it safe too but sometimes it is not as bad as it looks in the MFD
I buddy how's it going hope you are well and enjoying life to the full. What a brilliant vlog. Nice scenery a part from a few clouds Philip's glad you had no problems safe and happy flying buddy phil.
Don’t know why I keep getting your new posts about 5 days after you upload. Must be a setting I’m missing. In any case, always love to take a ride. Great that you are as busy as it sounds, but I know that can get old fast.
Bowling Green Massacre 😂 But seriously, glad to see you again. So envious of the equipment you young guys have today compared to back in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s working with the weather and kind and accommodating ATC. Blue skies, Niko ✌️
Hey Nicko great video did I here your acquiring, Well to continue on that road what about an upgrade to SZ. like maybe getting the G2 no more canula faster flight times more of a time machine.
Can’t quite justify it yet. The G2 albeit being a bit faster and pressurized, its range is not that great. It’s super expensive, 10x the insurance and maintenance cost, and at the end of the day I will lose the ability to land at hundreds or thousands or small airfields because a) too short of a runway b) no jet fuel available. See my point?
Great to see you back in the hot seat my friend but I am getting worried as you mention you have a few boats.....Noooooooooo you need more planes and NO more boats.......🤣🤣
Was looking at the FAQ's and that G6 is a little over four years now, damn time flies! That has to be close to fully depreciated, any plans for new one, maybe the jet?
I fully depreciated it in year 1 and it did amazing for my taxes. Unfortunately the depreciation program is being eliminated and will soon go away. No plans at this time for a replacement.
Nice to see someone in GA choosing a small inconvenience over fuel starvation, it is baffling how many have perished for no reason. Also, I think KBWG is KY, not IN.
Great vid. I like your flights above 15000 ft. 🙂You should be an instructor. SR22T is amazing. Your videos never get boring. Stay safe in the air Niko.
I love your videos and I also know how much time goes into video editing (I own a marketing firm) - I would just encourage you to not be afraid to let the videos "drag on" a little. Now if you want to make them short, then you go for it but for aviation fans like myself, we'll gladly sit and watch longer form videos. Just a thought, appreciate you sharing your talents and time making these videos.
So glad you are posting videos again. It's crazy that this is just a hobby for you but the videos come out so great. I'm sure other people are curious too but how many hours do you have?
@@NikosWings I’m a captain at a regional right now with a little over 3000 hours and I must say your decision making is awesome. In my case, I have a set of rules I have to follow so I don’t really get to be creative and most of the decisions are made for me by a dispatcher before we even pushback. Seeing you takeoff with plan A, B, C, and probably D, never gets old and in the long run it keeps you alive. I learn a lot from these videos. Thank you for sharing.
The correct call to ATC is to declare "minimum fuel." Saying, "I'm just playing it safe," means nothing. Proper communication in a situation like this is crucial. Ambiguity in communication is a threat! TEM is at the core of good airmanship.
I did not have minimum fuel buddy and as long as in my mind it was communicated that’s all I needed. Keep in mind that ATC doesn’t matter as much, you are the boss for your flight and you demand what you want. The buck ends with you not ATC.
Great video. It seems like mother nature has a thing for keeping pilots on their toes. Do you mind if I put meeting, (and if it's not too much to ask,) flying with you some day on my bucket list? I'm not a pilot, being born with low vision kind of ruined that dream, I just love to fly. Thanks for sharing.
Real fun Niko as usual was the brief glimpse of that cat , the same one you once collected as a kitten.Some music tit bits . Did I hear a tiny bit of ZZ Top in your soundtrack. Just to say I have been following a US Band for about 16 years and now the lead singer is a Greek Cypriot and she is one of the best. After lot of mess in FB now friends with female guitarist who lives in Nashville
![I.N "HALLUCINATION" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5B5q1Hwt_U/mqdefault.jpg)
Even with a full schedule, no ‘go fever’ here. Love to see it played safe!
Nikko, I've got to confess, I am truly envious of your aircraft AND your piloting abilities. God bless. Stay safe.
He's also a master videographer 🎥
I love how you verbalise your thinking , both on leaving on the Sunday giving yourself enough time for contingencies, as well as explaining your alternative airports with a possible low fuel situation. You were always ahead of the plane. Better to take more time safely to bet to your destination than the alternative.
Niko, what a splendid example of ADM and letting ATC know what you need. As a low time VFR pilot working on my Instrument Rating there were quite a few lessons in this video. Thanks for sharing.
You really inspire me Nikki. I just bought my own plane and will be flying to Chicago (my hometown) in the next few weeks. I've been watching fly into the City for a few years now. Seeing this just and hearing you talk about all the hours of flying you have to do really motivated me. Thanks for continuing to make videos.
Just recently flew into Lebanon right next to Nashville…..that’s one busy airport surprised it’s not a class B!
I instructed out of Lebanon! Busy uncontrolled little airport haha
@@cameroncunningham4520
You got that right, I was filming our flight out to see our great-nephews 1st birthday and we had 3 approach frequency changes on the north side of Nashville, Southwest flew right under us, although it looked closer to the naked eye than on video and a heading change (I think ATC forgot that part) I was so close/high to Lebanon before they switched me, that I ended up crossing midfield and tear-dropping in the pattern…. Once on CTAF they’re were planes everywhere! That’s one busy little airport!!!
Dude you almost jump out your seat heavy turbulence, god speed Niko always good to see the amazing flying u do
10:36 "what's up Niko, hello!" .... made my day!
I'll never forget something you said a while back in a previous video: "You don't have to be anywhere in aviation, you just have to be safe." I used that line before my PPL flight test when the weather was bad, and my testing officer concurred. Your advice is always sound and flying skills are right up there.
Nice
ADM is literally by the books, great example for all your low time / student pilots there. Thanks for the amazing content, as always!
Niko dropping two vids in less than a month is a gem! Good call on diverting! As an engineer, I always appreciate someone explaining their thought process and logic/thinking. Safe flights 122SZ!
Niko - GREAT storyboarding, video, sound, and MUSIC! Thanks for letting us ride with you.
Thanks. Always a cool customer. Probably cool on the inside too. Because you plan
Thank you for this great video! Awesome Music! Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪
Great flight Niko. Wow Zoe's kitten has grown since we last saw it 2 year's ago 0:28 into a beautiful cat!
What a lifestyle!
Awesome video Niko
👍☑️ Niko always great flying with you, Tks for another slick video!
Thank you for the video. Hope the family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe.
Thanks, you too!
Superb airmanship and video making
Great video Nikko! As always. I am a Meteorologist and AvGeek here who always appreciates your content.
Great aeronautical decision making. You made some changes but with that you lived to fly another day. Thanks for sharing.
Very true!
Your flight path from Smyrna to Chicago probably brought you close to my neck of the woods. Once you get towards Carbondale area you definitely are close. Good video as always Niko.
Niko needs to stop in at your airport for plane/people fuel!!!!!
@@Parr4theCourse yep,, get the royal treatment !
Weather IS weird everywhere .. So true. Fly safe Niko!
Another gem from you Niko and a great example of sensible and safe decision making. Thanks for the great content as always!
Very nice flight and diversion...
As always, Niko, thanks for showing those centerlines some love! Great landings!
Nice flying as always Niko! Loved the “longhorn steakhouse” shout out lol! You are 💯 correct they are not bad at all for a large chain restaurant!
Always a smart move..very good no chances no die
Better safe than sorry!
Appreciate the footage montage to the tune of house music. Loved it ever since you did it in the Diamond Stars way back when
Thanks for the loyalty
A diversion to stay within your personal fuel minimums (and like you mine are higher than legal VFR/IFR minimums) is never a bad idea. Peace of mind and safety first...nice flight Niko!
Great video, great ADM, love the airplane too.
Hi Niko from Adelaide South Australia. I just love your videos and look forward to each and every one you post. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I made a suggestion for Airport 2M2 Lawrenceburg, tn which would've deviated you just a tad from your IFR, but it's a beautiful spot and would've been way less busy. Glad you made it and Cheers!
Niko the smooth operator!👍🏼
Way to go..once again..Niko..
always great to see you.. flying along..right up there..and please..
keep 'em coming..
PWK is such a nice way in here, easy access downtown, and always a pretty flight up the lakefront.
I'm so ready for these regular videos again. They keep me going while I get my ratings love it
More to come!
I too am at home when I'm in the air flying GA. Great to see how assertive you are with ATC in the essence of safety. Keep it up, I am envious of your plane!
Niko comes off chill but he’s actually one of the best GA pilots on RUclips. He’s on top of it. Great ADM
Another great one. Thanks Nico -
Awesome trip and great decision on the diversion. I love your video editing, tells the story so well. 👍
Always great to see you in the air Niko! I wish I could fly as often as you, I think I probably love it just as much!
I just subscribed to your channel after watching this. This was a great video. Looking at your video library, I appreciate the content you have/share shows your experiences with emergencies and situations that show not every flight is Point A to Point B for the 100 hamburger. Thanks Niko!👏
Great video! Nice editing and content!
In my country,kenya (africa) there's only like a total of 10 airports where you can actually divert and buy AVGAS or JET-A fuel hence for such long flights we'd have to carry fuel onboard with jerrycans coz there's no room to randomly divert for fuel. you guys are lucky up there
Hi, Niko. Nice to see you again. I hope your family is doing fine. Have a great summer.
Thanks, you too!
Great video Niko, as always. Great decision making skills demonstrated too.
I love watching you land at PALWAUKEE. I did all of my training there.
That’s what I call it lol
Another epic vid Niko, been watching your video's for 2-3 years now, but the conversation between you and ATC still seems to me like another language!. Great stuff, look forward to the next one!..Cheers
Hi Nikko. Nice to see you always enjoying your content.
You made me enjoy watching your video, I wish I could fly with you just to break my fear of clouds.
Great to see you Niko blessings and travel mercies on your trips as well as your family. Love your videos and they are also educational for me in my simulation flying with my cirrus Sr22 Turbo G3. Love you man big time huge
Thanks so much!
Awesome! I did all of my training and instructing out of MQY! Good to see our awesome little airport represented!
Very cool!
I fly the airbus and love your videos my friend. Always keeping an ear out for your tailsign!
Say hi on freq
Nice Airmanship
You’re a great pilot my man. Keep up the great work 👍
Hey Niko. Good video as usual!! One thing I noticed is that the Alabama-Tennessee area is not like Florida. When you see yellow in Florida is bad weather. In Tennessee is just a lot of layers of clouds most of the time. So the ride is safe and good. I have done it several times and the first time I was surprised. Not saying that I would do that all the time because I like playing it safe too but sometimes it is not as bad as it looks in the MFD
Interesting!
Awesome...absolutely love the videos...!!
Glad you like them!
What is that wonderful music coming into Chicago? I want it !!!!!!
Really excellent editing. Great video.
Your my idol Nikko. Im looking at buying another business and sr22. Stay safe and thanks for the amazing content.
Definitely ot for those with anxiety.
Now I miss Nashville! I got my PPL 2 years ago flying out of MQY! Unfortunately my wife's career opportunities had us move away.
you are so amazing love it.. and keep it going ;
I buddy how's it going hope you are well and enjoying life to the full. What a brilliant vlog. Nice scenery a part from a few clouds Philip's glad you had no problems safe and happy flying buddy phil.
Love your videos, always an amazing adventure and always a lesson in there somewhere. Fly safe and keep up the awesome work!
Ever think about getting a cirrus vision jet?
Yes
The weather up here in Boston has been crappy. Be safe.
Don’t know why I keep getting your new posts about 5 days after you upload. Must be a setting I’m missing. In any case, always love to take a ride. Great that you are as busy as it sounds, but I know that can get old fast.
Bowling Green Massacre 😂 But seriously, glad to see you again. So envious of the equipment you young guys have today compared to back in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s working with the weather and kind and accommodating ATC. Blue skies, Niko ✌️
Hello nice Video
Hey Nicko great video did I here your acquiring, Well to continue on that road what about an upgrade to SZ. like maybe getting the G2 no more canula faster flight times more of a time machine.
Can’t quite justify it yet. The G2 albeit being a bit faster and pressurized, its range is not that great. It’s super expensive, 10x the insurance and maintenance cost, and at the end of the day I will lose the ability to land at hundreds or thousands or small airfields because a) too short of a runway b) no jet fuel available. See my point?
Για σου Νικο, Αλεξησ απο Πατρα που μενω Ταμπα, ελπιζω να εισαι καλα!
Γεια σου Αλέξη. Είμαι Πατρα τώρα
I took my PPL check ride at BWG!
It's funny that you say that Longhorn isn't a bad place, our eldest daughter loves to go there for her birthday, she loves it...
I’ll tell you when there’s nothing else Longhorn always does it right… good to hear from you paisano
Great to see you back in the hot seat my friend but I am getting worried as you mention you have a few boats.....Noooooooooo you need more planes and NO more boats.......🤣🤣
Working on it!
Bravo Niko 😊
Let me know the next time you're in Boston!
Was looking at the FAQ's and that G6 is a little over four years now, damn time flies! That has to be close to fully depreciated, any plans for new one, maybe the jet?
I fully depreciated it in year 1 and it did amazing for my taxes. Unfortunately the depreciation program is being eliminated and will soon go away. No plans at this time for a replacement.
Hey Niko
Do you ever use textron aviation for inspection?
You can’t find availability of hangers anywhere in Florida.
Hangars in FL are hard to find. Never used Textron. Are they a Cirrus shop?
Good decision!!
Nice to see someone in GA choosing a small inconvenience over fuel starvation, it is baffling how many have perished for no reason. Also, I think KBWG is KY, not IN.
It is indeed in KY, my bad for saying IN
Great vid. I like your flights above 15000 ft. 🙂You should be an instructor. SR22T is amazing. Your videos never get boring. Stay safe in the air Niko.
Cant wait to see you in the Cirrus Jet!
NIKO, great call live to fly another day
I agree!
Great video. What set up is that oxygen that fits to your headset please?
I think I have it on the description
I love your videos and I also know how much time goes into video editing (I own a marketing firm) - I would just encourage you to not be afraid to let the videos "drag on" a little. Now if you want to make them short, then you go for it but for aviation fans like myself, we'll gladly sit and watch longer form videos. Just a thought, appreciate you sharing your talents and time making these videos.
Thanks for the feedback
@@NikosWings you're welcome, long time fan of your channel.
Niko did you ever work at international tollers in Michigan...... long ago?
Not me buddy
Love your videos bud
Glad you like them!
Enjoyed that
So glad you are posting videos again. It's crazy that this is just a hobby for you but the videos come out so great. I'm sure other people are curious too but how many hours do you have?
Thanks, you probably mean flight hours? It’s close to 3,000 by now.
@@NikosWings I’m a captain at a regional right now with a little over 3000 hours and I must say your decision making is awesome. In my case, I have a set of rules I have to follow so I don’t really get to be creative and most of the decisions are made for me by a dispatcher before we even pushback. Seeing you takeoff with plan A, B, C, and probably D, never gets old and in the long run it keeps you alive. I learn a lot from these videos. Thank you for sharing.
That’s very interesting
I always enjoy flying along with you, even though I'm not a pilot :) Plus, your video production skills are very impressive!
Much appreciated!
The correct call to ATC is to declare "minimum fuel." Saying, "I'm just playing it safe," means nothing. Proper communication in a situation like this is crucial. Ambiguity in communication is a threat! TEM is at the core of good airmanship.
I did not have minimum fuel buddy and as long as in my mind it was communicated that’s all I needed. Keep in mind that ATC doesn’t matter as much, you are the boss for your flight and you demand what you want. The buck ends with you not ATC.
@@NikosWings Your reply just highlights once again you’re poor communication skills.
And your reply highlights that you are a troll
English Muffins great start to the morning 👍
Enjoyed that, is that Chicago Exec KPWK?
Yes
@Niko's Wings not a bad guess for an Englishman. Stay well, best wishes to you all.
Not bad at all
Do all cirrus sound like there's a misfire on all cylinders or is that just on a cold start up?
It’s the cold start of the Continental engine. It’s not the airplane, it’s the archaic engines all GA airplanes use
Dude, I can’t understand a word.. Fine line between fast and coherent, just saying for all concerned. Fly safe.
I understand well lol
Great video. It seems like mother nature has a thing for keeping pilots on their toes. Do you mind if I put meeting, (and if it's not too much to ask,) flying with you some day on my bucket list? I'm not a pilot, being born with low vision kind of ruined that dream, I just love to fly. Thanks for sharing.
Yes of course
Always play it safe, the only way to fly
Real fun Niko as usual was the brief glimpse of that cat , the same one you once collected as a kitten.Some music tit bits . Did I hear a tiny bit of ZZ Top in your soundtrack. Just to say I have been following a US Band for about 16 years and now the lead singer is a Greek Cypriot and she is one of the best. After lot of mess in FB now friends with female guitarist who lives in Nashville
Who are they?
@@NikosWings Lezzeppelin