How I Became a Piaggio P180 Pilot! Sunset Arrival

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2024
  • Welcome back to another Piaggio P180 flight vlog! In this episode, we fly from Scottsdale, Arizona to San Jose, California on a beautiful winter day. I share my story on how I came to fly the Piaggio in the first place, and I hope it inspires you to network and say yes to every opportunity. Please like and subscribe, there is much more on the way!
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    Edited by Sean: / @leppaviation
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    PLEASE NOTE: These videos are for entertainment purposes only. All of my videos, including this one, have been significantly edited down from the original full length raw footage. Many radio calls, checklist steps, and other procedures have been omitted to keep the videos a reasonable viewing length.
    Please speak to a CFI with any flying questions you may have, do not use this video as instruction.

Комментарии • 341

  • @navitch24422
    @navitch24422 3 месяца назад +143

    No one in the RUclips aviation space does videos like Owen. Every single time you post, i click. Another amazing video, looking forward to seeing more G4 stuff!

    • @FlyWithOwen
      @FlyWithOwen  3 месяца назад +16

      Thank you! More G4 stuff on the way!

    • @deekamikaze
      @deekamikaze 3 месяца назад +4

      @@FlyWithOwen This might not mean much but I really want to thank you not only for the content but for content with this plane. This has been my favorite private plane since one flew low over my house a decade ago and besides you, there's really no other content about it besides the occasional video trying to sell them

    • @Straightahead101
      @Straightahead101 3 месяца назад +2

      As he hits the prop with the golf clubs

    • @k3n_ng
      @k3n_ng 3 месяца назад

      nice explanation of the experience with the PIAGgio CFI

    • @thisisurcaptain
      @thisisurcaptain 3 месяца назад

      I second this sentiment!

  • @chrisdaniel1339
    @chrisdaniel1339 3 месяца назад +16

    Nobody can dispute the Piaggio is the sexiest propeller twin aircraft ever. What an amazing aircraft.

    • @oldsnwbrdr
      @oldsnwbrdr Месяц назад

      Sexiest aircraft period!!! :)

  • @houstontexas4658
    @houstontexas4658 3 месяца назад +38

    That's an awesome story Owen, what a lucky find for an 18yo kid!!

  • @steveblinder7252
    @steveblinder7252 3 месяца назад +39

    I always look forward to your videos, they allow me to escape from a terminal illness for a nice period of time. Thank you

    • @NovejSpeed3
      @NovejSpeed3 3 месяца назад +5

      God bless you! I'm glad you have found an escape!

  • @chadmark88
    @chadmark88 3 месяца назад +39

    Very cool story, Owen . . . and a BEAUTIFUL sunset from "above".

  • @alrad5686
    @alrad5686 3 месяца назад +30

    Nice flight and nice to hear your experience. I am amazed how the Piaggio flies more like a small jet than a prop plane.

    • @baomao7243
      @baomao7243 3 месяца назад +7

      I love the unconventional engineering mixed with “Italian fashion.” Gorgeous.

    • @FlyWithOwen
      @FlyWithOwen  3 месяца назад +5

      Thank you, it is definitely more comparable to a small jet indeed

    • @deepg7084
      @deepg7084 3 месяца назад +3

      The sound at takeoff is like nothing I've heard before. Very unique airplane.

  • @LeppAviation
    @LeppAviation 3 месяца назад +17

    Absolute BANGER

    • @pilota3405
      @pilota3405 3 месяца назад +1

      absolute banger of an editing

    • @FlyWithOwen
      @FlyWithOwen  3 месяца назад +3

      Edited by the best in the game!

  • @JeremyBechtold
    @JeremyBechtold 3 месяца назад +16

    Amazing story Owen! Something similar happened to me. About 2 years ago, I took a discovery flight with a guy at CNO in a Gyroplane. It blew my mind.. I made a video about it and it went viral on my little channel. I approached him with the idea of a RUclips channel and he went for it. Fast forward to today and he's making me a CFI and not only am I going to Oshkosh for the second time this year, I may end up going to Germany for one of the aircraft manufacturers we represent. Just gotta step up and take initiative!

    • @FlyWithOwen
      @FlyWithOwen  3 месяца назад +2

      Cool story! Thanks for

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 3 месяца назад +9

    There are very few aircraft that are as sleek as this beauty is. I always love these Piaggio videos, Owen. The background you shared with your journey to fly the Piaggio is quite remarkable. Those sunset shots were just so damn cool. Thanks.

  • @Evulnation
    @Evulnation 3 месяца назад +12

    Nice video but be careful how quickly you raise the flaps in this bird. I'm sure you know how intense the sink rate can be. I know a couple Piaggio pilots that used to do that and eventually, during one instance, big gusts of wind came and sunk them right back onto the runway while obviously at high speed. Can just lead to unnecessary danger instead of waiting til 400ft. I've got about 5k hours in the thing so I've seen all sorts lol. Great work though and I am glad this beautiful machine is getting some air time.

    • @henrylee8092
      @henrylee8092 3 месяца назад +1

      You say you got about 5k hours on the thing but not a single post about it on your link. I see you had references to a sim profile, could this be the 5K hours you logged on?

    • @Evulnation
      @Evulnation 3 месяца назад +6

      @@henrylee8092 Huh? I don't think I was talking to you, sir. It was from one P180 pilot to another. He flew the plane beautifully, but that is something I noticed and as a fellow pilot, we shouldn’t be put down for pointing something out in a polite way. This is one of the first things your taught at Piaggio school at FlightSafety, the pretty intense sink rate. And if you were to get an engine failure in the Piaggio on takeoff, you’d leave flaps mid for a while until you’ve got a substantial amount of ground clearance due to the fact that a lot of lift is momentarily reduced when going from “mid” to “up”. Again, I’ll emphasize how great he was flying the thing. But my comment wasn’t meant for you.

  • @jonroth7342
    @jonroth7342 3 месяца назад +7

    I like the way your voice gets 2 octaves lower when you talk to ATC. So cool.

  • @johnabriggs6044
    @johnabriggs6044 3 месяца назад +7

    Some time being in the right place does on Good. Thanks for the Story and another great Sun set Owen.

  • @budowens6478
    @budowens6478 3 месяца назад +15

    Great job Owen!
    Excellent pilot, thanks so much for sharing.

  • @freightdawg6762
    @freightdawg6762 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic vid Owen always look forward to these vids from you

  • @72cmcinc
    @72cmcinc 3 месяца назад

    Great story and awesome flight! Thanks!

  • @thisisurcaptain
    @thisisurcaptain 3 месяца назад +7

    Owen you are one of the very few RUclips aviators who continually inspire me with every content you put out. Something about your aura is pure. Thanks for sharing your magnificent story how you came to fly the Piaggio Avanti.

  • @lornecunningham326
    @lornecunningham326 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for taking us along Owen. Love the Piaggio 🤙

  • @JacobThePilot
    @JacobThePilot 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video! Keep doing more stuff like this!

  • @ArticSpy
    @ArticSpy 3 месяца назад +7

    Awesome flight thanks! I'm amazed how much communication is still necessary between the pilot and traffic control.

  • @rickinnes
    @rickinnes 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful plane - great story - and wow, what a sunset.

  • @kasm10
    @kasm10 3 месяца назад +1

    congratulations Owen...really great of you to put this content out there. you're def among the top tier. great job

  • @identity911
    @identity911 2 месяца назад

    Love your camera angles, good work! Amazing flight

  • @19brandon66
    @19brandon66 3 месяца назад

    great video as always...the sunset was the topper. safe travels.

  • @jafar6785
    @jafar6785 3 месяца назад +1

    Such a beautiful plane, and thanks for the great shots. Safe fly Owen.

  • @yaronsteinbuch3956
    @yaronsteinbuch3956 3 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your story about how you landed the great gig. Awesome vid!

  • @montestu5502
    @montestu5502 3 месяца назад

    Best pilot I have seen. Love the videos.

  • @ThEvltwn
    @ThEvltwn 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video! Your content quality keeps getting better and better. And it started high to begin with 👌🏽 keep it up! Greetings from Denmark 😊

  • @aldohattonduran5227
    @aldohattonduran5227 3 месяца назад +2

    Great to have another video 📷 from you Owen! Excellent 👌🏼 and excellent advice as to advance 💯 in life 👍🏼 totally agree! Take every opportunity 🙏🏼

  • @mrkc10
    @mrkc10 3 месяца назад

    Great video and story. Good for you! You get out of life what you put into it. Nicely done sir.

  • @brimopm
    @brimopm 3 месяца назад

    Excellent videography and editing as always!

  • @jonfelty6063
    @jonfelty6063 3 месяца назад +3

    Another incredible video by an incredible guy! Thanks, Owen, for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to all of us!

  • @robertscott2269
    @robertscott2269 3 месяца назад

    Love this. The P180 is my absolute favorite plane.

  • @robertchambers5821
    @robertchambers5821 3 месяца назад

    I'm getting back into aviation and listening to your radio chatter is helping me get tuned in. Love the videos.

  • @pjcrow8973
    @pjcrow8973 3 месяца назад +1

    What a sunset. As beautiful as the plane you were flying

  • @garethmorgan1282
    @garethmorgan1282 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi from 🇬🇧 great videos. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @robinharrison3907
    @robinharrison3907 3 месяца назад

    Great Video Owen ❤️❤️Absolutely Stunning Aircraft 👍👍

  • @denniswagner3962
    @denniswagner3962 3 месяца назад

    Perfect Sunday morning video to watch before my IFR flight lesson.

  • @gobeckon
    @gobeckon 3 месяца назад

    Very cool to hear the story thanks for sharing that.

  • @michaelboley4428
    @michaelboley4428 3 месяца назад +1

    Yes incredible sunset oh so jealous. I loved hearing about how you got in that seat thank you. Really big fan love to see your success your and inspiration to young people Owen thanks for letting us see these flights 👍🏼

  • @av8sj
    @av8sj 3 месяца назад

    This editing is fantastic! From the intro, taxi, takeoff - the sound levels were perfectly balanced

  • @mcflyr64
    @mcflyr64 3 месяца назад

    Great story, Owen. Saying “Yes” is a big part of having a great aviation career!

  • @billlamb1937
    @billlamb1937 3 месяца назад +1

    Enjoyed your story and enjoyed the flight.

  • @JayMarsh7
    @JayMarsh7 3 месяца назад

    Great video Owen, what a view!

  • @matthewdimmick2503
    @matthewdimmick2503 3 месяца назад +3

    It's always fun hearing that thing come into San Jose. Just makes such a a unique sound, can always tell exactly what it is.

  • @ChefBrad22
    @ChefBrad22 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome story Owen, love the videos. You're one of the few aviation content creators that gives a quality behind the scenes view and keeps it fresh every time. Also, as a controller myself, very much appreciate the comms in every video. Love the work!

  • @petertarantelli
    @petertarantelli 3 месяца назад +2

    I’ve heard so many “right place, right time” stories in the aviation industry. Say ‘yes’ to everything, best advice ever! Tough headwinds but you gotta take the good with the bad. Great video, great flight…thanks for taking me along!

  • @Jaredmnunes
    @Jaredmnunes 3 месяца назад +2

    Your videos are so influential, and full of helpful information. I hope to keep learning from you and follow your footsteps as I am a fresh commercial pilot and aspire to achieve the success that you have as a contract pilot. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and help people like myself out! Keep up the great work!

  • @user-is2kk9qn7r
    @user-is2kk9qn7r 3 месяца назад

    Done with real style Thank you.

  • @Praterphil
    @Praterphil 3 месяца назад

    Great videos to watch & I think very inspiring to young people wanting to get started.

  • @kellywilkins8043
    @kellywilkins8043 3 месяца назад

    If I had it to do over again!! I love the P180 EVO! Thanks for the ride! Enjoyed your story!!

  • @skyepilotte11
    @skyepilotte11 3 месяца назад +1

    Great story about your becoming a Piaggo pilot...and a beautiful sunset on this flight.

  • @markbursey3484
    @markbursey3484 3 месяца назад +2

    Love the content Owen! Thanks for sharing your flights and your career path!

  • @cortezchris2405
    @cortezchris2405 3 месяца назад

    Great story Owen, thanks for sharing! I saw 2 Piaggio's on the ramp at KABQ a couple weeks ago. Love those planes. Took a pic with our 182 parked next to them.

  • @randyfiles9980
    @randyfiles9980 2 месяца назад

    Very cool story! Excellent aircraft!!!

  • @Vantage79
    @Vantage79 Месяц назад

    Way to get that gear up!! Thanks for the flight!

  • @FordyHunt
    @FordyHunt Месяц назад

    What a machine, and what a pilot!

  • @jmwjr1900
    @jmwjr1900 2 месяца назад

    Keep um comin. Luv your videos.

  • @XXfea
    @XXfea 3 месяца назад +2

    You Da MAN.... Thanks 👍

  • @elagduck
    @elagduck 3 месяца назад

    Cool story...glad it worked out.

  • @elvereduardodiaz8532
    @elvereduardodiaz8532 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome flight! I went from fueling a Piaggio to flying one as well! Great airplane!

  • @RaulQPompa
    @RaulQPompa 3 месяца назад

    that was awesome man!. Right place at the right time! I'm here looking forward to find my first job as commercial pilot in Mexico

  • @joneis1
    @joneis1 3 месяца назад

    Smooth operator. Best ride-along aviation RUclipsr of them all. No competition.

  • @gtr1952
    @gtr1952 3 месяца назад +1

    Its really cool how the rear gear folds up into the fuselage on the Piaggio! It's like a little fighter jet. LOL I'd love to see one live, I never really understood the canard thing. "Flap down" for lift to raise the nose? Very cool airplane!! Thanks! --gary

  • @fxpthl
    @fxpthl 26 дней назад

    Such an unusual aircraft but so very cool as well! Fun watching you sir!

  • @fastbreak9681
    @fastbreak9681 3 месяца назад +1

    🎉Great job, Owen! SCA Scottsdale

  • @johnnyg419
    @johnnyg419 3 месяца назад +1

    Another home run with this video! Never fails, love the channel brotha! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @mrsaskriders
    @mrsaskriders 3 месяца назад

    Awesome life story. You seem to be a very proficient pilot. Right time, right place, right two people!

  • @paullehr9236
    @paullehr9236 3 месяца назад +1

    Interesting story about you getting to fly the Piaggio. I always liked hearing that "snarl" from those pusher props when one of them flew into my local airport(HVN). I don't remember the last time that I heard that sound. It's been years. Thanks for posting your flight and talking about your experience. You never know when "that opportunity" will come along.

  • @stryk3r
    @stryk3r Месяц назад

    10:18 I love these situations where the universe presents a door and you just casually walk through it into something amazing

  • @clivebush3322
    @clivebush3322 3 месяца назад

    Good one. Thanks Owen.

  • @horizon6462
    @horizon6462 2 месяца назад

    Awesome 👏

  • @user-mr7gt5he1v
    @user-mr7gt5he1v 3 месяца назад +2

    The Avantti is an amazing piece of engineering !

  • @letsfly72x
    @letsfly72x 3 месяца назад +3

    Another fantastic video

  • @virtualburton
    @virtualburton Месяц назад

    New subscriber here. I don't think it's possible to be cooler that Owen. that radio work... just awesome. Thanks for sharing!

  • @brepmc
    @brepmc 3 месяца назад

    awesome story!!

  • @bassplayerx4310
    @bassplayerx4310 3 месяца назад

    Amazing story sir!

  • @andymacdougal
    @andymacdougal 3 месяца назад

    Please, as much as you can from the Piaggio P180!! Love your videos

  • @pablomelhem6010
    @pablomelhem6010 3 месяца назад

    Great story... congrats.

  • @ronrivers4261
    @ronrivers4261 3 месяца назад +1

    Very nice! I agree that networking helps with being in the right place at the right time. Very valuable insight! Enjoyed those stunning views too!😊

  • @richs6205
    @richs6205 3 месяца назад

    Enjoyed the story, great advise to say yes to ever opportunity presented. I’m sure your youthful excitement and positivity were an asset as well. Nice video.

  • @rickyyoung1722
    @rickyyoung1722 19 дней назад

    Awesome.

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 3 месяца назад

    Good flight 😊thanks again for sharing your journey 👏

  • @minecraftwtihclay
    @minecraftwtihclay 3 месяца назад

    That's an awesome story

  • @yooo7774
    @yooo7774 3 месяца назад

    Great job 👏

  • @alicethecat6
    @alicethecat6 3 месяца назад

    Great story.

  • @wayneelliott2462
    @wayneelliott2462 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow that is a awesome story of how you come to fly the Avanti, the filming of the flight was top notch, loved every minute!!. Can't believe how big it is inside and the performance its has, what a great aircraft!

  • @TurningFinalOfficial
    @TurningFinalOfficial 3 месяца назад +1

    Your radio cadence is second to none, its pretty remarkable.

  • @bbt305
    @bbt305 3 месяца назад

    Love the radio chatter giving you shot outs lol!
    Props!
    Beautiful girl, beautiful bird! Stay high brotha!

  • @65LB
    @65LB 2 месяца назад

    Love to hear the real life "PILOT" stories!.
    ALWAYS A professional; video from Owen!

  • @igrant1
    @igrant1 3 месяца назад +5

    digging the cockpit POV

  • @joescarlata4765
    @joescarlata4765 3 месяца назад

    Great video !!

  • @ProducerStefanSchnabel
    @ProducerStefanSchnabel 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome! ✌🏻✨🙂Best Regards from Germany

  • @jaimemariovillaescusa81
    @jaimemariovillaescusa81 3 месяца назад

    Love the video man ! No truer words were spoken, had I not said ‘Yes’ to flying skydivers single ops on a Cessna 182 in a difference province (i’m from 🇨🇦) wouldn’t find myself as a co-pilot on a Citation right now. I’ve only seen a Piaggio once and it’s truly a remarkable looking aircraft. Can’t wait for more !

  • @a.e.1952
    @a.e.1952 3 месяца назад

    An inspiring story. I’d really like the opportunity to fly a Piaggio. More than that, I’d like to own a Piaggio and have the opportunity to be a great mentor like your guy. Awesome stuff! Subscribed!

  • @ctop7990
    @ctop7990 3 месяца назад

    That take off !

  • @thomasfriedmann8522
    @thomasfriedmann8522 3 месяца назад

    Nice video. Great background information.

  • @michaeljensen4638
    @michaeljensen4638 3 месяца назад

    Thanks from Minnesota

  • @richardconstantine6843
    @richardconstantine6843 3 месяца назад

    Your piaggio story reminds me when you took me to San Diego after my biannual got canceled. Great video as always.

  • @theboss9280
    @theboss9280 3 месяца назад

    That plane is badass Owen! Got my PPC in 1990 and stopped flying for 23 years after 2000. Just got back into GA and got checked out in (4) different types in the past 60 days and clocked (30) hours...One day I would hope to fly the big guns!! Love your videos young man...

  • @THELIFEOFPRICE
    @THELIFEOFPRICE 3 месяца назад

    I cant be the only one that thought he had a dog over his shoulder at :44 for a second lol.? Absolutely sick camera work having inside and outside angles was beautiful! Love the story on how the piaggio became a thing for you. Right place and right time can be some of the biggest wins in life. keep up the great work man!