Aviator Ben

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The Reality of SOLO IMC Flight (What the Cockpit Looks Like) This video captures the experience of a pilot flying solo under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). The pilot communicates with air traffic control t...

The initial paint shop performed the work improperly, requiring corrective repairs by a subsequent shop.

My bumpy airplane paint shop experience The initial paint shop performed the work improperly, requiring corrective repairs by a subsequent shop.Happy & Safe Flying!Aviator BenP.S.I found that I get...

During a landing, I narrowly escaped a tire blowout.

This Flight Could’ve Ended Very Differently - Landing With a Flat Nose Tire What started as a routine test flight following my annual inspection quickly turned into one of the most intense landings I’ve ever faced. I discovered my ai...

Why I always file an IFR plan for all my flights

Unexpected IMC in a good VFR forecast In the vast majority of my flights, I meticulously file an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) plan. This video demonstrates the rationale behind my practice. The ...

Final flight leg on our way home from New York to South Florida

Debriefing my chaotic landing. Part 2 of 2 flying home to South Florida Happy & Safe Flying!Aviator BenP.S.I found that I get the best price on a trip that includes flight, hotel and car from below:https://prf.hn/click/camref:110...

What it feels like to pick up an IFR plan inflight while in IMC on our way from Linden, NJ to Boca Raton in South Florida.

What a way to pick up my IFR plan inflight while in IMC on our way from NJ to South Fl..Part 1 of 2. Happy & Safe Flying!Aviator BenP.S.I found that I get the best price on a trip that includes flight, hotel and car from below:https://prf.hn/click/camref:110...

Fun flying with Alberto on his first flight

First flight with Alberto, my new co-pilot. #aviation #generalaviation Had lots of fun flying with Alberto to Vero Beach for breakfast. Happy & Safe Flying!Aviator BenP.S.I found that I get the best price on a trip that includes...

Hectic flight through a busy JFK and Newark Bravo airspaces.

How it feels to fly in one of the world’s busiest airspaces. Flying from KFRG to KLDJ Crazy busy in a short flight from KFRG to KLDJ communicating with JFK & EWR towers.01:04 Taking off from Republic Airport where I received my PPL tra...

My attempt to fly from Boca Raton, FL to New York in ONE DAY!

My attempt to fly from Boca Raton, FL to New York in ONE DAY! 0:20 Takeoff from Lantana, FL (KLNA)1:46 Landing in Wright Army Airfield (Fort Stewart), GA (KLHW)2:18 Takeoff from KLHW2:38 Lost communication with ATC4:06....

I unexpectedly jolted my co-pilot in IMC
My co-pilot was startled in IMC

I didn’t expect the runway to deviate from my approach plate by 15° 01:26 My co-pilot is startled.02:31 Briefing the approach plate to KFPR for RNAV 28L02:46 I describe the difference between the runway heading in the airport...

Best ATC voices I’ve ever heard on our way to Okeechobee, FL

I communicated with the Palm Beach ATC lady with the best sounding voice ever. I always look forward to hearing this lady when we fly around . I find her voice very clear, soothing and sensual. My co-pilot wife forgave me for point...

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Not a good thing to have a GPS failure in IFR/IMC, that’s for sure!
Oh, and how about a few close bird strikes to add to the fun?

Unexpected GPS failure during our IFR flight to Okeechobee, FL for breakfast 1:32 Into IMC3:55 Asking ATC to avoid flying over Okeechobee Lake, home to alligators. 5:53 Landing in Okeechobee 6:19 Close bird strike call on the ru...