Cirrus SR22 Mega IFR Flight | Melbourne to Sydney
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5 жыл бұрынEP178: Flying from Melbourne to meetings in Sydney in the Cirrus SR22. Climbing out of Moorabbin Airport through cloud, cruising at 9000', descending into Sydney through rainshowers on the RNAV approach and vlogging my way around Sydney for the day.
Today's pilot vlog features IFR flying with multiple camera angles and ATC radio calls, the IFR departure from Moorabbin, the 11C RNAV approach into Bankstown Airport and more.
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@Chicken_3475 4 жыл бұрын
someone needs to make a mini pair of pilot headphones for milkshake
@StefanDrury 4 жыл бұрын
This comment needs more upvotes
@Chicken_3475 4 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDrury haha! 100 upvotes and i will design one!
@klebdotio3284 3 жыл бұрын
We need to get this to 100 upvotes!!!!!!
@Rob-cs8bl 3 жыл бұрын
awesome idea!
@Chicken_3475 3 жыл бұрын
Good News! I am designing it early!
@quikstop4347 5 жыл бұрын
Used to fly a businessman's private aircraft doing this sort of work. By the time you add up getting to the airport, check-in, screening, all the enroute delays due to WX or traffic and the disembarking chaos at the other end, flying yourself makes so much sense!
@annagilda1 5 жыл бұрын
“If you’ve been flying all your life and you’ve never spoken to air traffic control” you’re probably going to end up in some serious trouble. 😂😂
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, you know what I mean! 😂
@annagilda1 5 жыл бұрын
Stefan Drury I knew what you meant. 😂 I just couldn’t help myself.
@Michal_Wlodarczyk2100 8 ай бұрын
Cirrus SR22 and its variants is a dream aircraft. Good service ceiling, cruise speed, range, nice avionics package and partially pressurized cabin.
@impulseaviation253 5 жыл бұрын
I watch this video with a glass of Cab Sav while preparing dinner for the family, I'm going to count that as a inflight meal 👍
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍷
@TheVaughnClements 5 жыл бұрын
Great information thanks Stefan - also would like to commend you on your video work and editing skills. People don't realize how hard it is to make videos that are pleasing to watch and flow smoothly like yours do - well done :)
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Vaughn, I think the edit is probably my favourite part. Always loved making stories like this, it's great to know so many people nowadays enjoy watching them with me. Thanks for that, it's much appreciated. stef 👍
@Robert-rt9ho 5 жыл бұрын
Yessss I’ve been waiting for this video amazing job one again stef ☺️ Unfortunately had to wait for after work to watch but that’s ok means I can relax and enjoy it
@damienmilk3025 5 жыл бұрын
I always learn from your videos, great content as always. Thanks Stef.
@JodelFlyer 5 жыл бұрын
Mmm ... Enjoyed that Stef. Thanks for taking us along with you (and Milkskake) whenever I fly alone and film, I feel it's as if my viewer is there alongside me. I don't know if you feel that as well? Wow 24k subscribers and growing 😀 👏
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
I love having the cameras, on the longer flights I really like talking to them now. You're right, I do feel like I have everyone there with me, keeps me sane on the long legs instead of just talking to Milkshake (who can be very quiet sometimes). Thanks mate.
@CharleyAlphaAviation 5 жыл бұрын
agree, climbing out through the clouds is always great.
@GeneralKenobi-mz9ig 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! As always, keep up the awesome and inspiring videos!
@benfurfie1715 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this one Stefan. Especially getting to see where I grew up from the air! Always nice when I'm stuck on the other side of the planet in not so sunny England.
@user34274 5 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your uploads! My favourite channel.
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Viraj, I really appreciate that!
@sika4981 4 жыл бұрын
So inspiring, thanks Stefan.
@stewartwilkinsonsnr 5 жыл бұрын
Loved how once you cleared the clouds, the outside video made your front wheel look as if you were Surfing the Clouds ✈️
@2004JETTA 5 жыл бұрын
Just started watching your videos last week. Absolutely love love the content!! What you said from 6:36-6:48 is true beyond just aviation, but as you said also in life. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see your other videos!! Fly safe.
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel, and thanks for leaving that comment. Glad you enjoyed the video, cheers, stef 👍
5 жыл бұрын
Bro your videos always cheer me up, thanks for the awesome videos keep it up! :)
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Ata, thanks for that, I really appreciate it. Cheers, stef 👍
@davefrommelbourne1237 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and soundtrack Stef 👌
@sajsingh5655 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stefan🙋🏻♂️
@D0539 5 жыл бұрын
This was all up definitely even faster than taking QF from Tullamarine. Great video!
@baptiste462 5 жыл бұрын
Nice one, I like the advise about contacting atc.
@ericchi2012 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks
@assuredaviation9116 4 жыл бұрын
Living 30 mins from Moorabbin, the Australian landscape looks so beautiful!
@OrrTrigger013 4 жыл бұрын
Great flight! Looking forward to your next video. Nice ATC pitch, that’s an area that I need to work on.
@Gazza-mk2ik 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting ;)
@tylergilbert7676 5 жыл бұрын
that landing was butter!
@mickmolloy5964 5 жыл бұрын
Nice I grew up in Georges Hall.. I even worked at the High Flyer Hotel in the early 90's....
@philm 3 жыл бұрын
It's really rather enjoyable just watching you fly ...helps with my RT 🙂
@waheijnen 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Stefan , just want to say as I am an aviation enthusiast , I really enjoy your high quality videos and your high quality presentation .TOP !!
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill, I appreciate the kind words. Cheers, stef
@profisy7272 5 жыл бұрын
really nice flight!
@thatsabadmiss 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Less than 2 weeks until I head Down Under to stay with the family for Christmas. I've bagged a "trial flight" with Sydney Flying College out of Bankstown so I can fly a PA28 around Sydney Harbour. Can't bloody wait!
@jojio4613 5 жыл бұрын
About to go to school but can’t wait to get home so I can watch this!
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Ok, I won’t say anything #nospoilers
@BrianDebertGolfAUSTRALIA 4 жыл бұрын
Just came across your content stef I must say I loved you airs rock series now I’m back watching lol
@alankroit 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks Stef .
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the trip ✈️🐄👍
@alankroiter9741 5 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDrury You mentioned in this video about getting your Commercial Licence. I didn't realise that you had done that. I'd love to hear more about that please. What made you get it and have you used it (or still use it) ?
@tristangarratt4134 5 жыл бұрын
I love Bankstown and Red Baron, I did work experience there.
@bienneuswisly3651 4 жыл бұрын
You are strong man
@flyingdentist 5 жыл бұрын
nice crosswind landing
@benstockert1219 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Stef, I agree visit an ATC centre if possible, in a previous life when I did one of those visits the controller even let me talk down my of my squadron mates on a GCA, all good fun, nice folks too.👍😊
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, that would have been a great experience. Thanks for watching Ben 👍
@bienneuswisly3651 4 жыл бұрын
That was the flight that i have ever seen
@SuperNuts320 5 жыл бұрын
Great one !
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sud Spotter 👍
@ashsmitty2244 5 жыл бұрын
I did my aeros in ZXY also. I'm learning on the Pitts now with the Bomber Mr Unicomb.
@sunshinecatcher8779 4 жыл бұрын
Love it, man I want to learn to fly :)
@butterfacepilot 5 жыл бұрын
That was surprisingly relaxing to watch, beautiful cinematography. The skies look so pretty. Im a brand new student pilot myself and I’d like to thank you for all the little tips and tricks I pick up whilst watching your videos Stephan! Regards, Lachie
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Lachlan, and that's exactly what I'm going for with these videos - an interesting and hopefully entertaining story with useful information along the way. Good luck with your flight training, I'm sure you'll be up in the air making adventures of your own very soon! Cheers, stef 👍
@butterfacepilot 5 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDrury Thanks for you reply Stefan! :)
@seanmcerlean 5 жыл бұрын
Another stellar video Stefan.Both the approach & especially the departure reminded me of the short nightstops in my BA days down from SIN/BKK & going flying out from YSBK. Please excuse the bad pun but that Milkshake is becoming a bit of a moooooovie star.lol😂😂
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Haha nice one Sean! I’ll tell her you said that 🐄👍
@jamese8595 5 жыл бұрын
I love these videos, I do a lot of flight simulation and would love to get into real flying.
@williamjacksquilliam 5 жыл бұрын
Yea the 101.7 WSFM!
@buckshot704 4 жыл бұрын
“...Milkshake is a full-time cow; snacks monitor...” I’d wager she’s a tea and biscuits-type, but possibly Subway in a pinch. 😜
@StefanDrury 4 жыл бұрын
We’re definitely a tea and biscuits family, but yeah Subway is my (our) vice for sure.
@sactu1 5 жыл бұрын
Aaaah! Red Baron hangar is where my Glasair is hangared - well, recently sold Glasair : ( It must have been away somewhere as I didn't see it.
@michaeljohndennis2231 10 ай бұрын
I’d love to visit Melbourne one day - Kylie Minogue’s home city ❤
@Inboundbogie 5 жыл бұрын
"My Milkshake Brings all the boys to the yard"?.. 😂 Good on ya Stephan great job From Brisbane.
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Haha, I’ll sing that next time... 🎶
@HWingsAviation 5 жыл бұрын
That is unfair competition towards Qantas, I thought you liked them ! Without kidding I'd really need to get to fly a light aircraft in IMC to see how that feels, very nice video !
@spiro5327 5 жыл бұрын
Great to see you at Bankstown Stef, yes there is a brand new SR 20 in that hangar now that you can hire. Just wondering how long it took to get to Bankstown ??. Thanks mate
@TREVORDAWSONTHD 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful day of flying. Was that Hume Dam near Albury you flew over? Typical 0f the bumps approaching Sydney.
@PN-fh6wx 5 жыл бұрын
14:14 Stefan you were on parramatta road at Ashfield right diagonally from bunnings
@jamesspahmer7193 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Stefan, Are you guys flying down under or still on lock down? Thanks for the great videos Just got my IFR rating and your videos helped me! Jim
@timgoodall737 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Stefan! Your flights are amazing! How do you pay for petrol and fill up - is it just like a petrol station? Are the prices similar to car petrol? Does flying the second busiest air route make you a bit nervous with so many other big aircraft around? When you have a big flight to Sydney or Hobart do you get out of the aircraft going 'glad that's over' or just want to get back in? Is there a difference between single engine small aircraft or twin engine? Do you worry about security and your aircraft?
@casperblackcat1975 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stefan love your videos when you fly IFR does ATC give you headings so you can get to your destination a bit quicker.
@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I plan a route based on tracks across the ground. Sometimes ATC can vary that either through a heading or to a new waypoint. But yes sometimes, if traffic and weather etc allow, they can give a more direct routing to a waypoint to save time, usually called “track shortening”.
@patrickcoleman3 Жыл бұрын
Was that Illawarra Aviation? I did all my PPL there and twin indorsement, and aerobatic training at Sydney aerobatic in a Robin as well.
@peterblackmore7560 2 жыл бұрын
Waypoint AVBEG! My company is AVDEC - sounded a bit similar. I've done QF Mel/Syd/Mel and for the last 24 years Syd/Mel/Syd a few hundred times. I'll have to find out where AVBEG is. New to you channel in last 2 weeks - really enjoying it. Milkshake might be good company but the convesation is a bit one sided. Well done.
@mitchy5142 5 жыл бұрын
Bankstown Airport is really close to where I live
@craigwillis3372 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff Stefan and great to see Milkshake back in the cockpit!! Flying yourself v Qantas has me wondering? No lounge?...no QF Frequent Flyer points? Maybe you could earn Cirrus points for your flying time! As someone who spends a lot of time at my farm in Mansfield Victoria I often hear and see the Sydney-Melbourne traffic with departures via Strathbogie and Arrivals via Mt Buller and Eildon Weir! When Melbourne gets busy they hold over Mt Buller and its not unusual to see 4 or 5 aircraft in a figure 8 holding pattern before proceeding to Melbourne. Looking forward to your next adventure (and Milkshakes!!)
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig, thanks for the comment. You're in a good spot if you can watch them on hold like that, I'm sure I've circled over your house in the past in that case! Also I'm putting together a "Commercial vs Private" comparison of the two which you might find interesting as well. That's due out next week.
@cobraxspeed 5 жыл бұрын
Nice flight, enjoyed watching and Subscribed. May i ask Did you do Commercial Vs PPL for work or for the skill and the IFR ?
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel. I did my commercial to get more experience and sharpen my skills. And then added a full instrument rating to give me more flying options in more weather conditions. Thanks again.
5 жыл бұрын
You´re funny ! The way you talk to the camera seems a little crazy but still funny ! ;)
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks, ‘crazy but funny’, I’m happy with that description!
@smitty1108 Жыл бұрын
I would love to do this. I have the time & money but I am scared of flying !
@derrick_blak_ 5 жыл бұрын
There was a mcdonalds right behind you haha 14:56
@flightranchu3486 4 жыл бұрын
I live in Moorabbin lol
@cirruscapo 5 жыл бұрын
24K, you are on a roll... Also, there was a McDonald's behind and to the right of you when you got back in the car from Subway...
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, yes it's amazing to see the channel growing steadily every day. Nice to build a fun community of like minded adventure lovers :)
@thedave7760 5 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDrury So not fond of the big Maccas then? Subway is a last resort for me.
@randc47 5 жыл бұрын
I saw the McDonalds too. I suppose if you’re going to be flying without a bathroom, McDonalds would be a last option for me anyways. Congrats on 24k!
@garydell2023 5 жыл бұрын
Aerobatics? Did a couple manures but not intentially. Ha! Yes I'd advise it to all new pilots & higher time pilots because things can happen real fast & you need to know what to do in any event. Like your videos Stef. . Thank you. keep current and fly safe.
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary, glad you enjoyed that and agree on the aeros stuff. Make sure you fly the right way up in the future though... :)
@TraneFrancks 5 жыл бұрын
How does the time and cost compare on doing this flight yourself vs flying commercial?
@mikeholman8101 4 жыл бұрын
Stefan do you ever plan to take a trip in your SR22 to Lismore NSW or Brisbane?
@mikercflyer7383 5 жыл бұрын
You Remind me of Jerry Wagner on KZfaq he flies back and fourth between Oakland and Auburn California. BTW have you met the @theblondepilot yet?
@Turretism 3 жыл бұрын
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@maxdonnellan3454 5 жыл бұрын
Damn I live like 10 mins away for rozelle
@AudioTones67 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing Stefan. As a non-pilot, I've always been fascinated by waypoint names, do you have any idea how they're named?
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah usually Instrument Approach Points are named related to the destination airport. Eg Moorabbin has MMBSA - which indicates Moorabbin, South (it's South of the airfield), and then Alpha, Beta, Charlie, etc for each IAP. But there is no formula for en route waypoints, sometimes they are related to the land feature over which they appear, otherwise I guess someone has the job of naming them which would be fun.
@vladimirs8981 5 жыл бұрын
Stephan, you've mentioned in this video that you got your CPL in Sidney fly school, can you tell me, did you like it? How long did it take for you? Can you suggest me any good fly schools for getting CPL in Australia?
@DreamFreeFPV 5 жыл бұрын
"ground contact" is an interesting term but i always wince when i hear it. Reminds me of that crash in i think it was Zurich? where the pilot continued below minimums because he had "Ground Contact"
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Good point Daniel, TBH I don't always call that out but as I was in cloud for a fair time on the descent into Sydney it was nice to see the ground where it was supposed to be. But I wasn't breaking off the approach until I was visual with the airfield as you can see a few moments later in the video, I'd never do that.
@DreamFreeFPV 5 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDrury oh absolutely, I can see you did nothing wrong. I'm not saying that you did. It just reminds me of that. I always emphasis to my students, runway insight with the required visibility. Cool video, makes me miss my old home in Sydney.
@maulepilot1294 5 жыл бұрын
Wun wun center sounds like runway center.
@TmanUtube 5 жыл бұрын
May I suggest you download Live Traffic NSW app, before tackling Sydney roads. At least it can give you info on some congestions or accidents ahead. It's usually 85% accurate. Also Bankstown to Rosebery via Ashfield on Parramatta Rd is a recipe for disaster. Need to put Navigation on Taxi mode & find the rat runs. (Yeah I know hindsight is not very helpful) Lastly my ignorance, how long does it take to fly from Melbourne to Sydney in a Cirrus anyway? Cheers, & as always fantastic vid......Sup bug!
@banyantree8618 2 жыл бұрын
Would be interested to know the time/cost/ease of this trip vs. going commercial and how that all stacks up ……especially if this was a fairly regular occurrence I.e two or three times a month. Assuming most costs would be treated as a business expense?
@kaimalcolm 5 жыл бұрын
Great Video, but I still want to know how you broke KJN. Question from a student pilot; do you use ForeFlight, and do you recommend it?
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
That video is out on Thursday hopefully. And I use AvPlan EFB currently but haven’t tried Foreflight in an actual flight scenario. However I hear good things about it from my US friends. Not sure about its support in Australia though.
@qualitypilots4547 Жыл бұрын
How did the GoPro battery last so long?
@calummartin8317 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have your Air Transportation Pilot Lisence or only your PPL and CPL?
@madcableguy 5 жыл бұрын
ATC there sounds as laid back as they do here in Saskatchewan.
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
I find out ATCs to be incredibly professional but approachable as well. I’ve never felt bad asking them dumb questions, so yeah very laid back in that way. Glad it’s the same for you mate.
@zkr2133 2 жыл бұрын
Just curious, did you ever finish your CPL?
@splashhs1 5 жыл бұрын
Hey mate. What was your flight time?
@spiceymango 5 жыл бұрын
So when are you starting RPT service 🤣🤣?
@michaelnixon3307 5 жыл бұрын
Why did you get your commercial licence if you only fly privately? Or do you intend to fly for a career?
@maxkillers26 5 жыл бұрын
7:50 it must get lonely up there sometimes ):
@alllfav 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Stefan ! What did it take to get an external camera approval from CASA? Any advice in regards to process? THX
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Hey alllfav, we had to get the mount approved by a CASA inspector, then file an engineering order and have the mount tested. Once that was done, CASA gave us written approval and now it's listed as a part on the aircraft. Blue Demon Aviation did all that work, if you're in Australia and need help I'd recommend you contact them and ask them to do the same for you.
@alllfav 5 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDrury Thanks Stefan. This sounds expensive and time consuming :) I probably give BD a call. Do you have a contact person? Perhaps you can PM me. THX
@sachinkambadur6940 4 жыл бұрын
Am i correct, Class D airports are big airports such as YMML , YSSY
@harryroberts388 3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't that camera on the left wing spoil the airflow a little?
@adiat14 4 жыл бұрын
why not flying into kingsford smith??
@gmbob2031 4 жыл бұрын
Four blade prop on a light plane; unusual. Could you tell us about it please.
@Daniel-hc2yi 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Stef how long it toke you with SR22 to get to Sydney?
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Flight time was a little over 2hrs. But door to door was longer with delays out of Moorabbin due the low cloud.
@AlexandarHullRichter 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm slow because I've been watching the channel for a while, but I just noticed KJN doesn't have the anti-icing system.
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
No that’s correct, no TKS on KJN, but basic ice on EYZ.
@omidn2876 4 жыл бұрын
I thought u are vfr only. Are u sure u take ifr take class in license?
@davidsteele6747 5 жыл бұрын
Have a Big Mac instead. I saw the golden archers behind you in your Vlog.🍔
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
I can stretch myself to a Subway when I’m desperate but have been in a McDonalds since I was a kid.
@davidsteele6747 5 жыл бұрын
When your are a retiree like me a free coffee with a Big Mac is tempting. Ha ha.
@oneworldisthebest4769 5 жыл бұрын
Wow Stefan has strikes a lot of controversy just for picking subway over McDonald’s
@benadriaans5974 5 жыл бұрын
Is this your own aircraft ?
@timgoodall737 4 жыл бұрын
Stefan - why are all Australian registered aircraft start with victor hotel VH?
@adiat14 4 жыл бұрын
each country has its own letters
@oneworldisthebest4769 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Stefan Love this Vid Also when is the winner for the iPad and $100 gift card going to be announced ? Thanks
@StefanDrury 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we're just trying to get hold of one of the two winners still, so I'm not saying anything until we've heard back from them. But soon!
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