Flying Victoria's 5,000km border with just a paper map

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Flying Victoria's 5,000km border with just a paper map

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3 жыл бұрын

Can I accurately fly a 5000km state border in 3 days using just a paper map? I face low clouds, turbulent skies, getting lost, mountains, traffic, controlled airspace and much more on this aviation challenge. Analysing my track using a handheld GPS device with map overlays and graphics so you can fly along with me and see how accurately I'm flying.
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This is part one of a mini-series called 'Fly The Border' documenting my flight around the border of Victoria. As far as I know this is the first time anyone has done this flight, definitely the first time I've seen it on KZfaq anyway.
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@marsgal42 3 жыл бұрын

You, the plane, scenery outside, a chart in your lap. This is what it's all about. ❤️

@doubletrouble473 3 жыл бұрын

For sure

@solgoode1 3 жыл бұрын

You said it!!! Makes me want to get out there so bad.

@aeroenthusiast7148 3 жыл бұрын

Oh ya

@oliverokeeffe6379 3 жыл бұрын

Stefans clearly spent the lockdown figuring out how to increase the production quality of these videos and it shows.

@whereswallace5440 3 жыл бұрын

When you’ve been waiting since the countdown was on insta and it finally comes

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks for the support, enjoy the video.

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the support. If you enjoyed this challenge all I ask is please share the link on your social media: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ed2IbJuj2rXVooE.html - help spread the aviation message to your friends. Thanks, you all rock, stef 🙏

@thedave7760 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome idea Stefan I was wondering what you would do next. Can't wait for all of it and I am not even a pilot.

@braydensnedigar2352 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow, this was well worth the wait! Editing is phenomenal, can't imagine how long it took you to edit it. Could easily pass as being a legitimate series televised on a major network, or something like a Netflix original series. Keep it up, looking forward to Ep. 2!

@ABC-hc5yq 3 жыл бұрын

Wow already I can tell this will be a amazing series can’t wait to see more. I’m heading to flightradar24 to see what your up to next time!

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, no cheating on FlightRadar!

@alvinzichan 3 жыл бұрын

no vistors in great ocean road

@ianmooney213 3 жыл бұрын

Stick, Rudder, Paper, Compass, Watch - that’s my kind of flying! Looking forward to Part#2.

@Skywolf76 3 жыл бұрын

Heading 363? When I was at the navy, it cost me a round of beers when I made that mistake. ;) (14m35s)

@chrisbowpiloto 3 жыл бұрын

I hate the fact that I didn't catch it myself 🤦‍♂️

@Skywolf76 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbowpiloto I only caught it because I literally made the same mistake myself once, and was mocked for it (in a good-natured way) for quite a while. Never made that mistake again.

@Skywolf76 3 жыл бұрын

And now I just realised that this sounds like a snarky comment. I don't want to leave that impression. This video is awesome. Your channel is awesome. It was one of your videos that gave me the final push to start taking flying lessons. Now I'm about 6 hours in (did stalls today), and still loving it. So please don't take this one comment as anything other than good-natured banter.

@chrisbowpiloto 3 жыл бұрын

@@Skywolf76 we have all received and given that kind of ribbing. I took it that way and I bet stef did too

@Hans-gb4mv 3 жыл бұрын

Hate to add to it, but he also said the town to his right when pointing to his "other right" later on. All easy mistakes that we all make sometimes.

@carolynmcfarland2293 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant challenge for yourself. Back to the basics! Can't wait to see the upcoming episodes.

@Mike7478F 3 жыл бұрын

This how we trained in my day. NDB and maps. Mostly got to waypoints spot on. IFR easier. Thanks for sharing Mate!! Keep em comming

@letsseeif 3 жыл бұрын

The late fifties in open cockpit biplane (DH82 TigerMoth) in 5 point (baby) harness, with leather/canvas flying suit, Gosport Tube, leather helmet & peering through "WW1-2 Goggles", ALL sans radio,autopilot, zero navaids try holding various paper DCA maps & WAC Charts & 'box Flt Computer' on a VFR " Cross Country" from Moorabbin VIC, Mt Gambier SA, Wagga (Wagga) NSW. etc.. Praying (well nearly) for the right TMG & that CTR 'Airspace' was NOT ENTERED enroute to [fill the box .............]. Thanks very much for this excellent video series. ps. Australia is aeronautical bliss.

@-paulmp 3 жыл бұрын

Nice size shark at 9:29 what a beautiful flight.

@aminfozdar 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your content is great 👍. I can’t imagine why anyone would dislike it. Great video!

@truevegas 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Stefan! Love your work 👏🏼

@Nothingstutube 3 жыл бұрын

I have no real intrest in aviation but finding your videos a while ago and the way you tell the journeys has peaked my intrest , purely to watch your passion of it and learn a little of a topic i know nothing about. Great video.

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

That's really good feedback, thanks Kelly. I never wanted this to be an "aviation channel" but a place to share adventures / stories that are interesting and enjoyable to watch. So that means a lot, thank you for posting that comment.

@aerialprimate2574 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this series since the instagram leak 😂 , perfectly timed too as I just started nav theory yesterday 🤘

@tonyfranks9551 3 жыл бұрын

My Fleet 80 Canuck could not take off if it had the weight of the nav/comms ...but maps got heavier after a cross country from Pacific to Atlantic and back....low and very slow...great memories watching this...cheers.

@brettsimmons9001 3 жыл бұрын

Great content Stef. Keep up the good work. Just a tip on Avalon airspace (I’m an AV ATC), if you are VFR, you don’t need to ask for a transit clearance in Class E between A025 and A045. Just give them a courtesy call to tell them what you are doing so they can tell IFR about you if needed. Frequency transfers are then up to you. Looking forward to the next episode.

@TheFinalMB 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried to do this flight in MSFS but my computer couldn’t handle it so seeing you do it and all the fantastic scenery our lil state has to offer is amazing. Hopefully I’ll get behind a real yoke and travel it for real someday. Love the video, absolutely brilliant :):):)

@markhallowell4059 3 жыл бұрын

Great adventure Stef. Looking forward to the next installment.

@garydell2023 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I still use the old ways of navigating to back up the new ways because electrical issues or dead batteries can get you if you don't have that back up.

@terencecottington4273 3 жыл бұрын

Well down matey. First part over. As you settled in those nerves just melted away to become nothing. Always a pleasure watching your content. Am looking forward to the rest. Stay safe and enjoy yourself. 👍👍

@DiamondDoorsInc 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. Looking forward to seeing how this journey goes!

@warwickkinscher5986 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stefan - now you have set me a challenge. I STILL use paper as a back-up to my iPad (no GPS in the panel). have flown the northern and western sides of “The Bay” VFR both clockwise and anti-clockwise, and I have flown coastal from Cape Otway to Warrnambool; so my challenge is firstly to link them up, then to fly the western border and the Murray (at least as far as the edge of Albury airspace before cutting to Wangaratta. I look forward to your mountain and south-east coast legs to work out my subsequent challenge. What a great idea - a really big thanks for sharing, and for showing the basic, VFR issues to be faced.

@davidhenrygoode6300 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Stef, I have the exact same plan as a goal for 2021, thanks for showing me how it’s done!

@markfromharsaviationmuseum4 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Stef! Glad you were able to find a challenge within the state border lockdowns! Love your videos.

@HarryWho102 3 жыл бұрын

I received a email from FlightAware when you submitted your flight plan for this the Victorian boarder round trip. I followed you in X-Plane 11 using the SR22 Turbo G6, Hold My Beer version. Was looking forward to the KZfaq presentation. And here it is! I have to say, your scenery is looking pretty realistic compared to mine. (: . As always such an enjoyable video to watch. Beautiful and thanks for the presentation. BruceD

@ariawilson8604 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video. Thanks. Can't wait for number 2. Almost makes a beginner want to bypass VFR and go straight to IFR in terms of ease of navigation!

@LoboLakerGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing quality GA entertainment for thousands of us. Your production value far outpaces the rest and we genuinely love it. Safe flying, Stef!

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Lobo, thanks.

@mikenick91 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Stef! Love seeing more scenery of our beautiful state, and the flying was superb! Keep up the great work.

@rfriesen1644 3 жыл бұрын

Stefan. Thanks so much for your videos. I really enjoy riding along.

@TheNixie1972 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Such a beautiful country. I hope one day I can visit Australia. Thanks for taking us along on your flights!

@ManmohanMohanty 3 жыл бұрын

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@Yjdrake 3 жыл бұрын

Quite like the format tweak on this one. Keep it up Stef!

@liambridge8661 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos. Thanks Stef

@GiuseppeBasile 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea Stef, looking forward to this series.

@Maidenize666 3 жыл бұрын

Once I did a 6.3 hour long nav to Port Augusta..... I was so bored that I was climbing and descending randomly, just to kill time.. kinda miss those good old days now... I can't imagine a nav so long that you're doing😁 👍 Kudos to that.

@boogerwood Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your channel and love it so far. Looking forward to this series. My son and I are both students so obviously learning everything "old school", but it doesn't take long to realize the benefit of technology for navigation! At the same time, I do enjoy the "challenge" of flying my XC's via only pilotage and dead reckoning. But I'd be lying if I didn't admit that the magenta line comes in MIGHT handy at times. 😉

@eikekaiser4296 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, Stef. A suggestion for consideration: Would you (and your channel) get more value from the wing-tip cameras if they were mounted BELOW the wing? I know ABOVE is sorta dramatic... but getting old. More/better scenery would be welcome (especially to those of us not from Australia) and could free you up from using a hand-held. Good luck with your border challenge!

@peterswan3035 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos Stef. However, as a keen aviation enthusiast and surveyor, it would have been great if you could have acknowledged the work of the early surveyors who set out the straight edge borders of Victoria. One of the surveyors who started the survey of the South Australian/Victorian border in 1847 was Henry Wade who had previously conducted surveys in Queensland. This border is known as the Wade-White Line is named after Henry Wade and Edward White. Henry Wade collapsed and died at the age of 44 while working in the Gisborne area in July, 1854. The Black-Allan Line is the eastern "straight edge" portion of the state between NSW and Victoria and is named after Alexander Black and Alexander Allan who surveyed the border between 1870 and 1872.

@Cathy-yg9fr 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it Stef, just awesome and now as I get close to my PPL flight test it’s on my bucket list.

@stephenfraser2521 3 жыл бұрын

Sent about first 10 yrs with nothing but paper, compass steam instruments and watch. But must admit I really love the glass.

@nmc980 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant Stef! Not only am I missing flying, i desperately missing home. What a beautiful sight to see the mighty murray river in all its glory. Looking forward to the next video.

@chrisbowpiloto 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you were going for here, but I learned that I really want to fly around this area and enjoy that scenery!

@mattb9371 3 жыл бұрын

Stef....this great. Pilotage is tough and a dying art. Thanks for the vid

@harrisonc9095 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stef the whole thing is definitly growing and the overall quality of content has risen through the roof!

@CHARLESCRANFORD 3 жыл бұрын

Talk about flying around the world without breaking a sweat.....spins globe backwards. Talk about flying around Victoria with a map...... visibly nervous...looks at map upside down. Another great video. I am looking forward to the next videos.

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Charles!

@seanmcerlean 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Stefan 'expert at leaning on planes'😂 That looks like a good adventure and look forward to the following vids. Good idea to keep up your basic skills as it's all too easy to use the gadgets. See ya in the next one. Safe flying.

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

That’s me! Cheers Sean, thanks for watching.

@thegolfingtourist 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait to watch this later! I miss living in MEL. 😞

@budgiebreder 3 жыл бұрын

No tech video- then the first thing you do is show us tech which will determine how accurate you were! Oh the irony! Haha! Loved the vid!

@maddoggie2137 3 жыл бұрын

Love the VFR flying vid. Nice change up!

@choo_choo_stew 3 жыл бұрын

The NT border is straight lines on the inland parts.... 😄 Awesome video mate, all the best for 2021- hopefully it's a better one for all of you guys down in Vic.

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, good point. Maybe “Fly The Border” can become a regular challenge on the channel.

@planecarfanaticjosh9086 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid Stefan especially through these tough times that were going through in England at the moment with a third national lockdown put into place for like a month and a half so keep up the good work stef mate 😁👌👏🙌👏👍

@ATEmedia 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate!! Heard DCB on the radio as well 👌🏻 Was good to finally meet you in Mildura before you departed! 😁😁

@andrewmack4830 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stef. Another entertaining, and interesting video. Well done

@tomgregory6077 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Can’t wait for more!

@TheDrInkduff 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Stef! Can’t wait for the rest of this series!

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, much appreciated.

@ABC-hc5yq 3 жыл бұрын

After watching almost half of the video I can tell the production value of these videos have gone way up great job!

@robertmuscatello884 3 жыл бұрын

It is always good to get back to basics, I actually moved my ipad from the yoke to a mount on the right side of the panel, I found it a distraction, so I use both map and ipad, using the ipad to check my track and position. Great video and looking forward to the next one!

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Neat idea, thanks for watching Robert.

@robertbradnock1164 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of microlight flying. Having to work out flights based on land features and distance between each of them. And no IMC options in microlight. I did enjoy your flight and look for part2

@yrguitar1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to go down to the old methods! Great video!

@benjaminfox7105 3 жыл бұрын

G'day Stef! Firstly, Happy New Year my friend! :-) What a fantastic video - Really enjoyed it! - So miss Victoria! Love seeing a big paper chart back in the cockpit! hahaha. Love your work. Take care my friend - Plus, geezz mate. Almost 100K of subscribers! Nice one!

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you too Ben. Thanks for that, glad you enjoyed the video.

@Lex_chats 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the documentary style you are using

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah thought I’d try something a bit different for this adventure. Nice to vary the format to keep it interesting.

@shykitten55 3 жыл бұрын

Anxiously waiting the next episode. Looking good.

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, coming soon...

@dannylee3322 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to see you go back to basics!! A real Stef flight insight, just like the early days!

@OscarHines 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very well made. I like your challenge, it’s really creative and I can’t wait to see how it goes. I watched your second flight live on flightradar24 so I am really excited for the next video. :)

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Oscar, yes the next episode is a fun one - quite a lot happened on the second day so I'm looking forward to sharing that. Thanks for following the adventure.

@madhouze1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. As a non-pilot but (before Covid) a frequent flyer, I found this fascinating.

@golfnovember 3 жыл бұрын

Flying with a paper chart? You mean, flying? That’s how it’s done! No “children of the magenta line”!

@rikspector 3 жыл бұрын

Stefan, What a magnificent country, I've read most of the Napolean Bonaparte(not that one) mysteries by Arthur Upfield and always enjoyed his descriptions of so many of Australia's regions, but your flight makes me wish I could be there with you. There is still so much to see and discover in spite of the many years after that book series was completed. It's so rewarding to watch you challenge yourself mentally and physically, even the mistakes are worthwhile. Someone is missing? A certain cowww.... Cheers, Rik Spector

@philipmaximilians 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic content as always Stef! Hands down one of the most authentic aviation content one can find on KZfaq. Beautiful landscape as well, just a great video!

@mjotd8670 3 жыл бұрын

Im 2 min 20 into the vid, and instantly thought WOW - what a brilliant idea, as long as it's safe Stef!

@ianwilson6751 3 жыл бұрын

Normally I just enjoy and ‘thumbs-up’ with no comment... however this was excellent thank you!!

@samhulse4739 3 жыл бұрын

The best day when Stef uploads a new video. Thanks Stef!!😁

@sactu1 3 жыл бұрын

What fun! Good show Steph.

@mandofarmboy 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving the new series! Can't wait to see the rest of the border trek. Keep up the great content, Stef!

@metamoof 3 жыл бұрын

Gratuitous cameo by GTI at 7:05. Shoutout to all you Cabin Pressure fans! (And if you’re not, search for it, you will be!)

@deanwalker2682 3 жыл бұрын

You flew over me, I had not long landed at YORB in my Tecnam. We seen you fly past and a mate looked on flight radar and said ” he's flying the border”. I might do that soon, looks like a good challenge.

@liftcreator 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow the production and storytelling in this video is seriously amazing just like a mini documentary. Stef, you just keep getting better and better!! (although I think the cow herself may have missed this adventure?). Looking forward to the next one :)

@StefanDrury 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Milkshake is in this one briefly, you just have to spot her...

@Mattblackaviation787 3 жыл бұрын

This is going to be a great series!!!!!!!!

@kirstym960 3 жыл бұрын

Scenery is amazing!! EYZ is pretty cool too ;)

@RickinHKG 3 жыл бұрын

Good old fashioned heading and time. Got to keep those map reading skills sharp. Going back 20+ years I remember instructing a young fella in navigation. "I don't need that stuff" he said, pulling out one of the first generation GPS units. :(

@billnicholson2470 3 жыл бұрын

Makes one appreciate how they did it in the early days.Great idea for an adventure. Thanks Stefan.

@RayBrach 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. You do realize you were using your gps to calculate the wind when correcting for drift. Hey, if you ain’t cheating you ain’t trying. Love all your videos.

@grantmcasey4134 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the next episode, love this series already 😂. Best videos out on KZfaq for sure Keep up the great work Stef! 👍😃

@jamesnakos2357 3 жыл бұрын

great editing and content. Keep it up Stef

@lbwertheimer5705 3 жыл бұрын

This is what aviation is all about! Keep up the great work!

@akilroy814 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Stef. Bring on the next episode. Let us (Mildura Aero Club) know when you are coming to Mildura again.

@TheFlyingReporter 3 жыл бұрын

Good concept Stef. Nicely executed.

@ChaleGameOver 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos on great filmmaking! You make it fun to watch.

@chookin1 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff. Reminds me if the old days....stick n rudder. MSFS 2020 new challenge !!

@MorDarek 3 жыл бұрын

This was really great idea to fly around your state! I can't wait till next episode! How long I will be waiting for it Stef?

@HopperNation 3 жыл бұрын

AYYY, Mount Gambier that's near me! So cool love the content mate

@classicraceruk1337 3 жыл бұрын

The Murray River has great meanders!!! Luckily you have a big state to fly around my county would take a couple of hours I reckon. Avoiding Heathrow would be fun.

@biteme0973 3 жыл бұрын

great job Stefan, cant wait for the next leg

@sidplays77 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can’t wait for part 2

@sir-jj3552 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stef, unfortunately for me sometimes I don’t do the social platforms but will takeaway what I can from here. I appreciate your response too, planning the whole picture and choice of PIC. Cheers.