Josh, don't be so hard on yourself, we love your vids. They are worth waiting for......Focus on quality Not quantity

You and Chelsea have been some of the greatest ambassadors to GA, especially in the age of social media! I’m glad you still resolve to produce high-quality content, despite how hectic things seem to have been for you two!

That was a good examiner - he's teaching while also assessing your performance through his plan for the examination. Congratulations! Multi-engine flying is my favorite.

Josh, you are clearly a fantastic pilot, and make some of the best aviation content there is. Congratulations on achieving your multi engine addition addition!

I just took my PVT checkride on Thursday 6/1. I was so nervous since it was first check ride. There were several times I thought he may have failed me for maneuvers, but never did. I was probably just overthinking. What a feeling, it feels so unreal. In your case, I can only imagine the feeling you have. Even though it's not your first check ride, I can now officially relate to how you must feel after accomplishing that feat.

Do what you gotta do, bud!! We are here for what you give us. Congrats on the checkride!!!

Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride. We are happy you choose to share yours. The wait is worth it. Thanks for your hard work and effort, Josh.

As a student pilot with minimal flight hours, but an overwhelming amount of simulator time, it was wonderful to get a great break down of a multi engine commercial checkride as it is something I plan on doing. I can not thank you guys enough for making this educational content for people like me who need a role model and a guide to answer questions that we may not feel comfortable asking out instructors. Thanks again for this channel, and I can’t wait for your next vid. I’m looking forward to it.

you don't owe an apology to anyone. I think we can all agree that your someone who PROVIDES to our aviation community. Whether that be through entertainment, cinematography, advise or mentorship, you will always be a "net positive" to us. So what if it takes you more time to come out with videos, it only makes us more excited when they come out, and that says a lot about your community, and yourself as a inspiration to us all. Keep the blue side up and keep on going:)

Congrats Josh. Everett started his PPL with the goal of doing his check-ride in January right around his 17th birthday.

This was absolutely riveting from start to finish! Who knew that a verbal recollection of a check ride would be interesting, but you made it very compelling. And you passed! So you are a great filmmaker, pilot and now storyteller. Thanks for what you do.

Congrats Josh! The result of a ton of hard work and effort. Love to see you succeeding and these debriefs will definitely help others. Clear skies!

It’s always an adventure, thankful for you!!! And… so proud ❤

Congrats on the cert Josh! We love the content. It’ll come when you have the time. Don’t worry about it. Live your life and enjoy it. When you choose to share it with us, we’ll be here for you.

Love what you both do on this channel and don’t want to lose you guys what you for us ,, thank you both and understand completely with your busy time schedule ✈️😎🙏🫂🫂

Josh, I am so happy that you are back and posting. Your channel has given me so much inspiration. I seriously dig you and Chelsea. Keep it up man!

Josh, great video! It was such a pleasure flying and getting to know you and Chelsea. Looking forward to finishing her training when we are all home again !

Mate, don't worry about it. We know you'll upload and when you do it'll be great! Many congratulations on your ME rating, that's amazing 🙂I also did a thing recently, I passed my PPL skills test 😀 Watching the channel was an extra motivation for me, so thank you for playing a part in it and I can't wait to have some 101 style adventures of my own now😁

Congrats on the MEL rating and thank you for going through it with us. You still have your own life to live and you and Chelsea have been busy! Look forward to the new videos whenever you get them out! Thanks for the life update!

Congratulations that’s great news! This was great to hear your debrief as I have my commercial check coming up in 30 days and will start my ME right after. Keep up the great work and I’m wishing you both great success in reaching all of your goals! Fly safe my friend

You have a professional and personal life, the channel is just a window for the rest of us to see into it. There's no reason to be self critical when you are busy doing the things that the rest of us watch for.

Wow! First, congratulations! I love learning from your videos. Man, I reached mental saturation just listening to you! Now go have some fun flying. You earned it. Best of luck to Chelsea on her multi adventure. Thanks for all the videos.

Congratulations! Your video brought back memories from my own MEI check ride. My first takeoff with the DPE got very exciting when the door popped open on my friend’s Baron right after takeoff. I flew the pattern, landed, and closed the door. The rest of the check ride was uneventful but I had the same experience as you on the single engine approach under the hood. Keep up the great work!

Josh! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! I'm gonna be taking my commercial, and then hopefully my multi add-on this Summer, and seeing you go through the entire checkride on a video is absolutely amazing. I know I'll be coming back to this as I get closer to the date. Also, you absolutely have a right to take time off from the channel to work on yourself and your non-"Aviation101" aviation goals! We will always support you and be here whenever you return. Safe flying to you and Chels.

Congratulations on the Multi Engine! I’m an MEI up at DTO and love flying the twins. The Seneca is a beast to fly but a good aircraft to learn in.

I so love the videos you have put out ever since the beginning. I am not a pilot, but I have spent time in single engine aircraft with friends over the years. After not being in the air for probably 20+ years, never done the commercial thing, I got to fly with my new neighbor to ferry a rescue dog. We flew NC to GA to TN and back to NC. I found it very telling that as my neighbor was filling me in with all that was going on I actually was ahead of him each and every step. That was due to having listened to and watching you for years. I continually watched and familiarized myself with the gauges, controls, and procedures of the pilot and plane, thinking to myself if something happens I'll need to know this. Having the knowledge from time in the air years back, and listening and watching you, I felt very much at ease throughout the journey. This made for a very enjoyable and even interactive experience. I hope this will not be my last flight in this beautiful Mooney. Thanks for all the time in the air even though I simply watched on a screen from the ground. It has been a great journey watching you grow and mature both as a pilot and man. I am sure the best is still ahead for you.

Josh you have all our support we are with you do what you need to do we realize you are human and look forward to seeing what the future has for you.

Wow, thanks so much for the great video! I love multi-engine content and would love to see you produce more. I'm still studying for my SEL PPL, but it's heartening to see that even experienced aviators still go through some of the same struggles I am. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

Thank you for the detailed look back on your check ride. Congratulations.. I always look forward to the next video but never feel like you are being “lazy” and not posting. You guys are living your best life and busy as heck. With that I will take what I can get. You have brought the highest level content and you continue to help me with my proficiency. I am hoping to catch up with you two at some point at Osh this year and chat.

Don’t sweat the lack of videos. We are loyal fans and patient with you. Congratulations on passing your multi engine. Keep doing what you do. Blessings to you and Chelsea

Congratulations!!!! Thanks for updating us. Looking forward to your videos especially the Bahamas trip. Hoping to do that trip soon myself.

Seems like we're moving to Aviation 501. Not a pilot, but an old wanted-to-be who loves to fly with you guys. Great job and enjoying your work and dedication to this. Don't press yourself to a schedule. We'll be here....!

Hi Josh. Congratulations on the new rating! Always look forward to content you push out, and definitely understand that life gets busy. Good luck on your journey!

You guys, Josh and Chelsea, are so inspiring. Keep it up. Much appreciation for all you do. And many safe, enjoyable flights. Congrats with new rating. Hope, Chels gets her soon too.

Hi Josh. Loved this video! I did a PPL in New Zealand [many] many years ago, and this took me right back to that experience. Love the way you went through each manouvre with so much description - you make dealing with them sound so easy. Love your videos, especially seeing how you and Chelsea are enjoying your individual aviation aspects so much on trips, training and travel. Keep up the good work (when you can).

Always learn something from you Josh! However, this vid had so much content for us that I will have to watch it several times and take notes. Thank you for sharing your time with us-- our time becomes our most precious commodity.

Congratulations Josh. I hope you and Chelsea can continue your great ambassadorship of GA to include twin engine aircraft in addition to your fantastic single engine work. Keep the videos coming.

Good to see you back Josh! No worries on our end. We can be patient and have no problem waiting for the great content you produce. Thanks for the update on your multi-engine rating. Congratulations on receiving it!!

Congratulations Josh 🎉, Multi-IFR is a big step up and a great thing to have. It indeed changes your perspective on flying in a positive way and makes you understand flying and ops on a whole new level. While it is more challenging, it is a lot more rewarding. Thank you for sharing the process and best of luck for the future.

I agree, your videos are worth the wait, sometimes you have to put yourself and Chelsea & family first! I look forward to the next one! All the best on your trip!

Watching your videos gave me the motivation to get my PPI. Now I've been flying for 3 years and love every video you release. I'm based out of Hicks in Dallas and am waiting for the moment I catch you in the wild. I'll for sure give a shout out when that happens. Thanks Josh!

Josh, absolutely loved your evaluation/rendition of your checkride! It made me recollect my Multi-engine/SEL Commercial/Instrument checkrides on 7/1/1986 in Phoenix AZ! My checkride(s) resembled yours and it brought back recollections and reflections as if it was yesterday! I had a big-ole s-grin while watching your video the same as when I accomplished this feat and finished that day long checkride 37 years ago!!! Congrats and THANK YOU for reminding me of one of my greatest days (of many)!

Great to see what you have been up to. Love all the information and entertainment you provide. No need to worry about how often you put videos up. The quality and inspiration you give is enough. Enjoy the twin licence!

Sorry to hear there have been negative comments. I really enjoy your videos. You narrate them well and provide a story line, not just a video in a plane. Congrats on your new MEL. I had my check ride maybe 16 years ago but I don’t remember it being near as involved as yours. Thank goodness but it would be great training. Thanks again.

I have definitely missed your videos! Thanks for getting us up to date on what's going on in your life. Congrats on your new certification! Sounds like some life changes are in your future. Looking forward to what's ahead; and of course, all of your great videos!

CONGRATS!!! great job, keep up the awesome progress!!!

Thank you for doing this debrief. This will be very beneficial to many pilots. I just passed my glider check ride a few weeks ago. Before taking the check ride my instructor made a deal with me. As long as I agreed to write a debrief of my experience afterwards, he would give me access to all of the debriefs every student before me had written. So he gave me a document almost 80 pages long of all the students who had previously passed their check rides. It really helped to focus my studying for the oral portion and set my expectations for what the DPE wanted to see on the check ride. After I passed I spent the next day and a half writing down every detail I could remember from the check ride for the next student.

Josh. we are all so appreciative of who you are as a person and your contributions to the aviation community. Please don't pay attention to any negative comments (for the record, I have not even seen any). Thank you for another great video; I/we look forward to the next, however long it takes!

You're an absolute inspiration, in life and within GA. Keep doing you and sharing when you can. Appreciate the content.

Congratulations man! Glad you have a new ticket to give us videos on

Congratulations Josh!!🎉 Your video on touch and goes with N80991 inspired me to become an aviator. Now thanks to you, I've found my passion and love in life. I'm really happy for you and grateful for the quality content you produce. Keep it up. I'm a huge fan and I pray for your success every single night. Be blessed.

Congratulations Josh! I have been watching your channel since the beginning. Great to see your progress.

Hey Josh! No worries here man. I'm about 6hrs shy of my ppl and prepping for my check ride too. I get how time consuming it can be. Thanks for that great video and explanation of your check ride. My wife and I look forward to your vids, but we can wait. Congratulations on achieving your goal.

Missed you all. Glad you are knocking off some things on your to-do list. Hope to see you back soon.

Josh, appreciate all you do! I just did my multi engine commercial add on check ride 3/23. Congratulations on, knocking another one off the list.

Congrats, Josh! We're always ready to wait a little bit more for videos like this one :)

Congratulations Josh! Job well done! Thank you for the super awesome in depth, blow by blow debrief. I can only imagine the hours this video took in post to get ready for release. Thank you for everything you do and your fantastic contributions to GA. #congrats #aviation #multi-engine #checkride

I was imagining I were sitting on the pilot seat, doing exactly the same checkride with DPE while you described the whole checkride stuff. The most impressive one for me is that you decide to make a right turn in order to get maximum performance on turning with right engine inop, regardless of the pattern rule. Great decision making! Perfectly demonstrates what 91.3 says. I may not be able to make this decision if I were you at that time. Learned a lesson! Thank you! 6:16

Thanks for sharing. That was absolutely fascinating! You did very well.

The perfect video at the perfect time. CFII here about to get their multi add-on as well. So many great pointers here and giving a window into what that ride could be like. Thanks so much! As so many others have said, we're not worried about frequency of your uploads. We're here for the quality of your content. You're doing a great thing for a great many people!

I really like your new video quality and the general feel of things. Wow! (and thank you!)

Great video Josh, enjoyed getting to hear not only what you had to do during the check ride but also your thought process along the way.

Way to join the multi-commercial club. Your content is great. I have enjoyed watching you online starting when I used to live in Pflugerville. 21 years ago I got the dreaded pink slip on my check ride and of all things on the oral. Had a brain flatulence moment. Went back two days later and got it done. I learned way more from that failure, remembering that keeps me humble and on my toes every time I go fly. Keep up the great work!

Josh, Great video. I did my multi about 2 yrs ago, that was what I did with covid time effecting work. I really enjoyed it, did mine in a Seminole, and was very fortunate with my instructor to spend some extra time learning multi engine flying. I told him I want to be a good multi pilot, not just good with the Seminole. That thing does start to sink in a hurry lol. My DPE kept the items coming one after another also. Worked out very well and we have a C310 now. The videos are always awesome, you do a great job and we are always happy when you get them out. Keep up the good work. You and Chelsea are always fun for us you tube watchers to see whenever the videos come out. Thanks and take care.

No problem! I really like your vids, quality’s really awesome they are definitely worth the wait! Congrats for your multi engine rating! 👏 Looking fwd to the next ones! 🤗

Perfect timing! I’m about to start my multi training soon.

I love the way you stepped through the whole check ride. It was very cool to watch as I felt like I was reliving it with you!

Your videos are some of my favorites! I love the professionalism you maintain! Keep 'em coming!

1:16, I feel this. Give yourself room to take a break if needed. I recently moved across the country for my first pilot job, and it was super hard to keep up with any soical media. That being said, I love your channel and the way you film, edit, and also narrate. Thank you for your videos

Congrats on the multi! Found it to be my easiest checkride as of yet. Taking my CFII in a few weeks I've heard it's even easier. Been a follower since I was a student and love your channel!

Congratulations! Lots of hard work.

Great video and breakdown of the Commercial Multi Add On Checkride. Just passed myself in May out of Georgetown, TX. Thought it was a fun checkride. I got the old pull the landing gear breaker when I wasn't looking. That's always a fun one if you don't catch it early, but I did. Great job Josh!

Great description of your check-ride. Reminds me of my multi check ride over 20 years ago in a Piper Apache. Great Job !!

Thanks for the videos. You were pivotal in my getting current again after many years. So thanks and I for one understand when you are busy.

Congrats man, awesome debrief. I am in the midst of my CPL training right now, but multi is definitely on the list and this gives some cool insight into a bit of what the checkride could look like.

Thank you very much Josh! I’ve been watching your videos since 2015! When i was in high school, now I’m months away from my commercial certificate!

Always love your videos... keep'em coming..

Great debrief! I completed my multi check in a Seneca II over 20 yrs ago. I was waiting for that single engine approach under the hood. I also had to shut down and restart under the hood while holding heading. For the single engine landing, the DPE declared the Captains Bars as the threshold.

I can honestly say that your channel was instrumental in inspiring me to pursue my PPL at 50! Love your content and would love to fly with you some time.

Absolutely love your content! Worth waiting for!

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

Absolutely love your videos, I understand and appreciate how time consuming it is to do the content the way you do, which is fantastic. Will never complain I just enjoy them as they come out

Really enjoyed this one. hope you get on top of your work load soon

Congratulations on the upgrade! Always enjoy your stuff!

Awesome! Congrats!

Josh, congratulations!!! Marty, looking good... miss you guys.

Hey Josh, you're one of only three pilots I subscribe to on KZfaq because of your humility and professionalism. You're not afraid to speak the truth, highlight your own mistakes and learn from them. Don't worry about the frequency of your videos, I am subscribed for the quality. 😃

Congratulations, well worth it sir. I completed my multi in a Diamond 42 last year. It was the best thing I ever did, I learned a lot.

Well done...the journey continues...

i love your videos and will enjoy them whenever they come out!

You're the best on KZfaq for GA newbies. Great content always. Thanks

I’ve been with you since before The Interview and I don’t intend to stop. RE: checkride stories: I am currently working on my Instrument Rating. On my private checkride about 2 years ago the DPE had an observer from the FISDO. He was 6’2” and 240 pounds. I had never had that much weight that far back in the W&B envelope. The first takeoff the DPE called for was a soft field TO, and a lot of that is feel, so I was bouncing the takeoff because I couldn’t feel when the plane was off the ground. Anyway, I got a little mercy and passed the checkride, but it was memorable.

Josh, as a private pilot (grounded due to medical conditions - sigh) I totally love your videos. Your videos are pretty much how I get my flying fix. Cheers.

Keep up the good work, your videos helped heaps in motivating me on my course, just getting ready for my flight test (Australia) now

GREAT episode!!

I agree with Mark Lester. You will ace everything. Keep working. More videos when you can. Single engine land for me.

Sounds like a great checkride. I did my ppl ride in March of last year and flew into OSH in July. My DPE was great, I had no doubt he would have failed my for anything that I didn't have down in the ACS but his relaxed demeanor and clarity of communication made easy to understand what he was looking for. I came away with solid confidence in my knowledge as well.

That's great to hear I just started my flight school journey.

Another great video! I like your attitude towards flying: a combination of great professionalism and the pure enjoyment of flying!

Also one of my favorite check rides I have done. Multi w/IFR and Commercial. So much going on and feels so good when it goes smooth.