You are a real pro for giving props to ATC. They are extremely helpful every day.

This was really a good video! I'm 62 years old and a non-current private pilot. Just older and moved on to other things and no longer have the bug. This is just and excellent lesson in judgement. You have a plan. You know the weather is iffy. You have a plan to bypass it. Then, ATC wants you to go another way. There is a period of uncertainty, but, knowing you can turn around if need be you utilize all your resources, including the space between your ears, and monitor the conditions, and minimizing the risk for a successful trip. Always safety first. For those out there who have aspirations and are training to become aviators these videos are simply invaluable. This technology was not available in the old days. Man, if I were coming up I'd be glued to this channel. Your essentially logging unofficial flight time from the comfort of your own home. Knowledge is power and I think that's why Steveo is doing this. Kudos!

I love how Steve has a greater urge to live and to get there safe rather than to just get there. And he clearly explains how he feels..hes not a robot that doesnt worry about anything.

I see you learned a valuable lesson on that flight, ATC was right about the route even tho you had a hard time figuring out why but you were smart enough to be a good listener. Some times the ones that think they aren't ever wrong pay dearly for not taking advice ;-/ Good job Steve!!!

Sounds that bring me joy in life... 1 - My daughter laughing 2 - PT-6 spooling up

2:10. I like that hidden message on the FBO building

Always love the engine shut down at the end that others leave off, sorta concludes the flight :)

I read on one of the aviation sites I follow the following rule of thumb about weather radar, "Green takes the bugs off. Yellow takes the paint off. Red takes the wings off." The alternatives often are not safe/sorry, rather safe/smoking hole in the ground. You're a pro, that's why I follow your channel.

Great decision making and love the commentary and how you explain everything

When I learned to fly in 1990 in Sanford FL I would build time for my commercial by flying almost exclusively at night building 190 hours solo flight time. My favorite route was Sanford over to Fort Myers and then across the everglades to Miami. Those everglades look like a black hole at night. Putting along in the C152s I would always spy the areas of open water as emergency landing spots at night....thoughts of surviving a water landing at night only to become gator food filled my mind...yet I did it night after night. LOVED IT SO MUCH!

Thanks for talking through your weather decisions! Enjoyed the meet-up in the Bose tent at OSH!

Thanks for sharing.....I used to live in Atlanta and have done that flight several times down to Miami....Once the pilots said "buckle up and hold on" ...."don't even think about getting out of your seats"..

Love the Hendrix bumper music! You find the greatest music for us old guys!

Nice, above standard for all your brilliant videos. The best pilot youtuber

AS AN AIRCRAFT PILOT AND PARA GLIDER PILOT I HAVE NOT HAD A SINGLE INJURY IN 30 YEARS DUE TO ALWAYS PLACING SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS LISTENING AND LEARNING FROM OTHER PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF. YOU ARE A TRUE CREDIT TO THE AVIATION WORLD AND I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE TROUBLE YOU TAKE IN SHARING YOUR VIDEOS. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!!! DEREK SOUTH AFRICA

I just started IFR training this week. I was at the edge of my seat watching you going through the storm. Awesome video.

I'm really enjoying your videos! The headset sounded great by the way. I haven't flown in decades. Got my private and commercial single engine back in the 80's, left aviation to be a teacher (physics!). Now retired and wishing to get wings again, but your videos will have to do! Love the detail and you explain everything so clearly. Keep the videos coming! You got lots of fans out here!!

Hi Steve, I’m enjoying your videos, especially the ones with cb’s. I’m retired now, I use to fly CRJ/Q400’s, based in Canada. My best memories are the stormy day flights. Dodged lots of cb’s between Toronto and gulf coast, Houston, Austin, New Orleans. I discovered the best way to read weather radar was to paint ground. My favourite saying was “ground is good”. It’s the best way or the only way to measure attenuation. The more ground you can paint means less precipitation attenuates the radar pulse. CB’s are easy to recognize, they cast long shadows, but, this method is also very good for depicting shadows created by stratus rain and even dry cloud. The more ground you can paint it one direction is the best direction to go. I know this method is contrary to how most pilots operate weather radar, they like to eliminate ground returns, but it works better to paint ground, especially when your dealing with embedded CB’s. It helps to learn the lay of the land by using your weather radar on clear days, get familiar with how far you can paint ground, identify the land marks on your routes, the Smokey mountains north of Atlanta, the Great Lakes, the Gulf coast, etc. Keep producing the videos, they’re great entertainment, happy flying.

Watching a pilot at work is so satisfying especially pressing/turning so many buttons and knobs and knowing what/when to press is something amazing and satisfying! salute to all the pilots out there!

I really enjoyed that, it brought back many memories. I love the set up of cameras as they make me feel as though I'm right in the cockpit. You're calm demeanor and flying skills are beyond reproach.

great video, esp with showing all the descision making going on. Avoiding get-there-itis. And the high value of working together with ATC. Everyone was doing a very good job.

Great job, humility is one of your best traits, that we should all learn from.

You catch that shoutout at 27:25 Steveo? Haha! Great video as always man!

Thank you, Steveo, for the VERY informative videos! I've passed my ground school written but at my age have not proceeded past 10-11 hours in the left seat. My flight enjoyment comes from Microsoft Flight Sim Steam edition which can be flown as simply or as complex as one wishes. I've learned most of my advanced work from watching videos like this one. In addition to my commercial class (long ago), by watching your videos, and then go to my simulator and try it. I now enjoy flying through bad Wx, and perform DME arcs, ILS, RNAV and GPS approaches and when you show us an approach plate, I know exactly what I'm looking at! For a disclaimer (for 'other' eyes that may be reading this): I understand that Steve's videos are not for formal instruction purposes but for entertainment only.) I appreciate your simple, direct explanations of your tasks as you're doing them. Love Mr. Schappert's instructions, too, but he gets very wordy and the point is lost in his over-explanations. I have his book and enjoy his videos, too. Thanks again for the GREAT videos, Steveo, looking forward to more.

Started flighttraining last week :) extremely satisfying living my childhood dream 😊

As always Sir Great job single pilot fun. Safe travels and continue to have the time of your life ..

Outstanding video Steveo. Impressive how calm you are no matter what comes your way. The mark of a great and experienced pilot. Fly safe. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks

Outstanding video Steveo! Clear voice, excellent detail and remarkable piloting. Thank you so much for such a great flight and lesson in tough weather. All the best

Wonderful videos, I admire you how you as a single pilot do it all together with your explanations Greetings from Austria

I have a grand total of about 10 minutes of fixed wing time but from what I've seen in your videos, the TBM must be a real joy to fly. Well done!!

Best video so far. Love to see how you handle the weather and how much work it is. litte radar course while youre at it. kinda amazed that youre had the time for us. Thanks Steveo.

Just came across your page in “recommendations”, had to subscribe! Great video! I’m in school for AMT but have always been interested on what happens from engine start to shut down! Looking forward to watching your other videos! Thanks!

Great job handling those adverse conditions Steve-o, I know I wouldn't have been as calm and honestly would've probably aborted the flight or landed at a nearby alternate to wait for the weather to pass. Guess that's where your experience comes into play. Very well played sir.

Another great teaching moment for us low timers Steveo. Oh, music was awesome match!

Thank you Steveo for another great video. I really liked seeing the Sikorsky S-76 landing at Peach Tree, brings back lots of memories from my pre-retirement days at Sikorsky WPB.

Another fantastic video Steve! It is easy for us to sit behind our screens and work through the challenges of your flights, but watching you do it, and do it with such ease and composure is amazing!

One of the best-selling pilots I've seen on KZfaq. I would fly with him any day.

On 02:10 i saw that in the back there Steve :D Nice Video as always !

Excellent flying skills on full display today. That was a very good lesson in communication between you and the guys on the ground. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed this flight. You deserve a big thumbs up 👍for the entire trip.

Great job Steveo! I like the way you keep things real and it shows pilot want-to-be's to never have a false sense of security. You show us that flying is not for the faint of heart. Keeping calm and not panicking is paramount if you want to be a pilot.

When you were talking about speed limits I imagined some police helicopter hovering somewhere and pointing radar guns at planes.

Like the way you pronounce the word 'three' like a Jamaican. Reminds me of my very first flight instructor back in Jamaica, we used to dodge the storms as we flew around the island.🛫

The best video choreography ever, a great balance between showing data on the right and the real-time cockpit view. Excellent job.

I recently found this channel and I’m so hooked. I’m not looking to be a pilot and actually have only been in a plane a few times but I’m really fascinated watching him fly this plane. Makes me wish I would’ve learned to fly.

Grest job Steveo. Shout out to Atlanta for making the right call.

I really like watching these bad weather videos that you put up. I've seen a lot of those Aviation Accident Case Study videos, and I see you have good aeronautical decision making for situations that brought down those other pilots. One huge one is how the Nexrad is on a delay. Also how you aren't affected by "Gotta get there-itus"

Outstanding. Excellent to see your strategic vs tactical planning regarding wx avoidance. Also that “get-there-itis” was mentioned, & put to sleep early. A really great instructional KZfaq in single pilot IFR management. Thanks so much.

That was the best lesson I’ve seen in a long time. How to make good decisions. Great for new IFR pilots and us old bucks alike

There's something you don't see every day 2:07 ! A Dornier 328-300 !! Cool beans.

Glad you listened to the Controllers, your decision would have left you SOL. Keep safe.

Great job Steveo,your video brings back memories when I flew for Flight Express out of orlando executive. I see A lot of instruments have changed since I last flew, love how you can see the airplane and where your at,nice. Looking forward to your next video.Hal Hatmaker

Love this vlog. Your honesty and enthusiasm is amazing. Congratulations on your ability to entertain and educate us. Stay safe and thank you from Brisbane, Australia. 😎

Waooo, I just watched the whole video unintentionally. Very interesting, good job.👍

Well flown Steveo, brilliant information, your verbal explanation is top shelf even for seasoned aviators. I urge all new and those who wish to fly to get your friends and colleagues to watch this aviator in his office.

Wow! Terrific work there between you and everybody else! Great sound on the start up. I'm glad we can hear a little bit of the engine sound, too. Incredible cooperation from all towers. I'm so glad you show them the thanks they deserve. I don't think they get nearly enough recognition, so keep up the great work. Thanks.

Great video Steve. I am not a pilot but have flown to a large lump of the planet commercially and always appreciated that the guys up front really earned their pay check when the weather or ground conditions were challenging.

Your best videos are those in which you subvert the nasty weather. :)

Im a flight sim pilot I just bought the Hotstart TBM 900 for Xplane11 there's a livery call Steveo!! Nice..

Fabulous video 👍 Thanks for taking the time to put all of this together.

I really appreciate your willingness to make a 180, set down and wait it out if needed. That is an attitude that keeps pilots alive.

Steveo.. I absolutely love your videos, I watch every single one as soon as you upload them. You should consider getting a go pro and zoom it in on your weather radar. I notice in most of your videos, you reference the weather but we are unable to see what you're pointing at. Just a suggestion. I think it would be a great addition to your videos. Stay safe!

I really enjoyed this video and appreciated the way you handled navigating the weather. Also, was that a Dornier 328 on the ramp at PDK? They're such cool looking planes.

Great job and a great help to us all in learning how to access wx situations and make good decisions.

STEVEO! Recently discovered your channel, been doing some binge-ing. GREAT STUFF. I can’t imagine dealing with tstorm alley without that incredible service ceiling the TBM has. This particular vid shows real-time decision making at its best.

I'm a simple man, I see a new steveo1kinevo video I click and watch.

Awesome video as always! I just dont understand why the thumbs down from people. You explain your flights from start to finish, as always thanks for sharing ...

This is a great Vlog! Keep up the great work and fly safe!!!!

Steve thank you for all of your hard word sharing your flying with all of your fans

Next time in Atl at PDK you should do a interview with Pat Epps. at Epps Aviation! A ledged in Ga Aviation! He saved a p38 from the Polar Ice cap! Great story. His father sold Orville and Wilber Wright air planes at start of Aviation in GA! Viewers probably would love the stories.. Just Saying! Cheers!

Steveo great vid however you have a basic misunderstanding of upper level weather. Storm tops are in the same air mass you are and the tops are moving at the same time you are. Hence unless your looking far into the distance ie 100nm plus the radar picture is correct. So you dont need to look left or right based on crab as the weather around you is moving as well. Hence onboard radar view directly in front is clear so you are clear irrespective of wind as the weather is influenced ie moving as well. We use the HUD on the 787 when visual for weather avoidance in addition to radar and can predict to within 1 wingspan if you will clip a cloud. Obviously we give storms a far wider birth but the basics are the same weather is in the same air mass you are so you are flying in so they move to. Great vids and entertainng viewing keep em coming. TBM looks like a great little aircraft enjoy it!

Good show! One thing I’ve noticed of late is the center controllers where severe weather is really a player is that they are awesome for the most part in helping to find ways around the weather. But their radar can only see the precipitation and not the other cumulus that also have the vertical development and can make for a rough ride. Loved how you explained the way the radar and NEXRAD worked. I flew with an individual that tried to make inflight weather decisions using the MY Radar App! Fool!

Cant stop watching you dude. Keep going for the rest of my life and your life :) Greetings from South Germany

Is it possible to explain the operation of the cabin pressure controller? I've never used that type before.

Sounds like bad weather but once you get above those clouds the view is amazing

My favorite aviation channel. Glad you pulled through. Stay blessed Steveo.

So beautiful going through those clouds! Thank you!

Wow Steve-O you are amazing! I was getting nervous for you! We have been having some really nasty weather over Central Florida the past couple of weeks! I always say to my wife those Pilots are really earning their pay today! Keep them coming my friend, and stay safe! Can't wait to see you next video!

My instructor is definitly gonna yell at me if I say " Here comes the flash" lol

Fantastic Steve, great job, thanks for sharing

Always learn something from you on your flights. Great flying and great video!

27:24 "SteveO!"

Im 12 and I would really love to do this job!!! The TBM850 looks like a cool and fun plane to fly! Where I live we can go to flight school at 12 or 14 I can't remember and they will let us learn about planes, what the instruments do and how to use them and lets us fly the planes (With adult supervision of course, and also in the right seat) Any tips on how I can get started and rack some hours so I can be prepared for actual flight school and get my private flights license?

Excellent video Steve, thanks More inspiring IFR flights that Im just not doing enough of!! Go well.

Great Video Steveo, I always learn something new with each one!! The weather is so much more challenging on the east coast compared to what I flew in on the west coast most of the time!

Can you move your seat back any? You could get knee-capped in turbulent weather!

Steveo, I’m not the least bit familiar with turbine engines, so this may be a dumb question. When you start the engine, you always take us thru the starting procedures, and how you are watching for a hot start. How often does a potential hot start happen, and if you have to abort a start, can you retry it immediately?

Great video, Steveo! Good to see how you handled a tough flight without showing the stress.

Great flights Steve-O thank you for taking me along little bit scary thank you for sharing peace out

Thanks for the ride along! 🤙🤠

It would be cool if the GPS and radar could talk, and show you a ground track line on the radar display...

Nice to meet you at Osh! You seemed nervous meeting all your followers, totally understand that! You do a great jobs on your vids, please keep them coming. Love the music and wish I had your pilot skills, I’m working on it, you give me a + drive, thanks for that!!

I fly this TBM in Infinite flight all the time around the Caribbean. Its always a blast hearing the turbo prop start up, keep up the awesome work!!

It´s just me or anyone else also would like to see a video from tower / controllers view ?

Steve...any PAX on these flights?

Your videos are beyond inspirational good sir. Thanks for the past 3 years of my life - they have been a wild few.

Great video and great piloting! I love watching these and the TBM.

Hey Steveo, how do you get to fly an empty plane around? Are you flying to pick up passengers?

I´m just sitting back here wondering what you are transporting

Great airmanship Steveo, well done.

The mic works great, Steve, very clear! 👍🏼 I was anticipating an interesting flight, but glad everything worked out. Awesome flight, despite the uneasiness of the situation.