Awesome delivery - for a ~20 min video with a single camera angle, this was really watchable - good job buddy. But I was disappointed you didn’t provide me a link to your cash :)

There’s one more item that can come in very handy for those longer solo flights. It can help increase range and it’s super cheap - an empty Gatorade bottle.

"Two is One, & One is None". A lesson learned as a Soldier and Firefighter.

As a side note, on the use of a handheld, if you use headsets, make sure you can plug them into the handheld. Nothing worse than trying to hear a weak handheld signal with engine noise.

Take a picture of each page in your logbook along with the endorsements. Save the photos to the cloud. Redundancy is key. No single points of failure allowed.

The not keeping the logbook in the bag part is priceless! Never even thought about leaving it at home before!

In addition to a flashlight, I keep a headband light that shines white or red light. It came in very handy when I had an alternator failure at night.

So many helpful tips

Awesome video and great advice! I love this type of talking to the audience video, we get to see a bit more of your personality and style than we do in the plane. I hope you do more of these!

I absolutely love your videos and I'm sure lots of others do too, so thank you for all of the hard work you do to entertain us.

As a CFII and now as a ferry pilot with Full Throttle Aviation, I enjoyed comparing your list and recommendations which matched mine almost 100%. Great video and I have just subscribed to your channel - Thanks

Just for fun I took my flight bag out and inventoried it along with the video. I was at 100% of your list until you got to not keeping the logbook and medical in my flight bag. I 100% agree with you but had never looked at it that way until now. Thanks a bunch!

Been watching your channel for years but finally saved up enough to start training next week. Coincidentally been wondering what I needed to have with me especially when starting to solo, so this video was great. Thanks Josh!

Glad you went over what not to carry. Great info!

wow, I was thinking about the same type of video. Glad you beat me to it because this one is much better. Thanks so much for this.

Tons of useful and important info in a short time frame. Great advice derived from experience. Two thumbs up Josh, preparation, thinking ahead....you nailed it all !

By far one off the best content yet important I’ve seen I’ll take notes and save this video just in case thnx for sharing this

Well done. An updated flight bag vid is highly appreciated.

There is some gold in this video. Thank you for the great insight.

Thanks a lot Josh. When I would of finished my lessons and became a pilot, I would need this. Number 1, I'd probably take my log book along but now I know to leave it at home or somewhere safe. You really give a lot of detail with your explorations and that has taught me so much about aviation.

Great presentation, thank you. I’ve been flying for over 40 years so I’ve learnt a few things in that time. Additional to all the great things you have said I always carry a spare pair of socks, jocks and a clean T-shirt in my flight bag, you never know when you will get stuck overnight somewhere. Also with all the aircraft that I regularly fly I actually keep a photo copy of my licence and current medical certificate in the back of the POH of each aircraft I fly. That way when I get ramp checked or random breath tested it’s always right there with me. I also carry with me a small multi tool like a leatherman or such. They come in real handy sometimes. Another handy accessory is a spare PTT/headset jack. I’ve had them fail before and this does get you out of trouble inflight. Just a tip with logbooks (and you’re quite right, never have it in the plane with you) I’m on my 4th one now and some time ago I went to a lot of trouble to put together a digital backup in case (God forbid) it ever gets lost or destroyed. It took me a long time but it’s definitely worth the piece of mind. Thanks again for the effort you put into your video.

Excellent video! I haven't started flight training yet but I'm definitely taking notes as I prepare to do so.

Since I have a ham radio license I also kept a ham radio in my bag. It was also CAP modified but I was in Civil Air Patrol at the time.

This is a very valuable set of flight gems.. Some I had thought of , but many I hadn't (Logbook, Headset with you etc.)... Thanks for the insight.

Awesome video man, seriously. Loved your professionalism and friendly talk!

Many worthwhile tips, good job!

Great video Josh, that information is a necessity.... thanks for sharing!

Hey Josh! I just found your channel and I am engrossed in it! I hope to start flight school next year if everything lines up for me. This was a great video! Keep up the good work!

Great video! About to start flight training. Thanks for providing some great ideas/tips

Good tips on the log book and the med cert.

I found this video very important (especially for new pilots) I wish when i was a student someone of gave a me list of what i should get. awesome video

Thank you so much. Very good info. Took some notes for next flying experience.

Please do an in depth video on logbooks. How to log the time... paper vs electronic... share with us your favorite logbook both paper and electronic. I’m a soon to be student pilot so this info would be helpful.

Hey man great and useful vid!! I would like to see how you do your charts and all the things you use your iPad for!!!

Great Video, just getting started, THANKS

Great video, I really appreciate the content

Thanks for all your videos and information Josh, coming from one of the 50 and learning people.

Great pertinent info. Thank you!

Great video! Especially found the what not put in your fight bag eye opening.

Excellent video. You are getting better and better in your editing, Camera placement, delivery, everything. I would say you, Steveo, FlightChops, and some others I can't think of right now are very very good. This video is very informative. The in-flight sound is very important also, as is camera placement. Showing shots of the instrument panel from time to time is a nice touch. Do more of these....very nice.

Thank u. So much good info. It sounds like we should photograph our log book.

Great video. Lots of very useful info here.

Nice video. I kind of understood the necessary equipment from having previously flown in the military. I gathered all the same equipment working my PPL. Now working instrument rating, so log book stays in the bag. I also log all my sorties in foreflight, so I have complete backup just in case. Your listing is spot on.

What an awesome video. Really liked the little tips along the way.

Thank you! Loved the video for its content richness.

very smart advices. Thanks

Thanks for these great ideas.

Quick tip about using your notepad on your kneeboard: turn the notepad UPSIDE DOWN (binding at the bottom)! The kneeboard clip will keep the loose page-ends from flapping around, and it's much easier to turn a page, etc., while in flight. You won't need that little extra binder clip, which can drop under a seat (or into the trim wheel housing -- yikes).

Great advice, thanks !

Interesting point about the logbook. Where I fly it is actually mandatory to have your logbook with you when you fly. In order for a flight to be valid, the log entry must be signed by an airport authority or the flight instructor(if it was an instruction flight). Also, we need to do a flight hours validation process with the aviation authority whenever we want to get a new license or endorsement. This process requires us(among other really annoying stuff) to deliver photocopies of every logbook page, so I've developed a habit of scanning a every sheet once I've filled them up. That way I also have a digital backup of my logbook.

Great tips Josh, most important to have all those things near you, in the back seat but never in the cargo compartment. My hand held have save me so many times wjajaja even here in Chile that we have a lot of mountains it works perfectly ! Thanks for this good reviewing. Saludos.

É aqui está um assinante do Brasil, parabéns pelo seu conteúdo! SENSACIONAL !

Nicely researched and greatfully presented!

Great job in this video. Lots of good information. Thanks for making the video.

Thanks Josh I listened to you everyday

I agree with you about night flying. I LOVED to fly at night. It was so peaceful.

Super video mate 👍🏻✈

I initially adopted the binder clip method on my kneeboard, but I didn't like how much it scratched up the board. Now I just flip the notepad upside down and let the board's clip hold the paper down.

Very helpful video thanks!!!

Very useful video! Thanks Josh

Good job. Nice list. Mr. PreparedAviation101 Love it!

Hi Josh, another great video. My flight instructor has a Sierra he uses from time to time.

Great video, very useful information

Great video mate.

Fantastic video!

Perfect! Thanks!

Absolutely loved the video! You have gotten me into the world of general aviation in the past few months and it's really inspiring! After watching your videos I really want to get aviation training myself even though I don't think general aviation is this popular over in Europe. (Correct me if I'm wrong!)

Loved the video for its professional content richness. I'll add a flashlight to my Pilot bag. Thanks a lot.

Josh,great video you covered it all phenom 3oo driver.

Nice work, great content.

Very useful. Thanks a lot.

Yaesu .. Yes 5w output but probably the Best Handheld Radio you can choose .. over the yrs I've had a lot of different radios and this one is my favorite. It's lightweight/rugged and easy to use/prog.. The Best 200 bucks ive ever spent on a absolute necessity for my flight bag... Also.... on a personal note I am and forever will be a Huge fan of yours... I just Love Flying with you ! Awesome Videos.... See ya....

I now have a new favorite quote: “I don’t care about the headset, I don’t care about the iPad. Take the knee board.”

Brilliant ! Nobody thinks to ask and few will volunteer this sort of info . When I was young and a flying fanatic , I subscribed to every aviation magazine I could afford . Back then issues like this were covered often in the helpful hints articles . But , sadly, today it is too trivial to mention . Bravo !

Nice video I’m doing a career change and will be in a pilot program in central Texas. Been a truck driver for the last 7 years and will be going to a part 141 under my gi bill keep up the good work these vids are pretty informal for me and others looking to fly.

Would be cool if you did an updated version of this video. Thanks for all the great content.

thanks for this very cool video

For night flying a carry a small red/white LED flashlight, on a lanyard, around my neck. Can't lose it that way. If I need a light while flying it's right there. No looking for it. Even have a rubber "bite" grip on the end so I can hold the light in my mouth and free both hands.

Logbook nightmare: As a student pilot my car was broken into and my flight bag was stolen. I know the feeling and excellent advice about putting your logs into a fireproof safe. Thank you!

As a new pilot, that was interesting info about the logbook and med cert. My CFI mentioned the same thing m, but you drove it home. Thanks. 👍

Thanks for the insight bro.

Excellent video. I just purchased a plane in Nebraska and flew it back to my home base in SoCal. I essentially had everything you just described in your video with the addition of three items. The first is a good jacket in case of an off airport landing where you might have to stay the night in inclimate weather. That of course depends on where you are flying and what time of year. Second is take a bottle or two of water. Do not get dehydrated on those long flights. Force yourself to take a drink every now and then. Last, take some sort of a snack, beef jerky is good, it lasts forever in those sealed packages, maybe a piece of fruit, trail mix. I know these mainly relate to cross country flying, longer trips, not the hamburger run, but I do highly recommend the water always.

Add backup flashlights and/or batteries for your lights. And extra batteries for the handheld radio. When you have an electrical failure in IMC, it will be at night. And you'll drop your flashlight and it'll roll to the back of the cockpit and wedge behind the back seat. And the handheld radio will have been bumped while it was in your bag and powered on so that the battery is now dead. :)

I have a flashlight (need it for preflight anyway), but I also always have an inexpensive headlamp in my bag. In my case it’s a Coast lamp with both a zoom-able/adjustable intensity white beam AND a separate red night-vision LED. Perfect for flying.

Awesome video

And your vids are Awsome!!!!

Another great video. Love all the comments below too!

Super helpful!

Just started watch these videos. Many are nostalgic for me as I went to Southwest Texas State and flew out of Mueller airport. Gary was a favorite lunchtime destination to hit Fushak's for BBQ. Not as good as Luling or Kruez's Markets but easier to get to from the local FBO. I've found a vest to be more practical. Anything you need is accessible, always in the exact same spot and not in the bottom of the backpack hard to find hiding under everything else. Leave the vest in the backpack or hang over the other seat for casual flying but at night or cross country flights wear it. Rubber band, bungee, or whatever around the whole knee board, holds the pencil also which is tethered with a piece of string. Lost a dozen pencils out the door of the Huey before I finally caught on. Ziplocks work great for air sickness and one with a sponge works for spills and to relieve yourself. Better than the Gatorade bottle of wee rolling around the cockpit.

Super helpful! Thanks!

Josh! You're so confident, you're upset! Great video, I'll be adapting a few of these suggestions.

Thanks for the “Do/Don’t” on the logbook! Been carrying mine around in my flight Bag! Will get locked up from now on.

Great video man. I've just started my flight training and would love to see a video or just get some ideas from you on gear you should have as a brand new student pilot. All I have right now is a headset.

I carry most of the items in the video, along with red light sticks, first aid kit, and survival kit. Flying around here in south Louisiana especially at night these items are essential.

Nice job 👏

Thanks man! I'll always lock up my logbook from now on!

Another tip is take a photo on your cell phone of everything as a backup. This includes photo ID, license, med certificate, endorsements, any prescription meds you take, etc. The phones can hold heaps of photos. I do it with my drivers license, health care cards, workplace certificates, etc.

Great vid.

Nice video Josh. What about Flight Bags themselves?

I like your video, good tips and whatnot