Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This was a great day of flying that could have gone badly.
and my friend's experience literally the next day, confirmed I got lucky after a bad decision.
So, despite a successful first attempt at putting this airplane into a grass strip, I've decided the #risk is too high, and I'm not going to try it again - this episode shares the debrief as to why.
I appreciate Bose Aviation being a Flight Chops supporter for 10 years!
boseaviation.com/experiences/first-solos-steve-thorne
Shout out to SiriusXM Aviation.
Having access to weather data while flying is a game changer!
siriusxm.com/aviation
Canadian link:
siriusxm.ca/aviation
Thanks to EarthX Lithium Batteries, for building the best battery technology and for supporting all Flight Chops content creation!
To learn about their products, visit:
earthxbatteries.com
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I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 20 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
This was a great day of flying that could have gone badly.
and my friend's experience literally the next day, confirmed I got lucky after a bad decision.
So, despite a successful first attempt at putting this airplane into a grass strip, I've decided the #risk is too high, and I'm not going to try it again - this episode shares the debrief as to why.
I appreciate Bose Aviation being a Flight Chops supporter for 10 years!
boseaviation.com/experiences/first-solos-steve-thorne
Shout out to SiriusXM Aviation.
Having access to weather data while flying is a game changer!
siriusxm.com/aviation
Canadian link:
siriusxm.ca/aviation
Thanks to EarthX Lithium Batteries, for building the best battery technology and for supporting all Flight Chops content creation!
To learn about their products, visit:
earthxbatteries.com
____
#Flying episodes like this wouldn't be sustainable without the involvement of Patrons.
I want to thank all of you for your ongoing support!
To become a part of the Flight Chops core community
and gain access to exclusive raw cuts, behind the scenes videos, and more, visit:
patreon.com/join/FlightChops
Follow FlightChops on Twitter:
twitter.com/flightchops
Follow FlightChops on Instagram:
instagram.com/flightchops
Follow FlightChops on Facebook:
facebook.com/flightchops
FlightChops Sponsors & Supporters:
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FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER:
I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 20 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
