Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
I push my PA28 Turbo Arrow 3 to the limit in this flight test, that very nearly got me in trouble with the aviation regulator. Next summer I plan to cross the Atlantic my 1977 piper and I needed to know if its happy flying at higher altitudes. During this flight I also try out my new supplemental oxygen kit for the first time and check the aircraft's critical altitude - the altitude at which it stops producing full power. Thanks for watching!
I make inspirational videos about my flying adventures around the UK and Europe. I have a dream too, to one day fly my PA28 across the atlantic to the USA. Subscribe to my channel for more inspirational flying vlogs and honest post-flight debrief videos.
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00:00 Introduction
01:06 Take off
01:34 The reason for the test flight
02:28 Saved from a BIG mistake
04:25 Critical altitude test
07:44 Norvic Aero Engines Promo
08:34 Magneto check
10:40 Climbing FL190
11:43 Commencing descent
14:05 Southampton ATIS
14:35 Cleared to land
I push my PA28 Turbo Arrow 3 to the limit in this flight test, that very nearly got me in trouble with the aviation regulator. Next summer I plan to cross the Atlantic my 1977 piper and I needed to know if its happy flying at higher altitudes. During this flight I also try out my new supplemental oxygen kit for the first time and check the aircraft's critical altitude - the altitude at which it stops producing full power. Thanks for watching!
I make inspirational videos about my flying adventures around the UK and Europe. I have a dream too, to one day fly my PA28 across the atlantic to the USA. Subscribe to my channel for more inspirational flying vlogs and honest post-flight debrief videos.
About me/Corporate video services: jonhunt.net
Bonus content on Patreon: patreon.com/join/theflyingreporter
Facebook: facebook.com/theflyingreporter
Instagram: instagram.com/flyingreporteruk
My channel advertisers and sponsors
Aero Anglia - A light aircraft maintenance organisation at Elmsett in Suffolk.
aeroanglia.com
Aerobytes - Aerobytes provide Flight Data Monitoring services to the airlines.
aerobytes.co.uk
AOPA UK - securing our freedom to fly - Get 25% off your membership here.
aopa.co.uk/flying-reporter-discount-membership-offer
Anglian Flight Centres - Train for your PPL/CBIR/IMC/NIGHT
anglianflightcentres.co.uk
CloudbaseGA - Flight logging and share/syndicate management
https://www.cloudbasega.aero/
Norvic Aero Engines - Engine overhaul services
norvic.com
Proptech - Propeller overhaul/governor overhaul/dynamic prop balancing
https://proptech.aero/
Vertigo Covers - lightweight, affordable, weatherproof aircraft covers.
vertigocovers.co.uk
#generalaviation #flying #aviation #plane #landing #takeoff #privatepilot #pilot #atc #airtrafficcontrol #aviation #pa28 #flight #debrief #travel
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Take off
01:34 The reason for the test flight
02:28 Saved from a BIG mistake
04:25 Critical altitude test
07:44 Norvic Aero Engines Promo
08:34 Magneto check
10:40 Climbing FL190
11:43 Commencing descent
14:05 Southampton ATIS
14:35 Cleared to land
