AV8Nate

17/12/2023

I signed the paperwork. The airplane... is mine. I know I keep saying "more to come" but, I'm serious... stay tuned. :)

08/10/2023

New video time! I've earned my Complex Endorsement, and been working on a transition from high to low-wing airplanes. This is my first solo flight in the Piper Arrow. Come along for some pattern work, and a low-approach over a grass runway near my home.

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

19/09/2023

I finished my Complex Endorsement today! This allows me to fly airplanes with retractable landing gear and a constant speed propeller.

This is part of me getting ready to purchase an airplane. It’s going to be quite a journey. Would anyone be interested in a series of videos detailing the process of buying an airplane?? Comment below if you’d watch something like that.

03/08/2023

I published a book! Not a novel, but a coloring book! What about? AIRPLANES! I'm shocked that it's actually on the first search page of Amazon if you look up "Airplane Coloring Book" -- but in case you're interested, here's the link! It's priced at $7.47 of course.

Airplanes Coloring Book: Awesome kids activity coloring book with futuristic planes pilots airports travel

09/07/2023

Flying on the 4th of July! There's a lot happening in this one. A landing at a new airport in Illinois - General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (KPIA). We flew over to Galesburg in Scott's Tiger AG-5B, and I rented a Skyhawk 172 to fly over to Peoria and back. Meanwhile we got an invite to meet the ATC team at Quad Cities International Airport - MLI and we said YES. No cameras allowed in the ATCT, but it was so cool to meet the team we had just been working with over the radios.

My cameras malfunctioned a bit but I was able to save most of the footage. Hope you enjoy Episode 28!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

03/07/2023

Flying to breakfast?? You may have heard of the "$100 hamburger", but how about some $100 pancakes?? I was happy to be invited to take a ride to Bessie's Diner located at Janesville Regional Airport (KJVL). We flew over in my buddy Scott's 1991 Grumman Tiger, and it was a really great way to spend the morning!

Have you ever flown to a restaurant before? I'm hooked and can't wait to try some more!!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

05/06/2023

Going... international? Kind of... I flew into the Quad Cities International Airport all by myself, and conquered a major fear. I was honestly nervous that I had lost the skills to pull this off. There's a point right before I call Air Traffic Control that I seriously was looking for ANY reason not to call up and start the approach. But I shook it off. Mentally, and physically (you can see it in the video!) and came out the other side a better pilot. I hope you enjoy my latest trip! Next up - Peoria (KPIA) !!!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

28/05/2023

Guess who's back?? After a bit of a break from flying I am back in the flight deck. Check out my newest video as I regain my currency to carry passengers during the day, try out some brand new Method Seven sunglasses, and have the usual GoPro camera problems (overheating -- it's always overheating!)

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

29/01/2023

Brand new video!! The weather has been rough this winter for flying. Pretty much every free weekend I've had has been rainy, or overcast, or extremely windy. This flight is from back in September of 2022 when I took N740SP up for a few laps. I struggled a bit with the elevator input -- it just didn't feel right!

Come along with me for some takeoff and landing practice. My second and third landings are pretty solid here! Also got to try out my repaired PIVOT Case mount which worked flawlessly.

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

30/09/2022

Finally a new video! I flew my 100th hour recently, and captured it on video. Also trying out my new Pivot Case iPad mount which worked great!

If you haven't yet subscribed to the YouTube Channel, please do!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

26/06/2022

Hard to believe it’s been two years already! I started uploading videos of my flight training in 2020 and now, 22 episodes later, here we are! Check out this recap of the last 2 years in 5 minutes!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

02/05/2022

New video just went up!

This is another airport in Illinois - KCTK / Canton Ingersoll - as well as the first time I've filmed a go-around. My initial approach to runway 36 at Canton was too fast, and I decided to execute the go-around and manage my speed better for another attempt. At the end, there's a tiny bit of a glimpse into my musical life, watch to see what I mean!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

25/04/2022

Brand new video and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! A trip I've been planning ever since I started flying is finally on the schedule.

I also take my new Garmin D2 X10 Air for a test flight, and we encounter some high winds right away!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

09/04/2022

Brand new video! I recently picked up a Lightspeed Aviation Zulu 3 headset and wow is it awesome! I took it up for a quick test run last week and made a video as well. More flying on the schedule for today as well!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

06/12/2021

Hello! If you're following me on Facebook, I humbly ask you to please subscribe to my YouTube channel! Having a decent number of subscribers will help other channels take me more seriously and allow me to do cool things like collaborate with other Aviation YouTubers, and grow the channel through sponsorships and partners. It's free and easy, and thanks in advance!

On October 8, 2019, I took my very first discovery flight in a Cessna 172. It was something I had dreamed of doing ever since I was a kid, watching Top Gun, ...

14/11/2021

I can carry passengers again! I went 116 days without flying a plane, and WOW did I miss it. This video is me doing my required takeoffs and landings in order to regain my passenger currency. I talk about FAR 61.57, and do some landings, and even shed a tear of happiness when I finally get it right. Come along for a ride!

Don't forget to subscribe to the channel while you're over on YouTube. The more subscribers I get, the more cool things I can do with the channel so all of it really helps!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

09/11/2021

I'm back! Here is a quick video of my most recent flight to an Illinois airport. I flew over to Macomb Municipal back in July, and I'm finally getting around to finishing the video! This was my first flight in this airplane, and there was a little learning curve for sure! Check it out, and please subscribe to the YouTube channel while you're there!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

13/07/2021

My newest Episode! I went to two more airports in Illinois, and packed 2.3 flight hours into just 15 minutes of video! Come along as we take a sunset trip to Quincy (KUIN) and Mount Sterling (I63) before returning to Galesburg (KGBG).

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

06/07/2021

One of the biggest responsibilities of being Pilot-In-Command is making the go/no-go decision. It's up to the pilot, in all cases, to make the decision to fly any airplane. No command from Air Traffic Control, or arrival deadlines, or even impatient passengers can override this rule. It's up to the pilot to make the final call.

That's why we check, test, and observe so many things on the way to take off. I was all set to head out on a trip, and something just wasn't right during the engine run-up. Ride along and see how it plays out!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

04/07/2021

Amazingly smooth and peaceful sunset flight last night. Flying airplanes is a challenge, and a reward, at the same time. I was more comfortable alone in the airplane last night than I have maybe ever felt. Something happens when you leave the ground, and connect with a machine for an adventure — and I’m hooked!

23/06/2021

Brand new Episode is up! Sometimes you just need to practice - so I rented the plane to tighten up my takeoffs and landings in the pattern at KGBG. There are 5 landings here: 3 normal, 1 touch-and-go, and a forward slip.

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

20/04/2021

Another airport on the list! Flew over to Peru / Illinois Valley (KVYS) with Nathan "Junior" Thomas of Elisium for a windy trip over to runway 25. And a near-miss with a huge bird!

I make a few mistakes here, like calling the taxiway "Charlie" instead of "Bravo", and forgetting to say my altitude on my last call out of Galesburg, among other things. But watching the videos is helping me see these and learn from them!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

18/04/2021

It has begun! My quest to land at every public airport in Illinois is officially underway. Check out this video of my landings at Kewanee (KEZI) and Galesburg (KGBG) and a really awesome sunset over the Midwest!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

01/04/2021

Tune in at 6:30pm Central as I attempt to go live from the airplane! I’ll be on the ground of course, for safety, but it should be a cool test to see how well it works!

30/03/2021

Hey, everyone! I'll be flying again on Thursday and wanted to invite you all to follow my YouTube channel! I'm hoping to get 100 subscribers soon, please help me out!

On October 8, 2019, I took my very first discovery flight in a Cessna 172. It was something I had dreamed of doing ever since I was a kid, watching Top Gun, ...

26/02/2021

Learning some new things! Tomorrow I start working toward my High Performance & Complex endorsements. I'll be flying a Cessna Centurion 210L with retractable gear and a more powerful, 6-cylinder engine. Pretty exciting!

14/02/2021

Attending my very first EAA - The Spirit of Aviation chapter meeting here at Galesburg.

All are welcome! See you on Valentine’s Day!

03/02/2021

My first flight as a Private Pilot! I flew over my apartment. Isn't that what you're supposed to do on your first flight??

Please subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow along!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

03/02/2021

I'm officially a Drone Pilot!

Yesterday I received my Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certificate. Also referred to as a "commercial drone license" which means I'm fully authorized to fly drones for hire!

If you need drone footage for a project, or need your land surveyed, or a helicopter view of your house for sale, I can get it done legally and safely!

31/01/2021

I did it! I earned my Private Pilot Certificate! Here's a quick video wrapping up my training, and announcing my next project!

The video of my first flight as a Certificated Pilot is coming in the next few days as well. 2021 is off to a full-throttle start!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

21/01/2021

I am a pilot!! Thanks so much to Jet Air, Inc. and my awesome instructor Aaron Repp. What a great feeling.

A big congratulations to Nate Compton as he earned his Private Pilot certificate today!!!

CFI: Aaron Repp

01/01/2021

Happy New Year, everyone. See you all in 2021!

Please subscribe to the channel to stay connected as we go forward.

My YouTube Channel - https://bit.ly/351aOX2

Flight Gear I use:
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Flight Bag - https://bit.ly/FlightBkpk

Video Gear I use:
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Audio - https://bit.ly/SonyAudioRcdr

01/01/2021

01/01/2021

100 Subscribers this year is my goal! I'm only about 50 away. :)

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On October 8, 2019, I took my very first discovery flight in a Cessna 172. It was something I had dreamed of doing ever since I was a kid, watching Top Gun, ...

01/01/2021

My LAST video as a Student Pilot!
Also a 2020 Time Capsule inspired by Nancy Bradshaw!

Happy New Year, everyone! See you next year!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

22/12/2020

Checkride is scheduled!! Jan 5, 2021. Weather permitting, I’ll be passing my Private Pilot exam!

What a crazy ride it’s been to get to here!!

14/12/2020

I think landing is my favorite part of flying. It's challenging, and rewarding, and a skill I'd like to continue to improve.

My flight instructor gave me the coolest idea for a project to start once I've got my license (so soon!) and I'll be announcing it here as soon as I've got the details worked out!

08/12/2020

On August 27, 2020 I struck a bird on takeoff at night from Galesburg. Some pilots probably go their entire career without one, and before I could even complete my training I had one. I was fine, the plane was fine, but I felt really bad about it.

So I came up with a plan - I'm selling AV8Nate merchandise, and I'll be splitting the profits with the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab & Education Center. They help rehabilitate birds who have been injured in vehicle (and airplane) incidents.

More info on the Raptor Rehab - https://www.northernillinoisraptor.org/

Website for Merchandise - https://teespring.com/stores/av8nate

The other half of the profits will be dedicated entirely to building the YouTube channel. Better equipment, more collaborations with bigger channels, and more growth!

29/11/2020

New Video! It's been really busy for me getting ready for my check ride, and I'm almost there! I had a bit of free time over the last week and finally finished Part 2 of my trip to KMLI (Quad City International). This is the voyage home!

Halfway home, my instructor has me put on "Foggles" which are glasses that restrict my vision to instruments only. I have to find my way back to the airport without being able to see it! Pretty great day of aviating, navigating, and communicating!

Hello, world! I'm Nate and I'm at the very beginning of my journey into aviation! I've started this brand new YouTube Channel to document my progress, and sh...

07/10/2020

Checking in from KKGT in Tennessee! First stop on my flight to Miami, Florida.