AV8Nate

29/10/2024

New Video!! I have really missed making these. A lot has happened since my last video. I still plan to do a proper introduction video, but for now, allow me to introduce my 1964 Mooney M20E!

Have you ever heard of a "Johnson Bar" in a Mooney? It's a brilliant, fully mechanical landing gear system. No motors or hydraulics, just a big metal bar that the pilot swings to lower, and raise the gear. It's incredible engineering, and has become my favorite part of the airplane. Come along, I'll show you!

I'm Nate, and I own a 1964 Mooney M20E. I'll be making videos featuring this airplane as I work toward finishing my instrument, commercial, and eventually i...

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!

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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...