How I Became a Piaggio P180 Pilot! Sunset Arrival
Welcome back to another Piaggio P180 flight vlog! In this episode, we fly from Scottsdale, Arizona to San Jose, California on a beautiful winter day. I share my story on how I came to fly the Piaggio in the first place, and I hope it inspires you to network and say yes to every opportunity. Please like and subscribe, there is much more on the way!
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PLEASE NOTE: These videos are for entertainment purposes only. All of my videos, including this one, have been significantly edited down from the original full length raw footage. Many radio calls, checklist steps, and other procedures have been omitted to keep the videos a reasonable viewing length.
Please speak to a CFI with any flying questions you may have, do not use this video as instruction.
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No one in the KZread aviation space does videos like Owen. Every single time you post, i click. Another amazing video, looking forward to seeing more G4 stuff!
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! More G4 stuff on the way!
@deekamikaze
3 ай бұрын
@@FlyWithOwen This might not mean much but I really want to thank you not only for the content but for content with this plane. This has been my favorite private plane since one flew low over my house a decade ago and besides you, there's really no other content about it besides the occasional video trying to sell them
@Straightahead101
3 ай бұрын
As he hits the prop with the golf clubs
@k3n_ng
3 ай бұрын
nice explanation of the experience with the PIAGgio CFI
@thisisurcaptain
3 ай бұрын
I second this sentiment!
Nobody can dispute the Piaggio is the sexiest propeller twin aircraft ever. What an amazing aircraft.
@oldsnwbrdr
2 ай бұрын
Sexiest aircraft period!!! :)
I always look forward to your videos, they allow me to escape from a terminal illness for a nice period of time. Thank you
@NovejSpeed3
3 ай бұрын
God bless you! I'm glad you have found an escape!
That's an awesome story Owen, what a lucky find for an 18yo kid!!
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes indeed
Very cool story, Owen . . . and a BEAUTIFUL sunset from "above".
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Nice flight and nice to hear your experience. I am amazed how the Piaggio flies more like a small jet than a prop plane.
@baomao7243
3 ай бұрын
I love the unconventional engineering mixed with “Italian fashion.” Gorgeous.
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you, it is definitely more comparable to a small jet indeed
@deepg7084
3 ай бұрын
The sound at takeoff is like nothing I've heard before. Very unique airplane.
Nice video but be careful how quickly you raise the flaps in this bird. I'm sure you know how intense the sink rate can be. I know a couple Piaggio pilots that used to do that and eventually, during one instance, big gusts of wind came and sunk them right back onto the runway while obviously at high speed. Can just lead to unnecessary danger instead of waiting til 400ft. I've got about 5k hours in the thing so I've seen all sorts lol. Great work though and I am glad this beautiful machine is getting some air time.
@henrylee8092
3 ай бұрын
You say you got about 5k hours on the thing but not a single post about it on your link. I see you had references to a sim profile, could this be the 5K hours you logged on?
@Evulnation
3 ай бұрын
@@henrylee8092 Huh? I don't think I was talking to you, sir. It was from one P180 pilot to another. He flew the plane beautifully, but that is something I noticed and as a fellow pilot, we shouldn’t be put down for pointing something out in a polite way. This is one of the first things your taught at Piaggio school at FlightSafety, the pretty intense sink rate. And if you were to get an engine failure in the Piaggio on takeoff, you’d leave flaps mid for a while until you’ve got a substantial amount of ground clearance due to the fact that a lot of lift is momentarily reduced when going from “mid” to “up”. Again, I’ll emphasize how great he was flying the thing. But my comment wasn’t meant for you.
Some time being in the right place does on Good. Thanks for the Story and another great Sun set Owen.
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
There are very few aircraft that are as sleek as this beauty is. I always love these Piaggio videos, Owen. The background you shared with your journey to fly the Piaggio is quite remarkable. Those sunset shots were just so damn cool. Thanks.
Absolute BANGER
@pilota3405
3 ай бұрын
absolute banger of an editing
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Edited by the best in the game!
Amazing story Owen! Something similar happened to me. About 2 years ago, I took a discovery flight with a guy at CNO in a Gyroplane. It blew my mind.. I made a video about it and it went viral on my little channel. I approached him with the idea of a KZread channel and he went for it. Fast forward to today and he's making me a CFI and not only am I going to Oshkosh for the second time this year, I may end up going to Germany for one of the aircraft manufacturers we represent. Just gotta step up and take initiative!
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Cool story! Thanks for
Great job Owen! Excellent pilot, thanks so much for sharing.
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Owen you are one of the very few KZread aviators who continually inspire me with every content you put out. Something about your aura is pure. Thanks for sharing your magnificent story how you came to fly the Piaggio Avanti.
Awesome flight thanks! I'm amazed how much communication is still necessary between the pilot and traffic control.
Great to have another video 📷 from you Owen! Excellent 👌🏼 and excellent advice as to advance 💯 in life 👍🏼 totally agree! Take every opportunity 🙏🏼
Another incredible video by an incredible guy! Thanks, Owen, for sharing your story. You are an inspiration to all of us!
I like the way your voice gets 2 octaves lower when you talk to ATC. So cool.
@operationcenterbravo
3 ай бұрын
He must impress the dude sitting beside.
congratulations Owen...really great of you to put this content out there. you're def among the top tier. great job
Thanks for sharing your story about how you landed the great gig. Awesome vid!
It's always fun hearing that thing come into San Jose. Just makes such a a unique sound, can always tell exactly what it is.
Your videos are so influential, and full of helpful information. I hope to keep learning from you and follow your footsteps as I am a fresh commercial pilot and aspire to achieve the success that you have as a contract pilot. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and help people like myself out! Keep up the great work!
Beautiful plane - great story - and wow, what a sunset.
Such a beautiful plane, and thanks for the great shots. Safe fly Owen.
I’ve heard so many “right place, right time” stories in the aviation industry. Say ‘yes’ to everything, best advice ever! Tough headwinds but you gotta take the good with the bad. Great video, great flight…thanks for taking me along!
Fantastic vid Owen always look forward to these vids from you
Love the content Owen! Thanks for sharing your flights and your career path!
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great story and awesome flight! Thanks!
Awesome video! Keep doing more stuff like this!
Awesome story Owen, love the videos. You're one of the few aviation content creators that gives a quality behind the scenes view and keeps it fresh every time. Also, as a controller myself, very much appreciate the comms in every video. Love the work!
Thanks for taking us along Owen. Love the Piaggio 🤙
great video as always...the sunset was the topper. safe travels.
Love this. The P180 is my absolute favorite plane.
Great video and story. Good for you! You get out of life what you put into it. Nicely done sir.
Awesome video! Your content quality keeps getting better and better. And it started high to begin with 👌🏽 keep it up! Greetings from Denmark 😊
Enjoyed your story and enjoyed the flight.
10:18 I love these situations where the universe presents a door and you just casually walk through it into something amazing
Great story about your becoming a Piaggo pilot...and a beautiful sunset on this flight.
Very cool to hear the story thanks for sharing that.
Best pilot I have seen. Love the videos.
What a sunset. As beautiful as the plane you were flying
Love your camera angles, good work! Amazing flight
Hi from 🇬🇧 great videos. Thanks for sharing your journey.
I'm getting back into aviation and listening to your radio chatter is helping me get tuned in. Love the videos.
Yes incredible sunset oh so jealous. I loved hearing about how you got in that seat thank you. Really big fan love to see your success your and inspiration to young people Owen thanks for letting us see these flights 👍🏼
Great Video Owen ❤️❤️Absolutely Stunning Aircraft 👍👍
Great video Owen, what a view!
Great videos to watch & I think very inspiring to young people wanting to get started.
Excellent videography and editing as always!
This editing is fantastic! From the intro, taxi, takeoff - the sound levels were perfectly balanced
Keep um comin. Luv your videos.
Another fantastic video
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Very cool story! Excellent aircraft!!!
Way to get that gear up!! Thanks for the flight!
Done with real style Thank you.
Interesting story about you getting to fly the Piaggio. I always liked hearing that "snarl" from those pusher props when one of them flew into my local airport(HVN). I don't remember the last time that I heard that sound. It's been years. Thanks for posting your flight and talking about your experience. You never know when "that opportunity" will come along.
The Avantti is an amazing piece of engineering !
Awesome flight! I went from fueling a Piaggio to flying one as well! Great airplane!
If I had it to do over again!! I love the P180 EVO! Thanks for the ride! Enjoyed your story!!
Another home run with this video! Never fails, love the channel brotha! 🤙🏽🤙🏽
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
You Da MAN.... Thanks 👍
Such an unusual aircraft but so very cool as well! Fun watching you sir!
Great story, Owen. Saying “Yes” is a big part of having a great aviation career!
Smooth operator. Best ride-along aviation KZreadr of them all. No competition.
Great story Owen, thanks for sharing! I saw 2 Piaggio's on the ramp at KABQ a couple weeks ago. Love those planes. Took a pic with our 182 parked next to them.
Its really cool how the rear gear folds up into the fuselage on the Piaggio! It's like a little fighter jet. LOL I'd love to see one live, I never really understood the canard thing. "Flap down" for lift to raise the nose? Very cool airplane!! Thanks! --gary
Perfect Sunday morning video to watch before my IFR flight lesson.
🎉Great job, Owen! SCA Scottsdale
What a machine, and what a pilot!
Awesome 👏
Your radio cadence is second to none, its pretty remarkable.
Good flight 😊thanks again for sharing your journey 👏
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Good one. Thanks Owen.
Great story... congrats.
awesome story!!
digging the cockpit POV
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
that was awesome man!. Right place at the right time! I'm here looking forward to find my first job as commercial pilot in Mexico
New subscriber here. I don't think it's possible to be cooler that Owen. that radio work... just awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome life story. You seem to be a very proficient pilot. Right time, right place, right two people!
Very nice! I agree that networking helps with being in the right place at the right time. Very valuable insight! Enjoyed those stunning views too!😊
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
I always have loved seeing this airplane (2where at my home base). Then they where sold to a compagny next airfield and now they got 8! I’m looking forward to be commercial and have a try with them!!
Amazing story sir!
Great video !!
Great job 👏
That's an awesome story
Great story.
New subscriber here!!!! Awesome videos as always Owen!!!!
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Love your channel. We wish you would post videos more frequently.
Wow that is a awesome story of how you come to fly the Avanti, the filming of the flight was top notch, loved every minute!!. Can't believe how big it is inside and the performance its has, what a great aircraft!
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Please, as much as you can from the Piaggio P180!! Love your videos
Nice video. Great background information.
Awesome.
Awesome! ✌🏻✨🙂Best Regards from Germany
Enjoyed the story, great advise to say yes to ever opportunity presented. I’m sure your youthful excitement and positivity were an asset as well. Nice video.
@FlyWithOwen
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Love your flying machine! she looks like a blue fin Tuna fish.
fantastic story of walking into a hangar like that. 13:30 whoa, beautiful.
That take off !
Thx for the details...
Nice job Owen! We office at KSDL and will keep a lookout for you! 😎👍🏼
Another banger
that's a beautiful plane