YT recommended this and I thought, "Nearly an hour and a half? I'll watch a couple of minutes..." I ended up watching the whole video. That was very entertaining. I followed your trip using google maps and tried to identify the sights along the way. Thanks for uploading it.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marco! I'm very glad hear that....I made the video for my family and a few friends. I didn't think there would be much interest beyond them, but it looks like maybe I was wrong. Thank you so much for your comment!

@wvtaco4379

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Great video! So, what was wrong with the Autopilot?

@MrMoomardigan

2 жыл бұрын

Great flight video would have loved to hear the foreign navigation and radio calls.

@Phillydilly16

2 жыл бұрын

Gunna have to agree with this guy

@keirlumsden

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the same for me.

It doesn't matter where you go in the world, the active runway is always a welcoming sight. 🤠

Outstanding flight video for the casual observer. I never imagined anyone taking a joy ride from Germany to Alabama in a single engine prop. You did it and I thank you for the video ride. Nice work! Bob from Clearwarter, Fl.👍🇺🇸😳

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob! Very glad you enjoyed it!

@wntu4

2 жыл бұрын

Brother that was NO joy ride. That was serious and dangerous business.

@videogameplayer0552

Жыл бұрын

@@wntu4Yeah but flying is for fun.

@almarn

6 ай бұрын

@@wntu4 Not at all...how do you think small planes are delivered from USA to EU or even further...?

@sparkeyjones6261

6 ай бұрын

​@@almarnI assumed most are shipped as cargo in pieces, and assembled in the EU rather than making a dangerous flight like this. Was I wrong?

Such a beautiful plane / color combo. This Cirrus model is so capable of such a long flight, and the pilot is one of the best I have seen dealing with the weather conditions and technical difficulties..

It's a once-in-a-lifetime... Cirrus wing-rockin' experience! Thanks for sharing the wild ride, Rob!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Emphasis on 'once'!!

Hey Rob! Congrats for making this trip and fantastic job pulling those smooth landings with consistency at such short runways in IFR conditions. Safe flying ;)

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Luca-Juan!!

Rob--congrats on your aviation prowess over dark, wintry North Atlantic Ocean. Your vid stands out--you give it plenty of "just looking out the window feel." The earthscape that touches me is 47:00--a chilly sight, complete with shoreline.

That’s an amazing amount of details that have to come together just right! What an awesome flight!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob!

Flying across the North Atlantic in a piston single, in December no less, takes some serious guts. Even in one of the very best piston singles like an SR22T. I really was on pins and needles with that approach in Canada where the ceiling was down around 600 feet and you called out the MDA as being 289 feet. You can cross that one off your bucket list...

@d.jensen5153

6 ай бұрын

I thought it was the latter half of Feb, but I could be wrong.

Epic journey! You know you've really strayed far from civilization when Cochrane Ontario seems like a big town!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg! No joke…it was very eye opening to see how few people/towns there are in northern Canada. Hundreds of miles of nothing in every direction!

What a beautiful aircraft. I’ve done this trip a couple times on the simulator and it’s pretty scary especially during winter. Thanks for sharing this beautiful footage

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

WOW I would have have never thought a trip like this would even be possible not flying in a jet. You have definitely encouraged me to think beyond the box when it come to GA flying. Granted I’m not ever flying to Germany 🇩🇪 lol, but some closer countries will definitely be on my to do list of flying. Thank You so very much for this video it’s most encouraging for General Aviation.

@doug339

5 ай бұрын

There is an entire service industry around these kind of ferry flights for GA. It is very common to purchase an aircraft from one country and have a ferry service deliver it. The route flown here is a common ferry route from Europe. Of course not to detract anything from this video, not an easy trip.

Thoroughly enjoyable video and great aviation adventure. Charles Lindbergh would be proud of you.

Great video and a courageous pilot. Thanks for the "ride along." 👍

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian! I don't know about courageous, but it certainly was an experience!

This is an amazing video. I watched it all and I found that you are a very consistent pilot with good habits. The Aircraft performance was great!

This was awesome, thank you for documenting it so nicely. It looks like a real challenge and one where one might think it would be over at many times during the trip

Really enjoyed your video. Getting my pilot's license is a bucket list item which probably won't happen. I can see what It looks like through your channel. I've always been fascinated with flying. I was an Operations Specialist and Air Intercept Controller in the U. S. Navy for 8 years. I definitely miss it. Thank you for the video journey.

What a great video, thank you for posting. If you are going across the pond in winter with a single engine piston, I guess the Cirrus is the one to do it in. Keeps the mind focused :-)

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Yes…focused is one way to put it! Thank you!!

Epic video; thanks for taking us along. I really enjoyed all of the rare scenery in far-away places. Cheers from NYC.

What a trip! Congrats for completing it safely and thanks for sharing!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Renato!

What a wonderful and amazing flight! That little Cirrus is one beautiful aircraft and the avionics package...one of the best I've seen! Two big displays that can show you everything for the pilot to have full confidence. The view out seems spectacular. Now I know how some B-17's and B-24's got to the German front from the factory. Yes and performing that were the WAAF's who flew them there! Must be a similar flight to this with very carefully planned fuel stops etc.

Rob, great footage! Good Old KMDQ never looked so good after that trip! What a great experience, thanks for sharing it. Im going to share it with my flight students.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Yes, seeing MDQ again after this was quite a relief

Fascinating video/journey, some of those approaches were beyond sketchy conditions, helluva pilot the way your brought her in on all of those. Thanks for sharing, hope you do more things like this

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very glad you enjoyed it!

The views of Greenland and Canada are just amazing! I love snow and from a height this view looks just magical! Great flight!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you...those places were like being on a different planet!

This really brings context to the heroic flight of The Spirit of St Louis! No autopilot, no refueling stops, no breaks, see through a periscope! MSFS 2020 has a sim version of that plane. I tried flying it and you simply do not know what is in front of you!

So far, I have not seen worse weather conditions on this route when looking at other publishing flights, especially during the approaches but also during departures. Either you are crazy man 😁 or you have steel balls. 😀Great respect for you for this flight. Be safe.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Piter. I don't know about steel balls...maybe just a small brain! Nothing about this flight would have been possible without Gerry Hintermayr...he is an exceptional pilot and was the real force behind getting us through this

@piotrekflo

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Congratulation one more time for both of you then. SR22 is mine favorite single engine piston. Super trip.

Thank you so very much for sharing your flight/trip, really, can't thank you enough. Good luck in all your future endeavors. Really appreciated your taking the time to include the message/commentary at 04:17 as well, God Bless & Godspeed.

I saw the title (Berlin, Germany to Huntsville, Alabama) and noticed the aircraft was a single engine, so I just had to check this out. Wow, very impressive, great piloting! Thanks for making and sharing the video!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Very nice trip, enjoyed every minute of it. Flew that trip twice, hard IMC, no autopilot. Relived my own adventure with a Cherokee 140. Good job!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You did it in a Cherokee 140 w no autopilot?? That sounds much harder than this trip...very impressive!

@TheAmericano

2 жыл бұрын

That is impressive! I have a Cherokee 180 that I have had for 10+ years and I'm not sure I would try it with that.

@tinkershop3456

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmericano The worst I can think of is regretting for the rest of my life that I did not live my dream. Should have..., could have.... There are other adventures....

Congrats on the trip! At this stage in my life, I would have just had it disassembled, packed in a shipping container, and I would have gone home via Lufthansa.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

...that's what I'll do next time!

Wow! I watched the entire video. I had no idea this could be done in a small plane. What a treat! Thank you for sharing. 😊

Enjoyed the video and scenery. Impressive flying skills! ✈️👍🏻

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job Rob! Very helpful to me as I’m planning the reverse voyage (Arizona to Europe) in early June… then back to Arizona in August. Seeing your video was very helpful. Cheers. Todd

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd. I didn't do a good job showing it in the video, but I had someone with me that really was the reason for the trip being successful. If you'd like someone to go with you on your flight I'd highly recommend him. His name is Gerald Hintermayr...there is a link in the description if you'd like to look him up. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you get ready..

@toddjc1999

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Thanks Rob, I just Googled Gerald and found his company, I'll check it out some more! My biggest issue right now is insurance, so an experienced Ferry Pilot might be not only advisable but required. Now that you have that nice new plane are you going to join COPA? If so, you can find me there with a quick search, and I'll do the same. Cheers. Todd

Hey Rob, such a cool video and experience. I’m a student pilot out of redstone and visit KMDQ quite often. Hope to see your cirrus there sometimes. Happy flying

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hello!! Leave your contact info with Donna or Virginia at the FBO and maybe we can go flying sometime! Best of luck with getting your license!

I would say this demonstrates confidence in your ability as a pilot. well done...thanks for sharing places I'll never get to visit :)

Wow!! What a great journey!! I felt like I was there too and it was breathtaking and just simply amazing!! Greenland and Iceland look like you’re on another planet!! This is definitely a trip of a lifetime!!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alejandro! Very glad you enjoyed it

You are a heck of a pilot...I watched all but a few minutes and really liked the landings but flying IFR most of the way would be scary and dangerous, I would think. Thanks for sharing.

Nice flight. I watched the entire video. Pretty cool. (no pun intended) ..... Thanks for posting it. 👍🙂

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you...glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for documenting this trip. Watched it twice. Enjoyed it much. Flying over Greenland and northern Canada must have been interesting!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! Very glad to hear you enjoyed it. It was all very interesting...just wish the weather had been better so we could have actually seen more of what we were flying over!

@TheSteveSteele

Жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Rob, were you a passenger or pilot on this trip? Passenger, right? Well, if you ever attempt a round trip as pilot, (southern US to Europe and back), and if you ever needed someone to fill the passenger seat, I would drop whatever I’m doing and jump at the chance to do this. Kind of a bucket list thing. Cheers.

Wow! I just subscribed to your channel. Just found this video today. I like to watch aviation videos but yours is the first for a propeller driven airplane. I honestly enjoyed this more than the big jets. I would love to take a trip like this one day in an aircraft like yours. I live in Chattanooga so you’re not too far from me. Such a pleasure to watch the entire video!

I loved every minute of this. In 1965 I had the choice of getting my private pilots license or going to Europe. I decided on Europe and when I got there I never left. Like many, I am sure, I have dreamed of flying a small aircraft between Europe and the States, but I always imagined it to be very strenuous and a test of endurance. Watching your video I am sure that was a good estimation. Thank you for your excellent videography, piloting and descriptions. Have you ever related how it came to pass that your SR-22T was in Berlin? Best wishes from Hessen, in the geographic centre of Germany.

Well done Rob! Very inspiring, great pilotage, and an impressive aircraft.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric! Very glad you enjoyed it.

Amazing trip! Congratulations on this achievement and thanks for posting!

Awesome video. Very well done. Great seeing you in Greenville at the wedding and very cool airplane.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Great seeing you too! Let's talk soon.

that is a beautiful plane, nice video.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Niko!

That’s a lot of water to cross, and I’m no too keen on crossing that much water single engine solo, but the trip seemed fascinating.

Good job Rob.. I don't think I can do a trip like that all by myself. More kudos to you 👏

Loved the video so far. That is a drop dead gorgeous plane you have there!

Wow the Kulusuk airstrip looked just like a scene out of a video game. Beautiful and surreal and totally isolated. An oasis in the middle of a frozen desolate but beautiful scene of barren snow covered hills and inlets.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Archie…Kulusuk was way cool. Literally. You can’t tell from the video but the airstrip was frozen gravel. No pavement , just ice and rock. We didn’t use the brakes because of the ice…just let it roll out to slow enough to turn around and taxi back

@The_ZeroLine

Жыл бұрын

Surreal for sure. I love that little tiny outposts of civilization even exist. There must be some mining, energy or fishing industry activity nearby making that airport financially feasible.

@sam28600

11 ай бұрын

The airport was actually built by the US military in support of a nearby radar station.

Thanks for the adventure! I have not flow general aviation for a number of years since giving up all my licenses (health). Always wanted to fly along on crossing the Atlantic. Thanks for the participation of traveling along with you. The film taken reflects a great reason of getting the Instrument rating ALONG WITH QUALIFIED EXPERIENCE. Great shots of the weather conditions, approaches, etc. As you said in your comments, it took a lot of planning and having someone having the knowledge and experience of having done it before several times. Weather was not ideal but it does give what good weather and bad weather look like. A lot of years ago, I knew a friend who flew single engine using extended internal fuel bladders to fly to England/Ireland/Scotland area. Another one flew from Hawaii to San Franciso in single engine plan with fuel bladders, etc. Your trip really perked me up - have made 80 - and you have really peaked up my interests. Really enjoy that plane. It is really a good one

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve. I learned a ton on this trip and have to give all credit to my partner with me - Gerry Hintermayr - who showed me a new level in flying. It was a life altering adventure for sure! Very glad you enjoyed it.

Like some of the other comments have said excellent video, Rob! Really enjoyed watching your journey. I thought it was perfectly filmed and aerated we’re just right amount of detail. Looking forward one of these days to flying in an SR 22. Been many years since I had to stop flying lessons and would love to restart. Thanks for sharing your journey With us aviation fans.

I live about 40 miles south of Huntsville. Really enjoyed the video. A lot of beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Noah!

WOW!!!! My only complaint is it would have been nice to listen to your communications with ATC that would have made this perfect. I can only imagine all oft he different accents you had to deal with. After over 36 years of not flying hoping to soon be back in the air and with a cirrus you have inspired me even more, thanks for sharing.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really messed up the audio...I brought the wrong audio adapter and had to use a not so great spare headset plugged into the rear seat passenger plugs to record in flight commentary. I know it's very bad...

@stillrocknthissideofthedir141

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Still loved it, One day hopefully soon I will be up there with you not in a G6 hoping for a SR22T G3 if I can find the one with the right price tag. :O)

Very nice video. You inspired me to fly this route with the SR22 in MS Flight Simulator 2020. I'll be in BGKK soon.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

HA! Let me know how it goes!

¡¡Fantástico!! ¡¡Felicitaciones por semejante aventura!!

Epic journey, thanks for sharing!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very happy to hear you enjoyed it!

I've always wanted to be a pilot but just don't have what it takes. I found watching this video very soothing. Great piloting. To tell you the truth I didn't even realize a single engine could do that kind of trip. I love the SR22T. One of my favorite small planes.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Craig...i bet you do have what it takes. Very glad you enjoyed the video!

Rob thank you for sharing such an amazing adventure. Do you mind sharing your emergency preparations, like sat phone, plb, clothing and if you used any device to relieve yourself. I do lots of over water flying and I’m always interested in emergency prep even though mine is mostly over Caribbean temps. You are a great pilot

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jose. We wore cold-water survival suits for the overwater flights, two life rafts, life jackets, GPS-based personal locator beacons, satellite communication through the Cirrus Global Connect in the aircraft, and of course a flight plan with reporting points. We had the Travel-John relief bottles but didn't need them. With it being a winter crossing, the 6 or so hours a day of daylight was the biggest limit on how much we could fly on a given day - we didn't want to be over water in the dark. I think about 4 1/2 hours was the longest leg and that was between Iqaluit and Kuujjuarapik in northern Canada.

@josec4790

2 жыл бұрын

Rob I appreciate your prompt detailed description of how you prepared for such a challenging flight. Excellent footage and thank you again for sharing.

Great video of an amazing trip! Thanks for sharing!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Very glad you enjoyed it!

What a trip!! Must have been a great one 👌🏼

Your adventurous spirit and bravery has made me even more appreciative of the technology behind commercial aircrafts and their abilities to fly hundreds of people at a time whatever the weather and within a 24 hour clock. Amazing

Keeping it simple, what a great video, thank you! No dramatic music, no yeehaa's, nice calm and well chosen words with the nice txt banners for info, just let the amazing footage tell the story, very, very enjoyable. As someone else mentioned, the Kulusuk app was like nothing you would ever dream of seeing, so beautiful and unreal colours! The mountains looked so sharp in the film too. Is this aircraft equipped with the BRS or have you another plan if the donk quits? Absolutely inspiring video and this is one offer that may make me happy to do another 30 odd hrs of almost straight and level! You now have those memories that I am sure will stay vivid in your mind for longer than most memories? Happy landings for the future!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Roger, thank you for the kind words. I really just thought this video would be for my mother and a few friends...didn't think it would get the kind of interest it's gotten here on YT. Thank you for watching and very glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

@rogerblackwood8815

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 This is a trip on my bucket list, along with the Aurora Borealis and Mt Everest, times running out a bit now and I'm still working on the old PA28's and 172's! So it was a pleasure to see someone who has got up and done it, Salut to you sir!

YT recommended this. What an epic journey, never imagined such was possible. This was fascinating. Thank you for sharing with us

How appropriate…I just happen to be in HSV on an overnight business trip and came upon your video. I am a previous owner on an SR22 and am completely envious of your journey! I had plans to fly to 49 out of the 50 states just for fun and you have surpassed my lofty goal! Very cool video indeed! I hope to join the ranks of Cirrus ownership again soon!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! The Cirrus is hard to beat! Best of luck

What a life-changing flight! Well done...thanks for the experience! My CA to FL flight was long but 4700+ miles? Wow, in subzero temps this shows the durability of that Continental 550 engine. Any issues with it or the electrical system? Did you have back up navigation? Stratus etc? Congratulations! Hope to see you at a CPPP COPA event.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill. Yes, the 550 did a wonderful job and we had no problems with it or with the electrical system. The autopilot issue was the only real challenge we had with the airplane. The turbo Cirrus with FIKI is a real machine. We did have backup nav via Foreflight on two iPads. It was a great experience….thank you for sharing your comment

@dawnschrader4788

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

@christopherjones8025

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome flight to take i. Such a small plane . Not to many places for emergency landings out there . So cold .

20 minutes into the video and I’m like: Yooo! This guy is flying a single engine across the ocean. Lot of confidence that’s for sure 🤣

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

...there might be some other, less flattering words that would also apply!! Thank you!! Very glad you enjoyed it!

your flight back home was incredible, thanks for posting your flight, really enjoyed it

Great video, thanks for sharing. The G6 is a fantastic machine

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan! Yes, the G6 is excellent

Quite an amazing journey. Definitely on my list in my 2019 SR22. Did you use a company to take care of logistics ? Ever attend a CPPP ? What made you do the trip in winter vs. waiting until warmer weather ? Great video and congratulations on a superb accomplishment.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. I had someone with me - Gerald Hintermayr - who had made this trip quite a few times and he was a master with the logistics. A link to him and his company in in the description. I bought the airplane in Germany and needed to get it home, hence the winter trip. Thank you for the kind words.

@barondugger

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 I was wondering why the long trip. Not being a pilot myself(medical reasons), I am always envious of people who can fly.

I'm pretty sure that if the engine was running smooth, you wouldn't feel nervous, but I'll ask the question anyway. Do you ever feel a bit tentative when you are over water and cannot see land for as far as the eye can see?? I'm fully aware that's the reason for the survival gear. You're blessed to make this journey!! I'm a quarter through your journey.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vern...that's a good question. I felt very nervous over water and don't take it lightly. Overwater legs this long were a first for me, but I've flown to the Bahamas from Florida several times and that also feels a bit uneasy. All I know to do is to prepare as well as possible and always be in communication with ATC. Still doesn't take away that feeling...

@kentfuqua9634

2 жыл бұрын

I did a flight from Opa Locka to Nassau-only 45 minutes in a PA-28. Puckered up the whole way!

@secretsquirrel6308

2 жыл бұрын

Aircraft engines, especially in single engine aircraft, are tuned to 'auto-rough' as soon as crossing the shoreline of a great body of water. Ask any pilot, they'll tell you.

Fantastic flight. . Magnificent veiws. Thankyou for this amazing video.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Geoff!

That was AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharing. You should totally win an award given all of the elements and situations you had to fly through. I’m sure it put your pilot skills to the test. As you flew over Iceland I looked but I didn’t see Superman’s lair…but I think I did see planet Hoth. That’s A LOT of time to be in an airplane though.

Crazy flight! Amazing footage. Great job. I am planning to make this trip sometime this or next summer to visit my family in UK. I own a C310R wIth the 550’s engines. I am based in FL and BHM. Any professional pilot to recommend to accompany me for this trip? Thanos

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thanos! Yes, I know exactly the guy...Gerald Hintermayr. He was the real brain behind this trip and his experience is what made it work. Check out his website at: www.aircraft-and-more.com/. The link is also in the description of this video if that's easier. Good luck with your trip...I'd love to hear about it/see the video when you do it!

Stumbled across your video - incredible flight! Out of curiosity - how long had you been flying before doing a trip like this? Love that Cirrus - makes me wish I could fly... and afford that incredible machine!

Wow that was epic! Congratulations and thanks for sharing

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Crazy! What an experience. What an adventure. Thanks for sharing.

Hello Rob, came across your video and watched from beginning to end, I bet you can see why we have so few private pilot's over here in the UK and Europe, the restrictions compared to the USA are mind boggling as you probably found out. I agree with the previous guy your landings in extrema conditions and instrument flying where exceptional. I did like you last comment on closing. Along the lines of a great journey but won't do it again?. Did you find out the fault with the Auto Pilot? I was relieved when you got back to nice warm weather as well. Regards Richard 🇬🇧

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard! You’re right…I did find flying in Europe much different than in the US. Really don’t understand why all the restrictions as none of them seemed safety related at all. The autopilot error message indicated a stuck key, but I don’t think that was really the problem. Garmin replaced the whole unit under warranty when I got back so all good now. Thank you for the kind words…come fly with us in the US if you get a chance!

@D989501L

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Hi Rob, if I ever get the chance I will do, my sister lives on Idaho and I rode my motorbike around the states for 3 months back in 96, wouldn't mind doing that again, but getting older😁 Tide and Time wait for no man, so will gave to see. Lovely Looking plain Regards Richard 🇬🇧

This is incredible, Rob. Like, breathtakingly incredible. I live in the New York area but I've been to Europe many times (my family is from the former Yugoslavia) and I've never seen Europe or the world like this. What a refreshing new experience! Now, I'm not a pilot. I'm an avid flight simmer and dreaming of getting my PPL one day. So bear that in mind as I ask this and pardon my ignorance here, if any. Were you largely able to stick to your initial intended flight plan or did you have to make deviations along the way, either because of departure/arrival delays, airport closures, or weather conditions? And if so, did that affect how long it took you to get home in a significant way? What were your considerations for if you could make a certain leg of the trip happen or not? Time of day? Whether you'd have to fly IFR conditions vs VFR? Basically, what I'm asking is, for the most part, what comes in to play decision making wise for a trip like this? This was a very entertaining and fascinating video, and the scenery is breathtaking! Thanks again for sharing and sorry for the million questions! Curiosity got me lol

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi SJ! Very glad you enjoyed it. We were able to stick to the original route with the exception of the leg between Iqaluit and Kuujjuarapik. We wanted to go all the way to Moosonee on that leg but the headwinds were too much. Other than than, the route stayed the same, but the schedule had to be flexible. There was only about 6 hours of daylight each day that far north this time of year and we didn't want to be over water in the dark. That limited us the most. Weather was a big factor - we flew in some bad but manageable conditions because there always seemed to be another front with worse weather coming. Thank you for the kind words. I posted details of each leg as well as the .kml files for Google Earth for anyone wanting to sim this flight in the description.

What a fabulously modern little single engine! Love it 😍

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Wow. That was awesome! I can see why that’s a one and done! Wicked badass tho! Just to say ya did it is enough for me! Cheers to you 🍻

Incredible flight and footage! I’m interested in some of the logistics of it all. But what was average price of 100LL in Iceland, Canada stops? Thanks for posting

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

100L ranged from $7 to $11/gallon, but it was the TKS that really got us - $35 - $40/gallon. Availability of 100LL was an issue in Canada south of Iqaluit - there were only a couple options at the time which drove our decision to go to CYGW. Covid testing was a real question but it turned at that the aircrew exception applied so we just had to show vax cards and recent PRC at each entry - not get tested at every stop. Customs wasn't an issue as they all seemed used to this sort of thing. US entry was also easy as we made sure the ton of import/registration/declarations, etc. were all done beforehand.

@buckbuchanan5849

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Thanks appreciate the feedback!

@marlac1334

2 жыл бұрын

@@robblack5483 Great video Rob, the weather conditions made me nervous sitting on my couch and I'm from MN. All said and done what was the total trip cost for 100L/TKS? Thanks.

Nice journey!! Just out of curiosity; how much did it cost in USD in total (airport landing fees, fuel etc)?

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yazan. I think the total cost of everthing - fuel, hotel, food, fees, etc. was around $6500.

"Having guts" just got a new meaning in my book... congrats!!!

Congratulations on that long flight! I'm watching this from my home office ...about 500 yds from KMDQ.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt! Thank you!

Truly fantastic adventure. Out of curiosity how much roughly did it cost in fees and fuel for the trip?

@JohnSmith-yv6eq

2 жыл бұрын

Rob Black 3 days ago I think the total cost was around $6500 including fuel, hotels, fees, etc

@pappybo49

2 жыл бұрын

What prompted to make the trip? And a great 👍 big attaboy from an old fart 💨 that’s broke-up and disabled. But I can still lay o. the couch and remember the good ol’ days! Thanks for keeping it alive for guys like me!

@JohnSmith-yv6eq

2 жыл бұрын

@@pappybo49 Rob was shocked at the prices of aircraft in the USA. He found this aircraft in Germany..and bought it; it was still registered in the USA. He decided to fly it back rather than break it down and ship it home. He contacted a pilot who has done 50 of these trips from either direction and that person using his great expertise expeditied the trip.....flying with Rob on this journey.

A little more commentary would have been nice.

Amazing and thank you both for sharing your journey, fabulous thank you.

Thought I'd watch a few minutes and ended up flying all the way...better than meditation. Brave men ! Thx

WOW! That was epic. Came for a few minutes, stayed to the end!!!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! Very glad you enjoyed it!

Nice video! Thank You for the ride along. Very interesting.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob, glad you enjoyed it!

Che bel viaggio. Bravo e determinato. Tanti complimenti.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Grazie! Molto felice che ti sia piaciuto!

I went to Huntsville AL back in December for the first time, I actually liked it there, now KZread is recommending me this video

Amazing how you made the plane go 5x faster at various points. Didn’t know that was possible.

What a journey. Flying above, Germany, Netherlands, the UK, Faroe Islands, Iceland, above the Atlantic Ocean, Greenland, Canada, the US. Both during daytime and nighttime as well. In adverse weather conditions. That's a real adventure! 😊 You should definitely do it again.

Wow! Incredible. Thanks for sharing.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very glad you enjoyed it

Hi Rob, glad to see you again, if only in a video. Fun to 'take a ride' with you.

Great video. when i saw it was to Huntsville I could' not resist.I live just off Indian Creek Rd in Huntsville. Great Flying.I used to be an ATC Controller in the Air Force.

I enjoyed the ride. Thanks for posting.

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! Very glad you enjoyed it...

Epic adventure flying sir. Enjoyed wattching every minute and inspired to get my license!

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear that. Get your license! It's one of the best things I've been fortunate enough to do in my life!

thank you for your video documenting your lovely trip from berlin to usa very enjoyable

@robblack5483

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!