I slam a 172 into a Florida runway, proving this flight instructor is WRONG!

Описание: I take to the skies over Florida with my good friend and fellow YouTuber, flight instructor Lewis Dixon from LewDix Aviation. The plan was simple: get used to flying in the U.S. before my upcoming Atlantic crossing in a PA-28. The reality? I end up smashing a Cessna 172 onto the runway at Leesburg – and proving Lewis wrong in the process.

Lewis has always said that Cessnas float on landing… but this one didn’t. With some lively crosswinds swirling around the trees, my first U.S. circuit turned into a perfect demonstration of how unpredictable Florida conditions can be. It’s all part of my effort to understand the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between flying in the UK and the U.S. – from radio calls and airspace, to pattern entries and phraseology.

Join me as I navigate unfamiliar airspace, wrestle with American ATC, and try to make sense of a new cockpit environment – all with Lewis offering his trademark calm instruction (and plenty of laughter).

Featuring:
– A British pilot’s first flight in a Cessna 172 in the U.S.
– Orlando Executive to Leesburg circuits
– UK vs. USA radio and procedures
– One slightly firm, totally explainable landing

Lewis Dixon (LewDix Aviation):    / lewdixaviation  

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
00:43 Taxi
01:16 Coping with US ATC
03:08 Taking off
04:27 Airspace discussion and VFR rules
06:00 Norvic Aero Engines promotion
06:55 Identifying the arrival airport
07:36 Obtaining the ATIS
08:17 Calling Leesburg airport
09:17 Planning our join
10:53 Downwind
12:06 Final Approach
12:33 Slamming it onto the runway!
13:44 Sloppy pattern
14:15 2nd attempt
15:26 Lew's verdict
15:50 Returning to Orlando Executive