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It was VFR. I filed an alternate just for good measure but you are not required to do so for VFR flights, and I could have diverted pretty much to any other airfield open to civilian GA flights.

Totally understand. I would also decline short approach with such winds

@@dkoleary88yes it helped a lot to have a better feel for the acft and take the decision to divert. Thanks for your comments @dkoleary88

The place is called Mariazell, and it is in Austria,Europe.

You are absolutely right about that river optical illusion. I myself had it for a moment, since this was my first time flying into LOWI. But then you squint a bit and double check your gps and soon realise you need to fly a little longer to spot the runway. Regarding my expectation for RWY 8, the reason is very simple: when I briefed the weather on the ground Innsbruck was reporting light winds from the east.

It is a great city! thanks for your comment, Jeffery

We could get you a special price on a sister light sport version called Ellipse Spirit. It’s got a retractable undercarriage and a side stick. DM for info, if you are interested @lcprivatepilot 😊

Thanks for the comment! I prefer to come in with 40 degrees flap especially on shorter runways. If the conditions are a bit gusty however, I like to keep a bit more speed on final and stay on flaps 21. Also, it will depend how old are the skylarks you’ve flown: the modern ones like mine registered under ELSA have a higher MTOW of 600kg or 1320 lb. as opposed to the older models limited to 450kg. Lastly, you need to account for the different flight characteristics of a high wing vs. a low wing. 😊

@@skylarkpilot Good to know, thanks for the information. Personally, I'm waiting for the weather to improve ...🙂

@@theflyingcircus2070 the season is just starting, I’m sure we’ll have plenty opportunities to fly! Happy landings ;)

Thank you for watching ;)

Comms were perfect. It was good to be among all the Ryanairs and WizzAirs for once 😄

You are going to have a good time in your skylark! Where are you based?

@@skylarkpilot Thanks, I am really looking forward to it. I shall be chartering out of Konstanz, southern Germany, once the transition training is completed.

@@theflyingcircus2070 I’ll be flying your way at the end of the month, to attend Aero 2023! Let me know if you plan on attending.

Thanks William. That’s very true: composure is key to keep your thinking sharp. And training is the only way to increase our chances in the face of an emergency

Thanks. Something rather simple: the engine coolant reservoir had a crack. Under pressure, the coolant spilled all over the engine bay, and when in contact with the hot exhaust and other hot components it generated that white smoke. The mechanics at DOVA quickly changed the reservoir for a new one, cleaned up the engine, and I flew away with no issues just an hour later.

it is. But you can have it installed also in KTS, both the analog gauge as well as the EFIS. Or you can just have two Garmin G3Xs... I know the owner of DOVA Aircraft and the folks at the factory pretty well... do you want to DM me for some more info about the plane? you can email me at info "AT" alexair "dot" CZ

Hi there Antonio, thanks for your comment! Good luck with your student pilot journey, and happy flying along the east coast!

Thanks for your comment, very pleased you enjoy the videos. Have fun with your Skylark!

Oh yes! A bit of cloud surfing is always nice, as long as it remains safe. Happy landings!

@@skylarkpilot You too! And congrats with your channel! 👍🏻

Thanks! just starting… yours has been an inspiration. Keep up the great work.

@@skylarkpilot Thanks, you too! 😉👍🏻