Birdstrike!! in a G58 Baron

Birdstrike in a G58 Beechcraft Baron; IFR flight; Using Foreflight in Australia; Multi-engine instrument flying in IMC, Using anti-ice systems and de-ice boots, weather radar, Richmond ILS and missed approach, VOR approach at Parkes, circling to land, using lean assist, General Aviation Sydney, Flying into Bankstown avoiding traffic in training area. ATSB was notified of the birdstrike as it is a reportable incident.

[@Alext647]

I used to fly this aircraft years ago ! It was a beautiful aircraft then, looks great with the new interior 👍🏼 glad to see she’s still getting about and well kept.
I’ve seen some amazing views out of those windows !

[@diamondairtaxis]

That’s awesome! What are you flying now?

[@Alext647]

@@diamondairtaxis flying for an airline now, but still having conversations about the trips I used to do in the baron ! 👌🏼
I have just stumbled across your video but recognized the paint on the engine cowling immediately haha 😂 had to check the serial number on the rego listing.
Is she used for charter now ??

[@diamondairtaxis]

Haha. Cool.

[@Michael-oy3pz]

Just found your channel and that is one very sweet Baron ✈️ Nice flight Mate

[@diamondairtaxis]

Thanks! The owner has done a great job with the interior and avionics upgrade.

[@dannialkhakdoust4518]

Great content sir, can’t believe your channel is so small.

[@diamondairtaxis]

Thanks! It’s a new channel so hopefully it will grow soon!

[@kerrybowers865]

Great video. As a note for future reference, I would have taxied to parking after the bird strike and done a thorough visual inspection to confirm there was no obvious damage that may indicate precluding flight again until appropriately addressed. Best Regards

[@diamondairtaxis]

Thanks Kerry. Yes that’s what I did - I just didn’t video that part. No damage was evident. What was interesting to me is that I had no idea the prop strike occurred until I watched it in slow motion some time later at home. I had incorrectly assumed that if the prop had been struck I would have noticed!

[@bernardanderson3758]

Steve my first time on your channel and my favorite piston twin is and flown in is the B58

[@diamondairtaxis]

That’s great. I am enjoying flying the G58 Baron a lot. Keeps you on your toes!

[@bernardanderson3758]

Looking forward to seeing some real IFR footage in flight weather conditions IMC

[@chriscovington2420]

What year Baron?

[@diamondairtaxis]

2006 but has had recent NXi and interior upgrades

[@navaho5430]

2 birds with one prop.

[@diamondairtaxis]

Yeah not bad!

[@-MOYST-]

Bird strike 19:24

[@diamondairtaxis]

I’ve also added another 1 minute clip in 4K 200 fps of the bird strike in slow motion. Much clearer.

[@ronjones-6977]

@@diamondairtaxis Looked more like a bird split.