The Way to Oshkosh 2018 Story 2, INSANE Fly-In, Amazing Show and Fly-Out

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  • In this series of Niko's Wings parallel episodes, I'm sharing the drama, the excitement and the feelings felt on the way to Oshkosh but also during and after Oshkosh 2018.
    On this episode experience the insanity of flying into Oshkosh, trying to stay at 1,300 feet at 90 knots, thing that proved to be next to impossible. Airplanes butting-in left and right and following the NOTAM.
    The show in itself was incredible, see more about my friends at GoPro, JustPlaneTint.com, TalosAvionics.com and JMBaircraft.com.
    Don't miss the next episode coming up, about the weather, the simulator practice and the lost alternator that caused me to declare an emergency... All coming soon.
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Komentáře • 209

  • @BaronPilot
    @BaronPilot Před 6 lety +27

    Great Video and it was great hanging out with you at OSH! See ya soon!

  • @imLdub
    @imLdub Před 5 lety +35

    As a controller myself, it takes a very certain breed to control that Oshkosh traffic. Bravo

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh Před 5 lety +5

      Like herding retarded mice...

  • @deeanna8448
    @deeanna8448 Před 6 lety +43

    Holy crap! That controller was on the ball! How long are their shifts? It must be really exhausting after a short time. I can’t imagine flying into that event as a novice pilot. It must be overwhelming!

  • @DougKremer
    @DougKremer Před 5 lety +14

    I flew into Osh a long time ago for a day trip at the show, it was absolutely bonkers but awesome. I'm convinced the folks running control are professional cat-herders the rest of the year.

  • @phillee2814
    @phillee2814 Před 6 lety +4

    Wow, that became quite an epic adventure.
    That traffic density into and out of Oshkosh is absolutely insane!
    Thanks for taking us along with you.

  • @WendelltheSongwriter
    @WendelltheSongwriter Před 6 lety +5

    Niko. Best Oshkosh vid I've seen so far. Mad editing skills, a great mixture of flying, airshow, vendors (kudos for having them give us info!), arrival, departure. Just really cool. Just subscribed. Thank you.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      That’s nice to hear. I’m happy with it too. Thx for subscribing!

  • @eileeneamon7063
    @eileeneamon7063 Před 6 lety +10

    Great situational awareness flying in to Oshkosh and stunning footage of a few events. Thanks, guys, good job and I noticed a difference with the GP Hero 6..... seemed a bit crisper. Very nice goody bag!

  • @96chevydually6.5L
    @96chevydually6.5L Před 6 lety +7

    Nicely done! That was intense with the tower constantly in your ear and having to pay attention to all the traffic

  • @JeffDenham5691
    @JeffDenham5691 Před 5 lety +4

    Awesome work Niko. That arrival was tense even for me sitting at my desk!! Well done.

  • @ronzphotography3277
    @ronzphotography3277 Před 5 lety +4

    Wow! I watched tis video several times, most especially the pattern to land. I'm stressed just watching it! Nice job, guys!!!

  • @tvance111
    @tvance111 Před 6 lety +3

    That landing! Handled it beautifully. Impressive job sir.

  • @DavidTorres-xs1ur
    @DavidTorres-xs1ur Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for the insider view of what its like to be at Oshkosh.

  • @GaryMCurran
    @GaryMCurran Před 6 lety +3

    What a great way to see OSH18, and with you primary instructor, too. Certainly looks like you had fun.

  • @spaert
    @spaert Před 6 lety +8

    Nice job! I don't if anyone would want to try that the first time as a single pilot! Sure helps to have a second pair of eyes and ears. So much going on.....you guys handled it all really well. Those ATC guys - what a job! I can't even imagine how they deal with the hundred-thousand things happening all at once at Oshkosh. And still stay cool, calm and collected - and super nice! I don't know what they get for all that, but it ain't enough....

    • @rnpalmer1
      @rnpalmer1 Před 6 lety

      GoPro video quality superb. Posts in 4k coming?

    • @wiedehopf9068
      @wiedehopf9068 Před 6 lety

      Recording or editing into 1080p with a 4k capable device is still a big upgrade over straight 1080p devices. Uploading 4k is a real hassle and i don't think it's that much of an upgrade quality wise. Yes i know technically more pixels but it's also about clarity of the picture.

    • @rnpalmer1
      @rnpalmer1 Před 6 lety

      wiedehopf Yes, it is about the clarity of the picture and I’m sure you felt the same way (A big hassle) when uploads limited to standard definition

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +3

      The ATC folks are just amazing! I have the utmost respect for these guys.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      Probably only a special shirt video here and there to showcase 4K but it will be a while before I will make it a habit. Will see how the video editing in 4K works. It may not even be an issue.

  • @jonminer9891
    @jonminer9891 Před 4 lety

    I am enjoying the old videos. Oshkosh was great. Thanks for sharing.

  • @philchallinor6429
    @philchallinor6429 Před 6 lety

    Just gets my blood pumping! Bucket list Niko! Well done, and thank you for showcasing some of what is out there in equipment/technology. It is so important to support those who support us. Looking forward to the next adventure. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @d1sp0sabl3H3r0
    @d1sp0sabl3H3r0 Před 5 lety +1

    Another great video. Niko, your videos make me really, really miss flying GA. A few more years to finish putting my kids through college and then I can hopefully return to boring holes through the sky. Keep up the videos and the excellent flying!

  • @leanbean8376
    @leanbean8376 Před 2 lety

    Stopped@12:02 was still laughing at you telling your primary instructor, he was in for a treat!😄...that he was, not necessarily the kind of treat he was expecting😄... Busy busy flying, he did state, "it was hectic" Lol...that ATC was on his J O B...

  • @Toby_Q
    @Toby_Q Před 6 lety +3

    Yet another video with Mike Patey's Draco machine. Awesome!

  • @SmittySmithsonite
    @SmittySmithsonite Před 6 lety +2

    That place was CRAZY! Like trying to drive during rush hour on 128/95/1 in Boston, minus the radio help, HAHAHA! 😁 Nice job getting in and out of there. An extra set of eyes must help tremendously, I'd imagine.
    I'm definitely going to try to get out there next year. We'll see how things go. A bucket-list item, for sure! So much going on, everywhere at that show!
    Really enjoyed this one! Thanks for taking us along. Glad the mechanical issues didn't slow you down too much, and you got there and back safely - that's what counts. Awesome vid as always, Niko!👍👍

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +3

      It was crazy... looking back, it was all a blur, you focus so much on flying that you barely comprehend the radio calls. That’s where the 2nd pilot comes handy, especially a very experienced flight instructor.

  • @mrbillsparacordcross6103
    @mrbillsparacordcross6103 Před 6 lety +1

    Well done, Niko. Go Pro did you right! I’m looking forward to what you put out with all the new toys.

  • @MiHiHemi
    @MiHiHemi Před 6 lety +1

    I've been to Oshkosh around 10 times and never gets old. Always have to be aware of soft turf around there. Way to go!

  • @unapro3
    @unapro3 Před 6 lety

    @ 8:22 that's a true professional right there...planes coming in left, right and centre and he still sounds like he is giving a motivational speech...

  • @MrJimmer1805
    @MrJimmer1805 Před 6 lety +1

    Perfectly done all the way around. Great job!!!
    Jim

  • @challenger2ultralightadventure

    Nice video of Oshkosh. I spent the entire week there, and still didn't get to see everything! What an amazing event. Gotta go back next year, just to see what I missed.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      I was there Wednesday to Saturday and I definitely did not see everything. Next year...

  • @pslny
    @pslny Před 6 lety +1

    The clarity of that new camera is awesome Niko, gonna try flying to Osh Kosh next year, nice video. Paul

  • @buckshot704
    @buckshot704 Před 5 lety

    Growing up 40 minutes northeast of Oshkosh, I’m amazed to see how the thousands of GA birds make their way to and from Wittman Field. Incredible ATC keeping the flow going. Oshkosh 2019 is just around the corner. Hope to see you there! 😎

  • @oscarq5953
    @oscarq5953 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice video on that hectic fly-in. Oshkosh is a bucket list for me, but from the other side of the fence.

  • @bengus8148
    @bengus8148 Před 5 lety

    I've watched a lot of vids of aircraft going to Oshkosh,they're all great! Lots of well organized chaos. It's fantastic to watch the Fisk approach on a flight tracker and tapping into Oskosh ATC,it's insane. Congrats on your trip and safe landing,let us know if your going back in 2019 so we can track you!

  • @tomm7301
    @tomm7301 Před 6 lety

    Thanks Niko! That was great fun! I got a kick out of watching the expression on your face after you landed at KOSH. Nice job stick and rudder flying! Can’t wait for your next installment.

  • @cirruscapo
    @cirruscapo Před 6 lety

    I don't know how anyone can fly in as a single pilot with no help, crazy... It will be a few years before I attempt flying in to OSH even with help, but you and your former CFI did a great job Paisano...

  • @francoislahanque6078
    @francoislahanque6078 Před 5 lety

    Very nice performance Niko, please continue to make us flying! Congratulations!

  • @garydell2023
    @garydell2023 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice flying Niko. I couldn't do it. I sressed watching you. Nice cameras. Thank you Niko. Fly safe

  • @StefanDrury
    @StefanDrury Před 6 lety

    My heart rate jumped up just watching that! Awesome video Niko, and nice flying. It's a goal of mine to do that one day at Oshkosh for sure.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks Stefan. Always nice hearing from you. Happy skies on your amazing adventure coming up!

  • @iPilotFlorida
    @iPilotFlorida Před 6 lety

    Nico, you got a little blood pressure up there for sure....been on a few of those and yep it does get that heart up! Glad you took us along for the ride...See ya around Florida...

  • @AeroworksProductions
    @AeroworksProductions Před 6 lety

    Awesome video Niko! Sorry we missed you at KOSH this year. We’ll catch you at the next one.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      Definitely. Hey I bought my first drone. DJI Mavic Air... I’ll never forget you with your drones back then Mr drone pioneer... 😁

  • @Oceanbreezefarm
    @Oceanbreezefarm Před 6 lety

    Great job Niko, and was good to meet you in person in OSH

  • @JulioBailon
    @JulioBailon Před 6 lety

    Wow Niko. That was hectic!! Seeing your video I realized how lucky I was flying my Cirrus at the higher altitude (thanks to your advice), with no holds and with the full RWY just for me. Good job there!!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      Thank you! I’ll do the same next year...

  • @WolfPilot
    @WolfPilot Před 4 lety

    Wow, how chaotic! That being said, I eagerly look forward to my pilgrimage to KOSH. Here's to OSHKOSH 2021!!

  • @ahmadsamadzai8255
    @ahmadsamadzai8255 Před 6 lety

    Awesome footage and experience. I love seeing OSHKOSH videos and you guys made it look easy. Thanks for sharing.

  • @daddio2267
    @daddio2267 Před 4 lety

    Great video Niko! That was crazy!! Had to be stressful...great flying!

  • @markusdaxamouli5196
    @markusdaxamouli5196 Před 5 lety

    Epic...love the post..your really getting this editing, music, flight combo down. Proud of you!

  • @fancybobbybob
    @fancybobbybob Před 6 lety

    Cool, thanks for taking us along Niko!

  • @steviedandashleyc
    @steviedandashleyc Před 6 lety

    Thanks for sharing. Great to be on the adventure with you.

  • @mikemcnamara1986
    @mikemcnamara1986 Před 6 lety

    Beautifully done chronicle of an epic adventure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robgreene1776
    @robgreene1776 Před 6 lety +1

    Phenomenally cool vid...Niko, THANK YOU !

  • @sky3353
    @sky3353 Před 6 lety

    What can I say. Once again, fantastic as usual. Thanks for the ride. I enjoyed it.

  • @aboriani
    @aboriani Před 5 lety

    Damn Niko, your videos are so great that every time I watch one, I feel the urge to fly! Since I found your channel, I see every flying I do with different eyes, enjoying every aspect of it even more. Thanks for this kind of content.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 5 lety

      Thanks and I’m glad you see it that way

  • @Viajar_e_Voar
    @Viajar_e_Voar Před 6 lety

    I'm from Brazil. Congratulations. Beautiful the video, and take-off and landing.

  • @ml2trick
    @ml2trick Před 6 lety

    I live North of Oshkosh. Nice channel and Oshkosh is Best Around. We are lucky to Have it, in our area. Nice plane you have.

  • @NovejSpeed3
    @NovejSpeed3 Před 5 lety

    I know this is old, but for those of us new to how they do things at AirVenture what day and at what time would be best to catch them doing the dual departures from a single runway like you did here??? I'm still catching up on all your vids but this was awesome. I loved how you waved at the other plane (I'm sure they were waving back too!)

  • @gregaleksandrovsky5806

    That's awesome Niko! Wish i got to see you, I drove in and camped. First time I ever went to oshkosh and I definitely want to go back!

  • @derekinPhilippines
    @derekinPhilippines Před 6 lety

    Mate. That was a good vid. And the colours on landing with the new camera were fricken awesome

  • @jamesgibson4789
    @jamesgibson4789 Před 4 lety

    Awesome! Flying in the tower sounded like an auctioneer! You passed the Oshkosh trial by fire!

  • @mickemike2148
    @mickemike2148 Před 3 lety

    It is clear that the controller had about seven cups of black coffee before his shift.
    Good job!

  • @Valeij221
    @Valeij221 Před 3 lety

    I love how I struggle to move a box truck around in tight spaces and this guy is just casually driving a plane better than I drive the truck 😂😂😂 I’m like ok I have a 5 foot wide vehicle... nikos 20 foot wing span... 😂😂😂

  • @bernardbog5808
    @bernardbog5808 Před 4 lety

    "Go around" (red)
    "This guy cut us off" (yellow)
    On peut être fier de ne pas faire,
    alors on est le plus fort quand même,
    Thank's pour l'info outre atlantique.

  • @Hamradio54730
    @Hamradio54730 Před 6 lety

    Thanks again for the ride! Gus

  • @asalvi
    @asalvi Před 6 lety

    WOW !!! So stressful !!! Amazing job !!! Happy for you ! Thx for the ride !

  • @dutchygirl
    @dutchygirl Před 5 lety

    Man, I sqweezed by bottom in the pattern. Awesome job! Cheers from The Netherlands!

  • @LeonardZech
    @LeonardZech Před 6 lety

    Looked like great fun! thanks for the coverage!

  • @dgmcginty
    @dgmcginty Před 6 lety +1

    Niko, great editing effort. You caught the flavor of AirVenture. Greatly appreciated

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      That was my goal. I think it worked good. Thank you!

  • @donjones1203
    @donjones1203 Před 6 lety +1

    Too wild Niko! Good flight!

  • @garywheeler2055
    @garywheeler2055 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for great video, your instructor seems pretty cool down to earth guy 👍

  • @L5Pacifc
    @L5Pacifc Před 6 lety +1

    I love your videos niko, tell them I say hi :) got yourself a new sub!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      Welcome!

    • @L5Pacifc
      @L5Pacifc Před 6 lety

      Niko's Wings I actually have an uncle that’s a pilot

  • @charlesholt2662
    @charlesholt2662 Před 5 lety

    I have been wanting to get my pilots license for decades but I worry about not understanding the controllers. If people don’t speak clearly and not to fast I won’t understand what’s being said. WOW! As blurred speech as most radios sound to me I don’t see how anyone understands what’s being said. I love flying!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 5 lety

      Charles it’s not that difficult actually. It’s a very limited terminology with very limited phraseology. Within a month into flight training you will be comfortable talking on the radio.

  • @jamesmiller7911
    @jamesmiller7911 Před 4 lety

    Amazing upload. Loved it!

  • @gregnettles3677
    @gregnettles3677 Před 6 lety

    Dam that was intense. Good flying niko.....

  • @aqua.scape69
    @aqua.scape69 Před 5 lety

    Awesome guys, thanks for sharing.

  • @seatravel8536
    @seatravel8536 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video. Landing at Oshkosh more stressful than full IMC.

  • @avia8tor
    @avia8tor Před 6 lety

    That was crazy, but fun watching in from my couch! Damn. I want to do that!

  • @donaldholman9070
    @donaldholman9070 Před 6 lety

    Wow..pretty intense. Thank you for sharing.

  • @simplyred6780
    @simplyred6780 Před 5 lety

    cool video very interesting see you on the next one have a great Sunday enjoy

  • @xterra3234
    @xterra3234 Před 6 lety

    Fantastic piece of flying sir!!

  • @jonathanrpu
    @jonathanrpu Před 5 lety

    good stuff Nicko as usual

  • @AO-02
    @AO-02 Před 5 lety

    Hi Niko just found your channel and loving it. I live in Fort Lauderdale and just started learning to fly. Would love to hang out sometime and pick your brain. Great videos!

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 5 lety

      Anytime. I’ll announce some meetups once the new airplane arrives.

    • @AO-02
      @AO-02 Před 5 lety

      @@NikosWings sounds great!

  • @brianmcgee115
    @brianmcgee115 Před 6 lety

    that was awesome, thank you!!

  • @tomling9310
    @tomling9310 Před 5 lety

    I don’t know how the chuff you kept your cool in the landing!

  • @TakeDeadAim
    @TakeDeadAim Před 6 lety +1

    Nice job. Glad you enjoyed it! If you ever need any local assistance with anything hit me up...I'm 7 miles from OSH and can help. Seriously, you really can't see the whole thing in one year!lol!

  • @jeffauen
    @jeffauen Před 6 lety

    I arrived in a Lockwood Aircam on Sunday. Absolute mayhem. ATC ignored the Notam and kept sending people around a loop from Fisk to Ripon. At least 175 airplanes in the air and no holds at Green or Rush Lakes. I did six laps in that mess before I got lucky and spacing was good at the right time. This was my third arrival at KOSH. I’ve never seen it this bad.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      That’s crazy... love the Aircams...

    • @jeffauen
      @jeffauen Před 6 lety

      If you're ever up near Baltimore, drop into W48 or KMTN, we'll go for an Aircam ride.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      I would love that. It would make an amazing video on the channel

    • @jeffauen
      @jeffauen Před 6 lety

      We have 2 aircams at W48. We could do formation and air to air vids over the Chester River and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety

      Reach me at Nikos.wings at gmail dot com

  • @honda0303031
    @honda0303031 Před 5 lety

    That was awesome Niko.

  • @michaelm3881
    @michaelm3881 Před 6 lety

    Great video Niko! Always look forward to new content from you. Are you still going to Greece this summer?

  • @erickstiner1668
    @erickstiner1668 Před 6 lety

    Great video Niko....

  • @Windtee
    @Windtee Před 6 lety +2

    Wing-rockin' adventure... literally! Good ride.

  • @Damianthelovetour2024
    @Damianthelovetour2024 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely love your videos

  • @mk88200
    @mk88200 Před 6 lety

    Great video Niko. I love the great content the CZcams pilots are putting out. It inspired me to join a local flying club and fly again! What is the track name for the song at the end of the video?

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      It’s called “scripts untold” by Magnus Ringblom. Amazingly beautiful tune I found through my epidemicsound.com membership.

    • @mk88200
      @mk88200 Před 6 lety

      Niko's Wings thanks!

  • @a320homecockpit
    @a320homecockpit Před 6 lety

    great to see the Belgian VL3 featured in the video...

  • @mikeclontz4764
    @mikeclontz4764 Před 4 lety

    Great Job!!

  • @Craneman4100w
    @Craneman4100w Před 6 lety

    Perfect, just perfect....

  • @JamieSmith-fz2mz
    @JamieSmith-fz2mz Před 3 lety

    I’m just gonna head to the yellow dot without waiting to be told.

  • @led.santos
    @led.santos Před 6 lety

    Hello Niko, first, that's a great video! Thanks for tharing with us. I'm a CFI in Brazil, and also have an CZcams Channel. I'd love to show some of the Oshkosh procedures to the Brazilial pilots, as they have no idea how all this insanity works!! This video could help a lot to ilustrate these procedures. Is it Ok for you if I use some parts of this video (with all credits given)?

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      Yes of course and send me the link. Feel free to translate it as needed.

    • @led.santos
      @led.santos Před 6 lety

      Niko's Wings thanks a lot, my friend! Will work on that, and will send you the link once it's done!!

  • @Jeffrey-Flys
    @Jeffrey-Flys Před 6 lety +1

    Wow... that Talos Av stuff is cool

  • @gsp-greenstripepilot9508

    That was a trip

  • @anthonyescribens
    @anthonyescribens Před 4 lety

    What an experience!

  • @YYChinook
    @YYChinook Před 6 lety

    Great video, thanks

  • @logicreversed18t
    @logicreversed18t Před 4 lety +1

    Me during the landing: I'll never do that in my life. No way. Never.
    Me once they park: I really want to do that some day.
    Silly humans!

  • @linkedinfred
    @linkedinfred Před 5 lety +3

    That ATC🤪

  • @zeberdee1972
    @zeberdee1972 Před 5 lety

    Blimey that was intense getting into OshKosh , you obviously spotted that yellow dot very early . I on the other hand didn't see it till you rolled over it lol . Strange approach that they make you do , what is the reason for that ?

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 5 lety

      It’s so that you can aim for something specific otherwise it’s a loooong runway and everyone would be landing on top of each other.

    • @zeberdee1972
      @zeberdee1972 Před 5 lety

      @@NikosWings Fair pint I never thought of that , seems to work well considering the amount of aircraft that were in the circuit .

  • @rn2811
    @rn2811 Před 6 lety

    Landing 18 is a tricky one and kudos for doing a go around! This is why I love flying into KFLD. What cameras did you use on the way out? Great vid btw.

    • @NikosWings
      @NikosWings  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks, GoPro hero 6 and GoPro hero 5 looking forward

  • @nickshipway8199
    @nickshipway8199 Před 5 lety

    Is it just me, or is that plane continuously playing up?