Six Countries, One Day - Atlantic Crossing Flight, First Leg - Series! Ep Two

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Part 2 - First leg of the North Atlantic crossing in the DA62 Flying over Europe.
The biggest #generalaviation flight I’ve ever flown! Austria to Canada.
In this multi-part series, the largest general aviation project in FlightChops history, ride along with us as we team up with the Diamond Aircraft ferry crew and act as pilot flying on delivery of a new DA-62 light twin aircraft from Vienna, Austria to Diamond Aircraft’s Canadian base in London, Ontario Canada.

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In this second episode of the series we begin the first leg in the DA62 with Micke following behind in the DA42, flying across Northern Europe to stop for fuel in Denmark, and to don our survival suits before departing across the North Sea to Wick, Scotland. This flight leg had some good IMC as we expected, and presented several great opportunities to practice my #IFR flying while learning some of the differences between European and North American ATC. Upon arrival in Scotland, we prepare for a long flight across the North Atlantic to Reykjavik, Iceland. ForeFlight was along for the entire journey providing all our charts and flight planning tools. Their international capabilities are a must have for any pilot, let alone those flying through six countries in one day.

During my DA62 Familiarisation flight at Diamond Aircraft’s base in London, Ontario prior to departing for Austria, I tested the Bose ProFlight in-ear headset; I already knew it was comfortable, but I wanted to see how the active noise canceling held up, and it was impressive - I am not surprised it is what Micke wears exclusively when flying Diamond Twins (which are admittedly quieter than most regular piston powered aircraft).

As the journey unfolds, we will continue to release more awesome extended/raw exclusive footage to Patrons.

Keep an eye out as we release each #oceancrossing episode back to back over the coming weeks!

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I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
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The 62 is such a beautiful plane but I love the look of the 42 as well. Great to see them flying together

davidkyle
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Flightchops + Martin & Micke = Dream Team for some amazing videos!

cwaholliday
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“strange beds and weird power outlets” is exactly what us europeans think in north america

alexmdoe
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As a middle of nowhere Alaska pilot, those Foreflight charts of Europe make my head want to explode!

nicksharp
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Diamond needs to make a pressurized version of the DA62! Please!!

chiibekwe
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What a trip, good on Martin letting you sit left hand. That 42 has ridiculous cockpit view out.

stihlnz
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The windscreen on that plane is incredible!

dennisryckman
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What an exciting trip! Thanks for bringing me along!!

chrishrabe
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Oh man I’m loving this series. If I ever made enough money for it, flying a DA62 across the Atlantic is one of my dreams. But for now, thank you for taking us along.

YourFriendlyGApilot
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Brings back memories of bringing a MU-2 back from Italy to Florida in the late 80's. Very Good

ReggieRailSystems
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I'm not a flyer but follow all things 'vehicular', not least aircraft - somehow only recently became aware of Diamond aircraft. What superb machines, truly next-generation. First setting eyes on them (the 42/62) was half-expecting them to be pressurised (wouldn't be surprised to find Diamond are working on it). Thanks for the content, absolutely engrossing.

EliteRock
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These guys have some gorgeous airplanes holy cow! Pulling that gray one out of the hangar was like seeing a mint classic Ferrari…and the interiors are just as beautiful too!

joelcrow
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A big thumbs up! Nothing else need be said. Thank you!

ackack
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excellent flight and film....thanks Steve

SimonHollandfilms
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I’m amazed at the visibility from the cockpit of the 42. It looks like you are in a giant glass bubble. I love it.

johndoran
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What's for lunch? With me, it's Red Chile Potato burritos! I make tons of those for long trips! But, then, I'm from New Mexico: where lots of languages are spoken!

christopherhadsell
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There is no more comforting voice than an Austrian dialog..

nomadicjet
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Stunning journey! Thanks for taking us on the ride!

PeteLenz
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Very cool to see the two approach profiles immediately beside each other.

ThePaddyBrennan
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This is a really cool episode in a really cool series! Thanks for taking us along for the ride :)

jannepeltonen