Storm Chasing in a Cessna: Lake Effect Snow Squalls VFR to IMC Risk + Avoidance - Flight VLOG

Lake Effect Snow Squalls can make a nice VFR day go bad fast!

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Here are the previous episodes that I mentioned in this one:

Flying VFR into IMC - a top KILLER of pilots - My close call!:

Daughter Inspired by Magic of Aviation for 1st time with Female Pilot + Tropospheric Ducting:

Why are Pilots afraid of ATC? Flying IFR with a Controller to find out! - Mooney M20J:

DHC-1 Chipmunk Series!
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Immersive Formation Flying - Join a New Gen of Pilots:

Link to Part 2:

Forced approach + Airwork - Solo prep:

Link to Part 3:

3 point Landings - Tail Wheel Training - Solo prep

Link to Part 4:
Solo Sign Off! Chasing childhood dreams - DHC-1 Chipmunk training

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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 the 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.

[JimPaar]

Two of my favorite topics, weather and flying. Great video, I love flying in snow, spent many years flying in Minnesota.

[RayeBay]

You continue to do great work, Steve, but this VLOG had it all. I appreciate how well you're able to surround yourself with so many knowledgable experts. Kerry-Ann does such a great job explaining weather science, and the fact that she's also a pilot only adds to her capability and credibility. And what can I say about Dennis? He's such a calming influence in that right seat and his sense of humor is absolutely priceless. Oh, and keep those technology aspects coming. I'm a CloudAhoy user thanks to you, and my post-flight debriefs are far richer now as a result -- the mirror never lies. Keep up the great work!

[flymachias]

Great video! A must watch for all pilots but especially those of us that live near the snow belts of the Great Lakes. See ya on the sunny side.

[bwagenberg]

GREAT editing, good flying. Loved the combination of lessons.
Hope to see Kerry-Ann and the kids flying again soon.

[AnsonChappell]

"Dammit." - Steve. ;-)

Great video.

[jasonjohnston]

Great video Steve. Seems like I'm constantly reminded how large the weather topic can be. I'm always learning new things and videos like this help a lot. Mostly they remind me how much more other people know than me:) Wish I had friends that are meteorologists. Guess I need smarter friends. Now I see, moral of the video, get more intelligent friends! Thanks Steve!

[peterellison]

Love these local Burlington videos! This one did not get the love it deserved... looking forward to more of these

[Cpsvids]

What a great episode Guys! Lots to learn here. I can really identify with suddenly ending up with close to zero viz on what was a "nice" day. I was a student on a solo up near Lake Simcoe when snow came out of nowhere "instantly" and scared the ... out of me. Fortunately it was a narrow streamer and I came out the other side before I had much time to think about what to do. So yeah it happens fast and even when it is not forecast.

[vrotait]

Hi Steve, I thoroughly enjoyed this video covering so many weather and flying topics. I love flying 172s, and hearing the engine sound and alternator whine in the headset, got to me a bit, as I haven't flown since 2009... Keep them coming.

It's weird for us in the Southern Hemisphere (NZL) seeing snow at this time of year, as we've just been dealing with a massive bush fire on our local hills this past week with houses lost, and a helicopter pilot tragically killed while firefighting with a monsoon bucket. Cheers, David

[jacspikes]

As always steve, thank you for your humble approach to flying! I love the videos and I can't wait to start flying this summer. Keep it up and I'm looking forward to seeing the next video!

[ldoylerd]

Great topic as we get a lot of lake effect coming down Lake Michigan into NW Indiana and Western MI. Never got caught in it, but definitely keep an eye out for those conditions.

[Johnsonhesp]

Meteorology is one of the areas that I found really fascinating, and thoroughly enjoyed studying it for my PPL. Great video! =)

[VoteJaySchwartz]

One of the best produced videos. Well done.

[ToddMoore]

You are doing good work that is appreciated Steve, keep it up.

[andreazaratin]

Great video! I got caught in a lake-effect snow shower just like that not long ago, and I had to turn around and divert to a different aiport

[Airtimewithmax]

great video i hope to become a pilot when i grow up im working towards that now.

[MsWheelsuptime]

come to central NY... ksyr or kith.... lake effect nearly every day in DEC to JAN... & late FEB- early MAR.

[leocapnaone]

Amazing, best aviation channel on YouTube. Keep it up :)

[paulwear]

Good video, always good to have a good Nav Man too.

[justinlero]

Great video! I have finely caught up and watched all your videos! I will be working on my private hopefully this year. I am also inspired by your videos so much that I am also pursuing a job change in the military to fly... :) Hopefully! Thanks for all the wonderful videos, briefs and debriefs!