Cirrus SR22 Annual Inspection, ADS-B Upgrade and First Test Flight

In late March / early April 2017 I did the annual inspection and a number of upgrades to Miss Grace. This video includes the day by day progress and first flight after delivery.

[johncilyo]

Hi Niko - I really have to hand it to you. You have made an incredible journey look so easy - from flight training to the SR22 G2. By starting with a more 'basic' airplane, you were able to hone your piloting skills and grow into the mods that you have today. By doing the upgrades, you have made "Miss Grace" a truly up to date flying machine, while saving thousands over a new one. Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I 'm sure the journey was not easy at times...

[pleasegrowabrain]

At first I wasn't a big fan, but I think I've figured out you are not in it for yourself. I built my Lancair LNC360 over a decade ago and continue to upgrade it. Your videos inspire my avionics and autopilot investments and help my wife understand the true freedom our airplane provides us. She's actually pumped up about my aspiration to upgrade to a turbine Lancair partially due to watching your videos, so keep up the good work. Maybe communicate your own aspirations in that regard. As all of us aircraft owners know, compelling rationalization of our desire to have faster and higher endurance aircraft is essential in getting the wife's approval.

[cirruscapo]

I also live here in SOFLO, and at the age of 55 will be going back to school to finish the dream of earning my private pilots license and then beyond... So keep the videos of your and your Cirrus SR22 as that is the aircraft I plan on purchasing next year...

[MrRufust]

I am enjoying the videos and frankness as you fly. Very nice. Considered a Cirrus before I bought my Dakota. Needed high performance before going to Cirrus. Watching your channel is helping me decide if I want to make that transition.

[Subgunman]

Its nice to have a shop that lets you in to see the progress of the annuals and upgrades.

[joeglennaz]

Great landing Nico! Especially with a 19 knot crossword and wow!

[golandseaandair]

I have always loved the Cirrus Aircraft! That was an awesome safety breakdown and plan for dealing with possible emergency situations. It is best to know what you are going to do before an issue instead of having to panic on the fly.

[sheldonslater]

Nice upgrades look forward to more flight videos.

[JackRobling]

This was an awesome look around the guts of the aircraft and what goes into a deep overhaul during an annual. Thanks for posting this!

[Windtee]

Taking a peek behind the mech's curtain is cool. Great run-through of the fun upgrades and required changes!

[larryharris]

Great video. Liked seeing the day to day process and the flights. Miss Grace looks very nice.

[nolinovio]

I think that if Aero Diesel doesn't have a YT Channel, would be interesting to see their daily work around airplanes and rebuilds, etc. Would be a unique channel to start. I'd def be interested in watching all of the mechanical workings in Aero Diesel.

[AeroworksProductions]

Congrats Niko, she's looking great!

[mojogrip]

Great video Nikko! How much would you say is the true cost of ownership of a Cirrus outside of the purchase price. I heard you drop expensive bomb a few times 😀

[tadeuszlufik]

Oh I like these airplane ownership videos...very hands on. Always enjoyed the flying but youre including new stuff like this and its pretty inspiring. Takin care of your plane as if it was as simple as your car

[TheNicko]

Awesome video Niko. I'm from Royal Palm Beach. Glad to see a local doing great work.!!!

[MrGermany]

One idea: On your nose wheel fairing we custom made some covers out of Lexan for a customer of ours. Keeps scratches off the paint from tow bars but is clear so you can actually see the paint. That way you don't have to re-paint that fairing.

[flytbrowne]

I really enjoy your videos. You do a really good job explaining everything you do in the plane and that's nice for somebody like me that is currently learning to fly. Thank You

[moealtuwairgi]

Thanks for sharing that with us Niko! The Cirrus is a beautiful machine.

[timeless_realm]

Wonderfully informative and interesting video, please make more of these inspection/repair videos.